the result of the election. It might be questioned whether the writ o£ certiorari was necessary ; that was to say whether there was anything to be brought before the Court to be quashed. But Mr Purnell very properly had consented on behalf of the Returning- officer that if there was anything to come before the Court to be quashed, the order could issue, and if it was necessary that the declaration should be moved out of the road it could be done, That being so, and the Returning-oflicer not objecting, the coarse would be to issue & nmiidamus to him in the terms of the application, and also to issue a writ of certiotari to remove the improper decision, if such was necessary. In reply to Mr Stringer, his Honor said he did not consider this a case in which costs should be given, as the returning offic»r had acted on what ha (the return ipg-officer) considtred the proper inter pretation tf the Act.

Sermons and Skirts.

A NEW ALLIANCE BETWEEN PRESS AND PULPIT.

Good old Master George Herbert— who had the " heavenly meditations' —could he live here below again ant read the American newspapers, would shake his head very sadly, we think, ai something to be sesn in them. Certair journals of New York have, it appears started a novel device of publishing every Monday detailed descriptions oi the newest and most elegant toilets worn on the preceding Sunday by fair worshippers in the various churches. At" first blush this seems to be making the best of both world's in a bingularly ingenious fashion. Religion profits by the inovation, so far as attendance at divine service is concerned, because these ladies who went regularly before are now pretty sure feo be found in their places every succeeding Sunday, while many who did not enter the sacred edifices, or were infrequent church-goers, will be attracted henceforth by the double ambition to see the costumes which are to be described, and, perhaps, to have a line or two in the chronicle. And for every female votary thus allured to worship, or fixed in the practice, tbese daring journals may reckon upon a large circle of eager readers, consisting of herself and her friends. Nay, beyond the range of the ornamental and ornamented sex, it may well happen, as ,somebody points out, that masculine back sliders may be led from the broad into the narrow path—that is to say, iray be weaned into church going habits by the irresistible effect of weekly articles with such headings as " Miserable Sinners in Modist Mantles," "Choice Creations at the Churches," " Fallen Humanity in Fall Novelties," " Penitents Newrobed from Paris," or " Sermons and Skirts." These Monday delineations of Sun day's dresses are said to be not merely vague word-paintings of general millinery efiects. They go into elabo rate details and cite names; in the middle of the Litany they pick out and celebrate Miss as " the personifi cation of daintiness in an exquisite gown of very pale brown shot with geranium-red," or Miss- ,in the midst of her hymn, for " a peculiarly fetching costume of ribbed diagonal goods in heliotrope;" while another kneeling maiden is painted "in a crinkled cloth of the tenderest of salmon tints, topped by a Tarn o' Shanter hat modified by clusters of forget-me-nots." Having made a press department of the Churches, the invad ing reporters stick at nothing. At the communion rails they note and render famous on all the breakfast tables of New York " a cunning velvet hat of medium size, with black wings, rosettes of velvet in front, and an ostrich aigrette, along with black gloves, and patent leather boots." They pass from describing the fashions, it would appear, to dictating what they should be. Certain flowers and fal-lals are declared proper for Christmas, and others for Easter. The mother is advised how she should dress at the confirmation of her daughters, and the bride how she should pace to the altar. " She, the meekly down looking virgin, is to carry in her hand a prayer-book of a colour to match the prescribed toilet. But if she have not a prayer-book an ostrich-feather fan will do as well." For the time being this amazing alliance between the New York Press and the New York Pulpit seems to have proved a mutual suc cess. If sermons ere unreported the congregations are chronicled ; if doc trine be dull, the dresses are " quite too lovely," Alas ! all this is very different from the view which George Herbert takes of the connection between clothes and church-going? In hia quaint but elo quent poem of the " Church Porch " the ancient divine has no scorn too strong and deep for such a develop ment of vanity. "Oh, be dressed!" he impatiently says:" Stay not for the other pin 1 so thou hast lost A joy for it worth worlds, and hell doth flout thee, Thy clothes being tight, but thy soul loose about thee." With pious indig nation he rebukes the rdnd which could think about purple and fine linen within those sacred walls. " Kneeling ne'er spoiled silk stocking!" he -writes sarcastically, • " quit thy state! All equal are inside the Church's gate?" Not that Herbert's large charity would have objected to fine clothes being worn at I irine service; on the contrary, be would have praised it as an appropriate mark of reverence for the sanctity of the spot, juat as he praised and loved beautiful church music* He would, however, have looked upon the New York reporters jotting down the shapes ond colouis of new bonnets as beings of an age which he was happy not to live in; and he would have called, we fear, by very gtern and searching names those fair sinners who in the middle of the General Confession wondered v/hat the Broadway newspapers would say about their gowns next morning. It could not have conciliated him, or those like him, to be told that the attendance at the churches was being vastly increased by the new depar ture, and that many people whe might be worse employed went there to see the fashions, and perhaps derived benefit from the sermon, "Dc not grudge," writes the grand old lyrist, v to pick out treasure from an earthen pot! The worst say something good, if »U lack sense, God takes s text and preacheth patience." He reserved these and other advan fcages, however, for the spiritual^

minded, fand not for matrons and maidens who would turn a Sunday congregation into a hat and bonnet show, or for godless journals which see in Christianity something to " run" under quite new social and literary aspects. It is this which most offends good taste and decoiurn in the matter. Everywhere it is the custom, and the pleasant custom, to award due gldries of description to ladies' dresses at the opera, in the ballroom, on the race course, at levees, drawing-rooms, and receptions. But the Press of Europe and civilisation drew the line hitherto at the gateway of the cathedral, church, and chapel. It was becoming to dress wel and specially for the sacred building, but nobody thought it right to push inside with paper and pencil in order to fill fashion plates and newspaper columns with descriptions of the toilettes of the worshippers. Nothing, however, is sacred to a sapper or to American editors, and the cause of the astonishment felt in more reverent countries is not that they should have set on foot this novel enterprise, but that it was not done before in Mew York and other large cities of the States.

The World's Trio.

The World's Trio and American Novelty Company opened in the Oddfel lows' Hall to a good house ; for, though the front seats were not by any means filled, owing to counter attractions, those at the back were crowded, and from the reception given to the performers a full house to-night will probably reward the successful efforts of the company to amuse their patrons. Ihe entertainment was of the usual variety character with some novelties of merit, and the applause, fre quent and loud, which was bestowed upon it, showed that it was thoroughly appre ciated. The first part of the programme waa devoted to the orthodox half-circle. The comicalities of the corner men, to gether with the songs and dances intro duced, kept the audience in thorough good humor the whole time. Misses Del- j roy and Lynne gained favor by their arch rendering of a vocal trifle with the accom panying dance, and secured an encore, a similar compliment being paid to them in the second part in which their dancing was especially good. Miss Ida Holbein id the possessor of a good contralto voice, and for he? singing of " After the ball " was heartily encored. Miss Polly Robertson, Miss Georgie Dovoe, Mr C. Moore, and Mr Naylor, a very clever jodellht. were also encored for their contributions. Mr Charles Fanning is a recent and valuable addition to the company, and besides having tha comic element largely developed possesses a remarkably good baritone voice. In an item given in response to an encore in the first part he displayed a wonderful facility in falsetto singing, and in the second part sftog a parody on " A hundred fathoms deep " in a manner that would not have disgraced a basso of higher pre tensions. The trapeze act of Messrs Crawford and Mooney formed a novel termination of the first part, aad besides being a decided burlesque of circus acts, was distinctly clever. The specialty by Messrs Crawford and Mooney, which fol lowed the interval was in itself well worth paying to see. The item was intended to introduce some grotesque dancing and high kicking, and the purpose of ie was amply fulfilled. The kicking of both performers whs wonderfully clever, their tumbling was good and their contortion acts were quite remarkable. The quartet, song, and dance, *' Where the moonbeams gentle fall," by Misses Delroy and Lynne, Messrs Stowe and Mooney, was greatly appreciated. The performance was brought to a close by a farce. A change of programme is announced for to-night.

SUPREME COURT.

Wanganui, April 11. At the criminal session of the Supreme Court to-day William Brighting, for horse steiling was sentenced to eight months. John Alexander Angus was sentenced to twelve months on each of the two counts of which he was convicted. Arthur Hick ford, charged with larceny as a bailee, wsb found not guilty.

The Licensing Elections.

Wellington, April 11. The Wellington licensing election cost £150. Masterton £164, and Wellington suburbs £68;

A Sensational Affair.

(Received April 12, 11 20 a.m.) Sydney, April 12. A sensational occurrence took place at North Botany Town Hall last night. During the progress of a lime light entertainment, a jar of methylated spirits exploded, severely burning three women in the audience, and a panic was narrowly averted. During the excitement a woman threw her baby from the balcony into the body of the hall, but the child escaped without injury. The explosion fired part of the hall, but the flames were quickly extinguished. The women who were burned were conveyed to the hospital.

CABLE ITEMS.

A section of the Democratic party threaten to delay the passage of the Tariff Bill until late in the summer. The Canadian Government are par leying with the various Australasian colonies for the direct exchange of money orders and parcels. Egyptians attacked a number of British residents in Cairo, but the disturbance was soon quelled. The outbreak indicates a serious spread of fanaticism. The action, Proudfoot versus the New South Wales Railway Commis sioners, involving over a million of j money, has been removed by mutual consent from the common law to the i equity Court, Sir Thomas Mcllwraith says that if the influx of Japanese into Queensland assumes greater proportions it will be necessary to treat them in the same manner as Chinese and impose a poll tax. In the Tasmanian Parliament the second reading of the Land Tax Bill was defeated by one vote. There was only one member absent when the division was taken. This defeat breaks down the proposals of the Governmeot, and they are likely to resign.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—TH URSD AY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.)

Stray Cattle. —P. Williams was charged with allowing cattle to stray on the public road at Hampstead. Mr Cuthbertson appeared for the defendant. The case was dismissed. Civil Gases—Judgment by default was given in J. G. Restell v Richard Kemp, claim £8 2s 2d, less interest charged. Rollitt and Co. v Alexander Protheroe, claim £22 Is. Mr Cuthb^rtson for plain tiffs. Mr Crisp for defendants. Thomas Rollitt siid that in May last he agreed to purchase defendants' wheat. Paid on storage receipts for 728 sacks at 2s 6d per bushel and 6d for each sack, Took de livery of 686 sacks only in July, and when discovering that there were forty two sacks short wrote advising de feadant and asking when the other 42 aacks wuuld be delivered. Had not since got the 42 sacks nor a reply to the letter. Had not complained to Mr Protheroe. There was a dispute about the payment of £6 6s railage. Witness eventnally paid this amount. The storage receipts were nsnally held to be a title to the grain purchased. Did not for a moment allege that Protheroe had been guilty of any deceit or fraud in the matter. F. Makeig, commission agent, said he sold plaiutiff the wheat as agent for Protheroe. The grain was paid for on the storage receipts. There were 42 sacks short. Had not been employed by Rollitt and Co. Could not say whether he had offered Protheroe £2 7s 4d per bushel for the pearl wheat. Knew h^ had several kinds, but only bought sound milling wheat. Did not know that Protheroe had seconds of wheat in the store. For the defence, Mr Crisp called Alexander Protheroe, ihe defendant, who said that he had 728 sacks of wheat in Friedlander's store at Tinwald. Showed Makeig five different samples who offered different priceß for the .different kinds. Refused this offer but told Makeig he would take 2s 6d per bushel for the line and 6d tor each sack. The wheat was gold and the money paid into his account a fortnight after* he sale, less £6. This £6 was subsequently paid. Got a letter from Rollitt and Co in July, but did not trouble to reply to it as he thought the transaction was completed. The 42 sacks were still in the store and Rollitt and Co. could have taken delivery. Was positive he sold Makeig the whole line of wheat. The wheat was in the store and had been on the storage receipts. Could not say why the 42 sacks had rot been taken delivery of. Knew there were seconds of wheat in the atore. J. A. Clothier, storeman at Messrs Friedlander's store at Tinwald, also g<*ve evidence. He delivered the 686 sacks but had not de livered the 42 sacks, because he had not received any instructions to do so. His instructions were to leave out the seconds and old wheat. Counsel having addressed the Bench, His Worship reserved his decision. John C. Cowburn v. John Stalker, claim 19j 7d for wages. Jadg ment for defendant. Dkivino WithoutLights—-M. Mahoney was fined 5* and costs for driving in East street without carrying proper side lights.

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Wreck on Hie Eait Coat, Wellington, April 12. Leviniand Co. have received a telegram that the staamer Kiwi, a well-known coastal tiader, has been totally wrecked at Glenburn, on the East Coast. All hands wer& saved.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We (Jo not hold ourselves responsiole for the opinions exptessed by our correspondents,)

THE ASHBURTON LOCAL OPTION POLL.

TO THE EDITOR, Sir, —Your telegraphic report in last night's Guardian of the result of the proceedings in the Supreme Court affect ing the above poll might lead the reader to suppose that the Ashburton returning officer was a consenting party to the application. This is very far from being the case. The position which I, as counsel for Mr Ward, took up at the hearing of the motion, and which Mr Justice Denniston characterised as "a very proper one," was that, inasmuch as the returning officer was in no wise personally interested in the result of the poll, he only formally appeared on the motion, and would accept the judgment of the Court, whatever that judgment might be. His Honor intimated that he had already fully considered the point at issue, and wan satisfied that the informal ballot papers shou'd not have been counted in computing the total number of votes polled: hence it was unnecessary to call for any argument upon the subject, As I am writing I may draw attention to a printer's srror in the reporc of the judgment which appears in today's "Press," in which His Honor is made to aay "it seemed to him unnecasaary to state the grounds for holding the opinion he did &s to the proper course to be taken, a course which he was now in formed by the counsel for the defendant had been taken by eveiy returning o fiber throughout the colony except the de fendant." The words " counsel for the defendant" should be "counsel for che plaintiffs."—l am, etc., Chas. W. Puknell. Ashburton, 12th April, 1894.

SPURTING.

Nelson, April 11 The weather was fine for the opening of the race meeting. The attendance was about a thousand. The racing generally was exceedingly good. Results :— Nelson Cup—Musket 1, Prince Cole 2, Variety 3, Won by two lengths. Divi dend -£2 13s. Nuesehy Stakes—Epilogue 1, King's Bowman 2. Dividend —£2. Grand Stand Handicap—Variety 1, Chatterbox 2, Vcn Tempsky 3. Won by half a length Dividend—-£4 Is, Hurdles —Oaklands 1, Captain Boison 2, A protest was entered against Oak lands. It was alleged he went round oi\e lof the hurdles. Protest dismissed.

OAMARU RACES.

Oamaru, April 12. The following are the results :— Hurdles —Empire 1, Invader 2, Smug gler 3. All started but Freeborn, Won hard held by six lengths. Time—3.2. Dividend—£l 9s. Maiden—Wheedler 1, Lady Mac 2, Revenge 3. A}l started bqt Nomad. Won easily. Time—l.s&L Dividend—£l 16s. Three-mile Tko/t—Oolac 1, Max 2, Lassie 3. -Ail started. Won by a length, j Dividend-£7 7s. I Autumn Handicap, of IOQ soys ; one I mile and a half- Mariner, 7st 81b, {.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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UGANDA.

London, April 10. It is announced that the late Sir Gerald Portal, British Commissioner n Uganda, advised that a British Commissioner should be appointed to govern the country, supported by 500 Soudanese In his dispatches he also advised the construction of a railway from Uganda to the coast. London, April 11 "The Times" urges that Uganda should be placed in the same position as protected native states in India. The Press generally approves* of the suggestion contained in the late Sir Gerald Portal's report on Uganda. It is believed Government will in the main adopt the report.

THE S.S. GOTHIC.

News from Teneriffe states that the Gothic has arrived there with her cargo of frozen meat in good order.

CHRISTIE MURRAY.

D. Christie Murray, novelist, was to day summoned for his wife's main tenance and accused agreed to allow her thirty shillings per week,

THE NAVY.

The Admiralty has engaged twenty eight vessels belonging to the Ounard, Peninsula, and Canadian Pacific lines as cruisers, instead of nine as at first intended.

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

(Received April 12, 11.10 a.m.)

London, April 11. Sir Saul Samuel, at the instance of the various Agents General and Messrs Mcllwraith and Reid, officially in spected the Imperial Institute. He agreed that it might be made useful for the colonies, and suggested that English manufacturers should make greater display of their exhibits. The colonies, he thought, ought to spend more money on their respective courts.

GENERAL BOOTH.

Sir W. V. Harcourt, in a letter to General Booth, highly eulogised him, and says he recognises him as a public benefactor.

THE MARQUIS OF AILESBURY

The Marquis of Ailesbury died of heart disease at his lodgings at Btixton. Lady Mabel Sutton and per husband were present at his death-bed.

JEWEL ROBBERY.

While travelling in a railway car raige in Spain, a robber stole the jewels belonging to the Duchess of Man chester. The thief in making his escape fell under the wheels of the carriage and had both legs crushed. The jewels were recovered.

QUEEN VICTORIA.

(Received April 12, 11 a.m.)

Rome, April 11. Queen Victoria to-day returned the visit of the King and Queen of Italy, the party lunching together.

AUSTRALIAN.

SENTENCED TO DEATH, Sydney, April 11. Willie and Jackey, the two aborigi nals arrested in connection with the Dora Dora murders have been found guilty and sentenced to death.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

(Received April 12. 11.10 a.m.) London, April 11. The Budget will be delivered on Moaday.

BRAZIL.

Rio de Janeiro, April 11 Five of the rebel warships are bombarding Rio Grande, where the revolution is still in progress. Govern ment sent ten warships to disperse the rebels, and finally stamp out the rebellion. London, April 11. The " Times " correspondent wires that the rebels have captured Rio Grande.

The British Navy.

(Received April 12,11 a.m.) London, April H. The proposals submitted by the Government for the increase in the British Navy are being debated in the House of Commons. Sir W. Kay- Shuttleworth, Secretary to the Ad miralty, said it was intended to make the British fleet equal to the combined strength of the fleets of two of the greatest foreign powers.

The Loan and Mercantile.

Received April 12, 11 a.m.) London, April 11. Counsel for the liquidators of New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's estate announced to the Court his intention of opposing the petition respecting the sixth issue of shares. Judge Williams said he was disposed to amend the reconstruction scheme of the Company with a view to affording some relief to the holders of the unconverted bqnds o| 1893.

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Public Notices. * "piano tuning. VXT WOOLDBIDGE has again arrived *» • in Ashburton, and is prepared to tune Pianos on following teima :—Three visits, one guinea; single toning, ten shillings. Orders may be left with Mr S. Salek, East Street. 4 51 ASHBURToN GAS COMPANY, Limited. COKE. COKE. COKE. 'I Eli! above Company is prepared to de * liver six bags within the Town IJelts for 8s 6d. Apply at thd offija or ab Works. By Order, J. WARD, 4 60 Secretary. ' TRESPASS NOTICE! " A NY person or persons trespassing on -*^~ Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game, orotherwise,after this notice WILL BE PROSECUTED. 3 206 J. R. WILLIAMS. "D UILDING forremovalNwr Sale. J3 Apply to T. BULLOCK. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. rpHB BOARD OF GOVERNORS of " the Ashburton High Sohool offer , TWELVE Scholarships of Public competition open to all children resident in the County of Ashburton The Scholarships are tenable for two years, and during good conduct, 9nd will entitle the holders to free education and the use of Books at the Aehburton High School for that period. In appor tioning the Scholarships it is the Board's intention to grant six scholarships to boys and six to girls. Candidates must not be more than 14 years of age on the Ist May next. The subjects for examination will be (1) English Grammar and Composition, < (2) English History, (3) Geography, (4) Arithmetic. The standard of excellence required will be equal to that possessed by pupils of the sixth standard in the Primary schools. The examination will he conducted in the Boys* Schoolroom on TUESDAY and , WEDNESDAY, May 22 and 23 next. | Successful candidates must qualify in each subject and must obtain in the aggregate not leas than 50 per cent of the possible number of marks. Any candi date gaining not more than 25 per cent of the maximum possible in any one subject will be deemed to have failed in that subject. Candidates must enter their names with the Secretary to the Board not later thah SATURDAY, May sth. Further parti culars may be obtained from the Head master or the undersigned. C. BRADDELL, Secretary. Ashburton, February 24, 1894. TINWALD.



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Business Notices. jmj&!o£- AUTUMN 1894 WINTER '•BShklS'" "R y the ss " Doric 'and ofcher recent vessels we have received J^^^^^^^^T)) our MIS'AL Shipment of Goods J^^^^^^^% ysh%k or tne om*n§ Season; the Stock is now COMPLETE and {PlhotE^^S^*t^SP l I l^lH^ ioTmB a Magnificenfc Collection -^^^ O]!IIJLJLIMJEIIIIsr '$yy/' i^^^^^Pl Trimmed and Untrimmed in 1%&0 f~^ -^^Tltt "^^^^fr ffIETJTS, STRAWS, &o, of the A j3ws£s^ i™W%*% Latest Fashion, FLOWERS, ' ' f EATHEKS, AIGREITEP, &c, £stf/es' t/sc^e/s a/7flf Ulsters In all the NEWEST DESIGNS. BRAID, ASTRA CAN and other Beaver Trimmings for Jackets as well as for Dresses are one of th 9 most noticeable features of he NEW SEASON'S GOODS. > tvA} CHILDREN 7S~fuN!OS In Endless Variety in New and Pretty Styles HAWLS, WOOLLENS, HATS and HOODS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, FUR TRIM, MINGS, BBAID TRIMMINGS, LACaS, Ac, &c, AH New and Tasteful. THE STOCK OF JDres* Materials is Very Choice and includes the EW HOPSA'JK CLOTH, DIAGONALS, SERGES, TWEEDS, English and Colonial in almost Endless Variety and all shades of color. Some Special lines of OYS 1 and MEN'S COLONIAL CLOTHING, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, and General Drapery in all Qualities. W. H.~COLLIER The Corner." IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE — OF — HABDLBT BKOS. BY ORDER OF THE PURCHASER, £2500 Worth of Drapery TO BE ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. T HAVE THIS DAY received instructions to sell the whole of thelStock AT FOUR SHILLINGS IN THE POUND DISCOUNT Kelow Cost Price. This is a Golden Opportunity to Secure GREAT BARGAINS, As the Stock must be Sold by order of the purchaser* J. C OTHER, 4 11 MANAGER. lo Hand This Week, 50 GASES OF NEW SEASON'S GOODS, IS S.S. TEKOA. TITESSRS G. L. BEATH & Co., Tancred Street, purpose making their FIRST DISPLAY OF NOVELTIES IN AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, On THURSDAY, APRIL 5, and Following Days. NEW c Sn'Pmenti Consists of NEW WINTER HOPSACKS, DRESSES. CHEVIOTS, DRESSESj WHIPCORDS, xTtat^ NEW DIAGONALS, NEW WTNTRR CROFTERS, WINTER T»HlSSn'q INVERNE3S, DRESSES, liKJLSiiajia. AND ESTAMENFj SERGES, NEW In a u the Newest and Most Fashionable mT"\r«TWD WINTER Shades of Brown, Tans, Navys,: HLJ^ava DRESSES Petunias, Maroons, etc. JJKi^SSKS vi^tw — Also— NEW WINTER G. L. BEATH AND CO., TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, ; IMMENSE ARRIVAL ; ■■ ' OF Autumn and Winter INorelties, THIRST DISPLAY OF NEW DRESS FABBICS, GHEVIOTS, DIAGONALS, \ HOPSACKS, SERGES, ETC. Special (attention is called to LABIES' MANTLES AND JACKETS. Millinery Department. Ladies are invited to^'call and inspect aJBEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF NEW MILLINERY in all bhe various styles for the Season. This Department a now under New Management, and every are Is taken to provide the latest novelties.