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LIME LIGHT LECTURES.

TO THK EDITOR.

Fir. —As one of the general public, who paid paid my shilling to heir the Rev Scorgie lecture on Wednesday night, F wou'd like to make one or two suggestions to the Committee, or whoever haa the management of these lectures. I under stand there will be more of them It wil] he unnecppssry to enlarge on Jhe desirabi lity of having the lime light or other effects propprly rehearsed, and in the hands of some competent person for the future. It must hare been patent to everyone present on. Wednesday night that an extremely instructive and intereut ing lecture was, to a great extent, spoiled by the want of proper appliances and management: in this respect. It appeared to me an incongruity to open and close a leofure on a purely secular subject with devotional exercises, more especially as the general public were invited to attend and charged for admission. Then, why a*k tha same general pablic, after having taken their money at the door, to pass votes of thanks to the lecturer or to anj body else- 'this peemed to me a pro ceeding devoid both of sense or reason. The Scotch are often accused of want of Wit, and really, sir, in the managem nt of lectures, if Wednesday night is a fair sample, there seems to be grounds for the charge. I hope my suggestions will be received in » friendly way. and that we Khali have many more lectures in aid of the manse fond as interesting as that of Wednesday night. Being a sernus per son myself, I like that kind of thing, and if the lime light is improved I shall a' tend, even if the prayers and the votes ot thanks ■re.to be continued.—l am. etc.,

Common Sense.

.Tone ?.

[No fault at all could be found with Mr Elaton, who bad charge of the lantern. He did the b st he cou'd with the slides, which the Rev. Mr Inglis explained, had not been uniformly cut, and some of them did nofc fit the carrier—Fd ]

The Winton Murders.

JNVERCARGJI.L, Juno 6

At the magisterial inquiry into the alleged N murder of the infant Dorothy Edith Carter by Minnie and Charles Dean, there was little new evidence to-day, it came out that the infant was not the child of a married woman in Christchurch, but of a young girl, and that Mrs Fean did not get any premium with the child, but £10 was to be paid on June 1. The girl Cameron, who Bad been with Mrs Dean for fourteen year*, and whose name had been used in the correspondence regarding the transfer of the infant, unhesitatingly identified the writing of the letters as Mrs Dean's, and was equally emphatic in asserting that the signature ' M. Gray ' in the chemist's poison book was a'so her writing. The witness was not about Dean's house at the time this corres pondence-was going on, and knew nothing about it.' Esther Wallace, a girl of fifteen, who resided with the Deans, said the woman was kind to the children, that she took oft her cloak and wrapped it round the infant Carter while crossing the paddock to the house on the nighfc she brought her from the Bluff. She also said she heard Dean ask his wife if the lady who was to adopt Dorothy had any children of her own, this leading to show that Charles Dean was under the impression that the child was going to someone else when taken away from the Larches. The hearing is adjourned.

MURDER.

A Man Slic.t I»«-a«l

Wellington, June 6

At MaFterton a man named Andrew J. Somervilie deliberately shot ab and killed another man, Arthur Herbert, in Q ieen street, this afternoon. Soraerville had been working for Herbert, and a dispute regard ing a claim for £19, wages, occupied the S.M. Court this morning, the case being adjourned for a fortnight. Somervilie, on leaving the Court, about midday, purchased a. six-chambered revolver, and at about 4 30 pm. was »een talking to Herbert outside the Club HoteJ, several persons being in the street at the time. Suddenly he drew the revolver, and: saying ' Take that,' fired a shot which entered Herbert^ body in the region of the hearr. The latter threw up his ami!", and turning round staggered across the road. Somervilie fired two more shots at him and Herbert fell dead, the bystanders scattering in ,all directions. Constables Collerton and Nestor, who were within fifty yards of the scene, rushed at the murderer ■nd secured him. The former took away tke revolver which, en examination, proved to have three remaining chambers loaded. Somerville made no resistance, and remarked that he woald go quietly. Both men are single. Herbert is an old settler. The other had been working on several contracts in the district, ard was generally looked upon as a quiet man. The affair caused no little sensation in the town.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

The New South Wales Governorship.

London, June 6 The Scotsman repeats the rumor that Sir Arthur Hayter, M.P. for Walsall, will receive the governorship of New South Wales, if the bye election is likely to go in favor of the Govern ment.

THE TROUBLE IN JEDDAH

Cairo, June 6

Bedouins have destroyed the cholera hospital in Jeddah. The garrison is to be increasfd immediately.

ARMENIA.

London, June 6

The Powers are incensed at the dilatory conduct of the Turkish Government respecting the Armenian proposals, and it is not unlikely that the conference of European ambassa dors in Constantinople will be followed by a naval display.

IMITATIONS OF THE REAL

Original fall far short of it, and are as unplcnunt as it is palatable. Tn»ist upon having the real, that ia Wolfe's Schnapps.

LOBENGUELA

Capetown, June 6

Several reports received from the Zambezi state that Lobenguela is still alive,

COUNTY COUNCIL.

A special meeiing . f the Aahburton County Council was h ]d to-day for the election of a chairman. Present—Messrs EG Wright, C J Htrper, D Cameron, E Richards, A Marfarlane, J Grigg, D Williamson, J Johnstone and M Stitt NEW MEMBER The Returning Officer notified the j elecion of Mr M. Stitt for Upper Ash burton Riding "chairman Mr D Cameron proposed that Mr Wright be appointed Chairman. This was soconrled hy Mr A. M«farlane, and carried unanimously Mr Wright thanked the Council for thf honor done him, and trusted he would be able, with their asaissance, to conduct t l c business to their patlafacHnn. and it would be hs endeavor to curtail the h >urs of sitting as far as compatible with the efficient conduct of the business ORDINARY MEETING

The o-dinary meeting was thea held, the same members beirg present The VVatftr Rai'gens' reports and memo of business transacted by the Ac ing Chairman during the past month were laid on the table chairman's statement The Chairman's statement, suit marlsing the business to bo broughc before the meeting was read engineer's report The Engineer's report was read as follows : — Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— The various contracts for enlargement of main from South Ashburton river are now in a for-vard state and will be sufficiently advanced by the 17th mat to allow of the *rater being turned off altogether for a week to give the contractors facilities for grading and clearing bottom of main, as well as to provide for the half-yearly overhaul of distributing races through the whole district in accordance with previous arrangement. On account of the postponement of half yearly overhjMl on this occasion, most "of these races are now very foul, and will require rather more cleaning than usual. The sheep bridges and other accommoda'ion works in connection with enlargement of main will be in position during the present month. Tenders for some ot the proposed new races in Hinds district and elsewhere will be called for next meeting of the Council. The races for supplying Westerfield and Clearwell Village Settlements "have been completed, and the enlargement of i sub-mains to bring do«n the additional supply is in progress. The race for Mr Hickman is also finished. The clearing of the Westerfield-Waterton main is still in progress and will be finished in about a fortnight:

Ashburlonßikuia Water Supply.—The half-yearly overhaul of races in this district miy now be said to be complete, and a very satisfactory clearance has been made in nearly every case. The few who were somewhat behind, owing to pressure in getting in their wheat crop, have promised to compete the neceesary work in a week or two. The supplies from Wakanui creek and from Acton intake are bdth ample. Re the ploughing across of a portion of a race at Acton, I have attached a memo to the rangei's report explaining the position About twenty-four lineal yards of culvert for main in Methven township requires renewal. Water will be sKut off on June 19 and 20 for this purple. The Messrs Holmes request the junction of ther proposed new race at Mount Harding to be about naif a mile easrerwards of weir, inste id of at weir, as sanctioned.

Mount Somers Water Supply.—The mains and distributing races at Mount Somer , Springburn, and Ashburton i'orks have recently been overhauled, and are now in f iir order.

County Planta'iona —Tenders will bo placed oefore you to-day for ploughit g and fencing several block?, and further areas will be tendered for next month. Mr Anderson \vould prefer the 35 acres to betaken from the upper end of the strip leased So him instead of from the lower end, and he asks whether the Cjuncil will agree to this. Plantation fences havo been repaired as authorised, I beg to annex quotations for (ree seeds.

Proposed ptanfation strip one chaia wide on Main South Raad, South Rakaia.— As requested, I heg to subjoin estimate of cost of ploughing, panting, etc., fora strip one mile long. —Fencing eighty chains at 12s, £48 ; ploughing and harrowing eight acre, at 10^, £4 ; planting wii h. walnut, chestnut ~ moanta'n ash, etc., as suggested, 4200 trees £85 ; total £137- But if ordinary deciduou trees say oik, common ash, birch, etc., with a row of macroearpa—the total cost including ploughing, fencing, and planting, would not exceed £67.

County Bridges—Ordinary repairs and screwing np of bolts, etc , are being attended to. The stock bridge at Rangitata is nosy complete, except the painting, and will prove of great utility for stock and horse men. About five chains of fencing will be necessary to connect the extension with bridge over side channel erected by this Council. I will get this done at in early date.

Acton Irrigation.—l have taken levels and prepared sections for several cross sub - main 3, which Mr Allan is to put in hand soon, in extension of the work executed there for last season's irrigation. The Chairman suggested that, as the races w. uld be dry sfter the,l7th for completion of the head works, an adver tisement should be inserted to remind occupiers that they would then have an opportunity for clearing racfs effectually Mr Harper thought the clearing should be delayed till the enlargtm^nts were completed Mr Grigg agreed with Mr Wright, and h;s proposal wag carried The application of Messrs Holmes for an alteration of a race at a weir near Methven was refns°d PLANTATIONS Mr Anderson's request, for planting was rzferred to th&Plintation Committee THE EAKAIA MILE &¥ TREES Mr Richards suggested, and the Rakaia Road Bowd wrote, asking that two miles be planted instead of one along the Soufh road near Rakaia Its was decided to plant one mile with ordinary deciduous trees RANGITATA SHEEP BRIDGE On the suggestion of Mr Harper, it was left in the hands of the Chairman to approach the railway authorities in reference to opening a direct road from Hinds townships to RangiUta sheep bridge (Left Sitting)

THE ASHBtTftTON GtJABDIAN : FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1895.



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Mr D. Tf.o n. s. i SATURIKY, JUNK 8. i Village Homestead Settle nnnl lease, Hinds, account of the Public Trustee, estate of G, M. Pearce, lunatic. MR D. THOMAS will sell by PuMic Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, the lease in th<* above estate, being Pin of Reserve 1371, 60 acres, front ing the railway reserve, Hinds district bale at 12 oVock D THOMAS, 6 12 Auctioneer.



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— IMPORTANT.— rpHrc CORN EX—Has the pleasure to intimate that it is to-d iy -~ prepared in all departments with everything New for Autumn and Winter wear. Great show of New Winter Dress Materials. No lady visiting ou brress and Millinery Department can possbly be disappointed. MELTON CLOTR, especially suitable for children's dresses, li 3d p*r yd HEAVY DIAGONAL MERGES, Very Strong Is 6d per yd ALL WOOL DIAGONAL SERGES, in All Colors Is lid per yd ALL WOOL FANCY SERGES, guaranteed fast colors 2s 9d per yd TRIMMINGS IN BEVERS, JETS, GJMPS, RRAIPS, IN ALL COLORS, —MILLINERY DRPAbTMENT - We are now showing the Newest Stylos in Jackets, Waterproofs, Tunics, Hate, trimmed and unfcrimmed, Corsets, Undei cloth ing, etc. BLANKETS. ~~ BLANKETS. Best Value in the County, Colonial Flannels in all Colors, B|d, Linoleums, Oilcloths, a New Stock Just Arrived. —CLOTHING DEPARTMENT— Men's, Youths', and Boys' Colonial Tweed Suits at Astonishingly Low Prices . Boys 1 Serge Varsity Caps Os 6d Boys' Plush Varsity Caps Is Od Boys' Serge Sailor Caps Is Od ' Youths' Tweed Overcoats with Capes 8s 9d. SUITS, QOVERT COATS, AND OVERCOATS, MADE TO ORDER -BOOT DEPARTMENT- Boots, Shoes and Slippers for Men, Women, and Children, at prices that will astonish you. W. H. COLLIER THE "CORNER" i . '



(foMMEaCIAL UNION ASSURAftOB COMPANY, LIMITED, OF LONDON, FIRE AND MARINE. Capital-de£S,SOO,OOO TTTE are prepared to accept risks at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. FRIEDLANDER AND CO., AGENTS. 68 ASHBDRTON BRICK, TILE, & POTrERY YARD- J. CRUM~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. HAVING Purchased from Messrs Friedlander Bro*, tho whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known as Kolmar, We are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes, field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Potß, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &c. Prices on Application. N.B --On and after JUNE 1, the prce of Bricks will be 55s p%x thousand. A C!COD DICC UNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 5 233 HENRY ZANDER. T BEG to intimate that I have just -•- landed a Large and Varied Stock of fwtins. filing. HOLLTS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Leading, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Sh«t, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES ' ' AT GPEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 2< 0 Cases Valvuline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornßby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Tea Best English Leather Belting —now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary They are giving Universal Satisfaction WINES and Spirits, Alea and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW RATES. GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD FOb"6aSH At Ghristchuroh Prices. Henry Zander, AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society JT Ford and Co^



FOtt SALE, O TOWN SECTIONS, Half-Acre, situated near the Town Bait; eaut. Price, £31. Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. mo FARMERS AND DEALERS Desirous of living near Town. FOB "SALE, "THE GRANG B," •Situated about one mile from the Town Belt west, divided into three farms, as follows, viz: — No. 1, THE HOMESTEAD, 1(j?C ACRES, all in English grasses LOt3 an( j c i O yers, excep'ing about 20 Acres. There is a commodious dwell ing house of eight rooms erected on the property, surrounded by plantation, also eights ailed Stable, Harness room, and Chaff house attached, with Urge loft overhead, and Shed at the back. Full length of the building suitable for Shear- ' ing in, detached implement shed, etc. No. 2- QC( \ ACRES ; middle portion of the Hs'O v/ estate, in one block No. 3 - 9«A ACRRS ; outside block, fronting '*»<J\> Mitcham Road. On thia there is a plantation of blue gums the full length of the frontage. Inspection of the several farms invited. Liberal terms if required. Further particulars on application. T. BOLLOCK. ■ H, T n. m LA F PARLOUR LAMPS HANGING LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS HAND LAMPS AT PRICES FROM Is EACH UPWARD. ROCHESTER LfcMPS from 15 to 300 Candle Power suitable for CHURCHES, ■ - LIBRARIES, HALLS, | PRIVATE HOUSES, WORKSHOPS, HOTELS, BILLIARD ROOMS, STORES, Etc., Etc, WE would invite everyone to inspect our STOCK OF LAMPS, feeling sure that we are able to offer them an assort* menfc such as has never been seen in Ashburton. WE have also landed a large stock of AMERICAN LAMP GLASSES For ALL MAKES OF LAMPS, which we are euro will be welcome news to burners of kerosene, as they are much less liable to break with the heat than the common English and German glasses usually sold here, are neater and better ' finished, and will only cost you about the same price as you would pay for a very inferior article John Orr & Co, pHOICE FRUlT3,—Peaches, bananas] granges, lemons and tomatoes, at H. A. Flower, Fruiter and Confectioner, Eaeti street,



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