The Ashburton Guardian. Manga et Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1896

The question of irrigation, raised by Mr G. W. Russell m connection with the Million Loan irrigation. Bill does not seen to have been alto gether ignored by the Wellington press. The Wellington Times thus writes about .Canterbury's claim : — Irrigation was suggested, during one of the recent debates, by some of the Canterbury members as a work which ought to find a place on the schedule of the Aid Bill. The suggestion is backed up by the great fact that the Canterbury Plain is marked by nature for irrigation. It is like a billiard table slightly tilted to the sea, crossed by large perennial rivers fed by the great glaciers of the Alpine' chain. The land and the water are ready to hand ; all that is required is to bring them together. That is a very expen sive problem, for the rivers wind between high shingle banks, whose summits, are the level of the great plain. rV^Tith irrigation the Canter bury Plain would have no difficulty m carrying a million of people. There fore the. Canterbury members have every right, if they can agree among themselves, to ask for the addition of irrigation to the schedule of public works. There are other districts which feel the want of irrigation, and they would probably make common cause with Canterbury. "" i^ > " ii^ a "^ i ' iMi

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

■ ■■' . I +— — ■ A budget of important news will be found on our fourth page. The inmates of the Home desire to express through our columns their thanks for and appreciation of the kind efforts of those who gate them such a pleasant entertainment on Friday evening last. The Ladies Golf Championship was won by Miss Wllford, Hutt, who beat Mrs Wilder, Ohristchuroh, ty eight holes up, and Beven to play; The result caused considerable suprlse. The Canterbury Orlcket Association has resolved to make a recommendation to the New Zealand Cricket Council that the team to represent New Zealand against the Australians should consist of r thirteen members. The preaohers at Wesley Church to morrow will be Mr G W. Lendley and the BevT. G. Brook. At the evening service the latter gentleman will continue his monthly series of special addresses to young men, the subject - being * The rich young ruler.' Strangers are invited. At the quarterly meeting of the Bang! tata Licensing Committee on Wednesday, the only business done was to confirm the transfer of the ' Alford Forest Hotel ; license from Henry Timson to Charles , fimson, and of the Mount Somers Hotel I license from Thomas Bateman to Henry rimßon. At a meeting of creditors m Oamaru the bankrupt admitted he had applied for one or more sections m the Ardgowan estate, and saw nothing inconsistent m doing so while owing £20(b The deputy official assignee said he knew of 20 successful applicants who had had lo borrow moriey to pay the first half-year's instalment. The social and dance m connection with the Ancient Order of Druids, which is fixed for Wednesday next, m the Odd fellows' Hall, promises to be a very successful affair. The bast musical talent available has been secured, and some favorite glees have been prepared. In fact the most complete arrangements have been made to secure a. pleasant evening. The mosb severe floods for twenty years past have been experienced at Blenheim. Heavy southerly rain caused the Taylor river to flood, and the town has been under water since, and likely to remain so for some days. Telegraphic communica tion is greatly interrupted and the railway embankment broken through m one or two places. The water has flooded the surround ing country, but the extent of damage is not known. The Hon Sfr George Whitmore, m the Legislative Council yesterday, complained of a recent judgment of Mr Justice Oonolly at Glsborne, m regard to marking lambs m unf enced country. The Minister of Education promised that enquiries should be made, but he added, experience showed that stock cases were generally unsatisfactory either from total ignorance on the 'part of the Judge or the jury or the counsel The Marton Mercury states that during a recent meeting held at Fellding— and whioh was addressed by Mr Bagnall, an anti- Prohibitionist — considerable merri ment was caused when, on the Bey Mr Cocker ascending the platform, he took up a tumbler, which to all appearances contained aqua pura % only to put it down again oh raising it to his lips to find it flavoured with a drop of the "cratur*" This was evidently not according to Cocker! Regulations are gazetted by which, during the parliamentary session, members are allowed to send 36 words m a telegram for 6d, with a charge of Id for every four words thereafter. During the recess members may send telegrams to Ministers at these rates, such telegrams oo be restric ted, to domestic, public, or parliamentary business. ' ' Collect " telegrams addressed to a Minister are not to ba accepted, un less the request of a Minister to reply :*Vfree" is shown to the transmitting officer. Mr Hurst-Seager's leoture 'The nations story as told b,y the memorials of West minster Abbey' which will be delivered m St. Stephen's schoolroom on Monday evening, offers a good opportunity to those Interested In architecture to examine the highest standard and some of the most beautiful specimens of the art m the world. Mr. Seager spent some time m the neighbourhood of the abbey, and availed himself of every opportunity to visit an 4 examine that grand monument of architectural skill. The annual ball given by the employees on Laghmor estate was held m the wool shed on Thursday evening. The building was handsomely decorated with ferns, flax, tirtree, and bush foliage generally, while numerous Bags showed prominently as well, Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather about eighty couples were present, who kept up the dancing to the music of Gates' band (ill an early hour. The supper table. bore th"c usual burden of good things for the provision of which, on such occasions, the Laghmor people are so well known, and full' justloe was done to those good things. The floor was m beautiful ©rder, and while excellently fitted for round and square dancing was just m proper trim for the Highland and Irish step dancing ,to whioh Messrs McLean, Lindsay, and Sullivan treated the guests! Mr Buckley and Mrs Donald McLean Jed oft* tho waltz, and the latter, m the oourae of the evening, played a sonata descriptive of Tenny§on's poem •The Brook. 1 Drink, only Kozie Tea ; it is absolutely 1 urei H. ZAHW9, Sole Agegti

A correspondent complains that the Bushaide b>ys have twice disappointed the Methven boys m failing to keep their football appointments.

The Wival of the Jewish New Year will commence en Monday evening next, 7. and will be continued on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Several evangelists will conduct service." m the Arcade Chambers on Sunday after noon and evening. The afternoon bu' jeob will be the near approach of our Lord 1 Jesus Ohrist.

' A requisition asking Mr B. G. Wright to allow himself to be nominated for "the Ashburton seat was circulated this morn ing, and is already &igned by a large number of electors.

Mr Powell, of Methven, has Invented another bioycle Improvement: He claims for his new notion that it will give a great deal more power, and he has taken the neoessary steps to seoure patent rights.

On Thursday evening hexfa a concert is to be given m the Orange Hall m * aid of the a shbur ton Hockey Club's funds Amongst the vocalists appear the names of Miss K. Watson, of Ohrißtchurch, Miss Tompkins, Ash burton, and Mr NY. D. Millar, Ashburton. .*■*■.

A much felt want is about to be supplied m Ashburton. Miss Graham purposes opening an office for typewriting, and will execute orders fur copying docu ments and manuscripts of eveiy descrip tion. We wish ier- success m * her enterprise. f .

There was a good attendance of members of the Methven Cricket Olub m the Library on Thursday evening. The annual reporb and balance sheet were presented and adopted, officers and oommittee elected, and the club sets out for- the season with every promise of a good fnture.

At the annual meeting of the Timaru Farmers' Co -operative Association the report showed a successful year. Nearly £7060 is to be distributed and 8 per cent is to be paid on share capital, a bonus of 3 per cent on purchases and salaries, and "£3OOO added to the reserve, which is now £12,000. The turnover for the year was £211,000. The retiring directors were re-elected. .

For some time past the scholars and teachers of the Baring Sqnara Sunday School have been engaged m practising the hymns to be sung at the coming anniversary. Mr Thomas Jackson, the conductor of the choir, is proving himself a patient and painstaking teacher ; and the services of Rev. O. Porter, a popular preacher from Christ church, having been securod, a most successful anniversary celebration is expected.

At Nelson on Friday a prisoner named William Andeison alias Arthur Floyd, escaped from the rocks road gang. From thn same gang another man, named Alfred Ellis, made a bolt. A warder went In pursuit and called twice to the prisoner to stop, and warned him thai he would shoot. The man continued to run. Two shots were fired, bringing Ellis down. He has a buokshot wound on the left arm. and scalp. Mlis was able to walk to the prison, and the doctor who attended him pronounced the injury to be trifling.

At the last annual meeting of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce the President) stated that the wheat crop last harvest yielded nearly 7,000,000 bushels, that of 1895 being under 4,000,000. He added that ..it. was estimated that an increased acreage of fully 20 per cent would be sown this season. So far the prospects were excellent, and, should other conditions prove favourable, a con siderable quantity of grain would be available fur. export next year, a portion of which, no doubt, would have to go to London.

It is sometimes amusing as well as instructive to notice the way some persons estimate the relative value of an animal and a human being. A recent cablegram from Sydney stated that the racehorse * Nada came into collision with a bicycle and hurt her hind leg, but her injuries are not likely to interfere with her engagements. ' The oablegraphist did not mention anything about the bicycle — presumably with a rider on it — perhaps an' up-to-date woman. What became of them does not matter, There can be no doubt the sender of the message was an up-to-date reporter and was quite right m assuming that more persons m New Zealand would be interested m the infor mation about 'Nada' than the unlucky bicyle rider who ran against her hind legs.

Mr F. Weiss continued his exhibition of brilliant billiard play at Mr R. Hicks' room, Devane's Hotel, last nlghb. He played Mr John Butler 1000 up, giving his opponent) the liberal allowance of 700. The champion passed his opponent when the latter had made 893, Mr Butler's best break being 36. Mr Butler had also two breaks of 19, and one of 17 1 But the play of the champion waß amazing. In a spot barred game he made the record break m New Zealand, 252, and his other breaks were 168, 66, 41, 40, 38, 32, 25, and an unfinished one of 126. His break of 168 included 44 consecutive losing hazards off the red ball m the centre and corner pockets. It will be seen on reference to our advertising columns that) Mr Weiss will give an exhibition on the new tables at the ABhburton Olub, so that members will have an opportunity of seeing some sensational play.

The Petone Murders.

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Wellington, September 4 Shore was committed for trial on the charge of murder at Betorie. The only new evidence was that he had tak en a boot to be mended on the evening of thn murder, saying he wanted to use it that night. He oalled at 8.30 p.m., and took ib away. The boots were taken by the police nexb day, and the soles found to be damp, as if used the previous evening.

Mr Wilford applied for ball, which was refused, and he then oalled some evidence, as he said, to guide the police m further enquiries.

Two witnesses deposed to seeing two men, one a tall one, on Thursday evening and Friday morning, who looked like runaway sailors, and seemed foreigaers. A pawnbroker's assistant said the dagger was sold the day before the murder fco a tall man gearing a elouoh hat, which he pulled over his face. Another man answering the description of oae of those given by a previous witness had visited i the shop several times beforei ' >k -

CABLE I^EWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

Ll' HUNG CHANG. London, September 3 Li Hung Ohang, m the course of an interview, strongly condemned the Geary Act, which prevents the influx of Chinese into America. THE CZAR AND CZARINA. The Czar arid Czarina have de* termined to adhere to their pro i gramme. «• THE IRISH PARTY, ; Mr Dillon offers to retite and loyally serve any leader of the Irish Party who may be chosen. He states he is not anxious for- election. COLONIAL TRADE. The report of Mr Lowles, M.P., for Haggerstqn (who was deputed to visit Australia m support of the Empire Trade League proposals for closer relations between England and the Colonies), which suggests that an elastic scheme for preferential trade should be submitted toj|a colonial conference, has been forwarded to Lord Salisbury. THE IRISH CONVENTION. London, September 4 The convention m Dublin resolved that it is imperative that the Irish should be absolutely independent of all English parties^ N AMERICAN POLITICS. Nbw York* September 4 The Democrats of Indianopolis have, after President Cleveland had declined, nominated General Palmer for the Presidency. CAPTAIN DREYFUS, Paris, September 4 It is reported that Captain Dreyfus, who was convicted of treason j has escaped from the penal settlement afc Cayenne. . STORMS IN SOUDAN. Caibo, September 3. Remarkably severe storms* continue m the Soudan, where the railways are said to be eight feet under water. PRANCE AND RUSSIA. Vienna, September 3 Vienna newspapers state that France and Russia have concluded a defensive alliancef definite assistance to be rendered if either country is attacked m one or two quarters. :

AUSTRALIAN

THE AUXILIARY SQUADRON Sydney, September 4 Concerning the cable as to the relief of the auxiliary squadron, Mr Thomas Brassey, son of the Governor and a lieutenant m the navy, now on a visit > to Melbourne, is m favor of replacing the present six vessels by three' or four • larger ones, more suitable for coping with the heavy weather m these latitudes, Of course nothing definite can be done except after consultation with the various colonial governments, although tb^e cable mates it appear as if it had already been decided. LEGAL. Acting Judge Cohen : has . been appointed permanently to the bench m succession to Judge Wyndeyer, who recently cabled his resignation from London. SHTP ABANDONED. News has been received that the ship Flora P. Stafford, of 1250 tons, which left Newcastle for Manilla on April 22, was abandoned at sea. The ship was under the command of Captain Smith. Four of the crew are missing, but the others landed at the Philip pines. . CYCLING RECORDS. Brisbane, September 4 Murtin, the American. cyclist, paced alternately by two triplets and a tandem, to-day lowered several Austra lian records. He covered two miles m 4min 8 4-sth sec, tea miles m 22min 14sec, twenty-five miles m 57min 20aec, and twenty-six miles 380 yards m an hour. '■■:-.,••. .- . •:■;•;'. OBITUARY. Melbourne, September 4 Julian Thomas, journalist, "The Vagabond.'? THE AGENT-GENERAL. Government do not intend; to extend Mr Gillies' term as Agent-General, and it is believed that Sir A. Olarke will be asked to perform the duties. THE SHEEP SALES. At the sheep sales, m Lincolns F. Sutton (Runny meade) averaged £9, J. B. Sutton (Fairview tf \£ll 9s. Ewei averaged £3 13s 6d. THE GAMING BIEL. Hobast, September 4. The Legislative Assembly is dis cussing the Gaming Bill m Committee. From a business point of view it will affect bookmakers chiefly. Clause 13 proves the greatest bone of contention, - It is to enable the Governoran- Council to frame* regulations sanction ing lotteries, and this is meant to apply to consultations carried on by Tatter sails. The clause was carried by a majority of 1, and then the Premier agreed to report progress with a view to the reconsideration of the measure.

Disastrous Earthquakes

PER PRESS 4.g3OCIAHON.

PABi^rSeptember 3 An earthquake, which lasted ten seconds, caused a ; panic *at Arris and Douai, A< . .

Valparaiso, Septembe 3 r The Island of Juan Fernandez has practically been destroyed by an earth quake. " -." ' '

Yokohama, September 3, Severe earthquakes have been ex* perienced m the North-East of Japan, and Bakugo has been destroyed and njany people killed.

THE ABHBDKTON GtJABDtAN : SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1896.



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I PUBLIC NOTICES o >j ' ■ ■ ta H o it g- . * •" I a * CL s '•■l ■■■! l feg, 2>| If f tfS; * ■ ■ * eS g ° < p 9 g - ■<*. -g B S 1 V k CQ 3. . • * s-- a. i S g CO I ':•«■ . . « HALLENSTEIN BROS OAVE received their Trousers *-■• First Seleotion of New To Spring TROUSERINGS Measure suitings and COATINGS first-class " tailoring AT Suits tp Greatly Reduced Prices Measure . ' We Guarantee Every 55 S| Gatment to be Well* made and a - — - Perfect Covert F *- Coats """" HALLENSTEIS BROS. 10 NEW ZEALAND Measure OLOTHI.H&; FACTORY. €»*3g ad. Alex. Hendbv, Manger. *"* , A '' / " WATCHES. WATCHES. ~~ WATCHES. THE ESTABLISHMENT TOR WATCHES (of every desoription|*is 8. SALEK'S, EAST {STREET. Rotherham's English Levers, specially made to S. Saiek's order, are THt BEST. "i JUST RECEIVED, a shipment of S. Salek's famed DIXIT . DIXIT DIXIT , WATCHES. \ The only GENUINE Dixlb has 4< S. Salek, Ashburton " engraved on dial. j^** See that you get it. For ONE MONTH ONLY these Watohes are offered at the specially low price of 15/- 15/- 15/- --' each at S, SALEK'S WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, c BAST STREET. " VTEW Turf Register, 10s 6d ,• Young XN Ladles' Journal for August ; Weldon's Dressmaker and Children's Bazaar, July ; Quarterly Something to Read ; Scraps and Snapshots ; Half-yearly Boys of England j * Virginia' Waltz, 2s ; Gold and Silver Paper for Fanoy Dress. Large selection of Fans. —Andre was, Anderson, and Co. WANTED Known— Men's Mercery, Clothing and Boots. Fox Goods thab wear well, fit well, and look well, try that old established firm— Mixohell A IVrnbr,



Public notices. ijiiiuiii: 1M OUT! liiiiuiii: SPEING AND SUMMER. , v*~~ : - BlilTfi HOVSD. Tub BLUE HOUSE! A^FTER Carefully Studying the adaptability of Ashburton for a Strictly Cash Drapery, Millinery, and Clothing busi- ness, HAVE TEOIDED TO GO RIGHT INTO IT, and having made Satisfactory - y ■ arrangements to loase, m con- nection with the present <Blue House* those Commodious Premises Nfexfc Door to J. ORR & CO., will be enabled to Seep the Stock necessary for carrying on a Large Business, by giving The Best Value IN THB TRADE ON STRICTLY CASH PRINCIPLES ONLY. Spring, Spring. Spring Goods, OPENING DAILY. THE BEST VALUE IN THB TRADE. j Look Out! Look Out ! Look Out! • For Startling Values m Future Issues, Come Now and Inspect the ■ New Goods, AT THE * Blue Rouse/ ;* Between JOHN ORR & CO. , and the CLOTHING FACTORY. EVERYTHING NEW, EVERYTHING CHEAP, FOR CASH ONLY



Business Notices # | THB CHEAPEST 'HOOSE IN CANTERBURY. - ) G. J. NEILL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. I^ORSEtS 2j 6d, CORSETS a$ 94, New Dresß Goods Redaoed 50 per cent Kj . New Velveteens Reduced, All Wool Flannel (Colonial) 9£cl Flannelettes 33 6d doz' Silesia 3s 3d doz Blankets aboat half-prioe Double-bed White Twill Sheeting 9£d Double-bed U>tblpaoh«>d Twill Sheetirg. 9|d Large White and Brown Turkish Towels, reduced from Is 6d to Is 0 L OTHI NG. ■.'■.:■■• ■ -••.•-• • .0 Men s AH 'Wrol Tweed Salts 213. Men's Tweed Trousers 5* lid M«n*s Overcoats, Macintoshes. /Mlakin o>ata, and Leggins, reduoed 50 per cent —~^____ • Boys',- and Youths' Suits half-prioe. Men's Oapsv-Boya'-'Oaps, Brhoes and Shirts, at Ridiculous Prices Mftn'a 7|d pair \ " BOOI^V I^^~~Bl}-p^T S. We Defy Competition, ' Every pair Guaranteed to wear Every Pair Made' to Our Order Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid Men's Light Shooters 8s 6d Men's Watertight) Bluchers, pegged, 7s Ud Women's Strong Leather Shoes 4a lid A Large Assortment of Ladles' Best French Glace Kid Boota and Gloves to ohooae from. j fjU J. ITEIIiIj, Friedlander's Comer, East Street CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Investment at Low Bates. I would suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Ashburton County who have mortgages running at Call, the advisability of having these matters fixed up now that money is so' Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future. " D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE- -486 acres near Lismore, Well Fenced and snb divided, all m grags, Plenty of Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 aores First-Duality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces of land m Lbngbeach. Very easy terms. f 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Grass, adjoining Springbarn Bailway Station, being R.B. 29674. ALB O,— ; 1093 Acres, being B.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated nearDromore, and known as Robert Glatk's Farm, The land is m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three years! old— a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. ' -: ! 838 Acres Tussock near Liemore. A good investment for anyone with swamp land to work with it. Severa other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn's Hous DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. KAIAPOI HOTJSm , «.. ■ ■ fJiHJS past season having been a very successful one with us, JL we have accumulated a LOT of Benmants m all Depart- ments. These we have determined to Clear at ANYCOSIV REMNANTS IN OIL AND FLOORCLOTHS REMNANTS IN LINOLEUMS AND CARPETS REMNANTS IN FLANNELS AND CALICOS REMNANTS IN FORFARB AND SHEETINGS : REMNANTS IN FLANNELETTES AND SHIRTINGS -^ ,--- REMNANTS IN DRESSES AND CASHMERES . s' All above will be displayed on Counters, and MARKED m PLAIN FXatTEES.. Also ODD LINES m SHOWROOM, &c, &c. MITCHELL % TtJMER ■ - "■■,■■■:■.• . f irorkingr tiken Wanted rpO* KNOW, THAT WE ARE SELLING ' l MEN'S LONG DOUBLE OILSKIN OOA.TS \ These are all Usual Price 20a— For 10a 6d Rr»nd Nnw Ctnnilm MEN'S STROWG DOUBLE OILSKIN COATS -7, T , . Usual Price 16s-For 83 6d f 3 aßb In » and MEN'S DOUBLE OILSKIN TROUSERS GUARANTEED Dsual Price— 7s 6d for 4s 9d J Thoroughly Waterproof We have also received a Large Qaantity of Ai.l Wool Tweeds, genuine Bargains, New Patterns, Strong find Durable, of which we ar making MEN'S SUITS TO MEASURE ■:.; Usual Price £4 10s — For £3 10s ; Usual' Price £4 — For £3. Men's Trousers to Measure, uaual prices, 26s — For 190 6d ( Reputation is sufficient guarantee for the fit and wear of these Salts, eto CRAII»iHKAII~A~BJEIIRYJ?IA]¥, THE LEADING I'AILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. AGENTS FOR— Armigeb'h Ohristchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresses, • etc, Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. A FREE GIFT. mHB DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANUFACTURING & AGENGY 1 COMPANY are GIVING AWAY ONE AMERICAN 'BELL' ORGAN, sfc lOin high, mirror back, ten stops, knee Bwells, two sets of reeds And ootare couplers, valued' at Twenty-Five Gvineas. -For full particulars apply to — IWr Horace A. Ctates, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT A FREE GIFT. '" *