Telegraph Notice.

A temporary t 1 legraph office will be opfn at thf. Mult Hacecouiße from II a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 1.

Asburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1897. THE WAKANUI ROAD BOARD ELECTION.

The Wakanui Road Board is almost the only one m the district m which anything like a contest is likely to take place for the vacant seats. More than the necessary number of candidates to till the vacancies have been nominated at Kakaia, and m one or two other in stances, but no general interest is iikely to be taken m the polling. In ! the Wakanui election, however, some interest will be taken, as a strenuous eniieavoi has been made to stir up a feeling against Messrs Peter Stewart and W. H. Rule, with a view to have them defeated at the poll. The rate payers aa a body have given no indica tion that we can see of a desire that the two gentlemen named should not be elected, and now that they are to go to the poll we have no fear of their not being returned. The whole agita tion is easily traceable to one source, and we do not require to indicate it, nor to point out the cause, seeing that our readers are familiar enough with both already. It is sought to make the sueing for rateu the mortal sin of the two gentlemen whose term of office have expired, but the real rock of offence is only thinly veiled. The Wakanui Road Board do not have a very large revenue to handle, only £867 representing the receipts for the last year. This is but a small sum to meet the requirements of the extensive district the Board has to administer, a district networked m every direction with roads that have to carry m the season the heaviest yield of grain of any district of its size m the colony. With a limited revenue, then, it was incumbent on the Board to retrench m every direction so that as much money as possible might be devoted to road making and maintenance. It would be easy to increase the revenue by increasing the rates, but that course would at once meet with violent opposition from the ratepayers. The Board preferred to go onwithoutany in creaseof rates, and to cut down other ex penses. They secured a clerk and overseer at an almost nominal salary, and the recent appointment of a successor to that officer, also at a very low rate of remuneration, is another instance of the fixed intention of the Board to spend just as little money as they possibly can on any object that is not actually road making or mainten ance. They declined to m any way add to their adverting expenses, and the late clerk had incurred but. little cost m pushing ratepayers m arrears. It was perhaps an amiable weakness on the part of the Board's clerk, but it had the effect of allowing some rate payers to get so far m arrears that the indebtedness could not be recovered, the /-ct precluding legal proceedings for rates more than two years overdue. The Board resolved, as Boards ofr-en do, to sue for all outstanding rates. The new clerk re;id tiie resolution literally— -very literally—so literally that now we believe the price of a bushel of wheat would cover all the arrears, He showed neither fear nor favor, but issued his " blue peters " for sui«3 small as well as for sums large. It is certainly un fortunate that Mr Mulligan should have had to pay £1 m expenses for arrears of one shilling, and that Mr Page should have been mulct m 10s costs for a two-shilling rate ; but, at the same time these gentlemen must have known that they were ratepayers and should have paid their rates. It was an error of judgment to issue sum monses for sums so small, and doubt less all the members of the Board regret that legal proceedings were taken against defaulters for such small amounts, but the fact remains that the arrears had to be recovered, and if not recovered then an injustice would have been done to the host of ratepayers who do pay their rates, and so promptly that no co&t is incurred by themselves or the Board. We never felt more confident of anything than we do that Mi" Leddy will not be able to unseat Mr Stewart, and shall be greatl/ sur prised indeed if the ratepayers see any thing m Mr Quigley at the present juncture that can recommend him to them m place of Mr Rule.

Local and General.

Some useful recipes will be found on the fourth page. The Paris Petit Journal has a daily circula tion of pver'a millioa copies. Gpo-Hums are now fairly numerous at Catiins and m the western district of Otago, The death has been announced m Belfast of Mr Hugh Stewart, a well-known Donegal farmer, aged 110 years. 'j he most valuable sword ia England is the one presented by the Egyptians to Lord Wolseley. It is valued at ,£2OOO. The people of the United States read and support as many newspapers as England, France, and (sermany combined. A grateful acknowledgment of the kind j sympathy of friends is inserted by Dr and Mrs Trevor m another column of this issue. The New York Watld estimates that there are 4,000,000 cyclists m the United States, of whom IVew York and Chicago each claim about 250,000. Weasels are becoming so plentiful m some parts of Otago that seven were caught by a rabhiter one evening on the upper banks of the Clutha river. She : " I would not marry you if I were to live to be a hundred years old." "He ; i; Weil, I should say you wouldn't if I had anything to say m the matter." The enrolment of students at the Dunedin technical classes this year, has been un usually large. Up to djjte over 500 students have presented themselves. The first payment of monies m the Ash burton Co-operative Money Club is fixed Mr Tuesday next at fche temporary office, at Mr Metteague's store, Arcadei j

Only one marble statue of the human I figure with eyelashes is known. It is one of the gems of the Vatican, the Sleeping Ariadne, and was found m 1503 An Otago paper hears that the Buckeye Harvester Company intends placing both auto-cirs and motor-cycles on the New Zealand market early next season. Tne yield of the Masterton vineyards this year^amojuuts to 2000 gallons of wine, and some three tons of grapes which are coming from Brancepeth, have to be added to the total. The Taranaki Acclimatisation Society ha voted £40 as a contribution towards the coat of adding Hungarian partridges and English duck to the game birds of the colony. .. At a meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Club on Wednesday evening, it was resolved at once to forward a donation of £5 m augmentation of the Hawke's Bay Relitf Fuud. The Customs revenue for che IMarch quar ter was £489,621, against £438,854 for the same quarter last year The revenue for the year was £1,815,841. The beer duty amounted to £19,567, against £17,794, and for the year the total was £71,839. Calico print works use over 40,000,000 eggs every year. Photographic establish- ] ments use millions of dozens, and wine i olarifiers use 10.000,000 dozens. Book binders, kid-glove makers, and leather , finishers use them m abundance. Mrs Hartley, an old resident of Narrabari (New South Wales), who followed the occupation of charwoman and laundress, has been traced as the next of kin to a Mr Hobbs who died some years ago m England and left an estate valued at £55,000. The first " wedding on wheels" m London took place on a recent Sunday, ab the Church of Notre Dame de France, close to I Leicester square. It was quite an attractive affair. The wedding party rode to and from the church on the new Hociable bicycles, no less than 12 of these machines being required. Persia is not a rich country, bub the late Shah appears to have had a fine capacity for piiiog up wealth. In his long reign he accumulated eight million pounds m cash, and thirty-two million pounds m real and personal property. The latest official estimate—that of 1872 ---73—gave the total number of the Czar's subjects as 121,861,781. The first general enumeration of the inhabitants of Russia was completed on lO.h February last. Ihe results are not yet to hand, but will doubt less show a large increase on the above figures. The proprietor of a dog's infirmary m London recovered £25 for board and lodging of certain prize dogs. The animals had medical treatment, and were fed on meat essence, eggs, milk, arrowroot, and port wine. They had medicated baths, and were occasionally taken into the country for a change. The following copies of telegrams have been handed to us for publication :—G. H. Swan, Mayor of Napier, Napier. County and borough of Aahburton condole with people #of Hawke's Bay re late disaster. Public "meeting held and subscription lists started to relieve sufferers. J. Seaiy, Mayor.—J. Scaly, Mayor, Ashburton Many thanks for kind expressions of sympathy; wish you success with lists. G. H. Swan, Mayor, Napier. Lovers of coursing will be glad to see that this which has been for sjme time m abeyance m this district is to be revived this siason, the opening meeting, (an open sweep stake of 10a 6d each), taking place at Westerfield on Thursday next on Mr W. H. Rule's ptopeity. Eutries close at 8.30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Central Hotel. The Secretary of the Coursing Club is Mr George J. Neill, to whom entties should be ad dressed. There is, we understand, every prospect of a successful mediing. During the carnival fetes m Paris this year, according to the makers of the article, no less than 400,000 lbs weight of " confetti " (lollies wrapp d m little pieces of p^per) were thrown abo-it the streets. Even allow ing that this is an exaggeration and reduc ing 'he figures to 200,0001 b, the number of confetti works out to thirty thousand millions, and if the paper wrappings could be placed on etige vertically one above the other they would reach a height of 3000 kilometres, or ten thousand times the height of the Eiffel tower. The uaual meeting of the Star of the East Lodge, 1.0 G.T., was held m the Tempkr HaU on Wednesday evening, Bro C, G. Andrews, C. 1., pressing. The following ! officers were eleetedfor the ensuing quarter : -CT.-B o C. G. Andreas, (re-elecfed), A.T—Sis C. Andrews, S.—L. Page, M — Bro D. Stock, S.J. !•.—Sis Page, C—Sis Clephane, F.S.-Bro P. Tilley, T.—Bro Amos, P.C.T —Bro G. W. Andrews. While at Wellington as a delegate Bro G. W. Andrews was c eeterl a member of the Grand Lodge. The Lodge was closed m the U ual manner by the C.T. ] On Thursday evening a large number of friends were invited to the residence of Mr F. Johns, Beach road, to celebrate the com* ing of ag>? of their eldest daughter, Jessie Hosking. Full justice hiving been dona to the excellent spre >d provided, the toast of the young lady's health was drunk, and congratulatory speeches given, to which she suitably replied. Games, singing and reci tations were then heartily indulged m, " Auld Ling Syne " bringing a most enjoy able evening to a close. The young lady was the recipient of numerous presents as tokens of the esteem m which she is held by a large circle of friends. Carl Hertz terminates his brief season m Timaru to-night, and may be expeoted m Ashburton early to-morrow morning, and will make his first and only appearai.ee m the Oddfellows' Hall m the evening, when he will no doubt be welcomed by a crowded house, as public expectation runs high of a capital evening's entertainment. As a prestidigitateur he is said to be unrivalled and the cinemato graphy is said to have created quite a furore m Cbristchurch. The latter will not be shown until 9.15 p.m. co as to allow of its being seen by thpsa engaged m shops to a late hour. The plan at Mr H. M, Jones's v rapidly filling up. He was new to the House and its role, And they asked him tomovetheaddress, And he said I will do it with pleasure, But I'm hoarse as a crow, nothing les3 ; I hey took him outside and they give him A thing which is certain andsure, And what made his voice of the clearest Waa Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. My 14. Messrs Shearman Bros., having obtained the agency for Aahburton for the Austral Cycle Company, Limited, have now on view a first-class "Swift" Ladies Bicycle, a "Club Swift ' Road Racer, and an "Atalanta" Roadster. They are splendid looking machines, and are as good as they look, only the best selected welrlleas steel tubing being used m their manufacture, also being fitted with all the latest improvements. The Austral Company hold the largest stock of Cycles m New Zealand, 600 machines, in cluding such well-known makes, as the '•' Humber," " Swift," "Singer," "Triumph," and " Atalanta" Cycles, thera being 88 different patterns to choose from, Advt. 4 291

Maori Address to the Queen.

, Preso Association — By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, April 29. The Natives m an addreaa to the Queen, after congratulations to Her Majesty on her successful reign state, "We suggest that, were it possible, it would be a gracious and pleasing act on this celebration of your lengthened reiga if you would graciously approve of some measure whereby the land remaining to your Maori people could be reerved to them for ever as a perennial source of life, seeing that since the founda tion of the colony over 60,000,000 acres have been acquired by Europeans, and the Grown, leaving but 5,000,000 of acres*in the posses sion of your Maori, prople. It ia the wish of your ftjaori peop'.e to cultivate for their own benefit as mi.oh as they require of the land remaining to ihem, and to lease jjnder some system that will promote the settlement of Ihe land which they cannot use. We, your j Mai ri people, desire to re'ain our remaining ! lands, because we know full well that these : lands are the only material support for us ' and our heUV*

THE AMBERLEY MURDER

Additional Particulars.

Following additional particulars of the brutal murder at Amberley are from laat evening's Truth : — The place ab which Miss Lawcock's body was found is halt a mile from Amberley, between there and her mother's farm, ou D /uglas's road. Ai<;ng the road for several chains there is a/■'«?«■ ins ignis plantation, a chain m width, the trees beiug m tour regu lariows, aid having grown about fiftt en years aud being well trimmed, form an avenue, m the centre of which is a footpath, on which the murdered girl was probably walking i.om Amberley home when attacked by her a-sailaut. The scene of the murder is thus pen to the road, and the body has only been concealed by a pile of gorse cuttings put on it. There was a considerable quantity of bio d where the deceased had rested, but only slight evidences of a struggle. Ihe assumption of deoeased's friends ia that she fainted when molested, and offered no re sistance, and the murdeter, having accom plished his purpose, cut her throat and stabbed her body and decamped. Miss Lawcock was of a most retiring dis position, and tall, delicate, and slender for her age. The man m custody at Amberley gives his name as Hugh Fraser, and his age as 22. He is a native of Reefton on the VVcßt Coast, and is sft 9in m height. He has no hair on his face, and his neck is terribly swelled with goitre. He was wearing a dark coat aud vest, striped bluish trousers, and soft white ! felc hat, and he has been clearly identified I as having been Been near the spot about the time the murder took place, the time being set down at 11.20 a.m., and the informa tion that a man.with a ewelled neck had called at Mr Parson's house on Douglass's road before the aff*ir for sugar called Con stable Roche immediately the body was found and removed to the Railway Hotel to go m quest of Fraser, whom he had met that afternoon about 3 p.m. going m the direction of Waipara, near Glasnevin on the North road. The constable proceeded to inform Inspector Broham and the Coroner of the murder, and then rode to the Waipara from there, taking train to Waikari, and affected accused's arrest between 9 and 10 p.m. at the Star and Garter Hotel, where ac cused had obtained a shakedown. He offered no resistance, but only said " You have made a mistake." Kraser was handcuffed and con veyed to Amberley lock-up shortly after midnight, Inspector Bioham, with two detectives and three constables being on the apot. The accused was carefully examined to-day, and was seen by Dr Fitzhenry, and is beiDg carefully watched. A medical examination of Miss Lawcock's bedy revealed the nature of her wounds. In the throat were four cms, the larger one being three inches from right to left, another one and a half inches below the former, an incised wound of an inch, and a superficial scratch. There was a deep punctured wound on the right side of the mouth, and a con tused wound on the left side. There were wounds on the lobe of the right ear, which was severed, and the skin stripped off the cartilage. rl here was a stab on the body over the heart, which was not through the dress, but through the corset, chemise, and singlet, three-quarters of an inch wide, and penetrating into the body to a similar depth. On the accused was found an ordinary white hndl d single-bladed pocket-knife, which bears evidence ot having been recently cleaned, but m the lining of the handle thf-re is a slight trace of sanguineous matter. The accused's shift was torn on one shoulder, and there were stains on his trousers. H8 had a scratch ononehand aud hisba^k. Theinquest takes place to-morrow morning, and it is expected that the whole of the evidence will be m readiness to compete that inquiry. Hugh Fraser was brought up before Mr W. S. Smith, J.P, and charged with the wilful murder of Agnes Lawcock. Inspector Broham applied for a remaud till Saturday, at 10 a.m., which was made. A mate of the accused up to Wednesday la-t has been found, who stated that accused was known as " Reefton Bill," and says that m constquence of his couJuct he left him. The police are ac ively pushiog their inves tigations.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Reefton, April 30. So far as can be ascertained there is no assurance that Fraser, the man arrested at Amberley for the murder of Miss lawcock, I was resident here, though several are almost certaiu that a man answering the description was m the district about a ye.ir ago. If he is a native of Reefton the name given is almost certainly fictitious. The police are inquiring.

The New Hebrides.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

The Premier has premised to interview a member of the Home Government m support of the protest made by the Presbyreria Assembly against the annexation of the Now Hebrides by France. Mr Seddon is under stood to be fivourable to a suggestion made to him that the islands should be annexed by Great Britain, and the control handed over to the New Zealand Government.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

Winslow.

There was a fair attendance at the meet ing of householders on April 26. The out going committee read the report for the past year, showing a credit balance of £1 8i 4d There were nine nominations for the new committee, and Messrs Kennington, *m&rt, Ryan, Sutherland, McGee, Wilson, and Drennan were elected. Mr Robert Kenning, ton waa re-elected chairman.

Ashburton Forks.

The annual meeting of householders was held m the Bchoolroom on Monday evening last, for the purpose of electing a Committee for the ensuing year. Mr D. Fechney, chairman of the outgoing Committee, occupied the" chair. The following gentle men were nominated and duly elected, viz -~ Messrs 0. Good, D. Fechney, O. Kippsn gale, S. Ryan, and G. Stockdale. A meeting of the new Committee was then held. Mr C. Good was elected chairman, and it was decided that the Chairman sign all cheques and give notice of future meetings ; also to call tenders for cleaning the school, and to get m wood and coal for the winter. This being all the business, the meeting closed.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph

Death of an Old Colonist. Christchubch, April 30 Mr John Anderson, head of the firm of Anderson and Sons, Canterbury Foundry, died this morning, aged 77- He .was one of the pioneers m the settlement < f Canterbury, "having arrived m 1850. He has occupied many prominent and honorable positions, and was well-known throughout the colony. A Find. DtiNEMN, April 30 According to the Cromwell correspondent of the Star, some men who have a sluicing claim above tha Roaring Meg creek, have found a bag containing |00oy,s of gold, sup posed to be one of two missing bags on the robbery of the police escort at Clyde m 1871.

COMMERCIAL

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Sidney, Apri 28 Wheat, prime chick, 3s to 3s 3d ; milling, 4s 6d. Oats, prime ew Zealand, 2s 5d to 2s 6d ; medium, 2s 4d; seeding, 2s 3d ro 2s 6d. Barley, Cape, 3a. Peas, Prussian blue, 4s b\. Potatoes, ''ircukr Heads, £2 10s to £2 15i Unions, V.ci.oria.n £4 to £4 10s; Nt-w Zealand, £5 ss. Butter, brisk demand —factory at ll£d ; creanvry Is. Cheese, prime, 3£d to 4d. Bacon, 4d to6d. Hams, 1 New Zealand, 9d. Melbourne, Apil 28. Wheat, firm, 4s to 4s 6d. Oats, Algerian feeding, 2-s to 2s 4£d ; seeding, 2s 6d. Onions, £4 10a to £5. Potatoes,~£l 15a to £2 2s 6d. Adelaide, April 28. Wheat, 5a 21 to 5a 3d. Oats, dun, 2f9d; Algerian, 3s 61 Barley, Cape, 3s 9d to 4s i 3d ; malting, 4s 6d to 5s 3d.

CLEARING SALE.

Mr David Thomas reports :—On Wednes day, April 28, at Mayfield, I held a most successful clearing sale of live and dead stock on account of Mr L. J. Payne. There was a very large attendance, despite the drizzling rain. Mr Payne having disposed of his property, was obliged to submit all to the fall of the hamm«r; therefore, all lots were cleared at satisfactory prices to the owner. Implements aold as follows:— Harrows £1, £2, £3 ss, disc £6 15s, four horse tackle £1 2s, £1 10s, double-furrow plough £6 15s, drill £4, dray £8 ss, chaff cutter £6. Avery Weighing machine £2 12* 6d, Wood binder £7. Sundries—At good market value. Horses.—Bay gelding, agei, £26, 1 do. £19, 1 do. £23, bay gelding £6 , 10a, bay hack, aged, £3. Oat eheaf chaff £2 15s ton, stacks of oats £11 10a. £27 10s, dun oats 2s per bushel, Danish oats 2i 6d | per bushel. Cows £3, £4 sfl, £5, £5 ss, bull £1 2s 6d. Sheep.—s9B two-tooth crossbred ewes and wethers 8s lid. Harness sold well fiom £1, £1 10s, £2, £2 10s, £3 10s.

ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH.

Annual Meeting* of Parishioners

The annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Stephen's was held m the schoolroom yesterday evening. There was a fair attendance, about fifty being present. The chair was taken by the Rev. T. A. Hamilton, who opened the meeting with a hymn and prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The Chairman then read his report for the past year, which showed that, ihe attendance at the Church had been remarkably good, especielly m the evenings. There had been a weekly celebra tion of Holy Communion, and the total number of communicants for the year was 2314, as against 1137 m ]£93, and 914 m 1892, thus showing that the number of communicants has doubled m four yeara. The following gifts bad been made to the Church during the year—A pair of handsome brass vases, presented by Mrs David Thomas; a valuable and beautifully worked linen cloth for the Communioa table, by Miss Burdett- Stuart; screens for the organ, etc., by Mrs Hamilton ; books for the use of the choir probationers, by Mr Ferriman. Ifc would be noted with regret that the parish had lost the valuable help by removal from Ashburton of Mr Twentyman and family, Dr Green wood, Messrs Mayue, 0. M. Brooke and others. The Sunday schools were maintain ing the same average as last year. Three m-. mbeis of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew had staned a Sunday School at Dromore, and the result was highly satisfactory. The Giils Friendly Society, the Ministering Children's League, the Mothers^ Union, and the Brctherhood of St. Audiew had all been doing goo t work. The best tbatiks of die parishioners were due to Mr E. Stephens for Ihe indefatigable zeal and t-nergy which he had bestowed upon the finances of the Church, and ifc was owicg to his careful w<rk that such a satisfactory Efc&te of things existed. The completion of the Church had been strongly urged, and m view of the requirements of the parishioners and the orowded state of the church m the evenings, the vicar saw the necessity for enlarging the church, bub not unless very liberal support was forthcoming. The full completion of the church with organ chamber, etc , nould cost nearly £2000, but the Vicar sug gested tha*-, for the present the enlargement should be confined to finishing the transept m concrete as far as the chancel adding a temporary chancel m wood, and using the old chancel and vestry as a large vestry. This workj together wiih the re-roofing of t.he Church would not cost more than £1000 and would meet all requirements for the next twenty years. Mr E. Stephens then read the Church wardens* report which showed a small deric'.ei cy on the balance of the year's accounts of £10 6s 4d. The offertories for the past year had slightly increased. The Church had not yet been re-roofed, as it was thought better to leave this work until auoh time as the Church should be enlarged. The balance sheet showed receipts £413 6s 3d ; expenditure £423 12a 7d ; showing a deficiency of £10 6s 4d for the year. The offertories amounted to £294 12a 2d, viz , Ashburton, £287 16s 6d; Seafield £4 Is 7d ; Greenstreet £2 14s Id ; besides £14 Us Id for sick and needy, >vunday schools £2 16s lOd, Brotherhood of St. Andrew £1 3s Id, choir fund £111« 7d ; and special offer tories as follows, viz., St. Mary's Home, I £3 ; Melanesian mission, £7 12s 4\'; Maori j Mission £2 3a Id ; S.P.C.K., etc , 7s 6d ; I Indian Famine, £16 7s 2d, making a grosa total under all heads of £357 13s 9d ; the remainder of the receipts consisting of sub scriptions, £9 14s 6d ; seat-rents, £40 4s ; rent of schoolroom, 15s j donations to extinc tion of debt account, £4 17a 6d. The report and balance-sheet; were adopted, Mr Stock, Superintendent of St. Stephen's Sunday School read the annual report of the school m which regret was expressed that the teaching staff was so small, there being a great deficiency of male teachers. The attendance of the scholars had been fairly good. Regret was expressed that the school had lost the services of Miss Twentyman and Mr Segers. Mr Ferriman, Superintendent of Hamp stead Sunday School stated that the atten dance of the schol rs was fairly regular, and that the school was m a good condition. The election of officers was then proceeded with and resulted as follows :•—Churchwar dens—Messrs B. Stephens and Bowman Fox; Vestry —Mr D. Thomas, Major Steward, Messrs F. Ferriman, Cambridge, P. Cox, J. Bland, F. Muinwaring, Hanrner, D. Stock, and Dr Maude. Votes of thanks were passed to fche Churchwarders and Vestry, the I<ay Readers of the Church, Sunday workers, the choir, the choirmaster, orchestra, and the organist —Miss Macdonell. Mr Thomas moved a hearty vote of thanks to the lady workers of the Church and hoped that the ecclesiastical franchise would be granted to them, which was seconded by Mr Ferriman and carried. Mr Paul moved that a vote cf sympathy be passed to Dr and Mrs Trevor, m the loss they have sustained by the death of their only child, which was seconded by Mr Bland, and unanimously carried, the meet ing standing m token of respeqt. A vote of thanks was passed to the Rev. T. A. Hamilton for the untiring zeal and energy with which he has carried out his work. On the motion of Mr Thomas a plan sug guested by that gentleman for the raising of sufficient income for the work of the Church without the present labor thrown upon the Churchwardens was remitted to the new vestry for favorable consideration. The question of ihe best steps to be taken with a view to the necessary enlargement of the church was also discussed, and a resolu tion was passed requesting the Vastry lo consider the question and submit proposals to a meeting of parishioners. Mr Stephens stated that it was intended to hold a garden party on December 16— proceeds to go the building fund. The doxology was then suae, and the Rev. T, A. Hamilton having pronounced the benediction the meeting closed.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

— « : Proposed Abdication of King George m

Scenes of the Greek Panic,

The Sultan Willing to Agree to a Peace.

The Powers Willing to Intervene.

Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Athens, April 28 The Greeks are retiring from Epiraa towards the Gulf of Arta, and h»ve reached Louros, between Pentepigidia and the head of the Gulf. Five hundred rioters paraded the streets of Athena yesterday. Even tually the troops dispersed them m front of the Royal Palace. The rioters entered the cafes and smashed the portraits of the Eing. Edhem Pasha is despatching troops from Larissa to Trikhala and Velea* tino at the hetd of the Gulf of Volo, The panic amongst the Greeks at Larisaa occurred during the night. Admidst agonised roars of v The Turks are here" a general stampede com menced, the consternation being ter rible. The officers led the flight. Many were trampled to death m their eagerness to escape, while it is esti mated that 500 were killed through tiring at each other m mistake. London, April 28 The Powers are negotiating with the view of intervening to stop farther hostilities between Turkey and Greece. The King of Greece has announced his willingness to abdicate the throne m favour of Prince George, h»s second s .m. Great preparations are going forward at the King's Danish residence. Received Wakapuaka, April 30, 9.43 a.m., Guardian Office 10.40 a.m. Athens, April 29. Further details of the panic which seized the Greek army during the flight from Larissa show that m the general melee terrified citizens en cumbered with household goods, weep ing women and children, aud sullen soldiers cursing their generals were hopelessly mixed upon the road. The night was pitch dark. Suddenly galloping was heard m the rear and instantly there was a mad rush m the opposite direction. The alarm ex tended for miles and created a perfect pandemonium. The soldiers fired m all directions for upwards of half an hour believing they were being assailed by the Turks. Special war correspon dents on the field declare that the BCBue eclipsed the worst horrors m their experience. Received Wakapuaka April 30, 10.15 a.m., Gcahdian Office 11.5 a.m. Athens, April 29 A few officers vainly endeavored to stop the stampede. The struggle to cross the solitary bridge across the river Kpineus which runs diagonally with the road was terrible and lasted for hours. When Larissa was reached the fugitives lay m the streets utterly exhausted The frenzy calmed down somewhat when the moon rose,andaome (Semblance of discipline was restored at daybreak. The sobers jeeringlf re fused the Duke of Sparta's entreaties to defend the town. Received Wakapuaka April 30, 9.55 a.m., Guardian office 11.5 a.m. Athens, April 29 The feeling m Athens is now calmer. It is believed that the Sultan is willing to agree to peace provided that Greece will accept reasonable conditions. The leisurely movements of Edhem Pasha, the Turkish Commander, give support to this idea. London, April 29 The Emperors of Austria and Russia consider that the recall of the Greek forces under Vassos m Orete must precede any mediation on the part of the Powers. Other Powers, however, are willing to intervene without any such stipulation. The European newspapers consider that the rapprochement between Hussi* and Austria guarantees the general peace of Europe. The French papers are, however, reticent.

The Tichborne Case.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-— Copyright.

Sydney, April 29 An application was mads m lunacy to-day on behalf of Mr Edward Priest raan, who is acting under power of attorney for the Rev Edward Williams, a Catholic priest of Devonshire, Eng land, for an order directing Sir Roger Tichborne, who is at present confined m the Parramatta asylum, under the name of Cresswell, to be given into the custody of the applicant for removal to England. A number of affidavits were read m support of Oresswell's identity as Tichborne. Mr Priestman wag pre pared to give security for the safe custody and maintenance of Cresswell. Mr Justice Manning said he would require evidence that Williams wag a relative or friend, acting entirely m the interests of Tichborne without any 1 ulterior motive. He declined at present o allow Cresswell to be examined, but wou'd allow an examination of the Asylum books. The application wag m the meantime postponed. It was mentioned that Oresswell had cost the country over £800.

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Free Lifb Insurance. The Dresden Piano Company hive applied Free Lifa Insurance to purchasers of pianos'and organs on the one, two and three years hire' system. Organs from 10s 6d monthly, pianos from 22s 6d monthly', large stock to select from. For fuller particulars enquire of the Dresden | Piano Company's Manager, Mr J. A. Xi Riodle, c/o H N. Anderioa, K»gb Street. AcJvt. 4 g^



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1*1" ISS mREEBY, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ashburfcon that she has commenced Business as Dress and Habit Maker- CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY is prepared to wait upon Ladies at their residences ii required. Present address —Wills Street East, Ash burton. 4 235 OF GKEAT INTEREST ! TO LADIES FOR THECOMINGWINTEP. XTOU CAN SECURE AT THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing 1 Factory A GENUINE WATERPROOF CLOAK, TAILOR MADE, Guaran teed Sewn Seams. CALL and Inspect! our Grand^Range of Patterns. HALLENSTEIN BROS. ALEX. OENDRY, Manager. 1 I kH &« H H CO « "^j flip* If) & o * S % I H-*' & to A^ >a a n ft O | 5539 j Si fTI sj! O m^ 3 .JS S3 S !|1 Hi "it I I g§ Ig ? a P •g :«' g pQ S a * 55



NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. AUTUMN AND WINTER. ,,..,,. n i ■ *Q* ■■■laii—urn- X^RICES CUT TO SUIT THE KEEN WEATHER AND KEENER TIMES. LOOK OUT. LOOK OUT. THE CENTEAL CASH DRAPEEY AND CLOTHING MAET. NEXT TO J. ORR AND CO, EAST STREET. MITCHELL AND BRODRIBB GIVE THE BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. EVERYTHING NEW, EVERYTHING GOOD, EVEKYTHING STYLISH, And of Course EVERYTHING CHEAP. IJAY Cash and Save 25 per cent. Grand assortment bought at Special Rates to enable us to sustain our reputation, yet giving the H^v^li^ress^Mhe Winter, 8,9,1, worth 12a 6d. Good Btrong plain Homespun 4s lid dre« Beautiful Tweeds, grand value Sewesr shades! at 8s 9d, and 9. 9d full dress. All the latest Trimmings m Furs, Gimps, Braids, Velvets, etc , at prices never before heard of? FLANNELETTES, JbLANNELS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS-you'U wonder at the prices. No bad debts do it. Grand dirk mil ter Flannelettes 4s lid per doz. All wool Flannels, wide width, lWd per yard. All our goods sold at paces to brn,g tot back imin Calico for the winter 3s 9d per doz ; cheaper lines at from 2s 6d per doz. Double White bhe> ting 104-1, cheap at Is 3d. IZae White Toida 4s lid doz up. BLANKETS, Blankets, Blankets. White Blankets, Blue Blankets, Brown and Grey Kaiapoi Blanket.,2si per St cheaper thaa any other House m New Zealand. A grand heavy Blanket at 8* lid. Art Mushns Cretonnes Sains. OUR PRICKS IrE THR tOWRST-the masons are-We Buy Cheap; we Sell for Cash Look her*^ Look here y What do you think of this GRAND KID GLOVE, lon's and Brown's at Is lid pair, ONLY MI i <,HkLL wJSD UKVU&Lbti tiAVft THKM Ws mother "The newest styles m LADIES' SHOWERPROOF CLOAKS at prices 60 per cent, below anything heard of- S?l Sm you h a ?free, we only want to «ell the trimming at a low price and guarantee you a saving of fully 6C per cent on aU trousers 7. 6-1, 8. lid, 9s 6d, men's moles 4s lid, men'a Buits from 14s lid Colonial tweed 25a 6  Tihb AN g^^J^^l. **c known throughout the district for our grand assortment of T.es and Scarves from the cheapest to the best quaht.^ s heavy shooter boots 9s lid, grand line of light Balmorals at 12s 6d, slippers from 2s lid, water lights 10s 6d, women sau doMdens bootsand shoes cheaper than ever-Call and see them. MEN'S WATERPROOF COATS very deep capes, m all P OJernß-We ad,. . tertnined to soil them cheaper than any other house m town. LOOK AT THU-Men's Suits to measure from 49s 6d. Grand variety Men'a White Kid Gloveß and Evening Bowb, etc. DON'T BORGET THE CENTRAL CASH TRADERS, WHO ARE, AND MEAN TO BRING DOWN PRICES. MITCHELL & BRODRIBB, j lIKXT TO J. QRR, % CO., EAS3J STREET, ABHBUB ON| j



Business "Notices LOOK OUT. G. J. NEILL | ■ —IS SELLING— Table Damask at Is per yard Twill Sheeting, 2 yards wide, white or?grey,*9-Jd | Turkish Towels, 6d each j Cretonne 3|d Flannelettes, 2a lid per dozen Q J. N EILL I s S ELLING" Men's Heavy Tweed Suits at 21s 6d, wonderful value Boys Suits, 4s lid Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid * BOOTS. BOOTS. . t|«V Kail SHOOTERS.js lid." Women's SHOES 4a lid Bl6B*B BLXTOHEBS 4s lid. Women's Lace SHOES 4s lid Tie Cheapest Boots m Ashburton are to be got at G. J. NEILL'S, ffRIEPLANDER'S OURNER. EAST STREET. MELLO R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. riIHE ONLY SHOP m Ashburton that is selling the Wonderful Orack- J_ proof Oalf, beautiful m appearance, and m wear practically indestruct ible. Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Oow Hide, dressed on a new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up m Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask for these new gcods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. AUTUMN AND WINTER NOVELTIES. GRAND SPECIAL DISPLAY AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. MANTLED- MILLINKRY JAOKBTS WATERPROOFS cloaks fur was capes" underclothing IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 10 LADiGS,— IN PURSUANCE of oar policy ia keeping our Business well to the front, we have decided to add a FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT to our JKstablishment. We have seemed the services of Miss Hill, a lady of unquestioned ability,-who in-iugs with her credentials of the highest order from MKSSRS VV. STRANGE & CO., m whose Workrooms she has been eDgaged for over seven years. Our object is to supply our Customers with Stylish anrl Well-made COSTUMES at a Moderate Price, and every possible effort) will be given to make our NEW DEPARTMENT an unqualified success. We have already booked a number of Orders, and expect a very full reason. Misb Hill will ba pleased to receive intending Patrons on and after FRIDAY, March 26. MITCHELL AND TURNEB, TANORED STREET,