Mail Notices.

Mails f t Norfolk Islands and Lord Howe le'anrls, per May Howard, will cose at Auckland on Tuesday, May .8, at 3 p.m.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1897.

A writer in the St. Petersburg Viedomosti gives the following iuterest-

CRETAN TOWNS.

ing account of the towns of Crete:—

" Oandia, Betitno, Oanea, are of the * Crete of theJjun dred towns ' the only three cities exist ing, and in using the word city every attenuation must be understood. Oandia, situated at the mouth of a little river, the Geofiro, was i built in the ninth century by the Saracens on the site of Heraklion, one of the ports of Onossus. The distance between Cnossuu arid Oandia is undvr an hour's walking, and in antiquity th* two plages were connected by walls, which re-called those between Piraeus and Athens. In the time of Venetian sovereignty Oandia enjoyed great pros perity. To-day, its aspect is essentially Turkish on account of its houses, its mosques, its minaret 0, and its bazaars, in which are exposed all the products of the East, It is surrounded by a bastioned wall, almost, triangular in shape. Within there is another wall, separating the old town from the new, the latter being nearer the river. Trie fortifications date from the Venetians, but war and earthquakes have left little or nothing of the City's ancient splendour. Tournefort has called it only the carcass of a city. Its chief monu ments are the remains of the church of St Francis and the old Latin cathedral to St Titus. Its population is between 13,000 and 14,000, mostly Mussulmans. L'he port is protected by two moles, but the sand has been allowed to silt up so much that only very small vessels can enter. Its chief trade is with Trieste, which takes from it raisins md oil in return for soap. Oanea comes next < o Oandia with a population of 11,000, equally diviJed between Ohriatians and Mohomedans. Oanea is the ancient Cydonit*. The modern towr dites from 1252, and is the principal port of the island, the com. mercia! capiral, and the residence < f tin foreign Consuls, Not fir from Ou»e* is the admirable anchorage of Fuda

;;iy. Retimo, the third town, is 55 miles south-west of Candi i Its popu lation is not above 3000."

Local and General.

The annu>l meeting of parishioners of Longbeach takes pltce to : morrow afternoou it 2 o'clock at the .Arcade Chambers.

An unfortunate womaouat Olive received such a shook by the recent flood shat her removal to an asylum is absolutely necess ary.

All the chickens in the western part of French Guinea are peifectly white. It is itnpo sible to firid one with a aoloied leather.

A negro in Ohio, w.ho was a slave before the civil war, has had a fortune of £30,000 (eft. him by his focmer mister, whose life he once saved.

It is reported that a party consisting of 200 men are fitting out in California with a view to an expedition to capture one of the Solomon Islands.

A "mummified man," with a skin like parchment and hardly an ounce of flesh on his body, is astonishing Paris with his heavy weight-lifting feats.

The Kmperor William goes about at night with small electric lamps fastened on the frontal strap of his horsea, whether he is riding or driving.

Entries and draw for thecoursiDgmeeting will be received and made ab the Central Hotel to-night. Ovvnerß had better make note of the i-tot.

Teacher —"What is the anatomical name for finger !" Johnny (raising his hand)— •• I know It'a Jerusalem. I've he-ird my pip* say it when he hit his finger with the hammer."

"Ould Erin" will be the play produced by the Collet-D^baon Company to nigh''. It is a very lively piece, and abounds with striking effects, sad dramatic situa tions.

A paper of March 20th says that Madame Mcl bit was, at that date, ill in America, and that after resting and taking medical treat, ment for some timf, she hud to abandon the -xpectation of fulfilling her engagement at Chicago.

An old Mauriceville Gcmati was so as'onisheil at iho sizj of the mail steamers 'hat he gave up the idea of a trip horn , on ilie ground thai the s'emier w s too big, aud would touch the bottom a 1 the way.— Examiner.

A great-grandson of the famou3 Field- M:ir*hal Blucher succumbed to the effectß of trivation in the pauperss ward of a New York hospiral. A nephew of Bi^marck'd was diiyei; to seek refuge in the Salvation A >ny.

Ou the Mangislak peninsula, in th' (J.spiiu Sea, there are five smill lak'g. One "f tliem is o -vered with salt crysfals strong enough o allow man und beast to cross the luke on foot; while another is perfectly round in shape and of a lovely rose colour. The Key Rutherford Waddell, of 8t .Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, haij reaeive'l jnti'mauon from the Theological College, Be fast, that the" degree of D.D. would be conferred on hurt at th,e o'osiug of ihe College in the first week in Apj-'il ''"<'e are requested to call attention of r a iors resident in the Longbeach parochial

<iis>, icfc to the fact that the offertories at Longhead), und VYa erton, on Sunday will be in aid of the Hawke's Biy Relief Fund. I^v T. A, Hamilton, V car of Aahburtoo will be the prer.cher. The young man floare, who was injured in the recent pea-rifle accident, is sti 1 in anything but a pleasant condition. Explora-

Lions with the Rootgen haya in the vicinity of the spine, twice attempted, have failed Co locate the bullet, aud some paralysis of tho lower limbs exists. No serious consequences are anticipated, as the pitient is under good medical and surgicil care, bub it is hoped '.he bullet will soon be found.

Bail not being forthcoming R. H. Brodribb, who was yesterday committed for trial for larceuy, was sent to Lyttelton in custody by this m> ruing's train.

'I he Otago Daily Times says that the first work of Mr J. A, Henderson, the poultry expert of ihe Agricultural Department will be the organising of breeding entablishmeutw, from which an improved class of poultry wil c available for distribution amo< gat the farnißrs at the lowest possible pi ice.

Our readers are jemind'-d that an exhibi tion of that wonderful modern mv ntion the Kiuetograph wi.l opeu co-morrow night a' the Od fy low ' Hali. Lile-sze iiving picture* of a number of must interesting ■>e°n s will be exhibited, and uo one should miss the opportunity ot seeing them.

Dr JSansen is a man of extraordinary phyaical strength. At Tiomsee, when, at the Feast of Welcome, he was proposing the health of Oaptun Syeidrup, he suddenly lilted his shipmate up and hell him alofi with one arm, so that everybo iy in the crowded ha I could get a tight <f him.

The Hon Mr Thompson, Minister for Justice and Defence, viaited Waimate yester day in company with the member for the district and received a number of deputa tions on public matters, returning to fimaru in the evening. He proceeded to Oamaru by the early train this morning and went on to Dunedin by the express.

The dranghta to be cflered by Messrs Frielander are twenty in number, and when shown at their yards to-morrow will bear out the auctioneer's commendations. Ihe maree are first-class animals, and the geld ings do high credit to their breeders. Ihe firm wilt also offer on Saturday the trotting gelding Toby, the property of Mr John Snearer, of Wheatstone. This is the trotter that paid the sensational dividend of £94 at the Tinwald meeting.

It is understood that Mr Alfred Harrison, ao long and favorably known as au auctioneer in Ashburton, as well as an energetic citizen, always ready to give his assistance in every good cause, is about to retire from business, and to take a tour for the benefit of his health. His successor in the,business is to be Mr Henry Stephenson, who has been for many years iv Mr Hani son'a employ, aud is widely and favorably known. We • wish Mr Harrison a pleasant trip and his successor a prosperous career.

A sad accident occurred at the races to day. In the Wakanui Handicap, Naladin ran off the course jast as the team took the rails. Kvlleher, Saladin'e jockey, did his best to pilot his mount into the railed-off straight, but; the spirited gelding was too strong for him, and went outside the raib. Ihe boy's leg caught the first rail, and was smashed badly, but the little fellow hung to his mount gamely, and brought him in. Dr Leahy attended the li»d, and found that though badly hurt the consequences to the ad will not be serious. No permanent in jury may be feared.

At the South Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club'd meeting at Timaru on Thursday, the IOOyJs, which was run in two heats, was won by J. C. Smith, of Tinwald. Iv the second heat Mataon and Crawshaw, of Dunedin, ran a dead heat The 440 yds hurdle handicap was won by E. Matson, with K. Neave, of Christ church, second. The 440 flat was won by Montgomery, with Matson second—a good finish. In the 75yds Birch ran second in hia heat, and third in his heat in the 150 yds. C. Smith, of Tinwald, ran second in the two miles, which was a creditable race

Paris scientists are interested at present in the strange doings which are repotted at the house of a respectable married couple nam d Habouralt, living at Yzeures. For the past eighteen years, no matter where they resided, they are said to have been troubled by spiritß, mote especially since ihe birth of their daughter, now a girl 12 years of at»c Hundreds of people have visited the house and heard and witnessed the extraordinaty occurrences which tran spire there. Moat uneaithly noises are heard at all hoars of the night; o'ten the house is shaken to its very foundation, and at times taiilea are overthrown and lights are put out. Ah investigation is being conducted by a number of scientific men of position. Hollovvay's Pills. —Pure Blood.—When the blood is pure, its circulation calm and equable, an I the nerves well s rung, we are well. These Pill* possess a mat vellous power iv securing these essentials of health by puri fying, regulating, and strengthening the fluids and solids. Holloway's Pills can be confident y recommended to all persona suffering fro :\ disordered digestion, or worried by nervous fancies, or neuralgic pain?-. They correct acidity and heartburn, dispel sick headache, quicken the action of the Siyer, and act as alteratives and g-ntle aperiets. The weak »nd delicate may take them without tear. Holloway's Pils are eminently eeiviceab'.e to invalids of irritable const itut, on, as they raise the action of every organ to its natural standard, and universally exercise a cilming aim sedative influence.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON WOOL SALES.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-

Copyright,

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have rejeived the following London cable, dated May 12th :-

"Wool — Since c'o?e of last sales the following descriptions have declined asunder: —Crossbred medium washed, crossbred medium scoured, coarse washed, coarse scoured, greasy lambs, fine washed, fine acouedj medium greasy, per lb; fine greasy, It per Ib; merino greasy Imbs, super, greusy lambs, medium and inferior, par to id per lb ; washed feuper aud scoured super, £d per lb; greasy, super, Id per lb ; slipe, J^dper lb; otherdoscripiious unchanged Competition by both Home and foreign buyers is f.iirly active, but the American demand is limited. The total quantity catalogued to date is 87,000 bales, of which 9000 have been withdrawu.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Tinwald.

The usual monthly meeting of theTiuwald School Committee was held on Tuesday. Presen; —Messrs Clothier (chairman), F. Houningtoii, Charles Doherty, J^mes Hamp ton, James (iudsell, and & Stephens. Jn reference to the Hawke s Bay Heiief Kund the Committee agreed with the Chairman of the Towa Hoard that, as there were lists open in Tinwald for money or produce, they would take uo further action. The masters report was read, which stated the number of children on the roll to be—Boys 76, girls 71; total' 147- The average attendance for the past four wetks has been—Boys 65 5, gir'a 57.1: total 122.6. The Committee decided nob to remove the row of trees iu&Me the playground, and as to the fence around the playground the Visiting Com mittee were asked to bring up a report next meeting. The repairs to girls' swing, aud fence trimming, io be left in tho hands of the Visiting Committee. The Committee were in ravor of the nomination of Mr VV. J. Silcock as a candidate for the Education

Board in room of Mr J. W. Sawle. Accounts

wore passed for payment to the amount of £2 3i 4d. Messrs Jarne- Hampton and John Stephens were appointed Visii ing Committee the mon.th. The inspector's inspection report kv.>s received. It was of a very satis factory character. It said -'.'The school is

working very well. Mr Culyerhpuse ia as (jfiiciKnt as ever, and Mi&s Taylor has now got a good giasp of the routine of her departmenh, aud tsxches her olas-es with commendable skill. The junior assistant,, Miss Douds, is very promising.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Copyright. Capetown, May 12

The stronghold of the Footi chief whose followers murdered tbe trader- Robinson on Mashowing River in Bechuanaland and afterwards rose in Revolt, -has been captured by the British jforcesi Seventy hatives were killed in the'eagageweng. "

CORRESPONDENCE.

<We do not hold ourselves resp:>us!b c for the opinions expressed by our correspondents

IS IT A PACT ?

TO THE EDITOR

Sir, —Is it a fact that, as its recent monthly meeting, the Hamp>tead Scho! 1 Committee, in electing a member to fill the %-Acancy occ/rriug Uy t,h retirement of one of its number, coolly ignored the names of those g^utlemen who were the unsuccessful candidates at the last annuil meeting o\ householders ? It this should meet the 63'e of any member of th? suburban commi tee will he have any objection o sfate why the usual cusiom was n,»t alopted in appointing the defeated candidate who came n* xt to the successful oues? Failing a satisfactory explanation from the Committee, are you prepared, Mr E itor, to use your pen in i xposdug and con iemning what appears to he, speaking mild y — either unpardonable ignorance of commou courtesies and usages on such occasions, or an iuteurioual 'slap in the face " to a, uumber of the Hampstead householders. —lam, etc.,

Cosmopolitan. [The members were quite within their rights in choosing a gentleman to fill the vacancy, from outside the householders' iist, if they preferred it. It is frequently done, and was done last year by the Ashburton Committee, co that there have been many very prominent exceptions to the " usual custom "—Ed ]

DISTRICT COURT.

ASHBURTOS-FR.BAY.

Before His Honor Judge Ward.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

Release.—The Deputy Official Assignee applisd for an order releasing him from hia office iv respect of eighteen bankrupt estates, previously advertised.—Order granted.

I Pkobate.—ln re James Rutherford, de- I ceased. Mr Crisp. Order for probate J, granted to W. and T. RutheJard.

MISS PACKER'S CHAMBER CONCERT.

The programme which Miss Packer had prepared for last evening at s he Urange Hall was certainly one of the best that has been offered to the public of Ashburton for a

considerable time past, and judging by the number of encores was highly v by ail present. The opening trio, by Miss Packer and the Misses McOwen was very tfficießily rendered. Mr Hobbs was in fine voice and scored in each of the songs allotted him. Miss Corbett, the only local vocalist takiog part, has a very pleasant voice, and her song was much appreciated. The two songs, "Serenade and "Gipsy nuiden," by JVlisa Alice Oorrick, were each encorer!. The string quartet*, which concluded each part of the programme, were very charming items and were listened to with rapt attention. Miss Packer, Miss McOwen, Mr H. A. Gates, and Miss Gates must have felt highly gratified at the hearty applause with which these items were roeeived. Miss Packer was highly successful both in her violin and piaDo solos, but perhaps the gem of the evening was the duet by Miss Corrick and Mr Hobbs—-" When the wind blows in from the sea." The only regret we have is that such a programme should have {ailed to draw a full house, but no doubt the countei attraction at the Oddfellows' Hall was responsible for this to a certain extent. We must not omit to mention the admirable order in which all tlm arrdugemeuta had been irude by Mr H. A. Gates.

Sunday School Convention.

The half-yearly convention of teacher* connected with the Wesleyau Sunday schools of the Ashburton and Wiltowhy circuits, was held in the 8 ring Square scho Iroom !a t night. Between thir y and forty teachers were present, the country schools being well represented. The Rev. Kobert Taylor, who was in the chair, was el cted President, Rev Jw J. Mather vice-Presidei>t, and Mr H&rlaud Orayburn was reeiected secretary nnd school inspector. Mr Grayburn reported that he had visited ilie various Sunday schools of the two circuits, and in the majority of cases the work being done was moafc commendable. In oae >r two «nst wees the staff of teachers was too small, and the «ecretary put in his plea for more help from the lirger centres. It reply to questions i was stated that the United Conventiou had quite jus ified its existence by the good work which had been accomplised, incidents of which were given. Mr Herbert Steel then

read an excellent puper on '? iome features

of an up-to-date superintendent." The paper was of the " much in little " style, and the subject wa< dealt with under the following headings : —The qualifications necessary were —1. A man whose heart God has touched, and whose life is clean. 2. Power to govern. 3. Devotion to work—" This one thing 1 do.' 5 The Sunday school should have first place. 4. A sociable dispodiion; on this would depend much of his influence with

J both teachers and scholars. 5. A Bible so aa to give an opin:on upon any

>crip'ure question that a perplexed teacher

might refer to him. 6. Patience. 7. Definite aim—" My school for Jesus." 8. Punctuality. Prior to discussing the paper tea, coffee, an^l other light refreshments were dispensed. A most interesting and at times animated conversation then ensued, which was brought to a close by the Rev J, J. Mather and the chaimian briefly addressing the convention. It was decided that the next meeting ba held at Willowby on a date to be fixed, when a model lesson is to be given by a trained teacher. At the conclusion of the meeting it was freely expressed that the convention of last night was, in some respects, the best o? its kind yet held iD the Ashburton- Willowby circuits.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

British Army Remounts. London, May 12 Mr O. S. Dicken, scting Agent- Gctieral for Queensland, has protested to the War Office ngainst the purchase of remounts frora the Arj/entine. He painted out that Queensland could supply better hors«s. Severe Weather. Exceptionally severe weather has beon experienced in Great Britain. There have been snowstorms in Wilt shire, the Midland Counties, and Scotland,

Australian.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Deatli of a Clergyman. Sydney, May 13. The body of the Rev. William Moßae, a Presbyterian clergyman, was found in the harbour today He arrived from New Zealand a few rnon hs ago. He has since been temporarily in charge of a church a! (iunnedah, and was visiting the city on church business. At the inquest an open \erdict was returrw d.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

Capture of a Turkish Steamer,

The Greek Reserves Mutinous,

The War Indemnity.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Athens, May 12

Th« Greek gunboat Peneus captured a Turkish steamer with a hundred soldiers, six guns and a quantity of stores on board, and brought the vessel to the Island of Skiathos

Bands of Greek marauders are plundering the country behind the Turkish army,

Received Wakapuaka, May 14, 9 47 a.m , Uuabdian office, 10.45 a.m.

Athens, May 18 Several hundreds of the lieeerves at Athens have refused to proceed to the front unless they are exempted from be ng summoned for service. They taunted M. Ralli, the Premier, with having refrained from sending; his own eon to join the army. M. Ralli ap pealed to their patriotism but in vain. Berlin, May 13. It is reported here that Turkey demands a war indemnity of eight millions. Constantinople, May 13. The Foreign Embassies are urging the Porte to agree to an immediate ; truce. The Porte has not yet replied.

The Greek Government complains of the delay on the part of Turkey in agreeing to an armistice, and contends that it is unfair especially since Greece has consented to recognise the auto nomy of Crete, and though neither Britain nor Russia insist upon the withdrawal of the Greek troops from Orete preliminary to an armistice, Received Wakapuaka May 14, 9.55 a.m., Guardian office 10 55 a.m.

Athens, May 13

Unless peace is proclaimed before the ensuing harvest Greece will lose forty million drachmas by the de struction of crops, The crops already destroyed as the result of the war are valued at twenty million drachmas and the live stock captured by the Turks is estimated as worth eighteen million drachmas.

The Turkish forces under Edhem are within two hours march of Domoko. The right wing of the army is at Kara bur and the left wing at Kasideari a mountain on the roid from Phersala, Domoko is exposed to attack from the. rrar which will probably result in its capture by the Turkish army, The absence of news from Smolenski who retreated upon Sourpi occasions fear hat the Turks are developing a flank ing movement with the view of hemm ing the Greeks in. Received Wakapuaka May 14, 10.5 a.m., Guardian Office 11.40 a,m.

Athens, May 13.

Colonel Starkos, who succeeded Vassos as the Greek Commander in Orete, declines, without orders from Athens, so embark the Greek troips with a view to wi hdrawal f. om Crete. The Cn tan insurgents are dismayed at the probibie withdrawal of the Greek troop?, fearing that all hope of the freedom of vhe Cre fßns from the Turkish yoke will be lost. The Cretan Moslems insist upon buing reinstated in thfiir properties before the Christians re-enter the towns.

"The Sixth Commandment."

Of the piece produced last nighb by the Co let-Dobson company—"The Sixth Com mandment "—there is little to be said bejond the fact that the story is one made up of the stock incidents of the tale writer. There is the usual double marriage, the first giving to the parents an heir who is kept, out of sight; and the second an heiress, who of course is not the heiress. The playwright introduces a private lunatic asylum keeper, to whose establishment the true heir is taken by the villains of the piece, who comprise the doctor and guardian, the wicked lawyer, and a London street thief. An old salt, who has been at sea for twenty-five years with the true heir, acts as that gentle man's guardian angel, and in the end the vil lains are put to rout and covered with shame and confusion, while virtue meets the reward that is its due. Mr C lkt-Dobson played the part of Harold Merry bright, the hero of the piece, with care and discrimination, and Mias Irene Thornton made a charming Bessie Merry bright. Miss Amy Rowe, in the character of an Irish maid was delight ful, while Mr Paul Creighton, made a sufficiently villainous villain. Mr C. Hill, as the old salt, was hearty as all old sailors are supposed to be, and kept things on the stage lively at every appearance. 'I he other characters were well filled. Special scenery had been prepared for the play, and alto gether the company put a most enjoyable piece before their patrons. The enjoyment was enhanced by the music of an efficient band under Mias Simmonda' leadership,

WATERTON.

From Our Own Correspondent.

0) Thursday evening the Waterton Library Hall was crowded with a moni, enthusiastic audience, assembled to hear the rendering of the cantata "The Hermit's Cell." The performers, under Miss Newall, acted and sang their various paita in a manner at once creditable to them selves and their instructors. When all performed their parts so well it would be invidious to particularise, but: mention may Ije m ide of Misses Wei's and Neural), and Mr Houninutoi., who showed themselves to be real artists. The second part of the pro gramme was of a varied description. Ie consisted of songs by Misses Newall, Clark, Collison, Millichamp, Primmer, Robinson, Mrs Blackburne, and Mr Blackburne; recitation by Miss Hewson ; club drill and skirt dance by Miss B. Weils ; musical drill by a number of juveniles. At the close of the entertainm ut, Rev. J. Blackburne, on behalf of the (jhurch Committee, proposed a vote of thanks to all who had taken part in the evening's entertainment. The singing of the National Anthom brought to a close a very enjoyable evening.

EXTRAORDINARY CASE.

A Draper Charged with Larceny.

The following evidence was taken after we went, to press yesterday :— After a shoro ree- ss witness was cross examined at length by Mr Donnelly. A sum of £30 received from Brodribb ab Temuka was sent to witness's mother near Chmtohurch, bo also was another Bum of £50. 'in se sums were sent at the sugges lion of Brodribb, who thought it would ufford an oppcrtunity of bringing these amounts into the firm aa a loan. Witneas fell in with Brodribb's views in I his matter because he desired to trace the property that I was disappearing, and if he had not fallen in with these views Brodribb might have smelt a rat. The first £30 was Bent to witness* mother a few days after the opening <f the i'emuka bu^Dess. Wineas suspected that Brodribb was fraudulently tending goods to his brother when the litter was at Oxford, and before he went to Temuka. The first order .sent to Temuka was over £100, and was executed by accused, witness being away shooting. The understanding waa that iboae goods were not to be entered till wit ness returned. When he did return the goods were all in cases. Brodribb did nob invite him to come back to the store and sea tha goods made up. Did not consider that the sending of the money to hie mother would ultimately lead to lost to the creditors of the firm of Muohell and Brodribb. The suggestion to set d her that money was Brod< ribb's, and witness knew it waa a fraudulent) i one, but just then he did not object because I he wanted to find out exactly what Brodribb was doing. The warehousemen refused to allow Mrs Mitchell to beoome a creditor of the firm. Never made a straight-out charge to Brodribb that he was fraudulently send ing away goods,, or put a straight-out ques* tion to him, except asking him several times if *c had 4>»t-«verything in. Waa absent from the shop very often. Would not bave objected to more gooda being Bent if they had been entered. Did. not inspect all the orders that were seat from Temuka, bub checked their fulfilment, Last «aw the in* voice book at six o'c'ock on the evening before it was missed. The boy neglected to lock the back door from the inside, and when witness went away he locked the front door, but the back door would yield admis sion to the shop. It waa under thea« cir cumstances that witness believed Brodribb had come back to the shop and stolen the invoice book Checked ail the orders sent to Temuka up to £170; but the invoicea were not sent with the first lot of gooda, though they were with subsequent ones. Re-examined by Mr Willing—At the time Brodribb suggested paying £30 to Mrs Mitchell, witness did not contemplate bankruptcy, and only fell in with the ar rangement because he was watching for Brodribb. Had iJrodribb carried out the intention expressed in the letter to Temuka of driving the firm into bankruptcy the gooda would have been traced. Gustaf Poison, the shop boy at Mitchell and Brodribb's, said he was 13 years old. He did not remember datee. Parcels were usually made up by Mr Brodribb, and witness took them to the station and consigned them. Re membered a parcel lying on the counter after having been done up for despatch to Te muka, and seeing Mr Brodribb open it again and put in a roll of scirlet braid, and a cardbox of other things. Remembered other parcels that he had taken to Shearman Bros., and corroborated Mr Mitchell's evidence in regard to taking them there. Remembered the night of the dissolution, and was at the shop at six o'clock. Did not lock the back doors because Mr Brodribb said to him that he had locked them. Witness did not go to see if they were locked. Witoesa gave the letter to Mr Mitchell which he had got from Mr Brodribb to post, Remembered one morning that a cat was in the shop, bub could not say how it got in. Got a shilling from Mr Mitchell on the day he took the fir-t parcel round to Shearman's. Jane Mcßride, a nurse, said thaton the night of May 5, she was at the house of accused. She had lived there a fortnight. In the morning Brodribb lit a fire in the yard, and burned quantities of papers. He had also a book while he waa at the fire. It waa a narrow and long book with a red back. Brodribb waa fanning the fire with the open book. Did not know what became of the book, or what kind of a book it was. Margaret Moßae said thaton May 5 she made a purchase at Mitchell and Brodribb'a, and was served by the latter. He gave her a receipt for the purchase—lOs 9d—which she paid in cash. Constable Jackson gave corroborative evidence as to the viait to the Temuka store, the search of it under warrant, and the finding of the goods mentioned by Mitchell and produced in Court. W. J. Shearman corroborated. Mitchell's evidence as to the intercepted parcels being brought to his firm's premises,' and being opened and examined there, and as to the goods found in them. This closed the case for the prosecution; and Mr Donnelly addressed the bench, con tending that Mitchell and Brodribb were pushing business with all their might in Temuka, as many as three or four ordera coming from th»fc place in oqe week, It had to be shown before larceny could be proved that goods had been taken without color of right. It was not an unusual thing to push business in this way, and it cannot be said ' hat a partner sending away gooda to a cus tomer is not doing so with a color of right. Even if some goods had not been entered, which he did not allow, there would be no offence disclosed against his client. If the bench had decided that there waa a prima facie case made out there was nothing left but committal, and it would be useless to call evidence for the defence. He left the ease in the hands of the bench, who com mitted accused for trial. Accused reserved his defence, and bail was allowed in his own recognisances of £200 and two s«retiea of £100 each.

THE ASIIBUEToN GUAKDIAK : FKIDAY, MAY 14; 189 T.



Public Notices. NCW'ZKALjAND rs LOTHIN G TRACTOR? WATERPROOFS FOE LADIK.S. WATERPROOFS FOR GKNTLKMIW. WATERPROOFS FOR BOYS. BEFORE BUYING EXAMINE OUK STOCK. OUR NEW PATTERNS FOR THIS SEASON are to hand in Black and B'ue Fersjes. Black ami Blue Parfntuatta. Dark, Medium, and Light Tweed Eftfc's. Drab and Blue Box Oloth. Splendid Range of Single Textures for LAMBS' WATERPROOF CLOAKS. A» WS ate the Largest Waterproof Gar meat Manufacturers in the oolony, we feel quite confident in sayini? that our Garments tand unequalled, both in quality, finish »nd price. Thoroughly, waterproof and all 3WO MMDIB. NO EX.rBA CHARGE FOR WATERPROOFS MADE TO MEASURE. WATERPROOF, LEGGINGS, CYCLING CiPES, BAGS, & CAPS. YARMOUTH OILSKIN COATS, LEGGINGS, SOU-WESTERS, &o. HALLENSTEIS BROS, & CO. A. G. BAHTON, Manager. FLAGS FOR THK DIAMOND JUBILEE. EN -IGN HANDKERCHIEFS, suitable for Flags for the Diamond Jubilee, including Australian Ensign, New Zealand _ Ensign, and the Jubilee F.ag on Sale at 6d tl' ANDREW ORR. TUST LANDED —A High-class Kid O Glove, four studs, alt colors; price 4«. Fully equal to usual 5a 6d quality.—W. H. COLLIKR. QUIET COW for Salo, to calve in two months. Apply tor address at Mail Office. 5 4 1 I >H §> g. B f~\ 1■ P 3 ! i »" i o i spa m S S^IIS J Pit Q § § z Qi -_- -J <; hh BOJ *3 3 i O 151 ga Si iI ! b H" !■ I " S



i Entertainments. 1 | i TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. UNEQUIVOCAL SUOORSS OF THE ::: COLLET-DOBSON::: :=: DKAMATIC COMPANY. :=: TO-NIGHT, FEIDAY, THE STIRRING MELODRAMA, "OULD ERIN." NEW SCENERY. MECHANICAL EFFECTS. FRESH SONGS. NEW DANCES. POPULAR PRICES—3/-, »/-, I/-. Box Plan at Jone.i'. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Commence at 8 p.m. Business Notices J. WILSON. CORNER OF ARCADE. jMAGNIFICISNT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LA-BGBST ASSORTMENT IN ;ASHBULITON. "ITlXlfiO PaINtS, WINDOW GLvSS, MI It iIOIV GLASS, ARTI3L* 1 MaT&RULS, PIC PURS FRAME MOULDINGS, SCRIM, ENAMELS, VARNISHES, <St\, IN feTOCK. PAINTKK, PAPERHANGER, & SIGNWBITEE. Telephone 65 P0- Box 16 xtfJTUMST AND WINTER NOVELTIES. GRAND SPECIAL DISPLAY! AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. MANTLED— MILLINBRY— JA«'.KKTS WATERPROOFS^ CLOAKS FUR BO A3 CAPES UNDERCLOTHING IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO LADiES,— IN PURSUANCE of our poMcy in keeping our Business well to the front, wij have decided to add a FIRST CLASS DRESSMAKING DEPARTMKNT to our Katablishmsnt Wh hay: secure! the services of Miss Hill, a lady of unquestioned ability, who brings with her credentials of tha highest order from MESSRS VV. STRANGE & CO., in whose Workrooms she has beew engaged for over seven years. Our object is to supply our Customers with Stylish and Well-made OOSTUMES at a Moderate Price, and every possible efforo will be given io make our NEW DEPARTMENT an unqualified Micceas. We hare already booked a number of Orders, and expect a very full season. Miss Hill will be pleased to receive intending Patrons on aud after FRIDAY, March 26. MITCHELL AND "TURN EH, TANORBD STREE T,



NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. AUTUMN AND WINTER. PRICES OUT TO SUIT THE KEEN WEATHER AND KEENER TIMES. LOOK OUT. LOOK OUT. THE CENTRAL CASH DRAPERY AND CLOT SENG MART. NEXT TO J. ORR AND CO, EAST STREET. W. S. MITCHELL GIVES THE BEST VALUE ..IS THE TRADE. ; . . . •EVERYTHING NEW, EVERYTHING GOOD, EVERYTHING STYLISH, And of Course EVERYTHING CHEAP. T)AY Cash and Save 25 per eeofc. Grand assortment bought at Special Rates to enables me to sustain my reputation, yet giving the r Best Value in the Trade Good strong piain Homespun Ha Xl-t drew. Beau'ifulTwcedp, grand Heavy Imll Dress for the Winter•.°* *ortn^j lbe lateat Trimmings in Furs, G:mps, Braids, Velvets, etc., at prices never *alue, «ewe«.: ahßd«''^ 9d, and 9s 9d full^roaa . S H KETINGS-yon'll wonder at, the price. Mo bud delns do it before heard of. ILA^^,, U , mr gM &i f(j bdng Grand dark winter Jilannele tei 411 0 per d.n/. A. wo j^,^ u , hUe 3d ■yeu-.baelragMn. ■ Sank eta, Bankets. White Blanket,, Ulue Blankels, Brown and Grey Kaiapoi Lirge White fowela 4s lid doz up. J5bJ. iv.ul ci , BSatket, at 8s lid. Mt Musiine, Cretonnes, Blanket. 25 per f ,c^ a Pe ß r^pll^??ST-th. «2Sm «S--We Buy Cheap; we Sell for Cash Look here ! Look here ! ! Onruma. OUR OWA N^KID'GLOVB lon' a aild Brown'a at j.s 11-l pair ONLY MUWIKLL AM) BKUDRIBB HAVE . Wh it do you think of this GRAND KID ULi Jv v im a sHOWEBpROOF CL I O AKS at prices 50 per ceuf. below anvthiog heard of— the coldest weather and lightest purse COf^A^ Ooreeto c the y M £; N . s CLOTHING AND MEEOBBY Department, B ha«lc for 2. lid per pair, worth and ««" eUewhere tor aoou o ng . li&nu^bte B , )irtß heaviest kuitted tocks in the trade 1% brown rib -rod pan s« ii ,ny i conceivable »hape from Is. Tweed from 1-91, Oolo*ia! made &nneh3t lid .Serge «»^ r JJ/^ f 25, 6d. TIES AND BCARVES-We are tfonatra 7a 6.1, 8; lid, 9s 6d, men's moles 4 i lid, men a eul^ }ro^ fj 8 fJJ fr om the cheapest, .o the best qualities BOOTS-Men's known through ,ut the district for our g rurd aasorment oi Ties ajrr^f^^^f j ater ugbtß i Os 6J , women's ai.d children's Wv footer boot, 9a lid, grand line of Hi ht iep capes, in al! patterns-We are de boot, andehoea cheaper .han ever-Call and see .^h^£^i^^n' a Snila to measure from 49s 6d. Grand variety tarmin^d t« sell them cheaper than any other house m town. LUUIV At iai" iVAB" Men's White Xii Gloves and Evening Bows, etc. W. S. MITCHELL NEXT TO 3, OR^ fr CO., KAST STREfcx, ASHBUFTON^



Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. FRIDAY—Shor; -ervice . ... 730 Choir Practice 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. I 11am. —Morning Prayer and Holy J Communion. 6.30 p m.—Evening Prayer. REV J. E. BLACKBURNE, Preacher.



Holiday Notice. Her Majesty's birthday, Monday the 24'h mat., will be observed as a holiday by the Post and Telegraph Department, ihe Ash bunon office will be open from 9 a.m. tili 10 a.m., and from 7 pm. till 8 p.m. All mails will close at 630 a.m. The Telephone Exchange will be opeu aa usual.



i lSeautiful New Zealand ! The land over j Rowing ynih the buttermilk and apple sauce t 'til prosperity—prpdupes au^thing'and every ' Uv.ng, such as petticoat government, un ( employed, and coughs and coldp veritably ; , but that's nob a drawback, they can b.e"cured ■ in every form by takJDg Woods' Gbjkat



, You have ruined your consti;ution ' sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozie Tea, it is pure and reliable.—John Orr & Co., Sole Agents. Many Ladieß complain that the Tpi they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Koziß Tea. they will » jfebufisd, Try the No 4at 2/4, 'tis superb



I lie weather prophets predict that the long fine dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection ag^iaet the elements of such a w inter is a really [ good reliab'e waterproof coat or cloak. We [ are assured that Messrs Craighead and { Berryman have become famous for their I well known brand of winter clothing, which has hitherto given such satisfaction, and in ■ anticipation of a still larger sale for these goods, this season they are now showing probab'y the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited iv Ashburton. They are also -applying ladies' and gentlemen's water proof cloaks and coits to measure at ready made prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, if defective money returned). Alii wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong silk, ventilated and every improve ment "up to date."—Advt. 4 29 Koziß Tea, the best, and yet within reach of all; Sold at 1/8, l'lO, 2/-, and 2/4—- John Orr & Go, Sole Ag<mtc. ;



The best preparation for jmaerriflf, restoring, and betttttfyiog tbe fair la Ayer's • ♦ Hair Vigor. It keeps the scalp free from dandruff, heals troublesome humors, and pre vents the hair from falling out. When the hair becomes dry, thin, faded, or j|ray, it restores the original color an 4 texture and promotes a new and vig orous growth. Wherever used, Ayer?s Hair Vigor supplants all other dress^ ings, and becomes at once the favorite ladies and gentlemen alike. ' Hair Vigor., PREPARED BY GOLD MEDALS althe^loMtmillnSSm. The true leaf of the Tea plant, untampered witl and pure; this ia Kozie Tea, try it.— John Orr <fe Co., Agents. Good advice: Never leave home on a j >urney without a bott'e of Chamberlain* C 'lie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Fof Me by Ashburton Drug Company, , fragrant and Inviqor<lting*>*N'tiS> VmHs