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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 5, 1897.

In a leading article on "England's greatness," in a Japanese paper, the editor takes a viev

ENGLAND'S GREATNESS VIEWED FROM JAPAJy.

of the position that will startle readers a little. Though a Jap mese p ipersome

or its matter is in English, and this article is in that language. He says : —" Thy greatness", oh England, is not thine own making, Thou hast not stored for thyself coa's in Lancashire and iron in Yorkshire. Thy commodious harbors of Liverpool, Southampton, Ac, were not digged by thee. The warm wind that cotne3 from the west, and the fruitful rains which it brings, were brought to. thy shores by a power that is not thine own. Thou wast placed in the centre of the land hemisphere, and the whole world turns towards thee. Thou art the world's mart, and thy wealth is the world's. Then thy laws, litera ture and religiop—rthey, too, are not all thy thinking. What $?ere the Bobbes, Austin and Blackstone, had there not been Caesar and Justinian for thee? Whtt were they Milton and Shakespeare, had there "nofc been i&e^us, Horace and Virgil, who unwittingly wrought for thee 1 What were thy Wyckliff, Knox and Wesley, had there not been Isaiah, Daniel and Paul, who preaph/ed for thee ? Rome, Greece, Judea, Phoenicia, q\\ contri buted their piris to make thee great. Thou art the product of ages of human labour, from Abraham and Homer downwards. The world demands from thee aa< rvice which is thy due. Thy tleet ought to be employed not merely to protect thy interest, but to right the world's wrong. Thy pluck and i skill ought to be freely given to help i the helpless, to rescue the perishing. Japan, too, comes to thee, not to beg help of thee, but to claim from thee fellowship of brothers, which is thy honor to give and ours to receive. In all our strifes of onward progress, great is our need of thy arts, thy laws, thy institutions, thy literature as well. Be thou queenly—gracious, meek, and true —and thou wilt surely win a sister empire in the Pacific. Attest thy greatness by larger service to man."

Local and General.

Ths Ray. Canon W. Harper will conduct the services §t St. Stephen's Church on Sunday next. 1 he New Zealand band contest will take place this year in Oamaru, and a meeting will be held there to-morrow night to make the necessary arrangements and appoint a Committee to oxrty them out. On Saturday * lifctje girl named Reta Manning was pushed down by a boy on the Wakanui Road, and on an examination being made by Dr Maude it was found that she had sustained a dislocation of an elbow. We are sorry to learn that one of our local athletes, Mr R. Upton, ie Hinder medical treatment, the result of a sprain to the knee sustained in the football match on Queen's Birthday in the Domain. The Canterbury Frozen Meat Company have succeeded in concluding a contract with the shipping companies for a term of four years from the 17th ult., and that the rat§ agreed upon implies a still further concession of one,sixteenth of a penny per 1b upon lamb. Many Ladies complain thafc the Tps they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozia Tha they will b» wt^ed Try the No 4rt 2/4, 'to» •uji»rb

The many friends of Mr James Torrecs, I well known in connection with draught,' horse breeding, will regret to hear of bis decease, which took place ou Saturday morning. Mr Torrens came to Canterbury in the year 1863, in the ship Brothers' Pride, and stou after that settled in the Spreydon district, going into farming.

The funeral of the late Mr E. Price, which tonk place va Sunday, was largely attended, lietwen eighty and ninety vehicles followed ■he hearee and fifty hoi semen brought up the rear. Service was cinducted in the Catholic chapel, by the V ry Rev. Father O'Donnell, who also conducted service at the grave. The five members of the po'ice force who were most active in working up the case against Bosher have received a second gratuity of £5 a-piece. Constable Poland, who had repeatedly been instrumental in stopping runaways and saving life in the Wellington harbour, has been made a third class constable. On Friday night the Otago University Debating Society held a debate on the question " Is the influx to the Mining School justified by the prospects of mining in general 1" Dr Black occupied c'l3 chair After an animated discussion, a vote was taken, when it was found that those favour ing the negative were in a large majority. , The condition of the agricultural labourer has improved so greatly in England that the military authorities are complaining that they cannot recruit him. The red coat and Is 3d a day will not tempt him to change his smock frook, and if he cannot become a -policeman he gives the plough share and good wages the preference before the glory of being a soldier*

A cable was received in Dunedia on Friday advising the death in London of Mr Stanley Branson, who went Home some months Ago for the purpose of continuing his musical studies at the London College of Music. The deceased gentleman, who had many friends in Dunedin, was in his twen y-third year. He was a son of the late Mr G. D. Branaon, barrister-at-iaw, of Ashburton. Mr Henderson, the Poultry Expert, has returned to Wellington from his trip throgh th« North Island, and has found several places exceptionally well suited for poultry breeding. Levin, Momahaki and Auckland he considers afford great advantages in site and soil. The Government scheme is to establish centres from which pure bred birds and eggs can be supplied to settlers, but it is not proposed in any way to enter into competition with fancy breeders. The veterinary school at Alforfc, sear Paris, has lately had its museum enriched by a remarkable freak of nature. This is none other than a calf with two heads, two bodies, eight feet and legs, four eyes, and two tails, bub only two ears The two bodies and the neck are joined together, and the double head has two imperfect faces which turn towards each other. The calving of this monstrosity was a difficult affair, and both the mother cow and the oalf died.

Professor Henry Drummond died a richer man than many supposed. His estate has been returned in the G asgow Sheriff Court at £11,658 18s 6d. A large proportion of this, no doubt, was made from the sale of books. The Professor's will was written by, himself on one side of a sheet of notepaper. \ He bequeathed all his property, money, books, and estate to his brother, Mr J. W. Drummond, wich several exceptions. One of these is that his mother gets all his furniture and pictures. i In our report upon the Poultry Show, a remark about Mr E. E. Tasker's re-appear ance aB an exhibitor of golden pencilled Eambnrgs appears to have been misunder stood. It may be mentioned that Mr Taaker sold out all his prize stock to Mr S. Mclntyre, but gubaequpnjily having been presented with a few Tasmanian $red birds, obtained a cockerel from Mr Mcjntyre irom which he bed all fche young stock he has so sucpescifuliy exhjb'fced this* season, This sl^ows that experience and judgment are as necessary as a good strain of poultry to make a successful exhibitor. We have received the July number of the Triad, and must congratulate the promoters of thia widely circulated monthly on the unique position their periodical holds, being the only journal devoted to music, science, and §rt ip the Australasian colonies. This month some excellent illustrations'are given, the reading matter is eytiemely interesting, and ia of a nature not to bo found iv other publications. All those of a musical or literary turn would do well to subscribe to the Triad. As a music supplement two songs are given this month, and particulars of prize competitions are announced, of which particulars may p4so be found in another column. Ht H: A. (3ate@ |s' t{ie Ift'oal agent.

Speaking of a rabbiier, who was fined at Dunediu on Thursday, the Otag% Daily f%tu f s cays j—" The man in question wa * in the habit of trapping the rabbits in the ordinary way—a (process, it is sp&reely necessary to explain, which*breaks the limba of the un fortunate bnnny—and then, instead of giving them the happy despatch, they were turned out into an enclosure awaiting the demands of the market. To an ordinary mind it will at once be seen that the practice of keeping rabbits thus wjih |p»ken limtjs, perhaps for several days, is $ peculiarly inhuman' one, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have determined to put a stop to it. The proceedings which were taken in the Police Court were designed to give publicity to the Society's intention, and persona who after this are arraigned on a similar charge may expect to be severely dlealfc^ittj, HpiLoiir'AY's Pil^s —Neryouingss and want; of energy—When first the nerves feel unstrung, and listlessness supplants energy ! the time has come to take some auch altera -1 fij?e ft»i JJolloway's Piljs to restrain a djs prder from developing iutoaojiseasb- f hege excellent Pills corrept all irregularities and weaknessess. They apt so kindly yet so energfcr ioally on the functions of digestion and assimilation, that the whole body is revived, the b'ood rendered purer, while the muscles become firmer and stronger, and [/he nervous and absorbent system is in sigorated. These PUJs are suitable for all classes and all agss, They haye a f^qst marvellous effect on persons who are out of condftion ; they soon rectify whatever is Id fault, restore strength to the body, an 4 pontjdunce to to the mind. y

ROAD BOARD.

WuJiiinui.

The usual meeting was held on Saturday, when all the members were present, UN AUTHORISE* FBNOE. At the request of Mr Cuthbertson, acting for Mr J. G. Bestell, a fence that had been erected without authority on a public road was ordered to b« removed. The Hampstead Town Board wrote asking for the sum of ±!5 6b 8d to be refunded— rates on property in Hampstead th*t had been in error iooluded in the Wakanut dis trict. The letter was ordered to be ac knowledged. Mr D. Leddy notified the transfer of R S 26623—4 to Mr Wallace Latham. reserve 1417.

Mr Maxwell interviewed the Board re garding hia lease of this reserve. He was now prepared to siga the lease, aud to pay such legal costs as had been incurred. He had had no lease submitted to him until tpine time after he had entered into posses sion of the r,eserye f and the late clerk had given him verbal authority to enter. The Board decided to accept Mr Maxwell's terms, and to give him the first) refusal of the lease for renewal. RATES. A remission of £1 17s was made on the rates of widow Patterson. The ojrorseer reported that all the rates for 1§97 had been col ected f and full sub sidy would thus be secured. vyoß^s Several works snggested by the overseer were ordered to be done on Ojchrane's road and at the Board's office property, and it was resolved tha.t no rpads be allowed to be ploughed without permission of the Board, ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £37 9a 5d were passed for payment, and tho Board adjourned. i

FOOTBALL.

NEW SOUTH WALES v. NEW ZEALAND.

VICTORY FOR NEW ZEALAND,

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Sydney, July 3. The football season, which has been a rather dull one, was galvanised into life by the appearance of the New Zealandera Knortnous crowds poured into the Cricket Association Ground by tram and road, the traffic reminding one of a big day at Rind- ' wick. About twenty thousand spectators i were present. The weather was beautiful, i with a cool breeze blowing. With regard to ! the -ow Zealandera' form, it is yet too early j to venture any decided opinion, but those who played most conspicuously, almost brilliantly, were Smith and Allen at three quarters, Humphries at half, and Hardcaatle on the wing, while the forwards are a grand lo f. The back play, on the whole, left some ' room for improvement. Orchard at full back showed better form in the last half than at the commencement of the game. Murray at forward worked like a Troj*n. New South Walts won the toss, and selected the north end, playing with the sun. Paaling kioked off, and Henlen at once put in a fine run, but in passing? threw forward, and spoiled the effort. From the throw in Murray with a dash carried the ball to the Blues' ground. Bayly took a pot ad goal, but he probably would have done better had he tried to run in. A smart past from Humphries to Duncan, and the latter to Baily, who kioked, brought the struggle close to the New South Wales back line. In a rush Duncan was temporarily disabled. The Welshmen rallied wuh a rush, which Orchard stopped, but a free kiok to New south Wales, accompanied by a good rush made things unpleasantly warm for their opponents. Abbot had a fine run cut short by Baily, and Orchard securing a mark removed the play to the centre. Here Hardcastle led a rush to a'most on the New South Wales Una. The New Zealand play was characterised by a good deal of off-side play, numerous penalty kicks resulting. A little open play in neutral territory followed, when Rickhatn with a fine dodgy run crossed the line and drew first blood for the Blues (New South Wales), but he tailed to convert, the ball striking the post. After the kick off Hardcastle transferred operations into New South Wales twenty five, but Galloway got the play back to the centre. Orchard, in attempting a running kick, momentarily jeopardised the New Zealand goal, but Allen relieved the posi tion. JlcKensßie worked the ball forward and Smith got possession and dodged well but was stopped before he became dangerous. Galloway then gave Warbrick a chance, but Orchard threw the ex-Maorilander out. When the ball was thrown in, Duncan passed to Allen, and the latter to Smith, who with a brilliant run scored and made honours even. Murray took the kick, but failed. When the bail was again brought into play, New South Wales, with a deß perate rush, took possession of New Zealand's territory. The lattet's forwards, however, gradually dribbled the ball to the centre and open play followed, Orchard displaying fine kicking powers. Alter half-time the visiting forwards warmed up and kept New South Wales on the defensive, and within a few minutes Hardcastle got the ball away and passed to Allen, who dropped over the line. Humphries wt»s entrusted with the kick and placed a pretty goal, amidst immense cheer ing. Nnw South Wales next made a vigorous attack and compelled Orchard to force down. Baily, by feinting to run, got the play to the centre. Then with a fierce rush New Zealand had the New South' Walea goal in danger. Allen t?ot a mark, and Q Jloway inured' the return. Pjjnqan, who followed"' 1 up Allen's kick, passed to Humphries and another try followed, which Humphries con verted infra a goal, Frojn> ;his out> the New m{j,'dn the game very willing, but bad luck befel the local men, through the skipper, Abbott, putting his ankle out, and Cribb replaced him. The Blues by a clever rush got into the New Zealand twenty-five, und.a fiae piece of passing by McNamara to Gitlloway and the latter to Wickham ended with a throw out, and a free kick was awarded to |^ew JSealand, Qhieify by IJumphries jbhe\'N,ew §quth Wales' twenty, five became the scene of the play, but Evans by a brilliant kick reversed the position, | Shortland had a pot at goal which failed, I but forced Orchard down. New South Wales played desperately, and kept New Z aland on the defensive, Humphries again brilliantly relieved, but only temporarily, for from $f eqruiyj |n front dp the N^w Zea land Tina Heaten 'got away" and spore! a sepond try ? which Wickham turned in^o a gqal, jjjome gpen plsy |o|lqwed feill time was sailed. New Zealand thus winning by 13 points (2 goals from tries and 1 try) to 8 points (1 goal from a try and a try).

THE COOKERY CLASSES.

The Borough School presented a lively and interesting scene on Saturday. Mrs Gardner, head of the school of cookery, Christchurch, arrived by ttia early tr§in, and afmoat irftmediatply'Rroqeeded" to open the cookery glass for which arrangements have been some time in progress. Thirty* four fair maidens awaited her to receive their first lesson in scientific cookery at her hands, and the room was for the time being converted into a kitchen. A gas stove supplied the indispensable oven, etc, and all the necesß^ry eaqi^me^a were ih cvi. aenoe* Mrs 'Gardner, in a painstaking lecture, dealt chiefly with the art of boiling, and operated on a leg of mutton, giving full and clear instructions as to how boiling should 1)8 done, ap vve|l aa pra^bipal demonstration, fcjhe ghowed how to boil so that the joint may be tender, and by illustration at the fire showed how to avoid fcqugb. joints. 4U through, th.c lecture was eminently ppactic^l, ana must have oon. veyed muoh valuable information to the young ladies who for the time were pupils. Ie is intended next week to open a class at half-past one for adults. This class ia intended to suit the convenience of women and girls fron| the ttountry, t|nd those frotn the tovyn who ap engaged during the early part of the day—the woollen lactory for instance. Though only thirty-.four attended at the morning class, this number does not pepresept the ful} strength of the glass, &s sey^ra) who entered 4(d nob attend, but will be present next week, when ib is expected over forty will take advantage qf the opportunity to acquire a competent knowledge of one of the rnogfc important arts in the eoonomy of a household. Failure in the kitohen is the cause of more unhappi ness in homes than people are aware of, and a young wife who is a good cook is more likely to keep an enduring pleasant smile on her husband's face than one who fa'ls in the matter of cookery. Some wise man has said that the wedding ring js like a ring through a husband's nose if the wife oaanbt cook; but if aha- can put it through his stomach by well cooked meals, properly served, and promptly to the hour, she will be ruler in her own house; and the greatest bear of a husband will become gentle and affectionate as a lamb. Few women know, too, how much the maintenance of health in family is dependant on the food provided and its preparation; therefore it would be well for as many of those pi the district who have the important duties of the cook to discharge to'join Mrs Gardners classes, and we can assure them they -will learn much that they do not now know of what ought to be done on the preparation of food for the table, ponservative old cooj^s will no doubt say the Udy teacher can teac.li them but little—all we have to say is, go and see for yourselves. Received Wakapuaka, July 5, 10 a.m. Guardian Office, 11 a.m.

Sydney, July 5. The official record of the attendance at Saturday's match was 25,000. £940 were taken at the gates. fyr Arnoldj tre usurer of the New South Wales Rugby Union expressed the opinion that the New Zealanders were superior to the Home team in precision in kicking, in the glean way (n which passes were taken, and in general combination, particularly amongst the forwards. Ho specially re ferred to Humphries, who played a great game, especially in gleannesa in removing the soene of the play from difftculb positions I white the punting wm very fin*, ft is un : likely that Duncan will play again during the tour. While the injury to his knee is not djkQgorouj the limb requirfi übioiute

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

} Prtss Association—By Electric 1 elegraph— f Copyright. The American Gold Reserve. Hew York, July 2. Tha American gold reserve has in creased by forty million dollars during the year.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-— Copyright. The Queensland Revenue. Bjrisbane, July 3 The revenue of the colony for the last year decreased by £28,000 com pared with the previous year. The revenue, however, exceeded the ex penditure by about £900. The main item of increase for the year was the railways, representing £84,000. West Australian GoMn'elds. Perth, July 3 Extensive rich lodes of telluride ore have been struck on the Lake View South and Australian East mines at Kalgoorlie, Ihe lodes also carry rich free gold.

TRANSVAAL RAID ENQUIRY.

Miss Flora Shaw's Evidence. Press Association -By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, July 2. Miss Flora Shaw cabled to Mr Cecil Rhodes on the 17th December that .Mr Chamberlain was sound in the event of interference by a European Power, but she had special reasons to believe that he wished the rising to take place immediately. Miss Shaw was re-called by the Transvaal Raid Enquiry Com mittee, and explained that the late Mr Edward Fairfield, one of the Assistant Under - Secretaries in the Colonial Office, casually remarked to her that if there was to be a rising he hoped it would be soon. She inferred from this that it was Mr Chamberlain's opinion likewise. She never gave or received information in regard to the plans of the Colonial Office.

(Received Wakapuaka, July 5, 8 a.m., Guabdian office, 10.20 a.m.)

London, July 3. In the course of her evidence before the Transvaal Kaid Enquiry Com mittee Miss Flora Shaw stated that Cecil Rhodes cabled to her on Decem ber 30—" Inform Chamberlain I will get through all right if he supports." Next day Rhodes cabled—" Unless Chamberlain instructs Rosmead to pro ceed to the Rand all will be lost." Miss Shaw said she did not communi cate these cables, She acted through* out in the interests of journalism not as a oonspirator. She be'ieved Harris and not Rhodes sent the last cable had not received any communi cation from Mr Chamberlain.

The Colonial Premiers.

Press Association—By Electric TeJegraph-s Copyright, Reaeived Wakapu&ka July 5, 8 a.m., Gwabdun Office, 9.45 a.m.

London, July 3. A great banquet was given in the Hotel Cecil by the Colonial Institute in honor of the Premier?. The guests included many peers and peeresses. The Uake of Uo,n,haught presided. Mr <&Qschen, responding to the toast of the p.avy, said, that whatever contribution ( she ooleqiea granted there must be absolute freedom given to the British navy, so as unitedly to confront an en/tny, and bring about his final defeat. Mr Reed, in reply, said Mr Goschen'a eloquent spsech was marked by astuteness and patriotism, but his financial instincts involved f\ laten| design upon the Aujfcrajian purse. He dpsire4 to remind Mr Goschen that the j colonies were distant parts of the Empire, and had only a small popula tion. They had before them the task of promoting the greatness of the Empire, and this could be better done by promoting their resources than by crippling tfeeir finances. Proud as the Australians were of their association with the British race and its glorious history, the thing whfeh hpu.nd them together was th,e sentiment which made them ready to risk their lives for the Empire when trouble oame, believing in thecerfcainty of triumph] as they believed in the indestructibility of the British race.

Received Wakapuaka July 5, 9.50 a.m. Guardian office 10.40 a.m.) London, July 4 The National Liberal Club enter tained, tq luncheon yesterday the Premiers of Victoria, Queensland, j South Australia, aud New Zealand. Sir W. V. Harcourfc, leader of the Opposition, was one of the guests. In the course of a speech he said he was watching the qolonies as an interesting experiment. They had witnessed during the past few days a great desire for union, and there had been displayed a passionate sympathy from every part of the Empire. Lord Ro&ebery, who was also present, said they may see before the $lose qf the reign a unanit inously contented Empire.

COMMERCIAL

Messrs Dalgety aud Co , Limited, have received the following cablegram from their London office, dated June 30 :— "Tallow market is very dull. Any change in prices is in favour of buyers. V^e expeot no improvement |n prices for the present."

There was a large entry of cows, pigs, poultry, produce, sundries, etc., at Mr H. Stephenson's yards on Saturday, when all lines were cleared at satisfactory prices, piga and produce selling ejfoeptionally well.

ASHBURTON HOSPITAL

Subscriptions for Convalescent Ward.

THE COLONIAL TROOPS.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph~ Copyright. LONDOST, July 2 Nme hundred and fifty of the colo nial troops visited Windsor. The men were served with luncheon in twenty marquees while the officers dined at the Castle. The Queen re viewed the. troops from the east terrace. Received Wakapuaka, July fi, a a.m., ' Guardian Qftce IQ 2Q a.m. London, July 3 The Queen was greatly interested in th > review of the Colonial troops at Windsor, and inspected them minutely, j Lord Uoberts, who was present, ex- j plained the work of the forces to Her Majesty. The march paat was carried cmt in excellent style, the members of the mounted rifle teams especially earning the Queen's praises. The senior officers of the forces were afterwards presented to the Queen, who asked them many questions regarding their homes, She also spoke to two of the Maoris.

July 4 The Prince of Wales yesterday in spected the Colonial troops at Buck ingham Palace, and presented medals specially struck to commemorate the visit of the troops to London. At the request of the Princess, Mr Chamber kin introduced the Premiers and their wives to the Royal party.

SPORTING.

The New Zealand €ap.

THE HANDICAPS KEVIEWED.

(By "Senex.")

True to time Mr Henry disclosed his handicap for the principal event of the year, the New Zealand Cup. As a rule that gentleman commences his handicaps on m medium scale, but th;s time he baa departed from his usual custom, and the adjustments under notice may welt be te.med on a high scale—-that is of course with regard to the "leading JigLta" figuring in the list. To begin, theu, the first to come under review is that sterling pet former, Eurociydon. The Victorian handicapper seems to have « very high opinion of this hurae. la the Caulfteld Cup handicap he is regarded as the best horse ia the race, and in that of the Mel bourne Cup second only to the doughty WaLace. This- may be so, but lam inclined to think that the weight-adjuster over there fully intends to prevent the big stake being brought over here. At any rate it would not be surprising if the Owner of Eurociydon were to forfeit his Victorian engagements and reserve the horse for the New Zealand Cup, But this is beside th« question, however. Eurociydon is asked by Mr Henry to carry 9st 111b in the race under notice. He has rec ived a very fair impost, and meets some of his opponents on very good terms indeed. Day Star, 9at, is cer tainly on the thick side. Last year this coit was weighted at 6st 121b. He has been assessed at 301b bettor than last year, and the top weight has only been asked to improve 61b. Even allowing for the race* Day Star has annexed daring* the past season, he has a very poor chance with the top weight, and may be counted oat of (he hunt. The next on the list is Fabulist, a horse that has been performing very in differently all through the season. But ib does not do to let Fabulist in too light, as he has proved himself a real good horse when , well, and a stayer, too. With 21b less than . last year Fabulist must be considered on the right side of the ledger. Blarney, Bst 31b, is not overdone, as this horse has been pub over long courses and performed very well. He may possess a chance, but that is all that can be salt!. St Paul, Bst 71b, has nob yet proved that he can get to the end of a long journey comfortably, and a mile and a quarter seems to be his pet distance. St Paul, if he starts in tbe New Zealand Cup, may get to the end of the journey all right, but not at the pace required to win. Waiuku, is treated exceptionally well with Bst 61b» and ho a most consistent performer, Ha has won several important events lately, and must have an excellent chance ab the. weight allotted him. Searchlight is full sister to the renowned Bloodshot, and on one or two occasions has fought out a mile and a half successfully ; and as she is now getting well up in years she should be held in respect with 8«t 3ibs. Marquis o Zetland at lib less reads heavy enough, and although he has one good win to his credit over a distance, I think a Cap preparation will find a.weak spot in him. The next on the list is the best treated horse in the race. I refer to Skirmisher, 7st 131b. Truly he has failed over a long course more than once. But the question is, will he always do so 1 Sporting men will do well to bear in mind that Skirmisher ran fourth in the Cup of 1895, with gib more in the saddle, and at three years old won the Derby and Canterbury Cup. Skirmisher is no* aged, and at the impost awarded him he stands. out prominently as the pick of the handicap^ DauntleßS toes the same mark as Skirmisher,, and is the first to come under notice of the quintet nominated by the Hon J. JX Ormonde Second with Thame and third with Defiance, the Hawke's Bay sportsman has had one or two big attempts to land the big prtev It is rather «arly in the day to speculate on Mr Ormond's chance, as he has five strings to his bow, but whatever he reserves for the two-mile race must have a big say in the settlement of the question. I do not think Dauntless is the one, however, although ho is- fairly weil handicapped. Culverin, at the same weight, is well treated on the weight* for-age B cale, and h«a lib less than last year. This mare has been in enforced retirement for some months past. She can move her self, when required to do so, but as kibe signally failed last year, I imagine a few of thQße higher up the list hold her safe enough. Strathbraan cannot complain with Ist 121b, but subsequent essays have proved that hi» Wellington Cup victory was a rather lucky one. He is a diappointing horse, and en that score I will dismiss him from the " probables," and trust to something more pliable. The Brook, 7st 121b, mask be held in respect, and is a very consistentperformer. 1 he same remarks apply to Cannonshot as to Culverin j both were retired at the same time. Taking a Hoe through The Brook, independent of the others, the changes of Cannonshot bringing Cup honors this way is not at all rosy. However, he is a. good welter horse, and may be reserved $w that, line of business. Mauser, a oast-joff fronv Yaldhurst, has been seen out lately with, varying success, and has narrowly escape* being "sentup" more than once. He is, apportioned a light impost, and may con tiuue his engagement. The Dunedin Cup. winner now appears on the scene, and haa escaped lightly with 7st 121b. Lord RossJyn is a game colt, and a thorough stayer. Bat no merit can be attached to his victories, a* he only met poor fields, and moat of the opposition were in bad case. He has given a great deal of anxiety to his connections in, const quence of suffering from bad feet, haft is now reported to be all right and in steady f work. If ha can be brought to the pout ia I good order he may take acme shaking oft Defiance, as moat sportsmen are aware, ran third last year, and is now catted upon to. carry 7rt 111b. I am not vary partial to. four-year-olds in Cup oomptny, bat if a horse. of that age is to triumph this time, Defiance may have an excellent prospeot. Yet I do not think he will be Mr Ormond's selected. Epaulet has earned no distinction so far, not having scored in any of his attempts. He would require ro improve somewhat before he could be set down as having a chance. Telemeter, another local horse, has been returned a winner a good many times this, teaaon, and has no weight to trouble hiss. He is not an every day customer, and those, contemplating supporting him had better bear this in mind. Whatever his prospects m<y be, I will vote him outclassed. New Forest came out of his shell during the autumn and won a few races. He is now ia good hands, and more light may be thrown on his chance later on. Douglas is a fair sort of hone, and is on the sound Side. Haria I have no liking for, although he has stood several tests. Leda is lightly dealt with, likewise Tire, both of whom haw, good recommendations. Antares, of whom high hopes were entertained last Benson, is training on all right at Ellerslie, and if all goes well may make one of the contestants* Venus is an unknown quantity, and hails from Tasmania. Chaos and Addington, Mr Hobbsj' nominations, are weighted at 7st 4lb t and may possess an outside show. Defiaafc, another from the Karamu stable, is a colt of the right sort, and is the first three year-old feo come under review, therefore the best of that age in the opinion of the handicapper. He is a good colt, and has several important engagements in the cowing season, Brito marte and Primaula may safely be pasted, but a pause is necessary at the name of Sir' Launcelot. This is the young gentleman that exhibited a rare turn of speed in tho Welcome Stakes, dividing honors with Multiform. But the latter has turned the tables since, and decisively, too, 1 lean to this handsome son of Dreadnought to be Mr Ormond's right bower. St Conon is a colfe that has a first-class certificate, and on the score of breeding reads second to none. The Hawke's Bay sporting scribes speak highly of this colt as one with a promising future, Belligerent is one with few credentials, and Lady Anna has done very little of any importance. Lord Zetland is out of place in aristocratic company ; and very little is known of Woodstock. Mare ia the last of Mr Ormond's team, but although a useful horse, is hardly class enough. St Ouida is a game little mare, and is among the light division. St Cyr is an unknown from Mr Stead's establishment; he may be a good outsider. Toa I know nothing of, and VVaterstone may be counted out. Wakelyn is a nice colt, Mountebank is " flunky " for fcuroolydon, and Fulmen is from the same stable as Lord Rosslyn. He is one of the. best of the light weights. Chasseur, Mata. rawa the Gorton-Fairy Queen colt, Oma, and Monte Carlo I have no fancy for, bus Pioklbck may have a ohanoe. Miss Anna, Saxda, G« B «eJ Wolfe, $jagk Pool, (jiroflaj

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Business Notices, ' SPECIAL DRESS SALE, WILL BE CONTINUED TILL SATURDAY NEXT JULY 10. A LL Driss Materials at 2* per yard and upwards—will be made FREE OF CHARGE SEE WINDOWS ASHBURTON DRAPERY COY.



BANKRUPT ESTATE OF G. J. NEILL AND CO., DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, MERCERS, AND BOOT DEALERS, ASHBURTON nnHE Sale of this Stock commenced thu morning, and will be continued until the whole is disposed of at PHENOMENALLY LOW FIGURES in order to effect a speedy cleara nee. BY ORDEU OF THE PURCHASERS OF ABOVE ESTATE. 6 238



EX S.S. MATATUA. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THE AIIKIVAL OF OUE MIDWINTER SHIPMENTS, Six Cages being just to hand from the above steamer. THE SHIPMENT COMPRISES— ONE CASE Ladies' Black Cashmere HOSE, very heary makes, NE CASE Is 4d, Is 6J, Id lOd ONE OASE Ladies' Black and Tan KID GLOVES, bought at a NE CASE largo discount. Children's Tana—4 Button, Tans, 2d 6J ; 4 Domes, Tans, 23 lid ; 4 Domes, Black, 2s lid TWO OASES IRISH LTNBN GOODS, straight from the Lisbura WO OASES Mitls. Some beautiful embroidered PILLOW SHAMS. N.D. BAGS, HANDKERCHIEFS, &c. Among these goods now on view in our windows ONE CASE FLANELLETTES and MOLLETOMS. Special lines NE CASE in whiCe and creme ONE CASE Ladies' and Children's BOOTS and SHOES, specially NE CASK made for us by our Leicester Manufacturer mSREE OASES Passage LINOLEUMS to open shortly. New designs; JL all widths. MITCHELL & TURNER.



THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR THE LEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCH REPAIRING ESTABLISHMENT IN TEE DISTRICT. S. SALE X, EAST STREET.



BARRETT BROS,have juatopenedaome new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Moagiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 58/- now.—" Th« Hall," Eiwfc Street. WANTED KNOWN— The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Geb mairied, and buy their furniture at H. Bairsfeow's, Tancred Street, Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 MES KNIGHT, Gash purchaser of ladiea, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Koad, near Baring Square, 5 15 T BEARD a man say that you got wonder- X ful v§lu» for little mopey, at MjjLLOtt's



WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND— Nineteen shillings ca9h to be worth Twenty credit. Oar practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, " Tbe Hall," East Street. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etp., suit able for preaenta before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—FjußXOHßsßbos,, Oaßh Supply Stores. WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax, highest market prioea given by TTwbxoheh BjftGg., Q*«fc Supply Stores,



Church Services. ' S"~ T. S T EPHBN'S CHURCJJ Ashburton. MONDAY—Meeting of Sub-Committee of St Steuhfn'a Guild, 7.30 p in. WEDNESDAY—Vestry Meeting, G.F.S., and Choristers' practice, 7.50 p.m. THURSDAY—Mother*' Union Meeting in St Stephen's .- choolroom, 3 p.m.; Brother hood of iSt Andrew, 7.30 p.m, FRIDAY hort Service, 7.30 p.m. ; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. The REV. CANON W. HARPER, of Christchuroh Cathedral, will officiate.



THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory. mmmamm \ SPECIAL LINES. M'N^S WATERPROOF COATS, Newest Patterns, all Sewn Seame, 29s 6d, 52s 6rf, 355, 39a 6d. MEN'S ALL WOOL TWEED OVER COATS, 25a, 52a 6d, to 453. YOUIHS' ALL WOOL TWEED OVER. COATS, 19s 6d, 255, to 355. BOYS' Do. 8a 6d, 10s 6d, to 21s. BOYS' NAVY SERGE SAILOR SUITS. Fit Boy two years, from 10a 6d Fit Boy four years, from lie Fit Boy six yeara, from 12a Fit Boy eight years, from lite Fit Boy ten years,'from 14s extra collar, flannel front, cord and whistle. BOYS' ALL WOOL TWEED GUARD |SUITB Fib Boy foar yeara, from 9a 6d Fit Boy six years, from 10s 6d Fit Boy eight years, from lla 6d Fit Boy ten years, from 12s 6d Parents wanting good strong wearing Suits for the Boys would do well to inspect our large stock. Boys' Blue Serge Tarn Caps from Is to 3s 9d Boys' Serge Caps from 6d to Is 9d See our All Woo! Tweed, for Boys' school wear, at Is lid per yard. Wo carry a large stock of British & Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES. Inspection Invited. HALLENSTEItCBRGS. & CO. A. G. BARTON, Manager.'



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Ayet's Cherry Pectoral For Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Influenza, and Incipient Consumption, no remedy approaches Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It has long I been the most popular and successful anodyne expectorant in Pharmacy, \ and is everywhere approved and recommended by the Faculty, 1$ soothes the inflamed membrane, breaks up irritating mucus* allays coughing, and induces repose. As a family emergency medicine, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral takes the lead. For the relief and cure of croup, whoop ing-cough, sore throat, and all the pulmonary troubles to which the young are so liable, it is invaluable. No household is quite secure without Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, PREPARED BY ( 33r. jr. O. Ayer <& Oa. rv^3vSs2^3S? JM' i u# B*A* CoW Medah at'the WoTld'^ChfdTc^iti^ *£T B*war, e Sl cheap imitations. The 2!JS ce~AX? r s Cherry Pecto«<-is promi.



The weather prophets predict that the long fine dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very web and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craig head and Berryman haye become famous for their 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 probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Ashburton, They are also supplying ladies 9 and gentlemen's water proof cloaks and pp.ate to measure at ready made prices. JSvery garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, v defective money returned). All wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—a«wn throughout with strong «ilk, ventilated »nd every improve. »9Rt <f»j> fo» 4ltf,"«-Aev«,



Synopsis of New ADrMByisBMENTs. A Hen ton School — Concert, to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, at 7.30, Poultry Society -* Winning numbers In Art Union, St Stephen's Ghuroh-wMeetings, etc, Friedlauder Bim, J^td.-—For private sale, c tnplete threshing plant; tenders wanted for 40 acres at Tinwald. Mrs Alcorn—Special tale for two weeks. Wanted—Board and lodging. , Mrs E. Price—Thanks. Kempthorne, Proiser & Co.—Cinnamon Cure and Alaxum. Qiborae Ooomb«-««NotJg« repUoo tuolpg.