Ashburton Guardian. MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1897.

" Why Borrow Abroad 1 ' is the title of a leading article in an Australian

paper. It remarks that the whole experiment cf local

"WHY BORROW ABROAD?"

borrowing in every form under which it has been tried has proved eminently successful. It was forced upon the country by the stringency of the English market at a time when Australian securities were under a passing cloud, and the result has been to teach the colonies a valu able lesson. It has opened their eyes and the eyes of their creditors to local resources, the extent of which was not previously suspected. " Instead of being dependent upon the whims of the London Stock Exchange," says the journal from which we quote, i( we found ourselves able to ignore that institution, and borrow from capitalists who were in a better position to estimate the soundness of the invest ment. The knowledge thus gained now remains to be acted upon, and by taking advantage of it the colony may even-* tually come to dispense with the whole sale appeals to outside money-lenders, by which loans have been raised in the past. There seems no reason why, with proper arrangements, the Govern ment— having a constant and steady source of supply at hand to draw upon as required—should run the risk of launching large loans in a distant markot, which had to be done under the old system. The time appears to have come when the colony (New South Wales) could safely and profit iKWy~HriT»p^ft~diffw^iLpia^ the highly, successful fundect iTOcferj experiment plainly suggests."

Some severe criticism was indulged in at the Conference of. Chambers of

Commerce of the tax levied in New Zealand on com-

THE BAGMEN'S TAX.

mercial travellers from outside firms, and the New Zealand delegates joined in the denun ciation of the impost. The Sydney Daily Telegraph thinks the commercial travellers' beat course would be to endeavour to convince the Government that the tax is injurious to the revenue. " This it clearly is," remarks our con temporary, (i because many travellers must be debarred by -the tax from visiting New Zealand in search of orders, and consequently importation— and the payment of duties thereon—is lessened to the extent of such goods as would otherwise have been sent there by Australian and other merchants. In any case, the tax ought not to be difficult of evasion. An Australian mercantile firm with encouraging business prospects in New Zealand could establish a distributing centre there without much expense, or several of them could presumably club together for such a purpose. The Government would probably say in its haste that that was all it wanted. But it would not assist the protection cause io the least, because the importer, who is at the bottom of all mischief accord ing to protectionists, would be carrying on in increased uieasare the mischiev ous business ot supplying &he 'New Zealand people with articles which they must want to buy, or the importer would never be there. The only differ ©nee between such conditions and the existing ones is that now the people are paying not only Customs duties, but also the £50 poll tax per traveller."

Local and General.

A centenarian, Mrs Margaret Ryan, died at Wedderburn (Victoria) last week, aged 101 years. There is a probability of an export trade in horses to Japan being originated.. The Acting Premier (Mr Isaacs) has received information that aii officer from that country J will shortly visit Victoria for the purpose of i purchasing horses. One of the largest seizures of contraband poods made at the port of Sydney was effected on the 13ch inst on board the Aus> tralian from China. The Customs official seized nearly half a ton of Chinese tobacco and 6000 cigars. The manuscript of many authors isliterally "a. thing of shreds and patches." Such is | Miss Braddon's, who is stated to have | penned some of her most thrilling passages on torn envelopes or any other bite of paper that came to hand. Mra Temple, the wife of the new Arch bishop of Canterbury, does most of the seer 'arial work of her husband, and ab'y seconds mm in all his arduous duties. She is a o'osa connection of the Duke of Devon shire, the Duchess of Westminster, And A number oi otkop dukas mi dueiieasw.

Women are beginning to distinguish them selves at the German Universities. Five ladies have, up to this time/ taken the doctor's degree at Heidelburg alone. One of them, an American, made so brilliant a success that she was at once offered an appointment at the German Zoological S'ation near Naples. The Ashburton Drapery Company an nounce in this issue that they have been fortunate in securing a number oE ware- I houseman's clearing lines, and that they are now offering the same to the public at much j below ordinary wholesa'e prices. Ladies w 11 find it to their advantage to pay the Company a visit. . In a Sydney court the other day a bank rupt was asked how he had lived "in luxurious style " on £3 a week. To which he replied, with conspicuous pride, that that "wm a problem to which he had devoted considerable time in the interests of social economy, and the results of hia humble efforts were now before the CouH I" The members of the Royal" Commission now sitting in Dunerfiu are not making " a fat thing" out of the appointment. Mr Tregear, being a Civil servant, draws no extra salary; and the Hon W. J, Steward and Mr Fisher, as members o! ilie Legisla ture, are prohibited by Act from receiving more than 20a a day, out of which they have to pay hotel and all other expenses, save the cost of travel.

From a northern exchange:—" Nelson boaats of a veteran settler, Mr Ben Crisp, who claims to have lived longer in Austral asia than any other colonist. He arrived in Tasmania 78 years ago, and in Otago 60 years ago last month. He attained his 90th birthday on Tuesday, ia still hale and hearty, and has never visited England since he left it in 1819. He Uan ardent temper ance advocate," '? Old Ben," as he is affeo tionately called in Nelaon, is the father of Mr Josaph Crisp, inspector of Permanent Way, of. Gore. • It ia only a question of time when the leading newspapers of the colony will be set up by linotype machines. The linotype easts the type as it is required in the lines, and works so rapidly that at the ordinary rate of speed it does as much as four com positors. The leading papers in Melbourne and Sydney employ the linotype machine bow, and we learn that the Otago Daily Times Company has intimated to its com positors that in twelve monthß their services will no longer be required, it being the intention of the company to introduce the linotype machines. . , It is officially announced to members that the Executive of the Australian Workers' Union has fixed the rate of shearing for members at 20s at all sheds throughout New South Wales for the coming season; also, that in the event of a dispute no camps are to be formed at the expense of the organisa tion. For shed hands the rate is fixed at £1 5a and rations. Shearers are likewise permitted to take references when offered them. The branch secretaries have had to submit to a second reduction in their salaries, and their remuneration is now fixed at £156 per annum instead of the old stand ing rate of £200. In a vote taken in a Southern city to dt" termine the-"fifty beßt New Zealanders,' 1 Sir George Grey received most aggregate votes, Sir Robert Stout came next, Sir Julius Yon Haast third, Sir William Fox fourth, the Hon W. Rolieston fifth, the Premier sixth, the Acting Premier seventh, and Captain Cook eight. The Hon J. Ballance was 10th, and the Hon J. G. Ward 11th, Bishop Selwyn was 17th, Mr Grigg (of Longbeach) 27th. Tasman (28th) beat Captain Russell by two places, Alfred Domett and Thomas Bracken were respec tively 42nd and 43rd, and Sir Billon Bell was put in the 50th place. The Sydney Morning Herald of Monday last says : It has transpired that since his incarceration at Darlinghurst, Butler has been photographed by the gaol officials. He subsequently expressed a desire to be shaved, which was done. The prisoner, therefore, presents a similar facial appearance now to that which he had at the time his photo graph was taken in Sydney, two or three months prior to the deparrute of the Swan hilda from Newcastle. The authorities report that Butler is behaving quietly, but he has refused to take exercise in the gaol yard. It is understood that he has not made any statement to the polioe since his committal. : The Auckland Herald says s—" A some what singular result has followed the grea v. gale of January 29 last. It will b?, renum bered that owing to the force of the wind and, as some thought, the carrying of sea spray from the western coast, the foliage of fruit trees was shrivelled up and withered. A few weeks afterwards fresh blossoms appeared on the. denuded portions of the trees, which then, in many instances, presented the spectacle of one.half a tree in -full, fruit bearing, and the other half in bloom7~~^l»^a|rljr__BheHered places the second boom has now crsaiigoa-fco-itjiiti, and a not to be despised crop of young apples' of about a month or six weeks' growth ia ucw to be seen."

A return prepared by the Registrar general shows that during the yew ending September 30 last the export of wool from the colony was 128,309,6731b, and that for the same year the quantity purchased for consumption by the local mills in the colony was 3,989,9341b, making a total production for the year of 132,299,6071b. The year is taken as ending at September 30 because the 12 months immediately preceding the 'commencement of the shearing season are the best for estimating the annual produc tion. For the same period ending in Sep tember, 1895, the quantity exported waa 129,333,7691b, whilst there were purchased for local mills 3,299,1321b, making a total production of !32,632,9011b. The return of wool production for the past ten years show a steady increase. The harbormaster at Port Car6line has reported to the Adelaide tyfarine Board in regard to the earthquake shocks. He states the ground there is cracked in every direc tion. In some places there are chasms eight or nine feet deep, and water was, during the first shock experienced, forced through fissures to a height of several feet in the air. Some wells have also been filled with sand forced up from the bottom. On low land this Band is white, and at other places it is dark and evidently volcanic. One well now has water in it, and it was dry four hours previously. Between Port Caroline and Robe the water sprang high in the air from a hole about two feet in diameter. Fisher men in a boat saw the saud working up from the bottom of the sea in great quantities for. some considerable time. . At the Sale (Victoria) Police Court on the 14th inst. the girl Mary Tangee was pre sented on a charge of the attempted murder of Robert Todd by presenting a loaded revol ver at him. Briefly, the evidenoe was that Todd had seduced her under a promise of marriage, and had acted in the same way to a ajst.er of hers. Mary Tangee had. been a domestic servant; in good employ; earning the respect of her employer, and had only yielded to Todd after making every preparation for her marriage. He then cruelly deserted her, married another gir), and taunted her with the fact. The manner in which he gave his evidence was equivocating to a degree. He admitted and denied the seduction. Todd's wife, who also gave evidence, had to be cautioned that on account of prevarication she risked eommittaj for fifteen years for perjury. The defence denied none of the facts, but it was put that the defendant was acting under intense excitement and proyo ! cation. The girl was ultimately bound over to keep the peace for twelve months, herself in £25 and one surety in the same amount. HO^LO WAY'S PUXS AND OINTJjtENT.— Vicissitudes of climate, exposure and hard ships, tell heavily on soldiers and sailors, sowing the seeds of disease whiph may ultimately break up the constitution. Naturally careless of their health a word in season may avert many evils, and may cause them to resort to timely measures without any difficulty or publicity. Holloway'g effectual remedies are suitable, and are so easily adapted to the varied complaints to which our soldiers and sailors are liable, bhat a supply should always be obtained before proceeding abroad. It may with confidence be stated thafc many a yaluabje life might have been saved, or confirmed cripple prevented from begging in the rreetsi, if Hollo way's remedies had been isedin time. From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup; madulterated and pure, This in I&Q2IQ TSA.

Lad 3' Ramsay, who has long been inter ested in the women criminals in English prisons has just been appointed the official visitor to female prisoners by the prison commissioners.

In Vienna the servant girl is not permitted to climb out on the window-sill to clear windows without a safety-belt and rope attached to it winch fastens to the building, so that in case she should slip or lose he. balance she is suspended in safety, and cai be drawn back into the window.

The Queen Regent of the Netherlands ha become so popular during her iong regenoy that the Dutch are plauning v, national offering to her when she relinquishes her duties at the majority of Qieen Wiluelmina. It will be a people's offering, the humblest contribution being accepted.

A West Coaster has patented an invention for a heel-less sock, which (aays the Wei lington Port) admitß of being turned in a different position every time it ia worn. It is said to be so bimple that the only wondei is that i'; was never thought of before. 11. has the appearance of a long bag, but when on the foot leaves not the slightest semblance of a wrinkle or fold anywhere.

A man named Arthur Skilling, described aa a journalist, was fined at the Dunedin Court this week for damaging a paper in the Athenaeum. For deliberately tearing a page out of the Lancet, he had to pay £1 flue. Skilling tore out only one page from the paper. There are people in Ashburton who oarrj off the whole number from our reading rooms, and do it frequently. Skilling's case may serve as a hint to such.

The following is (says a correspondent of the West Coast Times) a copy of a tender sent to the Trustees of the Waimea Sludge Channel:—" Stafford, May 16,1897. Youre onorabal Trustees of the Wimea Chanel, I have the plesure to anoer to youre oali, to the particoler work to be constant. No 1 : shaft at 6s per foot; aney tea drive from the same shaft 6s shillings per foot also ; bloking of the channel 10s shillings per chian. X "ariie, youre Sarvent, X.Y."

An impression prevails among some people (says the Taranaki Herald) that the iron sand which formerly existed on our beaches in great quantities has disappeared. To dispel this illusion one only needs to walk along the beach on the south side of Paritutu, where it will be found in enormous quantities and of the purest quality. Beyond the Henui river, too, there are immense deposits. We have hi our office a small quantity brought from the mouth of the Herekawe stream.

A correspondent of the Waikato Times, writing from Raglan, says :—"At the sale of work recently held in connection with the Raglan Congregational Church, among the works of art I noticed a flower painting representing a bunch ot tulips, which had been beautifully painted by Mr Ernest C.

Moon, of Waitetuna. He did the drawing and painting with his feet. The coloring, shading, and the way in which the flowers are arranged are really very good, and were done entirely without the use of hands.

The determination 'on the part of fire insurance companies to increase premiums (reports the Melbourne Argus of the 15th inst.) is being met by a corresponding reduc-

tion of risks on the part of their clients. The Tramway Trust determined yesterday to decrease the risk on engine-houses and machinery by one-half—viz., from £66,000

to £33,000, the Tramway Company support ing the proposal yin a letter, which pointed out that the premiums had been increased by 70 per cent, while the risk of fire was very slight indeed. The Chairman (Alder man Amess) taid that this was exactly the same step as he was taking in his private business affairs. He bad assisted to start the National Company as a protest against high rs.tee, but it had joined a combination which could be fought only in one way—by the reduction of risks. Or Stead, of South Melbourne, remarked that when the munici palities gave a generous support to the fire brigade system they naturally expected that they would be generously treated in the. matter of premiums,' buG in this they had been disappointed.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for tho opinions expressed by oar correspondents)

STOCK GAMBLING.

I TO THE EDITOR. Sib, —When so many speculations of the "South Sea Bubble" type are being offered to the public of Canterbury I cannot refrain from writing a few words of warning to the poor dupes of astute promoters who bo recklessly throw away their hard earned cash. It is an old saying and a true one that "any fool can make money but it takes a wise man to keep it." Few persons, how ever conversant with finance they may be, have a proper appreciation of the power of the shillings and pence or what compound interest in a few years will do in the way of an augmentation of their savings. Think f»f it, you reckless ones who throw away your pounds, Jihilliugs, and penpe on so many wild cat schemes ; think what fortunes you are wasting 1 A shilling a day for 30 years if put in a, box and hoarded, will amount to £547 10a, but with 5 per cent compound interest added there will be £665 0a 2d additional, in all £1212 10s < 2d for the despised shilling a day and interest. If with a little se'f denial a man of 25 years of age put by 2g per day on interest it would m6an a fortune of £2500 by the time he reached 55 years of age, But surely every one can spare a penny per day, and in 30 ye irs it would represent the by no means to be despised sum of £101 0s lOd in sterling coin. Stupid silly people who subscribe to much belauded mining ventures ought to know that 5 per cent interest will double ! their capital in a little over 14 years, and trust that they will take thia warning note in good part arid not allow themselves to be fleeced by the numerous company pro moters who swarm in Canterbury aud other districts.—l am, etc., Sootus. ABhbarton, May 28, 1897.

ELGIN.

Farewell Social and Dance

On Thursday evening a social and dance was given in the Elgin schoolroom as a fare well to Misiß E. Howes, who had left the school to go to Invercargill. Over forty couples were present, and enjoyed dancing fronj eight o'clock until daybreak, Mrs Olaridge, assisted by Messrs A. Hunnibell and P. Jonas, supplying the music. In the absence at Christchurch of the Chairman of School Committee, Mr Protheroe said that they l\ad meb that evening to say good-bye to Miss JE. Howes, who had been teaching at the school for the last three years, dur/ng which time she had proved herself a capable and successful teacher, giving the committee the highest satisfaction. She had also made many friends in the district who were all sorry to lose her, but wished her every auoaess in her future oareer (applause). He | also thanked the people for their attendance i the performers for their assistance, the j ladies for dispensing refreshments, and | especially Mr A. Hunnibell for the use of his piano. During the evening solos were , giyen by Miss Brankin, Mr Upton, and Mr A. Huqnibell, a step 4ftnce by Mr Stewart, a sailor's hornpipe by Mr Cochrane with pianoforte accompaniments by Misa Stewart, and selections on the piano by Mesa g Hunnibell and P. Jonas, A most enjoyable evening wm gonoluded with " QoA Siwe the

THE RECORD REIGN.

Celebration Services

Laat evening a meeting of ministers and I officebearers in the churches was held in the ■ Presbyterian Church to discuss a proposal to hold a united religious service on Tuesday, June 22, in commemoration of the Queen's long ieiga. It was unanimously agreed to hold such a service in the Domain on Tues day, June 22, between the hours of two and three in the afternoon. The meeting then went into the consideration of details with the following result:—To hold a procession, starting from the bridge at about one o'clock, asking the officers of the volunteers to -undertake the duty of marshalling it, and planning the whole order of march ; to in vite the Mayor and Councillors to attend, as well as 'he Fire Brigade, Friendly Societies, and o^her local bodies ; to invite the M.H.R's of the district, the Stipendiary Magistrate, etc.; to take up a collection on the ground in aid of Herrick's Homes, Christ church ; that Messrs Gates, Owen, Hobkins, and the bandmaster of the Salvation Army be asked to conduct the service of praise. The ministers resolved to meet in Mr Stehpena' office on Monday next to select hymns and arrange the order of service ; that the Revs Hamilton and luglis, as representing the various religious bodies, should each give a short address expressing the loyalty of .the whole community, and gratitude to God for His goodness during the Queen's reign; that the ministers meet with the laymen on Thursday next at three o'olook in Mr Sephens' office. to report progress. Mr Inglis was appointed Secretary to the Arrangements Committee, and was asked to interview the representatives of the local and metropolitan Press to enlist their co-operation in the movement.

The following letters have been received by Mr James Allen, M.H.R., corresponding secretary of the Royal Colonial Institute :— Adelaide street. East, Toronto. April 15, 1897. ! Sir,—The enclosed letter and circular from Mr Barlow Cumberland, supreme grand president of the Sons of England Sooiety, will sufficiently explain to you the hope of that society that on the 20th of June, the sixtieth anniversary of her Majesty's accession, the day may be marked through out the colonies of the Empire in the manner suggested. I am sure wherever it is possible it will be the desire of her Majesty's subjects so to mark the day, and 1 venture as honorary corresponding secretary of the Royal Colonial Institute to unite with Mr Cumberland in expressing the hope that it may be possible for your part of the Empire to join in this way with their fellow colonists in Canada and around the world. I may say that the Society of the Sons of England has a very high standing in Canada, and is of great iufluence here. The Lord Bishop of Toronto, who is a member of the society, has interested himself in the pro posal, and is himself writing to the bishops throughout the Empire on the subject.— I am, etc,

Jno. T. Small, Hon. Corresponding Secretary Royal Colonial Institute.

Office of the Supreme Grand Secretary, Shaftesbury Hall, Toronto, April lb, 1897. James Allen, Esq., M.H.R., corresponding secretary R.C.1., Dunedin, New Zealand My dear Sir—The Sons of England Society, being a body of loyal Englishmen and sons of England, both emigrants and native born in the colonies, have determined to celebrate the " Dhmond Jubilee" by holding a service on Sunday afternoon, the 20th June, in which the .National Anthem shall be &ung in succession as the rays of the sun pass through all the colonies of the Empire. I beg to enclose you full circular giving the details, and humbly request that you will help us by having a similar service held in your locality.

Ifc is our earnest desire that the anthem shall be taken up by the loyal colonists in every locality, so that her Majesty may know that from hour to hour on that day her subjects throughout the outer realms of her Empire are loyally rejoicing in her welfare. >

I would ask you kindly to forward me, after the event, a report of the proceedings. —Yours, etc., Barlow Cumberland, Supreme Grand President.

The official circular which accompanies the letters states that all lodges of the Order of the Sona of England are ordered to attend Divine service on Sunday, June 20, being the anniversary of the day" on which her Majesty began her happy reign. These services shall be conducted so that the National Anthem shall be sung; and prayer for the Queen said by the Sons of England in one continuous strain around the world.

The services of the day will commence.in the colonies of New Zealand and Australia, where services have been arranged, after -wnrdo.witb.tUo JodgegJo_Sojftth jSfrTcttp&nd so will follow-the sun westward. Upon the sun having crossed the ocean and reached the continent of America, the brethren in St Joha's, Newfoundland, will recommence the anthem, which will then be taken up in succession, lodge after lodge, across the continent through Canada, as the precise oime reaches each, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The brethren at Victoria, British Columbia, will send it across the Pacific back to the place of beginning, having kept com pany with the hours and traversed the world in one unbroken line through the colonies of the Empire of the Union Jack. Thia con tinuous anthem and prayer will be the loyal and affectionate tribute of the Sons of Eng': land to their gracious Queen upon the Diamond Jubilee of her accession to the throne."

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

London, May 26. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,510,000 quarters, and for the Continent 88,000 quarters. .

The prices of tallow are unchanged. The American visible wheat supply is estimated at 39,987,000 busbels.

Foochow, May 26. The arrivals of the new crop of tea to date amount to 40,000 origin tl half-chests, The crop is bobter than last ye<r as regards quality, bufc it is reported to be 20 per cent less in quantity, iho market is not ex pected to open till an early date.

JOHN TONDRA'S WATCH.

A month ago two men were charged be fore two local justices in Ashburton with the bhef fc of a watch from John Tondra, a farm laborer. The evidence was to the effect that Tondra had gone to sleep in a loose box at the Royal Hotel stables, and ab two o'clock in the morning the two men- Prank Allan and W. Maitland—had come in. Allan "went through" Tondra's pockets in search of money, but found none, as the only shilling Tondra had he hid in hia hand while the search was going on. The men lay down on either side of Tondra after this, and a few minutes afterwards both left. Tondra on becoming "slightly sober " missed his watch, which he was sure he had when he first retired to rest among the straw. The Justices after hearing the evi dence found-Allan guilty of the theft, and sent him to gaol for a month, though then the whereabouts of the watch had not been discovered. While Allan was in his en forced retreat, & story got abroad that the watch had never been in Allan's possession at all, but thab Tondra had left it. for safe I keeping with the licensee of the Ashburfcon, ' Hotel, in whose possession it remained until after the trial, and then Tondra came an.i took it away. The story was " coek-and bullish" from the first, and its baselessness has now been proved, for AUan, j ,st released from gaol was searched in Ashburton by Constable Eide, and the missing watch was found in his possession.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Eiectric Telegraph- Copy right.

The Army in India. London, May 26 The Princess Christian, Duchess of Oounaught, Duchess of Teck, and many other leading ladies have signed a petition to Lord Salisbury asking that steps be taken to check the spread of contagious disease among the sol diers in India. A Prospecting Syndicate. The North Island of New Zealand Prospecting Syndicate has been formed with a capital of £50,000 Shares of the value of £40,000 are being offered tothepublic. The Spanish Premier. Madrid, May 26 Senor Oanovas, the Premier, wil! remain in office despite the abstention of the Opposition from the sittings of the Cortes, owing to the non-resigna tion of the Duke of Tetuan.

Traitors Punished. Berlin, May 26 A Qerman Government employee at Leipsig, named Falerin, was sen tenced to four years for betraying to Russia the character of the forts at Thorni a fortified town in Western Prussia. Albrecbt, an accomplice of Falerin, was sentenced to six months, The German Artillery, The Reichstag voted an additional thirty million marks towards the equipment of the field artillery with new quick-firing guns.

The Canadian Tariff, Ottawa, May 26 In the Housn of Commons Mr Fielding, Minister of Finance, pro posed that Canada should extend the reciprocal tariff to any country entitled to it under the treaty with Groat Britain. He, however, expressed the belief that neither Germany nor Bel gium was entitled to preferential treatment.

Australian.

Pres? Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Heavy Liabilities. Melbourne, May 27

At a meeting of creditors in the in solvent estate of Charles Henry James, grazier, the proved debts Bhowed a total of £515,000, including the City of Melbourne Bank £185,000, Dominion Banking Corporation £171,000, Susson and Reid £100,000, and • Commercial Baak of Australia £57,000. Rich Gold Discovery. Perth, May 27 The immensely rich find in the Kalgoorlie gold mines is said to sur pass all previous fiads in the district The lode is 9£t wide and the stone is exceedingly rich, being free from tellu rides. ,

THE LATEST.

Hone and Foreign.

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Received Wakapuaka, Miy 28, 9.50 a.m. Guardian Office II a.m. Employers Liability. London, May 27 In the House of Commons, in Com* mittee on the Employers Liability Bill, Government submitted an amendment refusing compensation for accident* caused solely by serioua or wilful mis* conduct of workmen. The amendment was carried by a majority of 110. Mr Seddon. Mr Seddon arrives at. Liverpool to morrow from New York. He will be i officially welcomed by the Mayor. Sir George Grey. Sir George Grey's condition it slightly improved. Received Wakapuaka May 28, 10.10 *.va, t I Guardian office 10.20 a.m. French Naval Extension. Paris, May 27. The Chamber of Deputies hare pro posed that a sum of 260,000,000 franot be expended during the next six JMEV in building new warships and in tht fortification of naval stations. : Postal Rates. New York, May 27 The International Postal Congress, sitting in Washington, strongly op* posed the British proposal for a redoc* tion in foreign postal rates. A " Disorderly 5' House. ( Commissioner Booth Tucker, of the Salvation Army, has been convicted in New York of keeping a disorderly house. The disorder consisted in hold ing night services at the headquarter! of the Army to the annoyance ol the neighbors. Sentence was deferred. Abyssinia.

Cairo, May 27. Mr J. P... Rodd, the Queen's special envoy to the King of Abyssinia, had ft splendid friendly reception by King Menelik, Mr Rodd was escorted to the palace by 10,000 soldiers.

Australian.

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Received Wakapuaka May 28, 10.30 a.m., Guardian office 11.20 a.m. An Earthquake. Sydney, May 28

The Tavinui, which has arrived from Auckland, via the Islands, reports that one of tha severest earthquakes ever experienced in Tonga occurred on April 29. Considerable damage was done to property, but there were no casualties.

The Weather in Australia.

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Sydney, May 27. The weather is intensely cold, and there is snow on the mountains. Light rains have fallen in the southern and western districts. Mr Wragge predicts stormy rains in ISTew Zealand, and warns shipping bound thither that they will meet bad weather.

THE TRANSVAAL.

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London, May 26 At the Transvaal Raid Enpuiry, Mr B. F. Hawksley, solicitor to tho British South Africa Company, declined to produce the original cablegrams which passed between Mr Rhodes and persons in London at the end of 1895.

Despite the signs of more friendly feelings towards Britain which have recently shown themselves in the Transvaal, Mr Barney Barnato con siders the position still serious. •Pretoria, May 26. Dr Leyds, who vacated the position of Secretary of State in the Transvaal on being appointed Minister for Germany and the Netherlands, will be re-eleced to that position. Capetown, May 26, The Volksraad of the Orange Free State has, by the casting vote of the Uhairman, negatived the proposal to restrict the franchise to the Dutch, The Brirish residents in the State are delighted at the result.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

The Sultan Obstinate.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright;. Athens, May 26 The Cretan insurgents are raiding the vicinity of Retimo, and have burned the environs of the town. Constantinople, May 26 !'. i The Sultan is not disposed to yield ! to the terms of' peace defined by the j Powers, and has despatched 7000 j troops to reinforce the Turkish army. London, Mey 26. The Standard states that Prince j Francis Joseph of Battenburg will be j appointed Governor of Crete when autonomy is conceded to the island. Received Wakapuaka, May 28,9 42 a.m., Guardian office, 10.40 a.m. Constantinople, May 14. The Turkish Grand Vizier, Kalif Rifaat Pasha, implores the Bultan to retain Thessaly, otherwise he contends the Sultan will alienate j the sympathy | and support of Moslems, He reminds : the Sultan that he proved victorious when he resisted European dictation in regard to Armenia. . Athens,-May 27 It is reported here that Britain threatens to withdraw from the concert of the Powera if Turkey is allowed to occupy any part of Thessaly pending the payment of a war indemnity to I Turkey by Greece. | Reports from Lazo state that 300 Turks have crossed the neutral zone between the armies in Thessaly, but were compelled by Greek gendarmes to return. The Duke of Sparta protested against the movement as a violation of the armistice. Received Wakapuaka May 28, 9.50 a m., Guabdian office 11 a.m. London, May 27 The Times correspondent at Larissa states that more fighting between the Turks and Greeks is expected shortly. v Athens, May 27, Signor Felicp, a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, who has , been acting as"a volunteer in the Greek '■ army, has been deported to Italy for | grossly insulting M. Raili in his owo

THE ABHBORTON GUARDIAIV : FEIDAY, MAY 2s, 1897,



LOOK OUT. G. J. NEILL —IS SELLING— Table Damask at Is per yard Twill Sheeting, 2 yards wide, white or grey, 9sd Turkish Towels, 6d e.ach Cretonne. 3^d Flannelettes, 2s lid per dozen^ &.; J. N EILL I s S BLLING- Met's Heavy Tweed Suits at 21s 6d, wonderful value Boys Suits, 4s lid Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. MenVNaii SHOOTEBS 7s lid. Women's SHOES is lid Men's BLUCHERS 4s lid. Women's Lace SHOES 4s lid The Cheapest Boots in Ashburton are to belgot at <£ J. NEILL'S, FEIEBLANDER'S OOBNER, EAST STREET,



PAINTING. PAINTING; PAPEBHANGIJSG. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS iD Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WOEKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. ORDER EABLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS. *TT7 E ARB NOW OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL LINES, BOUGHT AT A BIG DISCOUNT, BEING A WAREHOUSEMAN'S CLEARING LINES. A Lajrge Line of DRESS GOODS, including Tweeds, Meltons, and Serges to be cleared at 6i lid, Dress length or a Oosturae made complete for 20s. 5 pieces Striped Flannelette Skirting to be cleared at Is 3d, skirt length. , 5 boxeß Velveteens in Brown-grenat, Myrtle, and Navy, to be cleared at Is 4£d per yard. A large line Ladies' Holland aatl Fancy Aprons, rII at Is each. Children's Muslin Pinafores at Is each. A line Ladies' Black Straw Hats at 6d each. ASHBURTON MAPERY COY.



FLAGS FOR THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. ENSIGN HANDKERCHIEFS, suitable for Flags for the Diamond Jubilee, including Australian Eosign, New Zealand Ensign, and the Jubilee Flag on Sale at 6d each. 5 9 ANDREW ORB. iyr.l s s m r-e'b by, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ashburton that she has commenced Business as Dressmaker, CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS TREEBY is prepared to visit Laiies at their residences is town or country ■■-it required. Address—Mrs Baxter, Wills Street East, Aihburton. 4 235 . i



Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. SUNDAY . SERVICES—fray 30. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Com- > munion. 2.45 p.m.—Children's Service, 3.30 p m.— Holy Baptism. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



WANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department.- The very complete clearance effected in this department during our recent sale has enabled us to bay largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date in shape, style, and pattern, and at beet) possible values —Mitchell and Turner



WANTED, Eggs, 1000 do n, must be fresh, and 1 ton o Beeswax highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores



WANTED linown, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



TUST LANDED —A High-class Kid fcl Glove, four studs, all colors; price 4s Faly equal to usual 5s 6d quality.—W. id. Collier, BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted ■«« Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makeitbem 53/- now,—"The Hsll," Eajb ;BtwtV-



WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quality in Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Xancred Street. Childrens' millinery a> specialty. Do nob fail to nee the windows Ladieu owp materials mftde up'



1897. WINTER ..SEASON—IB9SU A. P. WILLIAMSON ■ IS NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IJ ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, in all the Latest Material!. HEW IRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, VEILINGS, CORSETS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &o." SPLENDID VALUE IN BLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SHIRTINGS, TOWELS, CRETONNES. NEW PATTEBNS"IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING Shirts, Vests, Socks, Hats and Caps, Ties, Braces, &c, &c. The Latest Designs in Great Variety. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & Oo.,) CASH DBAPEE k CLOTHIER, Tancred Street, Ashburton.



PUBLIC NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND riLOTHING "UACTORY WATERPROOFS FOR LADIES. WAT&RPROOFS FOR GENTLEMEN. WATERPROOFS FOR BOYS. BEFORE BUYING EXAMINE OUR STOCK. 0' UR NEW PATTERNS FOR THIS SEASON are to hand in Black and Blue Serges. Black and Blue Parraniatta. Dark, Medium, and Light Tweed Efteots. Drab and Blue Box Oloth. Splendid Range of Single Textures for LADIES' WATERPROOF CLOAKS. Aa we are the Largest Waterproof Gar ment Manufacturers in the colony, we feel quite confident in saying that our Garments fcand unequalled, both in quality, finish and price. Thoroughly waterproof and all 3wn Beams. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR WATERPROOFS MADE TO MEASURE. WATERPROOF, LEGGINGS, CYCLING CAPES, BAGS, &OAPS. YARMOUTH OILSKIN COATS, LEGGINGS, SOU 1-WESTERS, 4a HALLENSTEIi BROS. & CO. A. G. BARTON, Manager.'



The 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 against the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have 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 probab'y the largest 'Stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies 9 and gentlemen's water roof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made \ prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, if defective money returned). Ail wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong silk, ventilated and every improve ment "tip to: date."—Advt. 29



i , You have ruined your consti'ufcion sufficiently by. drinking inferior teas, redriiit by drinking only Kozie Tea-, it is pure and re}iablq.~John Orr & Co., Sole Agents. Good advice; Never leave home on as journey without a bottle of Chamberlains OjHo, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, For ealg by Ashburton Deng Comply, j



Synopsis of New advkbtisembhts. Ashburton Drapery Company—New buai» ncsa advertisement. Mrs Huftam—Wants Girl. Mrs Re veil (Timaru)—Has vacancies lor boarders. Mrs Tompkins has vacancies for boarders. T. Bullock—Property for sale. H. M. Jones—Special to hookey players. United Prayer Meeting-To-night. T. Bullock—Notice to inteudiog pur* chasers of Mr E. Ede'a- property. . Carson and Co—Want produce. H. M. JoneH—New books and periodicals S A Lost—Umbrella; ■ ' • -■: - ".- :•-.- --, r .\ ■■* *'i For Bale—Pure bred "Ayrshire cow.' ■V^ Oarson and Co—Wanted fresh and mls -: cutter, etc. Jewitt—Fresh fish, oysters, etc, by express to-night. * For Sale—Share in opal mine.



The true leaf of the Tea plant, untMnpered witl and pure; this ia Kozie Tea, try it.— John Orr & Co., agents.



The best preparation for prewrv/af, restoring, and beautifying tile biif b 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 gray, it restores the original color and texture and promotes a new and vig orous growth. Wherever used, Ayer'c Hair Vigor supplants all other dress, ings, and becomes at once the favorite with ladies and gentlemen alike. /AyePs Hair Vigor. PREPARED BY — = . ——- —_^ Mr J. A. X. Riedle, on behalf of the Dresden Pianoforte, Manufacturing and Agency Company, Dunedin and Wellington, desires to thank the public of Ashburton town and county for the handsome support and patronage bestowed - upon the Company during his stay of six weeks in the district re-organising the agency. Mr Riedle desire* specially to thank the many friends he has made ia the county for the kindly hospi< tality extended to him in his busineH journeys, which those friends have made by ; their kindness journeys of the greatest "-/ pleasure. Business demands at headquarter* %'"-v: necessitate his return to Dunedin, but he ~^'$ !""'; - hopes at an early date to renew the pleasant -V acquaintance he has made with Mid*Cant*r« ."' burj s —&nvj. . 5854 :