DEATH.

MpOwEN.—On July 23, at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr Alfred Weatnn, 86 Staumore Road, ChristchurcH, Robert McOwbn, Minager of the Bink of New Zealand, Ashburton ; aged i)5. Funeral at Ashburfcon on Monday, on arrival of Express train.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1897.

Cipriani, who raised a com pany of Italian volunteers for service in behalf of Greece, A Cff EQIJEREI) is one of the most CAREER, extraordinary char acters in icopitjenipor ary Italian life. In spite of his being in prison he was elected no fewer than six consecutive-times by overwhelming majorities to represent big native city of Ravenna in the Chamber of Deputies, whereupon the King, on the recom mendation of his then Prime Minister, Signor Crispi, issued a pardon f;o the man, in the hope of conciliating th© people of the north-eastern provinces, always notorious for their disaffection to the throne, and for their revolution ary tendencies. It ia impossible to conceive a more adventurous and stormy career than that of Cipriani. I At the age of twenty he joined the army, but deserted a year later in order to join the insurgent forces under Gari baldi When the latter was wounded and defeated at the battle of Aapro monta, Cipriani was one of the first i f hid followers to take to flight, and after wandering about the mount ains of Calabria for about a #jontb, at length embarked for Alexandria, where he arrived iu 1862. In 1871 he took a leading pirt in (he Paris Commune, and was largely responsible for the shooting of tlio hostages and for the burning of the public buildings. Captured red handed by the Versailles troops, he was condemned to death, but was lucky enough to have his sentence commuted at the last moment to penal servitude for life in the penitential colony of Cayenne, Cipriani remained for ten years in Cayenne before returning to France on the proclamation of the amnesty.

The Lancet^ has taken up the question of premature burial, following m the wake of scores of PREMATURE newspapers, wherein BURIAL. artic'es and letters have been conspicu ous during the last twelve or eighteen months. The apathy displayed by the profession is remarkable, and is said to be due to the belief that but few cases of premature burial have been recorded, and that legislation is not isr the few ■ mfc for the many. Therefore, it is ■ rgued, the less said about the danger tho better. We are not so sure as to the number of premature burials being few, when so many authorities show that the narrow escapes of being interred alive are far from rare, as the cases reported by Mr T,ebb 9-°^ Dr. Vol!um,in their comprehensiyejfcreatia.e, " Premature Burial, and how it may be prevented " (London, Swan, Sonuen schein), abundantly prove. On this point Mr H, N. JVlczley, M.A., late Senior Fellow of King's College, Oam bridge, pertiaeutly a tes,iius

journal) observes:—"lt is said that premature burial can not be proved to be frequent. But why? Sim ply because the investigation would involve the opening of graves and coffins, and this would expose the investigator to legal penalties. We have, therefore, to trust to indirect evidence to infer from the facts we have as to the fact that, we are for bidden to investigate. We know that persons are frequently laid out for dvad who afterwards recover, and from time to time we read of graves being openrd and skeletons found in positions which prove clearly that they must have beon buried alive. Moreover, the law throws no difficulties whatever in the way of premature burial, but every difficulty is thrown n the way of dis covering premature burial, should it take place. It is estimated that only one corpse in 100,000 ia exhumed. If so, the number of discover!-!? of prema ture burial must be multiplied by 100,000 to obtain approximately the actual facts. Anyhow, it is not too much to require those who assert that premature burial is rare to prove their case, and to agitate for a change in the law which would gire greater facility I for ascertaining the facts."

There is much interesting information about the Queen's chaplains and their duties in an article THE QUEEN'S in The Quiver, The CHAPLAINS. royal chaplains used to be forty-eight in number, and their duties were to "wait" in rotation at St. James's Palace, four at a time, during each month of the year. A table was pro vided for them. This practice, which is contrary to the spirit of the times now, was almost universal in all great establishments. The Archbishopi of Canterbury were in the habit of dining daily in the magnificent Juxon's Hal! at Lambeth (which was converted by Archbishop Howley into a library), where a few distinguished guests would share the hospitality of the Primate at the high table, and the chaplains and other attendants, in addition to certain privileged persons, could take their places at the lower tables. A regulated number of the poor of Lambeth and Westminster were permitted to come each day and carry off the broken meat. When the princely and almost indiscriminate method of entertainment was abolished the poorer neighbours of the Arch bishop were not deprived of the boon which had been accorded to them for so long a period, but the method was changed to a weekly money dole, which is still distributed. The honorary chap lains of the Queen have no duties and no stipend. They are twelve in number, and are liable to be sum moned to fill a vacancy in the rota tion of the preachers at the Chapel Royal, St. James's, or to receive a royal command to preach before Her Majesty at Windsor or Osborne. The chaplains-in-ordinary are thirty-six in number, and are paid an honorarium of £30 a year in lieu of thoir board, which wa3 formerly provided. The Sundays on which they are to preach are fixed, and it is only an urgent reason which is allowed to excuse their nou-attendance. Vacancies are filled from the ranks of honorary chaplains,' who are usually promoted according to seniority.

Local and General.

The election for Awarua takes place on August 5. A precis of the grain sfatistica of harvest. 1896 97 to 1897-98, appears on our fourth page. The next sale of sheep, etc, at Hinds sajeyards will be held on Monday next, 26th inat, Mr David Thom&s haa a» important adver tisement in this issue which farmers would do well to peruse. (Dhe Nor'-West Minstrels will give an i entertairment in the Chertaey schoolroom ,on 28th inst., in aid of the Swimming Club. Members $re reminded that the annual general meeting of tha Ashburton Racing Club will be held at Deyane'a Hotel this evening at 8 p.m. Great interest is being taken by local chess players in the match now going on between Messrs Dodds, iplark, Salek, and Dr Hunter. ! The scores are as under—Dr Hunter and Mr §a}ek three games each, Isr T)odda two, and iMr Clark one: a game between the last named and J)r Hunter beiDg unfinished. The Band of Hope entertainment at Elgin on Thursday evening was a great oucpesa. The schoolroom waa crowded, Rey. G. B. Inglis presided, and Mr Hunnibel supplied the accompaniments. The programme com prised songs, recitations, concerted pieces, and instrumental music, and encores were frequent The local talent was assisted by several friends from A«hburton» and a, most enjoyable evening was spent. The entries for fctje Qourping Meeting to be held on Thursday next, close on Tuesday evening, at 8.30, at the Central Hotel, and the draw will take place immediately after wards. It is understood that in order to ensure good entries, the Committee of the Coursing Club are willing to meet the wishes of own,*rs of dogs in the matter of modifying the conditions oi phe events to be run, ehould such be considered advisable by the majority of those who may offer entries. The New Zealand Clothing Factory having gone into the bicycle line in Ashburton, have determined to malts a big bid for a share of the business going, during the com ing season, and intending purchasers might; do worae than pay a visit to their establish ment <jnd inspect the handsome show of j English made machines—both ladies' and gentlemen's—which they have on view. To all appearance the machines look as good as they are represented to be, and the terms on which they may be purchased are very tempting. Though not gorgeously decorated, they have a sterling appearance. The ejetras and outfit in connection with cycling are also kept in stock in large variety, full parti culars of which will be found^n the firms adyertjsemeßt in another part of this issue.

The arrival in London of the famous giant seedless orange from California this season seems to have created an extraordinary sensation in fruit trade circles, not only because of their malformation, but beoauee of their mammoth proportions, luscious fle-h, and exquisite flavour. According to the Fruit Grozver, the giant seedless orange has come to stay. In fact, ib is believed that it will head the list with a great lead, i and rank in the wholesale fruit markets <f I}ri,fain $a the finest orange in the trade. On the orange pnphes of Duarte, in Southern California, ( fche fruits are worth from Ja 6d to 2s 6d per' do>.3n, and in Eng!and they are now on show in the window of the retail fruiterer, who ia selling them at the rate of 3s and da per dozen.

The many friends of Mr E. Williams will be pleated to learn that he lua recovered from his recenb severe illness, and has returned to business much improved in healthi

Lady Tichborne, who recently came out to Australia, is coming ou to Wellington by the Aoraugi en touteUtr Christchtuch. She U to be the guest of a North Canterbury Lcsidenb.

A motor car will shortly be landed in Wellington. The machine, which will arrive in four or five weeks, wil seat four people and a driver, and is known as the Victoria make.

Private letters received in Wellington show that daring ihe voyage of the New Zealand contingent to England, Maj«.r Sommerville fell ill, the result of a chill, and for a time was in a rather serious oouditiou.

The various County Councils of the colony have begun 10 appoint representatives for the Conference to be helu in Wellington during next session of Parliament for the discussion of the question of charitable aid.

The next Bowling Tournament under the auspices of the Northern Bowling Associa tion will be held afc Mapier in January next. The maximum number of rinks from any one Club is limited to three, and the minimum to two,

The Rev Robert Burrows, one of the oldest missionaries of the State Missionary Society, died ab Auckland on Friday, aged eighty-four. He was through the Heke war in the north in 1845. He leaves two daughters.

Mr Robert McOwen, manager of the Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton, died ab hiß brother-in-law'sresidence, Christohurch, last night. His funetal will take place on Monday on the arrival of the express at one o'clock.

Two bullocks out of a lob of twenty killed ab the Wanganui Freezing Company's premises last week were found to be so badly diseased that the meat had to be destroyed, & post mortem showing them to be unfit for human consumption. The beasts looked fat and healthy prior to being killed.

Labesb information to hand regarding the condition of Mr D MacOormack, Valetta, who was seriously injured yesterday by the kick ot a horse, is to the eff ct that there is no change, and he is still dangerously ill. He is well nursed at Devane's Hotel, where he has every atbenbion at the hands of Mrs Devane and a professional nurse, and Dr Hunter is iu charge of the case.

The Salter mission meetings at the Baptist Tabernacle during the past week have been well attended, and they will be conbinued every eveuing up to Wednesday evening next. Ihe three services on Sunday ought to be well attended, apecially the morning one, when the subject will be the Devil's text. The inquiry room has beeti largely availed of, and altogether the services are bright and attracbive.

The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney last week hoisted its flig in cele bration of the completion of fifty years' service in the Insti'ution of the general mauager, Mr 11.I 1. A. Dihbs. The officers assembled at 9 a.m. in tha banking chamber, and when Mr Dibbs entered he was received with hearty cheers. Mr Dibbs, who was somewhat overcome by such an unexpected demonstration, in a few words expressed his deep appreciation of the good feeliDg manifested.

Marseilles includes among its inhabitants a large number of fortune-tellers. Among the most prominent of these fortune-tellers is Madame Eva, who has just given a very rare proof of disinterestedness. Some years ago a male client fell in love with her, and was anxious to imrry her, bub she declined the offer, and persisted ia her refusal, bbough he many times renewed the offer. This man recently died, and according to his will his whole property, 130,000 francs (£5200), was left; to Mad ime Eva. But the devineusse said that she would not accept from the dead what she refused from the living, and, as the relatives of her persistent lover were poor people, she voluntarily renounced the bequest, and handed ib over fo the thankful relatives of the deceased man.

Yesterday, Messrs Mulholland and Atyeo, of Christchuroh, were in Ashburton on a moat praiseworthy mission. They came to consult with the widow of the late' Mr E Price regarding the disposal of a sum of £50 they had collected for her since the lamen ted death of her husband by the accident at tinwald. Interviewing Mr Hugo Fried lander, the party waited on Mrs Price, and made known the object of their vi-it, The young widow thanked Messrs Mqlholland and <>tyeo for the trouble they had taken on her behalf, and a-ked them to convey to the subscribers her thanks for their kindness and liberality. It was suggested to Mrs Price that the money should be invested with trustees for the purpose of buying for her a little cottage, with which suggestion Mrs Price at ones agreed. Messrs Devane and Fnedlander have consented to act as trustees in the matter. The bachelors' ball held in the Tinwald Public Ball on Friday evening was an ui qaaliOod success, and the young men who formed a committee to carry out the arrange ments are to be congratulated o» the excellent result. The floor was in perfect order for dancing, while the decorations on the walls were quite in keeping with bachelors' well-known style of decoration. Over fifty couples were present, and some pretty dresses were worn. Dancing was kept up until about 3 a.m., the ba!i-rpqm ! presenting quite a picturesque appearance the whole time, and a mor<J bright and happy gathering it would be difficult to find. Songs, miiaic, and step-dancing were contributed during the evening. Music was supplied by Messrs H. Stephenaon (piano) and W. Anderson (violin), assisted by Meesre W. Houston, W. Foreman, and P.. Jonas, while Mr W. Houston, assisted by Mr R. Rollinson, acted efjjciently as M.O. That Mrs Huffam was entrusted with the catering is sufficient to know that all vent satisfactorily in that department. Dancing concluded with the singing of " Auld lang. syne."

Last evening there was given in the Chertaey schoolroom one of the most pleasant little dances imaginable. This dance has been talked of for some weeks past, and more than ordinary interest was attached to it, from the fast that one part of the arrange ments was left In the; hauds of a ladies' committee, and the other in the hands of a gentlemen's committee* Besides, it was known that the ladies were making great preparations in the frocking line. Visitors from Ashburton and Rakaia assisted to make a moat enjoyable dance. Mr Alex. Ironside held the "responsible position of master of c remonies, and' acquitted himself to the satisfaction of all. Mrs Claridge provided excellent music, andai the cloae was warmly applauded. Mrs Walter Wilkinson and Miss Ethel Sates relieved her occasionally by playing some of thp extras, The room had been tastefully decorated, and consider ing there were over sixty couples present, Mrs Thomas deserves much credit for the way in which she dispensed the refresh ments, louring the evening songs were given by Mrs Ifaydock, and the Misses iVlilsoa and M. Qardiner. Messrs Bert Stewart and IJollo Sharp also contributed items. A Fiji trio by Mea^rs Stewart, Ironside and Todd caused much amusement. ThepLcher has gone once too often to the spring, and with a terrible result, in the case of a Berlin shooting expert named Kmger, who shot all sor's of objects off his sister's head and out of her hand. He had with great success, and amidst the applause ! of about 4000 persons, gone through several evenfcs in his programme, when he began the well-known mirror shooting, firing back wards over his shoulder at an object, only the reflection of which he saw through the glasß, He had already in this way (aaya the Daily News correspondent) shot ail sorts of objects out of his sister's hands and off her shoulders, and prepared for the so-called Te'l shot —aiming at a glass ball placed on her head. For this purpose he loaded a cavalry pistol with a large ball cartridge, pointed the weapon backwards over his shoulder, and pulled the trigger. An awful scream told the resnlt,' the poor gipl at the same moment falling to the ground. The bill had struck her in the mouth, and had passed out through the back of her neck. Indescribable excitement prevailed amongst the audience, and everybody tried to rush on to the stage, where the unhappy KrtUer, the picture of despair, knelt by his dying siiter. A surgeoE was on the spot at once, but he could noVwe the young girl, who died a few minutes After the fatal ihot bad *W» tired, I

CHERTSEY.

Prom Our Own Correspondent"

lam afraid, sir, you have been thinking that I have forgotten you. As you have not heard from me since the Record Reign cele urabions, I must tell you that though very few of us assisted at Ashburton we did things in style at home. In the morning we loyally hoisted a Union Jack, kindly lent us by Mr Rollo Sharpe, Rakaia. The school boys played a hookey match wuh a team from the Rukaia school in the afternoon, and were afterwards entertained to tea by the girls of the Chertsey school. Iu the evening Messrs J. Ironside, J. Shannon, and O. T. Todd, assisted by one or two others gave a display ot fireworks. These fire works were provided with money collected by the school boys from paren s and friends. The sum of £4 13a 6d was collected. After paying £4 4s for fireworks and 6s Id ex penses there remains a balance of 3s sd. Later on, a dance was held in the school room, and for an hour or two the young people amused themselves. When the Queen'a message arrived a Urge party were at the station, and the National Anthem was of course fluug, and cheers given for Her Majesty. The Chertsey Baud of Hope has held monthly meetings during the winter, and is well attended. The President, Mr Clark, presides, and the usual recitations, readings, singing,, and an occasional lecturette, passes an enjoyable evening, especially for the young folk. Ihe last programme was undertaken and successfully carried out by Mrs George Scarlett, vice-president of the association, who is a most invaluable as sistant at these gatherings. Some few weeks back Mr D. T. Todd undertook a night school, and seme fifteen young men commenced work. Most of them had reached the sixth standard before leaving school, bub they were anxious to rub up in mensuration and commercial arithmetic These with composition, par ticularly letter writing, and bookkeeping are the subjeots taken, and the class is doing very well. The School Committee kindly gave the use of the room, the students providing their own fires and lights Since writing you Mr W. A. Lewis, the licensee ot the Chertsey Hotel, has had the painters ab work, and the hotel has now a first rate appearance. Besides, he has had the adjoining sections, which were overrun with gorse and broom, cleared, and the place looks stnarber every way. There seems to be a crusade againßt goree just now. Lately Mr Shannon undertook a big job and cleared his sections opposite the station. In spite of requests from neighbours and local bodies the gorse still remains on the vacant Government lands about here.

The School Committee have levelled bhe school ground labely and pub up a new fence. I notice the school is sadly in need of painting. Another verynecessary improve ment is needed with regard to the school fireplace. Oae little fireplace has proved sadly inefficient for such a large rnom during the late ccld weather.

Writing of the weather, I must pay it has been a marvellously dry whiter. Ia spite of the scarcity of feed, I notice that trucks of splendid sheep go away every Tuesday for the Addington market. A notably fice lob sent by Mr James Copland topped this week's market. I notice that the trucking yards at Chertsey have been shingled lately, aud the doors do not run well, through the shingle blocking the slides. Our chaffcutters seem to have plenty to do still. Mr James Stringfellow lost a valuable horse lately. Mr Peter Doig has ab different times been unfortunate in losing good animals, and there seems to be some mystery about the matter, hi the case «»f Mr Striugfeliow's mare, which was in foal, ife is supposed the eating of pine-tree branches caused her death.

A prominent Chertsey farmer has been making himself very busy latey with your Hospital Hat, and 1 have no doubt he has been very successful.

There ia a big dance here to-night, and for the last two or three weeks the talk has been of little else. Every p ecaution has been taken to make it a.success, and ib promises to eclipse all previous records. I will let you know more about it later.

Next Wednesday the long-looked for visit I from the Rikaia Nor'West Minstrels takes I place, and they will have, with fine weather, ■ a big house. They are showing in aid of r our Swimming Club, and as most of their entertainments have been for local charities, they deserve every support. However, the first-ohss entertainment they provide secures them thab as far as attendance goee.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsib'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE THRASHING-MACHINE OWNERS ACT, 1895.

TO THE EDITOR Sir, —Allow me to draw your attention to the gross carelessness displayed in the drawing of the Acts which have recently appeared in the Statute book. I take the above Statute as a sample, and with your permission wil! quote its operative clauses ; - 2. In the said Act " contractor" includes any person being the owner or lessee of any threshing-machine who contracts with any other pet son to thresh any graiu; and *• work" shall include the work of threshing any grain 5 and for the purposes of the said Act an(* of this Act, "grain" shall include all cereals, pulse, and seeds of every kind. $. When any crop which, is aubjecb to a valid security, duly registered under the provisions of " The Chattels Transfer Act," 1889, has been threshed by a contractor, and the amount of the post of the work of threshing, or any part thereof, remains unpaid at the time of the realisation of such security by the grantee, then, if the contractor gives notice in writting to the grantee of his claim within seven days after such realisation, the amount of the reason able cost of the threshing of the crop so realised by the grantee shall be a charge upon the proceeds of the realisation of such crop.—lt is clear, therefore, that the owner of a threshing mill who threshes grain, etc., can protect himself, but it is very doubtful if the owner of a clover shelter, for instance, is in the same happy position, while I think there can be no doubt that the unfor tunate proprietor of a chaff-cutting plant has absolutely no remedy against the lienee of a crop of oats which he may be beguiled into outting for an impecunious farmer under the delusion that he can hold the lienee respon sible. Surely a short amendment to the Act including in the definition persons who are engaged in cuiting chaff and clover shelling, is urgently required.—l am, etc., R. M. CUTHBEKTSON.

The Accident to the Wainui.

Press Association —By Eleptric Telegraph.

Wellington, July 23. At the inquiry into the apcident to the Waiuui, Captain Lambert said that he took bearings at i'oinb Souqi, which showed him to be a mile and a half from land, and he could not accouut for the striking. Other witnesses thought that there might have been an unusual curreufc. The Goiirt found that no blame was attachable to the captain or third officer. The captain was not guilty of any misconduct, and after the accident the conduct both of himself, th« officers, and the crew was praiseworthy. The certificates i were returned,

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association.— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

The Telegraphists' Grievances

London, July 22 The telegraph clerks who threatened a general strike have accepted Mr Hanbury'a offer to mediate and a con ference to consider the grievances has been arranged.

British South Africa

Sir Robert Herbert, formerly Under secretary of State, is one of the Go vernment nominees as director of the British South Africa Company under the new scheme.

A New Art Gallery.

The Prince of Wales yesterday opened the National Gallery of British Art, erected by Mr Henry Tait, which contains his fine collection of pictures presented to the nation.

Performing' Animals.

Fitzgerald Brothers have bought for their Australian circus Hagenbach's troupes of performing elephants, ponies, monkeys, lions and dogs, and also en gaged Hagenbach's trainer.

Imperial Defence.

July 23. Lord Charles Beresford haß written a letter, in which he says that he feels sure the colonies will do their part in referfince to defence. He hopes soon to see the day when they will have a voice in the Imperial policy.

The Plague Riots.

Calcutta, July 22. For 3ome months prior to the recent plague riots the native journals in Bombay and Poonah incited the native population to rise and murder the officers conducting the operations for th9 suppression of the plague. The native editors of a number of Poonah papers are now being tried in Bombay on charges of inciting to sedition,

The Indian Army

Calcutta, July 22.

The Council of the Governor-General of India has passed the Cantonments Bill, introduced with a view to improv ing the health of the army in India. The Bill restores the powers of medical inspection. The Lieutenant-Governor, of the Punjaub, Mr W. M. Young, during the discussion of the measure, expressed a hope that it would initiate a new era.

Australian.

Press Association —By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright.

Electoral Bill.

Brisbane, July 23. The new Electors' Bill, introduced in the Legislative Assembly, reduces the residential qualification from six to two months, and provides that ballot papers shall not ■be rejected through mere informality.

A Successful Production.

Sydney, July 23. The Philharmonic Society to-night gave a highly successful production of Alfred Hill's adaptation of the Maori legend of Hinemoa There was a crowded and enthusiastic house, and Mr Hill had a flattering reception.

EASTERN NEWS.

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Sydney, July 23 News from Noumea states that the members of the venture known as 11 The (Jnited Brotherhood," who arrived in the American brig Percy Edward, have disbanded, and the vessel will be sold. Half the members have obtained work, and the remainder have been allotted iand for the purpose of coffee planting, A tragedy occurred at the Peniten tiary A convict accused another convict of stealing a plug of tobacco, and they fought with knives. Both were killed., Eastern news contains the informa tion that the steamer Saihong, with a large number of European, Chinese, and Malayan passengers foundered in a squall in the straits of Malacca, and sank in three minutes. 110 of those on board, inoluding Mr Allen, chief i engineer, and several other Europeans, were drowned. Many influential Malacca and Singapore families have lost relatives, Oaptain Bawlingson and Second Engineer Gomez were rescued on a floating box

THE BISLEY RIFLE MEETING.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

London, July 22. In ehootiug-off the tie for the bronze medal in the first stage of the Queen's Prize, Sergeant Hall beat Sergeant Scott. July 23 Firing at the second stage of the Queen's Prize at Bialey to-day, Ser geant Scott, of the Border Regiment^ made the higheßt score, 151, making his aggregate for the two stages 219. He wins a silver medal. The top scorers at the second stage included Ckrter (Victoria) and Howe (New Zealand), each 146. The present aggregates of the New Zealanders are j— Hawthorne 207, Richardson 205, Howe 204 (including the possible at 500yds in the second stage), King 200, Harris 196. Scorers of under 207 will b,e excluded from the 100 who compete for the final stage of the Queen's Priae. Other leading colonial aggregates are :—Victorians—Garter 211, Walker 203, Todd 198. Queenslanders— Bradley 204, Anderson 202, Mitchell and Heenan each 199, Ferguson 194, Reoeired Wakapuaka, July 24, 10 a.m., Guardian office,* 11 a.m. London, July 28 At Bisley in the Daily Telegraph Oup, at the 600yds range, eleven competitors made the highest possible. B^nks, New Zealand, was included, but was unsuccessful in the tie shots Neither Ballinger, Howe, nor Richard son, New Zealanders, have qualified for inclusion amongst the 100 who tak-, part in the final stage of the St. George Qhalteage Vane,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association -By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, July 24, 10 a.m,. Guauuian Office, 10.50 a.m. Base Ball. London, July 23 The Australian base ball team has arrived from New York, The American tour was a failure. An Eiffel Tower Burned.

A fire broke out in the Eiffel Tower at Blackpool, Lancashire. The struct ure was soon a mass of flames, and a portion of the tower fell on the pleasure buildings below, completely wrecking them.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

(Received Wak&puaka, July 24, 10.30 *.nw Guardian Office 11.20 a.m.)

Local Option.

Sydney, July 24. The Postmaster-General has pro* raised a deputation representing the churches and the temperance bodies, immediately to reintroduce the Local Option Bill. It is intended to provide a general time notice to publicans.

Turkish Consul.

Turkey is now to be represented by a duly appointed Consul, and Khali! Nassoor Bey has arrived to fill the position. In the course of an inter* view he said the chief aim 9 were to cultivate trade between Turkey and the colony and to look after the in* terests of Turkish subjects. Referring to the war he claimed that Turkey^ recent successes have greatly improved her position, having established the capabilities of her officers and soldiers. The Sultan, he believed will accept the demand of the Powers.

The Season.

Good general rains are falling and the season is favorable and crop pros pects good.

Lady Brassey.

Melbourne, July 24. Lad/ Brassey is steadily improving.

THE NEW ZEALAND CONTINGENT

Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph- Copyright.

London, July 23 The New Zealand contingent of troops marched from Chelsea Barracks to Fenchurch Street railway station en route to embark on their return to the colony. They were escorted by the Grenadier Guards' band and cheered as they marched through the streets.

THE COLONIAL PREMIERS.

The Paris Exhibition.

Entertainments and Speeches.

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London, July 22 Mr Kingston, who has gone to Ire« land on a visit to the birthplace of hia father, near Oork, replying to an address of welcome preseuted by the Dublin Trades Councils, said Australia did not believe in freetrade. He wai delighted to find that the efforts of Australia to better the condition of the working classes was recognised at Home. He referred to the magnificent rivalry ia the direction of democratic reform between South Australia and New Zealand. Britishers with or without money would be welcomed in Australia, but they would not have the | eastern races at any price. Mr Seddon sails on his return voyage to New Zealand via Brindisi on August 1. During his recent visit to Paris, Mr Reid was officially received by M. Hanotaux, who warmly thanked Mr Reid for postponing the proposed Sydney Exhibition until after the Paris fcxhibition in 1900. He urged that New South Wales should aepd a good representation of her wools, wines, and timber to Paris, and said that France would gladly reciprocate. Mr Reid endorses the conjecture by Sir George Turner, that Imperial conferences on Imperial and colonial ! matters will in future be held periodically. I Mr Reid opened a bridge at the Sunlight Model Village Settlement, built by Messrs Lever Brothers, at Birkenhead. In the course of a speech, Mr Reid said that Great Britain, instead of showing the weight I of a thousand years, was younger than ever, On being interview ad, Mr Reid gave the assurance that the presence of colonial representatives in the Imperial Parliament would renew the troubles of the old era of colonial administration, The Australians, he added, were nice fellows when free, but mighty trouble some if lassoed. Mr Reid has oonsulted a high rail way authority with the view of securing a successor to Mr Eddy. Ha stipulated that the gentleman ap. pointed must follow Mr Eddy's policy. He found it impossible to conclude negotiatioos before leaving England, but he is hopeful that he will ultimately secure the man, Mr lteid's visit to Port Sunlight was made the occasion of a great demon stration. In the course of a speech he said thit he had staked his political fortunes in order to induce New South Wales to emulate the policy which made England great. If other nations were so mad as to try to exclude the abundance which God had provided, it would be suicidal for England, to imitate them. Great as England's ! territory now is, it was probable that territorial expansion waa only in its infancy. July 23. Mr Reid left Liverpool yesterday for Sydney via America. An inter viewer asked him for a final message to the English people, Mr Reid re plied, " Nearer and dearer.". An Aus tralian bystander thereupon asked for a message for Australians. Mp Reid instantly replied, "Nearest and clearest,"

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We often hear of sensational bets being made, such as a guinea to a gooseberry ; a bible-basked policeman to a pint of she ouk ; a hundred pounds to a bundle of chips, and so on. The art of tiefc'ting ig to win, and to win you must back certainties^ Mere is a tip ! You back ' Woods' Great Peppermint Cure to beai a cough or cold every time. You'll always get home; &o Johnny Arm* S&rwg nboijt tljit.' *UJS (



Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. SUNDAY SERVICES, JULY 25. 8 30 a.m.—Holy Communion. II a.m.—Morning Prayer, 1 3 p.m.—SKAFII-LD. 6.30 p.m. —Evening Prayer. REV. C. COATES, Vicar of Lyttelton.



Pcjblig Notices. ASEBUBTO^ ON WHEELS NEW ZEALAND Clothiu g Factory AGENTS FOR THE ANGLO-NEW ZEALAND CYOLIT COMPANY. WE have just, opened out a full stock of the following high grade, up-to date, Ladiea' and Gontb' Bicycle.o, al Eng iah make, bebuiifully enamelled and veiy heavily fluted parts. 1' H hi Cj» JL. O B K—Very high grade machine, D shape tubing, 3&in tread, 316in chain, patent head look, and all other latest improvements, English Dunlop'Tyres. TUB MELTOW-A beautiful cvle, 3&in trea I, fitted with the patent 3 16in twin roller chain, Etiglish Dunlop Tyreß, & pleasure to ride on. XHJE TOWN END— Another high class machine. On account of the large ' number we have sold of these cycles we can fully recommend it. English Dunlop. tyres, oval tubing, 3§in tread, large barrel hubs oil retaining, heavily plated, and strictly up-to-date. Also a full stock of accessories and novelties will always be kept in stock. Any of these machines will be sold for I cash or on the easy time payment system. Inspection Invited. ! HALLENSTEIN BROS., i A. G. BARTON, Managed SADDLER'S BUSINESS FOR SALE. UNDER BILL OF SALE. ( |BY TENDER, THE WHOLE of Saddler's Stock in: Trade, Tools and Appliances in Shop, etc., situated in East Street, Aahburton, lately in the occupation of MR R. J. ' HENRY. Full particulars and permission to view on applicHion to the undersigned. Tenders close on SATURDAY, July 31 No tender necessarily accepted. The purchaser can rent the_ premises on | reasonable terms. j ALL BOOK DEBTS owing to MR HENRY must be paid to Mr Charles Braddell on behalf of the Assignees* WILDING & LEWIS, Solicitors to the Assignees, 7 145 Burnett Street, Ashburton.



OUR ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING SALE IS NOW PBOCEEbING. AND WILL CONTINUE TILL AUGUST tub 18ih. EVERYTHING REDUCED. PLEASE NOTE the following Quotations, being a few of the BARGAINS OFFERED •— DRESS TWEEDS—Regular price la 3d prr ym-d, sale price 4s lid dress length. Dress Tweeds—Regular price 15» 9d dress length, sale price 6s lid dress length. SERGES in Black, Navy, and Brown 2s 3d, sale price ls 6d per yard. Blue BLck Merinos, sale price Is lid per yard, regular price 2* 6d. DRESSMAKING during this sale 8S 6d, Children's Cashmere Hose, sale price 6d per pair. Ladies' Cashmere Hose, sale price 10§d. Ladies' Ribbed Hose, sale price 6d por pair. A few Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS 15a each. lien's Cotton Shirts ls each. Men's Heavy Grampian Shirts Is lid. A large assorted line Men's Tweed Trousers, to ba cleared at 7s lid per pair. Men's Tweed Hats 6d each. Men's Tweed Caps 6d each. Men's Colonial Knitted Socks 6d per pair. Extra Heavy Twilled Sheeting, 2 yards wide, ls per yard, flannelettes from 8d per yard. All wool Colonial Shirting Is 6d per yard Ladies' Conete, ei_,e 18, 19, 20, our regular line at 2s lid, to be cleared la lid. IN THE SHOW-ROOM THE REDUCTIONS WILL BE OF A MOST THOROUGH DESCRIPTION. SEE DOORS AND WINDOWS FOR BARGAINS. Ashburton Drapery i Company, ABCADE HOUSE. , ,,,„., - ■*.. ..n ..nil.— itf <»'■■" ' ■"" """ ' ■ " ! ! ] BANKRUPT ESTATE OF G. J. NEILL AND CO., DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, MERCERS, AND BOOT DEALERS, ASHBURTON THE VENDORS would respectfully call the attention of the Inhabitants of Ashburton and Surrounding District to this Bona Fide Sale and also we wish to draw your attention that we have secured another stock at a very low figure, and we have decided to sell the whole at Ashburton and hope you will favour us with your patronage as early as po-eible. So come all and come early. Every line must go. BY ORDER, STOCK VENDORS. BY ORDER OF THE PURCHASERS OF ABOVE ESTATE. 6 233 DRESSES & DRESSMAKING =: EXTRAORDINARY. = AFTER AN PXOEPTIONALLY SUCCESSFUL SEASON WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO TAKE VERY MUCH REDUCED PRICES FOR OUR FEW REMAINING COLORED DRESSES. __ LOW PRICE quoted for D;6bs Complete, Beat Style and Fit. MITCHELL & TURNER. LADIES' RINGS. RINGS. RINGS. BROOCHES. BROOCHES. BROOCHES. SEE WINDOW OF S. SALEK'S JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE LARGEST STOCK AND NEWEST DESIGNS OP j LADIES' RINGS AND BROOCHES EVER SEEN IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MAGNIFICENT New Stock of above, Set with Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearls, Opals, and other Precious Stones. The*e stone." having been bought and chbseu by S. SALEK personally, and made up in Is carat Colonial Gold to his own designs, are superior in regard to Design and Price to anything hitherto seen in the district. j PRICES 20 per cent Lower than Usual, marked in Plain Figures. SEE WINDOW. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER & MANDPAOTUBING JEWELLER, EAST STREET. j