DEATH.

MilijEE,—On July 12, at Malfcon Farm, Hinds, Maronan, William Miller ; aged 66 years.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 12, 1897.

"Ireland," says the London Daihj Telegraph, " has been the subject of

many illusions, which have disappeared one

ST. PATRICK.

by one, and now the greatest, perhaps the initial one, is dissolved for ever. St. Patrick is a myth. As Betsy Prig would say^ • there never was no sich person.' This startling announcement is made by the Rev. Charles Pluinmor, M.A., one of the best living scholars of the Univer sity of Oxford, and perhaps the greatest authority ©n rofcdizeval Latin and early English, Irish, and Scandinavian his tory. Mr Plummer has prepared for the Clarendon Press a stately editio princeps of the Venerable Bede's ' Ecclesiastical History,' and in a learned note in the appendix he examines the story of the great Irish saint,,and calmly and deliberately announces his disbelief in the existence of any si*ch person at any time. St. Patrick is giraply fche result of a lin guistic error, which profoabjy took its rise in some confused reminiscence of a chapter in Bede. Quiet patricws are the words—not even a capita! letter—which formed the sole origin of the interminable Jpgends which have grown up around the patron *ai"t of Ireland. By some confusion, the word ( patricius,' which simply described the rank of a gentleman named Aetiu?, got transformed into a proper nanjp, and out of the conglomeration St, Patrick emerged. ' Saints have been croaibed out of leas,' says Mr Plummer, with a quaint touch of learned cynicism. So, St. Patrick is knocked off his perch and sent to mingle witij St, Ajnphi balus aud St. Pontiolus, two ofch,er saintly products of linguistic error. An. Irishman may say, ' If there never was a St, Patrick, how comes it that the shamrock #':ill exists V but scholars can hardly be expected to pay attention to metaphysical arguments of that kind/ :

It is not geiT?raW7 known. we imagine, that the practical ?:"*** i°lk reßort *°

the Refe.r n<*UI» ** things religious ai.\ ecclesiastical,as well j

THE REFERENDUM.

as in political and communal affairs. This has been the case lately with the annual festival of the Reformation, which is observed in

ail the the evangelical cantons, though upon a different day in different churches. There is not a Swiss Federal Evangelical Church. Each canton has its own Reformed Church,

and regulates its own ecclesiastical affairs. Hence in the French-speaking cantons of Western Switzerland, where the Reformation whs the work of Calvin and Furet, the Reformation Festival has always iiitherto been kept in the late autumn, the first Sunday in November. In most of the German speaking cantons, where the Reforma tion originated with Zwinglius md Oecolarapadius, the old Catholic festival of Whitsun Day, the birthday of the Church, has until lately been used also

| as the new birthday of the Reformed Churches. Is some of the cantons, however, the d*y has been changed from Sunday to Whitsun Monday, as in Thurgan, Threo years ago it was proposed in most of the Cantonal Evangelical Synods that all the Protestant Swiss should unite in a voluntary act of uniformity, and agree to celebrate the feast of the R>. forma tion on one and the same day. The •settlement of the question was not left to the parsons, but a so-called '• Confessional Referendum " was pub to the people. The appeal to unite in a common celebration of an event of such great national importance fell on good ground, and it has been voted almost unanimously that all the Evangelical Cantons shall henceforward

adopt the first Sunday in November as the festival of the Swiss Reformation. Would not our Convocations, Presby terian Synods, Wesleyan Conferences, Evangelical Free Church Councils, and i other consultative religious committees save themselves from much uncertainty and confusion if they would go straight to the people wif h such a direct census ? The process is simple enough. They have but to send out a postcard on which the words "Yes" and "No" are printed. The receiver erases the word with which he disagrees, and writes his name and address under the j word with which he agrees, and so , delivers his voio® and vote,

Local and General.

M. sera Cook Bros., of Whangaroa, have secured nine whales ihis season. The grave-diggers of Perth are working night and day, on account ot the i. umber ot fever victims. The Gear Meat Company declines to have anything to do with the Hooley scheme of amalgamation. Floods in the South of France have caused damage estimated at 200 million francs, while 300 people have been drowned. The Government steamer Tutanekai pro ceeds to Sydney to bring the new Governor to New Zealand. Arrangements for his reception are being made in Wellington. The Government have virtually decided to establish poultry breeding stations at Motaihi and Avondale (Auckland), and Momohaki and Mount View (Wellington) in accordance with Mr Henderson's advice. Robson, the lad who rode Glenloth to victory in the Melbourne Cup, and who subsequently rode in New Zealand, was recently sentenced to thrco months' im prisonment for picking pockets uu the grand stand at the Adelaide Racing Club's Birth day meeting. A Mangakewa storekeeper recently adver tised a reward of £10 for anyone who could prove that he was married, the ofter being made in consequence of rumors circulated to that effect. Ihe man's wife and children have now turned up at Levin and claimed the reward. Not a little interest has been taken by eligible secretaries of Agricultural and Pastoral Association's in the appointment to the secretaryship of the Manawatu Associa tion. Eighty-one applicants sought the position, and the successful applicant has been found in Mr D. A. Watt, of Christ ohuroh.

The last annual report of the Prison Com missioner of Scotland states that of Scot land's 2356 persona constituting its prison population, 1077 were Scottish, 814 Irish, and 146 English, the balance not being mentioned in the Scotsman evidently, being aliens. From this it will be seen that Scot land does not produce one-half of her prison population.

In reply to the statement made at the Producers' Conference, the Wellington representatives of Shaw, Savill and the New Zealand Shipping Company state that the rates are exaggerated, and the freights in Australia quoted only refer to the off season. The reductions already offered amount to £125,000 per annum on meat and over £50,000 on wool, and it is uncertain whether a satisfactory Bervice can be maintained at these rates.

The State railways of Hungary have again proved the efficiency of the z >ne tariff. The total receipts for 1896—it was the year of the Millennial Exhibition — amounted to 98,234,190fi., against 89,534,726f1. in 1895, and against 91 mil ions anticipated in the Budget. The expenses were 60,236,3618., or a little over three and n half millions more than in the preceding year, 'J he net profits were 38,087,0009., or five millions more than in 1895. The mileage was the same in both years. The Wellington correspondent of the Press learns that previous to the announce ment of his bankruptcy, Mr Ward tendered his resignation to the Speaker of the House, and Sir Maurice O'Rorke will at once issne his warrant to the Clerk of Writs for a fresh election. The writ is returnable within twenty-one days. Had Mr Ward not re sigued the Registrar or Clerk of the Court in which he hid been adjudged $ bankrupt would have, under a penalty, to notify the Speaker of the fact .within forty-eight hours, An order was nude on Saturday by the Chief Justice for a special jury in a case involving a heavy claim against the Bank of New Zealand. The plaintiff, Robert Donaid, formerly of Blenheim, and now resident in Canterbury, claims £5009 as compensation from the Bank in regard to a petition which was lodged to have him declared a bank rupt, which petition was dismissed. The Chief Justice allowed the defendant Bank ten days' farther time in which to file tlie defence, and djreetgd jbfiafc fche trial should take place at Blenheim on » Say tp jje Sxed not earlier than thirty days from date. The Chief Justice will probably take the case. The motor car whicls is made at Coventry does not find favor in the neighboring town of Leamjtapow. The Coventry manufac turers send t'tyeir mbjfcor jjajri pppp to L: atn jngtors on experimental trips, and recidenfcs in fche r#cro fashionable town have gome to regard them as constituting' an unmitigated nuisance. They whiza. along the principal streets &t jnoredjble speed, with a tremen dous clatter, and emit in many cases an abominable effluvium of paraffin. At a meeting of the Leamington Town Council Cr Purser described them as "ugly, stink ing machines," and another councillor said fch'&,t in theii' present state of development they Verio neither eomforliahle nor pleasant. The census of Hawaii, recently gotppjeted, shows that over 19,000 more people are dwelling on the islands to-day than in 1890 at the time of the previous censui. This net increase is made up entirely from immigrants and fareign population, for the native Haw.^iiaps and half-breeds, who now

I do not number oyer 40,000, have steadily declined ever since their flr«t Sf \ th civilisation, when there vra» supposed to be about 309,000 of thgm. The Japanese, i (Jhjpese, and Portugueaje haye jtTjmjgreted in *vit,tfm } ft«Pß(yJ»"y during this depafle. Tho - i~. v jg nopujatjon at present follow*^ japanpse, —Hawauane, •-*«« 15 fIQG : parfc Chinese, 21,816 ; Portugu. ' Hawaiians, 8485 ; American, 30bo;  ' 2250; miscellaneous, 3057 ; total, 109,020. .

A bcotch cobbler, described ou the police books as a " notorious offender," was sen tenced by a For far magistrate to pay a fine of half a ciown, or, ia default;, twenty-four hoars' hard labor, if he chose the latter, he would be taken to the gaol at Perth.

The Scottish American tells how he made profit out of his apparent misfortune: "Then I'll go to Perth," he said, " for I have some business there." An official conveyed him to Perth, but when the cobbler reached the gaol he said he would pay the fine. The governor found he would have to take it, and " now," said the cobbler, " I want my fare home." The governor demurred, but dis covered there was no alternative; the prisoner must be sent ab the public expense *.o the place he had been brought from. So the canny Scot got the 2s B£rt, which repre sented his fare, did his business, and went home triumphant—^d and a railway ride the better for hit offence.

The weather prophfltspredict that the long 6ne 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 probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water proof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three" months trial, if defective money returned). All wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong silk, ventilated and every improve ment "up to date."—-Advt.

Indigestion.—How much thought has been bestowtd, and what voluminous treatises have been written upon this universal and distressing disease, which is with certainty and safety dispelled without fear of relapse by a course of a purifyiDg, soothing, and tonic medicine! It acts directly on the stomach, liver, and bowels then indirectly, though no less effectively, on the brain, nerves, vessels, and glands' introducing such order throughout the entire system that harmony dwells between each organ and its functions. Dyspepsia need no longer be the bugbear of the public, Binee Holloway's Pill's are fully competent to cases of impaired digestion, and to restore rhe miserable sufferer to health, strength, and cheerfulness.

Mrs T. MoNaught, of Amberley, died on Sunday. She wus a passenger to New Zea land in the Blue Jacket, thirty-one years ago, and during most of that time has been an Amberley resident.

A meeting of stewards of the Ashburton Coursing Club was held last Friday evening when it was decided to run off the next meeting on Thursday, July 29, when two stakes will be given—one for doga that have never won £5, and the other a champion stakes for all comers. The latter should bring all the cmck dogs together, which should make a good day's sport.

This morning's frost was the most intense we have experienced this season. Even at nine o'clock, when the sun usually takea charge, the thermometer was still standing at 29 degrees, and the heavy hoar frost on the ground was still white and stroDg. Water in vessels inside houses was frozen, and there was not a pump in the township that did not require thawing before water could be got. AH day the thermometer has been low, and the air exceptionally keen.

The Orangemen in the province seem to have held "church parades" on Sunday pietty generally to celebrate the twelfth of July anniversary. The Order in Ashburton followed suit, and the two lodges walked in procession to the Presbyterian Church, where they attended morning service There were about fifty members ofthe men's lodge pre sent, and about thirty of the women's. Headed by the Ashburton Band the pro cession moved from the Hall to the Church, which was crowded to the utmost with Orangemen and the congregation. The psalms and hymns chosen were familiar to all, and the tunes selected were also all well known, so that the singing was hearty in deed. The Rev. G. B. Ingliß, pastor of the Church, preached an eloquent sermon in which he urged all to be steadfast in the faith in whioh they had been brought up, and to hold fast to it. The sermon wan listened to with great attention and muoh interest was manifested by the brethren and sisters of the Order.

A meeting of the Seafield Band of Hope was held in the school room on Friday night last. There was a very good gathering, which was presided over by Mr Joseph Clucas. A varied and interesting programme was gone through, the chiei feature of which was an amusing and instructive address by the Rev Q. B. Inglis, who spoke particularly to the young, and concluded with an eloquent appeal to all to become total abstainers. A number of young men, members of the Wakanui Good Templar Lodge, very kindly came to the assistance of their Seafield friend*, and gave in excellent style a dialogue, entitled " A confidential clerk wanted." Songs were rendered by the Misses Corbett and L Trevu»z%, and Mr J. Butterick, accompanied by Miss Trevurzi; by Mr Christian, accompanied by Miss Richardson, who also gave a pianoforte solo, and a group of school girls also sang. Reci tatious were given by Lizzie and Bertha Moore, Gertie and Jessie Kelly, fidie and Freddy Lunt, and Robert Clucas. A dialogue was also pleasingly given by Lizsie and Annie Moore. The usual votes of thanks brought a pleasant evening to a close.

There was carried to the grave yesterday all that was mortal of the late Mr Thomas Walsh, an old Ashburton resident. Mr Walsh was some years ago a farmer in the Wakanui district, but failing health com pelled him to relinquish agiicultural pur suits, and ac liug his farm he sought im proved health in a change of climate, and went to the Bealey. Here, however, the improvement he sought was only slight, and by-and-by he came baok to Ashburton, and opened a boarding house in East Street, and this he carried on till his death, which oc ourred on Thursday last. Mr Walsh was a soldier in his youth, and saw service in the Crimean, having landed at Eupatoria with the firßt of the British forces who set foot on Crimea, soil, and was through the who'e ofthe campaign. Leaving the army after the war, he emigrated to these eh res., and in course of time he begta farming in oqrqqunty. ljutihe hardships of the cam paign he had gone through told their tale upon his constitution, whioh though naturally strong, had had too many drafts upon it to permit of a green old Agp, and the grand old soldier was for years an uncomplaining sufferer. He was light hearted in spite of his pain and weakness, and it is only but a few weeks ago that the writer listened to him aa he tojd one of his old stories, and told it with his usual glee', his hearers Jittle think ing that it was the last they would listen to from him. His funeral was largely attended, the procession of vehicles and horsemen being exceptionally long. The Very Rev. Father jQ'Drjunell conducted the service.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

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Fire at Buckingham Palace

London, July 9 During the progress ojt a bijjl given by the Queen at Buckingham Palace an outbreak of tire caused great excite* ment. Arriving carriages were stopped, bgt the firemen quickly extinguished the jtiames.

The King? of Benin. July 10 A force of Niger police, under com? mand of lieutenant Parroll, a Qaeens laß(i@r ? 000 of the Ring of * ■•- fora*, m 4 P%ptHre4 the town? where the King. ..... - m« cg } capp> the latter twice effected ».. *.; Lieutenant Fitzgerald, of the attacK-. ing force, was killed.

j A Sensational Affair. [ Paris, July 9 A sensational tragedy occurred in Paris. Four workwoman dined to gether, drinking and smokingcopiously, and then suffocated themselves by means of the fumes from charcoal stoves They left a message stating that they died without regret.

Mew American Tariff. Washington, July 9. A Joint Committee of Congress is considering the new tariff, the chief points of difference being in regard to the duties on sugar, woo!, and hides.

" Living Burial" in Russia. St. Petersburg, July 10 Koraliff, one of the leaders of the living burial movement in Russia, has been interned in a Convent.

Australian.

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A Demonstrative Meeting*. Sydney, July 10 A large demonstrative meeting in the Town Hall, the Mayor presiding, carried a resolution protesting against the taking of a portion of Hyde Park for the city railway.

E. and A. Mortgage Bank. Melbourne, July 10 A meeting of the creditors of the English and Australasian Mortgage Bank adopted a schema for the i formation of an Assets Realisation Company.

A Murderer Executed. Adelaide, July 11, Beard, the Streaky Bay murderer, was executed. Death was instan taueous.

FOOTBALL.

THE NEW ZEALAND TEAM IN AUSTRALIA.

NEW ZEALAND DEFEATED IN .HE TEST MATCH.

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Sydney, July 10. New Zealand met their Waterloo to-day from precisely similar causes to those of the defeat of 1893. The folly of playing so many matches with too few men was sufficiently demonstrated on that occasion, but that experience has not borne fruit, and has been rather aggravated by playing two inter colonial matches and two outside matches, with 400 miles railway travelling thrown in, within eight days The magnificent uphill game played at Bathuret in the last spell, compared with the play in the last half to-day, showed that the men were dead stale. Humphries, who played faultlessly in the previous games, frequently missed taking the bail from the scrums, while Orchard failed to collar and made no use of line shots. The hero of the New South Wales side was Curley, who scored re peatedly. He met with a nasty accident on the last half, necessitating a bandage, which obsoured his vision. Otherwise he would inevitably have further increased the score. The Blues played a dishing game through out, and constantly kept New Zealand on the defensive. Beautiful weather prevailed, and about twenty thousand people were present. New Zealand won the toss, anu played with the wind. Very shortly after the start New South Wales rushed the ball to the New Zealand twenty-fives, Orchard missed the ball. The Blues followed hard, and Smith just got the ball in time, and scut it to the centre. It was again dribbled into New Zealand territory, but a timely mark by Allen relieved.. After give and take play in the centre Hardcastle passed to Pauling, he to Humphries, and the last to Armit, who missed, but Bayley maintained the advantage by a kick out. From the throw in, Smith got the ball and kicked out close to the New South Wales line. From the line out New South Wales worked it backed to neutral territory. Pauline started a rush, bub it waß spoiled by McKenzie's offside play. The Blues pressed bheir opponents, but Allen made a fine run down the field before he was collared. The Blues, with a great rush and fine passing, had New Zealand on the defensive. Almost on the line during the rush there was palpably a piece of offoide pay, which the referee failed to see, and was greatly to the advantage of the locals. Hob work ensued in front of the New Zealand goal, and a free kick to New South Wales looked like a certain goal, but Wickham made a very poor attempt. Attack after attack followed in New Zea land ground, and from a pass by Eraser to Henlen and Walker the last drew first blood, and Gardiner kicked the goal. When the ball was again in play and after some open work New Zealand was again in a tight place From a line out Fraaer secured the ball, which was passed to Howe, Henlen and Curley, and the last dashed across the line, but Gardiner failed to place a goal. Desultory play brought half time. On re suming, New South Wales .mdc things very merry, passing splendidly. Walker made a smart run, passed te Henlen and he to Curley, who scored, but Wickham missed the goal. Another rush on the parb of the Blues, with a loose scrum in the New Zea land twenty-fives gave Healen an opporlun ing to pass out to Curley, who dodged Orchard and scored. Wickham this time converted. The New Zealanders rapidly tired and could do nothing with their oppo nents. Galloway started a fine dribbling rush, then passed to Barrie, and he to Wick ham, who scored, but was unable to turn his kick into a goal. The New 2|ealandera then pulled themselves together, and made a determined rush, head-d by Smith, into the local twenty-fives. From a loose serum Humphries picked up and passed to Allen, »hp gob over, and Humphries placed a goal. After a pieoe of defensive play by New Zea land Hardcastle, at the head of a dribbling rush, look play into the Blues' ground. From a loose scrum Smith passed to Allan, and he to Armil', who just got home. Wilson took the kick at a difficult angle, and a goal was not scored. The Welshmen again attacked vigorously, and but for an injury to Curley the latter would have scored. After some open work, Allan stopped a dangerous rush by cleverly kicking while lying on the ground, an advantage which was not long maintained, for New Zea landers were again fighting hard on their own goal line. A long p sa out to Walker enabled him to sc^re. Wickham's kick, however, cinnoned off the post. Time was palled shortly after, with New South Wales viptors by 22 points (two goals from trie* and four tries) to § points (one gpal frem a try and one cry).

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

ASHBURTON FOOTBALL CLUB'S FIRST FIFTEEN.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,—Kindly allow me space in your coluMns to thank the Hon. Secretary of the Aohburton Football Club for his prompt and courteous reply to mine of 9th inst. At the satfte time 1 hope we may have the pleasure of witnessing one or two mpre mashes here before the close of the season. — \ am, etc., P&d Footballer.

COMMERCIAL.

London, July 9 The English whe.^t marjfgt is $rm, but n*+Ae business is doing, the Continental is " . '">tfi for the better, and the changing a ... * ' American is firm. , -1o Californian No 1 milling wheat for ea...., j shipment 30s 3d, Russian cargoes 28j, No. 1 hard Duluth 31a 9d, •&At the London wool sales bidding is spirited, and prices are very firm. The Bradford market is quiet, and prices are unchanged, July 10 i At the wool sales prices were ftrm s Geiman representatives buying merinos strongly. The latest quotations for merinos are 5 per eeot above the opening rates, Home buyers are taking the bulk of the crossbreds. tjTp to date 63,216 bales have been catalogued and 61,065 sold.

ROAD BOARD.

Longbeacli.

The monthly meetiDg of the Longbeach Road Board was held on Saturday. Present .—Messrs J. Bishop, J. C. N Grigg, and A. Wilson. The Returning Officer reported the election of Mr J. C. N. Grigg for No. 5 ward. Mr James Bishop was unanimously elected chairman of the Board, the vacancy having been caused by the retirement of Mr Grigg, who has ably filled the position for many years. Mr J. Croy sent an apology for his absence. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter waa read from the Commissioner of Taxes, regarding application for subsidy. QPTSTANDING KATES. It waa resolved to proceed against a couple of ratepayers for arrears of rates, the jwo to be sued to be selected by ball t. StmVEY/OR'S REPORT. The Surveyor's report was read and adopted. ACCOUNTS. Routine business having been transacted, acconnts amounting to £25 7s 6d were passed fer payment, and the Board ad journed.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

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Constantinople, July 10

The Emperor Francis telegraphed to the Sultan, strongly advising him to conclude a prompt peace with Greece, on the basis of tho conditions drawn up by the Embassies. These repre sented the maximum concessions which could be granted, and were considered equitable. as Germany and Russia have ex pressed similar views, the Sultan is dismayed at tlie situation.

Received Wakapuaka July 12, 10.15 a.m., Guardian Office 11.20 a. m. London, July 11. The Powers have addressed a severe collective note to the fciult&n. They insist on a cessation of obstruction to the conclusion of peace with Greece, and upon the acceptance by the Porte of the new Turko-Greek frontier as traced by the military attaches at Constantinople.

St Petersburg, July 11 The Novoe Vremya says that unless the Sultan submits it will be neceßsary to end Turkey as a European state. Constantinople, July 11 The Turkish squadron is conveying three months' provisions to Crete for the Turkish soldiers.

THE CINNAMON CURE.

(Prom the Weekly Press, May 19th, 1897.) Until quite recently it was not known, even in well-informed medical circles, that the oil of cinnamon poaeeases special anti septic properties for the successful treat ment of consumption and kindred diseases of the air pa-sages. lx has, however, been left to modern science to demonstrate the possibility of effecting a care in these dis tressing maladies. Recent experiments with the oil of cinnamon have conclusively demon strated that the much-dreaded enemies of mankind, the baccilli of consumption, which are the active cause of this disease, are, under the benign influence of the oil, rendered absolutely powerless. The facb has been proved over aod over again, leaving no longer any doubt on the subject. The re markable way in which the baccilli diminish in numbers, and even disappear entirely from the sputum, soon alter the commence ment of the treatment, indicates au almost immediate improvement in the condition of the patient. Belief, and ultimately cure, are effected in two ways:—lst, In the very early stages of consumption by the direct action of the oil on the baccilli, thereby arresting their further development ; and, in advanced cases, by allowing the organisms in capable of growth to pass along the bronchi, and in that way preventing the infection spreading to other lobules, and thus limiting the disease to a small area, where it can be dealt with by the vital processes ot the body. The expectoration and the cough are the first to improve under the new method of treatment then the temperature becomes normal, and finally the weight increases. All these beneficial changes in the system are, as a rule, accompanied by a gradual diminution iv the number of the baccilli in the sputum. This oil was first used for the destruction of the baccilli of pulmonary consumption iv the ye%r 1862, and its great value was after wards fully proved by the medical faculty of France. It is very agreeable to the patient, is extremely soothing to the air passages, and stimulates the appetite. The longer it ia used the more marked are the beuefm. A considerable time ago Mr W. P. Town end, of Christchurch, on learning of the great value of it in consumption, commenced experiments with the view to ascertain its effie.ey in the treatment of common coughs and colds. After many failures arising from technical difficulties, he succeeded recently in compounding a remedy with the oil of cinnamon as a base, which fulfils all expec tations. Already it has been clearly demon strated that this new remedy is not only highly efficacious in the treatment of the more formidable disease of consumption, but that in all cases of coughs and c -Ide, whatever may be their cause, ie cures with astonishing rap'dity. It acts against these leaser maladies as quinine acts against inter mittent fever. It is equally efficacious in bronchitis nnd catarrh, and all inflammatory sfrates of the respiratory organs. Expector ation and cough disappear like tnagio, and . there can be no doubt that thousands of cures will be effected during the coming winter by this latest application of modern medical science. It is an acknowledged fact that since the local introduction of the cinnamon cure many persoDS have been cured of distressing coughs and chronic expectoration. The powerfully remedial properties of the oil are i- ducing medical men of eminence in every country in the world to make it the basis of their treatment, and there is every reason to believe that the dreadful maladies which it combats will gradually disappear, The chief conditions, such as the purity of the preparation itself and the way in which it is best administered, may be secured, first b,y the ÜBO of Mr 1 ownend's preparation, and secondly by following the rules and indica tions laid down by the inventor, who has made a very close and arduous study Qf the properties of his remedies in relation to the diseases of the respiratory organs. Mr Townend says consumption or phthisis {a a wasting constitutional disease in which the lungs are gradually destroyed by morbid depositi— tsuch as tubercje—and gonsequent ulceration. Tq the baccilli of these deposits the oil of cinnamon exhibited in my remedy is highly antagonistic, and, in the earlier stages ol the disease, is sufficiently powerful to overcome and destroy the germs on which

the progress of the dig^age depends. Apart from cms, tfc* Viable soothing properties of the remedy are such as to speedily over come the racking cough accompanying the disease, and thus to promote the patient a recovery. To ensure the greatest benefit from tihia medicine when used in consump tion'it should, always fje followed by an in halation or the quintessence of cpnamon ? prepared specially by me, whigh may be obtained at ray pharmacy. Ttw inhalation is best administered by an appliance made purposely, which I can supply also. I shall bs glad at any time to answer any letters that ma,y bo written to me by sufferers from this fell disease, and. to give them the benefit of my experience ia regar.4 to its treatment. The Cinnamon Cure hai already worked wonders in Europe, so that none need despair if they will give the remedy a consistent and pon- Linuous trial. It should always be remem bered that the existence of a persistent cough by no means implies that consump tion is present, and that neither does the absence of cough prove the non existence of the disease. Cough, however, is generally a prominent) symptom, while recurrent spitting of blood from the lungs is almost a certain indicative of consumption. The amount of blood discharged is sometimes very small at the early stage, merely streak ing the sputa. Other characteristic indica tions of consumption are persistent rapidity of the pulse, shortness of breath or difficult breathing, emaciation and hectic fever. I would earnestly impress upon all con sumptives, and those who are weak-chested, the absolute necessity of commencing the use of the Cftinamon Cure without a moment/a dejlay, so tfyat the disease may be stayed at the earliest possible moment. In such case* time is priceless. For all the cammon ailments of the throat and lungs the Cinnamon Cure is positively the best remedy extant. It is a certain cure in common cold, catarrh, aphonia or loss of voice, recent cough, hoarseness, croup and whooping cough, while its tooth ing ani gerniicidal properties render it oi the greatest value' inf the more serious ailments—Bronchitis, asthma, pleurisy and pneumonia.

THE COLONIAL PREMIERS.

more Banquets.

The Empire and the Colonies,

Speech fey Mr Reid.

Londou, July 10 The Colonial Preajit rs wera enter tained at a banquet by the London Chamber of Commerce, when 250 quests were prefeent. Sir John Forrest, in proposing the feoasts of the defensive forces, said if colonists wanted a voice in the control of the destinies of the Empire they must bear a share of the responsi bilities.

Mr Reid stated that Sir John Forrest's view did not represent the sentiment of Australians when he tdd they were anxious to j>iu in a partner* ship, to be called Imperial federation. The term was a beautiful one, like " Mesopotamia. 1 Australians were accustomed to manage their own affairs, and were not likely to become a joint in the Imperial tail, They gloried in their equality with the English people, and any attempt to bring them back to an insignificant position, and make them an indefinite and minor quantity in the Empire, would never succeed. Commercial ties really bound the colonies and the Mother land. He urged them to abandon the idea of meeting foreign competition by fiscal strategy. The moment they erected a barricade in England her commercial supremacy would be destroyed. Sir E. 0. N. Braddon said he hal always favoured Imperial federation with representation in the British Parliament. He did not agree with Mr Reid's speech, which was pitched in a minor key. He believed the colcnies would lake a higher view, and effect the closest possible union 4 Mr Seddon joined issue with Mr Reid, and endorsed the remarks of Sir John Forrest and Sir E. 0. N, Braddon.

The guests at the banquet included Lord Jersey, the Agents-General and representatives of Colonial Chamber! of Commerce. Sir Albert K. Rollitt, President of the Chamber, presided. Received Wakapuaka July 12, 9,50 a.m.. Guardian office 10.40 a.m. London, July 11.

The Colonial Premiers, Bishops, Agents-Genera!, Judges, and military officers were present yesterday at a garden party given by the Baroness Burdett Ooutts. They also attended a ball given by the British Empire League at the Hotel Cecil in the even ing. Sir A. Laurier, Right Hon. R. Seddon, and Right Hon. G. Reid visited Eaton Hall, the 9eat of the Duke of Westminster, and Hawarden Oastlo at Hawarden. They had ten with Mr and Mrs Gladstone. Baron Ferdinand Rothschild entertained the other Premiers at Waddeson, his seat at Aylesbury. Sir George and Lady Turner have embarked on tbeir return to Victoria. The colonial troops hare been temporarily disbanded, in order to enable ths men to visit the provinces. They will re-assemble on embarkation,

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Received Wakapuaka, July 12, 10.60 a.m., Guardian Office 11 30 a.m.

Sydney, July 7. News has been received of the death of Sir Patrick Jennings in Brisbane Hospital of syncope. He was for many years a prominent figure in New South Wales polities, and was at one time Premier, and a member of several ministries. He was largely interested in pastoral property,

THE COLONIAL TROOPS.

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London, July 9 The colonial troops, have been feted by the Ranejaglj Club,

SCULLING.

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London, July 10 W. Barry has challenged Towns, the New castle sculler, to row for £200 aside and the championship of the world,

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, Business Notices, A. D. C. v. jyflg. r: BANKRUPT ESTATE OF G. J. NEILL AND CO., DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, MERCERS, AND BOOT DEALERS, ASHBURTON mgg gale of this Stock commenced thu morning, and will be continued until the whole is disposed of at PHLKNOMRNALLY LOW FrGUBES in order to effect a speedy cleara nee. BY ORDBK OF THE PURCHASERS OF ABOVE ESTATE.



DEESSES & DRESSMAKING = EXTRAORDINARY. = AFTER AN FXGGPTfONALLY SUCCESSFUL SEASON WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO TAKE VERY MUCH KWDUOBD PBICES FOR OUR FEW REMAINING COLORED DBESSES. A LOW PRICE quoted for Dresa Complete, Beat Style ao \ Fit. MITCHELL & TURNER.



WATCH THIS SPACE FOR PARTICULARS OF NEW STOCK OF riOLD TJROOCHES AND J^ADIES' J^INGS TO GOME TO HAND SHORTLY. S. SALEK, THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. J EAST STREET.



BARRETT BROS, have just opened aomc new lines in clothing. Our noted ««• Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajfc Street. . . - WANTED KNOWN — The way the young people of Ashburton should cetebrate the record reign. Get tnairied, and boy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, T»D«red Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 MRS KNIGHT.Cash purchaser of ladies, gentlemen*, and children's left off Clothing, and all kindsoKioods.—Wakanui Hotel, near String Square. 5 13 IttEABD a man say that you got wonder-, ful value foe lUtte money, at Msi*ojs*'g



WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at j Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



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PUBLIC NOTICES ' NEW ZEALAND Clothing 1 Factory AUK HALF-YEARLY j ST CK-TAKING TAKES PLACE THE END OF THIS MONTH. So during the Next Week or two, we shall bring forward a number of VERY SPECIAL LINES, AND AT THE PRICKS THEY WILL BE MARKED, WILL EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE FOR BARGAINS, LOOK AT OUR DOORS & WINDOWS HALLENSTEIN BROS. & CO. [A. G. BARTON, Manager. 1



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