Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1897. THE COLONIAL TWANG

English "as she is ipoke" is ofien anything but " the Queen's English,'' that is to *ay if by that term is meant English undefiled. The Latins had a proverb to the effect that a " change of skies " —in other words emigration— does not change the mind, but, how | ever true that may be, the same immunity from mutation—we might have written " mutilation "—certainly does not extend to the emigrant's language. Indeed it would seem, on the contrary, as if variations of climate and change of scene inevitably produce linguistic differentiations wLich, in the course of time, crystallise into distinct dialects and brogues. For example, the English of the average American is so different from that of the average Englishman that the nationality of the Yankee is as readily distinguishable by his speech as is that of a German or a Frenchmanj and indeed the pronunci ation of the various counties of the Mother Country also exhibits such wide divergences that, for instance in the case of a Oomishman, a Yorkshireman, or a native of " Zummerset," his speech " bewrayeth him." It is therefore not surprising, nay it was to be expected, that the people of the Colonies should in course of time develop a distinctive pronunciation, and already it is very noticeable in Victoria and New South Wales, where it is recognised as " the Colonial twang." Nor in New Zealand -—although in this Britain of the South the climate and natural features of the country more closely resemble those of the home of our race than do those of any other of its offshoots—are we escaping from the lingual taint which threatens to make English undefiled a rarity; for in street and mart, and even in school, an ugly twang is be coming all too noticeably common. We are therefore glad to see that attention is beginning to be drawn to the matter in the columns of some of our con temporaries, for the recognition of the existence of the evil is the condition precedent to the endeavour to provide a remedy. Writing on thia subject to the Dunedin Evening Star a correspondent signing himself " Queen's English," speaks of what he calls " the vile colonial twang" which has become so common. He says *, — " The children in ail our public schools are more or less tainted with it. « , Many of the younger teachers have it, badly, and yet no one seems to take any notice. . . . Passing a school one day I heard a class repeating the eighth line of the multiplication table, which they did in this fashion :—' Ight tens are igbty, ight elevens are ighty |ght!' There was no attempt on the part of the teacher to correct the children/ " This loathsome disease, as it might well be caljtad /he continues) has spread very, rapidly during the fast few years, and nearly all the young people one hea^s speaking in the streets are infected with it, from the : fashionably-dressed young lady who '; goes 'dao.wg taown' to the ragged urchin wljo as^s you to buy a ' comic pyper.' And in jllustratign pf jits penetration into the circle of • genteel? society, l( Queen's English" pells this -• hu afternoon tea given by a story v- i i V( j y( ? gOOq OO 0 £ the colonial young .„ - 4 ftc Uned guests, who was a new chum, . tea and cake, saying she would take some of the grapes which were on the table, and was considerably startled when the hostess said: 'Oh ! do have some cyke ; I myde it myself ; and we'll have the grypes after.' For a moment the new chum thought that such a consequence was a strange recom mendation to co'onial cookery!" The instances given by "Queen's English " are not a bit overdrawn, and every day and everywhere thereis ample evidence of the growth of the evil he points out. "Desperate diseases (he continues) call for sharp remedies, and as this disease, from the rapidity with which it has spread, is evidently highly contagious, nothing short of dismissing every teacher having the least trace of it, and taking care not to appoint any others similarly afflicted, would be sufficient for its eradication." This is perhaps a little too drastic and Draconian, but it is certain that the matter is one to which public attention should be directed, and which calls for remedial measures on the part of our Education Boards and School Committees.

Japan and Hawaii.

The grounds upon which the Japanese Government formerly protested against the annexation of Hawaii, are: First, i that it involves a forfeiture of the vested rights of citizenship ; secondly, that it ia a practical repudiation of the claims made by Japan and the Japanese ; thirdly, that it nullifies the principle of the most favoured nation ; fourthly, that it revokes the perpetual treaty rights. This is a formal and serious step, and that the Senate of tho United States regards it as such may be seen from the precautions taken against its obtaining publicity. It ia regarded as almost an ultimatum, since it is nob a protest against the form of the treaty, but against the treaty itself. The reply of the United States Government is nearly completed, and it is said to contain a strong legal defence of the position taken by them, lhe Hawaiian treaty will sooner or later bring trouble, for it is by no means popular in America, and no section, except the persons interested in the Sugar Trust, are at all enthusi astic about it. Mr Secretary Sherman says that he is opposed to the admission of Hawaii as a State, but has no objection to it as a Territory. Practi cally the annexation of Hawaii must be regarded as a virtual abandonment of the Monroe doctrine, unless, indeed, the Americans consider that the Pacific Ocean is American territory, in which case there will be several Powers to be reckoned with. The unfortunate ex Queen Liliuokalani has filed a protest, and asks the Senate not to ratify the treaty.

An interesting historical aeoount of the " Hoisting of the flag at Akaroa," a report of the annual meeting of the Ashburton Cricket Club, the reßulb of the football match, Taranaki v. Wellington, cables relating to Turkey and Greece, and Imerprovincial News will be found on the first page, and the Chi istchurch and Addington market reports audan intercstingaocountof the marvellously rich finds atKlotidyke goldfield on the fourth page of this issue.

Local and General.

Mr E. y. Weight went to Christohuroh by the express last evening. The present year is said to be the thousandth anniversary of the foundation of the English Navy, The New South Wales Government intend to import Ayrshire and Jersey cattle to stock the experimental farms. A medical student received a scratch on the nose from the straw hat of a companion while viewing the Jubilee illuminations, in London, and died from the effects. Nelson's old flagship Foudroyant, after braving the a torms of a century, was wrecked on the sands of Blackpool during a gale and is now to be destroyed by fire. Mr T. Tallis Trimnell, the well-known organist of St. Peter's, Wellington, is seri ously ill, a severe cold having settled on his lungs and kidneys, An epidemic of colic has been prevalent lately among the horses in the Waimate district, but none are reported to have died from its effects. We understand the Directors of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association have decided to open a branch offioe and store in Ashburton at an early date* The moat wonderful astromonicai photo graph in the world ia that which has recently been prepared by London, Berlin, and Parisian astronomers. It shows at least 68,000,000 stars. Mr F. de O. Malet has been elected unopposed as a member of the Anama Road Board to fill the seat vacant by the lamented death of Mr Daniel McOormack. The Deputy Official Assignee announce* a first and final dividend of 6s Id in the £ in the bankrupt estate of George Johnston Neiil, draper. The demonstration at the cooking claßss lesson on Saturday morning includes the following dishes, viz.—Roast fowl, beef steak pie, sausage rolls, orange pudding and diamond cakes. The most wonderful guns now made fire a shot from twelve to thirteen miles, and Krupp's great 130-ton steel gun recently hurled a shot weighing 26001b a few yards over fifteen miles. An organ-grinder reputed to be worth about £3000 wasiioed at Blackburn recently for using his eight-year-old child for begging purposes by making him sing in the streets to the accompaniment of the organ. The South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society received, by the Takapuna, from Wellington, a consignment of rainbow trout, which were taken south on Wednesday by Mr Boyd Thompson, the head ranger, and will be placed in specially prepared races at Woodbury, Winchester, Temuka, and Pareora. A widow who recently died in America, aged 90, was the mother of six sons and nine daughters, she had 77 grandchildren living, 101 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Four genera tions were represented at her funeral. Quite a number of members of the Athletlo Club and others assembled on the railway platform last evening to see Mr Albert Mtiller off on his trip to San Francisco, in charge of the mails. He is expected back in about two months. Notice is given by the Public Trustee of his intention, failing the discovery of the owner or owners, to take possession, under "The Unclaimed Jjands Act," of rural section 32,884, block X, Alford survey district—lf acres. The United States law against polygamy is to apply to the Red Indians, some of whom have as many as five wives. Those who possess more than one wife are to make a selection as to which one they intend to retain. A man, aged 86,, has just w.edded * woman of 80 in America, the marriage being the sequel of an early love. The pouple were engaged half a century ago, but became «eDß>mted, since which time the bridegroom •-s <-w ea wives, while the bride had has Duneu mourned four husbands, • Two sharp and distinct shocks of earth-1 quake were felt in Wellington on Monday j night. In the Opera House (says the New Zealand Times) the shocks caused quite a commotion, and distracted attention from the performance for some moments. There was a good deal of startled surprise amongst the audience, but happily not the slightest approach to panic, The largest willow tree grown in England was at Boreham, Essex, and for quality and siie was one of the finest willows on record. ', It measured, when down, lOlffc long, sft 9in in diameter, weighed upwards of 11 ton/3, and was as sound as a bell. It was planted in 1835, and was taken down several years ago for the sole purpose of making crickot bats, 1,179 being made out of it. A painful accident occurred in Masterton a few days ago. A young man named Law ton "was experimenting with a tin of gun powder. He poured a portion of the powder on the ground, and by way of testing its strength applied a match to it. The experimenter was temporarily blinded, the skin was taken off his face, his hands were scorched, and he was otherwise severely treated. Mr R. J. Guy announces in this issue that he has taken over the business of a saddler and harness-maker so long and' successfully carried on at Ashburton and Tinwald by Mr J. Heseltine, who asks that the support hitherto liberally accorded to him may be extended to hia successor. Mr Guy comes hither from Waimafce, where he was well known for excellent workmanship and upright conduct as a tradesman, and will, we have no doubt, be successful in his new enterprise. j Probably the only gold and silver bound, diamond encrusted book in the world was lately enshrined in the holy Mohammedan city of Isnan-Ruzza, Persia. The book is, of course, a copy of the Koran, and is a gift from Abdur-Rahman, Ameer of Afg hanistan. The covers of this unique volume, the sides of which are • |in by 4in, are of solid gold-plate, one-eighth of an inch in thickness, lined with silver sheets of the same thickness. The centrepiece, as well as the corners, is a symbolic design wrought in diamonds, rubies, and pearls. The centre figure ia a crescent with a star between its points, the whole design being composed of 109 small diamonds, 167 pearls, and 122 rubies. The diamonds on each corner, which are almost hidden *in their golden setting and the orange-colored lacquer with which they are fastened, are each worth about £1250. The book itself is on parchment, entirely written by hand. ' < There was considerable excitement in St. Arnaud, Victoria, recently, when news got abroad that a nugget had been found on the Silvermines road. White a number of children were playing about, Ruby Miller, aged 4^ years, noticed the piece amongst some mud and gravel alongside the metal formation, and picking it up, began calling ! out, '«I've got a nugget," more in jest than I in earnesb, for the only gold she had seen was the result of her father's prospecting. On being weighed it was found to contain nearly six ounces of'gold, and offers of ±J25 were made for it. Th<s nugget had apparently been carted to the place from some alluvial gully, and lain where it was picked up for years, for it bore cart wheel scratches, and was ex posed to view by a heavy shower in a thunder storm. The girl's father, a miner, had been out of work for some time, and the family were in poor circumstances. Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozih Tjba they will be satisfied Try the No 4at 2/4, 'tis superb The true leaf of the Tea plant, uotampered with and pure; this is Kozijb Tea, try it — Jobs Prr * Go,, agttfi,

Parliament has been called together for the j despatch of business on Thursday, 23rd mat. The usual monthly meeting of the County Council takes place to-moirow morning at 11 o'cl ck. The annual meeting of ratepayers i f the Wakanui Road Board district takes place on Saturday, at 11 a.m. The Welliogtou correspondent of the Otago Daily Times says: -I believe that after all no steps will be taken by Mr Cowan to unseat Mr Ward for Awarua, ao that we shall hear nothing further about the matter till Parliament sits. Messrs 0. M, Brooke, Henry Davis, Charles Reid, and David Thomas have been nominated jfor the vacant Beats on the Borough Council, and a poll for the election of three of the number will be taken on Thursday, 9bh inst. At the Mackenzie—Glover entertainment to-morrow evening, at the Oddfellows' Hall, Mrs Donald Mac Lean will play two selec tions of Scottish gems. Mrs Mac Lean's playing of Scottish music on the piano is looked upon by Scottish people as phenome-' nal in the case of one not to " the manner I bora." j Major Steward is in teceipt of a letter' from the Right Hon, R, J. Seddon, dated Westminster Chambers, 20th July, intimat ing that Her Majesty had been graoiously pleased to accept the Jubilee Poem sent Home by Major Steward through the Premier for presentation to the Qaeen, and had commanded that an expression of Her Majesty's thanks be conveyed to the author. At the quarterly meeting of the Licensing Committee held to-day—all members present except Mr Scaly—the police report sub mitted was satisfactory, the houses in this district having been "veil conducted. The transfer of the Somerset license from Wil liam James to H. 8. Drummond was con firmed. The chairman and Mr Thomas were authorised to sign conditional licenses for the sileyards, other conditional licenses to be granted in the usual way. It was re solved to point out to the Government) the inconvenience of the existing law, which requires a quorum of five out of a member ship of six, including the chairman. On Wednesday (last) evening, prior to the departure of Mr Miiller for San Fran cisco, opportunity was taken by the employees of the Post and Telegraph Department to present to Major Douglas a souvenir of the long period during which he 'has had charge at Ashburton. This took the form of a handsome marble eight-day cock (obtained from the establishment of Mr 8. Sulek.) The presentation was made by Mr Lechner, who expressed the regret of the staff at parting with their chief, and their appreciation of his uniform kindness and courtesy. They congratulated him upon his promotion, and expressed their hearty wishes for his health and prosperity, hoping that it would not be long ere he reached the top of the ladder. Major Douglas replied, thanking the givers for their presentation, which he would always value, giving them some excellent advice, and reciprocating their good wishes. The clock bore the following inscription :~-" Presented to Wm. St. George Douglas, Eeq., by the Ashburton Post and Telegraph staff. Ist September, 18^7."

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M.) Atfihation. —Henry Behrens, a youth of nineteen, was charged with being the father of an illegitimate child, the mother being Elisabeth Crawford, a girl under fifteen years of age. Behreua was defended by Mr Donnelly, and Mr Wilding appeared for the girl. After a lengthy hearing the details oi which are of course unfit for publication, the case was adjourned for a week.

CRICKET.

STODDART'S AUSTRALIAN TOUR.

Press Association —By Eleobrie Telegraph- Copyright. Sydney, September 1. The programme for Htoddarb's tour has been fixed, The test matches will be played as follows:—December lltb, at Sydney • January Ist, at Melbourne; January 15 h, afc Adelaide ; .January 2Qth, 'ab Melbourne ; February 20fch, at Sydney, ;

The Police Appointments.

i Pram Association—By Electric Telegraph— WBliMNftTOtf, September i. ~-v »t preueat. Colonel So far as it ia know., * v «»neeM>* Hume will retain his position 01 x~ , of Prisons. The members of the Govern ment at Wellington knew nothing of the appointments made by the Premier till they appeared in the letters of London Corres pondents.

CHESS.

Another chess tourney has been com menced between five members of the Ashburton Chess Club, viz., Dr Hunter, Messrs Dodds, Willis, Clark, and Salek. The two latter receive odds of pawn and move. Three games are to be played against each other, making twelve games by each player. The first round was finished last night, the result so far being that Dr Hunter, G. F. Dodds, and S. Sabk are leading with each a score of three wins and one loss. Two move rounds have to be played yet. It is very probable that a chess match, South Canterbury against Christchurch, will be arranged for Show week in Ohriatchurch, when the South Canterbury team will be chosen from the Timaru, Point, and Ash burton players. Our local players will no doubt be greatly benefited by the practice they are now indulging in.

CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

The Final Xagleside.

The last ingleside of the season was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, and although nob so largelyllattended as was the recent fancy dresn ball, called out a very large number of members and friends of the Society. Fancy dresa was optional, and a good. many fancy dresses appeared, but a noticeable feature of the gathering was the number of Highland costumes worn. Among the Highlanders was Mr Mac- Kechnie, who had been brought up from the south to be judge of the reel dancing for the President's prise. For this a large number of couples entered, and Mr Mac. Kechnie's award placed Mr P. Tucker and Mr R. Terris and Miss P. Brown and Miss Sutherland in the winning team. Those two gentlemen wore Highland costume, and Miss Sutherland danced in the gown and trencher of the "sweet girl graduate," The pipers present who played for all the dances for which the pipes can supply suitable muaio, were piper Murdo Macdonald, Laghoior, and piper James Scott, of Buccleuch. Mrs Claridge supplied the piano music, and the Eatudiantina Band played for the waltz. Mr William MacKenzie, of the MacKenzie- Glover Company, sang in Highland costume (Black Watch tartan) "Bonnie Dundee," and in response to a most hearty encore gave "Hame cam oor guidman at c'en," which was also loudly applauded. Master MacKenziealso danced a Highland " spring," to the gratification of the many admirers of experts in Highland step dancing the Society now possesses. Twenty years ago a Scotch reel could hardly have been danced here for want of " quid wives " to make a "foursome." Lasb night there were more than fifty laases taking park in the reel. In the ceurse of the evening Mr Joshua Tucker took occasion to present to Mr Robert Frizzell a handsome silver inkstand, sub scribed for by the members of the Society's dancing class, in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered as master of cere monies at the practices and gatherings of the class. Mr Frizzell made a modest I speech in acknowledgment. Supper was laid in the lodge room, and was under the charge of Mrs Banger, whose reputation as a caterer was well sustained on the occasion* <

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Eiectrio Telegraph— Copyright. I lie German Commercial Treaty' London, September 1 Lord Salisbury, in a letter denounc ing the German commercial treaty, states that it formed the barrier to internal fiscal arrangements, and was inconsistent with the close ties of com mercial intercourse between England and her colonies, which were necessity to consolidate the Empire. Welcome to Sir W. Laurier. Ottawa, August 31 A gathering of 100,000 people wel comed Sir W. Laurier at Montreal. Fifteen illuminated steamers escorted the Government schooner with the Premier aboard up the river. The city was splendidly illuminated. Capture of a Bechuana Chief, Capetown, August 31 Galishivp, the Bechu&naland chief, who in December last headed a revolt, the outcome of the shooting by the authorities of natives' cattle suffering from rinderpest, has been captured by the British punitive force, Galishive was wounded early in the present i month and has since been hiding in the mountains. I The Kaiser. Berlin, August 31. The Emperor of Germany reviewed the Eighth Army Corps at Coblentz. At a subsequent banquet he said the locality was associated with great events He declared the Rhinelanders were as ready for duty and as efficient and brave as under the great Emperor. Steamer Collision. Port Said, August 81 The Orient Company's steamer Austral, homeward bound from the colonies, has been in collision with the steamer Persia, but neither vessel was seriously damaged.

Australian.

The Butter Industry. Sydney, September 1. The present prospects indicate that butter exportation will be resumed towards the end of September. The season has been very favourable, and it is likely that all previous export records will be broken. The Federal Delegates. The federal delegates with the ex ception of thfi Victorians, who come tomorrow, arrived today, and were welcomed by the Mayor. The Mew South Wales Premier. Mr Reid was accorded a public reception in the Town HaU to-night, preceded by a torchlight procession from the Redfern station. The route was crowded, and there was great cheering. The Mayor presided at a crowded gathering of leading citiaens and Federal delegates. After much enthusiasm and congratulatory oratory on behalf of the Reception Committee, Mr Reid was presented with a portrait of himself in oils. Stud Sheep Sales. Melbourne, September 1 At the stud sheep sales Mr Gibson's four-year-old rano, "V ice-President, realised lpOOgs, the purchaser being a local breeder.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Operations Against the Orakzais.

Press Aaaooiation-^-By Bleotrio Telegraph-w Copyrighb. Calcutta, August 81 Many tribesmen are gathering " — on the Bolrb to around Musntio* . Quetta railway. The British political agent at Khelat, in British Beluehistan, is in vestigating the alleged intriguing j against British authority, in connection with which three principal chiefs were arrested. Colonel Gordon who was despatched to relieve Samana has dispersed the tribesmen occupying the Kohat Pass, and is continuing his march upon Samana. ' London, September 1 The limes Simla correspondent says the Sixth Bengal Cavalry and a battalion of Ghurkas and Punjaub infantry marched through the Kohat Pass from the Peshawar side on Tues day. This force will assume the offensive against the Orakzais, whose object ia to isolate Port Guiistan. Brigadier-General A. G. Yaatman- Biggs has gone to Fort Hangu to direct operations, and reinforcements will arrive forthwith to ensure readiness for an attack upon the tribesmen. It is considered likely that the Orakzais will receive a severe lesson. I The Bengal Lancers occupy a strongly! entrenched position at Fort Bara. I Two important chiefs have fled to Afghanistan, and large bodies of! villagers are crossing the border. j Received Wakapuaka Sept. 2, 10.10 a.m., Guardian Office 11 a.m. Calcutta, September 1 The raollah of Hadda, leader of the turbulent tribesmen, threatens to attack Dir, in Kafinstan, the clans in that district having supported the British.

THE KLONDYKE GOLDFIELD.

The Otlier Side of the Picture

Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph-— Copyright. L©NDOir, September 1 The Daily Chronicle correspondent has visited the White Pass at Klon dyke. He states that 7000 raen and 2000 animals are blocked between the sea and the summit of the pass, a distance of eighteen miles, while hundreds are arriving daily. The route is strewn, with dead horses \nd stores. The amount of gold obtained has been grossly exaggerated, and there is nothing to justify the rush, while the cost of working is enormous. He adds that the Pacific Ooast has gone gold crazy. The New York Herald's corres pondent writes in a similar strain. Keoeived Wakapuaka September 2,9 45 a.m. Guasdian Office 10.25 a.m. London, September 1 The Times writing of the rush to the! Klondyke^gold-field says it is feared that there will be considerable loss of life, before the cr*?t *b*tw, i

MR SEDDON IN AUSTRALIA.

Interviewed at Melbourne.

Preai Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Melbourne, September 1 Mr Seddon, interviewed by a Press Association representative, said the hospitality shown the colonial visitors, from Royalty downwards, was very genuine. With reference to the con ference between the Premiers and the Colonial Office, he stated it would ultimately have a most useful effect. He was sore the British Government were exceedingly glad for the pressure brought to bear upon them by the colonies in renouncing the German and Belgian commercial treaties. Sir Wilfred Lauriet and he were fore most in urging this course. Asked m to what New Zealand wai prepared to do, Mr Seddon said that was a matter for future consideration. Asked as to i increasing the colonial duties on foreign goods, he said he thought it might be done, but the creation of an unfriendly feeling should be avoided. The revenue at the same time would cot suffer if British imports took their | place. The whole matter was com plex, and required careful arrange ment. They would probably expect consideration from Great Britain for any differentiation in her favour, A large section in Engiasd favoured such % course, but at present the majority was not prepared to impose duties in order to increase colonial trade, Mr Seddon said it had been Bt»ted that he had pledged New Zealand to increased contributions for the auxi liary squadron and the New Zealand land defences, but he had given no such pledge. What he desired to convey and actually said was, that, having regard to the increase in the naval armaments of America in the Pacific, of Japan, and other nations, it became necessary to increase the ! British fleet in the South Pacific, and the Imperial authorities were unprepar* ed,to strengthen the Australian Squad roa unless the colonies would increase their contributions. The New Zea land Parliament would then have to consider the question and decide. Mr Ssddon will leave Sydney by the Waikare on Saturday, and expects to reach Wellington on. Wednesday afternoon. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 2,10.30 a.m. Guardian office 11.30 a.m. Melbourne, September 2. Mr Seddon, interviewed by the New Zealand Press Association, said that as the result of the conference the Colonial Governments were now in closer touch than ever before with the Secretary of State. They would now be consulted more often, and greater respect would be paid to their opinions. The probable outcome would be the creation of a Consultative Council of Colonial representatives and members representing the British Cabinet, for the purpose of considering Imperial questions. Its members should ba in touch with the Governments of the day and retire with them. The time was not ripe even for this however. As to Australian federation, he said that New Zealand's aspirations were in the direction of a national life of her own, Her distance from Australia, climatic conditions, productiveness, etc., gave reasonableness to the desires of her people, who were mp3t friendly spectators of what was now being cfone in Australia, and wished the Aijstra? liana the greatest sucpess. Asked as to what he thought of the. Colonial trpops in London, U£r Seddoi* said he did not think it in keeping with the spirit of democracy for the Premiers to have a body-guard as suggested in Mr Chamberlain's despatch. It was a question whether the Colonial military contingents were not more in favor with the British public than the -* —:«a themselves. Mr Colonial irreuiu,.- * '•■• Chamberlain himself expressed nis opinion that the Colonial troops had won the highest opinions on all «idea. Visitors from all parts of the world, after seeing the Colonial military re presentation in the procession, came to the conclusion that Australasia, far from being defenceless, would have to be reckoned with in case of trouble.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, September 2,10,10 a.m., Guabdian Office 11 a.m. Affairs in Beluchistau. Oalcutta, September 1 Tbe head men of the tribes are reported to be glad at the arrests made of three principal Belucbistaa chiefs who they state are noted firebrands. Received Wakapuaka September 2, 9.45 »,m Guardian Office 10,25 ».m. Paris, September 1 Admiral Bernard, Minister of Marine, has given an order for the building of two armoured cruisers, each of 1517 tons, and to have a steam ing speed of twenty-one knots.

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka, Sept. 2,10.10 A.m. | Guardian Offioe 11 a.nv. The Australian Squadron Sydney, September 2. It is very likely that Admiral Pearson, who has just been command ing the secjnd division of the reserve fleet at the Spithead Review, will succeed Admiral Bridge pa the Aus tralian station, whose term expires on January 14. Parliamentary Crisis iii ilneem* laud. Brisbane, September 2 A crisis has arisen unexpectedly in the Legislative Assembly. MrStephens, a member, was called to order for accusing the Government of bribery and corruption in connection with the appointment of the Land Commission, and as he refused to withdraw the words he was " named" by the Speaker. The Premier was not in the House at the time. On returning, he moved Mr Stephens' suspension, but the House declined to pass it. Mr Toaer then decided not to proceed with business until a direct vote was taken on the words used. The House adjourned till Tuesday when a lively debate ia expected. The Government it belitrtd to h»ve i good mnioritv.

THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN t THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1897.



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Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S OHURCI Ashburton. FRIDAY — Short Bervi3e, 7.30 p.m. Choir practice, 8 p.m. CONFIRMATION CLASSES. WEDNESDAY — For Women, (in th< church) 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY—For men, (in the church 7,30 p.m. SUNDAY SCHOOLS EXAMINATION, SUNDAY, September 5. The fifth standards of the St. Stephen'i and the Hampstead schools (boys and girls will 'meet in St. Stephen's sohoolroom al 9.30 a.m.; the sixth standards (of hobt schools) at 10 a.m. On Sunday afternoot the remainder of the Hampstead scholar; will meet as follows :—Standards II [ anc IV, (boys and girls) in the Hampstead school I room, at 2 p.m. ; Standards H, I and infants, (boys and girlei) in the Hampstead school room, at 2.30 p.m. MONDAY, September 6. The remainder of the scholars cf St, Stephen's School (infanta to fourth standard] will meet in St Stephen's schoolroom al 930 a.m.; the Dromore Sunday school or Monday, at 2.30 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, SEPTEMBER 4, 10.15 a.m.—Preparation Class for Diocesan Examination will meet in the class room of St. Stephen's school. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Communion. Preacher, Rev. J. F. Teakle. 3p.m—Oreenstreet, Rev. T. A. Hamil ton. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. Preacher, Rev, J. F. Teakle. The offertories will be in aid of the Diocesan "Chnrch Mission Fund." REV T. A. HAMILTON. METHVEN. LATEST NEWS. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," with the day's telegraphic and cable news from all parts of the world, can be had from MESSRS TUBES' BROS., daily, immediately afoer the arrival of the evening train. PHASES OF THE MOON. SEPTEMBER, First quarter .... ... 41043 am Full moon ... ... 11 142 pm Last quarter 19 2 21 pm New moon 27 1 16 am TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines either to let or for eale. Farmers will find me at the Saleyards on Tuesdays and in the Arcade on Saturdays. Orders may also be lefb with ;. W. Hardley. S. HARDLEY. ANTED~IsNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is6d, worth 2s 6d; dreus goods, from lOd per yard; lingle costumes, reduced from 25a to 7s 6d j tilicias and linings, all reduced—At A. }r»'s cheap sale,, 7 45 Koziß Tea, the beat, and yet within each of all \ Sold at 1/8,1/10, 2/- and 2/4. ---taba Qt* m 09 Sole Ag^nti.



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