GREAT BOTH FIRE.

2000 Acres of Ground Covered,

Alford Forest in Danger.

XTolDlo Efforts of the Mill- Bands.

A Week of Anxiety and Laborious Toil.

The Fire Conquered.

From Our Own Correspondent.

On Saturday morning, January 2, through culpable want of thought, a fire originated on Mrs Jollies bush section, which the weal wind quickly carried into Mr Lylian's ad joining section, lighting up every old stump within the apace of one hour. The houses and premises being in imminent danger, Messrs Sharplin's mill hands, thirty fo cumber, left their work and rushing to the rescue, and working most heroically, soon succeeded in quelling all present danger there; bat the fire passed into Mr Aldridge's ecctien and Mr Thomas Neil s, thence to Mr John Webber's, where the fences ignited and the whole family became exhausted in saving the homestead, Mr Webber becoming partly insensible. Restoratives were ad ministered and he quickly recovered. Mr Cockson's house being covered with old •hingleswas the next) fear, but plenty of water being handy, he simply had to keep guard alinight against: the numerous flying ■parks. Burning back, as well as with the wind, the fire passed into Mr Joseph Green's bush, where a large quantity of cut firewood and stakes valued at forty pounds was con sumed ; thence into Mr Gilham's closely packed section, where the fire presented a tramd but awful, spectacle, and for several day* nothing but ceaseless work saved the boose a*> 4 stable, and the newly built house of Mr Leonard Hicks, On (Thursday, the firs stretched for two miles, covering two thousand acres, and increased the danger by creeping back towards Mr P. Green a aitd Mr E. Cooper's. Am I write (Friday moining) the fire seams to have partly subsided, Something should be done to any person mad enough to light fires wilfully during a drought like the present. Too much praise cannot be given to every man, woman, and child in the district, for they, worked as only people whose homes are at stake can work. Black with ashes, and suffocated with smoke, the heat of the fires increasing tenfold that of a tropical son, their labours were ultimately crowned with complete success, for not a homestead was lost. Bub the suspense and excitement left them completely exhausted. No sooner waa one place rescued, than each man present made his way to help his neighbour, without sleep, and almost with out time for food. This has continued for nearly a full week. The noble fellows at fehe mill have been working, not with " Bword in one hand and trowel in the other," but with axe in hand, and an eye in every directioa, watching the flames around, part of the tramway being burned, and on Thurs day night two of the houses being in great danger. Long lengths of hose are at hand which, with the help of a. splendid water supply »nd the engine, insure anything from destruction within reasonable range. Had » south-west wind set in Messrs Cooper, P. €tr«en, J. Rowe, W. ITaweett, H. Martin, •ltd M. Carney must have been burned out. A searching enquiry should be made as to who caused this deplorable state of things, but, as usual it will nob be noticed until some poor sufferer is burned to death in his home.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not h»l4 onraqlves responsible for the opinions expressed % our correspondents;

DISEASES OF THE GRAPE VINE.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir,—At the present time the destructive fungoid disease known as mdium is reappear ing in this district. Owing to the long continued, hot* dry weather, and the rapid and intense dryness of the soil, the vitality of the vises becomes much weakened, and them conditions are conducive to the deve lopment and distribution of oidium. It ia regrettable that colonists are so indifferent to the presence of plant diseases. The more ■o with oidium, m vine culture, both for dessert and wine-making, will undoubtedly become an important industry in New Zea land. Like other Jieavily»bearingfitait trees the grape vine requires a considerable amount of moisture to enable it to maintain a he»ltby growth, and the perfect ripening of the fruit. In the large vine-growing dis fcriots of France and Italy a judicious system of irrigation is now practised in dry seasons, »nd bat been a gain to the growers of millions of money by preventing attacks of oidinm. Vines growing on the hot sunny aide of houses or trellises require to be watered in such seasons as the present one or they will inevitably be attacked by oidium. It is of no use cursing the country 0t the weather for its presence when a few backets of water applied to the roots of the vines weekly would prevent it, and enable the plants to fruit freely. However, where the disease is present on the foliage the fol lowing solution applitd with a good syringe —in addition to watering the roots with •oft water—will rapidly check or eradicate the disease :—Bluestone 6lbs, washing soda 71b«, dissolved in hot water in a wooden tub. Stir well, and when properly dissolved and cool strain through a cloth, and use 1 pint of the eolation to 15 gallons of water. If the large red scale be present on the stem* and shoots of the vines, they are easily rubbed off with the old year's bark daring the winter months when they should be painted or syringed with a strong solu tion of lime, soft soap, and washing soda dissolved together. Vine culture wherever it has been practically tested in New Zea land has proved a great success. rlhe best fruiting hardy vines of France and Italy have now been successfully tested ia both islands. Young New Zealanders should therefore look forward to the rapid expan sion of vine culture as one of the future profitable industries of the colony.— I am , etc., W. W. Smith.

QUEENSLAND CRICKET MATCH.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib,—lt would only be a graceful act on the p»rt of the Committee if they presented thoae who have subscribed in all between £50 and £60 with one complimentary ticket each and roped off an enclosure with Mats for them. Were it not for the liberality fff tfreae subscribers there would have been So Hiatch;' aad a little thing like this paves wcwfcy for-future canvassing, as it creates » kindly feeling, add shows that the iabtorihers' kindness is appreciated. If you don't mind me ringing in a cheap ad. I ihould like to say that the match will prove ft' very interesting one. It is to be hoped Uukt the public will roll up in strong force, fti it> is not often they have an opportunity 61 aiding sueh 1 ao excellent team as the dneeeslanders at their very door.—l am,

A Guinea Subscriber,

TO THE EDITOR.

8»,—I am greatly pleased that the Bon, Bearetary for the Match Committee ia able fp 'assure" yo«r re'ad^s that the selection of flic tefctn m aob smeared with £sd. Unfor tjinately, ■' One who knows *' in cricket Qitclea admits my point. However, when »uch a serious allegation is levelled at the pian&geruenk it is well to have the troth ventilated. My action is xiot a personal out, in fact I have not had so much as as conveisation for months with the "cricketer" | ia auestion. I*m »».* « amp i oa - Dg| » bub only seek the welfare and progress of the proper sporting spine—-none wishing the cricket match greater success than youra, a genuine True Sport.

Synopsis of New Advertisements.

North Canterbury Board of Education— lond«r». ' Tinwftld Domain Board. —Tenders.

C. W. Purdell—Money to lend. OC'. Bullock—Tenders, money bo lend, prpWiiee for sale. 1 Wftnfccd—General servant and nurse girl. Sizaday Notice*—St. Stephen's, Wesley C^uroh, Salvation Army, New T*bero*oje. '1. % sJ&SM—Ww ?eoSti» ' '

CRICKET.

NEW SOUTH WALES v SOTUH AUSTRALIA.

Press Association—By Klectric Telegraph-

Copyright.

Sydney, January 8. The cricket match, New bouth Wales v South Australia began to-day. The weather was fine, and there was a good wicket pre pared. South Australia in their first innings made 159. Hill 42, Darling 24. Howell took six wickets for 40, McKibbin four for 62, Turner none for 28, Conningham none for 26. New >South Wales have losb four wickets for 110. Kelly not oat 60, Noble not out 24.

CANTERBURY v QUEENSLAND.

Christchukch, January 8,

The cricket match, Canterbury against Queensland, commenced to-day at Lancaster Park. The weather was perfect, and the ground fast, but the wicket was very fie^y And bumpy. Queensland winning the toss batted first, and totalled 188. Of these Jones played a fine careful innings for 43, Bradley contributed 34, McGlinchy and Byrnes 23 each, Cowley 17, Wilson 14 (not out), and Donahoo and Hitchcock ten each.

Bates and Prankish each secured four wickets, and the fielding of the home team was very good.

Canterbury's innings opened disast rously—Reese, Lawrence, and Ridley all being out with the total at 7. Then D. Keese joined De Maus, and the pair played out time without disaster, the score standing at 35 for three wickets at the close.—De Maus 19, and Reese 14.

The attendance of 500 at the start of the play increased probably to BQO later.

The v'ay waß very slow throughout the day, excepting when Byrnes and Wilson were together.

TINWALD v WATERTON.

A match between the Tinwald and Water ton Clubs took place on Thursday afternoon in the Tinwald Domain, the former winning by 164 to 128. The weather was perfect, and had the effect of bringing out a large number of spectators. Tinwald batted first, double figures being reached by E. Price 34, J. Sawle 25, and E. Dixon 13 in the first innings, and by J. Watson 23, in the second. Double figures were reached for Waterloo by J. Smith 12, and W. Timms 12 in the first, and by W. Moses 16, R. Cairns 15, and S. Norrish 15 in the second innings. Messrs Prebble and Primmer acted as umpires.

QUEENSLAND v ASHBURTON MATCH

A meeting of t he Queensland Match Com mittee was held on Friday evening, at which there was a full attendance. Details for the match were arranged, and the Commit tee decided to ask the Mayor to receive the Visitors. The Ashburton Club and M S.A. wrote, enclosing a donation and granting visitors honorary membership of the Club. It was resolved to ask the Mayor to proclaim Wednesday, the second day of the match, a half-hojiday in place of Thursday. The visitors will arrive on Tuesday by the 10.55 a.m. train from Christchurch, and play will begin at noon. Mr R. M. Cuth bertson has been appointed umpire, and Mr A. Curtis, scorer.

The following are the members of the team finally selected to play against Queens land, in the Domain, on Tuesday and Wednesday next: — Asbburton — Upton, Alington, E. and G. Andrews, Denshire, Wilding. Geraldine—Moore Sugden, B. R. MoDoDald, McLean. Temuka —Fanthrope. Waimate — Gascoyne, ( Timaru — Jefferson and Wallis. Rakaia—F. A. McDonald. Methven—Dart and Baker. Mounb Somers —Peter. Emergencies—(Jromie and Percy (Ashburton), and E. Price.

NOTES ON THE TEAM

Moore, H. W.—A really good batiman and field ; represented Canterbury on several occasions.

Sugden, A. S.—The wicketkeeper of the team and a valuable bat.

Jefferson, A. A. —A reliable batsman. Scored well against Canterbury in the recent South Canterbury match.

Wallis, W.—Bats well, aud obtained best average for Lancaster Park on two recent occasions.

Wilding, F. —A really good all-round player. Has represented his province for years, and can be depended on on a pinch. Macdonald, tf. A.—Played for his province against Otago this season. Good bat when he " gets goimy! and change bowler.

Dart, J, W. M.—Bowls well, and a re li&ble bat.

Baker, H. Q. ~ A finished batsman. Learned his cricket at Cambridge. Denshire, W. B.—A Clifton College boy, who was taught to bat, but is not particu larly fond of practice-

Russell, F.—A fair change bowler and very smart in the field. Peter, J.—Bowls well—fast left hand ; and a reliable field.

Upton, R. B.~Likely to make tuns, and particularly smart in the out field.

Maodonald, B. R.—Bats well, and can keep wickets. Andrews, E.—A bowler who keeps a good length, and smart in the field. Andrews, G. W,—" The father of Ash burton crioket.'' Likely to make runs. No one better pleased to see him do so than yours truly. Alington, H.—An old Cambridge "rep," and well worth his place as a reliable bat. Fanthorpe, G.—A good fast bowler. Maclean, J.—A left-hand bowler with plenty of work from ths off. Ofomie and Price have been selected as eme&geneies for their batting, and Percy as a change bowler and batsman likely to make runs

Art in Ashburton.

The travelling representative of the Triad thus refers in the January number of that periodical to the late Art exhibition of the Aahburton Art Sooiety :—When in Ashbur ton, I also visited the Ash burton Art Society's Exhibition. There is one sugges tion I would like to make to the Society, They should try to discourage copying. Fully two-thirds of the pictures are copies- I must also remark that I don't at all agree with the judging in the freehand drawing competition. No 89 was put second by the judges. I consider that both 102 and 103 are better drawn than 89. Miss Hood's "Panaiea," Mrs Zander's " Rosea," andMias Field's " Native Clematis " are well done, but the other flowers exhibited are very dis appointing. Misa Hood has a number of poor copies. Miss K. Boyle has two " tea tray" scenes, but Master Inglia' (aged 12) pencil drawing of" s.s. Arawa," though out of drawing, shows considerable promise. " Mt. Torlesae," by L. W. Wilson, is the beet water color on the walls. Mrs Gates* " Gorge near Mount Grey '•' is a nice Httl "impression/ Miss Boyle's "Cabbage Treea "—color very bad ;" and "Manawafu Gorge t " by same artist is very weak in draw ing aad color. Mrs Curtis haa good atmos pheric effecb in " Hakatere.'' Miss Field's " Echo "is ill lighted ; some parts in BJiacJow which should not he, and. \kc versp» Th,e same remark appfieij to No 3f>, by Miss Gates. The hulk throws too much shadow, Mrs Gates' " Mill clam " is out of drawing, but "Cliffs" is good in drawing and color j both are, however, copies, Mrs Cuvtis has the mosb wonderfu'ly rigged "Wreck" I ever saw. Mr G. F. Fodor haa a well-drawn "Horse." Miss Hood's "Child from Nature" is unoommoalv W|i &j B flat, badly colored, aad shows" an utter ignorance of technique ; an alleged rose on the table is about the same size as the child a head. "Westminster" (Mr J. h. Higgs) is fear fully out of drawiDg. Mr Tail's " A gleam of sunshine "is a genuine pot-boiler: "An explosion" would be a more appropriate title. Miaa Field's beat work is " Top of cutting "and "Homestead"; they are flat and wanting in atmosphere, but there in a laudable attempt at m ph'ln air work. The council should endeavour to encourage work from nature, and discourage such excessive copying, and then their annual exhibition will bo productive of good results. ■

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign

Press Associafcion-By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. (Received January 9, 10 10 a m.)

Inquest.

London, January 8. The coroner's inquest touching the deaths of five men drowned by the sinking of the Orotava in Tilbury dock was concluded yesterday. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the sinking of the steamer was due to an insufficient use of ballast tanks.

The Chancellor on the Situation

Speaking at Bristol last night Sir M, Hicks-Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced in all probability there would be a fair surplus at the end of the financial year. During the approaching session the House of Commons would be asked to make considerable financial provision for the establishment of British coalingstations. He hoped that France would recognise the fact that Britain was determined to be supreme upon the seas. Sir M. Hicks-Beach said it was imperative that Britain should continue to extend her empire,

lady Scott

The trial of Lady Scott, John Cockerton, and William Aylott, on a charge of criminally libelling larl Russell was continued at tbe'O-d Bailey to-day before Justice Hawkins. Frederick Ksst was originally included in th© indictment, but died during the progress of the trial. An application was made on behalf of the accused to amend their pleas, but the Bench refused to allow this to be done. Justice Haw kins also declined topermit Kast's statement, made prior to his death, to be read. Counsel for Lady Scott, Oockerton, and Aylott then withdrew the pl»-a <-=f justification, and on behalf of accused entered a plea of guilty.

(Received January 9, 1,15 p.m.) Lady Scott, William Aylott, and John Oockerton were sentenced to eight months each for libelling Earl Russell. American Wool Tariff. New York, January 8. The wool growers have assured the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives that free wool would mean bankruptcy Some demand a high measure of protection, while others prefer a moderate policy. Disabled at Sea, Buenos Ayreb, January 8.

The steamer Langton Grange, which left Sydney for London on .November 6, with a valuable cargo of frozen meat, wool, and nickfil ore, has arrived here disabled. When rounding Cape Horn she lost three propeller blades, and fractured her stern tube. She was towed to Buenos Ayres. During her voyage the coals in the vessel's bunkers caught lire and burned for a fortnight. Some of the wool, as well as a portion of the insulators, were damaged, but the frozen meat was in good condition. The cargo of wool and nickel ore has been discharged, and the steamer will be delayed three weeks. The passen gers proceeded to London in the same Company's steamer, Elstree Grange, De Coureel on Great Britain. Pabis, January 8

In the course of an interview Baron De Courcel, French Minister for Eng land, who recently resigned, said all the minor disputes between France and Great Britain were settled, and the difficulties with regard to Madagascar and Tunis were virtually arranged, Britain's policy in Egypt, however, was too masterful. Although he was of opinion that she might recognise the special interests of France, a return to joint control he considered was im possible.

Australian.

Received January 9, 10.15 a.m. Smallpox in New Guinea.

Brisbane, January 9

Owing to the existence of smallpox In German New Guinea, Sir William Macgregor, the Governor of British New Guinea, has proclaimed the German territory an infected district.

The Hurricane.

Adelaide, January 9.

A few details have been received of the disastrous hurricane at Port Darwin. A church, the banks, and hotels were demolished, and there is hardly a building left standing in the township. The huts at Chinatown, and at the terminus of the Port Darwin - Pine Greek railway were wrecked. Many luggers are missing, and a number of Chinese, Japanese, and Australian aboriginals were killed. Very few Europeans were injured, and there were no deaths amongst them. The estimated damage is not less than £100,000.

Among* the Icebergs- Melbourne, January 9. An Aberdeen liner had a,n exciting time amongst the icebergs. She slowed down twelve hours, and passed 708 bergs in twenty-four hours. Their average height was 108 ft.

New Caledonia and New Hebrides.

Preaa Association—By iillectrio Telegraph—- Copyright,

((Received January 9, 1 p.m )

Sydney, January 9. The Oonsol-General for France baa just returned after » visit to Europe. He saya there is not the slightest doubt the French Government intend to dis continue the deportation of criminals fo New Caledonia. With regard to the New Hebrides hs h%4 every reason' to believe ths*t at the present time nothing bas been definitely settled with respect to these islands, but there was no doubt the cessation of the de portation of criminals was a Men.dly act which might aid ia any effort made to alter the administration of the New Hebrides in the direction desired by France.

TflE ASfiBtJKTOS 6tJiJRDIAN j SATUBDAY, JANUARt 0, 1897.



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/-^OTTAGE PROPERTY for sale, belong \J ing to Mrs Willcocks, viz.,' T.S. 70 McMurdo Street, containing i Acre, on which ia erected a comfortable 4 roomed Cottage surrounded by a good garden. On account of their leaving the District this property will be sold at a low price, and.on easy terms of payment, it ia well situated, being not far from the Railway Station. T. BULLOCK, Agent. "public notice^" 155 WILLIAM BOLLOCK, begs to return his sincere thanks to his numerous friends and the Public of Ashburton and District for the liberal patronage accorded to him during the last eight years, and begs to notify that on and after JANUARY J,, 1897. the business will be carried on wnder the firm of MARGARE^ and ARTHUR POLLOCK, andtnjjU the same liberality will be exten,d?d tq them. All accounts against the late firm to be ; sent in prior to the 10th January 1897, WILLIAM POLLOCK, laJfer, 12 181 Taioc^ed Street. '■ MONEX TO LEND, j\ baid ■«"--•• -of £500, upon free -viity. Apply to | C. W. PURNELL, 141 Solicitor, Montgomery's Buildings. W" HAT do I aec before ray eywt A Ciiaap aale of Booti at W*\Wh



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JAM JABS. JAM. JARa Pint Mason Screw Top Jars 1 .QK M»wm portw Tbp Jut | gallon Mason Screw Top Jars lib Jars with Bomr.f» 21b Jars with Screw Tops 1 and 21b J»w with Finn Topi SCREW TOP JARS FROM 3s 3d Pet pO3Btn. PRESERVING PANS. PRESERVING PANS. We have all sizes of Enamelled Preietviag Fani—Both Light and Heavy ESMDtI, at VERY LOW PRICES. HERBAL BEER. HERBAL BEER, 8 GALLONS OF SPLENDID HERBAL BEER for 7D? bj wing FLETCHER'S EXTRACT OF HERBS. This extract Saves Boiling-Is ABSOLUTELY PURE—Makes a Splendid lonic Be»r— Non-Intoxicating—Has a Creamy Head like Bottled Ale. Please Note—That we are Solo Agents in New Zealand for thia uttMefa. TEA. TEA, TEA. Good Station Tea, in half 'Chests, from Is per 1b ■ .s~ Splendid Tea, in S and 101b tins, afc Is 6d per ft SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. (Sole Agents for Ash burton) In £lb, lib, Sib, and 101b Air-tight Tins, at Is 9d fend 2t perlb. 2d per 1b Reduction off 5 and lf>;b tins. 4Jd FECULINA 4i«i FECULIANA 4Jd FECULINA. THE PERFECTION OF CAKE FLOURS. This preparation stands Unrivalled as the Perfection of Prepared Flown for producing Pure and Delicious Cakes with the least possible time, trouble, and expene*. FECULINA may be had in the following kinds:— Ground Rice Raspberry Buds Sultana Cake Cheese Cakes Madiera Cakes Sponge Gakee Raspberry Sandwiches Genoa Cakes Cocoanot Ckkei Sponge Gnger Bread Currant Cakes Rice Cake* Seed Cakes Suow Cakes, Etc. To be Obtained from the CHEAPEST HOUSE in ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY RTORIS, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHUBOB, Telephone 24—80 x 67.



WE ARE NOW SHOWING Seasonable Goodi as under, and are i Quoting Astonishing Prices. REAPER AND BINDER WHIPS. MACHINE OILS. ■-■::. i HAY FORKS AND RAKBS. i SCYTHE BLADES AND REAPING HOOK 4?. V J DONAGHY'S J BEST BINDER TWINE.^ ENAMELLED AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS MASON'S PRESERVING JARS. GARDEN PUMPS AND SYRINGES. CHEATING FILTERS, THE BEST. TAYLOR'S "EYE WITNESS" CUTLERY. ASBBERRY'S, DJXON'S, ard WALKER & HALL'S ELKOTBa PLATE in Great Variety. CARPENTERS' AND ENGINEERS' TOOLS. ~ °~ J JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON. /



WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS/ mHE ELECTROPLATED SILVER WARE OP'ENIfiD UP Bf S. S A L E X, DIRECT IMPORTER, EAST STREET, ■" "' 1 From the firm of WALKER and HALL, ENGLANP. Is this Choicest and Finest Quality o! Plate ever Been ie the Aihbartoii District* The Goo is comprise the newest designs in BREAD PLATTER§, ITOT WATER CANS AND JUGS, - NOVEL COAL SCUTTLE SUGAR AND SCOOP, TEA TBAYS, TEA POTS, AND TEA AND COFFEE SETS. E.P. CANDLESTICKS, AND E.P. LAMPS. New designs in Jam Dishes snd Butters, both Novel and Pt«tly. E,P. Fruit Dishes, Tom* fUcks, Bnmkhmb l>Uk», i and Estree Di«h«a with hot mtmr i compartment etc, etc. V The Quality oi these goods is Ua»urpw»ed, »nd thtPl»te it thoroughly ttikbb, INSPECTION I.NTI T&& AT THE JEWELLERY ESTABLISBMEST Of S. SALEK, east street, (Tklefhoni No. 80.)