DEATH.

Murbay —At Auckland, on May 31» William George Murray, jeweller, Ash" burton. Aged 29.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, MAY 31, 1897.

This is essentially an age of spl£ to au

advertisement, an AUTOCRACY.

d, according English journal, the modern passion is iti f. even

cting Kings. This is said to account for the deßire which most Sovereigns of today are now manifesting to be seen exerting the great power which reposes in them. But there is another and a higher raadon for it also. The Kings feel the impact of their time; ths-y believe, often more strongly than the facts justify, that Monarchy is upon its trial, and they cannot help desiring to show that it is a most useful and bene ficial institution. " Look at me and my work," says the King in effect, and 11 see how well Ido it. lam rapid ; I am decided j I am impartial between classes; does that cumbrous and slow moving representative system of yours really work better in your interests than I do, or, for that matter, nearly as well %" It is a moat natural ambi tion, but it has in great autocratic States two most serious disadvantages. One which ia everywhere noticed is that it so frightfully increases the strain on the hereditary principle. The State is left dependent on the capacity of the Sovereign, and consequently every blunder and every nmfortune—and blunders and misfortunes are occasion ally inevitable —is carried to the dis credit either of Monarchy as an insti tution, or of the special dynasty then i reigning. If the Sovereign is incapable, or nearly incapable, for his position, I everything goes to pieces, as happened iin 1848 in Austria, and in a less marked degree even in Prus3ia. And the second disadvantage, which is less noticed, is that the King does not wish for, and does not seek for, a roan oi genius to be his adlatus or second self. There js not a great Minister reigning in Europe at this minute, unless it be Lord Salisbury, and he only "reigns" in foreign affairs. There are I by the hundred, and committees of Ministers bjr the score, but there is no Grand Vizier wielding openly the powers of the Monarchy, *od while obeying, still protecting his master from the Wwje of the public eye. Prince Bismarck was §aoh a Minister, Count Oavour was such a twister, even Prince Gprtschakoft was such a | Minister j but the breed seems to have passed away, the last of them, M. Stambouloff, Grand Vizier of the petty State of Bulgaria, dying of assassins' knives and his master's dislike. This may be no loss to the world, because autocracy is a bad system which demands of Nature what Nature in every department .9? life refuses to give, a hereditary succession d J»en of jjenius; but that it is bad for the; Autocracies and the nations under them; we have no doflbt whatever. The good of autocracies is all lost wh,en they go into commission, white the evil of th^m,, he irresponsibility of those who give: orders, remains as before. There is no picked man at the top with the; right of general control.; genius, the help of which every dynastry wants now and then, disappears j and when the Sovereign ia frivolous or ill or un equal to the work, the vitality of the throne, its power of imparting energy, to an immense administration, dis appears. _________________

There has just been opened in Aus-| tralia an for trade in the horse- t

agency THE MOTOR CAR*

less carriages, and very soon we may expect to find

branches of that agency in New Zealand. The pioneer is Mr B. W. Rudd, of the Cycle and Motor Company. One of the most' improved of the motors is the Kane Pennington. The agency and Austra lasian patents for this machine are held from the Pennington Company by the Australian Cycle and Motor Com pany. Mr Rudd thinks that the class of motor which will find most favour will be the one called the New Pennington autocar, which is a tri cycle constructed to carry four persons, and is fitted with Pennington non punctu ruble pneumatic tyres. It weighs, complete, less than 2| cwt, and is speeded up to 30 nriles an hour, Owing to the construction of the Pennington motor there is no vibration, no fire, no smoke, and no odour, as the oil in the engine is heated and ignited by electricity. The electricity, ig nition, »nd the lever to start the engine are controlled by two small thumbscrews in the handle-bars, held by the driver of the vehicle, and are worked without the slighest exertion. The price of this vehicle is 150 guineas. There are many other descriptions. There is the motor bicycle and motor tandem bicycle. This latter machine will seat two riders. Its power is the same Pennington oil engine that drives the bigger vehicles, but of a lower horse-power, and its speed is from six to thirty-five miles per hour, as de sired. The oil which is used as fuel will carry the machine a long distance without replenishing, a gallon sufficing for a run of from 50 to 60 miles. The j tandem is started by pedalling, both j seats being provided with pedals, so j that tbe riders can progress by personal exertion should they desire to do so for a change. The pedals are fitted with a ratchet, and do not move ex cept when operated by the feet, and it is claimed that as the wheels are fitted with 4in pneumatic tyres in place of the l^in. or If in. now in common use on bicycles, there is much more elasti city and consequent comfort in riding than the ordinary pneumatic tyre possesses over the old style solid rubber. Tho speed is regulated by the supply of oil, which is under the per fect control of the steerer, and the turning of a button on the handlebar shuts off the electric current, and at once the cylinders become air-brakes There is no trouble, it is stated, about tbe practicability or management of the machine. And there are victorias and landaus and all sorts of other vehicles fitted with tbe motors. In fact, the company fit the motors to all descriptions of cars, the field of operations being very exten sive. Anything that a man or a horse or a number of horses can do will be done by tbe Pfsnnjmgtons. The four seated tricycle can be fitted up as a tradesman's cart by taking oat jbhre.e of the seats and putting in a box to hold merchandise. The motor cycle is a bicycle with a Pennington engine attached, which weighs only 651b com plete, and which will travel at a speed from six to fifty miles per hour, as desired, and which can b.e run bjs» gallon of gasolene or ksrosjsne from fifty to 100 miles. This machine is managed and driven in exactly the same way aa a motor tandem, there being no difference, except that the bicycle is capable of a much greater rate of speed."

Local and General.

The Ashburton hounds will meet at the kennels on Thursday, 3rd inst., as per ad vertisement in this issue.

The Greymouth Argils learns that salmon trout are swarming in the sounds on the Weac Coast.

The collections taken up at the mission in Waimate, conducted by Rev, D. O'Donnell amounted to nearly £21.

The P-r«w Association telegraphs from Wellington that ttie of the colony have been increased by the importation of Bix Maxim guns.

The Wellington Friendly Societies' Vigi lance Committee suggest that a Conference of delegates from all the societies in the colony should" be fyeld for the consideration of matters affecting their interest?-

At the annual meeting of the Wellington ladies' Benevolent Society the report staged that 300 cases had been relieved. The re ceipts, with Ooyernjnent subsidies,, amounted to £2312. The balance i# hand was $1627.

The Mothers' Union of Ashbijcfeon will hold a meeting in St. Stephen's Sehoofroom on Thursday next at 3 p.m., when a paper by a Nelson lady will be read by Mrs Hamilton. AH mothers are earnestly invited fco attend.

From Auckland [the Press Association telegraphs that the Syrian, Giffron Hannah, has been bailed out. The case wilt duly come before the Supreme Court, and mean while two persons are in charge of tha ac cused's premises on behalf of the Customs Department. It is undarstood that Hannah employed a number of Asiatic hawkers in and about Auckland.

.'lhe Schools Committees Association at Wellingi'oti' does op r t favour the present system ol School CohWfc't'eS ejection!' Thß Association suggests that instead' of 'the whole of a Committee retiring every year, p§ at^resent, only half should do so, so that in the Oftsatff none of the old members being re-elected there $?ojil.d still be persons on the Committee having experience of the work required of them.

There is generally a good deal of grumbling amongst £hose attending furniture sales at the Arcade aboujii the difficulty intending buyers have in seeing the articles o^ered. In a general way none but those standing ,9loge to the auctioneer have any .idea of the sort of t^ing being sold, unless it is small enough to be held u» to yiew. Could not some arrangement be made to remedy this in£onyenien,ce, whi,ch is sUifficiently pro pounded t/j » t fec,t the financial results o^ many aales •'/

Messrs Hayee and Adaj»B, wfeo Jj^ve just returned from a few days' shooting trip up the Waitaki River, reporb thai; ducks are scarce and difficult to get. They succeeded in bagging forty-five pair. Ducks were scarce and difficult to get, were they ? And yet forty-five pair were bagged. If tber« are many sportmen with a lust to kill aa strong a« r »h§.?e two, dncks will soon be, not, only ""soarce and difitfijjt to get." but not to be found at t>U. !Men whfldps (roy our native game wholesale io this nj&cner ought to be treated as poachers, and prosebutea wifcli $/%p w,tmost rigor of the law.

The other day a settler at Mikimiki, near Masterton, waited on the Land Commis sioners at Wellington, as he wanted to pay for 30 acres, conveyed to him in his Crown grant, more than he had paid for. The Land Board approved of the payment.

Felix Tanner, who last Monday night entered upon a thirty days, and nights' fast at the Exchange Hall, Wellington, is stated to have lost 6;b weight since he began his experiment, and will probably lose 301b before ending it.

Between the hours of 10 p ns. on Saturday and 8 this morning, the store at the rear of Carson and Co.'a premises was broken into. This store is very difficult of access, the thieves having to scale Mr W. H. Collier's galvanised iron fence, which was pointed at the top, and then made their way into the store through a window, which they accomplished by removing a pane of glats with a diamond. On a shelf directly beneath this window stands a row of oil drums. One of these drums was upset by the burglars in making their entrance, and the noise seems to have scared them, as the door into the main shop was still locked when Mr A. Carson Arrived this morning—the burglars having esoaped through the door at the rear of the premises.

From June 1, Mr Henry Stephenson, so long and favorably known as manager for Mr Alfred Harrison, will take over the business of the last-named, and conduct it on his own account. For several years paßt Mr Stephenson has acted as auctioneer when his principal wu absent for any length of lime, and in that capacity gave every satis faction. He will, we are sure, receive the cordial support of the people of Aehburton, both town and country, and we wish him every success in his new position. That he will maintain the popularity he has earned during his long connection with the establish' ment over which in future he will preside, goes without saying, and it requires no pro phetio gift to foretell a prosperous career for a business man of Mr Stephenson's energy and integrity.

The Lyttelion Times' Peel Foresb corres pondent writes :—The opal excitement is getting stronger. I hear of nine companies being already formed, bat, strange to say, I have not seen a specimen of the precious atone ; the matter is being kept vary quiet. The field is situated near the top of the range, about midway between Mount Peel and Ben McLeod, not far east of Stew Point Saddle. There is a rough and hilly dray road up to within two or three miles of the field. Visitors to the field can obtain saddle horses from Mr F. Bull, the mail contractor, at Peel Forest. There is no nearer hotel than that at Upper Rangitata bridge. This is a well-conducted and comfortable inn. The distance from Peel Forest is about nine teen miles, and from the Bridge Hotel about twenty-five miles.

Mr T. W. Rowe, Chief Librarian of the Wellington Public Library, has received an invitation to attend the meeting of the second International Library Conference, to be opened in London on the 13th July next. The Conference is the outcome of a proposed excursion of the American Library Associa tion to England. The British Association thought the occasion opportune for an Inter national Conference for the discussion of library matters. Three hundred members of the American Library Association have signified their intention of being present, and invitations have been sent to the leading librarians of all the colonies. A strong organising Committee has been formed, with Sir John Lubbock as President. Mr Rowe has been requested to join the- General Committee as one of its Vice* Presidents, and also to contribute a paper to be read at the Conference, or failing this, even a short note, if he cannot be present.

As was natural, the biting cold and generally threatening weather militated against the expected attendance at Rev. D. 0 DonnelPs mission yesterday, There was, however, a good congregation in the morning, and at the evening service the church was clogely p <?ked. Mr O'Donnell is a pleasing speaker'^ and ij] evidently a firm believer in the use of appropriate anegdofce to illustrate his subjeotß. The morning sermon Waß on the Christian's need of, and the command to experience, holiness, from the text "Be ye holy; for lam holy." The r«v. gentleman spoke very forcibly, and his " object lesson " with a handkerchief illustrating the laws of gravitation, sin, Christ, and holiness, was ex^rijjifly fine and effective. Ihe evening seranpjQt was devoted to the subject of real and counterfeit Christians in the churches, and the tests by which the individuals themselves as well as others might arrive at a just verdict. The mission will, from jto-night, be of an inter-denominational pharaeter, Mr O'UfonneU's T^otk being, as he explained last evening, nob to make ilgfctiodists, but, with Divine help, to urge people ip give as pommon-sense attention to their eternal interests p they do to their physical condition or business pursuits.

HOLLOWAY'S PfM4H ANP OjSfMBSTT. —It is impossible entirely to prevent fche noxious vapours which are given off in mines and tunnels, and those who, like miners and railway operatives, have to work day after day in such vitiated atmospheres, suffer in health and strength in consequence. The cheat and liver often become clogged with the products of coal combustion, necessita ting great attention to the health. No remedy is more valuable for miners and the like as Holloway's Pills, as they carry off ail effete o»a£tprfrom the blood, and healthily stimulate the liver.'" Tfaey §r§ $lso invaluable for costive bowels and for all biUioue dis orders. The ointment is a priceless remedy for piles, sprains, ulcers and all manner of sores.

WEDDING.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at Ijnwald on Thursday last by the Rev G. B. Inglis, when tfr Andrew Buchanan led to the altar Mary Annie, eldest daughter ojf Mr Joseph Miles. The wedding was after the old Presbyterian fashion —in the house of the bride's father, and the friends of the families looked on to see the knot tied in due form, The rev. gentleman having per formed the oeremony, and given to tho con tracting parties the solid and valuable advice which is the customary gift and duty to give of the Presbyterian clergyman on such occasions,, the two most interested filled in the necessary documents, and were declared man and wife. Before the parson the party looked very pretty. The bride wore a neat dress of tweed trimmed with violet velvet and eilk to match. Her chief bridesmaid — Miss Lizzie Miles — looked ' charming ia> a combination of black and brown, with velvet trimming. Miss M Mills wore a dark blue tweed with silk to match, and all had greenstone ijroptjhec, Bet in gold, the gifts of the bride groom. " Mr H(. Rulp was best man, and discharged his duties in proper torui, The happy pair were'the recipients of many and valuable presents. After the ceremony, the parents of the bride entertained a long list of old friends of (the family at breakfast, and so the afternoon Wa« tpeijt. After the couple had gone on their honeymoon |aunb, the young friends who !had been invited for the evening took charge of the house, and the time was joyously spent with song and dance till the small hours.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

London, May 28

Hemp and meat unchanged. The English wheat market is quiet, and inclined to weakness ; the Continental is de clining, and ihe American is dull. G'alifornian Ho. 1 milling wheat, 31s; Russian cargoes, 281 6d ; London quotation for No. 1 hard Duluth, 33a. Colonial oats, fine, 26s ; common, 225. The Bradford wool market is depressed.

Miy 29.

At the sales of sheepskins the competition was fair. Long woolied classes sold at par to id advance, and short shorn at from par to £d decline.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

Lytfeieton Times,

The English wheat market which showed some improvement last week has since de clined, and two falls of sixpence per quarter have been announced. Mr G. J. S. Broom field in the "Crown Trade Year Book" points out. that " there tyre yet five months to harvest, during which interval the importing countries will require from 20,000,000 quarters to 22,000,000 quarters of foreign breadstuff's. The real pinch in the supply will not be felt until May and June, when the ante-winter stores of indigenous and imported wheat have been uced up ; then, if crop statistics are worth anything, there should be witnessed the keenest com petition among buyers for the remnant of old crops." A private cable from London also states that everyone is now anxious to buy, but this is difficult to understand in view of the advioe that the English market is declining. The Victorian wheat market has har dened, and an advance of 2d per bushel is recorded, the latest quotation being 5a lid to 6a Id. In Sydney, however, milling wheat has gone back to 4s 6^d; while in Adelaide it has advanced to 5s 5d to 5s 6d.

Locally there has been some inquiry for milling wheat, but no sales are reported, as holders are not anxious to offer. The Dun edin market is firm, velvet being quoted at 4s 2d to 4s 3d, and Tuscan at 4s 2d.

The upward tendency manifested in the Melbourne oat market has continued, and Algerian have advanced to 2i 6£d to 2s 9d, and stout white to 2s 8d to 2a 9d. The Sydney market has further improved, and New Zealand prime are now selling at 2s 6d to 2s 7d and medium 2s 4d to 2s sd. In Adelaide duns have advanced to 3s, and Algerians and stout white to 3s 6d to 3s 3d. There have been but few offerings during the week of locally grown oats, one sale of Canadians and duns being reported at equal to 2s 3d, f.o.b. The southern market is firmer in sympathy with the advance in Australia, a good demand having sprung up for export. In Dunedin prime milling and seed are quoted at 2s 3d to 2s sd. and stout feed at 2s Id to 2s 3d. About 15,000 sacks of oats were sent away from the BluS last week, and the Southland market has hardened, sales having been made on a basis of 2s 2d to 2e 3d, f.0.b., sacks in cluded.

There has been some activity manifested recently in the market for barley, and it is reported that last week about 16,000 bushels changed hands at prices ranging from 3a 8d to4s4df.o.b. One line of prime malting, comprising 8,000 bushels, made the record price of the aeason, being equal to 4a 4d f.o.b. It is said that the quantify now held in second hands is very small. In t>he South all descriptions of bailey, and especially prime malting meet with a good enquiry, Dunedin quotations being 3s 9d to 4s 3d for prime, and 3s to 3a 6d for good. The following are current prices paid to farmers, f.0.b., Lyttelton, for direct ship ment from country stations and free of commission, except where otherwise specified :— Wheat—Good to prime quality pearl 4s to 4s Id, Tuscan 3s lid to 4s, Hunter's 3s lid to 4s, second quality wheat about 2d lower.

Oats—Prime milling 28 6(1, good stout feed 2a 4d, fair short feed 2s 3d to 2a 3£d, Duns 2s 3d, Danish 2s Id to 2a 2d.

Barley—Prime malting 3s 9d to 4s Id, medium do 33 3d to 3a 6d, feed 2s to 2a 4d, Cape 2a sd.

ROAD BOARDS.

Rangitata.

The usual monthly meeting of the Rangi tata Road Board was held at the Board's office, Lisniorp, on Thursday. Present— Messrs Harper, Tarbptton, J£ellock, and Taylor, ELECTION. The Returning Officer reported the return of Messrs Harper, Wright, Kellock, and Tayior, and called on t\\e meeting to elect a chairman. Mr C. J, Haiper was re-elected chairman, and reported that at the meeting called for April 29, there was no quorum. 'Ihe two members present passed payments for £88 6a sd. He now moved that those be con firmed, which was carried. overseer's report.

The Overseer's report was read and con sidered. The formation for Maronan- Gracroft road has not been passed, owing to some rough places requiring more levelling. It was decided to sow grass seed on the new formation, and roll it. 1 womfs The Board authorised the following works —To pick the loose stones on Hinds to Maronan road; to erect finger poats at the junction of roads where required in the district; to clear the stones from the centre of the road in front of the perpetual lease sections at ttuapunsi and at Cree's farm; to form about five chains near Williams on the Hackthorne road j; to plough Dalley.'s road, Hinds settlement,' about ten fee*, wide ; to fill up the large hole at Maronan ford with boulders; to make the water race fords to meet the new formation ; to get the cutting , at Twentyman's levelled down. ' The Clerk was instructed to write to the Railway Engineer n water hole on the track. From the railway crossing to the Hinds railway station. SOUSE O? EQADS. It was reported that gorse was allowed to spread on roads, and the Clerk was ordered to take steps to get it cleared forthwith, BANGER. George Mummery, of Mayfield, was appointed ranger for the district. METALLING. The tender of F. A. Saunders was accepted for metalling thirty-one chains at Mayfield. GRAVEL RtiSERFES. It was decided to ask persons who had fenced in gravel reserves to lease them. Failing this the Board would call on them to fence their boundaries. TENDERS. Tenders were bjfderqd to be invited for forming about 3| miiea of road • between Ruddeaklau's and.Ciement's corner. : ■ : ACCOUNTS. • Accounts amounting to £64 VJs 5d were passed for giyment, and the Board ad journed;

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Preae Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Salvage Award,

London, May 28 The Admiralty Court awarded the owners of the steamer JE jlus J81250 as salvage for towiug the steamer Gulf of Bothnia into Lisbon when slse became disabled on a recent voyage from Australia to London. Obituary. The death is announced of Mr Westley Richards, the famous gun maker. Club Swinging: Record.

Tom Burrowß,an Australian athlete, has established a new record of thirty hours for club swinging. Lawton, the previous record holder, swung for twenty-five hours. Trust and Agency Company.

The Truat and Agency Company of Australasia has declared a dividend of 20 per cent, The report shows that the profits totalled £92,754. After declaring the dividend of 20 per cent £464 is carried forward. Mr Barney Ilarnato. Mr Barney Barnato, the Sooth African millionaire, who has been seriously ill, is recovering. Ecclesiastical. May 29 The Rev. George Douglas Ualford, Vicar of St. Peter?, Jarrow, has been appointed Warden of the Western District Mission at Longreach, Queens land. Irish Members " Named."

In the House of Commons, while the House was in Committee of Supply, Mr John Redmond, member for Water ford City, was " named " and suspended for refusing to obey the ruling of the Chairman. The obstructionist tactics were continued by Mr Clancy, member for Dublin North; Mr William Redmond, Glare East; and Mr W. Bield, St. Patrick's Division, Dublin, who were also '■' named" and sus pended. Messrs Clancy and William Redmond refused to withdraw until the Sergeanfc-at-Arras escorted them from the Chamber, A Gorgeous Ceremonial Rome. May 28. The canonisation of Zaccharias, founder of the Barnabite Order, and Fourrier, apostle of Lorraine, was solemnized at St. Peter's, Rome. The ceremonial was of a gorgeous character, and remarkable as reviving the ancient splendors of the Roman Church. Forty thousand people were present. The Pope took part in the ceremony. His Holiness appeared pale and weak, Australian Baseball Team,

New York, May 29 The Australian baseball team play a match at Chicago on Sunday week,

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

The Brig Phyllis. Melbourne, May 29

The unfortunate brig Phyllis has been sold to satisfy the demands of the crew ? and realised £110. Federation. Adelaide, May 29 Sir Julian Salamons tyas returned from a lengthy trip to Europe, He is gratified it the progress of the federal movement in his absence, but considers that the Convention is prematurely forcing the matter.

THE SOUDAN.

Dervishes Massing.

The Egyptian Expedition.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

London, May 29

A Reuters message from Cairo states that the Khalifa has massed 16,000 camels at Omdurman, in Eastern Soudan, north-west; of Khar toum and just above the confluence of the White'and Blue Klles. 'A great conference ot Dervish chiefs is to be held there in the middle of June.

The message also states that British ofi|cers have been ordered to return to Soudan at the end of June, an advance upon Berber being probable.

Recent advipes stated that the Egyptian expeditionary force against the Dervishes woijld advance upon Abu Hatrjed, between the fourth and fifth cataracts of the Nile, in July, bi^fc apparently an earlier movement has been decided upon. Berber lies between Abu Hamed and Omdurman, above the worst river cataracts; the advance thence to the Dervish head quarters is comparatively easy.

THE BUTLER CASES.

Death of an Important Witness Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. : i

Sydney, May 30 Campbell, an important witness for jjbe Grown m the Butler Q&ae, has been burned to death in a hut at Lithgow.

Massacre of an Exploring Party

, 4^_ 1 Press Association — By 3Electrio Telegraph Copyright. Adelaide, May 29 Itfeisrs has been received that Dr Elliott, a well-known Adejaide medico, has b,een killed id West Africa. A party of nine Europeans, with twe hundred native carriers, were exploring the vicinity of the Gwato River, when they were surrounded by hostile natives and Dr Elliott was shot dead Only two Europeans escaped. I

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, May 31, 10 a.m., Guardian office, 11.20 a.m. Chief Justice Way. London, May 30. Speaking at the annual South Australian dinner. Lord Herschell heartily welcomed Chief Justice Way as a member of the Judical Committee of the Privy Council. Chief Justice Way, in replying, said the inclusion of colonial Judges on the judiciary of the Privy Council was another thread in the great cord of Imperial federation, marking, as it did, the judicial solidarity of the Empire. With regard to the recent Federal Convention at Adelaide, he said when the f deration of the colonies took place that Conven tion would be regarded as the happiest event in the Queen's reign. Received Wakapuaka May 31, 10,35 a.m., Guardian office 11.40 a.m. The New South Wales Mounted I Rifles.

London, May 30. At the Military Tournament the New South Wales Mounted Rifles defeated a detachment of British regular cavalry in wrestling on horse back. Mr Chamberlain inspected the detachment, and congratulated Oolonel Lassetter on their smart appearance* Oolonel Lassetter afterwards dined with Mr Chamberlain. A Fanatic.

Rohk, May 30. Acciarito, a political fanatic who attempted to stab King Humbert at the races at Rome in April, has been sentenced to penal servitude for life. Received Wakapuaka, May 21, 12.30 a.m. Guardian Office 1.30 p.m. Fatal Panic in a Church.

Bomb, May 30 An enormous crowd congregated at Cathedral of Pisa, the capital of Tuscany, to witness the uncovering o! the image of the Madonna. While the ceremony was proceeding, a taper fell and set fire to the decorations, I Although the flames were quickly extinguished, a terrible panic ensuedj and seven persons were crushed to de»th, and seventeen were seriously injured. In consequence of the disaster the ceremony was suspended. Fatal Boat Accident London, May 30. A boat belonging to H.M.S. Colling wood capsized in Bantry Bay, Ireland, and six petty officers were drowned. Criminal Law Reform. Paris, May 30. The Senate has passed through committee a Bill largely reforming the system of criminal trial,

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka May 31, H a.m. Guabdian office 12 noon, The Moree Mystery.. Sydney, May 31 In connection with the Mores mystery, the jury found that Pitman died of self inflicted wounds, and recommended the police to make further enquiries. la regard to the hidden rifle the evidence showed that deceased had bought a rifle forkangarpo shooting, and the suppositpn was th§t he had been fatally wounded. It ii supposed he hid the rifle while strength remained. Federation, Brisbane, May 81 When Parliament meets an enabling Bill for the appointment of federal delegates will be submitted. If passed it will provide for the laying of the Commonwealth Bill on the table in the same manner as the Southern Parliaments. It is probable that if the Bill be adopted Parliament will adjourn to enable the delegates to attend the September convention.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

,—^_ , Preaa Association-By Eleotrio Telegraph— " ' Copyright >; -l ' k Received Wakapuaka May 31, 12.30 p.m. Guardian O^o6 1.30 p.m.

Athens, May 3Q The §ultan hag presented "' ifyp Emperor with a battery of sis canupn captured from the Greeks. London, May $0. The Daily Ckrmic\e fund in aid of the wounded Greeks has closed with £10,000 subscribed.

THB ABHBOBTO* GtJABDIAN s ftOffDA?,| MAY 31, 1891

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___ Business Notices, LOOK OUT. G. J. NEILL —IS SELLING— Table Damask at Is per yard Twill Sheeting. *J yards wide, white or grey, 9£d Turkish Towels, 6d each Cretonne, 3|d Flannelettes, 2s lid per dozen] fi T MBILIi JS gELLING- Men's Heavy Tweed Suits at 21s 6d, wonderful value] Boys Suits, 4s lid Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. Men'« *r*il SHOOTERS 7a IVL Women's SHOES4s W Men's BLUCHERS 4s lid, Women'B Lace SHOES 4s lid The Cheapest Boots in Ashburton are to be got at G. J. NEILL'S, FRIEDLANDER'S OPENER, EAST STREET, PAINTING. PAIN TING. PAPEEHANGXN G. P APERH ANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN seat to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Material used. OEDEE EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. -ttje ARE NOW OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL LINES, BOUGHT AT A BIG DISCOUNT, BEING A WAREHOUSEMAN'S CLEARING LINES. A Large Line of DRESS GOODS, including Tweeds, Meltons, and Serges to be cleared at 6s lid, Dress length or a Costume made complete for 20s. 5 pieces Striped Flannelette Skirting to be cleared at la 3d, skirt length. 5 boxes Velvetoeoa in Brown-greuat, Myrtle, and Navy, to be cleared at Is 4&d per yard. A la«ge line Ladies' Holland and Fancy Aprons, all at Is each. Children's Muslin Pinafores at la each. A line Ladies' Black Stmw Bats at 6d each. ASHBURTON ipTIAPERY COY. 1897. WINTER SEASON 1897 A. P. WILLIAMSON IS ISOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, in all the Latest Materials. NEW IRIMMINGB, RIBBONS, VEILIKGS, COSSETS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &o. SPLENDID VALUE IN BLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SHIRTINGS, TOWELS, CRETONNES. HEW PATTERNS IN M"ENi"~AND BOYS' CLOTHING Shirta, Vesta, Socks, Hats and Caps, Ties, Braces, &c, dec. The Latest Designs in Great Variety. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beatu & C 0.,) CASH DEAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street, Ashburton.



FLAGS FOR THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. ENSIGN HANDKERCHIEFS, suitable for Flags for the Diamond Jubilee including Australian Ensign, New Zealand Ensigo, and the Jubilee F.ag on bale at ©d **°9' ANDREW ORE. IN CONSFQ.UENOE of a number of tame Geeae having recently been bagKed _ by Sportsmen (?) near the Homestead, XKttto- PASSERS on the Alford Estate, without written authority from Mr Hamneror the Manager, WILL BE PROSECUTED. E. HERRING. May 18, 1897. CHANGE OF ADDRESS. lyrosic. sin"g7ng, French. MRS F. "MAKEIG, <3oener of Wills *md Park Streets, The second term of 189? will begin en KO.NDAV, May 31. Terms on application BARRETT BROS, have juat opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted *« Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; tnrtmh disoonnt One Sbilimg iyjf P0»"d



W ANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected in this department during our recent sale haa enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date in shape, style, and pattern, and at beat possible value* —Mitchell and Turner WANTED, Egg*. 1000 do n, must be fresh, and 1 too o Beeswax highest market prices given by Fetches Bkgs., Cash Supply Stores ; TTTANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher VV Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Flktcheb Bros., Cash Supply. Stores. j WANTED KNOWN, that you may: rely on getting the latest fltyle and. best quality in Autumn and Winter Mil-1 linery. — Miss E, Barnes, Arcade and : Tancred Street, .(JhUdrens' millinery a: specialty. Do no* fail to see the windows , Ladies own materials made up WANTED Koowa—First-Glass Dress-j making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the latest dreua materials and trimmings. Our uaual choice selection of Single Robes I juat opened.—Mitchell & Turner, j 17VX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have r«-1 11 ceived through their agents, direc; from English Manufacturers, some special dues in Drapery, «tp. -Gash discount One Sing la thePQuad.^fce £all," Bm» Street , *



PUBLIC NOTICES. j NfcW ZEALAND /CLOTHING "pAOTORY WATERPROOFS FOE LADIES. WA.TKRPROOFS FOR GENTLEMEN. WATERPROOFS FOR BOYS. BEFORE BUYING EXAMINE OUR STOCK. OUR NEW PATIERNS FOR THIS SEASON are to hand in i Biack and Blue Serges, Black and Blue Parrani&tta, Dark, Medium, and Light Tweed Efteots. Drab and Blue Box Oloth. Splendid Range of Single Textures for LADIES' WATERPROOF CLOA&B. As we are the Largest Waterproof G&r menb Manufacturers in the colony, we feel quite confident in saying that our Garments tand unequalled, both in quality, finish and price. Thoroughly waterproof and all awn seams. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR WATERPROOFS MADE TO MEASURE. WATERPROOF, LEGGINGS, CYCLING CAPES, BAGS, & CAPS. YARMOUTH OILSKIN COATS, LEGGINGS, SOU-WESTERS, &c. HALLENSTEIN BROS. & CO. A. G. BAWTON, Manager}



Church Services. S ___________ ______ Ashburton. TUESDAY—Teachers' Meeting, 7.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY — Choristers' Practice, 7.30 p.m.; Vestry MeetiDg, 8 p.m. THURSDAY—-Mothers' Union Meeting, 3 p.m.; Brotherhood of Sb Andrew meet at the Vicarage, 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY—Short Service and Preparation for Whitsuntide Communion, at 7.30 p.m. All communicants invited to attend. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. WHITSUNDAY. 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 12 *.in,—Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion. 3 p.m.—Greenatreet. 630 p.m. —Evening Prayer* , . The offerings on Whit-Sunday will be' W aid of the Melanesian Mission. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. 'Use • KEATING'S COUGH LO^BNjGßS'—well known'as the utterly unrivalled Cougjti Rjßjn'e'dy. Strongly re commended by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and-' remove the cause without any after effect; the most delicate,can therefore can take them. One I^ozenge alone gives eaae-^one or two a bedtime (ensures rest. Sold eyerywhere in tins Is l£d cash.



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Good advice: Never leave home on a journey without a bottle of Chamberlain 1 b Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For tulc by AsUburtoo Drug Company.



!I4^W TO PJBtRy»MV OROfJP SOMK READING TOAS WlhL j?KOVK INfEEES*- ING TO YOUNG MOTHERS. HOW TO GUARD AGAINBT THE DISEASE Croup is a terror to young mothers and to post th«m concerning the cau^e, first symp toms and treatment!" the obiegfc °f this item. Th§ origin of croup is a" common com. Children- who avagubiect to it take cold very easily and oroup is almost sure to follow. xbe first symptom is hoarseness ; this is soon followed by a peculiar rough cough, which is easily recognised and will never be forgotten by und who has heard it. The time to act iafwheii the o'hlldfitgt becomes hoars?. J If Chambetlain'B Cough Remedy is freely given all tendency to croup will soon disap pear. Even after the croupy cough had de veloped it will prevent; the attac'kg There is no danger in giving this remedy for it contains nothing injurious. Eor sale by Ashburton Drug Company!



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The weather prophets predict that the long fine dry spell which wo have had will be followed by a very wet and Bevere winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements 6'f Bii6h a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured, that Messrs Craighea'd and Berryman haye become fanioua" 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 „ U-Ui" *•*>« largest stovk of waterproof proou.o j ~ • * tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Ashburton, They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water roof cloaks;and coats to measure at ready made } prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, if defective money returned), All wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong Bilk, ventilated and every improve ment "up-to date."—Advt. " 29 The JjTew Woman, the new fashion, the latest craze, have some particular virtue to commend'them ;ao it is with the new cough mixture. Wood's Great Peppermint Cure— instantaneous relief for man, woman, or child is the feature of this unfailing remedy. All Grocers and Chemists keep it, the prce U r«ASon»bie, 1/6 aod 2 ( ;&. Ju. U



The wife of Mr Leonard Wella, of East Brimfield, Mass., had b6en suffering from neuralgia for two days, not being able to sleep or hardly keep still, when Mr Holdens the merchant there sent her a bottle of Cham berlain's Pain Balm, and asked that she give it a thorough trial. On meeting Mr Well, i the next day he was told that she was all right, the pain had left her within two hours, and that the bottle of Pain Balm waß worth $5.00 if it could nof be had for ese. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company} You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teaa, recruit by drinking only Kozie Tea, it is pure ftnd Orr $ Co., Salt AgWJWt



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