Ashburton Guardian. Manga est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1897.

The King Country (writes the New Zealand Herald) ia a prohibition district. Every PROHIBITION IN drop of alcoho THE KING found there is then- COUNTRY. illegally. It cannot legally be bought or sold or kept. But it is sold and consumed everywhere. Occasionally, by an elaborate system of trapping and spying a conviction is obtained, but that haa no eflect m checking the i wholesale traffic that goes on, Id every direction Maeris are found sell ing drink to Europeans and their own countrymen. Some years ago it was ; a favourite plan to send to the King Country hop ale almost as strong as whisky, but apparently there is no need now to resort to such an expedient. Two conclusions must be drawn from this state of affairs—first, that the attempt to make a prohibition district m the King Country is an utter failure and ought to be abandoned ; second, that whatever might be the result of an attempt to keep alcoholic liqiors out of the colony altogether, prohibition m a special district is impossible 1 If the whole police force of the colony were devoted to the enterprise to-morrow, they could not put down the sale of spirits m the King Country. There is no doubt also that as a great number of tho Maoris are engaged m whatig virtually smuggling, and defying the law, this ruuot be a fertile source of demoraliza tion. It would he far better to have licensed houses at various places where travellers could procure beer or spirits. The Maoris then would have to give up sly-grog selling as a means of earning money. We know that m some districts where there are hotels, the Maoris are on the whole sober, and are beeomingmore and more abstinent; and we know that they are the most drunken and demoralised where there are no hotels, and where prohibition is the law.

Local and General.

A. Juniors Festival takes place at the Salvation Army Barracka this evening. A public ball ia announced to be held m the Lismore schoolroom on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Cable brevities will be found on the first page, and a report of the Mayfield sports on the fourth page. The annual meetings of householders for the election of school committees take place on Monday evening at seven o'clock. A slight shock (f eartbqu ke wai ex perienced m Christchuich about a quarter past three o'clock on Sunday afternoon. The Wellington Christian Endeavourers' Union carried a resolution regretting that Cabinet meetings are being held on Sunday. Oaina ru harbor ia full of sprats, of which the locil fishermen are making great hauls. All along the coast there are multitudes of seabirds feas ing on the fish. Christchurch Truth has on its staff a printer who is 83 years of age and has every p ospect of many years of useful and active life m front of him yet. The twelfth annual meeting of the Ash burton C ub takes pi cc on Tuesday evening to tran-act general business, after which there will be a smoky concert.

1 Qur readers are reminded that pu Maurier's popular play "Trilby" will be presented by the Dobson-Collett Company at the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow evening. The opening sale at the new Methven Yards takes plsce on Thursday. Lines of sheep are advertised £or this fixture by Mr David Thomas and Messrs Hanmei' and Graves. A curiosity m th« vegetable line has beell brought to opr office consisting of two oarrots one of whiuh rosgmblea » human hmd with the fingers twined roi^nd the other. Tho veritable Mrs Malaprop or a near relation oil the famous old lady attended the sports on Monday »nd rematked of the Three-mile Championship that it ought to be a fust race as the bikists were to be paced by a ijuadnqKd (quadruplet). A prohibition prder was applied for this morning by his sons against ffenry Dalley, before Messes Bullock and Alcora, Mr Crisp appeared for the defendant, and after hearing evidence the case was adjourned till bo-morrow. A general meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club is called for Saturday at Bpm., at Drivane's Hotel, at which a ballot will be taken for new members. A committee meeting will be held afterwards for the transaction of general business. Lovers of the noble game of football are notified that the annual meeting of the Ash burtou Football Club will be held m the Arcade Chambers on Thursday evening at eight o'clock, when it is hoped a good num ber of tho Ashburton players will attend. A book over twp centuries old was pro ; duced m the Supreme Cosrt, Christchurch, the other day as an authority m the case of Banks v Prysdale. This was an ancient hlaek letter volume, a copy of Keble's Reports of King's JJeneh eases, printed m 1685.

There is quite a second crop of strawberries m the Hospital garden at the present time, and given a few warm days a good portion of them will come tomatU'ity. We may also ijiejition that strawberries are being sent to Christchurcih from Mr Ambrose Jackson's fruit firm, Hunter's hills, Maki kihi. A correspondent of the Lyttelton Times wiitea from the Chathams: - Ihe islinde have stagnated They are rapidly goiDg to the dog. Moat of the young men are leaving as well as some of the older and married ooes, A±l the land is locked up, and those m possession employ little labour. The islands are quite • apable of maintaiping a population of two thousand, whereas we have but a paltry two or three hundred. The locking up of ' he land and the exorbitant charges for freight and passage money are the great, causes of the fearful depression. It has often struck us as strange, says the Hawke's Bay Jlv,ral.l % that m planting trees for ornamentation and shade on our farms aud runs no thought is taken of a future posuible harvest, Sombre evergreens, alter nated with the brighter-leaved willows, are universally used. Why not plant i ruib trees, such as chestnuts, walnuts, and other descriptions, which, while quite as hand some, give equal shade, are almost as fast m growing, and yield profitable crops ? (Apples and■p.eirs',' ifc-is pointed out, would not answer ao well, because public orchards of th"* 8® "ffS^H BP PiC fo&fccheftes for ggdliu \ BJOlfe),

We learn from an exchange that Mr E, M. ' Blake, A.R. V.I. A., has received an appoint ment as assistant architect m the Govern ment Department, Wellington, and that he proceeds thifcher ab once to enter on his new duties. Mr Blake ia well known m Ashbur ton, being the son of the Rev A. M. Blake, late of Tinwald. Mr. C. E, Mackie, the well-known ex hibitor of the Kontgen rays and cinemato graphe, has lately "radiographed " the dis located shoulder of a lady m the Waikato. The negative plate shows with startling distinctness the nature of the injury, and gives a vivid idea of the manner m which the bones of the human frame may be pushed entirely out of their places. i The public will be. sorry to hear (says Thursday's Dunedn Star) that Mr H. S. Fish is very ill, being confined to his room owing to further trouble with his throa'. The affection, whatever it is, has apparently taken a new form, and swellings interfere with the pa'ient's breathing. A consulta tion was held yesterday, and this afternoon tie medical men m attendance were to further consider the case. The prospecting party (consisting of Mr D. Zander, A. H. Norton, and Mr R. EUrt) returned from the Opal field on Sunday last, and although they met with unfavourable weather, a couple of blasts were made, and the results were satisfactory. They brought with them several Dice samples of fiery opals, and it is to be hoped that a company will aoon be formed to carry out the work m proper style, which no doubt will then give employment to a good many hands. It is understood that the syndicate shares are being bought at 50 per cent premium.

Some very important land sales are announced m our columns. On Saturday next Messrs Guinness and LeOren will offer !at Timaru by auction under instructions trom the Assets Realization Board the well known Eskbank estate divided into suitable farms. The terms are easy, being 10 per cent cash, balance spread over five years. A block of 2000 acres of choice agricultural land on the Waihao Downs Estate sub divided into farms of various sizes, is also offered for sale by private contract, terms of which can be obtained from the local agents, Messrs Fried lander Bros. Holloway's Pills.—Pure Blood.—When | the blood is pure, its ci. dilation calm and equable, and the nerves well strung, we are well. These Pills possess a marvellous power m securing these essentials of health by purifying, regulating, and btrecgthening the fluids and solids. Holloway's Pills can be confidently recommended to all persons suffering from disordered digestion, or worried by nervous fancies, or neuralgic pains. They correct acidity and heartburn, dispel sick headache, quicken the action of the liver, and act as alteratives and gentle, aperients. The weak and delicate may take them without fear. Holloway's Pills are eminently serviceable to invalids of irritable constitution, as they raise the action of every organ to its natural standard, and universally exercise a calming and sedative uflr.ence.

ATHLETIC.

Following is the result of the Oamaru Grand Sheffield Handicap :—Morton (Win Chester) 1 ; McNaught {Ashburton) 2 ; Christie (Oamaru) 3.

Interprovincial News.

Heavy Weather. Christciiurch, April 29 The s.s. Rotomnhana arrived shortly after midnight. After passing C<pe Campbell the Captain found the steamer was only making a knot an hour and put back. Re ran to Cloudy Bay where the anchor was dropped, Left there at four o'clock yester day morning and arrived without further mishap. The passengers are m excellent spirits considering their prolonged pasa&ge. Accidents at Sea. Wellington, April 19. While at sea Mr O'Connor, chief steward of the Penguin, had his collar bone bioken by being thrown on the deck Chrles Holland, seconl cook of the Mahinapua, had his leg broken on the voyage from New Plymouth to-day. Inspector Pender has received word fro.n Maryborough that four bodies have been found on the beach at Whatarangi, Palli er Bay. It is feared that; some vessel has been wrecked. There are no further particulars. Search is being made.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. AUTCTMN MEETING.

Press Association -By Electric Telegraph. Christciiurch, April 19. There was beautiful weather for the first day's racing, the attendance was good, and £9170 was put through the totalisators. Results : — Kildare Hurdle Rack, of 120 soys ; If mile. Highlander 9at 81b 1, Social Pest list 81b 2, Clarence 10at 131 b3. Six started. Won by a length. Time 3.26J, Dividend— £3 6a. Champagne Stakes, of 500 soys; six furlongs.—Multiform Bst 101 bl, Miniature Bitßlb2. Won by two lengths. Time— 1.19. Dividend—lßs. Maiden Plate, of 100 soys ; 7 furlongs.— Shot B*t 4lb 1, Fern.de Franchise Bat 41b % Miss Orwell Bit 41b 3. E<ght started. Won by half a ength, Time —1.30|. Dividend- £2 10a 6d.

Great KA-ter Handicap, of 500 soys; seven furlongs,—Golclspur Sat 7!b 1, Bar shot 7st 91b 2, Waiuku Bit 111 b3. Fifteen started. Goidsppr was first away and led Barshobby two lengths going down the back stretch, Belle Claii 1, Waiuku, Belligerent, Mannlicher and Skirmisher following m the order named, l.eda being last. Goldspur maintained his advantage to the top turn, Barshot being second two lengths m front of Waiuku, while Telemeter began to go up to the leaders Goldspur led into the straight aud although challenged by Barshot, drew away and wop by two lengths, Waiuku half a length away third, then pame Belie Clciir ? Mannlicher, Firefly, Telemeter and Skir misher m the order named, Lord Rosslyn finishing last. Time— 1.28 A. Dividend— £10 17a 6d. Epsom WbIjTEU, of 120 soys; one mile.— Jewel £ht 1, Black and Red 9st 2, Arquebus Bst 121 b5. Eight started. Won by a lenath and a half. Time—l.42|. Dividend—£3 9s. Russley Plate, of 150 soys; five furlongs, —Daunt. Bst 1, Fdina 6st 71b 2, Argon 7sb ! 21b 3. Eight started. Won easily by four lengths. Time —1.3?. Dividend—£4 6s ffd. Sockj'.urn Handicaj*, of 100 soys; 1 { mile.—Vaudyke Bst 61b 1, Salvo Shot 7sb 91b 2, Bimetalllist 6at 91b 3. Six started. Won by half a length. Time—2.l1 3 f. Divi dend—£B lOs €>d GiajCKACK Ra.OE, of SO soys ; si>: furlongs. Molly Darling 1, A'cestis 2, Stockfish 3. Nine efcarfcefj. Time—l.l 7. Dividend —£7 17.. I

SECOND DAY.

Riocarton Racecourse, April 20. Following are results!:— pEERSWioti HpßDiiE;;:.—Clarence I, High lander 2, Ilex 3. AH started, by a length and a quarter. Time—3,s Dividend —£9 11s 6d. Autumn Nursery—Ooldleaf 1, Bracelet 2, Miniature 3. Won by half a length. Argon and B Id were scratched. Time—l.4. l»ivi<lend--£2 5s 6d. V Ability RvV Welter.—Manawanui 1, Telemeter 2, St Elmo 3/ Great Autumn Handicap, of iiOO soys ; 1^ mjle.—VNaiuku, ?st 121 b, 1.

GREAT FLOODS IN THE NORTH ISLAND.

Whole Towns under Water. Loss of Life Ucported. £tescii@ Party Believed to Have Seen Drowned* Serious Loss of Stock. Great Tract of Country Devastated. Many Houses Washed Away. Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Hastings, April 19

At 9 p.m. on Friday the river Ngaruroro burst its banks at Roys Hill, flooding the districts susrounding and, about 7 p.m., the water was m evidence at Hastings, and several families were calling for assistance. Rescue parties were formed which were kept busy through the night and through the next day rescuing families m boats from the hotftes. Residents m the lowlying distric'B are m a terrible plight. Hastings m parts is ten feet under water, and railway communication between Wellington aud Napier is completely cut off. The express to Wellington with 250 passengers stuck beyond Pakipaki where the rails have been washed away, and returned to Hastings at 6 p.m. The passengers hnd no food except fish cooked at the engine boiler, and a few sandwiches. The express from Wellington stack at Makotuku and returned to Pal rperaton. The lina between Napier and Hastings is terribly damaged, and railway bridges have been washed away and rails torn up and deposited yards away. There is a washout of 25 chains long nonh of Pakipaki, and another a chain long near Long ands. Longlanda bridge is severely shaken. From Havelock to Pakipaki it is a mass of water, and Te Aute road is impassable. The set tiers will lose terribly. The bridge over the Nga ruroro river at Havelock is strained, and tons of debris are piled against its south side. Fears are felt for the safety of Olive, which is all under water. In the lower parts of the township only the tops of a few of the houses are visible, and several have been washed away. Communication between Napier and Hastings is stopped, and the question of food is a serious one. A man named Broadbent is reported to have been swept out to sea on his horse. Toraoana is a sheet of water, and there is four feet on the bridge. Nelson Bros', freezing works are here. All the sheep this side of the river are safe, but about 15,000 at the Chest.rhope station belonging to the same firm have been lost. Cunningham, one of the shepherds, was drowned. The Omahu bridge has been washed away, and enormous damage has been done to the crops and fence?. The residents of Feruhill had to leave their houses, and the hotel is the only piace out of water. Two Maoris were seen to have been washed off their horses while attempt ing to cross the river, and have not been seen since. Telegraphic communication with Napier is cut off, but it is reported to be under water with boats m the principal streets. Some ten well-known citizens m Napier went out as a rescue party 'o Clive with two boats They launched th«m at Waitangi river and have not been seen since. It ia supposed they wf.re washed out to sei and drowned as the boats were found capv'zed m the sea. They we»e well known and re spected m Hawke's Bay. The following are then imes of those who were lost: —Arthur M C.irtney, Albion h>l el, who leaves a wife and three children ; Sergeant O'Donovan, wife and family ; Constable Stevenson, wife and family ; Joseph Brierly, wife and family ; Frederick Catsin, clerk, wife; Prebble, m irned ; Rose, commercial traveller ; Hob den, Auaell, and Chambers. The Harbor Board's steamer J.D.O. is bearching for the bodies, but so far no result is to hand, Meanee is under water, and loss of life is reported there, but there «ire no particulars. Red cliffy bridge was washed away, ulso Petane bridge. Ihere are thousands of pounds' worth of damage to stock, etc., at Marekakaho, the property of Mr R. D. Ma;- Lean, M.H.R., and houses were overturned, but no loss of life is reported up to time of wr ting. Rftkakura is several feet under water. The house of Mr Baker was washed out to sea. The loss of stock throughout the district is incalculable, ~Ar J. N. Williams loat 700 sheep ; Mr Tanrer, Rivers lea, 1000; Nelson Bros , 13,000; Messrs T Crosse and W. Bridgman are heavy "losers. This docs not represent anything approach ing the full loss as no further particulars are to hand. Carcases are floating through the country, and it is feared the loss of life will be c nsiderable. It would be more, only that Friday night was bright and moonlight. The water was at i's highest at 7 p,m. yes terday. Reports from the Wairoa district show that there has been loss of stock, aud that bridges have been swept away. Great damage haa bapn done to the railway bridges at Takapu and Waipawa. Ihe waters are subsiding gradually. The effect of the flood to settlers and the inhabitants generally will be disastrous during the coming winter. Hastings, April 20. The Hastings Standard reporter brings word that the bodies of Sergeant O'Donovan and Arthur McCartney have been found near the mouth of the Waitangi River. Coaches left here for Napier this morning, also for liaikora to connect with the south train, Mails left for Wellington this morning at six o'clock. Several caseß of drowning are reported, but nothing is definitely known. Another body, unidenti fied, has been found near the mouth of the Waitangi River. It is supposed that the two missing boats were carried against the Waitangi bridge by the force of the current and upset. There ia little hope of anyone being left tp tell the tale. A native named Karaitiana was washed away for a mile, but succeeded m reaching a tree, wheie he remained twenty-four hours, and was rescued almost dead. Two hundred loaves have been sent to Clive. Provisions are running short all through the district, The scow Rata is on Petane beach. All hands landed j safely. It will be six weeka before railway j traffic is restored at Waitangi bridge, and | ! the repairs will cost from £20,000 to i

I £30.000. Later news to hand states that there is great loss all the way from Kaikora to Wairoa, but most severely fel.t at Olive and Farndon, where dozens of families have been rendered homeless. The water is falling fast, but is still m several houses. It wil! be some days before the majority are tenmtable. Several houses at Ohiti were carried away and stranded. At Old Omahu, twenty eight ijaoria had a narrow esope of drowning. There is heavy damage at Maraekakaho. Aji Te Mahanga, Mr Douglas loat several racehorses. Most places have been tiooded two teet higher than ever recorded. Furiher damage is expected to be reported from the breach at Ngaturoro at Roy's Hill, and Government has been wired to to take the necessary steps for the. bridge's protec tion at ynw. The Tutaekuri river broke through at Moteo, doing immense damage, carrying hbusea and .^ock away. The Stanuaul estimates that at least 50,000 sheep have been lost, besides a large number of other stock. Many small farmers have lost c erything, and the big squatters have suffered, to the extent of several thousand'pounds.'" ; A relief fund has been opened at Hastings and Napier. Qa Friday night a Maori attempted to reach Waipatu Pah. A tremendous current took off his clothes and washed him on to a tree. After two bouts he swam to the roof of a, shed, where he was compeledto renviin ail night, bitterly cold, and next morning ho was rescued, half perished; but he is recover ins;. ' ■ Seyeial cases of narrow escapes from drowning are reported. The death roll is ' twelve. Although searah haa been kppt up | a'ong the beach no bodies have been found. The rescue crew drowned included seven married men with twenty-two children depending on them.

At Rivers:ea £200 worth of wool was j buried m silt. ' At VVhuk'itn, several people speut tbo ( whole bight, oh the roofs of bouses. At papakuii a man of ninety years had to tak<: refuge on tli'= ro 4. Through communication north and south by bus, terry, train was made to-day The greatest satisfaction ia publicly ex pressed with the manner m which the actint traffic manager, Mr Faiis, overcame the neatest difficulties. 250 passengers by Friday's expresß, stuck at Hastings, weio euab ed to get away this morniug. It is expected that it will be quite thr^e months bei'oie goods traffic cau be resumed to Napier, two bridges haviog to be recon structs.). The damage to the south lme is expected to be repaired m a few days. Large gangs of men ureat work, and the traveilicg pubic will be very slightly inconvenienced. The acting Premier wired that every assistance would be given to the settlers. Mr Hail Jones is expected here to-morrow. The repairs to the railway are likely to cost £30,000. , nn Napier, April 20 Heavy rain fell on Thursday and Friday, with the result that thu JNlgaruroio and Tutaekuri broke their banks causing the moat disastrous floods ever experienced m Hawke's Bay. The streets m the lower part of Napier were flooded to a (iepth of six feet. The residents are m great danger, but boats were promptly pub m requisition, and no lives were iost m town. Urgent messages were received from the country for assistance, and boats were sent out. Two of them were capsized m the raging torrent, and the crews were all drowned. Their names were — Sergeant O'Donovan, Constable Htephenson ; Arthur McCartney, publican ; Fred Cassin, clerk ; W. Prebble, laborer ; Osborn, draper, (a recent arrival from Timaru); Brierly, blacksmith ; Ansell, carpenter ; Chambers, wheelwright; Rose, a commercial traveller who was on a visit to Napier. Two country settles—Cunningham a shepherd, and James Broad bent, a farmer—are known to be drowned. Riley, a dairy farmer, and two aasietauts are missing* The losses of stock are enormous, and practically there is not a head remaining over a large area. Chester holm Station alone lose eight thousand sheep and a herd of pedigree Angus cattle. Many settlers lose everything, even their houses being swept to sea. Six large bridges are destroyed, and the road 3 are cut up so that vehicular traffic is impossible m many places. The railway line has been destroyed for a distance of several miles. Ie is esti mated that it will cost £30,000 to repair the damage. Telegraph and telephone wireß are down and communication was only restored to-di.y. The lobs of the setilera is estimated at at least'£Bo,ooo, and peihaps £100,000. Settlers are being provided with dry clothing, but most have lost all their stock, crops, stacks, etc., and the land is covered from two to three feet with ailt. The Mayor is appealingtothe mayors of the principal towns to open subscription lists. Mr R. D. McLean, M.H.R., headed the list here with £100. The Hon. John McKenzie sent a sympathetic message, promising Government assistance. Mr Hall-Jones is coming up to make enquiries on the spot. None of the bodies of those drowned have been recovered. The water has not gone down except on very low lying grounds.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is the meteorological report for the week ending April 16, 1897 :—

Burglary at Oamaru.

Oam 4RU, April 19 A daring burglary took place at the Junc tion' Hotel on Sunday night. The burglars effected an entrance by the cellar door, and carried off the safe, which contained £20 m notes and silver. They cut the back out m a field close by aud, abstracting the con tents, left the safe a wreck. The burglary was very cleverly planned aud was evidently the work of old hands.

Alleged Attempted Suicide.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, April 19 A man named Frederick Hopper, who re cently arrived from Sydney, attempted to commit, suicide by taking an overdose of a sleeping draught. He was removed to the liospitai and is recovering.

Accident on a Racecourse.

Preso Association—By Electric Telegrap,

Timahu, April 20. At the Fairlie races at the finish of the last lase a horse ran off the course into the crowd. He knocked down several people and fell and rolled over his rider, Fox. The jockey was unconscious for an hour. He was badly bruised and had his ribs broken by stones which he carried as make-weight m his pockets. Mr Angus McMaster, a settler, received a scalp wound. He was struck by a hoof and was unconscious for some time, bub was able to go home. The others were unhurt.

CRICKET.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Bbisbane, April 19 The Intercolonial cricket match Qutens !and v New South Warles began on Satur day. In the first innings the home team made 180. Hoare 56, S. P. Jones 46. The New South Wales eleven lost four wickets for 289. Poideven 27, Iredale 36, Pye (a colt) not out 140, Evers not out 59.

ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH.

i j On Easter Sunday there were two cele brations of Holy Communion at St. Stephen's Church —at 8.30 and after the 11 o'clock service—ihere being about 150 communi cants at the two celebrations, The Rev T. A, Hamilton officiating throughout the day. There was a large congregation at the morn ing service, whiah was semi-choral, Jackson's Te Deuni and Jubilate Deo being very nicely rendered by the choir, as were also the Easter anthem, and special psalms and hymns. At the evening service the church was crowded, e*;tra eeata having to be pro vided. Thee being a full choir, and the organ being supplemented by a small j orchestra, the service went remarkably well, Martin's Magnificat and Nuuc Dimittia aud Stainer'a anthem "They have taken away my Lord," being rendered m a very efficient manner, showing careful training on the part of the choirmaster. The congregation heartily joined m the canticles and hymns. Ihe decorations were very pretty and effective, showing that great interest and pains i;ad beeu taken by members of the congregation to make the'church look bright and cheerful, Ihe decorations consisted chiefly of crosses, wreaths, etc., of white flowers and evergreens, amongst which were mingled autumn leaves, the golden tints of the latter having a very pleasing effeot. : There were also a number of handsome scriptural texts adorning the walls and back of the altar j and oakeu as a whole the services have seldom gone better, or the church looked prettier than it did on this occasion. A very nice rendering of the HaiMujah chorus, by the organist and orchestra brought the services to a close.

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

Outbreak of War

Desperate Fighting' on the Frontier Turkish Advance into Greece. The Last Creek Reserves Called Out. Itoiiibardiiieiit of Prevesa.

Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. AthenSj Athftn 17 The Turks have re-occupied their outposts en the Turco-Grecian frontier captured by the National League forces. The Leaguers are furious at the regular troops of the Grecian army not coming to their assistance. They admit that the} are unequal to the Turkish regular troops. A body of Italian volunteers who were raiding Turkish . territory at Kranea have been disbanded. A spirit of pessimism prevails m Athens, although the populace insist that the honor of the country demands sacrifices and unity. The King and the Government despair of being able to control the war spirit.

A member of the National League, captured by Turks, admitted he was a soldier, that Greek officers commanded the Leaguers, and that the Govern ment supplied them with arms, Athens, April 18 | The Greeks have captured Menexes m Macedonia. Murderous firing is proceeding along the whole frontier. The Turks are massing m the direc tion of Turnavo, and are occupying the passes leading on Larissa preparatory to a general advance of the army into Greece. Constantinople. April 18. Greek merchants have been ordered to quit Turkey within a fortnight. Latest reports show that fierce fight ing is proceeding between the Turks and Greeks. Very heavy losses oa both sides. The killed include five Turkish officers. A general advance of Turkish troops is ordered for to morrow.

Berlin, April 18, The Hon Mr Cursor., Parliamentary Secretary of the British Foreign Office, is visiting Berlin. He had a long interview with Marshal Bieberstein. London, April 17 The Pope has offered to act as mediator m the Cretan trouble. Mr Gladstone, m a letter to Hampzes, a Macedonian chief, says that one two-year-old despot, and a few full-grown despots, who have not earned the confidence of Europe, are directing the Eastern policy of Great Britain, whose degrading office it is to supply ships, soldiers, aud sailors to suppress liberty m Crete. Athens, April 18 M. Delyannis has received infor mation that hostilities broke out between the Greeks and Turkß on Friday evening. The Turkish troops made an attempt to occupy Analipsis, a neutral position near Negeros, but were repulsed. The fighting was resumed on Saturday, and the outbreak of hostilities extended to Klephtika and Gentekia. After a march of an hour and a half m the afternoon the Greek artillery forced the Turks to abandon TsemtsJß and other outposts. The Turks were enforced again and attacked Analipsis on Saturday night. Fighting is also proceeding at Gritsovali and Maluna. M. Delyannis has sent a protest to the Powers, declaring that the Turks are the aggressors. A general advance of the Greek array has been ordered with a view to repelling Turkish invasion. The Turkish fort at Prevesa fired upon and sank a Greek mercantile steamer. The Greek fleet m the Gulf of Arta opened fire upon the fort, and is keeping up a heavy bombardment. April 19 Further details from the seat of war Bhow that 50,000 troops took part ia the fighting on Saturday and Sunday, and were mostly without food and sleep the whole time. The chief points of conflict were Karya, Damasi, Skumpa and Maluna. In the battle at Maluna Pass, which commands the road to Karissn., 20,000 troops were engaged. The fighting lasted throughout the whole day and night. At first the Turkish forces, under Idhena Pasha, were successful. They succeeded m re pulsing the Greeks, rescued a garrison and Turkish blockhouse which the Greeks had surrounded, and stormed the Greek blockhouse at the point of the bayontt, the defenders offering a j desperate re-isttnce. The artillery 04used great execution, and eventually | the Turks succeeded m clearing the greater portion of the pass 1 The Greek , however, captured the Turkish battery. Amongsfc those killed was Hand Pasha, a leading Turkish officer. Latest telegrams state three chief officers, presumably Turkish, and a large number of men were killed and wounded Nine Turkish battalions were engaged against 16,000 Greeks'aH Karya, and from opposite hillsides a * heavy artillery fire was kept up. The intention of the Greeks was to secure the road to Larissa. Both sides lost heavily, Qreece has called out the last of her reserves. The Turks have destroyed Actium, a fort opposite Prevesa, The Greeks

have silenced one battery at Breyesa, Severe "fighting is taking place m connection with the defence of the Salonica railway. Edhem Pasha is holding a council of war with his officers. It is believed his object is to arrange a decisive attack on tfce Greek positions. The efforts of the Turks to seize Anahpsis failed. Constantinople, April }8. The Sultan has ordered Edhem Pasha to assume the offensive against (Jreece. " ' .; ' ;.

The:' Turkish Ambassador at Athens, Assim Bey, has been, recalled, and the Greek Minister at Constantinople!, Prince Maurocordato, has been handed his passports. The Porte has issued a Circular Note to the Ottoman embassies m the European capitals, declaring tha£ the Qreek regular troops are at Krania Qq the frontier, and that they have taken part m the more recent incursions across the frontier. A hope is ex. prea3ed tUat the. Powt;r* will recogai^

THE ASHBORTON GtJAJ^DIAK s TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 189t.



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SUNDAY SERVICES. 8 30 a.m —Holy Comir.unioD. 11 a m.—Morning Prajer. 3 pm.—Seafield. 3 p.m —Dromore (Lay reader.) 6 30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



If your children are subject to coup watch for the first symptom of the disease— hoarseness. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given & tiobu a3 t^ c ch *ld be9°^9 a hoarse ; t prevent the attack. Even after the croupy cough has appeared the attack can always be prevented by giving this remedy, It is also invaluable for colds and whooping cough. For sale by Ashburton Dflupi Cowan?, J



Annapolis, Md,, April 16, 1894.—1 have used Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheuma tism and found it to be all that is claimed for it. I believe ifc to be the best preparation for rhsumatism and deep seated muscular pajns on the market and cheerfully recom mend it to the public Jkq. G. Buqok*, dealer m boots, shoos, etc., No. 1$ NJain St. AfcSQ UMAP tjijs. Mechanisviixe, St. Mary County, Me.—l sold a botde of Chamberlain's Pain Balm to a man who had been suffering with rheuma tism for several years. It made him a well man. A. J. McGill. For sale by Asacufi



ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, 1 Ashburton. TUESDAY—Teachers' Meeting, 7.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY—Vestry Meeting. G.F.S. 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY—Practice for Choir boys, 7 30 p m, FRIDAY—Short Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir practice, 8 p.m.



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WANTED Kuown—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' oots and hoea. —Mellor s Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Kuown—That J. Moison has received a Jar^e stock of Winte Boota apd Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount he Cash. His own make 'which neyer waa yet equalled) always on J ' I iutend, aa m th,fe paflt, to keep the limitation "f keeP»Pg the Beßt'Bopts [n the rfde ToU»in« ''« the beßt Bole leat^r used?" Impair, done at -<* •' the Premier Boot Store, Kast Street, Town tlau' *sn" burton. " ANTED Known—Nothing but up to ' date Goods are at MmOß' at prices that defy competition. WANTED Known—First-class Dress making, Style and Fit guaranteed, at strictly moderate prices. A full range of the ktest dress materials and trimmings. Our usual choice selection of Single Robes just opened.—Mitchell & Turner.



OF GKEAT IINTEBEST TO LADIES FOR THE COMING WIN! EH, ■yOU CAN SECURE AT THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing 1 Factory A GENUINE WATERPROOF CLOAK, TAILOR MADE, Guaran teed Sewn Seams. CALL and Inspect our Grand Range of Patterns. HALLENSTEIN BROS. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager.



m ;■, —- ,; ■ ■ ■,-' , „ ,- ,'■'■, iii mi V imi - " in' . i. I.i i M ■ ' easiness Notices. LOOK OUT. G. J. NEILL —IS SELLING— Table Damask at Is per yard Twill Sheeting, 2 yards wide, white or grey, 9|d Turkish Towels, 6d each Cretonne 3|d Flannelettes, 2s lid per dozenj G. J. N EILL I s S ELLING- Men's Heavy Tweed Suits at 21s 6d, wonderful value Boys Suits, 4s lid Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Kail SHOOTERS 7a lid. Women's SHOES 4s lid Men's BLUCHERS 4s lid, Women'B Lace SHOES 4s lid The Cheapest Boots m Ashburton are to be got at G. J. NEILL'S, FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET.



.A.UTCMS AND WINTER NOVELTIES. GRAND SPECIAL DISPLAY AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. m A\TTr w*— MILLINERY— MANTLb-i- WATERPROOFS rtoAKS FUR BOAS cJ^mT UNDERCLOTHING IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 10 LADIES,— IN PURSUANCE of our policy m keeping our Business well to the Jtont, we have decided to add a FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT to our Kstablishment. We have seemed the seivicea of Miss Hill, a lady of unquestioned ability, who brings with her credential* of the hi B he,t order from MKSSRS W. STRANGE & CO., m whose Workrooms she has beea engaged for over seven yeaks. Our obiect is to supply our Customers with Stylish an 1 Well made COSTUMES at a Moderate Price, and every possible effort will he given to make our NEW DEPARTMENT an unqualified success. We have already booked a number of Orders, and expect a very full teasou. Miss Hill will be pleased to receive intending Patrons on and| after F R;i DAY, March 26. MITCHELL AND TURNEB, TANGRED STREET,



NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. AUTUMN AND WINTER. PRICES OUT TO SUIT THE KEEN WEATHER AND KEENER TIMES. LOOK OUT. LOOK OUT. THE CENTRAL CASH DRAPERY AND CLOTHING MART. NKXT TO J. OER AND CO, EAST STREET. MITCHELL AND BRODRIBB GIVE THE' BEST VALUE IN THE TR4DE. I EVEEYTHING NEW, EVERYTHING GOOD, EVERYTHING STYLISH, I And of Course EVERYTHING CHEAP. T>AY CaA and Save 25 per cent. Grand assortment bought at Special Rates to enable us to sustai, our reputation, yet giving the Jr Hest Value m the Trade worth 12s 6d Good strong plain Homespun 4s lid dress. Beautiful Tweeds, grand Heavy Twill Dress for the Winter;B,^l >£**}* JJ", ££ Trimm r ng P a iB Furs, Gimps, Braids, Velvet., eto at prices never value, newest shades, at 8a 9 1, and 9s y^ fl r«! 8- p2r T pos SHEETINGS—you'II wonder at the prices. No bad debts do it. before heard of. FLANNELETTES IG'd per yard. All our goods sold at prices to bring j Grand dark winter Flannelettes 4, lid' PJJ*"-^ * ZV^nnT^lom 2s 6d per W Double White Sheaiug 10^1 cheap at Is 3d. you back again. Calico f, r ihewiDter3»MpßrdM, Hkets B'ankete. White Blankets, Blue Blaukets, Brown and Grey Ka.apoi Lrge White Towels 4s lid doz up. B^ r Voufe hi New\aknd. A grand heavy Blanket at Ss Ud. Art Muslins, Cretonnes. Blankets 25 per cenfc cheaper thaa any f^"^^^B^.yf c Buy Cheap; we Sell for Cash Leofc here ' Look here!! OorUint. OUR PRICKS ARE THR W>WJ.|^r^ at la lid pairf ONLY MIiCHELL AND BttODBIBB HAVE Whit do you think of this GRAND Xl? f™™'*o^ SHOWERPROOF CLOAKS at prices 50 per cent, below auyihwg heard oi- VHKM. Hfre's another-The newest styles m LADIES b^WJ^UU v v und er.eU any other House, save you m Brown, Navy, Grey and Black, «s9d»i^9i6d, worth «fc and 00. p , » MILLINERY, Milhneiy, Millinery or the latest and moat stylish t""™10* 8-8"1^"^^ you, at Is IM. the plum line is a Corset any size any he coldest weather nod lightest pmve• RSE 2 ut 56l h the MEN'S CLOTHING AND #EROERY Department, iUM Ie for 2, lid per pair, worth, and sold ehewhere for ab°ut /'^ * olonial knitfced panbs $ 9 11, sing ets to match fianne ette ah lr ts leanest knitted socks m the tra,de Is brown ribbed pania is 11a, ™»vy , , b ,h■, io everf conceivable shape from Js. Tweed roTlsVl Golosial made flacnele fy lid. Serge sailor suits 4s IM. Men » ana boys naw 1 | AND SOARVE - s __ We oLrsi^ B.lld, 9 ; 6d, •»»'-"OI-4J 11J, mert.u«^^ best qualities. BOOTS--Meo's mown throughout the district for our grand _ assortment ot lies ana 2 s lid water tights 10s 6d, women's and children's LTvVhoote? bo^ ,93 Hd, grand line of light Seep capes, m all patterns- We .re.de- to measure from 49s 6d. Grand vanety Sen's White ;Kid Glovea and EvenLcg Bows, etc. wan WBon the central e*m traders, who are, üb> mean to S einq down I'kioes. MITCHELL & BRODRIBB, JSJS&T ECO J. ORR % CO., »A9T STREKT, A9HBUF ON, j



""■ _. IMPOKTANT NOTICE. %^g>fcJWi ., ... m /^REAT SALE OF 9%JH LINOLEUMS. UNOFLOOR-CLOTH t LINOLbUMS. OHLa MATTING, RUGS, etc HpJFj ' l &H*%? FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, '^^Siiwi^^^K' r- "■ UNDRILL & Go W« have iust landed, direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. Rimutaka and Otakama, INSPECTION INVITED. Nofce th« Address— T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET (Opposite Arcade) Picture Framing a Specialty. Venetian Blinds Made to Order. Agents for Olegg's Perambulators.