Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1897. CARBIDE OF CALCIUM AND ACETYLENE GAS.

i »kb of our readers who takes an in terest in this subject has represented to us that in a recent article on acetylent gas we have, he thinks, overlooked the official memorandum published in the Gazette of 3rd June last by Mr Glasgow, Secretary for Customs, on the subject of the precautions necessary to be observed in the storage, handling •tnd carriage of calcium carbide. That is not the casf, as w@ were quite familiar with the memorandum in question. It is that of Oolone. M jendie, H. M. Inspect or of Explosives, and is dated Home Office, March Ist, 1897. The memorandum sets out that—l. Carbide of calcium is a solid substance which, while not itself in flammable, evolves, when brought into contact with moisture, a gas (acetylene) which is of a highly inflammable character. 2. This gas, when mixed with air, or when under even slight compression, becomes powerfully ex plosive 3. Carbide of calcium, un less carefully manufactured from suit able materials, is liable to contain im purities which, when the carbide is noted on by water, evolve phos phuretted or siliciuretted hydrogen, gasses 1 wbick, when .evolved in ap preciable quantities, would render the acetylene produceu tyWe Jf BF n" taneous ignition. 4 In auu. 'an *° (he risks indicated above, acetylene gas is capable of forming an explosive compound when brought into contact with copper. 5 The character of the apparatus to be used in connection with the production of acetylene gas from carbide of calcium is intimately connected with tha question of safety. For example, grave risk may arise from the heat developed by a too rapid con version of the carbide into acetylene gas ; or from the apparatus permitting escape or leakage of gas which is being formed, or not allowing a free passage of the gas frcra the generator into the holder, and so causing excess of pres sure in the generator or other part of the apparatus. 6. Bisk might alsoi arise if pvoper provision were not made for dealing with the residue of the carbide of calcium which has been used for making acetylene gas (vie., lime), as such residue might contain carbide of calcium which has escaped decomposition." It will be observed that analogous dangers attend the manufacture and storage of coal-gas, at anyrate as regards the risks set out in paragraphs two and five in relation to the admixture with atmospheric air and leakages, and the other risks enumerated can all be guarded against, Indeed, the anemoranduni is not pub lished with a view to condemn or pre vent the use of calcium carbide and its product acetylene gas, but is expressly stated to be so published, " with a view to assisting local authorities in dealing with applications for licenses to keep carbide of calcium, the follow- j wing observations as to the character and prevention of the risks attaching to such keeping." Colonel Majendie then proeeads to point out what are the necessary precautions. He says, »t will therefore be obvious that local authorities, in granting licenses for carbide of calcium, should have regard to the foregoing risks, and with that view should make provision—(a ) For th© exclusive use of hermetically closed packages for the keeping and conveying of carbide of calcium. (b.) The ade quate ventilation of the place where the carbide of calcium is present, (c,) The prohibition of any powerful compression of the gas produced in the apparatus or receptacles employed. (d.) The keeping and use of pure carbide of calcium only, and the estab lishment of efficient arrangements for the MmpliDg »ud testing ot the]

carbide. («.) The exclusion of copper from all vessels or apparatus used with or for carbide of calcium and the gas produced therefrom. (f) The use only of an apparatus which the local authorities have satis fied themaelve?, under competent advice, \ is of a safe and suitable character, and | the prohibition of the employinenb for the manipulation of such apparatus of any person other than a properly instructed and capable operator. (g.) The safe disposal of the residue, and the prohibition of its introduction into sewers, cesspools, etc, unless mixed with at least ten times its bulk of water. It will in all cases be for the local authority very carefully to determine whether the premises proposed to be licensed are themselves suitable for the purpose, regard being had to the formidable consequences (from fire or explosion) which might result from the careless or imperfect obsetva-ic-s of any of the imposed conditions, especially in dwellings, or in places or premises where large numbers of persons are liable to assemble. These precautions duly observed, there is bo reason that we can see why acetylene gas should I not be employed for lighting and heat ing purposes, and its great cheapness must, we think, inevitably soon bring it into extensive use. A trial held last week at Ohristchurch appears to have | resulted most satisfactorily, the light | obtained being described by the Press as purely white and brilliant and re* sembling the incandescent, a pound of carbide, costing lOd, generating suffi cient gas to burn six hours at the rate of a foot an hour. It ia believed that in country towns where there are no gas works, acetylene gas will entirely displace kerosene.

Edison's latest idea, on which he is now engaged in making experiments, is the reproduction of EDISON'S LATEST, theatrical perform ances without the 1 instrumentality of manager or actor. Ihe great inventor's idea is bo to im prove the phonograph and the kineto cope that they will reproduce with absolute fidelity. In the case of the former the chief difficulty was in over coming " the metallic character of the tone of the phonograph, and the change of its timbre to that of the human voice, so that all the modulations of the singers and actors could be exactly re produced, and the synchronisation of the phonograph with the kinetoscope reproduction." For this reproduction the stage is entirely cleared, and in the place of the scenery a white sheet is stretched from the flies to the stage, Babind the curtain a number of phono graphs, capable of multiplying sound 100 times, and corresponding With the number of actors in the cast, is placed. Each of these phonographs contains the part of one of the characters. In the gallery, concealed from the audi ence, is the kinteospope containing some 300,000 to 400,000 photographs, wjiiph will be thrown on the sheet afc the rate of 48 per second, so that they appear to be continually moving without any interruption. Both the phonographs and the kinetoscope are to be worked by electricity connected on the same circuit, so that the suiting of the action to the word and the word to the action will be carried out without any otlv r difficulty than that the original actor should have done so. If "the Wizard" succeeds^ and his past successes streng then the belief that hp will, eocjety will have to modify its view of the aptor ? for his art will not be dead when the curtain has been run down upon his performance.

A j>B4TU|is of th.c Melbourne Jubilee celebrations was the Rev. Dp A.bra-

the qjmm of THE JEWS.

barn's, the ifewish Rabbi's lecture at the Town Hall on "The Queen o! the

Jews." The keynote of the lecture, says a Melbourne paper, waß struc'< in the faa^py tprms (■ Jewish English man " and " Jewish Australian,'' wbjch the lecturer claimed, with much force, to be more true in substance than the terms •' English Jew " or "Australian Jew," The whole address may be classed a$ a welj-ponsidered and elo aueot' tribute of loyalty to, a goyerejgn whose refe* ba§ §eeo the broking down of those laws """* <!»«* to the Jewish community a fall meil!!! ffl of emancipation—a reign in which, as the lecturer phrased it, " the brand of the alien has been removed from their brow," and which has tended to unite Jew and Gentile in one bond of common loyalty. The explanation of the title " Queen of the Jews," is worth recording. A speaker at a public dinner, said Dr Abrahams, gave the toast "The Queen of the Jew*," which those present received with some coldness and misunderstanding. But the proposer went on to explain that, reading J as I, under the old system, the letters lEWS formed the initials of Ireland, England, Wal»s and Scot land, so that Victoria was, in fact, as ■well as in fancy, "Queen of the Jews." "Jews and Englishmen/ said the lecturer, " differ upon points of religion, but what are the points of disagree ment compared to those on which both are agreed, and when the whole field of social and moral reform lies before them. Instead of accentuating their differences, let them stand shoulder to shoulder for the greatest happiness of the greatest number."

Local and General.

The Salvation Army is a large landowner in Mashonaland* (Jur Waterton correspondent's letter ia unavoidably hald over till to-morrow's issue. The next sale of stock at tht yards of the Methven Saleyards Company will be held on Thursday, August 26. The difference between a planet and a star is this :—A star shines by its own light, a planet by light reflected by another body. The usual monthly meeting of the Ash- Imrton High School Board takes place on Fiiday at 3 p.m. It is not generally known that rats cannot resist sunflower aeeds. A trap baited with these seeds is the most effective method of catching them. The Akaroa Mail reports that in that town a number of primroses are in full, bloom, and one kind of narcissus is already ! covered with flowers. The catkins on the walnuts are more developed than usual at this season, almonds are showing pink, and peaches and apricots are giving signs that they are awakening to the coming influences of spring. The weeping willows, which are fast ceasing to be deciduous in Akaroa, had leaves still on them this month when the spring leaflets showed.

The Premier and party left Naples by the Oroya at midnight on Saturday, and expect to reach Melbourne on September 6. Messrs Friedlander Bros, have buyers for I good draught horses; who Will attend f Httfcurday's sale, and they consequently invite entries for that fixture. Lovers of chrysanthemums are reminded of the meeting to-night in the Templar Hall, when Mr Jones, of Ghristchurch, will read a ' paper on the cultivation of this very popular flower. A Justice of the Peaca was last week charged at the R iglan B.M. Gourt with sly grog selling. The Magistrate held that the evidence was not sufficiently strong to convict. The fifteenth anniversary of the Loyal Wutorton Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., ia to be celebrated on Thursday evening next; by a tea, concert, and ball. The celebration will no doubt be again a great success. On Friday evening next the drawing of the Orange art union will take place at the Orange Hall, on which occasion a social will be held in the hall, for which admission tickets are offered to the public. A parasite in the form of blight is slowly killing the blackberry vines in the Takaka district, Nelson. Farmers rather welcome the blight, as through the destruction of the vines land at present worthless can be utilised for pasturing purposes. * Letters from places beyond the colony, addressed as under, were received at the Aehburton Post Office during the month of May, and are still unclaimed:—Mrs John Clarke, care of W. John Brown; G. R. Peaoocke. Bain commenced to fall this afternoon for the first time for many weeks. It is to be hoped that we shall now have a good spell of wet weather, without which indeed agri cultural operations can scarcely be carried I on, the land in some parts of the county being simply anploughable. Mr Henry Zander has received his season's supply of all clasnea of clover seeds, English and colonial, the germinating power of which has been tested by seed experts, and states that it will pay farmers to consult him before purchasing. Mr Zander also draws attention to his other large and varied (lock. We (Tapanui Courier) have made the fullest enquiry all over tne Tapanui district, and sent special representatives to the most '• rabbitty " country, and find that bunny has not been so thoroughly clear since 1376, when he appeared in Otago contempor aneously with the County system. The enquiry into the wreck of the Tas» mania is expected to commence in Auckland on Wednesday. Mr Brabant, S.M•» will preside. The Tasmania's crew were offered the option of joining the Anglian, or going with the steerage passengers to Sydney last evening by the Tarawera. Nearly all of the crew left by the Tara»era.

Mr Andrew Qrr finds that owing to the large quantity of goods to be marked down iv his purchase of the stock in the assigned estate of Mr W. S. Mitchell, his staff will not be able to overtake the task in time to commence the clearing sale on Stturday nest, as previously advertised. The sale will therefore commence on Tuesday, August 10.

The letters stolen from the Stratford Post Office have been recovered. They were hidden in a stump by the side of the main road two miles north of the township. All the letters had been opened. Inspector McGovern received word yesterday afternoon of the arrest of a man uampd Roderick McKei zie, at Eltham, on suspicion of being connected with the robbery.

Lord Ranfurly is expected to arrive at Wellington on Monday, and the citizens are invited to observe a public holiday. His Excellency's first reception will be on the llth, inst. A pitizeDs' conversazione at the Parliamentary JJuildings will be held on the l§th, followed by a baj] on the 19th.

Snow was a foot deep all round Bel urove, Nelson, during the gold snap of a few days ago, and for two or three days the Canadian sport of tobogganing was eDJiyed by the residents, the hillsides making splendid slides. Great trouble was experienced in feeding stook, as not a vestige of grass or green feed could be obtained anywhere. Milking cows were sustained with chaff and'other dry food.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ohertsey School Committee was held in the school room on Saturday evening last. Present— Messrs G. Scarlett (chairm-.n), Lewis, Page, Campbell, JronsfdeJ ami Ntewart It Was decided fco call for 'tenders for sdhoo} 'clean ing, to close August 28. Mr J. Downie's account was passed for piyment, Mr J. T. Smith's being left over-tili next meeting for Mr Todd's report. A letter of thanks for support was received from Mr C. A. C. #ar<Jy» Sakap.

Some time ago Messrs Apdrew McFarlane (Springfield), Max Friedlander, W. de B. Compton (Ashburton), and J. Hibbs (Methyen), had, opcasion to yiaif the Vyilber force district. During that visit they found that the remains of the late Mr Robert Pullar, a well-known prospector, had been buried in a shallow grave, without a coffin, near Browning's Pass. Mr McFarlane has applied for permission from the Colonial Secretary tp haye the body exhumed, and he intends to hayp hip old friend Recently interred in the Ashbarton Cemetery. It will be remembered that Mr Pullar spent several years iv prospecting for gold up the Wilberforce, and as a matter of fact he lost hjs life in discovering what has now been proved tp be a highly payable quartz reef. Mr Puftar wag' ajijo for many years gjnik to the Upper Aahbttftoo fts&d. fjoar.d.l

tko S ~"!fcikei Advocate says ;•—A Btrange phlnonfi is to C£: *» • « «* Orouj bridge, (according to Maori prophecy"/ * the Natives are hastening thither from all parts of the province to have the privilege of witnessing thepromisedsigns and wonders. Eighteen months ago a child was bora at the pah, who is called the " Messiah," who has been kept religiously secluded from the sight of men, and whose birth and the wonders of whose life have been the subjects ! of prophecy by a Maori prophet with the j sacred name of Murphy. According to this prophet, the '* Messiah," who is said by those who have been privileged to see him to be a very intelligent child, is to address a meeting at the pah. The number of Maori believers promises to attain large propor tions. We have received from the Government printer the first number of "The New Zealand Mines Record" issued by the Mining Bureau ot the New Zealand Mines department, under the direction of the Hon. A. J. Cidman, Minister of Mines. The introductory article mentions that the Record has been called into existence to supply the many demands for information aa to the progress of mining throughout the colony, and the editor proceeds to give interesting information under the headings of " Notes from the mines," *' notes and comments," 11A retrospect of Ohinemuri," and •• Battery and gold returns," A gravitation stamp mill, is described an t figured; and a geological survey of Cape Uolville peninsula is a readable article. Views of Karangakake are given, excellent pieces of work, and the last article is the full text of Mr Justice Edward's judgment in the Cyanide process case.

Our Rakaia correspondent writes in refer ence to a paragraph that appeared recently in these columns on the subject of the elec tion of directors for the Farmers' Co-opera tive Association, in which it was stated that Mr Lyttleton was not anxious for election. Our correspondent, who did not supply the paragraph, and was in no way responsible for it, says that "anyone knowing Mr must be aware that when he con sented to be nominated for fche office he meant it, and the shareholders in the county mean him to be in at Che top of the poll." The writer of the paragraph would just be as well pleased to see Mr Lyttleton as any one else elected, and will doubtless be pleased to hear that he means to go to the poll. The paragraph was not inserted with any' idea of damaging Mr Lyttleton's elec tion, but with the view of urging the share holders in the Ashburton county to bescow i their votes so that the county will be well represented on the directorate. It is desir- . able, in view of the proposed opening of an agency in the county, to secure as many local men on the directorate as soon aa possible. The other names mentioned along with that pt Mr Lyttleton were those of Mr Herring, of Alford Station, ifnd Mr Chapman, of WUlowby, ;

The Ashburton Brass Band has entered for the contest at Oamaru. The teat piece is expected to arrive here in time for prac tice to-morrow night. The tickets in con nection with the Art Union are going off well. The bicycle and some other prizes are on view in Mr H. A. Gates' window, and the whole of them will be there during the present week.

Membeis of the Ashburton Licensing C Jtnmittee are recoiving timely notice of next quarterly meeting—Thursday, Septem ber 2, at noon, in the Courthouse. They would do well to remember that the full number of the committee is a quorum, and one absentee. will cause the meeting to lapse. Members had thereiore belter put the date in their notebooks and diaries.

The Weeleyan Band of Hope held its fort nightly meeting on Monday evening in the schoolroom, which was crowded to excess.

;he chair was occupied by the Rev R. Taylor, who delivered an interesting address. Solos were given by Misses Tait and Emily Potter, a trio by Misses Flo, Connie, and Clara Jessop, recitations by Misses Clara Chapman, Eva Maynard, Maud Maidens, Sabiaa Good, and Master Graham Johns, and a dialogue " Money not beer," by Misses Tait, Dixon, Good, Smith, Rattray, and Messrs W. Purchase and W. Sando.

SPRINGBURN.

From OurOwa Correspondent

The weather here for the past month has been excellent, so mild that one hardly knows it ia winter time. As regards rain, we are better off than those further dowa the plains, for we get an occasional shower or • two after the nor'-westers, which for a week or two were very prevalent and boisterous. Very keen frosts are felt at night, but are succeeded by a warm and sometimes summer day. Throughout the winter we have had only two falls of snow, the last very slight. In sheltered and sunny places the mildnesß of the winter can better be noticed, for the fruit trees, the gooseberry and currant, are already Bhowing strong signs of bursting into leak Stock are looking very well indeed. THE UNEMPLOYED. Seeing that the cry is ofttirnes raised for work for the unemployed, how would it do to ask Government to connect Springburn *.dd Mothven by railway ? The advantage.B to be gained by the settlers of the districts round about the hilla are many, and need not be mentioned by me, as doubtleus some abler pen will take up the subject, and per haps you might find space in your leading aolutnns and give us your opinion. TOOTBAIX. On Friday afternoon, the return football match—Good Templars versus Moderates was played in a paddock kindly lent by Mr Syrno. Both parties put in thejr strongest players, and if anything the Templars had the better team, for their ranks were com posed of ten or eleven of the old first fifteen that won Mr Thomas' banner, The game ended in a draw, neither side scoring, Mr Bennetts made an impartial referee, although at times he was rather slow with the whistle. The gime was not noted for any exception ally £Qod play, but mope for a continuous wrangling from start to finish. This*was much to be deplored, since they all belong to the one club, and have played side by side for a number of years. On Saturday after noon, a mixed team of Springburn players journeyed to Alford Forest to meet the Methven boys, who again did not put in an appearance. This is the second or third time we have been disappointed by the same c üb. However, not to be outdone, and as there were a number of players and bar- j rackers on the ground, a very friendly prac- j tice was held. Sides were chosen represent ing a supposed Methven and Springburn, and after a very fast and enjoyable game the supposed Methven'team pu!b down Spring burn by 13 to' 9. " Mr" 'S. B'aird, of Spring burn, acted as rtferee. OOOD TEMPLARS. j In connection with the approaching anni versary, the members of ihe Pride of the Hills Lodge, some eighty odd, under the command of Ero. Price, marched in full regalia from' the. Hall to the Spring burn schoolroom on Sunday, July 25. The roonTwas not large enough fco hold the con gregation, and numbers had to be content with standing room in the porcty. The Rev. Mr Westbrooke preached a very interesting temperance sermon, making special reference to man's responsibility for his own body, intellect and soul, as well as that of his neighbor's. A prominent feature of the parade \?as the number of beautiful banners, 'carried by the members, and during service hung up in the room, I may here state that the above lodge was opened a year ago on July 30, with a roll number of fifteen members, and now it is one of the strongest district lodges in New Zealand. It has a roll dumber of efghty-Qye members, ej slufi iye of some twenty belonging to the Juvenile Lodge, and has an average attend ance of about fifty at every weekly meetiafi;. During last quarter some twenty-five were initiated «d pother six proposed for initiation. If the lodge mcfS&ses m numbers , year by year it only means a year or two and the hotels at Mount Somers and Alford Jforeat) may be closed at any time. . 4NipyEE.SARY. On Friday eyeniog, July SQ, the first; anniversary of the opening of the Jodge was celebrated by a tea* and concert, and was a j pronounced success—l 76 paying for admission to the tea, while others who were not present at the tea paid for admission to the j concert which followed, aod was opened by the singing of the opening ode. The performers at the concert were from amongst the Iqdge members. The old favorites^- Messrs Jago, Dray ton, Moses and Price—were heartily received, and Mr MacKenaie, who has a deep b&ss voice, at once established himself a favorite, and was repeatedly en- ] cored. Every item was redemanded, and was listened to by a quiet and appreciative I audience. Miss Hitchell gave two pianoforte selections ; Mr Jago sang " Bonnie Prince j Charlie," "Up 1 came with my little lot" i (comic), and a parody on " Off to Philadel phia"; Mr Draytonr^' f The pardon came too l*te," "Barney take me home,'' *?A soldier and a man"; Mr M •Kenzie— " Anchored," " Did you believe ip ?" (comic), "The heart bowed down," ♦'I stands for Ireland " (comic), and " What a difference in the morning " (comio)-»encores. Mr Hutt, who is new to Springburn concerts, was in good voice, and was heartily applauded for his singing of "Ever of thee,' and for an encore gave "My blue-eyed boy." Mr Moses was altogether in the comic line, and sang " Molly Brannigan " and "Off to Philadel phia." Mr McFarlane, another new arrival, was in good form s and gave a good rendering ot " Love'a golden dream." Mr W. Fagan, also new to the concert room, was soon on good terms with his audience, and gave " The soog thab reached my heart" and " Lovely woman." Mr Harry Martin, who has not been heard for years, received a very hearty welcome on his reappearance, and gave " Come home with me now 1? and "My grandfather's clock " (parody) Recir tations were also well given by Messrs Moaes and Price. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Nell. During the even ing Bro. Andrews conveyed greetings from sister lodges in Ashburton, and delivered a short address on the benefits of the Order, and afrer Bro. Cooper had read the balance sheet of the benefit concert, and returned ' thanks to the numerous subscribers and others who had in any way helped, the meeting was brought to a close by singing the national anthem, v

WEDDING.

Black—Gorbht.

Thursday last was the day and the j Wesleyan Church the scene of a very pretty , wedding, when Mr Cyril Black led to the | altar Miss Clara Corbitt, youngest daughter of Mr Edward Corbitb, of the Foiks. The bride was given away by her father, who is one of our oldest settlers and pioneers, hav ing come to the colony in 1864 with his wife and six children, and with the lawyer's fee of six fond eightpence in his pocket when he lauded. All he possesses now he has earned ainca his arrival by what he himself calls " hard graft.' The bride wore a lovely dress of navy blue watered silk, trimmed with white brocaded satin, and the usual veil and wreath of orange blossoms made of her a charming picture. Miss Braunan, the bridesmaid, wore a beautiful dress of electric blue cloth, trimmed with blue silk, and white hat, and she and the bride both wore handsome diamond brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. After a pleasant drive from the church to the residence of the bride's parents, the wedding party and friends sat down to a boantiful breakfast. Here the usual toasts were proposed and honored, the Mayor of Ashburton giving the health of the newly-married couple in felicitous terms. Games, etc., were engaged in until the evening, when a number of young people joined in a merry dance held in the large barn. Dancing was kept up with spirit till the small hours, everybody enjoying them selves most thoroughly, and a hearty round of " Auld langsyne was sung before part ing. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents.

THE WRECK OF THE TASMANIA.

Capt. McGteo latoroewad.

Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—

AUCKLAND. August 2. Captain McGee, interviewed by a Star re porter, said that ao far from the night being thick and dirty when the Tasmania struck, it was clear, so much so that he could see the Giaborne breakwater lights, seven miles away. When he saw the land it was quite clear, and seemed a long distance off. The ship was on a perfectly safe course, and he has no doubt that she struck on an uncharted rock. The point where she struck is ap parently three miles northward of the nearest land of the Mahia Peninsula, with deep water all round, and not a single dan ger marked. Vessels may, he said, have passed the rock closely scores ot time, and never have known of its presence. The Tasmania was drawing 19ft, and the rock would be from 16ft to 18ft under water. As for the rocks near Table Cape on which some supposed the vessel was wrecked, Oaptain McGee said that they were so well known that vessels generally pass within a mile of them. The night being clear he could not have failed to see the break. He thinks that there is a necessity for a more careful survey of the coast for hidden dangers and for dragging as well as taking soundings in searching for hidden rocks.

RESCUED MAORI PASSENGERS.

Amongst the passengers landed in Gis borne in the second, officer's boat were two Natives who had been serving sentences in Auckland gaol, and had just been released. Immediately they landed they were pressed to t ke some nourishment, but before they would touch food they hastened to a church and fell on fcheir knees.

THE FUUERAL OF THE VICTIMS.

Gisbobni, August 2 The closing scene in the Tasmania tragedy took place this afternoon, when the bodies of six of the victims were interred. The business places in town were closed as a mark of respect, and practically the whole population turned out en masse* The pro cession was headed by the City Band, followed by three hearses and three ex presses bearing coffins, whioh were literally smothered with flowers, wreaths, and crosses of beautiful designs, All classes of the oommuni&y were represented in fehe long cortege which followed the dead sailors to the grave.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(Wo do not hold ourselves reaponsib'e for the ■ opinions expressed by our correspondents)

CONGRATULATORY.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib.—l noticed in a late issue of the Mail that—judging by numbers—a very large proportion of Messrs imedlander Bros, clients took advantage of thp invitation to the lunch giyeu by those gentlemen at the opening of their new horse baaiar. As lam a client, and I may say, a fries 4 also of the firm named, it gave me great pleasure to read your article on the opening of the bazaar, overflowing as jfc was with expres sions complimentary to the firm from men who from long experience were well able to judge of their merits. Although I waa not able to attend the opening of the bazaar, I •ould have said, if there, what scores of others besides myself were capable of saying, namely, that Messrs Ftiedlaader Bros, have always been able and willing to meet me favorably in any business matter I ever brought before them* I could have said also of this firm that within very recent times they have, aa agents, sold about half a doaen different properties in my neighbour hood without any trumpets being equuded over the transactions. The old adage Bays that it is better to be late than never, and I, at this late hoar, beg to add my oongratu* lations to the firm on the occasion of the opening of their West Street bazaar. And 1 hepe that a bountiful share of the wealth and wisdom of the magnificent Monarch who onca reigned over their people may always attend Messrs Friedlander Bros —I am, etc., • D. Olives.

The Awarua Election.

Press Association—By JSlectric Telegraph

Intercargixl, August 2

The Hon. J. Q. Ward addressed a crowded meeting of the Awarua electors at Winton this evening, presided over by the Mayor, ihe following resolution was unanimously carried : —" That thia meeting accords the Hon. J. G. Ward a hearty vote of thanks for his addreßs, and also for his past ser vices to this electorate and the colony as a whole; and begs to assure him that, notwithstanding the vile attacks of the Opposition Press, he still has our un bounded confidence as our future repre sentative." Outside the meeting the proceedings were equally enthusiastic.

SPORTING.

Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph CIIRISTCHURCH, August 3. Black Pool has been scratched for the New Zealand Cup.

Interprovincial News.

Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph—

Charge of Manslaughter. Christchurch, August 3.

At the Magistrate's Court this morning Thomas Hullett was charged with man slaughter by having administered chromic acid to William 'M'oAleitie. The pase arose out of the death of MpAleiee, who was suffering from cancer,, and was treated by the accused. Hirletb was remanded for a week, bail allowed, accused in £100 and one surety to a similar amount). ,

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association,—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

The Engineers' Strike. London, August 1 The engineers' strike is extending to Boltou and Nottingham. British Soldiers for Crete. Four hundred Welsh Fusiliers hava sailed for Crete, taking with them a supply of stores and provisions. in Apology. Mr William Wedderburn, M.P. for Banffahire, has apologised to the House of Representatives for introducing Professor Gokhlee to the conference room, when the latter made statements about the conduct of the British troops in India, which he afterwards apolo gised for. The King ©f siain. The King of Siam 3 who is at present in England, visited Harrow and dis played great interest in the school. Sydney an Archbishopric. The Lambeth Conference has decided to make Sydney a Metropolitan See with the title of Archbishop. The Colonial Premiers. August 2. The official visits of the colonial Premiers have now concluded. Mr Escombe, Premier, has sailed on his return journey. The Colonial Contingents. The officers of the colonial contin gents thanked Mr Chamberlain for his kindnesses. All ranks had been de- ' lighted with their visit, thoroughly appreciated his hospitality, and would retain pleasant memories of the his torical sights they had witnessed. Defeat of ttebels. Capbtown ' A«g«st 2. The Bechuanas' position at Twais kloor has been stormed, and Luke gautjes, the rebel leader is killed. The chief, Galishwe, was wounded, but ' managed to escape to the mountains, where he is now hiding. Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Ottawa, August 2. Sir Wilfrid Laurier has been created a Grand Officer of the French Lerioa of Honour. Tremendous Floods. Berlin, August 1. Iremendous floods have occurred in bilesia in Southern Germany, ba thing like them has been experienced I for a century. The damage amounts I to many million marks, and great loss of life has been occasioned. Tlie Disaffection in India. Calcutta, August 1. Crowds of natives are intently watching Balangadhar Tilak's trial. They assemble in the roadway and courthouse, and intense excitement is displayed.

Australian.

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Timber Industry. Sydney, August 2 Ihere is great activity in the timbe industry on the Clarence River. Two vessels have sailed with tfew Zealand orders, while a large shipment of hard wood has been despatched to the order of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Rail way Company. Large orders; are sjso ,in hand from other English Railway i Companies. In consequence of the increased export trade hardwood has risen 2s per 100 ft. Serious Gun Accident. ME&BOtrßjri:, August 2. At Ballarat an old man named Hartley, the father of a bride, who was annoyod by a tin kettling party, pro ceeded to remonstrate with a gun. in a scuffle the weapon went off and dangerously shot a man named Sims. Hartley was arrested. Drowned in a Beer Vat. A night watchman named Devlin, while examining a vat of beer at Oas telmaine brewery, became dizzy and fell into ten feet of liquid, and was drowned.

THE CHITRAL RISING.

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Calcutta, August 1

Three hundred Bengal Lancers and Sikha are closely beleaguered at Ohak dara. Fully 12,000 trihesmen block the approaches. A reconpaisaucq made :by pavatry from,' Malakand; killed 100 natives. (Jeneml Blood, with 4500 men, started to-day to relieve Qhakdara, Severe fighting ?s expected, The total of the casualties at Mdia? kand, so far, is 108 men wounded, chiefly Sepoys. Received Wakapuakt, August 2, 10 a.a M Ghakdian Office 10,55 a.m. Calcutta, August 2. Fews has been received that the beleagured garrison at Chakdara has been relieved. 

Ben Tillett on New Zealand Labor Legislation.

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Received Wakapuakft August 3,10 a.m. Guardian Office 10.50 a.m.

Sydney, August 3. ' Ben Til let*-, interviewed said that the labor legislation of New Zealand was unique in its way, and in advance of the people who should reap the« benefit. The fact was there were thousands of workpeople in New Zea land who were nofaf^srapting to ayail fchernselve? of the law. This stupid indifference -would coit them dear. Their children would have visited oq their heads the sins of their fathers. In the matter of organisation the wor! s?s were still lacking. There were actually farn* laborers working for . lower wages than are paid in England,; What sweating prevailed was the fault of the workers, the law being of such a character as to assist any efforts to ex' emanate the evil

tHE ASHBtJKtofc GtJABDU^ : TUESDAY, AtfGtJST 3, 189t.



Business Notices | =21 DAYS 21= ,„ , - -i*Q* ■ Slaughter! Slaughter!! Slaughter I!!' j Positively the Last Twenty-one Days of G. J. NeilFs Bankrupt Sale. TUB RUMAINDER of the STOCK will be Slaughtered during the last twenty-one d&yi M the ¥endori wish Every Line to go at a Sacrifice rbther than pay railage to Ohriitohoroh. So now i» yoat opportunity for bargains in Boots, Shoes and Drapery oJ ftU kindi. -GOODS MUST GO AND WO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. BY OBDIB OF THE PUKOHASEKS OF THE ABOVE STOCK. COMB EARLY FOR THEIBARGAINS. SHOP OPEN 10 a,m. till 6 p.m. G. J.NEILL, STOCK VENDORS. "^ -" _ ; OUR ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING SALE IS NOW PBOCEEDING, AND WILL CONTINUE TILL AUGUST thb 18th. EVERYTHIN^ REDUCED. PLEASE NOTE the following Quotations, being a few of the BARGAINS OFFERED :— DRESS TWEEDS—Regular price Is 3d per yard, sale price 4s lid dress length. Dress Tweeds—Regular price 15s 9d dress length, sale price 6a lid dress length. SERGES in Biack, Navy, and Brown 2a 3d, sale price Is 6d per yard. Blue Black Merinos, sale price Is lid per yard, regular price 2s (3d. DRESSMAKING during this sale 8S 6d. Children's Cashmere Hose, sale price 6d per pair. Ladies' Cashmere Hose, sale price 10|d. Ladies' Ribbed Hose, sale price 6d per pair. A few Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS 15s each. Men's Cotton Shirts Is each. Men's Heavy Grampian Shirts Is lid. A large assorted line Men's Tweed Trousers, to ba cleared at 7a lid per pair. Men's Tweed Hats 6d each. Men's Tweed Caps 6d each. Men's Colonial Knitted Socks 6d per pair. Extra Heavy Twilled Sheeting, 2 yarda wide, Is per yard. • Flannelettes from 3d per yard. All wool Colonial Shirting la 6d per yard Ladies' Corsets, size 18, 19, 20, our regular line at 2s lid, to be cleared Is lid. IN THE SHOW-ROOM THE REDUCTIONS WILL BE OF A MOST m THOROUGH DESCRIPTION. SEE DOORS AND WINDOWS FOR BARGAINS. Ashburton Drapery Company, AECADB HOUSE.



GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. S. MITCHELL. ANDREW ORR TTATING PURCHASED THE ABOVE AT A TREMENDOUS BEBOOTION FROM LANDED COST, WILL OFFER THE WHOLE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE, COMMENCING TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10. ANDREW ORR. DRESSES & DRESSMAKING = EXTRAORDINARY. = AFTER AN EXCEPTIONALLY SUCCESSFUL SEASON WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO TAKE VIET MUCH KELUOED PRICES FOR OUR FEW REMAINING COLORED DRESSES; A LOW PRICE quoted for Drees Complete, Best Style and Fib. - , I MITCHELL & TURNER.



PUBLIC NOTICES ASHBUBTON ON WHEELS. NEW ZEALAND Clothin £ Factory. i ■ AGENTS FOR THE AKGLO-NEW ZEALAND OYOLE COMPANY, WE have just opened out a full stock of the following high grade, up-to date, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Bicycles, all English make, beautifully enamelled and very heavily plated parts. THE GLOBE-7«y high grade machine, D shape, tubing, 3£in tread, 3-16 in chain, patent head lock, and all other latest improvements, English Dunlop Tyres. TH.R MJRX/rOJX— A beautiful cvle, 3|in tread, fitted with the patent 3 16in twin roller chain, English Dunlop Tyres, a pleasure to ride on. 170J83 TC OWNEND- Another high class machine. On account of the large number we have aold of these cycles we can fully recommend it. English Danlop fcyres, oval tubing, 3£in tread, large barrel hubs oil retaining, heavily plated, and strictly up-to-date. Also a full stock of accessories and novelties will always be kept in stock. Any of these machines will be sold for caah or on the easy time payment system. Inspection Invited. HALLENSTEIN" BROS., A. G. BARTON, Manager! c i_ \jEsm Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. TUESDAY — Ministering Children's League, 7.15 p.m. WEDNESDAY—GirIs' Friendly Society, 7.30 p.m.; Vestry Meeting, 8 p.m. FRIDAY—Short Service, 7.30; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, AUGUST 8. 8 30 a.m.—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer. 3.30 p.m.—Holy Baptism. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. »REV T. A. HAMILTON.



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You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozik T»A k; it ia pure and jiglj^blo.—John Out & Co,, §el« Ag »v



We often hear of sensational bets being made, such as a guinea to a gooseberry ; a bible-backed policeman to a pint of she oak; a hundred pounds to a bundle of chips, and so on. The art of betting is to win, and to win you must baok certainties. Here is a tip ! You baok * Woods' Great Peppermint Cure to beab a cough or cold every time. You'll always get home; no JohnDy Arm strong about) that.' 13



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