Church Services.

ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH , Ashburton. SUNDAY SERVICES, AUGUST 22. 8.30 a m.—Holy Communion. %l a.m.—Morning Prayer. 3 p.m.™-Seafield—Anniversary Service. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

AUGUST

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1897.

DISTRESS IN SYDNEY.

The following extract from the Daily lelegraph indicates a very bad state of affairs in Sydney just now : — " The plan adopted by some thoughtful citizens, of placing waste food in boxes at the rear of their premises for those who wish to take it seems an excellent one. It is lamentable that anybody should be in such straits as to gladly avail themselves of such a chance of obtaining food, but the fact remains that many in our midst are so. The unfortunate crowds who in the full glare of publicity attend at the Benevolent Asylum and wait their turn for such relief as can be there afforded is one proof of this. But another and more pitiful proof still can be seen on any night when the dirt boxes in the streets are being rooted through by wretched individuals in search of scraps of bread or meat, decayed fruit, or anything eatable. It happens probably in thousands of cases that waste food which would otherwise be quite fit for consumption is spoiled by being thrown among general refuse. It would not be mucii trouble to many of those who live in comparative plenty to place the crumbs from their tables iv cleanly and secure fashion where those whg hunger might find them without becoming publicly proclaimed as paupers."

CHURCH AND STAGE.

TffE Theatre, in aa interesting article states that it his been reserved for the yeap of the Diamond Jubilee to brjng about a remarkable exhibition of mutual friendliness batween the Church and Stage; for, on tlte last day of May, j Sir Henry Irying, at the invitation of Dr Facrar, Dean of UaiaterVury, gave a reading of the iate Lord Tennyson's dramatic poem, " Becket," in the chapter house of the venerable cathedral jn which the archbishop met his death. In fact, the actor took his stand upon i a spot not f§r distant from tbe scene of

the prelate's "martyrdom," and the audience was composed of Ohurch: dignitaries, clergymen, and numerous lay members of the Church of England, Of course, a great compliment was paid to the manager of the Lyceum in ask ing him to read a drama within the preciucts of a cathedral which has played so great a part in the ecclesias tical history of England, and the event is even more notable than the appear ance of the Archdeacon of London, Dr. Sinclair,''at a meeting held during the game mouth, in the Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly, to consider a proposal to found an institution for the benefit ef actors'orphans, The archdeacon de livered a speech in favor of the pro position, and did not seem to feel that his clerical robea received any defile ment from the place itself or from the members of the theatrical profession with whom he was cooperating. In fact, like the late Bishop of ALaachester, the Rev Earl of Mulgrave, and other liberal ministers of the Established Ohurch of England, Dean Farrar and Archdeacon Sinclair feel that of all forms of public recreation there is not one that possesses such wonderful teaching power as the stage; that the theatre is what society wills that it should be; that it b better to treat it as an ally than as an enemy; and that the beat way of purifying and elevating it will be by making it the resort of I those classes of society whose habitual } attendance would have the necessary effect ef raising the tone of the per formances.

AMERICAN SECRET SOCIETIES.

An article in a magazine upon secret societies in America gives soum inter esting figures as to their membership, etc. The writer says the member ship of the secret fraternal orders of the United States in the month of December, 1896, was in round numbers, 5,4=00,000. Taking the adult male population of the nation at the present time to be nineteen millions, and allow ing that some men belong to more than one order, it will be seen that, broadly speaking, every fifth, or possibly every eighth, man you meet is identified with some fraternal organisation, for the preservation of whose secrets he has given a solemn oath, a pledge more binding in its nature than perhaps any other known among men, In this vast number have not been included the many thousands who are members of the various labor organisations, though they, to a greater or less extent, are knit together by secret threads; nor about 500,000 members of the secret military orders, as the GLAB.; nor has any account been taken gf the many other thousands who are identi fied with the fraternities of the colleges. Auxiliary to and a part of these orders are military branches, having at the present time about $$0,000 members in the prime of life, who ax& jbrained in military tactics, It is perhaps <^ujte within bounds tp say that these orders are increasing in membership in the United States at the rate of between two hundred and fifty and three hun dred thousand members annually.

ABYSSINIA.

Tjjb general impression in Europe aeeros to b,e that the French mission to i£ing has not sesared any im portant advantages for trading, and the railway concession is dependent on the money being found for its construction, and the works commenced within a fi&ed date—events of a moat problematical character. It is believed tbat tha English mission has scored some points respecting the recognition of the frontiers of Abyß sinia with Ana;lo-lgyptian Soudan, that would not exact any great sacrifice on the part of His Majesty, who f be sides, knows more about England than any other European Power. Once having the boundaries fixed, the Soudan railway could easily penejbrat^ into ! Abyssinia, if trade necessities required the extensions Menelik has always re* f assd to accord a special tariff to any nation, to iayour its: importations at the cost of other Powers, and since England only claims ep equQ treatment, negotiations cannot be difficult. But where England has really scored is in her treaty with China, to admit exports from the Burmah side into the rich southern province of Yunan, in addition to securing a few free ports for all the world and waterway |nlan ( d. Tfye treaty game into operation on the 4th i of July. It will opsn marvellous regions of trade to British pommeree, j and will be a trial of tFade energy and ability with France—from the side of Tonkin, The treaty must be a sore point for French merchants, as they at onetime expected to have the monopoly of the tracte of the Yunan.

Local and General.

I The usual monthly sale will be held at the Hinds a*leyards on Monday next, 23rd inst, The Rakaia West MinetreJa intend giving an entertainment at the IJoapital at an early date. Among the 4,000 thieves arrested in Paris during the last twelve months were apria cess, a duchess, and a countess. The annual increase of the German nation during the last five years has been more than live times as much as that of the French. In the interprorincial ladies' golf match yesterday, Canterbury beat Otago by eleven holes. The scores were fifteen to four. The championship matches commence on Mon iay, A echoolrnißtresa wrote to the Dartford School Board complaining of thg irregular attendance of the workhouse children. The excuse given in the $ase of one absentee was 11 Curling hair for confirmation ißflrvice.'? An exchange is responsible for the follow ing cure for consumption j—Put twelve lemons in cold water and boil until soft (not too soft), roll and squeeze until all the juice is extracted, sweeten to taste and drink. Use as many as a dozen a day. Should they cause pain or looseness of the bowels, lessen the quantity and use five or six a day until better i then begin to use a dozen again. By the time you have used five or six dozen you will begin to gain strength and have an appetite. Of course as you get better you need not use as many. Follow these direc tions, and we know you will never regret it, if. there is any help for you. Only keep it up faithfully. Vfa know of two cases where both the patjienta were given up by the physicians, and were is. the lasjb Stages of consumption f yet both were cured by using lemons in the way we hays stated. One lady in particular was bedridden and very low j had tried everything that money could procure, but all in vain, when to please a frjead she was persuaded to use them in February, g,i)<3 in April she weighed 1401b. She is quite wejl now and likely to live as long as any of us, ' " ~

. Horse market report on fourth page. \ At Wellington last night, at a well ' attended public meeting, it was decided to give the Premier a public welcome on his return, and a large Committee was appointed to arrange details. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a special meeting of the Mildura Irrigation Trust carried a resolution approving of the adoption of the Gothenburg system of selling intoxicants. All interested in the re-opening of the Tinwald Cheese and Butter Factory are invited to attend the meeting tit the Tem plar Hall, Tinwald, on Ihumday next, at 7.30 p m., when a representative from the Central Factory, Ghristchurch, will be present. The Birmingham gun trade has not been so active for ten years. The Transvaal Government have given an order for 14,000 Martini-rifles, and similar orders are said to be in hand for the Uitlandera and English settlers in Gape Colony and Natal. After the Methven stock sale on Thurs day next, 26th inst., a train will leave Methven at 635 pm., reaching Rakaia in time to oonneot with the evening trains of the main line, north and south. The train will return to Methven on the ordinary time table. A sad accident happened yesterday after noon to a child only about eighteen months old of Mr Edward Riohardu, Rakaia. It appears that he was playing about and got the fingers of the right hand so crushed between the wheels of a mangle as to neces sitate amputation. The little sufferer is doing as well as can be expected. The Press Association telegraphs that at Dunedin a number of petty thefts from houses have been reported during the past few days. In one case" a newly married couple, on going to their prepared home from the wedding festivities, fomod their blankets, dresses, and other articles stolen, and they had to retrace their steps to the house of the parents. Aflub-Committee of the Dunedin Technical Classes Association had been appointed to draw up a memorial for presentation to Parliament in support of the demand of the Auckland Techdical Institute that the Manual and Technical Instruct/ion Act of 1895 should be amended in the direction of making adequate provision for the support of technical institutions throughout the colony. The very latest fad among the Parisians is to carry a purse or card case made from the skin of a beloved and deceased friend, All the shop windows along the boulevards are filled with novelties made of tanned human skin. The skin differs from the tanned hide of other animals only in that it is very finely grained, its texture is more delicate, and it is unusually soft and pliable. It is stained a peculiar shade of green, resembling a piece of fine kid, A clock, which the maker believes will run forty years with one winding, has been in vented by a Chicago man. The mechanism is composed of brightly-burnished aluminium rods, slow-moving pog-wheele, and many tiny, quick-moving cog-balance wheels, whioh tick ceaselessly and merrily away under the large oval glass case which covers them. It haa been running now about a year, and has never been touched, save to undergo a slight regulation during the first weeks. Ihe public speaker can now see in his spectacles what he is to tell his audience—* at least, an invention to accomplish this has been made. It oonsists of a double pair of spectacles. Between the two sets is a pair of tiny rollers, upon which winds a scroll of paper, containing, in minute manu script form, the speaker's notes on the sub ject which he is to discuss. The first pair of glasses sufficiently magnifies the hand writing to make it distinct to the speaker's eyes. A large cake, a puriosify as a specimen of the confectioner's decorative skill and whioh waspresented £o the Poultry Society by Mr \yityiaip Bryant, Wills street, and awarded to a lopa} exhibitor, was cut into for the first time yesterday, and found to be as good as it looked. If it had a fault —it wae that it was not larger. Another fpjcial p-ize cake, made by Mr Pollock, was a very ornamental affair. It was awarded to Messrs Palmer and Davidson, of Timaru, where it was much admired and appreciated. These cajses ?aoh weighed about 16!bs. The latest and noioßfc ipgenjous trick of Parisian pickpockets was recently played on % visiting Englishman. The tourist took a seat at a cafe table. A Frenchman sat on the other side of it. He began to play with the lever of a seltzer syphon, when suddenly, and seemingly by aojidpnfc, a stream of the aerated water struck the Englishman in the face. The Frenchman apologised profusely, and wiped off the water wjith his own hand kerchief. Afjter the polite Frenchman had gone tfre $nglishtnaq discovered that hie purse, coptajning nearly JE|O§, had also dffi appeared. The annual meeting of the Albion Lawn Tennis Club was held on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr S. Hardlsy, when there was a good attendance. The treasurer's report showed the club to be in a satisfactory financial position. The following officers were elected^-— President ~ Mr J. W. Hardley; vice-presidents—Stfeesrs S. Hardley and R. Frizzefl; captain—Mr G. Bowman; | vice-captain—Mr F. Tilley } secretaries—Mr S. Di^on and Miss J. Addis; selection com mittee—Messrs j^owman, Tilley, and Dixon. It was decided to haye Uje pourt put in good order. After some minor business the meet ing adjourned. The following is from the Southland Times of Thursday:—Mr W. Johnston, teller in the Bank at Australasia, has been promoted to the branch of the bank at Ashburton, where he will be accountant. Mr Johnston, who has been long resident in Invercwgih, his made himself very popular, his connection as secretary Of the Amateur Operatic Society and member of the Lawn Tennis Qluty securing to him a large number Of warn? frfjen,ds.. B.o£h he and Mrs John ston wiU be much mjsseqt, jbpe flatter also having identified herself with tjje musical portion of the community, her valuable services, both as vocalist and instrumentalist, in connection with the Musical Union and the Operatic Society being greatly esteemed. Mr and Mrs Johnston have the good wishes of a large circle of friends, and what is Invercargill's jtasf will be Ashburton's gain. Ths New York correspondent of the London Morning Post confirms the report of the break-down of the " pool" of American cycle makers. He cabled on July I:—"The great pool of bicycle manufac turers, which has held together during the astounding growth of the fashion for cycling, and mads many millions of dollars for its controllers, has at last broken. Prices were cut heavily yesterday, and a fierce war has already begun. Some of the stronger firms are able and ready fco go on selling bicycles at less thi»n the cost of production until they have driven their rivals out of the trade or until they can reconstruct the <4pool" on their own terms. Meanwhile the fall in price is expected to more than double the number of devotees of cycling throughout the country.". The news of the slump led to a reduction of £5 in the retail price of American machines in Sydney. Owing to the lamented death of Mr W. M. v Lyttletop, who was chairman for over five years, a vacancy on the South Rakaia Road Board will haye to be filfed. Although the district is not divided into wards, i hers has been an understanding for many years £hat there should be three representatives for the district east of the railway line and twofpr the western potion. A large number of ratepayers from all parts of the district have requested Mr Gordon Holmea to stand for the vacancy, and he has consented to do so. Mr Holmes was for many years a member of the Board, and his general knowledge will be much appreciated by the other m^mbere, if he succeeds (of which there is little doubt.)' It "'will be a hard matter to fill the place of the late Chairman, but no better man could be found than Mr Holnces, and so think the large number of ratepayers who haye asked him to stand. ' ' Mr L., a broad-minded pressman, met Jv|r C, a FrofjibjtionißJb, the other day. «' That's a nasty cough you've gof»'? said &. " gome and have a rum hot; it'll do you good.'' " No, thanks ; Woods' Greab Peppermint Cure for me ; it beats ail your rum hots for coughs and colds, it's sold everywhere. The true leaf of the Tea plant, u^tampere 1 with and pure; this is Kozie Tba, try it.— John. Orr & Co., Rge&H

The following letter has been received by the Chairman of the Jubilee Demonstration Committee from the representative of the Maori people at Rapaki:—To the Chairman of the Jubilee Demonstration Committee, (Jhristehuroh, —Long life to you and your Committee. Your fear that the Maoris had not enough to eat on the day of our festival in honor of our Queen is well founded. But it was not the Muoriß alone who had to com plain of want of food, but the Europeans too. But we think that both they and we felt at the time that we had not gathered there in response to your invitation to a feast, but in response to your iuvitation to take part in what was being dene that day to honor our Queen. It will be well to put away from your minds as we do from ours, all disquieting thoughts about the matter. We have received your gift for our children. Their joy was great on getting it, and we thank you for it. Do not forget to invite us to take part in any future public demon stration you may organise. —H. Tare Tikao, for the Rapaki Maoris. The young man who behaved in such a foolish manner at the football match in the Domain on Thursday, was the cause of a deal of trouble to the hospital staff after his removal to that institution. As it turned oat, there was nothing really the matter with him, and, to use an expression he and others of his kidney are familiar with, he is believed to have been "acting the goat." He was in a state, after hie admission to the hospital, which was supposed to be " deliri ous.' But as the delirium was suspected to be simulated, a hint about the padded cell was dropped. This brought the patient to reason, and he immediately evinced a desire to be off. He was allowed to go, but doubt less a bill for professional attendance will follow him, and to assist in keeping his head cool in future and to prevent him from making a fool of himself again on the toot ball ground his club ought to do without his assistance. People whose brains are some what browa-paperish at the bes>, should not take anything between meals likely to excite them.

Hampatead Town Board.

* An adjourned meeting of the Hampatead Town Board was held last evening. Present —Messrs Maynard (chairman), McElrea, Mahood, Hunt, Keeley, Hardley, and BALANCE SHEETS. The balance sheet of the county fund was received and laid on the table. The balance sheet of the Hampstead Town Board, duly certified, was received from the Audit De partment:, FINES. The sum of 10a was received from the treasury on account of fines collected during the last quarter. _ BOLL ALTEKATIONS. The following alterations were authorised —Lots 15 and 17, reserve 1261—Jaa. Colwell to Frederick Betts ; lot 28, R.S. 5800— J. H. Maynard to W. A, Maynard. WORKS. An account for repairs to Markey's bridge was passed, and the Clerk was instructed to apply to the County Council for payment of half the cost as agreed. An estimate for improvement of the N.E. Belt was received from the Borough Engineers, and ihe Chairman was authorised to arrange with the Borough Council for improving the Belt from the railway to Bridge street, as soon as possible—half cost to the Town Board not to exceed £28. The Chairman was auithoriaed to obtain an estimate for improving the Belt from Wakanui road to Havelock street, or to Moore street. The Works Committee were authorised to carry out necessary repairs and maintenance. RATES. The Clerk was instructed to enquire if it is the intention of the Wakanui Road Board to hand over rates collected by them on town district property. was given of the Board's intention to make a rate of |d in the £ on September 17, and all arrears weris ordered to be sued for without further potipej

Exciting Chase after Mad Bull.

Some exciting scenes were witnessed in the streets of North-east London on the morning of May 27 through the escape of a mad bull. Mr Thomaa Fish, a butcher, of Lea Bridge road, had three bulls taken to his sjaughter-house the previous n'ghfc, and aboub four '©"clock that morning two of the animals were slaughtered. The third apparently maddened by the sight of the blood, broke its halter and burst open the door of the slaughter-house, and escaped into/the opengtreet. Endeavors were made to stop the beast, but all proved useless. The animal led 'its miles, and event, ually turned towards Stoke Newington. At six o'clock people began to gather who were starting for work, and at I)a>ston Junction the bull was surrounded, and hopes were entertained pf its being captured. Infuriated by the attempts to gatgh' it, the'animal charged the crowd, knockingdownsijE or eight persons and careering at full gallop along the Balls Pond road. By this time ropes and poles had been obtained, and Police-con stable Mitchener with Police-constable Hor rocke took up the chase. The constables got ahead of the animal, but could do do* thing until Hollo way pad was reached. Hore, by means of ropes and poles, fctye animal was held at bay. Turning suddenly, it charged in the direction of the window of Mr John Basdon Smith, a chemist, of 51, Holloway roatf f and a terpitye smash was I expected. However, altering its>pourse a little, it j?ushe<? into fclje yard, at the side belonging to -tfessra Acton and Bormaii, polish-makers. The pursuers at once closed the gates, and the animal was thus secured. Police-contable Korrocks mounted the gates to try to rope the animal, but was unable to do so, and it was decided to shoot it, and shortly before ten a rifle was procured and the beast was shot. The affair caused extra ordinary excfitemenjfc, ado" in all about twenty-five people were reported to have been knocked down, fortunately no one wa| seriously injured.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign,.

Press Association—By Eec-lie Telegraph—

Copyright,

A Dlishap Brussels, August 19 The Belgica, which left a few days ago on an Antarctic expedition, has put into Ostend with her machinery damaged, The Bomb Outrages. Constantinople, August 19 A panic exists in Constantinople in consequence of the bomb outrages. Numerous arrests have been made. Sickness in ThessalyY ■ Athens, August 19 A severe epidemic is raging amongst the Greek refugees in Thess»ly, and funds for their relief are exhausted. Their sufferings are described as terrible. The Accident to Sir W. Jervois. London, August 19 A lady friend was driving Sir William Jervois at the time of the accident. Military Uniformity. August 20 Arrangements have been made for a company of the Berkshire regiment, stationed at Halifax, Canada, to inter change with a company of Canadian infantry stationed at Prediction, with the object of obtaining military unifor mity in the Empire, The Paris Bazaar Catastrophe. Paris, August 20. A prosecution is proceeding of M. Maekan, President of the Charity Bazaar Committee, and two kine matograph employees, on charges of culpable neglect in connection with the late terrible bazaar fire, when a large number of people lost their lives. Commercial Treaty, France has proposed to «nter into a reciprocal commercial treaty with America. The Recent Duel. Berlin, August 19. The Emperor William has sent a telegram to King Humbert with respect to the duel between the Oomte de Turin and Prince Henry of Orleans, in which he says that he is no friend oi duelling, though military honour must , be vindicated to the last drop of blood, ! The Murder of a Poet. , Sofia, August 19 < The murder of the poet Konslatinoil at Phihppopolis, in Bulgaria, has created a grave scandal owing to the , remarkable efforts of the police and the Prefect to ignore the crime. Kieh Gold Discoveries. Ottawa, Aoigust 20. *It is reported that fresh rich dis coveries of gold has been made on Steward's river and the Upper Yukon river. [ Japan and Hawaii, Washington, August 20 Senator Sherman, in a friendly despatch to the Japanese Government, gives assurance that in the treaty entered into between the United | States and Hawaii, Japan's interests , Will be fully safeguarded.

Australian

Press AsEOoiation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright,

Italian Line of Steamers. Brisbane, August 20. Signor Cqrte, thp Italian Consul- General, who is yisitiog Queensland, announced that the Italian .Navigation Ootnpany contemplated starting a line of steamers from Genoa to Queensland, and probably to Sydney. Released. On the advice of the German Consul at Sydney, in consequence oi: the weak ness of the evidence, Whittman, the j man arrested as the supposed German abaconder, May, has been released. Imperial Pensions, Sydney, August §Q News has been received that Im perial pensions of £ 100 per annum have been granted to Lady Broome, and £150 to Lady Thurston in recogni tion of their husbands' services. •■■ Horses for India, A revival of the horse trade with India is apparently setting in. Seven large steamers have been engaged to load in October, chiefly with remounts for the Army, The Eddy Memorial, The Eddy memorial fund has reached £1,700,. Australian Tinibefv The increased demand for Austra lian timber has led to the formation of an influential English syndicate, which proposes to lease all the timber rights on Crown lands in the northern river districts, the most important timber area in the qolony.

COLONIAL MEATS.

Possibilities of European Trade.

Press 4saociation-r-IJy Electric 7'slegraph. London, August I£> Mr P W. J?inucane, the comrperciai agent despatched by the Queensland Government to Europe, with the object ! of developing the produce export trade, expresses a high opinion of the Mediter ranean ports as a market for colonial meats, but considers it essential that the cold storage accoftiinodtttion at fche ports should be increased. He found the traders of South-eastern Europe ready to enter inio reciprocal trade relations with Queensland.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Concentration of British Troops.

The Tribesmen Discouraged.

The Sultan's Disclaimer.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Calcutta, August 19 Later despatches from the ludian frontier state that 100 S vat is were killed in the encounter with the British force, and the field artillery was demoralised. The mobilisation of the Indian Army is working admirably. Khaibar, Kohat, and Kuram on the frontier, are threatened by the rebel tribesmen. August 20 Peshawur reports that the outlook on the Afghan frontier is less disquiet ing. The tribesmen are daunted by the rapid concentration of the troops, Twelve thousand have already been concentrated in the valley of the Swat river, 7500 at Tochi, 5500 at Rawal Pindi* and 12,000 at Kobat and Pesbawur, The religious leaders of the Swatif have submitted. Constantinople, August 18. The Sultan has disclaimed joining the Ameer in fomenting an insurreo* tion amongst the followers of Islam on the Afghanistan frontier.

August 20

TURKEY AND GREECE.

The Evacuation of Tliessaly.

Great Britain's Demand.

Deadlock in the Negotiations.

A Greek Loan.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Constantinople, August 19 The British Government is firmly ' insisting on the Turkish evacuation of Thessaly, and the withdrawal of the troops beyond the line formed by the Peneius river. The retirement is to include the evacuation of Larissa and Volo. Lord Salisbury demands the evacuation to take place immediately the treaty of peace ia Bigned and prior to any payment of war indemnity. The attitude of Great Britain has produced a deadlock in the nego tiations for the settlement of peace. August 20 The Imperial Ottoman Bank at Con stantinople is willing to supply Greece with the first million of the indemnity loan, Athens, August 19 A severe epidemic is raging amongst the Greek refugees in Thessaly, and the funds for their relief are ex hausted. Their sufferings are described as terrible. It IB reported that the Greek Go vernment has obtained a million loan in Paris for the purpose of paying off the first portion of the Turkish w»r indemnity, The money is to be avail? able in forty days.

OBITUARY.

Prcaa Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Brisbane, August 20 Sir Charles Lilley is dead.

Royal Visit to Ireland.

Press Assooiation-r-By Eleotrio Telegraph-^ Copyright.

The Duke and Pucbess of York opened the textile exhibition in Dublin.

The Commonwealth Bill.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

i Melbourne, August 20. Mr. Deakin secured the insertion of a new clauee in the Commonwealth Bill, providing for the dissolution of the Senate should it again disagree with any measure passed by the House after the latter was dissolved and re* elected on the subject in dispute. A further amendment was also carried, providing for a double dissolution in case of a deadlock. Hobart, August 20. The Assembly has finished the Commonwealth Bill The Council adopted the bulk of the amendments, but reduced Ministers' salaries, and also the payment of members. The latter was'fixed"a't£3oo, "

CYCLING.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-

Sydney, August 20. Martin, the cyclist, challenges aay rider in Australia to a paced race over *ny distance, for any prise, and is further pre pared to make a aide wager up to £500.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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CHEAP NEWS.

SfE,— Would you kindly grant me spacs, in your columns to ask those persons wb,q are in the habit of collaring your papers an the road between Tinwald and Longbeach, to be good enough to "drop it." The practice has become so common on the said road that, it' a person is not on the spot at thej moment his papers are delivered, ni« knowledge of that day's news is nil. Tramps often get the blame, but in several instances I ihe game could be brought home to well-to i do persons, who, however, are too mean and close-fisted to subscribe and get s papier tot their own/ Hoping that' those who are guilty of this mean practice will discontinue it.—l am, etc.,

TfiM ASH&tmlX)ft Ot)AIU)lAfc J SATOBDAY, AUGUST 21, 1897.



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Business Notices ! >- ■■ ——— ; —'— —" '■-'•■■— r * — < DKESSES & DRESSMAKING = EXTRAORDINARY. = Aftle af Exceptionally successful suason we are now prepared to take VERY MUCH REDUCED PiilOES »OR OUR FEW REMAINING COLORED DRESSES. A LOW PRICE quoted for Dress Complete, Benb Sty!e|and Fit. MITCHELL & TURNER.



LADIES' RINGS. RINGS. RINGS BROOCHES. BROOCHES. , BROOCHES. SEE WINDOW OF 3. SALEK'S JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT FORITHK LARGEST STOCK AND NEWEST DESIGNS OF LADIES' RINGS AND BROOCHES EVER SEEN IN THE ASHBURtfON DISTRICT. MAGNIFICENT New Stock of above, Set with Diamonds, Rubiesf, Sapphires, Pearls, Opals, and other Precious Stones. These stones having been bought and choseu by S* SALEK* personally, and made up in 18 carat Colonial Gold to his own designs, are superior in regard to Design and Price to anything hitherto seen in the district. PBIOEB 20 per cent Lower than Usual, marked in Pl»in Figures SEE WINDOW. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTUBING JEWELLER, EaBT STREET.



MAKE NO MISTAKE. WE ARE ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. SEEING IS BELIEVING. Compare our Goods and Prices, and you will be bo and to admit, that undoubtedly McDonald & Mcoiarmid SELL THE BEST ARTICLE AT THE LOWEST PRICE. OWING to the extraordinary mild winter, we are overstocked with WINTER SLIPPERS, and in order to effect a clearance to make room for Spring and Summer GOODS, we are prepared to Sell them at & Substantial REDUCTION off usual price. Ladies' Carpet Slippers from Is 6d per pair, good value at 2s ; Ladies' German Felt and Leather Shoes 2a 9d, usual 3a 3d per pair ; Ladies' Best German Felt Slippers, leather sole, 3s 6d per pair, worth 4s 6d ; Children's Slippers from Is per pair ; and other lines that will gladden the hearts of the economical housewife. The only shop in town who keep and make the ASBESTOS LINED BOOTS. Asbestos is well known for its remarkable properties as a preserver from heat and a protector from cold, and possesses the doable advantage of keeping the feet cool in summer and warm in winter. TBY THEM AT McDonald & mcdiarmid's BOOT MANUFACTURERS | AND IMPORTERS, MaDftger—S. NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



H. M. JONES. Organs. Organs, 7 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, with couplers, at Imported Price— Jglg CASH Best Value ever offered in Ashburton. 13 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, a beauti ful instrument, at Imported Price foe Cash, Pianos. Pianos. HAAK.E BRAMSP£RGER,8RAMSP£RGER, WEISNER, and other pianos, at Imported Prioci ior Caah. Bicycles. H&RTFORD, VICTOR, STAR, and COLUMBIA — LadieB 3 and Gentle men's Bicycles, from LATEST BOOKS BY MAIL. Stationery. PLIIN FANCY, and COMMERCIAL, in great variety.



H. M. JONES,



CAESON & Co., WISH TO CALL ATTENTION TO THEIR TEA TRADE. HATING just received several packageß of high-class Bulk Teas, including Ceylon, Orange Pekoes, Pekoe Souchongs, and Assam Pekoes, we are prepared to offer the best value in Canterbury. In proof df this statement we guarantee our blends to contain a larger proportion of choice and high-class tea than any advertised blends on the market at the same price. Our 1/10 Blend gives universal satisfaction. Our 2/- Pure Ceylon Orange Pekoe is unsur passed. Samples post free on application. We still maintain our reputation for The best sugar-cured Hams and Bacon. The (incut and freshest Eggs and Butter. The celebrated " Timaru " Diamond Grain Oatmeal, The •' St. George " brand Jams, Sauces, and Potted Meats. Aultebiook and Phosnix Biscuits and Confectionery, 11 Tai Koo" brand Snowdrop China Sugar. CABSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Arcade. Bayers of First-class Dairy Produce in any quantity. Aeent for Arthur Yates' Garden Seeds. 8 22 WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 23 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All deacriptiona of ladies garments mad® to order.—Mitchell ND TURNEB. WANTED Known —Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment —Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptionalvalue. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Maointoahee in itQGlt mi to wd«fc—M*whs» & Xuiwjsb*



Public Notices. AGENTS FOR THE ANGLO-NEW ZEALAND CYCLE COMPANY. THE OSMOND THJK GLOBE , THE MELTON THE TOWJNEND IF you are thinking of purchasing a Bicycle, it will be to your own interest to inspect the above High-Grade English Machines. Ladies' up-to-date Cycles from £19 15a. Gentlemen's Litest Patterns from £19 15b The very easy terms we are giving places Any of the above beautiful Bicycles within the reach of all by paying a small deposit, and balance in easy monthly payments. Don'c be afraid to come in and see our Machines. All transactions strictly confidential. Catalogues and terms on application. HALLBNSTEIN BROS. & CO., A. G. BARTON, Managed



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Kozie Tba, the beat, and vet within; reach of all j Sold at 1/8,1/10, 2/. and 2/4,— Sole^sti, j



Ayer*s - Cherry Pectoral For Golds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Sore Influenza, and Incipient Consumption, nQ remedy approaches Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It Ijas iQHg been the most popular and successful anodyne expectorant in Pharmacy, and is everywhere apjproyed and recommended by the Faculty. It soothes the inflamed membrane, breaks up irritating mucus, allays coughing, and induces repose. Asa family emergency medicine, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral takes the lead. For the relief and cure of croup, whoop ing-cough, soye throat, and all thg pulmonary troubles to which tjti§ young are so liable, it is invaluable. Jijfa household is quite secuye without;



Ayer ys Cherry Pectoral. FREPAKEU BY ' Dr. J". CAyer <Ss Co., LOWELL, MASS., U. S. A. §el.d Medals at the World's Chief Expositions. of cfieap Jtnjjtations. fphe Jiainp—Ayer's Cherry Peci<iral~3S ■ protti ■gate"* "i^sssf»- d i? lm * ■*» You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozie Tka, it is pure a&d I reJiftble.-Joho Orr ft Go.» Sol* Ageaoa ,



HoMiOWAY'tf Pju# A'SR OiNjrapNj.—-The most effectual Cure for Gout and' Rheu matism—A frequent cause of these com plaints is the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with bad digestion, lassitude and great debility, showing the want of a proper circulation of the fluid, and that impurity of the blood greatly aggravates these'disorders. Hollow ay's Pills are of so purifying a nature that a few doses taken in time are an effectual preventive against gout and rheumatism but anyone who has an attack of either should use Hollo way's Ointmont' also, the powerful propor ties pr^rhiphf combined with the effects of the i?il!s,"ensure ia certain cure. The Oint ment should be rubbed into the p%rta affected at least twice a day, after they have been rofSoiently fomented wi( h warm water to open ihe porei to jfaciliate the introduction of the Cintmegb to the gto>4*» ,



CLARKE'S i "4i"Slls «. warranted to cure Gravel, Paina in the back, and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 yean. la boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid" land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln. England.; '-*<!> ■"f Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use • KEXTING'S COUGH LOZENGES'—weII known us the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re> commended by many ' eminent physiqians. They at once check the cotjgh and > rem^ - the cause w^heu£ any after effect j the^tim<f| delicate can therefore can take them, ftnf . Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime enaurea rest, Sold everywhere i .