PHASES OF THE MOON.

DEATH.

Lyttletgm.—On August 16,1897, atßokeby, Rakain, Weatcote McNab Lyttlelon, aged 60. Tne funeral will leave Rokeby at one o'clock on THURSDAY, and reach Rakaia Cemetery at 3 p.m.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1897. OUR VOLUNTEERS AT HOME.

When in April last the proposal was made to Parliament that authority should be given and funds provided to enable a detachment of the New Zea land volunteers to go Home to take part in the Diamond Jubilee celebra tions, there were some of our contem poraries who unp&triotically denounced that proposal and sneered at the idea that specimens of our citizen soldiery should be sent to London. Like the wiseacres they are, or profess to he, they laughed consumedly at those who ventured to think that the New Zea land men would pass muster with i credit, and hugged to themselves the idea that the contrast with the Im perial toops would be so much to their disadvantage that the poor little hand ful of Maorilanders would be the sub jects of ridicule and derision. Thf ridioule, however, now fairly attaches to these wretched ssribblera who are always ready to theory mi to dippira^,

men and things colonial, instead of to the contingent who have not only stood the ordeal without making the! frightful faux pat that was so confi-j dently and indeed hopefully predicted by these miserable prophets, but have earned both for themselves and the colony they represented the warmest encomiums, having indeed scored first honors aoiong the pick and flower of colonial troops, That this is no ex aggeration, nor the report of an authority prejudiced in favor of the New Zealand contingent will be seen hy a perusal of the Home papers. For example, the Daily News in its report of the great review by the Queen ai Aldershot has the following note:-— •'Then the colonial troops marched past, all very steady, ■mart and soldierly, but none smarter than the New Zealanders, whose line was absolutely faultless. For them all the people had a hearty welcome " Further, at the Windsor review, Colonel Las setter, of ths Now South Wales Con tingent, went up to Oolonel Pitt, and cordially congratulated him on the way . the Hew Zealand men had marched past on that occasion also, remarking, "You have scored again." The London correspondent of the Press writes that there have been many similar expressions of opinion on the part of the highest military authorities, and goes on to say : v At the review of the colonial troops, the New Zealanders carried off first honors for their soldierly demeanour and excellent discipline. This is not the mere partial opinion of a New Zealander or ex-colonist. lam supported by a number of independent witnesses. Two of the London daily papers referred to their performances in terms of the highest praise. One i declared that their marching was the I best of any on the ground ; another characterised their performances as " faultless." Even their rivals gener ousiy recognised their superiority, ri he Surgeon-Major of the Canadian troop spontaneously came up to Oolonel Pitt I afterwards, and frankly recognised that i the New Zealand men had come off best of any, remarking that he might well be proud of them." The Prince of Wales has also spoken in highly complimentary terms, and so has Her Majesty herself, for the writer above quoted further says :—-" When the Queen returned from London to Windsor the New Zealand Contingent had the honour of forming the Royal escort, and went down with her by special train. On arrival at the Castle the Queen sent specially for Captain Robin, who was in command of the detachment, and to him expressed her great pleasure at seeing these members of her New Zealand forces, and her warm admiration of the manner in; which they had comported themselves, requesting him to convey her gracious words to the members of his troop." And when it is remembered that our team of riflemen also won a high place at Bisley, New Zealanders generally cannot but be proud of the way in which "Our boys" have condusted themselves at Home, and should, and doubtless will, give them an en thusiastic welcome on their return. The mean miserable critics who before the event were so ready to cry stinkmg fish, to decry and belittle the Oolooj's sons, may well go and hide their heads. They will, of course, prudently keep quiet for the present, but the first chance they get they will be at their poor paltry work again.

An entirely new system of lighting houses and streets has lately been

ANOTHER NEW SYSTEM OF LIGHTING.

invented which will interest house holdera with heavy gas bills. Chandelier lamps, havinga wick

but no oil reservoir underneath, are fed with petroleum, drawn through ordinary gagpipes from an oil cistern. This tank is placed in a distant garret or on the roof, thus abolishing all risk of explosions. A scientific principle which minimises the consumption of oil renders the cost nearly 15 tinofes cheaper than gaa. Theße lamps were recently severely tested by the London County Oouocilj detached lamps being knocked over and thrown afyoufc while alight, and finally pronounced ine^ploeihle. This cheap system of lighting will be an inestimable boon in country places whose inhabitants have hitherto chiefly depended on the moon. Negotiations are in progress with the parish couacils for lighting 30,000 British villages and small towns with gas or electricity. The inventor, who was a comparatively poor man,is now rapidly making a fortune.

A NEW PRODUCT.

lOanaigeis (Pumep hymeno sepalis) is a very near relative of the dreaded and anathematised dock w?ed. For centuries canaigra waa des pised by theAmeri' can Indians and the Mexicans, yets it now promises to prove a remunerative crop in California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. The virtue of the plant is in its roots, which, when air-dried, contain 20 to 30 per cent, cf tannic aoid, and are thus very valu able for tanning leather. Shipments have already been made to European aities, and the dried roots have proved specially useful in preparing the most superior grades of leather. It is successfully grown in sandy soil and heavy loams, but does beat in any good potato soil. The propagation is accomplished by means of the tuberous roots, about 4801b to the acre being used, and the cultivation is much the same as for a potato crop. The roots form in clustery much as potatoes do, and the crop is dug up in the same manner, and afterwards dried, either in the sun or in kilns, after they have been put through a slicing machine, Eight tons to the acre is a fair crop, and the cost of growing is about 10s per ton. The industry is in its infancy, but immsnse areas are being planted, and it is expected that as machinery is perfected for extract ing and applying the tanning agent it will assume enormous proportions.

He took my advice as he mat ou the stile, Bat sneezing and wheeling and couching; He hasn't a sign of that cold on him now, No sneezing or wheezing or ooughiug, And he says ' there's no friend to humanity truer " Than Wood's Gieat Peppermint Cure, If a very bad cold you are farced to endure With sneesiug, op wheeling, or coughing.' WISQ

Local and General.

The Methven Saleyarda Company call for tenders for painting. Mr 8. P. Askin advertises particulars of four English Leioeater rams he has recently ,!o»t. ■■■■ Dr Seddon predicts that New Zealand's gold export will reach £1,500,000 next year. Constable Hammond has been admitted to the Hospital suffering from an acute attack of pleurisy. The Wakanui Road Board invite tenders for alterations to be made to a cutting on the river road. Electric dark lanterns have been supplied to the Paris police, enabling them to Bee j 150ffe away. Mr J. Mellor has a new advertisement iv ' this issue, which those requiring foot gear will do well to peruse. The Cantata "New Jerusalem" wl* be rendered by a choir of forty voices at the Wesleyan Church on the 26th inatanb. The brethren of the Aahburton Masonic Lodge will meet oq Thursday evening for the purpose of payiag a visit to the Ihistle Lodge. The funeral of the late Mr Lyttleton will leave Rokeby at 1 p.m, on Thursday, and is timed to reach the Rakaia Cemetery at 3 p.m. An article entitled " A destructive cloud burst" appears on our first page, and commercial news will be found on the fourth page. It costs the Admiralty £4000 to scrape the barnacles off the bottom of one of the big men-of-war and repaint it. This has to be done twioe a year in the case of nearly every vessel. If all the tobaeoo smoked in the British Empire last year were rolled into a rope an inch in diameter it would form a snak«like roll which, following the line of the Equator | would go thirty times round the earth. A new use has been found for diamonds in assisting marksmen in their shooting. The cue stones are fixed in the front and j back sights, and it is said that they enable '• the marksman to take a quick and correct aim, even when the light is bad. j The maxim " Murder will out," is dis proved by statistics. In the ten yoars ending with 1896 there were 1766 murders committed in England and Wales, and in 1094 of these cases no trace of the criminal was ever found that led to his apprehension. The Railway Department has withdrawn the concession previously granted to school teachers to travel and give instruction in country districts on Saturdays. In future ! Saturday tickets will only be granted to teachers who are travelling to classes tor the purpose of gaining instruction. An ancient bell dug out of the ruins of an Indian Church at Albuquerque was pro nounced by local experts to contain gold worth £2,200. After the Denver Mint had worked on ie for forty-eight hours the dis coverers were handed a neat brass brick worth about seventeen shillings. Yesterday afternoon while Mr W. Jack son wftß driving a mob of sheep along the Ashburton bridge, the horse in a dray laden wi'h a plough, and other heavy and unwieldy material, bolted, and before it was stopped had careered through the mob, killing eleven of them. Mr W. H. Collier having just imported a choice assortment of new spring prints and other seasonable goods draws attention I thereto in an advertisement which appears in another part of this issue, and specially invites ladies to see the tempting bargains offered in winter stock. A Timaru telegram says the first good rain for months feli last night. There la a great deficiency of water in the district, and household tanks and wells are dry, and a great deal of water carting has been neces sary. rJhe sown- grain and pastures have ; been retarded, but these should now come away. j The Misses Lambie and Miss Palmer were nearly the victims of a serious accident yes terday morning. They were driving along the East Belt, when their horse stumbled and fell, throwing the ladies out. One of them sprained her wrist, but no | other damage occurred, as some passers-by ran fco thdr assistance. Few people appear to be aware that a tooth can be extracted, cleaned, and restored to its socket ( and become again a useful and I natural instrument. A Liverpool gentleman in a large shipping office had a tooth taken out, cleaned, and restored some years ago, and it is at the present time a good service able tooth. The Glasgow police arrested a man and wife in connection with a theft of jewellery, ani then Bearphed their house. After dig ging up the floor to a depth of four feet they came upon a bo? containing 169 silver watches. Proceeding further with their search they unearthed another box, which contained £80 in notes and gold. A remarkahls oase of the. recovery of speech and hearing is reported from the Canton of Ticino, in Switzerland. An Italian, aged 41 years, who five years ago became a deaf mute in consequence of a serious disease, was startled by the sudden appearance of a runaway horse. As he jumped aside to avoid the animal, he uttered a scream, and soon after found that he was able to talk and hear. It is proposed to connect Sicily with the majnlanjj of Italy by a tunnel, the working plans of which are on exhibition at the University of Pavia. A tunnel is thought more feasible than a suspension bridge,' as the narrowest part of the Messina Strait is two miles wide, and the least span possible 10,500 feet, is considered dangerous on account; of tho prevalent high windd. An English phrenologist who has ex amined the head of Emperor William IJ. says :—" It is a medium head, of the mili tary type. The faculties of self-esteem and combat iveness are abnormally developed. He will never let himself be stopped by an obstao'e. There is no power on earth that could exercise the least pressure upon him. His self love is so great that it would not surprise me if he should proclaim himself infallible. He would be perfectly sincere in so doing, Oa the authority of the Hon. J. G. Ward, who arrived in town on Monday evening from the sooth, we (Daily Wnigs) are re quested to contradict the rumor, communi cated to us by our Wellington correspondent, •• that Mr Ward's friends are endeavoring to persuade him to resign, now that his con stituents have by such a large majority shown their confidence in him." Mr Ward also authorises us to contradict the state ment that another effort is to be made to buy up his liabilities, bo as to obviate the consequences of any proceedings that may be taken in bankruptcy. Qa Sunday Mr John Small, of Graham's road, lost hia valuable Clydesdale mare Lady, t»dy, wh<? was bred by Mr Small, was by Vanquisher, oat of Miss |?almer ? and was admitted by al' good judges to be one of the best mares in the colony. List season oho took many firsb and champion prizes. She was only beaten once, which waa at Dunedin, and she was lame at the time, having got down in the truck when going to the show. Her death waa caused by inflammation of the Iraga and stomach. Lady will be a great loss to her owner, and will also be missed at all the shows next year.

For the horse fair to be held in the Arcade on Friday next, Mr Thomas has an entry of about fifty up to the present, but the total entry is expected to exceed this couiider ably. The terrific speed of 75 miles an hour ii attained on British rails several times e\ery «iay. These bursts of lightning speed, as a rule, are maintained for about 15 miies. With a light load and tail wind it is no un common thing for one of these trains to travel at the s*te of 77 miles an hour The Press says that when the news of the wedding of Mr John Studbolme, of Cold stream, reached York, the event was cele brated by a hearty peal of bells from \ ork Minster, a somewhat unique compliment. The bride is the daughter of the Archbishop of York, and in thab city she has crowds of friends. The Wellington correspondent of the Lyttleton Times hears from a reiUble source rhat in all probability Parliament will be called together for the despatch of business not later than September 30, and possibly on j September 24. Although supplies have been | granted till October 13, it in understood that) Minister! are anxious nob to run things too olose. A meeting of the Willowby Sohool Com mittee wan held on Monday evening, at which all the members were present. The business was the election of a new master in the place of Mr Low, who had resigned after nearly twenty-one years faithful and efficient service. The Board of Education sent a communication on the subject of Mr Low's retirement, is which the secretary wrote— "The Board accepts the resignation with regret. In connection with thia matter I im to express the Board's appreciation of the valuable service* rendered by the matter, who, with the assistance of Mra Low, has so efficiently conducted the sohool during the past twenty years." The Committee passed the following resolu tion :—" The Willowby Sohool Committee, having received the resignation of Mr and Mra Low as teachers, desires to place on re cord its high appreciation of their work in the school and district, during the past twenty-one years, and wishes them happi ness and success in their new sphere." It was resolved to place the resolution of the Board of Education on the minute book of the Committee. The applications for the ; vacant position of master w> re then con ; aidered, and it was resolved to recommend ! the Board to appoint Mr Joseph Wat sod, of Mount Somers, to the vacant portion Hollow ays Pills and ointment.—The most effectual Cure for Gout and Rheu matism—A frequent cause of these com plaints ia 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. Holloway's Pills are of so purifying a nature that a few dosea 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 of which, combined with the effects of the Pil's, ensure a certam cure. The Oint ment should be thoroughly rubbed into the parts affected at least twice a day, after they have been sufficiently fomented with warm water to open the pores to faoiliate the introduction of the Ointment) to the glands.

Serious Assault in a Hospital.

(Timaru Hetald.) John Whitelaw, a foreman on the Stud holme ballast train and a patient in Waimate Hospital, seriously assaulted on Sunday a warder named Mark Harding, by striking him on the head with a poker. On Monday W hitelaw was remanded by tha Waimate Bench) Messrs Coltman and Manchester, J.P's.), to Timaru gaol for eight days on a charge of lunacy. Our Waimate corres pondent has sent us the following particulars of the aßßaultt'—"At 2 o'clock on Sunday morning Whitelaw got out of bed, followed by the warder, Frank Harding, who told him to go back to bed. Whitelaw thereupon struck Harding, and afterwards when he was down hit him several times over the head with a poker, making numerous cuts in the warder's head, and had it not been for the intervention of another patient named William Byers, would have injured him still more seriously. The police were called in and took Whitelaw to the lock-up. Dr Barclay attended the warder, who is in a serious condition,"

HOCKEY.

A team of the Tinwald Hockey Club journeyed to Christchuroh on Thursday last to play a match with a team of the Christchureh Club. The visitors were meb at the Christchurch station by the secretary of the Christchureh Club who took them to the Royal Hotel, where they were enter tained by the home club. After dinner the players walked to the South Park to play the game. At 2 p.m. the play started, and from the bully,off Tinwald took the ball to the Ghristehurch twenty-five, but the Ohristchuroh backs, by strong hitting, returned the ball to the centre, where some fast play cook place, neither side gaining any advantage by half time. The ball being bullied off, Christchurch played a more determined game, and by a good passing rush Ridley scared. The Tinwald team now settled down to work in real earnest, and by combined play worked the ball to the Christchurch circle, where M. Fitzgerald potted a goal, making the score even. From this on, Tinwald, by good combined play, kept Christchurch on the defensive, and A. Houston getting possession of the ball passed to F. Clark, who, in turn, passed to H. Millicbsmpsi who cook the ball from the oentre of the ground and running through the Christchurch backs scored the winning goal just before time was called. Mr Kinvig acted as referee \a a most satis factory manner. The most prominent players for Christchurch were—Ridley, Pavitr, Lawrence, Black, and Pearce; for Tinwald $ W. and A. Houston, M; and A. Fitzgerald, F. Clark, H. and A. Millichamp played a good game.

Interprovincial News.

Press Asaociatipn—By Electric Telegraph.

TUe Tasmania Auckland, August 16. The Collector of Customs has several more witnesses to examine when the Tasmania Court of Enquiry again sits. If the report of the Government surveyor regarding the position of the wreck is not in Auckland in time for the enquiry it will probably be postponed for a week, Lord Ranfurly. To-day His Worship the Mayor received » telegram from Captain Alexander, A.D.C., Wellington, stating that Lord Ranfurly will make a visit to Auckland on or about the 25th of this month. Government house is nob at present in a fit condition to receive the Governor, and fche Mayor is in com munication with the manager of the N orthero Club, with a view to Lord Ranfurly staying there during his visit). He also telegraphed to Captain Alexander that the people of Auckland would be greatly pleased to re ceive a visit from His Excellency.

FOOTBALL.

Press Association—By Electric Tslegruph

Dunedin, August 17. The Ofugo Rugby Union, in dealing with a letter from the IS ew Zealand Union, who ( dealt with an Ocago player, enquires under what rule the parent body suspended a man without enquiry. There ia a strong feeling in the local Union against suspension without euquiry.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright;.

The Proposed Chinese Railway. London, August 15 j Mr Hooley has secured the option of , constructing the proposed Chinese rail way from Shanghai to Sucbow, a dis tance of fifty -seven miles, j Colonial Bishops Returning. | Dr. Wallis, Bishop of Wellington, returns by the Austral, and Dr Julius, Bishop of Ohrifitchurcb, in the Arwand Behic, Obituary. The death is announced of Sir Isaac Holden, head of the firm of Isaac Holden and Sons, Limited, formerly M.P. for a division of Yorkshire. Fire en Board A Steamer. Colombo, August 12. A fire occurred on the Orient steamer Oroya in the Bed Sea, en route to Australian ports. There wan no panic. The detachments of Victorian and South Australian troops returning from the Jubilee celebrations rendered good service in maintaining order and suppressing the outbreak. Duty on Meat. Capetown, August 16. A deputation from the meeting held in Capetown to advocate the abolition of the duty on imported meat waited upon Sir James Sievwright, the Com missioner of Railways and Public Works. In reply to their representa tions Sir James Sievwright assured the deputation that the majority oiE the population of the colony did not desire the abolition of the meat duties. He added that if the prices of meat were excessive he would invite the Orange Free State to consent to a temporary suspension of the duty.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Sir Charles Lilley. Brisbane, August 16 Sir Charles Lilley has sufiered a relapse, and is in a very critical state. A Terrible Explosion. Noumea, August 16 A fearful accident happened to-day. A number of Artillery officers and men went out in two boats to a small bay, two miles from the town, for the purpose of destroying several bombs loaded with melinite. During the operations of fixing the electric current a bomb exploded and blew up a boat containing nine men. Three Artillery artificers and a Kanaka were literally blown to atoms, and the re maining five were badly injured. A Kanak* in the second boat also was injured. The other boat rescued the wounded.

IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

Russian Views.

Press Association—By Electric Tglegraph— Copyright. St. Petersburg, August 16. Russian newspapers, commenting upon the English Jubilee celebrationg and the prominence given to the ques tion of federating the British Empire in connection therewith, state that Imperial Federation would mean a menace to Europe, and make Great Britain a universal pirate. A British Customs Union, they contend, would represent an enormous political and economic force, with which everybody must count. Russia and Germany, they urge, must create a powerful counterpoise to Greater Britain. j

PRINCE HENRY OF ORLEANS.

Wounded in a Duel.

A Determined Encounter.

Press Aaaociation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Eomb, August 16 Further details of the duel between Prince Henry of Orleans and the Oomte de Turin show that it was fought in the Bois Vaucresson at St. Oloud, and was a sharp, determined encounter, lasting twenty-six minutes In the first assault the Prince of Orleans was saved from a stab by an upper trouser button, in the fifth the Prince of Orleans received a wound on the right side of the lower part of the abdomen. His second, thereupon, stopped the duel, The doctors state that if the wound had been inflicted half a centimetre further it would have penetrated the intestines. When the wound had been dressed the Prince of Orleans resumed the contest and vigorously assumed the offensive until touched in the right breast by his opponent's sword. Xn the J second round, which was fought at close quarters, the seconds intervened, In trie third round the Oomte de Turin received a out on the back of his hand In the fourth round Prince Henry of Orleans' sword bent against the Ccmite de Turin's hands, and the latter agreed |to a suspension of hostilities. Im mediately afterwards he started oa his return to Italy. Prince Henry of Orleans afterwards walked to his carriage, in which he was conveyed to the residence of the Due de Ohartres. No important. organ was touched by the wound, and the Prince is doing well. The result of the duel was received with much delight in Italy. The Emperor of Germany sent con gratulations to the Oointe de Turin,

CRICKET.

A GOOD BOWLING RECORD.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, August 14, During the present cticket season Richard 3CD, the Surrey professional fast bowler, has taken two huudred wicketß in important matches. i

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph— •Copyright. Received Wakapnaka August 17, 9 59 a.m. Guardian Office 10.30 a.m, Sculling* Match. London, August 16 Emmefct, the English scuiler, and Tom Sullivan, the ex-^ew Zjalander, have arranged a match for £50 a side, to be rowed on the lhames course on 18th Beptemher. The Murderer of Canovas. Madrid, August 16 Golli has been sentenced to death for the murder of Oanovas. The Yukon Goldiield. Ottawa, August 16. The Pacific coast newspapers are encouraging the miners to resist the Canadian police in the collection of unjust charges upon the Yukon koW fields.

Australian

Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, August 17, 10 ft.m. Gttabdiaw office 10.65 a.m. Tiie Colonial Contingents Sydhby, August 17. I A returned member of the New South Wales Jubilee contingent, asked bow the Colonials compared with the Regulars, said the style of marching was new to them, but after practice they compared favorably with the Regulars at drill. Physically, the Colonials were a much more powerful body of men, especially the New Zealanderp, who, he thought, were the finest lot of troops in England. A Scotch Defaulter. Melbourne, August 17. Sturrock, the Scotch defaulter, has been extradited. The detective who came to take him back to Ealmarnockj states that there are twenty-two charges against the accused of em bezzling moneys of the British Linen Company Bank. These involve a total sum of over £20,000 and other sums are involved which bring the total money missiag up to £50,000.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Remonstrating "With the Amaer,

Military Preparations.

Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright). Calcutta, August 16 Lord Elgin, Viceroy of India, has seriously remonstrated with the Ameer of Afghanistan in connection with the assistance given by Afghans to the Mahommedana in the recent attack upon the British forces at Shabkadar, specially directing his attention to the action of Gholan Hyder Khan in countenancing the disaffected mollahs. Itinerant mollahs, referring to the Turkish successes in the Qrseco- Turkish wftr, predict the millennium of Islanaism. Twenty-five thousand Indian troops are being concentrated on the Afghan frontier.

SUPREME COURT.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph,

Chbistohurch, August 16. At the Supreme Court this afternoon J. C. Dudfield, on three charges of forgery, was sentenced to twelve months; A. G. Drjscoll, for theft, got twelve moncha; W. Evans, breaking and entering, was remanded for the report ot the Probation Officer ; Thoma« Gill, for uttering counterfeit coin, got three months.

Desperate Act of Two Girls.

Two sisters, one of whom is nineteen years of age, while the other hits Been sixteen aummers, have just been guilty of an almost incredible act of folly, whioh, moreover, dm placed their lives in serious clanger. The girla had made their appearance in the salon of the apartment in which they dwelt with their mother, in one of the avenues of Paris, neatly dressed for a promenade, when their ever-vigilant parent mildly reproved her younger daughter about some trifling matter. This was too much for Elizabeth, who would seem to be of a very, sensitive and nervous temperament, and, rushing to the open window, she scaled the low bar, and, ere either of her relatives could stop her, threw herself from the second storey on to the road below, Before their mother had realised the extraordinary situation, Marie, tan elder girl, had followed suit in her tarn, and there lay the two sisters prone on the ground and writhiug in agony. Assistance was promptly forthcoming, and Elizabeth and Marie were soon conveyed to the nearest hospital, where they occupy adjacent beds. The younger girl has fractured one of her ankles, and harjawis severely injured as well, while her Bister complains of acute internal pains. Both cases are regarded as extremely serious, and the doctors entertain grave doubts as to their young patienta' chances of recovery. As for their mother, whose mild reprimand had been the innocent cause of these wild attempts at suicide, she is in such a dii< traoted state that it is fsared that she may go out of her miaij

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association ■— By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, August 14 English wheat is quoted a shilling dearer. August 15 Mutton—New Zealand crossbred wethers and maiden ewes, Canterbury 3|d; Duuedia and Southland 3Jd. The above quotation! arc for average quality and for lines of no loss than 100 carcases. Lamb—Prime Canterbury, 321b to 42ib, 3Jd ; fjnr average, including Duaedin, South land, Wellington, and secondary Canterbury. per 321b to 421b, 3.|d. The quotations for lamb do not include small lambs or heavies or inferior quality* River Plate sheep, crossbreds or merino wethera, heavy 2 7-16ths d; light, 2|d.

THB ASHBUBTOK GUABDIAfI TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1897.



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WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoea for every body s 16 Meixob's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Department—Special lines la Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Mats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stool a»a to 9r4«r.-MII6SSUj * lO8^»» {



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AGENTS FOR THE ANGLO-NEW ZEALAND CYCLE 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. TOJE C3UL.OBE-.Very high grade machine, D shape tubing, 3£in tread, 3-16 in chain, patent head lock, and all other latest improvements, English Dunlop Tyres. XJ3JE M&LTOJ3I-A beautiful cyle, 3|in tread, fitted with the patent 3-16 in twin roller chain, English Dunlop Tyres, a pleasure to ride on. THE TOWNJSJIVD—Another high class machine. On account of the large number we have sold of these cycles we can fully recommend it, English Dunlop byres, oval tubing, 3%in tread, large barrel hubs oil retaining, heavily plated, and strictly up-to-date. Any of these machines will be sold for enah or on the easy time payment system. Inspection Invited. HALLENSTEIN BROS., A. G. BARTON, Manager!



METHYEN. LATEST NEWS. npHB ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," JL with the day's telegraphic and cable news from all parts of the world, can be | had from MESSRS HIBBS 1 BROS., daily, immediately after the arrival of the evening i tram. _ Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. „ WEUNESDAY-Girls' Friendly Society, 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY — Girls' Friendly Society Social Gathering and Entertainment in St Stephen's Schoolroom. FRIDAY — Short Service, 7.30 p.m. ; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, AUGUST 22. 8.30 am.—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer. 3 p.m.—Seafield—Anniversary Service. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. KEY T. A. HAMILTON.



The weather prophetsprediot that the long fine dry apell which we have had will be followed by a very web and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable watwproof coat or obak. We are assured thafe Messrs Craighead and Berryman have beoome famous for their well known brand of winter clothing, which has hitherto given such, satisfaction, and in anticipation of a still larger sale for these goods, this season they are now showing probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, a»3 melton overcoats ever exhibited in Aahburtoo, They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water proof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three monthe trial, if defective money returned). All wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout) with strong silk, ventilated and every improve ment »»p to 4ttf, l><-"AvWt



! 'i he following have been selected to play for the Ashburton Juniors against Lnngbeacb on Thursday 19th, in the Domain: —Full back-—McKee ; three-quarters—Boylp, Wil son, and Baigenfc; five-eighths—Waod; half-back—A. Pilbrow; forwardsw-Brown Madden, Hepburn, 0. Smith, Campbell, Baxter, Birch, MoTigue, and Purchase Emergencies—o. Pilbrow, Ch'lds, and W. Smith. Play to commence at 3 p.m, sharp Mr W, Burn* wiU act »i referee,



Many Ladieß complain that the Tea they have been uaing haa neither atreng&h nor iiavor. If they try Koziß Tma they will be ifttiafiad Try the No 4at 2/4, 'tis superb Kozie Tea, the beat* and yet within eac of all; Sold»t 1/3,1/10. 2/ % »nd 2/4.— JobD Orr &Co goto Apti*



The condition of the mad King Otto of Bavaria is, if anything, worse than ever, and hia house at Fuerstenried has been surrounded by a second i ing of military poat». Occasion ally the King drives out in the neighbouring ; forests with a strong guard, bub few people catch a glimpse of him. During the spelling lessons at a Welling ton school a day or two ago a teacher asked the class to spell the word "butter." Th» being correctly done she asked for the mean ing of the word. Promptly and innocently came the answer from one of the youngsters, " A man that murders.'? ' ■ ■ * CLARKE'S 6 41 PILLS » warranted to cure Gravel, Paint ia the back* aud ail kindred complaints. Free from Mbrcury. Established upwards of 30 yean. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Cherniatt and Patent Mediaine Vendors throughout th« world. Proprietor^ The Lieooln »nd Midi Prug Coropftoy, tiuooloj