Ashburton Guardian. Manga est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1897.

Ft is reported by a Melbourne paper that the fruit crop at Mildura is estimated to be THE MIIiMJRA worth £60,000 this FRUIT COLONY, year, and the Fruit Trust will superin tend the marketing of nearly the whole of the output. The clref items m the estimate are the coming citius crop, £10,000; 650 toss of rasins, valued at £24,207 ; 260 tons of pulped fruit, valued at £2600 ; and 103 tons of dried apricots, valued at £5678. Ihe proportion of currants to raisins grown , at the Obaffey settlement is only about 6 per cent, an astonishing di«pirity, considering that the market fui 1 currants m Australia is many times greater than that for raeins. The year's wine production is valued at £5000, which seems hardly consistent with the advanced temperance principles upon which the settlement was founded and ostensibly conducted. An effort is to be made to find an outlet m New South Wales for part o£ the produce of the fruit colony, and with this object seven tons of apricots and 70 tons of raisins have been dried on the northern side of the Murray, whence they will be distributed throughout the mother colony.

Local and General.

I The Duke of File, son-in-law of the Prince 'of Wales, will be made a prince on the oc casion of the Diamond Jubilee. The largest diamond m the world has ar rived m London from Kimberley, South Africa, Ib is said to be worth £500,000 uncut.. Miss Treeby, late of New Plymouth, has an important notice to ladies m this issue. Her advertisement will be found m another column. Messrs Charles Gale, Charles John Harper, and Daniel McOormick, the only persons nominated yesterday, were elected to fill the three vacancies on the Anama Road Board. Mr Edwin Geach, manager for Carl Hertz, the distinguished conjuror, arrived m town last evening, and will conclude arrangements for the appearance of the popular entertainer m Ashburtoo on Saturday evening next. Official red tape still rules m Government departments m New Zealand, if we may judge from the fact that a broken pane of glass cannot be replaced m a window cf the Rakaia Courthouse, until permission has been obtained from Wellington. Attention is called to the fact that no person, other than the holder of a game purveyor's license, is allowed to sell game, or to dispose of it for any gain or reward, ; under a penalty of £20 for a breach of the law. Felix Tanner, the young man who per formed, the feat m Me bourne and Hobart of fasiiug for 40 days and 40 nights, is now iv fclokitika. It is probable that Tanner will at tempt to fast for a similar period m Wel lington shortly. Mr William Buohan and his " Merry Family" wi'l give entertainments at the following schoolhouses on the dates men tioned, viz.—Blernington, Tuesday, April 27; Willowby, Wednesday, Ap il 28 ; Aahton, Thured&y, April 23; Riverside, Friday, April 30. Subscription liet3 for the Hawkc'a Bay Relief Fund are open at all the Banks m town, and contributions of produce, etc., will be received by Messrs Hanmer and Graves, I), Thomas, Friedlanderßros., Ltd., and Rollitt and Co. The Loudoii Daily Mail of April 3 prints a despatch from Capetown, saying that it is reported that Delagoa Bay has been leased to Great Britain for thirty years, at an annual rental of £500,000. and that the Transvaal Government was not made aware of the arrangement till it had been completed. Further notices of annual meetings of ratepayers are advertised as follows: — Wakanui, Saturday, May 1, at 1 p.m , at the Board's ofiice,'Moore street; Coldatream. Monday, May 3, at noon, at the Board's office, Longlands, Hinds ; Auama, Monday, May 3, at noon, at Mr James Coakerie's house, Va'.etta. Notice appears m another co'umn of the duo election of the following gentlemen, us members of the Upp^r Ashbutton Road Board, viz , for Ashburton Forks ward, Mr Isaac Sargent; for Wiuchmore ward, Mr Matthew Stitt; for Allenton ward, Mr Joshua Tucker. At a committee meeting held last evening various details m connection with the forth coming ball m connection with the Ariel Bicycle Club, were arranged. The Ariel dance has invariably been a success, and it ia confidently expected that all previous records will be broken on May 6. Mr C. H. Fox will provide the music. QSwo monster warships, each costing £800,000, are about to be built m England for Japan. No v^ssela now afloat or con templated will hijive such displacement or formidable batteries, and when incommiasinn they will be even greater and more invulner able than the Victoria, sunk some years ago by the ram of the Camperdown. Nellie Hamilton, Queen and j:»3t remnant of the Queanbeyan tribe of aboriginies, died on New Year's Day. Her dusky Majesty, who had reached her sixtieth year, was no ordinary person. One by one she bad seem her subjects pass away to the Unknown. Three husbands, too, and every one of them a king, had preceded her to the grave. Her latter daya were provided for by the Go vernment" of JS'ew South Wales. Attention is drawn to the Hawke's Bay Relief Fund announcement m another column. The Mayor has already re ceived B\, and has keeD Promised more. The Committee will receive con tributions to the fußd, either ia money or kind—farm produce, etc. — and ojothing, blankets, and such like will be received by Mesdames Hamilton and Inglis, at the Vicarage and the Manse. The Publishing Company are doing the necessary advertising free of cost. Our Rakaia correspondent informs us that; Mr C. A. C. Hardy, who has been Chairman of the Rakaia School Committee for a great many years, has been urged to allow himself to be nominated for the seat on the Educa tion Board, rendered vacant by the refigna. tion of Mr J. W. Sawle. In view of the fact that the district south of the Rakaia has no representation on the Board of Education, and that Mr Hardy's name is well known throughout Canterbury as having been so long identified with educational matters, his nomination would probably be acceptable to country committees outside of the Ashburton county. It is understood that Mr Hardy will allow himself to be nominated m the event of the "majority of the committees m this county agreeing to support him, as he considers th-it only by combination can a c mnty representation be secured. Detectives Benjamin and Marsack arrived m Ashburton by the express on Thursday afternoon, m search of a maa named Sam Sollett, wanted on a charge of shooting with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The alleged offence was committed at Dunsandel on Monday last, and Sollett, the accused | man, disappeared. The deceives failed to find him, but Constable Kammoned managed to fall across him, lying down behind 'he stables of Mr George James, butcher, Bast street south. Sollett was arrested by the constable, who took him to the station. This was shortly after si* o'clock on Thurs day evening, and the detectives, who hid gone to Rakaia m search of the man they wanted, returned to Ashburton by the eight o'clock train, only too pleased to find that he had fallen into Constable Hammond's hands. He was taken to Christchurch by the first train yesterday morning, where he Will If pew before the cit ; y magistrals,

A remarkable case of the dead being re- \ stored to life has just occurred near Muster-1 ton. A local medico was summoned to the country, but when he arrived he was met at the gate by an individual who was weeping and said it was too late. The doctor went into the house and found the supposed dead ] person being washed and laid out. After the manner of the prophet the medico called upon the dead one io rise, and the supposed corpse at once sat up. Tae sick one was ' merely m a swoon. A rather startling incident occun ed during a marriage ceremony m the Bienheiiti j Salvation Army barracks the other day. Hardly had the m nister concluded his offices when a man rushed from the numerous assemblage of spectators, and, before his object could le divined, kissed the bride E% rerybody was surprised, especially the ' bride, who looked thunderstruck, and the bridegroom, who looked "daggers. 1' The i perpetrator of this remarkable piece of forwardness immediate y lost himself m the , crowd again, not even stopping to say whether he had been overcome with an accession of goodwill and had taken advantage of an old custom to express that sentiment, or whether he had been actuated by the less worthy motive of winning a wager.

HAWKES BAY FLOODS.

Public Meeting' m Asnburton.

A public meeting, called by the Mayor, was held m the County Council Chambers last evening. There was not a large attend ance. The Mayor, who presided, said the object of the meeting was to take steps if possible to render'assistance to the sufferers by the Hawkes Bay floods. He regretted the attendance was so small, but for that per haps he was to blame m not giving longer notice. He apologised for this, but he re cognised that the urgency of the case warranted immediate action, and he had given notica of the meeting, short as the notice was. Great trouble had befallen their neighbors of the North Island, and as the county of Ashburton had always been prompt m rendering assit-tance when ca'amity came upon their fellow colonists, he was sure they would be equally ready on this occasion. It would be for the meeting to decide what was the best way m which practical sympathy could be extended to the sufferers. He had received a letter of apology from the Rev. T. A. Hamilton, m which that gentleman re gretted thit official duties prevented him from being present, but he would fall m with any plans adopted by the meeting, and specal collections m aid of the fund would be taken m St. (Stephen's Church on Sunday. Mr Hugo Friedlander said thab on such occasions as the present the less one said and the more he acted the better. He had no doubt they all agreed that some steps should be taken to help their brethren m the North who had been suddenly overtaken by the floods. New Zealand as a whole had alwaj s shown sympathy with great misfortune, and would doubtless on ihis occasion do the same again, and give to the utmost of the people's power. He would move that a subscription list be opened, and lists left at the principal places of business ; that a committee be ap pointed to collect subscriptions by a house to house cauvass, and thab the Committee do not restiict themselves to the acceptance of mouey only, but receive produce or any thing else donors may be willing to giv ■, which the merchants m town should be asked to store and forward free. Mr Hanm'.r seconded, and Mr Steele sup ported the motion, tIU latter suggesting that copies of any resolutions passed be for warded to the several clergymen m the town jin the hope that, they may follow the I example of Mr Hamilton and take up & collection m aid of the fund. The motion was carried. Mr R >llitt expressed himself as pieased with Mr Friedlander's suggestion to accept and receive produce. He was sure all the merchants wou'd be*glad to receive produce and store it for the benefit of the sufferers. Mr Friedlander moved that, to give effect to the the resolution just passed, those present form themselves into a Committee with power to add to their number. This was also curied. Mr Rudolph Friedlander, who was pleased to see one of the country districts repre sented m the person of Mr John Cochrane, of Klgin, thought it would be wise to send c pies of the resoluinns to the Chairmen of Road Boards and other public bodies m the district, who would be glad to assist On the tuggestion of Mr John Cochrane, the School Committees were included by Mr B. Friedlander m a motion, and copies were ordered to be forwarded to them, m view of the householders' meetings on Monday night, as well as to the Chairmen of Road Boards, etc. To give effect to theee resolutions, Mr Main war ing was appointed Secretary, and he, with Mr Hugo Friedlander was em powered to draw up a circular letter, em bodying the spirit of the resolutions, and ai=o an advertisement of the came nature to be inserted m tha local papers, It was decided to ask the gentlemen who had acted as canvaseera for the Brunnerton relief fund to undertake similar dudes on this occasion, the borough to be divided by Burnett Street and the railway iuto four , wards. Some other small matters having been dealt with, the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Mayor, who acknowledged the compliment.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Chbistchurcu, April 23. At a meeting of the Record Reign General Committee to-night, it was resolved that all , funds received until May 24, should be devoted to the Hawkes Bay Relief Fund, and all collected after that date to the Jubilee home.

THE SUBURBS ELECTION.

Mr Wilson Wins.

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Wellington, April 23. The Suburbs election to-day created con liderable interest, and both sides worked with vigour. At each booth severalladies were pre-ent, and took a prominent part m the panvaasing, Shortly before nine o'clock the result was announced, Mr Wilson de feating Mr Atkinson by a majority of 139 At Petone, Lower Hutt, Ngahauranga,, lyai warrawarra, Tinakori Road, Mitchelltown, and ICiibirni^, Mr Wilson received substan tial majorities, while at Khandallah, Ohiro, Karori, Newtowa, $nd Ohariu, Mr Atkinson scored. Wadeatown, Makara, and island Bay, were practically even. The total results are:— C. Wilson (Government) 2036 A. R. Atkinson 1897 Mr Wilson was* heartily congratulated) and was played into town from Petone by a band. At the last election the majority of Mr Wilforl, who was subsequently disquali fied, was 252.

SPORTING.

Nominations for the Ashburton Racing Club's Autumn Meeting, to be held on Thursday and Friday, May 13 and 14, close with the Secretary (Mr J. Davison) this evening at Devane's Hotel, not later than nine o'clock.

WEDDING.

Dawson—Taylor.

From Our Ashton Correspondent A very pretty wedding was celebrated on Thursday m the Flemington Presbyterian Church, which was beautifully decked with flowers, etc., m honor of the occasion, the decorations beiug Iht: wotk of the young ladies of the congregation. The contracting parties were Mr J. D. Dawson, son of Mr Andrew Dawson, Waterton. and Miss M. M. Taylor, eldest daughter of Mr 'Ihomas Taylor, Ashton. A very large number of guests had been invited, most of whom had accepted, but the rain, which fell heavily, interfered with the attendance of some of those who had been expected. In spite of the weather, however, the church was crowded, and over 200 friends were at the merry-making tt the house of the bride's father. The Rev. James Skinner performed the ceremony, m his usual happy yet im pressive manner, and the wedding party as they stood before the pulpit made a very pretty picture. The bride was chaimingly dressed m a lavender Japanese silk, trimmed with ribbon and lace to match. She alao wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and was adorned with a beautiful gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. Her bridesmaids were her sister Mies Lizzie Taylor, and Miss Jane Dawaon, sister ot the bridegroom. Both wore grey tweed dresses, trimmed with pale blue velvet, and pale blue velvet hats with ribbons m keeping. Three pretty little flower girls also attended the bride—Misses G. and E. Taylor, and Miss Burgess, (Mayfield). TWfe bridesmaids all wore brooches presented to them by the bridegroom. A feature of the toilet of all the ladies was a set of shower bouquets con tributed by Mrs W. Baxter, Tinwald. They were o£ white flowers beautifully Wended with maidenhair fern. The bridegroom waa attended by Mr Harry McConnell as best man. After the ceremony the happy couple, with the guests, drove to Mr Taylor's house at Ashton, forming quite an imposing pro cession en route. Here a sumptuous break fast was laid m a large marquee on the lawn, and after full justice had beeu done to the delicioua viands which Mrs Taylor had pro vided, toaats were proposed and heartily honored. Rev. James Skinner was m the chair, and Mr John Rennie, Leeston, pro posed the health of the bride and bridegroom m a happy speech, the bridegroom suitably acknowledging the felicitations. Mr H. McConnell proposed the health of the brides maids ; and that ot the parents of the bride and bridegroom feil to Mr David Thomas, j Ashburton, who did full justice to it. Other speeches were delivered, and the happy couple left m the afternoon to join the northern express on their honeymoon tour. In the evening the marquee was cleared for dancing, which was intermingled with songs and games, and was kept up with spirit until morning. Ihe presents were both numerous and valuable.

Proposed Sheep Yards at Spriagburn and Anama.

Mr Wright, M.H.R., his forwarded to us the followiog correspondence for publication for the information of those interested :— Windermsre, March 27, 1897. — Dear Sir, — I have the honor to forward for your consideration a petition from i several settlers, who want a yard provided : for trucking sheep at Springburn, i c. t at the terminus of the Mount Homers line. I think that you will find upon enquiry, that this line is one of the best piying I branch lines m the colony, and as yet it is ! but poorly furnished with the ordinary con , veniences for traffic. — Your obedient [servant, EdwardG. Weight.—T. Ronayne, Esq., General Manager New Zealand Rail \ ways. New Zealand Governnisnt Railways, Hi-ad Office, Wellington, Ap.il 15, 3897.— Sir,—With reference to your letter of the 27th ultimo, forwarding petition for sheep | yards ft -Sprsn^burn, I have the honor to inform you that on inquiry I find than the yards at Mount Homers are quite sufficient for the requirements of the district. The sheep traffic is very small, and would not warrant the erection of yards at Springburn, I mti I regrer, therefore, that I cannot see my way to comply with the request. I may add that during the last twelve months only two of the petitioners forwarded sheep by r.i,il, the total being only 300 sheep.—l have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, A. J. Cadman, Minister for Railways.—X. G. 1 Wright, Esq., M.H R., Winder mere, I Chr'stchurch. Winderniere, March 8, 1897.—Dear Sir,— I have the honor to send you herewith a petition for sheep loading yards at the Anarna railway station. The traffic at this station is likely to increase as soon as the Anama estate is subdivided, and I consider the request a fair and reasonable one.—l have the honor to be, your obedient servant, Edward G. Wright. — The Honorable Minister for Railways, Wellington. New Zealand Government Railways, Head Office, Wellington, April 5, 1897. - Sir, —With reference to your letter of the Bth ultimo, forwarding petition for sheep loading yards at Anama railway station, I have the honor to inform you that after making careful inquiry, I find that the probable traffic would not warrant the erection of yards at Anama, and I regret, therefore, that I oannofc see my way to comply with the request of the petitioners, especially as there are excellent yards at Valetta, distant only two and three-quarter miles from Anama.-—I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, A J. Cadman, Minister for Kail ways.—E. G, Wright, Esq., M.H.R., Wellington.

ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY.

Annual Meeting 1.

The fourth annual general meeting of the above Society was held m the Orange Hall last evening, the ohainnan (Mr H. Zander) remarking that counter attractions had pre vented many from being present, bat the small attendance showed that confidence was placed m the directors. A though the rate of interest was falling month by month he was pleased to state that the Society was m a flourishing condition. He wished to thank the directors for the way m which they had worked with him and also the sec retary (Mr J. (J. Duncan) for the able manner m which he had carried out his duties. The secretary read the atmual report aud balance sheet. In sympathy with a cheap and ever falling nurket rate of interest, the bonuses received for the appropriations were less than last years; bub nevertheless the net profits of the society for the year were £173 4a 9d, making a total for the four years of the Society's existence of £665 16s 7d—an actual premium of £1 2a 3d per share. The three retiring directors, lsessrs D. Macpher? son, W. 11. Kule, and H. 2>inder, being the only candidates nominated, were declared elected. The baliot fir shareholders' audi tor resulted m the ejection of Mr R. Minnis. A hearty yoie of thanks, proposed by Mr C. Grant, and seconded hy Mr J. Kersel, to the retiring and newly-elected directors for the able and efficient manner m which they had carried out their duties was carried unani mously, Mr H. Zander (chairman of direc tors) acknowledged the vote, saying that the Society was the most successfully conducted m New Zealand. A vote oi thanks to the chair closed the meeting. j

The San Francisco Mail.

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Auckland, April 23 The Mahinapu-x left with the southern mails at 4 p.m.

CABLE NEWS.

Home aad Foreign.

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The South African Squadron Capetown, April 22 The South Afiicau Squadron which recently visited Durban has arrived at | Delagoa Bay. Lord Salisbury. Londok, April 22 Lord Salisbury haa returned from the Continent. RJ.S.W. Contingent. The New !?outh Wales Mounted Rifles and their horses reached London m 3plendid sonditiou. They go into camp at Hounslow to-morrow. Attempted Assassination of the King* of Italy. Rome, April 22. A political fanatic attempted to stab King Humbert while he was attending the races. The King escaped unhurt and was wildly cheered by the crowd on the racecourse. Chief Justice Way. London, April 23. At the annual South Australian dinner, Lords Herschell, Russell and Salisbury complimented Chief Justice Way on his appointment to the Privy Council. The Canadian Tariff. Ottawa, April 23 The new Canadian tariff provides for a reduction of 25 per cent on al! goods, excepting wines, spirits and tobacco, imported from countries admitting Canadian exports free. Cape Colony Defences. Capetown, April 21. The Royal Commission appointed by the Government of Cape Colony to inquire into the question of defence haa presented its report, which recom mends the division of the colony into five military districts; raising b partiallypaid-semi-permanent force of 11,000 men ; compulsory military service on the part of all the male population between the ages of eigh teen and sixty ; a large increase m the garrison ; an additional supply of heavy guns and the formation of a reserve of 2000 burghers.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Band Contest. Melbourne, April 23 At the Eruids Gala Band Contest the first prize for cornet solo was won by G. Glennie of the Invercargill Band, and the first prize for euphonium solo was won by Ferguson, Invercargill, A Shocking Tragedy. Mra Stock drowned herself and her two-year-old daughter m the Yarra. She was seen to passionately kiss the child and jump into the water with it m her arms. An attempt to rescun her failed, Shs was some time ago sepvrated from her husband, and baa several times attempted to commit suicide. Victorian Railways. A return prepared by t.he Railway Department shows that for the year ended June last thirty-nine lines failed to pay working expenses. The total approximate loss for the year, includ ing interest was £223,000. The other nineteen lines paiJ working expenses, but failed to meet the interest charges to the extent of £117,000. The ap proximate loss on fifty eight lines on the jear's working was £340,000. The Maori Cantata. Sydney, April 23 The Philharmonic Society have accepted for performance the Maori cantata, '* Hinemoi," by Messrs Hill and Adams, the young New Zealanders. Opening of a Railway. Perth, April 23. The Premier opened the railway to due, and indicated that the line would ultimately be carried to the extreme north of the colony.

FEDERATION.

The Convention at Adslaide*

Termination of the Proceedings.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright, Adelaide:, April 23. Last night the new clause prohibit ing Judges occupying an Executive or legislative office was carried. The proposal to federalise the railways was withdrawn. The clause requiring com munications between the State, Gover nor, and Queen, to pass through the Governor-General was negatived, A provision was inserted forbidding any person to vote more than once at any federal election. Mr Glynn moved the inclusion m the preamble of words invoking Divine Providence, so that the constitution should recognise the supremacy of God. After disjussion, Mr Glynn offered to withdraw it, but Mr Zeal objected to this course and the amendment was negatived. The Bill was then taken out of Committee amid much cheering. The Convention adjourned till to morrow afternoou, when the proceed ings will close. At the Convention to-day, Mr Baker was appointed to act as President m case of the absence of Mr Kingston. Mr Barton moved that the Conven tion, at its rising on May 5, adjourn until September 2.—Carried. On the motion of Mr Turner, it was decided that the next session of the Convention be held m Sydney. Several clauses of the Bill were recommitted, but no substantial amendment was made. Mr Barton moved that the report be adopted. He congratulated the Convention on its proceedings, and said that he believed that the result hud been to produce a reasonable pro spect of federation being accomplished. i Many speeches, complimentary to Mv Barton, and hopeful of the realisa tion of federation, were made. Sir E). Braddon regretted that the Bill was not one which would defy, rather than invite criticism. The motion was carried, and a copy of the report was ordered to. be sent to the Governor, for transmission to the deccetary of State. The Convention concluded with Jieers for the Queen,

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

Attempt to Recapture Maluna Pas\

Greeks Suffer Tremen dous Loss,

Large Losses of Turkish Stores & Ammunition,

Thessaly Arming.

Pitiful Scenes at Larissa

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Athens, April 22 The Greeks mide a desperate at tempt yesterday to recapture Maluna Pass but were repulsed with tremen dous loss. The Greeks have re occupied Salagara on the Gulf of Arta. Taking advantage of the present situation Servia is agitating for the cession of a Turkish port while Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria has threatened to mobilise the Bulgarian army unless writs for the eleciion of five Bishops of the Orthodox Greek Ohurch were granted. The threat proved effective, for the Sultan has yielded and is order ing the issue of the writs. Colonel Vassos states that the Cretan insurgents are likely to attack the positions held by the forces of the Powers unless the blockade is raised. i The entire population of Thessaly | is arming m readiness to assist the troops to repel the Turks. The struggle at Karya still continues. Hamdi Pasha's division has been fighting with great ferocity for the | past forty-eight hours, and it is ex j pected that the Turks will soon ! surround the Greeks unless the latter [ retire. The Greek artillery are making a vigorous attack upon Volga, a position commanding Turnavo. They have silenced half the Turkish batteries and [ captured two outposts. April 23. The Greeks, m retreating from the Maluna Pass, rallied at Mati and repulsed the Turks with great loss. The ships composing the Greek Eastern equadron are bombarding Katimo, on the Gulf of Salonica. Heavy firing is going on. They have destroyed the telegraph lines, magazine and stores. The western squadron has sailed for Epirus. It is believed that its presence there will promote a rising i of the Albanians m support of the \ Greeks. The Governor of Herakiion, m Crete, reports that 5000 Cretan in surgents are massed m the vicinity of the town, which he fears they intend to attack. The forces of the Powers m the town are inadequate while the Turkish troop 3 have no field guns, and the foreign warships are unable to effectually fire on the attackers. Larissa reports that four hundred members of a foreign legion, including twenty-six Englishmen, have proceeded tc the frontier, the English singing national war songs. The town of Larissa is overcrowded and food is scarce, and the hospitals are full of Greek wounded who are arriving hourly. The roads are blocked by fugitives from the villages carrying their household goods, Many pitiful scenes were witnessed. The London Daily Telegraph corre spondent states that no incident of the campaign compares with the scene for pathos and tragedy. The Greeks on Wednesday fortified Kritiri, but lost the summit m the retreat from Maluna Pass. The Turks from the opposite side of the ravine kept up a terrific fusillade. The Greeks > attempted to storm the Turks' position but were repulsed with great loss. Djabal Pasha, one of the Turkish geoprals, was killed. The struggle was renewed at other points on the plains, the Turks driving the Greeks ahead. Their artillery, at a range of 2000 yards, was most effective. Washington, April 28 The Senate has referred to the Foreign Relations Committee a motion expi-tasing sympathy with Greece. Sydney, April 23 The Baptist Union carried a resolu tion expressing appreciation of the heroic efforts of the Greeks to safe guard the interests of the Cretan and Armenian Christians and hoping that England would do nothing inimical to Greece, but would help to thwart the evil designs of the Turks, Keceived Wakapuaka, April 24, 9.57 a.m., Guardian office 10.45 a.m. Athens, April 23 Severe fighting continues along the the line of retreat from Maluna. f The Turks have captured Nezeros and Rapsani north of Larissa. The Greeks retreated upon Maklycholi, half way to Larissa. The bombardment by the Greek squadron of Katerina caused such large losses of Turkish stores and ammuni tion that Edhera Pasha has detached 10,000 men to defend tho Turkish rear, fearing an attack m that direction. The Turkish infantry find difficulty m attacking the Greek fortified posi tion at Kraitia owing to the fierce artillery fire maintained continuously > Received Wakapuaka April 24, 10.5 a.m., Guardian Office 11.45 a.m. Athens, April 22. The second Turkish squadron which recently sailed under sealed orders hag joined the first squadron m Nagarit Bay.

THE ASHBtJRTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1897.



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Business Notices. OF GEEAT INTEREST TO LADIES FOR THE COMING WIN! EX. ■VTOU CAN SECURE AT THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing* Factory A GENUINE WATERPROOF CLOAK, TAILOE MADE, Guaran. teed Sewn Seams. CALL and Inspect out' Grand Range of i Patterns. HALLENSTBIN BROS. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. 1 B >H I i % f .| | CL( > a z. » feH -■ H- ill-. §i M I % 5 B | OS p —\ Pa * i S Ps £ *^s i Lh§ o I 3 i S§ l -i U . W <c fe £ r-, "^ r*^ <-5 o o§ r : £ [Jj 05 Q I a {13 3 Z l ** s ;°s; gs 'S M - Q UJ j 2 * § ! Church Services. j . ST . ST EI'HEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. SUNDAY SERVICES. 8 30 a.m —Holy Comnr.uniotl. 11 am.—Morning Prayer. 3 p.m.—Seafieid. 3 p.m.—Dromore (Lay reader.) } 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. Special offerings m aid of the Hawke's Bay Relief Fund. Ihe Annual Meeting of Parishioners will be held at St Stephen's Schoolroom on THURSDAY, 2Uh insfc, at 7-30 p.m, REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. AUTUMN AND WINTER. PRICES CUT TO SUIT THE KEEN WEATHER AND KEENER TIMES. LOOK OUT. LOOK OUT. THE CENTRAL CASH DRAPERY AND CLOTHING MART. NEXT TO J. ORR AND CO, EAST STREET. MITCHELL AND BRODRIBB GITE THE BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. EVERYTHING NEW, EVERYTHING GOOD, EVERYTHING STYLISH, And of Course EVERYTHING CHEAP. T>AY C«h and Save 25 per cent. Grand auortment bought at Special Rates to enable us to sustain our reputation, yet giving the X ' Best Value m the Trade W o-th 12s 6d. Good Btrong plain Homespun 4s lid dress. Beautiful Tweeds, grand Heavy Twill Dress for the Winter S^jvothjl^ . q ( , ;mpß> Braids> Velvets etc at pnees never value, newest shad«8 r 'a^-4wTTPS FLANNELS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS-you'll wonder ac the prices. No bad debts do it. before heard of. FLANNKLETrES, 1 LA **&£,£ , widtl 10 , der yard . All our goods aold at prices to bring (srand dark winter f lanneleite s4 U Jpj w  ffom 2s 6d 2 do , Dou , i{e white Shewing 10^1 cheap at Is 3d you back again. Calico f.,r the wu er3s «d^pe ao/^ ? Blankets. White Blankets, Blue Blankets, Brown and Grey Kaiapoi Lrge White Towels 4s lid doz u P- riv B 0 L^ e VHo v rc'e' £ New Zealand. A grand heavy Blanket at 8* lid. Art Muslins, Cretonnes Blanket, 25 per cent^ cheaper «iS B«, Cheap; we Holl for Cash Look here { Ijjok here!! Curtains. OUR 1 RIOKb ARh IHL LUW g lon ' B an ,i Brown's at Is lid pair, ONLY MI. C.RELU AND BRODRIBB HAVE What do you think of lhl^^ R&ND p^ l e e in LADIES' SHOWERPROOF CLOAKS at prices 50 per cent, below anything heard of 'IHKM Htre'a another—The newest atyiee m uai/ii.oo^ Golf Canes bought to undersell any other House, save you ia HB»w o ,Vy^ MILLINER^ MilMnery. Millinery time »nd anxiety by GOING b.RAIGtiI *"« J 1! jmmiDg at a i OW price, and guarantee you a saving of fully 50 per cent on all We'll trim your hat free, we only wan« o sej I tne £™g h P Qd ' had g our price3 \re the LOWEST IN NKW ZEALAND trimmed hata-Straws. Velvets Beavers, and 1 elt Hats, ne ONDKRCLOTHING for Winter-Flannelette and Wool to suit for the latest ami most Btyhsh J" mmm% S K^ r/g tXV/trCor«et ß ~-A R tonish you, at Is lid, the plum line is a Corset any size any *he coldest weather and hghtest purse^^°,K^ L h^e 'Vo"about 5s 6,1. In the MEN'S CLOTHINa AND Department, aSiade for 2, lid per par, worth, and s eej tor aj n> sing]et to tnalch feanne ette shirts dewiest knitted socks m th, trad els brown "b-ed pan.s l , y conceivable ..ape from Is. 1 weed tfrom Is 9.i, Colonial made flaniiek 3s lid. ber^o ™8 ; f Ma nd CM & twsed 25,61. IIES AND bCARyEv-~Wc are ttrous We 7e6J.Bnid l 9 ? 6d_, m eu*motes^ lo thc best qualities. BOOTto-Mens |mow« throughout the district fo^ lid. water tights 10a ti, women's and ch.ldren c heavy shooter boots 9s lid, grand hn ! of hjh^ "J^™lß^^V ATERPROOF COATS, very deep capos, m all put erns-We are^de- WOK AT Tma-M^Buit. tonsure from 49s 6d. Grand vanety Men'i White Kid Giovea and Evening Buwe, etc. DON'T FORGET THE CENTRAL CASH TRADERS, WBO ARE, ANI> MEAN TO BRING DOWN PRICES. MITCHELL & BRODRIBB, NEXT 10 J. ORR % CO., KAST STREET, ASHBUF ON.



Business Notices LOOK OUT. G. J. NEILL —IS SELLING— Table Damask at Is per yard TwiU Sheeting, 2 yards wide, white or grey, 9-|d Turkish. Towels, 6d each Cretonne 3Jd Flannelettes, 2s lid per dozen i :np T ]V EILL I s ftELLIN( *-~ Men's Heavy Tweed Suits at 21s 6d, wonderful value] Boys Suits, 4s lid Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Nail SHOOTERS 7s lid. Women's SHOES 4a lid Men's BLUCHERS 4s lid. Women's Lace SHOES 4s lid The Cheapest Boots m Ashburton are to be got at G. J. NEILL'S, JffRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET. MELLOR'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE FEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. NEW LEATHERS. THE ONLY SHOP m Ashburton that ia selling the Wonderful Crack proof Calf, beautiful m appearance, and m wear practically indestruct- Kangaroo Calf, soft as a glove, with all the wearing properties of Kangaroo. Kangaroo Kip Cow Hide, dressed on 9 new and improved principle, equal to the hardest wearing Kip, but as soft and comfortable as kid skin. All these new leathers I have made up m Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes. They are splendid goods, and well worth a trial. Keep up to date and ask lor these new goods. Every pair is guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. AUTUMS AND WINTER NOVELTIES, GRAND SPECIAL DISPLAY AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. man t r I<N— MI LLIN ER V— MAN ILlwv- WATERPROOFS 'hSks FUR BOAS (JAPES UNDERCLOTHING IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO LADiES,— IN PURSUANCE of oar policy m keeping our Businessi well to the tronfc we have decided to add a FIRST CLASS DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT to our i stabliahment. We have seemed the sei vices of Miss Hill, a lady of »»qu«stirillt|,a^l!i^ v r^ T Sr M 7t ro" credentials of the highest onlei from MESSRS W. STRANGE & CO., ia whose Workroom. s'.e has been engaged for oveb sevkn years. Oar object is to supply our Customers with Stylwh un-i Well made COSTUMES at a Modi-katk Pbice, and every possible effort will be Sveu to make our NEW DEPARTMENT an unqualified success. We Lye already booked a number of Orders, and expect a very full season. Miss Hill'will bs pleased to receive iucending Patrons on and alter F R;i DAY, March 26. MITCHELL AND TDRNBB, TANORBD S^TREBT,