PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ashburton Guardian. Magan est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1897.

PmoPKSSoit Brinton has published an interesting report on the crocodile pits of Maabdeb. Me

CROCODILE I»ITS»

states that on the eastern aide of the

Nile, and at gome little distance) from the river, there are Home of the most famous pils of ancient Egypt. They consist of large chambers hewn o^t of the solid rock by the hand of Nature, in which the ancient inhabitants have deposited the mortal remauJS of the sacred crocodiles. Each chamber fa about forty feet wide, and about six feet in height. The sight that met the eye of the explorer as he looked about inside the chambers was, he a tye, one of the most ghastly that can be imagined. On all sides were the remains of men, women, and children in various positions. Some wero lying at full length on their backs, while others wero standing up against the wall, as if to ask the intruder his reasons for interrupting their long rest Legs and arms pi mummies torn by Arabs searching ftov treasure are scattered about the floors white all of these chambers are filled with as ; anormous number of crocodiles. These animals are arranged head to tail and tail to head as closely as it is possible for them to be packed, and around them are their little ones, is almost countless* jiuwbers. How js&ny

crocodiles there really «re in these pits i is difficult to say, bub considering the' nmnn«r in which they are placed, and taking also into consideration that the worship of the crocodile was very ancient. Professor Brinton thinks that the numbers would run high in the thousands. He also believes that these pits go much further baok than be has been able to penetrate, and he adds that, whenever the true entrance to these tombs is found, we may justly expect to find treasures of high an tiquity and great value.

Local and General.

A lady aged 85, ia the leader of a church ohoir in Rydo. She haa been a member for 78 years. A special meeting of the L.O. fj. No. 23, will be held in the Orange Hall, on Wednes-' day evening at 7.30 p.m. The Couateu of Aberdeen ha? h?.en Riven the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by the Queen's university of Kingaton, Ontario. The story goea that Germany has over 30,000,000 English sovereigns stored up. and that France haa quite aa many, if not more. Judge Williams haa made an order authorising the liquidators of the Colonial Bank to accept the offer of the Bank of New Zealand for the balance of the accounts in the "B" list* The whaling season is now over at Cook Bros.' whaling station, Wh&ngamumu. The season was fairly successful, eleven whales being the number taken, average size 50ft, yielding 4 tona oil per whale. Its is well to have cotton waste and a spanner in your wallet, except when you ride out with a girl on your tandem. Then yon use your arm to spanner, and she supplies the waist. The etago D§,Uy Tims says thafe Mr R. W. Muir, now in charge of the Bank of New Zealand at Ashburtcu, haa been offered and has accepted the managership of the Gore branch. Mr John H. Jamieson notifies that he will open in the premises lately occupied by Mr Henry, East Street, as a saddler and harnessmaker, and asks the support of old friends and the public generally. The New Zealand Times says that th« Minister of Education haa the subject of introducing the national flag into the public schools under consideration, and has been making enquiries in regard to the matter. While in England Mr Seddon visited Mr Gladstone at Hawardeo. Subsequently he paid a visit to Paris with a view of endeavor ing to do something towards developing a tr» ie in frozen meat between New Zealand aud the French metropolis. Britons lead in cycling as in most other things. The hour record at present is— England, 31 miles 610 yards; France, 30 miles 197 yards; America 29 miles 1293 yards ; Australia 27 miles 498 yards ; the phlegmatic Dutchman being last in the list of nations with 24 miles 827 yards. A wedding was abruptly stopped at Blackheath because the bridegroom ex claimed on producing the ring, " Now we shan't be long." "You are mistaken," replied the clergyman, "You will be at least a week." Breaking off the service, he told tha couple to return at the end of the week, when the ceremony would be com pleted If the bridegroom had in the mean time learned to behave himself. Information just received from England shows that the Manchester Unity of Odd fellows is making rapid progress. From the returns compiled up to January Ist, 1897, the total funds are showuas £6,041,545. The membership was 769,969, that is of the adult male Lodges. Jis addition, honorary members number 11,333; female members (55 Lodges), 2,136; juvenile members, 106,633. A grand total of 900,55?. i On Thursday morning the residence f» Mr Hoskins, head master of Mount Edeuf public school, Auckland, was burglariously i i entered, and two cupa (trophies) belonging to his soa were stelen. The cups were afterwards found in the garden, one of them containing a note expressive of the feelings of the burglars concerning the oupt not being ps anticipated " solid silver," and hoping for better f ugk next time. It is now evident (writes $ Southern correspondent of the Dutudin Star) that the area of land to be sown in grain throughout the Middle Island will be enormous, and i with a favorable season New Zealand will put up a record in grain industries in 1898. The general iijea js that oats will be dear before next harvest, as enormous quantities witl be required for seed and feed,'owing to so much land being prepared for grain this year. Among the buaineiia transacted at Thurs day's meeting of the JJaad Board we notice the following items of' Jocal interest {—'Mrs Campbell, occupier of Reserve No. 2024, Ashburton Forks, was granted permission to plough jthe land provided it was then laid down in grass and plover. Mr A. E. Peache was offered a three years' license under Seotioo 22,9 of the Land Act, 18§2, to occupy the Stout Village Settlement reserve at a rental of o<l per apre per annum. It was resolved to grant to Mr W. Shannon, junr., a temporary license to occupy South Rakaia town sections 726-729 for grassing purposes at a rental of £1 per annum. A rather severe accident happened on Saturday morning to a young man named John Taylor, son of Mr Joseph Taylor, Hampßte»d. £t appears that the young fellow, who is engaged oa his father's chaff cutter, was in the act of putting a b,ojc which Qoven the knives in position, whije ' **•« machine was in motion, and by some i means ar****.®*!"* *><H»lwl we of tfce j knives and smashed ib> * Pleo«°* $• brok^n knife coming in contaot ?lttt l»e young man's hand, and almost severing tour 0* fl»8 fingers. He was immediately brought to town and attended to, and serious conse quences are not feared. The heaviest man alive is 53st 6ib, and 6ft 4in in height. His real name ia not known, but be is called " Gay Jewel," on account of bis perennial hilarity. " Gay Jewel," better known to the mueum and j side-show people of America aa " Jumbo " (the name given him at the convention of fat people in New York City, February, 1889, for being the heaviest person on record), was born in Mason City, lowa, on the Bth of June, 1863. His parents have a large farm in lowa, and keep the country post-office Htß father and mother are both people of ordinary siz-), and until he was eighteen years old, the "Jewel" himself was no larger or heavier than any lad of that age. From that time onwards, however, he gained lesh very rapidly. The monthly meeting of the Fiemiogton [ Temperance Society was held in the school room on Friday evening. There was a large gathering. The Rev. Mr Skinner occupied the chair and gave a short address. The following programme was then gone through: Song, Mr Warren; song, Mr Wheeler; recitation, Miss E. Duud ; song, Mr H. MoConnell; duet, Misses A. and E. Dalters ; song, Mr Thomas; duet, Mr and Mrs Wheeler, junr. ; reading, Mr R. Gilmour; «ong, Miss Prebblej duet, Miss and Mr W. Wataon; dialogue by the Dunn family; song, Miss O. Shearer. A very earnest and telling address was given by the Rev. Mr Mather, of Willowby, which was listened to with great interest. A trio by the Wheeler family brought the programme to an end, and afterwards a number of young people aigned the pledge, Hollo way'b Pills an© Ointment.— The most effectual Cure for Gout and f&heu 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 impujrisy of the blood greatly aggravates these ijisoji'de^s. If olio way'a Pills are of so purifying a nat^ng .fcjfoa.t a faw doses taken in time are an effectual pr'eyenjtive against gout and rheumatism but anyone^ jyho. has aa attack of either should use Hollo way's Oinfcmont also, the powerful propor £ies,of jyhicb, combined with the effects of the pills, .ensupß s certain cure. The Oint ment should be thoroughly rubbed into the pirts affected at leajjt t.w^e a Sp,y, after they hape been sufficiently foi^enjed wjrth warm water to opera the pores to facili^6 I the intro(im;bwtt of the Uatmtat to fc»e

Over 360,000 apeoiea of animals have been described by naturalists up to the present date. c ■, °n^, rid»y evening the house of the Rev. J. Dcliow, Wealeyan Minister, Woodend, wasbrokenintobetw en 7 and 11 p.m., « hilst the family were in Rangiora attending a lecture. All the work boxes and writing desks, and a small chest of drawers were taken to the bottom of the paddock in a > sack and broken open, but finding no money the thieves broke them and pulled things to pieces. This is the third robbery that has taken place in Woodend within a short time, the last one taking place only last Tuesday night, when £10 was stolen from a dwelliaghouse. The Napier Telegraph writes :~How "the whirligig of time brings in his revenges I" Who would have thought), sixteen or seven teen years ago, that the roaring, rough-and tumble Orangeman, Dick Seddon, who boasted of his Protestant fiat as the hardest and heaviest on the West Coast till he met with a harder fist, the property of one Sullivan, and who was always ready for a shindy with a "B*rk"—who would have thought that the time would come when this representative of knock-down noncon formity would be honored with a private interview with the Pope! It is to be hoped his Holiness did not ask the Right Honorable Dr Seddon any awkward questions as to his methods of converting or silencing hostile theologians in the old days. The weather prophets predict that the long fine dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against the element!) of such a winter is a really good reliable Waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have become famout 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, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Ashburton. 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 months trial, if defective money returned). AH wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong silk, ventilated end every improve ment •« up to date."—Advt.

CORRESPONDENCE.

t We do not hold ourselves rosponslb'e for tbe opinions expressed by our correspondents)

ARTESIAN WELLS.

TO THE KDITOB, Sib,—l venture to suggest that if the ABhburton County Council were to take steps to prove the existence of artesian watet under the Canterbury plains (per ! haps as in some parts of Australia, at a depth of over 2,000 feet), they would, by sinking a single bore successful'y, make a record for this jubilee year, beside which all other efforts made in Canterbury in com memoration of tbe record reign would sink into utter insignificance, Look at Queens land where in 1884 the first successful bore was pat down by the owners of Thurulgoona, and water struck at 1,290 feet, supplying 80,000 gallons daily. The Government then imported plant and skilled men from the United States and two parties struck water at B ackall and Barcaldine in 1887. Since then bores have been put down in Queens land totalling over one hundred miles in depth, and country settled on and towns springing up in localities where the maps of ten years ago have sandy deserts and barren plains marked on them. Engineers and other clever people ridiculed the idea of open water races, so successfully carried out by the Ashburton County Council, why may ' not similar success ba theirs with deep i artesian bores ? -I am, etc., H. W. Babkett.

THE PRICE OF BREAD.

f0 THE EDITOR. Sir,—Can you give me any explanation as te the reason of the high price of bread now charged in Ashburton ? As the father of a large family, I fiud my broad account equal to my batcher's account. Suppose, for argument Bake, we take it that the con sumption of-butchers' msat is one-fourth more than the consumption of bread. We have in Ashburton, Tinwald, and suburbs eighteen butchers or retailers of butchers' meat, besides the auction rooms, which do a steady winter trade. Ten of tho3e butchers pay the expense of a shop, and also deliver with carts. Four occupy shops only, and deliver with basket's. Three sell from carts only. The result of this keen competition in the butchers' trade is that we can get mutton from Id to 1 per ib for cash. Now, compare the bakers' trade with the above. In all, four bakers. Each has a shop and delivers bread by cart, and these four supply all Ashburton and suburbs. By allowing the butchers' consumption to be 25 per cent more than the bakers', bakers will be found to turn over £75, While the eighteen butchers will turn over £100. Tbe public often say the butchers do well, but what are the bakers doing ? Is there any reason why the consumer of the bread should be paying the exorbitant prices now ruling in Ashburton—vis 6d cash and 6£d booked— vrhi|e in QhrUtchurch the cash price is 4d ? This is the good marks paying for the bad ones. Here is a chance tor a good business man to start a cash bakery, and sell at reasonable prices, so as to give the consumer the same chance as in the meat trade.— I am, etc,, Father of a Fam ilt.

ROAD BOARDS.

ionc;heach,

Tho monthly me4ing 9* $be Longbeach Road Board was held on Saturday, present —Messrs Bishop, Oroy, A. WiUoa, asd Me- Quilkin. CORBKSPONBBNOE. Mr E P» March wrote respecting addition to oottage.-^-Qonsideration of the matter was deferred until nejpt meeting. The Controller and Auditor-General for warded the Annual balance sheet duly certified.—-It was resolved to bold the adjourned annual meeting on September 11th Mext. Mr K. Williams, Waterton, asked per* mission to graze cattle on the public roads. —Resolved that permission Tbe granted according to conditions advertised. The Audit Inspector forwarded statement of time and fees for auditing the Board's acoour»tß.wßesolved that the amounb be paid. E. G. Wright, Esq. complained of some person or persons stopping low of water through pipes on Boundary road with deliberate intent.—-Received. The District Engineer of Railways sub mitted price of old iron raijs.—Eesolved that the rails be purchased. CJOSSB NUISAHOW. Mr A. A. Fooks was appointed to serve notices to all persons having gorse growing on roads fronting their property ; and if the Board's request be not complied with, further action will be taken. j It was also resolved to send notice to j lessee of reserve 1444, that if ail gorse j growing on the reserve be not eradicated immediately, the Board will cancel his lease. OUTSTANDING BATES. It was resolved to sue four defaulting ratepayers, as sufficient notice had been given. GENERAL BATES. The - Board decided to strike a general rate as follows:—No 1 ward, l-16th of a penny in the £ j No 2 ward, § of a penny in the §: No 3 ward, 5-16ths of a penny in the £ fNo 4 and § wards, | of » penny in the £. SURVEYORS REPORf. The Surveyor reported that Mr N. Fitzgerald's tender had been accepted for taking up bridges and making ford on Surveyor's road for ohe sum of £31, and he wjsw now proceeding with the work. The remaindeyof the report dwelt with minor matters.—The repot* adopted. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £78 17s 8d were passed for payment, and the Board ad- Courned. i

THE OLD MEN'S HOME.

It was in 1878 that the authorities m ChristdurcSi decided to utilise the immigra tion barracks at Ashburfcon as a home for decayed and infirm settlers. Those " bar racks " were erected, as similar barracks were in most other parts of the colony, to provide temporary accommodation for the numerous families, as well as singb men and women, who found their way to this colony under the Public Works and Immigration scheme of Sir Julius Vogel. Several of the provinces built quite elaborate barracks for the " new chums " who came to them under this Bchtme; believing possibly that free immigration would continue much longer i than it did ; but no one will charge the Canterbury Provincial Council with having been too lavish in its expenditure on the barracks it provided for the immigrants. At any rate if the charge be made by anyone in fuest of a reason to blame the old authority, it will be at once withdrawn after a look at the Old Men's Home. The buildirg was hurriedly erected of such timber m was then available, and though perhaps there is no fault to be found with the workmanship, when it is considered that the house was only to be used temporarily—like a swagger's hut on a station—until the new arrivals had found employment and other homes, when it came to be used as a permanent refuge for the old and infirm, it was found that, to make it fit for its new purpose, there was much to be desired. And ever since it has been io used the hand of the repairer has been busy. It is much to be regretted that the Charitable Aid Board cannot see its way to rel'ice the Old Men's Home with an altogether new one. Still, with all its faults, under the excellent arrangements of the new master and matron, Mr and Mrs Morris-ey, the old people have a chance, if they like, to live out their days iv compara tive comfort. The place is not a palace by any means, nor is it an hotel; but it is fairly comfortable. Had the inmates been all young fellows in the bloom of health, the arrangements of the Home would have been to them simply superb. But when hair grows gray and limbs grow old, one ia apt to let considerable acidity get into the temper, little things annoy that in youth only amused (as Solomon says in the last chaptei of Ecciesiastes, " the grasshopper shall become a burden "), and the old man is easily made uncomfortable. And certain natures, when years pile up and bring infirmities with them, have also an awkward and unhappy knack of making themselves dis agreeable. Whoever, therefore, assumes ihc position of master of such an establishment as this must have special qualifications. As order is heaven's first law, the master must be able to maintain order. Mi Morrissey exercises a firm but kindly discipline, and a visit to the Home will at once show the result of this. But though order is the first law of heaven, there is a spirit that pervades that law and all the laws that coma or are credited with coming from heaven — the spirit of love; that swest spark which inflames "the heart that can feel for another," and prompts that " touch of pity which makes the whole world kin." It is some time since the writer visited the Home before, and this being so he gladly accepted an invitation from the master to come and have a look at it, how that) he and Mrs Morriaaey have is some degree settled down into their places. Sunday was chosen for the visit, and the mid-day meal hour for preference as the time. It is in the preparation and service of the meals that the most marked change has taken place. Before Mr Morrissey came there was a great j want of order in this matter. Ie was at table pretty much a oase of "go as you please," and there was not always the most equal nor the moat satisfactory distribu tion. Things are different now. With Mr and Mrs Morrissey's appoint ment came alao the appointment of a properly qualiied cook, and the Board were exceedingly fortunate in securing the services of Mr lopham, whose work ia fault less. Being Sunday the dinner was one that would have suited Christmas—roast beef and plum pudding. As to the quantity the dietary scale is liberal, but not lavish, and a good cook can make it go a long way and yet gi?e satisfaction to all. And Ohei Topham does that, but sets his face like & flint against waste. He, too, seema to have the master's kindly spirit, and his gieat handsome six feet body haa within it a big warm heart. He is a Yorkßhiremaa by birth, with enough fun in him for an Irishman, a temper that nothing can rufH?, and a capacity for work that would satisfy the most exacting. His surroundings are everywhere a lesson in cleanliness, and his horror of waste would do many cooks a lot of good could they share ie with him. After the dinner bell had rung, and all had been seated in their appointed places, the master took his in the centre of the room. All rose to their feet as one man, and stood reverently while Mr Morrissey asked a blessing, and then business begin There are four tables—three long ones, and a short one. There are sixty-four inmates in all, but two assist in the kitchen and one attends the hospital room, where there is one pabient, so that there were sixty men at table. The chef takes charge of the carving at one of the tables and the master at another, while both are assisted by the men on the right and left, who help the potatoes, etc., and in a marvellously short space of time every man has received hia helping. From the short table at which eight men sit, two come to the carvers and act as waiters for the other six. Second helpings are given to such as aak for tnem, and then come the "duffs," Over the " parting " of these delicacies Mrs Morrissey presides. It is quite a treat to see her in her place at tha head of the table at this duty. She wears a uniform which is not that of an hospital nurse, but something very neat it; nor ia it that of the Geneva Red Gross, for the orpss ia not there—but, well, a man is writing, and all he can say j about it ia that it' is very pretty and becoming, and 1 the gap with its white streamers surmounts a cheery beaming face that must be like a glint of sunlight to the old chape whpsa wants are her pare. The whole scene was very different frqm what it ' used to be, and had the dinner been served in an hotel, it could not have been more comfortably arranged and served. The week-day dietary is equally hearty, only ifc ian't roast beef and plum pudding, and the men now have ao complaints to make in regard to the important j|ue»tion of ♦• tucker," The buildings, as has Iteen already said, are old, with one exception, a dormitory ia which ten men sleep, whioh is of compara tively reoenb erection. An old Ashburfcon settler, whose yeara are bow too heavy on him for a hard day's toil as a carpenter, has sill enough left in him to be largely i useful. He has found that his right hand haa not lost its cunning, nor his left its skill in the handling of the tools of hia trade, and two nipely fitted up rooms are the result of handing over to him the recasting of their internal* arrangements. (Good wooden floors have taken the place of con crete, and whole ceilings the place of holey j ones, bo that in a day or so the Home will be able to receive three more inmates. Mr Morrissey says that in the matter of help of this kind old Mr Sharp is his right hand man. Cleanliness is the word right through the house, and this fact strikes the visitor at onge, but the rule is enforced with some regard to common sense, and is not made a horror to the men as it is in some similar institutions chat ould be instanced. Mr Morrissey has been careful to see that the men are sufficiency clad, as he has been careful to gratify their tastes in mauy of the little ways that add to the pleasure of life. But while he cares for them thus, he insisti upon them also caring for them selves. He has had as many of them as are able at work on the garden, and a won derfully large space has gone under the spade. It has not been a good vegetable season, but in readiness for the ensuing one, seeds of every kind are in the ground, and If trierja is any want of vegetables at the Home in i'ufc'ura the' fault will not be at the master's door. Plenty of frwio trees, too, have 4>een planted, and in due time will yield fruit. All the land in the reserve will in time be broken up, and be compelled to yield its share of good things for the table. The poultry yard is also having attention paid- to it, and from this source will be drawn* further contributions to the dietary scale There is a library in connection with the Home, of which Mr Fleetwood is the librarian, bub tha booki, though excellent ißtbfirwijr i» U»M j» »»wbw t and

have been read and re-rearl, and worn] &ad thumbed, aud glued and stitched tilt it is now about time something f:eah took their plaoes. Mr Fleet\voo<i has a beauti fully writeu catalogue, which he will gladly ro-write if donors of books make it worth his while. Will friends kim'ly look over their shelves and see whtt they can spare for the old men ? The Mayor, or Mr Tucker, or Mr Ferriman,—in fact any of the shop, keepers of the town—will g'adly take charge of contributions of this kind. Religious services are conducted every Sunday afternoon by the Wesley an and Primitive Methodists alternately and on Friday afternoons by Rev«, Hamilton and Jnglis alternately. The old men are .always pleased to be entertained, and a visit from an amateur concert party to fill in an evening, is always a welcome vml. Will our local talent take the hint ?

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By B'ectric Telegraph- Copyright. Chinese Indemnity Loan. London, Augaat 13 A syndicate, formed by Mr E. T. Hooley, the millionaire, is negotiating i a Chinese 5 per cent indemnity loan of sixteen millions, the minimum being fixed at 95. A provisional contract has already been signed with the Chinese Government. The French in Abyssmia, Paris, August 18 The Paris Presa expresses a fear that the success which attended the special mission of Mr if. B. Bodd, the British Envoy, is so great that French effort-a in Abyssinia will be futile unless the Government take energetic action. Funeral of Senor Ca novas. Mad*id, August 14 The funeral of Senor Oanovaa took place to-day. The pall-bearers la eluded Senor Sagasta, Leader of the Liberal Party, and Marshal Campos, I An immense assemblage witnessed the ceremonies, and profound emotion was displayed, The route taken by the cortege was carpeted with laurels. When the shell containing the body was leaving the mortuary chamber Senora Oanovas exclaimed—"l for give the assassin, became I know Ca novas had a great heart."

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. The Commonwealth Bill. HOBART, Aagtiat 14. The Legislative Council struck out the clause in the Commonwealth Bill providing that Senators shall be chosen by the people.

AFFAIRS IN INDIA.

The Frontier Disturbances.

Alleged Complicity of the Ameer.

A "Holy War" Advocated.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, August 14 It is reported from India that a pamphlet, issued by the Ameer of Afghanistan, advocating & "Jehad," or «•' Holy War," against unbelievers, has been quietly but widely circulated amongst the Pathan and Sepoy troops of the Indian Army. It is also stated that the Ameer recently held a con ference of Moliahs who approved of a "Jehad." . Reuters representative states that the Ameer his recalled ail his Indian , agents. He adds that the impresaaion is increasing that the iraeer is conniv-1 ing at, if not assisting the Afghan frontier disturbances, Oa&cijtta, August 14 Extensive preparation* are being made for suppressing the rising amongst the Mohammedans who recently attacked Shabkadar near Peshawur. Two reserve brigades of the Indian Army, aggregating 10,000 men, are being Qoncentrated at Walpindi, a town containing large cantonments, \ nineteen miles east of Peshsiwur. I

AUSTRALIAN MUTTON.

Reported Poisoning Case.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, August 14 ' Two children died at Liclfield after I eating mutton aUegad to be Australian. A family of seven partook of the joint on Sunday withQut evil eilecta. On I the following day they diced on the j mutton gold, and all became ill. Mcdi : cal evidence showed that the deaths of the children resulted from ptomaine poisoning, which might develope, although the most scrupulous care was taken with regard to the meat. The Coroner's jury returned a verdict that death was due to ptomaine poisoning, I acquitted the hutoher who supplied the meat of all blame, and recommended a farther analysis of the ma\t, Messrs Weddel and Go., the well known Australian meat importers, are inquiring into the poisoning case at Lishtield,

THE ANARCHISTS.

Press Association—By Klectric Tel«gr»ph-r Copyright.

London, August 15 A deputation of expelled Spanish Anarchists waited on the London Trades QouneU and a collection was made in aid of their personal wants. One member of the Oouncil deplared I that if it were proved that they were concerned in any of the bomb outraged in theatres and churches he would blow ou,t their brains himself. Rome, August 13. Threa Anarchists were arrested in Milan. In their possession. were found documents revealing the exist ence of an international plot.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Eeceived Wakapuaka Au/usfcl6, 9 50 a.m. GOARDIAN Office 10.35 y.m The Italian Duel. Rome, August 15 General Albertone has yielded prece dence to the Cooite. Da Turin, aud the duel between the latter and Prince Henry of Orleans, which arose out of ■he charge of cowardice against the Italian troops in Abyssinia, will be fought to morrow, swords being the weapons chosen. Canada and Germany. Ottawa, August 15 The Canadian Government has decided to accord to Germany preferen tial trade treatment until the expiration of the commercial treaty which has been denounced by Great Britain. Fatal Accideut on the Clyde. London, August 15 Through the capsizing of a boat on the 01} de, a Now Zealand engineer named Charles Kelly and two girls, his cousins, were drowned.. Surgeons tor India. A number of army surgeons have been ordered to proceed immediately from England to Tndia. Received Wak»puak» August 16, 10 a.m., ttPABDiAN Office 10.40 a.m. Judicial Appointment. London, August 15 Owing to the judicial deadlock in Newfoundland Sir William Windeyer has accepted a temporary Judgeship, "His duties commence in October, Cycle v. Horse At the Kensaliica Cycling Tourna ment, Cody (Buffalo Bill) ou horseback twice defeated Jones, the New Zealand cyclist.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright,

Received Wakapuaka, August 16, 10 a.m. Guabdiah office 10.30 a.m. Illness of Sir George Tamer. />LSAJfy, August 16. Sir George Turner, Premier .of Vic toria, arrived by the Orizaba in poor health. He was much affected by the heat in the Red Sea, and undergoes an operation at Melbourne.

SPORTING.

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

At a meeting of the Tinwald Racing Club Committee, held last Wednesday evening, it was unanimously decided to hold a two days' meetrag at New Year time on January 1 and 3. A programme was drafted and ordered to be submitted for approval, as follows :—First day : New Year's Gift, of 30 soys; seven furlongs; Telephone Pony Handicap, of 20 aovs; four furlongs; Tinwald Cup, of 60 soys, one mile and a quarter; Tinwald Saddle Trot, of 35 soya, two miles; Westerfield Welter, of 40 boys, one mile; Novel Race, of 25 eovs, Sva furlongs; Flying Handicap, of 40 soys, six furlongs; Hurry Scurry, of 12 aove. Seoond day: Maronan Trot-, of 25 boys, one mile and ft ha!f; Coldstream Welter, of 30 soys, six furlongs; Grove Farm Stakes, for two-year* olds, of 25 soys, four furlongs; Domain Handicap, of 50 soys, one mile and a quarter; Windermere Pony, of 20 aove, five furlongs ; Disposal Stakes, of 25 sevg, six furlongs; Railway Handicap, of 30 soya, aix furlongs ; Hurry Scurry, of 15 bo/a. Seven new mem- . bers were elected, and it was decided that the fence be produced abcut six chains an the outer side of the course at the north' easb end. Some picket fencing was also authorised.

N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

SECOND DAY.

CHRisTCKracH, Anguab 14. Following are the result* of the re mainder of Saturday's event*:— N.Z. Grand National Hubble Rack, of 500 sots; two miles.—Usnslopog&a* 1, Missfire 2, Firework* 5. Won all the w»y; Tally-ho, Quilfciri, »nd Dentiit were scratched. Time—3.s3 2-sth ccc. Dividend —£4 14s. BISAOTORT STEEPLECHASE, of JsosOTß;2| miles—The Friar 1, Violence 2, Morog 5. The Friar led throughout and won Mttilj. Mntioy fell at the post and rails. (Bitne— 5.114-sth »co. Dividend—£4 3e 6d. i SkCONO HUSTKBS' HUBDL* rfASDICAI 1, I of 50 soys ; once round and a distance.— Mr J. 0. N. Grigg'« Knku 1, Roalytt 2. Tajmarangi3. Time—3.ls. Dividend—£2 2a Finai. Hurdlss, of 75 «ov«; onoe round and a distance.—Fir«vrorka I, Flirt 2» Arqaebaa 3. Time—3,7^. Dividend—£2 13s 61. Isukgxox Hamjicajp, of 115 «ov» j om mile. -Maretnma l s tsir Asnei 2, Svordfiab 3 Tin»-L47J.'Dividend—£il§i6d/ Hcntbes" Plats Hantjicai-, trophy valae 25 aovs ; l^pile. —Ptcoolo 1, W^lrua % Bsleairn 5> Titne-2,57 3-oth *ec Dividend —£4 8s 6d.

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I The number of claims received in the j colony under the old age petition scheme is something like 8000, and if they we proved, it wilt require an aanaai grant of £200,000 to provide for them. \ A pleasant social was held in the Tiaw*ld Public Hall on Friday evening, as a farewell to Mr and Mrs Leggett, who are about to leave for Chriatchnrch. Oa behalf of their ! Tinwalrl friends Mr Teppett expressed regret at> having fco say farewell to Me and Mn | Leggett. They were both eirneafc workers in the English Church, and would be great!* mined by a large circle of friends. 'Ha hoped their fntare would be attended wifcb every happiness and prosperity. lie Chen presented them with a handsome silver tea pot, which he hoped they would accept at« small token of the esteem in which they are held. Qa behalf of Mrs Leggett, Mr Culver* house thanked the donors for their present saying that she would give thetn a gup of te* from their own teapot should they yiiit her in her new home.. During the evening solos were given hy Misses Clark, Robinaoq and Mr Teppotfc, a, duet by biases Stone and Ulark, and a step dance by Messra Doherty aud Hewson. Miss Newell played the accompanimenta. Mr W. Foreman, assisted by Miss Clark, supplied music for the dancing which was carried on in high glee until the small hours.

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Business Notices m ( ' ~^I2^)AYS 12= —nm. »rr.-nr * Q*-« nr m— Slaughter ! Slaughter 1! Slaughter !!! Positively the Last 12 Days of G. J. NeilFs Bankrupt Sale. —,—. TEE REMAINDER of th« STOCK will be Slaughtered during the kit twenty-one day* M the Vendors winh Every Line to go at» Sacrlfloe rather than &*****£ *° CJhriitohnroh. 8a bow is your opportuoity forljargains in Boot*, Shoea and Drapery of nil kinds* GOODS MUST GO AND NO REASONABLE OFFJER REFUSED. BY OBDEB OF THE PUBOHASEBS OF THE ABOVE STOCK. O>ME_SARLY WOK THBiBARGAINS. SHOP OPEN lOfr.m. iill 6Kp.m. G. J. NEILL, STOCK TENDORS.



GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. S. MITCHELL. ANDREW ORR TTATING PURCHASED THE ABOVE AT A TREMENDOUS EEDUOTION FROM LANDED COST, WILL OFEER THE WHOLE AT \BOUT HALF THE USUAL PRIOE, COMMENCING TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10. ANDREW ORR.



DEESSES & DEESSMAKING zz EXTRAORDINARY. =: AFTEE AN EXOEPTIONALLT SUCCESSFUL SEASON|WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO JTAKE VEEY MUCH KEDUGED PKIOES FOR OUR FEW REMAINING COLORED DRESSES; A LOW PRICE quoted % Dress Complete, Be«fc Stylo and Fit. MITCHELL & TURNER.



TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! 50,000 FEET Of WHITE PINE MATOH LINING AND FLOORING, now landing ex " Gi«bora© " from North Island, BRICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTIIIES AS REQUIRED. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS,



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AGENTS FOR TSE ANGLO-NEW ZEALAND OYOLE COMPANY. WE have just opened out a full stock of the following high grade, up-to date, Ladies' aud Gentlemen's Bicycles, all English make, beautifully enamelled and very heavily plated parts. THE GLOBE-Very high grade machine, D shape tiibing, 3£in tread, 3-16 in ch*in, patent head lock, and all other lateat improvements, Engliah Dunlop Tyres. THIS ME.LTOJX-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 'JTOWJ^JBIVI}—Another high class machine. On account; of the large number we have sold of these cycles we cam fully recommend if. Ettglish Dunlop tyres, oval tubing, 3sin tread, large barrel hubs oil retaining, heavily plated, •»nd strictly up-to-date. Any pi these machines will be sold for gash or on the easy time payment system, Inspection Invited, HALLENSTEm BROS., A. G. BARTON, Manager;



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Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. 1 WEDNfESDAY-Girls' Friendly Society, 7.30 p.»fl. TBURSD'JiY — Girle' Friendly Booiety Social Gathering £Qd Entertainment in St Stephen's Schoolroom. FRIDAY - Short Service, 7*39 P-«>. ! Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, AUGUST 22. 8.30 a m,—Holy Communion. 11a.m.—Morning Prayer. 3 p.m.—Seafield—Anniversary Servicet 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. REV T. A. HAMILTON.



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