Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1897.

M. Je^n Veber, a French artist, this year submitted to the jury of the Salon j

A REJECTED PICTURE.

a picture represent ing Bismarcfc as ti butcher, gazing with apparent satisfac

tion around his shop in which were suspended human joints. But the artist is doomed to disappointment. First of all, the jury refused the picture; then on the second round it was taken into the fold, but, the Committee of the .Salon having examined it informed M. Yeber that they could not accept the responsibility of the demonitration whiGh might ensue if the work were exhibited, and accordingly invited its author to take it away M. Veber was naturally incensed at this action on the part of the Committee of the Salon. The demonstration which the Committee feared he described as very problematical, and he said that the picture represented his way of preaching that love of peace which grave philosophers are wont to glorify in congresses. But the Parisian public will not be deprived of an opportunity of seeing this remarkable work, for it will shortly be exhibited at one of th.c private galleries,

Local and General.

Carl Hertz to-night, A Coromandel resident, Mr H. P. Horni brooke, unearthed in his garden last week & nugget worth £10. The trial of Sheehan for the Amberley murder will commence on Wednesday next. The accused will be defended by Mr T. I. Joynt. The Under-Secretary of Mines has advised the Auckland Chamber of Mines that the Government intend taking the cyanide cape to the Appeal Court. The Directors of the New Zealand Co- Operative and Agency Company are giving fifty cheep to the poor of Dunediu as a Record Reign donation. Over 1000 cycles areincenstant use in the streets of Auckland, As the price of a machine varie3 from about £18 to £28, (his means that i > Auckland alone some £25,000 hasb en invested ia the cycle, Before J^r Alooru this morning, a first offender, wh ■> ijad trifled too long with the " cause of druakermees," and wjth serious results, was fine'! 6s and coots, \yjth the alternative of twenty four hours in gaol. King Humbert of Italy ia a true vegetarian. He lives entirely on bread, vegetables, and fruits. He is forbidden to drink coffee, and his only bever.ige is a little wine and plenty of water. His fa'/purite diet is bread, potatoes and or.!ng.es, apd his favourite edible tha peach. The "suap" this morning was stiff enough to fre'?3 the toes off a pair of fire tongs. There was ice three-quarters of an icch thick on the water in the swimmjng bath, and a few more such "snaps" in succession

will give the skaters a repetition of the

winter of 1895. 1 he master of the Ashburton Home desires to thank the publishers of the undermen tioned pipers for copies supplied regularly tojthe Home: —AsirmjRTCNMAiL, Guardian, Standard, J.yUfltim Times, Press, also Mr Britton for magazines, and Mrs Stephens for papers, and Mrs Harper for the Graphic.

A knowing traveller out Texas, who had chartered half a bed at a crowded Jiotel, and was determined to have the best

half, buckled a spur to his heal before turning io. His ursion'iinatp sleeping companion h o -° the infliction as long as he could, and at last roa7 e<* out): "Say stranger, if you'rp a gtntlerean, you C"«Mto cut youp toenaijg.

Tho number of German emigrants who sailed from German ports to transatlantic countries during the month of March was 1568, as compared with ?506 during the same month in 1896. In addition to the foregoing, 5767 persons of foreign nation alities embarked at German ports, namely 3443 at Bremen, 2179 at Hamburg, and 145 at Stettin.

Our Springbum correspondent writ at — The house of Mr Walter Lylian, Bushside, was totally destroyed by fire on Wednesday morning last at 11 a.m. There was no one in the house at the time, and the origin of the fire is nob known. The house and furniture were insured for £150 in the Alliance Insurance Company, but Mr Lylian'a loss is considerably above the amount of the insurance.

The passenger traffic from England to Prance, and more particularly to Paris, was unusually large dining the Easter holidays. On Good Friday by the New haven and Dieppe line nearly 2400 passengers arrived in France, most of whom, of course, came to Paris to enjoy their outing, which, on the whole, was pretty well favoured by the weather.

Archbishop Redwood, who received so hearty a welcome at Wellington on his return from his vbit to Europe, appears (saya the Post), to be in the best of health after his voyage. His Grace brings with him much news of interest in connection with the Church, and others besides those who hail from Erin's I--i!e will, no doubt, be glad to hear that the Archbishop says that the legislation of late years has done much to improve the condition of the Irish people.

In the matter of amusements the town will be well supplied this month. In addition to the Jubilee rejoicings of an open air charade/ on Jubilee Daj, there wi 1 be at the Oddfellows' Hali to night Carl Hertz's entertainment. On the 16th the Caledonian Society will hold an Ingleside meeting; on the 21st the Equescurrioulum will be shown, on the 22nd the Orchestral Society will give a concert, on the 23th and 29th the Gladys Leigh Company will appear—all at the Oddfellows' Hall,

This year's Paris agricultural show, whjcft was held in the Galerie dcs Machines, was quite up to its predecessors, and was largely attended during the six days which it remained open. As a Government organisa tion it was admirably carried out, and fuily realised its object, vz., to give a good general idea of Fren'ph agriculture, its methods, and its progress. This year there were 1200 entries, 800 of sheep, and 170 of pigs in the breeding classes, whilst the fat stock show included 209 entries of cattle, and 3000 entries of poultry for table and j iarm purposes. j

It ia pleasing to learn that our Ashburton ' artist's work is appreciated beyond our own garden fences. Mr W. H. Tait, of Cameron street aiuno, has received a valuable com mit siou from Mr J. A. X. Reidle, who is weil-koowu us a connoisseur in art, to paint a picture, tub]eot and treatment left to the artist's choice. Mr Tait has chosen for his subject "the new chum," and depicts a group in the fore peak of a coastal schooner. Againet one of the buuks reclines the new chum, a lad of sixteen or seventeen—very sink—while his mates, two old sea salts, look on amused at his evident discomfort.

There was a large congregation at the evening service yesterday in the Wesleyun Church. The services were of a commemora ive character, and the preacher, Rev, Mr Taylor, in the course of an earnest address on the "inheritance of the promisee" through faith and patience, took occasion to refer to the recent death of Mr William G. Murray. Mr Taylor had but recently come to ihe Ashburton church and had not been permitted therefore to make die acquaint ance of the late Mr Murray. Ue had had no d fficulty, however, in learning at second hand whai manner of man he was. The records of the shurch showed him to have held numerous officeß in contusion with it, in none of which had he been a simple figurehead, but a hard and enthusiastic worker—not a pharisaic one who worked in the Ciuse that he might be seen and praised of men—but one who worked because he loved His name. The preacher made special reference to the time Mr Murray had spent in the service of the choir, how he had sat for hours copying music for the singers, and even sacrificing his meals that the work he had undertaken should go on. In all his undertakings he was thorough, whole hearted, and self-sacrificing. In every word he uttersd he waß truthful—proverbially bo —and when it was made apparent to his consciousness that; he had been in fault, he was the first to confess it. At fifteen years of age he had laid his all upon the altar. The speaker dwelt upon the Christian character of the deceased, and right through the sermon made use of the several prominent features of it to enforce talutary lessons, and urged upon the young the advisableness of following the example in living so well set. Before the sermon Mrs Dee sang feelingly the sweet solo " He wipes the tear,' and after the sermon Mis>s Kathleen Orr, in devotional spirit, sang "Crossing the b*r"—the last fragment of verse composed by the late poet laureate. After service the orchestra of the church played the " Dead March " in " Saul," Mr Peachey conducting.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

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Reduction of Interest. London, June 11 At a meeting of the debenture holders in the Land and Mortgage

Bank of Victoria a reduction in the

rate of interest to 3i per cent was agreed to, on the condition that £200,000 of share capital was called up within five years, Meeting' of Shareholders. At a meeting of shareholders in the New South Wales Mortgage and Loan I Agency Company, the scheme for j reducing the terminable debentures to j £160,000 was adopted. It wag de'-j cided to form a new company with a capital of 60,000 shares of £5 each, Charitable Bequests. The estate of the late Sir W. O. F. Robinson^ ex-Governor of Western Australia, is sworn at He leaves brquests of £100 each to the Perth Hospital, Protestant and ( Catholic Orphanages, and the Cathedral poor box. Under the will of the late Sir WilHai|i Robinson, the bulk of the property is bequeathed to his wife The personalty is sworn at £$6,600. Colonial Riflemen At the Glasgow rifle meeting Parquhar tied with ftve others in shoot ing for the Corporation vage wjth a score of 90. According to the rules of the National Rifle Association he was allotted fourth place. Mr Gladstone and the Sultan. June 12 Mr Gladstone, in a letter to the Cork Advertiser, says the Sultan's request for an invitation to the Record Reign celebrations was an insolent one, and his envoys will meet with a recep tion tfeey will not find agreeable. TJie HUitarj ffQuii^ainent, In the lemon cutting competition j Harkus scored the full number of points. 4 Queensland Loan. A Queensland pillion and a half 8 per cent loan has been placed on the London market. The mimmum is fixed at £95. The tenders will be opened on Thursday, The first payment oi interest will be madp in January, 1898. Lord Ranfarly. London, June 12 Lord Ranfurly haa been created % Knight of the Order of St. Michael and St. George.

Australian.

> Press Association—By Electric Talegraph— Copyright. A Knighthood Declined. ] Melbourne, June 13, It is stated on good authority that Mr David Syme, of the Age newspaper, was offored a Knighthood, but declined it. The Federal Bill. Brisbane, June 12. Sir Samuel Griffiths has presented the Government with his notes on the draft of the Federal Bill concerning the proposed election of the Senate by the people. He points out that it by no means follows that because the representatives to the Convention were chosen hy the populace, with satisfac tory results, successive elections under quite different circumstances will be equally satisfactory. He suggests the r«legfj,tipn o£ tariff and financial questions to the Parliaments. Sentenced to Death. Adelaide, June 12. Beard was found guilty of the murder of Richards, at Stready Bay, and was spntenced to death.

ALFORD FOREST.

From Our Own Correspondent

PRESBYTERIAN ANNIVERSARY.

The annual Presbyterian soiree was held in the Alford Foreac. .schoolroom on Friday evening. Usually the P. esby erians hero experience a very atormy night on the occasion of the annual tea, and Friday night was no exception to the rule. Although thi night wtu beauti ully clear, yet a howling nor'wester blew with all its fury the whole lof the night. Tea was on the tables at 6 p.m., and a number of willing hands were iept busy in attendance upon a well packed house for upwards of two hours. The creature comforts were generously provided by Mesdames McFarlane, McKenzie, Moore, and Sinton. after the tables had been cleared a lengthy programme of instrumental music and songs was gone through. Mr McFarlnne was in the chair, iyid the singiug was listened to by a very appreciative auii enoe, who re-demanded every item. The following contributed to the night's amuse ment:— Misses Hi ohell (2), pianoforte duets (2); Miss Brown, song, " Rothesay Bay," with encore, " Coming thro' the rye "; Messrs Jago—"A Highland man's toast," and " The Gladiator " ; Penney—" Flora McDonald's lament," ''Battle of Stirling Bridge," and " The slave ship "; Drayton— "Friends for ever,' "A soldier and a man"; McFarlane—"Save my mother's picture." Mr Jago and Miss Brown con tributed a duet, " When ye gang awa!," which was heartily re-demanded. In the comic element Mr Jago fairly brought down the house with " Coming thro' the dye." Mrs Nell acted as accompanist throughout. At the conclusion the Rev Mr West brooke, of Springburn, proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to all who had helped in any way to make the meeting a success. The meet ing was then brought to a close with the singing of "God save the Queen" by the audience.

GREENSTREET.

WEBLEYAN CHURCH ANNINKRSABY.

The Greenstreet Wesleyan Church anni versary and harvest festival (also given as a "reception to the new minister, the Rev. b. Taylor), took place on ihursdaj, & large number of people from Ashburton being present. The chuioh was prettily decorated with flowers, corn, and vegetables. The te\ tables, which were artistically decorated, bore choice and appetising viands abundantly providsd. At the after meeting the chair was occupied by the senior bteward, Mr J. W. Bioker, who congratulated the Green street Wesleyans on attaining their birthday, and in being in such a prosperous condition. He also introduced the Rev. R. 'laylor, who the right man in the right place and a worthy successor of their former minister, the Rev. T. Q- Brooke. Addresses were also given by Messrs H. M. Jones, G. W. Andrews, and J. T. Hayman, the rev. gentleman suitably responding. The treasurer, Mr Hyde, reported that a new organ and other necessaries had been procured during the year, a small credit balance being in hand. •'The Holy City" was effectively surig by Mra Dee, and Miss Kathleen Orr sang pathetically "The Children's Home." A recitation, "A model church," was given by Mr G. W, Andrews. Several anthems, which added greatly to the evening's enjoy ment, were given by the Ashburton Wos leyan Church choir. A vote of thanks proposed by Mr Good and seconded by Mr Kingston, to the ladies for providing tea, and to the performers for their assistance, naa carried by acclimation,

HIGHBANK.

From Our Own Correspondent

The settlers of the new, and now famous, Highbank settlement will, on the first of next month, have had their land twelve months. During that time the settlers have been busy fencing and building, and the building trade is now and hag been very busy, many of the settlers erecting good substantial square houses, while many others are only for the present buildiDg the first instalment—the lean-to. The settlers have not neglected preparations for next year's harvest, as most of them have a good portion of their land in winter wheat, and much of it shows above ground, and is looking well. The sheep are also in good condit on. There being plenty of gra-s and good crops of turnip-, many of the settlers are doing well by the sale of their spare grass and turnips to farmers lower down on the plains, who are not favored with nor'we-£ phowera and plenty of grass this dry autumn. Some of the settlers have received as much as £2 per acre for their turnip crop.

Speaking of sheep and turnips, it is noticeable that sheep brought from dry country and put on turnips do noc thrive, but many die, while among sheep that have been here on plenty of grass, and then put on turnips, there are no deaths.

1 he settlers have not forgot tree planting. Many thousands were planted last winter and are looking well, and many are being planted now. A Post Offjce has been opened on the settlement, with Mr C. Spray as postmaster and mailman. Muph dissatisfaction is ex pressed at nob haying a mail three times a week instead of twice, as at present. A sghool has also beep built on the settlement, or rather a school and dwelling house in one, as it is combined. There is a fine large schoolroom with porch, etc., and three rooms, with cooking range and other con venipn^ea for a master or mistress. The Bobool is built wear a splendid plantatipn, so that the children will have shade and shelter at play time. The first public meeting of householders was held in the new schiol (kindly lent by the contraotor, Mr Petrie) on Friday, June 11. Mr W. C. Davis was voted to the chair. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education ?V school boundaries, and a temporary Committee was elected oi the following gentlemen :—Messrs J. P. Doherty (chairman), Smith, Davis, Callaghan, Bond, Driscoll, and Spray. It was decided to open the school with a tea and concert (and I ejepjoot the usual bill to follow), bub the opening date was jleft till after the next meeting of householders. The settlers are nojb being neglected by phe religious bodies, as the ministers of the Church of England, the Wesleyan, the Primitive Methodists, i%nd the Salvation Army have been busy visiting, so that when the new school is opened the settlers expect to have regular Sunday services by the various religious bodies.

THE WEATHER.

I ALPORD STATION. The following ie the meteorological report for the week ending June 11, 1897 :—

COMMERCIAL

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PR' DUCE MARKET.

Press.

No change has been reported during the week in the Home wheat market. In Melbourne the market is quiet and prices show a decline ot $d, ihfl latest quotations being 5* lOd to 5a 10£ d. There is no change to report in Sydney quotations, local nulling being worth 4s 7£d. In Adelaide there iB an advance of Id, milhng*being worth 5s 6d lo 5a 7d.

The week has been on the whole a quiet one locally, though a few transactions of some exten have been made, and they show a Blight improvement in valuea over recent quotations. A line of 12,000 bushels of pear] and Tuscan has been placed at 4s 3d for delivery in equal quantities, f.o.b. and at Christchurch. Another line of 8000 bushels of Hunter's has been Bold at equal to 4s 2|J, f.0.b., and a mixed line of 6000 baahels at the same figure. In Dunedin the market for prune milling wheat remains firm, and all consignments of this grade can be readily placed. Velvet is quoted at 4s 4d to 4s 6d and Tuscan at 4s 2d to 4s 4d.

The Melbourne oat market ia dull, and a general decline of about 2d per bushel has taken place. Feeding is quoted at 7e 2d to 2s 6d and milling 2s 7d. New Zealand grown are a shade easier in Sydney, prime being quoted at 2* 6d to 2s 6£d, medium 2s 4d to 2s sd, and seeding 2c 6d to 2j 7d.

Ihere has been but little business passing locally in oats, the only sale reported being a fair-sized line of feed, and equal to 2s 3d, f.o.b. The Dunedin market is strong, but with rather less enquiry. Sutherlands and seed lines are quoted at 2s 4 { to 2s 6d. Good to best feed 2a 2&d to 2s 3£d.

Potatoes are firm at 42s 6d to 455, Auck land prices being £3 10a to £4, and in Sydney Circular Heads are quoted at £4. Onions are firmer, and New Zealand grown have advanced ia Sydney from £7 10s to £8, while in Auckland they are selling at £4 10a to £6 153.

The following are current prices paid to farmers, f.0.b., Lyttelton, for direct ship ment from country stations and free of commission :—

Wheat.—Good to prime quality Pearl 4s 2d lo 4s 3d, Tuscan 4* Id to 4s 21, Hunter's 4s Id to 4<j 2d, second quality wheat about 2d lower.

Oats.—Prime milling 2s 6d to 2s 6£d, good stout feed 2s 4J to 2a sd, fair ahort feed 2s 3d to 2a 4d, Duns 2s 4d, Danish 2s 3d to 2s 3£d. Barley.—Prime malting 3s 9d to 4s Id, medium do 3a 3d to 3s 6d, feed 2s 3d to 2s sd, Cape 2s sd.

Lyttelton Times.

As anticipated last week, the satisfactory prices offered to growers of wheat have had the effect of bringing several lines on the market, and it is reported that the bulk of the large line then mentioned as being for sale in the Ashburton district has changed hands, 10,000 sacks going to a local miller and 5000 to a local speculator, but as the transactions were not made through agents, the prices have not been disclosed. Amongst the parcels taken by Christchurch millers are 4000 sacks of Peal and Tuscan, grown neap the Rakaia, at 4$ 3d ex store Christ church, and 600 sacks of first and second quality milling at full quotations, whilst a number of smaller parcels have also changed hands at prices satisfactory to the vendors. Some have been taken by speculators. The demand still continues active, and several other sales are pending. Very few oats have been on offer, and the few that have been in the market have been quickly taken up, full rates being paid. Amongst the sales is that of a parcel of duns at equal to 2* 5d f.o.b. Any good samples of barley, of which there are very few to be obtained, are in great re quest ; but in feed oats, which are rather plentiful, are not so much sought after. Very little oatsheaf chaff is coming forward, and as no great demand exists from New South Wales, owing to the break-up of the drought there, no better tone in the market can be recorded. Growers have not got the bulk of their potatoes in pit, and do not seem anxious to sell at ruling prices, in most cases asking 40s, and this price has been paid for delivery a month hence ; but specu lators, owing to the scarcity of freights, do not seem anxious to operate at present. Dairy produce of all kinds shows an im proved tone, on account of the dry weather affecting teed supp'ies, and factory butter has now risen to Is 2d per lb.

The following are current prices:—

Wheat. —Pearl (prime milling) and Velvet Chaff 4s 2d to 4s 3d, Tuscan 4s 2d Hunter's 4a Id to 4,s good seconds, clean, 3s co 3s 4.d.

Oats.—-Milling Canadians 2$ 6d, Tartars 2* 3d, to 2s 4d, stout feed 2s 4d to 2a 5(3, Duns 2s 3d to 2-i 4tf, Danish 2s 2d.

Barley.—Malting 3s 9d to 4s, medium 3s 3d to 33 6i, feed 2* 2d to 2s 7d.

The above prices are those paid to farmers f.o.b. Lyttelton.

The Nkw Zealand Farmers' Co-o|".eba tivk association qe canterbury, ltd., quote as follows on June 11: — Wheat- Prime milling Pearl 4a 3d f.o.b. „ „ Tuscan 4a 2d to 4s 3d  „ „ Efunter's 4s Id to 4s 2d  Seconds, c'ean ... 3s 3d to 3s 4d  Oats— i Tartars and duns .. 2.3 4d „ Good stout feed ... |s §d  Milling .„, ...iMd" „ Barley- Prime malting ... 3s 9d to 4s  Medium (dull) ... 3s 3d to 3s 6d  IBeana 2i 8d to 2s §d Peas-rs- Prussian blues ... ... 4s to 4s 6d „ Partridge ... .„ 3s 3d S! Ryegraas—Farmers' lines 2s 3d to 2s 9.1 Cocksfoot- Good bright seed ... 3|d Medium grades ... did  Chaff- Goo, d oatshea^ ... 6d at country stations. Potatoes—Derwents ..I" 40s to 42s 6d „

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.

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Lqndon, June 11

Contingents from the Indian, Trini dad, British Guiana, and Sierra Leone forpes have arriyed.

Delegations representing Catholic*, Quakers, and dissenting bodies will be present at the Jubilee service at St. Paul's,

Brisbane, June 12

The Queensland Meat Export Com pany has cabled to its London agents to supply £1300 worth of beef to the Committee for the London poor dinners.

ROAD BOARDS.

Mount Somers.

Ihe usual monthly meeting of the Mount j Somers Road Board was held last Monday. | Present--MessrsChapman, Hood, Harrison, and Hen ing. Oq the motion of Mr Herring, Mr Chap man was re-eleced Chairman. OVEBSK3BS BEPOBT, The Overseer's report was read and con sidered. work, I The Overseer was instructed to arrange for pits io be stripped in ft proper manner, ; and it was agreed to allow 14s to Contractor Harvey for extra wotk at the pit near the Alford Forest School. Tenders were ordered to he invited for the necessary gorse grabbing. Notices to be sent to defaulting land owners. The Overseer was instructed to give stone breaking to anyone asking for the same ; rate per yard to be the same as in former years.

An open crossing was agreed to near Mr Fergusson's, and a small cutting into the North Aahburton River to get ahingle out. A further quantity of 500 yards of shingle was agreed to for the main road along the forest.

Mr Stepheoson again interviewed the Board in connection with the work ask^l for in front of his house.—The Overseer was instructed to inspect the place and report at next meeting. Mr Herring interviewed the Board, and asked for the size of the stones in the second 500 yards of shingle to be increased from 2£ to 3 inches, as he was of opinion that the larger sice was best for the heavy traffic— After some discussion it was decided not to make any alteration.

Mr Milne interviewed the Board, and asked for some stripping to be removed off his fence.—Agreed to. CORRESPONDENCE From Mrs Jolie, asking for a remission of rates, as she was not in a position to pay them. —Granted.

From the Chairman Record Reign Demon stration Committee, Chriatchurch, inviting the Board to take part in the procession.— Received.

From Mr John McClymonf, requesting the names of Mr W. Benaett, Mr W. K. Turton, and Mr James Harrison be put on the roll for land Bold by him to them.— Agreed to.

From Mr A. E. Peache, complaining that the annual meeting of ratepayers waa not advertised as much as usual, and that it was held earlier than usual —The Clerk stated

that he had informed Mr Peache thai the

meeting was advertised in the Mail of the 22nd April, and the Standard of the 23rd, and it was also posted up in the district at

three different paces.—The Clerk was directed to further reply that the meeting had been held on May 1 for the last six years, three of which was presided over by Mr Feache, and that the Board was of the

opinion the meeting had been advertised more than usual, aa it had never been posted in the district before.

From the Chairman of Committee, enolos

ing subscription list for erecting a con valescent ward at the Ashburton Hospital it. commemoration of her Majesty's reign.— Received.

From the Colonial Secretary's office, stating the Board election was published in the Gaz"tte of May 20.

From Messrs Fooks and Bon, enclosing plans of road alteration on the Alford Estate.

—The Clerk was instructed to forward the same to the Chief Surveyor. From the Receiver of Land Revenue, stating that the sum of £9 13s 2d had bten placed to the credit of the Board for ex penditure on the roads serving third-paying lands. I HAKATERB CREKI BRIDGE, The clerk was instructed to write to Mr Johnstone and ask him to put up the* approach to the bridge as soon as possible, otherwise the bridge would be of no use this winter. RANGER,

It was resolved that written authority be given to the Poundkeeper to pound stock from off the roads in the district, excepting roads enclosed, by gates across the road. TfcNDERS. Tendera were opened for reducing the I grade of the cutting on the south side of the wool shed creek, and that of J. Brown was accepted at £24 10s. BATE NOTICE, Mr Harrison gave notice that he would at the next meeting of the Board propose that a rote of | of a penny in the £ be made on all rateabie property in ihe district for the year 31st March, 18Q8, payable in one ium on July 19,1897.' ACCOUNTS, Accounts amounting to £116 19b were passed for payment and the Board adjourned.

Longbeach.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Langbeaoh Road Board was held in the Board's office on Saturday. Present- Messrs J, Bishop, J. Oroy, and J. McQuilkin. In the absence of Mr J. Grigg (chairman), Mr J. Bishop was voted to the chair. BESKJNATJON. Mr John Grigg wrote forwarding his resignation as chairman and member of the Board, owing to ill health. Mr Grrigg's resignation was regretted. His loss would be felt not only by the mem bers of the Board, but the whole district. The returning officer was instructed to take the necessary steps to fill the vacancy. BOLL ALTERATION. W. Kennipgton wrote applying for the removal of his name from the roll. The clerk; was instructed to remove the n<une, as it had been entered in error. RESERVE 1434. W. Davison made application for lease of reserve 1434. The lease was granted subject to con ditions being fulfilled. GORBB NUISANCE. The Surveyors were instructed to take j action against oopupiers having gorse grow ing on pads ppposfte their property. REPAIRS, Further consideration to repairsjto bridges on McArtbur's road was deferred to a full meeting. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £167 »3a 6d were passed for payment. After a few minor works were discussed the meeting adjourned.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do nqt hold ourselves respousib'o for the opinions expressed by our correspondents,

THE HOSPITAL.

fO THE EDITOR.

Sib, —I see a lamp post has recently been placed at the Hospital gate*. Whilst the men are connecting this with the main, would it not be a good plan to go a little further and connect with the pipes already laid throughout the building? Gas light would no doubt be found far more con venient than kerosene lamps and candles,— I arrj, etc, Lui.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

: ; Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, June 14, 11.40 a.m. Guardian office, 12.20 a.m. Athens, June 13 The Eorte has notified that it will confiscate the property of Greek fugitives who $o not return to Thessaly within a fortnight.

THE PREMIERS IN LONDON.

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Entertained by the Empire League.

Patriotic Speeches

London, June 11. The colonial Premiers were enter tained at luncheon by the Empire League. The epeeches of the guests were an embodiment of the sympathetic and loyal feeling of colonists towards Great Britain.

June 12. The United Empire Trade League entertained five colonial Premiers at lunch.

Lord Hdlsbury, in proposing the toast of the guests, said it was impor tant that the trade ties between Great Britain and the colonies should be preserved, and our own people em ployed in carrying on such trade.

Sir George Turner, in replying to the toast, said all doubt as to the loyalty of the colonies ought long since to have been - removed, If England ever required assistance as far aa defence wag concerned, the colonists would be pleased to repay Great Britain for the many advantages, privileges, and benefits she had con ferred upon them.

Mr Seddon demanded that England should renounce the commercial trea ties with Germany and Belgium. Germany, he held, had violated the bargain by subsidising lines of steamer* to the injury of British trade with the colonies. He said they were treated worse than foreigners in regard to the investment of trust funds.

Mr Kingston, Sir John Forrest, and Mr Byrne also replied to the toast. Speaking at the Empire League luncheon, Sir George Turner urged that the colonies should supply all the food required by Great Britain. Vic toria could not agree to freetrade with Great Britain, and he doubted if Eng would agree to any form of protection. Victoria was, however, prepared to treat the Mother Country preferen tially, and was waiting for definite proposals in that direction. Such pro posals *ould not be received in any huckstering spirit. Mr Kingston, dealing with the ques tion of the commercial relations between Great Britain and the colonies, said the time had arrived for the enuncia tion of definite trade proposals. He hoped Mr Chamberlain would unfold a scheme.

Sir John Forrest deplored the fact that Australia taxed British products, while Great Britain admitted Aus tralian products free..

Mr Byrnes advocated the claims of the Queensland sugar growers, and urged the necessity of special legisla tion in order to counteract the foreign sugar bounties.

Received Wakapuaka, Jane 14, 10.10 a.m., Guardian Office 10 60 a.m.

London, June 18.

The colonial Premiers with their wives and families paid a visit to Liverpool yesterday, and were cordially welcomed by the Lord Mayor and the Right Hon. Alderman Thomas Hughes;

DISASTER TO OUR INDIAN FORCES.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph — Copyright

Calcutta, June 12,

further particulars of the attack upon the British force in Afghanistan shows that the expedition was accom panying Mr Gee, a political officer of the Tndian department, who had been despatched to arrange for the estab lishment of an outpo3t station at Sherans and collect a tribal fine. The expedition was surprised #hile resting under trees by a great force of Mulicks, organised by Powindah, a notorious fanatic mullah, or priest, wbo was recently expelled for inciting tribesmen to revolt. The expedition was taken completely by surprise and tompelled to retreat, keeping tip i desperate fight for a distance of four miles, when reinforcements arrived from Dattakel. Eventually the Mulicks were, beaten off.

The expedition succeeded in saving the guns, but sustained very severe losses, Captain J. F. Browne, of the Royal artillery, son of the late Major- General Sir James Browne, Chief Commissioner and the Governor- General's agent in Beloochistan, and Lieut. Hugh Alexander Cruickshaok, of the Royal Artillery, with Lieut- Colonel Bunny, were killed, while all the other officers were seriously wounded. Strong reinforcements have been despatched from India to the scene of the outbreak.

Received Wakapuaka June 14, 10.10 a.m., GyABP?AN Office, 10 SO a,m. Calcutta, June 13 The Mulicks brought the Afghani stan expedition a quantity of food, and suddenly a thousand tribesmen treacherously attacked the party. All the officers were wounded except Mr Herbert W. Gee, political officer Tochi. The expedition offered a gallant resistance, fifty tribesmen being killed and many wounded.

THE ASHBOKtON GtARDIAN : MONDAY, JUNE 14, 189?.



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Business N^J^^ "YT7 E ARE NOW OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL LINES, BOUGHT AT A BIG DISCOUNT, BEING A WAREHOUSEMAN'S CLEARING LINK?. & Large Lino of DRESS GOODS, including Tweeds, Meltons, and Forces to be cleared at 6< lid, Dress length or a Costume made complete for 20a. 5 pieces Striped Flannelette Skirting to be clearvd at Is 3d, skirt length. 5 boxes VelvetcetiS in Brown-grenat, Myrtle, and Navy, to be cleared at Is 4|d per yard. A large line Ladies' Holland and Fancy Aprons, .ill at la each. Children's Muslin Pinafores at Is each. ■ A line Ladies' Black Straw Pats at 6d each. ASHBU LITON DRAPERY COY. JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY) TIECB TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY, JD that he has opened Premises in West. Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. Z3 H steel Coachbuilders, where he intends carrying on business as AGENT. FOX THESUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made by the undermentioned ferns Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days in the manufacture of Agricultural Implements in some of the leading shops at Home aa well as in the Colony he is in a position to know the moat approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the noil ar.d for handling its produce. Tn nrdfir to orovide this supply he baa obtained the appoiutmenfc of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, OARLYLE WORKS, CHRISTCHUR^H whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a, good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his custom, ra. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, cStERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CIiRISTCHURCH, whose Chaff-cutting Machinery and Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers Seed Cleaners are now so well-known thafno farmer would ever think oE buying an imported maohme where one of theirs could be got. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, as well as extras for all wearing parts. ff ß has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A. H. ANDERSON'S AVELIXG aSo PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and ia authorised to give, quotations, and to do business on hU behalf for the sale and repairing of Engines, eie,, etc. The advertiser trusfca that by constant attention to business, and to the wants of fche public, and with reasonable charges, he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 6 25 EX S.S. MATATUA. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL OF OUR MIDWINTER SHIPMENTS, Six Cases being just to hand from the above steamer. THE SHIPMENT COMPRISES— ONE CASE Ladias 1 Black Cashmere HOSE, very heavy makes, NE CASE Is 4d, Is 6J, U lOd ONE OASE Ladies' Black and Tan KID GLOVES, bought at a JPE CASE large discount. Children's Tans—4 Button, Tans, %& 6:1 ; 4 Domes, Tans, 23 lid • 4 Domes, Black, 2i lid TWO CASKS TRISH LTNKN GOODS, straight from the Lisburn WO OASES Mills. Some beautiful embroidered PiLLOW SHAMS. N.D. BAGS, HANDKERCHIEFS, &c Among these goods now on view in our windows ONE CASE FLANELLETTESand MOLLETONS. Special lines NE OASE in white and creiue ONE CASE Ladies' and Children's BOCTS and SHOE*, specially NE OASE made for us by our Leicester Manufacturer THREE CASES Passage LIJSOLKUMS to open shortly. New designs; all width!?.



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T?OR FIRST-CLASS BICYCLES At lowest prices ; "OOR THE BEST & CHEAPEST TYRES IN CANTERBURY; "OOR GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. BIDE TEF" ECLIPSE HUMBEE. The Best Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia. Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. A. CARSON, Tg. H. CARSON, Business manager. J Workß manager. SOLE AGENTS in Ashburton for the Royal fcnfield—the English Championship machine. ASHBURTON POULTBY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION Wlhh BE HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 2 & 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, , A GRAND ART UNION j Will be held in connection with the Show, j Tickets In each, with admittance to Show, j To be obtained of the Secretary. j EDWAUD STEPHENS, Hon. Woe. Art Uiiioii, or & a. robottom, § J3 ttott. Sect Poultry Swi»«y. .



xwrnmrnmaammmamammmmmammmammmmmmmmmmmt^ THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing 1 Factory. SPECIAL LINES, MRN\S WATERPROOF COATS, Newest Patterns, all Sewn Seams, 29s 6d, 32s 6J, 35?, 39s 6d. MEN'S ALL WOOL TWEED OVER COATS, 255, 32s 6d, co 45?. YOUIHS' ALL WOOL TWEED OVER COATS, 19a 61, 253, to 355. BOYS* Do. 8a 6d, 10* 6d, to 21s. BOYS' NAVY SERGE SAILOR SUITS. Fib Boy two years, from 10s 6d Fit Boy four years, from Us Fit Boy cix years, from 12s Fit Boy eight years, from 13s Fit Boy teu years, fr<m 14s With extra collar, flannel front, cord and whiatle. BOYS 5 ALL WOOL TWEED GUARD SUITS. Fit Boy four years, from 9d 6d Fit Boy six years, from 10s 6d Fit lioy eight years, from lla 6ci l*'ib Boy ten years, from 12s 6d Parents wanting good strong wearing Suits for the Bojs would do well to inspect our large stock. Boys' Blue Serge Tarn Caps from Is to 33 91 Boys' Serge Caps from 6d fco la 9d See our AH Wool Tweed, for Boys' school wear, at Is lid per yard. We carry a large stock of British & Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES. Inspection Invited. HALLENBTEIN BROS. & CO. A. O. BARTON, Manager. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for present^ before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—FLpiCi^iSß Bros., Cash Supply Stores. JUST LANDED — A Higu-cUss pd Glove, four atuds, all colors; price 4s. Fu'ily equal to usual 5a 6d <|uaUty,—Wj 3& Vohum, •



Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH AsiibuttoQ. TUESDAY—Teachers' meeting, 7.30 p.m. WEDNKSUAY-G.FS., and Choristeris' Practice, 7 30 p.m. THURSDAY—SpeciaI meeting of all communicants :o form " St. Stephens Guild ' —in ;Ivj s^houliTom at 7 30 p.m. MUD V - -li.u-t service, 7.30 p.m.; Choir Practice, 8 p.rn SUNDAY, JUNE 20. I Qaticn's Accession Day. 8 30.—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—Special Thanksgiving Service in commemoration of Her Mujesty's Accession to the thio.' c arid recording the 60th anniversary of her long and happy reiga. 2.4b—Ohi'drc-n'rt service. 3 p.m.— DROMORE, Mr T. A. Gates. 6.30. — Thanksgiving service 11 seHs free (excepn those reserved for City Councillors and Volunteers). Forms of service provided free, Offertories in aid of the "Convalescent Ward." REV T. A. HAMILTON.



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When most needed it ia not unusual for your family physician to be away from home. Such was the experience of Mr J. Y. Scheuck, editor of the Caddo, lod. Ter., Banner, when hie little girl, two years of age, was threatened with a severe attack of croup. He says ; 'My wife insisted that I go for the doctor, but as our family physician was out of town X purchased a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which relieved her immediately. I will not be without it in the future." For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.



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Major 0. T-. Picton js manager of the Staice Hotel, at Denison, Texas, which the travelling men say is one of the beßt hotels in that section. In speaking of Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy Major Picton says : " I have used it myself and in my family for several years, *nd take pleasure in saying that I consider it an infallible cure for diarrhoea and dysentery. I always recommend it, and have frequently administered it to my guests in the hotel, and in every case it has proven itself worthy of unqualified endorsement. Jfor saje by j Ashburton Drug Company.' To the Deaf and those troubled with poises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure iv spreading the news of the great specialist in New •' A littje book oa the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence^ Lumbago,' and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 17 You have ruined you? constitution suljicicutly by drioking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Ko^iu Tea, it is pure and Fe'li»b}e,^ohp9rr|Qo. ? (



The weather prophets predict that the long fine dry spell which we have hadi will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection agajnst | the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak, We are assured that Messrs Oaighead and Berryman have become 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, 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 jbriaj, if defective money returned). AH wool linings—keeping the wearers alwa>s , wartp and drv—seyra throughout with I strong silk, ventilated and every improve- I Ujent "up bo d»to."—Ap\X ' 11



Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use • KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES'—weII known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remove the cause without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore can take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two a bedtime ensures rest. Sold «veryvhere in tins Is l£d each. " " " Many Ladies complain that the T»% they have been using has neither strength nor a*vor. If they try Kozib Tba they will be &t>iased. Try theNo4»t2/4,'fcisivsjterb



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