TO CORRESPONDENTS.

MW.—The Earl of Rinfurly was boru in 1856. He could not, therefore, have stood for Parliament in 1860. He succeeded to tho title in 1875.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1897.

A. case in which a woman named Robie died from poisoning at Mel bourne recently pro-

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duoed a curioua legal difficulty. The firsfe impression wasthatthe woman had committed

suicide, but subsequeafcly, on tbfi statement of their geyen-year-old son, tha hushand was arrested on a pharge of murder. It waa not alleged tfeafc he poisoned the woman, but that he knew she had taken poison ; that before she swallowed j.t, in the heat of a quarrel, I;* said " Wei', fctke it," in rep'y to a threat b? the woman to take poison ; that although *he was vomiting he dressed and went to eho*r P r»cticc i that on his return he found .*:.*« wi? pj» a state of collapse but did not send iC" a doctor, and that he induced the child to tell untruths about the circum stances of his mother's death. At a •oroner's inquest his counsel submitted j that Robie was in no way responsible for his wife's death, fche had taken poison of her own free will, and even though Hobie knew of that fact he was not liable criminally for any neglect on his part to provide a doctor or some other means of saving or attempting to save her life. It might be that he had committed a moral wrong. He certainly had committed no legal wrong, and that was all they had to concern themselves with. He was not bound by law to prevent bis wife killing herself, or to attempt to save her when she had taken poison. The counsel for the Grown could not remember a legal authority bearing directly upon the question at issue, but he claimed that inasmuch as a muster, or any person delegated by the master, or under contrast, was liable to protect the life of a servant, so a husband should be held responsible for the safety of the life of his wife, who is under contract of marriage with him. The jury's verdict was " Suicide while of sound mind," and Robie was liberated on his own recognisances.

Local and General.

For giving a false name to the police, a young man at Wellington was fined £1. Pheasants are very plentiful in Haweia district, two sportsmen having bagged 33 last week. There were 3000 persons present at the Masonic service held in the Agrictural Hail, Dunedin, on Sunday. The Otago Chess Club have had to increase their accommodation to provide tor a large increase of members. A burglar obtained an entrance into a chemist's shop at Woodville the other even ing, but took fright through an alarm til!. A five-ton humpback whale was captured in Tory Channel a few days ago. The, creature ran some eight or ten miles after being struck. A temperance orator told a Wellington audience the other day that the Empire City had more slums than Christchuroh and Dunedin put together. The Masterton Town Band refused to play at the jubilee celebrations at Master ton, last Tuesday week, unless they got I £Is. They did not get it. ' Mr John Allen ; who died suddenly in MastertoQ last week, is said to have been a gatekeeper to the Queen, and the con temptation of the Record Reign jf ubilee ia thought to have caused him to become excited. A "dummy" f«r a licensee of a ho! el ia believed to have been discovered at Master ton. According to the report in the New Zealand Times, a man named John McGann, in the course of a public examination in the District Court, admitted having become licensee of the Hotel as a j "dummy" for Mrs Burling, who bad been requested by the Licensing Bancli to s,ell o»t. He never stayed at the hotel, but was work ing; on a station. All the goods were, how ever, ordered by Mrs Burling in his name, W hen the Licensing Bench discovered the state of a flairs it quashed the license. McGinn was then pressed by the merchants, and be filed. The matter i« to be brought yo4« ttw iwUce of foe Qnwa PmwutWi ;

The Ailenton School opens to-morrow ' mornint; at 9 30. The We lington Home for the Aged Netdy comes in for a bequest of £250 under the will of the late Mrs Catherine Hart, wife of the late Hon Robert Hart, M.L.C. The Otago Daily Times states that Mr P. K. McCaughau, who represented the Western District of Southland in one Parliament in this colony, intends standing for Dalhousie at the forthcoming general election in Vic toria. According to the cablegrams published by the medical papers, it was the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) that waa conferred on the colonial Premiers by the University of Oxford. Mr J. H. Raper, who was well known throughout England and moat of the colonies ' as a leading temperance advocate, and who for many years was parliamentary agent < i the United Kingdom Alliance, died suddenly on the moruing of May 16, Father Lynch sends to Mr J. A. X. Riedle from Constantinople a vocal march tie heard performed by the military bands there on May 14 on the occasion of "Selamiff," or the official visit of the Sultan to the Mosque Hamidioh. A child narrowly escaped a serious acci dent during the procession at Falmerston on Jubilee Day. A horse attached to a conveyance suddenly became alarmed through a bannerette being waved, and the child was dragged from almost under the wheel. Consequent upon the washing away of the Rangitikei bridge and a ford at Otara, a number of settlers at the latter place, though within hearing of the whittle of railway trains, have to cart their produce a distance of some 40 miles in order to get it to a railway station* At a meeting of the Acclimatisation Society at Dunedin it was decided to joiu with the Otago Institute in establishing a marine hatchery at Purakanui. It was re solved to fall in with the Wellington Society's proposal to hold a conference of delegates in Wellington. At a public meeting in Oamaru last night, a larga and influential committee was , appointed to carry out the annual band contest under the auspices of the Bands' Association. The dates fixed are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of November. A Press Association telegram from Wei* lington says the Government offices, banks, corporation, insurance, solicitors', and other offices were closed to-day—being Arbor Day. A steady rain fell from an early hour this morning until nine o'clock, when a slight improvement took place. Captain Broun, the Government ent mologist, has, while engaged in destroying vines infested with phylloxera, fonnd a number of mealy bugs dead with small per forations in the body, showing that the work was done by some small parasite. A few live bugs were collected so that Captain Broun may rear the parasite for distribu tion in infected districts. It is at present undecided (says the Aew Zealand Times) whether the Warrimoo, with Lord Ranfarly on board, will proceed direct from Vancouver to Sydney, or come first to Wellington. The civic authorities expect that she will come to Wellington, and are arranging by oable that she shall arrive here at about noon. The Warrimoo is to leave Vancouver on the 12th inst. A native custom, usually adhered to for a short time, is that on the death of a near relative, the survivors abstain from taking food during the daytime, and only indulge in one meal after ssnspt. The Tauranga paper says that last week there arrived at Tauranga from Motiti a Maori woman, who lost her daughter over two years ago, and ever since she has only partaken of one meal per day, or rather evening. The Committee appointed to carry out the arrangements in connection with the OddfoHows'twenty-fourth anniversary which will be held on Thursday evening, Bth inst, has been assiduous in arranging that all the details shall be complete in every respect, so that those who attend will be assured of an enjoyable evening's enter tainment, consisting of dancing, songs, The Ashburton fapu^da j^rovided an excellent day's sport &t Fair View, jQerfldiue district, on Saturday. The meet was at Mr P. Wareing's, and several (xce lent runs were enjoyed. Mrß. Wynn-Williamsona Perkin Warbeck colt was, of course, huntsman, and Mr % W. Roberis, on Lewis, was whip. After the last kill, both received hearty gheers from the field, which poinprifled riders *f«m »H pf the district, from Mouut Peel to ?•"***> At a meeting of the A^kUnd MtoUUri' Association it was resolvea— In»t tms I Association regards with deep anxiety *O£J concern the increasing laxity in regard to the sanctity of the Lord's day, as evidenced 1 by the frequency of fishing and pleasure ex cursions in the Auckland harbour and by the employment of miners and others on the goidfields, and would respectfully appeal to employers and employed to unite in main taining inviolate the Dayof Rest." | At a meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Brass Band on Monday night, strengthened by the addition to its members of several local gentlemen, it was decided to proceed with the proposed art union, with a ' view to raising funds to provide the band ! with uniforms and several much needed new instruments. The Band intends this year to take part for the first time in the annual band contests, and it is hoped their art union tickets will be extensively bought. The following motion is to be considered at the next meedng of the Wanganui Edu j cation Board :■—" That the Education Act be amended so as to allow Scripture read ings for schools, commonly known as the Irish Text Book, to be used in primary schools as part of the colonial system of education." The Nelson School Committee, who were recently petitioned to allow religious instruction to be given in the schools for half an hour once a week, have deferred consideration of the matter for a month. A team of Petone footballers recently visited Greytown, and their conduct there is commented upon by the local paper as follows :—We regret to say the footballers of Petone, who visited our town on Tuesday last, have not left a very favorable impression behind them. The disgraceful manner in which they behaved themselves at the hotel, where they were treated as gentlemen, was utterly discreditable, and we hope the particulars will be forwarded to the Wellington Union, and the miscreants punished as they certainly deserve. A visitor in Wellington at the present time is the Melbourne agent for the English manufacturers of motor oars. He expects i to receive in Melbourne this month or early I next month (the correspondent of the Lyttelton Times says) 30 different kinds of these vehicles, and amongst them are carriages intended for the conveyance of fire brigades and appliances. The prices of the vehicles range from 90#s to SOOga. Several cars are to be sent to Wellington, where an I agency has been established. They should" arrive within two months. The Press Association telegraphs from New Plymouth that on Monday morning gas waß struck in the new bore, and petro leum oil showed freely, but later in the afternoon, the setting ab the bottom of the casing gave way, and water from above rushed in. It is expected that the water will be shut off shortly. The Compan' intend getting another plant with the object of boring inland. Two plants will then be kept going constantly. It is expected that inland the difficulties with water will be avoided. This is the fourth bore in which oil has been struck, showing that there is an extensive deposit in the locality. The Sunday Schotl Magazine tells this story, therefore jit must be true :—A Sabbath school teacher, anxious to give the parable of the talents a practical turn, gave two scholars a shilling each, which they were to use so as to show an increase as in the case of servants. A week elapsed, and wishing to know how the boys were succeeding, he said : " Well, Peter, how are you getting on with your shilling! ' Peter produced two shillings, Highly commending the boy f r bis ' industry,'" the teacher turned to the [>ther: " And how' are you gutting on, Johnnie?" ''Please, sir, J tossed wj.th Peter, and I lost,"

ALLENTON SCHOOL.

Opening' Concert.

Quite a large gathering attended the new Alienton school on Tuesday evening, on the ■ occasion of-the opening of the school with a popu'ar concert. The room was decorated with fliga of various sizes and co'ors, making quite a gay appearance. Mr W. Craighead occupied the chair. He said he felt) greatly honored in being selected to open the long looked forward to and Iodj; talked of school. It had been so long talked of that many were thinking it would never be a reality ; but now Allenton had a school that they could all feel proud of, and he hoped it would be we'f used by scholars, and also for the purpose of holding meetings. They had a good teacher, and he hoped the children would do their part well. The parentß too, he felt sure, would also assist in this respect by seeing that their children did not shirk the little home-work they would be expected to do, and he hoped they would not take notice of any idle tales that children are apt to spread, but would make any reasonable complaint to the Committee, who would put everything right in a few minutes, and all would then work harmoniously together. (Applause.) An excellent pro gramme was provided, ihe audience showing their approval by hearty applause and frequent demands for encores. Both parts were op. Ned by instrumental trios by Miss Steeie (piano). Miss Bessie Simmonds, Mr McAuslin and Mr Graham (violins), and Mr Bobilliard (flute.) Trios were given by Messrs J. Kersel, H. and E. 6. Craighead j a duet by Miss Hoskeu (piano) and Master Hosken (violin); solos oy Misses Bessie Simmonds (violin), Kathleen Orr, and J. Steeie, and Messrs J. Kersel, E G. Craig* head, fi. A. Flower, H, A. Gates, and J. Trezise. A recitation, "My Arab Steed," wm given by Mr Alfred Siloock, the presence of one of " Silcook's cavalry " adding greatly to the effect* Ihe accompanists were Mrs Worry and Misses Anderson, Steel, Orr, Ethel Gates, and Mr H. A. Gates. A hearty vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Silcock,, to all who had assisted to make the concert a success, was carried by acclamation. The concert concluded with the national anthem. Refreshments were provided for the performers by Mesdames Craighead and Silcock.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—WEDNESDAY.

(Before the Mayor and Mr W. H. Rule, Justices of the Peace.) Alleged Labcenot—William Dawns pleaded guilty to 6he larcency of a watch and chain, the property of one William Jukes. It appeared that accused, who is a youth of seventeen, had been Bleeping in the same room to that) of Jukes at the Royal Hotel on Saturday night last. Jukes missed the watch and chain from his vest; on Sunday, and on taxing Dawns with the theft, he confessed. Dawns was no mate of his, but had been working on the same threshing machine with him for a season. The Bench regretted to find a young man like accused in his present serious position, but would j give him an opportunity to reprieve his character, as they did pot like to send him to prison. He would be fined £2 with the alternative of a month in gaol. P-iwns said he would pay the fine, which he afterwards did. Vagrancy.—An old man named Kelly, with a number of aliases, was convicted and | discharged for drunkenness. He was also charged with v&gancy, and a long list of previous convictions was submitted by the police. The Sergeant said Kelly was " the very essence of a vagrant and" thief, and many instances of petty theft had occurred during the time'rhe man had been about." He had beep warned to leave the town, but had not done so, and it had been found necessary to arrest him. The Bench sen tenced Kelly to nine months in prison with hard labour, pointing out that the list pf convictions showed him to haye been a crfmina) al( his Jife, ope who had no scruples about frightening women and children at all hours of ihe nighk, and who, making use of his liberty for such lawless proceedings, was \ ifX better in confinement.

FOOTBALL.

'•' *"i.-.v..-.,_^.._ THE NEW ZEALAND TEAM IN AUSTRALIA.

VICTORY OVER BATHURST.

Press Association—By Elpgfcffic'Telegraph— B^iffpßSf, July | There was glorious weather for the match, and a large attendance. Pauling picked off f ■"* Batbwrat awrriad )th.e jjalj into the New Zea and U»v .. lUl| g * th t•f J£ visitors hoUy, compe..- ' *««• iame Play was kept in neutral ground i~. time, and scrum followed scrum without much advantage to either side. Some smart passing was done by McKeazie to Pauling. Then McKenzie got the ball, fell over the line, and scored, the try being converted by Humphries. Immediately after the kick-off Bathurst made a great rush, Street dribbling splendidly. Manche got over the line, and scored a try, from which Kenny kicked a goal. Bathurst played a great forward game, but the same could hardly be aaid of the Maorilanders, who were continually kept on the defensive, Humphries occasionally brilliantly reliev ing his side. Bathurst were passing excep tionally well. Kenny obtained a mark from which he kicked a goal. After the ball was brought into play it was worked to the centre. Humphries made a great run, and was only stopped on the line. Bathurst ' rallied with a splendid rush and had Sew Zealand in jeopardy. Offside play on the part of Allen gave a tree kick to Bathurst, which Kenny converted. New Zealand played in a most disorganised manner. Another local rush, with fine passing, enabled Henlen to score. Kenny failed at the goal. At half-time the score was— Bathurst 15, New Zealand 5 The local men pressed the Maoris, but from a good rush Pauling got the ball and passed to Glennie, who scored. Murray failed with the place at goal. The visitors kept the local men in their own twenty-five, pressed them and made them force. Then with a great rush, the home team ran all over the New Zealanders, and was only prevented from scoring by Murray, who made a great run and got back into the Whites' ground. Fine passing by Hen'en and Manchee re lieved, but the New Z-alanders worked the local men up to their home line and com pelled them to force. They then pressed them again, and Brooker got the ball; he passed to Pauling, who got a try, but Humphries failed at goal. The New Zealandera worked desperately to retrieve their position. From a scrum Biyley picked up ana passed to Humphries, who got over the line, and Wilson kicked a goal just on time, New Zealand winning an exciting j match by 16 points (two goals from tries and two tries) to 15 points (one goal from a cry, one from a mark, one from'a penalty and one try). The New Zealand play was far from good, and the win was a very lucky one for the Maorilanders.

The Colonial Premiers.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. | London, «July 5. A deputation of members from the Australasian Chamber of Mines in I London waited upon the Premiers, and asked that the raining lawa of the colonies should be altered in the direc tion of giving a better tenure to mm ing leases, and a reasonable relaxation of the labour conditions. Mr Reid and Sir John B'orrest were not present. The Premiers promised that every encouragement should he given to bona fide mining. Mr Kingston expressed the opinion that the working capital of Companies flatted in England to work mines ought to bear a larger proportion to the share capital than at present, as one of the factors in the unsuccessful ness of Anglo-Australian Companies was the heavy capital with which the Companies were saddled, on which they were expected to pay interest. The deputation afterwards waited upon Mr Byrnes, of Queensland, and urged the necessity for liberalising the min ing laws of that colony, Mr Byrnes admitted that the laws were rather antiquated, and it would be wise to liberalise them so as to encourage the investment of capital, Sir Saul Samuel held a reception lor the Colonial Premiers. Sir Andrew Clark also gare a garden party at the Botanical Gardens, Large numbers of the leading colonials attended both functions. Received Wakapuaka July 7, 9,45 a.m. / Guardian office 10.45 a.m.) Messrs Seddoo, Reid and Kingston are urging that assent be given to the Aliens Immigration Restriction Bills of the various colonies. They will meet Mr Ohamberlain on Thursday to discuss the question. The Duke of Devonshire presided at a meeting of the British Empire trade league for the purpose of receiving the Premiers. Mr Seddon said the subjects which had been discussed between the colonial office and the colonial Premiers were nearer fruition than was generally believed. The time had arrived to consider whether a regular conference of the colonies and the Empire was necessary. Mr Reid opposed federal ties linking the Empire, because it would remain great without such ties. The largest, broadest, and most powerful ties were those living in the hearts of the people. They required no official sanction, no political instruction. Sir E. Braddon said the present relations had served until now, when thecolonies were more loyal than they were Bye or ten years ago, but must either separate or remain a united empire under conditions different to the pre?ent. He would be ! bitterly disappointed if the conference proved fruitless in bringing forward some measure binding closer the whole elements of the Empire Received Wakapuaka July 1, 10 am. Guardian effice 10.50 a.m. London, July 6. Mr Turner, in an interview with Router's representative, said Victoria was opposed to free trade. It merely prompted better relations w'lfy the Motherland, and could not afford to relinquish the customs dues because of the loss resulting to the revenue. The industries of the colony were not suffi ciently established to abandon pro tection, The Premiers, Agents-General and officers of the Colonial forces attended a bail ab Guildhall. The guests num bered 5000. Received Wakapuaka July 7, 10.20 a.m., Guardian Qfjfce, 11 a.m. London, July 6 Mr Reid visjted tlje Houses of Lords and Common!:!, and was received wifh distinction by both Jiouses. The has conferred the silver Jubilee medal upon the Colonial Premiers. . . Mr Laurier addressed the £* mners of the Colonial party in the Bouse of Commons. He said it was time the colonies were represented in a National Council or Federal Parliament, some thing resembling the American plan, where the territories were represented, and had the right of speaking and advising, but not of voting until they became States, This would be a stepping stone to Imperial federation.

THE NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE.

In Wellington last week Mr Trovers gave an account of the formation of the New Zealand Institute, thirty years ago. He and Dr. Hector were spending the evening together, when the necessity of establishing ; a society to gather and place on record the observations and researches of local scienti fic men was discussed. The result was that the plan of the Institute was laid before the Premier, Mr E. W. Stafford, and accepted. The munificent sum of £500 had been granted in aid of the scheme, and this annual grant had . never been increased. Small as the aid was, the Institute had been able to save money; but it had not been able to publish aa they should be published cer tain monographs of scientific importance. To retain such State assistance as they had the Institute at times had recourse to a bribe. They had placed upon the Council of the Institute the names of men promi nent in politics, but with no more claim to scientific attainments than a bull-frog, i These gentlemen, while no doubt appreciat ing the position they thus secured in the world of science, had been considerate enough to remain always absent from the meetings of the Council. Herein no doubt the Institute had furnished a useful hint to Her Majesty's advisers, who had bestowed the title of Privy Counoillor^fn gentlemen who, they were perfectly sure, would never attend the Council meetings. Nor was this the only hint they had given. The statutes of the Institute —which, unlike other sta tutes, had never recjaired-amiendment—had been taken as the model of those of the New Zealand University, and the* Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science had adopted precisely similar rules in regard to the affiliation of other bodies. In con clusion, Mr Travers said the 29 volumes of the Transactions of the Institute contained a mass of knowledge and observation, and altogether a record of valuable scientific work unexampled in any community of the same age and population.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

tress Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright,

A Brave Native Crew. London, July 5 The survivors of the Aden state that the native crew behaved splendidly. Pigeon Shooting*. At the Hurlington Gun Club Meet ing Donald Mclntosh, the VicfcoriUn crack shot, won £100 antl a £50 cup. Hawker, of Adelaide, won a similar amount and trophy. Another Tribal Attack. Calcutta, July 5. Following the recent attack upon the British expedition by Muiichs in j Tochi Valley, Afghanistan, another tribal attack has been made upon Indian coolies engaged in public works Bear Tochi. The escort guarding the coolies captured fifty armed tribesmen among the trees and ravines. Canada and New South Wales. Ottawa, July 5. The Canadian Government has for mally accorded the products of New South Wales the right to enter the Dominion under the lower scale of customs duties provided in the prefer ence clauses of the new tariff.

Australian.

Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

The Darling River. Sydney, July 6. The Minister of Mines opened the large weir constructed on the Darling river, near Bourke, at a cost of £21,000. It renders the river navig able for a long distance without in terfering with the natural flow, and conserves an enormous quantity of water for irrigation purposes. It is the first of a series of weirs. Mr Hooky's Scheme. A conference of freezing companies will be held today to discuss Mr Hooley's scheme. The Eddy Memorial. A conference of representatives of commercial associations adopted a proposal that the Eddy memorial should take the form of an orphanage for railway employees' children. Tinned Foods. Perth, July 6. The Department of Agriculture re ports that the colony is losing a large amount owing to the shortness of weight of tinned foods. The loss from this source in butter alone for the last two years has been over £55,000. West Australian Gold Fields. The last gold escort from Ooolgardie took 17,0000z5, the largest on record.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

The Engineers' Strike.

ress Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright

London, July 5 So far 5000 members of the Amalga mated Engineers' A ssqciation, London, have struck*, Althoughthe Councils of the Boilermakers and Shipbuilders' Societies have declared against the strike, many members of the two Societies have come out to support the engineers, The employers of the engineers in Glasgow are arranging for a lock-out. The funds of the Amalgamated Engineers total £§60,Q00.

SWIMMING.

Press Association—By $|lectric Telegraph— Qopy right.

London, July 5 The race |*>r the Amateur Swimming Championship of England, one of the competitions arranged in connection with the J übilee Celebra tions, took place at the West India Docks, in the presence of a large assemblage, including the Duke and Duchess of York. Jprvis won easily, defeating J. A. Tyers, the Manchester amateur champion, and nineteen others. Nuttall, the professional champion, has expressed his willingness to swim Percy Cay.il!, of Sydney, for the championship for any stake p,ver distances of 500 yds and 1000 yds, the contest to take place in September.

Sydney Sheep Sale.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. SypNjSY, July § The attendance at the sheep' sales to-day was large. New South Wales merino breeders filled the patalogue. The chief interest wag in ]$r McGaughey's stud Vermont blood. The bidding was keen, The first rain sold for 140 guineas; then the ram Aristocrat was passed in at 750, the reserve being 1000. The champion ' ram Autocrat found a purchaser at 300 guineas, the highest price of the day. Other rams of the same flock sold at 155 guineas, 135 guineas, 120 guineas, and 110 guineas respectively. Two ewes brought 100 guineas each. Mr McOaughey?s twelve rains averaged 115| and nine ewes 71 l-9th guineas. The competition for other flocks was fair. The best price was 70 guineas for one of Mr Oox's rams.

ALAXUM.

Alaxum ia a rich palatable Fluid Remedy, compounded with the greatest care from the most efficacious vegetable medicines known to science. It is the practical outcome of continued experiment and many years* observation and painstaking study. Alaxum stands alone and unrivalled in the treatment of all ailments due to defective assimilation, it contains no aloes or other violently dras tic puigative nor any narcotic drug, and is I warranted absolutaiy free from alt metallic substances of whatever nature. Medicine as a science is now very much better understood than at any previous period of the world* history, and a great many diseases have been made subservient Ito its iaiuence, Old aud crude method* have given place to intelligent, humane and safe treatment, A master triumph of the great science of medicine is Alaxum. It iff so compounded that it absolutely possesses all the qualities necessary to restore the organs of the body to proper, functional health. Immediately upon ifcß administration, aches are relieved, pains are cured, life begins to assume new interest and brightness, and finaily complete health is regained, bringing happiness in its train. The duties of life are then no longer a burden, and the race for wealth can be resumed with a brightened intellect and a better chance of success. As the action of the orgaus of the body is controlled by the functional activity of the digestive system, in every case where there is sluggishness of any organ there is a want .of digestive or assimuatory force, which is the governing principle of life. The sluggishness is the warning that nature gives, and if it is heeded, sickness and suffer* ing may be averted, and health preserved. Even a slight understanding of the subject will suggest that the proper remedy is to restore the power of propetly assimilating the food we eat. Neuralgia, for instance, proceeds from a derangement or loss of nerve force, but this nerve force cannot exist unimpaired where the digestive system is out of order. It is known to the veriest schoolboy that nerves themselves are bailt «P from the food we eat. Is it not then an absolute impossibility for the force of the nerves to exist in full measure when the source of their very structure is deranged 7 The treatment by Alaxum strikes at the root by correcting the irregularity of the system of alimentation, and this mild and humane method of treating neuralgia and ali other diseases arising from a sluggish state of the organs of digestion render use lees all the many special remedies by which they have hitherto been treated. No mor bid condition can exist when the digestive system is inharmonious and proper activity. Melancholia which distorts life and all its surroundings, is like neuralgia, purely of nervous origin, and the remedy is the same. Correct the system from which the nerves derive their nourishment, and low spirit* disappear to give place to cheerfulness and a full consciousness of the joys of life. A long description of the diseases of the body would only confuse the sufferer, and it is sufficient that he should grasp the principle laid down—that the functions of the digestive system must be restored before health can be regained. Two diseases, however, may be briefly alluded to in view of their importance—disease of the liver and constipation. The liver is the largest gland in the human body, and it will be readily understood tha,t disease of so large an organ must have a dis turbing infuence on the whole being. The principal disorder to which it is subject is billiousness, and this is always associated with some or all of the following conditions; loss of appetite, eick headache, sallow com plexion, low spirits, distress after eating, > coated tongue, bad taste in the mouth, thirst, nausea; high-colored, irritating, urine.; dry, hoi skin, and general exhaustion and debility. The time-honored medicine in liver complaints was mercury, and the common practice of our fathers was to " stir up the liver" with some preparation of this mineral, usually calomel, So firmly rooted was this idea that it has not yefc been quite eradicated, and we still hear of "blue piU.'* |n the march of progress of medicine, however, mercury as amedicinawill eventually be relegated to the shelves of the museum, along with other factors of an ignq rant and unscientific medication. Torpidity of the liver can be removed only by the ..reerovKthnfof ttetsenfeebled 'vital forces, and this will be speedily brought about, by Alaxum, the premier of all altero-tonic remedies. The only other disease which need be alluded to is constipation or costiveness of the bowels, which also, like all other func tional diseases oi the organs of nutrition, arises from a lack of vigor in the digestive system. Like disease of the liver it gives rise to headache, which ia never a disease ia itself, and' foi which " consequentlj something more than local treatment is required. The constipation must ba removed, the bodily functions restored to health aud then the headachy will vanish la these and jn all p'ther diseases of th,e ftody where the structure of the organs themselves is sound, Alaxum is the only thoroughly successful remedy. Women, who suffer even more than men from functional disordersj are earnestly urged to adopt the treatment by Alaxum. Woman's more de<ic*te and sensitive organisation, conse quent on more keenly developed nerves, causes a susceptibility to greater degrees of both pain and pleasure, and the fact that Alaxum is essentially a nerve stimulant and tonio, doubly warrants the claim that, in their case, nothing can be found to equal it ia toning up aad strengthening the whole being. It may be procured from ail chemists and storekeepers.

OBITUARY.

Mr C. G. Tripp.

Mr O. G. Tripp, of Orari Gorge station, died this morning, after a long illness. Mr Tripp was one of the oldest station holder! iv Canterbury.

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.

The ((ueeii and the House of Commons

Press Association—-By Eleptric Telegraph— Copyright, ' ?

Lohdok, July d. At the time of the presentation of the address adopted by the House of Commons congratulating the Queen on her jubilee, many members, owing to a mistake, were not admitted to her Majesty's presence. The Queen, dis tressed at the mistake, expressed a desire to see the whole of the members and their wives al Windsor "Oastle? la accordance with her desire they visited Windsor to-day. Many mem bers were introduced to the Queen, in cluding prominent Radicals like Mr Hickard (Normanton), Mr Abraham (Glamorgan), and Mi? Allan (Gates head). The Queen asked for Mr Young {East Oavan), the only Jrisli Nationalist present, but he could not be found. Many comments were made regarding the absence of the National ists.

O?HE ASHBOKWfI GUARDIAN S WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1897.



Business Notices, [ | SPECIAL DRESS SALE, WILL BE CONTINUED TILL SATURDAY NEXT JULY 10. A LL Drtsa Materials at 2i per yard and upwarls—will be made FREE OF CHARGE SES WINDOWS. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COY. BANKRUPT ESTATE OF G. J. NEILL AND CO., DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, MERCERS, AND BOOT DEALERS, ASHBURTON FTREE Sale of this Stock commenced thi3 morning, and will be continued until the whole is disposed of at PHENOMENALLY LOW FFGURES in order to effect a speedy cleara nee. BY ORDER OF THE PURCHASERS OF ABOVE ESTATE. 6 233 EX S.S. MATATUA. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THI ARRIVAL OF OUR MIDWINTER SHIPMENTS, Six Oases being just to hand from the above steamer. THE SHIPMENT COMPRISES— ONE CASE Ladies' Black Cashmere HOSE, very heavy makes*, NE CASE Is 4d, Is 6d, U lOd ONE CASE Ladies' Black and Tan KID GLOVES, bought at a FE CASE large discount. Children's Tans—4 Button, Tans, 2a 6d ; 4 Domes, Tans, 2a lid; 4 Domes, Black, 2s lid TWO OASES IRISH LINRN GOODS, straight from the Lisburn WO OASES Mills. Some beautiful embroidered PtLLOW SHAMS. N.D. BAGS, HANDKERCHIEFS, &c Among these goods now on. view in our windows ONE CASE FL ANELLETTES and MOLLETOISS. Special lines NE OASE in white and crerae ONE CASE Ladies' and Children's BOOTS and SHOE 3, specially NE CASE made for us by our Leicester Manufacturer THREE OASES Passage LINOLEUMS to open shortly. New designs; all widths. MITCHELL & TURNER. X)vi^ ASH/URTCf^^ 1\ -±mz THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR THE LEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCH REPAIRING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. S. SALE X, BAST STREET.



BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hail," Eajfc Street. _____ _ > WANTED KNOWN — The way the young people of Ashburton Bhouid celebrate the record reign. Get mairied, and bay their furniture at H. Bairsfeow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6J20 MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaserof ladies » gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 "T B KARD o. man say that you got wonder- X. fai vaiac for little money, At MgLLOU's 'Ui^pß^OtSftlS, :



WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—-Babrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED Known, lospect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Flbtchbb Bros., Cash Supply Stores, W' ANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax, highest* market prioeß given by VWSTOBI» . \ Bros,, Qm& Supply Stores, i



Cliurcb. Services. i S*~ T. STK PHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. WEDNESDAY—Vestry Meeting, G F.S., and Choristers' pracbice, 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY—Mothers' Union Meeting in St Srepheu's 1 Schoolroom, 3 p.m.; Brother hood of St Andrew, 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY —-hort Service, 7.30 p.m.; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 8 30 a.m.—Holy Communion, 11a.m.—Morning Prayer. 6.30 p.m.-—Evening Prayer. The RKV. CANON W. HABPER, of Chri tchurch Cathedral, will officiate. »"."". '■■■;"■■ ■■■■■■ '■»'_ n» I. L'jj"" ' "■'«"•■! ■■■—i NEW ZEALAND C iothing 1 Factory. AUR HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING TAKES PLACE THE END OP THIS MONTH, So during the Next Week or two, we shall bring forward a number of VEK¥ SPECIAL LINES, AND AT THE PRICES THEY WILL BE MARKED, WILL EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE FOE BARGAINS, LOOK AT OUR DOORS & WINDOWS HALLENSTEItf BROS. & CO. A. G. BARTON, Manager! '



The true leaf of the Tea plant, unhampered I witt and purej this is Kozie T»A, try it — I Joh n Qrr ft Co-. »g«Ot9, I



The weather prophets predict that the long fine dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very web and severe 'Winter, The one thing needful for protection against the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman hare 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 exhibitsd in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water proof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made prices, Jfiyery garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three ' months , trial, v defective money returned). A3l wool linings—keeping the wearers alwajs warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong silk, ventilated »nd every improve ment "up to date."—Advt. You have ruined your constitution su^ciently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kerns Tha, it is pure and ejiabje.— John Orr # Co., %1« &.g nt , fragrant &ni imtyoratinQimNtw Vtnw



The public are to be congratulated on the liberal manner in which they have re sponded to the invitation of our leading bookseller, stationer, and fancy goods vendor, to supply themselves with cheap stationery, good literature (for winter reading), and fancy goods. As this month is the record sale of the decade—the firm giving great in ducements so as to reduce the stock—we have no doubt that th.c premises of H. N Anderson, late L. P. Andrewes and Co., will be well patronised during the remainder of the sale.—(Advt. 11 Look at that hump." •• What hump, my son?" "That hump on the man's back." " Those are round shoulders, my boy caused by a neglected cough when a child." " Why didn't he take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, it always cures us." " It's a pity he j didoV retorted, ijje mother, July 9 j



HoiLOWAy's Filjls —Ner,voijsn.esß and want of ebergy.-rWhen ifrst 'M nerves feel unstrung, and lis 1 lessness supplants energy bhe time has come to take some such altera tive as Holloway's Pills to restrain a dis order from developing into a disease. These excellent Fills correct all irregularities and weaknessess. They act so kindly yet so energetically on the functions of digestion and assimilation, that the whole body is revived, the blood rendered purer, while the muscles become firmer and stronger, and the nervous and absorbent system is in vigorated. These Pills are suitable for all classes and all ages. They have a most marvellous effect on persons who are oat of condition; they soon rectify whatever is in faultj restore strength to the body, and confidence to to the mind. Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. ' Use ' KEATJNG'g COUGH LO^RN'GES'—well khown'as the utterSy 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 j Lozeoge alone gives ease—one or two a | bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in j tini Is m ewh,



To the Deaf and those troubled with I Noises 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. Thin 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 in spreading then&wfi of the great gpetiali&b ia New Zealand. A Httlebpok on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, jjumbago, an<| Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 17 Kozik Tka, the beat), and yat within reach of all; Sold at 1/8,1 '10, 2/-, and 2/4.— John Orr &Co Sole Ageoti.