The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1898.

We published a <üble message sotas days ago, stating that it was reported that Mr Cecil Rhodes DELAGOA. BAY had acquired the RAILWAY. interest of the late Oolonel McMurdo m the Delagoa Bay railway to the Transvaal. According to later in formation it appears that Oolonel McMurdo was an American, who, m 1883, obtained a concession from Portugal for the construction of a j ' railway from Delagoa Bay throngh Portuguese territory to the Trans vaal. The line was commenced, but as it was not completed within the specified time the railway works were seized by the Portugueao Government m 1887, and the concession was cancelled. Great Britain and the United States remonstrated with Portugal, and m 1890 the matter was referred to the arbitration of three Swiss jurists. No deci3ion, however, has yet been given. The railway was completed m 1890. The amount claimed by the British and American Governments is .£1,900,000. Theamount claimed by the British and American Governments is £1,900,000. The Netherlands Railway Company has constructed a line from the Portuguese frontier to Pretoria.

Referring to the importance of coal m modern warfare, and the connection of the coal strike m RING COALt South Wales with the operations of the fleet, the London Times points ont that the art of naval strategy is re duced almost to a question of coal. The most thrifty commander cannot long cut himself loose from a coaling station ; and the art of coaling m all weathers at sea has yet to be learned, Equally clear is it that all coal ia not alike its virtues for war purposes ; and there is some truth m the remark that i Wale?, as a chief source of smokeless coal, is England's true naval basis. It is not certainly from any scruples as to the observance of neutrality that the Welsh miners have been diminish ing the output of coal. But the in dustrial situation raises a question which mi^ht be one of great gravity if we were at war. It might, and pro bably would, be all important to procure a constant supply of smokeless coal ; the north country production might; not be satisfactory for naval necessities. The events of the last few weeks m South Wales, adds the Times, reveal a possibility that at such a critical time the folly of a section of onr own workmen «might be more mis chievous than the operation of our enemies. Another mutiny at the No re might be scarcely lesß embarrassing and disastrous than an untimely bus pension of work m our coalpits.

Referring to the influx of Hindoos into Australia, mentioned m our cable columns last week THE HINDOO, the Melbourne Argus states t "No one wishes to be as brutally frank to the Hindoo as was the publican m Bud yard Kipling's story to the r dcoat, but m some way a strong hint has to be delicately given that the capacity of this country for absorbing the Golored man is strictly limited We have many social puzzles, and the question of how to deal with the, we will not say inferior, but the secondary race of the world, is one of them. A , few wen pf colour as cwrioiitjea m

interesting; but when they begin to share the mobility of the age and to transport themselves. to regions which we white men have marked out for our own use they become dangerous. At, this stage any severe dealing with Hindoo immigrants is not to be ap proved of, inasmuch as if we can get rid of the present batch the probability is that no drastic stepg will be required. It would be by no means a disastrous solution if the State had to come to the rescue of the present host, to pay for their return this to be followed by a notification to all ship-owners that the return of future indigent and helpless Hindoos would be charged to them. Some of the immigrants are Sikhs, men of the race that stood by us m every fight from Delhi to the lateßt hill fights. It would give us great pleasure to read of their perform ing desperate feats of valour on the Afghan frontier, but as to haDging about Melbourne that is a very different matter. The British soldier has the same experience, according to his popular versifier : — For it's Tommy this and Tommy that, and *• Chuck him out, the brute !" But it's " Saviour of 'is oountry " when the gHDS begin to shoot.

Local and General.

Lord Ranictrly.— The Governor and suite arrived at Wellington from the south on Friday morning. A Freshet.— lt is years since the Ashbur* ton river was scoured by suoh' a body of water as was coming down last night). On the first page to-day will be found the nominations for the C J. 6. Urand National Meeting; on the fourth page an article on " Cable charges." Thb Gale —The gale at Liemore waa very heavy on Thursday night, and was accompanied by torrents of rain. The latter was very welcome. Sudden Death. — The Rev. E. H Soper, Baptißb minister at Greendale, died suddenly yesterday morning. Deceased was a well known missionary, and had been ten years m Brazil. Writing m Schools.— The style of writing approved of by the Teachers' Con ference, recently held m Palmerston North, was Phillips's semi-vertical, or Yere-Foster's civil service. Thb New Stamps. — The Philatelic Society of New Zealand (reports a Press Association message from Wellington) have decided to protest to the Government against any further issue of the 2£d stamp with the name " Wakatipu " Bpelt incorrectly. A. and P. Association. — The annual meeting of the members of the A. and P. Association will be held on Tuesday next m the Arcade Chambers. The chief business will be theeleotion of officers, but there wil 1 , of course, be the consideration of the whole year's work. Millionaires as Sailors. — As evidence of the patriotism which at present animates all classes m the United States, it is worthy of note that nineteen sons of millionaires are serving as common sailors with the fleet. Mr Sims, of Providence, a millionaire many times over, is acting aB chief engineer on board one of the United States cruisers, Fakcy Dress Ball. — A fanoy dress ball was held at Methven on Friday evening, m aid of the Tennis Club funds: There was a large attendance, and dancing was kept up with'much spirit. Abundance of refresh ments wore provided, and a most enjoyable evening spent. The costumes were pretty, and the general effect charming.

Attempted Suicide. — A Preaa message from Invercargill states that James Watson, 4 well-to-do farmer at Heddon Bush, at tempted to commit suioide yesterday, by shooting. The lower left jaw, a portion of the tongue, aud the left side of his faoe and nose were blown away, and one eye is gone. A. brother m an adjoining paddock witnessed the act. Watson was a single man, aged about fifty. His condition is critical.

Dental Examinations — At the dental examinations just concluded at Dunedin, out of twelve candidates the following passed : — Herbert Bailey, Timaru ; Norman Cox, Timaru ; Joseph Moßrearty, Nelson ; James O'Kane, Invercaigill ; Victor L. Powell, Blenheim ; George Pudney, Welling ton ; James A. Taggarb, Dunedin ; Manna duko G. Wallich, Christohurcn ; William J. Williamson, Dunedin.

The Cost of Education — It was recently stated at a meeting of the Otago Education Board by Mr Harraway thab he had 6pent a day lately m working out the average cost of the education per child m the distriot. He had found, he said, that m many of the schools the annual cost was as much aa £10 per head per ohild, and that the average m large schools m Dune din and Oamaru ran between £2 and £3.

Unaccountable Death or a Mabe. — On Wednesday last, Mr Stevens, of Water ton, lost a valuable seven-year-old mare. A vet. was called m, but could do nothing. The mare had been well fed and oared for, and was bad for about three weeka. Ib was noticed that all food turned to water, and, when dead, if the skin was out m any part, water spurted out. No one seems to know what the disease was.

A Runaway Drill. — Rather a novel ex perience happened to one of Methven's worthy squirea last week, when three horses attaohed to a drill ran away m the paddock they were drilling. The team must have been startled by something, and took matters m their own hands — or rather feet. . AIJ went) merrily till they got on top of a gorae fence, and were brought to a stand still. Strange to lay, no harm was done to the implement except the breaking of a oouple of ooultera.

, The Widow Slattert.— Mr J. Moiaon writes to us making an urgent appeal for aid to the widow of the man whose mysterious death at Geraldine was recently before the public. The widow has been left with one child m arms, and is near her confinement. She ia thus unable to do any thing to earn her own or her child's living, and is besides entirely destitute, and without friends who ein help her. Mr Moison will be glad to take care of any funds entrusted to him on behalf of the widow.

a. Max's Bands Spiked. — At Inver oargill, recently sharp spikes were pub. on the window sills of shops at frequented corners to prevent idlers Bitting on them to

the detriment of tenants. On Friday night a man named Hugh Donnelly, who had just oome from Macquarie Island, got drunk and fell on the spikes, both hands being torn, one so badly that he was far gone from loss of blood when notioed, and was sent to the hospital. The handa seem to have been suspended on the spikes for some time.

Methvbn Club.— Methven has etarted a club, and a really good institution ib is. The Public Library is the scene of the even ing's operations of those who are dispoiied to enjoy a quieb game ab oards, draughts, or other games. Plenty of readiog matter is on hand m the way of papers and periodicals, and refreshments — such as tea, coffee and cocoa, and other light and harmless enjoy ables—oan be had ab a reasonable figure by members and their friends. The Club was opened on Thursday night last and was patronised by about thirty-five visitors all of whom appoared to enjoy themselves very well. This is a thing long needed m Methven, and should prove a great success.

The Daegai Piper. — Piper Findlator, of the Gordon Highlanders, the piper hero at Dargai, though not yet discharged from the hospital (says the Olaga Daily Times Scotland correspondent) continues to be the subject of many newspaper paragraphs. AmoDgst the latter announoementß ia one to the effect that Colonel Williamson, of Lowers (near Crieff), who organised a shilling aubsoription fund ia Fiadlator'a behalf, h»d reoeiwd fo* that object a sum of £10 10a oolleoted m Dunedin by Mr John Gow a native of Grief, j Kindlatfor having Btated m a letter to Colonel Williamson that he woujd like the testimo nial to tajfe the form of a set of bagpipes the request has been acceded fco, and the colonel has ordered ft handsome set of pipes for prer | lentation to Mm m due ooiiw,

Fat Sheep.— A train of about forty double deckers of fat sheep passed through for the north to-day.

An Enthusiastic Sportsman.— A sports man m the Maryborough distriofc, who was out last week shooting ducks, brought down a oouple ; but they fell into a creek, and his dogs could not be induced to retrieve them. It was not because the dogs were no good ; but the weather was extremely cold, and the animals could not be persuaded to brave the temperature of the water. "Oh, well, I'll be my own dog," said their owner, and he stripped off his clothes, swam m, and landed his priza. Excepting a few oata about the body, caused by the ice on the water, he was none the worse for his little piece of I retrieving.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsive for tho opinions expressed by our correspondents) WHAT IS THE CAUSE P XO THB EDITOR. B»,— Can any of your readers, professiona or otherwise, give us information as to the cause of ths present ontbreak of diphtheria m Ashburton and district), and suggest any precautionary measures ? Can it be that the water used for drinking and oulinary purposes is impure P If there is any doubt samples should be taken by the authorities and sent for analysis withoub delay. Just remember the terrible outbreak of typhoid at Maidstone a few months ago, which was traoed beyond doubt to the water supply of the town, and whert hundreds of houses wers plunged into mourning.— l am, etc, " Anxious.

THB WEATHER.

A correspondent of the Christchuroh Fress thus desoribes the' recent weather : — Extraordinary olimatio conditions have prevailed m mid-Canterbury daring the past thirty-six hours. Olouda of duab were sweeping down the main streets of Ash burton at 4.25 p.m. on Thursday ; later on a howling nor'-wesb gale was blowing at Mount Somers and Bpringburn, while away up the Ashburton, Kangitata and Eakaia Gorges torrents of rain were falling. The result was that by 2 p.m. yesterday, the Rangitata and Rakaia rivers were m a state of bank to bank high flood. Heavy freshes were coming down both the north and south branches of the Ashburton, the Orari waa m partial flood, and the waters m the Opihi were as thick as the proverbial pea soup. Not a drop of rain, however, fell m the Timaru districc, m which; locality it is more needed than m any other part of New Zealand.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph Wellington, June 18 Yesterday's gale was followed by a heavy fall of rain, which must have been something beyond the usual m the hills, for this morning word was received, that the Hutt , river is m the heaviest flood known for years. The country for miles is one sheet of wator. At four this mornirig there were eight inches of water m the telegraph office at the Hutt township, and other places have probably suffered severely. The river is now falling fast, and the weather is quite fine.

THEFT BY A POLICE SERGEANT

United Press Association —By Eleofcrio Telegraph '

Dunedin, Jane 17 At Alexandra this we9k Sergeant Scully, who was recently transferred' to that district was charged with stealing a bottle of gin from the Dunstan hotel. The evidence of the wife of the manager was to the effect that while she was m a room from which she could see the bar Sergeant Scully came m on tip toe, and after peering round, took up a full bottle of gin, placed it under his coat and was walking out when she called her husband. For the defence it was contended that, there was no criminal intent. Accused m giving evidence said that he had no recollection of taking the bottle. If he took it he did nob intend to steal. He had been m bad health of late, suffering from insomnia. Numerous annoyances had been preying on his mind and affected his brain. He had been ttdviaed by a Chri9tohuroh ohemist to take drink to get rid of the influenza and he had been drinking since he went to Clyde. Mr McCarthy, S.M., Baid that he must take it thab accused was quite sane at the time. As it was a first offence accused would be admitted to probation for six months, during which he must consent to the issue of a prohibition order against himaelf.

CHERTSEY.

From Our Own Correspondent

A mosb enjoyable concert was given m the Chertsey schoolroom task evening, m aid of the organ fund. Mr George Scarletb presided, and m a few introductory remarks explained that the subscriptions already promised amounted to about £10, and the Committee would be able, with the proceeds of the evening's entertainment', to at last get aa organ. It was intended to purchase an instrument for about £17 or £18. Mr John Lambie, from Kyle, undertook the first part of the programme, and with his phonograph delighted the audience for nearly an hour and a half. Mr Lambie briefly described the wonderful invention, and manipulated his instrument m Buch a way that his "records" were heard to the fullest advantage. Several of the items were re demanded, and Mr Lambie, with his usual geniality, repeated. The second partvof the entertainment consisted of musical items by local and visiting amateurs. Mr and Mrs Gordon, from Rakaia, played an opening overture m good style, and Mr Alex. Iron side's fine baritone was heard to advantage m "Soots wa hae," and •• Father O'Flyn "as an encore. Mr Bert Gill made his debut by singing " Paradise alley." Mr J. Rollo Sharpe, -who is always popularty received at Chertsey, sang m hia usual good style '* The three jolly smiths," and "I'm afloat," m response to a well merited encore. Miss Gordon, the little daughter of the Mr Gordon already mentioned, gave an exhibition of Indian club exercises m a manner whioh reflected the highest credit on her Hamp stead teaohi'p. Miss Beilly sang very sweetly •' The song that reaohed my heart." Mr D. Thomas Todd Bang to the tune of " Ballyhoo'y," a aong entitled " Chert&ey Blander," which caused much amusement. Miss Ironside's fine roire was heard to advantage m "Jessie's Dream." Mr John Stringfellow is to be ooogratulated on his first performance. He sang "Where did you get that hat " splendidly. Mr and Mra Gordon gave another oornet and piano dueb, whioh was warmly applauded, and Mr Fred Ironside oonoluded a good programme by singing m fine style "Au Revoir" and " The tin ceegee." Mrs Gordon, Mrs H. J. Haydook, and Mr A. Ironside acted as accompanists 'm an able manner, especially Mrs Haydook, who did the bulk of the playing. On the motion of the ohairman a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the performers, especially those who had, like Mr Lambie. come a good distance.

HQIiLQWAY'S PILLS' AND OINTMENT. — ••The Play's the thing."— Thia has often been echoed by all sorts and conditions of men since the time when Shakespeare made it hißtorioal through the medium of Hamlet' ! A good play holds the mirror up to nature, and shows us that men may be influenced by the good to conquer evil. . It proves, m faot, *.he truth of the Baying/ •• AH the World's a Stage.?' Rolloway's Pills and Ointment have for many years .played a leading part m the drama of life. They have been a source of relief and cure for most known complaints m all parts of the civilised world. Adults and children are alike benefited by these wonderful remedies, as they are suitable for the weakest as well as the strongest oonßtitutiQQs.

Take a day off Thursday. Eafc turkey and give thanki. Read m a newspaper that a consumptive cough would be stopped by taking Woods' Great Peppermint Qure. Took ib on, and dropped the consumptive oough— oost la 63, That's worth a holiday, antfthe turkey's the festival feed where I

CABLE NEWS.

Homo and Foreign-

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright.

The Welsh Colliers' Strike.

London, June 16 Mr Ritchie has declined the appeal by the South Wales authorities to intervene iv connection with the miners' strike. He declines to interfere until either side has applied for inter vention under the Conciliation Act. The Victorian Rifle Team The Victorian rifle team for Bieley has arrived, and taken up their old quarters. " > The Socialists Berlin, June 16 The socialist members will contest all the coming Reichstag elections. Chinese Affairs. Fekin, June 16 The Chinese Cabinet has appointed a Minister of Trade, and will provide facilities for the sons of nobles visiting foreign countries to promote inter national intercourse. Li Hang Chang; The Emperor of China h&3 conferred the order of the Double Dragon upon Li Hung Chang.

Australian

United Preai Acsooiation— By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright The Bourke Electorate. Sydney, June 17 Mr Barton has agreed to accept nomination for the Bourke electorate. The Barque Fido. George Stewart, the chief officer of the Fido, was a widower. He leaves a grown up family of five m New Zealand. Affairs at the Carolines. . News from the Carolines reports that owing to disagreements between the Koman Catholic Mission and the American Protestant Mission things are bordering on civil war. Both missions have large contingents of followers. Divorce Suit, In the divorce suit Power v Power, m which the husband is the petitioner on the ground of the wife's desertion, the parties have been separated for twenty years. The petitioner wsb formerly an extra clerk m the New Zealand Parliament. The wife, who did not appear, resides m New Zea land. The Court granted a decree niti, returable m three months. The New Guinea Syndicate. Melbourne;, June 17 Mr Brynes has informed Sir Geo. Turner that he has arranged that no further action shall be taken m regard to Mr Chamberlain's despatch on the New Guinea " land grab " until the Premiers of the interested colonies" have considered it.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

China Wakening- Up. United Frees Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Pekin, Jane 16 The Chinese Cabinet has appointed a Minister for Trade, and will provide facilities for the sons of nobles visiting foreign countries to promote inter national intercourse. The Emperor of Oh»na has conferred the order of the Double Dragon upon Li Hung Chang.

WEST AUSTRALIAN PARLIA MENT.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Perth," June 17 Parliament has opened. The Gover nor's speech stated that until the Federation Bill had been accepted by New South Wales it would not be advisable to ask the West Australian Parliament to deal with the subject. The Ooolgardie water scheme, new telegraph lines, and a number of other large public works, will be vigorously poshed on. The Governor's speech stated that it was proposed toamend the tariff, with a view of giving preference to English, over foreign goods and to introduce new mining Acts No new loans were intended. It was expected that the . output of gold for the year would exceed a million ounces. The revenue, it was thought, will not reach the esti mate, but it will be very large.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. Melbourne, Jane 17 I The complete returns of the Federal referendum show a majority of over 78,000 m favor of the Bill. • Sydkev, June 17 Mr Want has been re-appointed Attorney-General, and has resigned the leadership of the anti-Federal party, which Sir George Dibba assumes

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Destruction of Cattle. New Plymouth, Jane 18 . The frequent destruction of cattle on an uafenced railway line m this dietriot is causing a great outcry. The Egiuont Seat, Mr John Elliott will oontest the Egmont seat ab the next election. An Important Judgment An important judgment was given by Mr Sanford, S.M., this morning. A settler named Perritt leased a farm to one Wills. The latter out down three dead treeß and aold them. Perritt sued Wills for their value, and recovered £11.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Tie War Loan Sufrsorifafl. Bombardment of Santiago. The Germans at Manilla. Frioe of Intervention. United Press Association— By Eteatrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka June 17, 9.20 a.m. GuabdiAn Office 9.54 turn. Washington, Jane IT The American war loan is already subscribed threefold. The American dynamite cruiser Vesuvius fired three shells into Santiago with frightful effects, resemb ling those of earthquake, and causing widespread destruction. The third bombardment of Santiago took place on Thursday, aod lasted an hour. The Americans olaim to have destroyed several batteries. ahtj -i m *dbid, June lV A Madrid -newspaper states th&t Manilla will not capitulate until the American troops arrive. Berlin, June 17. Another German warship has been ordered to proceed to Manilla, making five on the station. Tt is reported that Spain is prepared to cede the Caroline Islands to Ger many if Germany "will intervene between America and Spain.

Situation at Manilla.

Keoeiyed Wakapuaka Jane 18, 9.50 a.m. Guabdiaw Office 10.51 a.m. Melbourne, June 18 The manager of the Eastern Ex tension Telegraph Company at Singa pore has cabled that the British warships, arrived from Manilla, state that the Company's staff are safe and well. The cable house and quarters i were often hit by balls. Aquinaldo'a forces are closing on the town and j fighting goes on daily. The Americans are apparently inactive. All the foreigners have asked to be allowed to take refuge on the ships m the Bay.

Santiago's Food Supply.

Received Wakapnaka Jane 18, 11 50 %.m. t Guardian Office, 12.29 a.m. Madrid, June 17 Admiral' Oerveraa reports from Santiago that he has sufficient pro* visions to last till autumn. The Bank of Spain has placed • twenty-eight million francs to the war fund.

THE LATEST.

Borne and Foreign. United Press Association — By Electrio I 'Telegraph— Copyrighb Received Wakapnaka Jane 18, 9.50 a.m., Guabdian Office, 10.31 a.m. " Reinforcements for the Soudan. London, June 17 The fourth Egyptian brigade, to gether -with five thousand British soldiers, will reinforce Sir H. Kitchener m the Soudan at the end of July. Received Wakapuaka June 18, 10 15 ».m. Guabdian Office 11.28 a.m. Chinese Loan. London, June 18 The 7V»z£«£tates that the Hong Kong and Shanghai banks have agreed to advance the Chinese Government a loan of sixteen million taels on obtain ing a contract for the extension of the Shanghai-Kuau railway to Niuchwang. M.'. Pavelor, first secretary of the Russian Embassy at Pekin protests againsfc such contract, urging that China is bound not to acsept loans on the security of railways north of Pekin, exceept from Russia, Russian-French Railway Con cessions, Mr Ourzon has attempted to mini mise the extent of the Russian-French railway concessions. The English newspapers show great uneasiness m. the matter, and urge a bolder policy on the part of the Government; Italian Politics. Roue, June 17 In the Chamber, Marquis Rudini ex ! plained the policy he propose?, to pur sue to combat the revolutionary move ment, and asked for extraordinary powers which are regarded as amount ing to a suppression of the constitu tional liberties of the people. M. Sonnino moved a motion of no-confi dence. The German Elections. Berlin, June IT In the German elections the Social ists have gained twenty-five seats,, Crete, Athens, June 17 The Cretan Assembly is appealing to the Powers to adopt measures for the prompt settlement of the govern ment of the island and the appointment of a Governor. Trouble m Montenegro. Constantinople, June 17 From Cettinge, the capital of Montenegro, it is reported that the Albanians and Christians are fighting on the frontier. Eleven* Christian villages have been burned and many residents killed. The Porte is sending troops to the scene of the disturbance^ from Uskub.

News m Brief.

The Walter A. Wood Company advertise a trial of the 4< Farmers' Favorite" drill at Mr Bond's farm, Highbank, fqr Wednesday next, To-morrow afc the Primitive Methodist | Church, Wills Street, Miss M. A. Parsoni will preaoh m the rooming at eleven, and the He y. 6. H. Mann m the evening, his subject being " Rewards and punishments." Mr Mann will also preaoh at Newlands m the morning.

THB ASHBIjKTOa tfCABDIAfI i SATUBDAS, JUNE IS, 189 S.



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Public Notices. " NEW ZEALAND ' CLOTHING FACTORY. JUVENILE CLOTHING mHIS DEPARTMENT of our Extensive JL Business is deservedly popular with Parents and othera who appreciate Perfeob Fitting and Fashionable Garments. WE »re now showing a Large Choioe of the new NORFOLK SUITS WITH GOLF . KNICKERS, AlM9— cambridge suits, Also- maritime AND SAILOR SUITS. To Fit Boys up to 16 Years of Age, AND INVITE INSPECTION. 1000 SUITS TO CHOOSE FROM HALLENSTEIN BROS. & Co. A- G. BARTON, MANAGER. TO LET, FURNISHED. mHE UNDERSIGNED wishes TO LET ; X Hia Residence, "Burford," East Belt, • for the Session— say from June 25th to 9 September 30th. Eaßy terms to & suitable tenant. Apply at Residence. 621 W. J. STEWARD. ] 3 OiuRCH~SERVICES. _____ * S.T, STEPHEN'S CHURCH. tfxfc&Q Ashburton. r & SUNDAY SERVICES. (19th June.) c 11 a.m.— Morning Prayer and Holy f ,Com ». munioß. 0 3 p.m. — Dromore— Rev. Tt A. Hamilton, y 6.30 — Evening Prayer. »• REV. T. A. HAMILTON. >- __^ _______________^— —————— 1 "ORIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, X WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. Church Services, TO-MORROW, June 19th. Preaohera ; d Morning at 11— Miss M. A. Parsons. i- Evening at 6 30— Rev. G. H. Mann. Subj act — Rewards and Punishments. Newlands at 11— Rev. O. H. Mann. ,p 6 145



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