MARRIAGE.

Lambik— BßUCE.— On April 27, at the Resi dence of the bride's mother, Kildonan, Tinwald, by the Rev. G. B. lnglis, Jaj|es, second son of John Lambie, Kyle^to , Kittib, seoond daughter of the late I Murdoch Bruoe, Seafield.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1898. Local and General.

On the first page to-day will be found Interprovinoial news and a report of the Longbeaoh Road Board election; on the fourth page reports of the Ashburton grain market and Addington stonk market. Envelope and Teleoraph Form.— The combined envelope and telegraph form re cently adopted by the Government will not oome into force for some time, as a portion of the maohinery will have to be imported from England. Repairs Needed.— There is an awkward strip from the edge of the asphalt leading up to the Ashburton railway platform which junt now requires making up, as people are being continually tripped up there, and it is quite possible that broken bones may result if repairs are not effeoted soon.

War Map.— With the Press of thia morning ia issued one of the best war maps we have seen. It contains all the names given m the admirable and exceedingly up-to-date atlas published by the London Times, from which it is taken. Cavite, the scene of the late naval battle, will be found near Manila m the map of the Philippines, A Seasonable Pbesknt.— Mr C. A. 0. Hardy, of Kakaia, a well-known florist), haß sent to the Ashburton hospital a very hand some collection of chrysanthemums. The colors of the blooms are rich And their size remarkable, considering the drought with whioh their enthusiastic and withal kind hearted and considerate grower haß had to contend. Proposed Observatory. — The Ship masters' Association of Wellington has received a letter from the Auatralaisan Asaociation of Science, urging the need of establishing an observatory m the South Island, where magnetic observations oould be taken to check the variations m compasses. The matter was considered one of great importance, and it is understood that the Premier ia disposed to support the project if properly taken up by those interested. Bicycles on the Railways —It is noti fied m the Gazette that after the 9th inst. bicycles, tricycles or velocipedes accompany ing passengers must bo fully and legibly ad dressed with (he name and destination of the passenger, and be at the railway station at leas>t fifteen minutes before the advertised time of depirture of the train by which they are to be carried. The department will not be responsible for bicycleß, tricycles, veloci pedes or perambulators improper'y left about the station premise?. '' The Sinking of the Laira. — A Dunedin telegram received yesterday af cernoon states that the judgment of the Nautical Board on the sinking of the Laira by the Waka tipu was delivered by Mr Oarew yesterday. The finding cf the Magistrate is to the effect that the collision was not caused by wrong ful act or default of the Wakatipu's officers, and the oaptain's certificate was returned. The nautical assessor added that he concurred m the report, and thought Vie harbor author! lies had fared to keep themselves and the shipmasters sufficiently informed ac to the condition of the harbor. Cookery Classes m Wellington. — The appliauces tor the cookery classes shortly to be commenced at the Wellington Technical School are now beinc; obtained. The in structor, Miss Gertrude Ivey, is the holder of a teacher's diploma from South Kensing ton and National Traiuing School of Cookery, London. It is proposed that girls from the higher standard classes at the city schools shall attend at the Technical School m ro tation for tuition. The pupils will provide the artioles to be cooked and take them away when they have been prepared for the table. ! Drowning m Lakk Rotoiti.— -Mr John Kerr, formerly member for Waimea and the Sounds, owner of the Lake Rotoiti run, an old colonist and well known, was drowned m Lake Rotoiti on Tuesday, and his body was found on Wednesday. He had gone fishing, and anxiety was felt as he did not return at night. Hib bob Robert instituted a B.earoh and found the boat capsized, and on Wed nesday wired to Nelson that he had found his father's body^ Mr Kerr was m a punt attending to fishing netß, when the punt capsized, and he was struck on the fore, head, Deceased was well known ia Aahbur ton, having made frequent visits to this district m search of high olaaa draught horses, of which he was considered an excellent judge.

Archibald Street. — The following is the texb of Mr H. W. Bishop's decision m regard to the by law of the Tinwald Town Board, which forbids driving sheep on Archibald Street, Tinwald, within certain hours i— " Bigga v. Digby. Breach of Tinwald Town Board by-laws. — Mr Cuth berfcßon for the proseoution, Mr Wilding for the defendant. — In this case it ia oontented for the defence that the by-law is so an? reasonable m its provisions that the Court will not enforce it. It is quite olear that the Tinwald Town Board possesses the necessary statutory power to frame by-laws m the direction of this one. The question, there fore, that I have to decide ia thia :— la this by-law bo unreasonable m its terms as to juatify this Court ia praaticaliy setting it aside, even although, prima facie, it ia drafted m terms of a statutory authority. Clearly, I think, the answer must be m the negative. The respondent is convicted and fined 5s with costs.— H; W. Bishop." Ab this judgment governed the oases against Hanks and Primmer, His Worship con victed and fined them 5s with costs. THE CHBYSANTIIBMCBf Cli Op. -—At ft meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Chrysanthemum Club held on Tuesday evening, the Secretary reported that, he had been promised good entries for the Show—which is to be held on Thursday — from all the local growerß, and also from growers m Chrietchurch, Timaru, Rakaia and elsewhere Further, that he had arranged with Mr Jones, of Exeter Nurßery, Chriatchuroh, to bring a large collection of pot plants, including chrysanthemums, palms and ether foliage plants for exhibition bo that the show under the Club's auspioies should be really well worth a visit. The oonoert committee reported haying made good progress. As the Secretary's office is some distance out of town, Mr Shrimpton offered to take entries during the day. I'his offer waa accepted, and it was decided to take entries up to 9 p.m ,on Monday. It was reported that two members of the Ciub had offered a prize of 10s for the best de corated bicycle, also that Mr G. I. Smith had offered two valuable prizes for the premier Jap bloom m the amateur class. i Af tejc transacting some routine business the Committee adjourned till 7 p.m. on Wednes day, when they will meet to. arrange staging aad to the hall, T ?

Personal —Mr J. G. Restellpaid a flying' visit to Ashburton to-day, and dropped m to see some of his old friends. Football.— A Committee meeting of the Ashburton Football Club was held on Wednesday evening— Mr E. Orr m the chair. Correspondence was received, in cluding a letter from Rakaia Football Cub, stating that they could not play on May 19, bub were willing to play Ashburbon at Rakaia on May 12. It was decided to accept same, and a drag will leave the Somerset corner for Rakaia on Thursday, May 12, at 1 p.m. A challenge was aIBO received from the Sydenham Club for a match at Ashburton on May 24, and it was resolved to accept same, providing arrange ments can be made with the Hookey Cub to play between their matches. A letter was received from the Borough Counoil, granting the Club the ground after May 24 at the usual price, and it was unanimously decided that Messrs Hobbs and Curtis inter view the Domain Committee with a view to a reduction, seeing that the Hockey Club paid for the ground up to May 24. The Secretary was instructed to arrange for a match for the second fifteen against Long beach. Votes of thanks were passed to Messrs G. A. M. Buckley, H. Friedlander, E. G. Wright, F. Ferrlman, D. Thomas, and H. C. Peroy for donations to the Club, and the meeting terminated. Synopsis o» New Advkrtiements, Longbeaoh Road Board — Notice re eleotion. Friedlander Bros— Farm for sale. T. Bullock — Town property for sale J. H. Jewitt— Freah fish to-night

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responslb'e for tot opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE PRICE OF BREAD.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— ln reference to "Justice's" letter, i whioh appeared ia yesterday's issue, we would like to inform him that for the last three months our prioe of flour has been 22a per sack, and we presume that other store keepers were Belling at the same price. " Justice's " statements re short weight m bread we think will be as correct as his remarks re price of flour.— We are, etc., John Orr St Co. Ashburton, May 5, 1898. TO THE EDITOR. Sib, — I notice m your correspondence columns a letter from someone who signs himself "Justice " re the price of flour m this distriot last month. I see by it that he paid 24s per sack, whereas he could have bought it m this town for 22a per aaok, so that really there was no necessity for going to Christchurch for quotations. I am in clined to think the same as yourself, sir, that "Justice " is inclined to draw on his imagi nation. We have nob charged more than 22a per aack for some months paab until the 29th of April, when the millers on that date roße the flour to £12 per ton —We are, etc, Fletcher Bros. May 5, 1898.

MAGISTERIAL.

«. . ASHBURTON— THURSDAY. [Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.] The Tinwald By-Laws.— Mr Bishop, S.M., forwarded his decision m regard to the cases reserved by him for consideration. The decision upheld the by-law of the Town Board, and as the decision governed all the cases m which the Board prosecuted for driving sheep, etc., on Archibald Street, judgment wa* entered for the Bo&rd, and convictions recorded. — James Daily, who was charged with having driven cattle on Archibald Street during forbidden hours, did noc deny the driving, but claimed that the Board had no right to close this road, which was the Main South Road, to traffic at any hour. Mr Cuthbertson, who appeared for the Board, claimsd that the road was part of the Town Board's system, and was maintained by the Board, and was further included amongst the Board's roads on the proclamation of the Town District. Mr Daly conducted his own oase, and questioned Ranger Biggs, who put m the proclamation of the district, and a plan showing the road m question included m it. In evidence Mr Daly said a detour would be necessary to avoid driving on the road m question. He contended that the by-law was bad, but the Magistrate m face of the decision of Mr Bishop, who had studied the question and « upheld the by-law, could not enter on that question. He advised Mr Daly to approach the Town Board with a view to getting the by-law altered. He found Mr Daly guilty and fined him 53 and cost?. Prohibition Order.— John Graham, dyer, was prohibit ed for a year, the order to cover the borough and county. Unregistered Dogs. — Edward Nohelty was fined 10i and costs for having an unregistered dog m his possession. Civil Cases. — Rolitt and Co v. Journeaux, £30 13s 6d ; H. Zinder v. W. J. Thomas, £2 12s; Hallenstein Broa v. George Gold smith, £6 2* 3d ; Andrew Young v. H. T. Beacon, £5 11s <jd. — Judgment by default m each case;

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

1 Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— 1 Copyright 1 Received Wakapuaka May 5, 9.30 a.m, 1 GuApDiAjr Office 10.5 a.m.

Breafl Riots m Crete.

Athens, May 4 In consequence of the great increase m the prioe of bread, Cretan insur gents have fired on a British steamer at Canea, and prevented the landing of provisions for the Turkish garrison at Kissamo. Received Wakapuaka May 5, 950 a.m. Gvardian Office, 10.24 a.m. More War Ships for Russia. St Petersburg, May 4 Russia is building three, battleships at her naval yards on the Neva, and is having three built m America. Many torpedo boat destroyers are also being constructed, and seven battle ships and six cruisers are m course of completion.

Australian.

Press Association — By Electric Telegaph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka May 5, 9.50 a.m. Guabdian Office, 10.24 a.m. The Drought. Sydney, May 5 Useful rain is falling over the greater part of the colony* Riverina, however, is suffering severely from the drought. Coal for the American Navy. Puring the last few days several large cargoes of coal have been des patched from Newcastle to San JTranT cisco, it is stated for the use of the American navy.

WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT.

Annual fleeting;. t u Th^ n , nual meefc ing of the ratepayers m the Wakanui Road district was held at the office of the Board, Ashburton, on luesclay at noon, Mr Peter Stewarbpresiding. lhere was a poor attendance of ratepayers. ANNUAL RE*ORT. The Chairman reported that the rates for the year ending March, 1897, were all collected, and the full amount of Government subsidy thereon secured. He trusted that the rates for the year ending March 1898, would be promptly paid. If thia were done the Board would secure the fuil subsidy on these rates also. At all events the Board considered it to be their duty to have every yeai's rates paid m that year, and are now taking steps to briog this about- The length of roads shingled during the year had been 343 chains, and of road formation about 50 chains. There would be a sum of £108 m thirds available during the present year, which must be expended on roads leading up to and for the benefit of settlers on Reserve 2165. There were other minor works that had been done, and there was also the question relating to bridges on the Wakanui creek, which they had threshed out before, and which he would nob enter into at present. He was now prepared to answer any questions, and ratepayers wanting any in formation had only to apply to the Clerk, who would give them all the informatfou m his power. He begged to move the adoption of the report, which was carried.

BALANCE SHEET. The balance sheet was read. It showed an expenditure on works m No. 2 ward of £80 21s 2d, and m No. 3 ward of £170 14s 9d. Salaries represented £68 10s ; advertising, printiug, and stationery £12 17s 3d; and several items, with a. oredit balance of £340 14s 2d, made up the total expenditure to £775 53. The balanoe sheet was reoeived. ADVERTISING. Mr Allan wanted to know why the Standard did not gob more of the Board's advertiiing. The Chairman said that the Board had decided to give the Standard half of the advertising relative to the election, unpaid rates, and the annual meeting, and that the further adjustment of the matter should be left to the new Board. INTEREST ON BANK ACCOUNT. Mr Brown asked, seeing that the Board had a good oredit at the Bank, if they allowed any interest?— The Chairman informed him that the Board did not get any interest. THE TEN PER CENT ON ARREARS OF RATES. Mr Brown also wanted to know if the Board collected the 10 per cent on all rates unpaid after six months due. — The Chairman said they did not, and were very glad to get them m without saddling the ratepayers' with ten per cent interest. Bat m any case there were no rates six months overdue at present. Mr Brown said he thought it was compulsory. EXTRAOBDINARY VACANCY. Mr Brown said seeing the Board were try* ing to do things as economically as possible— and he noticed that there wag an extra ordinary vacancy on the Board— did" they nob think the expense of advertising this was creating fresh expense, seeing that Sec. 37 of the Road Boards Act, 1882, met the question of allowing the County Couucil to appoint some person, who after the appoint ment had been gazetted, shall for all purposes whatsoever be a member of the Road Borad as if he had been duly elected as such, It was pointed out) to Mr Brown that this Board having some time ago adopted the Regulation of Local elections Act:, 1876, and that all the Road Board Elections had been conducted under the power conferred therein since the adoption, the Board consider they were m order m the present case. Besides the Road Boards Act Amend ment Act of 1883, repealed the clause to which Mr Brown referred.

THE CREEK. Mr Brown would like Mr Rollict and Co.'s letter read offering to contribute towards the erection of bridges, which was agreed to, and he went on to say that the County Council had treated the Road Board on the creek question m a cavalier manner ; and that they did not have the amouut of knowledge on the question that would lead them to give an equitable decision. He thought that bridges over the creek were unnecessary, and that fords would be suffi cient. The Chairman opposed this, and pointed out the crossings where fords were im practicable. Mr Brown deprecated having to go to law on this question. The Chairman and others present were of the same opinion, but still thought the question must be settled one way or another. WARD FINANCE. Mr Brown wanted to know the financial position of the wards. The position was poiuted out by the Chair man, who said all moneys were paid into the general account, and each ward re spectively credited with all receipts, and debited with all expenditure ; and when thia year's rate was collected, although No 3 would be on the wrong side of the ledger, she would be m a sound position. SMALL BIRDS. Some discussion took place on the small birds nuisance. It was pointed oub that the poisoned grain was practicably useless un less for the purpose of feeding fowls and pigs, and that the whole matter was m an unsatitfactory condition. It was resolved that the Minister of Lands be written to asking him to have section 7 of the Birds Nuisance Act, of 1891 cairied out. The Chairman moved that this meet ing be adjourned until the balance sheet had been audited. This was carried. THANKS. Mr Brown moved that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded to the members of the Board for their services, and although he did net agree with all th§jr aotions, yet he be? lieved they had honestly and to the best of their conviction carried out their duties. I This was seconded by Mr' Clephane, and carried. The Chairman acknowledged the com pliment, and the meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the ohair.

COMMERCIAL.

♦- Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London^ May 3 The If ark Lane wheat mat Hot is a shade quieter, although holders are firm. The new series of colonial wool sales opened to-day. The competition was poor and the market weak. Compared with the closing sales of last series the prices showed a decline of fire per cent, The decline was most acute m crossbred and inferior merinos. May 4 At the wool sales Messrs Buxfeon and Company, Charles Balme and Company, and Jaoomb, Son and Company offered 13,094 bales. Half the offerings were New Zealand clips, and there was an excellent) selection of all clasße?. The attendance was fair, but no American buyers were present. The bidding waß hesitating, with frequent with drawals.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following London cable message, dated 3rd May : — " Wool— The sales opened this day, prices ruling m buyers' favor for both merino and crossbred. Since close of lasb sales, coarse, greasy, washed and scoured crosbred are par at £d per lb lower. Competition by both home and foreign buyers is fairly aotive and attendanoe good. The total quantity available, including wool held over from last series, is 328,000 bales, 76,000 bales of which hive been forwarded to the manufacturing diatriots direct);"

The New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association of Canterbury, Limited, is jn receipb of the following oable message from its London offioe under d&te 4th May, 1898:— " Wool— Salps opened without much spirib at abouts per cent reduction on previous rateq. Best wools unohanged,''

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Rising at Sierra Leone.

London, May 3 Reports from Sierra Leone indicate that the gravity of the situation is in creasing. Warehouses and villages have been burned, and trade stopped. Mr Hughes, Acting British Com missioner, has been killed. Manslaughter. Mrs Camilla JSicholls, a widow of West Kensington, London, has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her servant, Jane Popeioy, and sentenced to seven years' imprisonment. The evidence, which was sensational, showed that the girl died from the result of protracted ill-treatment and starvation. The Soudan Campaign. May 4 A second British brigade is to be sent to the Soudan. Sir Chamberlain. Mr Chamberlain states that it is im probable he will be able to leave his work to visit Australia and Canada. Sir Curzon's Health. Mr Ourzon, Under-Secretary for the Foreign Office, has recovered from his illness, whioh was induced by over work. The Rawene Disturbance. A Reuter's correspondent inter* viewed Mr Beeves m reference to the Maori outbreak, Mr Reeves stated that it was a small local row, and there was no question of a native war. The Transvaal. Pbbtoria, May 3. President ITruger, m a speech at the opening of the Yolksraad, expressed a hope that the correspondence now pro ceeding with Britain would settle satis factorily differences oE opinion with that country on international relations. Obituary. Pekin, May 3 The death is announced of Prince Kung, who recently retired from the position of President of the Tsung li-Yamen or Chinese Council of Foreign Affairs.

Australian.

The Tasmanian Parliament. Hobart, May 4 Parliament has been formally opened. The Governor's speech con tains congratulations on the improved financial condition of the colony. Parliament adjourns until after the federation referendum has been taken. New South Wales Collieries. Sydney, May 4. . The colliery proprietors publish a statement m the Press m reply to the criticisms on their expressed intention to close all the collieries if the clause under the Mining Amending Act pro viding that all coal be weighed is enforced. They state that they would be unable, at a reasonable cost-, to comply with the provisions, and the only alternative, unless the miners fall m with their suggestion to assist against the enforcement of the clause, will be to close all the collieries. The added cost would be greater than the trade could bear, but if the provision were enforced and the pits continued working, the miners would have to bear the extra cost.

Presa Association— By Electric Telegraph— ? Copyright I

THE NATIVE TROUBLE AT RAWENE.

Preaa Association — By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, May 4. Mr Hone Heke, M.H.R., leaves here to-nighfc by the steamer Wellington for Whangarei, thenco by train to Whakapara, where relay horses will take him to Waima direct), arriving there to-morrow evening. He has telegraphed to the friendly and neutral chiefs, at Bay of Islands and Hokianga, to meet him there, and to do nothing save using their good offices on behalf of Government to promote peaoe. Wellington, May 4. The friendly chiefs who are endeavoring to get the turbulent natives to yield wire to Government that so far their efforts have not been attended with success* Hone Toia declared that if he yielded he would be Bent to prison for taking up arms against the Queen, and for entering Bawene with an armed force, Romana, another of the leaders, said he had paid for his gun and did not see why he Bhonld give it up. The natives say they will not surrender anoondi* tionally, and have made several requests. The chiefs add that they have informed Toia's people that they would refer their re quests to Government and state that they will continue their efforts to prevent any disturbance. They also ask that the tur bulent natives be treated leniently. Government have wired Inspector Hick son and Mf Clendon S.M. that they have nothing to add to previous instructions, and that they must arrange for the arrest of the ringleaders and the surrender of arms. News has been received that a house m the district has been entered and bridles and saddles taken. The mailman a(s Taheke was bailed up by armed Natives and made to promise not to divulge anything he had seen. Little importance is attached to the latter inoident, and as to the former there is nothing to prove that it was the work of the Maories. It now rest with Inspeotor Hick son to take such step 3as he thinks proper to preserve peace. Bawene, May 5. The Permanent force and police, number ng about 130 all told, under Colonel Newall and Inspeotor Hickson, left Bawene at 10 I a.m. for Waima* The force waa equipped m heavy marching order, and each man carried sixty rounds of ammunition* 1 In spector Hickson has a warrant for the arrest of five principal Maoris at Waima, which place will be reached about two o'clock this afternoon. Friendly natives were sent on m advance to try to remove the women ohildren, also to inform the Maoris bhab they must surrender unconditionally. The force took two Maxima with them.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN. — » —_ Enthusiasm m New York. American Troops for the Philippines, Surrender of Manilla. Scene m the Spanish Parliament. Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright). Washington, May 3. The San Erancisco naval authorities have been ordered to send two of the largest ships available to Manilla im mediately with supplies of coal for Commodore Dewey's squadron. The volunteers for service m the Army include 50,000 Jews. May 4 America requires that Spaniards resident m America shall register their naves or leave the country. The authorities at Washington ridi cule the statement that Manilla was fired by the use of petroleum bombs. It is believed the Spaniards applied torches to the keroseoe bonds and other buildings m fulfilment of their threat to leave the city a beap of ruing. President McKinley is despatching 5000 regular troops from the Pacific Slope to garrison the Philippines, which America will retain till the end of the war, and proposes then to sell to Great Britain if the Spaniards do not pay a war indemnity. As a reward for his victory Commo dore Dewey has been promoted to the rank of admiral. Reports from Hong Kong state that Manilla-bas surrendered to the Ameri cans, and the insurgents are forming a provisional Government m the Philip pines. The Spanish steamer Argonauts, captured by the Americans, was carry ing despatches to General Blanco, besides a large quantity of arms and ammunition. The Americans believe they sank two Spanish gunboats, which were attempting to assist the Argonauto. Madrid, May 4 . An exciting scene took place m the Chamber of Deputies. Senor Sal meron fiercely demanded an explana tion from the Government with regard to their war policy, and attributed all the woes of Spain to the effete regime. Senor Sagasta eloquently appealed for unity, and said it was criminal to attack the fatherland at the present juncture. Republicans and Oarlists shook their lists and insulted the Ministers. Sydney, May 4 The Governor-General of the Philip pines has arrested several priests as thj§|lleged instigators of the late rising * n IHI a y aDar province. Great excitement is prevalent m Manilla at the prospect of hostilities with America. All the old-fashioned brass guns on the ramparts have been cleaned and polished ready for emer gencies, and the Captain-General has been out to inspect the forts m course of construction on the outskirts of the

city. New York, May 4 The news of the American victory at Manilla was read m the New York theatres between acts. The audience displayed great enthusiasm, cheered, and sang patriotic songs, ending m several cases with "God Save the Queen." Hong Kong, May 4 The Chinese residents of Manilla are m a state of panic. They applied to the British Consul for protection. Tho Consul was willing to afford pro tection, but thfi Spanish authorities refused permission. The British warships Linnet and Immortalite have been ordered from the China station to Manilla.

Excitement and Riots m Spain.

Received Wakapaaka May 5, 9.30 a.m.. Guardian Office 10.5 *.m. Madrid, May 4. Great excitement prevails m Madrid, accompanied by riots. Senor Sagas ta's house has b6en surrounded by a mob who shouted "Down with the Government." The Oarlists are busy circulating revolutionary pamphlets. Valencia is m a state of siege, and riots have also occurred at Talavera.

CONCERNING A £10 NOTE.

A tale of a £10 note now going around Sydney is one of the many things which seem to call for official explanation. The recipient— so-called because he didn't get the money— was laid up by an accident >m Little Bay Hospital, and afterwards m Rookwood Destitute Asylum.' He left nearly penniless, and dressed only m a few rags. After his departure he learned that a brother m Scotland had sent him £10 while at the asylum, and aa the letter and the money had never reached him he proceeded to enquire. He continued inquiring, an.d hanging about public oflftces, and asking ex planations from public ofi&cials, for many daya and at last learned that the coin had been officially intercepted, as explained m the following letter ;— ■ January 24, 1898. Office of Director of Government) Aaylami, etq

THE ASHBURTOJS GDABDIAJS : THUBSUA*, MAY 5, '1895.



TO I hare to inform you, m reference to your application of the 11th insfc., that m view of the fact that your maiatenanoe coat to the Government exceeds the amount (£10) forwarded by your brother, no refund can be made to you. The sum due amounts to £9 for treatment m Little Bay Hospital, and £4 11s for yoor maintenance m Asylum, you will therefqre ohaervfl that you are still iqdebted to the government m the sum of £3 10a. ' — (Signed) E. Hanson, Aoting Director The £1Q will no doubt help to reduce Treasurer Reid's next deficit- still this aggressive seizure of a man 1 * little donation to his poor siok brother looks a dreadfully mean way of reducing a deficit.— Bulletin. B.OZUE2 TJBIA



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Church Services 1 S^T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH,' Ashburtoc. FRlDAY— Special Service for induction of three Choristers at 7 30 p.m.;' Choir practice, 8 p.m. j SUNDAY SERVICES (May 8). 8.30 a.m. — Holy Communion. 11 a.m.— Morniug Prayer and Litany. ' 3 30 p.m.— Holy Baptism. 3 p.m. — Dromore— Mr T. Gates. 6.30 p.m.— Evening Prayer. The REV E. A. SCOTT will offioiate at all Services m St. Stephen's Church. On MONDAY, MAY 9, a Social Gather- ing of Parishioners will be held m St. Stephen's Schoolroom to welcome the Rev E. A. and Mrs Scott on their return from England. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



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Aehburton, February 12, 1898 Mr F. Fbbriman. Dear Sir,— About month ago I purchased one of your Stcet Horse Collars for one of my horßes, which I found it impossible to work with the leather collar, though I tried every device m stuffing and padding I could think of. I at last decided to buy a Steel Collar, and since then [ hivo worked Ihe horee constantly, and he has dove his work with the greatest ease, and i 8 ontirely free from sore shoulders. I nm so satisfied with this one that I intend going m for another. Yours Truly, WM. HUSTON. THE Advantages of the Collar MAY BE SUMMARISED AS BELOW:— No Hames required ; It is easily fitted ; It cannot get out of chape by wear ; It requires no Stuffirg ; There is no pinching of the shoulders ; The jerk at starting with a heavy load is minimise 1, the collar being m itself a spricg. (The pull is distributed over a large surface of the shoulder, and does not come wholly on the outer edge, as is often the case with the ordinary Collar. It never wants drying, and, therefore, a B9oond Collar for use during that pro- oess is unnecessary. In is cheaper, lighter, and more comfort- able, and lasts longor than a Leather Collar and the parts are interchange- able. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON



F FERBIMAN. THE PATENT ELASTIC STEEL HORSE COLLAR. (Contractors to Her Majesty s Government War Office. Patented m Great Britain, France, Bel- gium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, South Australia, Victoria, and the United States oi America, etc LATEST AWARDS.— 1 Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Sooiety, 1990.— Silver Medal, Altringham Agrioultuial Society, 1890. Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890.— Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891. THE COLLAR is an invention which wins the approval of all owners of horses who onoe give it a trial, TESTIMONIALS. To Mb P. Febbiman, Dear Sir, — I bave taken great pains to see how the above Collars would answer, and as you have taken over the agency for them I am sending you this testimonial, hoping you will use it for the benefit of the farming community, as I am satisfied the Steel Collar is a great boon to this county on acoount of the great heat and boulders we have to contend with. I have used them for carting shingle m riverbeds and find that they ease the horseß very muoh. I have also used them m the hottest part of summer to put m turnips, and find the horses wearing the Steel Collars finished much fresher and took leas feed to keep them m oonditiou than those working m the leather collars. I had a mare sent to me with her shoulders quite raw, and her owner could not cure them. I started to work her m the Steel Collar, and within a month had her as sound as possible. Another man sent me a mare with a tumor on her shoulder. I worked her m a Steel Collar and had her well m a week. In fact I do not think they can be too highly praised, and if once used no other Bort will be used again. At the same time I would like to remind all that use them that they must be kept quite clean, a rub with a wet cloth is all that is required. F. A. Saunders. May Geld.



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