PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1898. OURSELVES

news to their readers ; and therefore the fulleßt information obtainable aa to events which may have actually happened m any part of the world will, be placed before the local public through our columns sooner than is possible by any other medium.

"' » — A NOTict! which appears m our advertising columns informs the public that a change has taken pJs-ce. m the proprietary of the Ashburton Guardian and Ashburton Mail. It is only | neqeasary to cay m reference thereto that it will be the a£ru pf the new proprietor to conduct the above journals m the manner best calculated to advance the interests of the people 6t tjhis town and country. We shall adyqcate every political or social movement that may promise to j ameliorate the position of those whose lot is cast m this part of "New Zealand, #nd who constitute the bulk of our readers. £n fact, m a general way, our editorial policy yrjXl be the Ash burton county first, and tfis rest of the world afterwards! We may | mention, however, that the Mail and Guardian, being iconnected with tjhe Press Association, are .enabled to supply the very latest telegraphic aa<£ cftblg

Local and General.

Items from our Mayfield correspondent and other reading matter will be found ou the first page to-day ; the fourth page con tains * budget of commercial news.

Magisterial,— In the absence of Mr C. A. Wray, S.M., at Wellington, Mr H. W. Bishop, 3. M., will preside at the Ashbur ton Court on Thursday.

Band of Hope.— There was a large attendance at the monthly meeting of the Wesleyan Band of Hope held m the school room laßt evening. Addresses were given by the chairman, Mr Priest, and Mr 6. W. Andrews, and an excellent programme of items by members was gone through.

Suspicious Fire.— On Monday morning, alfour o'clock, a house at Sef ton, the property of Mr M. Shaw, was destroyed by fire. It was unoccupied, and the fire had a strong hold before it was observed. The house burned was worth about £250 and waß insured, but the office could not be ascertained.

Sunday Sporting.— At the Paeroa Police Court, Auckland, yesterday five cases m oonnecticn with the recent Sunday sports held at Waitekauri at the Golden Cross Recreation Ground on February 20th were dealt with. Miohael Rowan, Arthur Leonard and Fred Reeves were charged with betting, and George Wyam and Thomas Learney with selling fruit. All the defend ants pleaded " Guilty," and a fine of Is, with costs 17s 6d, was imposed m each case. All the defendants are looal men.

The Liedhbkranz.— Under the baton of Mr Llewellyn Owen the Liederkranz is doing good work, and the practices are well attended. The membership of the Society haß been considerably increased, and the vocalists among our lady residents are beginning to take more interest m the special work the Liederkranz has set itself to undertake. There is still room for increase of membership so that the chorus may be strengthened, and Mica Field, the secretary, will be glad to receive applicants' names.

The Hockdy Club,— Last evening the Domain Board granted the Hockey Club the use of the Domain oval for the Club's season on the same terms as the Football Club had i held it m previous years. There is a condition attached to the grant, however, as the Board has no wish to displace the Football Club, which has been a tenant of the Board for several years, but has not yet applied for the ground. If it does apply, the granb to the Hockey Club will be subject to revision. Mr Thomas was of opinion that room oould be made m the oval for both clubs. A Frozen Flag. — About a month ago a party whioh went up Mount Egmont fixed firmly, on the highest part, a flagpole about 6ft high, with a flag at the top. Two weeks later, just after a storm of sleet and snow, a second party ascended the mountain and found the flag frozen stiff— having been blown out straight to its full extent — and appended was a solid strip of ice, about 18in out from the flagpole, and a few inches I thick, and reaching right down to the : ground. The flag could bo seen m the midst ,of the e!e*,r ice cjuite embedded. One of the party secured a good photograph of the irozen flag. ! Tub Oval Track. — The reason why the much desired extension of the northern embankment at the Domain oval has not | been made, was given by the Engineer to the Domain Board on Monday evening. It was not because of any unwillingness on the part of the Board to undertake the work, , but simply because the drought had been so long continued that it was impossible to do anything like satisfactory or even useful work with the clay that would have to be ■ used m the formation. The work, there fore, cannot be proceeded with until sufficient rain has fallen to make the material for the embankment workable. T#e Dunedin Abattoirs. — In view of the early opening of the Dunedin abattoirs about fourteen butchers agreed to have their stock slaughtered »fc a private slaughter house m the Rosslyn borough, and invited the council to appoint an inspector, whose salary they would pay. The Rosslyn Coun cil, having obtained a legal guarantee, invited applications. At a meeting last week a letter was received from the town clerk painting out if the course were carried out the beneficial effgpt of the legislation on the subject would be losfc. The Roslyn Council decided to proceed, however, and out of sixteen applications decided to recom mend the Governor to appoint Mr Thomas Cunningham, of Oamaru, as inspector. T#b S.OPJAL Evil, — His Lordship the Bishop, m an address at the opening of the Christchurch V.M.C.A 7 on, Monday night, emphasised the necessity of youpg men, especially Christian young men, taking this question into their serious consideration. There were refuges, homes for girls, mothers' meetings, mothers' unions and so on, yet the more he saw of the question the more waß he convinced that tbe remedy must come from the men Hying and acting on Christian principles, and understanding Christian sarcifice. Until these mattern wet' e brought home to the men, yery little good would be done. The work, he said, could be well taken up by the Young Men's Christian Association. A Sad Plight.— Mr T. fi. Taylor, M.H. R., who has recently been addressing meetings m the South has stated (says the Star) that a young man recently left Christchurch for Wellington m search of work, taking with him his wife and two little children, and his household furniture. During two months he had earned only 7£d. He subsisted by pawning his furniture and wearing apparel, and that very day he had been compelled to pawn his wife's wedding ring to obtain food. In arder that he might have ooular demon stration of the state of affaire, Mr Taylor acoompanied the man to his dwelling, where he found no fewer than four families living $n a five-roomod pottage. ■In one room up stairs he found an elderly yoman lying very ill, with her litwe ' niece attending on her, In £lio next room were a man* and his wife and three children, and in' a room'"down stairs were the young map. with his wife and two children, Sn as almost) bare room, and yet another family m the next room* the other being used as a general kitchen.

Wakanui Presbyterian Sunday School —The teaohersof the Wakanui Presbyterian Sunday School, with their friends, met on Thursday evening last for the purpose of saying' eood-^ye to the Superintendent, Mr W. Corbetfc, who is I,eayiajj th.9 diatriet. A very pleasaafc time was spent,' enJiVenbd with games, sacred songs, duets, quartets, recita tions, etc. In the course of the evening the Rev. Mr Inglis, on behalf of the teachers, children, and parents, presented Mr Corbett with a handsome barometer, and expressed a hope that m his new home there might always be fair wo&feher. Mr Corbett suitably replie^. ' During "'the evening refreshments m abundance were handed rcrtpd.-and a hope was expressed that m,ore social eyenpge of the same nature miefij) be held during the coming winter. After a hgar£y yote of thanks to the ladies who provided the refreshments had been pasSfd. the meeting closed with all present joining m the hymn " God be with you till we meet again."

In order to make room for the builders to complete the alterations we have resolved to § really reduce our stock. We have therefore aUO & large quantity of our Tweeds and ' Worsteds? et.o/ to gl^av at the following reductions ;— Mep's to m^asuye, usual price 90s, now 70s ; Men's trousers, usual price 258, now 15s 6d i eta. We have also pleasure m notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous "British Monarch ' " Waverley " and Eollpse-Humber Bicyoles (both gents' and ladies'), which we are now eelUpg with all the " up-to-date " iniprov,vmeufcg at the lowest cash prices, or 4h tHe most liberal terms to suit the convenience :of our customers. (Every mabhine guaranteed). — ' Cuaiqhkad and Bhbryman, the leading 1 Tailors and OutjjSttere.

LOYAL ASHBURTON LoDOB, 1.0.0.F, M.U. 1 —1 he adjourned summoned meeting of thel Loyal Ashbur ton Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U.,! will be held m the Lodge room tomorrow I evening at 7.30. I

The Cycling Spohts on Easter Monday ' —A full committee meeting of the A.A.C. and A.C. was held m the Orange Hall laßt night. Final arrangements m connection with the Easter Monday meeting were made. The tender of the Mail for printing pro grammes _ was accepted. Correspondence was received from the railway authorities, stating that trains would be delayed, etc. Tne order and times for events were drafted and accepted. After further routine busi ness the meeting adjourned till Thursday night.

PRESENTATION SOCIAL AT WAKANUI.

A very enjoyable gathering was held m the Wakanui main school on Friday evening last, under the auspioies of the Wakanui Weßleyan Church, the occasion being the presentation to Miss C. Trevurza of a parting gift, m recognition of the valuable services Bhe has tor many years rendered to the church as organist. There was a very large attendance of friends from this and the adjoining districts, and the chair was ably filled by the minister of the circuit — Rev. R. Taylor — who opened the proceedings with an appropriate address, after which the follow ing ladies and gentlemen took part m a rather lengthy programme, and very ably did they perform their respective parts : — Songs by Messrs J. Butterick/A. Protheroe, Frampton, O. Trevutaa, and Robert Dalton ; and Misses Annie Dalton, L. Trevurza, M. Wilson and R. Gorbett. The sisters Corbett played a pianoforte duet, and Mr Living stone gave a couple of recitations m grand style. One of the most successful items on the programme was a dialogue entitled " Wanted a Schoolmaster," m which the different parts were ably sustained by Messrs Riohard Dalton, A. and O. Trevurza, A. Protheroe, S. Cheaterman, F. Butterick, and Misses A. Brown and L. Trevurza. Hearty applause greeted every item on the list, thus showing the appreciation of the audience of the efforts made to entertain them. At the conclusion of the programme the chairman said the last name on the list was that of Mr Leadley, but it was not stated what his part m the proceedings was to be. There was evidently some mystery about it. He I would ask Mr Leadley to perform his part, I whatever it might be.

Mr Leadley, coming forward, said one of Dickens' characters, m ordering hi 3 dinner specified " A leg o' mutton with the usual trimmina." AH the itema of the programme already discussed were but the " trimmina," and it devolved upon him to produce the " leg o 1 mutton." In other words the gather* ing had been got up really for the purpose of presenting Miss Clara Trevurm with some tangible proof of the high appreciation which their church held of the services which she had rendered for many years as organist, conjointly with Miss Dalton. It was a matter for thankfulness when those who were endowed with the talent of music, consecra ted it to the service of God and the ohuroh, and m Miss Trevutza they had one whose gift of song was always ungrudgingly rendered, and upon whose help m every other matter affeoting the welfare of the ohurch they could always depend, The presentation he now

made to Miss Trevur?,a on behalf of the

trustees, the choir, and the congregation, was not to be taken m any sense as a reward for services rendered. That was altogether bsyoad their power ; but &3 a email token of the high esteem m which she was held, and as some tangible recognition of their apprecia tion ot what she had done for them, At the Bame time he wished her and her prospec tive husband a happy and prosperous future. He was sorry thay were leaving the district, but he hoped that wherever their lot might be past, iQod's blessing would be with them. Handing the present (a silver teapot and cake stand) to Miss Trevurs*, he hoped that there would never be any storms m that tea pot, and that the cake would always bo light and good. Mr F. Frampton suitably responded on behalf of Miss Trevura*, and after partaking of a very enjiyable and sumptuous supper, the old folks- went home and the young ones stayed and had a couple of hours' hearty enjoyment, m the shape of parlour games, etc., till long past midnight, when votes of

thanks and a parting hymn brought to a close a most enjoyable gathering. Miss Trevurßi and Mr Wm. Corbett are to bo married m the Wakanui Wesleyan Church on Friday next, April 8. Good luck to them,

IRRIGATION.

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Still the rain keeps off. Instead of mois ture — the water of life to vegetation, to our apimals, to ourselves — Providence for some inscrutable reason lavishes on us, with no niggard hand', an abundance— a super abundance — of fresh air. Now what shall we da to save ourselves? Shall we act against the advice of the late Bishop Moor house, of Melbourne, when he rebuked a deputation of sufferers from drought on the mat]ter of public prayer, and urge a day of suppiicati6n and humiliation, for the rain that seems never to come 5 or shall we do what men and Britona ought to do-^t'ace the position and use the gifts providence has given us, and which we knowingly waste — the rivers ?

Where is the grain that should be crowd ing our railway ? Why are the sheep un saleable, the fat lambs that Bhould have netted over half a sovereign dwindling and stunted'? And how about the interest on pur accommodations 1 Surely all the go and shoye that had a colonial reputation of the Ashburtonians has pot been wilted away TjHth the nor'westers ? Come, let us for a few moments look this matter of the coming exodus, whioh must pome if thp present state of affairs goes on, straight m the face 1 What joes our County Engineer say will be the average cost of givf°g to each of the proposed irrigation districts an abundance of water ? About twelve and sixpence per acre -~not per year, but capital cost { The Government has promised the monay at three per cent. The yearly coat of main tenance of headworks and races, together with a sinkfng fund of oapital will only be about a shilling per aore. The cost of distribution on the farm is a mere nothing. Say, capital cost anywhere from sixpence to a obillipg par acre. Are those difficulties in&urm'onntible to Aahbuytonians ? Certainly not, nor a multiplication 'ot such difficulties, if we are only true to our district-, oWselyes and our ahildren. Mow let us look at the pleasant side of the picture. Clover, a lopg bite coo, green and nah, that on similar l^nd at Norwood and Yaldhurst has kept and fattened over twelve sheep to the acre. Wheat up to thirty bushels and oats over seventy bushels to the acre, and m this year of howlingnor'westers. Now whatdoesitcost to give a crop a real good soaking, equal to a jbpree dayif' old-time south-wester, when Mr MoGfrpgor/' of lyorwood, jfanoiss his olover, or wheat, or oats, wo'u}cf- be the better for a drenching? Under two-and-a : half penoe per acre. This is not reckoning the share of the annual water ra'e. Look at this ! Those who had water for irrigation this year, rather than lose id, would gladly pay ten- shillings per acre. They don't hesitate to say ssino — m fact Messrs Saville IJros. •' actuary pay jbhj3 Sel^yn County Council five shillings per acre per year. ..Say the total cost of water rate and application is eighteen pepo/e per acre; now we will capitalise the eighf/ Bhjllinga" and pjjepence per aore difference ,|fch»t is, getween whafj it is well worth afid what it would cos{j Ash burton farmers at five per cent. Ye Gods 1 £8 10a for unearned increment. Can it be possible that we can be divided on so vital a matter ? And as for the wate*>weed bogey and exhaustion of coil tommy rot, the ten ysar§' epeperfance of men on theqlainß is tut»t they dp'ji^fc exist.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Gounoil was held on Monday evening. Present — The Mayor (presiding), and Cra Bird, Collins, Paul, Davis, Thomas, and Orr. Leave of absence was granted to Crs Hanmer, Baker, and Scaly. i FINANCE. The Mayor reported the debit balance at the bank— £l664 93 sd, and the income received from all sources since last meeting £92 17s lOd, of which £19 had been rates collected, £27 rents, and £30 auctioneers' licenses, the reßt small sums from various sources. STATE FIRE INSURANCE. The Town Clerk, Timaru, wrote forward ing copy of the resolution recently passed by the Timaru Borough Council on the subject of state fire insurance, which it advocated and solicited the co-operation of the Council.

Or Davis thought that the question was one of great importance. There was a large amount of money paid by ABbburton property owners annually m the shape of fire premiums, but the companies refused to contribute anything to the Bupporb of the fire brigade. He moved to co-operate with Timaru on the subject. Cr Thomas seconded the motion. He recapitulated the action m the past of the insurance companies m first raising the rates, then telling their clients here that a fire engine must be obtained, otherwise a farther rise m premium rate 9 would take place, and the subsidy would be withdrawn. The engine was procured, but m spite of this the subsidy was withdrawn. He was an insur ance agent himself, bub had always said he would advooate state insurance m conse quence of the course followed by the Societies. Sooner or later the borough would have to face the question of a paid brigade. Cr Paul favoured the motion as a protest against the aotion of the companies. The motion was carried. THE HOSPITAL.

The Hospital Board wrote, complaining of stagnant water m the grounds of the hospital. The matter was explained by Mr Fooka, who denied that the water, though shallow, was stagnant. It had not been dealt with because he did not care to stop the bathing for the season to increase the flow.

The work was left m the hands of the Engineers to Bee through.

FIBE BRIGADE

The Secretary of the Fire Brigade wrote, submitting for the Council's approval the name of Mr W. Thiele as a new member of the Brigade. Mr Thiele was approved.

WATER SUPPLY.

The special committee, appointed to con sider and report on the question of a perma nent water supply for the borough, sub mitted the following :— At a meeting of this Committee held on the 28th inst. it was resolved after considering the whole question, to recommend the Council to arrange for a oonference with the Ashburton County Council with a view to obtaining its co operation m establishing a permanent water supply for the Borough and suburbs. It was decided to ask the County Council to meet the Borough Council as a whole m conference on the subjeot dealt with m the report, the County Council holding ita monthly meeting on Thursday first. ENGINKEBS* REPORT.

The report of the Engineers dealt with the work done by the labor gang, and added — "We have prepared estimate^ for the proposed loan that were to be submitted to the Works Committee, but as no quoram attended, the meeting lapsed." The report was adopted, it beiDg resolved to discuss the estimates at a later period m the evening. Flßii INSPECTOR 1 * REPORT.

The fire Inspector reported on the recent fire m Mr Worner's premises.

Cr Davis took exception to the state of the channel gates m Moore Street on the nigbb of the fire. Mr Fooka said he had given orders that m future all gates of channels that feed fire sumps be left half open so that there should be no unnecessary delay.

Some discussion took place on the question of the phannejs, and the hose for affixing to the standpipea, which had not been used on the occasion of this fire.

Cr Paul moved that the Fire Brigade Committee bring up a report ou the general management of the channel gates, the use fulness of the hose m question, and whose duty it should be to see to th&u hose.

Cr Collins said there never would be any satisfaction m the matter of fires while they were paying only £5 a year to two boys to look after the gates. Cr Thomas paid they had the best water supply m the colony, and it had been claimed thst they had very nearly the best brigade. Yet,' m sp^te of thesp ad vantages, whenever there was a fire there were complaints of delay. There would be satisfaction till the supply was placed under the control of the Brigade.

Cr Orr said what was wanted was to have sufficient supply of water m every street, and thus have the water where the lire was. Unless this were done, though they had twenty men m oharge of the supply, they could not get water to a fire m a street where there was no flow.

Cr Bird was of the same opinion, and pointed out that the flow was not uniform all over the town, as the falls were not all precipitous m the same degree. Cr Fadl having replied, the motion was passed. . ■■<>.: ANNUAL ESTIMATES. J The annual estimates were referred to the Works Committee. EASTER HOLIDAYS. The usual holidays were granted to the staff. . , NORTH- EAST TOWN BELT. Qa the motion of Cr Collins, ft wjas decided to approach the County : Council, m con junction with the Upper Ashburton Road Board if possible, with the object of getting a water race on the North-east Town Belt bridged. LQAN ESTIMATES!. The Chief Engineer submitted the loan estimates, which after discussion were adopted, and it waa decided to at once advertise aooording to statute the Council's intention of asking power to raise a loan, as well as the schedule of work to be done and the allocation of cost. LICENSES. A transfer was granted to T. Trevurza of the carriage license held by him, for a vehicle recently sold to a new one just bought. ACCOUNTS. Acqounts to the amount of £118 were passed for payment;, and the Obuneil resolved itself into. tlie ' ' " • *' .' "■'■• '■ ■'■-'

DOMAItf BOARD

and decided to grant the use of the oval to the Hockey Club on the same terms as the Football Club, provided the latter did not require the oval, and that any arrangement did not clash with the Football Club.

Mr Collins wished to know whether it was a facfc that the Domain was closed on close days to people who simply wished to $EQS6 to their homea m Allen ton, He had understood that lopg ago :;sje Board had decided t° make gxceptifm' fn the case of people whq bad no desire to attgnd the oval on olose days when sporti were going on, and to throw all the other parts of the Domain open to the public. Mr Thooias said the matter had been discussed, but had been left over indefinitely, as Bp the ticie the fences and trees round the 'oval were' nd'b dense* enough to be a natural protection to theprom&ters of sporta meetings'. ' 'Nofr, however, "the oval was m such sh^dod pogdifeion that '^he Board might well cpnaMer &%v Collins euggpstlpn t Hp was afraid, though, th,at \f f hp Dotoain were thrown open as suggested there would be a great many outside ticket holders on the furthgr bf*n|i« of the stream, who had nothing to do with AHentgn, Mr Davii questioned the right of the Board to keep people out oi t,^^ Zu all at any time. • Thfi-Qh^irman said tharj; was no question afc all of thp B,oard's rightf and. he $$ not see there was any hardship to • anybody m charging admission on such special days as those referred to, _ They oould never be more than ten days m one year, and there was nothing like that number now claimed ; but he was not tied to either closing or opening the outside Domain on these days : ib was for fhe. Board to nay. The whole njuestidij %aB referred to thg Damain Works Committee and the Board rose. : : ■

Sm?&? fray Vtmti

GOVERNMENT VALUATION.

The Valuator's Position.

Some delay ooourred at the opening of the Assessment Court at Christohurch on- Monday owing to the objections having failed to reach the Clerk at the proper time. After Mr Beetham had taken his seat, Mr A. P. O'Callaghan, the supervising valuator, who conducted the cases on behalf of the de partment, received the permission of his W orship to make an explanation. He said that a good deal of misunderstanding existed as to the intention and working of the . Valuation Act, but the misconception to a large extent oould be removed by those who understood the working of it. Under the present Act there should be but one valoa tion, and that was the selling value— the cash selling value— which was regarded for three different purposes — rating, taxing, and lending money. The one valuation should be made and eased up or eased down m order to arrive at the market value of the land. _ This would account for many of the objections which would come before the Court. Then there had been a great deal of misunderstanding on the valuation for im provements. The Department looked upon them and the regulations required that im provements should be valued strictly at their • present selling value. The amount the im provements contributed towards the capital value or selling value of the land was ths value of the improvements. The position as explained was by the Department considered to be justified by the Act and the intentions of the Legislature. He also wished to say a word or two concerning ,the instruction! which had been issued. Ib had been stated openly, by letter and verbally, that the m. struotions had been made to inflnence the valuers to put a high value on the land. He wished to state publioly that there was no such thing. The instructions were clear, and as open as the light of day to any of ths public who wiahed to see them, and as far as his district (Canterbury) was concerned, not a single instruction had been issued by him except m the direotlon he had indicated.

THE POLICE COMMISSION.

A Constable's Grievances.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Dunbdiit, April 4. , The Police Commission is again sitting at Dunedin. Constable Pratt, stationed at Clyde, who joined the force m 1875, com* plained that he had been badly treated by the late Inspector Moore. He had peti tioned Commissioner Hume and Parliament for redress, but without getting satisfaction. He had been shifted about all over the place, including Winton, Wyndham, Mataura, and Alexandra, bub m all the stations he had had, there had only been one houße fit for a Chinaman to live m. A strange thing about it was that always after he left the place they started to build a new station. At Kaitangata there was only a four-roomed building, m which he had to house his wife and family of ten. He asked for two additional rooms, but the Depart ment refused the application. Ultimately witness converted the shed into an office and bedroom at his own expanse, and had never been recouped any of the outlay. When he received notice of transfer to Clyde he asked four dayß m which to decide whether he would leave the force. He got a reply, "If not at Clyde within twelve hours, would be suspended. " The house at Clyde was m a miserable condition. Money bad been voted the last session for the erection of a new tat ion, bat nothing had been done. £

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

ress Association — By Electric Telegraph- Copyright

The British Revenue.

#■ . London, . Ap.ril_3__ Instead of an increase m the revenue of over two millions, the British Treasurer has estimated that a loss of £909,000 would result on the year.

A Singular Occurrence.

Vienna, April 3. A singular occurrence is reported from the seaport town of Fiume. A meteorite fell and set fire to a number of warehouses, causing considerable damage.

Mr Cecil Rhodes.

Oap*toww, April 3 In connection with the coming elections Mr Oecil Rhodes has secured the support of the Dutch party. His policy is one of equality for both races, which he is convinced will soon indue.© the federation of the, English colonies m South Africa.

Australian.

MaroQiied.

Sydney, April 4. The Government experimental trawl ing expedition has been marooned at Lord Howe island scantily provided for, through the steamer being blown to sea m a cyclone which sprang up suddenly. The vessel can^e.' off id Sydney but returns for the castaways,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapaaka April 5, 9.10 ft.nv Guardian Office 10.16 a.m. South Africa. Berlin, April 4 The Governor of the Fortugae colony of ]\Joaambique, now m Berlin, ifcjet \vith "a"" cordial ; reception/ H$ declares" his object is to secure tfee permanent proteotion of Delagoa Bay against Britain. The Soudan. Cairo, April 4 It is reported that the Dervishes are furious at Mahmud for the concealment of the capture of women at the recede British attack oii Shentiy, : " 0-** l.- Received Wakapaaka April 5, 11 a.m. 7* Guakdian Office 12.20 p.m. Disastrous Flood. New York, April 4 The river Ohio burst its banks at Shawneetown, Illinois,- and destroyed the greater p'b'rtion of the jWn,; Two hundred persons were drownecfj

Australian.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph, Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka April 5, 10 a.m., Guabdian Office U. 15 a.m. tyjsastjou& Hurftcajifc. PERTHrApriIS A hurricane at Gassock on Saturday, destroyed many buildings and wrecked a tram line. The telegraph lines are down for miles. Two steam lighters were driven ashore, and the schooner Maggie Dolan baa been totally wrecked, wßile the schooner Harriet has been attended. -The dois ot pro* psrty is estimated at £15,QQ0j ■'-

THE ABHBUKTON GOABDIAN : TUESDAY, APBIL 5, 1898.



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Afr Cuyler is one of the leading merchants of tbia village and one of the most prominent men m thia vicinity.— W. G. Phiwin, Edi* tor Red Creek Hetald. For sale by Ash- burton Drug OompaEy. I was reading an advertisement of Cham- berlajn'a Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem- edy m life Worcester Enterprise recently, whioh leads me to write 'this. ' I can truth- fully say I never used any remedy equal to it fpr colio and diarrhoea. I have never had to use more than one or two doses to cure the' worst case with myself 'or children. — W. A. STRoui), Popohtoke Giftyj Md» For sale by Anhbutton Prug'Oomp#y# .



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Businesa Notices. ASHBURTON MAIL AND GUARDIAN. Change of Proprietary. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the Aahburton Mail and Asbburton Guardian Newspapers have been leased, as from the 2 let day of March, 1898, to MR HENRY WILLIS, who will collect all Accounts due to the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, and whose receipt will be a sufficient) discharge, Wji, JUKES STEWARD, Manager of Aahburton Publishing Co., Ltd. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY, Ltd., (m liquidation.) TN CONSEQUENCE of the Mail and Guardian Newspapers having been leased to MR HENRY WILLIS, ALL DEBTS due to the above Company up to the 21sb day of March, 1898, MUST BE DISCHARGED WITHOUT DELAY. ACCOUNTS will be rendered forthwith, and may be paid at the Offices, Burnett Street, to Mb Henby Willis. Wm, JUKES STEWARD, Manager of Ashburton Publishing Co., Ltd. BUSINESS NOTICE. TN REFERENCE to the above, I beg to notify that the Printing and Publishing Business hitherto carried on m Burnett Street will still be conducted m the name of THE ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. HENRY WILLIS, Monager. Church Services _ m . ' '■* ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH ABhburtoc. HOLY WEEK AND EASTERTIDE, 1898. •• Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by ?" — Lam. i. 12. Tuesday V Short Services at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday /Special addresses. Thursday — Preparation for Easter Com- munion. All Communicants are earnestly invited to attend this Service, at 7.30 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY. 11 a.m. — Litany and Address. 2 30 p.m. — Ohiidreu's Service — Service of Song : " A Man of Sorrows." 7.30 p.m — Evening Prayer. \ On Good Friday the Offer torieß will be m aid of St. Mary's Refuge Home. EASTER SUNDAY. 6.30 a.m. — Ho'.y Communion. 8.30 a.m. — Holy Communion. 11 a.m. — MorniDg Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 2.45 p.m. — Children's Service* 6.30 p.m.— Evening Prayer. As there will be THKEE Celebrafciona of Holy Communion Provided, every Communi- cant will find an hour which may be made convenient, and a full opportunity of obey- ing the rule of the Church contained m the Rubrics (at the end of the Communion Service), viz. ; " That every Parishioner shall communicate ab the least three times m the year, of which Easter to be one." The Offertories on Easter Sunday will be handed to the Vicar, m accordance with ancient custom,



POST AND TELEGRAPH OFFICES, Ashburton. Holiday arrangements for Good Friday and Eaßter Monday. Post OfifJXiE.— £}n" ( Good Friday the Post Office will observe a close holiday, except thab all mails will be closed at 6.20 'a.m. Go Eaat?. r Monday the Office will be open' to tjie public beiwefin the hours of 9 and 10 a.m., and 7 and 8 p.m. M timing and evening mails will be received and despatched as usual. There will be no delivery* by letter" carrierg on Easter Monday. Telegraph Office. — The telegraph branch will be open from 9 to 10 a.m., aad 7 to 8 p.m. on both days. TBLEj?w,oyß Exchange.— The telephone exchange will be bpeja from 9 to 10 a.m. only, on Good Friday, and as Usual on Easter Monday.



F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON WITH SMALL CAPITAL. T HAVE been instructed by Mb| V. Rouse to sell by Private Treaty his well known and Commodious BOARDING i HOUSE, situated m close proximity to the Methven Railway Station, containing IT Rooms and Scullery, together with i aore of land. As Mb Rouse has determined to sell on aooount of his wife's ill-health, the above should command the attention of anyone m ■earoh of a profitable and increasing business m the oentre of a large and rising distrioti F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. WAKANUI ROAD ; WITHIN A FEW MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. A Comfortable Dwelling House, contain- ing 8 rooms, Bathroom and Soullery, to- gether with one acre of land, fronting on Wakanui Road and Cambridge Street. The above is for absolute Bale, and from ts close proximity to town should call for special attention from thoßej m search of a good suburban residence. i F. FERRIMAN. ?OE SALE. LEASE IK PERPETUITY of 10 Acres of Land at Lismore, subdivided into four paddocks, with an abundant supply of water m each. 20 acres are m English grasses, 35 m fallow, and 45 are m the native state, upon which there is good feed. Upon the property there is a comfortable five-roomed house, a well planted garden, three-stalled stable, piggeries and sheep yards. As this farm is within three miles of {a Public School, anyone m seatch of a property at a small rental would do well to give this an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE, I HAVE FOR SALE a good second hand rFARM DRAY, 1 DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGH, and Eecoud hand DRILL. F. FERRIMAN. F0 X S_A LE. LEASE OF 6001ACRE8JOF LAND AT WESTERFIED. 100 acres Perpetual Lease, 999 years, equal to freehold ; 500 acres under lease for 7 years, upon which are erected a four-roomed cottage, stable and ohaffhouse, etc., situated m close proximity to a public school. 40 acres are sown down m English grasses, 550 are m tussock, and 10 are m fallow. Anyone m search of a good sheep farm cannot; do better than give this their atten- tion. Full particulars onjapplication. F. FEBRfMAN. TO LE T, William Street, off Wakanui Road. A house of seven rooms. TO LET, Wakenui Road, & oomfortablej.house of aix rootta and scullery. F. FERRIMAN. 00 nofJbenersi/a(fe<ffo\ ouja/pg/?Aef/p//afy'o/>s\ 1 9 //fs/s/ on nav/ng m]\ & inefytf money wit & exper/ence cap £uy, largest sa/emAi/sf/ia/as/d. 1^ BY mom^J



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