The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1898. THE RISE IN BUTCHERS' MEAT

In an article which was published m our last issue, commenting on the rise m the price of meat, the word "fleece " was unintentionally so used as to lead the casual reader to infer that an impu tation was cast on the butchers of Ash burton m connection with their action m this matter. While differing from the butchers m the course they have adopted, we had no intention of at tributing to them dishonesty, because all tradesmen are entitled to take what they may consider their advantage of a rise m the market.

" m — !"" — — — — — — ' The inconvenience of the partial con nection cf the railway offices at Ashburton station TELEPHONE with the telephone WANTED. system has long been a cause for just complaint, and also a source of annoy ance and loss of time to business men of the town. As far as the goods department is concerned it is all right, but if anyone wishes to speak to the stationmaster or enquire at tho parcels office, it is necessary to pfiy either of these a visit, thereby incurring loss of time. There is surely no reason why the necessary connection should not be made. If the department cannot afford another subscription to the exchange, the two offices might be connected by a speaking tube, which would be at least an iraprovemtnt on the existing state of things. In the course of a pastoral on the federation question the Anglican Bishop I of Tasmania states : " TASMANIA. " — " The question we ON FEDERATION, are cdled to face is whether the hour ia not come when the voice of Australia should be heard with effe3t m the world's councils. Remember it was Canada because she is federated, not Australia, which arrested the attention of the public, and won the ear of the statesmen of England last year. It was the one representative who stood first, not the group of them. I confess I am become jealous for the good name of Australia. In answer to the ques tion. "What is the positive gain m federation ? we are inclined to hesitate, just because the prospect is dimmed by its very greatness. For example, without question every known ideal of ours will be enlarged, and it is by ideals that we live. Many fresh visions will come also which at present are hidden from view. Single colonies do not venture to dream of deeds which to federated Australia would be a national birthright. So also this larger life must inevitably produce greater meu and. stimulate our present leaders. Our need for them is always greater even than our need for labor, and capital. So the question for your decision is," the Bishop proceeds, "this — Is it worth your m order to enter upon this larger life, to face pre sent difficulties, such, for example, as the uncertain shifting of trade, the incidence of taxation, the effect of an entirely new condition of things upon our business life ? And, again, can we trust the larger colonies to act gener ously, if need be, towards the weaker? In the face of so deeply religious a question a3 the extension of a true brotherhood, of closer union of our race, of the prospect of our making our voices heard effectively for God and man m the world's councils. I must vote 'Aye 1 upon the polling day, humbly conscious that every great ven ture since the world began has foundits first steps clogged with great difficulties. The cause is great. I cannot believe that when weaker colonies take the momentous step patriotically, and therefore unselfishly, they will be met by aught but a like generous and un-, selfish spirit. In effect, so far as I can see m the future, we are asked to make possible the ascent of Australia into that higher region where the larger life is possible, where God, therefore, has greater duties ready for those who have come at last to a fall age. For my part, I long to step on to. that loftier plateau, and to see those nobler visions. I trust my fellow churchmen will see their way to accompany me."

Local and General. \ * Captain Russell.— A Press Association message from Wellington says : — " At the reception to Captain Russell, at the Opera , House, on Monday week, an address will be ' presented to hitr, and among che speakers will be the Hou W. Rolleston, Mr Scobie Mackepsve, and Mr G. Hutchison," Compressed Air. — Compressed air is the newest and most hmdy maid -of-all- work on the American railways. It has been put to '• :*t least, forty separate uses, A jet of com pressed air sweeps and dusts the passenger cars with a thoroughness one would be glad to see imitated m England (writes a corre spondent of 7 he Times) ; ifc paints the freight cars and the station buildings. Ab the Ohicigo shops of the Ilinois Central Rail road, riveting-machines and cranes of four tons capacity are worked by the same force, while the bellows of smithy fires are re placed by a simple pipe and stop cook. Spurgeon's Tabhrnaolb. — Spurgeon's Tabernacle caught fire at half -past 12 o'olook od April 23 ; at a quarter past 1 o'clock the roof fell m with a noise like " the boom of a great gun," and at half-past 2 o'clock nothing was left of the Tabernacle ,but the handsome Greek portico with its six Corinthian columns, four lofty blackened walls, and a smouldering mass of charred and blackened beams and girders, out of which rose the iron pillars that had sup ported the gallery, distorted Bind twisted into grotesque shapes. The Tabernacle cost £32,000, and was insured for £20,000. It is estimated that £40,000 will be required to build a new tabernacle. I Christopher's Bones. — The war over Cuba has raised the question of the present whereabouts of the bones of Christopher Oolumbus. It is stated that the discoverer of America was buried first at Valladolid, that hia remains were removed to Seville m 1513, thence to the island of San Domingo m 1536, thence to Havana m 1796. Of late years, however, the inhabitants of San Domingo have set up a protest m favour of certain bones whioh have been discovered m their own oathedral, and declare by their gods, or by their saints, that never a bone of Columbus left their island, and that the relics of the great Christopher m the Cathedral of Havana, unto which so many pilgrimages have been made, are apooryphal. At the end of the present war the Amerioans may claim the Havana relios as part of the indemnity from Spain, and the Spaniards may comfort themselves with the reflection that the inhabitants of San Domiugo are right. Tinwald Sohool;Committee. — The usual meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday. Present — Messrs Clothier (chairman), J. Hampton, C Hawkins, J. Gudseil, C. Doherty, and J. Stephens. The master's report waa read. It showed the present numbers of children on the roll to be — boys 80, girls 71 — total 151. The average attendance for the past four weeks had baen— boys 58 1, girls 54.3— ?3tal 112.4. The falling off was principally due to the prevalent sickness, the average for the week ending June 3 being 98. It waa decided that the master should get two and a half dozen extra readers for standard II and 111. Tho Chairman was asked to get two new coal buckets, and alao to see the master m regard to object lesson oards, and if necessary apply again to the Board for a new set. It was decided to close the school on Friday, June 17, for two weeks winter holidays. The Visiting Committee were requested to get two or three loads of shingle as promised, and to see to some small repairs. Accounts were- passed for payment to the amount of £4 Us Id, and the^meetibg a.djournedi ■ .{^.\'y The Battleships of To-day.— Sir W. a. White, secretary to the Navy, in.a.recent address, said the peraonnel-bf the-'Na'vy' had now put upon it enormously increased responsibility. The moderr) warf'-machines called ships had to go to sea and b-havo as ships, while their management demanded the highest qualities of skill and nerve. The officers were not only responsible for the ' conduct and navigation of these ships, but alao for their fighting powers. Whereaß m Nelsou's time a commander had a value of 100,000 m his charge, nowadays he had a 1 million. With this greater amount of ; mechanical force had come a much greater , amount of responsibility m dealing with the \ swiftly-moving vessels of the present d^y. The reconstruction of the^avy was no light 1 task, and he was glad to say he ha 3 : recovered somewhat of his expended capital. Tho task, however, would have been im possible and the results never have been j achieved but for the wonderful progress i ! made by the metallurgists and mechanical i engineers of this country. They had the . advantage of using improved material man improved form, and the progress made wae little short of marvellous. "Phossy Jaw." — A ciblegram recently stated that Bryant and May had been found 1 guilty of negligence, as the result of an m) -) queit into the death of an operative at their j match factory from "phoßy jaw," — phos . phorus poisouing. It has been ascertained ' that the firm employ r. medical man them -1 selves, and provide liberal sick pay ; but ! the sick pay is forfeited if the patient goes ; to any other doctor. On the case m question i the firm's medical man gave a certificate that the man died from something else than 1 " phossy jaw," and to a newspaper reporter ) he denied that it was a oase of the kind, but . admitted it at the inquest. The Daily Chronicle remarks that it is the plain duty of the Home Secretary, whatever he might 1 do m regard to this death, to at once pro -1 hibit the use of yellow phosphorus m the , manufacture of matches. Phosphorus [ necrosis is such a terrible malady, that, at all costs, its cause ought to be put an end to. Not only is it absolutely fatal, but the > symptoms are so frightful, and the suffer i ings inflicted on the patient are so fearful, , that he or she becomes worse than a leper. There is a loathsome discharge which makes ' the presenoa of the patient almost unendur ■ able m the presence of other human beings. i And yet the disease may drag on for months and yearß, the poor creatures all the time knowing that they are doomed to certain death, and that their sufferings will increase ' until death- comes* Social — In connection with the Gleaners Union a very successful social gathering was . held m St. sohoolroom on i Wednesday evening last. The object was to raise funds for the work of the New Zealand Churoh Missionary Society. The result will be most gratifying to all con cerned, and especially to the branch secre tary — Miss V. Purnell — whose indefatigable zeal and energy, assisted by her friends, brought the affair to a successful issue, whereby the sum of £10 has been added to the funds of the Missionary Society. The room was very prettily decorated with flags, etc, and on either side stalls were erected for the Bale of the gifts forwarded by friends. A programme of music was gone through during the evening, the following being the performers ; — Mesdames Denshire, Pox, H. Gates, the Misses Gates (2), Miss M. Barrabt, Messrs H. Gates and J. B. Ward, The Rev. J. Blackburne, of Tinwald, gave an address, explaining tbo objects, purpose and work of the Gleaners Union. Although only established m New Zealand during the last five years, branches had been established m all parts of the world m con nection with the Churoh Missionary Society. The object of the Union was to connect all persons interested m missionary work m combined effort. Its purpose was to arouse Christian people to a sense of their obligation to preach the Gospel to every creature m all parts of the world. Membership gave a personal interest m missionary work, and the branches were linked to the parent Society, the Churoh Missionary Society founded m London m 1799 by a few o'ergy men and laymen. All names .of members enrolled were forwarded to headquarters. There were now 1161 gleaners m New Zealand. The New Zealand Churoh Mis sionary Society had now five missionaries (New Zealanders) at work m the following countries— China, India, Japan, and Mela nesia. Last year a draft had to be made upon the reserve fund, but it was hoped that the voluntary offerings throughout New Zealand would prevent a recurrence of this m the future. An appeal was made by Mr Blaokburne for the prayers and offerings of the people on behalf of the good work, and also for the perional interest of all who would join the branch and become active cleaners. At the olcaa of the evening refreshments were liberal y dispensed to the large gathering Mrs K. A. Scott was present during the evening, and a hearty i welcome greyed her on all Blase,

In Flood. —The Rakaia ia reported to be m heavy flood (bank to bank) to-day, the water being within four feet of the bridge decking, the reßult, no doubt, of the aor'weater. Rifles.— Owing to the ru-h for volunteer ing, the Defenoe Department will be unable to arm more than a few of the corps with the Lee-Metford rifl*. The greater number will be supplied with the JVlartiui-Henry and Snider. Five hundred light carbines, sighted up to 500 yds, have been ordered for the school cadets. Mothers' Union.— On Thursday afiernoon j a meeting of the Mothers' Union was held m 1 St. Stephen's schoolroom, when thirty-five j mothers assembled at short notice, and listened to an admirable addreaa given by | Mrs E; A. Soott. Advantage was taken of this meeting by the Gleaners Union to dispose of the balance of goods still unsold. A Lame Excuse.— The excuse offered by a young man who was brought before an Auckland court the other day on the charge of failing to support his father was that he was studying for the ministry, and wanted all bis money to buy books necessary for bis oourße. "I told him," said the relieving officer, " that it was an unoalled for aot for a Christian man to leb his father be thus dependent on public charity," An order was made for the payment of 5s a week. Hinds Band of Hope. — On Tuesday evening the ÜBual fortnightly meeting of tho Hinds Band of Hope was held, when th«:e was a good attendance. In the absence of the President, Mr Withell, Mr D. MoKenzie presided. The following contributed to the programme :— G. Murray, M. Miller, A. Morris, Misses Ada Norrish and Audrey and Evelyn Miller— recitations ;W. Frampton, and I). McKenzie— readings. A temperance action song was very nicely rendered by Miss Myrtle Norrish, and at the olose of the meeting a number signed the pledge. Type- written Documents.— On receiving a dooument m connection with one of the civil cases at the Supreme Court, Timaru, yesterday, Mr Justioe Denniston half angrily objected to it as " the dregs of a type writer," and said that no type-written document should be filed excepb first impressions, and on proper paper. He had made this the rule m Christchurcb, and it must be followed here. Counsel who had filed it apologised for it as a mistake. The firat she.eb was a first impression, and the other ought to have been. ' Highbank. — A very successful entertain i msnt was given last week at Highbank by Rev. . J. R. Clark, of Methven, m aid cf the piano fund. Ihe programme included an exhibition of a number of views of Africa | admirably shown by limelight ; a tableau m I which three young ladies represented Faith, Rope, and Charity ; also illuminated by j limelight ; and some exceedingly well j rendered t>onga by Misses Williams, Leggofc, j Clark, and Mr Tilley, while Miss Batten | gave two instrumental pieces m oapital style. There was a crowded house, and the audience showed its app* eciation of the ; various items by repeated applause. It is intended to hold other entertainments at dates to be fixed, to pay off the liability on ; the piano. The Brunner Mine.— The minerß are] said to be leaving Brunncrton m twos and threes, according as they can find employ ment elsewhere. The other day 15 departed from Greymouth, some of them leaving the colony for good. The Grey River A<-gin asks — • What is to become of Brunnerton 1 ' and says trnly th&t the lines of Bruaner i have of late years fallen m very unpleasant places. Ever s'nce the unhappy strike Brunner has not been for very long without some local trouble. Tbe paper, continuing, •sajs, it, ;^oHl4 be some sore of satisfaction to know ififchecmine is going to start again or not. It is' informed from a fairly reliable source that nine or ten yeara profitable work may he, confidently counted on- it. Yet twenty ye*^. ago it was said that it was practically worked out. - Christchuroh Poultry Show — The following are local exhibitors who were successful at the Christchurch Poultry Show ; — Cochin — Partridge, cock or cockerel, Pelham Yards 1 ; hen or pullet, Pelham Yards 1. Plymouth Rocks, barred cock or cockerel — E J Cox 1 and 2 ; hen or pullet, E J Cox 1, 2 and special. Orpingtons, black— Cock, R E Tasker 1 and special, Polhain Yards 3 ; cockerel, R E Tasker 1 ; hen, R E Tasker 2 ; pullet, R E Tasker, 1, 2 and special. Houdans — hen, Pelham Yards 3. Ham burgs—Golden pencilled, cock, Charles Willis 3 j cockerel, Charles Willis 2, S Mclntyre 3, E E Tasker h c and c ; hen, E B Tasker. 1 jpullett, Charles Willis 1 and special, E E Tasker 2, 8 Mclntyre 3 ; black, cockerel, Benjamin Baker 2, George Ander - 3; hen, Benjamin Baker 3 ; pullet, George Anderson 1 and speoiai, Benjamin Baker h o. Pigeons — Pouters, any colour— Cook, Charles Willis 2. Co -Operative Industry. — It is not often I one hears of a joint-stock enterprise m which labor derives the full benefit of its industry. This feature, however, is found (says a London paper) m the Burnley Self- Help Cotton Spinning and Manufacturing Society, which works the Henley Royd Mills.' A short time ago this concern went into liquidation, not on account of insol vency, but solely because there was insuffi cient working capital to carry on extended operations. The reconstruction scheme has been perfected, und another £12,000 capital is to be introduced m the Bhape of £5 debentures carrying four per cent interest. The debentures are being taken up by the operatives and others who run the mills, and when the full amount has been obtained from this and other sources it is hoped that the mills will go once more merrily on to success. Perhaps the most interesting point is the fact that operatives have agreed co pledge their wages as well as the company's assets as security for the balance of the loan raised on debentures which they themselves are unable to take up.

HOCKEY.

ASHBURTON FIRST v. TINWALD FIRST, The first test match of the season between the above teams was played yesterday afternoon on the ground of the former and resulted m a decisive victory for Tinwald. The Tinwald Bkipper won the toas and as a strong north-west wind waa blowing he very naturally elected to place his men m tha north-west half of the ground, and through* out the first spell the local players had a distinct advantage m having the wind and sun behind them. The ground, though a little uneven m places, was m very fair order, and the game was played on the whole under very favourable conditions. In the first spell play was very even for a short time, but the strong combination of the local forwards and halves eventually told and whan half time was called the soore stood Tinwald three goals, Ash burton nil. On play being resumed the visitors pressed their opponents very hard for the first five minutes and by a well judged hit within the abriking circle F. Watt scored the Qrat and only goal for Aahburton. In the latter part of the second spell Tinwald had all the beat of it, and frequently attacked the ABhburton goal, but owing to the strong defenoe of the visitors' baoks they only succeeded m scoring one more goal, thus winning by four goals to one goal. Although dearly over-matched the Ashburton first played a very plucky uphill game and received their defeat with a very good grace. Moat of the visitors' players showed greatly improved form, and, as a team, better j combination than they have ever done before. With c little more practice to gether and unswerving loyalty to their leader they should soon be m a position to hold their own against the Tiuwald lavincible3 and win muoh glory for themselves.

CABLE NEWS.

I Home and Foreign* United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. The Empire Trade League. London, June 15 Sir H. Tozer and JVlr Reeves have been elected to the Executive Council of the Empire Trade Leagae. Proposed Gladstone League. The Liberals have initiated a move ment for founding a Gladstone League on similar lines to the Primrose League. The Irish Dynamitards. Sir Matthew White Ridley intends to release the Irish dynamitards of 1883 at the expiration of fifteen years of their sentences. A murderous Tailor. June 16 Trodd, a German tailor, twice shot at Count Arcovalley, chief secretary of the German Embassy m London. It is supposed be mistook the Count for the Ambassador. The wounds in* flicted -were not serious. The man also fired at the policeman who arrested him. Imperial Postal Rates. A conference to consider the Imperial postal rates meets m London on the 25 th inst. The Agents-General attend, while Canada and India will be represented by their Postmasters- General* Sentence on an Anarchist. Paris, June 16 E. Tievant, a notorious Anarchist, who stabbed two policemen m Paris, has been sentenced to death. tireat Britain and Germany/ Berlin, June 16. Germany has announced that from July 31, Great Britain and her colonies, with the exception of Canada, will be accorded the " most favored nation " treatment.

Australian

United Press Aaaooiation — By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyrighb Fatal Railway Accident. Perth, June 16 A contractor's train was derailed near York, and a man named Mc- Carthy killed. Another man was seriously injured. lion G. McLean. Sydney, June 16 : . The Hon. George McLean is a pas senger by the Mararoa, which sailed to-day.

EXTRAORDINARY SUICIDE OF A BOY.

United Press Association — By Electrics Telegraph — Copy right. Perth, June 16 An extraordinary suicide has oc curred at JJVemantle, where a boy of sixteen shot himself dead m the presence of his father. The latter had gone to say good-bye to his family by a prior marriage, and the lad refused to shake hands with him and shot himself through the hsad. The father, who was distracted, has fled, and is believed to have also committed suicide.' Received Wakapnaka June 17, 9 20 a.m., Guardian Office, 11.30 a.m. Perth, June 17 It is stated that the lad Mason suicided through discovering upon the recent marriage of bis father to another woman that his father and mother had never been married.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright PekiNj Jane 15 The Chinese Government is em ploying only Russian military officers as instructors oE the troops m the province of Shansi, The Rus3ian authorities have dis missed the Chinese lighthouse keepers at the entrance to the Gulf of Pechili.

FRENCH POLITICS.

United Press Association— By Efectrio Telegraph— Copyright Paris, June 14 M. Meline has resigned. He de clined an invitation by President Faure to reconstruct the Cabinet. M.M. • Loubet and Deschanes advise a Cabinet of Conciliation, securing the Republican majority and forty independent mem , bera of the Right. M. Ribot will probably be Premier.

THE LATEST.

Australian.

United PreßS Association— By Electric Telegraph Received Wakapuaka June 17, 9.15 a.m, Guardian- Office 11.41 a.m.

Rinderpest.

Sydney, June 17 Eastern news state that the Kinder pest is raging m Japan and large numbers of cattle have been destroyed. Plague. The plague is raging at Fermosa.

FEDERATION.

* United Presß Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka June 17, 9.15 a.m, Guabdian Office 11.41 a.m. Sydney, June 17 Protectionist members, who with Mr Lyne opposed the Convention Bill, now state they will not follow Mr Reid m the federal campaign or sub scribe to the proposals he may advocate, on the ground that his attitude to wards federation is not stable enough.

WAR NEWS.

AMEKICA AND : SPAIN.

The Gorman Fleet at the Philippines* The Defence of Havana- Capture of Post. I Assuranoes From Germany. { United Preas Aasooiation—By Eleobrio Telegraph-Copyright. » Berlin, June I*L< The German newspapers, m refer ring to the German fleet m Philippine waters, imply that Admiral Diedrichs 1 demonstration at Manilla will result m the acquisition of » harbour m the Philippines. Washington, June 1C Mr Whigham, a war correspondent who was arrested at Havana, report! •hat the city is impregnable and ib fairly provisioned. The insurgents having reinforced th« American marines, they succeeded m eaptunng a Spanish poßt five mileg inland, killing 100 and capturing fif teen, together with a quantity of ammunition. Owing to the delay oi the transports the American force will not reach Santiago before Sunday. A second expedition has left San Francisco for Manilla. Germany has assured America that the presence of German ships at Manilla, is merely for the purpose of protecting German subjects. Londow, June IS A Heuter's despatch states that the House of Representatives voted for the annexation of Hawaii by 209 votes to 91.

The Situation at Manilla.

Received Wakapuak» June 17, 9.15 a.m. Guabdian Office 11.41 a.m. Madrid, June 16 General Augusts, Spanish Military Commander at Manilla, has cabled to Madrid that the situation at Manilla is critical.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsib'e for tbt opinions expressed by oar oorreßpondeata) THURSDAY HALF-HOLIDAY. TO THE EDITOH, Sir, — Can you or any of your readers inform me if the &ot wbioh conferred th« weekly half •holiday on shop assistants, clerks, etc,, has been repealed ? If it has nob, why does not the inspector do hia duty and see that it ia complied with? At 5.15 p.m. on Thursday last there were lights burning m more than one mercantile office m Ashburton, thus showing that some unfortunates were not enjoying the freedom to which they are entitled by law (and never have enjoyed m Ashburton Bince the law came into force). I see by advertise* ments m your paper tnafc two or more auotion sales are fixed for future Thursdays. Are theße m accordance with the Act ? I fail to see why one portion of the community should be allowed to trade and the other compelled to close. Does the inspector do hia duty.? — lam, etc., . Enquirer. *

Labor Questions.

United Press Association —By Electrio Telegraph Duneddj, June 17 At the Arbitration Court this morning the bootmakers' dispute was adjourned to Wellington. Re the iron moulders' dispute the court and parties discussed the position, and an adjournment was made till Monday morning, by which time it is hoped an amicable settlement will have been arrived at.

News in Brief.

We wish to call oar readers' attention to Messrs Fletcher Bros.' new advertisement], which is well worth a perusal by anyone m want of anything m their line. They invite the public of Ashburton and surround* ing district to inspect their display of china and earthenware, without being pressed to buy.

TEE ASHBtmTOa GfOABDIAR % FBIJDAX, JUNE 17, 189&.



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Jwr^ y^ 1898. NOW ON YIE\Y AT JOHN ORR AND CO'SV Who tave leourod tie Agency for this Splendid Machine for the whoU of the j South Island* WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT WAYERLEY FEATURES FOR 1898. \ ' [ijßjjP^ $k /% * FORK CROWN il CRANK, AXLE, AND BEARINGS. Ladies 1 Model WAVERLEY, 1898. k^^^^ SADDLE?. •^-^«o Iftlni- .. , BANDLE BARS. /^^^7 Z^ * JOHN ORR & Co. ASEBTOTQN,