Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1898. THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND EPIDEMIC DISEASES.

At the meetings of the Borough and Hampatead School Committees beld last evening, the question of closing the schools was under consideration. The latter decided to close their school for the present, the former, however, resolved to keep the Borough school open. A fortnight ago, the authorities of both schools came to the conclusion that it would not be prudenjb to keep the schools open m view of the exis tence of some cases of so dangerous an epidemic as diphtheria m the district. Moreover, the children were being kept away from the school and tho attendance was exceedingly low m both schools. Although the precaution thuj taken must undoubtedly have assisted to minimise the rick of the disease spreading, there are now, we understand, nearly twice as many cases under treatment as there were, when the schools were closed. "We learn now that the decision announced lin our advertising columns on Satur day to reopen on Monday was come to, after consulting Borne medical men. With every respect for the judgment of the medical men we think that as the question to be settled was one of fact and not of opinion, the enquiry should have taken the form suggested by Mr Hanmer. The reasons for closing the school advanced by Messrs Hanmer, McPherson and Silcock should — one would suppose — have been quite sufficient to settle the matter. One of them " knew of several cases of diphtheria m the district; another knew of a case or two m the heart of the town; and another said he was satisfied there were more cases now than when the schools were closed. But these serious statements made by men of veracity and intelligence had no effect. We wish we could suppose that the chief reasons that actuated those on the other side were the good of the school, and the health of the children attending it. But one op ponent of Mr Hanmer's motion to close said he did not sea why 44 they Bhoxrid give way to b few nervous individuals," and again " that the sickness was all m the lower part of the town, Hampstead way," not knowing presumably that children from Hampstead and the lower part of the town attend the Borough School. A. second member, speaking on the same side, said there was too much f ass made about the epidemic and added that "children were far more likely to catch the disease running about than when m school"! The Chairman's reason for objecting to Mr Hanmer's i motion wbb quite Seddonian. He had ordered the school to be reopened, and he declared that " if they passed a motion to close if, they might as well elect some one else as chairman !" We have the greatest respect for Mr Oraighead aa a man, and acknowledge his long services m connection with the Borough school, but we do not think that because he made a mistake, an important public institution and the people at large should suffer, rather than that an official act of his should be rescinded. However, after all, the action of the majority of the committee will only affect the attendance returns as m fact it has done already, there being, according to the master's report, 199 present on Monday out of a roll number of 410; Parents and guardians of the children can take care of them by simply following the example of Messrs Hanmer, Silcock, and McPher son who declared that they would not send their children to school for tho present. They preferred to be on the safe side. That we take it should have been the attitude of the whole com mittee.

Local and General.

Personal. — The many friends of Mr JacksoD, of Lagmhor, will be pleased to learn that he is making satisfactory pro gress towards recovery, at the Ashburton Hospital . Business Changes —A notification ap pears m our advertising columns that Messra Hanmer and Graves have dissolved partnership, and that Mr K. W. Hanmer will continue the samo claaa of business m the offices of the lato firm. Patents — In the Gazette of July 7, among other applications for letters patejt, with provisional specifications accepted, is one from Robert Stephenßon McFarland, bank manager, and George Kidd Aakin, machinist, both of Ashburlon — an improved bicycle I support. !*mart as Paint.— The business premises of Messrs Shearman Bros., Burnett Street, look very emart, now that the painting and [ writing on the walls have been completed, i The amount of go visible m Ashburton at the present time tho'wa thab business men are very Btrong believers m the good time coming. Asbestos. — Messrs Harcourfc and Co. of Wellington have received several samples of ; asbestos from the company now working the deposits at Takaka. The exhibits ace abou*> i 2£in long and of exceedingly good quality. This mineral is now very rare, and the mine m the Nelson district is considered a very rioh one. Thb Wagering Cash — Ryan, who wa 8 defendant m the aotion m the Wellington Court to recover a wager last week, writes to the press association that the cheque of £4 128 6d mentioned m evidence was given over a previous transaction, and had nothing to do with the case except thab ib waa not paid, and the wager waa loratohed m consequence. Defence of Westport Harbor. — The principal objecb of Colonel Penton's visit to Westport (says a Wellington Press Associa tion telegram) is to confer with Captain Browne, of H.M.S. Tauranga, as to the best means of defending the harbour. The Tauranga leaves for Westporb m a day or two. A New Stovb. — A new kerosene stove has been introduced to Ashburlon house keepers by Mr Congreve, of Burnett street, which would appear to be a great improve ment upon anything hitherto used. The principle upon which the heat is obtained, is curious, being m facb atmospherio pressure forcing a kerosene spray over a small burner. This is much more cleanly than the ordin ary method of heating by kerosene. A Siicecurk — The following advertise ment appeared m the Evening Post, Welling ton, on June 28th. — " Wanted, — A lady of good appearanoe and address, well-educated and musical preferred, as companion to a gentleman residing iv the country, whose wife's time is fully taken np with domestic duties. Horßes, vehicles, bicycle, tennis court, croquet lawn, and large house suitable for entertaining, at command. Applicant to state age and salary required. Address • ' Sinecure," Evening Post. " Obituary. — The many friends of Mr George Robins, an old residenb of Winch more Road, will regret to hear of the Bome whut sudden death of hia daughter, the late wife of Mr Joseph Taib of Fail field Village Settlement. Deceased showed no signs of illness sufficient to cause anxiety till about five days ago, and though all that human aid could do was done, sho passed away yesterday morning about half past three. The cause of death was inflammation of the bowels. The interment will take place on Wednesday at the Ashburton Cemetery. Bank of New South Wale* — A Press Association message from Wellington says that Mr E, J. Finch 1 as been appointed In spector of the New Zealand branches of the Bank of New Sou 1 h Wales, m place of the late Mr W. G. Rhind. For about seven years Mr Finch has been inspector of the Queensland branches of the bank. Previously he was manager of the bank's Dunediu branch. He is succeeded m Queensland by Mr Gilbert King, who was inspector m New Zealand during Mr Rhind's illness. The Municipal Association — A Preps- ABsooiatlon telegramTfbnv Wellington says — At a meeting of the Municipal Association on Monday afternoon considerable diecuesion took place upon the Municipal Franchise Reform and Local Government Voting Reform Bill 6, and it waß reaolved that the Premier be asked to receive a deputation from the delegates at present m Wellington, with a view to the postponement of tf the the Franchise Bill into Committee ogatcs House until after the conference of delehavo (which meeta on Monday next) shall have had an opportunity of discussing the Bill. I Counties Association.— Says the New Zealand limes — A meeting of the New Zealand Counties' Association was held at the Parliamentary Buildings on Friday afcernoon. Present — Messrs Majendie (president), Moore, Field, Fraser, M.'aH.R., Von Reden and Kebbell. A balance Bheet was submitted, and ordored to bo audited, showing a credib balance of £105. On the j motion of Mr Von Reden, it was decided to hold a conference at Wellington on Friday, August 12, at 11 am. A quantity of correspondence trom various counties was 1 referred to the conference to be dealt with, and a committee was appointed to draw up an order paper. The Waverley Bicycles. -r-These bicy cles, for which Messrs John Orr and Co, are agents, seem to be some of the best machines I on the market at the price, and are com manding a rapid sale. We are advised that the last shipment, which came to hand about a month ago, have nearly all been placed, and a number of orders have been booked for forward delivery. Jn connection with the Waverley machine, there is a yery neat and effective automatic hub brake, which can be fitted at a nominal cost. This will no doubt prove to be a great boon to those who have to ride through crowded streets or on hilly country. Unlike the plunger brake, this does not destroy the tyre, the whole action being on the hub. Austrian Immigration — From letters which have been received from Austria by the last mail it is said 500 more Austrians are waiting an opportunity to get away to New Zealand, Of course such % number could not leave at once, bub it is probable they will arrive here m the course of time m batches of from aijfty to eighty as they have hitherto done. It is also stated a number have been detained by the Austrian Government, some of these have only reached aa far ag Ragusa m Dalmatia, where their progress v/as stopped. The Austrian Government are, ho donbt, looking at these departures from a military point of view. By tha Maruroa, ib is Btated, twelve Auatrians returned home, taking with them somewhere about £2300 of their savings made on the gumfields.?' The Dangers of the Comb. — Another accident has happened m London m con nection with the imitation tortoise shell comb, this time outside the Criterion Theatre. A well-dresßed woman, with her hair beautifully done and held up by several combs, was standing uear the exit, when suddenly a spark flew upwards — it was diffi cult to Bay how it happened, whether her companion sbruck a light for his cigar or whether she was standing too near a gas light — and at once her head was m flames, the combs catching fire one by one, and going off like crackers, spluttering and blaz ing; The man with her did all he oould to put out the fire with his bands, bub ib was impossible to remove the combs out of the hair, as m burning they had melted. The lady would have been most seriously injured had nob a fireman come up and deluged her with water. Yankee Bpsjnkss Smartness. — The Secretary to Her Majesty's Legation at Tokio gives m his latest reporb a striking instance of the smartness of the Yankee m business, confirming the experience of the New Zealand Government m that respect Referring to the importation of railway plant to Japan, he says that quick deliveries can always be obtained from America. As an instance, English looomotive builders ro quire two years for the delivery of an ex tensive order, while the Baldwin Locomotive Works turns them out ab the rate of two a day and Bhip the whole quantity m eight or ten 'weeks. Another o&se reoently occurred where the English time for shipment of five locomotives was ten months, and the price about 12,000d0l gold delivered m Japan, and American makers offered to ship m four teen weeks ab about 8000dol gold. The ■amo •peoi&o&HoBJ vrero submitted to both iOUBtriU« i

Reading matter on first and fourth pag«a Hockey —The committee of the Ashbur ton Hockey Olub met on Monday evening and decided to join the Canterbury Hockey Associalion. A letter was read from the secretary of the Tinwald Club requesting a match between the A teams on Thursday next. It waa resolved that theAshburtoa team could not play on that date, bub would be glad to meet Tiuwald on August 4. The ?? cret » r y waa instructed to write to the Y.M.G.A. Club with a view to arranging a match to be played m Christchurch on August 11. Tne committee decided to encourage more C,ub practice and arranged a match between the &. and B teams to be played on July 21, the B te.«n to be allowed thirteen men. A full attendance Is requested for practice on Thursday next. We beg to notify that we have secured the Sub- Agency for the celebrated M asset- Harris Bicycles. Ladies and Gentlemen's machines up-to-date always m stock. Lowest cash prices or easy terms to suit customers. One good second-hand bicycle for sale, nearly new. Price, £13 10a j "guaranteed.— Cbaighead and Bkbryman, he leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ashburton.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Ashbarton.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above ! School Committee was held m the eohool room last night. Present — Messrs Craig head (chairman), Silcook, Hamner, Phaup, Meddins, and Chapman. HEADMASTER'S BKX'OET. The headmaster reported as follows :— I have to report that) we re-opened the BOhool to-day with an attendance of 199, oat of a roll number of 410 There sbill appears a considerable amount of reluotanoe on the part of some parents to send their children to school while there is any risk of infeotion. Surely the local authoritiea might make it compulsory for all oases of infectious diseaae to be at onoe reported to some duly appointed health officer, one of whose duties might be to send the names of those from whose homes children are attending school to the headmasters of the schools m the district. Last quarter the strict average waß 311 and the working average 317.5. We should have had upwards of 360 of an average. There have been several com plaints from time to time about the draughts from some of the windows. Could some thing be done m the way of putting boards j across the windows at the bottom, as is done at Allenton. This is inexpensive, and would mitigate the evil.— Chas. Habdib, head master. July 11, 1898. j THE DIPHTHERIA EPIDEMIC. | Mr Craighead said he had with the Chair- I man and a member of the Hampatead School Committee consulted several medical men, ard after getting favourable reports from the doctors they had decided to re-open the school. Mr McPherson did not think it wise to re-open the sohool, as it would put a great responsibility on their shoulders. He knew of several cases of diphtheria m and around the borough. Mr Silcock thought there were more cases now than when they closed. Mr Htinmer agreed with Mr McPherson as regards the closing of the Bchool. He proposed that the school be closed fora week or until further notice, and Mr McPherson seconded the proposal. Mr Meddins could not support Mr Hanmer'a motion because he thought that all the cases were at the Hampatead end of .the town. He did not see why they should give way to certain aervoua individuals. The Chairman said that if they passed Mr Hanmer's motion they might as well elect someone else as chairman, Mr Chapman thought that too much fuss had been made about the epidemic, and that children were far more likely to take the disease while running about the streets than while they were m the school. Mr Hanmer said he knew one or two cases of this epidemic m the heart of the town. He thought also that the doctors should bs in tei viewed separately, and their reports given to the clerk of the Council. He con sidered it was their duty to close the school «u«~ tro-vru vlic sole Dinui Mr Phaup pioposed as an amendment that I a sub-committee be appointed with the Chair i man to interview the head master and head mistress on the subject of closing the school. This was seconded by Mr Meddins and carried. PLAYGROUND. It was agreed to get estimates for erecting 3£ chains of iron fencing, to divide the infants' playground from that of the older scholars. It was also decided to get an estimate for a fence all round the grounds. SHORTHAND. A discussion took piace on the snbject of having a class for giving instruction m short hand. The proposal seemed to meet with general approval, and it was decided to ask for further information on the subject. DESTROYJNB SCHOOL PROPERTY. The police report, which stated thab no information could be got that would condemn any person m connection with this matter, was received, INSPECTORS, Mr Meddins considered that they should move m the matter of having a periodical change of Inspectors. Ab present the teachers thought they had to teach merely to pease the Inspectors, whose particular views on most points became known. Mr McPherson thought it would be a good plan to change the Inspectors every two years. The subject then dropped. VISITING COMMITSEB. Mr Silcock and Mr Phaup were appointed Visiting Committee for the month. ACCOUNTS. Accounts were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

Hampstead.

The monthly meeting of the Ifampatead Sohool Committee was held last evening, l Present — Messrs Bland (chairman), Hunt, Mcßae, Cawsey, Sage, and Maynard. An apology was received from Mr Strange. RESIGNATION. Mr Crooks wrote tendering his resignation as a member of the committee, as business engagements prevented his attending to the duties. Mr Crooks' resignation was accepted with regret, and a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded him for the many servioei he had rendered to the committee and school. Mr Lawry was nominated to fill the vacancy* SCHOOL INSPECTION. A petition to the House of Representatives for alterations m the Byatem of school inspection was received from the Eltham School Committee, the terms of which were approved by this Committee, and the Chair man was authorised to sign it. master's report. The report Btated that the average atten dance for the past quarter had fallen to 300. The school had been reopened to-day and the attendance had only been 148. The Chairman reported that he had con ferred with the Chairman of the Ashburton School, and together had consulted the medical men of the town as to the necessity |or otherwise for closing the aohoola on I i account of prevalent siokness, two of these gentlemen had strongly insisted on the closing, and acting on their opinion the sohoola had been dosed for a fortnight. On Friday last they had been consulted again, and the same two doctors considered it would be safe to reopen the bcHcolb, which had been done to-day. A Committeeman said he was surprised to hoar the latter part of the Chairman's state ment, as ib was only on Wednesday or Thursday laHt one of the doctors named had told him there wore four fresh cises of diphtheria. It was unanimously agreed — " That thie Committee deem it advisable m view of the sioknesß still existing, and ihe very small at. tendance consequent thereon, to close the Sohool for at least another fortnight: A sub-oommifctee was appointed to decide when the school shall be re-opened. VISITING COMMITTEE. The visiting Committee reported on a number of works that had been executed during the mouth, including repairing fences and asphalting paths. Messrs Cawsey and Sage were appointed for the current month. ACOOUNTB. Aooounti amounting to £31 0» 64 were I PM«d and th» Committee adjourned.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held on Monday even ing. Present— His Worship the Mayor, and Councillors Orr, Cortina, Bird, Baker, Paul, Davis, Scaly, and Hanmer. FINANCE The Mayor reported the debit balance bt the bank A3 £158 D 10a sd, while the amounts jeceived Bince last meeting amounted to £34 18. inspector's report. The inspector reported having laid in formations against Beveral peroonß m refer ence to the drainage of Fowler's buildings. Mr Fowler had promised to have the work done at ones, but as he had not complied with the promise, he (the inspector) had, by instruction, laid another in fotmation. He had not heard of any further cases of diphtheria, and there were now very few oasea existing.— The report was received. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE. Mr Scaly suggested that the Mayor inter view the Minister of Railways while attend ing the Municipal Conference at Wellington with a view to having the railway reserves m East Street cleared and planted. Cr Davis would like the Mayor to do all he could to have a State fire insurance scheme taken m hand by the Government! who had had this matter under their notice for a long time. POST OFFICE. The Under Secretary for Railways wrote stating that , the building by-laws of the Borough did not bind the Crown. Cr Scaly said it was most extraordinary that Government should not keep the by laws, while ratepayers were made to do so. Cr Davis did not think this was at all fair. DRAINAGE. An application from Mr W. H. Collier re drainage waa referred to the engineer for approval. POUND. The Upper Aahburton Road Board wrote, sending their share of the contribution to the maintenance of the pound. — The amount was acknowledged with thanks. The Hampstead Town Board wrote stating that they were nnable to contribute towards the maintenance of the pound | Cr Scaly had always thoughc the pound a white elephant, but he did not think the Hampstead Board should use it until they l were prepared to contribute to its support, and he would move m that direction. On the suggestion of Cr Collins, it waa decided that a Committee, comprising Crs. Scaly, Bird, and the speaker, be appointed to enquire into the matter. NUISANCE. Mr Harrison, of East Street, wrote a letter containing a lengthy description of a nuisance complained of by him. The Mayor said he bad visited the locality of the nuisance complained of, bub it was not worth considering. fowler's buildings. The contractor wrote stating that he was unable to complete the drainage of the land around Fowler's buildings, he having been unable to get shiogle, owing to the river being m flood. Cr Scaly thought the work should have been done long ago. There waa plenty of shingle elsewhere that should have been got, as the case was one of great urgency. The matter was referred to the inspector. HOSPITAL. The Hospital Committee reported as fallows :— We have the honor to report that the Committee has examined the drainage at the Aahburton Hospital, with the county engineer, who took levels, and rind that all the drainage from the building is taken away for abouo two chains m as open con crete drain through the grounds to a deep pit m the gully. A fresh pit ia made about every twelve months, and the channel is kept continually flushed with fresh water. We may state that the pit is always well covered up. Recently the Hospital Com mittee has tken steps with a view to having | the drain taken into the street channels, and a letter on this subject ia laid before the i Council this evening. (Jr Soaiy hart great objection to the Hospital being drained into the side channels. It should be carried into the river or some other isolated place, so aa to prevent a i nuisance. Cr Collins would like to have seen an opinion on the question expressed m- the report, as m the present form it waa colour less. The Mayor stated that report only stated the facts m regard to the matter. He had been told by a dootor that it was drained into a gully, which however did not affect the town water supply. Cr Davis did not think so. Cr Scaly said the drainage system at the Hospital waa the most imperfect m the town. He had often referred to the matter, but it had been ehelved. It should not on such a momentous question be a matter of £c. d. He himself had nearly lost his life owing to the foul smells. Seeing that diphtheria waa raging m our midst, every thing should be done to abate the epidemic. The Hospital Bhould be drained properly j at the present time it waa a disgrace. He had been on the Committee of the Hospital for many year?, and could speak m the highest praise of all the officials, notwithstanding the correspondence lately m the newspapers, but the drainage system, he was sorry to say, was the one b'ot on the institution. Cr Orr did not think it was necessary to spend one shilling on drainage if a plantation of blue gums was planted round the gully. The trees absorbed the odour and he thought that if tried it would be successful. Cr Hanmer cited a case that had come under his notice m England m reference to trees aa a purifier. The trees were planted round a graveyard, and the -water from a pump about a chain or two away looked as pure as crystal, but on being submitted to analysis it proved to be most impure. This would be the same with the Hospital, and it would be detrimental to the health of the town. The report was received. A letter waa read from the clerk of the Hospital Committee te drainage of the Hospital, and on the motion of Cr Bird, seconded by Cr Paul, it waa deoided that the matter be left for the consideration of the full Board. engineer's report. The engineer's report was read as follows : 1. Inspector of Nuisances.— After con sideration of the inspector's letter referred to the Works Committee to report upon, it was resolved that as the duties of inspector had been increased the Council be recotn mended to have a schedule of duties drawn up and the salary increased, and that it be left to the Council to fix the amount and to decide if the offer of inspector be offered to the present holder or that applications be called for the position. — This clause was adopted. 2. Breaches of By-Laws.— Your Com mittee recommend that this Council make strong representations to the Minister of Justice that muuh difficulty is experienced m obtaining convictions m cases of breaohes of the by-laws, especially m respect of nuisances detrimental to the health of the borough. — This olause was adopted. 3. Reserve 3181. — It ia reoommended that the Council give the occupier of the section adjoining this reserve notice to remove the fences of willows and wire erected by him on the Town Belt and the reserve within two weeks from date, also a notice as to legal fence intended to be erected by the Council on the east boundary of the reserve. The Chairman and some of the members of the Works Committee have visited the ground, and recommend that a post and wire fence be ereoted along the boundary of R. 8. 4973, and on the Town Belt, willow stakes and heart of black birch to be used and a low creek and ditch made to serve as a oatchwater drain. The gorse and broom and moat of the willows now growing on the reserve ought also to be removed. — This was referred to the Reserves Committee. 4 Names of Streets.— Consideration of this matter was postponed by the Committee till information waa obtained as to cost of nameplates. Labour Gang.— The men have been engaged m ploughing and removing grass from streets, carting rubbish off streets, fejlling pines and fixing same with willows at breach of river bank near Winter etreet crossing river bank caused by flood, repairing the pound, making and fixing gates for side Channels, attending to water supply eto, , The repftin to the pound ire jut gomplet*d,

ffIEE BRIGADE, The Fire Brigade Committee reported as follows : — 1. Trees at) Western Station. — Yonr Com mittee recommend that the trees at the western fire otation be removed, and those close 'to the engine shed be grubbed oat, and also that the land be levelled as opportunity offers. 2. Fire Inspector's Report.— With refer ence to the faulty fireplace that caused the alarm of fire reported by the fire inspector, your Committee have learnt that the fire place has now been removed, and no chance of fire can now arise from thia cause. MBRABY. The Library Committee reported as fol lows :— .& Purchase of New Booka.— Your Com mittee has drawn up a list of new books for the circulating library, for which purchase the sum of £25 has been voted, The list is submitted for your approval, and the Com mittee ask to be authorised to make the purohase. DIPHTHEaiA. Bra Trevor and Maude reported two cases of diphtheria m the borough. Cr Hanmer had just left a meeting of the Ashbucton School Committee, and out of a roll number of 450 there was present that) day only 199, This showed that more sick ness was prevalent than was reported, and he thought every case should be known. The doctors lived by sickness, and they may or may not report all cases. He moved that the inspector approaoh the doctors m order to get individual cases of diptheria. Or Baker seconded pro forma. Cr Collins thought it a very good suggesV i tion. The doctors would give information to the inspector, who could inspect the i premises. He was surprised that the schools were opened so Boon. It would be far better to waib a fortnight at least. Cr Orr thought the resolution unnecessary, as the doctors report iofeotious disease* fie did not think there was much siokness s "and ie was merely a funk that ohildren did not go to sohool. Cr Scaly thought the resolution was m the right direction. He suggested that vendora of milk Bhould be registered, so that the inspector could inspaot them. Cr Davis did not think the schools should be opened for a week or two. QUESTIONS. Cr Paul asked if proper provision had been made for the safekeeping of documents belonging to the Council. The Mayor answered m the negative. In reply to Cr Orr, the Mayor stated that the delay m Bhingling Burnett street was owing to the flood m the river preventing them from getting shingle. BYE-LAW. Cr Davis proposed that the evidence asd a copy of the by-law m reference to the recent Salvation Army' obstruction case be Bent to the Minister of Justice to ascertain if the decision was correct. Cr Paul seconded the motion pro forma. He recognised the good done by the Army, but he did not think they should be allowed to obstruot the thoroughfares. Cr Hanmer thought) a by-law should be made ao that the Army could go into Baring Square instead of being a nuisance to householders. He also fully recognised the good done by the Army: Cr Scaly said the by-law was very pain, and if the one referred to wa3 no gocd they might throw all their by-laws into the fire. Cr Orr would not support the motion. It would be a reflection upon the Magistrate, who had of course considered the case with all fairness. Cr Collins agreed with the last speaker. The legal aspect of the case was threshed ovit very plainly. The Army had moved on when ordered. He did not think they beat the drum maliciously. The Mayor said that complaints had been made to him by residents and he had written to Sergeant Barlow, but did not refer to the Army. In replying, Cr Davis said that he inferred from the manner of Cr Collins, that he thought he (the speaker) moved the resolu tion becouse he was m a different business. Cr Collins protested against this remark, and Cr Davis withdrew it on the advice of the Mayor. Continuing, he spoke of the useless nees of having by-laws if they were non prepared to carry them out. The motion was not carried. The Council then went into Committee, and on resuming paßaed accounts to the amount of £93 133 83, and- adjourned.

FOOTBALL.

The following will repreeent the Ashbur ton Juniors m their match against the Rakaia second fifteen on the Ashburton Domain to-morrow. Play to commence at 2.30 p.m. —Full-back, M. Baker ; three quarters—Crisp, Johns, Heasley, C. Willia ; j five-eightha— 0. Alcorn ; half— T. Nolan; wing forwards — Anderson, Catea ; forwards — Revell, Watt, Thomas, Cutverhouae, Kerr, F. Silcock. Emergencies— Minnia, Moriarty, B. Willis. The football match, Tennis Club v Football Club, which, owing to unavoidable circumstances, has had to be postponed on two occasions, will be played ia the Domain on Thursday next. Both clubs will be strongly represented, so a good game may be expected. Play will commenae at 3.30 p.m., and the 'following players will repre* sent their respective clubs ; — Tennis Club— . McKee, L. Glendinning, D. Friedlander, 0. F. Balmond, R. Upton, E. Crisp, G. Chap lain, L. Nicoll, L. J. Hobbs, P. H. Cox, W. Johnston, H. H. Fooks, Graves, A. Hars, G. Frbdlander, Dr Maude. Emergencies— J. Friedlander, V. Steward, D. Grant, J. Snodgrasa, T. E. Upton, L. Owen. Foot, ball Club— Pritchard, Orr (2), Purchase McTigue (2), Pilbrow, Wjlson (2), Dixon! Seymour, Hefford; A. Curtis, Robb, Hep* burn. Emergencies— Pritohard, Purchase, Taaker.

SWIMMING.

ENGLISH HUNDRED YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP,

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, July 11 The 100 Yardß Amateur Swimming Cham pionship of England, awaai at Nottingham, w&3 won by Derbyshire m 60§3ec, Lester wa9 second, Helling', of Sydney, third.

THE CAPE ELECTIONS.

SPEECH BY THE PREMIER.

4 MOMENTOUS ISSUE.

United Press Association — By Elecbrio Telegraph— Copyright. I Capetown, July 11 Sir J. Gordon Sprigg, Premier of Oape Colony, m the course of an elec tion speech, told the electors that Oape Colony must decide whether she would prefer real to shadowy British supre macy m South Africa, The Govern ment desired the former. The Afrikander Band is making tremendous efforts to defeat Messrs Rhodes and Barkly.

TBE ASHBUftIUN ttOAJRDIAK t TUESDAY JULjT 12, 1898



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A rare opportunity for purchasing at cost price is now to be obtained at the great relinquishing sale of boots and shoes now going on at McDonald and MoDiabmid's, Jsa»t Street. See Bale advertisement m another part of the paper. Hollow ay's Pills and Ointment • Thieves ! Police ! Murder !' are the blood- curdling cries which are sometimes heard m the silent watches of the night coming from the bed of some unfortunate suffer from what is termed a disordered liver, or dyspepsia. Horrible nightmares are a common feature of these oomplaints, and the lives of the victims become a burden to them m consequenoe. Holloway's Pills and Ointment hive long been famous for the cares they have wrought m such cages, because they act? direotly on the liver. Th« Ointment rubbed on the skin penetrate* immediately to that organ, whose blood and netves it rectifies. One tml ia all that it needed j a ours will soon follow. The Pills are also the best known antidote! (or W*nt Pf »ppctl(;t, nfcosift ftDg JUtROPCy, .



Business Notices. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. mHE LEADING ESTABLISHMENT TOR FAISHIO NAB L E ■ CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS, TIES, COLLARS, GLOVES, ETC. A. G. BARTON, *~^ MANAGER. CHURCH .SERVICES. SIT, STEPHEN'S CEUROH. Ashburton. TUESDAY—G.F.S. Associ&teß meet at the Vicarage at 7.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY— GirIs Friendly Society 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY— Short Servica 7.30 p.m. [Choir Practice 8 p.m. g| SUNDAY SERVICES. _ ±m vl7thJuly.)3 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer. 3 p.m. — Dromore, Rev. T. A. Hamilton. 6.30 — Evening Prayer. ' REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



F. FERRIMAN. " SHEEP FEiiD. OFFERS are invited for the grazing of i 250 acres of good sheep feed at the Hinds for three months, from the 15th insb. Tlie property is subdivided into two | paddock?, well sheltered, and watered F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. House and 1 Acre Land, Beach Road. I HAVE received instructions from MrF- J^hnß to sell his very desirable residence fronting on the Beach Road, containing four Rooms and a good Shop, together with a good three stalled Stable. The land is well stooked with very ohoico fruit trees, and ia of first-class quality. Reasonable terms can be an tinged if required. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET, 130 ACRES of Land for Cropping. Apply F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. (TWO ACRES LAND at Allenton, with good Four-Roomed House and Soullery. Rent— 9s per wet— F. FERRIMAN,, TO LET, WILLIAM STREET. A Comfortable Seven-Roomed House, with Soullery and Copper. At present occupied by Mr F. 0. Percy ' '"*'t^ k! |F FERRIMAN. TO LET. WAKANUI ROAD. HOUS3 containing Five [Rooms, and 3 ftcns'of Land. Lately occupied by Mr H. Cameron. F. |F EKR I M AN • SEED WHEA 7. I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tub" can and Hunters. Grown on heavy Land pj F. FEBRIMAN. FOR SALE. HOUSE AND QUAKTER-ACRE [LAND IN COX STREET. I have received instructions from JVIR H. J. TASKER to sell his desirable residence, containing Four Rooms and Hcullery, situated m Cox Street, together wiih Loosebox, Chaffhouse and Fowlhoute erected|on thegproperiy. sF. FERRIMAN/ FOR SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE that very desirable block of land containing about Seven Acres, situated on the N.E. Town Bolt and adjoin- ing Mr W. H. Collins. i j . ^.:; -_^Jj£ ,For anyone m search otj'a property on which to build this one is well worthy of jan inspection. F. FEJ&tiiMAN. FOR SALE- BOOTS DUST. The Best and most profitable Fertilizer that oan be applied to the soil, benefiting not only the first crop but several succeed- ing ones. A few shillings per acre spent m boneduat often enriches the farmer tenfold, and leaves the land m better heart. I Have the following Farma mmy bands for Sale :— 500) 250 } ACRES 100) All Situated m Good Localities, m& any- one ia search of a property either for farm- ing purposes-or as an investment weald do well to inßpeob the above] F. FERRIMAN. 110 nof jbenersi/acfet/ fo \ oyya/iy gff/iefm/fafio/m TAsyarepureafK/wnofesemA lafyesfsdJe/f}/fusf/£fes/d\ Iko Sold by al^ GRQCEps n £ FOR SALE— Pigeons, belt strain m the colony. Flown 1122 yards « minute Ab moderate rates. To be h»d at Pelh»m Fonltry Yurdi, AehburtPQ, 6 10



*^**-*"— » "<* 1 1 - « ■ 1- ' ■ ' NOW ON VIEW AT JOHN ORR AND COS., Who h»ve •wurod the Agenoy for fehia Splendid Mwhlne or the whole of the South ißlandP WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT WAVERLEY FEATURES FOR, 1898. i \ CRANK, AXLE, AND BEARINGS , Ladies' Model WAVERLEY, 1893. %\^ s?9*C^ ks^/m^^ SADDLES. JOHN ORR & Co.