Timaru Poultry Show.

♦ ■ The telegraphed report) of the above show omitted the names of several of the local exhibitors who scored. The oorreoted list of them is as follows : — Golden pencilled Ham burgs, cockerel— O. Willis, 2. Blaok Ham burg, oook or cookerel— B. Baker, 2 and 3 ; G. Anderson, he ; hen or pullet— B. Baker, 1 and 3 ; G. Anderson, he. Silver Polish, cook— J. D. Gobbe, 1 ; hen, J. I). Gobbe, 1. Houdan, oock— Pelham Yards, 1 ; T, Breeze, 2 ; hen— Pelham Yards, 1 j T. Breeza, 3 ; cookerel — T. Breeze, h c. Orpington, cock— R. E. Tasker, 1. Partridge Coohins, cock — Pelham Yards, 1 and 2 ; hen or pullet— Pc ham Yards 1 and 2. Selling Class— B. Baker 3, Blaok Hamburgs ; G. Anderson 2, Silver Wyandottes.

MARRIAGE.

Agnew — Tarbotton. — On June 21, at the residence of the bride's parents, Kaling, by the Rev James Skinner, M.A., Flem ington, Mb Jambs Reid Agnew, farmer, Pleasant Point, to Margaret Annie, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Tarbotton, farmer, Ealing.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1898. Local and General.

St. Stephen's Parish Magazine — The special feature of the magazine for this month is an excellent portrait of Mr Glad stone, issued as a supplement. In every other way the publication is up to its pre vious issues. Man Missing —A Timaru telegram says that a farmer named Ohieholm, of Nether lands, has been missing since Wednesday. He went out shooting and did not return. His dog came home and went away again. A search party wont out to-day. Business Improvements. — Those who visit the establishment of Messrs Oraighead and Berryman m future will notice the great improvements recently made by the firm. In addition to the new Bhop front, with its large panes of plate glass which give them an opportunity of displaying to greab advantage the many lines of goods m gentlemen's outfitting, great changes have been made m the interior of the shop. For instance, the roof has been raised some two feet, which giveß a large amount of extra head room, and at the same time greatly improves the lighting of the shop, and gives a large amount of extra space for the display of their large assortments of clothing, etc In fact, this should now be one of the best appointed tailoring establishments m the colony. We beg to notify that we have secured the Sub-Agenoy for the celebrated Masseit- HABRIS Bicycles. Ladies and Gentlemen's maohines up-to-date always m stock. Lowesb cash prices or easy terms to suit customers. One good seoond-band bioyole for sale, nearly new. Price, £13 10s ; guaranteed. — Oraighead and Beeeyman, ha leading Tailon and Out6tters, Ashburton.

On our firßt page to-day appears a report of a wedding ab Eaiing ; and on our fourth page will be found the Ashburton stock market report and an interview with the Premier m regard to the licensing laws. Firk — Between Tuesday night; and Wednesday morning the house lately occu pied by Mr T. Pitb ab Seaview was burned down. It was unoccupied at the time, and at preßenb the cause of the fire is unknown. Though there was an insurance of £150 m the South British, Mr Pitt will be a consider able loaer. The Martin Taylob Case.— The hew ing of the appeal by Martin Taylor against Mr R. Beeth&m's Bentence of two months' imprisonment for " tote " betting was con tinued m Christchurch yesterday. It was pleaded that m Taylor's state of health serious consequences might ensue if he were sent to prison. His Honor took time to consider. Pigeon Club. — Despite the inclemeDt weather, there was a good attendance at the Ashburton Pigeon Flying o>ub'a meeting last night. Ie was decided to hold a race from Lyttleton to Ashburton on Thursday next, weather permitting ; birds to be sent from Ashburton by the early train. Mem bers who wish to include birds m this race are asked to name their birds, so that a reoord may be kept. The National Bank. — A Press Associa tion wire from Wellington says : — The General Manager of the National Bank of New Zealand has received a cable that the Directors have declared the usual dividend of five per cent and a bonus of one per cent, making six per cent for the year. £10,000 has been added to the reserve fund, and £500 written off the premises account, leaving a balance of £4200, reserved profit to be carried forward to next year. Accident m the Hinds Rivbr—Yester day while Mr T. WiUon waa crossing the Hinds river at JMaronan, and when about half-way across, his horse and trap were washed down the river. Mr Wilson was washed out of the trap, but swam to the side, and by the help of the willows pulled himself on tha bank, The horse %nd trap went down the stream to a spit, where they landed. Mr Wilson crossed the stream, waiat deep, to where the horse was, and took it) ont of the trap, both horse and trap being uninjured, tied the trap to some scrub op the epifc m about two feet of water, and rode the .horse into town. Sudden Death— On Wednesday the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Skilling, of Lyndhurst, was taken auddenly ill, and died at about 10.30 a.m. on Thurs day, before medical aid could be prooured, the cause of death being inflammation of the lungs. The little one was about fourteen months old. Great sympathy is felt for the parents m their sudden bereavement. An inquest was held on Friday, Mr W, Morgan aoting as Coroner, when a verdict of death from natural causes was returned. The funeral will leave the residence of Mr and Mrs Skilling, Lyndhurst, at 10 o'clock on Sunday morning, arriving at the Ashburton Cometery at 1 o'clock. 1.0.0. F., M.U.— The Loyal Ashburton Lodge of OJdfellows held its quarterly meeting m the Lodge room on Friday evening, June 17. There was a good attend ance of members, and the N. 0., Bro. E. Mahood, presided. The district officers were elected for the ensuing term : — N.G., Bro. B. Baker ; V.G , Bro. James Patterson ; E.S., Past; Grand Bro. A, Patterson ; G., P.G. Bro. R. Rookej W., P.G. Bro. K. Minnis. Sick pay was presented to a number of brothers, and. one new member was initiated. A circular letter, eignod by the Lodge surgeons, was received, m which the consideration was asked of several points relative to the surgeons' business relations with the Lodge. This invoked some discussion, and a Committee was appointed to aot m the matter, and report at next summoned meeting. The G.M., Bco. Rumsey, was presented with a Pest Grand's sash (presented for competition by PP.G.M. Bro. Keir) for having nominated the largest number of new members for last year. Bro. John Newman offers a framed certificate or a sash for a similar competition for coming year. The receipts for the evening amounted to £80. The Lodge's anniversary social will be held on Wednes day, July 6, and a Btrong Committee has been formed to carry out arrangements, and every effort will be made to ensure satis faction. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera 8»d Diar rhoea Remedy an Always be depended upon and is pleasant and safe to take; Sold by Aahburton Drug Company

CABLE NEWS.

Horns and Foreign.

United Preaa Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, June 23 | fin the action brought by the Alliance Assurance Company against Sir Tatton Sykes, the jury found that Sir Tatton Sykes had not signed the deed, despite the evidence given by Lady Sykes that he did, so the North British Mercantile Assurance Com pany brought a similar charge against Sir Tatton to recover £28,000. Judgment was given for the defendant. The cases arose out of the recent monetary trouble between Sir Tatton and bis wife, which led to Lady Sykes leaving England. June 24 Mr Chamberlain states that m the interest of colonial defence, he will be glad if the successor of Colonel Har man is a man of practical experience m ihe selection of military stores. f iianghai, June 24 A typhoon at Port Arthur drove a Chinese torpedo destroyer ashore, and 130 Chinese were drowned. London, June 24 The Daily News states that six anti- Rhodes intltnbers are forming a cave m the Cape Parliament-, and are almost ! certain to be umeited.

Australian.

Sydney, June 21 Dr Green, a young medical man, has been arrested on a charge of causing the death of a girl. Suspicion aro3e after the burial of tha body, and it was exhumed. Green, treating her for endometritis, called m an anaesthetist to assist m the operation. When it was performed, ifc was discovered that the girl was enciente. Both neglected to report the death to the authorities,

CAPE NEWS.

An Appeal to the Country. Undercurrent of Boer Intrigue. Swazis on the War Path. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka June 25, 9.25 a.tn, Guardian Office 10.46 a.m. Capetown, June 23 The Swazis are mustering at Mam pauodewens, and the burghers are advancing to attack them. The House of Assembly, by a majo rity of five votes, adopted a motion by Mr Schreiner of no confidence m Government, and Parliament will be dissolved. From the elections Mr Oeoil Rhodes hopes to return to power with a small majority. If his anticipations are fulfilled, Parliament will be again dissolved, after passing the Redistribu tion Bill. Pretoria, June 24 Funds from the Transvaal Secret Service are being placed at the disposal of the opponents of Sir Gordon Sprigg for the elections. Capetown, June 24 The Swazis threaten an attack on the town of Bremeradorp and 1,300 Boers are advancing to attack the rebels. The trouble originated by the King executing a headman.

THE LATEST.

'■ *• ♦ Home and Foreign. United Presa Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright Received Wakapuaka June 25, 9 35 a.m, Guardian Office 11.4 a.m. The Chancellor of the Exchequer Speaks Peace. London, June 24 At the banquet given by the Lord Mayor to the leading city bankers and merchants, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach said the prospects m connection with foreign affairs were eminently peace ful and he had no fear for the future of .the British or the country. The Governor of the Bank of England informed the bankers that for the next few months profits would be very small. t Turkey's War Indemnity. Constantinople, June 24 The Forte has paid the first instal ment 0! the arrears of the war in demnity $o Rusii*. 1

OPENING- OF PARLIA MENT.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Wellington, June 24' For the first time for some years the weather on the opening day of the aeaaion was unpropitious, a southerly gale blowing, with a drjzz ing rain. The attendance of the public outside was consequently not large, bub the galleries were as well filled as usual. Only sixteen members of the Upper House and forty-three of (he Lower were present to hear the Governor's speech, the Rotomahaua, whioh brought up a con tingent of Southern members, nob having arrived m time. Lord Ranfurly was dressed m the same uniform as on last occasion, and the j Countess was present on the floor of the Chamber, which as usual was orowded by ladies. The Wellington College Cadets formed a guaid of honor, and salutes were fired by the artillery, both upon the Governor's arrival and his departure. The session opened to-day is the third sitting of the thirteenth Parliament*

Governor's Speech,

Hia Excellency's t>peech is as follows ; — Hon. Gentlemen op the Legislative Council, and Gentlemen op the House of Repbesentatives : — It affords me great pleasure again to meet you, and to be able to congratulate you upon the steady progress, continued pros perity, and general contentment of all classes of the oommuniby. Shortly alter my assump tion of offioe I met you for the first time, and expressed my gratification with what I had seen since my arrival m the oolony. . Conceiving it to be my duty to make my self fully acquainted with the people and the resources of the colony, I have now visited the principal centres, and have journeyed through many parts of both Islands, and everywhere loyalty to the Throne and de votion and attachment to our Most Gracious Sovereign have been expressed, and a wel come to me as her representative has been cordially tendered. The experience gained by my journeys has fully confirmed the favorable impressions first formed, and there can be no doubt that with ilB productive soil, splendid scenery, extensive mineral de posits, and rising manufactures, and with the industry and enterprise of its inhabitants this fair colony has a bright future before it. In response to your invitation to their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, that they should vißit New Zealand, her moat Gracious Majesty has commanded me to express her high appreciation of the loyal sentiment actuated by which my Ministers and the Houses of Parliament have requested a visit from her grandchilden, and to express her deep regret that circumstances preclude the possibility of the invitation being accepted. The despatch will m due course be laid before you. In consequence of most pressing invitations I have visited several Maori settlements, and from the Chiefs and their people have re ceived profound and sincere assurances of their loyalty to the Throne, and of their affection and devotion bo ouc Mosb Gracious Sovereign, and a hearty welcome to myself personally, as Her Majesty's representative. At Rawene and Waima, a number of mis guided natives, laboring under a supposed grievance respecting the payment of the Dog Tax, lately armed themselves, and threatened open resistance to the law. Mr Hone Heke, M.H.8., ana many other Native Chiefß, were much concerned at their ill-advised action, and urged them lo make voluntary surrender to the law. Adequate, prompt, and decisive measures were taken by my Ministers, and the principal wrong-doers surrendered, and were arrested, and I am pleased to say that, with the exception of the local trouble at Waima, the moßt cordial and friendly relations between the two races prevail. The jubilee of Otago marked a pleasing epoch m the history of the colony, and the enthusiasm and patriotism shown by the vast concourse oB people assembled m Dunedin, expressed a warm and hearty feeling towards those m Otngo who had performed the good work of colonisation. luf connection wit nt he jubilee, an Industrial Exhibition was held, and the display ,ot manufactures, minerals, natural products, and works of art, was of great interest and value as an evidence of the wonderful progress that had been made m fifty years. 1 am glad to be able to state, with respect to the defence forces and harbor defences, that ft Defence Committee, presided over by the commander of the forces, has been set up, and as a result of their labours my Ministers hope to be m a position shortly to submit a scheme of defence for the colony to the Imperial Colonial Defence Committee. The disturbed condition of international relations throughout the world has caused my advisers to deem it expedient to increase the number of volunteer corps and the supply of small arms of modern type, munitions of war, and armaments. The response to the demand for an increased number of volun teers has been beyond all praise. In con nection with the volunteer movement pro posals for increasing the number of cadet corps m connection with the primary schools under improved conditions, are under con sideration. With respect) to the Cook Islands, towards the close of last year I received communica tions from the British Resident, the Arik'e, and a section of the settlers, intimating that difficulties had arisen amoDg them, and that a deadlock existed between the Resident, the federal government, and the Legislature. Mr Mosb desired that an inquiry should be held. Sir James Frendergast, the Chief Justice, at greac r personal inconvenience, proceeded to the {stands, held an inquiry, and reported upon the situation. From the report it will be seen that the condition of affairs is unsatisfactory, and that the Resident has lost the confidence of the natives. Under the circumstances, while it is fully recognised that Mr Moss has, m his position as Resident, rendered valuable services his retirement is deemed advisable, and it will be necessary to appoint a successor. The report of the Chief Justioe will be laid before you; The Victoria College Council has been elected, and the initiatory steps have been taken to open the College and promote higher education m the central parts of the colony. A suitable site for the College building ia required, and assistance m this direption ja necessary. Legislation and financial assistance m the interests of technical eduoation ia most desirable, and this subject is highly deserv ing of your attention. Daring the year, and since I last met you, considerable areas of land have been purchased m different parts of the colony under the Land for Settlements Acb, notably the Starborough estate m the provincial district of Marlborough. Negotiations for the purchase of large estates m several parts of the north and middle islands are proceed ing satisfactorily, and the success that has attended the olose and successful {settlement of the people upon the land by such means encourages my advisers to believe that the necessary funds provided last year for acquiring additional lands were a prudenb provision, and will confer lasting benefits up on the people of the colony. The fullest information will be placed before you reapeofcing the removal of a portion ot the parliament building, and the partial erection of a new building. Within the limited t<me available, every effort has been put forth to make satisfactory provision and accommodation so as to enable the work of the session to be carried on with as little inconvenience as possible. Me Speaker and Gentlemen op the House of Representatives. — Estimates showing the receipts and expen diture have been prepared, and with respect ;O the expenditure proposed m connection yith the publio service, fair economy con iatenb with efficiency and the growing 'equipments of the colony, has been ibsarved* As qompared with lasb year's eturns there is an increase from railways, aatoms, and excise, affording evidence of an acrease m the spending power of the people. The construction of railways and other itiblio works has proceeded m accordance pith requirements. It is with great difficulty hat the strain oaused by the abnormal aoreaße m the traffic on our railways has j ecu fairly meb, and the exoeas of receipts vor expenditure is the highest obtained for lie laat fourteen years. The ever increasing demand for land, and lie necessity (or more roads to open up lands >r sebtlimflDt, upd to givo MO e S , j^, i

already settled, still continuo to be urgent, and you will be asked to approve the flecessary expenditure to meeb these all i important requirements. Hon. Gentlemen of the Legislative Council and Gentlemen of the House of Refresentativbs — My advisers have great confidence that the ' colony has every reason to expect increasing ar-.d more equally diffused happiness and wealth, and a continuance of industrial and commercial activity, from a policy which provides for the development of the natural resources of the colony ; the promotion of settlement by opening up the waste lands and by acquiring large private estates ; the construction of roads by means of enlarged powers to local bodies ; the completion with in a reasonable time of such of our railways i as will open up the country, multiply its productiveness, and facilitate access to oar beautiful sceoery ; the conservation of water for irrigation and gold mining purposes ; and the encouragement of local industries, | and the Advancement of the interests of ; thoße engaged m them. You will again be asked to devote your attention to that most oomplioated Booial problem the provision, under certain condi tions, of a pension for the deserving among our aged colonists. A Bill to make such provision will be submitted for your earnest ! and careful attention. A Bill will be submitted to you with the object of putting the munioipal franchise on a more equitable basis, and giving the resi dents m the boroughs a voioe m the manage* men*) of affairs most vital to their welfare. Other Bills for consolidating and amending looal government and for the removal of restrictions whioh prevent a fair decision being obtained m reßpeot to loans to looal bodies will also be placed before Parliament. The inspection of meat for Home con sumption and export, and also the inspection of stock, are matters deserving your atten tion, and where it is fonnd necessary to destroy oattle my advisers deem it equitable that the State should to some extent com. pensate the owners thereof. It is also considered advisable that dairies should be inspected, that dairy produce should be graded and that financial assis tance should be given to the industry. You will also be invited to consider a Bill to enable the people to pronounoe at the b&llob box by vote their decision upon reso lutions of both Houses, and upon rejected Bills, thus preventing deadlocks such as have occurred m the past, and have delayed the progress of important reforms. Important amendments of the law affect* ing Native lands and the method of dealing with them will be brought under your notice* Bills dealing with the protection of young persons, aooident insurance, compensation to workmen, master and apprentice, the hours of labor, wages protection, industrial conciliation and arbitration, payment of jurors, the jury system, technical education, irrigation, the gum industry, and other important matters will also be laid before you. A reform of the constitution of the Legis lative Council is deemed necessary m view of an obvious anomaly. To effect this you will be asked to legislate so as to place all the members on an equal footing by con- , ditionaiiy aboliphing the life tenure. t An amendment of the law to prevent . minorities returning members to Parliament I is considered neoessary, and a Bill remedying a defect m our electoral system m this respect will demand your earnest attention. Complaints have been made, and with some reason, that the Stamp Act presses unduly on Mining Companies, whose articles of association contemplate other operations than those directly involved m mining, Inasmuch as even while oatrying on mining operations only, they are called upon to pay stamp duties, you will be asked to amend the law m the direction of giving the relief sought. At the Conference held last year between the Secretary of State for the Colonies and the Colonial Premiers, it was understood that, for reasons then given, the question "of preferential duties on goods manufactured m the Mother Country would be brought by the respective Premiers before their col leagues; This has been done, and my Ministers are of the opinion that an oppor tunity should be given to discuss this im portant question, believing that if the finances of the colony permit it, an altera tion m the customs tariff might be made m this direction with advantage to the Mother Country and to this colony. The volume of exports has been main tained, and commercial prospects are cheer ing. There has been a fair increase m the imports, and investments generally are satis factory. The drought m some parts of the middle ia'and diminished to some extent the yield of grain, but the prices obtained have partially compensated for. thip. With confidence I commend to your earnest attention the matters that may be brought under your consideration. You may ever rely upon my co-operation and as sistance, and I trust that with the blessing of Almighty God your labors may prove beneficial to the country and promote the well being, comfort, and happiness of its inhabitants.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

The Council met at 3 15. THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OP YORK* A despatch was read from the Seoretary of State for the Colonies, relative to the invitation from both Houses of Parliament to the Duke and Duchess of York to visit New Zealand, and on the motion of the Minister for Education the same was entered on the journals. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. The appointments of Messrs Lee Smith and Twomey and Tomoana to the Council were announced by Governor's message. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted for the session to Sir George Whitmore. MR GLADSTONE. The Hon. Mr Walker moved that the Council place on record its appreciation of the lifelong servioes rendered to the country by Mi Gladstone, and expresses sympathy with Mrs Gladstone and her family m their bereavement. The motion was carried unanimously. NOTICES OP MOTION. Mr T. Kelly gave notice of motion, on behalf of Me Lee Smith} to move the Address-in-Eeply. The Minister of Education gave notice oJ his intention to introduce certain Bills, and alio the appointment of the usual Sessional Committees. The Counoil rose at 3. 45 p.m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 2.55 p.m. THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE. It was intimated that the Clerk of the House was absent through, illness, and had been given two months' leave of absence whifch he left confident the House would approve. Mr Otterson, clerfe assistant, would m the meantirpe take Mr friend's place, and Mr Rutherford) the second clerk asßJstanb, would take up Mr Otterson's duties, The Premier expressed approval of the Speaker's action m the matter, and en dorsed the appreciation which had been expressed as to M«* Friend's long and valu atle servioes. He hoped, after consultation with the Speaker, to be able to. announce m a few days the appointment of a permanent officer on the staff of the House. Captain Russell agreed with all that had been said m reference to Mr Friend's services. With regard to the appointment of any permanent officer, the House hoped the Speaker would take the matter entirely m his own hands. £HK BIGENT • ELECTIONS. The acting clerk read the statutory notices concerning the election of Mr Duthie for Wellington, and Mr McNab for Mataura. Mr Gladstone's death, A number of notices for next sitting day were tabled, and the Premier moved a resolution m reference to Mr Gladstone's death, and m recognition of* his services ag a stafcasman. Captain Ruqsell aeoonded the motion, which was carried, and the House then rose.

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.

Return of 91 r John Holmes. The polling m the'election for a member for the Mount Hutt ridiDg of the AshbnrtoiT County, m place of Mr Cameron, resigned, took place yesterday and resulted m the return of Mr John Holmes by a majority of 54 votes The following are the figures of the votiDg :— . Methven Lauriston Total Mr John Holmes 76 63 139 MrAndrewMoFarlane62 23 85 Majority for Holmes 54

TINWALS RACING CLUB.

« , — _ Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of members Of tb.B Tinwald Racing Club was held at the Tinwald Hotel on Tuesday evening, when there was a good attendance of members- Mr E. Gatea occupying the chair. ANNUAL BEPOBT. The secretary read the following report presented by the Committee :— Your Committee ia submitting their annual report of the Club's proceedings for the year, have much pleasure m congratulating the members upon the progress and financial position of the Club. The annual meeting held on New Year's Day laßt proved a successful and enjoyable one. In the faoe of the doubtful issue of the harvest and also the Canterbury Trotting Club holding theit meeting on the same day, it wai feared that) a considerable falling off wonld be experienced. But the result of the meeting proved that the popularity of the Club was still maintained. It will be notioed by a perusal of the balance sheet that an extra* ordinary expenditure has been caused by the purobaso of ft totaliaator, weighing maohineß, and other necessaries, amounting to iome £100, and your Committee trust that the acquisition to the Club's assets will not only result m profit to the Club, bub that the officials will enjoy the benefit expeoted. Thin year the total receipts amounted to £393 6a sd, and the expendi ture to £486 Qa 7d. Ib was the intention of the Committee to hold a meeting of two days last year, but owing to oircumstanoes it was considered advisable m the interests of sport to abandon the idea for that meeting. 'Sour committee, however, are of opinion that it would be considering the beat interests of owners if more facilities were given for pay ing the expenses of bringing horses from a long distance and the extension of the meet ing to two days would supply those facilities. Your Committee therefore recommend to the incoming oommittee to take into considera tion the advisableneßS of holding a two-daya meeting at New Year. In conclusion your committee trust that the Club will continue to prosper and maintain the interests of sport. The balance sheet was also read. The Chairman moved the adoption of the report and balance sheet, and congratulated the members on their unanimity m transact ing the business of the Club and the interest taken m its welfare. He referred briefly to the Club's position, and pointed out that although a large expenditure had occurred through the purchase of a totalisator and other necessaries, which the Club were badly m need of, he was of opinion that they were valuable assets and would . soon return their value. He would like to see the incoming Committee take into consideration the holding of a two days meeting at the New Year, and he felt inclined to support the idea, and referred to the very successful meeting held when the Ashbarton Club held their meeting on the following day on the Tinwald course. Mr Lagan seconded the motion^ and referred to the satisfactory position and the development of the Club. After some discussion m reference to the balance sheet, the report and balance sheet were unanimously adopted. OFFICE BEABEBS. The following were elected officers of the Club for the year :— President— Cr, A, M. Buckley, Fag ; vice-Presidenta— Meaars B. J. Hart, D. McLean, and C. F. Todhunter ; Judge—Mr B. G. Crisp ; Treasurer— Mr M. Lagan ; Clerk of Scales— Mr R. EViedlander: I Committee— Meß'w J. Clark, J. Stephens, J. Hampton, J. M. Hampton, E. Gates, T. Stone, 0. Doherty, J. Heaeltine, W. H. Bell, J.Dixon, J. Purchase ; Stewards— o. Doherty, E. Gates, J. Clark, R. M. Cuthbertsoti, Dr. Leahy, T. Stone, G. James, J. Stephens, J. Heseltine, J. M. Hampton. Mr Paul proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the outgoing Committee and officers, and spoke of the Bteady manner iv which the Club had made progress, for which the credit was due to the careful manner m which the businesa of the Club had been carried out. Mr Pauling, m seconding the motion, ■poke m similar terms. LIFE MEJJBEBS. Messrs J. Heseltine and H. Rainey were elected life members of the Club for paßt aer vio.es. Mr Heseltine thanked the members for the honor conferred upon him, and stated that although ha had been elected a life member he would still endeavour to assist m pushing forward the interests of the Clnb. Mr Gates, on behalf of Mrs Carter, thanked the Club for their kindly action m electing her a life honorary member of the Club, and referred to the great interest Mrs Carter had always evinced m the affairs of the Club. NBW-YEAB MEETING. It was rejsolved to hold a meeting at New Year, the Committee to consider the advisableness of holding a two daya meet* fag' THANKS, A vote of thanks to the chair brought the meeting to a close. At a oommittee meeting held immediately after the above, Mr E. Gates was unani mously re-elected chairman of committee.

THE BLIND MUSICIANS.

Owing to the miserable weather there was nob a large attendance afa the entertainment given m the Oddfellows' Hall last nighb by 1 the Blind Musicians, but the excellent • programme submitted was gone through with . just as much spirit as though the house had ■ been crowded. The company numbers five ■ performers — all blind — but they ara artists I everyone of them. All are pianists, and good ones at that, while the male members perform on other instruments besides, and four of the number are voaaliats. Miss N. Andrew is a soprano of gceat merit, and her solos are really admirably sung, her " Dear heart " last night being quite a delightful performance. Miss A. Drummond ia also a good soprano, and her " Sing, sweet bird" , was given most charmingly. Mr John Irwjn is the tenor, and Mr A. Solomon the baritone and cpmique of the oampany. The latter i gentleman managed to keep bis audience highly amused with his drollories m placing i humorous ditties before them, and he was encored for one more particularly i grotesque. In part singing the company are remarkably good, their time being specially so. Mr Irwin's solo, "The lost) ohord,' given on the saxhorn, was an item that was very highly appreciated, and Mr Fordor, who. is a violinist and ol»rionetl , player as well as a superior pianist, capti vated his audience by his solos on those instruments, his clarionet playiug being especially admired. Mr Solomon, amongst other qualifications, numbers that of a cornet player, and with Messrs Forder and Irwin, the one on the violin and the other on th.9 saxhorn, with Miss Andrews at the piano,' helps to make a most capable little orcheßtra. The whole entertainment is really good, and that suoh excellence Bhould be achieved by people so sadly afflicted is most marvellous* To-night the company appear again m a new programme, when it is to be hoped, they will be honored with a full house.

THE ASfiBUfcTOJN tfOABDIAfI ■, SATUKDAy, JUNEJ[ 25 183*.



Don'^ Cquai*.— Relief e*n bo obtained immediately. Use " Heating's Cough Lozenges" — well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recommended by many eminent physicians. They ab once oheok the cough and remove the cause without any after effeot ; the moaa delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease — one or two at bed time ensures rest. Sold everywhere to (tof JIOZIE2 TEA



Take a day off Thursday. Eats turkey and give thanki, Bead m a newspaper that a consumptive aough would be B topped by taking Woods' Great Pepparminb Cure. Took ib on, and dropped toe consumptive oough— ooßt la 6d. That'i worth a holiday, and th» turkey'i the feitiv»l feed where I oamss frot«» $



. Business Notices. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. JUVENILE CLOTHING. mHIS DEPARTMENT of our Extensive _L Business is deservedly popular with Parents and others who appreciate Perfect Fitting and Fashionable Garments. WE are now showing a Large Choice of the new NORFOLK BUITB WITH GOLF KNICKERS, Also— cambridge suits, also- maritime AND SAILOR SUITS. To Fit Boys up to 16 Years of Age, AND INVITE INSPECTION, 1000 SUITS TO CHOOSE FROM HALLENSTEIN BROS. & Co. A. Q. BARTON, MANAGER. gi _ " ' Tt CHURCH SERVICES. ■ STi STEPHEN'S CHUROfI. Aohburton, SUNDAY SERVICES. (26th June.) 8.30 a.m — Holy Communion. 11 a. m.— Morning Prayer. 3 p.m. — Seafield . 6.3o— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



F. FEERIMAN, FOB SALE. _ < T HAVE Received instructions from Mr W. H. Robinson to sell his very desirable residence, situated on the N.E. Town Belb, m close proximity to the High School, con- taining Seven Booms, with a detached Washhouae, complete, with a range and copper built m m briok, together with f-aore of land and a three-stalled Stable. The Land is well stocked with choice tfruib Treej, and io watered by a water raoei Liberal terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. 130 ACRES of Land for Cropping. Apply F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. TWO ACRES LAND at Allenton, with a good Four-Roomed House and Soallerjr. Rent— 9a per wet.. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. WILLIAM STREET. A Comfortable Seven-Roomed House, with Scullery and Copper. At present occupied by Mr H. C. Pebcy. F FERftIMAN, TO LET. WAKANUI ROAD.' HOUSE containing Five Rooms, and 3 acres of Land. Lately occupied by Mr H. Cameron. F. FEBRIMAN. SEED WHEA 7. I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tus- can and Hunters. Grown on heavy Land. F. FE BRIM AN. FOR SALE. HOUSE AND QUAKTER-ACRE LAND IN COX STREET. I have received instructions from Mr H. J. Tasker to sell his desirable residence, Containing Four Rooms and Scullery, situated m Cox Street, together with Looaebox, Chaffbouso and .Fowlhouse erected on thegproperly. F. FERRIMAN^ FOR SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE that very deferable block of land containing about Seven Acres, situated on the N.E. Town Bolt and adjoin- ing Mr W. H. Oollini. For anyone m search ot a 'property on which to build thia one is well worthy of an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. BONE 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 boueduofc often enriches the farmer tenfold, and leaves the land m better heart. I Have the following Farms mmy hands for Sale :— 500) 250 V ACRES 100) All Situated m Good Localities, and any. one m search of a property either for farm- ing purposes or as an investment would do well to inspect the above F. FERRIMAN. WANTED Known— A line of Cheap Tweeds, jus j opened, together with full raag cE > °f Men's and Juveniles' Clothing ■ and Boota of all descriptions at Mitchell & Tubnbb's • +~ r Our Rakaia correspondent writes : — A alight drizzle commenced about 10 o'clock on Thursday morning, and kept on nearly all day. About four m the afternoon it came up a nice steady rain frcm the south-east, and has oontinued up to now. It looks this time as if the weather bad really broken, and the farmers and others are much pleased. United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph Auckland, June 24. Bridges have been swept away and sheep on the low lying lands. At Whangarei seven inohes of rain fell, and a number of yachts were damaged at Coromandel.* TiMAiau, June 24 Rain still continues, and 267 inohes fell lv forty-eight hours to 9 a.m. The rivers are rUing,butnob high, and mow is falling on the ranges. There were sixteen inohes of «now at Burka's Pass and (our inches ab 1 '■■■.- a



INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. Indianapolis, Ind. TJJ3.A, PAID JEN OAFITAL-OJNBJ MIX-LION DOLLARS. "|~N the construction of our '98 machines three prime factors have been con* sidered throughout, simplicity, universality, and strength. Subordinate to theae we have given careful attention to lightness, grace and modern ideas, ani • if Wd oordi&Uy invite ths mosb oritical attention to onr new models, every feature of which has been submitted to exhaustive testa to demonstrate its practicability before adoption. FRAMES. THE success of the tubing used m '97 Waverleys has been amply demonstrated by its record during the season past. The fact that not a single Wayerlty, frame has broken dnring the entire year speaks volumes for its quality, and we continue the use of the best grade of high-carbon Albany weldleas steel tubing m Waverley frames for 1898. with flash joints of drop forged steel throughout, preferring to place our dependence upon this more expensive BUT ONLf PROPER CONST RUCTION FOR BICYCLES of the highest standard, rather than to use the substitutes now commonly resorted to by many makers who have aimed t » roctnee costs ab the expense of quality. In our Ladies' frame wo have used special tubing of 16 gauge at the loop where the strain is greatest, drawn down to 22 gauge at the head, thus combining the maximum of strength with the minimum of weight* FORKS. OCJB new fork is constructed of the same tubing as that used m the frame, with b forged steel arched crown hollowed onb for lightneses. It was designed and perfected In onr own factory, and we claim for it not only graceful appearance and lightness, but it is the strongest fork crown ever made. BEARINGS, ESPECIAL attention has been given to the bearings of our 1893 machines, with the result that we hive secured great; simplicity, perfect interchangeability, perfect alignment, perfect concentricity, an;i perfect; protection from dust.. In further developing the principle adopted by us last year for adjusting by s 1 id- ing instead of by threaded cones, we have devised a universal coae, fitting either side of th,e front or rear wheel, and having a double face with two ball races. It oan be put on the machine m eight different places or ways, thus nuking 1b impossible to assemble' the bearings incorrectly. The cones are prevented from turning on the axles by contact between their knurled faces and the knurled surfaces of the nuts which adjust them. Especial attention is sailed to the dasb proof qaalitiea of all the hearings on the machine as being the moßt effective protection yetapp'isd to bicyole construction. They have surpassed any ideal and are as potent as they are evident. The balls rell on the inner face of the coae, while latge felt washers, held m place by dust cips, have a long bearing rest on theoutsido race, thus formit.g a valve seat. Dust or water coming agunat this washer only tends to press it more tight ly against the race, olosiDg the bearings more effectively against its entrance. All the bearings rhronghout the entire bicycle are ball retaining, and the axles and all beating parts are large, strong, and constructed of special stock. CRANK HANGER. , THE principle of the bearings m this part of the machine is exactly the same as m the hubs. The adjustment is entirely on the left hand side, and is made positive by a plunger inserted ir. the crank, which engages one of a circle of email holes In the face of the sleeve. The adjustment of these bearings la very delicate, the distance between the holes representing 1-2000 of an inch. SPROCKETS. DURING the past year we have spent much time and money upon the improve- ment of the sprooket tooth form, and have finally arrived at perfection never before accomplished. Ie will be noticed that m engaging the sprooket, our chain does not glide into its ee»t by the aid of a guide roller either on the chain or the sprocket, but fllmp'y tnk>B its exact phce. In other words, it walks m and walks out of the sprocket m the same manner as a man puts his foot down and lifts ie ■from the ground. In consequence of this no friction is caused, and each link of the chain pulls on the sprocket tooth only a part of the load, while with less perfeot construction the liak slides into place, oarrying alone all the load daring the time it takes for this ao:ion, tending thus to stretch the chain .unduly. This Bmall stretch at each joint iB continually adding to the total length of the chain until finally its pltoh and the pitoh of the sprocket are so different that the chain o*n only run on the points of the teeih, grinding and cutting until both chain at d sprocket are useless. A practical illustration of the perfection of our chaiaa and sprockets may be found m the appearance of a sprocket after it has been running several months, a layer of dust will always be found from the pitoh line to the top of each tooth, showing conclusively the absence of grinding action usually m chain, transmission. — — x — TO the production of our Hew models we have unstintingly devoted our best efforts and ripobt ideas. In its construction we hava especially avoided freak mechanism for the purpose of obtaining novelties without practical value, and while it presents many new features m keeping with the progress of the cyole building art, thdse have all been snbmitted to the most rigid practical tests, fully establish- ing their excellence and superiority. IT is designed for all round hard work and wear, combining with its elegance and lightness sufficient strength and durability for good service under the mosb trying conditions. PRACTICAL Novelties, self evident advantages, and manifest simplicity combine 'with strength and beauty to constitute our '98 Waverley the best machine that. we, or, bo far as we know, any other maker, hava ever placed upon the market at any price, and we claim for Waverley Bicycles full equality with any bicyclas built m the world. WE HAVE APPOINTED JOHN ORR & CO., ASHJ3URION, Sole agents fot the sale of our machines m the South Island of Ne v Zealand. INDIANA BIGYGLE COMPANY. INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A.