Ashburton Guardian, Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1898. AN ANTI-GAMBLING LEAGUE.

\Wb note that a meeting convened by the Dunedin Ministers' Association was held m that city on Monday evening last for the purpose of discuss ing the question of forming an " Anti- Gambling League." There were about thirty persons present, " three of whom were ladies " says the Times' report, and after a good many speakers had ex pressed their views upon the subject, it was resolved that an Anti-Gambling League be formed for Dunedin and surrounding district. In the course of the discussion a number of statements were made, which, if true, would certainly indicate a deplorable state of things. The Key. A. North said he had evidence of a great deal of b -tting ' being carried on amongst lads, and he went on to say that the public and the police did not seem to recognise that inciting youths to gamble was a oriminal offence, The speaker thought proper to ignore the constant prosecu tions for breaches of the law m this con nection, some of which — as everybody knows — have resulted m the offenders being brought to book. Mr North said that" one of the chief duties of the proposed league would be to insti tute prosecutions, after the manner of tht> prosecutions got up by the prohibi tion leaders, Messrs Isitt and Taylor. The Rev Dr Waddell, m a long address, contended that betting was " dehumanising and demoralising," and put forward the somewhat startling proposition that " every member of the community only had a right m the community when he contributed some useful work or thought to that com munity." The reverend gentleman's theory, denying a man's right to live unless he contributes something useful to the community, is pretty rough upon those who have hitherto been looked upon as the moßt fortunate of men — m that they have no necessity to work for their living. But this is by the way. The same speaker was pretty rough all round. For example be said — " Judging by the space given m newspapers to sport associated with betting, they had a startlingly large number engaged m an occupation which was de-humanising and demoral ising, and involved placing them on the same level as the thief and the robber." This is just how well meaning reformers cut themselves cff from the sympathy and support of that portion of the public which, while it recognises tha existence of certain evils, forbears to brand as criminal everything that may by its abuse or improper applica tion have m any way contributed to an unsatisfactory condition of things. The press of this country has consistently condemned gambling, and more es pecially the growing tendency of the young to indulge m that vice, and legislation has grappled with the evil. The result of the combined efforts of the press m representing public opinion, ai d of Parliament m carrying it into effect-, has been that eve»y day we read of prosecutions of persons either for keeping betting houses, or for betting with lads under age. The sentences recently passed m Ohristchurch are illustrations of this, and show that the statement of one of the speakers at the Dunedin meeting, that the magistrates and the police practically winked at gambling, was not founded on fact. We question very much whether the proposed action of the " Anti-Gambling League," which includes the initiation of new laws against betting and the working up of prosecutions, will effect the end the promoters profess to have m view. "We have quite as strong opinions upon the evils of gambling, and more particularly with reference to the tendency of young boys to spend money m betting upon horse mces as the promoters of the Anti-Gambling League have, but we do not think they propose to go the right way to effect a reform. The inclination to speculate upon contingent events is inherent m some human nature, and has been bo since Bomulus and Remus staked a kingdom upon the action of a few birds. What we have to do, therefore, is to regulate and keep within reasonable bounds that which we cannot by nny Act of Parlia ment or any penalty utterly prohibit or prevent. We should not like to say that all those who attended the meet ing at Dunedin on Monday evening were quite as uncharitable and illogical as one of them (Mr Gore) who said that "bookmakers should be proceeded against ior having no lawful means of support. He knew one who had followed 8 respectable young woman home and the speaker and another gentleman had occasion to speak to him and to tell him they were respectable women, and he begged their pardon." Without wishing todefend bookmakers, it is only fair to say that if the action of one or two black sheep is to be taken as proof that their calling is an unlawful one, very fow occupations would be open to honest people. The subject of gambling and betting is by no means an easy one to deal with. It would appear that further legislation is advisable with reference to street betting, although to judge from pub lished reports of cases that are con stantly coming before the Courts, the powers m the hands of the police are sufficient to cope with ti e evil m all respects save one, namely, the difficulty of compelling witnesses m prosecutions for betting with minors to give evidence which might incriminate themselves. If the law is amended to obviate this difficulty, we might expect to see this evil kept m check.

Local and General.

New Serial. — A new tale is commenced m to-day's issue, entitled " Love and a Scrap Book," by David A. Curtis. < Lieutenant Hobson. — According to the JVno York Wor\d of June 12, Lieutenant Hobbon, who so pluckily Bank the Merrimac m the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, is a descendant of Captain Hobson, R.N., who first planted the British flag m this colony. Tun Agricultural Conference — The Management Committee of the late Agri cultural Conference have had 2000 copies printed of the report of the proceedings. These are for distribution among the differ ent agricultural and pastoral associations m the colony, and country public bodies, and any persons interested m the subjects which were discussed at the conference will be supplied with copies, as far as they will allow, on application, and the necessary stamps to cover postage, which amounts to fourpenoe. The V Boys' Letter" Answered.— Ratber more than two months ago a number of boys attending the New Brighton school wrote to the President of the United States, expressing the hope r.hat America would be successful m the war. Master Richmond Cowper, who *• promoted " the letter, received by the last San Franoisoo mail a courteous little note from the President's seoretary, acknowledging receipt of the boys' letter, and oonveying his best withes for himself and his schoolmates. An Unusual Ration. —The facb that tinned salmon and tobacoo were inoluded m some recent supplies to a recipient of charitable aid, occasioned some remark at the meeting of the Nelson Charitable Aid Board. One member thought thab theße articles should nob be supplied by the Board ; but ib was explained thab the man was drawing relief only to the amount voted, and that he was living far back m the bush, where freßh meat was nob easily procured. As to the tobacco, no serious objection was raised ; but a promise was made that the matter would be enquired into. The Dust or the Mint. — The sweepings of the London Mint are not to be despised. There is a gold "sweep" and a silver "sweep." The last sweep from the gold coinage had been accumulating since August, 1896. It was dispose i of m March, 1898, and brought m £467 There had been no sale of silver *' sweep " up to the date of the C lateßC report, but twenty-one tons had ac* cumu'ated. There is a loss by waste on the gold ooinage whioh the sweep does not make good, but the Mint made a net profit m the silver bullion purchased for coinage last year of £399,670. Curious Charges op Forsery.— Phila telisls took great interest m a charge brought m the Central Police Court, Sydney, against Jonoaki Takuma, a Japanese, and his wife, Elizibcth, of having forged seven New South Wales postage stamps of a rare issue, each of which was alleged to be of great monetary value. The Btamps had been purchased by a local dealer, and when sent to London passed the scrutiny of several experts. The forgery, ifc was alleged, was effected by splitting the stamp and affixing a false water mark at the back. A stamp thus manufactured has been valued at £80. The accued were committed for trial. Opossums.— Concerning the opossums sent to ths West Coast by a paternal Govern ment, the Greymouth Star says :— The Government sent down eight opossums to Westport and a like number to Hokitika, m addition to those forwarded to Greymouth. Nothing has been heard or seen of the opposßums liberated m the Grey Valley some twelve months ago, although it is generally believed that they are thriving, having been placed m a sheltered position. L vtely four of "these animals were liberated near Greymouth, and some of them having since become quite tame pay a visit every evening to cottages on the hill, where they are fed with " bread and marmalade," which they appear to be particularly fond of.} Jury Service. — "In the present day," said the Chief Juetice m the Wellington Supreme Court (report 3 the N.Z. Times) " the average members of the public do not think, whether rightly or wrongly, that it is an honor to serve on a jury. On the con trary, they think it is a great hardship, Perhaps it used to be thought that it was an honor. It used to be thought to bean honor to serve m the Houge of Representatives or the Legislative Council ; now, persons want remuneration for it. (Laughter) Of course, I dou't mean it is not naw considered an honor to serve m Parliament, but it is thought there ought to be something more." The jury m the vaccination cage complained ihat though they had been occupied for six days, they had been handed the munificent sum of 10s each. The Chief Justice said he had no power to increase the fee, nor could h6 grant a request of the jurymen to be exempted from further duty for a stated period. New Zealand Lamb m Scotland. — Mr John Rennie, of Doyleston, sent to a friend m Atardeenshire a frozen lamb, and ib arrived on April 29th. The reoipienfc wrote a long letter to Mr Rennie describing the condition of the meat and its quality. When removed from the coverings, the kidney fat showed signs of discoloration, and there were dark watery patches on the inside of the thigh. The carcase was also a little blaokened with coal smoke, which had permeated the packing cloths probably on the 500 miles journey from London. The meao, however, when cooked m various forms, was pronounced excellent by all who partook of ib, and the writer said that if carcases of New Zealand lamb could be dis played with the freßh appearance of Home grown it would command the same price. In spite of the appearance of the carcase, the meat was perfectly sweet to the smell, and kept as long as if freshly killed. 11 Fighting Rob's " Shirt. — Captain Rob Evans, "Fighting Rob," of the battleship lowa, lately gave the American navy a serious lesson m naval etiquette. The circumstances, as stated m the Washington Evening *tar, were that a launch from the Spanish cruiser Almirante Oquenda oatne out of the Harbor of Santiago, flying a flag of truce. A boat from the lowa, which was lying nearest, went bo meet her. Two officers of the Almirante Oquendo came on board, and a very dignified and stately officer on the deck of the lowa received them. They said they came out under the impres sion that a white fiUg was flying from the lowa, and supposed the bat leship wanted to surrender. An investigation showed that Captain Evans's nightshirb was hanging on a line. The matter was explained, and the Almirante Oquendo's launch returned with many apologies. The Fire Walkers. — A correspondent of the Otago Daily Times, writing of the exhibition of fire walking at Raiatea on the occasion of the Waikare's visit, state?; — Wood waa built upon the stones, and kept burning for twenty-four hours before the . ceremony took place. All the cinders and ashes were then removed, and the atones were found to be at a white heat. The j natives, to the number of fifty, walked to and fro m procession over the heated stones, at intervals, with their bare feet, headed by their leader, who is supposed to be some thing of a soroerer. It was evident from the number of natives who passed " through the fire," like the Hebrew youthß— many of them young and of both sexes— that the thickness of the soles of the feet was the principal qualification. The most disagree able effect when passing over the stones was the fumes arising from the heated mass into the faces of the performers. Mr James Mills, m order to test the experiment, twice passed over the heated stones, but with his sir es on, and experienced no disagreeable sonations to his feet, but was somewhat i overcome by the heated fumes. !

News m Brief.

— J Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd, will offer j l.he 500-acre farm of Mr H. Butterick, of < l Sherwood, ab auction on Saturday, August j 27. A portion of this land is under crop for i wheat and oats, and the balanoe is m j English grass. It is a nice little property, with a comfortable dwelling house and good ) stabling accommodation, and the farm is conveniently divided and well watered. j

CABLE NEWS.

i United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, August 8 Borchgrevink, the leader of the ex pedition to the Antaictie, has arrived iat the Thames from Norway. His I vessel, the Southern Oross, completes her loading for the voyage forthwith. It is persistently reported that an Atlantic liner foundered m the strait of Belle Isle, between Labrador and New foundland. The report has not been confirmed. Mr Walter Wren, the well-known tutor, formerly member for Walling ford, is dead. The Agricultural Committee recom mend the establishment of national wheat stores, and suggest the appoint ment of a Royal Commission to make early and exhaustive enquiry relative to the national food supply m the event of war. The Dublin Corporation has refused to erect a statue to Mr Gladstone m that city. The Canadian Government is about to invite tenders for a fast Atlantio service. The Times has published a special report on the condition of the British wheat crop, and estimates that the yield will be 1.3 per cent above the average. Madrid, August 9 A Republican band has been formed m the province of Valencia, Valparaiso, August 9. The barque, Oimara, from New castle, New South Wales, has arrived here. The vessel was m collision I during the voyage and sustained serious damage. London, August 10 The salvors are now engaged blasting the rock under the wrecked steamer China, with a view to floating the vessel. St Petersburg, August 10 Russia is hurrying forward the com- Ipletion of five warship?, which will be launched m September. Melbourne, August 9 The ketch Secret, wrecked at Port Albers, was m charge of Fred Lund, bnt his mate's name is unknown. The bodies have not been recovered, She left with two of a crew a fortnight ago for Desolate Island on a fishing expedition and then ran short of provisions. She started eight days ago to return with provisions. The condition of the men o.n the island is considered precarious. A fire m Elizabeth street destroyed the stock of Mr Harris, fancy goods merchant, to the extent of £6000 Melbourne, August 10 In the Legislative Assembly the Plural Voting Abolition Bill passed through committee. An attempt to introduce the Hare system failed. Sydney, August 9 Nonmean ne^va states that tha Con sul-General dissolved the elections, pendiDg the number of members being increased from fifteen to nineteen, to meet the increase of population. Rich gold has been struck m the Fernhill mine. . Sydney, August 10 The two men who stuck up the mail coach were masked. One kept the passengers covered with a gun while the other compelled the drivers to hand over the mails. The coach was near Bungendore at the time. The mails contained about £2000, mostly cheques. The Herald considers the Right Hon Mr Seddon's budget shows marked evidences of continued progress, aud a large amount of prosperity among the people, and as far as can be seen the outlook for the future fully warrants the Treasurer's anticipations.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Tinwald. The usual monthly meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday. Prasent — Messrs Clothier (chairman), James Hampton, James Gudaell, and 0. Doherty. Verbal apologies were sent from Mr C. Hawkins and Mr F. Bonnington for their absence. The master's report was read, which stated the number of children on the roll to be— boys 76, girls 72 ; total iaß. The average attendance for the past four weeks had been— boys 59.8, girls 51.8; total 111.6. The poor attendance appeared to be due to a few cases of measles m the district. It was decided that the Chairman interview the master m reference to one family nob sending their children to school. The plant ing of the macrocarpa fence was left m the hands of the Visiting Committee. It was decided to advertise for a caretaker, and to insert a new clause m she schedule of duties. Accounts to the amount of £6 Is 4d were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

A BANK DISCREPANCY.

1 Bookkeeping has been reduoed to such an exact science m the big London banks that the clerks are expected to strike a correct balance at the close of each day's work, no matter if the transactions have run into million?. When the books fail to balance, the whole farce of the bank is put to work to discover the error, and no clerk starts' for home until it is discovered, whether it amounts to a penny or a thousand pounds. Generally a quarter of an hour will bring | the mistake to light, but sometimes the hunt) is kept up until late m the night. Such a search was being conducted m a certain big bank. Just2s6d was missing. At 6 o'clock not a trace of the errant sum had been discovered. Dinner was sent m for the whole force from an adjoining restaurant, and after half an hour's rest tha searoh was again taken up. Midnight came, but still no clue, so sandwiohes and coffee i wore served. " Halloa !•» said a clerk. " The Blank National people are working to-night, too. I guess they're m the same box " Sure enough, the windows of the bank across the street were brilliantly lighted. The incident was soon forgotten when the wearing hunt after that elusive half-crown was resumed. Shortly after 1 o'clock m the morning, as they were about to give up for the night, a loud rapping was heard at the front door of the bank. 11 Halloa ! halloa ! What's the matter ? " called the cashier through the keyhole. 11 Matter, you chumps l T Why, we've got your blessed 2s 6d I Come along home to bed ! " Outßide stood the crowd of oleiks from the neighboring bank. It appeared that, m making a cash transaction, one of the banks had paid the other 2s 6d tjo much. As a result^, half a hundred men had worked for nine hours, and the search was only endrd then because a bright clerk, noticing a light m the bank opposite, shrewdly guessed the cause, hunted up the cash slip, and discovered the error. — 7own k Country Journal. J

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

«. — United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright London, August 10 In the House of Commons, Mr Ourzon Btated that Sir Olaude Mac- Donald had reported that Germany was opposing British railway construc tion m Shantung. The British Govern ment had protested against this action, and Oount Von Bulow replied that Germany merely demanded that, should China require assistance m the construction of railways m Shantung, she should first ask Germany, who had not attempted to claim exclusive privi leges and exclude other nations from free competition m Shantung, Received Wakapuaka August 11, 10 a.m. Guardian Office 10.50 a.m. London, August 10 It is believed that Mr Wyndbam, the member for Dover, will succeed iMr Ourzon as Parliamentary Under- I Secretary for Foreign Affairs.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Bleotrio Telegraph — Copyright Received Wakapuaka August 11, 10 a.m, Guardian Office 10.50 a.m. A Romance of the Peerage. London, August 10 The Druce case, involving the suc cession to the Dukedom of Portland, came before Justice Jeune m. the probate court. The case is one m it is alleged that Thomas Charles Druce, a wealthy upholsterer, who was supposed to have been buried m Higbgate cemetery m 1864, did not die at that time. That burrial was a sham on c, the coffin having been filled with lead. The widow of his son declares that Druce was m reality the Marquis of Lich field, fifth Duke of Portland, Justice Jeune made an order for opening the vault. The Mad Mullah. Calcutta, August 10 The mad Mullah who incited the Afridis and neighbouring tribes to rise against the British last year, has joined the Bajaur tribesmen, who are fighting against the Nawab of Dir. It is pro bable the Nawab will require British assistance; Rebellion m Arabia. Constantinople, August x 0 Owing to the continued exactions of the Turkish officials another formidable 1 rebellion has broken out at Yemen, m Arabia. Since May Turkey has sent 10,000 troops to that province.

Australian.

United Press Association — By Elecfcrio : Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka August 11, 9 50 a. to, Guardian Office 10.13 a.m. The Pacific Cable. Sydney, August 1 1 Mr Cook, Postmaster-General, says too much importance should not be attached to the recent informal Pacific Cable Conference m London, bat believes a settlement will soon be arrived at. The Premier states that the Imperial Government's military authorities are not keen m preferring the Cape cable. Women's Franchise. Melbourne, August 11. In the Legislative Assembly the Women's Franchise Bill was read a second time by 54 to 29. and then passed through committee.

WAR NEWS. AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Attack on the Americans at | Maiete. The Spaniards Routed- United Press Asgooiation — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Washington, August 10 After allowing the American's to entrench unmolested for 16 hours 4000 Spaniards at midnight, during a most oorrential raiD, covered by a heavy shell fire, made a desperate attack on the outposts at Maiete, driving m the pickets and forcing Oolonel Jay Penny's regiment from the trenches. After two hour's fighting reinforcements came up and charged and routed the Spaniards. Ten Americans were killed and 41 wounded. The Span iards lost 300 killed and 900 wounded. Heavy artillery is shelling the American earthworks nightly. M. Oambon presetted Spain's reply. The American newspapers complain that Spain is temporizing. Received Wakapuaka August 11, 9.30 a.m Guardian Office 9.50 a.m Washington, August 10. A American force under Brigadier General Wilson captured the town of Ooama m Puerto Rico, thirty-five miles southwest of San Juan, the Spanish loss was heavy. It is the intention of the American Government immediately on the conclusion of peace to send a powerful squadron to Europe under Admiral Samp?on to give ocular de monstration of the qualities of the American fleet. Received Wakapuaka August 11, 9 50 a.m, Guabdian Office 10 12 a.m. Sydney, August 11 Latest files from Manilla state that the Americans were preparing to bombard the city. Only 5000 Spaniards were holding the outer lines, and it was expected that they would quickly succumb. The hospitals were full of Spanish sick and wounded, and water and food were very scarce. Aquinaldo had constituted a rebel cabinet.

PARLIAMENTARY.

United Presa Association— By Bleotrio Telegraph. HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES. Wellington, August 10 The House met at 2.30 p.m. MCLEAN LIGHT LOCJMOTIVE9 BILL. The McLean Light Locomotives Bill was referred back to the Private Bills Com mittee, with instructions to amend it m the direction of providing that licenses for the running of motor cars be issued by the Governor-in-Council, and to make its provisions apply generally. QUESTIONS. Ministers m reply to questions stated that the coat of the construction of locomotive engines m the colony was m some cases 150 per cent more than they could be imported for ; that casual labourers on railways were insured against accident ; that it is undesir able to tax any particular class m order to provide funds for the payment oi old age pensions. RETURNS. The following returns were granted — Showing the manner m which education boards oonsulc school committees before appointing teachers ; and showing the nominal and accual amount received by the treasury for publio loans sinoe 1870, and also who received the difference between the nominal and actual amount. THE AUDIT DEPABTMENT. A lengthy debate ensued on Mr Seddon's motion that the correspondence between tbe Audit Department and the treasury with reference to the refusal of the Audit Depart* ment to pass the issue of requisitions m accordance with section 53 of the Publio Revenues Aot be referred to the Publio Accounts Committee. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. WATEB SUPPLY AMENDMENT BILL. The Water (Supply Amendment Bill wa« recommitted, further amended, and passed its final stages. PROVISION OUT OF ESTATES BILL. Mr MoNab moved the second reading of the Tea ta to re Family Provision Out of Estate Bill which provides for the estate of I a deceased person being liable for the maintenance and support of a wife, husband, or ohildren. The Premier approved of the Bill but had several committee objections to it, the chief being that its provisions should not apply 1b case of a husband and wife who had been separated for a long time. Mr Lawry considered that it was the duty of the State to compel persons other than relations of deceased who obtained the benefit, to hand the money back to the destitute ohildren of a deceased. Mr Monk pointed out the nndesirability of the provisions m cases where a deceased's children would squander the money of which they became possessed without exertion. Mr Smith said that the Supreme Court should have discretionary power to make or refuse an order. Mr Byrnes questioned whether the Bill went far enough, but agreed that it was necessary. Mr R. Thompson said that the House would require to be very careful m passing the Bill without sufficient safeguard, as other wise every will made would be contested. Mr John McKenzie said that unless the Bill was carefully amended it would do a great deal more injustice than it proposed to remedy. Mr McLean also dwelt on the necessity for proper safeguards. Mr Hogg considered the Bill one of great importance, and said that it was discredit* able that m this country a law of the character proposed by the Bill had not been m force long ago. Mr Kelly thought the Bill would be acceptable to the people of the colony generally. > Mr Crowther said that it had been the ruination of many young people to have their pocketa filled with money they had not earned. Mr John Hutcheson pointed out that as the measure proposed only to provide for the support and maintenance of deceased's family, there was nothing m it to cause costly litigation or give the survivors largo sums to squander. Mr R. McKerzie said that the Bill only created more work for the lawyers, and was not for the good of the colony. Mr Steward supported the Bill, bub considered that the Bill would require to be amended. Mr Masaey gave a qualified support to the measure. Mr Fraaer, Mr Meredith, Mr O'Mera, and Mr Sligo expressed their general approval of the Bill. Mr McNab m reply, said the proposed amendments would receive his careful consideration. The only extension of the measure he thought necessary was to apply it to tbe father and mother of a testator. The second reading was agreed to. Ihe House rose aa 12.35 a.m.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association —By Eleotric Telegraph Auckland, August 10 At the inquest on the body of the Maori woman Ruhia Poharama, at Kangigonui, the jury after hearing evidence, returned a ver dict that the deceased died after her con finement), and her death was either directly caused or greatly due to being immersed m cold wacer at so critical a period, and we greatly condemn the action of Nico Papata, the tohunga, and others m the matter. What further action Inspector Hickson may take ia dependant on the nature of Detective Madden'a report, that officer being on the spot investigating the affair. August 11 The barqueatine May, from Whangaroa to Sydney, loaded with timber, put back to Auckland, making ten inches of water an hour. She left Whangaroa on July 20, a»ud encountered gales and mountainous seas on August 3. A hurricane sprang up with a terrible sea, the ship straining heavily and making a lot of water. The crew were at the pump since August 3. New Plymouth, August 10 James Wagstuff, a young man, wa3 thrown from a trap at Rahotu yesterday and re ceived injuries which resulted m his death this morning. Papiatua, August 10 A man named James Levy has been killed while bush felling at Pongaroa. A man, believed to be named Howell, who is m charge of the Maogamaio school, attempted suicide to-day by cutting his throat. He did not return to school after lunch, and Bearch being made he was found with his throat cub. It is not yet known

f wneiner ins wound win prove lacai.

LAURISTON.

From Our Own Corroapontlont. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT BOOIETV. The ninth ordinary meeting of the session was held m the schoolroom on Monday evening last, and was well attended, thirty members being present. The meeting took the form of a " mock election," and the proceedings were carried out on exactly the same lines as those of a general election. The two candidates for the constituency were Messrs Wallace and Walker, the former of whom represented the Conserva tive interesta, while the latter championed the Government cause. A worthy returning officer was found m Mr T. L. Johnston, assisted by Messrs Ross and Buchan, as scrutineers, while the chair was tnken on behalf of the respective candidates, by Messrs Houston and T. Dent. The speeches of both speakers occupied something over ! forty minutes, and at the close the usual questions were asked, and answered by the candidates. All present voted, and on the returns being m=»de up and officially announced, Mr Wallace was declared duly elected by the small margin of four votes. The returns were :— Wallace 16, Walker 12, and two informal. Mr Wallace thanked his supporters for the honor thus placed upon him, while Mr Walker, the defeated candi* date, alao returned thanks. The meeting was a very enjoyable one, and created a good deal of amusement. The Sooiety has made rapid strides during the present session, and there is every prospect of the increased, wtwit) OQotiDuiog throughout, "

THE ASHBUBTON GUAEDIAN ; THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1833.



Holloway's Ointment and Pills— Backing tho favorite does not always bring pleasure or profit to those concerned m it. Frequently the horse no one thinks much about wins, and those who gain anything are few and far between. This cannot be aiid with reference to Holloway'e Pills and Oint- ment, for they never disappoint those who plaoe faith m their merits. With reference to the Ointment, medical men are so con- vinced of its merits that they recommend it to patients as tho boot remedy with m their experience. The Pills, also, havo a mar- vellous effect upon the system ; and it can be truly said that whatever the cause of the trouble may be the combined medicines will restore the patient to health. j McDonald and MoDiartnid'e sale has now | only fourteen days to run, and as they have to give up possession by August 15, we would advise all m want of foot wear to j inspect thoir really fleet-claw stock before ' purehaiing eliewhsre. i



The great relinquishing sale of boots and shoes now going on ato McDonald and mpDiarmid's is without parallel m the annals of boob sales m Ashburton. Their stook is particularly heavy m gentlemen's boots »nd shoes, and the faofc that they are being aold at marvellously low prioea should Ift 8 1 e i* t lnduoßmen <> to purohaaers to buy ffhllo tb* stock ii_rioh m flr«t).oliH goodi, \



Ib ia not perhaps as widely known as it deserves to be bub McDonald and MoDiarmids' stock of ladies walking and evening shoes is the best m Aahburton, while the prioeß are the lowest ever quoted owing to their great relinquishing sale now m fall progreis. Call and inspect, and buy before the opportunity of purchasing is gone, gee tirwiwowit m tbii paper, *







F. FERRIMAN. "' OHEMIOAL LABATORY, COLONIAL MUTUAL BUILDINGS, Priaeeas Street. Dunedin, June 11, 1898. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. Sib,— l have the honor to roporc on Sample of Ground Manure forwarded tojme for analysis. I have made analysis with the following reßulb : — Moisture 6 'Bo fOrganio Matter 36 60 oontaining Nitrogen^ equal to 5 4 I per cent, of Ammonia I Silica 3;40 Iron Alumina 0 * v Phosphate of Lime as Bone Phoa- phate «2J Carbonate of Lime • • • • H o< + 100 00 These results show the Sample to be of ABSOLUTE PURITY, the large percentage both of Phosphate of Lime and Ammonia showing thia, In fact the Composition can be claßßed as a Typical Sample, which oan- not be excelled. Your obedientjservant, (Signed) A. a. KIDSTON HUNTER, M.P.S., City Analyst, Dunedin. After reading the above the main points to bear m mind are, the quality is Al, the quantity ia limited, and that orders will be executed promptly, to enable farmers to sow with their Bpring wheat. It is a well known fact that Bone Dust obtained from green bones is the moat valuable and lasting manure that can be applied to the Boil. Of thia fact both science and practice afford abundant proof. F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE, COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT. I HAVE for" private Sale a Complete Threshing Plant, m splendid order, consisting of — 1 Eight horse-power Aveling and Porter Engine, 1201bs certificate, worked^ three seasons ; Combine, by Horneby, sft "drum, with all the latest improvements, including Oliver's Patenb Feeder ; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan, 26ft long; four-wheeled Whnrd, Scales, and|all neceeaary BeltiDg m perfect order. Full particulars can be obtained on * ppli- calion. F. FERLIMAN, "~~ * THE GABDEN. FOR TOP-DRESSING THE LAWN, BORDERS, OR VEGETABLE GARDEN I HAVE FOR SALE m 1 and 2cwt Bags a Special Mixture, consisting of Super- phosphate ftiul Konedust, both of which are excellent fertilizers. The one gives the plant an early start, the other puts a lasting stamina into it, which results ia a large and profitable yield. F. FERRIMAN' F. FERRIMAN, HAS FOR SALE, FOOT LEVEB COPYING PBES3, (Capel and Gaskill's^Patent). — — . ' t SIMPLE. CONVENIENT. CLEAN. PERFECT COPIES. TiME SAVING. NO BREAKAGES. In this Age of High-pressure Jin business an easy and rapid means of Copying Letters, Invoices, etc , is of great importance. CHURCH SERVICES. QT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, O Ashburton. FRIDAY— Short, Service, 7 30 p.m. Choir Proctioe 8 pm ! CONFIRMATION CLASSES. WEDNESDAY— For Women, m St. Stephen's Church, 7.30 pm THURSDAY— For Men, m Sb Stephen's Church, 7.30 pm SATURDAY— SpeciaI Class, Sb Stephen's Church, 2 30 pm SUNDAY SERVICES. August 14. 8.30 — Holy Communion. II A.m. — Morning Prayer 3 p m.— Dromore, Rev T. A. Hamilton. 6.3o— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. Ffagrfint fi/tcf refrtthins—New Vettui J



ORR & Co. jiiine Sale of Hardware. "f^INDING Ourselves largely overstocked m Builders' and general Hardware, and m order to effect a speedy clearance, we have decided to hold a Genuine Bale for ONE MO^NTH, when great reductions will be offered m all lines. 1 Holding as we do by far the largest and beat selected Stock m Ashburton, we are m the best position to cater for the wants of the general public. Below, we summarise a few of the leadiDg line 3 m which big reductions are made, jh If PjJIFj iirjUsis 1 t a TiyrTiO : II H I ill "H*! w^f II Ii J\ IVI rL^ •I Hi 1 LAMPS. j'\ j|B^K^ I REDUCTION 2o per cent - ■ J li^^^^^^^^ag ! WmigL No VEL^ Y > EN TERPRISE Illiniil a 1 p^M EEGiSTER GBATHIS, !|SS! BANGES,! COOKIKG & BEATIEG fe^^^i^^^p&n^^fe^S , STOVES. ii^ll!^^Bipi^^rtill Ccoking Kangea m fctock> so can offev R Ee ' ection not t0 be ol:)tained outside of Chrislchurch, and aro SSiffllii lipiffilfSi 3 Jf p» f" i>ii:psp«!w»p prices. Fenders, Fire Irons,.- Fire Bras ses — Brass Curb 3. are* 'giving a reduction of 25 per cent on these lines. .T FOWL NETTING. Just landed, 10,000 Yards m s(£yard>olls ; to be sold Cheap. 200 Dozen Plough Shares -R.N.F. and Hornsby's ;°also Howard's|Diamond Chilled Shares for Heid and Gray Ploughs. r x \ ENAMELWARE. We have just opened 20 cases of Enimelware from the best English^ Makers, and are selling at immense reductions. ' T I ?ssF 00 Dozen Enamelled Pie Dishes 6 Dozen Enamelled Mincers jffjffiT 10 Dozen Enamelled Saucepans 12 Dozen Enamelled Teapots Jg§|||| 6 Dozen Enamelled Coffee Pots 10 Dozen Enamelled Jugs 60 Dozen Enamelled Basins 20 Dozen Enamelled Oups & Saucers 30 Dczen Enamelled Mugs 3 Dozen Enamelled Cullenders And every article now made m this popular material. ELECTROPLATE, by the .Test Makers, at 25 per cent reduction. Our assortment is the largest 3n Ashburton, and we invite inspection, jJWi|^/^% ENGINEERS', BLACKSMITHS', 3Bf^ h%&- CARPENTERS' TOOLS tliUt 3 '; •f^' lt "p~j-tjfr"S. | j| { [|;i^(^'"|"iajn;-jnTli3|ii'-^^^|* * -:o; JOHN ORE AND CO.,