Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1898.

The feeling of the European Powers, or at least of several of the Powers, is believei

to be unfavourable to THE ATTITUDE the American policy OF THE m regard to Cuba, and, POWERSt although they will, ac-

cording to Cible mes sages, remain neutral during hostilities between the United States and Spain, ctiey will, when the war is over, makß their voices heard m deciding the terms of peace. Some weeka ago the Vienna correspondent of .the London Times telegraphed to hia journal an abstract of an article published m the Russian newe paper, Novoe Vremya, which he thought deserved attention as giving an accurate account of the views and intentions of ah least three of the great Powers. The article asserts that lha United States is well aware that m dec'aring w^r against Spain if couldnot count upon the approval of any of the European Powera. All, h alleges, would sympathise wth Spain, if not actively, certainly by categorical pro tests against President MpKinlpy's conduct, This is also well kn >wn ab Madrid. "Therefore," continues the Novoe Vreniyo, writer, "it is hoped Spain will not fall into th i trap laid by Washing toe, for she has so far no seriom groundc for declaring war, and measures should immediately be taken m order that she may not have suoh grounds m the future. The European representatives," oncludes the article, " will notify the Washing ton Government of their opinion that war is not desirable ; and it is to be hoped that President McEinley will realite the disadvantage of such general censure, and will not allowhlnaself to be egged into war by American speculators."

Local and General.

The Murderer Enoica.— The ExecubiV has decided that Enoka, the Taranaki Maor who was convicted of wife murder, must be hanged. Belated. — A special train passed through A»hburton to-day, containing k the Minister of Lando, the steamer having arrived too late for the express. T/3B Aobangi. — Tho Aorangi, which ar rived at Wellington to-day, from Sydney, tit rank to Vancouver, hag several pasßODgers on board for Klondyke. Thd Port Darwin Cabt^h.— lntimation has been received by the Government from the South Australian Government that steps are being taken to improve the communica tion with Port Darwin. Tub Railway Department. — Draw gear is being landed at Wellington which will enable the Kail way Department to place forty or fifty new trucks on the Wellington- Napier-New Plymouth section of railways m a week oz jtwo. RAitf that pqes no? WjET/^There is at least one place m the United Statep where a man may be out m a heavy rain and ijo,t get wet, even though he has neither maokintosh nor umbrella. In the Colorado desert they baye rain storms during which not a single drop ,of jyater touches the earth. The rain can be seeip falling from the clouds high above the desert, bn.t when the water reaches the strata of jiot, dry air benpath the clouds, iib is entirely absorbed before falling half the distance to the ground. It is a singular sight to witpeßS a heavy' downpour of rain, nob a drop of whigh touohos the ground. These strange rain storms occur m regions where the shade temperature often ranges as high as one hundred and twenty eighb degreoß Fahrenheit.

The Irrepressibles.— lf untiring effort, organisation, and enthusiasm could command success, the prohibition party of this colony might be even more cocksure of early victory than their most sanguine disoiple could hope for. From English papers we learn that, though addressing enormous audiences id different parts of the [Jnited Kingdom, the Rev Leonard Isitfc ie, n^etaphoriually, count ing the hours when he will return to New Zealand for the purpose of commencing • another crusade m the interests of his pet theories ; and though it may be a long time before the battle will again wage around the ballot-box, the fact that Mr Vale of Victoria, has been engaged by the New Zealand Alliance for a three months' tour of the colony, is significant of the fixed determina tion of the temperance party to be irre preasibip if not invinoible.

Irrigation for Rakaia and Villagk Settlement —Advantage was taken at the meetiDg of Rakaia householders to bring up the question of a water supply for the town ship and village settlement. It was re-

ported that a petition had been signed and sent on to the Council, asking that both the settlement and township should be included m the proposed scheme, but it appearß to have been lost Bight of. After some dis cussion, on the motion of Mr Hardy, seconded by Mr Shannon, ib was decided " That it w»b advisable to apply to the Council for an irrigation scheme for the township and settlement." It was resolved that a. further petition should be Bent m and that a deputation should wait on the Council %t its next meeting. The following were appointed a Committee to interview the Councillors when visiting Rakaia on Wed nesday, and bring the matter before them— Me&ara Hardy, Ox'.ey, Haslett, Taylor, and Ji Stephenßon. A vote of thanks to the chair closed the proceedings.

Lawn Iknnis.— A very interesting tennis match took place on Mr C. A. C. Hardy's court, Rakaia, on Saturday last, when a team from the Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club tried conclusions with the local players. The matoh resulted m a win for Ashburton by 16 games, the scores being Ashburton 58, Rakaia 42. The visitors were entertained by Mr and Mrß Hardy, who did everything m their power to make the short stay ot their guests thoroughly enjoyable. The following is the result of the various games -.—Ladies Singles— Miss Hardy (R) 6, Miss Orr (A) 2; Mrs Zander (A) 6, Mies W. Hardy (X) 4. Men's Singles— Cox (A) 6, Pinckerly (R) 2 ; Upton (A) 6, Hardy (R) 2 ; Fooka (A) 6, Cordner (R) 1 ; Curtis (A) 6, Bulnois (R) 5. Ladies' Doubles— Misses Hardy (R) 6, Mra Zander and Miss Orr (A) 2. Men's Doubles— Cox and Curtis (A) 7, Hardy and Cordner (R) 5 ; Upton and Fooka (A) 6, Pinckerly and Bulaois (R) 0. Combined Doubles— Cox and Mrs Zander (A) 6, Pinokerly and Miss W. Hardy (R) 5; Hardy and Miss Hardy (R) 6, Upton and Misa Orr (A) 5. Grand total — Aehburton 58, Rakaia 42.

Farewell Social, — A most enjoyable Booial was given m the Wakanu school room on Friday evening last, valediotory to Mr and Mrs Pitt, of Seaview, m view of Mr Pitt's entrance on possession of the Smith field gardens, m aucoegßion of Mr G. T. Smith, who has for co many years cultivated the woll-known beauty spot. Friends came to the social from far and near, and during the evening time went merrily with aong and story, both humorous and pathetic, the transition " from grave to gay, from lively to severe," being such as to Mb the varied tastes perfectly of the numerous assemblage. Nor were the pleasures of the Terpsichore neglected. Instrumentalists were numerous. Miases Stewart and N. Cochrane, with Messrs Shearer and Dalton being the pianists, and Mesars J. Shearer, J. Stewart and W. Cole, the violinists, A piper appeared m the person of Mr J. Sheaser, whoße "pibroch's loud numbers" were.muoh appreciated, the notes of this instrument being unu-ual m the Wakanui district. There was the usual abundance of refresh ments which characterises Wakanui social gatherings, and when full justice had been done to these, Mr Richard Dalton spoke m high terms of the many good qualities of the guests whom they had met that evening |to honor and say farewell to. Special reference waa made, to Mr Pitt's vocal talent, and his readiness to place it at the service of any good cause. Speaking for the people of the wide district the meeting represented, he could say that Mr and Mrs Pitt carried with them to the beautitul gardens they were about to enter upon, the best wishes for success |and happiness. Mr Pitt suitably acknowledged the kindly things said of him, and hoped he would have many visits from his Wakanui friends at "Smith's gardens." After " Auld Langsyne " and cheers for the guests, the very enjoyable meeting terminated, Welcome Rain ! — Prepare for winter storms ! Wo hare just opened a splendid ] lot of New Waterproof Tweed, Serge, and Melton Cfvercoate, Every coat guaranteed well made and thoroughly waterproof. Exchanged or money refunded, if defective after three months' trial. Largest stock m Ashburton to select from.-rCRAiaHKAD AND Bebryman, thn leading Tailors and Out fitters, Ashburton.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Ashburton

A special meeting of the Borough School Committee was held m the schoolroom previous to the annual meeting of house holders. Present — Messrs Macpheraon (chairman), Rule, Silcock, Chapman, Phaup, Uraighead, Steel and Meddins. Besides some formal business transacted the following correspondence was received : —

•• The Education Board of the Disfcrlcb o? North Canterbury, Christchurch, N.Z.> April 20th, 1.898. To D. Macpherdon, Esq.. Chairman, Ashburton Distriob School Com* mitteo, Sir,-^ln reference to your letters o* the 3rd and 26th February and 19. h Marchi with regard to Mr Silcock's protest against the selection of pupil teaqhers, I have the honour by direction of the Board to enclose a copy of letter received from Messrs Garriok and Go. , whom the Board consulted on the matter. In. faoe of the opinion expressed, the Board has agreed to ratify the appoint ment of Miss Alice Stanley and Mies Olive Meddins as pupil teachers m your main school, subject to the Board's regulations. — I have, etc,, H. C. Lanb, Secretary. »• Christohuroh, April 13th, 1898. The Secretary, Board of Education, Christ church. Dear Sir, — Referring to your memo of 31/3/98 and correspondence relating to the appointment of two pupil teaehera by the Ashburfcon School Conimifcfcs.a and Mr Siloook'a appeal \a the Board,' roe jj&ks the facta to be as stated m the minutes of the meeting and are of opinion that the action of the Committee was m order. We think. Committees have power over their ewn procedure, and if they make a rule that all questions upon which there is a difference pf opinion shall be determined by ballot, such i rule ip reasonable and good m law and binds the minority, JJut be that aa it may, here, the resolution that five of the candi dates should be submitted to the ballot was unanimous, m that there was no dissentients j then the selection from the five was made by ballot. Mr Siloock must be taken to have given a silent vote m favor of the first reso lution and having done so he could not complain that it was carried out. There is nothing m the proceedings which calls for the interference of the Board. We return the correspondence. — Yours faithfully, 3AJSBICK, C#WLls%fi r \y & FISHJER."

WELLINGTON ITEMS.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, April 26 The bricklayers at Parliament buildings are still' dissatisfied and have yeb returned to work. : Their 'chief grievance io the treat ment of the lo.oal men bndef ths'award, aiad those imported are standing by them. Ip the Magistrate's Court, Albert Cham pion, bookmaker, was charged with tres passing on ' Wellington racecourse at th§ summer meeting. The defence was thab the trustees nor the stewards had power under , the Act vesting the course m the hands of the former to make a prohibitory order. Mr Kenny held that the defendant had bo claim or right, and that the stewards had authority to make an order. With the i view of allowing the defendant to appeal on general grounds a fine of £5 la and costs was imposed. The creditors of the EJon. G. F. Richard son met to-day, 'Cumrfringa and C»., Waq ganui, appearing by counsel,' and the bankrupt was subjected to a' long cross examination. He declared that it was a mistake his entering Parliament and accept ing a portfolio as his business went to pieces;

SPORTING.

Cannonshot has been ecratched for the ABhburton Autumn Handicap.

CRICKET.

STODDART'S AUSTRALIAN IOUR. Pres3 Association— By Electric Telegraph— j Copyright. I London, April 25 The professional members of Stoddart's Eleven, who have been interviewed m I London, declare that the trip to Australia I was highly enjoyable.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsfb'e for tha opinions expressed by our correspondents) THE ROAD RACE. TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — I see that there are over thirty entries for the road race on Thursday, and probably there will be over a score of starters. May I suggest that the Club should make it dearly understood that any infringement of the rule of the road by any of the competitors will be severely penalised, otherwise it is more than likely that severe accidents will ocour, especially when tbe cyclists who are leaving Winohmore meet those arriving.-— I am, etc., Cyclist.

BATTLE HYMN OP THE REPUBLIC.

TO THE EDITOH.

Sir, — la view of the war now commenced between America and Spain — a struggle of freedom and liberty versus cruelty, bigotry, rapine, and oppression — I append a copy of the battle hymn of the Republic, and trust ib will be interesting to your numerous readers. The poem was written m the early part of theJCivil war m the United States (1861-65), and created a great senaatiom (Dhe author ess was Mrs Julia Ward Howe, of Boston, Mass. — I am, etc, Scotus. Aahburfcon, April 25, 1898. BATTLE HYMN OF THE BEPPILIO. Mine eyeß have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord, He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored ; He hath loosed the fatal lightning of Hia terrific sword ; His truth is marching on. Glory, glory, hallelujah ! etc.

I have seen Him m the watch fire, of a hundred circling camps, , They have builded Him an altar m the evening dews and damps ; I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps ; His day is marching on. Glory, glory, hallelujah ! etc.

I have read a fiery gospel writ m burnished rows of steel ; . "Asyedeil with my contemnerßj so with you my grace shall deal, Let the Hero born of woman crush the Berpent with hia heel, Since God ia marching on." Glory, glory, hallelujah, etc.

He hath sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat, He is Bifting out the hearts of men before His judgment seat ; Oh ! be swift my soul to answer Him ! be jubilant my feet; Our God is marching on. Glory, glory, hallelu j *h ! etc.

In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born aoroßS the sea, With a glory m His bo3om that tranßfigureß you and me j As He died to make men holy, let us die to make them free. Oar God is marohing on. Glory, glory, hallelujih ! etc.

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY

Annual Meeting.

The fifth annual general meeting of the Ashburton Industrial Building Society was held ia the Orange Hall on Tuesday evening About seventy shareholders attended in cluding several ladies. Mr A. A. Fooks occupied the chair, and said there was very little for him to say m addition to the Directors' printed report before them. He referred with regret to the resignation of their esteemed Becretary, Mr J. 0. Duncan, but they had m Mr Styohe an able successor. He wished to contradict a rumor that the Directors had been thinking of authorising payment for their services. The Directors had no power to do such a thing.

ANNUAL REPORT.

The annual report was read a? follows :— *• Your Directors have great pleasure m sub mitting the fifth annual report and balance sheet, and m so doing again beg to con gratulate the members on the highly satis factory result of the operations for the past year, which, added to those of the previous years, not only show that the Society's posi tion ia undoubtedly assured, but that it is m & fair way towards a speedy and profit able termination. The great benefit derived by the community from the operation of the Society is manifest m the numerous and flourishing properties Hecured to the Society within the borough and suburbs. The Society has now appropriated to the sub soribera by way of loans the sum of £510,500. The balance sheet shows a profit of £848 3s 6d— being an actual premium of JBI 8a 3d per share since the commencement of the Society.'? The report and balance sheet were adopted. - DIRECTORS. The ballot for Directors resulted m the election of Messrs Patterson, McCallum, Wilson, Duncan, and Bryant.

AUDITOR,

Mr Field was appointed shareholders' auditor 1 for the ensuing year.

£ONOS. A bonus of £1Q was voted to the retiring secretary , bub many of those present were of opinion that if the secretaryship was worth more, the salary should be increased, and a motion was passed bringing the matter under the consideration of the incoming' Directors.

NOMINATIONS. Some dissatisfaction was expressed at the time for receiving nominations not being advertised, some thinking that nominations could be made at the meeting. '"' The ' Chairman said the rules as to nomina tions were poaaesseg tyy the niembers, the time for receiving them being seven days previous to the meeting. They had nob complied with the regulation to advertise the meeting owing to one of the Directors being away, and so difficulty had been ex perienced m preparing for the meeting. SECURITIES. It was decided thab the Directors bring up a report of the sepurijbijßsof the Society at eaoh annual meeting. The Chairman was pleased to say thab at present there was not a bad security m the whole of the Society's securities. ' THANHS. The usual votes of thanks were given, and the meeting adjourned. At a meeting of Directors held afterwards, Mr A. A. Fooks was elected chairman.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Presß Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. The Steamer China. London, April 26 Advice has been reeived from l'erlm that the steamer China is m a very bad position, and it is now uncertain whether she will be saved. British and German Commercial Relations. Berlin, April 26 The Reichstag is discussing a Biil granting the most favoured nation treat ment to Great Britain and her colonies, where Germany is treated similarly to Great Britain. The measure is Intended to afford an opportunity to negotiate a new commercial treaty.

Great Fall m Mining Shares.

London, April 2C A great collapse has occurred m the shares m Mr H. Bottomley's Wsstrallan syndicates. Id is estimated that their value decreased four millions m a month. At a meeting of stockbrokers it was decided to assist weak holders over the fortnightly settlement of aooounts. A slight recovery has sinoe taken place.

Australian.

The Coal Trade.

Sydney, April 26 There is a strong demand m Newcastle for tonnage to Eastern ports, bub the freights asked are too high to admit of much business. Daring the last three months over 30,000 tons of coal have been despatohed to Manila, evidently m anticipation of trouble. A Disabled Barque. The Royal Tar, which left Newoaatle on Saturday for Auckland, has pat into Sydney for repairs. The vessel is making water, and the pumps are choked. L Tlie Tick Pest. Brisbane, April 26 There is some consternation m the cattle trade by the discovery of ticks on cattle m the Brisbane slaughter-yards.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka April 27, 8.45 a.m., Guardian Office 9.21 a.m. New Zealand Stamps m London London, April 26 The special jubilee issue of New Zealand stamps is selling steadily m London.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

THE LEASE OF PORT ARTHUR.

A. RUSSIAN PROCLAMATION.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright;.

London, April 26 The Times' s Pekin correspondent says thai Dabasoff, tho Russian Commandant;, issufd a proclamation declaring the lease of Port Arthur comprises 800 square milep, embracing all the harbours and including Kinchau. The Russian Con vention states that f he lease is for twenty five years, but is capable of indefinite extension. The southern portion of Taljen Wan, like Port Arthur, will be an exclusive naval base, nob opened to foreign commercial ships.

Tho accuraoy of the above statement has been officially admitted.

Rome, April 26 The Marquis Viconte Venorta, Italian Foreign Minister, informs the Chamber of Deputies thab the Government had addressed a communication to the leading industrial representatives urg ing them to undertake missions to the far East for the purpose of developing trade*

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegaph Copyright.

London, April 25 The average price of wheat at the English country markets is 36s Id.

April 26 Wheat is very firm. Mark Lane reports an advance for the week of about 4s.

Sydney, April 26 The kerosene market is excited. Thou sands of oases have changed hands at advanced prices. The demands were un satisfied when holders shub down awaiting war developments.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, April 26 private cable advices have been received here to-day from Sydney stating thab flour has advanoed to £11 per ton, and prime wheat to 49 6d per bushel. The markets have an upward tendency. These prices are expected to stop importation from Sydney.

A private cable message was received on Tuesday m Christchurch from a leading Sydney fjrm, stating that flour had ad vanced t>° £11 nett, and the market was decidedly stronger, with an upward tendency. Wheat, prime, was quoted at 4s 6d.

News m Brief.

On Saturday next Mr D. Thomas will offer a quantity of furniture, etc., at the Aroade. This should be a good opportunity for anyone about to furnish.

Messrs Hanmer and Graves notify by adsrettiaemenb that they have imported a large stobk of plough shares, and are prepared to supply at the very lowest possible prices, for cash.

The very popular style and manufacture of bicycle known as the Rudge-Whitworth, an English production, can now be obtained from Mr James Biker, Havelock street, who has taken over the agency for Ashburton, where he hag bicycles of this class on view with prices quoted. "

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

Mayfield.

The following were the voting figures at the Mayfield householders' meeting • D Kellahan 22, G. H. Sewell 21, J. I'weedv 20, J Deli™ 20, J Reaney 19, J. BurgS 18, A. J. Pearce 17, J L. Chriatenaen 11, W. l)e low 6. The aohool was granted to Mr J . Dellow for a singiog class every Fri day evening free of charge, lights and clean ing mclnded, and to Mr Ciark and Mr , Leonard for speoial servicae.

Mount Somers.

There were only nine householders present at the annual meeting, and Mr PriceT aenr . was voted to the chair. The outgoing com' naittee, viz., Messrs J W Tait (chairman). John Hood W Turton, C Armstrong (secretary), J Price Jan., J Currie, and A Harvey, were re-eleoted. .

Winchmore.

The following were elected members of the School Committee :— Messrs Miller, Robert son, F. Capon, C. Capon, Johnston, Hansea and Button, and at a subsequent meeting Mr Miller was elected ohairman.

Wakanui.

The annual meeting of householders was very poorly attended. The following gentle men were eleoted a committee :— Messrs: P. Frampton, J. Chambers, G. Clephane, W. Giles, W. Jamieaon, D. J. Doak and E. Stewart, t,he latter re-eleoted chairman.

Dromore.

T j" i householders' meeting waß well At tended. The outgoing Committee gave % full account or their year's work and reported a balanoe of £10 10a 7d. A hearty vote ol thanks was aooorded to Mr Candy for the efficient manner m which he had fulfilled the duties of chairman during the past year. Ihe i following committea were then eleoted s Mr James Allen was eleoted chairman.

Elgin.

At the householders' meeting Mr Cochrane, the outgoing chairman, waa voted to the ohair and read the annual report, which stated that buildings and grounds were all m good order, and that the aohool work had progressed satisfactorily, and ended with a vote of thanks to the teachers. The following were nominated to act on the new committee r—Messrs Protheroe, Choak, Cavill (2), T. Coohrane, Dwyer, J. Cochrane, and Jary; and a ballot resulted m the election of the seven first-named candidates* Mr J. Cochrane was re-elected chairman.

Longbeach.

There was a fair attendance at the house holders' meeting and Mr Watson was voted to che chair. The retiring Committee's report was adopted. The following were nominated a Committee for the ensuing year, vii:— William Houston 11, Frank Soal 11, Patrick Prendergast 9, Alex McLauchlan 9, N. March 9, Charles Houlton 8, S. Norriah 7, and Thomas Gollinß. Tha Chairman declared the first six duly elected on the first ballot, and a ballot being taken between Messrs Norish and Gollinß, Mr Gollins was declared duly elected. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meet* ing. At a subsequent meeting of the Com mittee Messrs Houston, Gollins, and Prendergast were nominated for the chair manship. The result of the ballot being Houston 4, Gollins 2, and PcendergMb 1. Mr Houston is therefore chairman for Ino ensuing yetfr.

South Rakaia.

At the annual meeting of householders held on Monday there was a very good attendance and Mr O. A. C. Hard} was appointed chairman. committee's report.'

The outgoing committee reported aa follows:— The past year has beea one of close attention to work, and the Committee have plewzre m congratulating the house holders on the excellent work done by the children at the examination. Oars is a difficult school to work. Some of the the children have long distances to travel, and others near at hand have parents who are not particularly anxious for the welfare of thier children, hence the great discrepancy between the working average and the number on the roll. For instance, last quarter's roll was 212 and the average attendance was only 173, leaving 39 absent each day. This is very bad, and until it it altered the- Committee cannot hope for better results, as the time lost m working up the children who are irregular should be used for the mutual benefit of the whole school. The question of opening the school ab a later hour during the winter monthi has been disoussed, and it has been decided to ask for an expression of opinion from the householders. The Committee has held twelve meetings during the year and the attendance has been as follows : — Liddy Oxley, and Hardy 12 each, Haslett 10, Mo- Lean 8, Petrie 7, and Holland 5. The reporb as read was adopted. The accounts of the year duly audited and found correct were read. They showed a credit balanoe to commence the new ve»r with of £23 14s sd. * The inspector's reporb was read (already published m oar columns), alto the in spector's report on the school on Marob 28. 1898. *

Mr Oxley moved that the meeting con siders the reports favourable, and that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the! teaching staff. : : This was seconded by Rev. J. Holland and carried unanimously. ' • • ••" SCHOOL HOURS.

Mr Haslebb mowed,' and Mr McLean seconded— Thab daring the winter "months ihe school should open at 9.3o.— Carried. TEpHNICAL GLASSES The Chairman read the following telegram from the Education Department}— -"Depart menb advises that if technical classes are initiated by local effort, application for subsidy will be favorably considered." Mr Gee asked if the remarks made by Mr Siloock to the effect that Ashburton would have received a larger grant if it had not been for Rskaia applying, were trne. The Chairman answered decidedly not. He had recommended that the Ashbarton petition should be sent on. As a matter of fact no money had been allocated. After some little discussion Mr Liddy moved, Mr Haslett seconded, and it was carried unanimously — •• That m the opinion of this meeting the action of Mr' Silßocl re technical education was precipitate, uri ganerouß, and uncalled for ; and the state* nent as to the amount voted for Ashburtori being curtailed to give a grant to Rakaia school is contrary to fact. This meeting considers that if a sum be granted to Ash* burton for technical' e'dupatttra, ' Rakataj being an important centre, is entitled tq consideration?'

One householder said that as Mr Siloook was so well known for making exaggerated statements, and no one took much notice of him, perhaps it would be as well to let the matter drop.

THE OUTGOING COMMITTEE. Mr Tucker moved a hearty vote of thanks 'almost an unheard of thing m this distrlok) io the outgoing Committee. — Carried.

NEW COMMITTEE. The next business was the eleotion of a note Committee, and Mobbm J. O'Neii and R. D. Petrie were appointed scrutineers.

. Informal votes , M 1 The first seven Were declared elected* The new Committee met immediately after the public meeting, and elected Mf Hardy chairman* ; ..-

THE ABHBUKTufI tf OAKDI AN : WEDNESDAY, APBIL 27, 1898.



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F. FERRIMAN. r FIFTY-THREE YJEJARS UJSJIS TERR, UPTI&D feXJCCESfis, This Chemical Prepartion is CARBOLISED as a remedy against the ravages of Birds, Books, or other Pests taking the seed dressed with it. THIS PREPARATION IS NOW BEING USED EXTENSIVELY IN THE COLONIES OF NEW ZEALAND, AUS- TRALIA, * CENTRAL AFRICA. WHEAT SOWING. Best and Cheapest Dressing for seed Wheat, OARBOLISED. Patronised by THOUSANDS OF THE FIRST PRACTICAL FARMERS m the Kingdom. PERFEOT FREEDOM FROM; SMUT. It is acknowledged to be anJEstablished Fact that D. CLARKE'S OARBOLISED WHEAT 1 PROTECTOR (Name and Label Registered under Tradi Marks Act, No. 13,796 and 158,145) HAS BEEN USED FIFTY-THREE YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS XT has been amply proved by the Testi monials of Thousands of the First Practica Agriculturalists m the Kingdom, that thi Preparation materially aesistß the Gerraina tion of the Seed, causing the young Plant ti come up much sooner, and grew more vigor ously, protects it to . maturity from thi ravages of the Slug, Grub, and Wireworm adds lirmaeßs to the Straw to support th E.ir. Seed dressed with this Preparatioi may remain for any length of time withou sustaining id jury, and invariably PRODUCES WHEAT PERFECTLY FREE FROM SMUT, And of greater Value than that growt from Seed dre&sed with other Preparations, r tsr Farmers are Solicited to make en quiry of any Gentleman who has tried it, and decide as to Purchasing it according t( the Character given of ib. IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. Wool Pita, Ledbury, Herefordshire, Octobei 23, 1889. Deak Sir, — I am pleased to testify to the efficacy of your " Oarbolised Wheat Pro. teotor," having üßed your Protector for 4( years and never having grown a 6muttj Ear of Corn mmy life ; therefore oan con- fidently recommend your " Wheat Protep. tor " as a aure preventative for Smut, &c. — ] am, yours truly, Mr.G. B. Clarke. G. B. JONES. Prepare by G B. CLARKE, M.P.S., Manftg. Chemist, Woburn, Beds., England (Proprietor of the Sheep Dipping Com- position.) In Packetß containing sufficient to drcßS Eight Bushels of Seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, or other Corn. AGENT FOR ASHBT7RTON? F. FERRIMAN. Church Services ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Aehburton. WEDNESDAY-G.F.S. 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY— Vestry Meeting, 3.3o p.m. ; Meeting of the St. Stephen's Guild, 7.30 p.m. ; Consecration service, Bp.m.8 p.m. FRIDAY— Short service, 7.30 ptro, ; Choir Praotice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES (May 1). 11 fl,m.— Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 3 p.m.— Greenalreet— Rev. T. A. Hamil- ton. 6.30 p.m.— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. PHASE 3 OF THE MOON. April. ph m . Full moon «. ... - 1 / ,8 fit) am Last quarter ... ... 14 158 am , New moon .... .'„ 21 951 am ; Firot quarter .- , M 29 135 ptn



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