PHASES OF THE MOON. May.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Musicds. — " Hover " is pronounced both " hover " and "huvver." Webster, Nuttal, and Chambers give both pronunciations as correct. If the word be required to rhyme with "over," then the pronunci ation must be " hover" — "over " with an h prefixed. If required to rhyme with lay "cover" then the second sound, "huvver," mußt be adopted, as for instance m the seng " Isle of Beauty " : — " Still my fancy can discover Sunny spots where friends to dwell ; Saddening thoughts around me hover— lale of Beauty, fare the well."

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, MAY 30, 1898. Local and General.

«, Bicycles.— A building to accommodate fifty bicycles is to be erected m the Govern ment buildings enclosure m Wellington by the Public Worka Department at the request of those members of the Civil Service who travel to their work on the machines. A Chance for the Ladils —The follow ing advertisement is cut from the Brisbane Courier :— Young gentleman, 18 yeara of age, orphan, wants a lady-like person to adopt him; highly eduo^ted. Apply at once, Harold, Box 23, office of this paper. Tub Hbllers.— The Hellers gave another entertainment m the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday night to a good audience. The programme, though of the same character as that of the previous evening, was largely ohanged m detail, and pleased the audience immensely. The Bobough S?oh?ol.— Owing to the prevalence of sickness m the district ib haa been considered advisable to close the Borough Sohool until the end of the week. A great many of the children>nd two of the mistresses are laid up suffering from the prevailing epidemic, which has been termed ( German measles. No Business.— The Notih Otago limes says that the looal Deputy-Official Assignee is absolutely without an estate m bank ruptcy to deal with at present. Every estate is wound up and closed, and the indications of anything like a prosperous business for the coming year are of the gloomiest. It has never happened before that the books of the office have been closed owing to a stoppage of business. White Crane.— A white crane was shot at Pembroke last Friday week (saya the Cromwell Argus), the bird measuring 4ft sin m height. The plumage is pure white, without a single coloured feather. Strange to remark, the last orane seen m the district was shot exaotly thirty years ago by the father of the young man who bagged the bird above referred to. An Exousb fob Absence.— Roll-call m a State sohool on Monday morning. Lottie Joneß (say) answers. The oall over—" Lottie Joneß, you were not here on Friday aft'noon. Have you a note?" "Please *m, father was gettin' buried." A panse— awkward for \ the teaoher ; whereupon from the back seat .rose the arm of the big dunce, jerked up by a happy thought and followed promptly by the question— " Teacher, do we all be excused when our father's gettin' buried ? " A Phenomenal Youngstbr.— American physioians have an interesting objeob of study just now m the person of a little New Yorker, four years old, who is possessed of abnormal memory, and has repeated since he was twenty-two months old anything he onoe heard, though he has never been to school and has not been taught to read ; but he is described as a walking encyclopaedia— historical, biblical, political, and statistical queationß all m turn being readily answered. He has been subjected to various tests, but no one has discovered any indication of physical degeneration m him, and ha remains a perfeotly.healthy specimen of juvenile humanity. Australian Blank— ln the Snell will case m Melbourne, the evidence brought out a number of words and phraßes that would very considerably puzz'e the ordinary Englishman, and Judge Hawkins, who presided, found that many of them were unfamiliar to him. Among the words and phrases whioh called forth inquiring inter jections from Mr Justice Holcoyd were a detective's " phizgig," a " bloomer " (mean, ing an error), a"orook" will (signifying a forged will), "save his skin" (meaning getting out of a difficulty), ''rye-buck" [meaning all right or quite safe), •? whollop medowa" (meaning defeat me), "chump* (meaning a fool), and "poking it at me" (meaning trying to deceive me). The wile of Mr Leonard Wells, of East Brimfleld, Mass , had been Buffering from neuralgia for two days, not being able to sleep or hardly keep still, when Mr Holden, the merchant there Bent her a bottle of Cham berlain's Pain Balm, and asked thab shegive ib a thorough trial. On meeting Mr Wells the next day he was told that she was all right, fche pain had l«;fb her within two hours, and that the bottle of Pain Balm was worth 5.00 if it could not be had for letij or nit »t tbP Ajhburfeon. Drug Company

Aftervoon Tea. —There was not a great number of people m town on Saturday, and those who did oome m were ohiefly of the sterner sex, and this no doubt was on account of the very raw, cold day, con sequently thetowD, as far as business vas concerned, was aomewhat quiet. In aniioi pation of a fine day for the opening of their new furniture shop, Messrs Undrill & Co had made preparation to provide a large number of their county friends with a cup of tea, and. in spite of the weather a goodly i number culled to see them during the after noon and were heartily welcomed. Of course all were shown round the Bpicious buildings; and many were the expression! of admiration of the display m the show room, which, though at short notice, had been very nicely arranged. The two windows, furnished with poles and curtains, looked very nice, and could not fail to attract attention. There is little doubt but the firm will soon reap the reward their enterprise deserves. On a Costre's Cart.— Palm Sunday at Brentford (says the London Telegraph) witnessed a atrange and moving spectacle— a bishop seated, not exactly on an ass, but behind one m a co termonger's donkey cart. The Bishop of Malborough was due to hold a confirmation service at Lawrence's Ohuroh, Brentford, but when his Lordship arrived at Gunnersbury Railway Station m time, as he thought, to take a oab to the place of appointment, he found to his great ohagrin, that vehicles for hire were conspicuous by their absence. The distance was too great for walking m the few minutes to spare, and the bishop had almost made up his mind to be late tor the ceremony when suddenly there came to the scene a humble coster with his "moke" and cart, the man having apparently been turning an honest penny by providing the looality with oranges and apples. The aproned ecclesiastic explained to the coster m a moment his dilemma, and asked fora "lift." The kindly owner of the ass at once consented — the bishop scrambled into the oart— and the donkey, entering into the humor of the situation, üßed its four hoofs with such despatoh that his Lordship's ride through the principal street of the town was like a triurrhpal procession. Thanks to the donkey the Bishop arrived at St. Lawrence's m good time. England and America— The First Fight ing Alliance.— An officer of the steamer Empress of Japan, which recently arrived at Vancouverfrom the Orient, tells of an exciting street fight which he witnessed m the streets of Hongkong prior to the sailing of his vessel. There were many sailorß m that harbor attached to the war vessels of various nations, and they imbibed strong national prtjudiceß as they watched the international game m the East. The trouble started m a saloon. The Russian Bailors combined with the French and Germans, and formed a ■ double line across a narrow street and dared any John Bull or Yankee to pass. The British and American sailors joined forces, and found they mustered 150 to the enemy* 400 Nothing daunted, they seized a lot of jinrikshas, formed a wedge with them, and rushed on the foreigners with a cheer. They broke the line, smashed the jinrikshas, and oontinued the fight with fists and pieces of the debris, until, as the informant relates, they had the 400 allies badly whipped. The din was dreadful, but above it rose the singing of " America" and " God Save the Queen," both, of course, to the Bame tune. The authorities were powerless, and appealed to the commanders of the warships, who ordered the men to stop, and the hostilities ceased. Thua has been begun the much talked of Anglo-Saxon alliance against the world. Holloway's Pills and Ointment. — A wonderful invention is one which, whilst being useful to the world, has hardly before been dreamt of by scientific men. Many as'onithing proposals have frequently been made with reference to a revolution m our already rapid means of locomotion, but nothiDg practical has yet been effected. No doubt the time will come when a trip between London and New York will seem like a pleasant excursion of a few hours' duration. The ingenuity of man c?n accomplish wonders, and* there is no telling when ita limit will be reached. It will be difficult, however, to produce anything more wonderful than Holloway's Pills and Oint ment. As sterling remedies for all comp'aints nothing can equal them.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Fire m Government House. Wellington, May 30 A -fire broke out last night m the nursery at Government house. The hearthstone got red hob and ignited the timbers. A great deal of trouble was experienced m locating the fire, which was nob extinguished till a good deal of damage had been done to the furniture, especially m the diniog room below, which, m common with the rest of the house, had only just been renovated. Fire m a Flour Mill. Hawkra, May 30 The Manaia flour mill, owned by Mrs Milroy, was totally destroyed by fire oa Sunday morning. The building and plant were insured m the South British office for £930. A number of settlers who had grain stored m the mill were uninsured, and will be heavy losers. Hubbard and Taib had wheat stored to the value of £400, on which they had a policy for £300, but it is stated that they let it lapse a few days before the fire.

The Police Commission.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. Napier, May 27 At the sittings of the Police Commission Sergeant Black and Constable Smith, both of Gißborne, gave evidence to the effeob that although they had Been signs of liquor on the Inspector they had never Been him intoxicated. Mr Taylor examined Sergeant Black with regard to an alleged case of Sunday trading at Wellington. He stated that m company with ex-Constable Kenny he went to the Commercial Hotel. He did not remember saying to him that he had better not go m. Mr Taylor asked whom he had seen m the hotel. Colonel Hume objected to the question. He had had enough of Mr Taylor's mudalinging already, and if any r« flection was to be oast upon him he required 24 hour&' notice. He was tb« person at whom Mr Taylor was driving. Mr Taylor said if that were so Colonel Huwe did nob require any notice. Colonel Hume said he did not require an hour's notice, bub if Mr Taylor wanted the information he should have asked him (the Colonel) when he was m the box, and not the sergeant. The chairman said that Colonel Hume would hare an opportunity of replying to any reflection cast upon him. Subsequently the ■ergeant m answer to the chairman said that when he went to the hotel he saw Colonel Hume standing m the passage talking with a lady. In answer to Colonel Hume, Sergeant Black said that when he saw the colonel he said " Beg your pardon, sir." The latter replied •' All right, sergeant, go on with your duty." Witness expressed the opinion, m reply to Mr Taylor, that political influence was üßed m the foroe. Colonel Hume, j asked if it was nob a fact that when constables had grievances, or imaginary grievances, they had only to write to Mr Taylor, and the sergeant replied that there was such a feeling among cersain of the foroe.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Produce Kxport Trade. London, May 28 Wedd ell's Dairy Produce Review says that the quality of Australasiin butter shows an undoubted improve ment over that of shipments of former years. Especially is this the case with New South Wale 3 consignments. The Review advocates greater regu larity m supplies, and the formation >f a committee to regulate prices.

Australian.

United Pieni Aasooiation— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright The New Guinea Concessions. Brisbane, May 29 In regard to the New Guinea " land grab," Mr Chamberlain, replying to the Premier's remonstrance, Btates that a despatch bearing on the subject is already on the way to the colonies. Under the circumstances, aotion will be withheld till the opinion of the colonies is obtained.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

British Commerce m China. I

United Fresa Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright London, May 28 The Associated Chambers of Com merce urge the Government to demand concessions authorising a railway from Burmah to the Upper Valley of the Yang tze-Kiang. The Russo Chinese Bank, on behalf of Russia, has acquired all the land available for business sites at Talien wan, outside the territory scoured for a naval base.

THE WAR CLOUD.

» The Army Keserves. The Anglo-American Alliance. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka May 30, 9.40 a.m Guakdian Office, 10.9 a.m. London, May 29. A. sensation was created m the United Kingdom by the publication of the plans of Sir Matthew White Ridley for facilitaing the mobilisation of the Army reserves. In an interview with the repre sentative of Reuter's agency, Mr Ohauncey Depew, the American rail way magnate, expressed an opinion that the threat of Britain to join America m resis'ing any forcible, intervention by the powers to end the war with Spain had proved of incal- ( culable advantage. The threat had paved the way for a stronger arbitration treaty between England and America than the onn rejected some time ago,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

united Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegaph- Copyright. Beoeived Wakapuaka May 30, 9 a.m, Guabdian Office 9 33 a.m. TUe Pope and the Revolutionists. Borne, May 29 The Pope has written a letter justi fying the action taken by the extreme Clericals m connection with the re volutionary outbreak m Italy. The letter has caused a great sensation. Beoeived Wakapuaka May 30, 11 ».m Guardian Office, 11.42 a.m. 91. Rochefort m a Duel. Pabis, May 29.^ A duel with swords was fought m Paris between 3d. Rochefort, the well known journalist, and M. Gerault Richard. M. Rochefort was wounded m the breast. The meeting arose out of a newspaper quarrel. French Expedition to the Upper Nile The Paris paper Politique Colonial states that the French expedition to the Upper Nile regions, under Baron De Bouchamp, has reached the Nile and hoisted the Abyssinian flag.

Australian.

Beoeived Wakapuaka May 30, 9 a.m., 2 Guardian Office 9.33 a.m. Federation. Sydney, May 80 Ohief Secretary Brunker has an nounced himself against the Federation Bill on the ground that it doss not gecure the one-man-oue-vote principle, and gives an unequal power to the smaller states. Japanese Training 1 Ship. Brisbane, May 30 The foreign warship which arrived at the mouth of the river yesterday was the Japanese training ship Congo. She called for coal and provisions.

THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR GLADSTONE.

The Final Ceremonies. An Impressive Scene. United Preßß Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright London, May 28 On Friday 100,000 parsons viewed Mr Gladstone's body. Before the closing of the hall many representatives of the Liheral Oonatnit'esß were allowed to pass the body. At ten o'clock on Saturday tha members of the House of Lords and Commons were marshalled at Parlia ment House, each division preceded by the Speaker and ths Chancellor. The funeral procession was then formed m the following order :— -After the mem bers of the House of Lords came the Privy Councillors, the members of the late^ Ministry, the representatives of foreign Sovereigns, including Prince Christian, the Dukes of Cambridge and Oonnaught, Earl Pembroke (represent ing the Queen), and the Earl Marabal, the Duke of Norfolk, who directed the entire functions. Then came the coffin, on a high platform, drawn by two horses without feathers or decora tions of any kind. The pall bearers were the Prince of Wales, the Duke of ?ork, Lord Salisbury, the Right Hon. A.. J. Balfour, Lord Rosebery, the Bar! of Eimberley, Sir W. V. Har :ourt, the Duke of Rutland, Mr George Armistead (formerly M.P. for Dundee), and | Baron Rendel. Following the coffin came a group of the chief mourners, relations, private friends, physicians, household servants, and a deputation of the tenantry of Hawarden. Many heralds and pursui vants wore m the procession, which crossed the Palace Yard, Parliament square, m the presence 'of 50,000 spectators. The Eton Volunteers lined the route. The procession entered the Abbey by the west door. The congre gation included Mrs Gladstone, the Princess of "Wales, the Duchess of York, the Ambassadors, representa tives of the learned societies and the Universaties, very many of the clergy of the Non-conformist bodies, members of the Trades Union Congress, Freemasons, Oddfellows, Foresters, Co operative Societies and Young Men's Chritian Associations. The Peers m the procession numbered fifty, while 400 Commoners of all sections, except the Pi*rnellites took part. There were 150 villagers present from Ha warden, who were brought by special train. The choir and clergy received the body at the nave. The Dean conducted the service, the Archbishop of Canterbury assisting. There was a magnificent musical service, which included three of Mr Gladstone's favourite hymns. J3ix thousand persons were within the Abbey, and the scene was deeply impressive, picturesque, and sombre. Everything within and without the Abbey, wore black. London, May 29 When the funeral service was over Mrs Gladstone supported by her two sons, sat at the foot of the tomb weep ing. The Prince of Wales approached and gently kissed her hand. Sydnbv, May 29 An impressive memorial service was held at the Cathedral yesterday m connection with Mr Gladstone's funeral. The Governor and suite were present,

ANARCHIST OUTRAGE IN VICTORIA

Attempt to Blow Up A House. Dynamite Bomb Exploded. Inflammatory Street Posters. United Presß Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright. Mblboobne, May 29 A diabolical attempt, believed te be the work of Anarchists, was made to blow up a house at Fitzroy on Satur day night by means of an ingeniously constructed dynamite bomb. The house was occupied by Mr Maloney and family, ten m all. Luckily most of them were absent, and none were hurt. A passer-by was slightly injuted by flying debris. The premises were badly damaged. A similar bomb was harmlessly exploded m the same street a few nights ago. Recently the city was placarded with inflammatory Anarchist posters.

THB ASBBtjRTOa GUARDIAN: MONDAY, MAY 30 1898



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OUR ANNUAL {_ STOCKTAKING SALE 00MMENCE3 ON SATURDAY NEXT. rji AAA WORTH of Groceries, Iron- ot>X.\J\J\J moogery, Brush ware, Cut- lery, Lamps, Glass, China and Earthenware, to be cleared at very low prioes For CASH. As the bulk of the above Hues have been imported dircot, we are m a position to - offer the best value m the district. We have just landed ex " Rimutaka " a large quantity of General Merchandise, in* oluding— 1 TON NEW WASHING EXTRACT, (three times as strongas Washing Soda or ' traofc of Soap), which will be included m the Sale« Speoiftl lodaoemente bit large bayero. CARSON & CO-, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Glass, China and Earthenware, Tanored Btreet, and Arcade, Ashburton. Buyers of every description of Dairy Pro- duce. 99 ANDKEW ORE HAS JUST OPENED a Second Ship* menb of NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTEB. Specially Selected. Splendid JLot of NEW MANTLES ft CAPES, MILLINERY AND DRESS GOODS, IN THE LATEST STYLES. . New Kid Gloveß, Corsets and Umbrellas, best makes. Carpets, Linoleums, Floorcloths, and THE LARGEST LOT OF LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES IN ASHBURTON. Inspection Invited .9 ANDREW ORR. I .* ■ ®4 I g tr § O <g I M w ° Eel £: 3 „• s ffi I ? W 5 sl* iliift & g . .... W ANDREW ORR t HAS BEEN APPOINTED AGENT KO THE CELEBRATED HEALTH FLANNELL TT ACTS like a Charm for Colds and Rheumatism. Everyone who has tried it is delighted with it. It is a full yard wide and thoroughly shrunk. A LARGE STOCK OF NEW Eider Down Quills, JUSf OPEN. EXOEULBNV VALUB. ANDREW ORR NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. A DVERIISEMBNTB not exceeding XjL sixteen words will be charged for at the rate of ONE SHILLING CASH. If to be booked the charge will be Two Shillings and Sixpence. Advertisements costing under five ■hillings cannot bo booked, except ' to r»g«l*r olitnfct,



SHEEP WIRE NETTING. £HEEP WIR£ NETTING- -1 .0! TjURMERS REQUIRING the above NETTING wotfd fiud it to their Advantage to obtain Our Prico before purchasing elaowhere. 50 Doz<n PLOUGH SHARES. HORNSBY & RANSOMES, AT REDUCED PRIOES. CASTOR OIL, Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Bailed Linseed Oils and Turpentine, always m Btook. Large Assortment of Kettles, Saucepans and Euamelware, at Christohuroh Prices. Sp'endid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Forks, eto. TEA. TEA. TEA. I (TRY OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. , Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas are used for this packet. A Coupon will be o«nd m erery lib paoket. GORE "THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. FLOCJB, SHARPB AND BRAN at MILL PRIOES. A Urge and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and Spirits. Chwpeit Home m Aehburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware. Goodi delivered daily. Orders by Po»b promptly attended to.| SHEARMAN BROS., OBOCEftS, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No. 53. TJI7E Beg respectfuUy'Jo notify' our Customers and the Public generally, that our Stock is now thoroughly complete with Autumn and Winter Goods y each and every Department being replete with choice ana usejul goods for the Season, We would draw special attention to our Mantle and Jacket Department, m which we have the Largest Variety and Best Value it has yet been our pleasure to submit. Inspection cordially invited, MITCHELL & TURNER. ilßiililißM*A*^^^^ ISO PATTERNS IN JPt,AINrsELX.ETTJEs:^. 3d to Is 2d per Yard to| Select (From. Best Fossible Value For Money. INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBACH PATENTS). GBEAT DEDUCTION IN PRICES — — :o:— — HAVING m\do Special and more Advantageous terms J with"{Jthe] Australasian Incandescent Gas Light Compnny, Ltd., and being appointed Sole Agent for /abbot ton, T am now able to offer you U.eee burners at the following'reduocd prices : — C BURNERS, PLAIN, COMPLETE, 15a iIACH. C BURNERS, "AVON»" WITH BYE PASS, 17a Gd EACH. N BURNERB, PLAIN, 10a EACH. N BURNERS, WITH BYE PASS, 11s 6d EACH. Mantles for above are now reduced to 2a 6d each. No Householder can aflord to be any longer without the Inoandescent Light The O Burner gives FIVE (5) timea the light of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gaa. The N Burner gives DOUBLE the light of an ordinary gas burner, with a con- sumption of gas less than ONE-THIRD of the gas. FOR UULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBES AND GASPITTER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. 4 99 TREMENDOUS CLEANING BOOT SALE. FOR ONE MONTH. «T THE SALE IS NOW ON Ttl THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS NOW HOLDING THE GREATEST BOOT PALE OF THE SEASON. 'BOOTS ! BOOTS! ! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER CENT, under COST PRICE :— Ladies' Prunella House Bo>ts ... frrtn 4/6 Ladies' Pretty Glace Strap Walking Ladies' Lasting Slippers * „ 2/11 Shoes 4/U Children's Pat< nt Straps ( 1 to 6, Men's Kip Boots (T. and H. Tips and and 10 to 1) 3/9 md 4/6 Naik) 8/11 Lidiei' Pretty G'ace Kid S loeß on'y fl/11 Children's Ankle Straps ... ... from 1/- Boys* Kip Laoe Boots (T. & H. Mm's Blnoheis only 4/U Tips and Nailß) 4/11 Men'B Felt Slippers... -/ ... ,„ 1/6 Children's Warm 81ippers 1/- LADIES' STRONG LACE BOOTS (Grand Value) ... only 5h lid. OTHEES MAY FoTlOw" BUT WE LEAD. JUf* We have no Old Stock ; Our Goods are the Best. tSf REMEMBER ! TBE ZEEA.I^A.IST>IA. .BOO'X' »TOXMES i« now Slaughtering the Finest- Stook of Boots and Shoes m Canterbury. This is the soic of Sale that makes the Mothers Smila COHS IABAY Altn AVOID TIIB CIKI ft ft. -""""jameslmfxloj?, gEALANDU BOOT STOKE, TANCRED BXFKT, ASHBURTON. i