PHASES OF THE MOON.

DEATH.

Newman.— On June 21, 1093, atMalmesbury ' Wilts, EDgland, Thomas Newman, beloved husbaud of Alico Newmtn, and father of John Jiewmin, stable keeper, 1 . Ashburtou. Taranaki papers please copy. •

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1898.

Commissioner Tunbridge, m his inter esting report on the police force, strongly approves of THE LICENSING the adoption of the LAWS> 25th clause of the English Licensing Act, as a means of stamping out Sunday trading and selling after legal hours m hotels, a practice which is said to be very prevalent throughout the colony. The following is the text of the clause m question : — •' If, during any period during which any premises are required under the provisions of this Act to be closed, any person is found on such preniises,he shall — unless he satisfies the Court that he was an inmate, servant, or lodger, on such premises, or a bonajlde traveller, or that otherwise his presence on such j premises was not m contravention of the provisions ot this Act with respect to the closing of licensed premises — be liable to a penalty not exceeding £2. A.ny constable may demand the name j and address of any person found on j any premises during the period which they are required by the provisions ! of this Act to be closed ; and if he has reasonable ground to suppose that the name or address given is false, may require evidence of the correctness of such name and address, and may, if such person fail upon such demand to give his name or address, or such evidence, apprehend him without war rant, and carry him, as soon as practi cable, before a justice of the peace. Any person required by a constable under this section to give his name and address who fails to give the samp, or gives a false name or address, or gives false evidence with respect to such name and address, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding £5. Every per son who, by falsely representing him self to be a traveller or a lodger, buys or obtains, or attempts to buy or obtain, at any premises any intoxicating liquor during the. period during which such premises are closed m pursuance of this Act, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding £5."

Local and General.

. .. . TP" I Grand National Steeplechase — Ex cursion fares for the Christchurch Grand National Steeplechase are announced. Crops m North Otago. — The Oimaru Mail saya that there wilt be a larger area of land under crop m North Otago than has been the case for many years. Up the Ngipara line thero ia a big area down, while on the plains almost every cropable piece of land has been turned over. SruRGEON's Tauernacle. —Arrangements have been made for the rebuilding of Spur geon's Tabernac'e, although on a somewhat pmaller scale. The members of the church have decided that the new building shall be opened free of debt. To enable thorn to do this £10,000 will bo requited m addition to the amount for which the old bailding was insured. General Booth.— General Booch, of the Salvation Army, will pay another visit to New Zealand m January. He has juafc con cluded a great tour through the United States and Canada, m the "course of which he addressed over 300,000 people. He was received by President M'Kinley at the White House and by the leading senators. Over 5000 ministers were present at his meetings. The Defence Commission. — The Dtfeuce Commission, which meets m Christchurch this week, is composed of Colonel Pole Penton, Major Sir Arthur Douglas, Major Maddocks, Lieuienants-Colonel Newall, Gordon, \Vebb and Bunks. Ifc is expected that Lieutenant Freeman, of the Tauranga, will be present. The duties of the Commis sion require it to inspect the harbor-defences of the differenb districts. Oranges Grovvino Wild-.— The New South Wales Department of Agriculture received, a short while ago, a case of oranges grown wild iv the neighborhood of the northern rivera of the colony. The fruit was from eeedlicga about ten or twelve years old, and there is said to be 100,000 acres of Crown Land similar to that on which the orange trees are growing, and available for settlement. Ball at Ruapdna. — A ball was held m the hall g-t Ruapuna on Friday. Notwith standing the threatening appearance of the weather, fully twenty couples were present, and dancing was kept up until an early hour, to the music of Messrs Clarkson and Lorgelly. The refreshments were under the supervision of Mesdames Sewe'l, Howden, and Ibel, who deserve groat praise for the manner m whioh they fu'filled their duties. Mr L, Ibel undertook the t&Bk of m&ater of ceremonies to the satisfaction of all present. J£icked By A Horse. —On Sunday a young man named John O'Connor, nineteen yeare, met with a nasty mishap at Mr F. McCafferty'a farm, Lyndhurst. It appears O'Connor was riding across a paddock, aud on coming to a gate, which he stopped to open, he received a heavy kick on the leg from a dtaught horse. The result of the kick was a very severe compound fracture of the leg. The unfortunate man was taken to the Ashburfcon Hospital as speedily as possible, where his injuries were promptly attended to by Dr Trevor. Enquiries this doming elicited the information that he ia goiiig on satisfactorily. Volunteering m the Schools. — A meeting of those assistant teachers who will probably be selected to become officers if the Wellington Board of Education decides to form a school cadet battalion m the Wellington district was held recently. The meeting considered that a battalion would be unworkable and uneceasary, and that m lieu thereof the Government should be asked to encourage the establishment of cadet corps for ex-echoolboys, with a view to their forming a connecting link between the school corps and the volunteer force The teachers also decided that ia their opinion the hold ing of annual camps and the establishment of a band and buglers and a school of instruc tion are unnecessary. It was furthsr decided to suggest to tho Board that the regulation as to uniforms for the boys be 'not too stringently enforced during the first year, ns a great majority of parents plead in&bjlity to provide them, and that the officers should not be called upon to buy' their own uniforms. The great relinquishing Bale of boots and shoes flow going on at McDonald and MoDiakmid's is without parallel m the annals of boot sales m Ashburton. Their stock is particularly heavy iv gentlemen's boots and shoes, and the fast that they are being sold at marvellously low prices should be a great inducement to purchasers to buy while the stock is rich m first-class goods. Frank Sherwood was down town to-day, the first time since he had his tussle with cholera morbus. He says he drove thirty miles after he was taken, and never came so near dying m his life. After this when he goes oub m the country he will take a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diar rhea* Remedy with him.— Missouri Valley | (Iowa) Times. For tale by ashwrtqw

The Band Contest. — Colonel Penton will probably acr as military judge at the band contest m Palmerston North. Stoats and Weasels. — Complaints are still being made of the spread of stoats and weasels m the neighborhood of Auckland. Eden Georgk. — Mr Eden George, who was one of the candidates for Wickham ab the New South Wales elections, was defeated. The Building Trades.— During the course of the week a conference is to be held m Wellington m connection with the building trades on Labor legislation and other matters. A Lucky Miner.— A well-known miner m Reefton drew a horse m TattereaU's consultation on the Grand National Hurdle Race, and as the horse finished fourth he will receie a sum of about £40. Mounted Rifles. -Ab a meeting at Timaru on Saturday to form a mounted infantry corps, thirty-one namea were enrolled. The meeting adjourned for a fortnight so that the strength may be got up to fifty. The Grand National.— Already visitors are commencing to arrive to ba present at the Grand National Meeting, and it is fully expected that the number that will gather ab Ricc*rton from north and south next Thurs day will form as great a percentage of the attendance as on any previous year. Native Lands.— One of the matters to come before the conference of County Councils, which sits at Wellington on the 12th insb., is the question of the expediency of the removal of the control of native lands out of the hands of the Public Trustee and placing them under the jurisdiction of Land Boards. | An Oamaru Man m the N.S.W. Parlia ment. — 'lhe Uamaru Mail states that Mr J. C. Watson, who defeated Mr R. E. O'Connor m the New South Wales elections, was ao I Oamaru lad, and served his apprenticeship as a compositor m the Mail office. He is one of the foremost amongst the labour members of the New South Wales Parlia ment. The Season.— On all hands the friable nature of the soil for sowing operations has been generally remarked upon, the farmers asserting that crops were never put m under more favorable conditions m that respeot. It is hoped, however, that the month of August will bring more rain than was received m July. After the dry seasons the lower Boil now is m a very thirsty state. Lambing on the farms of the lower lands is becoming more general. Personal — Mr Rees Jones, who left Ashburton some time ago, informs us that he has settled on a farm some twelve miles from New Plymouth, and seems well satis* fled with his proepects. — Dr. Leahy, who has been for a considerable time m the South, under medical care for illness from which he had been suffering, was well enough to travel by the express on Saturday, and arrived here on Saturday night. He is still very weak, and far from well, but is better .than he was, The Indian Army.— The following interesting p*s3age (the Post reports) occurs m a letter to a friend from Lieut-.. S. R Uavison, a former Nelson College boy, who for the last eight years has been campaigning on tho Indian frontier : — " The opportunities of getting into the army from the colony are, on the whole, numerous, and I think I am right m saying that they often go begging for want of candidates. The want of means need not necessarily interfere, for there are lots of openings for men without means, euch as the Army Service Corps, West Indian Regiments, and, above all, the Indian Army. In this you are well paid, h.ive splendid opportunities, and live an active, interest ing life. Work ia plentiful but congenial, and I here m no country m the world which offers snch pood opportunities for ep ->rb of every kiud." New Final.— There will shortly commence business ia Ashburtou as auctioneers aud general merchants a new firm under the style an 6 title of Nicoll Bros. The partners are well and favorably known m Ashburton county. The senior is Mr H. F. Nicoll, who for ihe past three year 3 and more has been accountant at the Bank of New Zealand. He will be tho auctioneer of the firm. The junior is Mr L. A. Nicoll, well known to the clients of the late firm of Hanmer and Graves. This gentleman will have charge of the business departments. The new firm has recruited as their traveller another of Hanmer and Graves' staff m the person of Air Colin Campbell, whose experience m the grain and Bock department, and his personal knowledge of the county and its inhabitants, should make him a strong acquisition to the combination. The firm will hold a weekly sale m their rooms m East street every Saturday. They will also acb as agents for the Chrißtchurch Meat Company, Limited, whose Islingtou manures have obtained a favorable standing m Canterbury, The eeed department will be a special feature of the new firm's business, and we, m common with their many friends, wish the new firm success m their undertaking. Waterton Oddfellows' Lodge,— The annual tea, concert and ball held m con nection with the Waterton Oddfellows' Lodge was held m the Library Hall on Thursday night last. A sumptuous tea was provided, the tables bemg presided over as follows :— No. I— Mrs Box and Misses Ashton and Pearse ; No. 2— Misses Reid and Watson ; No. 3— Misses Dawson, Muir, and Hockinga. This part of the evening's programme was fairly well patronised, and the fair waiters were kept busy until nearly eighb o'clock. The tables being cleared, the room was arranged for the concert, and ibs seating accommodation was Boon taxed to the utmost with a very expectanb audience. Mr George Soal, P.G., m a tew appropriate sentences, accorded all present a hearty welcome. He reported that the lodge was continuing to flourish both numerically and financially— a good criterion of buccosb. The programme of entertainment was then pro ceeded with. In this the management deserves the higheßb praise for the way m which it was carried oub. Printed pro. grammes wore distributed to those present, and thus all were able to intelligently follow the various items as therein shown. When it is stated that the entertainment was under the charge of Mr Horace Gates, of Ashburton, comment on the various items is needlesp, that gentleman always contriving to provide the highest class of amusement, and Thursday night's was no exception to the rule. 'J he programme, whioh consisted of glees, solos, duits, quartets, recitations, and instrumental music, was carried out m a very effective manner, each item being given m a maoncr that evoked tho heartiest applause from the large audience, aud encores were numerous. The recitations of Mr R. Fr ; zz9lle caused the usual amount of merriment that always accompanies this gentleman's efforts before the foot ights. The following contributed to the programme : — Aehburton Serenaders, Mr Brooking, Mrs Dee, Miss Barratt, Mr Craighoad, Mr Burges9, Miss Anderson, Mr Jumieaon, Mr Frizzelle (recitations-). Duets were sung by Messrs Ward and Gates, and Mias Anderson and Mr Craighe&d ; a quarteb by Messrs Ward and Gates and Misa Gates and Mrs H. Gateß ; pianoforte duets by Mrs Claridge and Miss Gates, and Misses Barratt and Qa,te9. Miss Esther Gates also sang " The star spaagled banner ? " and waa heartily applauded. Mrs Olaridge and Miss K. Gates were the accompanists. Votes of thanks having been accorded to the waiters, entertainers, and engineer the entertainment was dosed by all standing and singing a verse of the national anthem. The usual ball followed, musio being supplied by Gates' Quadrille Band, Mr Jesse Soal being MC.

Assault. -Before Messrs H. Friedlander 1 and David Thomas, J'a.P., this morning, Boyle Ilaroid, for assaulting Mrs Anthony Lee, by striking herablow m the face with his clenched fist, waß fined £2, but was allowed a fortnight m which to pay the fine. ! A Useful Floor.— A little time ago a ■ clapper of one of the bells at theChriatciiurch < < Cathedral came adrift and fell on the floor of the belfry but did no damage. Such an acci dent aa this is not dangerous to the bell ringers underneath, asaverystrongasphalted fl-jor interposes between them and the bells. Wireless Telegraph*. — Herr Karl Zikler, professor of electrotcchnics at the Biiian School of Technology, has invented a new system of wireless telegraphy, m which he uses raya of light, instead of electric rays, for the transmission of signs, thereby rendering the interception of telegrams an absolute impossibility. The Sweet Briar Nuisance m the North.— At the annual meeting of the Taraaaki Scenery Preservation Society the speakeiß were unanimous m concluding that some effeotive remedy would hays to be provided to abate the growth of the blaak berry and other plants on the Forest Reserves. A resolution w&3 paaaed asking the Government to take steps to protect the reserves from being overrun by blackberries, sweot briar and fmze. Football — The following is the team selected to represent the Ashburton Juniors m their matoh against Springburn second on Thursday next : — Full back— Baker, three-quarters— Crisp, Johns, Willis, Gates; five-eighths— Aloorn ; half — Nolan ; wing forwards —R. Anderson and Heasley ; forwards — Revell, Thomas, Culverhouse, Bruce, Kerr, Tate. Emergencies— Minnis, Clark, Berg. Drag leaves at 11 a.m. sharp. A Husbands Diary.— ln a case m the Auckland Court, m which a man charged his wife with assaulting him, the husband produced a large exeroisa-book, which he explained w*b a diary oi the assaults committed by bis wife, and the language she had v cd. Mr Hutchison, S.M., "I would like to see you reconciled, and the first step you ought to take is to burn that book." The Magistrate bound each of the parties over to keep the peace. Native Pottery. — The manufacture of china pottery promises to become an industry m the north of Auckland. It is said that an immense {deposit of kaolin .iropa out on the coast somewhere north of Whangarei and that experiments m the way of testing its quality have given every satisfaction. The New Zealand Herald reports that a depost of white building stone has also been dis covered, which, like the Oamaru stone, is very easily cut, but which hardens when exposed to the air. •'The Triad."— -The August number of the Triad is to hand. This popular journal is, as usual, full of matter of general interest to the intelligent reader. There is also as a music supplement, a pretty German Bong, with English words, by the editor. Several prize competitions are announced, and the result of the missing word competition, just closed. Particulars of the new competitions appear m another column. The Triad's position is a unique one amongst periodicals, and its popularity has been well earned. Spielers About. — Ib is reported that during the past few days a number of the spieling fraternity have arrived fn Christ church, and already these undesirable persons have made their presence felt. As showing the necossity of travellers being on their guard against being robbed, it may be stated that a lady passenger by Saturday morning's steamer, on landing and going to the railway office for her ticket, discovered that she had been robbed of her purse, which was safe m her pocket when she left the steamer a few minutes before. SIIEBKENING IN VICTORIA. — A few W66kß { Rgy> eight persons were fiaed at Rutherglen, Victoria, for sly-grog selling. No sooner had defendants paid their fines than they laid m fresh supp'iea of ales and spirits, thinking that the Kxciae Department would he satisfied for some little time at leash. In this thay were mistaken. The shanty keepers wese particular m the choice of th<ur customers, but they were not aware of the facb that a miner who had for some three years worked m oue of the principal mines of the dißtricr, hud become a temporary excise officer. The efforts of the "excise officer" resulted m seven offenders being brought back to Court. Owing to a mistake m the indictmeatß, they bad to ba treated as first offenders, but the fines aggregated £335. The new freezing works will undoubtedly prove a great boon to Ashburton. Farmers, tradesmen and laborers, as well as the ' enterprising merchants who promoted the scheme, will all participate m its benefits. The number of business men whose names appear on the list of shareholders show that i they have cheerfully cooperated with the farmers, realising that the prosperity of our town and district) depends on our local ( iudustries. A few weeks ago we gave our readers a description of Messrs Craighead and Berryman'B well known tailoring estab lishment (on the completion of their exten sive alterations and improvements). They j are now one of the largest employers of labor m Ashburton. They piy the highest wages and attribute the success of their ! business as " tho leading tailors and outfitters" to the employment of the besb skilled labor, and tho facb that they have the largest stock of up-to-date tailoring goods to select from. Their prices are the lowe3t compatible with good quality. The Dumber of Massey-Harria bicycles sold by this firm lately shows that they are deservedly very popular high plass machines. Intending purchasers will do well to bear m mind that Messrs Craighead and Bhbby man's motto is " satisfaction.' 1

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. (Che following ia the meteorological report for the week ending AugUßt 5, 1898 : —

Rainfall during July — r Alford Forest, 519 inches ; Alford Station, 162 inohes.

THE CHURCHES.

St. Stephen's Church. — Notwithstand- < ing the anowery weather, there were good attendances ac the mqrning and evening aervioea at Sb. Stephen's Church, and alao m the afternoon at Greenstreet. All the ser vices .were conducted by the Vicar. The texts, etc., were i. Corinthians xA " The Rock of Ages" and Sb. Matthew xxi.2B ! " The two sons sent- into the Vineyard." A handsome lectern, for holding the Bible, the gift of a member of the Greenstreet congregation, was mcd for the first time on Sunday afternoon. Notice was given of the commencement this week of Confirmation olassea. The Confirmation will be held m November, Wesleyan.— Yesterday morning's service at the Baring Square Churoh were conducted by Mr H. M. Jones, who preiohed a thoughtful and comprehensive sermon on "Conscience." At night, Rev. R, Taylor ooncludeda Beriea of sermons on the last words of Jesus, the text for the occasion being-" Father, into thy hands I commend my snirit."

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

A general meeting of the ABhburton Racing Club was held m Devane's Hotel on Saturday night. There was a good atten dance, and Mr John Davison occupied the chair. I THE PERMIT. | The Chairmau said that- the position of the peimit at present was this -no amalga mation, uo permit. If the clvb 8 would not or could not amalgamate, the question might bo reconsidered, and the club refusing to amalgamate may perhaps be left out alto gether. The Culouial Secretary had taken tho matter now wholly m his own hands, and it remained with him to say what per mits were to De given, if any. The delegates had met the I'inwald Club's delegates and certain alterations had been agreed to on the conditions of amalgamation. Sinoe that meeting, however, a letter had been received by tLe Aahburton Club from the Tinwald Club m which the latter stated they had not been met m a congenial spirit by the Ashburton Club and declined to have any further negotiation on the subject of amalgamation. Mr Denshire stated that at the meeting of delegates it had been suggested that the question of the name of the amalgamated club should be submitted for arbitration to an outsider, and Sir George Clifford's name had been mentioned. In connection with this matter, Sir George Clifford had said that this was the fairest way, and that if it were not adopted the Colonial Secretary would submit conditions of amalgamation himself. If either of the Clubs declined to accept the Colonial Secretary's terms that Club would be left out of the apportionment iof permits. As the Ashburton Club would be sure to accept the Colonial Secretary's terms it would nob be the one that would be left out.. Mr Alexander moved to accept the Tin wald Club's letter and cease any further negotiations. Mr S. Brown seconded. Mr Hugo Friedlander recapitulated what had been done by the delegates and pointed out that the Tinwald Club had not fulfilled the engagements entered iuto with the dele gates, as that Club had written to say that the amended conditions had been agreed to. Then another meeting was asked for m a letter m whioh the Tinwald delegates were said to be clothed with full power. On tho first clause being discussed — as to the name — they found that the delegates had not lull power, but that the Club would not yield on thia point. The 'delegates then decided on referring the nutter to arbitration, but before the Ashburton delegates had a chance to refer even to their own general meeting this letter from Tinwald had arrived, declin ing to have any further negotiations. He was about tired of this sort of thing, and he was not personally prepared to go any further. If the Tinwald Club was so very intractable, the Ashburton Club could do without them. It would be no great loss. The Ashburton Club had a substantial balance, and if it did amalgamate under the conditions laid down by Tinwald it would saddle itself with the maintenance of & race course at Tinwald, and a meeting which might be successful or nob. The last year's meeting had not been a most brilliant suc cess. Mr Cuthberbson said it had been finan cially. Mr Paul said the balance to credit of the meeting had been £30. Mr Friedlander would move as an amend ment on Mr Alexander's motion — That, inasmuch as every possible effort has been made by the Ashburton Racing Club to amalgamate upon fair and equitable terms, this meeting regrets that the Tinwald Club have finally declined to do so, and that it be a recommendation to the Committee of the I ABhburton Racing Club to put the whole \ matter before the Chairman of the Confer ence without further delay. Mr Denshire seconded. Mr Diviaon thought if the Club gave way on the question of the name the Tinwald people would accept all the other term 3of amalgamation. Mr R. Friedlander spoke m favor of the amend meat, and'io a tone of regret that the' Tiufl-ald Club had written such a letter. The course suggested by the amendment was the best meaus of getting a spring meeting. The amendment wa9 put and cirried, and the motion declared lost. Messrs Friedlander, Denshire, and Dcwiaon were appointed a Committee to carry out the aim of Mr Fried lander's amendment. Mr Cox thought the question of the name of the club was a paltry matter to split on, if that were the only matter m dispute. 110 did not care foe the name. What he wanted to, see was a strong Club no matter what it was called. Mr Friedlander was sure that) if the Club gave way on that point the Tiawald Club would want something else. Mr Cuthbertson thought there was a little feeling. Ha could not say what, but he was of Mr Cox's opinion tint it was childish to part on the question of a name. He hopsd there was nothing behind it, and he was nob going to insinuate that there was, bub he thought that the delegates should again meet the Tinwald Club and try to bring about an amalgamation, putting before them that rather than tint an amalgamation should nob take place ABhburton would give way on the questions of the name of the Club. He moved accordingly, but after some discussion, and having read the letter received from the Tinwald Club (which had been dealt with before he entered) he with drew his motion. The meeting afterwards adjourned.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press dissociation— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, August 6 The House of Com moos has rein stated the conscience clause m the Vaccination Bill, which was struck out by the House of Lords. St Petersburg, August 6 The Novoe Vvemya states that King Menelik, of Abyssiaia, has ceded to Kussia a protectorate Qver Rahorta Bay. The Rome newspapers claim that the territory belongs to Italy. Calcutta, Augusfc 6 Quardial Singh, who is highly esteemed among the Sikhs, has been charged with corrupt practices as a Civil servant. Two witnesses m the case were found murdered 125 miles apart.

THE LATE PRINCE BISMARCK

«. , United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Berlin, Auguat 6 Prince Bismarck remarked some time ago that he had no desire to pro* vide tbe Berlin residents with a fine funeral, which would be half farce and half fair. Lord Salisbury has expressed to Count Herbert Bismarck his deep and sincere sympathy at the loss of a loving father and a splendid genius. Count Herbert Bismarck has insti tuted a prosecution against the Ulicke Priester for invading the chateau , at daylight on Sunday and photograph ! ing the corpse,

WAR NEWS. AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Peace Negotiations Proceeding.

Condition of tae Troops. Ravages of Fever. The Terms of Peace. The Insurgents Defiant* United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Washington, August 6. The Archbishop of Manilla sought American protection, fearing the mas sacre of the clergy and refugees at Oavite by the insurgents. The Americans have succeeded m raising the Spanish warship Infanta Maria Teresa, sunk during Admiral Oervera's attempt to escape from Santiago. The vessel is quite intact. The chief officers of the American army signed an appeal to General Shafter to remove the troops to the Northern States, as malarial fever destroyed the efficiency of the troops, and because of the fear of the inroads of yellow fever ; further, that the army must be removed or perish. On representations being made at Washing ton, the transports were instantly ordered to Santiago, instead of carry ing forces to Puerto Rico. Difficulty is being experienced by the garrison m Cuba as the Spaniards leave. The insurgents m many places are ready to assume the government, and wreak vengeance on the Spanish residents. Madrid, August 6 Seno Sagasta is conferring with various party leaders on the peace details, and it is expected the Cortea will be convened at an early date. General Oam poa considers it is mad ness to continue the war. August 7 The Spanish Cabinet has approved the basis of the reply to America's peace proposals. It is stated that the reply will give no occasion for further response ftom America. Another report states that the Cabinet will fight the question o£ the assumption by America of the Cuban debt.

Another Town Capturad.

Wants to Surrender, but not to "bo Court-Martialled, Received Wakapuaka August 8, 1.10 p.m, Guardian Office 1.51 p.m. Washington, August 7 The American force, under Brigadier Haineß, captured Guayaina, a town m Puerto Rico, thirty-seven miles south east from San Juan, after a slight skirmish. Pressure is being brought to bear on the Spanish commander of the Cuban port of Manzanillo, recently bombarded by the American fleet, to surrender. The residents are anxious that he should do so. The commander desires the American fleet to make a further demonstration against the town suffi cient to p: event his being court inartialled.

THE QUEEN OF DENMARK.

Contradictory Rumors. United Press Association — By Eleotric Telegraph— Copyright London, August 7 Notwithstanding the official denial, the state of health of the Queen of Denmark is again reported serious, and King George of Greece, her second son, has gone to Copenhagen. A later report states that the Prin oess of Wales, her eldest daughter, was summoned to Copenhagen because her mother became suddenly weak, and ife was thought her end was approaching, but Bhe is now quite better. Some of the papers put a political complexion on the visit, and allege that the Princess of Wales was anxious to see the Dowager Czarina and discuss Anglo-R>us9ian relations.

THE ZOLA AFFAIR.

♦ . A Sensational Confession. United Press ABSooiaiion— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Paris, August 5 Professor Gritnaux, who after giving evidence favourable to M. Zola at the recent trial, and was dismissed from his position at the Paris Ecole Polyfcechniqup, and M. Yves Guyot, another witness whose evidence strongly condemned the action of the Govern ment with regard to Zola, have been severely handled by an anti-Seniitie mob while attending the Science Congress at Nantes. Augusts , The Court of Cassation has dis missed M, Zola's appeal against the Versailles verdict. August 7 In connection with the Dreyfus trial, Major Esterhazy's cousin has confessed to assisting Esterhazy and Colonel Patey dv Olain m forging a number of telegrams, including those referring to the mysterious veiled lady prominently mentioned m the case ; the object of the forgeries being to compromise Colonel Picquart and Captain Dreyfus.

THE AShBOKION GUARDIAN : MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1890.

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,-«m°^^ TO^ ]^"®" f ~^n~ b « obtained mmediately. Uae "Rating's Cough t Lozenges"-, well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly | recommended by many eminent) physicians lney at once check the cough and remove the cause without any after effect ; the most delioate can therefore take them. One lozenge alone gives ease— one or two at bed time ensures rest. Sold everywhere m tins io£a each. V\ heels m your head, ungreaeed. That's awkward. Not drink? No. Flu, Flu, you know what that is? lufluenzi, that's not Drought on by swallowing a box of dominoes, it a a very Bevere cold m every part of the uody j the treatment is pure, simple, and efleotive. Take Wood*' Great Peppermint v/ure ; it knooks it out every time. Pm(& thw oo the kitchen clock.



F. FERRIMAJS. CHEMICAL LABATORY, COLONIAL MUTUAL BUILDINGS, Prinecss Street. Dunedin, June 11, 1898. F. FERRIMAN, Aahburton. Sir,— l have the honor to report on Sample of Ground Manure forwarded to me :or analysis. I have made analysis with the following ' result : — Moisture .. 6'Bo (Organic Matter 36 60 •| containing Nitrogen equal to 5 4 I per cent, of Ammonia 1 Silica 3 40 Iron Alumina o'^ Phosphate of Lime as Bone Phos- phate 48-16 Carbonate of Lime • • • • &^ 100 00 These results Bhow theJ.Sample to be of ABSOLUTE PURITY, the large percentage both of Phosphate of Lime, and Ammonia showing this, In fact the Composition oan he classed aa a Typical Sample, which can- not be excelled. Your obedientjaervant, (Signed) A. G. KIDSTON HUNTER, M.P.S., City Analyst, Dunedin. After reading the above the main points to bear m mind are, the quality i 3 Al, the quantity is limited, and that ordeis will be executed promptly, to enable farmers to bow with their spring wheat. It is a well known fact that Bone Dust obtained from green bones is the most valuable and lasting manure that can be applied to the Eoil. Of this fact both science and practice afford abundant proof. F. FERRIMAN. FOR 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 EDgine, l2olbß certificate, worked three seasons ; Combine, by fiornsby, sft drum, with a!l the latest improvements, including Oliver's Patent Feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. f r Duncan, 26fb long; four-wheeled Whard, 'Scales, and all necessary Belting m perfect order. Full particulars can be obtained on appli- cation. F. FERRIMAN. THE "GAEDhiN^ FOR TOP-DRESSING THE LAWN, BORDERS, OR VEGETABLE GARDEN. I HAVE FOR SALE m 1 and 2 cwt Bags a Special Mixture, consisting of Super- phosphate and Bonedust, both of which are excellent fertil ; zers. The one gives the plant an early start, the other puts a lasting stamina into it, which results m a large and profitable yield. v F. FERRIMAN- F. FERRIMAN, HAS FOR SALE, FOOT LEVER COPYING PRESS, (Capel and Gaskill's Patent). SIMPLE. CONVENIENT. CLEAN. PERFECT COPIES. TIME PAVING. NO BREAKAGES. In tliia Age of High-pressure r in business an easy and rapid means of Copying Letters, Invoice?, etc , is of great importance. OfIURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. MONDAY— Vestry Meetingr, 7.30 p.m. TUESD A V— Teachers' Meeting, 7.30 p.m WEDNESDAY— G.K.S., 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7 30 p.m. Choir Practice 8 pm CONFIRMATION CLASSES. WEDNESOAY — 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 Oommuoion. II a.m. — Morning Prayer 3 p m.— Dromore, Rev T. A. Hamilton. 6.30 — Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTpN.



JOHN ORH & Co. Genuine Sale of Hardware. T7ItfDING Ourselves largely overstocked m Builders' and general Hardware, and m order to effect a speedy clearance, we have decided to hold a Genuine Sale for ONE MONTH, when great reductions will be offered m all lines. HoldiDg as we do by far the largest and best selected Slock m Ashburton, we are m the best position to cater for the wants of the general pullic. Below, we summarise a few of the leading lines m whicb big reductions are made. InMiHßttt T A MDC I Jiliiii I JUJ\. MJ: O • •MIH'I LAMPS. ' \ I ' REDUCTION P^^^^^Sw WRINGERS. j| m^^^^^m^mmmm flKiri NOVELTY & ENTERPRISE. T^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H Y?q have landed four Dozen |^H REGISTER GBA.TES, jioff BANGE3, j^^^^^^^jCCOElKG & BEATING , . , -Z , 0 , . g^j STOVES. fe|Sl|^^^ttlfe^^^^»is| We hftve oves * 20 P ltterna of |i^| Si^^Siil^^iii CookiDg Bangeß m btock> so can :^J i^^^ : T*i| fl f^-r"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^||| J^S^ *'.- l^^^^W^S^^^^fe^SffSSS^E °^ er a se ' ec^ on no *- *° c obtained o^^^^^^^kJ&^^^^ H outside of Chris 'church, and are WWJWiii!PillJ!l|wiliiwli^^ PAU»- if. Fender?, Firo Irons, Tire Bras ses— Brass Curbs. We are giving a redaction o£ 25 per cent on these lines. FOWL NETTING. Just landed, 10,000 Yards m5O yard rolls ; to be sold Cheap. 200 Dozen Plough Shares— R.N.F. and Hornsby's; also Howard's: Diamond Chilled Shares for Keid and Gray Ploughs. ENAMELWARE, We have just opened 20 cases of Enamelware from the best English Makers", and are selling at immense reductions. 100 Dozen Enamelled Pie Dishes 6 Dozen Enamelled Mincers 10 Doz-n Enamelled Saucepans 12 Dozen Enamelled Teapots 6 Dozen Enamelled Coffee Pots 10 Dozen Enamelled Jugs 60 Doz^n Enamelled Basins 20 Dozen Enamelled Cups & Saucers 30 Dczen Enamelled Mugs 3 Dozen Enamelled Cullenders And every article now made m this popular material. ELECTROPLATE, by the Bf >st Makers, at 25 per cent reduction. Oar assortment is Ihc largest; ia Ashburton, and we invite inspection. 1 ENGINEERS', BLACKSMITHS', CARPENTERS' TOOLS ViCRY LOWEST rRIOES. JOHN OUR AND CO., ASHSTOTON,