Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1898.

THE SCOTCH SABBATH.

From the mournful complaints of the Aberdeen Free Presbytery at their

recent assembly about the desecra tion of the Sunday, it would seem as if

a change were coming over Scotland m this respect. One minister bewails j that only one or the eighty trawlers m j Aberdeen remain at home on Sunday ; its owner had somewhat pathetically I called it Faith, but the rest were ob j viously not of the Hope and Oharity order. Another minister had counted 378 cyclists m one hour on the way to ' Ballater one Sunday m July. And yet a third and fourth minister held up | hands of pious horror over Sunday football by the boys of Nigg, and over l>Lio hundred a.t\d moro o£ provision shops they had seen open von the I Sabbath. The ministers ended their meeting m dismay, and talked of a* joint simultaneous fulinclination on the desecration of Sunday by a sermon from every pulpit m the Kirk. " The phrase Scottish Sabbath," says the Scotsman, " has lost its charm—the Aberdeen ministers who go about the country counting the cycles on the roads on Sunday afternoon and the sweetie shops open on Sunday even ing might find a more profitable occupation, and it may even be hinted that the Presbyters might do more useful work than the accumulation of reports and the piling of statistics of Sabbath desecration" Apparently, Scotsmen will have to come to the colonies to see how Sunday ia observed.

Local and General.

Sporting notes on fourth page.

The train fares during the Easter holidays are advertised m this issue. The cheap fares will extend from April 6 to 11,

Any person seeking an elegant suburban viila with land and convenient outhouses should read Mr C Rimmington's advertise ment m another column.

At Dargavilie to-day, says a Press Asso ciation telegram, a female child, named Rhodeß, aged three, fell off the platform of a railway carriage at Maropoui. Both wheels of the guard's van passed over her and she died m a few minutes.

A Wellington telegram tells us that there is a feeling of uneasiness m the building trade, notwithstanding the fact that trade is unusually brisk, even for Wellington, There have been two considerable failures lately, and more are expected .within the next two months.

A saucer full of nails, scraps of glass, crockery, and old iron was shown to our reporter on Saturday, the result) of an ex amination of the few yards of the Domain track forming the straight. The caretaker states that he picked up a lot of tacks a few days previously. Verb. Bap.

We understand {saya the Otago Daily Times) that) when the Police Commission sits again m Dunedin Bishop Nevil will ask leave to state the facts as to his position with regard to the property m Filleul street referred to m the evidence given before the commissioners by Mr James McGill.

When the China waß launched last year as one of the four 8000-ton steamers of the P. and O. Company her cost was set down ab £335,000. The sister ships are the India, the Arabia, and the Egypt. The China is 500 ft long, 54ft beam, 25fb depth hold, and her cargo irom Australia on her present voyage is valued ab £120,000.

The Auokland municipal authorities, ow ing to the «o#frinued soareity of water, are stopping tb,e supply fpr lifts, motor power, %n£ stand pumps. Tfce j^ojrk has been stated of pumping 100,000 gallons p,er diem from the :«3»»e **. **° Av^ndale Asylum springs by mains J*W to tfce well at the head of the Western spt^«« reservoir. The •ity reservoirs are low.

The Postal Department has deolined the offer of an English syndicate to purchase £10,000 worth of the new iseuo of stamps, conditionally on the department undertaking not to sail any m England or'the colony for three month* after the date of issue. The department ia also providing against the issue with the word '■' Wakatipu " spelled wrongly being acquired by a few persons for speculative purposes. j

Hollo way's Pills and Ointment. — Rheumatism and gout. — These purifying and soothing remedies deserve the earnest attention of all persons liable to gout sciatica, or other painful affections of the muscles, nerves, or joints. The Ointment should be applied after the affected parts have been patiently fomented with warm water, when the ointment flhould be dili gently rubbed upor the adjacent Bkin, unless the friction causes pain. Holloway's Pills should be simultaneously taken to diminish pain, reduoe inflammation, and purify the blood.. This treatment abates the yiolenpe, and lessens the frequency of gout, rheumatism, and all spasmodic diseases which spring from horedibary pre disposition , orfrom any accidental weakness of constitution. The Ointment Checks the local malady, while the Pills restore vital poweri

The Aorangi brings 500 tonß of cargo and I 5000 bunches of bananas for New Zealand. I

Among the through passengers by the Aorangi is Bishop Vidal, R.C. missionary, and nine Fijians en route to the Solomon i Islands. ' The Ashburton Coursing Club has obtained permission from Mr Grigg to run off the meeting arranged for April 21 on his property at Longbeaoh. This ensures good ground to the Club, and as hares are re ported to be plentiful, excellent Bport may • be expected. The Post states that Mr W. Jones, secre tary of the Seamen's Union, is issuing a writ against the New Zealand 7imes, claiming £1000 damages for an article alleging mis conduct on his part m connection with the ballot for the selection of a Labour and Liberal candidate at the late by-election. A meeting of the concert committee of the A.A.C. and A.C. was held on Saturday evening. Final arrangements were made m connection with Easter Monday's concert. The Secretary reported that tiokebs were Belling rapidly. The pro gramme will appear m Tuesday "night's issue of the Gvardiak. At a meeting of Directors of the Ashbur ton Industrial Building Society held on Friday evening lasb, the let instant, Mr J. C. Duncan tendered his resignation as Secretary to the Society, which after several members had expressed their high appreciation of his services, was accepted with muoh regret, and Mr C. J. Styohe was appointed m his plaoe. The hopes of a ahower which some sanguine individuals entertained on Sunday, were dispelled towards evening, when the sky cleared. The thermometer registered 68 m some houses m Ashburton at 5 a.m. this morning, and at midday it was 79 m the shade m the Ashburton Club passage, surely a record for tbe month of April m NawS&ealandj

Stress of circumstances often prevents persons who are actuated by the very best intentions from keeping appointments or fulfilling obligations ordinarily demanded of them (naively remarks the New Zealand, Times). A man who was to have appeared m a civil case at the Magistrate's Court yeßterday telegraped to the Benoh from Lyttelton, stating that he was sorry he could not attend owing to being at present m gaol. The following remarkable story is pub lished by the Hawke's Bay Herald: — We learn from a gentleman who arrived by the last San Francisco mail steamer that he was m Havanna at the time of the Maine ex plosion. He was that evening being enter tained by a prominent citizen. Dinner had just concluded when the terrific explosion occurred. His host calmly turned to him and said, •• Oh ! that is the Maine." He was afterwards told that a great number of Cubans were awaiting on the Havanna wharves to see the explosion, and enjoyed the spectaole. The Ashburton Hockey Club opened its season on Thursday with a very good attend ance. Sides were chosen by Messrs L. F. Andrewes and McKinney, Mr Mainwaring hitting off ; the game ending m a win ior Mr Andrewes' team. Previous to starting play, the members improved the ground somewhat by cutting down several of the asperities of the surface, a good number engaging m the spade work. At a Committee meeting held last week a deputation was appointed to wait on the Borough Council at its next meeting to arrange for the use of the oval for the season. Both the British Admiralty and the War Department are testing, under various climatic conditions, the new method of con serving flour. One objection to the estab lishment of national granaries has : been the difficulty of storing wheat for any length of time. The grain germinates and is ruined, and to keep vast quantities m a sound con dition has been pronounced by the Royal Commission impracticable. Experiments are being made with a system of compres sion into in-ioUa by hydraulic preßßure. The trials show that flour so treated ib not affected by damp even under unfavourable conditions, is free from mould, and is sweet and wholesome. Moreover, compression destroys all forms of larval live, and flour is thereby rendered safe from the attacks of insects. The saving m storage is enormous, as the cubic space occupied by 1001 bof loose flour will hold more than 3001 bof the compressed article.

Before Messrs Joseph Batty and James Johnston, justices of the peace, at Methven, on Friday last, John Stewart, blacksmith, Methven, was charged with assault) to aolual bodily harm on the person of John O'Keefe, laborer. The accused was defended by Messrs Crisp and Cuthbortson, and the case was taken as one of an indictable offence. From the evidence adduced it appeared that on January 26, O'Keefe, who was the worse for liquor, was interfering with an elderly man named Muschamp on the cross roads between the two hotels m Methven. Stewart, withouc any warning, went up to O'Keefe and struck him on the jaw. The blow was so heavy that it knocked O'Keefe senseless. Stewart, however, after seeing the man had been seriously icjured, did all he could to attend to him. The day after the alleged assault, after O'Keefe had recovered con sciousness, he was taken to the Ashburton hospital where it was found the lower jaw was fractured. Thiß was attended to by Dr Trevor, but O'Keefe has been a patient m the hospital ever since, and after going to give evidence m this case, had to return to the institution. The accused reserved his defence, and was commuted for trial, bail being allowed— himself m £50 and one surety of the same amount.

CYCLING.

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegpha— Copyright.

Sydney, April 3.

The Hampden Wheel Race resulted: — Walne (Queensland), I ; Ainsworth (Eng land) 2 ; Barker (Victoria), 3; Hunt (New Zealand), 4. Time-4.30gi

The First-Clasß Handicap, one mile and a-hal, was won by Forbes (N. 2.) m 3min 18£ see. The International Team Race, three miles, resulted: — Victoria, 1: England, 2; New Jealand, 3. Time— 7.lo£.

YACHTING.

Press ABBooiabion— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Sidney, April 3 In thegratrolass yaohfc race, held yester day, Meteor defeated the Sydney craoks. She finished 7secs behind Jess, the scratch boat, who bad to concede her lßmina osecs ratine *Uowauee. Th* statement iW * h « Mete <> r *>* 3 b een sold is incotrect.

SHIPPING COLLISION.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Dunedin, April 2. The ofgcers of the Wakatipu are reticent as to the cause of the collision.

It is understood that m ponjing into the steamers' basin the Wakatipu took ground at the tail of the bank. The engines were reversed, bub this making no impression she wa.s pub full steam ahead. The Wakatipu cleared the bank ab once, and before way could be stopped, or the course changed, she ran into the Laira. Such is the story of tome of the onlookers.

'At hjgjj water the bulwarks of the Laira were more than » foot under water.

You are the jury ; m you? hands I plaoe ray fate, I'll stand or fall by your decision \ all I ask for is a fair trial of Woods' Great Peppermint Care for coughß and colds, it ia jßapily rsrooured, grooers and chemists keep it, the prio? ja mfyfe the reaoh of all, Is 6d taut ft 6&' VI I:V| "" ■■"■- ■ ;

ASHBURTON HUNT CLUB.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton I Hunt Club was held m Devane's Hotel on Saturday afternoon. There was but a small attendance. Mr T. E. Upton presided, and after the usual routine, a financial state ment was read by the Treasurer, which shosved an estimated surplus, but this was , only on the supposition that subscriptions promised and considered good would be paid. Failing payment of these moneys there would be a deficiency. ' Mr G. A. M. Buckley wrote Btating that the Club could have the hounds if they were wanted, but he would not undertake to keep them longer than the end of the following week.

A resolution was passed thanking Mr Buckley for h ; 8 offer of the hounds, but the present position and prospect b of the Club did not warrant acceptance of the offer. A Committee— consisting of Messrs P. Jones, J. C. N. Grigg, the Secretary and Treasurer—was appointed to take steps for the liquidation of the Club's liabilities and winding up its affairs, and to report to a meeting to be held at as early a date there after, at which meeting it was hoped a new Club would be formed.

ROAD BOARD.

Wakanui.

The usual meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Sarurday. Present— Messra P. Steward (chairman), Lloyd, Ayrton, and Coe. THIRDS. The Olerk was instructed to reply to the Land Board, m answer to a letter on the subject of thirds, that the Board purposed carrying out some shingling work on the roads adjacent to reserve 2165 as soon as negotiations with the Department for a gravel pit were completed. Thirds accruing from reserve 264 would lie m the hands of the Receiver of Land Revenue until pro posals are submitted for their expenditure. SMALL BIRDS, The Board resolved to co-operate m any way with the Longbeaoh Board that would more satisfactorily deal with the small birds nuisance, and cause the expense of destruc tion to be borne by all looal bodies m the county, including town districts and the borough. INTERVIEW. Mr D. Fitzgerald bad an interview with the Board m connection with a drain near his land, which the Board had laid down originally. — The Board decided that if Mr Fitzgerald would do such work as was necessary on the drain to the Board's satis faction, he would be allowed £1 10s. RAILWAY CROSSING. Mr Ward, Chertsey, also interviewed the Board. He asked the Board to move m the matter oi securing a railway crossing m the Chertsey district, which crossing would save a very large detowe to the settlero. The cost would be but a trifle, and half of it would be borne by the Upper Ashburton Road Board. The crossing would connect the Sherwood road with the main trunk road. — The Board deoided to bear half cost with the Upper Ashburton Road Board. ROLL ALTERATIONS. Mr W F. Allan wrote, stating that he had sold his lots 27, 28, 30, to Mr James Urquhart. — The roll alteration was ordered to be made. FINANCE. The Clerk reported that £340 14a 2d was standing to the Board's credit, and £300 m rates and other income was available. BRIDGES. The Overseer's report dealb with several bridge matters. Charles Smithell's tender for repairs to Letham's road bridge had been accepted and the work satisfactorily done. Some of the reject timber had been sold, and Mr Choak had offered to repair the creek bridge m Innea's road, which was m a very delapidated condition and not safe for heavy traffic. It would be cheaper to build a new bridge than spend money on repairing the existing one. The Board, however, was not prepared ntn.no. to rt fia i with the matter of a new bridge at the point m question, aim the matter was deferred. Mr Uhoak's offer was accepted. Mr Harrison had consented to pay half cost of concrete pipes m place of a ford on Milton's road, and the work had been doDe, the half cost to the Board representing about the amount that would have had to be paid for a ford.

i Mr G. Keeley was granted permission to lay water supply pipes across the Beach road. \\AKANUI CREEK. On a bridge over the creek m Smithfield road, the Clerk reported that it was m an unsafe condition, and he suggested replac ing it with large concrete pipes, or covering the existing planks with new ones. The bridge is the one known as Bullock's, Mesßrs Maynard and McTSlrea, ohairman and member respectively of the Hampstead Town Board, waited on the Board to inter view the members on the question of bridge maintenance on the "Wakanui creek. The Hatnpstead Board had been asked by the County Council to contribute towards the maintenance of the bridges over the Wakanui oreek within the boundaries of the town district. The Town Board thought it ! unfair that their ratepayers should be asked to maintain these bridges, and were prepared to dispute their liability to the last, and declined to erect and maintain bridges for the sole benefit of the Bank of New Zealand, especially when the Board had no right of control of the water m the oreek, which was claimed by the County Council. The Town Board were prepared to test at law the } question of who should maintain thoße bridges, and were willing to pay the cost of such action jointly with the Wakanui Road Board. Mr Coe was m accord with what the deputation had said, and the question had cropped up annually for years, bub nothing definite had been attained. The Chairman also said the question was nob new, bub had been a source of trouble and vexation to the Board for a long time, so much bo that Booner or later it would have to be definitely settled one way or another. And to bring about such settle-

ment the Board at a reoenb meeting had decided to take the mind of the ratepayers on the subject ab the annual meeting m May. He was pleased, however, to find that they were to have the co-operation of the Hampstead Town Board, which might make ib possible to settle matters far earlier than would otherwise have been hoped for. Mr Coe pointed but that the mill pro prietors appeared to lay claim to the water m priority to the County Council, as they turned the water on and off at will. Mr McElrea thought the time had come for united and decided action by the two Boards so that the control and responsi bility should be definitely placed m some body s hands, The two Boards were asked to pay for maintenance, but had no authority ab all m the control of the oreek, which seenfed to vest altogether m the County Counoil and the millowners. He thought that if the Wakanui Board closed Bullock's bridge altogether it would briqg some oi the rosponsible parties bo their bearings. Mr Maynard was of opinion that if Builook's bridge, which the Board had been discussing, were replaced with yard wide yard wide conorete pipes which would carry the natural stream, though not the augmented one, things would be brought to a head. A suggestion was made to approach the Cfonnby Gounpil, which was answered by a statement that that had been done times in nuriieraW 8 without result. Mr Lloyd defended the County Counoil as being m the same position as the Boards, and it was pointed out thab the County Counoil could cut off the supply altogether, The Board came to no decision as to what was to be done m the general question of creek maintenance, bub left the matter of Bullock's bridge m the hands of the cuSir man and clerk, to inspecD, and with power to acb, and fixed April "2o' &4 the 'date' of a special mooting of the ratepayers to discuss the oreek question. BATES,

It was deoided to sue for all outstanding rates after April 30, and to advertise to that effect.

. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £50 lltJ 52 wsro passed for pajmenb and the Board wii', " ' ■

KOZIB TEA Most rCoHtttol©

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— By Eleetrio Telegraph—

Copyright

The Steamer China. London, April 1 An examination of the steamer China shows that her bottom is pene trated m three places. Three thousand cases of fruit have been saved from the vessel m good condition. Cotton Spinners' Combination. The cotton spinners' combination has been registered with a capital of four millions.

The British Revenue. The British revenue returns for the financial year- showed an increase of £2,664,000 compared with the previous year. A Racing 1 Law-suit. Martin D. Rucker, a well-known ra«ehorse owner, is suing A. F. Oalvert for £14,000, the value of interest pur chased m racehorses owned* by the de fendant. The plaintiff alleges that he was desirous of relinquishing the partnership, and when he aßked for the return of the money, defendant offered him certain shares, whioh he subse quently found to be valueless. The case is proceeding. Sir Thomas Rlcllwraitli. Sir Thomas Mcllwraith sails for Australia per the Oruba. Australian Pictures m London.

April 3. The Observer congratulates Aus tralia upon the success of the interest ing exhibition of Australian artists' works now being held m London. It characterises it as a fine collection, and says the influence of the French sohool is visible.

Australian.

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright.

Profits From Stoddart's Tour.

Sydney, April 3 The profits accruing to the Mcl bourne and Sydney Ground Trusts, through the recent tour of Stoddart's team, are approximately £9000. llace Across the Tasman Sea. The sailing vessels G. M. Tucker, May and Fido, which left Kaipara the same day, had an interesting race across the Tasman Sea. They reached port m the order named within a few hours of each other. Victorian Team For Bisley. ■ Melbourne, April 3. If funds are available the Victorian Rifle Association intend to send a team 1 to compete at the coming Bisley meet | "g.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Tiift Russian Railway. Dismissal of English Engineers. Important Concessions Demanded by England. Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

London, April 1 It is reported that Great Britain in tends to occupy the island of Chung Meng, at the mouth of, and command ing the entrance to, the Yang-tze-kiang River.

April 2 Russian agents are purchasing coal m Wales at a freight of 30s per ton delivered at Ta-lien-wan.

Pekin, April 2 Only Russians are to be permitted on the railway extension works north of the Great Wall. Acting under Russian advice, the English engineers who began the railway have been prevented from continuing their labours.

Orders for railway material placed m England, America, and Germany have been cancelled.

Russia is establishing a fortress and artillery troop at Possiet Bay. Sir Olaud Mac Donald, the British Ambassador, m a conference with the Tsung-Li-Yamen, demanded important concessions as compensation for the concessions to other Powers, and for the purpose of maintaining the balance of power.

Received Wakapuaka April 4, 9 a.m, Guardian Office, 9.43 a.m.

Tokio, April 8. The Japanese newspapers consider that ttie British naval demonstration m the Golf of Pechili has been directed with a view to overawe China into making concessions. The journals also complain that Japan is m an isolated position, and express resentment against Britain.

TEE TRIAL OF ZOLA.

His Appeal Successful.

Preas Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright.

Paris, April 2.

The Court of Cassation has upheld M Zola's appeal against the recent trial on the ground that General Billot had instituted a prosecution instead of trial by court martial.

April 3

M. Meline has informed the Chamber of Deputies that General Bilot will gammon a court-martial to decide the action to be taken m regard to. M. tola's acquittal

SOUTH AFRICA CHARTERED COMPANY.

Press Assooiation— By Electric Telegraph. Copyright

London, April 2 £t is e^pected^ that Mr Cecil Rhodes and Mr Beit will be elected Directory of the South Afripa ' Chartered Company. : In the House of Commons Sir R. T, Reid asked if the Government in tended to prevent the election to the directorate of persons implicated m the rajd, Mr Chamberlain, m repjfy said he place no restriction | on the selection of directors because of i Imperial control. \

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka April 4, 9.30 a.m. Guaedian Office 9.53 a.m. Coal Strike m South Wales.

London, April 3 The trouble among the coal miners m South Wales is assuming serious proportions. Fifty thousand men have struck for higher wages. Sierra Leone. The latest advices are that the revolt among the natives of the Hinter land of Sierra Leone continues. Major Stewart, w.fch, a detachment of artillery has been sent to cope with the out break. The Governor of Sierra Leone reports that over a' hundred natives have been killed.

Australian.

Press Association— By Eleofcrlo Telegraph.— Copyright

Received Wakapuaka April 4, 9.30 * t m Guardian Office 9.53 a. in. Dudley Pit. Newcastle, April 4 It is believed that the fire m the Dudley pit has been extinguished, as smoke from the air shaft has ceased.

THE CUBAN DIFFICULTY.

The Situation Critical. The Spanish Premier's Reply. Spain Resents Interference. Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright.

Washington, April 2 Congress has adjourned till Monday m order to obtain a final answer.

The Spanish Premier's reply to President McKinley's proposals re sextts interference and insists that the insurgents shall request the armistice. Senor Sagasta also proposes to confine the peace arrangements to the jOaban Parliament meeting m May. He is prepared to . accept the assistance offered by America of three million pesetas, to be granted to enable the l residents to resume their ordinary ; occupations.

Reports from Madrid state thatSpain will refuse to make further con cessions.

London, April 2

The Times states that President McKinley's J message on Monday will decide whether there is to be peace or war. He will be able to throw m his weight for peace if Spain offers a reasonable compromise. The news from Madrid, however, discourages this hope. *

Madrid, April 2

Some of the Powers are Btrongly pressing the Queen Regent and the Cabinet to grant an immediate armis tioo to the Cuban insurgents.

Received Wakapuaba April 4, 9.0 a.m. Guabdian Office 9.43 a.m.

Washington, April 3 In the event of war between America and Spain the American Hag will be hoisted on the Hawaiian Islands, which will be used as a naval station. The Americans are buying up every possible line of steamers which have a speed of over nineteen knots.

THE POSTAL CONFERENCE.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright.

Hobart, April 2 At the Postal Conference, Mr Daffy, of Victoria, reported on the result of his visit to the "Washington Postal Conference. Several matters m the Washington treaty were referred to the permanent heads. The report of the permanent heads m regard to the inter colonial minor arrangements was adopted,

Hoba.rt, April 4. The postal conference, owing to the financial losses involved, has decided against a general reduction of charges on intercolonial telegrams. On the recommendation of the permanent heads it has also decided against the adoption of trunk telephones between capital cities for the present, owing |to non-suitability of the present poles, and other accommodation.

THE POLICE COMMISSION.

Constable Griffiths oil Balclutha and Political Influence.

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph Dunemn, April 4 Giving evidence before the Police Com mission at Balclutha on Saturday afternoon, Constable Griffiths aaid he had brought twenty-three cases of sly grog selling before the Balolubha court. If fines for second and subsequent offences were made severe, say £100, as at Inveroargill, it would assist to stop the traffic. In his experience the licencing laws were not so strictly enforced as the other lawß, because the publicans' and b,r6Wßra' interests had such influence qa politics that the'cQuetable who did his duty was shifted from post to pillar. In twenty years he had had nine shifts himself, all bub one of which he attributed to political influ ence. Publicans at Outram told him they would have him shifted, and shortly after wards he was removed. At Mataura he was also threatened by the publicans. He regarded the Balolutha justices as sympa thetic with the sly grog sellers, and for that reason he would not go to them for a search warrant for fear of the information leaking out. He suspected one justice of the Peace, Mr John McNeil, of spiriting away a witness named Hamilton, who was required to give evidence. Under no license Balclutha was superior to any other town of its size m the polony, so far as order and eobriety were concerned.- The ruination of the police force was politioal and maaonio influenoe.'

Constable Remer, stationed at Clinton, said he looked upon the Justices m his di». triot as honorable men. There had been a feeling among the men of the force that political influenoe had interfered with the police servioe, but for himself he knew nothing of it), The feeling now wa,q (h^ %fy force was goinc; to see better times. He had not found that his position m the service had been prejudiced through, activity against publfcangp J -* . . r

Don't Couoh.— Relief can bs obtained immediately. Use «« Keating's Gotoh Lozenges " — well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recommended by many eminent physioians. They at once check the cough and remove the cauae without any after effect ; the most delicate oan therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease— one or two at bed x3aS enß £ M> rMtl SoW over y wbew m

THE ASHBUBTOJS GUARDIAN; MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1898.



Synopsis of New Advebtisements St Stephen's Church — Easter services. Railway Department — Excursion fares for Easter holidays.



T. Bullock— Sections for sale at Bakaia. Special Bank Holiday. Elegant Suburban Residence for sale. Ashburton Publishing Company — Notice re change of proprietary. - Mrs O'Connor — Board and residence. David Thomas — Sale of Furs, Wednesday next.



lOOO^BOYS CAPS AT 6d EACH. HALLENSTEIN BROS.* AND CO., A. G. BARTON, Manager. PHASES OF THE MOON. April, |d h m Full moon ,„, 7 850 am' Last quarter .... ... 14 158 am New moon ... .„ 21 951 am Firab quarter M KM 29 135 pm



Business Notices. New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. THE UP TO DATE HOUSE TpOR GentsS and Boy's Stylifch Mercery, Ties, Hats, Caps, Collars Clothing, etc. We are now opening up NEW GOODS for the present eeaßon, in- cluding all the LATEST NOVEL- TIES.







F. FERRIMAN. { FOR SALE- A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON WITH SMALL CAPITAL. ' T HAVE been instructed by Mb| V. Bouse to sell by Private Treaty hio well known and Oommodioas BOARDING HOUSE, situated m olose proximity to the Methven Railway Station, containing V? Rooms and Soullery, together with £ aore of r land. As Mb Rouse has determined to sell on account of his wife's ill-health, the above should command the attention of anyone m aearoh of a profitable and increasing business m the centre of a large and rising district! F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. VVAKANUI ROAD, WITHIN A FEW MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. A Comfortable Dwelling House, contain* ing 8 rooms, Bathroom and Soullery, to* ? ether with one acre of land, fronting on 7akanui Road and Cambridge Street. The above ia for absolute sale, and from ts close proximity to town should call for special attention from those] m search of a good suburban residence. F. FERRIMAN.



21 CASES 8 BALES. \ M. & T. / EX TOKAMARUB NOW OPENING. MITCHELL & TURNER. "THE CORNER" THTAyjICG now Completed the Shipments of New Goods for the Autumn and Winter* JnL~ the Stock stands one of the Most Complete m New Zealand. Every article has been selected by the Home Buyer with the greatest oare from the actual manufacturers, thus saying intermediate profits and scouring all discounts and concessions which every purchaser at " I'ELES COBNEK " participates in.~ Ladies' Tartan Belts, Ribbons, Plushes, White Muslin and Holland Aprons, Is Choice Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, upwards ; New Coating Serges, an shades, Large Variety Combinations, Divided Skirts, from Is 6d per yard ; New Dress Tweeds, Best Selection Capes and Jackets, New Merinos, Habit Cloths, Fancy Braids, Waterproofs for Ladies and Girls, Plain and Silks and Plushes, Fancy Flannelettea for Ktnbroidered Chiffons, Our Famouß Kid Blouses BJd per yard, Molletons m Newest Gores, Brown 2j 6d per pair, Black 23 lid Floral Designs for Dressing Gowns lOid per per pair, Ladies' Fur Lined Kid Gloves 2<t yard, Flannelettes m Stripes and Self Colors lld^ 3s 6d, 4b 6d per pair, Novelties m Side 4£d, 6d, 7id, lOd, Blankets, Grey and Comk$ t Hair Frames, Fall Nets, Gossamer White, 9s 6d per pair upwards, Under Cuff* and Collars. Blankets 2e lid each and 4s 9d each. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, IN ALL WIDTHS. MKN'S AND BOYS' READY MADE CLOTHING, WOOLLEN UNDERCLOTHING. NKWKST SHAPES IN HATSf, TIES, AND COLLARS. BOOTS AND SHOES BY THE BEST MAKERS. -\ : PRICES THAT WILL SUIT ALL POCKETS. ORDERS BY TOST WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATfENTION. m H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER,"



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