Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1898. THE INTAKE DISPUTE

In is much to be regretted that the difficulty between the County Council and the mill-owners has taken the form it has done, the more so ns it seems to have given certain persona having no interest m the success of either parly to the dispute, and no sympathy with the ratepayer?, an opportunity to try and work up the public excitement for purely private and selfish ends. We are sure that only unthinking people can be led away by the hjsterical fuss thrse individuals are making over this matter. A moment's consideration must convince any impartial person that as the members of the County Council are all level headed business* men, working not for their own, but m the public interest, they must have some good and substantial reason for tli9 course they are pursuing. We regret, as much as any other of our fellow ratepayers, the proceedings at the intake during the past few days, and are satisfied that some seriousi mistake has been made m the method of dealing with the question at issue between the disputing parties. But we have very good grounds for stating that m spite of the outcry being made by the noisy self seekers we have ' referred to, it will presently be found that the action of tho County Council,' instead of wasting the ratepayers' money will result m the saving of a large sum which would otherwise be lost to the county.

Local and General.

V __ Rk-Union. — The annual re-union m con nection with the Presbyterian Church at Flemington will be held on October 20. A Keen Competition.— Ninety-eight applications have, been received from all partß of the world for the position rf Wel lington city engineer ab a salary of £800 per annum. Applications are to be referred to the committee for selection. San Fbancisco Mail.— The mail via San Francisco was despatched from Christ church per Bpecial train at 335 p.m. on Tb.ur.- day, and arrived m Ashburton at 5 10 p.m. The time occupied m transit between Ashburton and Christchurch being 1 hour 35 minutes. The Ashburton portion was available for delivery during the evening. Don't — If you have any parcels, or small boxes of jam, butter, eggs, etc., to forward per train, don't do as one of the employees ot an East Street grocer did yesterday v r/ -,— wait at the crossing and try to toss j it aboard — or your customer at Mount Somers or elsewhere may be inconvenienced, as whs the case m this instance, for the con signmenfc, hit the van, and finally landed under the wheels, where eggs, butter, etc., got very much mixed. Primitive Methodist Church. The quarterly church social m connection with the Primitive Methodist Church was held on Thursday evening. There was a good number of the membeta and congregation present. The report of the quarter's work showed that good work had been done, and that notwithstanding the removal of a number from the district and the prevailing sickness, the congregations havo been fairly maintained. The financial statement showed ihe quarter's revenue to be over £80, and this has been raided without any of the ordinary kind of special efforts m the shape of tea meetingfi, etc. Addresses were delivered by the Rev 6. H. Mann and Mpsßra Li)!, I/oyd, and Aston, and musical items were pontributed by the Misses Jumes and Taylor, with autoharp accompaniment. Miss Gates sang with great taste, and her eong was much appreciated. Mesdame3 W. and j. Marsden, together with Messrs Til ley and James, contributed two quartets m a most effective manner. This very successful meeting was broyghb bo a oloae with a coffee W^per. • -j? . .  t

An Insolent Prisoner —A youth named , Henry Barrett Ro*e, one of the prisoners before the Auckland Supreme Court, adopted an iusolonb demeanour durmg the hearing of ) his case. After receiving his Bentence he intimated his intention and ability to do it on his head, with very lurid language that caused a sensation. He clung to the I railing m front of tho dock, bub was removed with some difficulty by two ' warders. Tho prisoner is twenty-two years 1 of age, and has already figured m enough cases to give him a reputation of the Jack ) Sheppard order- Beginning iv 1894 with an \ odd ease or two of larceny, he went od i breaking and entering, thence to robbery I un'er armß, He received four ( r y jars im prisonment on a charge of breaking, enter ing and stealing. The Show. — For many yearß we have been rushed with orders prior to the shows and holidays, And late customers have been inevitably disappointed. We therefore respectfully invite all who will require new suits, &o, for the approaching summer to oall early. We have just opened oub our new season's goods, and as we anticipate a further increase of business, our stock of new, fashionable, and durable suitings, &o, is probably the largest ever si. own m Ashbur ton, comprising a 1 the latest novelties, and a special line of Fox's celebrated Cheviot serges, which we are making to measure m the newest stylea at three guineas per suit ; also trousers to measure m a big assortment of Scotch, English, and Colonial tweeda and worsteds for 15a 6d per pair (usual prices 22* 6d to 25 ) ; and m saddle tweeds : Suits £3 10a and trousers to measure 17s sd. Fit, style, and workmanship m every garment guaranteed. — Cbaighead and Bbbryman, the Leading Tailore and Outfitters, Ash burton.

A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

ACommittee meeting was held on Tuesday, when there was a good attendance of members. — The President, Mr John Stud holme, jun., presiding. NEW MEMBERS. Messrs H, H. Secretan and J. H. Peter were elected members. TROTTING AT AUCTION. The report of the sub-Committee Ret up to consider the question of trotting at auction sales was read, the Committee expressing an opinion that tome legislation is required to prevent the pr ctice. The Secretary was instructed to forward the amendments to the clauses as proposed, and m the event of the Timaru Society approving of them,* to forward the resolution to the member for the district and Major Steward. SPECIAL PRIZES A meeting of the Special Prizes Canvassing Committee was fixed for Saturday next at 11 a.m. Special prizes for competition at the Show were offered as follows :— The President,— £s 5s for the best draught entire two years or over; £5 5s for the winner of most points m English Leicesters. MrJ. Small— £2 2s for three-year old draught filly. Mr J. Grigg — £7 7s for mosb points m draught horses. Mr D. Cameron — £2 2s for best dairy cow m Show Yard. Mr T. Bradford—£l Is added to Society's priza for most suitable horse for farmers' whitechapel cart. Mr W. H. Collius-£2 2sto be awarded. ■ORSE PARADE. It was resolved to hold the Horse Parade m Mona Square as last year if permission is granted. SHOW OFFICIALS AND ARRANGEMENTS. The supervisors of the several sections at the Show were appointed as also the class stewards. The selection of Judges to act m place of those unablo to attend was made, and some additions were made. Ihe Ground Committee were asked to report at next meeting as to the most suit able arrangements for carrying out the Show, and also the most satisfactory luncheon accommodation. LETTER OF CONDOLENCE. The Secretary was iustiucted to forward a letter, of condolence to Mr J. Gilmour, expressing the Association's sympathy m the los 3of his sod, who had always been a will ing helper m its affairs.

CABLE NEWS.

r Juitod Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Melbourne, September 1 ™he body of a well-dressed man, covered with blankets, has been found m the bush near Bendigo, He had been dead several months. A number of heavy tin slugs were embedded m the head, and similar slugs were found surrounding the trees. There were indications that he waa shot while sleeping, Perth, September 1 A Japanese kitchen-man, at Ka nowna, shot and killed a country women, and then blew out his brains, Tho woman refused to accompany him to K'llguorle. Jealousy is supposed to be the cause.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Presß Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyrighb Received Wakapuaka Sept. 2, 9 12 a.m, Guardian Office 9.36 a.m The Wreck of the Stickeen Chief Vancouver, September 1 Later reports of the wreck of the Aatrakan trader Stickeen Ohief show that the passengers were saved. The Miners' Strike Settled. London, September X The miners on strike m South Wales, by a two to one majority, accepted the terms of the proprietors, who agree to an immediate advance of five per cent, above the wnges previously current. This advance will be fixed under an agreement fot four years, unless the wages undei the sliding scale fall 12^ percent, below those of 1879. Strong opposition is still offered to the em ployers' proposal for the abolition of Mabon's day. The monthly holiday question is left to the decision of the Provisional Committee. It is esti | mated that the strike has cost the dis trict seven million sterling.

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka Sepb. 2, 9 30 a.m, Guardian Office, 9.46 a.m. Sorry News From Klonriykc. Sydney, September 2 A Sydney miner, writing from Klondyke, says that nine tenths of the country is monopolised by dummying.. An outsider has but a poor show of netting a likely piece. Many of tho supposed rich claims have cleanod up, and the season's work is not sufficient to pay wages. Thousands who arrived on the fields since the fall of last year, and prospecting all the time, haye got nothing. Cattle Tax Abolished. Hobart, September 2 The Governor has assented to the Bill abolishing the tax on cattle, sheep, and carcases.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

_ L _  Wellington, September 1 ' The Council met at 2.30 p.m. I LKAVE OF ABSENCE.' Mr TaUroa was granted extended leave of absence to the 9 h inst. J CRIES ACT AMENDMENT LILL. The committal of the Juriea Acr Amend ment Bill waa postponed till next day m order that the opinions of the Supreme Court Judges might be more widely oiroulated. SECOND READINGS. The Government advances to Settlers Act Amendment Bill and the Inebriates Inert tutions Bill were read a second time, the latter, which the Minister of Education stated had been made a Government Bill, meeting with general approval, though fear was expressed that it would lead to a much larger expenditure then had been anticipated. The Council rose at 4 40 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 1 The House met at 2 30 p m LETTER FROM iAIR HERBERT GLADSTONE. The Deputy-Speaker read a letter from Mr Herbert J. Gladstone to the Speaker, expressing hia mother's deep gratitude, m which all the members of the family joined, to the House and Council for the sympathy expressed with her m her great loas. The letter was ordered to be entered on the Journals of the House. QUESTIONS In answer to questions, Ministers stated that there was no desire on the parb of the Government^ purchase native lands, but they would not have the settlement of the colony retarded by the locking up of such lands ; that the Government intended care* fully considering the question of placing Inspectors of Schools under the oontrol of the Education Eepartment ; that the news paper paragraphs dealing with perjury com mitted m defence of liquor prosecutions had been referred to the Commissioner of Police, who had taken action when necessary ; that m view of the apathy of the producers of the colony, the probabilities were that New Zealand would not be represented at the Paris Exhibition ; that enquiry would be made respecting the acquisition of a portion of the late Mr P. M. Maskell's library, deal ing with the studies embodied m nib collec tion of homopterous insects ; that as the law now stood it did not rest with the Govern ment to amend the law so as to prevent the dieoharge of sewage into the streams and rivers of the colony ; that nothing had been done to increase cool storage m London, as the House had expressed an opinion against it, though the necessity still existed for it ; that about a fortnight ago instructions had been issued to draw up a programme respect ing the construction of the necessary rolling Bbook for the railways ; that the appoint ment of business experts m England, to bring forward the products of the colony, was well worth earnest attention ; that one method of dealing with the high price charged for coal through out the colony would be to start State coal mines, but there was no objection to the set ting up of a Seleot Committee to deal with the question of the price of coal; that the subject of the efficient! examination and inspection and greater economy m the expenditure of the revenue of secondary and high schools would be carefully considered duriug the recess ; that step? are being taken to have volunteers armed with Martini- Enfiold rifl s ; that the question of the reduction of postal rateß to suburbs within a radius of four miles of cities was under consideration, but before a reduction was made it would have to be seen how it would affect the revenue ; that m caßea were it can be arranged public servants work eight hours per day or forty-eight, hours per week or Bix working days, but there were exceptional cases which it was difficult to deal with. THE POLICE COMMISSION'S REPORT. The Premier, m reply to Captain Rub sel, stated that he hoped to be m a position to lay the report of the Polica Commias : on on the table of the House not later than Tuesday next. The House rose at 5 30 p m. The House resumed at 7 30 p m. THE OUIDIRONING MAI' The debate waa resuaied on the recom , mndafcion of the Reporting Debates and Piinting Committee, that the Speaker permit the publication of Hansard with the map produced by the Hon. Mr McKecz'e m his speech on the Finanoial Statement, and the Premier's amendment that the map be cir culated with Hansard- The Hon. Hall-Jones paid that it would be an imp-ovement and an advantage to Hansaxi readers if the map m question were inserted m Hansard. Mr Lewis failed to see what good ib would do the country to publish a map dealing with a maiiter which was obsolete. Mr McGowan contended that the map waa instructiveas a comparison between the previous and the present methods of land settlement. - Mr Carson said that the map was un necessary for the understanding of the Minister's speech. It was peouliar that since Hansard was first published this was the first occasion on which it had been found necessary m order to elucidate a member's meaning. Mr Mills denied that the report of the Printing Debates Committee had been agreed to on account of members having been intimidated. He considered that the ob jections to the proposed publication of the map m Hansard were based on musty fusty precedent. Mr Pirani complained chat the Ministers were delaying important public measures. Mr J. H. Thompson considered that the publication of Hans at d retarded the business of the House. Captain Russell said that the matter should be adjourned till the Speaker was m the chair. Mr Graham denied that the Committee had reported m favor of the insertion of the map m Hansard m answer to the dictates of an ar)gry Minister. Mr Rolleßton pointed out that the Speaker had left Wellington, and said it would be a terrible thing if they had a Speaker who could not acb, and a Deputy Speaker who would not act. The Premier said that the Opposition were blocking business, and he referred to the illogical position m bringing on the question of the insertion of a map m Hansard, and then wishing to adjourn to m. No other businiss could be proceeded with till the matter was settled, and to adjourn till j the Speaker took thn chair would have ' the effecb of bringing the Speaker into conflict with the different parties m the House, Mr Taylor said that there had not been a more frivolous debate this session than the present one, which had arisen m order to gratify the domineering will of th 6 Minister of Lands. After several members had spoken Captain Russell said that there was no factious op position m asking that the debate ba adjourned m order that the matter could be thoroughly sifted. The adjournment of the debate was nega tived by 32 to 28 • Discussion on the main question was resumed. The chief objection to the Premier's amendment was that it was designed to treat one member differently from othera, and ib was ur^ea; that if maps were to be permitted to appear m l/qnsqrd then every member should have an opportunity to have maps and illustrations inserted. The debate on the motion that a map be inserted m Hansard, and an amendment that the map be circulated with Hansard, was resumed at 2.25. A division was taken on the recommenda tion of the Reporting Debates Committee tnab the map be inserted m Hansard, which was negatived by 25 to 21. Several divisions wore taken on amend menta proposed to Mr Seddon's amendment, bub they were all negatived by the Bame numbers 25 to 21. Mr Caraon moved an amendment that other members have the privileges of inserting maps m Hansard provided the {speaker considers they are neceaaary for the elucidation of speeches, Mr Seddon eaid he had no objection to the proposal, but pointed out that ib should be moved as a separate motion. oi^ 6 , I^ 6l^ 11 !} 6^ waß negatived by 25 to 41, and Mr Seddons amendment waa agreed

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

A Sensational Humour. A Protest. Rebels Successful. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, September 1 The Standard's St. Petersburg corre spondent states that Russia has given completely satisfactory assurances m respect to the British sphere m China. It is rumoured that the British Admiral was directed to seize all the Chinese vessels and Custom houses unless the Tsung-Li-Yamen complied with the British demands. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 2. 9.12 am, Guabdian Office 9.36 a.m. . Shanghai, September 1 The Viceroy of the Chinese Province of Liang Kwang, which includes the Southern Provinces Kwangsi and Kwangtun/?, has resigned as a protest against the surrender to France of the Port Kwang Ohanwan. The Kwangsi rebels have twice badly defeated the Chinese imperial troops.

INTERNATIONAL DISARMAMENT

United Press Association— By Electric ■ Telegraph— Copyright ; London, September 1 Sir W, V. Harcourt, referring to the Czar's proposal, said he was confi- I dent the British people and the Govern [ ment strenuously support the Czar.

THE DHEYFUS CASE.

; Sensation m France ' Suicide of Colonel Henry, i Threatened Ministerial Crisis -3 United Press Association — By Electric t Telegraph— Copyrighb. I Paris, September 1 When interrogated m the presence y of M. Oavaignac, General Boisdeffre, - and M. Goure, Colonel Henry prevari | cated, but confessed when directly t accused of forgery. The revelation ? created a tremendous sensation. It is • reported that M. Briseon and three of his colleagues favor the reversion of ' Dreyfus's sentence. M. Cavaignac b threatens to resign, still believing m J his guilt. General Boisdeffre has re j signed. Colonel Henry, immediately 1 after his confession, committed suicide a at Montelerin, with a razor. Major ■ EsterhaEV has been cashiered.

WAR NEWS. AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Uuited Press Association— By Electria Telegraph. Wellington, September 1 Notice appears m the Gazette of the cessa bion of hostilities between the United States jind Spain.

COMMERCIAL.

CENTRAL AUCTION MART. ' Messrs Nicoll Bros, report on their open -1 ing sale of live stock, poultry, produce, furniture, jewellery, and sundries as follows : —We had a very large attendance at our opening Bale last Saturday, and cleared most of .our entries at very satisfactory prices. Cows —A small entry, with a dull market. Piga—A good entry ; stores fetched 15a to 17a ; slipa sold fully at 10a. Poultry— An entry of 40 birds sold briskly, at from Is 5d to^4s per pair. Pork— Primo carcase sold at 4d per lb. Potatoes— Breeze's sold at lid per lb ; good eating, lls to 11s 3d. Cheese — We sold a good line at 3£d per lb. Apples sold readily at 7s 61 to 9a per case of 401bs. Clothing— A quantity of suiting 9 and sun dries sold well. Jewellery — Messrs Row land and Co. 'a special entry of jewellery and cutlery was disposed of at remunerative prices. Furniture and sundries, of which we had a good general entry, were quitted ab prices favouring the buyers.

SPORTING.

S.C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Timakd, September 1 Concluding results :— Welter Handicap, of 40 eovs ; seven fur longs—Mount Olair 1, Linkshot 2, Bold 3 Won easily. Dividend— £B 12s. Spring Hurdles, of 50 soys; 1^ mile- Dundee 1, Magazine 2. Won by a head, Dividend— £2 6a. Plying Handicap, of 50 soys ; six fur longs—Bloomer 1, The Orphan 2. Dividend —•£2 16j. Warrington 6niahed first m this race, but was disqualified for crossing. Pony Race, 25 soya j five furlongs.—Bot fl> 1, Topsy 2, Rosie O'Shea 3. Won easily. Dividend— £2 18s. *

SECOND DAY.

Timaru, September 2 The weather is fine and the attendance good. Following are results : — Hurdle Race, of 40 soys; 1$ mile.— Jib 1, Magaz'ne 2, Dundee 3. Won by a length. Dividend — £6 2s. Gladstone Handicap, of 25 soys; 6 furloDgs. —Crusader 1, Linkshob 2, Miss Lochiel 3. Won easy. Dividend £2 18s. Rhodes Memorial Ssakes, of 100 soys ; ne mile. — Maremma 1, Remorse 11. 2 Swordfish 3. Won easy. Dividend — £3 14g. ' Ladies'. Bracelet, of 25 soya ; 1£ mile- Rex 11. 1, Annoyance 2, Windermere 3. Won by a length. Dividend — £1 16s Stewards' Whlter, of 40 soys ; six fur ongs— Boldl, The Orphan .2, Vandyke 3. Won by a lenjztb. Dividend — £6 8a

News m Brief

The Dresden Piano Company have an important new advertisement m thia issue, announcing a great sale of pianos, organs, musical instruments of all kinds, sheet music, etc., commencing on Monday next. The eale will laat for tea days only. Letters from places beyond the colony, addressed as under, were received at the Aahburton Post Office during the month of June and are still unclaimed :— E. Gazzard, George MoEwen.

THE WATER SUPPLY BILL.

TO TDK EDITOR. frißi— I have just read your report of what took place last Saturday at the meeting of ratepayer of the Longbeach Road District on the subject of the 18th clause jf the Water Supply Bill, and feel more amused than indignant at the pro: eadints i he wicked deti^na attributed to me must appear supremely ridiculous to those with a true kuowledge of the facts. For instance Mr ft v .. I ™. bBon 1 « "ported as saying that he thought the clause had for its obj ct on the put of the member for the district a maans of disposing of the Rangitata irrigation water, but he trusted the Longbeach rate payer would make » strong protest against being saorißced m this way. Now, Mr Dobson attended the meetinga at the Hinds m reference to thia irrigation question, and 1 cannot believe that he is ignorant of the laot known to bo many, that provision was made at the outset to carry any aurplu.9 h. t fT '& Ran « itata irrigation blocks back to the Rangitata by means of a tail race through the property of Mr John btudbplme, JQ n., and with that gentleman's entire concurrence and goodwill. How then should 1 be seeking by any underhand means , to find an outlet for ouch surplus water, m , quite an opposite direction through the Longbeach estate ? So muoh for Mr Dobsnn's sage suggestion, which, however, is nothing to the meannesa whioh Mr J. C. N. Grigg apparently thought me guilty of when he said, referring to the letter of Mr Wright to the Board, that m. that letter the words •« all the owners " had been made use of, but neither m the Bill itself as Bent to the Upper House, nor m Mr , Seddon s amendment as reported m Hanstad, did the word "all" appear. He was of opinion that Mr Wright, m his desire to disarm the opposition of the Board, had quoted the olanse this way ; but the word, made a va»t difference to the meaning of the clause ; and further on that he (Mr J. O. N. Grigg) thought Mr Wught was drawing ft red herring across the scent. It t^ At these remarks are quite un worthy of M r Grigg, and that m calmer moments he would not have made them, and 1 teel assured that my constituents will at least acquit me of any tendency to mis represent facts for any purpose whatever. Aa already pointed out, the words the owiurs to anyone having a knowledge of tha English language, means all the owners and not a portion of them. Now, as to my sinister designs against Longbeach, was I not one of those two liberal Councillors who voted £1500 to save that property from periodical floodinga by the ovei flowing of the Hind* 1 And if the Council m return desired to take a little water from Longbeach creeks for the benefit of its neighbours, woujd. that be too muoh to ask? But the Council., does not want that water, never e ven u pj:q posed tp take it, and it was certomly never contemplated by olauselS, whW^eems to have aroused so much unnecessary wrath at Longbeacb.-thafc the owners must needs telegraph to the, Premier and nob to me. It may perhapa throw a little more light on clause 18 when I say that it was prepared at the request of the member for Kaiapol by the Grown Law officer (with the sanction of the Premier), and that it was by mere accident that my name was on the Supplementary Order paper instead of Mr Moore'a. In conclusion, let me say that I hope before quitting public life to see the irriga tion of the plains an accomplished fact; and that then I shall be only too glad to wash my hands of representation and misrepre sentation at the hands of so called friends.—. I am, etc., Edward G. Wright.

HOCKEY.

NORTH v. SOUTH CANTERBURY, The first test match between North and South Canterbury was played on Thursday on the Ashburton Domain Oval, and resulted m a win for the northern team by one coal to nil. The public turned out m great force to witness the matoh, and showed by the keen interest with which they followed the progress of the game that hockey is becoming increasingly popular with lovers of field sports. From the start to the finish the players were kept going at a merry pace, and aa the two teams were very evenly matched, the game proved a very interesting one from a spectators' point of view. In the fir3t spell the southern representatives had slightly the best of it, and their forwards frequently pressed their opponents m their twenty-five, and they had hard luck m missing the goal several times by juafc a few inches. When half time was called, neither side had succeeded m sooriDg. Shortly after play waß resumed Matthews made a splendid run, aud meeting with very little opposition from the southern full backs and goal keeper, ha scored an easy goal for his side. On the ball being bullied off again m the centre of the field, fast and even play ensued for some time, and towards the -close of the second spell the southern forwards made strenuous efforts to get even with their opponents, bub owing to the powerful defence of the northern backo they were unable to score the coveted goal. For the winners, Matthews, Langdon, Rankin, and Oram were very prominent m attack, and Pavitt as usual played a splendid defensive game. For the losera H. Millichamp, W Houston, M. Fitzgerald, McKinney, and A. Fitegerald put m some excellent work, and played with admirable judgment. The southern team unfortunately were weak m their full backs and goal keeper, and the game was undoubtedly losb to them owina to this cause. The northern players, on the other hand, had a splendid lob of backs, and their capital defence waf a treat to witness. If our local clubs desire to hold their own m future contests they will need to devote more attention to this department of the game, for m the last two seasons both Tinwald and Ashburton have shown thafc they have much to learn m the way of playing a strong: defensive came.

THE BATTLE OF THE CREEK.

The affairs ab the intake go on aa usual Nearly a hundred persons, more or less engaged m the see-sawing work now being earned on, were on the ground to-day, i and the most amicable spirit seems to prevail / on all aides. As Boon as one side haß done a / fair amount of "grafting," the word ia I passed • ' smoko," and then the other aide saila I m. 1 hose who anticipated a disturbance cvi- t dently under valued the good sense rf the I men employed by either party, who are f apparently having a good time. Itia under- "' stood that there will be considerable ; " reinforcements sent to the mill owners party I to-morrow, m which case they may succeed ' m making more progress then they have l hitherto done.

The Freezing Wobks— The train stopped for the firafc time to-day at the freezing works, FairCeld, and left there the architect;, the contractors ( Messrs JamiesoD), and the Secretary (Mr Waymouth). To the Deaf and those troubled with noia es m the Head or other Aural Troubles.; Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has juat issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf, ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide «oad, Wellington, N. 2., on receipb of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same addreea, was gready relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson s~ system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the oure of Kneumatism, Corpalenoe, Lumbago, anl Indigestion by the same author, may )e rom M Shaw on eoeipt of stampa. f Hollow ay's Ointment and Pisxs— . flow to be happy though 'married. '—That is a secret which many would like to poaseßß And yet it is so far out of our reach. After all, health is the best guarantee of a hapnv married life, and with sound health on both sides ib will be miinly one's own fault if happiness does not ensue. Then, husbands and wij-es, purify your blood, invigorate your nerves, promote the healthy action of your liver, cure your headaches, restore your appetite, banish flUuenoy, indigestion »acl low spirits by the use of the world-famed HoUowayva foils. If at any time you suffer from gont, rheumatism, bronchitis astrimv, Qr core throat, use freely Hollowav J n Q.ntm ,nt. ft I, M cured, millions li 6 wHI

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CHURCH SURTICES. ] ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. ABhburtoc. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7 30. Choir l Prectice, 8 pm Scafield Sunday School Anniversary Tea, etc, 6 pm SATURDAY— Confirmation Class, 2. 30pm SUNDAY SERVICES. September 4. 11 a. m— Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 3 p m—Greenatreet (Rev T A Hamilton) 6.30 pm. — Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. HORSE OABDS. OWNERS OP STUD HORSES are informed that HORSR CARDS cf the latest designs can be obtained at the Office of the ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., at the shortest notice. WANTED KNOWN- Ladies' Hose Is Fur Top Kid Gloves la lid, Towolb 4id, Art Muslin Is lid dozen, Dress Tweeds 9d to Is 3d all wool, Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets Is 9d, ab A. Obr's Sale. YYTANTED KNOWN-50 Ladies' jackets T V from 7a 9d, 40 Ladieß' Capeß 8s lid to 255, all about half>|usual prioe, at A. Ore's Cheap Sale. WANTED KNOWN— White Quilts 4s lid, Flannelettes 2a 9d, 3b 6(1, 4s 6:3, 5a 91 per dozen, Ladies' Fall Nets, all colors, half price, Blankets 8a lid, Far Boas at one-third the usual price at Obr's Sale. ■VTT ANTED KNOWN— Ladies 1 Millinerj T V at a great reduction, Ladies' Under- clothing at tremendous reductions, iSilks, I Gimp TrimmiDgsJ at your own price at,,A. Orb's Sale. Wanted Known- f*f\ DOZEN Washing Darby Scwvea UU 6d each or 5 for 2s. f\ p* DOZEN Silk Derby Scarves Is, 3 for \y t) 2s, usual price 2s 6d each. QA DOZEN Silk Bows, latest Styles Is OU 6d or 3 for 4s usual price 2a 6d each (\ p* DOZEN Scotch Wool Socks, 3 for 4s, & O usual price 2s 6d per pair. 1 OA DOZEN Full Sized Handkerchiefs J-/£\J 4 for la, worth 9J each. A. ORR 8 SALE AIJOTION~SUiKS— TO-MOKROW. D. Thomas, at the Arcade — Chestnut I geldings, etc. Nicoll Broß., at East Street Central Auction Rooms— Usual weekly sale.



F. FERRIMAN. | | i I FOB SALE. TWO QUARTER-ACRE SECTIONS Near Wakanui Road. rpO Those m Bearoh of a Good Building Site m cloae proximity to Town I have two first-class Sections, well fenced, and ab pre» sent m crop, which I am instructed to dis- pose of at onoe. PRICE — £35, Teima or Caßh, F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. WILLS STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from the owner to dispose of his very comfort- able Dwelling House of Six Rooms, together with a quarter-acre of good land, well stocked with fruit trees ; situated m Wills Street, m close proximity to the Domain, being town section .No 1194, which is un- doubtedly a good investment either for residential or letting purposes. Full particulars on application. i F. FERRIMAN, FOR SALE rjlBE GOODWILL of Leaee m Perpetuity of 500 acres of capital Sheep Grazing Country. A low figure willj bo accepted for the Goodwill. F. FERRIMAN, FOR SALE. T HAVE FOR SALE a Splendid Gr; z- ing Property of 4000 Aero(», with good Buildings erected thereon. Full|parl iculars^on application. F. FisRRIMAN. FOR SALE OR TO LET. 4 ACRES OF GROUND AND LARGE DWELLING HOUSB, Ou Wakanui Robd. rpHIS BUILDING was originally part JL of the Convent, and being within a fow minutes walk of town, to an enterprising person it is admirably adapted for a Board- ing Houeo. From the large influx of work- men that will be employed ab the building and working of the Freezing Works, for a small outlay the proprietor of an establish- ment like this could arrange with a coach proprietor to drive to and fro night and morning, which would prove to be of great value to the house. ! The soil is of excellent quality, and there ! is also a splendid orchard at the rear of the houße. i Full particulars may be had on applioation to F. FERRIMAN. i Miss Bessie Simmonds, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS m Sbock Pianos, Violins at all prices, Melodions (with bell attached 1 , Accordions from 10*, Whistles, Mouth Organs, Britannia Harps, Violin requisites, etc. Violins a speciality. Music and songs of every description, a fresh supply just to hand frcm Is per fcheet. EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO Is a seven octave, full Trichord Piano, steel frame, made m London, guaranteed for ten fears, ;J*3O Cash. Easy terms if required. [ The cheapest instrument ever offered to the Ashburton public. VIOLIJN TUITION Pupils thoroughly taught at reasonable charges. BESSIE SIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, ABHBUKTON.



NOW ON VIEW AT JOHN ORR AND COS., Who have secured the Agency for fchio SplendidMaohine B or" the whole of the ;South lelandf WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT WAVERLEY FEATURES FOR lU9B. CRANK, AXLE, AND BEARINGS ladies? Model WAVERLEY, 1898. S^^^^p. SADDLES. HANDLE BABS. J^^^ U ? JOHN ORR AND CO., c 4SHBURTON,