CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Rome, August 2 Etna, which was recently m eruption, Btill continues active. It is reported that hot stones ejpeted from the crater pierced the iron cupola of the observa tory which is situated op the mount-in, and damaged theticientific instrurarntß London, a u.yust 2 Colonel Gordon will continue to act aa Dftilitary adviser to the colonies until the autumn, when ho will return to Adelaide. Ths Glasgow bowlers defeated the AostraKan bowlers by twenty-five points. August 3 Lord Charles Bereeford, iv a li-tter, states that Lord Brasspy's book is most valuable. It contains nothing Unknown to all foreign naval attaches.

THE LATEST.

Homo and Foreign

United Proa*, Association—By Electric Telotjraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka August 4, 10.10 a-m, Guardian Office 10 50 a-m) Hie Crisis m Ilelgium. Brussels, August 8 M. Deamefc Denayer, who was Presi dent of the Council and Treasurer m the la'e \iListry, has succeeded m forming i 0 I'nnet. ike Cape Parliament. Capetown, August 3 Mr Merriroan's income tax not applying to incomes derived fro n land is being strenuously opposed. Its opponents describe it as a sop to farmers, penalising mines, Accident to the Manchester Express London, August 3 / While tho Manchester express was passing Ure-Jt! md station at fu!! speed a largo driving wheel became detached and hurled through the sbationnuaster's office and traversed the platform, the train continued running a hundred yards. Narrow Escape New York, August 3 While competing with the Defender, the steel masfc of the Colombia snapped, the upper piece narrowly missed strik ing Mr laelin the owner of both yachts. (Reoaived Wakapuaka 10 50 a m, August 4, Guardian Office 11 ft-m) Assassination of General llen reaux. Port Au Prince, August & A number of those implicated m the asaaeßination of General Heureaux, the President of tho Dominican Republic, including a priest, hava been s-hot.

Australian.

United Press Association - Ry Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received VTakapuaka August 4, 9 45 a.m Guardian Office 10.35 a.m) Burglary. Sydney, August 4 The police discovered two men with the proceeds of an extensive burglary from Messrs Morris Bros , tobacconists, m a cab. The men bolted, and an excit ing chase ensued. The police Bred several shots One was captured, after being ahofc m the thigh.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Uuited Press Association—By Eioctrio Telegraph—.Copyright.

(Received Wakapuakft August 4, 10-10 a.m, Guardian Office 10.50 a.m. Pretoria, August 3 The Tranwvaal Government recently paid £62,000 for war material received via. Hamburg. Melbourne, August 4 Lord Brassey cabled to Mr Chamber, lain that popular opinion m Victoria thoroughly rf cognised the claims of the Uitlanders to political rights, upon which the Imperial Government insist. Numerous public meetings have been held m Bupporfc, and offers of troops for the Transvaal made.

Charges Against Footballers.

I'HE REV. L. M. ISITT'S ALLEGA TIONS.

LTaiie4 Ereas Aasooiabnon—By Eleotric telegraph. Dunbijik, August) 3 The O'ago Rugby Union opened to-night an inquiry into the charges made by the Rev L M laitb of misconduct on the part of footballers travelling by a train on Monday last. Mr Isibb appeared, and formulated charges of drunkenness, bad language and misconduct. He said that there were three men who were m liquor at Rakaia. There was a great disturbance m the refreshment room afe Timaru, led by one of the men already referred to. There were three or four men more or less drunk at Studholme, and it) was there that bad language was used by footballers, who were playing with a ball on the station. At first he thought that he could piok out two of the men referred to, but now he was not sure he could pick out more than one, He believed that one was m the room. (N«arly all the members of the Kaskorai team were present). | •N Mr A J, Keith, a sheep dealer, who travelled by the same train, also gave evi dence. He said that two man who were half drunk at Studholme got m, he thought, &c Timaru. He agreed that there was noise at) Timaru, but the teams were as orderly as any football team he had travelled with, and be had travelled with many m Australia and this polony. "|n" reply 'to a question by Kaikorai men, both Mr Jdtt and Mr Keith agreed that the ladder of the noise wag a dark man of Jewish appearance. Mr Keith thought that this man was nob a footballer, bub Mr Isitfc thought that he wore a cap like a footballer's cap.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TBAty W T* ' " ENGLAND.

MATOH AGAINST HAMPSHIRE,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka August 4, 9.35 a.m. Guardian Office 10-6 a.m) London, Augu=t 3 There was fine weather for the match against Hampshire The wicket was tasti.' Hampshire lost four wickets for 196. Hill 60, Wynyard 79, Poore 29, Bradford 0, Barton (nob out) 14, Robson (not out) 10 ; sundries 4.

FEDERATION.

United Picas Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, August 3 Mr Haynes niovpd an amendment to the Federal addresv, «eM ing forth that the vote against the Uill was not against federation, but against the adoption of any constitution which could not be amended by a majority of the Australian peoplo, Svpnky, August 4 The debate on the Federal address waa adjourned m both Housps i HOBART, AllfUSt S The Premier anticipates tt .si. the Federal Parliament will meet iv July | next. Adelaide, August 3 Mr Kingston submitted the Federal ■ drlrei^ to the Queen and it pished the Assembly unanimously, the members . singing v God save the Queen." One member predicted that few Zealand would join the union. Melbourne, August 4 Tn the Assembly the Premier announced that he would move the Federal address to the Queen on Tues day.

CORRESPONDENCE

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FOOTBALL OR FIGHT?

TO THE EDITOR. Sm,—Anticipating the pleasure of witness ing an exciting and keenly contested football match, 1 joined the ihron<? of spectators m the Domain yesterday afternoon ; where I must say, that I was utterly disappointed and disgusted. Instead of play, it was nothing but a running fi.ht on the pirt of some members of the teams frrm start to finish ; and at the tail end of the Hecond epell, one player, actually hauled off and deliberately struck one of his rpp.jnen's a heavy blow m the faca. For thia he waa promptly condemned by the onlooker.-', though the " Referee " allowed the mitter to pass without notice. It is to bo hoped, the two clubs concerned, will fully inquire into the matter and deal with tha offending members as they deserve—l am etc . Onlookkr

LATE FEE LETTERS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —About the late-fee box. What has it to do with the stationmister ? If tuch a luxury is necessary, cure y it i-s the duty of the Postal Department to supp'y it. I wou'd suggest the postmaster obtain a list of those important business people who find it neces sary to always ju-it miss the mail. He cmld then send a number of officers round mounted on bikes, and tlvia save the time usuilly wasted by complaiDers.—l am, &c. Late Fee [It is quite evident our correpponJeut is not j one of those who have often to miss their meal hour through having to await arrival of express going south]. —Ed.

THEASHBOETOR OtURBBN, fktDkt, AUGUST 4, X6§9



TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. /"XURlSueceil with thei* GOWNS last Season gives us Coificknce m ißeqaea ing tbt FfttoOßftgl of thoit L»di«fl to whom ft SMART COSTUME is n necessity. We h«l4 % CeH7MKI»IITS!SXOCK;Of COATINGS, suitable for this purpose and would | SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION.^ — NOW ON BALE — O BALES OARPET SAMPLES f) O BALES GOAr SKIN RUGS g\ " {0/""""»• MITCHELL & TURNER.



- IMPORTANT NOTICE - LAST FOUBTBEN DATS OP ANDREW ORRS GEEAT SALE OF 1 Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. GREATER REDUCTIONS THAN EVER. IRESSMAKING REDUCED DURINI THE SALE. ANDREW ORR.



-CHANGE OF BUSINESS JOHN T. COOCH, (LATE OP LEESTQN,) JTATING PURCHASED from MB A, LAWBIE the Business ooadnoted by him m SaundsM'&BuildiDgß, Aihburfcon, .intends to Carry on tame aa from JULY 1, on the following linei, tie j— — FIBST-GLASS GOOBS OKLY; — — ATTENTION AND CIVILITY. — — TRICES LOWEST FOB CASH. — JOHN T. COOCH, SACTNDBRS' BUILDINGS, ASHBUBTON. SALE - SALE - SALE BARGAINS _ BARGAINS — BABGADTS IN IRAFERY, CLHTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES rpHE UNDKBSIGNED HAVE DECIDED TO CONTINUE THEIR GEEAT SA:LE U» 11 SATURI AY, AUGUST 5 t and up to that Dat« Goodi will be Macktd Lowk» than ever. We bfcve been fortunate enough to Secure from the Wholwale Wl arthouw tomt JOB LINES at VERY LOW PRICES, m FLANNELS, FLANNKLKTTES, CALICOES, BHIRTS, SHIRTIN3S, We men's, Girls', end Boys' HOSIERY, lailes' a d Gentlemen's UMBRELLAS, Men's HATS, CAPS, and UNDER OLOIHIKG, COLLARS AND TIES m Great Variety. Also— Seme Choice Lin<» m Ladies', Gentlemens, »nd Children't SLIPPERS, BOOIS, and SHOES. All Grode will be Matked Town m Plain Figurei k! Loweit Possible Prices CALL AND SEE FOB IOCBSELVES. ~(z) GKANT AND MOOEE, BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



GIGANTIC REALISATION SALE J^S ihe time U now limited, »nd the quantity of Goodi still to dlipoie of is g.«»t,^! FURTHER REDUCTIONS Have been male to enable sa to dispose of the entire stock. Now is the time for the thrifty Bayer to Secure Great Bargains n HOUSEHOLD AND GENERAL DRAPERY. Albo we wonia draw your attention to our Splendid Stock of MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING Which must be Sacrificed, and every Person should avail themselves of this Golden Opportunity of Buying New and Fashionable Goods at LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICKS. 93" Don't to Come and Secure some of the Great Bargain* Offered. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TAN ©RED STREET.



H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or !Death. POLICIES CURRENT from »«^7tb 13 Month*-, according to X Value Purchased. £Sl per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. *5<J for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Piano*. Organs, and Cycles. Caßh purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Day/. : CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d^and Is lines, top value; specially^ put up'in/London or my own trade. Fancy and^Tintpd Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR Mir.NKR AND THOMPSONS -vT-^l^^^frT \ Brinamcad and Sons, Hopkinson, Gobs and T'IAInTiIS K.»llma». Wagnor, Collard and Collard, Broad- X "WtatJ^Sm W°i a' L H'Aake > Spaotho, Channell and Son, Lipp — lrJ.il.IN KJS9 — and oohn. G AA-K?r Byn?n" aHd ,% •Smit' l ' and bho ' N f 'e«iham Company, OTJCr A IVS— WUICO« T d Whlte > MaROU an(l Ramli^ the Chicago Coml \_/XI;VJA*-V^ PanJ'. Palace Organ Company, and other makere. -OKGAMB- From dBS lOh to £50. ORGANS From ... ... ... ._ io« nnr mn «n. pianos , ;.; •" - - ,\o B p » LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED.'"-- Best (3lsh Valcb Obtainlblf. i J[ cc 4 B™k; n FA^ rlurnkQ fcPa nH?? Ed PHoeB for Oagh> MW*™ «nd Periodicals. •t LOWEBE CASH PRICES m all Departments. Kqual to Chrintohurch and Dune din Bouses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m th* District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m.Tones.



LAST 10 DAY S. A FEW SEWING COTTON, Id REEr, 10d DOZEN. CROCHET OOTFO^, PER DOZEN REELS lg. , GOOD WHITE OALICO, PEE D'ZEN 1§ Hd. PJNK PLANNELETTB, YARD WIDE, 8s 0d PER DOZEN, WHITE LACE OORTAIN?, PER PAIR, la 9d. CRETONNES, SPLENDID VALUE, 3fd. =L AST 10 D A V S .~ LADIES' CORSETS AT HALF WHOLESALE COST, LADIES' UNDERWEAR AT RIDICULOUS PRICES. *AH Wool Dress Series, ,?li shades, SPLENDID VALUR, FROM 10|d PER "XARD. -LA S T 10 DAY S.= Gentlemen's Mackintoshes 50s, now -7s 6d Colonial Saddle Tweed i rousers s7s 6d, now 10s yd ientlemen's Eaiapoi Tveed mi its 4Cs, now 2;2a 6d Gentlemen's Socks frtm M jer pidr B 0Y J8 & YOUTHS KNICICKHS &TiOIIEH J^UITS, GREAT VARIETf AT IX^KPTIONAL PRICES. LAST 10 DAY S 3 OF TH& 8-.Lli ( F SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK. POBITIVEFA CLOSES OIV SATURDAY, AUGUST 13. F- S- MALCOLM, Visnboe.



BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 TXfE ARE CASH BUYE^tsToF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEF RATES. NICOLLIBROa, E^s,t Skee^, Aahbarfcon, FnHE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT COI X Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any othsj crop, a»d to soit any deßorjpt^n of soil. GiiIATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Niooll Bros, store five varieties of this oelebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. nicoll"brq^., DISTRIOT AOENTS_ ( THOR SALS—Buggy or Light Trap Horse, I; Byra old ; also Light Trap or Saddle 1 iieree, 6y rs , Apply Mail Oflßoe,



i Nice 11 Bros. | "^ATUiDAYIfBXT, ~" | At 12 30 p.m. T ARGE Iron Safe, by Whitfield, Bir. X_J mingham, Camera by Lancaster, two Kitchen Ranges two Spring Mattreeses, two Carpets, Oilcloths, Kitchen Tables, Weigh ing Machine, Second-hand Sacks, Apples, etc. 8 21 NICOLL BROS., Auctioneers. NICOLL BROS. Mcoll Brothers, IMPORTANT NOTICE. VJTjTK have the Pleasure to advise our many Friei ds that, m consequence of the Rapidly Growing Importance of our Fkozen Meat & Wool Export Business, our Mr L. A. Nicoll will leave the Co'ony, by the s.s. Rakaia, on AUGUST 10, on a visit to London and the Peovinoks, for the purpose of arranging for the best method of Handling and Distributing our Froduci ct Home* Mr NICOLL will be pleased to undertake Commissions for anyone having interests m the Old Country, and, as his visit will be of soma duration, Clr-nfcs may be assured that any Badness entrusted to him will be faith fully and satisfactorily executed; NICOLL BROS-, AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS FREEZERS. ! FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at arij j time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us.



D. THOMAS ARCADE. saturdayTaugust 5. gleariFg sale OF A CONTRACTOR'S PLANT. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr R. fl. Bennett, who is leaving the district, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, viz : — 4 Draught Mares and Geldings, 3 to 5 years ; and harness. p? Light Unbroken Fillies. Q Harness Hones. V B»y Filly, " P»ulineyou-are.aßelle." 1 Waggon, Dray and Frame, Brake Plough, Harrows, etc. Sale At 1 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 7 223 Auctioneer, REMOVAL NOTICE. i ■jTVlTßlNGßuilding Operations I have KEMOYED to Tempor ary Premises, next the Ashbur ton Club and M.S.A.. R. J.^HJY, h ADDLE B, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. _ 8 7 F OX SALE. AN Improved Town Section, within five minutes walk of the Post Office j good Land and good position for house. Low price for a prompt Buyer, K)K SALE, SECTION No. 966, Corner of Gr?j? Street and East Belt. A iirat-rate paiabTof Virgin Soil. Price—^,3o, if pmicVsed this week, (>KAA TO Lend at low rate of 3jO\J\J Interest. Particulars on application to H. W. BARRETT,



CHURCH SERV CE-*. ST. 8T X P HEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY, (Aug. 6.) lla m—Matins, Holy Communion and Syrmou. 3 p m—Greenstreet. 6 30 p.m.—EveniDg Prayer and Sermon. R. A. WOODTHORPE. M.A., Vicar. '" rledlander Bros.. Limited. WEbT STREET HOUSE MA.XT 1 THUJKSUAY, AUGUST 10, 1899, OUR NEXT HOUSE FA 111 Will take place on the above date, for which we are now booking entries. I'RIEDLANDKR BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 111 Auctioneers



NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD ''THE COBNEJB/ 1 \ RE KOW SHOWING THE MOST COMPLETE STOOKf OF LTNEOLUMS, FLOOKCLO7HS. AND CARPETS, QUITE NEW PATTKRN-, * IN ALL WIDTHS. ALSO,— WHITE & CRRAM LACE CLRTAIFS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, RUUS, TOWELS, and all other Household Drapery AT PRICES WHILH CAWNOT BE TOUCHED, dkessmakinoTa. specialty MOURNING ORDERS EXECUTED WITH DESPATCH. NORTHCOTE& HEFFORD, CASH DRAPERS AND OLOTHIERP, " THE CORNEH."



— PROGRAMME — PART I. pART 11. 1. Recit. and Aria—" Em mi " Verdi 6 Air—" Taremello" Bizet UdUo- Tretelli- Mdlle- Trebslli. 2. Hungarian Folk Song—"Had ft Horso " 7. Song—« f Thou'rC Pasairg Hence" Korbay Sullivan Mr JOHN PROUBH. Mr JOHN Pi OUSB. 3. Songs—(a) "The Tear" Ruhenetein 8 Fonga--(u) "Biondina" (b) "Songs My Mother Taught (b) "Ho Meeso" Gounod Ms" P«» k Mdlle. TreljQlli. Mftlle. TraOelll. 9 Song—«• To-morrow will be Friday " 4. Air—" Song of the Toreador " (OarmeD) Molloy Bzb Mr JOHN PROUSE. Mr JOHN PROUSS. 1Q Ballad-"The Swallows" Cowen 5. Aria-" Arioso'» V 6]ibeß I WillO- TwMll MailO ireCQiil- I Mdlle Tbebelli will accompany some of interval CF five minutes. ' her numbers, j3coompaniste— Miss Florence Harding. Mr F. Vkr», Director. Local Representa tive—-Mb H. Gates. Box plan at Gates' Music Warehouse, Burnett Street. Prices of Admission—Reserved Seats 4m, Body of Hall £5« *I<l, B*ck Seats le. SPECIAL NOTlCE.—Tickets for the 2i 6d and Is aettß can be obtained from H. M. Jones and M.J. Burgess. Holders of these Tickets will huve the exclusive right of admission from 7.15 to 7.30 p.m. 8 20



Oddfellows' Hall, Ashbmton. TO-NIGHT^ UGUST 4. 1 IyTDLLE AKTOINETTS TEEBILLX, the Celebrated Soprano, JMLK JOHN PKOUSB, THE FAMOUS BARITONE.



NOTICE ia hereby given that William Henry Breach, of Rakaia, formerly a Butcher, but now out of business, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be hoiden afc my office on the 9th day o| August, \89% at 11 o'clock m th,e forenoon. | JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Offioial Assignee. Aahburton, August 5, 1899. 8 27 TO L B T. SHOP and Dwelling centrally situated m Moore street. Rental 6a 6d per week. Apply T. Agent- A OAHD M RS A f^ nLARtDGR JA. « \J • \J LA R IDG E TEACHER C'P ■-lANOI-witTK, ORGAN, and SINGING Ll»> STREET, ASHBU^TQ^jf. •■ 5 Tocma cv Appiioation. V '*"



NSW BOOKS,—Marital Liability, With Kitchener's Army, When the Sleeper Awakes. With Bab and Ball, The British Empire Dictionary, Chambers'a Dictionary, Practical Irrigation by John McKeague, Medical Works, Atlases, Sheldon's Books, Bibles, Prayer, Hymn, and Tune Books, Magazines, God and the Ant.—H. M. Jones NEW Lines m Photo Frames, Indoor Game:*, Scrap Books, Books of Reci tations, Prayer and Hymn Books, Bibles, Purses, Hand-painted Birthday Cards, Cheap editions of A Window m Thrums, Ships that paßa m the Night, My friend Jim, The M^ter of Ballantir&Q, Tennyson's Sheldon's Books, and others. —A. H. WifLiA^s, Tancred Bt?eet. Bankruptcy Notice, m BANKRUPTCY, In the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Aehburton.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN.-That Iho Ti? ■ wald v Kaiapoi Hockey Match is postponed till future date. 8 25 HARKS, Harep, Hares. High'^fc pric" m Ashburton piiil at G. Hamilton's' Burnett Street, Aehburton, oppo.-ite Mail Office. 8 26 IT'LORA SO^P will cieansa anyihing JU but yuur Conscience. — John Orb and Co. 8 24 I7OR SALE, very Cheap—Good second ? hand Safety Bicycle, m Grst-Cuits order.—Apply this offiue. ORPIKG lONS.—Fri?» Cockerels and Pullets for Sale.—Pelham Yards, Ashburton. "POULTRY BREEDING. —Now is the JL time for farmers to get good stock. Cockerels at thePELHAM Yakos, Athburtou SEEDS, Seeds, Nimmo aid Bluit's Standard Vegetable Seeds—3l per packet, 80 varieties ; at Fletcuku Hbos., Cash Supply Stores, BARRRTT BROS' Special Clearance Sale of Odd Lines and Remnants now on. A lot of Special Job Lines aud Travellers' Samples on sale. The whole of our well assorted Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boctß, etc, at lowest cash prices.— BARRETT Bros, Direct Importers, East Street, Ashburton. _ 7 22 \X7~AiSTEL) Known—You cm now TT buy all our well assorted and new Stock at Hale prices.—Nokthcote and Hepford. ARRETT^ROS' Special Clearance Bale of Odd Lines and Remnants now on. A lot of Special Job Lines and Travellers' Samples on Sale, The whole of our well assorted Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc, at lowest cash prices.—Barrett Bros, Direot Importers, Enst Street, Ash burton. BARRETT BROS' Special Clearanoe Sale of Odd Lines and Remnants now on. A lot of Special Job Lines and Travellers' Samples on sale. The whole of our well assorted Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc, at lowest cash prices. — Barrett Bros, Direct Importers, East Street, Ashburton. j FINEST Roller Flour " £6 5a per ton," or 133 6d per sack. Factory Butter Is Id i per Ib $ pood eating Potatoes 2s lid per bag; Onions, 801bB for Is; ab Fletcher Bros,, Cash Supply Storeß.



Wk canna a' be Chief Justices and Hon ouribles, but we can a' enjoy McKepzie'a Hondai-Lanka Tea