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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1899.

Actording to the St. Petersburg correspondent of the London Times, it is greatly regretted THE CZAR'S there by the advo- EIRENICON. cates of a better feeling between England and Russia, that attempts are being made to discredit the sympathetic reception which so many classes of Englishmen have given to thb Czir's noble invitation. The chief argument seems to be that Russia ought first to set an example m order to prove her sincerity. But why, it is argued, should she bo asked to make a beginning m reducing armaments without any guarantee that her neighbors will afterwards do the same? If they do not believe m her sincerity without this, why shou'd she believe m theirs ! The idea that she can do so because aobcdy wishes to attack her is a fallacious one. Russia has her dangers both within and without, by which it could be proved that her large forces are as much for the purpose of defence and safety as those of other States, and no increase has been made since the issue of the Ozar's eirenicon, that is not the unavoidable result of what was arranged for and set m motion long before. The increased contingent of men enrolled m the army and navy last autumn is stated to be simply the consequences of the annual operation of the Russian military law which increases the standing army m proportion to the growth of the population. Not one man has yet been added m Finland, nor has the term of service there been prolonged. There is no more feverish haste nor activity m shipbuilding at present than there has been for the last two years. Every thing is going on as before, which is quite natural. It is na| Russia nor any other single Power wlhich can give practical effect to the sublime idea of international peace. That can only be done by all the Governments combined m the coming conference.

Local and General.

Forfeited Leases.—No fewer than eleven [easeea under the Otago Land Board have forfeited their leases within a short time. Hammhr-Throwingl.—-At)1 .—-At) the Hibernian Sports, Dunedin, on the 18th, R Skinner succeeded m breaking the world's record for the 12lb hammer (previously held by T. Carroll) his throw being 175 ft. Skinner alao threw the 161 b hammer 145 ft. The Northern Graph Crop.— The grape orop this season m the north is said to have been the best for years past. At one place a settler and his son are making a comfortable iving at grape culture and wine making, out of only two and a half acres of " cold clay soil," A Heroine.—Mrs Scully, wife of Captain Scully, of the Nelson pilot staff, pluckily plunged over the breastwork the other day and rescued a fiva-year-old child from the water jaat as Bhe was sinkiDg. Mrs b'cully herself got out of her depth, and it was with difficulty she reached the breastwork. She I was a swimmer, but her skirts impeded her. Labor.—The Timaru fferald mya ;—Lab° r , appears to be still ecarce m this district judging by the fact that for the last week o r two the agent of the Labour Bureau is un" Able to get any lads for stations, ploughmenl cart-drivere, etc. This scarcity is a good sign at this time of year, More Land for Settlement.—A peti tion is being signed m the Clutha district praying the Minister of Lands to acquire under the Land for Settlements Act Mr E. Peterson's Barnego Estate, which is now for 1 sale. The estate comprises 70 0 acres m the Billend district, adjoining Balclutha. A Peculiar Incident.— It is reportedt on what appears to be reliable authority, that a Prebbleton resident who has been deaf since he was five years of age, and who was seated la ona of the carriages affected by the Bakaia collision, has regained his hear ing m consequence of the shock. The Tyre Stabber —Says the Times :— Cyclists should be careful how they leave their machines about. On Saturday evening a cyclist left hia machine for about ten minutes outside the Grain Agency stores, and when he returned he found that some one had Btftbbed both tyres —twice m one and onoe m the other. Thb Fenny Postage.—la answer to a North of Auckland deputation upon the subject of penny postage, the Premier re cently said that statistics were now being prepared with a view to showing whom such a reduction would benefit, and what the loss to the revenue would be. Tho statis tics would come before the Cabinet}, and subsequently before Parliament. Waikakahi,—There has been quite a rush of land selectors for the sections of land on lease m perpetuity on the Waikakahi estate, purchased by the Government. The property has been cut up into about one hundred and twenty sections, varying m area from about 50 to 600 acres each. The stations of Waihao, Glenavy and Waitaki are near the property, and these have been quite busy places of late. On Board the Wr»ng Steamer.—A young man who had booked a passage by the Mokoia from Wellington to Lyfctelton rushed down to the Monowai as she was on the point of leaving Wellington for Sydney on Friday night (the Post atates), and scrambled on board of her under the impression that he waa embarking on the boat bound for the south. A few moments after he had got on board tbe Monowai she left for Sydney, and he was takeo away m her, The Windsor Magazine.—The February number of this favorite magazine is to hand. It is certainly quite up to the highest stan dard of modern monthlies. There is reading for all classes, fiction, fun, science, and solid matter, all selected with care and judgment. A most interesting' article, admirably illus trated, entitled '• Women Artists of the Day," will doubtless suit a large number of readers better than anything else, bub Rud yard Kipling's racy school story, «• Stalky and C 0.," will no doubt be generally accep table. Several other tales are well worth reading, and those who began Crockett's serial, "Joan of the Sword," will doubtless consider the number well worth buying for the continuation of that sensational story alone. (Messrs Ward, Lock & Co., London and Sydney; Mr H, M. Jones, Agent, Ash burton). Sly GROGGiNG.~Afc the Invercargill Police Court on Monday, Walter Robertson, of Stewart Island, was charged with sly grog selling, the witnesses being two men employed by the police. Robertson admitted that the men got whisky from him as a gift, it being liquor bought by the regatta committee of which he was secretary, and thab he told them so. The men deposed that they were supplied with whisky on the following day by defendant and paid for it, bub Robertson swore thab the liquor was ginger ale: Mr Poynton, S.M., said that he could not convict a decent man, so far as he kneWf on the testimony of two men directly interested m sepuring a conviction. There was a principle at stake, and m the absence of corroboration of the informers the charge would be dismissed. On counsel's conten tion thab there waa no evidence that the accused was the person who supplied liquor, a similar charge against) Fanny Hall, Inver cargill, was dismissed, bub she was convicted on a second charge, sentence being deferred till after the hearing of a third charge' Hall was recently fiueai £100 for sly grog jeelliogi I

The Weathkr. —Captain Edwin forecasts strong north-east to north and west winds and glass fall. Grain and Apples.—The steamer Papanui is loading at LyHelton, besides other produce, 10,000 sacks of grain and 15C0 cases of apples. The Old Men's Home,—The expenditure on the Old Meu'a Home for February as reported to the Cbarii&bla Aid Board, was £77 5 2 for sixty-six inmates. Waik -kahi.—The name of the post offics on the YVaikfikahi estate hitherto known as Waihao has been changed to Morven, which is the name given to the township reoentiy laid out near the Waihao railway station. " Captain " Jones.—The Marine Depart ment is seeking an interim injunction to restrain Captain Jones from using his master's certificate until the Supreme Court action is disposed of. Sheep from thb North.—-The Bteamer Pohema landed over 1500 cheep yesterday at Lyttelton from Wellington. The steamer went 8.1 ong ide the cit tie wharf, and the sheep were driven over the hill. Dogs.—The Lytfcelbon Times, referring to the answer elicited by Cr. Davis at the > Council meeting on Monday evening, to his question as to how many dogs; had been registered for the year (fourteen) aajs— " Ashburton has the reputation of having more doga than human inhabitants." Grain.—The new season's grain is coming into Lyt'elton for shipment afc a good rate. The Fapanui is taking some 10,000 sacks, and the sample is spoken of as being very good considering the rather unsuitable harvest weather experienced^ So far only one or two small lines have been rejected by the experts employed m sampling. Tub Catholic Cathedral* — Afc the Roman Catholic Pro-Cathedral, Ghriatnhurch, on Monday night, over £2000 was promised for the proposed Cathedral. This, with the money collected by Bishop Grimes on his European tour, and other donations, makes a total subscribed to date of about £8000. The erection will be started when £10,000 has been raisecfc "'""A Chinese He'l.— The police have raided a house m Haining street, Wellington, kept by a Chinaman named George Howe, ac a place of ill-fame, and arrested him and three girls. They had been watching the house for some time, but it was carefully guarded, and it was found difficult to catch the man. The girls are all seventeen or eighteen years lof age. Howe has several convictions against him, and one upon a similar charge. Long Distance Telephoning.— It would seem, from a notice m the Gazette, that long distance telephoning on Sunday has become a regular thing m the large towns, or that the Department wish to make it such. & scale of charges is published for it: —For a talk between Dunedin and Christohurch, Dunedin and lavercargill, Napier and Wellington, or Napier and Auckland, six minutes for 2a 6d, and 2s 6d for every additional six minutes or less. That is 25a an hour. The Vancouver Mail Service,—The Government have received definite informa tion from the Agent-General that the Vancouver service will be dropped after next boat, which arrives m Wellington on April 1. New South Wales has renewed the contract for four years, which is taken to mean that Queensland has joined with New South Wales to secure the service. Messages confirming this decision have been sent to the Premier and the New Zealand Shipping Company by the company's agents at Sydney.— Press Association telegram, Stabborough. —A summary of the suc cessful applicants for the sections of the - Starborough estate shows that twenty-seven of the selectors are residents of the province of Marlborougb, ten came from other districts of the South Is'and. In the case of withdrawal, it is understood by the Marl borough Times that the deposit, consisting of half a year's rent, is forfeited. Right up to the moment of the ballot full opportunity of withdrawing was given, and it ia not expected that any of the sections taken up will be abandoned. The Waikak»hi Boom.—One hundred applications for sections on the Waikakahi estate have been received from Waimate, bringing the total cumber of applications up to seven hundred. The Oamaru Mail says : —A few days ago there were one thousand persons visiting Waikakahi, most of whom desired accommodation for the night ; but, notwithstanding that every preparation had been made by the purchase of blankets on a wholesale scale, and m other ways, seven hundred of them had to take pot luok. How those who intend to attend the ballot on Wednesday, March 29, ate to find accommo dation m Waimate ia a mystery. There never has been such a stir m the pleasant little town under the hills. The Grain Tariff.—While the Minister for Railways on Monday contented himself by informing a deputation representing ■Canterbury grain-growers that ha would at the end of the financial year reduce the rail way rates on grain and produce, the Premier, m his address at Auckland, indicated much more clearly the nature of the proposed alterations and the articles that would be affected. Mr Cadman told the deputation that Canterbury had already received more concessions than any other part of the colony. Referring to the recent agitation by the Canterbury Railway reform League, he said these people seemed to think that Canter bury was carrying New Zealand on ijba back. The figures showed that m the past: Canter bury had gob the lion's share of the reduction because it did the lion's share of the business. There wero concessions which Canterbury enjoyed, and which the North Island hardly shared, because the north produced few, or none, of those particular products. He had as far as possible held the balance evenly between north and south m making conces sions. Farmers who take their fat cheep to the Fairfield Freezing Works may now see them quickly turned into frozen mutton by the most improved machinery. And the results of the latest scientific treatment of wool are even more wonderful, By the b.s. Rangitira we have just imported from Ireland a fine assortment of the new "Donnybrook" Friezes. These goods are finished by a new scientific process, and are pronounced to be the very best " up-to-date " rainproof materials for overcoats. The new "Uonny brook" Friezes are the most durable and the most healthy. They will stand more rough wear than any other overcoating yet pro duced, and are admirably adapted for the farming community of this distriob. Far mers, working men, and all who wish to enjoy the comfort of being warm and dry during the approaching winter will find it to their advantage to call early and inspect our new " Donnybrook " Rainproof Freizes.— Ckaighea» and Bkrryman, the Leading Tailora and Outfikterß, Ashburton.—Adv*. A Race for Life is taking place m our midst every day, and too often, alas, the re sult, ends m death. People, as a rule, are apt to look upon some slight ailment which may overtake them with contempt, and they thus ignore the simple remedies which would speedily restore them to health. When too late they see their error, and bitterly be wail the folly which brings them to a pre mature grave. Holloway's Pills, if taken ia regular doses according to directions, enrich and purify the blood. Disease is thus pre vented from weakening the system, and the j blessing of a Bound constitution is enjoyed. At this season, when fevers, dysentery, and stomach disorders are common, this wonder ful medicine is specially useful. Chronic Diarrhoea Onr«rt.' This is to certify that I have had chronic diarrhoea ever since the war. I got so weak I could hardly walk or do anything. One bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured me sound and well. J. R« Gjrbs, Fincastle, Va. I had chronic diarrhoea for twelve years. Three bottles of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured me. S. L. 6have», Fincastle, Va. Both Mr Gibbs and Mr Shaver are pro minenb farmers and reside near Fincastle Va. They procured the remedy from M W. E. Casper, a druggist of that place who is well acquainted with them and wil vouch for the truth of their statements F or sale by the Ashburton Drug Company A f ule may gie a wise man counsel, and it's this—drink unblended diamond jubilee teas!—Agents~Shearman Bros , Ashburton, W T Doak, Mounb Somera and Mayfield; James Gudsell. Tinwald.

", JoifANN Obth."—Oa January 30, by a strange coincidence, tho very anniversary of the de^th of Prince Rudo f of Austr a, new reached well-informed quarters 'n Vienna (says a Telegraph message) that Johann Otth, formerly trie Archive Joha, is Btill alive, and that his relatives are ag&ia taking energetic measures to trace him. " Although at present the report rather smacks of ! romance, a aomewhab serious light ia thrown upon the matter by the fact that the relations, living iv Croatia, of a sailor named P&icuricb, who belonged to Johann Orth's ship, and who was a'so supposed to be dead, received a letter after long years of silence, sayiug that he was m good health, und hoped to return once more to hia native land." Swine Fever.— In consequence of the appearance of swine fever among piga at Mataura, ovin?d by Mr J. B. MotSwau, 93 were destroyed last) Wednesday aud Thursday. The Wyndham Farmer states that alter a searching test the majority were passed as absolutely healthy, but several were diseased and were summarily consigned to the digester attached to the Southland Frrzm Meat Company's manure works. The utmost precautions are being observed In order to prevent the spread o! the dittise, and also to effectually stamp it out. The buildingß have all been destroyed by fire. The surface of the land has also been burned, and the soil well ploughed up. The usual compensation prescribed by law will be allowed on all condemned slaughtered animals. New Railway Beakb.—With a view to getting rid of the cord system of communi cation between passengers, guards, and drivers, the North Eastern Railway Company have, says the Yorkshire Post % been making some experiments to enable passengers bo apply the continuous brake to a train m a case of emergency* Mr Worsdell, the loco mobive superintendent, is the inventor of the apparatas, which is worked by a lever m each compartment. This, when pushed up releases the air m the Westinghouse brake pipe, and thus brings the brake into action, at the same time causing a whistle under the carriage to blow until the guard, by means of a key, restores the handle of the lever to ita normal position. The guard is m this way able to locate the compartment m which the passenger who has made use of the apparatus is travelling. The appliance can also be used m connection with the automatic vacuum brake, A special train, fitted with the apparatus m connection with the Westinghouse brake, was run from York to Scarborough and back, and the result was very successful. Eleven stops were made by means of the appliance, and the train, which was travelling at speeds varying from thirty five to fifty miles an hour, wai stopped each time within a distance varying from 200 to 400 yards. The New Municipal Franchise.—Many people being m doubt as to whether lodgers or boarders are qualified to vote under the new Municipal Franchise Act:, an opinion obtained by the Ohristchuroh Oity Council from Mr T. P. Martin, of Wellington, coun sel to the Municipal Association of New Zealand, may be quoted. The Council put the following question :—" Are lodgers to be put on the roll, as well as those persons who rent a room for not less than £10 per year ?" Mr Martin's opinion was aB follows:— 11 Lodgerß are not entitled to go on the roll. Persons received into a family as lodgeis m the usual way, and at an inclusive charge for board and residence, are nob tenants or sub-tenants, either joint or several, of any building or parts thereof within the meaning of Sections 2 and 6of the Act," Under the old franchise, householders with a three months' residence qualification were, on ap plication, placed on the burgess list, and a large number of this class are already on the rolls. Unless, therefore, the small house hellers or tenants display sufficient interest bo have themselves enrolled, the new fran chise will make but little difference locally. Carriage of Rabbits*--The Otago Bally Times says that the unsatisfactory arrange ments for the carriage of rabbits on the rail way resulted m a very heavy loss on Saturday to several gentlemen interested m the rabbit export trade. Most of the rabbits received ab the country stations are placed m ordinary grain trucks, either suspended m pairs m rabbit crates (which the exporters supply themselves), or hung from temporary rails across the top of the trucks. The latter are then covered over with tarpaulins. The effect of the sweltering heat on Saturday upon the truckloads of rabbits sent to Burn side freeing works under such conditions may ba better imagined than described. Immediately on receipt of twelve trucks containing between 9000 and 10,000 rabbits, the men employed! by the exporters set to work to pack the rabbits for freezing, but after inspecting them one by one, less chan 2000 out of the lot were fit to go into the freezing chambers. Most of the rabbits had become heated m the close atmosphere of the railway trucks, and were totally unfit for human food. They were therefore skinned, and will be sold to the manure works for a trifling earn. The loss is a very serious one, when it is taken into acoouut that each rabbit costs about 3d, to say nothing of their prospective value m the London market.

CRICKET.

THE NEW ZEALAND-NEW SOUTH WALE§ MATCH. United Press Association—By Eleetr|c Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, March 21 The gross proceeds of the New Zealand cricket match amounted to £116.

News in Brief

Mr A. P. Williamson notifies m another column that he has jusfe opened a consign ment of drapery and clothing for the autumn and winter season. Attention is directed to Mr G. Meddins' new business advertisement, which should be interesting to those m want of iron mongery. Members of the Aehburton Football Club are reminded that the annual general meeting takes place on Friday next, at 7.30 p.m.

COMMERCIAL.

THE VICTORIAN WHEAT YIELD* United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. MblbouknEj March 21 Without making allowance for the carry over from 1893, the total wheat m sight to data is 15,427,359 bushels. Statisticians es timate this season's yield at 19,557,532 bushels, being an increase of 8,976,000 bushels, compared with the previous year, the average being 9-41 bushels.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright ; London, March 19 The Dowager Lady Raglan and her daughter, the Hon. Violet Somerset will accompany Lord Beauchamp toi Sydney. Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India, has announced that the countervailing sugar duties m India will be enforced on the 20th. The sugar trade conditions m Britain are different to those m India, where the opinion is unanimously m favor of the countervailing duties, A burglary, m which chloroform was utilised m an ingenious fashion, was perpetrated at the residence of Dr Meadows, at Bow Common. The rob bers placed a handkerchief saturated with chloroform under the door of the doctor's bedroom. The fumes gradually had an overpowering effect upon the occupants, enabling the intruders to ransack the room without risk of interference. The steamer China has arrived at Belfast to undergo repairs. London, March 20 The body of the late Lord Herschel) has arrived at Portsmouth. Heavy snowstorms are raging m Durham, throwing several thousand workmen and miners idle. Paris., March 20 Boisson, ex-lieutenant m the French army, has been sentenced to five years for communicating military secrets to a foreign power. Gunpowder explosions have occuried m the Government magazines at Mar seilles and Bourges. The latter explosion was of a serious character. Two persons were killed and four injured. A bullet penetrated a sentinel's cap at the Mont Faron magazine, at Toulon. A Frenchman haa been captured endeavoring to enter the citadel at Bayonne. 4 Pretoria, March 20 The Rand Post says that since the ( Kaiser rehabilitated Mr Cecil Rhodes, it is evident that Britain will have a free hand m the Tran3vaal. New York, March 20 Professor Pickering, an astronomer, of ArJKona, has reported that he has discovered a ninth moon on the planet Saturn. Si. Petersburg, March 20 Baron Mobrenheirn, late Russian Ambassador at Paris, has indignantly replied to prints exhibited m the Boulevards. He denies that he was disgraced or retired from [the Ambas sadorship, as is alleged, for selling to Germany the terms of the Franco- Russian Convention. He also com plains of the ingratitude of the French. 3 Sydney, March 21 The ]£cv Mr Gordon, a Presbyterian minister, fell over the cliffs at Fitzroy Falls. He was rescued, after four hours' work, m an unconscious con dition. Melbourne, March 21 The National Mutual Life Company meeting passed off satisfactorily. The report was adopted. PertHj March 21 A fire destroyed a complete block of business places at Geraldton, valued at £10,000. They were partly insured.

THE FRENCH NAVAL ESTIMATES

Speech by the minister for Marine A Defence of Privateering*. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Paris, March 18 M. Lockroy, Minister of Marine, m introducing the Naval Estimates m the Chamber of Deputies, said France was wise m acting as if war might occur* tomorrow. The submarine boats gave her unquestionable superiority, the Gustave 2Jede being a terrible weapon. The programme required the whole financial power of the nation. The renovation of the navy had been protracted, but it was urgent, M. Lockroy excited indignant surprise by declaring that France was witbin a hair's breadth of war m 1898, and was then absolutely unprepared, and mnable toman 56 out of 200 coast batteries. Mention was also made of developing naval bases at Madagascar and New Caledonia. M. Lockroy said Bizerta and Corsica were good naval bases. He justified privateering as striking straight at the heart of trade. March 20 Vice-Admiral Reunier, formerly Minister of Marine m the Ribot and Dupoy Oabinets of 1893, speaking m the Chamber of Deputies, ridiculed M. Lockroy's impracticability and es pecialy his reliance on submarine boats of the Guetare Zede type. London, March* 18 The English newspapers, comment ing on the speech of M. Lockroy, state that he has done his best to strengthen Great Britain's preparations. The lauguag-i he used was little short of a menace.

THE YARRA TRAGEDY.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, March 20 The sentences of death passed on Madame Radalsky and Travice Tod m connection with the death of the girl Mabel Ambrose have been commuted. That on ths woman Radalsky has been reduced to ten years' imprisonment, while Tod gets off with a term of six years,

THE GATTON MURDERS.

United Press Association—By [Electric Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane, March 21 The evidence of the father of th© victims was somewhat contradictory of that which he originally gave. He now admitted that there were some horses m bis paddock, though he had previously said there were none. The Bench cautioned him. The Inspector of Police said the efforts to get Mrs McNeill to attend the inquest had been futile. The Bench promised to issue a warrant if a satis factory reply were not received.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

Mr Chamberlain on Eroger's Concessions

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright) (Received Wakapuaka March 22, 9 30 a m. Guaboias Office 9 53 a raj London, to arch 21 In the House of Commons Mr St. John Brodrick explained that Govern ment would use tbeir best efforts at the Peace Conference to promote arbitration and mediation m preventing war. Mr Chamberlain answered questions relative to the declaration by President Kruger that the franchise would be extended to the TJitlanders. Mr Chamberlain aaid President Kruger had not fulfilled his promise to effect reforms, and the grievances of the British subjects had rather increased by the latest promises, which were of an illusory character, as the suggested change m the franchise was valueless. The Transvaal authorities ought to give Johannesburg rights as a real municipality, extending to its officers the duties of controlling education, police matters and sanitation. The continuance of the grievances was a real danger, but the Uitlandera did not desire war if it could be averted. (Received Wakapuaka March 22,9.40 a.m. Guardian Office 9-59 a-m) Mr Brodrick, speaking m the House of Commons, explained the diplomatic attitude of Great Britain towards China. He said that Britain would have to be careful not to become responsible for the Government of China. The chance of an understanding between Britain and Russia was not hopeless, as both were evincing a conciliatory disposition.

ELECTROCUTION OF A MURDERESS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka March 22, 9 40 a-m, Guardian Offioe, 9-59 a-m) New York, March 21 Mrs Place, the Brooklyn murderess, was executed yesterday. This was the first case of a woman subjected to electrocution. She died bravely, and sang when placed m the chair.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Pkkin, March 21 The British marines have been with drawn from Pekin. Rome, March 20 Admiral Count Canevaro, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, after ordering the ultimatum to be sent to China, sent an express cablegram to the Minister instructing him to wait. The latter arrived first, hence the ultimatum.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Much 22, 9,50 *.m,, Guabdian Office 10-38 a.m) Boycotting. Londok, March 21 Owing to frequent outrages and boy cotting m Mayo, it is expected that the Crimes Act will be enforced. Two Diplomats. An interview between Lord Salis bury and M. Delcasse has been arranged, after the former's visit to Riviera.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka March 23, 9.55 a-m, Guardian Office 10-38 a-m) Federation. Sydney, March 22 The Council returned the Federation Bill to the House last night. Mr Reid announced that while he objected to the proposal for a three months' interval, he would not preset to the bitter end; - but, on the amendment providing for a minimum vote and the inclusion of Queensland, he would fight to the bitter end. The debate was warm and of a personal character. The house sat all night. Acquitted. Mblboubnb, March 22 Detective Dungey and Dora Bromley were acquitted of conspiracy m con nection with the Albert Park mal practice cage. :

THE ASHBURTOH GtJABJHAN« WEDNESDAY, MAKCH 22, li@9



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J. Xi Biggs—Decorator.



QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - 4 out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK NELSOJ PURJEJ CEYLON or Witendcd Teas. , Th« above statement, after 1s years' trial, Should convince both the trade and public that N. M, & Co.'s Purs Teas cannot bs equalled, COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. ART CLASSES. ETHEL IT JONES, /"CERTIFICATED art teaoher, Canterbttly \J College School of Art; Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellington; Pupil of JameeM. Nairn, Wellington. Instructions given m all branches of Arc, inting from Life, and Sketching from ture, m Oil or Water Colour. For particulars apply to Mb John W lson Arcade. 1 22 J. L- Biggs — Fainter, Street.



25 CASESS T^TEWgGOODS NOW OPENING UP IN GENTLEMEN'S & BOYS' MERCERY J CLOTHING, HATS & CAPS, SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, Etc. Etc. HAYING gained the reputation for being the only High Class Tailors andj Out fitters m Ashburton, inspection of ou large and well assorted Stock will convince you that nothing but the best quality and latest fashions are stocked by tha NEW ZEALAND GLOWING FACTORY. For'your nextjSuit to measure, see our Tweed?. A. G. BARTON, Manager. THE HORTICULTURAL AGENCY (Chriatchurch,) T3EPRESENTING leading English, JLV Con^tinentalj and American Seed and Balb Growers, ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE ORDERS W. Bowsiam Fox, district Agent, at Mr S H. Graves' Office, Tancred Street. 85 Varieties of single and doub'e hyacinth bulbe, tulips, etc., imported from Holland.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. GRAIN SHIPMENTS LONDO N. WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHBJAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are m a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London | representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make ■ Liberal Gash Advances against j shipments placed m our hands for sale. Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience m the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros., Ld,



CHURCa SERVICES. QT. STEPHEN'S OHUKOH, SO Ashburtou. THURSDAY—BibIe Class. 730 p m FRlDAY—Evening Prayer and Address, 7.15 p m ; Choir Praotice, Bpm SATURDAY—Feast of the Annunciation —7.30 a m, Holy Communion PALM SUN DAY-( March 26 ) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion. 11am — Matins, Litany, and Sermon. Siibj-c*. : "Devotion to Christ m the Mysteries of Holy Week." 3 p m—Serv;oe at Seafield, the Vicar ; Dromore, Mr Gates. 630 p.tn—Evening Prayer and Sermon. Subjeot : "The Life after Death." R. A. WOODTHORPE, M A , Vicar.



ST PATRICK'S SPORTS, ASH BURTON. WAVreRJL.fcTX'iS-SIX FIRSTS, SIX SECONDS, SEVEN THIRDS. Id the Thr«e Mile, WaTERLEIM were First, Second and Third. wmmmmmmmmmmmmm* |O« ii.iinn ST, PATRICK'S SPORTS—GER\LD IJSE. HALF-MILE .. WAVERLEY  SKCOND. ONE MILE   .« HRSL 1 WHSELRAOE .« „ .. FIRST: flVifi MILE ... „ .• THIRD. » JOHN ORB AND 00., SOLE AGENTS. Waverley Bearings Have Double Life. "f carrying out the principle of simplicity and universality which we have enaesvoured to make a feature of 1899 Waverley Bicycles, we mako the cones m ih* bearings with doable faces. Thaa the same cone can be inserted on either side of ©ithar the front or rear hub. It cannot be inserted wrongly. There are Real Improvements m 1899 Waverley Bicycles. YOO have only to examine the| 99 W*verley to see that our policy o e coacentratlng •ffort upon one Model has brooght forth a wonderful degree of perfection m design, n detail and m finish. No saen bicycle w*s ever before made. The '99, Waverley is the crowning triumph of modern skill m Bicycle B building. The. beautiful Waverley Catalogue tella the details. Now ready Free. Simplicity. YOU who are looking for simple, worry swing d«slgn and construction In Bicycles will welcome the '99 Waverley. Universal nuts, Interchangeable double faced cines m the bearings, with sliding adjustment, and an ideal two-piece Crank ahaft are point* worth mentioning. The Proud Record, THA.T not a n«le broken Wavjrley frame was reported during '97 or '98 speaks ▼nlaraeVforthe quality m Waveiley Bicycles, for the highcarbon^steel tubing and matohlfs^ dr:>p f >rginga of which they are mide, for the skill m brazins;. THS s-ira-'qiali y of tubing, thasimeq'iaU'y of drop forgtn^a, the same skill ami thoroughness af making go into 1899 Waverloya, wih improvements m design, tried and proved, that will mak? every ownor of the, Waverley proud of.hie mount.. The Beauty of the Waverleyjfßicycle. THE beauty of the Waverley Bicycle has al >rays been famous, for this season we surpass all previous efforts and produce a bicycle.aa nearly perfect as skill and the practically unlimited resources of our great factories can make It. The design is elegant and graceful, and every detail of .workmanship and finish have been brought to tempting ideality. The Strongest Fork Crown Yet Produced. 02SE OP THE FEATURES OF THE WAVERLEY ISjTHE NEW HOLLOW-ABCH DROP-FORGED FORK CROWN that will unquestionably cause a. sensation wherever it is shown. If doub ;s th- - treaath and rigidity of the front; forks, pravenriagjjall* WAvering^or tJUßtesdinesß of the front wheel. Itjinsures the rider's safety. ; — (X) WAVERLHY CYCLE DEPOT. ai7 COLOMBO STREET, CHRIBTCHUROH. JOHN ORR & CO.. j&BHBURTON, SOLE AGBNTS FOB NEW ZEALAND. THE BEAUTIFUL WAVERLEY CATALOGUE E£FREE. IT IS WORTHY OF YOOR CAKIFUL STUDY.'