PHASES OF THE MOON

October

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1899.

With reference to a paragraph pub lished recently m our columns concern ing Press Associa- PRBSS CABLES. t;on cables, the following from the Hohart Mercury will be found interest ing : —It is necessary to give reminder lo certain tradespeople m our city that they are drifting into a custom of infringing tka Copyright Act. The Taemanian Press Association pay for the exclusive right of publishing the cricket cables which appear m the journals whose proprietors form that association. As a matter of courtesy to the public, copies of the cables, as they arrive, are poßted outside the newspaper offices m Hohart. But these are copied, and the information immediately afterwards displayed m shop windows. This is a clear breach of the Act, which enjoins that no cable shall be published, other than by those to whom it is sent, until twenty-four hours have elapsed from time of receipt. It will be seen that the Tasmauian Government treats those newspapers paying for cable news more liberally than they are treated ia this colony, the protection being for twenty-four hours instead of eighteen.

Local and General.

*»* 9 N fche firßt P*? c today will be found federation, commercial, and other news; and on the fourth page the continuation of the story •• Nada, the Lily." Accident.—The man Paget, who was crushed between a loaded railway waggon and a timber support m a grain store yesterday, received severe injuries to his hip and fide ; his collarbone was also fractured. The only wonder is that he was not killed on the spot. As it is it will be some weeks before he will be fit for work again. Personal.—By the Moan a, which sailed from Auckland last week, Mr and Mrs Henry Z wider and their two children were passengers for San Franciico# They will make the j mrney via the United States to London, and after an extensive tour through Gre»t Britain and Ireland, will go to Berlin, where ife ia Mr Zander's present intention to aettlei Cricket. — All present and intending members of the Ashburton Cricket Olub, are requested to be on the ground punctually at 1.45, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, when teams will be chosen for the opening match, President v Patrons, commencing at 2 p m. I he object of the Committee m arranging this fixture is to give every lover of the game an opportunity of taking part m the opening match, and they hope that all players will attend and assist m making the match a success, Afternoon tea will be pro vided by If.dy friends A NVvhl Race.—A race has just been held m Brooklyn between an elephant, a camel, a horsr, a bicycle,l and an autocar. The elephant and camol, exhibition animals, were ridden Vy their keepers, the horse was ridden by a famous horseman, the bicyc ist was a eprint rider, and the autocar was driven by an expert. The elephant and camel were both given a start of half ft mile from the autooar, which was given an eighth of a mile by tha horse and bicycle, the course being three miloa. The elephant proved the victor, winning m 6miu SOsoo, with the bicycle second, and the autocar third. Ggop Ghousds fob Divokce.—An ex-, traordirt^ry ground for divorce has been presented m a easp at Omtha, Nebraska. A ;»oman named Sarah Wellington sued for a f'ivorc*? re»6on of the cruelty of her hus band. She *Bt» forth that he ill-treated her systematically for Qv« year*, and she could now stand it no longer. He was a great believer m bathing, and had forced her to take three cold baths daiy, summer and winter, for the whole of that time, the evening baths always consisting of iced water. The judge droidad she had proved her case, and gtan-.ed her tha relief prayed iot.~Dg.hiel. U.A.0.D.-—The fortnightly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Lodge, U.A.Q.D , was held on Monday avening. There waa a fair attendance of member*. Two candidates were initiated into the Order. The secre tary reported that the last meeting had been the most Bucoessful financially for a number ot years, and the cumber of members ini tiated during the quarter the largest on record. Members expressed their gratifica tion at the great progress the Lodge is now making. After transacting formal business, the Lodge went into harmony, when several member* contributed songs. The Lodge was closed at ten o'tlock by the A,D., Bro. Higgins. " A Cbnipenabian. — There died at the Pioton Hospital on Tuesday lasb (says a iooal paper) Isaac Wallace—a kanaka,—one of the oldeit residents m the ffoiopy, he having, M he said, when a young man, Jiyed with one of the first missionaries who visited th# colony. To give some idea of his age, he had a tattoo mark on hii arm testifying that he was steersman m his fifth whaling ship m 1824. Wallace was one of the pnrty who rescued, at the Boulder Bank, some of those who escaped from the Wairau massacre m 1842. He had been a resident of the Sound tor many years, following hit; calling as a whaler, until old age prevented his leading an active life, and for some years past he had been an inma'e of the hospital. De ceased was reported, arid with probability, to be over 100 years of age. Asbburton BawLiN© Club.—-The annual general meeting of the Ashburton Bowling Club was held m Mr D. Thomas's office on Friday evening laifc, when a representative gathering of bowlers attended for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. The result was as follows :—President-— Mr Djkvid Thomas ; V[ce-Pre«ulent>—Mr G. Ooleman } Treasurer—Mr C. North,cote| Secretary- Mr C. D. Hardie; delegates to th/e Sports Association—Messrs Coieman, Drummond, and Snodgrass; Committee of management) —Delegates and officers ex officio, together with Messrs Davi«on f Dodds, and Scrint. It was decided to issue invitations to the various Bowling Oiubs along the line— Chrißtchur«h, Timaru, Oamaru, Dunedin, ate. to be represented on the opening day, each by ope or more rinks, »nd one member reported tfaab a number of Christchurch and Danedin bowlers had already expressed their intention of being present.

A Double Murdkr.—A strange sequel to ft mysterious double murder has just come to light In New South Wales. Some 24 years ago a newly married German couple Btarted on foot from Mundoorun to Coon amble, and were never afterwards heard of. After a lapse of eight years a hu nan skeleton was found m a cave on the track taken by the missing couple, and su||cient plothing remained to make identification of the wife positive. There was no trace found of the husband. An aboriginal was suspected &b the time, but proot was insufficient, The disappearance of the husband and the swags led many to suspect him of the crimo. Now, after nearly 25 years, a human skeleton has been found by a kangaroo shooter m a hollow log, close to where tfae wife's remains were discovered, and but little doubt exists that the discovery reveals the fat« of tha husband The soone of the double murder ii about 25 miles from Mundooran, m «, wild and most inaccessible part of the country. '

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Labor Dat.—To-morrow, being Labor] Day, the letter-carriers will observe that day as a half-holiday, m addition to the usual weekly half-holiday on Thursdayi The | Guardian will go to press at one o'clock* Thr Canterbury Contingent. — An immense crowd lined the streeta of Christ churoh on Saturday nighb along the lire of march to the railway station of the Canter bury contingent for the Transvaal, and the demonstration made was the greateat m connection with any military event m the history of the city. The men were cheered all the way, and the ctreeta were to crowded that the band leading had difficulty m keep ing together. The cheering was so dcafning and continuous as almost to dronn the music of the band. The scene at the railway station was also very enthusiastic, and groans were given for Mr T. E. Taylor for his speech m parliament against the sending of troops. A telegram from Wanganui to-day fia y ß — Nine members of the Alexandra mounted riftas and a number of Hawera and Waverley mounted troopers left by the mid day train to-day for Wellington. Crowds of people lined the station platform, and enthusiastically cheered at the train moved rff. The rise m the price of wool and the fin* state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced oost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen good I have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise m the ''prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messes Oraighead & Bebrtman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight), took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m May for a large shipment of the moat fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the prinoipal New Zealand mllU just before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry - man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made up m their well known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling valueß

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB

Owners are reminded that) nominations for the coming trotting meeting must be m the hands of the secretary not later than 9.30 this evening (Tuesday), at Devane'a Hotel*

METHVEN.

From Oar Own Correspondent

spinsters' ball

The ball given by the spinsters on Friday night was a brilliant success. A large number of invitations were sent oub, and judging from, the number that attended, it would appear they were all accepted. The school room waa tastefully decorated by the ladies themselves. Dancing began about 8.30, when the ladies chose their partners for the grand march and the first set. The dance music supplied by Miss Powell (piano), Mr Halliday (cornet), and Mr G. Hughes (violin), was exceptionally good, and was thoroughly appreciated by the company. Mr H. Gordon made an efficient M.C. m the first half, and Mr Trumper m the second. Messrs J. McDonald and W. Middleton also helped m the mußlcal part. Songs were contributed by Messrs R; Campbell, E. Beameley, and Miss N. Granger. Everything want on without a hitch. Miss N, Granger, secretary, showed ability and tact m the way she had the different items arranged. Mr« Granger conducted the refreshment department m an able manner. Dancing was kept up till 3 a.m, and then hands were crossed, and Auld Lingsyne v?m sung, and the company departed, after having spent a most enjoyable evening, CRICKET A crickeb matoh was played m the Domain on Thursday afsernoon, between two teams representing town and country. The country team won easily. Tha scores were—countiy 6% town 28. E Davis batted well for ihe winners, making 44, and for the losers D Kerr and H Gudsell with 11 and 9 respecti vely. Henderson Bros,' showed some good bowling for the winners, and for the losers Tomlinson and R MoKee were prominent. The afternoon waa not a pleasant one »s regards weather, as a very cold wind was blowing, accompanied at times with rain. The Misses Patton kindly provided and dispensed the refreshments NP LICENSE LEAGUE Methven h'aß made fair attempts to hold a meeting, and three times it has rained so hard that no one attended, and on the other occasion only one turned up, and it is not probable that any further attempt to have a meeting will be made. QUOITS A Quoit Club has been formed hers, and bids fair to become a success ; sixteen j need m the first instance, and numerous others since. The club hopes to be able to arrange matches with clubs m the surrounding districts

SIR JAMES PRENDERGAST.

Unveiling His Portrait, United Fresi Association—By Electrio Telegraph. Wellington, October 9 The Appeal Court opened thia morning; There was a large attendance of the bar, but no busineii was done as no oases were ready to be gone on with to-day. Ib waaannounced that judgment m Mills v Rogers would be delivered m & few days. Advantage was taken of the occasion to unveil the portrait of Sir James Prendergait, ex-Chief Justice, and Asr OHivier, on behalf of the bar, requested their Honors to perform the cere mpny, end spoke jn terms of praise of Sir James, who had endeared himself to the bar by his many personal qualities! Not only was he a diligent and painstaking judge, but amongst his attributes were patience and invariable courtesy. Sir Robert Stout, Chief Justice, after un veiling the picture, said he felt honored at taking part m the ceremony. He had known Bjr James Prendergast as barrister, provin cial solicitor of Otago, Attorney General, Chief Justice, and Administrator of the Government. He had filled all these offices with honor to himself and benefjt to the colony. He had known none m New Zealand with a higher ideal of duty or more sincere desire to serve the community. To a wide legal knowledge he added patience, industry, and ability, had worthily main tained the high traditions of his office ; and his fame as an upright judge had spread outside the colony. The fact of having m the hjjll of justice portraits of such men as jPrendergdßb' and Richmond must act as a stimulant: to ail who entered these walls, and conduce to the fearless and righteous admin istration of justice; Judge Williams said h« had been asso ciated with Mr Justice Prendorgast for all but a quarter of a century. He had worked with his brother Judges m the utmost harmony and friendship, was at all times ready to take on himself the moßt onerouß work, and was most conscientious m the per formance of it. The portrait is by Nairn, who painted the portrait of Judge Richmond, which was also presented by the local bar, and hangs on the opposite wall. It is an excellent likeness.

HIGH SCHOOL.

The usual monthly meeting of the Aehbur ton High Bchool was held on Friday last. Prese'nt-r-ltfr Andrew Orr (chairman), and Messrs Williamson, Denshire, Stitt, Chap man, and Hia Worship the Mayor, master's housjs, After reading a letter from the Education Department on the increase of overdraft for building a house for the master, the Mayor's motion, that the building be not proceeded with, was carried. SCHOLARSHIPS. ft wae resolved that six scholarships be granted to children resident m the Ashbur ton countyi and tspo to pupils attending the High School, * ' AQCOONXB. Aocounts to the amount of £60 2* Id were passed for payment and the Board adjourned.

ROAD BOARDS.

Wakanui- The ordinary monthly meeting of ihe WakftDUi Road Board waa held on Saturday last. Preaent—Mr P. Stewart (chairman), and Messrs John Ccchraae, A. H. Ayrton I and J. Lloyd BESISNATION Mr W. H. Rule wrote tendering his resignation as a member of the Board. Mr Rule's resignation wao accepted with regret. ROAD KKPAIRS The Hatrpstead Town Board wrote, agreeing to the re-formation of the Wakanui Road

WATER RACE CROSSING The County Engineer wrote, asking per m'Sßioa to construct a water race crossing at Cochrane's Road at R.S. 27323 and 26726, The request wa& granted under the usual conditions GREAT SOUTH ROAD The Upper Auhburtou Road Board wrote, advising the Board that they had decided to 1 shingle about thirty-fcwo chains of the Great South Road.—The Clerk was instructed to write thanking them for their notice. PERMIT TO LAY MPES Mr E. Thomas was granted a permit to lay pipei across the road for water supply to R.S. 15984 m terms of his letter ftOLL ALTERATION Mr E. Thomas wrote, Asking that his name be removsd from the roll, and that of Mr T. Rollitb substituted TAIRTON Mr Purnell on behalf of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company, wrote enoloßing a memorandum of transfer of the streets m Fairton, stating that the township is within the Wakanui Road Dristrict, and asking the Board's consent to the transfer The Board resolved that they would only take over the streets when all have been formed and metalled by the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company

OTIBSBKK S BEJOM The overseer reported that he had inspected the portion of Winter's Road I near Adair's property, 126 chains, as re quested. The road has been formed the full width. He found that the storm water had done a certain amount of scouring on th* south side. To make a good road ito would require reforming The contractor for No. 25, Corbett's road, has now completed hia work As authorised he had had a fenoe erected Detween Mr Brown's property, lot 47, re serve 23305, and the Board gravel site He reeomrrftnded that) the gorse should be cleared from reserves. A considerable amount of gorse was reported on public roads : The Clerk was authorised to have the gorse grubbed on all uulet reserves EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY The returning officer was instructed to take the necessary'steps to have the vaoancy filled, caused by the resignation of Mr Rule. NOTICE OF MOTION Mr Stewart gave notice that he would move at the next meeting of the Board that a general rnte be struck and levied m the Wakanui road district of 9-32 of a penny m the £, the rate to cover from April 1, 1899, to March 31, 1900—payable tn one aum on November 28, 1899 TENDERS The following tenders were accepted—W Anderson, formation Denahire's Road, 3s 8d per chain ; W Anderson, formation of road at Ghertsey, 5s 2d per chain; J Gibson, shingling Pairfield road, Is-per yard ; J Gibson, forming Bame, 6s per chaio; A Spring, shingling Beach road, Is 4£d per yard ; A Spring, shingling Wilson's road, la lOd per yard; W Andoreon, forming Wakanui road, 2i 7d per chain

RATE COLLECTING The Board having employed their solicitor, Mr C W Purnell, to bug for £12 15a overdue rtiles. his acoount of £8 9i 3d for the same was considered, and passed with a resolution to the effect that the bill was out of propor tion to the amount of rates collected, and cancelling Mr Purnell's appointment ac solicitor to the Bo ml ACCOUNTS After passing accounts to the amount of £85 Os lid the Boad adjourned

South Rakai.

The usual monthly meeting of the South Rakaia Road Board was held on Thursday. Present —Messrs Lambie (chairman), Harri son, Holmes, Copland, and Morland. clbrk's report The clerk's report was read and con sidered RESERVES The action taken m petitioning the House 11 vesting the reserves, which have been m the occupation of the Board for over twenty fire years, m the South Rakaia Road Board, was approved of. TENDERS It was resolved to invite tenders for shingling one mile rf the Kyle ro^d, and about twenty chains of the Mitcham- Ashburton road, for the next meeting. Also for rut filling on the Kyle road to Mulligan's corner ; for shingle repairs to the Main road through the village settlement; and for shingle on White's road, near the railway. SHINGLE It waa decided to take shingle from the eßtate of the late Mr D. McMillan, if arrangements could be made privately, and if not, to take it under the Public Works Act WORKS The clerk was instructed to have the cutting to the river at the end of Stewart's road put m order 5 to have about twelve chains of road formed near Mr Scarlett's ; and to have some reforming done on White's road near the railway, and by reserve 1396 ; also to have work done near Mr Morrow's, and to do some day work on the village settlement) : PLANTATIONS ' It; was resolved to let reserve 2222 to Mr E W Osborne on the usual conditions EACH CROSSINGS The grade of the new crossing on Kyle road was ordered to be altered ; that on Mr Samuel Sprott's road, between Messrs McCroy and Me Williame, was being attended to by the County Council ROLL ALTERATIONS The clerk was authorised to make a num ber of alterations on the roll ROADS ENCLOSED IN PRIVATE LANDS It was resolved that m all cases where roads are fenced off, gates or hurdles must be made to open and fasten easily, and that each must bear a notice •' Public road " m letters not less than three inches m height birds' eggs It was resolved to purchase birds' eggs at the usual price, and the clerk was instructed to write to the County Council, and ask for subsidy at the rate of one shilling per 101 for the wholo season UNPAID RAMfI It was decided that another month's grace should be given, and that at the next meeting the six highest amounts should be sued for immediately 6UBBIDT The Tax Commissioner wrote, advising payment of 10j 8d subsidy omitted from last year STORM WATER The Mount Hutt Road Board wrote, re storm water.—Resolved to take it round R.S. 26456, as suggested by Mr Morland MISCELLANEOUS Mr T Cochrane wrote asking for par ticulars of his shingle contract m 1895.—The clerk was ordered to supply the information Mr J Hood and others wrote asking for a race diversion, and for the formation of footpaths.—Resolved that the race could not be diverted, and that there were no funds available for footpaths The Commissioner of Crown Lands wrote co the effect that reserve 3065 was now vested m the County Council for plantation purposes . Mr Wason wrote re vesting reserves and petition , Mr 8 Sprott wrote te shingle,—Resolved to take it from McMillan's estate Mr George Baxter wrote re roll alteration, —To be attended to The Official Assignee, Christchurch, wrote stating that he would pay rates duo as soon as he had disposed of the Chertsey sections GORSE ON KOADS Complaint was again made about a road near Dromore, and the clerk was instructed to put men on unless it was cleared m four teen days ACCOUNTS Accounts for the Road Board for £114 19a 6i were passed for payment, and the members met as a Cemetery Board, and then adjourned.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Active Preparations for War Mobilisation of an Army Corps and Flying' Squadron Alleged Ultimatum by lirugcr. His Friend Sir Schreincr Discouraging* Volunteering by Cape Officials Klaftking Reported Safe Patriotism of tUe N.S.W. Lancers United Press Association—By Eltotrlo Telegraph—Copyright. London, Oct. 8 The Spectator states that the people of Australia and New Zealand realise that they are partners m the British Fmpire, and not dependencies ready to drop oft when ripe, and that they rightly resist attempts to disintegrate Soith Africa, one of the bolts riveting the Empire. The New South Wales lancers created a patriotic outburst at the Alhambra Music Hall last night. One during the interval sang " The Soldiers of the Queen." The orchestra at once accompanied them, and the boy'a comrades joined m the chorus. The audience at the conclusion rose and cheered the Lancars, waving their hats and handkerchiefs. October 9 Twenty-five thousand reservists havo been summoned to join the colours. The War Office has ordered the imme diate mobilisation of the Army Oorpa. Fifty transports have been chartered, A flying squadron is being formed at Portsmouth. Pretoria, October 8 The Volksteem, a Boer organ pub liafaedhere, openly accuses Mr Schreiner and Mr Hofmeyer of backsliding. October 9 Intense indignation is shown at the brutal treatment of refugees. It is alleged the Boers spat m the faces of ladies, addressing them with the vilest insults. Seventy women and children were kept waiting m cattle trucks at a siding for thirty hours without food or water. Two children died from ex posure. Several children were born during the journey. Oapitown, October 9 The Northumberland regiment has arrived here. General White left Durban for the front amidst cries of " Remember Majuba Hill!" Mafeking is considered Bafe, though Colonel Baden-Powell, feariDg the effect of shells, has advised the women and chil dren to leave. Many Cape Dutchmen are proceeding to the Transvaal. Mr Schreiner ordered Cape officials who have been volunteering for service, to remain neutral. Numerous high American ecclesias tics, judges, senators, »and governors have petitioned President McKinley to mediate m South Africa. 'j here are persistent rumours here that President Krngrr has sent an ultimatum that he will attack unless the British troops are withdrawn from the frontier by to-night,

Washington, October 8 General O'Beirn^, au Irish American agitator, wa3 appointed Transvaal rtpresentative for America The President refused to recognise the appointment, on She ground that O'Beirue was not an American citizen. October 9 Mr Beite, telegraphing to a friend m America, says the Transvaal is atil! willing to arbitrate. Ottawa, October 9 Three hundred Canadian mayors urge th« Governmeot to send a contingent to the Transvaal. Sir Wilfred Laurier's hesitation is greatly blamed. Melbourne, October 9 M«jor-General Sir Charles Holled- Smith'a engagement to the Victorian Government has expired, and he leaves on Saturday for England. Thence he proceeds to the Oape, and it is under stood he will join General Buller's staff on the strength of his previous service m Africa. Perth, October 9 Mr Chamberlain has accepted the colony's offer of troops.

The Young Boer Party.

Renewed Peace Negotiations. Probable Withdrawal of Troops From the Frontier. Received Wakapuaka Oct. 10, 9.20 am, This office 10.5 a.m) [ Pretoria, October 9 The Young Boer Party are regard ; ing General Joubert as a peace advocate, and have petitioned that he be replaced by General Viljoen, Capetown, Oct @ Sir Alfred Milner, m writing to President Steyn on the 4th instant, says no aggression having been com mitted, the Government will consider the reasonable proposals President Steyn has suggested, viz, the with drawal of troops from the frontier by both sides pending negotiations.

Auckland, October 9 The Red Cross brigade offer their services for South Africa. Lieutenant Banks did nob go down with the contingent, being under age. Sergeant Harrowell is m command of the Auckland Mounted R:fl*s. Hundreds went oufe with the train to Onehunga, which required threu engines. The employees at the Newmarket railway workshops turned out and cheered the train. At Oiiehunga the peopla turned out en masse. The Onehunga Riflaß formed a guard of honor. Dr Kraon, Mayor of Omhunga, made a patriotic speech to the volunteers. As the Rotoiti lefb the wharf the band played " God save the Queen," and hundreds on the wharf cheered The scenes of to-day m Auckland and Onehunga re minded the citizens of the scenes during the Maori wine, Wellington, October 9 Each member of the Transvaal contingent is provided with two uniforms—one of heavy kharkee cloth, and the other of light kharkee drill. The Defence Department has taken over the kharkee field service uniforms of the college rifles, and also a large number of overcoats imported for the I Permanent Artillery* The camp at Karori ! affords no shelter Whatever for the horses, which suffered a good deal from the bitter cold during Saturday and Sunday nights. Sergeant Watt's mount 1, a fine animal, specially selected for the campaign, caught cold and died to-day. The Defence Depart, ment is being inundated with applications from men m Wellington who are anxious to go to South Africa, The Commandant of the Forces gave an audience to a number of applicants to day, and ia understood to have selected several of fhem. Sergeanb Cardale, it the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry, who

| has seen Imperial service, assisting Major I Robin m drilling the men. I The Premier announced to-night that he . had received a c&bWram, asking him to ar- I range for eeuding 500 tons ol wheat to Caps « Colony.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Asliburtou Borough

Tho uaual monthly meeting of the Ah burton School Committee was held 1 jsfc cvnntng when th«jre were pressot Mr \V Oraighead (chairman), and Messrs R S Beaa, R McOallom, J PliP.up, G Moddins, H M Jones, and F Steel. Au apology was received from Mr W J Silcock, who was absent on account of ill health FINANCE The Chairman reported a credit balance at the bank of £44 6s 3d SPECIAL GRAKT Tho Board advised that the special grant of £5 would be paid on receipt of certificate showing how the money was to be expended. A eub-OoiTitnittee consisting of the Chair man and Messrs Jones and Meddins was appointed with power to carry out the necessary work of improvement to the school grounds «OOD MANNERS OHABTS tPhe Board wrote advising that the good manners charts have been ordered from EtigUnd, and would be distributed as soon as received, m about three months time MODEL BULBS The Board wrote Btating that a number of rifles would shortly ba applied for. The question of enrolment of cadets will then bs Bettled. The Board would make no difficulty if the pre'immary conditions have not been compiled with, but the department might do I so ASPHALTING The sub committee appointed to carry out improvements to the school grounds were aleo deputed to get an estimate of the cost of asphalting path?, etc, round the main school KEPORTB The head master reported that they had succeeded m raising the quarter's average above the number required to keep the second assistant mistress. The. working average is 353, last week's average 368, roll number 401. About forty names of boys willing to join the cadet corps had been taken

ALLENTOK The mistress reported 61 pupils attending the school It Allcnton. Average attendance for past four weeks 49.5, highest attendance 57 TRUANT OffFICEE The truant officer reported having taken action on September 28, m one case of irregular attendance, and having obtained an order from the presiding Magistrate, since which the child m question has been attending regularly. The master reported on September 29, thati several children were not attending regularly, bub thought the wet weather which prevailed at that time had detained the children, except m two oaees. The inspector had visited the parents of these two children, and had received satisfactory reasons for the absence of their children. Visited Allenton School on October 5. One complaint was made of irregularity, which he had not get enquired into. The report was received and approved of

CONCERT It was decided to postpone the concert till about the middle of November VISITING COMMITTEE The Chairman with Messrs Jones and Meddjns were appointed a viaitiDg com mittee for the ensuing month LEAVE OF AB81'.N«B Mr B. S. Bean applied for leave of absence for two months, on sccount oi ill-health. The leavo was granted, the committee expressing a hope thifc the change would prove beneficial, ami that Air Eean would return fu'ly restored to health

LABOR DAY It was decided to cose the schools on Lihor Day, 11th iast ,'as reci mmenr'e J by the Master ACCOUNTS After pasoirg accounts to tho amount of £5 61 9d the mec-.ti!>g adjourned.

TROUBLE IN KALGOORLIE

Aggressive Miners, United P.cbh Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Pertm, October 9 The trouble which has for some time existed between the alluvial claim holders on the Adeline and the adjacent leases m Kalgoorlie and the leasehold ing companies through whose properties the leads run, is nearing a critical stage. I'espite the efforts of the police force miners entered Brookman's Boulder Lease and removed a hundred tons of stuff, A truce was recently agreed upon pending the settlement of the points m dispute by the full Court, The alluvial miners, however, again assumed the aggressive, and the Go vernment being determined to maintain the law, a force of armed police is being I despatched to the sceno. It is stated that the miners have made an extensive purchase of firearms, and some declare they will use them if necessary m defence of what they call their rights. [ When the miners began to remove the stuff the small police force present were unable to do more than make a I technical arrest of the carters and draya, but these were immediately rescued by the crowd. Over fifty | warrants have been issued. (Received Wakapuaka October 10, 9.30 a.m This Office 10.19 a.m) Perth, October 10 A truce has been declared m the alluvial trouble. The warden has undertaken to approach the lease holders to permit the diggers to have the ground on tribute. It is hoped an amicable arrangement will be made.

DARING ATTEMPT TO ROB A BANK.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka Oct. 10, 9-30 a.m, This Office 10.19 a.m) Melbourne, Octobar 10 A bold attempt to rob the Bank of New South Wales m Collins Street was made at the luncheon hour. Two men entered, and while one engaged the attention of thefew officials present, the other clambered over the caahier's desk, where ten thousand pounds m notes and gold were lying, On being discovered both ran away, but returned shortly after and repeated the same tactics but were again intercepted, and bolted. Two men have been arrested on suspicion.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN; TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1899.



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Eat, Drink, and be Mkbby.—That is al vory well, and no doubt, m moderation, eating, drinking, and merriment are very good things. Bab can any one of us—even the beat of us—trust himself to be invariably moderate 1 No, indeed ! We are all apt at timea to go just a little beyond the mark, and th«m come headaches and regrets. At such times we appreciate a friend—one who will stand by us and pub us right; and Btich a friend we invariably find ia HoHoway!! Pills. They did nob fail our fathers at similar crises, and they do not fall us. It,is Ino fiction, but a well-known fact, that} Holloway's Pills are a certain cure for head aches, biliousness, and all other troubles.— (Advt). Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Cotlgk and Colda never fails—ls 6d and 2e6d Smoke New Venua



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WILSON'S NEW SEASONS: WALL PAPERS HAVE^ARRIVEDI _P1 ALL Earlyjand ohooae your designs fr KJ the full stock of new Goods. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP* ffIHE Partnership hitherto existing X between Henry Bakbett and Hubebt Ckables Bakrett, carrying on Business as Drapers, Clothiers, etc., at "The Hall," East Street, Ashburton, has been DIS SOLVED by mutual consent, as from the 20th SEPTEMBER, 1899. H. C. Barrett will carry on the Business m the same Pre rnkev, and respectfully requests all accounts owing to the Firm to be paid to him there It will be his endeavour by careful attention to the requirements of customers, to keep up the reputation of the late firm, and merit a continuance of the favors they have received m the past, and for which they tendar sincere thanks. Signed— HENRY BARRETT; HUBERT CHARLES BARRETT. Aehbnrton, Ootober 4,1899. FOB SALE. CT7AH3BRTON SECTIONS. Nob. 9, 18, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39, 59, 60, 62, 76, 77, 78, 90, 92, 93, 94. O EVERAL Building Sections ft Fairton, Prices from £8 to €18 /""I OOD Family House and £ acre } cob. VJT venient to the railway and Bohoois, /\NE Acre, well fenced, W«Bt Town Belt. For particulars and prices apply H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE^ A MASTERPIECE OF SKILLED WORKMANSHIP is The 1900 ZEALANDIA Narrow Tread, Overhanging Sprooket, Patent) Bead Tube, Butted Tubing through out* OATES, LOWRY & CO., [ BURIfETT STREET.



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OHURCH BERTICEB: ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH, Aahburtoo. WEDNESDAY, 2 p m—Ladies' Working Society THURSDAY, 730 p m-Bible Clubb ; 8 p m, Guild of Sfc Stephen FRIDAY, 7 15 p m—EveniDg Prayer &nd Address;Bpin, Choir Pr&otioe 20th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Oat. 15.) 11 a m—Matins, Holy Communion, and Sermon 345 pm—Holy Baptism 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R A WOODTHORPB, M.A,, Ticsr. RESERVED FOR CARSON & GO'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT.



Oarraway Seeds Bd*per lb Pimento, whole ... ...] Is „  Pimento, pround Is2d „ „ Mixed Spice l^d per packet PlOKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Blackwell'e, Is 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d par bottle Ourry Powder lid per bottle Borax 8d per lb Alum * 6d „ „ Saltpetre 6d „ „ TartarioAcid ... ... IslOd „,, Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linseed 3d per lb Linseed Meal 4d „ „ MATCHES—PIaids, 4£d per dot, 4s per gross 260' a la 6d per doien lOOf'a 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 83 per doien Yarmouth Bloatera, 9 for Is Maconoehle's Fresh Herrings, BJd per tin „ Herrings fn Tomato, lOd per tin „ Herrings In Shrimp, ltd per tin „ Kippered Herrings, lOd per tin „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Mullett ... ... 7d per tin Oysters ... ... ... 8d „ „ Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Sardines, large ... ... Sd „ „ Sardines, small 4d „  Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „ „ OlL—Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Salad, I pint M, 1 pine lOd | Oastor, h pint 3d, 1 pint lOd | Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b tin, Is Crosse and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 2ozs, Is lOd. Leiberg's extract, Is 9d per bottle Patent Groats, Robinson's, lOd ; Har> per's, 9d per tin tfel'.ins' Food, 1^ Bdper tin



Van Houten'a Cocoa, Hd ; \\h, Is 9d ; lib, 3s 3d Fry'a Cocoa, \\b, B|d ; lib, la 4|d Real Good Candles, 4£d per lb ; 8s bd per bos Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, o|d per lb ; 12a 6d per box Fairy Night Lights, Is 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 71bs for la Pearl, 61be for Is Rago, 71ba for Is Mixed Peel, Lumou, Orange and Oit- - ton, 8d per lb i Lemon Ptel, Tib tins, 3s 6d lib Tins Assorted Jama, 5d per lb ; 4s 9d per doz 2lb Jare Assorted Jams, 14s 6i per doz Lea and Perrin's Sauce, large, 23 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Sauce, small, 5d ; large, 9d Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb Mazlna fiii per dozen 6a 6d Whiting, i b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, la 3d per lb Preserved Fruit, 2|lb tins, 8d per tin, , 7s 6d per doz Bnglish Cut Loaf Sugar, 3id per lb Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 561 b lla 3d Treacle, 21b 6d. 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Finwt Raisins 6*dperlb Finest Sultanas 7£d „ „ Finest Currants B_f «» »> per case 4*a „ ■ Stewing Fltfs 7|d „ „ French Pk.ms (choice) ... 1" »» >» Stewing Ploma ... ... „ „ Finest Muscatels Is „ „ Califorjaian Muscatels ... la », »» Bates, extra fine, 3lb boxes, Is 9d per Almonds, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Almonds, Valencia ... la 6d  „ Almonds, Sicily ... ... le 4i » « Barcc'49na Nuts ... ... 8d „,, Shell Almond 10d „ „ Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4J«J per doz Bay and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per bottle Franoh Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per doa Nixey'i BUoklead, Id diza, 3d per doz iSanei' Pome Blasklead, 6d per dcz



WAYERLEY BICYCLE, Which must prove that this popular machine cannot be beaten for racing purposes]] |SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON, JOHN ORR AND COS REVISED LIST^ |||M|| |B i •V * imm ,1 |, WE Ohim to be the Leading Firm of Grocers, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants m Aohburton. We import all !our Stock from the Home Markets for Spot Cash and are therefore m the bast po-sition do supply the public with only genuine goods at the lowest possible price for cash. We Kuatantoe all our goods fu'l weight and finest quality. Wo never chargo for mckiue and delivery, alt gooda at the Railway Station free. Any person leaving ».i order with as can get a parcel ticket, and therefore always be sure of having thoir g-)<> Uat the station m time. So charge for feickeb. JuXiU U XV —per aAOK 13a - »UGAU~^d per ilb 'with Tea !t»IARAVILL& GARDEN lEA— It lOd, 2s, 2a 4d| per lb 51b Box .. .« .« 8s 9d, 9a 7d, 11« lOibßox .. - .- 16a Bd, 18b 4d, 2ii 8d KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, 18s 4d ; ilb, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, 18a 4d ; slb, 9i 7d -PROVISIONS - FA OfORY BUTTER~Fern Leaf and Sutton's always In stock. OHEESB—Finesb Factory, 6<J per lb RAOON AND HAMS —» l Lewis'," " Morepork," "D. MoOnllom. 1' Mild Cured Hams, Sides and Rolls, 7&d. GORE OATMIAL—2SIb Bag f >l6d



ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB. OPENING SPORTS. HALF-MILE HANDICAP. t First HBAT-Chas. Willis 1, H. Holland 2. Third Heat-A. Huston 1, F. Williams 2. Final HALF-MiLE--Chas. Willis 1, A. Huston 2. Time, lmin 8 2-sth sees THREE-MILE HANDICAP. Chas. Willis was placed first A. Huston second 11. Holland third. ALL THE ABOVK BIBKBS WERE MOUNTED ON THE FAVOTTBITB