DEATH.

Edge—August 26, at Walerton, William Edoh, afier a long and painful illness. For many years a trusted and valued servant of j >hn Grigg, Emj» Aged 74 years.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1899. Local and General.

Wesleyan !-cnda* School.—An intima tion Bffectiug the teachers aod scholars of Baring Square Sunday School appeais in this issue. The Dairy Industry,—The Agricultural Department has engaged Messrs Kinsella and McUowan i»» travelling dairy instructors. They will visit any factories which apply, and give special attention to milk testing. Liederkrakz —The Aahburton Lieder kranz will give an " At home 'in the Orange HaH on Thursday evening next An excel lent programme haa been provided, and a bumper house ia anticipated. Early Lambs. —In the Mayfield and Ruapuua districts quite a number of lambs are to be Been, and many of them have appeared earlier than their owners would have liked had they the arrangements in their own hand?. Ashburton Trotting Club—Members of the Aahbarton Trotting Oiub are re minded that a Bpecial meeting will be held at the Somerset Hotel at 7 30 this evening, to decide on representatives for electiotTon the New Zealand Trotting Association. Arrival or the Tolosa.—A Press Asso ciation telegram from Auckland states than the steamer Tolosa, about which some aoxiety was felt, arrived from New York this morning, after an uneventful passage. Cold Comfort.—According to the Nelson Celonist, " tiiose in the know " anticipated that the Nelson representative football team would be beaten by Wellington by anything between thirty to fifty points, and the Co'onist adds they must have been nicely | surpised whan Wellington only won by four [ teen to three. The Disqualification .-ct. -Mr P. Trask has lesigned the Mayoral thair of Nelson, I which he his held for a g; eat number of years in succession. The resignation became neoes- I sary, as Mr Trask had entered into a con ! tract with the City Council for the sale of land for the purpose of public abattoirs. Visitors from France.—A Wellington telegram states that M. Metin (Professor of History and Economics ia one of the Paris j Colleges) and Madame Metin have arrived ou a visit to N«w Zealand, under direction ot ihe French authorities, as critics and.obseivers of the national and social life of tiie people, with the object of advising the State and municipal bodies upon phases of inotruotien or government which might prove useful or helpful to the republic's social or educational life. i Tub New Adjutant.— Captain Owen, the new adjutant of the New Zealand military forcee, was at, one time in the Volunteer Artillery in New South W»le«, and was a I member of the Soudan contingent. There ia 1 already an adjutants for Auckland district, I and (says a Press Association telegram from Wellington) the Defence Dspartment has not ynt decided in which centre Captain Owen 1 will be stationed. His duties will be to assist the officer in command of the district to which he is allotted. i United Children's Service.—Haviog in view similar services in the past, a very large attendance is expected at the Odd fellows' Hall to-morrow af ernoon. and we have been rique^ted to note that, while the general public are cordially invited to be present, it! wiil he. necessary to secure the comfortable seating of the children before adults can be admitted. Mr Horace Gate? has r< quisitioned a number of well-known instrumentalists to lead the musical part of the service, und there is promise of a most, interesting gathering. Mrs Harrison Lee.—This talented lady, 1 of whom ihe press in other parts of the colony have referred to in most t.ul<.gißtic terms, will have a full day's work to morrow. She will preach in the morning at Willowby, address a uniied gathering ot children and parents at the Oddfa lows' HaH ia the aftarooan, at §.30 conduct service at Bering Square Church, aac« at a later hour address a public meeting at the Oddfellows' Hall. At Timaru, on Thursday night, at Mrs Lie's f*rewell meeting, the Timaru ff& aid atetea the theatre was crammed. Mrs Lee opened her campaign in this district at Wakanui last evening. The main school was well filled and the address given by Mis Lee was listened to with great attention, The Volunteers in 1859.—Eatelling the history of the volunteer movement which | began in 1B5&, the Press gives an old story ! which refers to the enthusiasm with which S the "classes" took up the movement. A colonel of the regular army, told off to inspect one of the newly-formed corps, | noticed in the ranks a rather elderly, but ! soldier-like looking man wearing several medals. Stopping in front of this man, the colonel somewhat condescendingly said, "1 eeo you have served in the regular army, my man ! " " Yes, sir," replied the volunteer, standing stiffly at attention. "WhU wan your rank when in the service ? " continued the eojopel. " Major-General, sir ! " was the answer tha astonished inspecting officer received. A Valuable Swimming Lesson*—A re markable incident connected with the boat ing fatality at Rothesay Bay on Sunday, July 8, came to light on the following ' Tuesday, which explained the fact th*t while ihe three adult occupants lost their lives, the four children were saved. When the boat heeled over 'and the water rushed in, a man named White, who held the tiller, shouted for all to jump into the water. This he did, and in attempting to save two young women s.ll thrpe perished. The fate of the four children was as fortonatp as it was re markablo. The boy Harry Shearer, for a month had been attending the corporation baths at Cranston hill for swimming lessons, and only on the previous Saturday his teacher had iustructed him in case of emergency to spread himself out onhiaback. This the lad did on Sunday, with the result that e.ich of the girls held on by his legs, ythile by a providential circumstance, the head of the boy Oliphant, aged eight, rssted on Shearer's bfeaafc, Thus the lad Shearer acted as a buoy to all three until rescued by & boat from a steam yacht half a mile'oft'. ' Concert—A grand concert was given in the Waterton Hall on Thursday night, August 23, by the Ashburton Brass Band, under tho baton of Mr Llewellyn Owen* A particularly fine evening, together with Mr ; Owen's well known excellent ability, secured | a crowded audience. The various instru mental items showed the careful tuition the band had received from its popular conduc tor. Instrumental solos were given in a finished etyle by Messrs Simpson, " 0 Lovely Night"; Undrill (clarionet) "The Better (Land" ; and Marsden (euphonium) ?' March of the men of Harlech." All the aboye itema were heartily appreciated by the audieuao, but regret was expressed that time compelled the esoision of the quartet i•♦ Village Chimes." Vocal items wpre given by Miss Watson and Messrs Schwarts: and ! Roberts^ The latter fairly convulsed the audience with his comic items and had to respond each time to an undeniable encore, while Mr Schwartz's deep bass voice was heard to gre^t advantage in his artistic [rendering of "The deathless army" and " Sons oi the Sea," for each of which he had to respond, giyiag "The luggage van ahead" and "Out on t^e .deep." Miss Watson's songs " When the Bwaliows home ward Fly " and "1 he Skylark " were pleas ing items in an excellent programme. A sailor's hornpipe was given by Mr Hodgaon, and was much appreciated, Mr Edge (violin), and M. McLauchlau (piano) playing the dance music. J?op the rest Mr Owen played the accompaniments in his usual masterly style. The selection by che Band " Far from the Gloamin " brought an excellent entertainment to a close. The large aijidienc^ dispersed fcru^ing that ib would not be th« last time the district would be favoured with a visit from Mr Owen and bii baud.—Own correspondent. Smoke New Venus,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Paris, August 24 Captain Voulet sent a letter warn ing Colonel Kiobb against arresting (Japtain Chancine and himsplf. He deu«.uiiced the infamy of robbing hie mission of the fruits of their efforts. Six hundred rifles, Captain Voulet declared, were ready to enforce respect for his claims, I St. Petersburg, Augus 25 The Mnnish emigrants are sending representatives to choose land in Australia. Melbourne, August 25 Lord Brassey (suggests, in connection with the proposed naval reserve, thai the retainer offered by thg Admiralty should be supplemented by a contribu tion from colonial funds and that the reserve should contain some proportion | of marines.

THE TRANSVAAL.

German Volunteers for the Boer Forces.

United Press Association—By Electric Tolegraph—Copyright Pkbtoria, August 25 The Germans at Johannesburg have volunteerfd for service with the Boer?, and ask to be formed into separate corps. London, August 25 Great Britain has warned the Trans vaal that Cape boys must be exempt from the provisions of the Act relating to colored people's locations. Capetown, August 25 There is a gruwing feeling in .Natal and Capetown that ampler reforms than those sought by Sir Alfred Milner are essential, also a reduction in the Transvaal and Orange ifree State armaments. News from Natal states that the army reserve and residents iv Natal have been warned to hold themselves in readiness in the event of hostilities (Received Wakapuaka August 26, 9 25 am, Guardian Office 9-55 a.m) London, August 25 General Joubert in his letter states that it is impossible to rid the Boers of the idea that Mr Chamberlain is deeply involved in the Jameson raid, «nd is now seeking a pretext fo annex the Transvaal.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Another Admission by Mercier.

United Press Association—By Eleotrie

Telegraph—Copyright

Paris, August 25 A witness, Penont, repeated a hear say story that Dreyfus'brothers offered Colonel Saudherr JSQ.OUO francs to hush the case up. M. Dutnanga read a letter from Colonel Sandherr, which did not accord with this statement. M. Maurei, president of the 1894 trial, reluctantly admitted that ha had received n let er from General Vercier, through Colonol Paty dv Clam. Wit ness and a colleague decided upon see ing one document from the dossier and hearing ML Bertillion's exposition on tho handwriting. I General Morcier created a sensation |hy admitting that he withheld the > Panizztrdi telegram at tho 1894 trial. ! (Received Wakapunka August 26, 8-25 a.m, Guardian Office 10 10 a-m) Paris, August 23 M, Labori exposed an attempt of General Mercier to add to the dossier a new commentary by Paty dv Clam. Mercier appeared confused. Madame Labori has received a letter threatening the assassinatioa of herself and her husband and children.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Vyakapu&ka August 26, 9.25 a.m, GpAKftiAN Qffioe JO. 10 a.m) Four American Consols Suspended Washington, August 25. Four American consuls in China have been suspended and ordered home on a charge of beiog implicated in a filibustering expedition for the relief of the Philippines.

Australian.

(Received Wakapuaka^August 26, 9-44 a-tn, Guardian Office 10-22 a.m) Cardinal Horan on the Warpath. Ssq&^Ef, August 26 Cardinal Moran' concludes a series of attacks upon Protestant Samoa missions in a long letter, chiefly extracts and reports of missionaries and offi c'.als, but he fights shy of his previous charges. Ho says much remains to be written about Protestant missions, but probably he has said sufficient to jus tify in the most complete manner aay statement be has m>i&e f There hare been many replies traversing Cardinal Moran's charges, claiming that ha has misquoted many facts and authorities

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Received W&kapuaka August 26, 9 44 a.m. Mail Office 10.22 a.m) Sydney, August 26 Mr Barton considers federation could not suffer by any change in the Minis try. Mr Lyne says that Mr Reid is raising a bogie, and he (Mr Lyne) will give a definite assurance not to attempt to interfere with the Federation Bill.

Labor Questions.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph —Copyright

Copenhagen, August 2i The universal lock-out in the build ing trades in Denmark, in operation since May last, continues. Eighty thousand workmen are involved. The federated employers demand that, in future, agreements shall be national and not local.

THE BOROUGH LOIS.

The meeting ot ratepayers to consider the | loan proposals was heid iv the Orange Holl last evening, it was fairly well attended, over sixty being present. The Mayor presided. The clerk road the advertisement; calling the meeting, which tet out the proposals for which ih* lnnn w.is to be ruisfd. The M<*>or i.«.id that the proposals read by the c'tnk in the advertisement they had seen in the papers, and hud jual heard read by him had bnen fully discu^md only a short time ago by a public meeting in that hal 1, auU the .meeting had a moat unanimously passed a resolution in f*vor ct the raisiig of « lottu of £7,5C0 for the works pr< poeed. On Ihe strength of the resolution, tlie Coun- Oil continued in the direction of the loan, and took a poll of the ratepayers, but the loaD was lost by a *mall majority, owing to an insufficient number ot the ratepayers recordicg th ir votes either way. He and most of the Councillor ware ot opinion that although the poll had not been carried the maiu body of the ratepayers were in favor of the poll, and in thia belief that meeting had been called to give the burgesses another opportunity to say yes or no. It was not necessary under the Act to pass any resolu tion in favor of the proposal «;r agaiußb them at that meeting, but he had considered it wise that one should be put, so that the matter could be fully diioußsed. If the resolution were carried ha would give notice of the poll. He wanted to emphasise to them that, although a loan was to be raised if the poll were favorable, the rates would not be increased one iota nor would the burden of the ratepayers be increased in any way. Ihe intention of the Council was simply to providb out of the present income the sum necessary to cover interest and sinking fund, and they would do this out of the savings they would effect annually by not having to expend on the works provided for by the loan the amount they had been spending annually on doing that kind of work piecemeal. Those works comprised formation, channelling, and asphalting, aud other works mentioned. He believed they could raise the loan on a basis of 4 per cent, and as he had already mentioned, no additional burden wou'd fall on the ratepayers The work would be done in every Btreet, except some of those that were not used at all, and wh eh could very well be left alooe for many years yet. To those who had any doubt, about the manage ment he would say that the allocations of the lo*n would bo all carefully earmarked, and would bo so safeguarded that, no matter who wm in power, it would be impossible to divert the loan moneys from the purposes for which they were allocated. Some ra epayers had been in doubt on this question, but he could assure them that the Council had no power to change the purpose of the loan moneys, or without the ratepayers' sanction to impose a single penny of extra taxation. Aud if they weut to the ratepayers to ask for such sanction they knew it would be promptly refused. The particulars of the loan had been co fully gone into at the former public meeting, and were still fresh in their memory, that it was not necessary to go into them again, and he would therefore aontent himself by asking Cr. Orr to move the resolution he had referred to. Cr. Orr said this was the second time he had been asked to move this resolution. He hoped it would have a successful result this time, and that the poll would be carried. lie waß fully convinced that it would be an advantage to the borough to have this loan. It was much better to have the work dove in the wholesale way proposed than by doing it as they had been doing in the past, a little but here aud there. Ib would be an advan tage to the borough as a whole and to the property owners in the borough. He was a large ratepayer himself, and was amongst those who would be most largely affected by the loan, whether for advantage or dis- Advantage, but he believed thab the loan would ba a gieat advantage, and he hoped the matter would foe gone into thoroughly, and whe s the poll canie all haying a right to voto would exercise that right* He had full I belief that the loan wou'd be successful at the poll this time. Both Mayor and Council, were in favour of it. No one had any special or individual advantage to gain by it, bui everyone owning property in the borough would gain an advantage by it. He moved the following resolution : — " That, in the opinion of this meeting, it is advisable that a loan of £7500 be raised bo do such necestaiy works as concrete channelling, asphalting, etc., also to complete the Borough Council Chambers." Cr Thomas seconded the resolution. The matter had been thoroughly threshed ova at the Council Chamber, and it was the anani mous wish of the Councillors that the loan should go through. It would result in a large saving of money. There were many r-*te- I payers who had been paying rates for twenty yearß, but had not reaped one solitary six pence of benefit for all those years they had been contributing to the borough funds, and Councillors thought, it was abcut tims that justice Bhould be done to these ratepajera (Applause.) Th 6 loan would enable the out lying ratepayers to have their roade, channelling, and footpaths seen to, so that they could get about with some degree of comfort, and maps had been prepared show ing what the proposed works were and where, so that every ratepayer would see what was intended to be done. The last poll was nob successful because a large num ber of the ratepayers were so cocksure of its success thab they did nob bother. He thought therefore thit Councillors had taken the proper steps in giving them another chance. £7,500 was a small amount to borrow, and there -were other works necessary, but Councillors thought those other works could come after. Channelling and footpaths were not possible unices a loan were raised or the rates increased^ buji they were averse to increasing rates. Hia. friend on the right (Cr. Orr) bad many years ago said that he thought the borough would soon be able to do with only & sixpenny rate. He had lived long enough how, he thought 8 to see thab a sixpenny rate was out of the question. (Laughter.) The speaker went on to Bay that he would like to see some opposition to the loan. If somebody would kick up a dust about ifc, ib would be sure to go through. He could nob understand why some ratepayers failed to comprehend what was intended. It was as easy as tailing off a log. (Laughter.) If they raised the loan now they could do all the work at once thab was pressing'? wanted, but which without a loan would take twetity yestes to do. (Applause). He had pleasure in seconding the resolution. The Mayor said he had omitted in hia open ing remarks to say that the Council had had a map prepared showing the sbreets in which the works were intended to be done, so chat the ratepayers would have an opportunity before voting of seeing what they were voting for. Mr James Tasker said he was a tenant of the Council and lived in Easb Sbreeb north. If the loan passed tie would Uke to know if the footpath from the Commercial Hotel to the belt would be asphalted, One gentleman to whom he had spoken on the subject had told him that there was not enough income from that end of the town, and therefore no work could be done there. But that portion of the street had to oarry all the north traffic from Dromore and that direction and ought nob to be neglecbed. A month ago a Uyer of what was neither shingle nor gravel had been pub on it, and had to be raked off again, and he hoped that some better treat ment than thab would be given to it. If he were assured that thab part of the street were to be included in the proposals he would vote for the loan. The Mayor said the map would show where the works were to tie done, but he had no doabb an important street like Easb street north would be ico'.uded. Mr H. Willis asked if, in the event of the loan passing, incidental works could be gone on with as well as those scheduled ; or woul 1 the whole of the borough revenue go towards the repayment of the loan ? Cr. Thomas—No. The rates will cover loan interest and sinking fund and allow for ordinary work being proceeded with as usual. Mr George Gates aaked what guarantee there was th&b there would be no increase of ; rates. .... The BJayor said tne Uouneu-haq no power without a vote of the ratepayers to strike a higher rate than the ordinary Is 3d in the pound allowed by the Act, Mr G. W. Andrews thought the Mayor had hardly undprptop4 Mr Taaker's question, which was whether the Council meant the ratepayers to pay anything for the asphalt ing. Another question he would like to ask was in the event of all the money not being expended on one item, cowld, tb« b»l»u«e be

diverted for expenditure upon another on which ib might be found itdvieable to spend more than had been allocated, . The Mayor, replying to Mr Andrews' first j question, said that under the by-laws the ratepayers had to pay a quota of the coit of asphalting in front of their properties. That by-law was not intended to be altered, bat the amount required to be paid wai to be reduced to 10s per chain. In regard to the eecond question, they could only ipeod the r>mounts as specified in the a ivertisement. If only £500 of the £1000 were spent on formation, the balance would have to go to the formation account. In reply to Mr Harrison the Mayor said the map would be hung in the library on Monday n<=xt<. In reply to Mr Carson he said there were 1135 chains of asphalting to do at a cost of £1 per chain Under the by law the rate payers would have to contribute 10s per ohaiu, but as there were a good many reserves the ratepayers would not contribute quite half the cost of the whole. Thig half coßt did not, however, alter the position in any way, as the ratepayers had to pay ft quota now under the bylaws. Mr Grange said that in some boroughs it was optional *io hare the whole or only a portion of the footpath asphalted. The Mayor said that whether half or whole the ratepayers had to pay their quota. It was 25s per chain under the old process, bu 1) by the new process it is only 10b per chain, I Mr Grange hoped no o»e would under stand that he was opposed to the loan. The position seemed to him to be the same as a j man borrowing a sum to bui'd a house and making what he womld otherwise pay as rent go towards paying off the loan. He was | fully in favor cf the loan. (Applause.) In answer to Mr Harrison the Mayor Raid it was quite immaterial whether the half or ths whole was done, the ratepayers had to ! pay half cose. It used to be three quarters. The resolution was put and carried I unaninvusly, and the Mayor announced that the poll would be taken at the Borough Chambers between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 14—the game day as the eltcfcion for Borough Councillor*. A vote of thanks to the Mayor closed the proceedings.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

MATCH AGAIXBT SOMERSET. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright Lonton, August 24 Somerset, in their B<"st innings, have lost nine wickets for 376—Bmund 82, Bernard 94, Phillips 4, Robson 76. Woods 68, Hill 13, Daniell 11, Healey 2, Newton 17, Gill (not out) 6 ; sundries 3. Hill, Worrall, and Johns are standing out of the Australian team. (Received Wakapuaka August 29, 9.30 a.m, Guabdun Office 1C 26 a.m.) London, August 25 The weather is fine, with & fair attendance and a good wicket for th« continuation of the match. Somerset's first innings closed for 376—Tyler 0, Gill (nob out) 6 ; sundries 3. Jooea took four wickets for 95 runs, Trumble two for 80. The Australians, in their first Innings, have lost four wickets for 240—McLeod 15, Trumble 40, Layer (nob out) 108, Noble 12, Trumper 51; sundries 14. Later The Australians have lost five wickets for 398— Layer 143, Dariiag not out 79, Iredale < not out 38, aundrie* 20.

RANJITSINHJIPS PERFORMANCES.

RfcDJvtsinbji has scored 2837 runs in first class cricket this season, which is a record.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do uot hold ouisoives responsible for h» opinions expressed by our correspondents

WHERE GORDON DIED?

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—la your issue of Friday evening, appears an excellent poem, by Mr 0. VV. Purnell, entitled " Omdurman." In the third verso a slight error occurs, which parhap-i Mr Puruell oyerlookrd. The last part of the E,t.r.z* reads : — , . « . . —lor Gordon died, His blood diffused its crimson tide, At Omdurman. The verse nfcrs to the death of Gordon, which took place on the palace atepa »t Khartoum. Omdurman ia, of course, practi cally only separated by the width of the Nile from Khartoum.—l am, &3., Soudan.

The Weather in New South Wales.

United Press Association -By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. , Sydney, August 35 In connection with the iupposed distress lights seen off JNewcaatie, a meta.l drum emitting Mashes came ashore to-day. Evidently, it is a patent flare-light. How it came in the water is a mystery. (Received Wakapuaka August 26, 9 44 a.m Guakoian Office 10.22 a-m) Sydney, August 2Q The weather " iiQR s s°d c sea *■ moderating. The floods are also sub« aiding. '

News in Brief.

%* On the first page to-day will be found our leading article, headed "The bubonic plague," and Mr D. Thomas' report on the Ashburton stock market, also Mr F. S. Mai | colm's new business advertisement, with others; on the fourth page, cable and yesterday's Parliamentary news, also im portant business advertisements. With thia issue la circulated a handbill from She establishment of Mr A.P. William son, intimating that his final clearing sale can only last for twenty-one dayt longer, during which the whole of his remaining ■took musb be disposed of at break-neck prices. ! YOUR LAST CHANGE. i Atalanta Bicycles, £16 10a, with 12 months guarantee. Genuine Dunlop tyres, and our special fiaish. Only two left, and $16 |0s buys tb,em They mns,t go. GATES, I^OWRY & Co., Burnett Streets 8 268

SOCIAL COLUMN.

\7Jie matter contained in this column is paid for, and is n@t necessarily in accord with the 4i*ws advocated by this piper.]

TO THE MEN & WOMEN OF CANTERBURY.

The Local Option Poll is drawing near, and men and worn en are begin ning to ask themselves how they ought to vote. We, therefore, the under signed Ministers of Religion, desire to make known as widely as possible the conclusions at which we have arrived; We believe that the present system ot licensed houses is » menace to the moral, social, and commercial welfare of the Oolony. We believe that all attempts hitherto made to regulate the Drink Traffic have failed. We fear, a'so, that its many evils tend to increase rather than diminish. We are dismayed by the contemplation of the crime, degradation, and sorrow of which it is the fruitful source. While we do not presume to forecast the final solution of the Drink Problem, yet we hay« no hesitation in affirming that the open-bar system ia a disgrace to our civilisation and Christianity. We have therefore come to the serious conclusion ; that it is our duty to vote against the continuance of the present system. We therefore appeal to you to give the question your earnest and dispassionate consideration, to join in a united effort to remove this terrible evil, and to , vote both No-Lieenße and Reduction lat the fosthcoming Local Option Poll. > Churchill Juliu», Bishop of Ohristcburch, and Chairman of the Movement. A Ager, (Baptist) Ashbnrton ; B S AUen, (Presbyterian Sydenham ; D A Anderson, (Presbyterian) Seftoo ; S J Baker, (Congrega tional) Christchurch ; W Barnett, (Ebptitt) Le Bon's Bay; W Baumber, (Wesleyaa Methodist) Chris!church; J Blight, (We« leyan Methodist) Waimate; H Ball, (Wesieyan Methodist) Sydenham; G Burgess, (Congregational) Timaru ; J W Burton, (Wesieyan Methodic ) Kiniberley ; J N Buttle, (Wesieyan Methodist) Timaru ; A B Chappell, (Wesieyan Methodist) Papanui; J Cover, (Primitive Methodist), Waddington; W Cruden, (Church of Eng lan-1) Ohoka; J Dickson, MA., (Presby terian) Temuka; A Uoull, MA., (Presby terian) Rangiora; J J Doke, (Baptist) Chriatchutch ; R Krwin, I) D., (Presbyterian) Christchurch ; T Free, (Weeleyau Methodist) Springston; W Finlayson, (Presbyterian) Halketh ; C H Garland (Wesieyan Methodiat) Christchurch; W Gillies, (Presbyterian) Timaiu ; B H GiDger, (Wesieyan Methodist) West Oxferd ; W J Gow, (Peeiby terian) Kaiapoi ; W Grant, (Presbyterian) Leeston ; OGriffen, (Wesieyan Methodist) Leeston; T N Griffen, (Wesieyan Methodist) Wood end ; 8 A Harris", (Biptiftt) Lincoln; J Holland, (Church of England) Rakaia ; J A Hosking, (Wetleyan Methodist) Christ chulch ; G B loglii, (Presbyterian) Ashbur ton ; F W liitt, (Wesieyan Methodist) Christchurch ; W Lamb (Baptist) Rangiora; C H Liws, BA., (Wesleyau Methodist) Christchuroh ; W Loe, (Weslevan Methodist) Sb. Albarjp ; J N Lochore, (Wesleyan Methodist) Tetnpleton ; J Mackie, (Presby terian) Southbridge ; X Mnckie, (Prasby terian) St. Andrews ; J J Mather, (Wesley^n Methodist) Willowby ; H H Mathiae, B A.', (Church of England) KLaiapoi» J Maxwell, (Pr<sbyterian) Waddingbon ; D McNicoll, {Wesieyan MethocHst) Lyttclt'on ; W Morley, D D , (Weeleyan Metho Hat) Chrißtchurch j A S Morrison, MA, (Presbyterian) Waimate; R J Murray (Weslcyan Methodist), Christ church ; T W Newbo'd, (Weslpyan Methodist) Christchurch ; J Nixon, (Primi tive Methodist) Waimate; J J North, (Baptist) Christchurch ; J Orchard, (Wesleyan Methodist) Kai&pot; W J Ox brow, (Wesieyan Methodist) Little River; A Peters, (Wesieyan Methodist) Rangiora ; W T Platt, (Presbyterian) Chrietcburch ; C Porter, (Wesieyan Methodist) Belfast; H T Purchss, MA., (Church of England) Papacui; H Purchaß, (Church of Eogland) Mount Somers; R Raine, (Primitive' Methodist) Ashbnrton; A 0 KaDdarsoji, (Weeleyan'MethodietJ Melhven ; J Rapley, (Wesleyan Methodist) Amberley ;PJ kiddle, I (Presbyterian) Rakaia ; P D Rodger, (Presby terian) Waikari; I Sargieson (Congregational) Chrietchurch; X A Scott, (Church of England) Sydenham; J M Simpson, BA., (Presbyterian) Papanui; J Skinner, MA., (Presbyterian) Flemington ; J Smith, (Wesieyan Methodist) Christohurch ; H M Smyth, (Church of England) Sydenham; T J Smyth, M A., (Church of England) Akaroa ; G "X Stowell, (Presbyterian) Waitaki; If Stubbs, (Presbyterian) Gust; R Taylor, (Wesleyan Methodist) Ashbutton ; T X Thomas, M A., ( Weileyan Methodist]) Christ church ; W Tirisley, (Wesieyan M.ethodist) %emuka' s A B Todd, B A., (Presbyterian) Geraldine;AH Treadwell, BA., (Presby terian) Lytbelton; T Turner, (Wesleyan Methodist) Christchuroh; T Wagstaff, (Baptist) Easfc Oxford ; C X Ward, (Primi tive Methodist) Christehurcn ; H 0 M Watson, (Church of England) Christcrmroh ; J White (Presbyterian), Pleasant Point; fl Williams, (Primitive Methodist) Geral. dinß; T A Williams, (Baptist) Sydenham • R A Woodthorpe, M A, (Church of En«land| Ash?barton j W 0 Woodward (Primitive' Methodist) Timaru J A M Wright, MA,, (Presbyterian) Lincoln, R»V. W. Baumbkr, Christchurch, Treasurer. Rev. J. Nobth, Lincoln Road, GhrUtchurob, Secretary.

How the "Moderates" Fought the Fanatics 111 Years Ago.

[Copy of a Petition of the Liver pool Corporation to Parlia ment, Dated 1788.

( ; ' To the Honourable the House of Commons, etc.:

4t The humble petition of the Mayor, etc., showeth : That your petitioners, as trustees of the corporate fund of the ancient and loyal town of Liverpool, have always been ready, not only to give ev«ry encouragement in their power to the commercial interests of that part of the cd^miin^ty mor^s Immediately under their care, but as much as possible to strengthen the reins of Government, and to promote the public welfare: That the trade of Liverpool, having met with the coun tenance of your honourable House in many Acts of Parliament, which have been granted at different times during the present century for the construc tion of proper and convenient wet! docks for shipping, and more especially for the African ships, which, from their form, require to be constantly afloat, your petitioners have been embolditaecl to lay out considerable sums of money, and to pledge their corporate seal for other sums to a very large amount, for effecting these good and laudable purposes : That your petitioners have also been happy to see the great in crease and different resources of trade which has flowed in upon their town by the various canals and other communi cations from the interior parts of this Kingdom, in which many individuals, as well as public bodies of proprietors, are materially interested. !'Andfrom( these' causes,' particularly the conve nience of the docks and other local advantages, added to the enterprising spirit of the people, which has enabled them to carry on the African slave trad« with vigor, the town of Liverpool has arrived at a pitch of mercantile

Tdfi ASfliiOfiTON GUJaHLIAN : rATUBBAY, AUGUST 26, 18M.



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SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Ashburton Liederkracz—" At home." Rangitata Roa^l Board—Tenders Mrs Curtis—Wool carving, etc Banks—Charge on accounts Baptißt Churoh—Preacher to-morrow. For Sale —Home-made j»m, etc Tenders—Grubbing Gorae on JVJn Bran kins farm Wesleyan Church—Preacher to-morrow Found—Woman's cape H M Jones—New books, etc. Wanted—Board and ]Uodging« To Jj'Jt—Premiaea Wear; Street Notice to Teachers and Scholars For Sale—Trap Lost—-Sheep dog Ashburton Borough Council—Notice re poll for loan T H Unddll and Oo—Funeral notice Wanted Ploughman Wanted—Respectable girl Wanted—Boarders



•' Stop Smoking,' said a Boston doctor to an ailing patient the other day, •' and it will lengthen your days." The patient stopped, The doctor's prediction was verifi d. The first day, the patient declares, was as loDg aa hia whole previous life. Prosperity is the beat protector of principle. Few of us can stand prosperity. Another fellow's, I ipean. Nothing succeeds like aucceia. That is why Kingston's Rfooeing is so successful. Jvingstofc does not say so, ask anyone, He ia well known, having be«n here nearly eighteen years,



Fredlanaer tros. I @0Q ACHE FARM AT M ETHVEN YJTJ E have for Private Sale a splendid V*' Gitoziugaad Cropping Farm, close to Methven, on which there »re tie follow ing improvtnv.nU :—Six loomed House, 12 «Ull ttiable and Jjarn. The property is securely fecced and sub divided int<> eit; »' paddocks*, with plenty of water. We iuvi'e applications as to further particulars from intending purchasers. FIUHJ)L BROS., Ltd, Land and Eatate Agent. T"* TV- have for Private Sale several firtt \ V class DRAUGHT STALLIONS, Also,— Some well bred TROTI ING STALLIONS, of which we can give full particulars to intending purchasers. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. i : . • FOR PRIVATE SALE WE have for Private Sale a Complete THRESHING & CHAFFOUTTING PLANT, consisting ol— Eight Horse.power Traction Engiue, by Aveling and Porter, with patent Lubri cator ; Combine, by Rornsby and Son, with self feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan ; and Chaffcutter, by Andrews and Bsavin, with Doable Bagger ; also, Whare", Water Cart, etc. Also—Four horae-power Portable Engine, by Clayton and Shuttleworbh, in first class order. FRIEDL&NDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE. TTrTE have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Carter's Terrace, Tinwuld. Full particulars on application to FKIEDL-ANDBR BROS., LIMITED FoF"pi^A^~^ALii]r rpHE WELL-KNOWN SINGLE-TREE 1_ tPROPERTY, Containing 215 0 ACRES. Situated nearj&lford Forest.' For|further particu'are apply to£ FRIEDLANDRR BROS , Ltd., J Land and Fstate Agents. TTTE are CASH^Buyera of good; lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, Also, — OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS. IRIEDLANDFK BRO\, LtD.f ~~FARM~FOR~S/\LE. TITESSRSFRIEDLANDERBROS., Ltd, huve bee:< instructod by Mr Wm.Sutton, to sell by private treaty, his compact farm of 290 acres, cituated at Winchtnore, on which is a comfortable four-roomed Dwelling, large store room, and six-stalled Stable, The property is divided into five paddocks, all foDced and well watered, and most of ' laud is under crop. For full particulars and terma, apply FRIEDL^NDKR BROS., Ltd. " "public notices notice" ~ ANY PERSON found Trespassing on Shepherd's Bash Estate on and after the Ist d»y of September, 1899, WILL BE PROSECUTED ; and any Horse found on the property will be impounded. DONALD FRASER, 871 Shepherd's Bush. S 6 < M t 5 S 3 0 J 1 * g o w,2 M PQ 02 Q Eotablishbd 1880. Telephone 69 BA KER BROS., ITIURNISHING TfNDERTAKIRS t DRNISHING vJ NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lstes Dealgas in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS eondpsted wlfch the greatest care and satisfaction at moßt reasonable charges. Coruer of Wakanai Road and Oass Streets, and Bakei? and Brown's Ooaoh actiory.



1 T ITTLE ARGUMENT is needed In favor of the luder'a Selection of J th^WA^ERLEY BICYCLE to-day. It has firmly established its own place | ana reputation by years of unvarying sneoesa. No Bicycle ever attained a ; higher decree of popularity or gave more m.im»l satisfaction than the WAVKRLSY of 1898. In the contraction of the 1899 WiVERLEY, we eo&tlnae oar policy of building the best potable machine, regardless of cost, ar.d then fixing our price 88 low as the advancement in the art of bicycle building will permit. To the agent, to the rider, to the expert, we agdn, fearless of enccessfnl contradiction, submit our claim for the W WERLEY of fall tqnality with any bicycle built in the world. In preparing for another year, we have retained the best features of our 1898 Models, making r oh changes as the lessons of the season past have suggested in the way of improvements, and always with due consideration for the tarie of the riding public In matters of detail and design. Our equipment h«a been selected with a careful regard for the requirements of the greatest number, and in the variety of accessories and options is efficiently liberal to met any reasonable demand. We offer our Noa. "' 25 and 26 for 1899 as Worthy Successors of a long line of Sncc^sful W AVERLEYS, confident that they will be accorded a full share of pubic favor. WAVERLKT CONSTRUCTION In making the alterations necessary to keep in line with the changing reason's demands, we have aimed rather to elimiate every fault that has appeared in our 1898 construction, working toward the general refinement of the bicycle, than with a view to radical changes. FRAMES & FORttS. BEARING PAKTA In our frames and fo^ks, we continue ~ lha use of Albany seam'ess tubing with Our bearing parts are all of tool Htaei forced ateel flush joints, which we con- hardened through in oil and ground to aider so necessary to the highest class gauge, Further improvement has of construction, but which are so little been made in our patent hiding used at the present day. We also retain adjustment, which has been used 8O the National forged hollow arch fork successfully for the a«t two year*. crown. Frame lines are changed some- New detachable crank* and spn ket what, particularly in the rear, where fattening are interring j»nd clis fitraight D forka are used. Bindi g anguishing features, and a new, ne.t ---eoll«r and bolt at handle-bar and seat- oiiing and silent-running leaf chain has pj»t are discontinued, being replaced been adopted after severe teats. by onr own new expanding devise of neat design and great efficiency. - ACCKBBORIES A.TSJ) FIISISH - We retain the National automatic Hub Brake, improved for 1899, and >»lm> urniah a new front wheel Brake at a slight advance in price. Saddles of varying shapes and widths are furnished with both straight and coil >prings. The Wtverley adjustab'e handle-bir is supplied in two widths and in rams-horn pattern. The pedals are newly I designed for thiseeasoo, timpla and strong. YOUCiN hare y«wr RBPAIB« Thoroughly and Qaiek^ attended to at most Reasonable Price« if you will entrust them tone. We make a bPRCIALI Yof STOVE ENAMELLING AND NIOKHL PLATING Of Really First-Class QuAtiTy. In connection with our Christchnrch Branch we have fcuilt a Complete ENAHgTMsa Oven and Nickel Piatino Plant which is under the charge of Mr r Whitmbid, Ute of the Austral Company, ss fchat our customers can r«ly on any work entrusted to m being tamed tut in First-Class Order. -SUNDRIES- We have oat opened a large Assortment of SUNDRIES of the Latest Patterns, including— LAMPS, BELLS, TOEOLIFS, MUDGUARDS, LUBKICANTS, Etc, — Etc. • -OLVR" ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, «aOih OKNTURY" AOKTYLBNE GAS LAMP^, »JLVER KWQ OF THE ROAD, iJEW HOLOPHOTE LAMPS, DIETZ LAMPS, IXCELSIOR LAMPS. A L So,— P RFEOTION, BANNER, JIM DANDY, TOM THUMB, MIOROPHOTE, And Others. OVER TWELVE PATTERNS OF TTOJtli CLIPS. We Have STRUCK OIL Which will BtmN in * D y Lamp without the 1«»b1> troubto oy tnnok*. Put up in Bottles, U each; equal to four of the usual 6d bottles. Alec- LUBRICATING OIL, Which will nob Clog in the Barings — Is per Bottle. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON. BOLE AGENTS IN NEW ZRAUND FOR THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY CYCLES AND AT Waverley Cycle Depot, 217, COLOMBO STREET, OHRISTOHTROH.