MARRIAGE.

JEWELL-HARDINO.—On April 19, at the Weßleyan Ohuroh, WiUowby, by the Rev J. J. Mather, William Jrwkll, of Brookside, to Susannah Lucy, second daughter of William Harding, of Wil lowby.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Vertis et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1899 Local and General.

Commeboial news appears on the first page of this issue ; the fourih page contains the continuation of our aerial.

Plough Tbial—Trials of Spalding Robin's Rotary Disc (I). Thomas, Agent) Plough will take place during nexb week at Wakanui, Rakaia, Eiffelton, and Methven. An advertisement appear* elsewhere. Thb Mails,—The Mariposa, with the English mails of April 8, left San Francisco on the 20th, four hours late. The Mariposa's colonial mails, which left Auckland on March 20, arrived in London on the night of the I9bb, due date. The Elkotobal Campaign .—The electoral campaign has been commenced in this district by Mr John MoLaohlan, who announces that he accepts a largely signed requisition asking him to pose as a candidate for the Ashburton seat. Rabbits —In many paria of the Tuapeka distriob numbers of young iadß ate [making from £3 to J34 a week. Needless to say, there in not a run on other kinds of labor, »nd throttling mills in some instances find some difficulty in obtaining a sufficiency of suitable hands. Moki Oil.—The Wtstport Times states that h party has applied to the Warden for a prospecting license, over an area of 100 acres at Glasseye Oreek, Little Wanganui district. Their object) is to searoh for a petroleum apring. Oil oozes out of the ground in various places in the locality, and the water is impregnated with it, while the odour of keiosene is everywhere strong. No B»oks KBPT.-*At the Christohurch Magistrate's Court yesterday, Thomas i Castlehow, who had been adjudicated a bankrupb on January 10, was committed for trial on a oharge of having within three years before his bankruptcy failed to ktep proper books of accounts, and further with i incurring debts and liabilities, and with having obtained credit under false pretences. —Press Association telegram. Limelight Entebtainment.—What pro mises to be an excellent entertainment is to be given in about a fortnight's time, when a lecture will be delivered by Rev. P. W. leitt, coupled with Biblical and other subjects Music, both vocal and instrumen tal, will also occupy a prominent part in the evening's proceedings, and to Mrs Herbert Steel has been entrusted the work of organising for \h\n- Particulars are to be advertised In a future issue. Not Many Like Him.—The Marton correspondent of the CkronicU hears of an act of great generosity from a cyclist. While riding near Poukiore a week or two since, his bicycle was the cause of a horse attached to a milkoarb taking fiigh^ aod capsizing the vehicle. With a courtesy that is rare in such oases, the cyclist dismounted, apolo gised, helped the owner right his trap, and, takicg the driver's name, a few days ago forwarded him a cheque for £50 as compen sation for the damage done to his trap, etc. Temperance Reform.—A well attended meeting of temperance workers was held at the Templar Hall on Friday night, Rev. R. Taylor presiding. Various phases of local drink customs were brought under review, and resolu'ioDS connected with them were carried. Among other business it was decided that the annual election of officers of the Ashburton Prohibition League should take place on the afternoon of Thursday, May 4, when a large contingent of the party from country places is exptcted to be present to meet Rev. Frank Isitfc, who will be spending a few days in Athburtoo during that week. The Dr&ught Stallion Vanquisher — Messrs Friedlauder Bros., Limited, report the sale of the well-known stallion Van quisher to a southern client, Mr P. O'Brien of Winton, Southland, at a satisfactory figure. It is to be regretted that so useful a sire should leave our distriob, as his stock have always been to the fore in the show ring and whenever offered at (he public sale yards. Vanquisher has left a grand lot of working horßes, and the mares of his strain are eagerly sought aft?r as brood mares. Mr O'Brien is to be congratulated on his purchase, and what must prove a loss to our local veteran breeder Mr Small, and j farmers here generally, will no doubt be a benefit to the new owner and Southland breeders. Accident to a Jockey.—The jockey Frank Cochrane, who has steered the hurdler Whangaroa to victory so often, had a miraculous escape from a fatal accident at the Shannon races recently. As the result of careless riding on the parb of another jockey, Why Kouri, Cochrane's mount, was brought down at the second hurdle in the Trial Hurdles, Bays the Manawatu Times. The horse rolled over him, and on getting up galloped away with Cochrane hanging in the st'rrups. He was dragged tor about three hundred yards, just getting free on the edge of the bush, into which Why Kouri galloped. Cochrane was brought baok to the saddling paddock on a stretcher, and a few hours after was able to walk about, having escaped with some severe bruises. Northoote's KinemAtograph. —Mr Nortnoote's kinematograph was shown in the Oddfellows' Hall last night to a large audience. Most of the pictures had been Bhown before, but these were all old : favorites. The new ones proved themselves equally popular, and many had to be repeated in response to emphatic encores. In addition to the kinematograph Mr Nortbcote gave one of his uncommonly clever shadowgraph exhibitions, and an amusing comic singer kept things lively for a time. Mr Frank Norris'B skating comicalities were as laugh provoking as ever, and the lady Berio-eomic singer was well received. Ib was announced that in about two months Mr Northoote would re-visit ABhbarton with pictures from the Soudan war, a specialty being the battle of Omdurman.

News in Brief.

The services in the Primitive Methodist, Church to-morrow will be conducted by Mr Chapman in the morning and the Rev. J. K. Merrett in the evening. The attention of the readers of this paper ia directed to Oates, Lowry and Co's adver tisement. They have just received the litest acetylene gas lamps on an improved scale. Mr Collins, canvasser for Mr F. Butter field, photographer, Temuka, has ehown us two samples of the Utt<jr's work in the art of pho'.o enlargement, and both are beauti fully finished. Mr Collins ia canvassing the Ashburton district to receive orders, and those requiring photoß enlarged should not fail to give him an order. Mr W. Patching, so well known in Ash burton during the past twenty-five years, has extended his operations, and ia now prepared to execute orders for farmers and others in the harness and saddlery depart ment. He has a large staff of workmen employed on the premises, and all orders entrusted to him will no doubt be executed to the entire satisfaction of those who may favor him with a trial. The anniversary services in connection with the Baptist Church will be held to-morrow, when the Rev S. A. Harris, of Lincoln, will preach morning and evening, and also address the Sunday School children and parents at three o'clock. On Monday evening a soiree will be held. Those in charge of the musical arrangements have provided something special in vocal and instrumental music, many of the best musicians in the town having kindly offered their services, to help to make the meeting a success. Several speeches by ministers and others will be pirt of the programme, also ft coffee supper,

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

AUTUMN MEETING

SECOND DAY. Preside; fc -Mr John Studholmp, jun. Vice- Preßident~Mr hi Sbitb Judge—Mr M Stitfc. Stewacde—Messrs T E Upton, I 0 F Todbunrtr, D Thomas, T Stone, E 1 Gate?, E W Hanmer, JON Grigg. Handicapper—Mr G Dowse. Treasurer —Mr J Davison Barter—Mr H Piper, j , Clerk of tcaies— Mr R Friediaader ; assistant—Mr W Simpson. Clerk of Course—Mr R Curtis Totalißator Stewards—Mesurs R M Cuthbettsoo ond C Doherty. Secretery—Mr C H Dowd ing; aeeibtanti—-Messrs A Roberts aod W Home.

There was a very good attendance at the races yesterday, with beautiful weather. The Indies mustered in force, and the grand stand presented quite a brilliant scene. The track was again in excellent order, and the going wai perfect. The arrangements for the comfort of the general public were satisfactory aa far as they went, and the catering up to a certain point gave no reason for complaint. Mr Grange, of the Commercial Hotel, had the booth under the grand stand, and Mr Mullan, of the Aahburton Hotel, the one outside the paddock} and no doubt both establishments were able to cope with I the business that came their way. Mrs ' Huffsm had the luncheon booth under the ! atand, and her part of the two days' work S was done in her usual thorough manner: but it was just at this point in the matter of catering that the excellence of the general management of the Committee ceaaed. For those of the public who had the entree to the saddling paddook, a good square meal was available to the hungry at Mrs HufiWs table; but for the mass who are content with the leas favored space outside there was no luncheon obtainable. Liquor in plenty was to be had, but nothing in the shape of eatables outside the charmed circle. Mr Jewitt had fruit and oysters on the ground, but his busineßa seemed also to be confined to the privileged area. It may be that the buainesa likely to be done by a luncheon booth outside the paddook would not warrant a caterer paying a high rent, but rather than the regime of starvation should be repeated at another meeting of the Club, the Committtee could do worse than consider the advisablenesa of giving a caterer a site for nothing, and even providing him with a tent. The officer* of the Club, with one important exception, discharged their various dutiee in a way which showed how thoroughly they understood them; and much of the success of the meeting is due to this fact. The one exception was the Secretary, who, although o. most estimable gentleman and an ardent supporter of the sport, did not appear at his best. He was decidedly placed at a disad* van'age when compared with the secretaries of the Tinwald and the Ashburton Clubs of a few years since, whose polite and genial manner in dealing with everything and everybody, and invariable courtesy to repre> sentativea of the press were always appre ciated—but never more so than now, when these amenities have become only a pleasant memory. Following are reßuka :•— Wakanci Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Six fur longs. 27 Mr F Holmea 1 oh g Hypnotist, by Perkin Warbeok ll—Miss Charm» 4yrs,7si 9!b .. ... (Cotbon) 1 27 Mr R Alexander's eh m Ihe Orphan, aged, 7at 81b ... . M (Jackson) 2 43 Mr G Robertson's blk m Vanilla aged, &t 4!b (King) 5 30 Mr C G Dalgety'a eh m Aloestis, aged, 7afc s!b ... ... (McCluskey) 0 3 Mr D Hefifernan's eh h Liberty, syrs 6sfc9lb .. (Gilchriet) 0 130 Liberty lost several lengths at the start. The field was running in close order until well into the straight, where Hypnotist held the advantage slightly from The Orphan and Vanilla, antf the race home between them was fast, Hypnotist winning by half a length. Vanilla third. Time—l.l 6. Divi dend—£4 6s. Kolmar Trot Handicap, of 25 soys; second horse 5 soya from the stake. 14 mile. 57 Mr A G Holmes' b g Harold B, by Child Harold, aged, ecr ... (N Price) 1 18 Mr J Smith's br m Miss Brownwood, aged, 18sec (Owner) 2 2 Mr G Gtice's br g Boxwood, syrs, (RGrice) 3 10 Mr F Holmes' Shyiock, 7aeo (Milne) 0 3 Mr J McDonnell's br g Au Revoir, j Bged,loßec ... ... (F Hngus) 0 2 Mr J Cass' br g Clifton, aged (Owner) 0 ! 4Mr A J Hoskin'a b m Mist, (Owner) 0 4 Mr W Hood's br m Macaroni, 16seo (Owner) 0 42 Mr D MoKendry'a b m Medium And aged lOsec , (Cotton) 0 23 Mr A Mason's blk g Auctioneer, 4yrs 22« ec ... .'. .. (RDay) 0 5 Mr E Major's b m Bella, 3yrs, 18sec (Owner) 0 7 Mr A Brown's b m Toss Up, 26sec (0 Harold) 0 2 Mr W Huston's m h Berlin Mao, Syra, 26sec - (Owner) 0 1 Mr J Moßohan'a Killaloe, syrs, 28sec (Owner) 0 0 Mr H Jordan's Might as Well, 28ieo, (Owner) 0 0 Mr W J Keeley's blk m Lena Bell, 3yrs, 28sec... (Owner) 0 180 Won by a length. Time—3.47. Divi dend—£2 16a. ? Autumn Handicap, of 50 aovs; aecond horse 5 sovb from the stake. One mile. 16 Mr D O'Brien's br c Peerage, by Aus tralian Peer —Naomi, 3yra 7st (O'Brien) 1 99 Mr H Friedlander's blk 0 Double Event, syrs, 9st 71b ... (R Wilson) 2 32 Mr M Hobb'a b m Bizarre, 6yrs t Bat> 2lb .- (Derrett) 3 13 Mr C P Aynealey'a br g Belligerent, 6yrs «- (McCluskeyl 0 58 Mr C P Aynealey'a blk g Huku, 3yra Bsb ... .« ... (Donovon) 0 8 Mr E J Boden's b g Rangefinder, aged, 7st 61b (Radeliffe) 0 226~ Belligerent after the field settled down took the lead, Peerage lying aecond, with Huku and Rangefinder following in the order named. Turning into the straight Peerage and Double Event were together, when the former came away and won easily by three lengths from the favorite, Bizarre being four lengths away third. Time—l.4l§. Divi dend—£l2 14s. Pony Rack Handicap, of 25 aovs 3 second pony 5 soys from the sbake. Five furlongs. 37 Mr McCormack's b m Roaie O'Shea, by Perkin Warbeok 11, aged, 7sb 71b (Radciiffe) 1 121 Mr M Friedlander's b f Heliadaa, 3yrn, lOsb 51b ... ... (R Wilaon) 2 9 Mr R H Bennett's b in Pauline you are a Belle, 6st 71b ... (O'Brien) 3 43 Mr J Armstrong's b m Topsy, aged 10at41b .. .. .. (Cochrane) 0 57 Mr A S Bond's b m Taranto, 6ys, 7at j 81b .. .. ... (Forward) 0 2 Mr J O'Shea'a m m Rose Agnew, aged, 7afc 31b - .. (Cotton) 0 ! IMr W Tubman'a eh g Little Willie, 7yro, 7sfc2ib .. ... (Twomey) 0 2 Mr J Burr's b m Little Daisy, 6yrs, 6stl3lb (Tober) 0 1 Mr J Griffin's b g Pickles.gaged, 6=b llib (Gilcrist) 0 273 Won by three lengths. Time—l.6s Dividend—£6 12s.

Disposal Stakes, of 25 flovs. The winner to be Bold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the fund* of the Club. Weight, Sat ?lb, any overweight to be declared. Five furlongs. ! 35 Mr M Digby's blk m Magg, syra (O'Brien) 1 68 Mr P Holmes' b g Wedlock, aged (Donovon) 2 23 Mr H Friedlander's eh g Valentine, 4ya (Wilson) § 0 Mr R McDonnell's cb. g Rosehill, ' aged ... (Cotton) Q 15 Mr M Friedlander'e br g T»le of the War, syr«  ... (Ooohrane) 0

Magg secured the stake easily by a length from Wedlock, Valentine four lengths away. Donovan the nder of Wedlock waa dis qualified for six months for pulling Wedlock in this race, Magg was pat ud at auction and sold to Mr JLe wib for £7 10s. Time - 1.4. Dividend—£3 12f>. Wincdmobe Wm/isn Bavhiqat, of 30 soys; second horse 5 bovb from the atake. Seven furlongs. 110 Mr M Hobb's br m Bloomer, Apte mont—-Miss Kate, 4yrs, 9st 5 b (Wileon) 1 27 Mr F Holmes* oh c Lepanto, 3yrs, SstlSlb (Brown) 2 41 Mr H A Kaight's m g Bimetallism Syra, Bit7lb .. .. (Derrett) 3 178 The three were in a bunch till the entrance to the straight, when Bloomer came away and wen easily, Bimet&llist two lengths away third. Time—!.3o|. Divided-J6l 9s, Hubby Scurry, of 15 boys } second horse 3 eovi from the stake. Four furlongs. 88 Mr R McDonnell's b m Uonetance (Cottou) 1 54 Mr F Claridge's b g Bonaparte (Rainbow) 2 9 Mr Birohfield'B b (t Little Tim (McClatkey) 3 26 Mr B Gates' Flying Kitty (Wilson) 0 Constance won easily by four lengths, throe lengths separating seoond and third. Time—49|. Dividend—£ll6a. Aiaenton Handicap, of 30 sovb ; wcond horse 5 soya from the stake, tire furlongs. 32 M* V Harris' oh g Rochester, by Petroleum—Capucine, syrs, Bst 21b (Cotton) 1 68 Mr R Alexander's oh m The Orphan, aged, Bst 61b ... ». (Derrett) 2 30 Mr R Reay'a oh r Shekel, syrs, 7at 7lb w ... — (Rainbo*) 3 43 Mr G Roberticn'B blk m Vaoilla, aged. Bst 111b ... .- (King) 0 30 Mr M Hobb's b m Bimrre, 6yr«, Bit 41b ..." ... ... *» (Wilson) 0 50 Mr O G Dalgety'a ohm Aloeatis, aged,Bst3lb ... ... (Murray) 0 3 Mr M Friedlander's b g Grandshot, 4yrs, 7st 91b (Gilchrist) 0 39 Mr J F Buchanan's h f Fireside, 2yrs, 7st6ib (McCluskey) 0 14 Mr L Markey'a blk g The Weaver, aged, 6st7ib (Forward) 0 12 Mr H Fri«dlander'« oh f Corusa, 2yrs, 6st 71b .- ... (O'Brien) 0 sir - . ■ There was oonaide?ahle difficulty In getting the field away in this event, and owing to the failing light the colors were hard to distinguish. The Orphan, however, appeared to be the first to move, followed by Fireaide, and Vanilla, the remainder oi the field olote up. On entering the straight Rochester came through the field and won by a couple of lengths, a length separating second and third. Time—l.lf. Dividend—£9. The sum of £3,388 was passed through the totalisator for the two days.

METHVEN COLLIE CLUB.

The annual collie trials were held on the 13th and 19th inib, on the same ground as previous years. The weather on the first day wai cold and unpleasant, but on the second it was very enjoyable. There was a very good attendance on both days, Alford Forest as usual sending a large contingent. The entries in all classes were good, and in the first three there were very few absentees. Several dogs were withdrawn on the second day, which enabled the programme to be concluded in good time Mr D. Fraser, of Shepherd's Bush, judged throughout; Work was commenced about 10 a.m. with Class I.—heading and bringing back—in which W Wright's Corbie was placed first; E MoLennan's Tyke second, and C J John ostn'a Flora third. Class IL—Heading, bringing back, and yarding—was nob finished on the first day, six dogs having to rnn on the second day. First honors again fell to Corbie, who showed excellent work at the hurdles, placing his sheep in 6 minutes ; A McFarlane's Doll was a good second, yarding the Bheep in 6£ minutes ; J S Weir's Tweed was placed third. Class V.—Heading and bringing back, for dogs under eighteen months—was next taken. Only four out of nine entered came forward, and of these 0. J. Johnstone's Jet was the only ona that succeeded in getting to the sheep, and was awarded first prize. After an adjournment for luoch Class lll—Hunt away with Blew—was proceeded with. None o! the dogs succeeded in getting through all the flags and reaching the last post. C. J. Johnston was placed first with Fly, who got through all the flags, but could not reach the post in time. G. Evans* Glen second, went close to the second flag but on the wrong aide, got the sheep through the third flags, and jusb reaohed the post when time was called. J. S. Weir's Roy th rd got his sheep through the first and second flags. Class IV—Driving five sheep through two Bets of hurdles, and yarding—is a class that excites & good deal of interest, and each successful passage of the hurdles was greeted with applause. W. Wright's Corbie did his work quietly and expeditiously, having his sheep safely penned in 5 minutes 19 seconds* C J. Johnston's Flora and J. H. Muirhead's Mick were placed second and third, Flora yarding in 5 minutes 12 seconds, Mick in 7 minutes. Mr M. Friedlander's special prize of * Hampshire down ram was awarded to Mr W. Wright for Corbie's performances* Mr J. Trumper was again to the fore in placing the sheep, and the success of the meeting is greatly due to his exertions in this respect. With no assistance, except at the yard, he most successfully placed the merino sheep for the whole of the first three classes. Mr E. McLennan placed the sheep for the hunt away class. Mrs Heer was in charge of the commissariat department, and it is needless to say that her efforts.gave every satisfaction.

DISTRESSING OCCURRENCE AT OPAWA.

Mr R S. McFarland Shot. The Lyttelton Times of this morning says: —Mr Robert Slephenaon McFarland, who has been manager of the Bank of New Sooth Wales at Ashburton for some years past, shot himself at Glengarry House, Opawa, on Thursday afternoon. He had been unwell for a considerable time, and oame to Christ church for medical treatment, going to the Home on Saturday last,. Hi* mind was somewhat affected, but he appeared to be in j better health on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday afternoon he was out In the garden with Mr Harold Stewart, who, as Mr MoFarland appeared to be intent upon gardening, went away for a few minutes. While Mr Stewart was away he heard a slight report, and, hurrying back, found his charge lying on the ground, with a wound in his left temple, and a pea-rifle, of which he had obtained possession, in his hand. The bullet lodged in the brain. The patient was attended to by Drs Hunt, De tteozi, and Stewart* but he had not regained conscious- 1 nees at a late hour last night, and there was little hope of his recovery. The report of the occurrence in the Press is slightly varied in detail, but the main facts are stated in much the same way. The Press pays the rifle belonged to Mr H. Stewart, and was used used for killing oats and small birds, acd was kept unloaded in the corner of one of the rooms.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Chkistohcboh, April 22~ Mr McFarlhnd succumbed to his injuries this morning.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press AMociatlon—By Electric Telegrapi —Copyright Received Wakapuaka April 22, 965 ft. m, Guardian Office, 10-1H «.m) The Goldinininjr Frauds. LoNDQH, April" 21 The Westraliah Gold Districts Trading Syndicate trial has concluded. Sir Edward Lee and Mr Hugh Ber* nard, the secretary, were acquitted. The jury, however, condemned Lee's gross neglect as a director. Goodman was sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment and Herbert James Squier to six months, Secret Commission Bill. A Bill entitled the Secret Commis sion Bill, introduced into the House of Commons by Mr T. W, Russell, member for Tyrone, has been read a first time. The Stella Wreck. At the coroner's inquest on the victims of the Stella wreck, the jury ; returned a verdict of accidental death. [They considered the disaster could ha*e been avoided if the captain bad slowed the engines during the fog and stood further out to sea.

Australian.

(Received Wak»pa»kft April 22, 9 56 a,m. , Guarbian Office 10*31 s.m) Conciliation and Arbitration Bill Stdnkt, April 22 Under the Conciliation and Arbi tration Bill, power is given to the Minister to direct that public enquiry into disputes or probable disputes shall be conducted by a Judge of the Supreme or District Court, but mo provision is made lor enforcing awards, the idea being that a public enquiry, by revealing the merits of the dispute, will have a sufficiently salutary effect. The Fergaton Heresy Mklboursb, April 22 As an outcome of the publication of his book, the Rev Hector Ferguson hat resigned the charge of Korthcote Presbyterian church. The church officers, teachers, and leading members, are also resigning. The Late Hurricane. Brisbane, April 22 The official report on the late hurri cane shows that eighty-six vessels were lost, and between 360 and 400 colored men and fourteen Europeans were drowned. The damage is estimated at £50,000.

THE PHILIPPINES.

(Received Wakapuaka April 22, 9 65 a-m, Guardian Office 10-18 a-m) Washington. April 21. Fourteen thousand regular troops are to sail for Manilla to reinforce General Otis.

THE AUSTRALIA.

United Preu Aupoiadon—By Bleotrlo Telegraph.

Dcnkdih, April 21 The Union Company hit been adrieed that the steamer Kiora wai tmabto to con nect with the Auitralia owing to the bad weather.

With Latest Improvements.

LatMt Items

Balk of Work, &o—The sale of work and produce held to-day in the Orange Hal), in aid of the debt extinction fund of the Presbyterian Church, was successful in a high degree, and was well attended by the general public. Mrs Brock, who presided over the luncheon table, had her bands fall of work, and she and her assistants were busy from noon till late in the afternoon. As the visitor entered,*a bran pie faced him, under the genial management of Mrs G. F. Dodds, while on his right were the flower and fruit stalls under the care of Misses Scaly, Ander son, Orr, and McClatchie, who had a vary tempting display. Mesdames Orr and Smith presided ever the work tables, with quite a 11 grand range of lines " before then, as the drapers say, and Mrs Dodds, senr., was at the head of the fancy work department. Mr William Craighead was produce merchant, and had enough grain, etc, to stock a good shop. The sale will be continued during the evening till everything has been disposed of, which will be at the marked prices, and not by rafifc.

CABLE NEWS.

United PreM Awooiatlon—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 21 The Admiralty Oourthas awarded the owner* of the British steamer Northumbria, belonging to the Inter national Line and trading to Mediter ranean porti, salvage in connection with salving the French steamer Elise. The latter caught fire, and the crew deserted. The Sorthumbria picked her up and towed her to Gibraltar, where she also took the crew, refusing to allow them again to go aboard the Elise. The owners of. the French vessel contend that the captain of the Northumbria was guilty of piracy. Baroness Hirsch, whose decease was recently announced, left £24,000,000. Relatives inherit £4,000,000, and the balance is to be devoted to charities, chiefly on the Continent. Lord Salisbury has returned from his visit to the Riviera. The Prince of Wales was amongst those present at the Orewe-Rosebery wedding. There were ten bridesmaids, and the wedding favors consisted of primroses and marguerites. Six hun dred were present at the luncheon. The thoroughfares in the vicinity of the Abbey were crowded.

OATES, LOWRY & CO.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

(Received W»k»pu»k» April 22, 11-10 •"«ro., Guardian Office, 11-39 a-m) Paris, April 21 M. Ferznette, Governor of Oherche midi prison, Paris, deposed before the Oourt of Cassation that Dreyfus streuuously resisted Paty de Olun'g suggestion that he gave documents to the secret agents of other Governmenti in the hope of securing more important documents ia retern Captain Le Brn^ Renaud told witness in 1897 tfcafc Dreyfus never confessed. Members of the French patriotic League, and other prescribed societies, recently arrested in Paris have been fined small amounts, but the finei wen remitted on the ground of " firs^ offence." I

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F. FBBRIM4N. % J I j FiFIY-FOUrt YKARi USIfITBRRUPTJBD SUCWKSS..' fpHIS CHEMICAL PKEPAR4IION IS CJARBOLIjJBD as a rem dy against the wages of Birds, Rooks, or other Pestoj taking the aeo J dresaed with it. This Prep iratlon ta'now being USED EXTENSIVELY In the Colonies of New Zoaland, Aus tralia, and Central Africa. WHEAT SOWING. Best and Ghsapes t Dressing for seed Wheat,: OABBOJLISED. Patronised by Thousands of the Firs: Pfaotical Farmers la the E^lugdom. PBBFBOT FREEDOM FROM SMFT. It is aoknowlßdged to be an Established! Fact that D. CLARKE'S CABBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (N*me and Label Registered under Trade Marks Act;, No. 13, T96, and 158,143) j HAS BEEN USED FFTY-THKEE YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS t IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL Wool Piss, Le HiU-y, HerefortUhire, | October 23, 1889 DBA.B IE, —I am pleaded to teslify to '■ ttie efßj»c'y of your "CarboJised Whea r Protector," haviug used yowr Projector for 40 years and never having gco*rn a einnty ear of corn in my lif» ; thertf«»r« c»n confilobtly r commviidyoor •• Whe^t Protector" »6 a euro preventa'ivo lot Smut, et«s.—l am, yoars fcraly, G. 15. JONKS. Mr G. B. Cl.jke. PREPARED BY |G. B CLIRKK, M.P.t\, S! ANUF ACI URING CU Ml IST, W(.»BUBK, BKI'P, ENGLAND. (Proprietor of the bheep Dippirg Com position ) In Packets ccntaii.iug t>i;ffieent t droflß Eight; Bushels of Seed Wheat, Barley, Oats» or other Corn. AGENT FOR ASHBURTQN, F. FEERIMAN.



The blood is the modui-n by which all nutriment U sup^Nei to the bo.ly. No organ, for '" i»»g"!'«(ie» P w eßßes B greater abundance of blood veoauia than the horse's oot. Nor ia greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply ol blood. Marvellous wisdom ia displayed in this beautiful structure ; l.ut ! how barbar ous la the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evils could quickty be written, the result of such treatment, but which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, elastic step can only be preserved by the observance of natural lawe. Our advice is Constantly being sought ia so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble is in the foot. Pressure, irritating •ad infUming, prevents free circulation, ana gas or mutter ia discovered in the clift W. T. Kingston may be consulted at ail htmrs, diner at his Forge, Wills street, or Ht hw private reiideace, Grey street.



RBffli^i'"" ;i"*''wislß^^K ■^BflSkt^ l.* - '. i ,.'"rjSßflM|MM|^B^^ JOHN ORR AND CO. LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS WE Btook Mora LAMP 3 than all the other Stores in Ashburton pub together, and when we saylwe oan give you the BBS* value, wo know what we are talking nfifi LAMPS OE VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. Prices from NINE PENCE to NINE POUNDS. Our Table Lamps at 2?, 2a 6d, 3a, 3a 6d are vtondbotdi. value, Hanging Lamps from 3s od to Ho. Hand Lamps for next to nothing. JOHN ORR AND CO. HOESfiJ ; ; CLIPP^S ISIJP' PLOtfGH BHAKES /I BABB AND PLAK HOKSB COYNES Jl g. I($R Wli SHEEP NETTING PLouea chains IW m We hays large Stocks of all these Lines, a^ are prepared to give SpecialiQaotatioDß for Large or Sma'l Quantities. JOHN OUR AND CO. SCOTT'S, SHACKLOOK^ & STOHBIEU'S RANGES ALWAYS IN STOCK OVER 30 DIFFERENT PATTERNS cm be shown to Intending Parchisers. REGISTER GRATES, COOKING & HEATING STOVES, Eto. Fedora, Fire Irons, Braae Curbß, Coal Va 3 ea jasfc opened up. Bedsteads and Bedding. JOHN ORTI AND CO. TAYLOR'S "*l|ll^ CUTLERY wifNfss ASHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE WE are the only importers of these gooda in Ashburton dealing direct wiihthe Manufacturers and can therefore give the very best value. WE have some specially fine goods in Cutlery and Electro-plate suitable for presentations of all kinds. JOHN ORR & CO. "SILVER KIW "ACITELYJSE," "BANNER," "20Ji CESTURy,I^ 41 PERFEOiION," " SEARCHLIGHT," and all the Latest; and Best in BICYCLE LAMPS. JOHN ORR & CO..



CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH AsUbui'ton. 3rd SUNDAY AFTER EASI ER, (April 23.) 8.30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 3 p m—DEOMORB—Mb Gates SEAFIELD—Bev R A WoodthßEPß~ 6*30 p m, Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, MA., Vicar, PRIMITIVE MtfiTHODIST CHURCH, AshburtoD, SUNDAY, April 23. Services—ll am, Mr Chapman ; 6.30, Rev J B Merrett, A welcome to all. 4 206 BAPT ST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY SERVICES at the Tabernacle on SUNDAY, April 23. Preacher—Rev. S. Aroher Harris, of Lincoln. On MOJSDAY EVENING, 24th intb., a Social Gathering will be held. Vocal and Instrumental Musio by some of A*hburi;on'a beßt performers. Addresses by the Revs. Taylor, Inglis, Merrett, Harris, Mather, and others. Closed with a Coffee Supper. To sommenee at 7-30. Admission la. 4 211 y rledlander Bros.. Limited. VTOT HAVING DISPOSED OF MR W. H. RULE'S PENDARTES PROPERTY By Auotion, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELY for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LhV.



GRAIN! SHIPMENTS L G N T> ON.; WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT Si OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are in 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 Cash Advances against shipments placed in our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience in 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. Fried lander Bros., Ld,



THE LEADING JEWELLER, dr WATCHMAKER J. V. DE BEER TTA?. Just Received a New Stook of ROTHBRHAM'S CELEBRATED JKIN OX/IS H UffiVjultS Ar<d Numerous other Classes of Watches, Including his H iBYEST WATCH at 9s 6d. IMPROVED WATERBTJRYS, Hs sd, 19s 6d; 22s 6d Anyone in want of a Reliable and Durable time piece should call and inspect. MJEW JI&WEJLJLJBRir. Ladies Gold Gem Rings from 10s 0d Gold Brooches   7s 6d Silver Brooches .. .. 2s Od New Novelties in CHARMS, PINS MUFF CHAIN^, Etc. Inspection Invited. E.P. WARE, CLOCKS, Etc. NEW SPECTACLES JUST RECEIVE.*. Si£?ht Testing? a Specialty REPAIRS. REPAIRS, REPAIBS. Old Jewellery Remade. LATEST DESIGNS. J. V. DE BEEE, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT MEARLY - I out of every 4h of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK JFVnJE CEYIjOW or JBiended Teas. thm above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M, & Co.'s Pure Tea* cannot' (:• ! equalled. ! COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dpsr ! Ib. more money, and you will be convinced \ ours have no equal for Qua/it/. \ Unequalled aud Invincible—Woods' Gre»(, Peppermint Care for Coughs and Colds, 1/6



There have been several tragio events re ported in thft papers lately, such as some of the incidents in the Samoan war, how some of the bodies of the British and American troops had been mutilated, etc. Bub there are tragio scenes being enacted night by night in the streets of our town, when some cyclist is oaughb without a lamp on hit or her bicycle. Bu,t you can saye yourself a lot of worry and trouble by just coming $o Morrow, Bassett and Co., tnd buying one of their bicycle lamps. They" keep them all sorts and prices to suit customers. Apvt. ' Begorra it's a purty Tay,' and sold by Shearman Bros, Ashburton, W. Doak, Mount Sotners and Mayfield, James Godaell, Tinwald, Ms Diamond Jubilkb, 1 Ceylon beat high ground Tm, ,



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