PHASES OF THE MOON.

April.

Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1899. THE BURGESS ROLL.

We again remind persona who may be entitled to the residential franchise recently created under the Municipal Franchise Reform Act, 1898, that they should lose no time in handing in their claims to the Town Olerk. The list has to be made out by that officer between the Ist and 14th of April in each y^ar, and the names of persons whose claims are admitted are to be placed on the burgess roll. Although residential occupiers have no vote at any poll relating to loans or rates, they can vote ©n all elections, which is probably the most important matter resting in the bands of the ratepayers. We have already pointed out who are entitled to have their names enrolled on the burgess list, and it only remains to again urge upon all such persons to secure the privileges granted under the new Act. We confess that we are unable to understand why some of the information demanded from claimants is asked for. Much of it seems to be quite unnecessary, but claimants to vote wiil have to give the information demanded all the same, for otherwise they may lose their votes. It is, how ever, difficult to conceive why those who framed the regulations should have fixed upon suoh an inquisitorial examination. It is a matter worthy of note that most of th« conditions imposed under Orders-in-Oouncil, like those referred to, are of a somewhat inquisitorial character. Such seems to be a specialty of this method of legislation ; and seeing that New Zealand Ministers have of late deve loped a strong inclination for this form of government, people are disposed to ask why we should have so much of this kind of thing. The Timaru Herald concludes an article on this subject as follows :—" We are satisfied that many of the regulations by Orders-in-Oouncil made ostensibly under the authority of New Zealand Acts of Parliament in recent years would be pronounced ultra vires if brought to the test of a court of law. . . There have from time to time been protests against the system and its illegal expansion, but Parliament, or the majority in Parlia ment, has hitherto failed to recognise the gravity of the evil."

A HIDDEN BANGER.

I With regard to the question of tuber f culosia in cattle, and the consequent danger to the human race, it is not enough that dairymen and butchers should be alone dealt with in legislation bearing of the subject. All owners of cattle should be liable The force of this contention could not be more clearly shown, perhaps, than by quoting two notable examples of the result of in spection and test in England. Recently the cattle on the Queen's farm at Osborne were tested by tuberculin, and thirty-six cows had to be destroyed, In the other case a number of animals supplying milk in connection with large dairies owned by Lord Vernon proved to be badly diseased, no less than forty per cent, of the cows being condemned. Yet they all appeared to be in magnificent condition, as was the case with the cows on the Queen's farm. No ordinary inspection could have dissovered the true state of affaire, It required the tuberculin test to j detect the danger. A similar remark may be made with regard to a cow slaughtered at the North British and Hawke's Bay Freezing Works, where it has been inspected today £says the Napier Daily Telegravh) % a number of persons interested. This animal, which was the property of a resident whose family were supplied with milk by it, when alive by no means furnished to the ordinary ob server indications of bad health. But when tested by tuberculin it reacted, and when slaughtered proved to be the worst case yet seen in the district by thje Stock Inspector. This proof, if proof ¥erp wanted, of the almost com plete futility of what is styled " in spection" of herds, witbent scientific

testing in adddition, justifies as in con cluding that a so-called inspection of ths cows providing Dunedin with milk, carried out quite recently, was no guarantee of the correctness of the. conclusions arrived at. The Oity Uouncil s.°etn to have employed a veter nary surgeon, who inspected 2642 cows, ''••'■(l who decided that only fifty five of the number were unfit for dairying purposes, principally because of old age, only seven being set aside as showing symptoms of tuberculosis.

Local and General.

The MoKbnzih Tribute.— The address to be Hon, Joha McKuozie contains 8000 ignaturoß, and £1000 will be the amount of he ohrquo tobe presented to him. Drunkknkbss—At the Police Oourfc this norniag—before Mr R. Aloora, J.P.—a first ifjender was charged with having been drunk a the public streets. He pleaded guilty and vftß discharged with a> caution. Temperance Meetinc.—-The monthly sntertainment of the Ash burton Weeleyan Band of Hope took place last Thursday j light, in the Baring Square School, Mr Robert Aloorn presided, and the room was packed with an appreciative audience. After \ short; address by the chairman, an excellent programme of vocal and instrumental music, recitations and dialogues was presented* An action song by a number of boys and girls was most creditable, and Mrs O. Beach is to be congratulated on the result of her careful and patient training of these young people. The series of entertainments for the next faw months promises to be of ft varied and interesting character. A Bookmaker Recants.—The New Zea land 7'imes cays that one man hua discovered that there is no royal road to wealth, at least by the bookmaker's path, and he recently requested a newspaper representa tive to info: m the public that) " from yester day he had given the game best, and was going back to earn an honest living by his trade." This bookmaker is going to mead people's "soleB" now, instead, as is frequently alleged, of damaging them. For his effort to earn a livelihood in a more respectable way than bookmaking he is to be commended ; and it is to be hoped that the example he has set will be extensively followed by his former colleagues. Frozen Meat.—Mr Jatnes Ruddin, an ! alderman of Liverpool, who, as recently announced, arrived in Adelaide by the steamer Omrah, is a gentleman who has a large interest in the frozen meat trade. The object of his visit is to arrange fjr further shipments of frozen produce. People io England, be stated, are f*at losing their prejudice against frczen meat, for which the establishment of numbers of refrigerators throughout the country is mainly respon sible. The populace are now satisfied that they can rely upon securing their meat in perfect order. Mr Ruddin has erected a large refrigerator of his own in Liverpool, coating over JBSO 000. He continues hie journey overland to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney and New Zaaland. Quarterly Meeting—The quarterly msetiDg of officials connected with the Ashburtou Wesleyan circuit was held in the Baring Square schoolroom on Wednesday night—the Rev. J! J. Mather (acting for Rev. R. Taylor) in the chair. Membership returns were reported the aarne as last quarter, but it was stated that there had been most encouraging results at more than one preaching place. The financial returns showed that the circuit debt had been increased by about £5, and at a congre gational meeting, to be held shortly, a scheme will be discussed for clearing off the debit balance. The report.of the Baring Square Sunday school superintendent lamented the very irregular attendance of aome scholars, the statistics read showing an average of sixty absentees every Sunday. An appeal is to be made to the congregation co use its influence in bringing about a change io this matter. The century commemoration fund was discussed, and a committee appointed to organise and arrange necessary details connected with the scheme locally, Mr H. M. Jones being appointed secretary. Decisions connected with other circuit matters were deferred until the return from Sydney of Rev. R. Taylor, who ia expected to reach Ashburton in a week or ten days. The poor consumptive pa'.e and ill, Had caught a sudden violent chill Distressing coughs had made him weak, While hectic flushes tiuged his cheek; But what at last has made him strong, When after suffering so long, '£&&22i8k. He now can damp and cold endure, He takes Wm. E. Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure.

FOOTBALL:

THE ENGLISH TEAM FOR AUS TRALIA.

United Press Association—By Elecbrkg Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 8 The football team promoted by the Rev. R- Mulliueux sails for Australia by the Oceaua.

TONGA.

Reported Purchase by England.

Unced Press Association—By Eleotrio CSZmSTelegraph ~-Copyright| m& |New York, April 9 newspapers allege that Great Britain has purchased Tonga, thus enabling tne King to pay off the German claims. American papers state that England paid 125,000 dollars for Tonga.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, April 8 The holders of half a million of New Zealand Midland Railway debentures have petitioned the Stock Exchange to refuse the quotation of future New > Zealand loans, on the ground that the Government have accorded them unfair treatment.

The blood ia the medium by which all nutriment is supplied to the body. No organ, for its magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horae's foob. Nor is greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply of blood. Marvelioua wisdom is displayed in this beautiful structure ; but ! how barbar ous is the treatment ib receives. A catalogue of evils could quickly be written, the resulb of such treatment, but which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, elastic step can only be preserved by the observance of natural laws. Our advice is ' constantly being sought in so-called obscure j causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble is in the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or matter is discovered in the clift. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either ab his Forge, Wills street, or at hia private residence, Grey street. Important Discoveries of Gold are no doubt of great value to society, especially at a time like the present), when the money market is so tight and poverty so distressing. Still, however, there are some things in this world far more precious than gold, in spite of the immense influence ib weilds over mankind. Health, for instance, cannot be purchased for money, but ib may ba preserved an<i secured by the use of Hollo way's Pills. No family should be without them, as they are equally good in (heir efjeebs for either old or young. No complaint can for long withstand their healing power. They drive out all impurities from the blood, strengthen the digestive organs, and cleanae the stomach.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Messrs Friedlander Bros*, Limited, report upon thfl stock market for the week cm;ing Saturday, " prii 8 : -- Aahburum Yards.—On Tuesday there 1 was a l&ir yarding of stock at these yards. Prices upon the whole ehowed a distinct advance on late rates, more especially for turnip sheep. The entry consisted of 7392 ? heop, 98 rama, and 17 cattle, of which our share was 5114 sheep, 42 rams, and 2 cattle. Salen.—Fat Sheep -60 ha'fbred ewes 9j Id, 28 crossbred ewes 10s 3d, 12 crossbred ewes 9s BJ, 8 crossbred ewes B*. 28 Btnall two- I tooths 7b 2J, 44 two-tootha 13s 4d, 34 half bred ewes 81 lOd, 34 halfbred ewea 8* 3d, 141 freezing wethers 13a Bd, 44 fre»z;»g wethers 133 7d, 43 freezing ewes 10l 10d, 40 freezing wethers 13s lid, 117 freeing wethers 13s Id, 133 fat latnba 10s sd, i O9 fat ewes and wethers 13a. Stoic Sheep.—2s4 two-tooths 11s Id, 173 two and four-tooth ewes 9d 3J, 139 six-tooth owes 8s lid, 141 six-tooth ewes 81 KM, 224 four and six tooth wethers I2i7d, 330 sir-tooth ewes 9* lOd, 87 six-tooth ewes 9s 7d, 275 two aad four-tooth wethers 11s, 56 cull ewes 2a Id, 133 full month merino ewes 4i, 89 four and six-tooth ewes 10s 6d, 108 full mouth cross bred ewes 63 3d, 193 four-year-old merino ewes 6a Id, 75 crossbred ewes 6s Id, 708 two, four and six-tooth ewes 3s 6d» 83 merino wethers 2a 2d, 495 four-tooth ewes 10a Id, 204 crossbred ewes 6* 4d. Rama— Shropshire rams, l£gs, 2gs, 3gs; English Leicester rams, 3gs, 2igs. Cattle—Cow £1 16s, cow and oalf £5 IQb» Clearing sale at Eiffelton.—On Wednesday we held a most successful sale on account of Mr W. Crosskell, who has sold his farm. Following »re some of the prices realised :— Implements—Grubber, £3; sheep feeders, £1 bo £116 a; pea rake, £110s; drays and frames, £8, £15, £5; grain seed cleaner, £5 10a; scales and weights, £2; horse power and works, £6; drill, £17 : broadcast seed sower, £7 10s; circular saw, £110s ; scoop, £1 3s ; reaper and binder, £2; double furrow ploughs, £9, £2 ; single furrow plough, £2; 1 grubber, £2; disc harrows, £7; roller, £8 1 10a; harrows, £1 ss, £4 10s, £5 2s 6d; i twitch harrows, £7 5s ; and a host of sun i dries at all prices. Produce—7B sacki oats - at lid per bushel; 44 sacks chickwheat, 5s 1 per sack j 3 sacks peas at 8s 6d per sack; 1 stacks hay, £4, £2 ; stack oat sheaves, £5. ■> Stock—4 bacon pigs, £2 17s 6d; 104 fat two ' tooths, 13s lid; 102 fat two-tooths, 12s 3d ; 138 fab ewes, 10s ;12 cull two-tooths, 9a; 18 i lambs, 9s 2d; 2 rams, 10a; cow, £8 10s. f Horses —Chestinut mare, aged, £33; chestnut i gelding, 7yrs, £37; bay gelding, aged, £14; 1 brown gelding, aged, £11 f chestnut mare, t 9yrs, £30; bay gelding, aged, £10 10*; r chestnut trap gelding, £8. Set trap harness, ■i £6; trap, £1110 a ; and a large quantity of r harness at full value. c Clearing sale near Methven—On Friday b we held another good sale at Mr Cranfield's, . about nine miles from Mefehven; Rain came t on about mid-day, and made matters some a what unpleasant, but everything was sold at a very satisfactory prices. Following is a , summary of prices:—lmplement*—Grind 's stone, £1 12s ; Planet Jr garden tool, £1 c 15s; 2 single furrow ploughs, 55a; double furrow plough, £6 sa; set four-horse tackle, £1 ss; five-leaf harrows, £2 2s 6d; wheel s' barrows, 6a, £1; roller, £8; drays and c frames, £6, £15; two sheep feeders, £2; c incubator, £1 10s; gun, £5 10s; riding y addles, £3, £3 ss; tank, £2 10a. Stock, r etc.—3 pigs, JB2; cow, £7; 192 lamb*, 5s P 5d ; 199 halfbred «wes, 8a 6d; 98 halfbred '\ ewee, ss; 125 merino ewes, 5s 9d; stack hay, a £3. Horses—Entire, Sir Colin, 200gs; bay D gelding, Syrs, £35, bay gelding, 6yr«, £34 ; bay mare, syrs, £32; bay gelding, aged, a £10; grey trap gelding, £17 j unbroken !* two-year-old gelding, £20; 2 yearling a aMies, £13; grey colt, 20gs j yearling filly, c £10; bay mare, £4; chestnut mare, £8. B Set harness, £5 ss; gig, £21; harness at t very good prices,

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold ottrielves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

SLY GROG-SELLING.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—There was present' at the local Weßieyan Church on Sunday morning, a man who was much the worse for liquor. I make no comment on the man finding " sanctuary " at such a place in hie condition, but what is puzzling tne and some others is, where did that poor fellow get the drink? The hour of noon on Sunday had not been reached, and yet, in spite of the law against Sunday trading, a drunken stranger lurches into a place of worship, creating so little speculation whether, before the service : closed, he would become disorderly in his behaviour. It may or may not be a unique I experience for intoxicated people to be | i present at divine service in Aehburton i churches, but it is becoming unpleasantly common to see the victims of the liquor traffic staggering in our streett on Sunday ; and again I ask, where do they get the drink; are our local police indifferent or helpless ? Which ? Ib has been stated that our " boys in blue " are becoming Indifferent, beoauie they are so unsuccessful in getting convictions. They procure evidence which, in any other class of offence, would be regarded as conclusive, and the culprit would meet with his just deserts. Bub because of hard swearing, or the deplorable state of the law on matters connected with the liquor traffic, the offending publicans get off " soot free." At the last licensing election, a so-called " moderate " committee was put in office, and I would like your readers to consider whether the past two years will compare favorably with the term when a temperance committee ruled. Sunday trading and selling after hours by a licensed publican is as much sly-grog wiling as that carried on by aiowecamp in an obscure shanty in a back street. And if, under "regulation," these things exist, and we have to submit because of* the helpless and hopeless state o! existing laws, is it) nob time we tried Dr Abbot's scheme of shutting up the liquor shops>ltogether 3—l am etc.,

ROAD BOARD.

Longbeach. The monthly meeting of the Longbeaoh Road Board was held on S* tar day. Present: Messrs James Bishop (chairman), .James Oroy, J. 0- N, Qrigg, James MtQailktn, and A. Wilson. KOLI ALTKKAUON, Mr S. Norrlsh wrote requesting that his name he taken off the roll for Lot 17, and that of Mr William Timms substi tuted.-—The alteration was ordered to be made. OUTSTANDING RATKS. The clerk was Instructed to sue for all outstanding rates without further notice. SMALT, BIBBS NUISANCE. It was decided to discontinue purchas ing heads and eggs of small birds after r Tuesday, April 11. ANNUAL ELECTION. Messrs Oroy and McQailkin being the retiring members, instructions were given to hold elections at iVheatatone Hall for No I Ward, and Flemlngton school for No 3 Ward. DRAIN CLEANING. The dark waa instructed to notify owners to clear drains at once, WORKS, Tenders were ordered to be called for shingling about forty chains of Bell's Road. Instructions were given to have the thistles cut on McCliman's Road. The ford at) Big Golly having been damaged by the late flood, the surveyor was instructed to have the damage made good. SURVEYOBS' REPORT. The surveyor reported that notice had been given to occupiers to make good the I damage done to roads by ploughing; and ! that they ha i consented to comply with same at once. The contract for ra-forming Graham's Road had been completed. The maintenance men had been en gaged in patching roada, repairing forda and bridges, and other works. ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts to the amount of £61 10s 6d the Board adjourned i

CANDLELIGHT NOTES.

I must have liberty withal, as large a charter fs tli 3 wind, to blow on whom I please—As You liKb IT

Now that we have got the " hang ot the thing" about the flash of " patriotism" dis played by the Auckland volunteers in re one onnot help laughing ut tie attitude of the Ministry of New Zealand. How on earth any well-informed statesman —especially iv Privy Councillor—could have supposed for a moment that volunteers from New Zealand could possibly be accepted by the Imperial Government beats me altogether. It would seem as if the Imperial Cibinet have taken the offer more iv the light of a hoi*x, seeing that it was timed to j reach home on the Ist of April. But accord i ing to latest advices from the North the Auckland warriors are kept on the qni vive, and have not been allowed to go to bed since the Premier accepted provisionally their noble offer. Meanwhile steam vessels with banked fires are kept waiting, as are the I poor wives of the Auckland warriors, who are spoiling for a fight.

Commenting an this proposed filibustering expedition the Napier Telegraph has, I see, Borne very oaustic remarks. Your con temporary says that the " Hon. Mr Carroll was to accompany the troops," wi were told, because the Maori language and the Samoan language »re practically the same, and therefore Mr Carroll, who knows Maori, might act m interpreter between the British authorities at Samoa and the natives of the islands. Its is possible to suppose that the wisdom which invented this excuse for giving Mr James Carroll an opportunity for a trip at the pablio cost, with a retinue of orderlies and private secretaries to add dignity to hU mission, and a full purse called " travelling expenses" to make things comfortable for him, knew that its assumptions wen rank nonsense, bub trusted to the credulity of the people to swallow them. From that point of view, no doubt, Mr Seddon's faith in the stupidity of his followers possesses an interest of its own."

From the tented field to the field laid by the " cash fielder," is a long step, and it Is not likely when you have taken it that you will find many recruits amongst the metalhciana. They ate usually loyal only to that portion of the commonwealth which comprises their own interests, and " The multiplication tabls is their creed, Their paternoster, and their decalogue." Sometimes they are witty; and if they have a tendency to remain sitting and covered instead of erect and bared duriog the singing of the National Anthem, they can occasionally be humorous. The man that "barred three " in the hearing of a detective, and I replied, when asked which three, " You, the inspector, and the beak," has in him the - makings of a good cirous clown, and an excellent laugh raiser. Not often, however, does their wit scintillate—they are too terribly in earnest to allow any very tempestuous play to either wit or humor, and they only smile when the "book" balances on the right side—a not infrequent occurrence, thanks to the thirst »f so many for the other fellow's money. But while they look upon their time as all too short on this fair earth to waste it in humor, they are once in a way the cause of wit in^other men, though but little change is ever got out of them. An instance came under my notice recently of their profession being the cause of wit, or at least the more immediate incitement) to it, in one whose race is credited with being the most humorous and mirthful on the face of the earth. Two roguish eyed Milesians were at dinner in a restaurant which need not be named. One was asked by his friend, as he held up a plate of trotters, if he wanted a helping. " Trotters i" he replied ; " no faith, I lost £10 on trotters yesterday. I don't want them pushed down my throat to-day." His unpleasant experi ence amongst the "cash fielders" at Lancaster Park could not kill the native wit and mirtbfulness of the m»n with the true blood of the Celt in him.

I observe that the editor of your temper ance column it somewhat intemperate in some of hit statements. Surely intemperate sots and intemperate language are responsible for Dearly as much evil in the world as intemperate eating and drinking. How it it, I wonder, that our estimable friends the Prohibitionists are so wilfully blind to the effect on the world at large of their reckless assaults upon all who are not actually pre p&red to go " the whole hog " with them ? It i 3 incredible that men otherwise level headed and well meaning are ao rabid on the one subject of the liquor trade. By the way, I see that the last publication of the tem perance editor in your columns charges the newspapers with encouraging and support* ing the publicans, and vilifying Prohibition reformer)! for mercenary motives. 1 have heard this before, bat could never quite make out what waa meant, seeing that, to judge from the advertising columns of the majority of newspapers—your own amongst the number—-the publicans spend less than any other class of the trading community with newspaper proprietors. Can it be that you are actually subsidised, and get the hard cash, to back up the liquor traffic and vilify the prohibition reformers 1 It never struck me that the press was so venal as that, but one oaa ntver say what money will nob do.

The various Clubs uaing the Domain should not lose any more time in making arrange* mental to form a Sports Association, if they intend doing bo at all. From what I can father, the majority of cyclists and foot* allers are strongly in favor of an Assooia* tion, and I have no doabt that the cricket, tennis, and croquet players could be induced to join in the establishment of an amalga mated goTerning body* The sooner, there* fore, that action is taken the better; and I ■hould like to me a publio notice calling a public meeting at an early date. There have been many suggestions offered lately ai to how the oval track could be improved. If I mistake not the Invercarglll Cycling Club —which at the time was not so strong aa the Ariel Club is now—boldly faced the diffi culty by moving in the direction of borrow* ing sufficient money to make an asphalt track. This they did by the issue of deben tures, cow&ring ten or twelve years. lam not in a position at the moment to give details, bat I rather think Mr Northcote, who has recently come to live in Ashburton, was closely identified with the scheme that was successfully carried out in Invercarglll, If so, doubtless he will be prepared to give the benefit of his experience here. The question of finance is not so formidable as at first sight might appear, for assuming the formation of a strong Sports Association, what is to prevent it devoting at least one day in the year to a " Grand Carnival," on wbioh occasion all the possible pastimes might be carried on simultaneously in different parts of the Domain t Tha pro oeeds, which ought to be considerable, would to far to form a sinking fund to meet the ebentures. I only offer this suggestion in order to show the feasibility of a scheme for raising money to improve the Domain, Doubtless there are many others that might be adopted with satisfactory results. jAtuxs,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegrapb—Copyrighi

(Received Wakapu&ka April 10 8-50 *.m 4 Guardian Offioo 10 a-in) Incendiarism in Newfoundland. St Johns, ipril 9. A Newfoundlander has been crested for burning a French lobster f tctory here, avowedly with ths iutention of provoking a crisis on the French shore queatidh He boasts that the jury will acquit him. Fatal Fire in New ¥©rk. . ■ Fkw Yoek, April 9 The sevenstoreyed house of Wallace Andrews, the New York millionaire. has been destroyed by fire, The entire family of thirteen perished, excepting two servants. The fire leaped across the street and destroyed a hooae op. posite, where six people perished. In ceftdiaries are suspected. Beotived Wftkaptiftka April 10,10.10 a-m. Goa»dia» Offio* 11,5 a-m A Chinese Fugitire. WABHiiraTpK., April 4 Kang yu-wei, member of the Chinese Council of State, who was compelled to flee from Pefcio. for supporting the reforms promulgated by the Emperor, has reached British Columbia. Archbishop Garr. Lohdoh, April d Archbishop Carr, of Melbourne, bm sailed for America, on his return to Australia.,

Australian.

United Press Association -By Etotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka April 10,945 am, iQcABDiAN Ufioe, 10.26 a-m) Old Age Pensions. Mklbourkb, April 10 The Premier is prepared to draft an Old Age Pensions Bill with a vitw to introducing it next session, but the principal provision has yet to be de termined by tint Cabinet. The Utc Matster to the Pearling Cooktowr, April 10 A cotter returned from the scene of the late disaster to the 'pearling leets, buried forty bodies, including four whites, one supposed to be Oaptaia Claromont of the lightship. She saw fish and wreckage forty feet above high water mark. Trees and vegetation were all levelled for forty miles along the coast.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Klaetrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapaaka April 10, 9 15 a m, Guabdun Office, 10 67 a.m) BTDHRT, Ap.il 10 Thft Daily Telegraph says that Mr Reid's attempt to swamp the Council has failed. The preponderance of the voting power is still against the Federal Bill. The appointment of the labor representatives is a desperate at tempt to inveigle the Jabsr party into following him.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapaaka April 10, 8 60 ami, Qvamdias Office, 10 a-m) Paris, April 9 Figaro has been fined five hundred francs for publiahiug the Dreyfus evidence.

WAR IN SAMOA.

Decision of the Powers.

The N.Z. Offer.

Reply from the Home Autkoritiff

United Preei Association—By Kleofcrto Telegraph—Copyright London, April 8 It hu been decided that Samoan Commissioners will supersede the pre* seat representative!. Unanimity is essential as the preliminary to al) active measures. The German Emperor, in receiving the American Ambassador, said he hoped the Powers would appoint a calm and conciliatory, and not over zealous, Commission, Sydney, April 9 H.M.S. Torch has sailed for Samoa, It is understood that from there she proceeds on a lengthy cruise amongst the islands. Received Wakapuaka April If, It 10 am, Guabdiax Offioe 11.5 a*m Sydniy, April 10 Another report states that the Torch relieves the Royalist at Samoa. Washington, April 9. Sir 0. N. Elliott, 0.8., second secretary to Sir Julian Pauncefote, has been appointed a Commissioner in the Sampan difficulty.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph, Wblukwton, April 8. The Government has sent another oable message, through the Goveraer, to the Colonial Secretary, stating that the Tutauekal is being kept waiting, and asking for an answer to the offer to Mad a oontin gent to Samoa. April* The Premier this morning received a reply through his Excellency the Governor, to the communication sent to the Imperial Govern ment offering the services of the Volunteer* and Permanent! Artillery as well as the Government steamer Tutanekai, should their services be required to suppress the present disturbance in Samoa. Her Majesty** Government highly appreciate the offer, and while gladly accepting the services of the Tutanekai, which will doubtless soon he required for the despatch, of messages and stores to Samoa, intimate to the New 2Jea- Und Government that the services of the Volunteer and Permanent Artillery will not be required. Mr Seddon haa arranged that the Tutanekai will keep her usual trips between Wellington and tbe North, but at the same time be in dose touch with telegraph com munication, in order to proceed to Samoa whenever the necessity should arise.

THB ASHBUIiTON GUARDIAN 5 MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1899



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False prophets and charlatans have wrought much mischief in all ages. The public press is often mads their "happy hunting ground." But those who have been deceived so often by the " cackling hen," and all who read this advertisement, may yet find tbe " golden egg " (if a golden coin may be so termed). We have just imported a large assortment of new autnmn and winter Goods including a fine range of the famous Portree Tweeds, made on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. These suitings are quite up-to date in style and strength, and our prices are lower than those of the leading firms in Christchurch for the same quality goods. We always guarantee good fit and workman ship. Oar motto is satisfaction; and in order to test the value of a plain unvarnished Announcement in the Guardian we will give half a sovereign to every dSS cash shop customer who produces a copy of this advertisement to us on any Saturday during April, 1899.—Craighbad and Bbrbymak, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Aahbur ton.-ADVT. TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises in the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to Department, N.S., The Institute, "Longcott,' 1 Gunnersbury, London, W,, England,



Unequalled and Invincible—Woods 1 Great I Peppermint Ore for Coughs aud Colds, 1/6.1



Public Notices. i ORANGE HALL. SATURDAY.~AP.KIL 22 Ashsubton Presbyterian Church MANSE DEBT EXTINCTION FUND. A SALE of WORK & FARM PRODUCE will take place on the above date, in aid of the Manse Debt. The Hall will be open from 10 a.m. ijm LUNCHEON from 12 to 2 p.m. 1/- Douations for above thankfully received by any of the members of Finance Committee. 4 2 THtf ' HORTICULTURAL AGENCY (Christohurch,) T3EPRLJSENTING leading English, X\i Continental, and American Seed and Balb Growers, ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE ORDERS W. Bowman Fox, distriob Agent, at Mr S H. Graves' Office, Tanored Street. ®S Varieties of single and double hyacinth bulbs, tulips, etc., imported from Holland. J. L. HIGGS, ART DECORATOR, PAINTER, GLAZIER SIGNWRITER & PAPERHANGER, WISHES to intimate Do his numerous friends and the general public th»b he is prepared to execute work in all branohe* of the trade in the most satisfactory manner at moderate charges. He haa also for sale Glass, Paints, Paper hangings, etc. Samples of work and Art Decorations on exhibition at his shop in Tanored Staeet, next Mitchell and Turner's. N.B. ~ Tickob writing a specialty. Estimates given for all kinds of work. 4 It



Friedlander Bros.. Limited TWTOT HAVING DISPOSED 06=* MR W. H. RULE'S i PENDARTBS PROPERTY Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELY for same* FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO L O NJ) O N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHBAT & 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 I 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 11 and Interest, and our experience c 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. Friedlander Bros., Ld, \ QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - J out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK ftfldAlL&lr or Hlemdeti Teas. The above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Tea* cannot be ) equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per Ih. more money, and you will be convinced ours haye no equal for Quality. 1 NEiWfZGALAND; OLOTHINQ JAGTORY TTTE have Pleasure in Intimating that we have Opened our Season's Stock of GENTLEMEN'S HATS, Comprising the LATEST NOVELTIES Id FRAME HATS, FLEXIBLE.*, AND ; SOFT FELTS. Our Value is noted for these goods and this season is better than ever. NEW TIES AND SCARVES. We have a nice selection in all the newest stylei and shapes. We always keep oa hand a well-assorted Sto«k of— TRAVELLING BUGS, PORTMANTEAUX, ' AMD GLADSTONE BAH 99. A. G. BARTON, MANAGER. FRANK CURTIS, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN. (Late Head Watchmaker for Hi Gunderson, Christchurch HAVING the Largest Watchmakers Business in Ashburton I can offer Special advantages in the following lines :~ WATCHES,~Far and away the Largest and Bast Stock in Town of Rotherhams, Walbhama, English hand made Levers, Swiss and Nickel Watches. OLOOftIS Of every description- English, American, and French. JEWELLERY. —Largest and Best Selected Stock of Brooches, Rings, and Novelties to choose from. See my window and inside. SPJ3OI A CLKS.-Specially con structed Fitting Room. Glasses to suit every sight. Perfect fitting for the firat time in Ashburton. RJfcflJPAJLJtfcS.—Watches and Clooks i'ep&ired and regulated with promptness and despatch. Jewellery made up to order and repaired on shortest notice. Physicians and Food Specialists seeaow meDd the use of pure unblended Ceylon Tea. Diamond Jubilee fills the bill—»• Hondai Lanka Tea Company, Dunedin's best brand.



ELLESMEKE CYCLE CLUB, BISTER MONDAY. Bl'lM-ll ! jj «Q' 1,,, W AVKBJUEYS,, AGAIIS OTO THIS FHONT QUARTER MILE .. SECOND .... A. HUSTON HALF MILE .. FIRST .. G LEWIS ONI MILE .. FIRST .. A HUSTON SECOND .. 0 WILLIS TWO MILE .. FIRST .. 0 WILLIS THIRD .. HUSTON WHEEL RACE .. SFCOND .. COOKE tEKUWU .; »gO»D .. HUSTON^ AMATEUR MILE .. SECOND .. H LOR© ALL BIDING WAYEs-LEYS. JOHN ORE AND 00., SOLE AGENTS. 1 Waverley Bearings Have Double Life. "IV wtrfixig out the principle of] simplicity and universality which we hare endeavoured to make a [feature of 1899 Waverley Bicycles, we make the cones in the bearings with double facea. Thus the Bamo cone can be Inserted on either side o^either th©;froat or rear hub. It cannot be inserted wrongly. There are Real Improvements! in f 1899 Waverley Bicycles. YOU have only fco examine the '99*Waverley to see that our policy of concentrating .ffort upon one Model has brought forth a wonderful degree of perfection in design, n detail, and in finish. No such bicycle was ever before made. The 99 Waverley feth? crooning triumph of modern skill in Bicycle .building. The beautiful Waverley^Oatalogue tells the details. Now ready Free. Simplicity. YOU who ire looking for simple, worry's wing design and construction In Bicycles will welcome the 99 Wavorley. Universal nuta, interchangeable doable faun o-nioa in the bearing*, with sliding adjustmcnb, and an ideal two-picco Crankshaft aro points.worth mentioning. The Proud Record.. THAT not; a ngla brokeu Waverloy frame was reported during '97 or '98 speaks volumes for the quality in Waver'.ey Bicycles, f«»r tho hls?h carbju steel tubing and matchless drop f-irgings of which they aro owde, for tho skill in town* THBBa-unoqaaUiyof tubiag, ihaß*moqu»Uiyof drop forging, tho .same skill mid thoroughness of making go into 1899 Waverl-ys, m.h iinprovemonia in design, fcricd and will miko every ownar of tho Waverloy pruad of his mount. Tht Beauty of the Waverley Bicycle. THE beauty of the Waverley Bicycle has always been famous, for this season we surpass all previous efforts and produce a bicycle as nearly perfect as skill and the practically unlimited resources of our greab factories can make it. The design is elegant and graceful, and every detail of workmanship and finish have been brought to tempting ideality. The Strongest Fork Crown Yet Produced. OKSE OF THE FEATURES OF THIS WAVSRLEY IS THE KEW HOLLOW-^KCH DBOP-FORGED FOBK GROWN that will unquestionably cause a sensation wherever it is shown. Xfcdoub-es the strength and rigidity oi the froac forks, preventing all wavering or unsteadiness of the front wheel. Itjlnsores the rider's'eafety. WAVERLEY CYCLE DEPOT. gfIV.COLOMBO STBEET,;OHRIBTCHUROH. JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBURTON,? i SOLE AGENTS FOX NEW ZEALAND. im BKAUTJFUIi WA-/KKLKY CATALOGUE ITFREE. ITJS WORTHY' OF YOOR OABKFUL STUDY.!