PHASES OF THE MOON.

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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1899.

Now that attention is being directed to the question of the exclusion of aliens by colonial Govern- EXCLUSION OF ments under the ALIENS. powers of sove reignty, instead of under express legislative authority (says the Melbourne Age), it will be interesting to state that the Victorian authorities about a month ago made special inquiries on this subject. At that time the Government of South Australia had issued a gazette notice, directing that these latent powers should be exercised by certain Govern ment officers for the purpose of ex cluding any foreign immigrants who might be regarded as undesirable, At that period, too, it seems to have been recognised that the legislative Council would not pass the Immigration Restriction Bill m a serviceable form. As the result of these researches^ it was ascertained that the Victorian Go vernment, after some formal prelimi naries, could exclude aliens who were not accorded the privilege of entry to the colony under treaty with the Empire. It will have been remarked that jn treaties made by Great Britain of recent years wijfch one or two foreign countries it has been stipulate^ that the treaties should not apply to the self-governing colonies, their application to these parts of the Empire ig be the subject of separate negotiations with the local colonial Governments. The treaty with Japan is an instance of this reservation. It was further ascer tained that the sovereign powers in herent m the Governments of the Australian colonies could not be exercised m respect to the natives of India, as these people rank: as British subjects. To restrict the immigration of British subjects of the Indian races a special Act, such as the measure which was before the Victorian Parlia ment last session, would have to be passed > and receive the Royal assent.

The Grashdanin (a St. Petersburg jour nal) publishes an article m which it askß whether Russia RUSSIA Ui THE would not be acting EAST, wisely m renounc ing the possession of Port Arthur ani Ta-ljeu-wan. This, renunciation would have the following effects :—-Firstly, to give her a free hand ; secondly, to rid her of harbours where, m the event of war with Great Britain, her ships would be caught like rats m a trap • and thirdly, to spare her the cost of enormous defences. By occupying herself chiefly with aSairs m Northern China, especially that part of China which borders on Russia's own possessions, and with the railway to Manchuria. Russia will be a " warning signal to the JBVjt^sh eye^ m the South oj£ China." ." Russia could then proceed/ says the journal, " to develop her territory m the direction of Afghanistan, and, prepare herself for the supreme combat which she must inevitably have, sooner or later, with Great Britain, profiting at the same time by the latter having scattered her forces p all directions—an error by which she will haye weakened herself m India. It is absolutely essential that Russia should fight this supreme battle on land and not on sea, encountering her adversary simultaneously m the north of China and at the gates of India." The Grashdanin rejects all notion of an eventful rapprochement with Great Britain, the inveterate enemy of Russia, from whom the latter can look for bo advantage, and it advocates, on the contrary, an alliance with Glermany, m which EVftJ^e might be \^mi tojoia. ~ ■

Spbakin« on December 1, at the Junior Constitutional Olub, on the question of the London water I LONDON'S WATER supply, Lord Onslow SUPPLY. said the London County Council had been greatly influenced m its recent decision concerning the water com panies by what it had been pleased to call a " water famine m the East End " He was an authority on water famines, for at his own home he had had no water, and London was the only place m which he had a house where he could rely on getting water properly. His Lordship then quoted figures to show that of all towns m England^ London had the largest water supply per day per head of population. The water question m London could only be settled m one way, and that was by the acquisition by a popular authority of the undertakings of the companies. The question was one of cost. Mr Smith's estimate waß £33,000,000 ; the first chairman of the Water Committee of the London County Council had placed the cost at nearly £50,000,000 j Lord Farrar, at between £30,000,000 and £40,000^000 j and tke Stock Ex change value was about £40,000,000. If the companies were to be bought out at that figure, it might be assumed that the Government would be willing to grant a longer term than sixty years for the sinking fund. The new authority might reasonably expect to receive an income of, say £990,000. Add to that 16| million, which was proposed by the Council to be spent as a first instalment on bringing water to the wells, and the loss would be £727,000, equal to a rate of nearly fivepence m the pound throughout the whole of London. He advocated a fair and equitable system of purchase. As to the question of the proper controlling authority, he was a member of the London County Council, and he could say that the predominant feeling on that body was the desire to obtain political advantage.

Local and General.

WooiiWiCH Arsenal—At the Woolwich Royal Arsenal foremen's dinner Mr H. W. Donaldson, Deputy - Director - General of Ordnance Factories, stated that during the past year the value of the work executed m the Arsenal was £3,109 000, and the amount paid m wages was £1,586,000.

Dairies and Abattoirs.—A conference of delegates from the Borough of Ashburton, the Town Boards of Tinwald and Hamp stead, and Allenton Ward of the Upper Ashburton road district will be held at the Borough Council offices on Friday evening next, at 7 30, to consider important business m connection with dairies and abattoirs.

The Chbist With Bj^ue E?Eg.—A porrea r pondent of the Times writes s-"The bust recently purchased by the Russian Ambas sador at Madrid—the Christ with blue e y es _iß pronounced by experta to be the work either of Donatella or Michael Angelo. The discovery has created a sensation m the world of art. A photograph was sent to jjer Majesty Queen Victoria, who has expressed a wish to have it copied."

Death of a Prominent Obangeman — Rev. Dr Kane, rector of Chrigtphurgh, Bel fast, Grand Master of Belfast OraDgemen, and a well-known politioian, was suddenly stricken down at his residence m Belfast on Saturday, November 19, and, despite medical skill, died during the evening. Deceased was the moat prominent ot the clerical ex ponents of Grangeiem, and tpok a great, it might be said passionate, part m the con troversies of the past twelve years.

A Dead Man Ra^ ?hb Engine.—While the fast refrigerator train on the Chicago and Alton road was speeding towards Gjen dale.in November last, Engineer Richard A. House sat dead m his gab, his hand grasp ing the throttle, his glared eyes fi^ed straight ahead on the track, and a peaceful smile on his face. Fireman John Varndell, who had been busy for some minutes m the tender, walked into the cab, continuing his firing, and it was not until he spoke to House that he discovered that his mate was dead.— Philadelphia Record.

A Lost Wife.—Mr Baring-Gould tells a cynical little story. The prosy Chairman of a Jforth Devon Board of Guardians is formally condoling with an old farmer who had lost hjs wife. ' The farmer does not understand. Presently a brother farmer whispers m his ear, C 'Tea all about the ou'd missus you've loet." "Oh !" and the light of intelligence illumines his face, "that's it, ia it? Well, my lord and gen'imen, I thank y' kindly all the same, bub my ou'd woman—her wor a terrible teasy ou'd toad. It hey plased the Lord to take 'er, and plase the Lord He'll keep her."

Gladstoniana.—lt is odd how some men dislike the very name of Gladstone. We can call to mind one who always declared that the only way m which he would be remem bered by'posterity would be by the very useful "bag called after him." Another still more recently remarked that as he had dis covered, much to his astonishment, Mr Gladstone was a strong Churchman, he should make a point of joining, as soon as possible, the ranks of the Nonconformists, "B," m Land and Water, however, takes the proverbial cake. He declares, "I onoe knew a man who always bolted his food whole, because Mr Gladstone happened to ! state that he bit every mouthful a certain number of times—l think it was seventeen, for myself, I did not think Mr Gladstone was worth" at of indigestion. . . . Bismarck negiepted his conscience m order to unite an empire ; Gladstone neglected his m order to split one into two."

Tub Starbqrough Estate Sale.—The Marlborough Times referring to the Star borough Estate, near Blenheim, on which a' great clearing sale is to be held oa February 15i says j—The date on which the sections of this estate are to be offered for selection has not yet been fixed, the matter now being under consideration at the head office of the Lands Department. We have not been able to learn whether there is a probability of the ballot taking place next month, but we can contradict a rumour that there is a likelihood of' it being pj&stponpd. till uext year.' lb appear? 'that there Ja a certain amount of fi4vertiaing to do. and that' it \yjTil be &p least some weeks before the sections will be offered. The m\s of .sjfcopk and station implements, which has been fipd fqr February the 15th, will, therefore, be held before the ballot, and not afterwards, as has been stated. Moßt of the sheep, it is considered, will go south. The wool clip this season amounted to 1,115 bales, and after deducting the weight of the woolpaoks resulted m the splendid average ef lOlbs lOJozs of wool per head.

Half-Holiday,—The adjourned meeting o£ delegates from the local bodies, on whom devolves the duty of filing the half-holiday for the cur'rent;jj>ear, m ae3ovdan§e wjth the Shop Assistants Act, Was held ftt the Borough Council Office on Tuesday evening, when there were present His Worship the Mayor (chairman),' Mr E. Gates representing the Tinwald Town Board, and Mr H. MeElrea representing the Hampstead Town Board, Mr Gates, m moving that Thursday be the half-holiday, said he was of opinion that the besb day would be Saturday, and that Tuesday should be the market day. He thought if the saiga at the yards commenced earlier the farmers would have time at ths close of the sale to come into, town and transact the business which now takes up Saturday afternoon. His Worship the Mayor concurred, and thought that if Saturday were made the half-holiday it would be a great boon to shop assistants and others who would then be able to get away for a clear day and a half. Mr MoElrea ea^id he could not agree with them on this point, as he did not thisk it would work as well as the present arrangement. He would second Mr Gate'* 1' motion that Ihuwday be ths kali ' Mid** U*« hm|M9» wm 'jNMnr^r' * - d

A Woman Swagger.—Says the Rangitikei Advcoatt :—The very unusual eight of a woman on '• the swag " was witnessed on the Sandon road on Friday. Her parcel was of considerable bulk, and her pace was by no means slow. Tub Defences —The electric light appar atus at the Wellington forts, providing for two lights of fifty thousand candle power each, were run tor twelve hours on Tuesday without a hitch. Captain Falconer will now take m hand similar work at Lyttelton. A Centenarian Pensioner. — A full pension was granted by the Court on Tuesday at Raugiora to a man 102 years of age. His claim was supported by friends, and his age proved by a daughter aged fifty one, who stated she had brothers over sixty. The centenarian, it transpired, had during early life followed the hardy outdoor occupation of a shepherd m the Scottish highlands, as well as m New Zealand. Shocking Occurrence m a Saw-Mill —■ A fatal accidenß is reported from HuntSy, ! Auckland province, George Worthington, a settler, went to Davy's sawmills to sharpen his carpenter's tools, and got caught m a moving belt. No one was about at the time. A young man named Parker hearing a peculiar noise m the mill, rushed to it, and found Worthington mangled to pieces and dying, the man almost immediately expiring, He leaves a wife and three children.—Frees Association telegram. Attempted Suicide.—At eleven o'clock on Tuesday morning Dr. Ovenden reported to the Christcburch police that a domestic servant named Ethel Bright, who is believed to have come from Ashburton, and is em* ployed by Mr Emil E. Skog, Danish Consul, had attempted to commit) suicide by taking some spirits of salts, which she found m the house. Drs. Ovenden and Palmer attempted to bring the girl round, but at the time the matter was reported they did not think she would recover. Subsequently their efforts were more successful, and late m the after noon they were able to report that she was out of danger*— Press. Reynard on the Loose.-—A fine fox, hotly chased at Great Easton, dashed up the village street and jumped through a pane of glass m a cottager's window into a room where a woman was cutting bread and buttering it. Reynard snarled so viciously that the affrighted housewife ran out and sought the aid of two men, who succeeded m placing a noose round the fox's neck, intending to take it away ; but the " var mint " became infuriated, making frantic dashes and desperate attempts to bite. One of the men thereupon seized him by the brush, and, dashing him to the floor, ended his career for ever.

Lord Northland.—Lord Northland (says the Hokitika Guardian) promises to be a worthy son of a worthy father and race. He sculled his seven miles across Kanieri Lake without turning a hair, and would have gone ahead of the Governor's boat had it not been for the restraining weight or influence of the Premier. When on the Lake a visit was made at his Lordship's request to a beautiful little bay to the north of Dorothy Falls, and aB it had never been named, those on board decided to call it Northland Bay. On her Ladyship hearing of this, she remarked, " That is quite right, for you have your Southland and Westland, &c, and it is time you had your Northland."

The Late Father Cummings.—Members of the Catholic Church m Ashburton will re gret the death of the Rev Father Cummings, lately of Christohurch, the news of which reached the colony by cable on Tuesday night. Of the deceased Vicar-General the Press says:—Father Cummingß, while m Christchurch, was exceedingly popular amongst the priests, each of whom contri buted a cheque to his valedictory souvenir ; by the laity he was universally respected, and by the poor beloved. His acts of charity and goodness were many, and that he lives m the memory of all with whom he came into close contact has been proved by the inquiries made djaily concerning him. He was an eloquent preacher, and melodious singer, and his death will be mourned not only by members of his own persuasion', but by many of other sects, with all of wbom he was upon the moat amicable terms. His loss to the diocese will be severely felt.

4 CfOLisi'g Improved Brake—A well known tradesmen from a South Canterbury township who holds the highest position m local government matters that can be bestowed upon him by the ratepayers, recently spent a cycling holiday on the Peninsula. He was returning to Christ; phurch on his way homo, and wheeled his machine from Barry s Bay to the Hill Top, no mean performance qn a hot day f and having no break he did not relish another walk down the steep road to Little River. Being of a practical turn of mind, however, he soon solved the difficulty of providing a suitable brake. He got a good log of wood, of which there was plenty lying about, and attaching it to the rear of his bike with a piece of fencing wire, it formed an excellent drag brake, that enabled him to ride safely down the long and somewhat dangerous road. The plan is worth remembering by cyclists, who may find themselves m a jfuhpar sif/uation,— 'Press,

Examination Results. — A Press Asso? giation telegram from Dunedin states that the following have passed the medical preliminary examination m connection with the New Zealand University examinations : Auckland—A. 0. McMaster, P. Vickerman ; Gisborue—P. H. Buck and T. Wirepa; Napier—J. H. Spencer, A. W. Hogg, N. Gavin ; Wanganui—H. D. Gillies, W. T. Ritchie and G. H. Dive j Wellington—E. 0. Lowe, R. D. Baron, A. M. Tolhurst; Nelson —-J. Simpson and J. E. Holloway ; Christ church— Q. A. Purneil, H. 0. R. Francis, T. J. Hughes : Timaru—C« Hayes j Dune din— E. H. Howajrb\ H. E. WebbJ G. H; Miriam»i N. J. Wilson, J. N. Ritohip', T, Fergus, A. T, McCaw, J. S, T. Stenhouse, W. H. P, Parker, Miss E, Irwin, Miss E. Bishop, Miss W. D. Lambert. The follow* ing have passed the solicitors' general know ledge examination :—Auckland — H. F. Holmden, P. Spencer ; Gisborne—o. J. Hamilton; New Plymouth—A. R. Standish; Wanganui—W. R; Borlase; Wellington— W. H. Tustin; Greymouth—J. J. Maloney, E. F. Guinness; Christchurch—G. F. H. Barnes ; Dunedin—J. R. Kirk, C. E. Dovey, W. S. Park t Inyepcargill—J. S. Evans. The University examrne'rS' report that E. JT. O'Neill, E. H. Williams, and W. Sutherland have parsed the third and final professional examination m medicine.

The Police Commission.—The Napier 42aily '/ehgraffy, commenting on the recently fsaued returns of the Polige Commission, points out that the pension of Mr H, S. Wardell, S.M., chairman of the commission, which was paid out of the Police Commission expenses fund because it could not be legally charged to the pensions account, was so charged from the 9;.h day of February, 1898, to the 28th day of July, 1898—a period of 170 days,—and says: "Judging by that, I Mr Wjirdejl seems to have been paid his three guineas pV'day fop "iey^n days m the week. W6 were not aware that the com mission sat pa Sundays If it did not, we could not Eye' bow lit WgpdeJ| could be paid three guineas for each of the twenty: five Sundays which helped to make up the period between the 9th of February and the 2§th of July. A similar remark applies to the payment of three guineas per day for 170 days to Mr A. Pitt, another of the oommia sioners. So far as our memory goes the commission never sat or travelled on a Sunday. They certainly never sat nor travelled twenty-five Sundays. Why then should they be paid for Sundays ? Surely eighteen guiuoaa a week and all fares paid is not badrr remuneration, without making the unfortunate taxpayer liable for Sundays m addition ! There is - another strange item. The ' secretary, who presumably attended all the meetings of the commis sion, is paid for only J6Q days. He seems to have been left out m the cold with regard to ten of the twenty-five Sundays. Do those ten days represent attendance at church!'' t

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Smoke New Veaiw

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

Speech by Mr Balfour.

United Press Association—By Eleobrlc Telegraph—Copyright London, January 31 Mr Balfour, speaking at Manchester, said he did not believe the Liberals would deal with the House of Lords, which any reform would strengthen. They were likely to advocate Home Rule and Disestablishment, which were the only questions backed by genuine organised opinion. The common sympathy between Great Britain and America was the surest guarantee of civilisation, freedom and progress. Mr Balfour warned churchmen that recent controversies had deeply moved the country's mind and conscience. The strength and efficiency of the arma ments formed the best security for universal peace.

THE YARRA TRAGEDY

United Preas Association-—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Melbourne, January 31 Dubberke said that during a con versation with Radatsky, she told the latter if ehe had thought the body would have floated, she would have ripped it open first.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Melbourne, January 81 The Conference of Premiers was engaged today on the financial clauses. The difficulty m the way *is m finding a sub&titute for the " Braddon blot."

FOOTBALL.

THE ENGLIBH TEAM.

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London, January 30 Mr Mulineux has arranged a powerful football team to visit the colonies. It will inolude the following international players : —Byrne, Hussey, Nicholls, Timoins, Fooka, Elliott, Dudgson, Gibson, Jarmen, Stout, and Frank. The remainder of the team will consist of county players.

ATHLETIC.

A.A.C. & A.C.

The following are the handicaps for the 440 yards flat, third race for Mr Buckley's trophy, to be decided on Thursday next, at 3 30 p m.:—M J Lynskey scr, N Orr scr, 0 Smith fjyds, E Purchase 12yds, E Marsdea I3jds, L. Hobbs 16yds, W J Shearman 16yds, W Thiele 25yds, W J Smith 30yds, F Watt 35yds, B Amos 40yds, J Stephens 43yds, D Stock 45yds. The position m the com petition so far is:—Marsdea 4 points, Lynskey 4 points, Hobbs 3 points, C Smith 1 point. The fourth and final race is the half mile to be decided on Thursday week.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for tht ofllpione expressed by our correspondents)

HIGH PRICE OF BREAD.

TO THE EDITOR. SlK,—ln reply to "Father of a Family,' 5 I would ask leave to show that the only way fq get cheap bread ia to bay his flour from the undersigned, and bake his own, guaran teed best quality at leae than 3d per 41b loaf. —I am, etc., A-1100 H?, MqEtßjjA, Baring Square. -

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The coming show of the Ashburton Horticultural Society promises to eclipse any that have gone before, not only on account of the favorable season, but because of other improvements that have been arranged by the Executive Committee. Amongst other things it is intended that the award for the best decorated table shall rest with the public, who will he supplied with a card on which to record their votes. If this does not ensure the most correct judgment, It will considerably add to the interest m the competition. Other matters wherein possible improvements might be attempted, have engaged the attention of the Com: mittee, and there can be no doubt the results will be found very satisfactory. There is one point m connection with these local exhibitions which cannot be too strongly impressed upon the public, and that is the obligation which rests upon every person desirous of promoting the interests of this district to foster and encourage m every possible way all Buch laudable attempts to cultivate a desire to excel amongst our own people. Moreover, exhibitions of agricultural and pastoral produce, poultry, flowers, fruit, vegetables, etc., serve to advertise the district In more ways than one. Not only do they show to outsiders the capabilities of this parb of the country, but they help to emphasise the fact, so often referred to m these columns, that there is very little necessity to go beyond the district for anything that can be produced or obtained m other parts of the colony, for m most cases it can be found m our own neighborhood. It is to be hoped, therefore, that the public will recognise the responsibility that rests upon them to give their countenance and material support to the Ashburton Horticultural Society.

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News in Brief.

Already the names of Khartoum and Qmdurman have been appropriated by the new streets springing' up all over London.

The Recorder, m charging the Grand Jury at the Old Bailey, London, some time ago, said that m bad cases of garrotting, where the Judges thought proper to order both the cat and a substantial term of imprison ment, he could say to his own knowledge that the prisoner once so punished never again came before the Court,

'An American physician regards coughing as an irritant to a cough, like scratching to a wound. He endeavors to suppress it by pausing his patients to draw a long breath and hold it until \t warmj|nd afiothea, every air cell. The confined nitrogen acts as an anodyne to the mucus membrane, allaying the cough and giving the respiratory organs a chance to heal*

Mr Cunninghams Graham's new book, which Mr Heinemannwill issue immediately, has a characteristic dedication to Haj Mohammed El Swane El Bahri, who had been his travelling companion m Morocco. Mr Graham explains that he dedicates his J39ok ? not solely because they had travelled much and far together, but because at vfmes "it must havebe%n a sore temptation;to you to secure Paradise by 'nobbling' the unbeliever."

I Unmt is Strength may indeed be safd with regafcd to Holloway's Pills' and Oint i ment, for when '■ used together they'ar« remarkable m their !effeotg upon disease. No matter how stubborn the symptoms may be, they cannot long withstand these remedies. All sufferers, %hora* other trgatnient has failed iff relieve, should tpy the celebrated Qinfcmant, which wtfl strengthen and oure them. The Pills recommend themselves to the attention of all sufferers. No injurious consequences can result from their use; no mistake can be made m their administration. In indigestion, confirmed dyspepsia and chronic constipation, the most beneficial effects have been, and always must be, obtained from the wholesome portion.«trtt<i by then purifying Pillp °y« tfet digMtioa.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right Madrid, January 30 The newspapers publish terrible accounts of outrages by the Filipino rebels. They allege that they dis honored Spanish women, killed their prisoners, and treated the captured priests with great cruelty. Paris, January 30 A play glorifying Napoleonism has been produced at the Nouvean Theatre, Paris Hundreds of Bonapartists 8h out eel Vive VEmpereur. The audience cheered enthusiastically, shouting, "The army is with us." Many deputations are visiting the Duke of Orleans at Brussels, where he is staying at present. London, January 39 Mr Cecil Rhodes m the course of an interview stated that many Afrikanders desired to establish a nebulous Dutch Republic m South Africa, Mr Long, President of the Board of Agriculture, speaking at Newcastle, said that public granaries would be use less. The navy must maintain the food supplies. # Sir William Harcourt Is going abroad. He returns m May. At .the Union Bank meeting, the Chairman stated that the advances were satisfactorily maintained, and the Directors were satisfied with the character of the Bank's business. Oairo, January 31 The Khedive has dismissed two Judges of Anglophobe proclivities from the mixed tribunals. King Menelik is indignant at the influx of Russian Pan Slavist emissaries. Berlin, January 31 Twenty children have been drowned while skating at Warpuhen, m Prussia. St. Petersburg, January 30 The Czar has decreed that all the higher oftcials m Finland shall speak Russian. Sydney, January 31 The City Council is taking legal steps to suppress street betting. Mr Edward Knapp, the well-known temperance reformer, and one of two gentlemen mentioned for for the governorship of Norfolk Island, attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat. He is m a precarious condition, It is understood that the coal difficulty at Newcastle has been settled, the masters having conceded the men's terms. A falling tree smashed the Taree mail ooach. The driver was killed, and the only passenger, Mr Pattinson, a commercial traveller, was terribly injured. One of his legs was hanging by a shred of flesh.

Melbourne, January 31 The Metropolitan Board of Works have floated, locally, a half million 3£ per cent loan. Th 6 public only sab" scribed £20,000, and the banks found the balance. It averaged a little over 8d above par. Perth, January 31 A fire at Kalgoorlie destroyed Tatteraall's Hotel, the Semaphore Chambers, and four shopa. Brisbane, January 31 The late Mr Tyson's Queensland estate has been sworn at under £1,303,000. His debts are stated at £600. The cyclone which struck Towns* ville did no serious damage.'

OBITUARY.

Tlie Very Rev. Father. Cummings.

United Press Association-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, January 80 The Very Rev. Father Ounjmings, of Ohristchurcb, is dead. The death is announced of the Earl of Lindsey, aged eighty-four years.

THE FAR EAST.

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Pikin, January 31 ^' An Anglo-German entente cordiale exists m regard to Britain's demand for an impartial investigation into the reasons attending the deposition of Hu-yu-fu from the position of Director/, of the Northern Eailways C^npany^

TUB DISARMAMENT CON FERENCE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright St. Petersburg, January 30 The International Disarmament Con ference meets here m May. Berlin, January 31 It is expected that at the Czar's Conference Germany will support th,e extension of the' Geneva Convention, but will resist the limitation of forces.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

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Paris, January £0 M. lioew, one of the Judges of the Court of Cassation, and M. Bard, one. qf the counsel engaged, m the eaWl disregard the. result of the enquifl that M. Mazeau has instituted into tfl allegations made by M. BeaurepaiiV They refused to be examined m oon^ nection with the enquiry.

January 31 Esterhazy refused to give testimony before the criminal chamber of the Ooart of Cassation. He asked that he might be allowed to give evidence before the whole Court.

AMERICA AND THE PHILIP PINES.

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WAs^NGTbijb January B,\ Senator Mahbn's resolution, calling for an enquiry into the mortality of tb,e t^aps. m tfre Philippines, haji beej* *dopfeec|.

When the little boy was saying hit oats chism, they asked him what was the chief end of a man. He said, " the end that's gob the hat on." You do get the bald truth from youngsters at times. Ask a child, for instance, what's good for coughs and cold* | »Why, Woods* Great Peppermint' Cute of course," Opwy know}"*U New Zealand y»ow«t«« of fow yew old andupwardi

THE ASHBtIRTON GUABDJUK: WEDNESDAY FBBBtIAEiT 1, 189&



i CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OH U R-0 B, Ashburton. TIIURSDAY—SpeciaI meeting of tha Guild of St. Stephen's 7 30 p.m FRlDAY—Evensong , 7.30 p m • Choir Practice 8 p.m SEXAGESIMA S¥NDAY (Februarys.) 11 a.m.—Matins, Sermon, and Holy Communion. 5 p.m.-—Service at Greenstreet 6.30 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. REV. R A. WOODTHORPE, M.A. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY* EXTENSION OF PREMISES /°vN Accoanti of oar Well-Known Tailoring Department Growing so Rapidly during the laat Twelve months, we find it necessary to make exten sive additions and alterations to our Pre mises, so ai to show to more advantage our Large Stock of the Newest Designs m TWEEDS, SERGES, WOftSIEDS, VIOUGNiS, Era \ W« have the Best Cutter m New Zealand, and all Garments are made by Experienced First-Class Tailors. —O tTAJSAWTJCE STYLE, FIT, & WORKMANSHIP. We do not pretend to make you a Suit for 635, and give you an extra pair of Trousers m, which cannot be done and give first-class work, but we will make you a first class BAO SUIT to Measure from 65s to 90s, according to Quality of Material, Boye' Clothing of Every Description MADE TO OBDER. A G. BARTON, Manager



Frledlander Bros,, Limited, ■ FOR PKIVATE "SALeT TT7E Have for Private Sale, a complete OHAFF-OUTTING PLANT, Consisting of 6 H.P. Aveling and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, OHAFFCUTTER by Andrews and Beavan, CORNCRUSHER, HUT, SAW BENCH, BELTING, and Sundries; all m first-olass order. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. Or Jos, Anderson, Methven. CORNSACKS COENSACKS. TIjTE are now Landing ex "JBlbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE [AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, Whiohgwe offer to Supply at LOWEST MARKET RATES. Clients who desire delivery direct ex Ship j will please give us their instructions early to save railage or extra handling. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. | THE Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked,"dtrectfjfrom the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used m compounding physicians' j prescriptions, specially made m conformity j with the new British Pharmacopoea, 1898. i rriio Im- of dispensing medical pre jjoirfcemt scriptions is the Bpecial and Work eonßtant care of themanager (J. M. Cambridge), who j has been engaged m this iuty for 36 years, as well . as having had the benefit of an JECngfli&ll. training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of Seriong It is of the utmost import -111 ness, auce that the drugs should be new and freshly im ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing eke substituted m its place. 1 lie Price should never be the first and only consideration"— Drugs can be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the colony. But we charge i*o moae taan is usual m most of the larger towns, and generally a little less. A.T A.i-JLi An argent call for medicine TIMES »s responded to at once, whether daring business hours or at Bight, Sundays or holidays. Nighb Dis? pensary — opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residence. J. M. Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135; PON I'M Insist mpon fe*viag > oar Fare Teas. Don't Im put upoK. Xfrey »r« the Best ■ndCheftpert. Absolutely $ art. Copied bat never equalled. WONDERFUL <Jnftrant«e.* JVicer and Better Value than any *t 4A jper Ib. more money. Compare our 8/- T,ee, wjtb any »t 8/4, and oar 2/4 with any »£ */f J?#r lb. I tnO THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Lip. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Pastoral Properties. C J FOWLER, Resident Secretary, Wellington. C J OWEN, .Resident Secretary, Christchurch, DAVID THOMAS, 12 269 JJistrje() Agent, Ashburton. AET CLASSES. ETHEL X JONES, /"IERTIFICATEDart teacher, Canterbury \J College School of Art; Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellington} Pupil of John Nairn, Wellington. Instructions' givsn m all branches pjE Art, Painting from Life* »»d Sketching froai Nature, m Oil or Wateje Colour. For particular! apply tpMalosw WjLsosr,



DONAGHY'S BINDER TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BINDER WBIPS, HAI ITOBKS AND RAKES, ENGINEERS 1 TOOLS, HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS FOR MASSEY-HARRIS ANDJ MoCORMICK REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Leas than Ageata' Fricsi, »nd>ll Requisites for the Harvasfc Field at^Loweet Prices, JOHN ORR & Co. OUR STOOK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IS by far the Finest ever Imported fata Ashburton, and we are now making ft BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY m oar Windows. JOHN OER & CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF , Fancy Glassware and China, AMONGST other Llnei we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASES and SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Prise from Sixpence each, and as we believe a forger variety has never been imported by any firm m New Zealand, we feel confident m requesting the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immense Strook m these lines we hare marked them »i> prices from 30 to 50 percent oalow ordinary prices. Inspect ovb Windows. JOHN ORR & CO. CUPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every article m Orookery and Glassware at Reduced Prices afe JOHN ORR>& CO. ASON'S JARS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. For many years now we have altogether undersold all onr Competitors m special lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We Guabantbb to Sell these Goods cheaper than any house m Christohuroh or Ashburton. JOHN ORR & CO. F « BE {INSUKANCE} «™»« <Ye beg fco announce to the people of Aehburton and District that we have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer ail Caah Customers to the extent of 10.3 or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed at our Stores : thus enabling anyone dealing with us to keep covered against accident for £100 m the event of death, or £1 per week m the case of Total Disablement. And the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that ifc COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do not make any advance m our Prices to pay for this, but still continue fco give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PRICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOOK. Buy your Goods where yoa can get your Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when you least expect It. If It costs you nothing yon might as well have that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Company, and all fauher particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Go. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS, AND HAMS- This is VERY PRIME QUALITY, having secured firsfc prize at the recent Shows m Ohristchnrch and Timaru. JOHN ORR & Go. Mararilla Garden Teas. Purveyora by Appointment fco Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy, THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to aa by the Growers from fchelr Gardens In Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals for PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should try them JOHN ORR & Go., SOLE AGENTS. Sugar for Jam, WE Guarantee the Pars Oaae SUGAR of the Highest Quality, and especially Buitafcle for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON,