DEATH.

Role.—On July 22, 1899, at Matlook House, Burnett Bireet, Ashburton, Willie, the youngest eon of Si A. and W. EL Kule ft.ged 17,

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1899. RACING REFORM.

A TABLE placed btfore the Faci g Conference, now being held iv Welling ton, affjrds some very interesting information as to the manner in which the money is found for some of the innumerable ruca mtetings that are held in New Zealand. There appear to have been eighty-three clubs in exist ence during the past year having totalisator permits, and ou 227 days these clubs held race meetings. The investments on the totalisators amounted to nearly one million, or, to be more precise, to £820,000; while the total stakes paid away amounted in round numbers to £108,000. But perhaps the most remarkable feature jof the table is the fact that no less than fifteen of those clubs disbursed in stakes considerab y less than the revenue they derived from the totali sator, one paying only 68 per cent of the revenue, while^another (the Takapuna), which received over JE3400 from that source, gave away only £3097 in stakes. When it is remembered that , besidea the totalisator revenue there must have been the entry and accept ance money of the horses and the gate money, sot to speak of members' sub acriptions, it strikes the mere casual observer that some sort of explanation is due to the public of the district referred to, as to how the management of the cub disposed of its revenue. When, too, such things as this are brought to light, we cannot wonder at the determination of the Colonial secretary to bring about a reform amongst the racinsf clubs of the colony. It is quite evident that not only are some of the clubs—the majority we might almost siy—depending entirely upon the betting proclivities of the people for their very existence, but there are some which are making money from the same source that is not paid away in stakes at all, but which seems to be absorbed in the expenses cf management. Viewed from the staudpoint of the sportsman, it is evident that draetic reform is needed in some quarters, while from the moralist's point of view the expendi ture of so vast a sum as £800,000 in one year in simple betting on horse races must be altogether astounding.

Local and General.

On the first psge to-day will be found further evideuce tc the marine scandal, and Mesßia Fletcher Broe. advertisement, with others.

Diphtheria —A few days ago we re ported four cases of diphtheria ucder treat? mßnt at the Hospital from one family >Q Allenton. One mo-e has now leen added, making fiva ; in fact the diaeise hag gone h'fugh the whole of the juvenile portion of the family.

Fro^kN Meat —Messrs Nelson Bros,, Napier, have received the following cable from the C C and T). Company j—The tone of the fre js3ii meat, market is not bo healthy, and there ia a further sharp decline in the value of North Island mutton. Canterbury fl|i ; Napier and N >rth Island 2fd ; lamb, first quality, sgil, second 53.

Alleged Theft.—Kite Sutherland and Mark H.-aley, junior, charged with stealing £16 belonging to Mark Healey, licensee of the Rolle.fton hotel, were remanded at Ghristchurch yesterday. The money was kop1; in a cash box in a locked portmanteau, which Mr Healey, senior, found burst open and the money gone.—Pres* Association telpgram.

The Waikato.—Captain Willis, repre senting the inserance companies, insp'cted the wreckage at Little Hiver yesterday, but expressed no opinions as to what vessel it came from. The manager of the New Zealand Shipping Company believes ib h from the Elginshire, and that the Waikato is disabled between Capetown and New Zealand. The New Zealand Shipping Company has arranged for the Bluff Harbor Board's lug to search the Snares.—Pross Association telegram.

Fkrious Accident.—About 3.45 yesterday afternoon there was considerable excitement in the neighborhood of Raunders' buildings, the cause being a runaway horse It

appears a horse and trap belonging to Mr S Ryan was standing in the yard of the Com mercial Hotel, when the animal apparently got startled, and bolted out into East Street, turning towards the railway station. The animal continued its career till it came opposite Mr Cooch'a shop. At this point it ran into a oonveyaooe being driven in the opposite direction by Mrs Lysaght, of Sootsdean, the off shuft of Mrs Lyß»ght's trap, piercing the animal's breast fully two feet teven inches. Mrs Lysugbt and her little child ware thrown violently on the road, and Mr Ryan's mare wat of

course killed almost instantly; his trap

being capsized, Mrs Lysaght and the child were picked up and convoyed to the Commercial Hotel. Dr Bolger was quickly in attendance, but on examination found that neither had apparently sustained anything woree than a severe shaking. They were then placed in a cab and taken to Mr Hanrahan's. The dead horse was afterwards removed. It may be mentioned that R?re Lyaaght kept on her own side of the road, close to the fence, while the run away was on the wrong side. tfhe child had a miraculous escape, falling through the spokes of the capsized trap. Social and Sale of Work.—The first social and s'*le of work of the combined Ministering (children's League and Gleaners' Union, held in the Orange Hall on Tuesday afternoon and evening jUst, proved a great success, the hall being packed from start to finish, and a most enjoyable time was spent. It iis pleasing to note that the efforts of these two societies are appreciated, and liberally supported by the public The proceeds of the sale of work, &c, amounted to the st?m of £22, which will be divided between the aooietios taking part in the proceedings. From the Gleaners' Union the Ohurch Missionary Society will receive substantial monetary assistance, whilst the Ministering

Children's League will devote a portion of

their share lo providing a new carpat, etc , for the ohancel of Sb Stephen's ohuroh { the balance being carried forward for the purchase of material, etc, to carry on the work of the current year. The hall on the occasion was very prettily decorated, whilst the work, produce, lolly, and jumble stalls weie well supplied with goods and liberally g&ironised, the young ladies in charge doing good business throughout; the afternoon and eveningi The ' Christmas tree was very prettily decorated, and huDg with useful and ornam ntal nicknacks, and proved 1 a great centre of attraction and amusement. The programme of vooal and instrumental items by the undermentioned ladiea and gentlemen wa9 much appreciated and encores were frequent: — Songs—Miases Roberts, Sarr&fct, atad Simpson ; Messrs Alex Wiikie, Seymour, and Graham Roberts; recitation —Misa ' Taylor j violin sojo—Miss Sim monds ; clarionet aolo—Mr IT. Curtis : pianoforte duet—Misses McOlatchie; and poll drill by children. The committee jof management are to be congratulated on the e^coellence of their arrangements this year, which would be hard to improve upon, the trial combination having exceeded the most sanguine expectations. Mmny fchaaks ar« also due to all who asßisted, by donation or otherwise, in making thia gear's «B^9»voar »»ct) » BBpoess,

THE ASHBURTON POULTRY SHOW.

The officials of the Ashbur'on Ponltry Society were busy until a late hour on' ri huraday, placing the exhibits, the work being materially increased by the imqua ity of the pern* supplied from Uhristchuron—the Society there, having to furnish Ash^urton u,nd Kaugiura, p.-olub'y ran short, H>w bvc, all was ready for the judges, Missrs F. Rogen (;ioul rj), and A. Palmer (pigeons and canaries), by nine o'clock ; bur owing to the number of exhibits, the results were uot known until latein the afternoon. Thejudges expressed thamselvps much pleised wnu the ; quality of the exhibits generally, and there can be na doubt (hit the numbers show the confidence felt by ou'side txhibitora in the management. It h much to be regr< bcd that the weather yesterday was co unpropitious, and we can only hope that there will be some improvement today, to enable the .Society to carry out this season's show without loss, for there cun be no doubt that these exhibitions are of great advantage to the district. A good feature of the show ia the evenness in the number of entries, full classes being much more frequent than on former occasions. The birds on view are of exceptional quality all round, and some of thota shown for expor tation were very fine birds, including several of the best known varieties; Ib is needless to say that most of the officials worked well, especially the secretary, Mr Kestell, and treasurer, Mr Stephens. The show will be open during to-day and this evening up to ten o'olock. In view of the great possibilities in the future for the poultry industry, which over shadows all others in the United States, it is to be hoped the farmers will make a point of visiting the show this evening, when be it remembered it will ba bright moonlight for their return journey. The followiDg is the

Prize List.

POULTRY.

GAME.

Black red cock, one entry ; M Donohue

Black red hen, feven entries; Walker and Fairburn 1 and special, M Donohue 2, v h 0, and h c, J A Seabourne 3.

Black red cockerel, six entries ; Walker and Fairburn 1, 2, and special, Alex Fraser 3 and v h c, M Donohue v h c.

BUck red pullet, five entries; Wa ker tu*d Fairburn 1, 2, and special, M Donohue 3, Alex Fraser v h c.

Duckwing cock, one entry ; J Chalmers 1. Duckwing hen, four entries ; M Donohue 1, 2, aDd 3

Duckwing cockerel, five entries; J Hhalmers 1 and special.

Pile cock or cockerel, four entries; M Donohue 1, 2, 3, and special.

Pie hen or pullet, teven entries; M Donohue 1, Wnlker and Fairburn 2 and 3 Alex Fraspr v h c.

lndi*n cock, five entries; Bundy Bros. 1 and hpecial, J Tindall 2, P Campbell 3, Propmtor, Pelham Yards vh c, Edward Stephens h 0. Indian hen, cix entries ; J Tlndali 1 and special, Edward Stephens 2, Proprietor, Pelham Yards 3.

Indian cockerel, six entries ; Bundy Bros. 1 and special, Percy Jones 2, J Tindall 3, Edward Stephens v h 0.

Indian pullet, two entries; Edward Stephens 1, J Tindall 2

HAMBUKGS. Golden pencilled cock, six entries; 0 G Willis 1, special, and rho, Fox and Forward 2 and ho, Eustace John 3, C 0 Willis vh c

Golden pencilled hen, eight entries; Fox and Forward 1, 3, and special, Geo. Edgar ?, S Mclntyre v h c and h c

Goiden pencilled cockerel, eight entries j S Mclntyre 1 aud y h c, Geo. Edgar 2, C C Willis 3, G W Tutty h c.

Golden pencilled pullet, five entries ; Fox and Forward I, 2, and special 5 S Mclntyre 3, v he, and he.

Silver pencilled cock or cockerel, four entries ; H W Norman 1, 2, and 3.

Silver pencilled hen or pullet, four entres j H W Norman 1, 2, 3, v h c, and special. Silver spangled hen, two entries j Siicock Bros. 1, W Graham 2 Silver spangled pullet, one entry 5 Siicock Bros. 1.

Back cock, two entries 5 A W Robbins 1, J H Stephens 2. B!aek hen, three entries j B R»ker 1 and 3, Alex Acderaon 2. I Black cockerel, six entries j A. W Robbing 1, vh c, and special, A Anderson 3, B linker 3. Block pu'let, five entriea j A W Robbins. 1 and special. Proprietor, Pelham Yarda 2, A Anderson 3, JH Stephena v h c. POLISH. Silver spangled, hen or pulled, one entry ; J I) Gobbie 1. Golden spangled, cock or cockerel, one entry ; Proprietor, Pelham Yards 1. Golden spangled, hen or pullet four entries; Proprietor, Pelham Yards, 1, 2, 3, h c, and special.

Any other variety, hen or pullet, one entry ; C C Willis 1. REDCAP. Hen or pullet, two entries j ffeorge Qaartermain 1 and 2.

ANDALUSIANS,

Cock, one entry ; M Donohue 1. Hen, three entries; M Donohue 1 Proprietor, Pelham Yardß 2 and 3.

Cockerel, four entries ; M Donohue 1, 2 3, and special.

Pullets, six entries; Proprietor, Pelham Yards I, M Donohue 2, 3, aod yho,

L3BOfIfORN^ White pock, three entries; A S Palmer 1 H G Hunt 2, Mrs C Batty 3.

White hea, two entries j H G Hunt J, A S Palmer 2.

White cockere', nine entries j W D Burns 1 and special, J F Scott 2, Alfred Walker 3, Wm. Leggett v h c.

White pulleb, seven entries j H G Hunt 1 and speolal, W D Burns 2, Alfred Walker 3. Brown cook, three entries; A G Earns J, W Connolly 2.

Brown hen, five entries ; J Lillico 1 and special, G F Dodds 2 and 3, W Connolly yhc, Hugh Craighead h 0. Brown cockerel, seven entries ; A G Ennis 1, 3, v h c, and special, J Liliico 2.

Brown pullefc, seven entries ; J Lillico 1, 2, and special, W J Richards 3, G F Dodda v h c, A Q Ennia v h 0.

Brown rosecomb cock or cockerel, six entries; M Donohue 1 and special, R B Restell 1, Mrs W G Gallagher 2.

Brown rosecomb hen or pullet, four entries ; M Donohue 1 and special, R B Restell 2 and 3.

MINORCAS,

Blaok coeg, two'enferiaa ; S X JJurns 1, T F Gibson 2 I: '

Black hen, five entries j A Hendry J, v h c, and special, EC Mercer 2, H G OraDfield 3, James Brown h c.

Black cockerel, five entries ; S R Burns 1 and special, A Henciry 2, J Tindall 3. Black pullet, nine entries ; H G Cranfield 1, 2, '6, h c 7 and special, A fltendry h q and yhc.

SPANISH Black cock, one entry ; A G Ennis 1. Black hen, ope entry j A G Ennis 1, Blapk cockerel, one entry | A G Eunis 1. Black pullet, one entry ; A G Ennia 1. PLYMOUTH ROCKS- Barred hen, one entry ; F J Lundon 1. Barred cockerel, two entries j E J Cox J., F ,J Lundon 2, Barred pulleb, fchree entries ) P J Lundon 1, E J Cox 2 and 3. DORKINGB. Coloured cockerel, two entries; S C Kesteven 1, Wm. Milne, jun., 2 Coloured pullet, two entries; S C Kesteven I, Win. Milne, jun., 2. COCHINS. Partridge cock, two entries; Proprietor, Pelham Yards land 2 Purtri^ge heii, four entries; Proprietor, Pelham Yards 1, 2, 3, v h c, and special. BRAHMAS. Light cock, one entry ; J b 1 Scott 1, Ltght hen, one entry ; J F Scott 1. LANGSHANS. Black cockerel, five entries ; Proprietor, Pelham Yards 1 aod special, Albert Ilea 2, W Graham 3, ' Black pullet, five entries ; W Graham 1, Proprietor, Pelham Yards 2 and 3, A lies v ho. ' ; hoiljdahs. Cock, two entries ; F J Lundon 1, Bundy Bros. 2. Hen, one entry j P J Lundon I. Cookerel, five entries ; T Breeze 1, special, 3, and yhc, Bundy Bros. 2. Pullet, four entries 5 T Breeae 1, special, 2, 3, and v h 0,

WTAFDOTTES. Silver cock, three entries ; W ROBB 1 and special, T Alexander 2 ! Silver hen, four entries 5 A Walker X and special, T Alexander 2, Mrs 0 Bitty 5 and v h c. Sliver cockerel, six entries ; William Gossl 1, Alfred Walker 2, R E Leohner 3 f A Anderson v he. Silver pullet, fivo entries; W G >ss 1, special, and v h c, E J Ross 2, George Edgar 3 Gorge Quarterm >in h c Golden cuok, three entries ; E J Rosa 1. J F Sco t 2, M Donohue 3 Golden hen, two entries ; Proprietor, Pelhim Y*rda 1, Jame* Thompson 2. Golden oeck- rel, six entries ; George Edgar 1 aiid special, E J Boss 2, M Donohuo 3. Golden puilet, five entries ; E J Ross 1 and special, M Dmohue 2, Propriety r, 3Vlh,m Yards 3, G.orge EJg.*r /he, Aified Walker h c. OBJPINGTONS Back single-comb cock, two entries ; G F White 1, Mrs J*e. Tusker 2. .Bla< k single comb hen, two entries ; Mrs Jas. Tasker 1, Proprietor, Pe'ham Yards 2 Black single-oomb cockerel, five entries ; B Baker 1 and special, Proprietor, Pelham Yards 2, Mrs Jas. Tasker 3. Black single-comb pullet, twoentrieß ; Mrs Jas, Tasker 1, Proprietor, Pe'ham Yards 2. Any other variety, cook or cockerel, one ; entry ; Proprietor, Pelham Yards 1. I SELLING CLASSES For Ooohins, Brahmas, Wymdottas, Plymouth Rooks, Orpingtons and Dorkings. Price not to exceed 40a per pair. Seven entries ; Proprietor, Pelham Yards 1, Percy Jones 2, J F Scott 3, For Minorcas, Hamburgs, Spanish Anda lusians, Polish, and Houdaos, in pairs. Price not to exceed 40s per pair. Eight entries ; B Baker 1 and special, C 0 Willis 2, A Hendry 3. For Leghoras in pairs. Price not to exceed 40s per pair. Six entries ; A S Palmer 1 and special, J Lillico 2, H Craighead 3 For G*me and B&ntams, in pairs. Price not to exceed 40a per pair— Five entries 5 Walker and Pairburn 1 and special, M Donohue 2, Master J D Gobbe 3 For any variety of poultry, except Leg horns, Game, and Bantams. Price not to exceed 40<per pair— Three entrieß ; George Quartermain 1, A Anderson 2 Any other variety poultry, in pairs, price not to exceed 40s per pair— Two entries ; B Baker 1 BANTAMS Black red game, in pairs, fire entries ; M Donohue 1, 2, and 3 Tuckwirig pame, in pairs, six entries ; M Donohue 1, 3, and special, Thomas Oalder 2 Pile game, in pairs, four entries; M Donohue 1, 2, and 3 Any other variety than game, in pairs, six entries ; A Menzies 1, 2, and special, D Thompson 3 OTHER VARIETIES, ETO Any other variety purebred, cock or cockerel, one entry ; S O Kesteven 1 Purebred, hen or pullet, one entry ; S O Keßteven 1 POULTRT BEST ADAPTED FOB EXPORT Cockerel or pullet in couples, (special prize £1 Is Messrs Nicoll B-os., agents Christ church Meat Company, Limited); nine entries. R B Restel! 1 and special, Proprietor, Pelham Yards 2 and hO, T Alexander 3 PIGEONS (Judge : Mr Palmer, of Timaru) Pouter cock, f.ur entries ; C C Willis 1 and special, Edward Stephens 2, A Gapes 3 Pouter hen, two entries ; Edward Stephens 1, CO Willis 2 Fantails, cock or hen, three entries ; W Fraser 1 and 2, A Gapes 3 Dragoon cock, six entries ; Hobbs Bros. 1, 2, h c, and special, David Craig 3 Dragoon hen, four entries ? Hobbs Bros 1 and 3, David Craig 2 Antwerps, long-faced, Bilver, dun, or red cheqvier cock, two entries j A Gapes 1 and 2 Long-faced, silver, dun, or red cnequer hen, two eutries ; A Gapes 1 and 2. Long^faced, any other colour hen, one entry ; W H Landells 1 Short-faced, silver, duo, or red chrquer cock, two entries ; A Gapea 1 and 2 Working homer (birds to have homed 150 miles, certified) cock or hen, four entries ; A S Palmer 1, F A Bull 2 and h c. Jacobinp, blank, cock or hen, four entries j W Fraser 1, 2, 3, h c, and speehl Jacobins, any other colour, cock or hen, two entries ; Master F Palmer 1, W Fraser % Magpies, cock or hen, five entries; Hobbs Bros 1, 3, and special, Edward Stephens 2 and he IV fil BLERS Short-faced, cock, one entry ; W Fraser 1 •Short-faced, hen, oue entry ; W Fraser 1 Flying, clean lepged, self—cock or hen, five entries; W Fraser 1, 2, and he, A Frftfior 3 Flying, clean legged, any other color—cock or hen, four entries; W Fiaser 1, 2, 3, and h c Flying, feather-legged, telf—cock or hen, four entties ; A Fraser 1, 2, 3, h c, and special F ying, feather-legged, any other colour— cock or hen, five entries ; W Fraser 1, 2, 3, anrl h c Billheads, cook or hen, four entries; W Fraser 1, 2, 3, and ho Beard, cock or hen, four entries; W Fraser 1, 2,' H Rogers 3 and h c Qwla (English) cock or hen, two entries ; C C Willis 1 and 2 Owls (African) cock or hen, one entry ; A Fraser 1 Oriental Frills, cock or hen, four entries ; A Fraser 1, 2, 3, and he Any other variety purebred pigeon, cock or hen, five entries ; H Rogers 1, 2, 3, and h 0 Selling c'asa, any variety of pigeons, in paira. Price not to exceed 30s. Twelve entries j Master F Palmer 1 and special, W Fraser 2, W H Landells 3, CANARIES (Judge ; Mr Palmer, of Tirnarn) Scottish, fancy, any eo'our, one entry } Maine Bros X UOBWICH Clear yellow or buff, cayenne fed, six entries ; Maine Bros 1 and special, G Wake ■ field 2, A X Segar 3 and h 0 ) Ticked or variegated, cayenne fed, nine entries ; Maine Bros 1 and special, G Wake field 2, 3, v h c, and v h c, A E Segar h c Crested, five entries ; Maine Bros 1, 3, and spscial, Edward Stephens 2, A E Segar 0 Clear yellow or buff, non-cayenne fed, three entries; Maine Bros 1 and 2, A Ander son 3 Ticked or variegated, non-cayenne fed, four entries ; Maine Bros 1 and 3, A E Segar 2 and h 0 Cinnamon Canary, three entries j Maine Bros 1, C C Willis 2 and 3 Green Canary, one entry ; A E Segar 1 ADy variety, purebred oanary, five entries j Maine Bros 1, hO, and c, A' E Segar 2:and 3, Rose h c, Maine Bros o» Selling class, for Canaries, to Be Bhown in pairs. Price not to exceed 30.3 per pair. Six entries; Edward Stephens X~^ G Wakefleid 2 and he, A Anderson 3. l»ETB Goldfinch, one entry; Master Percy Stephens 1 Gaga bird, other than canary, one entry, W H Rose, Batinfinch J Guinea Pig, three entries; Master E Barrett 1, Master S Barrett) 2., A Anderson, Jan., 3. The three trophies, valued at £H 3s each, given by the Society, were won by the following gentlemen t—Mr George Edgar, best Wyandotte cockerel j Mr S R Burns, best black Minorca cockerel; and Mr A S Palmer for the best Homer in the show*

THE MARINE SCANDAL.

The Commission.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, July 21 Captain Allman, cross-examined by Mr Hia'.op, said that even if Jones were crerlred with all the services claimed he would still be short of the requisite amount. Witness had not spoken to the Premier prior to his departure from England. Waa positive he had nofc spoken to him about the matter for two years. There were two mnvsengers wailing at the station when witness returned from VYanganui— one fn.m the Premier and one from Mr JIal) J. nc-s. The latter's me aenger tod witaess that the Minister wished to ace him b-foie ha saw the Premier, Indirectly it, was arranged i between witness and Mr Hall Jones that he | was to tell the Premier notnin« in the charge about Jones. When, after the session closei, Mr Hull-Jones told him that Mr Huteheson had said Jones' papers had been done in yon Schoen'e house, witness replied that Mr Hucheson could no more say whether they were ac done than witness could tell what was in that drawer (pointing to the Minis tor's drawer.) In answer to further queE. tions Captain Allman said that after he had admitted to Mr Hail-Jones that he had improperly pissed Jones, he had a conver sation with the Minister, and they came to an arrangement that if witness made a oon. fidential statement it was to be understood th»t nothing more would be said about the matter. Witness strongly affirmed that the Premier knew nothing whatever about the bogus certificate. Wheu he found there would be an enquiry he said to Mr Hall- Jones, " Where ao you oome in ?" and tfe Minister said, " I don't come in at all. You should have conducted the examination properly." Questioned by Mr Atkinson as to his relations with van Sohoen, he admitted that he found the papers prepared by him very useful, nor would yon Schoen take any pay ment for lessons. No names were mentioned when yon Schoen tried to bribe him. The litter said he would make it worth hia while to pass his candidates in preference to those of the Opp^eiUon examiner. After that he sheered eff from yon Schoea. He had frequently had disputes with him about the interpretation of the regulations, and the failure of candidates. Yon Schoen'a threat waa made as an incentive to pass his candidate, and would not bear the oonstiuc tiou that it was merely used in a general way. Cross examined ly Mr Hißlnp—Witness said it was distinctly arranged between him and Mr Hall-Jones that he BhouSd not tell the Premier that he had helped Jones through his examination. The Minister told witness he would ccc the Premier, and Captain Allman was to say there waa nothing in it. He bad not then told Mr Hall-Jones about the examination papers being brought into the room. When Mr Hall-Jones told him that Mr Hutcheeon was to insist on an inquiry, witness said that Joneß had not done the work, and ib would not bear investigation. Did not think he had gone the length of telling people that Mr Hal!-Jonea had made him sjlf responsible for the whole thing or for giviDg the order to let Jones sit without a mate's certificate. By Mt Atkinson—Witness admitted fail ing in his nautical examination, at Mel bourne, but he afterwards passed at Sydney. Was still clear that he had never seen the permit envelope until it was brought into Allport's office. Had no direct or indirect dealings with yon Schoen in reference to Jones competency certificate. Re-examined by Mr Hanlon—He adhered to his statement that he wrote a confidential report at Mr Hall Jones' request. It was to help both of them, and the Minister's name was to be kept out of it. On it being pointed out that this evidence was con tradicted on important pointa by a number of other witnesses he said he was simply repeating facts. Up to the time he heard Mr HallrJones' explanation he believed he waa anxious that Jones should get his certificate. ABked what he meant by the statement that he knew the Premier waa ai.xious that Jones should be permitted to sit, he said he gathered that impression from his telegram ard conversations with Mr Hall-Jones, but after hearing the Premier's evidence he did not thick it was correct. If he had known the confidential report was to be used against him he wonld never have written it, He considered he had Fcreeoed Mr Hail-Jones by taking the responsibility of stretching the regulations. As the crcier was ißsued it was never intended it should come out. Mr Allport, re-examined, waa quite clear that Captain Allman brought him thepermib envelope. Captain yon Schoen was the next wit- I neas. He denied the allegations of surrepti j tiously getting information as to the ques | tioiia that were to be set, and of attempting !to bribe Captain Allman. He indigaantly stigmatised them as infamous lies. He had ! instructed Jones in 1887, for which he re ceived £5. He never taught him in 1897. At this point Mr Atkinson said his client would not answer any questions as to his relations with Jones after July 8, 1897. Dr Findlay suggested he was afraid to do ao.

Witness continued—He had arranged to get Jones a service certificate, but was to receive no pay if he failed* He did, how ever, receive £15—not £17—acme of h after the certificate was refused. He still con sidered Jones entitled to the certificate, and it was only pure cussednees of the depart* partment to hold it back- He denied that he ever had access to the examination, papers in Mr AUport's room, though hg might have seen them onoe or twfoe \n Captain Allman'a. At this stage the witness refused to anewer questions as to preparation of papers for Jones, and Mr H&nlon said in that page he could not go on with the examination. By Dr Find lay—He was not a bit ashamed of himself and was prepared to give Jones his £15 back. Upon being closely pressed witness admitted that some of this money might have been for other services. Wit ness (amid great laughttr) said he and Captain AHman were once as thick as thieves, but he never got any information he was not entitled to. This, however, he was obliged ultimately to qualify by saying that Captain Allman might possibly tell him little things. The Commission then adjourned. During the day a ietter was read from Captain McLellari to Judge Ward, Baying that be could not attend, and declaring^thab he passed his examination legitimately.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IJJ ENGLAKJ}. "' "

FIXTURES ? July 24—Oral, v Surrey. July 27—Brighton, v Sussex.

MATCH AGAINST GRACE'S TEAM.

United Press Association—By Eleotr Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka July 22, 9*40 ft. m, Guardian Office 10.10 a.m) London, July 21 Grace's team, in their first inning*, scored 431—Champion 10, Quaife 18, Braand 125, Foster 26, Arnold 6, Hearne 168, Grace 25, Sewell 2, Taylor (not) out) 20, Winter 6, Martin 1; sundries 24. Noble took four wickets for 57 rune. The Außtraliauß have loat two wickets for 67— Layer 8, Trumrer 25, Iredale (not out) 30 ; i undries 4. Worrall, Hill, and Jones are atftisdiag out of the Australian fceum-. . i.

(Received Wakapuaka July 22, noon, Guabdian Office 12-§6 £,m) The Australians have lost four wickets for 189—Gregory 45, Darling 22, Xredale (noi out) 76, Noble (nob out) 1; sundries 9,

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association -By Electric 'Telegraph—Copyrjghj) ' Paris, July 21 The Government has reminded the court martial at Rennes that the tyial rauafc be limited to th^ points mentiQa^cl \u the Court of Cassation's clecre©,

THE ASHBDRION GtJABDIAN, BATURDaV, tOLY 22, 1859



JOHN OUR AND GO'S REVISED LIST-« WE H ira to be the Leading Firm of G ocers, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants in Ashburtou We import all our Stock fiom th« II me Marked for Sp.t C»s>h, and are therefore in the best position w supply the public with <,uiy gtuuine goods a'o the lowest pos-iUe prco for c»sh. We guarantee a'\ cur goods faU Wbighb arc; fiiiCHt quality. We never charm* for p*ckin<» and delivery, ail good aat the Railway bta i< n free. Any person leaving an order with Us can get a parcel ticket, and thon fore always be sure of having fchilr goods at the station m time. No charge for ticket. Jd J-iU Uxl —p*c& sack I^. — SUGAU — Si<d per ll> witii Tea ifilAßA VILLA. GARDEN TEA— la lOd, 2s. 2a 4dg per lb 51b Box .- 8h 91, 9i 7A, \U lO.bßor .- .- ... 16s Bd, 18s 4d, 21a 8J KOZIE TEA — 101b Box, 18s 4d ; 51b, 9a 7d GOLD LEAF .TEA 10lb Box, 18s 4d ; sb, 9s 7d -PEG VISIONS- 1- FACTORY BUTTER-Fern Leaf aud in stock. OHEESE-Fioest Factory, 6d per lb BVCON AND HAMS — "Lewis'," " Morepork," "B. Mc^allum." Mild Cared Hams, Sides and Rolls. 7^'.



GORE OATMEAL—26,b Bag, 2s 6d Van Hon^en's Coco%, Jib, lid ; |tb, Is 9 J ; lib, 3a 31 Fry's 0,-oa, Jib, B|l ; lib, 1- 4M Real Good dandles, 4|,d per lb ; 8* bi per box Parafine Cnn^lep. plain and fluted, 6^ per lb ; 12s 61 per bos Fairy Night Lights, Is 2i per box Flake Tapioca, 71bs for Is Pear^, 61bs for Is 7lba for Is Mixed Peel, Limon, Orange and Ut ron. 84 per Ib Lemon Ptel, 71b Una, 3i 6i lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb j 4-* 9d per d( z 21b J-*ra Assorted Jams, 14? 61 per drss Lea ard Perrin's Saace, large, 2i 6d per bottle Mellor's Saur;e, Is 31 per bottle Worcester Saace, small, 5d ; large, 91 Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb M&zina 6d, per dozen bi 6d Whiting, 7Jb for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, 1* 31 per lb Preserved Fruit, 2£lb tine, 81 per tin, 7s 6d per doz BngM-h Cut Loaf Susjar, 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9i per bottle Golden Syrup, 2lb 6J, 41b Is, 561b 11s 3d Treacle, 21b 61 41b la, 71b U 9d Finest Raisins 6^l per lb Finest Sukanaa ... ... 7§i  M Finest Currants ftfl «> >» per case 4| i   Stewing Figs 7|i >* n French Plnms (choice) ... Is »i »• Stewing Piams ... ... 31 i» >» Finpsfc Ma ca'ek Is 41  „ Californian Muscatels ... I*  ». Pates, extra fine, 3lb boxes, Is 91 per box Almon Is, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Almonds Valencia ... Is 6i  ». Almonds. Sicily Is 41 „  Barcelona IS"uta 81   Shell Almonds 10i   Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4J i per doz D y *nd Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per bottle French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9J per doz Nixey's Blacklead, Id siz^«, 3d per doz James' D >me Blackkad, 61 pcjr dcz M)AP—Pear's, 4 tablets in box, Is box Pilkstone Soap. lOd per bar, 10s 6d per box Triumph, 61 per bar, 7s lid per box Perfect Cleanser, 8i per bar, 8^ 6d per box Pear'o Unscen'ed Tablets, 6d, 5s 6d per d«z Cleaver's Shavinjj! Sticks, 9d each , Brown Windsor Tablets, Is 3d per doz Juvenla rfoap, 8i and 101 each Hudson's Extract of Soap, Is 4d per doz, 53 9d p^r box Washing Soda, 141b Is, 8s 63 per cwt Colonial Vinegar, 2a per gallon English Vinegar, Champions, 2s 6d per gallon Champions Vinegar, 10.1 per bottle Colonial Vinegar, 61 per bot.le White Wine Vinegar, lOd per bottle Sunlight Soap, Is per box Sapolio Soap, 6d per cake, 5-91 perdrz Monkey Brand Soap, large s z-t 6d, 5s 9d per doz Barilla Ash, McClinton'a and Thomp son's, 9d per lb Pear's Violet Powder, 8J per box Fuller's Earth, 8J per box Lime J uico and Glycerine, 9d per bottle Glycerine, 6d per bottle Vaseline, 6 1 p?r bottle Oamphor, loz 33, lib tins 3s 10d BlSCUlTS—Snowfl'ke, 51 per lb ; 4|d ppr lb per tin People's Mix, 4|d per lb Albert Lunch, 3|d per lb Balmoral Lunch, 3|d per lb Super Wine, fid per lb, 6si per lb per tin Zealandia Mixed, 6d per lb, 5| I per lb per tin PEPI'ER— White ... Is 41 perlb Black ... Is 2:1 „ „ VVhole ... Is 2(1  *. I GI5GBR—Whole ... 1« 31 „ „ Ground ... Is4i J



Carra^ay Sfeda ... ... 8d per lb Pimento, whole ... .., Is   Pimento, proand, Is 2d   Mix? d Spice I^'per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd f»er bottle, 9s 6d per drzen Cro^s and Blackwo'.l'e, Is 3d por botde Ciptain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Gurry Powder lid per bottle Borax ... 8d per lb Alum ... ... . 6d   •Saltpetre 6d „  Tartaric Acid ... ... lelOd   Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2a por d z lbs Whole Linseed ... ... 3lperlb Linsesd Meal ... ... 4d   MvTOHKS-Plalda, 4£d per d? 8, 4a per grosa 250' a lb 6i per d< zan 1000 s 5d per b»x, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 8i per dozen Yarmonth Blrat:era, 9 for Is Maconoehie's Fresh Herrings, 6|d per tin  Heirii^a In Tomato, 101 p< jr tin „ Herrings in Shrimp, 10.1 pr tin  Kippertd Herrings, lOi per tin  Preswfd Bioaters, 10J per tin Auckland Mullefct 7J per tin Oysters 81   Sardines, large Alberts ... Is   Sardines, large 81   Sardines, email ... ... 41   Salmon, H«-lly le if ... lOd „  Salmon, other Bnnds ... 81   OIL, —Lucca, 2 41 per bottle Srthd, £ pint. s^, 1 pine lOd CVtor, h p<nt s', 1 pint lOd Rhepp'i Tongnes,"llb la, 21b Is lOi Corned Benf, Mutton, Spic d Beef, 2lb tin, Is Crosso and Bliokwell's apsnited Pastes, Is 3 1 per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Mratp, 6d per tin Bovdt, 2 z, Is 101. Lf iberg's ex'.racc, la 9i per bottle Patent Grotts. Robinson's, lOd ; Har per's, 9i per t;n Meliins' Food, la 8 1 per tin Nestles 1 Is lid Neavee Food, lid Finest Japan Rice, 2|d perlb, Sibforla Vermicelli, 61 per lb, 41b for Is lOd Macaroni, bi p^r lb, 4't>3 for 1< 101 Poarl Barley, 2^l per ib Ground Rice, 3^ I per lb Aulsebrook'a Coco*, |lb 4i, lib Is 3,i Ch iliury 1 Cocoa, blOt, £lb, Is 81 Star Cocoa, 3s p^r ih CostJe Brand Salt, lewt 5s Rock Salo . cwt.si Table -Salt, 7lbs BJ, 141bs la 31 T^ble Salt, 21b jara, 81 Kdroond's Baking Powd«r, lid Heaward's Flag Brand Powder, 10J Chef, lOi Crosse and Blackwell'a Assorted Es fit'nee^, 9J per lb, 8s 6d per doßen Colonial Assorted Essences, 51 per lb, 4s 91 per d( z 'n Rickett's Blue ... ... 101 perlb Kmpire Blue 81   Keau's Blue lOd   Aul-.ebrocke'H Jelly Powders, assorted, 7J, 6-j 9i per dcz-n D->vor'& Jelly Powders, 61, 5i 91 per drz Colman's Mustard, D.S.F., Isßi perlb, J'h6d Oolman'a Mu^tara, loose, b 31 per lb 8 l'AßnH—Colman's and Berger's, 61 per packet  Gregg's and Lily, 5d per lb  Glaze Chinese, Ih per box  Gl-Z-! Japanese, 6i per lb Sytn:niton's Coffa : Essence, la 2d per bottle Turkish Coffde Essence, 10^d per bottle iVlnyp'le Soip, 6d per cake, any color Dried Ptaches, Apricots, and Apples, 9' por lb Milkmaid's Milk 7|i per tin, 7s 31 per doz'.m. Noa.ry Milk, 5s per d( zitx Coffoe, Finest, Is 3d, Is SJ, Is 7d  Special, 2s



SHEEP NETTING, (0.8 ) 3d per yard. BARB WIRE (Hotf l S8« Od per ooiL NO. 9 FENCE WIRE  ©s Od per owb. O.K TUBULAR LANTERNS Is ©d. BOILED LINSEED OIL •• •• « l-*« edperßgallondrum CASTOR OIL ISaOOpertin. 12 GALLON GALVANISED PORTABLE BOILERS 37s 6d. YEATS' CELEBRATED GARDEN SEEDS JUtfT TO HAND JOHN ORR & CO.. A&HBUIITON,



THE REASON WHY OUR BEADY-MADhi CLOTHING IN MEN'S AND BOYS' TS SOLD with the DISTINCT GUAR ANTEE that ib Must Give PERFECT SATISFACTION, or the Money will bo Refunded. This Guarantee is made, not beoau?e HALLENSTEINBROS.&CO. The Makers, Think you will want; your money back, but r&'her b cause they know you won't. OUR RE.\DY-MADE CLOTHING Is a Combination of Fine Material, with Fine Cut and Workmanship. It is as Good as Clothing can Possibly be made, and far Superior to the Cheap, so-called Tailor imde Clothing, bo tnuoh advertised, and less than one-half the price. See our Men's All-Wool Mosglel Tweed SUITS .. ... at 26s 6d Fee our Men's All-Wool Mosgiel Tweed TROUSERS ... at 8a 6d See our Boys' Golf Knicker Norfolk Suits, in Neat Checks and Heather Mixtures Any Style of MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING Made up to Order at the Ordinary Ready* Made Prices, New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. A. G. BARTON, Manager.



* £ 9 * CO > *A t» M Ml Cd ag S - |« Q I S -3 P H 8 pq o O o W g * £ *«H a 1J 5 g f\ to w w £ : HAVING TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS OF THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS WE ARE HOLDING A GRBAT CLEAEXSG SALE OF LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S BICYCLES, CYCLE ACCESSORIES, ETC. STOCK must be REDUCED by €200 in Four Weeks. Lowest Quotations in Canterboby. We have Just Landed ex Knight Templar, a Shipment of the Famous "LOVEL DIAMOND" MACHINE \ (Admitted to be the Beat in the World,) Which will be included in the Sale. Me G. Carson will continue io charge of the Cycle Department. CARSON & CO., GROORRS & IRONMONGERS. Importers of Bicycles & Cycle Accassoriee. TANCRED STREET & ARCADE, 7 139 Ashburton.



MRS McGRtfGGR has taken over the Refreshment Rooms at the corner of Kftst and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, where she will welcome all her friends and Public Generally. Hot Luucheon Daily from 12- to 2. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at all hours. A Choice Assortment of Confec tionery, and all kinds of Fruit ia Stock. = 6 129 j



F, FERRIM4N. _'■ FOR SALE. PARK STREET. I HAVE FOR SALE —T WC Good I'-welling Hon.efl, together wuh h an acre of land, in a fkst-c'aea locality ; suitable for either occupjtion or invest mjnfc Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR BALE. fip^.f\ n f-asy terms will purchase 3J<t)\J a good Building Site fronting the Town Belt. Th« land is fenced wiih good live fences, and his erected thereon a substantial shed ai;d wash-house with pump. F. FffIRRIMAN. "" FOX SALK LEASE IH PERPETUITY OF 500 ACRES. I HAVE Fv)R SALE-Tha Goodwill in lease of 600 Acres of good tussock land, well fenced with seven wires and standards. A comfortable house is erected on the land. Rental, la per acre. The property has noi had Sheep on it for four months. F. FERRIMAN. TO ENGLAND IN THIRTY-ONE DAYS ROYAL MAIL EXPRESS SERVICE. rj IHE Passenger route to England is un : _L doubtedly the Australian and American route (A. and A. Ronte), avoiding alike the heat of the Red Sea and the cold ol Cape Horn, and giving passengers the opportunity of travelling in luxury and comfort through the most interesting country in the world. The Steamers of this Line are appointed to leave Sydney and Auckland foi Honolulu and San Francisco every foui weeks, sailing as under .— Steamers Tnsj Leave Leave Arrive (Sydney Auckland Frisco. TvfoanaT"' 3500 July 5 JulylO July 28 Alomeda 3000 Aug. 2 7 Aug. 25 Mariposa 3000Aug 30 Sept. 4 Sept.jg Tickets are available for 12 mom hR, anc Suloon Passengers can break their journey a' Auckland, Honolulu, San Francisco, or an] place or call en route to New York, and hay« also the privilege of travelling across eithei Canada or the United State?. SPECIALLY REDUCED RATES. Through farce, Sydney or Auckland tt London : — Saloon .. .. £64 2a 6<5 to £72 9s 2c Steerage.. .. £32 7s lid. P. FEKRIMAN, Agent for Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited.) ORIENT LINE OF HOYAL MAIL STBAMERB. riTHE following Royal Mail Steamships X belonging to the Orient and Pacific Companies will leave Sydney on Saturday, at Noon, and Melbourne on Tuesday at 1 p.m, as under for London (Tilbury), via Adelaide, Albany Colombo (Transhipping for all Indian ports), Kuiz C*nal, Marseilles, Naples and Gibraltar : — Steamer* '!'ou> From From From f '■leg Sydney MePbn. Adelaide. OtniLZ 6587 July 22 July 25 July 27 Austrai 5524 \ug.5 Aug. 8 August 10 Omrah 6587 \ug 22IAug. 22 August 24 And fortnightly thereof er. FARES—NEW ZEALAND TO LONDON Saloon .. .. Single £29 to £73 10s Return £70 to £115. Third Class ... £16 16s, £ 1818s <fc £22 First and second class passengers secure ppecial advantages by booking through from hew Zealand, being provided with Saloon Pasaaees to Austra ia, which are included in thfl above fares. P iseages can be booked to or prepaid from any of the above ports. F. FEKRIMAN, Agpnt for Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Ltd., Agents in New Zealand. imimto^ ,i i i !__■_ _J .Tt Fr.edlander oros. FOR PiUYATE SALE. WE have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted wifch every convenience, situate on Cartels Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars orfapplication to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED ■^FOFIPBIVATfi~BAL^r mHE WELL-KNOWN SINGLE-TREE X PROPERTY, Containing} 215 0 ACRES, Situated near,Alford Forest. For further particu'ars apply to FRfEDLANDKR BKOS , Ltd, ijitiA and Estate Agents. TTJTE are CASH.Buyers of good lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, OATd, BARLEY, AND RYE GKASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lm>. "faimon. T¥7E are prepared to treat privately for any Unsold Lots in this Township. Apply early, as there are only a few Sections left. Farmers and others would do well to see us regarding a 5 or 10 Acra Block. APPLY AT ONOE TO FKI&DLAINDER BROS., Ltd, LAND & ESTATE AGENTS. FOR SALE-Buggy or Light Trap Horse, Byrs old ; also Light Trap or Saddle Horse, 6yrs. Apply Mail Office. RIZR EGGS for Sale afc 4»wn Yards.



Wanted, a Wife.—A farmer in Manitoba recently wrote to England, asking for a wife to be sent out to him. We believe he meant we!!, and we h< pc he met with success; bub good wives are not usually to be obtained in this way, In such a matter a man cannot safely trust to the judemeut of another, but must use his own. ;Jn choosing a wife, every man's Judgment varies. In other things ii; is not so, For instance the judgment of every sensible man is in favour of Holloway's Pilb and Ointment for the cure of liver complaints, disordered stomach, shattered nerves, rheumatism, gout, lumbago, scalds, burns, and all skin diseases. / To «!«« Public I want to let the people who suffsr from rheumatism arid sciatica know that Chamber lain's' Vain" Balm relieved me after a pumbef of other medicines and a doctor had failed. It U the best liniment I have ever known of. J A DODGKN, Alpharetta, G» Thousands have been oil red of rheumatism by this Remedy. One application relieves the pain, for sale by AsHifUßTO^r Drug Compaq,