Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1899. THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION

i In our advertising column* to-day, Mr E. Q. Wright has stepped aside from a course be ha 3 followed for twenty two years in regard to Oounty elections, and addresses the ratepayers through the public press. Mr Wright has never required to do this before, for the simple reason that he has never had to deal with small-minded, prejudiced m^n, who cannot judge between sterling merit, backed by proved ability, as against the most miserable pettifogging 1 imaginable. Mr Wright hag been a member of the Oounty Council from its first embodiment, and has been its Chairman ever since Mr Hugo Fried lander resigned some years ago. Amongsfc the members of the Oounty Council there is only one feeling enter tained in regard to him—that his loss would be irreparable. Many resolutions of the Council, expressive of the members' thanks for services done, and of approval of his conduct, both of the business of the Council as its Chairroan 4 and ®f his work as a private member, are recorded on the minute book of the Council, and it was only last Friday that every member present at the Council's last meeting before tlie election, spoke in the most glowing terms of Mr Wright's discharge of his duties as Chairman, and viewed with regret the fact that he was to be put to the trouble of contesting the riding. Of his return not one had the least doubt. But Mr Wright's seat is to be contested, and it is interesting indeed [ to learn why. Messrs Lagan and Scaly : were injudicious in putting their names i to Mr Buckley's nomination, for in i doing so they gave themselves away, i Not that anyone can find any possible | fault with Mr Buckley. All would j doubtless welcome him, with his youth- j fiil energy and power of work, to a seat \ at the Council table, but not at the , sacrifice of Mr Wright, and it is Mr j Wright's seat—not Mr Chapman's— j that is sought to be taken, The devil, it j has been said, is always painted with a ( limp, but you do not see the limp till j be begins to walls, The lioap in the j

gait of Messrs Lagan and Scaly manifested itself in their nomination of a candidate in opposition to Mr Wright. Mr Wright is thorough going in all the business of the Council, and when Mr La«an turned a county water race upon his crop, he was promptly fined, as all others who act similarly are fined. Mr Lagan was fined £1 I°, though doubtless ie paid him, evin with a One ijke that, to secure surreptitious irri gation. But Mr Lagan's limp is patent enough. Much mere so is Mr Sealy's. It is perfectly well known that the action of the County Council in re fusing to pass a certain tree planting contract is the cause of his present attitude towards its chairman, A chairman so str^ight-laced as Mr Wright does not suit Mr Scaly— hence the limp. Then there was the outcry about the Crater ques tion. Little Pedlington statesmen are apt to fancy that the eyes of the whole world are upon them, and them only, and in their smallmind edness some of these are attempting to use the ratepayers t» inflict petty annoyance upon a man whose value they are incapable of appreciating. Mr Wright's Irrigation Bill, drafted as it was by a capable lawyer for the conference on irrigation, was put into his hands, as the representative in Parliament of a district more largely interested in irrigation than any other in the colony, and in which of all the districts irrigation is most easily pos sible He carried that Bill through the House, after it had beon amended in one or two classes. Bat the clause that gave most offence to a few wrongheaded ones in the Borough Council was not introduced by Mr Wright, as the Mayor showed at Mr McLaohlan's meeting, but by another member altogether, but equally en thusiastic on the subject of irrigation. Irrigation is the largest question ever faced by the people of this colony, and it presents many phases that have to be closely studied, so that the rights of all

may be safeguarded. Unintentional treadingon somebody's toes could hardly be avoided, but Mr Wright has good cause of complaint against the then re i sentativea of the borough for not approaching him direct in the matter of the'clause that offended them, instead of taking a course that ignored him. i This was simply ignorance, and it was i ignorance of a grosser character still ! to run away to Wellington on the subject and studiously avoid a meeting with Mr Wright. As to the low lying lands, as soon as the complaint was made known to Mr Wright he was prompt in his agreement to remedy any ! possible fault, and this Mr McLachlan heartily acknowledged at his meeting on Thursday, and gave our member full credit for the best intentions In regard to the borough's position over the water supply legislation of past years, it seems to be quite overlooked, that not a cause in the Municipal Corporations Act; referring to water has been repealed, so that the boroughs in the colony ars in the saaie position today as regards their water rights gave thprn in connection. No doubt both Mr Scaly and Mr Reid are* very sorry over the bad beating Mr Wright gave them in connection with the " battle,of the creek." He came out oi the embroglio with colors flying md drums beating, and the owners of the mill paid all" of the expenses legal and otherwise connected with it and the Council made a satisfactory agreement for the future control of thi creek, and did not even take over anj responsibility the mill by under in regard to the crossing of the roads bj the mill water. The last Mayoral election was foaght and won on this water question, and it is quite upon the boards that some other municipal elections will result in the same way on the same question. Mr Wright, full of conscious rectitude, did his dutj to his constituents, and the man whe does hia duty must of necessity tread on the corns of such as fail in theirs But the men whose public interest Mi Wright has always had at heart, whose rights he has conserved, and whose welfare be has sought to further, know his worth and how to value it, and when they go to the poll they wiK know also whose are the services mos! worthy to be retained.

THE DUTCH ANNEXING BRITISH TERRITORY.

We quoted in a previous article the old proverb " whom God means to dcs troy he first makes mad" and surely the action of the South African Dutch is aftording ample illustration of the proper application of the adage to their case. In the face of probability that Britain would have been the first to draw the sword—since she it was who sought redress-—and thus become in a measure responsible for the loan of life that must ensue, the South African Dutch were themselves the first to begin. They then at the very outset took an utterly uncalled for step which alienated all sympathy from them, and invaded British territory, thus taking upon tbennelves the whole of the responsibility for what may follow. Then again there was a pos sibility fchat Britain at the conclusion of the ww-^with her usual modera tion in dealing with professedly civilised people, might have permitted the Boers to maintain their position as it is at present and have treated the Free Staters similarly. But, as if to show the British how to treat them at the last, they have actually begun to annex British territory—territory too not yet . conquered. Both of the South African Dutch States have adopted this course, which will leave them not a single argument against the British annexation of them to respective countries at the con clusion of the war. For that the British must eventually be victorious, nothing but a European war can prevent. The action of the Boers and Fr*se Staters is absolutely suicidal, and nothing but the supposition that they think their annexation of British terri tory makes them the actual owners of the soil, and releases everybody on it from allegiance to Britain can explain it. It would not much matter whether international law permitted this to be technically correct or not, which how ever it does not. For we may rest assured that any person, who prior to the Boer war had sworn allegiance to the British Grown, may be found in arms against us will be treated as a traitor and punished accordingly, and it may be taken for granted that any

of the South African Dutch in what ever part oi the British territory they may be taking part against the British, will suffer for it. The forfeiture of their farms will beperh&pa the greatest punishment that could be inflicted upon them.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

La Caledonie, published at Noumea, calls attention to the ohnger of French

interests in the Pacific becom'ng weakened and finally ' destroyed by the 1

growing influence ot Jinghind and Germany. It recalls the time when French power might have been dotnm ant in Tonga, had only the opportunity : been seized. But nothing; was done, j and the Germans have now taken tha ( place formerly held by the French "As for the New Hebrides, we could at least hope," aaya La Caledonie, " that owing to their vicinity to New Caledonia, they wou'd sooner or later become a French possession, and at one time we seemed to be on the point of seeing that hope realised.- Fifteen years ago the people of New Caledonia thought only of the New Hebrides. An important trade was established with the islands, and businesses were founded on every side by young Frenchmen, and magnificent coffee plantations created. What has now become of all this activity ? We sent troops to Havannah and Mellicolo. This was veiled possession, and it was only necessary to maintain the fait accompli But we thought ourselves obliged to retire, because of the hubbub raised by England and Australia. We have ourselves created difficulties, and voluntarily compli cated a situation that was at first all in our favour. We have concluded diplomatic conventions, which bind us ouiy while the English lay their hands on all the neighbouring islands. They took posssession of the Solomons and Santa Oruz, and we said nothing. Ii we do not take care they will do the same with the New Hebrides, and that

will be the end of French influence in this part of the Pacific. Squeezed on all sides by Anglo-Saxon or Germans, the French-element will be doomed to disappears and New Caledonia will become a satellite of Australia. Was it worth while making so many sacri fices for such a result ? Nevertheless, that is the solution to which we are being fatally carried by the short sighted and timorous politics of the metropolis, and it is time, it is high time, that the men who are in power, should pay some attention to this dan ger, and devise means of dealing with it."

In a recent article under the heading " possible complications," suggested by the cable regarding FRENCH ANGLO- the mobilisation of PHOBIA.. the fleet, we dealt somewhat fully with the bitter Anglophobia displayed by the French people, and especially the French pre3s. Even so eminently staid and sober-minded a newspaper as the Journal dcs Debats c innot resist sneer ing at England, " Ther,e are," ifc says satirically, " peoj^y who do not love England. They arc .vrong. England is a great country, and exports humanity, whisky and,cottons. Some times it may appear Chat England does not carry out her own humani tarian ideals, but that is only because England is very humble. She dots not wish to pu-h herself forward. Do you know the genial, gentle, graceful Dum-Dum bullet ? England has given the Hindus a taste of it. But their humanitarian Z9al does not stop here. The excited Boers, who are white mm, i will also be pacified with it, . . Let us all be grateful that once more England, strong in hsr goodness of | heart, and the gentleness of her i manners, leads the world in civilisa tion."

Local and General.

*„* On the first page to-day will be found Pohrioal news, Commercial, and an article entitled, "National Morality"; and on the fourth page miscellaneous news.

Frost.—The frost on Sunday night was a sharp one for the time of year, and early this morning ice of the thickness of a shilling was to be seen. Many patches of early potatoes were badly nipped. The cold oights and drying wit da are having a bad effect on feed and crops generally.

A Serious Loss.—The frost on Sunday night proved very disastrous to the fruit crop of the district, apples, pears, and stone fruit suffering severely, whilst the straw berry crop is ruined. One large fruit grower in the distiict estimates his loss at £200.

Larceny as a Bailie —William Rae was committed for trial yesterday at the Ohristchurch Police Court on a charge of fraudently omitting to account for a sum of money committed to his charge. Bail was allowed, himself in £100 and two sureties of £75 each—Press Association telegram.

Ths Lon(s Haired Man.—A good story comes from the Pahiatua district. A prosy, longhaired entertainer, who wearied his audience considerably, had got to the middle of his lecture when a well-known candidate for Parliamentary honors rose and moved that the lecturer get his hair out. Immedia tely there was a roar of laughter, which was increased a few moments late*r when a man at the back of the hall got up and solemnly remarked, " I move as an amendment that it be his throat."

Old Age Pensions at N9Rwioh—Messrs J. and J. Colman (Limited), Norwich, have given notice of an old age pension scheme for the workpeople employed in their works at Carron; Messrs Coltnan propose to give a pension of 8s a week at the age of 65 to each of their employees, who will be called upon to contribute the sum'of twopence a week. On this twopence the company will allow three per cent interest, and the whole proceeds thereon will go to increase the pension: If the man should die or leave the service of the company before the age of 65 s the money will be returned to him. Facili ties are to be given for the increase of the pension, and the creation of a savings fund, on which three per cant will also be allowed.

Lord Londonderry's Ponies.—Perhaps ' the most unique sale of its kind ever held took place a few weeks ago, when the whole of the pedigree stud of Shetland ponies belonging to the Marquis of Londonderry was offered for public competition. There have been sales from time to time of limited numbers of tha3e tiuy animals, but never before has there been a dispersal of an entire Btud as in this instance. The noble owner, who has made his name famous in connection with the hardy Sheltie, has decided to give up Ins farm at the Island of Bressay, one of the Shetland group, where his lordship bred and reared the animals on their native heath. For twenty-five years, Lord Londonderry has with unceasing care endeavored to improve the breed so as to be as near perfection as possible, sparing neither trouble nor expense to attain the object desired. That this has been accomplished the success of the stud in the show-yard is ample proof, as it has produced nearly every prizs. winning Shetland pony in the United Kingdom or elsewhere during the past twenty years. The sale was held at the stud farm, Dawdon Dene, one of the chief conditions behig no reserve, !

Cwbistchurch Carnival. —The express I and special trains for Chriatchuroh kat < evening were heavily laden with patsengera for the carnival week in town. Typhoid and Diphthhbia.—One case of typhoid fever, and one of diphtheria were admitted to the hospital oa Monday after noon.

A Brutal Mother. —A young woman aimed Elizabeth McDona'd was committed for trial ut Wellington yesterday for ill-using her little daughter, three years old. The evidence showed that the child had bseo cruelly beaten and held naked under a tap in cold weather.—Press Association tele gram. A Human Magnet.— Mm Anr.ie May Abbott termed the litUe Georgia Magnet, now in Napier, must indeed be a wor.der. In fact she is termed the " Eighth Wonder of the World." She simply places her hands on a chair laden with eight or ten men and lifts it with aa much ease as an ordinary girl would a spoon of ice cream, empties the load all over th? stage, and then runs around and assists them to their feet, with a naive little apology to each. They try to lift the little Magnet, which is found easy (when avoiding a flesh contact) but when her finger touches the lifter, none could muster strength enough to separate her little satin slippers from the floor—and there is absolutely no hocus poms about it. Rakaia Amateur Swimming Club—The annual meeting of the RikaU Amateur Swimming Club was held on Tuesday evening last. The Secretary reported that the last season had been a very successful one, and that the Treasurer had a small credit balance* The following officers were elected for the season :—Patron—Mr D G Holmes ; President—Mr A D Mcllraith ; Vice- Presidents—Messrs Blackley. D Brick, A Craighead, C A C Hardy, H J Harrison, F Nelligau, L Oxley, J Storry, L White, and J C Wason, M.H.R, and Dr Cordiier; I captain—Mr A Gordon ; vice-captain—Mr E B Wright; hon* treasurer—Mr J O'Neill; I hon. eecretary—Mr G Hardy ; committee— J Messrs A Bryant, E Cordner, W McConnell, J Thompson, H Palmer, J R Sharp, and G H White. Japanese Open Ports.—Japan has opened 22 additional ports to foreign trade, under the new treaties. The ports thus thrown open are :— Shimizu, Taketoyo, Yotsukaichi, Shimonoseki, Moji, Hakata, Karatsu, Kuchinotsu, Mieumi, Izugahara, Sasuna, j Shikami, Naha, Hamada, Sakai Miyuzu, j leuruga, Nanao, FushikJ, Odaru, Kushiro, j Mororan. It is stipulated that if, at the end j of two years, the total amount of exports * and imports does not reach 50,000 yen at any one of the 22 ports, the Government shall have the power to close such port. It is also decreed that at Mororan the exports shall be limited to coal, sulphur, and wheat, except when explicitly sanctioned by the Minister for Fiaanoe. There were hitherto only six open ports in Japan, viz—Yokohama, Kohe, Osaka, Ggasaki, Hakodate, and Nugata. Needless to say, British merchants will feel the greatest effect of this reform, since Great Britain is the country which sends by far the largest share of merchandise to Japan.

Tailoring and Democracy*—According to a paper read by Mr J. Fraser, at the conference of the National Federated Fore men Tailors' Societies in Newcastle, Eng land, there never was a time in history when people dressed bo much alike as they do now. Even the professions, said Mr Fraser, could not resist the infection. The clerical frock timidly gave place to the clerical jacket, which on week days boldly gave way to tweed, and even within the sanctuary itself he had heard the clerical collar ridiculed. In the opinion of the writer this uniformity was most hurtful to tailoring; the art of tailoring could nob grow in a democratic atmosphere. Another evil affecting their trade was cheapness. If was remarkable that though the country was much richer than before, the prices obtained for tailored work to-day were comparatively small. The Boßor/ttU Election.—The polling in the election for a member of the Borough Councillor to supply the place of Mr E. W. Hanmer, resigned, tnok place yesterday, Polling was slow till afternoon, but little in terest apparently being taken in the contest, and when ail the votes recorded are pooled

-they total only 302, out of over 700 on the roll. Shortly after six o'clock, the returning officer, Mr H. H. Fooka declared Mr E. J. Paul elected, the following being the figures :—Mr E- J. Paul 86, Mr R. Bird 70. Mr G. W. Andrews 70, Mr John Wils n 69, informal 7. Mr P&ul had thus a maj iriry of 16 over the two nexo highest—7o each—and 17 over the lowest—69. It will be seen that the polling was exceedingly close, and that aftor Mr Paul the o hers were virtually ties for second place. Mr Paul thanked the electors who were, present at the declaration, as did also Mr Wilson, and the usual vote of thanks to the returning officer was passed. Good News Foil Bald Men.—A Turkish physiciau Ill's been experimenting success fully on the transplanting of hairs, one by one, on bald parts of the scalp, His results seem to thow that there is no impossibility in the complete renewal of a lost head of hair by this means. The physician, I)r Meoahem Hodira, according to a foreign paper, tried his experiments in the case of a disease that md removed part of his patient's hair. His plan was to scarify the bare surface, and to implant therein hairs removed from other parts of the patient's head. The hairs used for the purpose were trimmed with scissors at each end. Some four weeks after emplantation, a certain number of the hairs were found to have taken root, and in no long time a goodly new crop was produced. Encouraged by these results, Dr Hodara h*s since applied the method in other cases of baldness following favua, and he thinks himself justified in stating that " clinically there can be no doubt as to this very curious fact—that small bundles of hair stems, cut with scissors, and implanted in the incisions, can take root and grow, forming in time long and visible hairs." By microscopic exami nation, he has satisfied himself that after some weeks a real new bulb forms at the lower end of the implanted hair. Dr Hodara's results are interesting in them selves, and still more in the promise which they appear to offer of further results, undreamt of, or at any rate unmentioned, by the ingenious experimenter, A Police Spy, who had the hardihood to make his way into a thieves' kitchen ia one of the worst districts of South London was somewhat roughly handled a week* or two ago. It appears that he happened to be known to one of the habitues of the place, and the result was that he narrowly escaped with his life. Still more recently a man in South London was attacked by indigestion. Headache, loss of appetite, and low spirits all joined in the attack, and the poor fellow thought he could nob escape with his life, when some true friend came to his rescue and recommended him to take Holloway's Pills. He took the advioe and the Pills with the result that he Is' now a happy and healthy man, The rise in the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced Oost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen good I have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerabi rise in the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Craighead & Berryman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early in May for a large shipment of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills ust before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made up in their well known style and fit, should convince the most soeptical of their sterling values

News in Brief.

The drapers of Ashburton notify that their places of business will be open all day on Thursday next, and closed on Friday next (ChriEtchuich show day).

Hia was an expressive face, a f.sce of the vegetable marrow type ; a mouth, well, it might have been cut with a hay spado, and such a voice something between a leaky cistern and a fog horn ; but he had sense and eighteenpence. He says to the chemist now : " Have you gob a bottle of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds? Nothing else will do for me. It beats hospitala."

Electoral —Mr 0.A.0. Hardy invites the electors to meet him at the Chertsey School on Saturday next at 8 p m. ': Hi-: Mobgiel Woollen Company—The M'^giel Woolisn Company declare a divi dend rqual to 7 per ceot for the yf&r, fclnotbiug £5145 and carryipg forward £725 to the new profit and loss account. —Piesa ; Association telegram.

Strawberries, —That the frost has no'c, destroyed the whole of the strawberry crop in this district, was proved thia morning, when Mr H. Hocpsr of Alford forest road, brought to our effice, a nice simple of nearly ripe barrier, Mr Hooper says ho has a good crop, and will if the weather continues favourable commence regular pickings for market in about a week. A Chough Scandal—A grave scatd^has burst; upon the clerical world in Rome. 'I ho Gazetta de Vonezia, having declared the bishops attending the recent conclave of Litin America—that is, Spanish -speaking America—?as men of Soo je morality, the Osservatore Catliolico, Vatican organ, replied, declaring that the lives of the bishops pre sent at the Conclave were above suspicion. The Gazetta de Vcnezia responds, affi'ming that the majority of the bishops brought! with them to Rome their mistresses, and in some inatancse their children. The Gazetta offera-to disclose the names of the bishops and demanda that the Pope shall satisfy tbt Catholic world by taking measures against them. Subpkise Party.—On Monday evening, November 6, a pleasant gathering mefe at the Tinwald Vicarage, in the form of a surprise party. As the Rev. Mr Orbell is shortly to leave Tinwald for Leeston, the members of the Literary and Debating Club felt that they could not let him leave with out showing that they had appreciated his efforts in making the Club a success. Mr Cow, vice-president, in a neat speech, pre sented to the Rev. Mr Orbell a travelling rug/on behalf of the members. The reverend gencleman in a feeling speech thanked the members for the useful present they had given him, and said how much surprised he had been, and would always take a keen interest in the Literary and Debating Society of Tinwald, 1 Trinitt CoiiLEGiE, London.—Mr Shelley Fisher, Secretary to the Board of Trinity College, writes to Mr Horace A. Gates, Aeh i burton, under date, London, September 28, 1899, as follows :~" Dear Sir,—-I beg to I inform you of the Board's approval of Ash burton centre for the college examinations, under a local committee, with the Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe, M.A., as chairman and yourself as local secretary, and the centre may accordingly be announced. I have pleasure in sending you herewith a copy of the Local Centre Handbook ; also a supply of the examination regulations and entry forms for 1990. Othar papers and informa tion will be sent direct to you, as issued from time to time. Wishing success to the Ashburton centre.—l am, eto^ SHKLtiy Fisher."

Tinwald Literary SeemY—The Tin wald Literary and Debating Society wound up its season by an open night on Nov. 1, the hall being quite full. The first part of the evening's programme was a Parliament tary election, when six candidates gave their different views. All showed that they had studied the different subjects, on which they spoke in a clear and lucid manner. The following stood for election- Miss Clark, Messrs Cow, Saunders, Wil liams, J Clark, and McKay—the three first being returned. Tea and coffee were handed round with all the good things the Tinwala ladies are noted for ; then fallowed a pro. gramme of music interspersed with dancing. The following ladies and gntlemen sang — Meidames Saunders and Teppett, Mies Clark, Messrs Cow, Teppett, Williams and Millichamp. Votes of thanks were passed to the Rev Mr Orbell to whom is due the> great success of the club ;"for refreshments ; for the music; for the dance, &c. All oined in singing God Save the Queen which brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.

An Empty Nursery.—Kipling says " The Colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady are sisters under the skin." One of the greatest griefs of Princess Charles of Denmark is the empty nursery, for she is most dtvoted to children, A pretty incident occurred in the Earl's Court Exhibition the other day, when Princess Charles and her husband paid it a visit in cognito, after a run round town. They wera„ sitting in the Western Gardens, when a small baby of about two yesrß toddled past a'l alone. lb was a quaint mite, with eyes like sloes, and black cnrls, and the Princess offered it a;ohocoUte drop. The bonbon was accepted with a pleased Bmile, and the soci able baby held up its arms to be taken on the donor's lap. Nothing loth, Princess Charira nursed the mits, who gabbled away with many chuckles and gleeful laughs in what they afterwards discovered to be broken French. When at length the Prince espied its mother with a smaller baby in her arms sitting opposite, they carried the confiding tot to its proper parent, who was blissfully unconscious, and is still, as to the identity of the kind l&dy who left half-a-crown clasped in the dimpled fist of the little girl, " I should like to kidnap that baby," was Princess Charles' remark as, unobserved and unidentified by all save one, they left the gardens for town and tea.

The Decline of Revivals—ln America, the very home of revivalism, it is being remarked that revivals of religion seem to be growing unfashionable. " Are Revivals Obsolete?" Thus ia a query propounded by the New York Observer, whioh says thafe the question is raised by tome aa to whtth.Gr the age of revivals, which are a kind of miracles, ia not pasts, \b is confidently asserted by various good people that the great convulsive " awakenings" of former years cannot nowadays be realised, that such revival methods are as archaic, an sailing frigates and smooth-bore ordnance, and fchab the only practicable method of gathering souls into the kingdom is that of peraonal suasion, one by one. It does seem to be the case, in this country as well as in America, that the centrifugal tendencies of society are overcoming the centripetal. Dissipation ofc energy is one of the conse quences of the purauit both of wealth and of pleasure. Society may lapse into peril through the distractions involved by ita habitg, Men no longer pray that consQlida« ting prayer of the Psalmist, " Unite my heart to fear Thy name." The heart of humanity is now abroad over ail the eartih. Ib is becoming increasingly difficult to gather great masses of men " with one accord, in one place." Great awakenings are more difficult to induce than formerly. But they are as necessary to-day as ever. The churches need frequent reviving, -and religion cannot dispense with the mighty power generated in great assemblies, with their inspiration, unity, magnetism, and fervor.— Christian Commonwealth.,

A TERRIFIC HAILSTORM.

United Press Association—By Electria Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wafeapuaka Nov. 6, 8.50 ft m, This Office 9.22 a.m) Mkl^otjknb, Nov 7 A terrific hailstorm was {experienced at Horsham, preceded by the bursting of a big ball of fire with a loud report. The air was filled with sulphuric fumes. The haiistoues are described as being as large aa cricket balls, Windows were broken, houses unroofed, chim neys blown down, and buildings and machinery damaged in all directions.

THB '&*HB MTON GtU ARDUN : TUESDAY, NOYEMBSK 7, ißy9



»-"■ ■ - - ■ —■-— ——————-——• ■ •" ■"•—" • — •-""' i WAVERLEY CYCLES. 10-BW SHIPMENT [3 m V S T T0; [HfA N D ALL LATEST IMPROVEMENTS —(x) — Two or tiiree 98 ladies Models yet onjiand, will sell at £20 A few good second-hand macMnes for salejat prioesjfrom £3 up, SOLE AGENTS FOB NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBTJBTON, JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED ■cPRICE LIST** WE Ohim to be the Leading Firm of Grocers, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants in Aehburfcon. We import all oar Stock from the Home Marked for Spot Cash and are therefore in the best position so supply the pablie with only genuine goods afc the lowest possible price for cash. We iuarAntae all oar goods foU weight and finest quality. We never charge for paokin? and delivery, all goods at the Railway Station free. Any parson leaving an order with a* can get a pircal ticket, and therefore always be aure of having their gooda afc tha station in time. No charge for ticket. Jb JLIU UXV PER BACK 13s. - HUGAH- SJd per Ito with Tea IMARAVILL& GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, 2s, 2s fld per*lb 6lb Box  8s 9<l, 9b 7d, 11s 101b Box «. .« .- 16s Bd, 18s 4d, 81i 8A KOZIE TEA — 101b Box, 18s 4d ; 51b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101b Box, 18a 4d{ 51b, 9s 7d —PROVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fera Leaf and Satton'u always In Btock. OHEESE—Finest; Factory, 6d per lb BACON AND HAMS —•♦ Lewis'," *• Morepork," "D. Moiallum." Mild Cared Hams, Sides and Rolls, 7id, GORE OATM¥AL-251b Bag, 2s 6d Van Honten's Cocoa, Jib, lid ; &lb, 1h Oarraway Seeds 8d per lb 9d; lib, 3s 3d Pimento, whole 1 8 „ „ Fry's Cocoa, \\b, B|d ; lib, la 4|d Pimento, jrroand Is 2d „ „ Real Good Oandles, 44dperlb; 8a 6d Mis«d Spice ... ...l|d per packet per box PlGKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per P&rafine Candlee, plain and fluted, 6jd bottle, 9a 6d per do»en per lb ; 12s 6d per box Crocs and Blackwell'e, Is 3d par Fairy Night Lights Is 2d per box bottle Flake Tapioca, 71bs for la Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Pearl, 61bs for Is Carry Powder lid per bottle Sago, 71bs for la Borax ... ... ... 8d per lb Mixed Peel, Lamou, Orange and Cit- Alum „ 6d „ „ ron, Bdperlb Saltpetre 6d „ „ Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3s fid TartaricAcid , lslOd „ „ lib Tine Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ;4s Carbonate Soda, Sd perlb, 2s per doz lbs 9d pee doz Whole Linseed 3d per lb 21b Jars Aaßorted Jams, 14a 8d per doB Linseed Meal 4d „ „ Lea and Perrin's Saace, large, 2s 6d MATCHES—PIaids, 4fcd per 4a per bottle APrt ,  , pec gross Meilor'a Sauce, Is 3d per bottle 260 s Is 6d per douen Worcester Sanee, small, 5d ; large, %& 1000"i 5d per box, 4s lOd per Brown's Corn Floor, 3d per lb doaen Mazlca «d per dozen 6a M Bryant and May s Safeties, 8J per Whiting, f b for Is ' „ , „ doßen Morton's Cream of Tartar, 1b 3d per lb Yarmouth Bloatera, 9 for la Preserved Fruifc, 2|lb tins, 8d per tin, Maconochie's Fresh Herrings, 6|d per 7s 6d per doa n SngHsh Cat Loaf Sn«ar, 3*d per lb h Herrings in Tomato, lOd Tomato Saaoe, 9d per bottle per tin Golden Syrup, Sib Bd, 41b Is, 561b lls „ Herrings In Shrimp, lOd 3d Per tin Treacle, 21b Cd, 41b Is, 7lb Is 9d „ Kippered Herrings, lOd Whmtt Raisins .., ... 6|d perlb per tin Finest! Sultanas ... ... 7sd „ „ „ Preserved Bloafceris, lOd Finest Gamuts ... ... 6<* » » A „ „„„ per tin per cape 4id „ „ Auckland Mnllett ... »„ 7d per tin Stewing Figs Vjd „ „ Oysters ... ... ... 8d „ „ French Picas (choice) ... Is  *» Sardines, large Alberta *.. la „ „ Skewing Plums .« ... 9d „ „ Sardines, large 8d „ „ Finest Muscatels ... ... Is )A „ « Sardines, small 4d „ „ Callfornian Muscatels ... la „ „ Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ I>afces, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 9d per Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „ M b ox OlL—Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Almonds, Jordan 23 4d per lb Salad, | pint 6d, 1 pint lOd Almond*, Valencia ... la 6d  » Castor, | pint sd, 1 pint lOd Alwonds, Sicily ... ... Is 4d „ „ Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Barce' ?na Kufca 8d „ „ Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b Shell* Almouds 10d „ „ fc!n»l^, , ,„ Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4jd Crosse and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, per doz le &* per bottle, 14s 6d per doxan D»y and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d par Potfced Meats, assorted, 6d per tin bottle Bovril, 2ok, Is lOd. French Blacking, 2d per tin, la 9d per Leiberg'a extract, Is 9d per|bottlei $ oz Patent) Groats, Kobinson'a^lOdjjijHar- Nixey'B Blacklead, Id jize, 3d per doa per's, 9d per tin James' Bome,Btaoklead,i6d pc? doss 1 Mellins'iFood, Is 8d per tin



F. FEBBIMAN. fur bale, ALFORD FOREST KOAD. I have for Sale—Half an acre of land upon which is erected a Comfortable House of five rooms and Scullery, which for style, comfort, and position only needs an inspection to effect a sale Full particulars on application to F. FKRRIMAN. _________ BONEDUST—The very best Manure which can be applied to the soil. GUAKO—Which has given great satis faction throughout the Diatr'cL the last three seasons. BRANDING OILS— Manufactured by Lewes, Berger and Sons, England. The very beet artlcie en the market ALLEttTON. FOR SAUfOB TO LET, IN THIS FAVORITE SUBURB. A SUBSTAKTI ILLY*BUILT Modern XX. Villa Residence and five acres of good land, well planted with fruit tr.es Immediate occupation. 81.B 1. FERRIMAIS'. FOB BALE, ~~ CAMERON STREET I have for Sale—A very Comfortable Dwelling of seven rooms, wuh convenient Offices, together wirh quarter acre of good Jand, well laid tut in lawn and garden The buildings are conatructtd of the very best material, and the workmanship is unequalled Full particulars on application to F, FERRIMAN. "~ ~FOB~SALE^ ~~ A CAPITAL Secioa in Havelock i Street, adjoining the properly of Mr E. Jeffa. The section is well tenced, has a sunny aspect, and is a very desir able site for a dwelling. F. FER&I MA N. I FUli SALti AT iTYKDHUTm^ AAQ ACRES of Good Lind, with . 4JfcV/O Dwelling House, Stables, etc , and Growing Crops. An early inspection invited." Particulars on application F. FERRIMAN. - -. jjjjg^j- - • I HAVE a sum of £10,000 to lend on mortgage of Freehold Farm Lands, in soms to suit borrowers, ar A\ to 6 per cent. Also a sum of £20.000 to invest in one Bam on a security showing an ex ceptionally good margin at 4 per cent. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, WILLIAM STREET.



I HAVE for sale a house of three rooms together with one-eighth of an sore of land situate opposite Mb John Wilson's. F, FKRhIMAN. BEKGB&'S BG COMPOSITION. IN THREE COLORS BLACK, RED, BLUti The finest and moat economical Sheep- Branding oil in the Market. Reid the opinions of leading Sheep-Farmere in Olago ; WE INTEND USING IX AGAIN From N.Z- Agricultural Co , Waimea House, Gore, May 22, 1897. Dear Sirs,—We have found Berger's Marking Oil to be a good and durable sheep branding ma'erial aad intend using it again is being cheaper than the preparation formerly used for bhe purpose.-™ P. J. Patebson, Stat. Mgr. UNDOUBTEDLY MORE ECONOMICAL THAN OIL AND LAMPBLACK From J. M. McKenzie, Bushy Park Estate, Palmerßton. May 19, 1897. Dear Sirs,—-I have great pleasure in stating that Berger's Sheep Branding Com pound that I received from you has given ma every satisfaction, and is undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack. I MAKE A POINT OF RECOMMENDING IT From Robert Logan, Mantangj, Hyde, May 19, 1897. Deae {-iks,-—I have used Berger's Branding oil for some years, and have found it bo satisfactory that I make a point of recommending it. The liquid in the drums is of the same consistency rjghb from top to bottom, and requires no stirring, ONLY TO BH USED TO BE APPRECIATED. From James Taylor, Wairuna, Clinton. May 15, 1897. I'eaii Sirs, —I used Bbkger's Branding oil, black and red, last season on my Sock, acid I am perfectly satisfied with the results To steep /aimers the preparation is invalu. able, feeing always ready and high'y eco -1 oomiail. Ife has fi&fytp be used to be appre- GlT!?'* EVKBY SATISFACTION POR gEVERAJi YEARS. From John Zvum, Gladbrook Station, Middleman^. May 18. 1897. My Bear Sirs,-la reply to your inquiry regarding Bkbqer's Sheep Jerking Com pound, We have used this Compound on nit our flocks for several years and it has given every satisfaction. It is of even quality and is ready for use. I find ib lasts well, being quite legible on full woolted skins. Is is much more economical than brand made with the old materials (lamp black and oil), ts owing to its even quality, there is no waste. Always ready for use. Guaranteed nots to injure the wool. Will wash off on scouring without leaving a atain. Sold by F. FEHRIMAN. __ ASHBU RTON^Kf. Z. FOK~SA.L« AT TKEVUE.TOM, CORNER Section, containing f of an acre, well fenced and stocked with fro.it fcreee. '1 here is also a pomp with a good supply of water. Price—£4o. F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE, XHAVE for sale on the Beach Road, Corner Section, containing £ acre of good land, npon which is erecfci d a five roomed hoasj. Fall particular* on ap plication. F. FERRIMAN. FOiTHALE^ ' OXFORD STREEP, HAMPSTEAD.J HAJDF-ACRE of Frfit Class Land, lots 69 and 70. F. FERRIMAN. F^FERRI^N. m=s fobTsalb. 1 A Q [ACRES 1 A Q 140 ACRES L^kO PRONIING Mitoham Road, about three miles from the County Saleyards and the same distance from the new Freezing Works, being R.S. 28250, the property of Mr E, S. Costbr. It has nob been cropped for over six years. There is a blue gum plantation running the full length of the frontage. Exceptionally easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BWLLQCK ¥~C> LE T FOR Six Months, for Grazing purposes, Paddock of 34 Acres, near Winslow, on Longbeach Road. Apply to



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ASHBTJRTON COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE ASHBUBTON BIDING. r ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Having held a seat at the County Council for at least twenty-two years, it is perhaps time that I should retire ; but in this matter I shall not consult my own convenience but your wishes, and leave the matter in your hands. There would have been no contest but for Mr Buckley's nomination, and as he assures me that he is not opposing me, he must be opposing Mr Chapman, a gentleman who is widely respected, and has only held a seat on the Council since Mr Grigg's retirement. If Mr Buckley is so anxious for a seat on the Council, why did he not offer himself for tho Riding in which he resides, and where, I am credibly informed, he would have had no opposi tion. The fact is, that Mr Buckley is being made use of by a few of the enemies to whom I have given offence in the rigid discharge of my duties as Chairman of the Cou.-.cil. Mr Michael Lagan, who signs Mr Buckley's nomination paper, was fined II b by the Council for ■ cutting a water race to irrigate his ( garden ; Mr T. Scaly, who also signs the nomination paper, was called to account by the County Council io connection with one of his planting contracts ; and Mr Charles Reid and Mr Joseph Sea'y, who are working with theifl to oust me from the Council, cannot forgive the defeat which they suffered at my hands in the contest over the control of the water to be taken from the Ashburion river. Having explained the cause of the present opposition to my return as a member of the County Council, I must leave the result to my friends, as 1 have not time to visit you personally, and whilst thanking you for your past confidence, I remain Your Obedient Servant, EDWARD G. WBIGHT, Wmdermere, 6th November, 1899. 11 52



To the Deaf apd those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dv Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just Issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf» neBS and Aural Troubles. This book may ba had "from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Koad, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same-address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago and Indigestion by the same author For Indigestion, the best, remedy is undoubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills They can confidently bo recommended as being mild in operation and, absolutely free from injurious drags Acting at once asa sjjhndid tonic and a gentle 1 aperieat For nearly 100 years they have pro red unequalled Eor' Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and all Liver and Stomach complaints Sold ia bottles, Is l|d, 2s 9d, and lis, by ail Medicia • vendors throughout tUewojfigl