SHE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

(Trains leave Ashburtoa daily for— UHRISTCHUROH—at7.2O a.m., 11 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 7 5 p.m. (express) | TIMARU—at 10 55 a.m., 350 p.m. ' DUNEDIN—at 12 54 p.m. (express) SPRiNGBURN-at 4.25 p m. Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— CHRISTOHUROH-ab 10.45 a.m., 12.47 I p.m. (express), 8 p.m. TIMARU—at 10.35 a.m., 255 p.m. ' DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-afc 9.45 a.m.

EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon fox August

SUN.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places as' under, subject to the necessary alterations :— WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15. For Northern Portß and Weabport, per Zmlandia, at 6.30 p.m For South America, also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, specially ad dressed via Monte) Video, per Ottuatna, ab 6.30 p.m. Due London sth October. THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 For Northern Ports and Westporfc, per Botomahana, at 6.30 p.m FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 ! For Australian Colonies (via Bluff), per | express to connect: with Mokoia, at 12.30 pm. Due Melbourne August 23. For Northern Ports and Westporb, Aus tralian Colonies (via Wellington), South Africa, Ceylon, India, China, etc, also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, specially directed via Suez, per Westralia, *t 10.30 am. Dae Sydney August 23, London October 1. v 7. H. Rennek, Postmaster.

SECOND EDITION Commercial.

LONDON WHEAT MARKET.

Comparatively little benefit to English wheat growers will result from the sensa tional rise in prices which set in on the first market day of last week says the Standard of July 5, as few of them have any considerable quantity of wheat left to sell. The excitement, which started in the United States as the resole of very unfavourable accounts of the condition of the Spring wheat ctop subsided in the middle of the week, when a large proper* tion of the advance was temporarily lost. On Friday there was a recovery in New York and Chicago, and sellers ia this country continued to stand oub for the improved rates; but a fall has since taken place. It is seldom in these times that a rise of 3i, to ss. a quarter is qaoted on a single day, and when such an advance occurs it is almost invariably after farmers have sold nearly all their produce.

TEMUKA STOCK SALE.

There was a small yarding afe Temuka yesterday, bub an extremely good demand for sheep, the supply being quite inadequate bo satisfy rrquirements. There was a gut ia pigs, and prices reduced about 2a per heaii, Qaotationa are aa follows -.—Sheep- Fat ewes, 16s 64; fat wethers, 18; 3d, 13a 7d, to 19j 3d, six and e'ght tooth three qu*rter-bted ewes in lamb 18*, full mouthed do in lamb 14i 6d, full mouthed haifbred awes in lamb, 143 6d, small hoggets 10) to lls, Pigs—Biconere, 30s; porkers, 20s to 25s ; stores, 10s to 15?; weaners, 4s to ss. Cattle—Fat steers, £9 2i to £9 5a ; fat { cows £6 7* to £? 7s 6d ; store oows, £3 10s Ito £4 ; springers, £5 10 £6 10j ; calves, six to nine months, 20s to 30°.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1900. CANCER.

The; increasing prevalence of cancer in New Zealand, is a matter of serious import, and Mr Ell did well to bring the subject up in Parliament the other day. According to the figures quoted by Mr Ell, the number of cancer eases for a year, had increased in this colony between the years 1890 and 1899 from 29? to 468. Various theories have been advanced to account for the alarming spread of this awful malady ; but the fact remains, that we really know very little more about cancer to-day, than we did fifty years ago. Medical and surgical science have done much for suffering humanity during the paat half century, but this disease still baffles all attempts at effective remedy. There are some empirics, who proclaim that they are prepared to guarantee a cure without paiu, and without the use of the knife, just as they proclaimed these things, when our fathers vsereehildrenjand the duly quali fied practitioner still continues to cut away the diseased part,in the hope of re storing the patient to health. But the heroic treatment is attended with just as much uncertainty as ever. Mr Ell asked Government to procure a report from the famous Viennese cancer specialist, Professor Kiewicz, on his method of treatment, and Mr Ward, i in promising to procure this report as soun as it is issued, and give it pub j licity in the interest of the people of I this colony, remarked that until the 1 nature of the disease is settled there can be no question of cure. Mr Ward is not^an expert, but this statement is absolutely true. But why are not strenuous efforts made to discover the nature of this destructive disease? Surely this problem is worthy the efforts of the ablest of our medical scientists. The ignorance that now prevails on tbis subject is almost a reproach to the age *c live in. If research would be likely to be stimu lated by the offer of a monetary reward, then surely the great medical institu tions of the civilised world should unite to make up such a prize as might tempt workers in experimental medical science to devote all their energies to the necessary investigation. I* is not everybody who has the time and means at his disposal for such a purpose, and atanyrafce, the offer of a tangible reward would materially increase the prospect of ultimate success. Apart, however, from that, the man who may discover a cure for cancer, will enjoy a reward greater than any that money can give. He will take his place among the iajßoctala,

Local and General.

%* Interesting reading matter will bs found on the first and fourth pages of this issue. The Mails—A Home mail arrived by the express from the south last night: Thh Station Staff—fhe Stationmaster, Mr Couborne, is we regret, off duty on sick leave. The Chief Clerk, Mr Ait ken, is in charge at present.

The Train Serviob—The special train from Chrietchurch to Timaru, passed through about 9.30 last night* The majority of the passengers were for Ashbarton,

Thh Volunteers.—The Earl of Wemyss and Colonel Kustaee Balfour have both resigned their position ia the London Scottish, in consequence of the attitude of the Home Government towards the Volun teer movement.

The Metropolitan Tabernacle.-—The estimated cosb of rebuilding the Metropolitan Tabernacle is £44,570. This amount has all but) been eeoured, and the opening services have been fked for September 19th, 20th and 21st.

Supreme Cottrt;—At the Supreme Court, Christohurch, yesterday morning, Mr Stringer aekvd that the manslaughter case against Henry Harris Divers be adjourned till this morning, and the case against H. V. Styohe till Thursday morning. His Bonour agreed.

A Sad Tribute—-The report of the death of Corporal Roberts Upton has now unfor tunately been practically confirmed by letters jast received from various members of the Third Contingent. As a mark of respect and regret bhe principal business places in Afthhurton displayed flags at half mast. The deepest sympathy is everywhsre expressed with the family in their bereave ment.

U.A.O.D—The fortnightly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Lodge was held on Monday evening. There was a good attendance o members. The lodge was opened at the usual hour by Bro Fi field, AD, The vieniug bards reported that the eiok members were progressing favourably, and sick pay wee passed to all entitled to same. The secretary wag instructed to forward a letter of condo lence to Bro Palmer and also to Mrs Smith, of Tinwold, expresaiog the sympathy of the lodge in their sad bereavement. A large amount of routine business was then dis posed ofj after which the lodge indnlged in harmony, songs and recitations being rendered by several members. The lodge was closed at the usual hour by the A.D.

Baden-Powell Pbbsemtation—An inter esting presentation baa been prepared by the employees of Lagmhor eatate to their own design, for despatch to M»jor-General Baden- Powell, consisting of a useful and handsome desk paper weight, manufactured from greenstone, mounted with silver, The article ia oblong in shape and surmounted with an oxidised silver boar, and upon the front, engraved on a silver pate is the fol lowing inscription:— •• To Major-General Roberb S. 8. Baden Powell, from the em ployees of Lagmhor estate, Ashbnrton, N.Z., &n a mark of their great admiration of his noble and successful efforts to uphold the British fUg during the siege of Mafeking." The presentation was obtained at the pre mises of Mr J V de Beer, and reflects great credit upon that) establishment.

Dromorb Litekaby Sdciett;— The return euohro tournament between the above Society and Chertaey players took place at Dromore on Friday evening, and resulted in a victory for Chertiey. At the conclusion of the games the visitors were entertained by the Society. The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday evening, when there was a fair attendance. The business of the evening took the form of a mock election; Mies Cameron and Messrs Allen and Kisace presented themselves as candidates for the constituency and gave very interesting addresses, dealing with the leading political topics of the day. An election, carried out in bb realistic a manner as poseible, <vas then held, the {[[president acting as returning officer. The polling resulted in the return of Miss Cameron by a large majority. On the motion of Mr Allen, seconded by Mr Kisane, the Society expressed strong dis approval of the proposed legalising of the sale of intoxicating liquor in the King Country. At the next meeting of the Society papers will be read by Miss Dickinson and by Mr Jaa. Wflson.

Unmanly Conduct—Our attention has been drawn to a discreditable incident which took place on the railway station last night. Two Chinamen, passengers by the express, were sitting quietly in one of the carriages when they were accosted and teased by a few youths, who apparently had nothing better to do than loiter about the station; Failing to make an impression on the patient chinamen they ultimately used some oppro brious epithets in pigeon Chinese. This so annoyed and disgusted the two inoffensive men thab they ran down the Bhubters of their window to escape from their tormentors. The youths, however,ware nob to be baulked, and putting their heads through an open window in the samo compartment, continued to use the objectionable language, until the train moved out of the station. We would like to enter our protest against such treat ment of foreigners, as being both unmanly and un-British. When our countrymen were leavieg the Transvaal, prior to the commence ment of hostilities!, they were subjected to such maults that made every true man's blood boil. It is indeed a pity thab even a few of the youths of Aehburton have so com pletely forgotten this conduct on the park of the Boers, that they should repsab it by grossly insulting a pair of helpless Chinamen who happened to be paaaing through their town.

" Ourselves as Other She Us."— Our friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults; but they seldom fail to observe the fit and style of our clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind that " appearance goes a long way." An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable, and an " eye-sore "to your friends. Don't risk it! If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meed will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailors where you will always find a large assortment of ' Up to date" suitings to select) from, and where you can always depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Messrs CIJAIGnBAD AND Berryman speaks volume?. This firm has just imported piobably the finest atock of new seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Ashburtou, including a beautiful range of the new rain proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert ooats and Chesterfield overcoats, both ashionable and durable.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Valuable allavlal gold fields ate said to have been discovered in German New Guinea. An Imperial edict has ordered the gradual substitution or Russia for Finnish as the official tongue. London's extension into Essex has been reroaikable. and as yet there are no signs of falling! off m the number of emigrants. In the last tan years t.ha population of Metropolitan Essex has grown from 107. 301 to 393 700, and the rateable value has increased nearly £900,000. Tae latest novelty in New York is a young lady with a ourioQs variety of mania. She is only sane on her bicycle. It is a curious reversal of the more popular form of enthusiasm. Most young ladies are mad on bicycles, A fresh development of electioneering hails from America. Phonographs are to be distributed all over the country, and by putting a penny in the slot enthusiastic politicians can indulge in the luxury of a speech from their favourite orator as often as they feel disposed. It ia interesting to note from •Engineer ing that neatly a qaarter of the tobacco grown is prpduc d in Europe. The figures are as follows .'—America, 661 million lb. ; Asia, 960 million lb. ; Europe, 551 million lb. ; Africa, 110 ; million lb'; Australia, 4J million lb. • total, 2286£ million Jib. ? or jasb over a million tons. The modern skyscrapers In New York I are rsponsible for a new disease. ! Physicians call it "elevator heart." It ia confined to elevator conductors. Several men who follow thla occupation have died rccantly of heart failure, %n& medical i men declare that ib was sudden ascent and descent all day long which affected the heart,

SUPREME COURT.

Chkistchdrch, August 14 ' THE STABBING CASE. Ols Tbyga Juefcesen, a sailor from the barque Hedvig, was indioted with having, on Friday, August 3, stabbed August Svensson, carpenter of the vessel. The case was called the previous day, when it was expeoted the accused would plead gnilty. On an interpreter being made use of—the mate of the ship-the accused withdrew that plea, and the ease was adjourned bo obtain the services of an interpreter not connected with the case. The Danish Consul now appeared, and stated that the accused i wished to plead " Guilty." Mr Stringer said tshe offence was the outcome of a quarrel prompted probably by the racial hatred existing between Danes and Swedes Accused had a good character, and Mr Small, who had some experience of these oases, was prepared to take charge of the man until he could be Bent home by another ship The Danish Consul undertook to find bail of £50 for the ac used, and his Honour gave him probation for twelve month*, with the understanding that if a foreign going ship of which the Consul approved, could be found for him, he could leave the colony in her. His Honour dwelt upon the seriouenses of the offence of using % knife, and his remarks were interpreted to the accused by the Consul. SHEBTC. George Knight and Joseph Bugg were charged with having, on 12 h June, stolen certain upper lerther, Value £14, the pro perty cf Philip John Delaoour. Knight pleaded "Guilty," but Bugg denied the charge. Both the accused were in tho employ of Mr Delaoour—Knight as a factory hand, and Bugg as a sort of foreman. The two men were working in a small workroom, and it was practically impossible for the thefts to be going on withoub both knowing of it. The t'vo aoousad had admitted to Mr Dolacour that they anticipated going into partnership in business Mr Delacour subse quently found in a shop ranted by accused in Colombo street a quantity of his goods, I stamped with the brand of Knight and Bugg. | Bugg wa« sentenced to eighteen months' and Knight to twelve months' imprisonment, both with hard labour. ©RIMINAL ASSAULT John Chamberlain was oharged with assaulting, with intent, Elizabeth Alioe Han ton, on Bth July. Accused, who ap peared to be of weak intellect, and hardly underatood the proceedings, mads no answer to the oharge, and Mr Kippenberger, who appeared to defend him, pleaded "Not Guilty" on his behalf. Evidence having been given, the jury found accussd • Guilty,' bat strongly recommended him to mercy on account of his weak intellect. His Honour said before passing sentence he would like to have accused examined by a medical man. The prisoner was accordingly remanded for nentenoe till Thursday

The Chinese Question

Demands by the Powkrs.

(Reuters Agency).

St. Petersburg, July 4 A Communique horn the Russian Foreign Office is published by the news papers to-day, stating that on May 21 the Diplomatic Body presented a Col lective Note to the Tsung li Yamen in which the following demands are for muifttod :—

1 The arrest of all the members of the Boxer Society who organised disturbanc es in the streets, as well as of a)l those who circulated pamphlet manifestos con taining foreigners.

2 The arrest of all persons giving up their premises for seditious meetings, these to be dealt with in the same man ner as rebels stirring up revolt.

3 The severe punishment of any police officials gu'lty of remissness in carrying out repressive measures, or of collusion with the insurgents.

4 The execution of all persons guilty of attacks upon life or property (murder and incendiarism).

5 The execution of all persons direct ing the acts of the Boxers or supporting them with funds.

6 The notification of these measurer. to the population of Pekin, the province of Chili, and other northern provinces*

At the same meeting at which the above Fote was agreed upon the Foreign Ministers decided to consider the best means of summoning landing forces to Pekin in the event of their demands not being complied with by the Chinese within fire days.

At the close of the meeting the Rus sian Minister for his own part directed the very serious attention of the Chinese Ministers to the necessity of taking most stringent measures for the suppression of the revolt. v On May 24 ths Tsungli Yamen repli ed in a Note stating that the Govern ment had issued a decree on May 17, whereby the Tsungli Yamen ordered the Military Governor, the Prefects of Pekin, and the Censors of the five cities to draw up measures for the rigorous suppression of the revolt, and that in their main features the measures so i drawn fully corresponded with the de mands of the Foreign Ministers. At the same time,the Tsung li Yamen had ordered the Vicory of Chili and the local Administrative Authorities to take severe measures for the restoration of order. The Note concluded by expressing ihe conviction that the Boxer Society would be destroyed in this way, and that their would be no further disturbances.

The Russian Foreign Office appends the following remarks .•—

"Buck an evassive reply could not satis fy the Foreign Ministers, who were ac cordingly again called together in order to finally decide upon the means to be employed for summoning the landing [ forces. Half an hour before this con ference, the Chinese Ministers sent the Secretary of the Teung-li-yataen to the i Russian Minister to any that severe measures had already been taken for suppressing the revolt This sudden message was probably due to the desire of the Chinese Government to avert the adoption of decisive measures by the Foreign Ministers. In the mean time events took their course. The rebels inflicted a complete defeat upon the detachment of regular troops eeat against them and cruelly massacred the colonel and sixty men, Such was the state of affairs at Fekin on the day before the city was completely cat off from the outer world, when anxiety began to ba felt for the fate of the Foreign Ministers and European residents.— London Standard July 5.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Per United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Wellin&ton, August 14 The Council met at 2.30 p.m Mr W C Walker moved the second reading of the Ministers' Salaries and Allowances Aot Amendment Bill Mr Bowen said that ths great objection to the inoreaee in the number of Ministers was that it would increase the influence of the Government in the Koueo, which had fewer members than it contained some years ago. Another oomtiiutioDal question w&8 whether it was desirable to give the Minister of Railways a salary higher than those of Ministers other than the Premier The second reading was agreed to on the voioes

The Companies Aot Amendment Bill was considered in committee

The Bill was reported with amendments. The Imprisonment for Debt Limitation Bill was considered in committee

On clause 3, •• No order of eommifcfcal against a judgment debtor " in certain oases, Mr Pitt moved an amendment, the effect; of which would be to abolish imprisonment for debs absolutely, except as regarded debts I specified in saotlon 3 of the Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Aot | The amendment waH lost en the voices. Mr W G Wa ker moved the substitution of £10 for £20 in Bub-olause 2 of clause 3. This would mean that there should bo no Imprisonment for debt) where the jsdgment debt did not exceed £10 The amendment was lost by 14 votes to 7. Another amendment to make the limit £5 was lost by 34 votes to 8 Mr Walker said ha would like time to consider the position Progress was reported, and leave obtained to sit again The Oouooil rose at 4 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The House met at 2 30 p m. BANK OFKBW ZIALAND OFFICERS* GCTARAN TBB BILL On the report on the Bank of New Zealand Officers' Guarantee and Provident Associa tion Bill, Mr Mills moved that iha amend* j meats made be agreed to. Mr Pirani moved that the Bill be referred baok to the committee for the purpose of altering rules 26 and 28. The motion that the Bil! be referred back to the committee was carried by 35 to 26. Mr Hornby moved to introduce the Meat Export Companies Limitation ef Profits Bill. He explained that the Bill was intended to prevent, rings and combinations, In his distrioe a ring of sheep-buyers existed, who fixed a price beyond which they agreed nob to go. The monopoly had built up a trust detrimental alike to small and large breedersi

Mr Hogg seconded the metion, stating that it was time something was done to control the rings that had been formed by large companies to the detriment of settlers. Mr MoLachlan failed to see what mono poly the meat companies had Thete was no clamour in Canterbury against the meat companies, which had done an immense amount of good to the settlers

Mr Lewie contended that it was nonsense to talk aboua a monopoly in connection with the meat companies. Why did not the farmers freeze on their own account ! They had the opportunity of doing so. The price given for sheep in Wairarapa was no crite rion as compared with the prioe in Canter bury, as the latter were much more valuable sheep for freezing The Premier said that one company had expended £70,000 on a paid up capital of £40,i)00. It was no use the Government re ducing the railway rates. No doubt a monopoly existed, and ha advised that a select Committee should be appointed to nuke enquiries into the matter, with a view to some remedy being applied

The debate was interrupted by the 5.3 C p m adjournment The Mouse resumed at 7.30 GOVERNMENT VALUATIONS '

On the motion for the third reading of the Sovarnment Valuation of Land Act Amend ment Bill,

Mr Tanner expressed dissatisfaction with ths manner in which the Bill had passed through committee. He g.we way to no one in his desire to see a standard v*lue of land adopted, bat the present measure, as id had emerged from the committee, was not consistent with the Bpirio of the Aot of 1896 Hi did not complain so much of the assessments, which, on the whole, had not aroused much objection, but he did protest against the tack of publicity in connection therewith*

Mr 8 Thompson deprecated the practice of valuers in depreciating improvements and augmenting the unimproved value of land. He cßmplained of the whoie systsm of valuation under the Act, and trusted that more care would be exercised in future in appointing nose but competent men as valuers.

Mr Hogg thought the Bill a fair one, and merely intended to amend certain defects in the machinery of the Act.

Mr J Alien said tie Bill would m<iet with much objection in the country, and he asserted that that objection would find expression later on. He believed the Bill entirely wrong in principle, bub owing to the numerical weakness of the Opposition, the Government could carry any measure they chose. It was apparent that ths whole intention of the Bill was to decrease the value of all improvement*, so as to raise the unimproved value, so that the amount of the land tax might be kept up. The effect j of suoh a policy would be to increase the burden of the real producer, and increaie the cost of produce s>o the consumers. Mr Ward denied that the Bill had been slammed through committee, and asserted that only a few inconsequential amendments had been made in committee. The Bill contemplated valuation at intervals of not less than two years, and when a fresh valua tion wts made between one valuation and anocher, tuoh valuation would not be used for land or lr-c&l taxation. Tht Department must be prepared to defend the valuation, j or the system would break down, and that wai the principal reason why the Bill was necessary. Ha gave the House the asaur-1 anee that, as the head of the Department, he would look into its administration, and would endeavour to remove anomalies that j might exist, bub as far a^ making the De partment popular was concerned, he doubted thaN as every person wished as far as pos sible to escape taxation. There might have been mistakes in administering a new law inch as th» Va'uation of Land Act, bub it was the desira of the Government to ad minister it wisely, and the amendments now made would help them greatly in that re* Bpecti The Bill, was read a third time, and passed* NOXIOUS WEEDS BILL The amendments mads in the Noxious Weeds Bill by the Council wera agreed to. HEW ZEALAND GOVERKMKNT SECOEITIBB Mr Seddon moved ths second reading of the British Investors in New Zealand Government Securities Bill, and said now that the Act allowing trust fusds to be in vested in colonial securities had beeu passed by the Imperial Parliament, he hoped the House would pass the Bill now before it as one of urgency, as New Zaalaad would then be the first colony to register under the Act

The second reading was agreed to The House went into Committee on the Bill

On clause 4 the Premier said he believed that when the present wars were over a large amount of trust moneys wontd be liberated, and, inntead of the oolony roceiv ing £94 or £95 for its debentures, they would be floated at par.

I The Bill was reported withoub amend f meat. / On the motion for the third reading,

Mr T Mackenzie congratulated the Housa and the Premier on being the first colony to comply with the conditions necessary to enable irusb funda to be invested in colonial securities. He hoped local bodies would at an early date participate ia the reduced rate of lnteresb on their loam, which would be facilitated if local bodies' loans were consoli dated.

Mr Soddon thought* that if all loans raised by local bodies were floated by the Govern ment, it would ba of advantage to local bodie*. The Bill t>»ned by tin ImpnUi

Parliament would undoubtedly harden the , value of all colonial stock. The Bill was read a third time, and passed, ELECTION OF EDUCATION BOABDS. Mr Hall-Jones moved the second reading of the Education Board Election Bill, which, ! he said, provided for members being elected by members of school committees individu ally, instead of colleo'ively, and fixed the fourth Monday iv May as the satutory day of election. Major Steward intimated his intention of moving in Committee that women should be ; eligible for election to the Boards. i Messrs Gilfelder, Barclay, Cameras, | Meredith, T. Mackenzie, Hall, CJollinß, Houston, Mills, Buddo, Hornsby, Pirani, J W Thomson, Allen, and G W Kasaell addressed the Houie. Mr Hall-Jones having rep'ied, the second reading was carried on the voices The House rose at 12 10 a m.

School Committee Meeting

ASHBURTON.

The usual monthly meeting of the above school Committee was hold in the school room las!) evening. Present—Messrs W Oraighead (chairman) G F Doddi, H tl Berryman, VV J Silcock, McOallam, J Phaup, F Steel, H M Jones. CORRESPONDJBNOE Correspondence was read from the Board of Education, appointing Miss Beil as a pupil teacher at Allenton ; also deeUning to allow another pupil teacher for the Ath burtou sohool, until the average attendance returns for the month of September art available From same, stating that Mr Biask will attend at the school as directed From Mr W Jolliffe, presenting tha flag from Mr John McLachian, and handing in his resignation. The latter was actepted with regret. It was moved and cc conded, that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Mr McLachian tor his handsomi donation, and that he be notified to that e*eot , MASTER'S REPOBT ! The master's report was read ,as under ; I—l am pleased to be able to state that the attendance still keeps above - what we need to qualify for another member on the staff. The average for the present) quarter up to date is 359, with a roll number of 406. Ths highest number present on any one half* day has been 381. Mr Blank, ths truant officer from Chrisrchuroh, visited the sohool a week ago, and left word as to what he intended to do on subsequent visit* On the 6th and 7th, inafc, the annual examination was conducted by Dr Anderson and Mr Ritchie. They expressed themselves at extremely welt pleased with the school, and will furnish report in due course. Daring the month we had a visit from Mr Schmidt, Cleik of Works to the Board of Education. He looked over the school, and intimated that the necessary work such as painting, distempering, etc, would probably be done fn the Christmas holidays. The Hohool house, too, requires painting, and some of the rooms require papering; ib was sug gested, therefore, that application be made tor this to be done at the same time. Requirements—A new pump is urgently needed at the school house. I have had it mended time after time at my own expense, but the plumbers 6ay it is of an obsolete pattern and quite worn out. Ib takes three or four minutß3 to fiil a email can of water, and I would feel much obliged if the Com mittee w«uld attend to the matter at their earliest convenience. It was decided to got tha pump rcpired at once, and to visit the caretaker's house, and see what repairs were needed. ALLBNTON BEPORT The Mistress reported ac follows :—I have to report that the number on the Allenton sohool roll at the beginning of the month of July was 73. The roll is now 72. Tha average attendance was 54*2, the highest attendance on any one half day being 65 Mr Phaup said that he thought the com mitfcee should write to (he Upper Ashburton Road Board and aek them to repair the side channel in front of the Alienton school whioh was getting^rather dsugerous. The Chairman thought that the pine trees reuod tho Allenton fcchool wanted the topi taken off, which was agreed to. It was also decided that the alterations be left in ths hands of the Chairman. MISCELLANEOUS It was resolved that the matter of the election of a new member to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr Jolliffe be left till next meeting. The Visiting Committee presented very favorable reports. They elated that all thab was decided to bo done had been attended to, but that the edgeß of the asphalt at the vide of the school wanted repairing, which was left for the new Visiting Committee, The Committee reoeived a pamphlet from ths School Committees Association, asking if they were prepared to join that body. It was agreed thab the Committee join the School Committees' Association, as although ib would be of no assistance to the Com mittee, it might do good in the way of education Ib was deoidad that the principle of elect ing the members in different) districts be agreed to. It was also decided thab the Chairman and Mr Silcook be appointed delegates to ths Association

Mr Jonea and Mr McCallum were appointed Visiting Committee for ths ansu ng month

It was decided that. the caretaker be notified to the effect that complaint! had been made regarding the cleanliness of ths school

Aocounts amounting to £12 2l 54 WAN pasted for payment, and the meeting adjourned

THE PARIS EXHIBITION.

The French nation are at their beab in the matter of display, and they seem to hava reached the climax of effort in the magnificent conception of the Parts Exhibit!an-a collection of buildings of vaiad design and surpassing beanty, One of the most noteworthy of such erections is that of Ceylon, the entrance to which is through an antique gateway, carved in ebony, salamander, and oocoanub wood —a copy of gateway found in one of the old towns ol the old world fcshlngalese civilisation. A beautiful tea garden com pletes the exhibit, supervised by Mr Webster, of the Ceylon 00-operative Tea Garden Company (represented in Dunedin by the HondaiLuika Company) a gentleman who has travelled twelve times round the world la the interests of his firm's celebrated teas, and who served in the Soudan with Kitchener as a war correspondent, in which campaign the teas of his company were used by the troops.

An interesting gathering took place in the Ceylon Pavilion the other day, when it was honored by a visit from the Infanta lulali* of Spain, when Her Royal High ness was accompanied by a number of the French and English aristocrasy. Her Highness having tasted the teas, accepted from Mr Webster a case con tatning lead packets of his firm's high class teas, which are now being introduced to the Paris market, and are likely to give as much satisfaction to that race of connisseurs as the same teas under the Hondai-Lanka labels are giving in New* Zealand.

Thesß teas are absolutely of the purest quality, and specially suited to this market. They| are free from all injurious and cheapening adulteration, and pass into the hands of the consumer in the form In which they are pacl ed in OeyJon. AH who are desirous of securing the beat values are recommended a trial of the teas, sampJe3 of "which were partaken of by H.R.H. the Infanta of Spain.

THE ASHBUBION GtJAE iAtf: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15, 1900



First quarter Fall moon Last quarter New mooß

D H H 4 4 16 am 11 9 0 am 17 11 16 pm 25 5 23 |>m



Date August 16 „ 17  18 „ 19  20 „ 21 „ 22

• •

656 6 54 6 53 6 51 6 50 6 49 6 47

Sets 514 515 516 517 518 5 19 5 20



S. H. GRAVES,} SHABEBROKBB j AND FINAKCIAL AGEM,I 185 HEBEFOKD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. RELIABLE Information on Dredg'n Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codks ; Bedford McNellVs, Morelng and Neal's, A.B.C. Cod© (fonttbi Edition. MB ALBERT ROBERTS, Athburtoc Represeistntive Teibgbatkio Abdbkss; GRAVES, Christeburch. 3 21 5! so s « g FOR g\\ YEARS I MOATE&GM A.. ,. . ,  ,-„. | ._ _^j^ G. MEDDINS "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street, TNVITES particular attention to his Stock JL of Goods eapeolally auitabls for the Spring Season, including WARDENING TOOLS of every deicription. Garden Spades and Rakes, Garden Hoes and Forks, Dafcch Hose, Garden Trowels, Hedge Shears, Weeding Forks, etc, etc., India Rubber Hose Pipe. : TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS! ■ In Oarpentera' and Farmers' Tools I have the best selection in Aohbnrtou I Coantf, at my well known prices, which j are the loweßt. BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY Of every description, »b bedrock prices, neludiog Locks of all kinds, Hinges, Screws, Brass Goods, REGISTER (JRATES, MANTELPIECES, etc. AGENT for the following Makers' HANGES '.-Shaddock's Orion. Baaing barn's Zeaiakdia, Scott's Atlas, Crown Iron Works Challenge Storrier's Champion. FURNISHING AND HOUSEHOLD IRONMONGERY to aoit everybody. brushwareTtisiware, &o. Doni 1 forget & penny saved is a penny gained. ~Ts"lTngton Garden Fertilisers. (in 661b and 1121b Bags.) MOST of the Aannala and Vegetables wkich were awarded prizes at tbc Canterbury Horticultural Society's Autumn Show, 1899, were grown with this Fertiliser. Elmwood, Papanui Road, Jane, 1899 Gentlemen,-—I have used Islington's Fertilisers for several years. ... In the kitchen garden 1 nse it freely and find It advantageous for all aorta of vegetables. As a liquid manure I have never used a better for pot plants and vegetables. In fact-, I always have asack of yonr Fertiliser In my shed for nn immediate nse. JOHN JOYCE, Gardener. NICOLL BROS. Difltric^ Agings W' TntED KNOWN-TbatJ. Moisen has received » large atock of Winter Boots and 8hoe« of the best material, also about to arrive new stock of French t-oods, and invites the Public for inspection. SaSe for one month, commencing SATURDAY, to clear the way. J. M, being the only reliable and practical bootmaker In the toWD, this gives him superiority and facility to know the beat value and quality. Repairs earned on just the same, in the cheapest, Bratpst, and most fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tr,»detmep, at|THB HAI4,,J Km*. Street, Asb> ?t«m „



T. BULLOCK TO LET, Booms in Arcade Chambers also Office or Small Shop in the Arc*da. T. BULLOCK "DUILDINGS FOR REMOVAL— Shop JL> in East street on T S 93, occupied by R Anderson, saddler, and Geo Jeason, watchmaker, the property of Mrs A Anderson, these not having been sold by anction to day* £30 is the 5 rioe authorised to be accepted. Mast be removei forthwith, &s tenders are invited for new briok buildings t» be ertoted on the site. Terms if required, T BULLOCK, Auctioneer. FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Raral Section 32643, mostly in English grasses. For terms and particu Ate apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. , TO LET NEW Dwelling honse of five rooms, plastered, with verandah, centrally situated near tbe Post Office and Kailway Station. T. BULLOCK FOR BALE AT A LOW FIGURE, TiIREBHOLD Town Section No 56, bavin? JJ about 82 febt frontage on West Stree' and running back a depth of about 2 shams, j on whiOh is a commodious Grain Store, erected on massive concrete foundations with concrete cellar; formerly occupied by ; Missus Kilworth & Son. The Btora covers ( exactly half the seotion, haviDg a space for | another building alongside of the same dimensions For terms and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, FOR "SALE, (\f\ ACRES Qr\ ! UU ACRES \)\J j A short distance below the the Tinwatd Railway Station, originally part of Graham's Farm, the property of Mr T Hickman If desired it can be divided into two ftllotmeuts, nuking 45 acres each T. BULLOCK.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TfJIOR (TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CHOP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owfe. or 2|owt. SACKS Orders received b/ £'RI£2I>]L,A.NX>JB?R BROH,, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR TM.M& iM.K.. FARMERS CO-OPKRATITE ii 8»O€IATION CUT CAJNTI3«,Btri*Y, Limited., CANTEBBUEY FEOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBOPUCE EXPOET COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 P. WAYMOUTH Sectary. »NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Boy's Tweed Sailor Suits from 6s Boy'a Serge Sailor Suits from 7s 6d Boy'a Tweed Melville Suits from 9*. Boy's Tweed Norfolk Suits from 12s Bey's Sac Knick^r Suits from 18t 6d Bey's Covert Coats from 14s 6d Boy's Tweed Overcoats from 6s 6d Boy's Reefer Jackets from 6s 6d Boy's Football Jerseys from 3a 3d Boy's Caps 6d each Buy's Sailor Tarns Is each FOR GOOD VALUE, GOOD WEAR, LOW PRICE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOEY.



IN FULL SWING. STOCKTAKING SALj±] AT " THE CORNER." (COMMENCING OUB LAST 14 DAIS) ANOTHER BATCH OF REAL JOB LINES. (Must be Sold) 6 Only Men's Tweed Overcoats, 7e 6d, worth 21s 7 Only Assorted Men's Tweed Sac Coats, 9s to 12s, worth 21s 3 Only Trousere and Vests, 12a 6d, worth 22s 6d 6 Cardigan Jackets 4s 9d, were 8s 6d 13 Assorted Boy'a Tweed Koicker Suits, 6s lid and 7s 6d, (must be seen to be valued, worth 12s ) Lirge Turkey Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is Silk Striped Mufflers 1» 6d, u?u»lly 2a 6d 9 Pairs Women's Lace Kid Boots, usually 12s 6d, now 6s lid 16 Dozen Derby Bcarfs, 4 for a Is (worth treble tho money) 16 Only Men's Flannel Undera 2s lid, usually 3s lid (* real bargain) 48 Pairs Women's Leather Slippers 3a 31 (Sewn), wort; 4i 9J, (beat.valus in Aehburton without doubt) ! 125 Pairs Ladies' Kid Fur Topped Gloves, 2s lid, (during s&le only) ! 24 Pairs Men'a Lamb Wool Pants, 4s6d (worth 6563) j 300 Boy's Tweed Caps, 6 for Is (look at these) 46 Hearth Rugs 6i 6d, worth 9< 6d (hard to be equalled) 3 only large Kidder Carpet Squares, 29j 6d (worth 49s 6J) 40 Dozen White Turkey Towtle, 6d, 9d, la 60 Dozen Brown Turkey Towels, 6d, 9d, la 250 Yards Bordered Apron Clothe, s£l, worth 9J 10 Pairs Pay Blouie Flannellettes, ?|d, 4W, 6d A large lot of Plain Coloia at Sale value 22 Dark Tapestry Quilts, 5a 6d 75 White Blankets, 3s 9d each SO Grey Blankets, 5s 3d each 1050 Yards Cretonnes (all designs) 4^l, s£<i, 6£d 49 P*ire Lace Curtains 3a 3d, worth 5a 6d 25 Holland Aprons, Is, le 61, 1« 91 16 Child's Tunics, 3s lid, worth 6a 6d Special Seductions during the last 2 Weeks on the Balance of our Ladiea' Trimmed Hats, L*diea' Capes, and Ladies' Jaoketi. 14 Children's Mackintoshes, 3s 6d to 6s lid, must be cleared 1879 Yards Wide Fancy Ribbons, for neck wear, 4d, 4|d, s^, 6d; worth up to 3s per yard 115 Y*rds Fry Dress Tweeds, 7|3 ; were la 3d 66 Yards Silk Striped Crepon Is 6d a yard (was 2s lid) ! Ladies' Belts 3d, 51, 9d (worth treble) ! 60 Pairs Corsets, assorted from Is lid to 4« 6d, all Jodd ftizsa find mftk — originally 2s 9 j to 9a 6d 12 Pieces Colored Velveteen Is s|l, all shades 2 Pieces only Black Velveteen, llfrt 37 Yards Evening Tinsel Dress Stuff Is 3d (was 2s 3d) Perambulator Quilts, new and worth inspecting. Cot Quilts s n«w and w inspecting. Full size Bsdstead Quilts new and worth inspecting. SPEND YOUE CASH_AT THIS SALE NORTHCOTE W~& HEFFORD *THE CORNER.



LARGE IMPORTATION OF WALL PAPEES- I HAVE! just) received (ex s.s. Paparoa) a Shipment of the NEWEST IN PAPER HANGING, to which I invite inspection. These papers are exceedingly rich in design and colouring, People desirous of decorating their rooms later on, may chose their Hangings from the I preaont full Stock, and I will lay them aside until required. ! J. WILSON, HOUSE DECORATOR, BUENETT STKEET. Artists' Mater al Dep6b, PELHAM POULTRY YARDS. ~~~ fTIHE Proprietors are largely reducing X stock, to make room for coming season young birds. Some first class Andatunians, Houdans, Orpingtons (buff and black), Gol den Pencilled Hamburg*, and Partridge Cochins will be for sale tor a short time at extremely low prices. 7 169 W~ At- TETTKKO WN-ThTS^oklakißg Sale is a success at the Corner More startling joba for Satdbday.— North. OOTB & HEFyOBD. iHKW Pairs White Blankets left at 7s 6d, 1 10a 9d, 12a 6d (selling fasb) at the " Corner " Sale.—Northoom & Hefiokd. WANTED— Buyers to see our value in Dress Goods. Wa have a. well Be looted stock, bought by our London Agent for cash in the best markets and we oonfi j dently invite inspection and comparisons First-class Dresß-makiog on the Premises. —Mitchell & Tpbkbe Zea!andia's sons have shown snch plack And steadiness when under fire, That more are on to try their lack Against the Boers in war attire. It's my advice that ere they start, Sound health and strength they wil secure. All coughs and colds will soon deparb On taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure



i A CONVINCING ANSWBB I ' I hobbled into Mr Blaokmoa's drag store one evening, ssya Wesley Nelson, of Hamil ton, Ga, • and he asked me to try Chamber lain's Pain Balm for rheumatism, with which I had suffered foe a long time. I told hi«a I had no faith in any medicine, as they all failed. He said—• Well if Chamberlain's Pain Balm does not help you, you need not pay for it.' X took a bottle of it home, andi used it according to the directions, and in one! week I was cared, and have not since been troubled with rheumatism.' Said by Asbbar ton Drug Company The reliable Family Remedy Woods' Greal Peppermint Cure for Oougba and Colds-— li 6d and Se 6d



DANGBB OF COLDS AND LA GRIPPB The greatest danger from oolde and la g*ippe id their resulting in pneumonia If reasonable oare ia used, however, and Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy taken, all danger will be avoided It will care a cold or an attack of la grippe in less time than any other treatment It is pleaeant and safe to take For sale by Asbburton Drug Company ALL Loasby's Preparations—Oinnamo (Jan 5, Koolibnh, Wahoo, and BeDJama Gum—-at JT. Cooo storekeeper Smoke New Yen c