SECOND EDITION

Td E A■!H B U Pvl'OiN TRAIN HE R VIO iS 8 J

Tiainß leave Ahhburt.m daily for— OHR.IISIXiBUiS.CIi—»i.7 2O a.m., 11 r.,m. s 3.15 p.m., 7 5 p m. (exjires') TTM ARU—at 10 55 *.m., 350 p.m. DUN! DlN"—at 12 54 p.m. f^x-jree*) SPR.NGBURN— «t 4.25 p m. Trains arrive daUy at Ashburton from— ;QHHISTOHU.HOH-aT. 10 45 ».m., 12 47 | p.m (cxprest), 8 p.m. TIM ARU—at 10.35 a.:p., 255 p <v, DUNEDIN—at 6.57 P-m ( xpresh) StRINGBURN-a; 9 45 a m.

EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon fox July.

. SUN.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations: — SATURDAY, JOLTY 14 ■ For Northern Porte and Westporfc, pet Rotamahaoa, at 6 offp.m ...■ • MONDAY, JULY 16*

For Northern Ports acd Westporb, Aus tralian Colonies (via Wellington), per Wai kare, at 10 30 a.m. Due Sydney. July 22nd. TUESDAY, JULY 17. For Australian Colonies (via Bluff), South Africa, Ceylon, lydisi, China, etc, also United Kingdom and C^n'-inent of Europe (via J-'uez), per express fo connect with Talune, at 12 30 p.m. Due Melbourne, July 23rd; London, August 28'h W, IJ. Kejsn«r, Postmaster.

Commercial.

There was a large* attendance at the ole&ring sale at Mr Widdowson's farm, at LauriatcD, on Thursday. Farm implements were sold at satisfactory price?. Sheep brought the following rates : —H* If bred ewes in lamb, 14? 9i ; hi!fb:ed wethers, 133 and 12* 7i ; merino ewes in lamb,. 8s and 7a 7>l. £heep dogs, 2ls, 15s, and 55 1", Some good specimens of draught sfcouk were submisted, one mare realising £47, and others fiom £35 to £30. Cows sold from £4 to £5

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1900. BARING SQUARE.

>! he propriety of doing something with Baring .vqaare has frequently been discussed by the people of Ashburton, i=ut it still remains—-if not au eyesore, at least a bare gpaco suggestive of absentee proprietoralvp. The Boiough Council certainly did make aome altera tion two or thres years ago, by cutting down most of the t.r«'es and denuding it ef tthat little shelter il might have afforded to those disposed to avail themselves of it as a breathing place during the day. Bat it might batter have been let alone ? it was at least a shelter. Afe present, the Square is neither useful nor ornamental, just an open epacf, and nothing more. There are numbers of our citizens who \ would prefer to see its area covered by hindsnmo buildings, but we thick the majority favour the retention of the reserve as such, and ita being converted into a convenient resting place for the busy citizens during the short rec<sses between hours of business, as well as a j spor pleasing to the eyp, and therefore! ornamental to the town. The sugges j tion 'made in the letter of our corres- i I po.ndenr, " County Resident," published ! j yesterday to m*ke Baring Fquare "a thing of boauty acd py for eve* "is well worth the careful consideration of our citizens ; and his practical and { handsome offer of £20 for a beginning, should have the effect of causing some action to be taken in that; direction; It may be urged by some that we have already a public Domain equal to anything of the kind iv New Zea land. Bat while admitting this, we must see that the fact is no argument against properly utilising all the advantages and attractions oar town possesses. Yet here we hare a fine public property in thecentreof Ashbur ton which is little more than apiece of unoccupied land, of no earthly use to the citizens. Why nofc make the most of it ? What should we think of a private owner of such a property leaving it for years in such a condition 1 And in this connection we know that it is the universal custom of all freeholders in this borough, or, in fact, anywhere else, to beautify their estates aa much as their means will permit them, yet hero is a valuable public possession lying unimproved, Surely itwouid be more to the borough's interest to turn the land into money than to let it remain in its present condition. We hope that the sugges tion of our correspondent will be the meane of causing some st^pa to be taken with a view to a better state of' things. Judging from the liberality always shown by the people of Ash burton in supporting desirable under taking?, we hi*ve little doubt that a. Beautifying Association would find favour with our citizens.

Local and General.

* # * Interesting reading matter will be found on the first and fouri-h pages of this BBU6. . , Fire LossES-*During May the fire offices doing business in New Zealand paid away £31,450 in insurances.

New Zealand-born M.H.R's —-There are twenty colonia!-born members ia the present Parliament of New Zealand.

Highland Pipers.—A movement ia on foot to send a New Zealand-born Highland piper to compete at the Glasgow exhibition in 1901.

The Waihemq Seat—Messrs William Guffie and Thomas Mackenzie Me the only candidates nominated for the Waihemo seat. The poll is to take places on the 18 h inst.

Pa( oel Mails—Arrangements hays now been completed for the exchange of .parcels between New Zealand and the United States. •The firßt p&roel mail from New Zealand was despatched per e.s. Alameda on July 9, The postage is fixed at 6d per lb.

The Population—The population of :Arißtra!asia on December 31, 1898, was 4476,958, as follows ;~Naw South Wales, 1,346,240; Victoria, 1.175,463; Queensland, 498,523 ; South Australia, 367,800 ; Weßt Australia, 168,129; Tasmania, 177,340 ; New ZaaSftnd, 743,463.

| Personal—The Key. Joseph Campbell, j j who as mentioned in our column* rpcen'ly .; relievos tho Rev. Mr BUoki&ton at Tiawuld, I t vi ill hoiri his first bervioe next Sunday morn- j I ing in S f. Andrew 1! Church. He (Mr CV-tn;- ] > bell), refund to Auolraud nextweek to bnt-g I hia family down for i hreo mouths Escape op a Prisoner.—A Wellington j tolegram atulea thit F S evenaOD, a prisortr undergoioja; three yetiifa' sentence for aaiau:t I and robbery, escaped from tha Terraoe earl' on Thursday eveninicr. Ha was in an ou' iflo g^ng, and was seen by the warder just before ■the men fell in. Fkaiiko at Timaeu—Oh Wednesday i nigiii & lurgo party <>1 l^Ji'S and gentUm.u , assembled on S-.utw-vir Cretk for tho pur pose of e= j ying a t;ighi'a sk'itinpr. "i he ioo jaet. O'jw :s thick a*d favourablo for I hia tivomite p^R >m-. Sjidj of lha party brought wel!-fiiled : uaketa of {..rovisious, and tha biUy w=a boi erl and tridtiieln supper partaken oi.~Hem!d SK^B

Furniture ?ale.~The sab of the house hold furniture of ; Mr A.fred Uuriie, which was held by Mr E W Haumer on Thursday, could not be finished owing to darkness setting iv, and the auctioneer will condone the sale at the Arcade on Saturday at 12 o'clock. A large number of sundries, including valuable clocks, hall table with minor, etc., will be cleared.

Mark Twain's Nfxt Book — Matk Twain'd next book is to bear the title of the opening Btorv, •• The Man That Oorrepted Had ley burg." It is a collection of stories, sketches, and essays which have been pub* lished in various periodicals. It will pro bably appear in September.

Ambulance Lectures—-Our readers are r minded that a fall meeting of intending ambulance students is called for Saturday afternoon at 230 pro. All who purpr«3

attending these classes, should make a point of being present in order to make the beat arrangements possible for carrying on. Particulars appear in our advertising column?, and it may be added, that the class fee will be payable at this meeting.

lob Cabnival—Ten degrees of frosfc were \ registered in the Ashburton Domain last night, and althovgh the ice ia considerab'y improver), it will not be strong enough to I hold the demonstration uatil Monday ever.- I ing vfX'. Th-? eub-ootnmitfcee met this j mortiiog on the ica, and while making a few i experiments, some of those who ventured on the ice fell in, getting a good ducking. This evening it is proposed to place a covering of water on the present ice, and otherwise pre pare it f r Monday's carnival. Visitors &re expected from Christohurch, Timaru and other outside places, and a large crowd of local peop'.e will attend. Bangitata Debating Society—The fort nighily meeting of the R&ugitata Debating Society was held on Tuesday evening. There was a very good atteadanoe, and Mr R Mahan .presided. The following papers were contributed for discussion :—" Thrift," by Mrs M Wharton; "China" by Mr Charles; and "Labour," by Mr S auger. The papers proved instructive and interest ing, and evoked a lengthy discussion, the following members joining in:—Messrs Wharton, Dorward, A Mahan, Stauger, Charles, and Irwin. The writers ably replied to the several criticisms of their respective paper?, »nd a hearty vota of thanks was passed to them. A musical programme and a number of readings helped to pass a very pleasant) evening, and after arranging a programme for next meeting, the audience dispersed well pleased with the evening's enjoymentl. Wiilowbt Band op Hop a—Tha Band of Hope meeting was held yesterday, the schoolroom being filled* The Rev J D Jory, president, occupied the chair. Mr W Hard inp, juuicr, read the report of last meeting. Mrs R Stoddart and Mr J Watson secured a good programme. The following con tributed items :—Songs, Misses C and W Jory, E Chspnmn, and Mr 8 Hnyman ; quartette, Miss E and Mr W Prafeley, Mrs Warding, and Mr W Harding ; recitations. Misses Hardtnp, and Lili,Messrs Williams, J Hopwood, and P Jory. Mr VV T Lill delivered an addre3*. The collection taken up amounted to £l 0s Bd. The meeting closed with the benediction.

Ooncbke at Tinwaid—A concsrfc took p'aoo last evening at Tinwaid, in aid of the pr'zi fund of St Andrew's Sunday School, under the direction of Mrs Teppatfc, Miss Clark and tfachera of the school. The fea tnre of the entertainment was, that) the children agreed to give up the pr zie, which would hays been allotcd to them, and have the whole of tho proceeds devoted to the Isdian F&mina Fund. Tho programme con eisted of a variety of items contributed by the pupi's, with aome anistance from the teachers, a".d was very successfully carried out, after which the Rev Joseph Campbell, who preside! addressed a few words of encouragement to the pupils and children. Refreshments were provided by the lady parishioners, which which ware fully appre oiated. I' is expected that the proceeds will amount to about £8, which, us stated above will be handed over to the Indian Famine Ftmd.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Praise for the Bushmen.

List of Casualties

Surrender of Steyn's Government

De Wet Swears Defiance

United Press Association—By Elictric Telegraph Copyright Received Wakapuaka Jnly 12,1010 a tn Thie Office 10 45 a m Capetown. July 11 Commandant Buplesgis has been killed near Rustenburg.' Sydney, July 10 Sir Fred. Oarrington cabled to Sir W £yne:-~" New South Wales Bushmen engaged at Rustenbsrg on the 7thinst. Behaved with great gallantry. Regret the following casualties * —Killed^— Corporal M urray and Trooper Russel; severely wounded—Corporal Leigh, Trooper Fimister; slightly wounded— Captain Machatti, Troopers Walch and May. Murray is supposed to be Vie torian

Capetown, July 11

All the members of Mr Steyn'a Government have surrendered and are pressing upon Mr Steyn the uselessness of continuing the struggle De Wet has sworn solemnly that be himself will not surrender

Pabis, July 11

M Delcassp, Minister for Foreign Affairs, formally received the Boer peace delegates who recently arrived from America. The Paris Municipal Council banqueted the delegates Capetown, Jully 11

The Boers are demonstrating in force along the Pretoria Johannesburg rail way. The troops guarding the line have been reinforced

General Snyman's eldest son was arrested at Zeerust, and 170 of his cattle were captured

Two Krngersdorp officials were con victed of damaging the telegraph lines. Their farms were burned and all their property confiscated

New Zealander Wounded at Mafeking.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph

Wellington, July 12

News has reaohed Master-ton that R. Hosking, who was with Baden-Powell's force at Mafeking, was severely wounded in iho last fight before the relief. A cable gram received to-day states that Ruperb and hie father (Dr W H Hosking) have ar rived in London.

Rakaia Saleyards Company Ltd

Tho annual meeting of shareholders was held iv the Road Board offics. There was a fair attendance. Mr Morland, chairman of direotora, presided. The b»lacc9 sheeb for year ending 30 h Jure, wo>B read. The balance in hand was £29 5a lid, and th« liabilities nil,

The ohairmsn g&ve a reaum^ of the year's woik, aad said that it was not intended this year to p*y a dividend ac the directors had arranged to commence putting np new yard*. The number of Bheep pub through this year was no' quite as largo as last year, but there had betn a, sale ieBB. He moved } the adoption of the balance sheet and report, j Bi-cov.ded by Mr McLean and carried.

Tha following'were ejected directors: — Messrs R Oakley and WjgLuaine, and the folio wing'K-sleetrd—Messrs H Harrison, C A 0 Hardy ard D J Holmes. Mr J RSharp was re-elected auditor. Votes of thanks were aeoorded the Road Board for the use of the office, the directors, the secretary, the chairman and the meeting terminated. At a meeting of directors held ftfterwardp, Mr Thos Morland wa» anauimoiisly re-eleoteS chairman.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Prince Tuan's Statement-

Landing Foreigners ii Inflam ing the People

Concerning the Ambassadors

More Boxer Armies oa the Move.|

Uniied Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

(Received Wakapuaka July 12, 845 am, This Office 9 21 am)

Admiral Seymour reports that the' Chinese are pressing allies hard at' Tientsin, General Ma, commanding the Chinese troops, re-occupied the eastern arsenal and on the 9th main tained a violent bombardment of the positions occupied by the allies. Prince Tnan, on June 20, circulated an edict in Pekin directing the Chinese Ambassadors to inform the Powers that he had not participated in the bloodshed and had tried his utmost to protect the Legations. Prince Tuan attributed the murder of Ketteler and other outrages to the natural fury of the Boxers when thpy heard of the destruction of the Taku fort?. It was impossible to continue to protect .foreigners as the continued landing , of foreign soldiers inflamed the popu lace. Another version of the edict implies that Ministers and foreigners are detained in Pekin under Imperial protection. The Governor of Port Arthur telegraphs that a email Russian forc^ on the 9th encountered 40,000 Mauchu troops twelve miles from .Ninchwang marching in the direction of Jsho), an important town in Pechili. The spread of the Boxers is causing great anxiety in the Winchau treaty port in the Ohtkiang provinc. Many men in the Chinese regiment at Kiaochau, a German possession, are deserting., |

The Perils of the Sea

United Presa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, Jnly 12

The barquentine Wrestler, 100 days out from Briish Columbia to Mcl bourne, has put in in distress She met a succession of heavy gales, and the cargo shifted. Tho deck portion was jettisoned, but she has such a strong liet to the port aide that the deck is considerably under water. She has lost her boats, her buiwnrks are smashed and her sails carried away ; she also ran short of provisions

Melbourne, July 12

The barque Harold, from Bremen, reports passing the blackened hull of a large waterlogged vessel approximately 40 degrees south and 40.47 east A quantity of wreckage, consisting of a number of planks, one bearing the name Amelia, hai been found on the Victorian coast near Wingan inlet. No vessel of the name is known in Australia.

FOOTBALL.

On Thursday afternoon, in the Domain, the newly-formed Catholic Literary Society Football Cub tried conclusions with the local Pirate Club. The weather being beautiful there was a large attendance of the public, and the barracking element w«s as usual in great force. The Literary Oiub ware rather unfortunate in several of their belt players not putting in an appearance—notably Lynekey and the Fi zgerald brothers-—the consequence of which was that the Pirate Olub, who had a strong team laths field, had decidedly the beet of the game, bat not 10 much as the score (20 to nil) would represent, an time after time the Literary Club were within an ace of scoring, but luck failed them* The game Jjwaß very faat throughout, and was confined mostly to the lorwsrds,who were an eves lot. But the Pirate forwards got on several desperate rushes, in which Santy, Pritchard, and Hepburn were con spicuous, but they were well stopped by Wilson and Austin, of the Literary Olub. The combination of the Pirates' backs was excellent, and it was from this source that thd scoring came, and the rushaa of Fawcefct, Bedford, and Huston gave the Literary backs considerable trouble The latter team played with great determination throughout, their tackling coming in for special mention, and there is little doubt but that with plenty of practice and their full team they will give the Pirates a hard fight when the return match is played. Scores were obtained for the Pirates by Bedford (3), Pritehard (2), and Fawcetb (2}s P Pritchard converted ono try For the Literary Society Oullen, MoTigue, Broyhy, and Healy (forwards), and Wilson, Nolan, and Austin (b&ckis) were conspicuous. Mr F Robiliiard gave every eatisfaeitioo as referee

The following players wili represent the Ashburton Football Club in the matoh against Southbridge, to be played in the Domain to-morrow afternoon—play to com mence at 3 p.m :—Lynskey, Pilbrow, Crisp, Rick man, Purnell, Fi'zgerald (3), Curtis, Esbbs, Cromie, Blunden, Rooney, Bobert son, and Huston, Emergencies—Stephens, Heaßl«y, and Bone.

The Australian Commonwealth

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph—Copy i ight

Stdney, July 12

In the Legislatives Amenably Sir W Lyne read a cable message from Mr Ohamberl&in announcing the Queen's assent to the Commonwealth Bill. Mr. Chamberlain, on behalf of the Imperial Governnment, congratulated the Frr mitra and the people on the Sonsum raation of their patriotic task, trusting that Western Australia would shortly d; c!are to join tho Commonwealth, thus including tho whole continent, and enabling Australia to take her place amongst the nations under the Crown and conduct her future of progress and prosp rity.

ORANGE DINNER AND DANCE

The Orangemen of Ashburton celcbeatwi the historic 12th July, la«fe evening, when the Orange Ball was packed on the occasion of a dinner acd dance, given by the Star of Athhurtou Loyal Orange Lodge, close on 160 sitting down at five large tablet. Brother 8 Nelion, P-G.Ms presided at the dinner, and in his usual happy manner controlled the' proceedings with ability. The worihipfnl: Master Bro R Thompson and dep. Mat ter Bro Chambers, together with the ener getic Secretary Bro Chat. Bennett, ably assisted in carrying out a successful function. After the usual toasts were given and responded to, the hall was cleared and danc ing commenced to mu*io supplied by MUb Cochrane and Mr Anderson, whiint Mr Huston acted as M.O. During the evening Mr Martin sang sevoral loyal item*, ior | which he was loudly encored,, The large banner presented by Bro B Mclatyre, which was suspended on the wall attracted a great deal of attention. The refreshments, which were very varied and ample, were supplied by Mr« Patterson, who had a host of.atsis tents, and the guests were well attended to throughout the evening. Reference was made by the Chairman to the presence of the originators of the Ashburton Lodge, Messrs S Blown, Topping, B nnett, Hamp ton, Scaly, Bros and others. .

Cable News

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Nkw York, July 11 The New York World states tbafe % plot by Ouban Spaniards to assassinate Prenident McKinley w*s dig«ov«red through a member of the gang warning the Republican National Committee.

The Occupation of Pretoria.

HOIBTING THE BRITISH FLAG.

A GRAND SPECTACLE

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright.

Sydney, July 12 The Cape Times, describing the occupation of Pretoria, B»y^:— After the entry of the advance columns the advance through the town was con tinued, people streaming in to see the British soldiers, and burghers bringing ia their arm". A small ?arty, led by Major Maude, ad vanced, leaving sentries at ihe mo^t impor tant places. In front of the Grand Hotel a wild cheer rent the air as the officers and prisoners recognised the British.

M»jor Maude n*xbsecured the Govenompnt Bailetiogi, and proceeded to the Presidency, which was guarded by Krug^r's bodyguards, who were left So protect his wife.

M* j>r Maude rfquestsd to see the lady. Ib w<n explained that the placing of the guard over the house was to secure ib from any disturbance. After an exchange of o urfct-siefi, the guard was accordingly changed. At two o'clock Lord Roberta and his staff redo into the square. The cheating wes ovsrwhe'ming. Whrn it subsidi d the crowd watched with hushed silonce the hoiiting of & email fl^g werkod by L\dy Roberta.- The whole of the soldiers p roaod the fquare pre« seated arms, the drums of the Guard*' Bri gade p!»yed the anthem, and all the military saluted, while the crowd bnrsf into another frantic cheer. Everywhere were visible signs of emotion. Lord Roberts took his station afc a north west angle of the square to witness the procession of the victorious army. Thr Guards' drums played marches as the Soot* Guards entered, followed by the lit end 2nd Coldstreams, all keeping magnificent) step. General Stevenson's Brigade followed, the Welsh being haaded by their rather unwil ling goat. Ib was one of the most magnificent spec tacles ever seen. There was none of the ordinary pomp and ceremony of war, but the soldiers, grim and dirty, just from the battlefield, having but yesterday fought and taken the enemy's position, owne straight from camp, carrying bits of wood for their fire, with pieces of the ration of beef peeping oat of the havresacke» All were unkempt and unshaven, bat looked fit to March any where, or d» anything. They were all cheered, bat the Naval Brigade, perhaps, received the heartiest welcome, ai a long train of oxen filed into the square, dragging two 4. Tin, guns. AH the Colonial Mounted Infantry who could possibly be spared paraded. Austra- Hans, Canadians, Cape Colonials, Tasma nian*, New Zealanders, and troops from Ceylon and India, made one of the most magaifbent proofs of the solidarity of the Empire.

SIR FREDERICK HODGSON'S PARTY SAFE.

United Preta Awociation—By Eloctric Telegraph— Copyright London, July 11 Sir Frederick and Lady Hodgson and party bane reached Cape Coast Castle.

To-Day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, July 13

Mr Duncan told a deputation of manager* of dairy factories that he was determined, if ib was necensary, to bring in a Bill to exempt suppliers of dairy factories from the tax charged on the annual account paid to them at the close of the year. The deputation had hia sympathy, and he would endeavour to have the Bill paiied into law.—The Governor will shortly make a visit to the end of the North Islacd main trunk line to tee the viaduct works, and some cf the country which will be opened up by the railway. A tnaa named Richard Roes, a joiner, aged 56, was found dead iv hie house with a revolver bullet wound in his head Be had been an invalid for several years, and it is supposed that he took his own life in a fib of nieutai aberration, occasioned by pain.

Sydney, July 12

Amidst cheers and criea ol 4I A free port ab last," Sir W Lyne, in the Legislative Assembly, read the report of the Board of Health, stating that in accordance with in ternational law, the Board had adopted a resolution declaring that as no case of plague had occurred lor ten day§, and all praper precautions having been observed with re ference to quarantined patients and their premises, Sydney was now a free port. The jubilation was, however, short lived, for almo«t ooinoidently a case of plague was reported—ona Wm. McCsnuen, employed in the quarantine area ab Manly. To-days case kills the proposal to dcolire Sydney a freo port.

STORY OF A RING.

A Lesson for a Gore Solicitor.

Mr Oarew, S.M , hail before him the other day the case of William Franoil lud« (so)ieitor ß of Gore) versus Jean M Donald, a claim for tho possession of * diamond ring, or £30, the value thereof, with £10 damages for detention. — Mr Moor a appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr I3aa!on for the defendants. Mr Moore said that the evidence would show the position of the matter. Plaintiff claimed that he lent the girl the ting, and when he requested it to bo returned he gob no satisfactory answer, no he took out a summons. Plaintiff's evidence was takec afc Gore. Mr H.nloo said the defence was that the ring was a gift. It appeared that the putier had been aweetheartiog, and while in a train returning from Tapaoui he gave her the i ring and asked her to keep it in remembraßoe of him, Defendant totally denied that the had, as asserted by plaintiff in hit evidence at Gore, asked for the ring to " pot on tide with "at a party. The idea wai ridiculoui. It was not the sorb of thins a gir! would say. The position wai that she bad powcatfon, and the onus was on the plaintiff to thaw that she ought to return it. Jean M Donald, sworn, mid that ahe knew th« plaintiff, and had know* him for a long time. They were very friendly; He gate her the ting. They were in a railway «ir. riagti, between Tapanui and Waipahi. Ottuirs were in the iame carriage; They were sitting in a corner together. He pat the ting on her finger and told her to keep It as a memento of hinu The plaintiff had 808 personally asked her for the ring since. They - had been very intimate. Up to the time the summons was taken out they were good friends. He had not) treated her ac a mas ought to under the circumstances. He gay* her the ring aa a gift, not as a loan. She did not want it for a party. She never wentt to partie?. To Mr Moore : She had never received a letter from Mr Inder asking for the ring. She Iliad received a letter to that effect from Mr Moore. She had Bald nothing to Mr Moon* about the ring. Mr Indat and her self had seen a good deal of one another at the Tapanui races there. They were very intimate there. She did not tell Mr Inder thati her eister bad some ringa and that the would like some too. Bhe hja/l «* gold waWa-i and chua belonging to Mr Inder. She brought the watch to town to gat it repaired at Hiilpp'fl. When asked where the got the I ring she did not say ib was given her by a 1 gentleman in Melbonrne to whom the wa» i engaged. She did not say that if Mr Inder aaked for the ring she would give kins a showing up. To Mr Hanlon : She thought the ring wai '« worth £9 or £10. > Mir Moore: I have communicated With , Mr Inder. The only evidence I have is Mr . Indec'a uncorroborated evidence. Bat he

was extremely anxious that I should bnrg the case before the Court, for what reason I

do not know. I am only acting under in struct ions. If yon cannot give us judgment I ask for a nonsuit. -, Mr Carew : Do you ask for a nonsuit Yop can ask for a nonisnifc if you like before * I give judgment*. Mr Moore : Yes,lack for a nonsuit* , Mr Carew: Plaintiff is nonsuited. Mr Hanlon : I atk for cost*. Mr Carew caid that coats wenld be allowed. They came to £4 Hs.—S/ar.

ROAD BOARD

South Ralt&ia Th« usual monthly meeting wm held on Thursday, the sth. Present—Mtwrs Harri* eon, Copland, and Morland, In the absence of the ohairman, Mr Morland presided. Apologies were received from Messrs Holmes aad Ltmbie for unavoidable absence, oi>ntK'a sifoßV The clerk's report wm read and oon< siderert. Hit action ia 1611108 the gam saplings to Thot Irvine was approvea. He wai a.i!horised to sell the dead game at not lest than sixpence each; to have the race shifted back on louth road ; the gravel pit extended. RAfES It wa« resolved to sue for all amounts outstanding on July 51, together with ten per cent penalty. 80BSX ON HOABS The clerk was instructed to issue farther --• cotics to occupiers to clear tame. CORRgSPONBENCE Correspondence was received from the Town Clerk, Christehnrch, on jibilee de monstration.-— The chairman to sot. From BUckbum and Smith re ooocreta pipes. From the Department of Agriculture re Arbor D»y, on the IStih,—Resolved to obaervn the holiday. From the County Engineer consenting to a race on south road being diverted. Fconi Mr Geo Hardy, secretary of the Rakals. Peace Demonstration Committee, asking permisiioa to erect a lamp at the library corner in hontmt of the occasion, and asking the Board to con tribute towards the cosfc.—lb was resolved to grant permission to ereeb the lamp provided it was erected is a proper manner, and to contribute one gainea towardi the east* - From Mr H M Anderson, asking for some repairs to Mainwariog's road.—The Clerk stated that the work was in hand. From Mr W Boag, that he did not require the Thi-ee Chain road plantation after the 30hh June.—The Clerk to reply that the oon ditions under which it was taken had not been oowpliad with, and to r«f «Mt Mr Boag to put t!bß fences ia order. From Mr L Sheriff, offering to rent the sane plantation if the fences were put in order.—The Clerk to reply that Mr Boag had hsen requested to pot the fences in order a« agreed to ■ From Mr W 0 Angus asking that) his name be taken off the rate roll for Overdale seotioai I— The Clerk to reply that the alteration! would be made as soon m tht rates wer« paid Mr E Mead'applied for a roll alteration t« E J MoClnre—Granted The Commissioner of Taxes forwarded deolaratiiod to be taken to claim subsidy, and the chairman was asked to take same Aeeouints for £62 12s lOd were pamed for payment^ OIMBTKBY ; The clerk was instructed to procure pegs and mark out) farther plots The meeting then dosed

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United Pren Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph.—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka July 13, 930 am This office 955 a m)

SfDHBT, July 13 The Premier will be asked the follow ing series of questions in the Assembly on Tuesday :—(1) Hat he observed that the interests of New South Wales and Australia in the Islands of the Pacific are threatened by the Premier of New Zealand offering inducements to the Islands to transfer their trade from Australia, to New Zealand, and in sesking to have certain groups attached to his colony. (2) May not such attachment end in those groups being brought within the limit of the New Zealand tariff, thus giving free entry to goods from New Zealand and placing ressncfcioiis on goods from Australia. (3) Does he not consider that the greatest security for equality of trading conditions is in the continuance of direct control of the Islands by the British Government. (4) Will he resist any attempt to divert except by open competition in the trade which hag been developed between the Inlands and Australia.

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PROCLAMATION OF PEACE! THERE is nothing more conducive to peace than to give the Ladies Goods at Bargain Prices. Then to the thrifty and wise who want to save money, go at once and imnke y ur purchases from GEORGE DUNCAN & Co., "THE PrOPLt^S DKAPEBB," TaNOIED STREET, ASHBURTON, OPPOSITE AROADE. JUST ARRIVSD—Special Shipment of job lines in Faced Meltons and Serga Dreiß Materials, 42 ioohea wide, fashionable colors. Now note the price—4u lid the full Dress, better qvt&lii^B at 6; 91 a. <] 81 111 VI D.-ssb, worth double ; como and see Job prices to olsar Lidies' Ct-p-s md Jackets from 6s 9H upwards ; prices will aafconiab you Ladies' Fur Necklets (special purchase) from 2% bi to 6s 6d Wamea'a Black Oasbm re Ribbed Hose, Beamleßs feet, la pair White Muslin «proa {Kmbroid»ry btimmed) Is and la 3d, Roiog quickly Ladies' Black Cashmere Gloves 6d pair; Lawn Handkerchiefs la 6d dozen NOTlOßl—GJeoijare Duooau & Co, have gob the reputation It gelling Ooloeial White H LANKBTS Cheaper than any firm in Canterbury. Proof is the prides—Single Bo Ja 13s lid pair, Double Beds 19a lid pair; please note, cannot be replaced ttoder4s to 6a more per p*it whin our present atook ia sold out SHOWING EXfRAORDXNARY GOOD VALUE IN THE FOLLOWING LINES, ■viz.— Colonial Flannels from lGfd, FlanneleHes from 2| 3. We are the noted home for these Goods 2 Yards Wide Fine Grey Twill Sheetings from 10|d Unbleached Linen Tabling ll£d ; Art Muslins, in great variety, from 2£d yard Oretonneo 3£;J; White and Grey Calicoes from 2d yard ; Roller Towelling 2|d SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DRESSMAKERS-Slafce Llninga from s|d, Al valuo White and Grey Turkish Towels from 4|;l, Toilab Covers from B|d, Antlmaooeaiar from 7|d I Ladies' Corsets from 2s 61,, Ladies' " h»rd wear " Umbrdlaig from 2* lid Exceptional good value in Bash and Bed Rugs from 6e 6<l White Satin and Honeycomb Quilts from 4n 6d, Tapestry guilts from Ss 6d 4 Diraofc shipment of Nottingham iaoe Curtains from lß'6£d, -lovely patterns, ami at job pricoe; Reversible Cretonne Curtains 5b 6d pair MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING-Note Prices Onehunga Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, New Sac Suits 32a 6d, Boys' Koicker Suits 13a 61 Meo's Denun Overalls 3a lid, Mole Trousers 6i lid, Persian Cord Troneera 6» 6i Men's Brown Cotton Drawers la lid, Men's Merino do. 2s 6d, LambßWool do, special \ job line, 2a 9d, Colonial (Kaiapoi make) 3s 6d upwards Fancy Cotton Shim, Cob, la lid { Leather do, 2s 6d apwarda t Union dp, 8b lid up wards ; Flannel Unders 2a 6d upwards; Kalapoi Plaiding Drawers 5s 63 Men's Mufflers from Is $ Samson Braces, Boys' 6d, Men's Is Men's Wool Knitted Sockf, double heels, lip pair; Mpb'h Handkerchief- 4sd QDWftrda fEEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Boy's Tweed Sailor Suits from 5« Boy's Serge Sailor Suits from 7s 6d Boy's Tweed Melville Suits from 9s Boy's Twtfd Norfolk Suite f>om 12a Bay's Sac Knicker Suite frc hn 18s fed Boy's Corert Coa kfr from 14s 6d Boy's Tweed Overcoat* trcm 6s 6d Boy's Reefer Jackets from 6s 6d Boy's Football Jer.-eys fr< m 3s 3d Boy's Caps 6d each Boy's Sailor Tanr? Is each FOR GOOD VALUE, GOOD WEAR, LOW PRICE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. F. H. BEOKINGSALF, Manager. SALE FOB ONE MONTH " THE CORNER." "\¥rE WILL OtFER SPECIAL INDUCEMSNTB to reduce our Stock- PRI R TO STOCKTAKING. 30") Yards Biick Ca«hmef9S, Occh, Sale Prico Is lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s )M 40 Ynrds BLi?q ?"an«y Dress, Swlo Pric If 36 Ysrda Bkck S Ik Striped Oredon, Ss\e PHc» 1« 61 80 Yfcrtta BJ-.ck Fancy Brocade, f'ala Pries In 111 200 Yardf! Kfti;cy D.-ws 1 weeds (\)l shades) B|'S yard, worth 3s 125 Yards Check Brcas Twoeds 1", u-«eaMy 1* lid 100 Yarda Heavy MMi-on Cloths (new ah*<le*} I* ldd 2 Pieces each Black Velveteen ll|'l, 1- 6J, 2\ 2-, lid yard ] Piece each (ill shade?) Colored VJ-lveteeii 1? 6d ami 2a 6d jard ; 25 Pieces Wne Fa*'cy "ibban from Is to 2< yard. Sal« Price 4£d 65 Pifceij New Shade?. Fancy Ribbon 3s, Sale Pricf. 6|d and.BJ 2» Doz*n Chi'dreri'a School Ffandkerchiefs 1« 6d per dczsn 50 Dozen Women's '-lack Cashnipre Gloves, 6 {airs for it 18 on'y I Silk Serfs 1^ wch 10 only Gsrla' Mackintoshes 7^ 111 8, ll<3, 9s 1M each. Job 25 Ladies' Fiarmallette Nights 3s lid, 4-- lid > arh, Job *" 6 <>n!y Ladifs' F/ainc'letfce Skirts, Sale Pric« 3« 61 200 P'lirs Ladirs'and Children* Corset* 2 6 rl 40 Lv3ifß' Capas be clewod', 6. 9s 111 14^ lid 65 Feathers ranging from 2i 61 to 7a 64, in 6 I find, la lo^s 6 only Ladies' Trimmed H*ts 4s? lid, worth 13^ 6i 6 only Ladies' Paris Hate 12s 6 \ worth 26s 61 12 only Child's Cloth Tunic 4*- lid, wojfch 7s 6d 10 Pairs only Men's Tweed Trousers 4s 200 P»ira Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 5-, Bd, 7e 6d, 8' 6d 20D:»zen Boys' School Capa 3d each 100 D. zmi Bow Ties 6 for la 30 Men'a Regatta Shirts 2s 61 each 300 Ladies' and Children's Slippers Is each pair 20 Pairs only Women's Calf Shoes 3i 61 pair, very apodal 225 Yards Fancy Art Muslin 3d and 4iH 800 Yards Cretonnes (new goeds) 4£d, fid, Bid 60 White Qailts 63 6d and 63 63 40 Dczan White and B.own Turkish Towels from 6d feieh 75 Pairs White Blankets 7s 61 and 12s 6d pt?r pair 1 Pi-ce each Hemp Carpet 4jd, 7|d, and is,, 250 Pairs Lace Onrtains from 2t 6d (ftp^ciaHy rpmarked) 60 Pieces Striped FJannellettes 2s lid 3 lid, 4^ llrl. 5s lid dczsn 21 Pieces Fancy Blouse FlaaneSlettes 3jd. 4|d, 6J, Job 4 Pieces Bordered Apron Cloth (to clear) 6J • ' A Line of Ladies' Straws at la lid, were 3d 6cL Worth your spwc'al notice. HOTB THIS SALE, AKD GALL EARLY TO SECURE NIBBLES. SPECIAL. DRESSMAKING AT 108 6(1 FOB ONE* MONTH. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD



2lfl j j YEARS I MOATE&OM. OSBORN COOMBfi, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), WILL make his usual business Visifc to ABbbarton oa MONDAY NEXT, 9th July ORDERS may be left with MB LLBWELLIN OWEN ad hie Maaio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. or at Qcromercial Hotel*



KW. HANMEB, TO FARMERS, I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produoe—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, 1 etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale here— or for sale by my representatives in London. I shall not charge .any Commission here for the advance—and' my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to Iheir care, if there ia the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know per eonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their busineaa, which has always recommended them. - - E:_.^-rcANMER. GROSVENOR HOTEL, South Belt, Ohristeharcb. SAVING taken the above Hotel, which is clobb to the Railway Bridge, Madras Street, I beg to inform my Ashburton triends that if they favor me with their patronage when they visit Chdntohurch they will receive every attention. Bsst Wines, Spirits, and Beer, and good accommodation. P. KELLER, PROPRIETOR* 7



PUBLIC NOTICES. j s ■ i « ■ I I o 3 ' C * ca I VX-S P4 .15 i M HH. < s-g 3 ii CO ' teH M -ts *,a *v* ffi J S Brf «= 8 . . . S a l_- & t 1 -«i g"S fH cc H^ ,2 * /—S .P3 «#*n "S >an J^, m O S"g I X § W c-i £a" | S g OATES, LOWRY CO. FOR Gas Lamps, 15s Fach- Shipment of Bells and Carbide Just to Hand. OATES, LOWRY AND GO, Burnett Street WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGS HAS Paints, Oils, Turpß, Glafls, Scrim, ScQ. t also choice Paper-hangings. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Speciality. Don't forget. 7 64 Colkmau's Building, Tancred Street. NOTICE. I\/TRS C. BBTTS, of Hampstead, has just opened fche Shop lately occupied by Mr Mahood, as ft Grocery Shop, on comer of East Batt. Strictly Cash. 7 57 AMBULANCE CLASSES. AMKETINGof Intending etudenfa will bshrldatthe Wakanni Foad Board Boom, Ashbarton, on SATURDAY next, 14th in«L, Bt2 30p.m. Bpsinbss—To arrange dates and honra of olaBiSS, etc. All interested are invitnr] toa^nd. 7__So PIANOS, PIANOS. ALARGf? STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS by the best English, American, and ' German Makers, are now landing for the Season 1900-1901, and daring the nexb few , days a number of First Class Pi«soi«, thoroughly warranted for ten yesr*, will be c(Fared to the publio ab such prices, and on stioh terms as will defy competition. Call at Hbnry Etefhenson's Salerooms in Havelock Street, and inspect the Stock of j PIANOS AND ORGANS, This is positively the best chance yefe offered to anyone who has not yet obtained one of oar instruments. Satisfaction in every way Guaranteed. No oae pressed to buy. THE DRESDEN PIANO Co. William Stetbnson, Representative. Henry SMMiENsoir, Agent^ 7 74 ~~ fU&NJPI" FOR Sale-34 Acres good Turnipa, with Graas Run of 100 Aciei in May field District. Apply— I THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERA TIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTER BURY, Ltd, . 7 8 ! . J. V. DX BEEE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, NKW GOODS. NEW GOODS. A VERY CHOICE AND HANDSOME COLLECTION OP Opal Jewellery. ! This Gem is now more fashionable than ever, atid is at laat receiving the attention that its be»u<y always warranted, but "was long withheld, owing to unreasonable superstition, PENDANTS, BROOCHES, PIFS, igued as a memento of tbe War. SCARF PINS, An exact miniature in Gold of the Lee-Metford Cartridge. A Beautiful Assortment of GOLD MUFF CHAINS. INSPECTION INVITED. J. V. DE BEEE, East Street, Ashburton. , WANTED Known—Why pay £5 5s for a Tailor-made Suit 1 When you can get tb« i?3Bfc from £3 In to £4 10 c —A Obb's 770 j



What brings the colour to the cheek Of those that suffer and are weak, Whose ailments have but made them orave To be released and in the grave ? What now has given such desire To live again, you may inquire, Consumption cannot well endure Thejstrengih of Woods 1 Great Peppermint Cure Lots of people have bought a small sample packet of McKenzie's Hondai Lanka Cey lon Tea out of pure ouriosiry. Didn't be lieve it—why, certainly not—why should they. But somehow or other they are using it right »long; wouldn't forsake ife on any account. Of course they were sceptical at first; so many things advertised now-a-days ; but a teapot tesb sets doubt! at rest. AH' dieioteresfetd *tore» Mil Hondfti Lftnka, j



4 Cinnamon Core, Wahoo, Koolibah of Benjamin Gum fff* 2 Ashbohton Dbug Oi. and Invincible, Woodß* Great Peppermint Care for Coughs and Golds, le 6d and 2s 6d i Smoke New Venus I



Dredging DiviiMtMra —Mr Albert Roberta, representative tor Mr S H Qravtß, hat handed us Ibe following:—Electric Gold dredging C mpany, Limited, 5s per share; Vincent Gold Dredging Company, Limited, ?• 6d per. ahiirv.