SECOND EDITION

THE ASHBUKTON TRAIN BBEVIOEB

Trains leave Asbburton daily for— (JHRISTOHURCH—at 720 a.m., 11 a.m.,

3.15 p.m., 7 spm. (express) TIMARU—at 10 55 a.m., 350 p.m. DUNh-DlN—at 12 54 p.m. (express) SPR'NGBURN-at 4.25 p m.

Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— OHBISTOHUROH-»at 10.45 lib., 1247

p.m. (express), 8 p.m. TIMARU—at 10.35 a.m., 2 65 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 6.67 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9 46 a.m.

EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for JuW#

BUN.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following plaoes as under, subject to the necessity alterations; — THURSDAY, JULY 19.

For Northern Ports and Weitport, per Rotomahsna, at 6.30 p.m.

W. H. Rejjker, Postmaster

Commercial.

HORSE FAIR.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, hots* fair bo-day was well attended and suooeasful. There w«* some first class draughts wpe cially, amongst the 50 to 100 animals en* tered. Up to the time of our going to press, the following are a few of the prices realised:-Draughts, agsd, £29, £30, £22 10», £30, £16, £2», £23, £19, £30, £28. 3 ywr old, £32,4 year old mare £5 ss, bay gelding £47, bay gelding £29; hacks, 4 year old broken £15 10s £15, unbroken £10 10s and £710«, harness mare £19j.

TIMARU SKIN & WOOL SALE

Ab the usual fortnightly sale of wool and ikins held ab Timarn yesterday very good o«ta> logoes were submitted. There was the usual attendance of operators, bat the general tone of the market was flatter than usual, and prises, if anything, were slightly easier. In skina orossbreds (butcher's) sold at 2s 7d, 2t lid, 3s Id, 3s 3d, 3s 6d, 3s lOd, 4i to 4* 2d ; halfbred wethers 2s lOd, 3s 3d, 3s 6 1, 3a lid to 4* Id; station hoggets 4d to 4£d per lb; do. crossbred* 4d to 4srt ; do. half' breds 4Jd to 6d: merino 4|d to 5d ;pelts Id, 6d to la 6d ; wool, (dead) 4|d 'osd ; crossbred trimming, 2d to 3£d ; halfbred do. 3|d to 4d; extra olear threequarterbred do. to 4|d.

GERALDINS SALE

Owing bo the bad weather there was not as large an entry as usual at the Geraldine Farmer's yards yesterday, bnt the attend ance waa fair. The entiy of sheep chiefly aomprised fat ewet and hoggeta, which sold at 15a 6d and 11s 6d. There was a good demand for eatble, bat not a large entry, Steara brought £5 17a 6d and heifers £5 ss. There waa ao entry of pigs.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

United Press Association—By Bleotrlc Telegraph

Ohristchuroh, July 18 The severe weather militated against both the entries and attendance* at the Addinginn market to day Trie yardings were 4000 fat iheep, 200 fit lamb*, 2200 •tor* aheep, 589 cattle, and 312 pig> Fat Cattli—224 heal, mostly h»ady weight, were sold, with only a few prime steers* Sixteen iteers from the North Island, not so good as previoua consignments, £7 ?« 6d bo £9. Tho market was slighfsty firmer for bent sorts, Prime beef 20s to 22a 6d per lOOib; good, 17i to 19*; cow and inferior, 15a to 161 61. Local steers £7 to £812s 6i for best,£slos to £615s for other. Beit heifers £6 to £3 and £3 17* 6d to £5 10sJ for lfghter oowe, £3 15s to £6 17s 61. Stobb Cattle—A large yardiog, most of which were rough station aorti, which did not meet with much demand. One hutidred threr-year-old heifers brought £2 10s to £3 Si; eighteen months' old tteeri ££ ; do heifen £2 4s; yearling! £1 10b to £115s; and dry cows £2 8s to £3 5i Fat Shbb?—F*t sheep isoluded tome prime heavy weight wetheri and ewe*, a few freezing linea and some secondary marinos. At first the butohers had the market to themselves, bat later on freezing buyers ■tepped in and all classes hardened in prioe. Heavy wetheri 20s bo 22s 6d ; freezers 16s 9d to 19s lOd ; lighter 15s lOd to 16s 6d ; prime ew«e 18s to 21s 3d ; good 15s to 17s 6d; in* ferior 13s to 14s 6d; merino wethers 13s to 15a 6d for good, and lOi 3d to 12s 6d for othera

Fat Lambs—As the season fa drawing to a olose, there was a small entry, the quality only secondary prices, ranging from 10i lid to 14s

Btobb SniEJP—Mixed, all sorts sold well. Principal lines were: 254 wethers at )5s 4d, 201 at 15s Id, and 500 at 14s 2d to 24i lOd ; in ewes: 312 brought 14s lOd to 15s 2d, and 184 at 15 > 2d, and listlslots hoggets 11s to 12s 3d

Pigs—A medium yacding of pig* was principally fats ; stores were in short supply and Belling well; baconers 30s to 38i and up to 42s 6i for a pen of extra heavy, equal to 3d to 5Jd per 1b; porkers 20s to 28i, equal to 3£4 to 3|d per lb; stores 111 to 15i, and suckers and weanere 6i to Bi.

BURNSIDE MARKET.

Dtrtf kmn, July 18

Fat Cattle—Only 156 yarded, the ma jority being medium. Butchers were keen to buy, and consequently there waa an ad vance in the better olasaea of 10s per head, bullock beef fetching from 22« 6d to 23s per 1001b. The top price for bullooks was £9 (there being none much over 8001b) ; medium £6 15i to £7 17* 6d, others, £510s to £612s 6<H best oows, £6 to £7 ss; medium £4 15a to £5 17s 6d ; others £3.

Fat Sheep—l 463 penned, mostly wethers of fair to good quality. In spite of the short supply prices showed no improvement* Best crossbred wethers brought 19t 9d; medium, 15s 9d to 17a; others, 14s to 15s 6d; best ewes, 16s to 17s 6d; medium to good 14s to 15a 9d. Pigs—9o penned, all classes being in fair demand. Suckers 7s to 9s, slips, 10a to 14s, stores, 18s to 21s; porkers 24s to 30«, baooners 40* to 465, heavy pigs 60s.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1800. CHRONIC DRUNKS.

Onob more baa public attention been directed in a forcible manner to the crying need that exists for the more humane treatment of drunkard*. This time the subject is dealt with by no !••• an authority than Police Commis sioner Tunbridge, who in his annual report on the police force of the colony, just issued declarea : " Daring the past eighteen months several persons hare died, while under remand to prisons for medical treatment, and the press and public generally have condemned the system of sending such cases to prison* It has been suggested that the) atOMiary accommodation Ut treating

such cases, should be provided at the police stations. . . « For properly treating these cases, three things are essential '—(1) Skilled medical atten* dance always at hand; (2) skilled nursing, and (3) a ready supply at all hours of suitable nourishing food. Bo far as I can gee, a hospital is the only place where all the foregoing c*n be obtained ; and I em convinced the cases in question cannot be properly treated outside one of those institu tions." This of course, is tantamount to an admission on the part of the Commissioner that he considers chronic drunkenness »s a disease, and mast be treated as a disease, if satisfactory result! *re ta be obtained. The bu k of the medical profession hold the same opinion j and hoirever we may deplore i the persistent madness of those who wilfully contract it, the fact remains that after a certain point has been reached, it becomes as much a disease, ai any malady can be. We helicva that in the earlier stages of this complaint penalties judiciously iniicted, might act as a deterrent and preventive. But when a person has become a con firmed drunkard, he cannot be regarded as a responsible being. The ethics of the question how far the offences of » dipsomaniac against the interests of the rest of the community should be tolerated or condoned, seed not be considered here ; Wot humanity seeks for hit reform rather than for his punishment. This being so, it would be well to give the remarks of Oom missioner Tanbridge careful considera tion. For if we cannot cure, we need not kill the unhappy victims of intemperance;

Local and General.

• # * Interesting reading matter will be found on the first and fourth pages of this issue.

Weathbr Forecast ~-Captain Edwin wires to-day :—•" Frosb to-night; glass rise

GirauhnbCriomt Club—The members of the Geraldine Cricket Club has arranged to hold a fanoy dress ball on August 23.

Techkioal CLABBBS,— The first meeting of the newly formed Technical Classes took place last evening in the Borough School. There waa a fair attendanao and a good many visitor*.

The Expiotid Wheat Riss.—ln view of a possible rise in wheat a few Geraldino farmers have had their last fear's crop threshed, but the majority, owing to the bad weather coming on, have decided to let theirs remain until the spring,

fouTH Eakaia Public So*«OL.--Thia was opened aftnr a closing of three weeks with a very poor attendance. There ia still a con siderable amount of sickneis abeut ; in fact, more than when the achoel was closed. What the action of the Committee will be is at present unknown.

Dokoab BooiETY—Mr« Cuttis informs that the sixth annual meeting of the Dorcas Society will be held on Monday the 23rd JnsK, ab the Road Board office, Moore Street, at> 2,30 p.m, when all members and those Interested in the welfare of the Society are requested to attend.

Dredging Gompanibs Amalcumati—The Great Beaoh, Royal Sovereign, Prince Im perial, Union Jack, and Lioness Gold Dredg ing Companies, whose claims adjoin e*oh other, have agreed to acquire tbe dredge now being built for the Lioness Company. By this agreement the Companies interested will get their respective claims thoroughly prospected at a nominal cost. The arrange ments will be completed iv a few months from date.

Tikwald to TUB Fobs.—-Mr Farrfman informs us that the proceeds of the enter tainment recently given In Tinwald by St. Andrews' Sunday School children have bees h*nded to him, the total sum being made up to £12 2s. We are requested to state that Mr Ferriman ii remitting what he has in hand on Monday next, and will be glad to receive any farther contributions in time.

GA?TAiir Edwin's Foricasts—A week or ac ago we applied through the Postmaster to be supplied with Captain Edwin's weather forecasts, and the authorities in Wellington duly complied with our request. So far we have had two of these forecasts, and we must congratulate Captain Edwin on the correctness of his calculations The S.W. gal* he promised doly Arrived, and the hard frosb put in an appearaace last evening and much in evidence this morning.

Arbor Day Plahting.—The inclement weather prevented the carrying oat of the proposed tree planting In the Ashbarton Domain on Arbor Day. Mr W Smith, the curator of the Domain, had arrangements well in hand, and the boya of the Borough School were ho have done a conaiderable amount of work. The few boya who were able to attend apent about an hour daring the afternoon putting in a few trees near the Bowling Green, and ib ia unfortunate the conditions prevented farther operations.

St '.Btbfh«h's. —We wish to direct the attention of out readers to the lecture which is to be given in St Stephen's Sohoolroom this evening by the Rev A A Woodfchorpe, M.A. The lecture ia the find of a aeries which is to be givan in connection with St Stephen's Guild, and should prove very interesting to the general public, as we understand it is to be a popular exposition of the " Rise and Progress of the British Empire."

Thb Wbathbb.—The weather in Timsru yesterday was intensely sold. A very heavy sea was running from the south, and at low tide ia the afternoon the mole was quite buried by huge waves. The s.a. Kiwi ran in about 5 p.m., and got a good washing as she steamed between the moles, white-topped waves going right acroai the entrance. Our South Kakaia correspondent writes ;—The last few days were very wintry. Hope for a change for the better .shortly, so that farm ing operations can be proceeded with promptly.—lt was snowing at May field yes. terday morniag for some hours, also at Geraldine.

T»i Absikter Retubns.— At the Magis trate's Court. Gerald in c, yesterday, before Mr F W Sbubbs, J<P., Robert Young Fergu son was oharged with receiving £284, monies of tko Ganterbwry Farmer*' Association, in May and {June last without) acoounttng for same. The police applied for a remand till July 25th to Titnara, which was granted, bail being allowed, aeonsed himself £300 and two sureties of £150 each. The bail was forthcoming. Accused, who was manager of the Farmers' Co-operative Store, Gteratdine branch, for a number of years, went for a holiday a faw weeks ago, and hearing while he was away thai there was a warrant out for his arrest, he returned to Geraldine from Invercargill on Tuesday night last, and gave himself up to Constable Mullaney

Bafhst Social—The Church sohoolroom was crowded last evening (Wednesday) when a congregational social was held, and a record attendance prevailed, presided over by the Revd. Mr Lamb. Mr Ager also took a prominent pact in tht proceedings. A full choir rendered various anthems, and solos were gives by Mrs Steele. Miss Gates, and Miss Warne, Messrs Graham and Hyde. The Church treasurer reported that finances were in a satisfactory condition. Refresh ments provided by the ladies of theoongrega* tion were dispensed by » committee comprising Mesdames Greentlade, Grant and Hopkins. Miss Gates presided at the organ with her usual ability, and Messrs Paters, - Greenslade and Steele spoke on Church matters during tht evening.

Tidali Wavjbv—A heavy tidal ware rolled in on the beach this morning shortly after 2 a.oil The rear of the water when heard in Aahburton, was ac loud as the rumble of a train crossing the bridge, the sound died away in about fifteen minutes. About 3 o'clock another heavy wave rolled in, which it uetoribed by a farmer resident on the beaoh, as being followed by others gradually diminishing in force until about 5 a.m. Our Timaru correspondent yesterday, described the sea there as being exceptionally heavy, but it is improbable that there can be any connection between that faol aad the ph*< aomenon we, hart 4tnribed,

Waitir Bbntlbt —Mr W E Hammond, I basinets representative of the Anoelon I Dramatic Company, arrived by express train I to-day He informs us that Mr Walter; BenUey will appear od Tuesday evening! next in an adaptation of Hall Caine'a woo- t derful novel " The Christina." Full particu- j lart in oar advertising oolumnt tio-morrow. J Funrba. —The funeral of the late Mt O H Dowdio?, whioh passed through the town at 2 p.m. to-day, w»s attended by many of the leading citizens of Ashburton and a number of old friends of the deceased gentleman, including several who oame from Chrfetohuroh and elsewhere, specially to pay him this last tribute of respect). I Catholic Litkrary Soqiett. — This Society held its usual weekly meeting on Wednesday evening. There was an average attendance of members, and Mr L. Hnnra han (president) occupied the chair. A letter of condoleno* was passed to Mr H. MoSherry sympathising with him over the loss he hat sustained by tbe death of his father, who died daring the past week Id Wellington, Correspondence having been dsalfc with and othar minor business transacted the pro gramme for the evening, which took the form of a debate, namely—"Can New Z aland defend herself," was proceeded with. Mr M.Moriarty took the affirmative and Mr W. Seal the negative, and both these member! delivered lengthy and tailing addresses, whioh were listened to with great attention, and as a mark of their appreciation of the speeches the respective leaders received a round of applause from the members at the oonslniion of their addresses. Several other members took occasion to express their views on this ■übjeot, and the junior members took a mor* than usual interest in this debate, some of them delivering very creditable speeches. On the question being put to the meeting it was given in favour of Mr Soal'i party by a majority of one vote. The meeting than olesei in the usual manner.

" OCBSEI.VB9 AS OTHiRS SIE Us."— Out friends are generally too polite to tell as our faults; bat they seldom fail to observe the Stand g«y!e of our clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind that "appearance goes a long way." An ill-fitting Bait is uncomfortable, and an " eye-sore "to yoor friends. Don't risk it! If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailors where yon will always find & large assortment of 'Up to data" suitings to selecb from, and where yon can always depend on getting satisfaction. Th« large and still inoreaain business done by Messrs Craighead and Bkrrtman speaks volumes. This firm has just imported probably the finest stock of new seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Ashburton, including a beautiful range c-f the new rain proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable.

COURSING.

ASHBURTON COURSING CLUB.

The Ashbarton Coursing Club yesterday initiated a new system of carrying on this old English pastime which promises to be a great improvement on either the open coursing or the coursing in eneloscd grounds usually termed Piumpton coursing. This Club baa been carrying on the sport under considerable difficulties for the pssb few years, owing to the unwillingness of grey hound owners at a distance to bring dogs to run at meetings which could seldom be finiehed in one day. The Club Htruok ont a newjlioe, the innovatioGjoonaisting in liberat ing a hare for each oourse on a suitable ground for running. This is similar to Plumpton coursing, only the ground is not enclosed, and the gamo may escape if it can; It was confidently predicted this plan would be a failure, as the hares would sot run at all. However, yesterday's proceedings have completely diesipated thab idea, for seldom have finer courses been seen in New Zealand thin some of those on the Tinwald race course, where the meeting waa held. In one oourse the hare beat her pursuers, one of which gave in and the other waa quite run out. Several hares escaped—more than the average. The attendance waa good con sidering the bitterly cold weather. Mr M Digby gave great satisfaction as judge, and Messrs M Healy and T Alexander slipped the dogs well, while Mr E Bull who provided the hares, liberated them with commendable judgment. Results:—

Ofik Stake, winner £12, runnefup £410 a,

third dog £1 10s. First Round.

Mr R W Todd'a Bluelight, beat Mr A Lee's Wild Fire

Mr C Weedon's {us) Uizpah, beat Mr J Whelan a Spieler Mr O W Weedon's Parthenia a bye {his dog Saxon being drawn) Mr Lee's Elastic beat Mr Annan's Mock less

Mr R Smart's Mattle Collett beats Mr A Lee's Botherem

Second Round Mizpah beat Bluelighfc Elastic beat Parthenia Mattie Oollett a bye Final

I Mr C Weedoa'i Miapah beat Mr A Lse'a I Elastic.

Mattie Colletb was withdrawn, and Mispah and Elastic were therefore slipped for the final, Mispah led Elastic and a fairly good course ensued, Mr Weedon's nomination winning with something in hand.

A Supplementary Stake waa ran after wards, for beaten dogs, and it resulted aa follows:—

First Round Spieler beat Parthenia Wildfire beat Blnelight Final

Wildfire beat Spieler Wildfire led by a couple of lengths, and after a give and take course just) gob the verdict,

R.M. COURT.

SOUIH RAKAlA.—Wedkmdat.

Before Mr L Oxley, J.P.,and Mr String fellow, J.P.

George Wilka pleaded guilty to stealing * rag, value 14a 9<J, from the bank or on* Leonard Bushby, resident with Mr H R Davison, Rakaia, Acaused's manner was very strange. Evidence was given by Megan 0 Ooffey, fl M Dawson, and Constable Stanley, who ■tated that repeated complaint! had been made about accused's oondsct, and the neighbour! were afraid he would do tome outrageous action. The Bench remarked that it wae cot alto gether in favour of tending Moused to prison, but perhaps it would be for his own good and the interest! of the public, and sentenced him to seven daye at Lyttelton ; he would then give the authorities the chance to examine him. He had been before the Oonrt before and had been examined by Iwo doctors, who were of opinion that he Wai not bad enough to be ooafined.

Sporting.

WELLINGTON WINTER MEETING

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, July 18

Wintsr Hurdles—Chevalier and Hauria dead heat, Cceur de Lion 3. Chevalier and Hauria were in the lead for the last three quarters of a mile, and on entering the straight Hhuri* held a slight advantage, but Chevalier got on terms half way up and the pair passed the post together, Cour de Lion ten lengths away. All started except The Guard and Stookade. Time—4.lo. Divi deads—Chevalier £112*, Mauriri £9 ss.

PARLIAMINTABY HANDIOAP—WiI!-O-the- Wisp 1, Derringootte 2, Orutoe 3. Ail started except Ideal, Won by half a length. Time—2.9. Dividend—£slßa

Hack and Eunthr's Stbsplkohase— Minaderva 1, Maparu 2, Lottie Collins 3. AH started txoent La Voltaire, and Leighton. Everything fell except Minaderva, who cantered in, Time—s.3l. Dividend—£7 3s

First Hack Hahdica* — Wairaka 1, NgaUhuia 2, Sir Redvers 3. Won by three lengths. Time—lss. Dividend— £34 #s.

FOOTBALL.

WAIHI v. PIRATES.

The above teams met at Winchester yester day, and the game resulted in an easy win for Pirates by 12 points to nil. In the first spell the game was pretty even, and no score was made by either side, though Waihi were mainly on the defensive. In the second *pell the visitors had the wind in their favour, and had things pretty much bheir own way Jusb on kicking off W. Fitzgerald gained an ' easy try, but J. Priioha.rd foiled to increase | the BOure. (Shortly afterwards A. Fitssgeraid kiokad a pretty goal from the field. Pirate* 7 points, Waihi nil. Shortly before time Hepburn gained a try and F. Wilson placed a beautiful goal- Pirates 12 points, Waihi nil, W. Moore made a i;ood referee, and Pykeand Piper made good line umpires. Remarks on the Game — Pritchard played very safe at full back, but did not find the Una often enough. Huston played a good gama and saved repeatedly. The same may aUo be said of Bedford and Wilson, the other three quarters. Fitsgerald, five eighths, played a sterling game and out classed Waihi, most noticeable amongst them befog H Fawcett and Hepbnrn, on the wings, and Fitzgerald (2), Johnson, and Fergun, ia the pack. The losers, Walbi, are the champions for : South Canterbury this season

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotde

Telegraph—Copyright

London, July 17

The Admiralty justify the retention of thb Belleville water boilen on the groand of increased speed. Great heat ia being experienced in Europe and America ; 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade ia registered at London, 95 at Paris, and 104 in JSew York. There are many cases of wnstroke reported.

London, July 17

The balance sheet ot the Union Bank of Australia for the year shows deposits £15,793,602, cash investments £5,069,246 bills and securities £15,412,f#7. The directors report that the entire reeerve has been invested in Imperial Govern* menb securities.

Qreai Britain is prepared to ratify the Hague Convention, fhe steamer Indraghirl, loading for Australia and New Zealand, has been damaged by fire at the Woolwich Docks.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Shanghai Imperilled.

Onlt9d Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Hon<3 Kong July IC

The Boxers compelled the British Consul and Europeans to leave Che kiang three days ago. The Governors of Shansi and Honan have joined the Boxer movement. The guns of the warship? were trained upon Chefoo on Sunday, expecting a rising there. Shanghai is imperilled, and the con suls ask for more warships.

The Boxers threaten Ohing hongho, and the foreigners in the centre and south of China. Prince Tuan is Bend* ing a number of troops and Boxers southward.

London, July 17

In his speech in the House of Com mons Mr Brodrick added that Sir Claude Macdonald on the 4th of June had asked for concerted measures for relief, and Admiral Seymour on the 6th had been given unfettered discretion by the Powers. He further stated that thi Powers were concerting with a view of appoint' ing a Commander in Chief. No pro posal had been made to appoint a Japanese commander. Admiral Sey. mour had returned to his ship, leaving sufficient bluejackets to work the guna at Tientsin, where he believed the allies had captured all the forts except one.

A national reqaium is to be held a St Paul's shortly for the massacred a

Pekin.

The Commonwelath

PROPOSED NATIONAL DEMONSTRA TION.

United Press Association—By Eleatrio

Telegraph—Copyright

JSydnbt, July 13

The Government intend to mark the inauguration of the Commonwealth by a great national demonstration. In' vitations are to be sent to the State Governors and the Governors,

Adblaidk, July 18

The Gorernor has received a cable message from Mr Chamberlain, itatiag that tht proclamation of the Common* wealth will be issued as soon as the decision of Western Australia is known. The Federation will come into being on January I.

Mrlbourns, July 18

Th*\Argus selects the firit Federal Ministry as follows:—New South Wales, Mr Barton; Victoria, Mr Deakio ; Queensland, Mr Philip or Mr Diekson ; Tasmania, Mr Lewis; South Australia, Mr Holder. The West Australian representative is not picked. The seventh pest it thought likely to go to New South Wales, either Sir William Lyne or.Mr Wise being chosen.

COLONIAL WAR RESERVES.

MAJOR-GENERAL FRENCH'S 80HEME

United Press Association—By Eltotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, July II

The Victorian Oomnundantl and Mill tary Head of Queensland cordially approve of Major-General French's scheme for war reserves, and regard it as quite possible. The Sooth Australian Com mandant says the scheme is too big to express an opinion npon without carefal consideration, bat other officers favour it.

The general opinion Is that the subject is one for the Federal Parliament to deal with. Tbe adoption of the compulsory training of the whole male population of military age is suggested in more than one quarter.

TO THE DEAF—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, gave £500 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Address No. 667 d. The Nicholson Institute, Longoott, Guanerabury, London

Magisterial

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY

(Before O A Wray Esq. ".M.)

Bicycle By-Law-Sheldon was fined Sa a»d coals for riding a bicycle on the foot path at Tinwald. Civil Oases—New Zs*!and Railway De partment v N Fitzgerald for allowing stock to trespass on the Government railwy Hoe—Defendant pleaded guilty and admitted havi> gbeen cvntionad before ; he was ffaed 20s end coats.

The eases Dyer (Dominion collecting As sneifttion) v Collins & Go. (Mr G Marriott Watson for plaintiff, Mr 0 W Parnetl for defendant); an-1 Dyer v Orai«he*d and Berrymnn* (Mr G M«rrhtt W*tsm for plaintiff, acd JtfrF Wilding for defendant), were held orer for a week for farther infor mation.

AmuATioir—MoLirsn v Bryant. This was an application beard last week ia re spect of an illegitimate child, which defend* aat was oalied opon to rapport, (Mr G Marriott Watson for plaintiff, Mr 86 Kay mond for defendant). Judgment was now given. Defendant was ordered to pay 7s a week for maintenance, and legal expense*, £2 2e. .

The Court then roae.

WAIHEMO ELECTION.

United Pkm Association—By Blectrio Telegraph

DuNEDiN, July 18

The following is the results—T McKrazU 1834, Guffie 1008. Majority for Ur Mackenzie 826. On the result being known at Palmerston, Mr MaoKeszie having previously addreiied the electors, the band turned out and played in front of his hotel.

Interprovincial.

Unite! Press Association—By Bl«otrio Telegraph UHaiSTCHCBOH, July 18

la order to take advantage of the weekly half holiday Arbor Day will b# obmved by the City Counoil and neighbouring looml bodies tomorrow, when tree planting will be done. A strong sou'-weater, with frequent showers of sleet and enow, has been blowing all day. Communication with the West Coavfc is still interrupted.

The Pacific Islands.

THE PROPOSED FEDERATION WITH NEW ZEALAND.

United Preis Association™By Eleotjrio Telegraph—Copyright) Sydnkt, July 18

The Fiji correspondent of the Telegraph says that- since Mr Seddon'a visit there' has been a revival of the desire for annex ation, either to New Zealand or to -New South Wales. The utterance* of Mr Seddon incline to the opinion that it will be towards Hew Zealand, for reasons clearly set forth tn a letter to the local press by a member of the legal profession. He shows that from a geographical, physical, and climatic point of view, lijl should be attached to New Zealand, wh eh would naturally form the head and centre of a federation embracing all the Islands between 165deg. wesc, and ISOieg. east, under British control. Free trade between New Zealand and Fiji would be an immense benefit to both colonies.

A large meeting at Levuka affirmed the desirableness of steps being taken to bring about federation with New Zealand.

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

United Preis Association—-By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, July 18 The House me.6 at 2 30 p m NBW BILL

A 8111 for amending the Aob relating to Foreign Insurance Companion was read a first time.

QOKSTIONS

In reply to Mr Monk who asked that its be suggested to the Agent General to die* continue cablegrams that were a repetition of information previously supplied through Beaters, the Premier pointed oat that the information of Che relief of Ladysmith and massacre of the Legations at Pekiu were re ceived by Government from tbe Agent General several hoars before Beater's messages reached New Zealand* The Government promised to keep up their own sources of information, and famish it to people through the telegraph and telephone and to settlers in the outlying districts. la reply to further questions Ministers said they did not intend to issue further licenses for clubs where liquor was to be sold until provision was made for giving Government more supervision over them, With regard to the scarcity of cod the Premier said in was due to the scarcity of vessels, Govern ment proposed to pat on the Tatanekai to oarry coal for Government) use whioh would reliev« (the pressure to a certain extent, and he thought farther mines should be opened up in different parts of the oolony. That school oadets should be provided with suitable light weapons for drill and shooting purposes. That Government did not intend at present to proclaim the Tokomariro river a sludge channel. Mr Lang moved the adjournment of the House on the ground that he was not satis* filed with the answer to the question as to the reservation of certain land for the en* dowmenb of the harbor at Kawhia.

Mr G W Rutaell urged Government to open coal mines and work them by the State to relieve tbe coal famine ab present prevailing. He did not urge Government to enter into competition with retail dealers, bat to supply the very large demand re quired for the public services.

Mr J Alien was also dissatisfied with the answer to the question respecting declaration ef Tokemairiro rtrer uladge chan nel. He was *waf c the question was a difficult one, hub now they were face to face with the fact that in consequence of the indecision of Government a large number of men had been thrown out of employment) and dredges ware lying idle. Mr £11 was also dissatisfied with the answer in regard to the question with respect to the coal famine. The cost of the Mohikl nni coal, delivered at Westport, wu 11* per ton, yet it was sold in Chrittchuroh *t £2 2s, Ib was time the State interfered and put an end to sach an outrageous prioe. Mr Hogg urged Government to do. its duty in the matter of reducing the price of coal. ■

Mr Ward thought the time had come when something should be done to reduce the price of coal. The members of the Government were as anxious as anyone to prevent an injury being done by coal companies, but still members should remember that Govern* ment could not go beyond public opinion* Still Government realised that the stats of things at present prevailing with regard to the sale of coal could not oontinue and the State must do something to provide a more forward state of affairs. Tbe discussion that had arisen would do good and now that public opinion o« the subject was attaining a concrete form Government would be jast;fisd in stepping in and applying a remedy. . Mr Ri MeKenzie condemned the laxity displayed by Government in extinguishing the fire in a mine at Mohikinui, by whioh a largo quantity of coal was being destroyed. Mr Smith advocated that the coal miaes in the colony should be placed in the hands of the local bodies.

Mr MoGowan defended his action in regard to the coal industry. Mr Guinness said that the oharges made by railways, steamers, harbour boards, etc., were nob considered too high, but complained of the excessive jump in the oharges betweea the time coal leavsa the vessel 1* «idt in Wellington and reached the consumers. Mr Seddon asserted that the aggregation of leases at Westport was not due to the present Government but to its predecessors. If the State was going to take a mine it will take one which gives a reasonable chanca of success.

The debate was interrupted by the 6.3Q adjournment.

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■"■ - "■ ' — rm, ii Mil .„. ,1-iiOna- ...riii.. i ■■» ■■ win.. mi i ill' ' ■ tNEW ZEALAND CLOTHINGjFACTOKY. Boy's Tweed Sailor Suits from 69 Bey's Serge Sailor Suits from ?s 8d Boy'a Tweed Melville Saits from 9s Boy's Tweed Norfolk Suits from 12s Bey's Sao Kn-.cker Suirs from 18s fed Bey's Covert Ooat*from 14s 6d Boy's Tweed Overcoats from 8-> 6d Boy's Reefer Jackets from 6s 6d By's Football Jerrys from 3 3d Boy's Capa 6d eaoh By's Sailor Tarns U tsoh FOB. GOOD VALUE, GOOD WEAR, LOW PRICE GO TO TKB NEW ZEALAND CLOTHINGJFAOTORTt. SALE FOE ONE MONTH " THE CORNER." TI7TB WILL OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS to iredooe o« Stock— PRIOR TO STOCKTAKING. 100 Yards Black Caphmerea, eaoh, Sale Price Is lid, 2s 6d, 2alld, Sb Hd 40 Yards Blaeq Fancy Dreae, S«le Price la 36 Yards Black Silk Striped Credon, Sale Price la 6d 80 Yards Black Fancy Brocade, Pale Price Is 114 200 Yard* Fancy Dress 1 weeds (all Bhadee) B£d yard, worth 3s 125 Yard* Check Dress Tweeds Is, usually Is lid 100 Yards Heavy Melton Cloths (new shades) la Idd 2 Pieoea each Black Velveteen ll£d, U 9d, 2s, 2* lid yard 3 Piece each (*ll shades) Colored Velveseen U 6d and 2a 6d yard 25 Pieces Wide Fancy Kibbon from la to 2a yard, Sale Price 4fcd 65 Pieces Hew Shades Fancy Ribbon 3a, Sale Price 6Jd and 8$ 20 Dozen Children's Sohooltfandkerchiefs Is 66 per dozen 60 Dosen Women's Black Cashmere Gloves, 6 paira for Is 18 on'y Ladies' Silk Serfs la each 10 ouly GcMs* Mackintoshes 7a lid, 8i lid, 9s lid *h, Job 25 Ladies' Flannellette Nights 3s lid, 4* lid each, Job 6 only Ladies' F,annellette Skirts, Sale Price 3s 6d 200 Pairs Ladies' aud Children's Corsets 2s 6d 40 Ladies' Capes (to be cleared^ 6*. 9a lid. 14a lid 65 Feathers ranging from 2a 61 to 7s 6d f in 61 and Is lots 6 only Ladies' Trimmed H^its At lid, worth 13* 6d 6 only Ladles' Paris Hats 12a 6', worth 263 6d 12 only Child's Cloth Tonic 4* lid, worth 7s 6d 10 Pairs only Men's Tweed Trousers 4s 200 Patra Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 5s 6d, 7s 6d, 8a 6d 20 D^zen Boys' School Caps 3d each 100 Di san Bow Ties 6 for la 30 Men's Regatta Shirts 2a 6d each 300 Ladles' and Children's Slippers Is each pair 2d Pairs only Women's Calf Sboea 3% 6i pair, very spfda, 225 Yards Fancy Art Muslin 3d and 4J3 800 Yards Cretonnes (new goeds) 4|d, fid, B|d 50 White Quilts 5a 6d and 6s 6i 40 Dozen White and Bown Turkish Towels from 6i eaoh 75 Pairs White Blankets 7s 6d and 12s 6d per pair 1 Piece each Hemp Carpet 4|d, 7£d, and la 250 Pairs Lace OorUins from 2* 6d (sppcially remarked) 50 Piecea Striped Flannellettee 2a lid, 89 lid, 4s lid, 5s lid dozen 21 Pieces Fancy Blouse Flaanellettea 3|d, 4|d, 6d f Job 4 Pieces Bordered Apron Cloth (to clear) 6i A Line of Ladies' Straws at Is lid, were 3s 6d. Worth your special notice. HOTI THIS SALE, AND GALL BABLY TO SECURE NIBBLES, SPECIAL. DRESSMAKING AT 10s 6(1 FOR ONE MONTH. NORTHCOTE & HEFJFORD i (MOD NEWS FROM THt tftQNI. J&ruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. ______ ■ ' WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learnedlthat we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the sa " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs, Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Oall early and see for yourselves. Ahost 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. "We h*ve also just received & choice shipmeat, per the 1 s Kangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHER UTRECHT VELVETS, fIRETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And. having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of Mel bourno), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rags, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, jast opened. New patterns, grand designs, per s»"lonic' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have Just opened np in epleodid order, oe.ll and inspect them. \ For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed 1 aad anframed). Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stockß before buying else wS ere. Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to cboose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Foldiag Ohairß, Camp Stools and 1 Wicker Obairg, Bamboo Tables, and Fiower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles, Bamboo Cornice Poles, aU sizes and prices Duchesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in Btoek and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various pricea. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Aeoadb.



PUBLIC NOTICES. ' MRS HUNT. EEFRESHMEN-T ROOMS Meals at All Houbsj Tancred Street, opposite McConkll's Stables. Busiest Bhop in towa. 7 30 Xwiin in ' ' ' ' .iii" 11 ■ ■ PUBLIC NOTICE. GEOi WORNER, Butcher, bege to ootify the Public of Ashburtoa and ■urroandmg Distticts, that* he has com menced Business on the Premises lately occupied by O. Dioby in E&sc Street. First Class quality Meat always on hand. Small goods kept. Families waited on daily. NOTIGE. TyTRS O. BETTS, of Hampetead, baa jast opened the Shop lately occupied by Mr Mfthood, as a Grocery Shop, on corner of East BslK Strictly Cash. 7 5 OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (L&fee of London)) T S NOW in Ashburttm for bueinesß, ORDERS may be hit with MB LLEWELLYN OWEN a.t hig Masio -, tadio, Arcade Chambers! Aehbnrtos or at . (;omm«Eoial Hotel. J



WANTED KNOWN. J. JL HIGGS j HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glasi, Scrim, &c, also choice Paparhangings. : PRICES LOW. I High Claas Decorative Work a Speciality. Don'b forget. —— 764 Cgleman's Buildibg, Tftocred Street. W~~ ANTED KNOWN-Thut J. Moisok huH received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes of the beife material, alao | ttboub to arrive new atook of French Goods, ( and iimtes the Public for inspection. Sale , for oae moath, commencing SATURDAY, to clear (he way. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker in the town, this givei him superiority and facility to know the bo»b value and quality. Repairs carried on jusb the name, in the cheapest, neateeti, and most) fashionable style. Bast leathers used, and workmanship by th» best of tradesmen, at The Hall, Ewst Streak, AahbartoD. C76LSS RE-PLATED AND RE-iSNAMELLED In all Colours, including the LATIST KHAKI, with Silver and Gold Decorations, From >-os. DATES, LOWBY m CO. ZEALANDIA CYOLS WORKS, J Burnett Streets



F. FERRIMAN. BEBGEK'S ING COMPOSITION IN THREE COLONS—BLACK, RED, BLU& npHE finest and most economical Sheep X Branding Oil In the market Jlea-1 the opinions of leading Sheep Farmers in Ot»go: WE INTEND FSIN# IT AGAIN From ii Z. Agricattural Oe., Waimea House, Gore, May 22, 1897- D?ar Sir b,—We have found Bbbgeks Ma! king Oil to be a good »nd durable sheep branding material and intend ut>ing it ag«in, as being cheaper than the pre parti tion formerly used for the purpose. — P J Patbkson, Sfcat. Mgr. UWDOUBTBDIY MORK ECONOMIC-.!. THAW Oil. AND LAMFBLA«K From J M McKenzie, Bushy Park Estate, Falmerston. May 19,1887 Dear Sirs,—l have great pleasure in stating that Bbkxbr's Sheep Branding i Compound that I received from yon h»a given me every satisfaction, and is undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack. I MAKE A POINT 0* RECOMMENDING IT From Kabert Logan, Maritang-n, Hyde, May 10, 1897 _sear Birt,— I have need Bbrgbri! Branding Oil for some years, and have found it so satisfactory that I make a point of recommending it. The liquid in the drams is of the same consistency right from top to bottom, and requires no stirring. ONLY TO SB USED 10 BE ARPBBOIATKD om James Taylor, Wairana, Clinton 15, 1897 e»r Sirs,—l nsed Bebgeh's Branding blaok and red, last seasm on my flock, ann I am perfectly satisfied with the results. To sheep farmers the preparation invaluable, being always ready and Highly economical. It has only to bt use* to he appreciated. »IVBN EVSRY SATISFACTION FOR SIVSRAI YEARS From Mr John Elliott, Gladbrooi Station, Middleiraroh. May 18,1897 My Dear Sirs,-- In reply to yoor inquirj regarding Bbrgea's Sheep Marking Uom pound. We have used this Compound oe -ill our fl icka for several years aud it hat given every satisfaction. It is o even quality and is ready for use. I find it lasts well, being quite legible on ful woollad skins It is much more econoinl cal than brand made with the old material! (lampblack and oil), as owing to its ever quality, there is no waste. Always ready for use Guaranteed nol to injure the wool. Will wash off or bcoaring without leaving a stain. Bold by F. FERRIMAN, Ashburfcon, N.Z. F. FERRIMAN. _~ EOB^SALEi In Peter Str»et, A COMFORTABLE HOME, consisting jGL of 7 rooms, with bath and abundant supply of water, detach: d wa&hhouae, \ acre of good land, planted with fruit trees within ihree minutes' walk of the raiiwaj station. The greater portion of th« purchase morn yean remain nn mortgage. F. FERRIMAN, Estate Agent', A&hburton. ~ FOX SAJ_¥" ~~ 5 Town Sections, a capital site foi building, within 4 minutes' walk of Post Office. F. FiSßlilMAffT. W AAKni"EOAP. HOUSE of 6 rooms, $ acre of land Price £150, £30 deposit. F. FERRIMAN. FUF~SALfc), Alford Forest Road, HOUSK of 6 rooma and 1\ aores ol land, adj ims Mr George Hosken's property; easy terms. F. FERRIMAN "FOR SALE AT ALLttNI'ON, A First class Block of Land, containing 5_ acres, well watered, long frontage on a good road. The greater portion of the purchase can remain at 6 per cenfc. Adapted for subdivlaton. Anyone with a little capital, and half an eye to the future, will Inspect and secure this block, F. FERPIMAN^ ~ FOB bALE 1, A Four Roomed House and £ acre of land in the suburbs. Price £lbO. F. FRRRIMAN FOX EJALfe;, Burnett Street, Adjoining Dr Hnnter'e Rteidence, OVER t acre land, with Hoaso of 7 Rjoms, easy terms. B 1 FERRIMAN FOR SALE", TANORED STREET^ The Residential Street of tho Town, A Comfortable Dwelling of 8 rooms; the section is well fenced, and of good quality. F. FIRRIMAN. FOR SaLK, CARTERS XEHRAOE, 3£ Acres of Lind, with good family Reeidenoe of 10 rooms, stable, trap house, etc ; the grounds are well laid out To anyone desirous of either retidi g from farming or of living near the town for the purpose of educating their children, this property affords an oppor' tunity seldom met with. F. FERRTMAN, _ ______ _ S}f\ Acres of Land, witk new house of 9 4ml\J rooms, stable, and every modern convenience, F. FERRIMAN. """ FARM" FOR SALE." " ' QA Acres, within 2 miles of Ashbarton. O4fc This should prove a sound invest' ment for capital. Price, £1174. This property will let en a iong lease to a good tenant. F. FERRIMAN. "" FOE A Good Sheep Farm of 650 Acres. A Good Sheep Farm of 300 Acres. A Good Sheep Farm of 320 Acres, f. ferriman. For salel I- Acre at Tinwald, near the parsonage. F. FERRIMAN. FAIRTON. A Small Paddock, well fenced. Price £30. F. FERRIMAN. WANTED— Buyers to see our value ia Dress Goods. We have a well selected stock, bought by our London Agent for uash in the beat markets and we confi dently invite inspection and comparison. First-claas Dreßi-making ou the Premise*. —MITOHELI, k TORNKB _______ FEW Mao's Suits left, 25a (worth 35«); alao 30s (worth 42s bi). The la»fc lot: of Tweed Trousert at 4s (worth 6s lid) and 6s (worth 8i 9d). 48 white shirt*, all sizes, < 4i 6d.—Northoote * Hejford, i mONKING'S Linseed Emulsion, which JL has come to stay in Aahburtoa is » certain cure for coughs, colds, and ail chest complaints. Sold by all local chemist, and grooeci in bottle*, 1« 6d aad s 6d. 2



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