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THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashburton daily for— UHRISTOHURCH-at 7.20 a.m., 11 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 7.5 p.m. (express) TIMARU-at 10 55 s.m., 3 50 p.m. DUNfcDIN-at 12 54 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN~at 4.25 p m.

Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— OHBISTOHUROH-afc 10.45 a.m., 1247 p.m. (express), 8 p.m. TIMARU—at 10.35 a.m., 255 p.m. DUNEDIN-at 6.57 p.m; (express) SPRINGBURN-at9 4Sa.m. .

EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for July.

SUN.

Commercial.

FROZEN MEAT MARKET.

United Press Association-By Eleetrie Telegraph Napier, July 19

Messrs Neleon Bros, Ltd., have received the following cable to-day :— "Freaw meat market to-day quotations—Best Canterbury 4sd, Dunedin and Southland not quoted, best Napier and North Island 4d ; lamb, first quality, 4Jd, second, 4J J."

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1900. SOMETHING FOR NOTHING.

It is not at all surprising that holding the opinions he does with regard to tho right of the Statt to interfere in all the affairs of the community—private as well as public—the Premier should propose to put down Trading Stamp Companies, He is evidently alive to the methods of these organisations, if his recent utter* ances may be taken as a criterion. Tbe trading stamp or coupon system has got a footing in a good many parts of tbe world. i~n America at the present time, strenuous efforts are being made to suppress stamp trading; and in England it is now, we believe, illegal. Who originated this very ingenious method of raising the wind at other people's expense we do not know, but he -vas certainly a genius of the first rrnk. " God bless tbe phco.s," says Josh Billings, " for if it were not for the " phoois" tbe wise men would never get a living." If there were no " phoois " there would be no Trading Stamp Companies. The outfit required to commence business ia this line is very simple and economical. It con sists of business premises, in some lively thoroughfare, and a small stock of fancy goods, clocks, musical instru ments, cheap jewellery, and the like. These things are displayed as effectively as possible in the windows, and an announcement is made through the newspapers and otherwise that they will be M given away." This, of course, excites the " phoois," who want to know when the giving, away begins. They are advised to ask their butchers and bakers and other tradespeople for trading stamps ; and the tradespeople are so pestered for these stamps, that sooner or later some of them go to the Company and seek enlightenment. The Company then offer to supply them with the precious stamps at io much per hundred to give away to their customers. They are supplied with books with the pages ruled off in small squares, every one of which squares must be filled up with a trading stamp. When the book will hold no more—and it must be full or it will not be accepted—the holder takes it to the Company, and is per mitted to select a " prize." But the choice is sometimes rather limited, and the prize may not be worth five shillings. Yet to get it the recipient has had to collect hundreds of stamp?. Every time he has made a purchase from a shop connected with the Company he has been given a stamp, or more, ac cording to the amount of the money spent. But how does the shop keeper recoup himself for his outlay on stamps? He has had to pay hard cash for them per hundred. If then, be does not add tbe price of tbe stamps to that of tbe purchase, and so make the customer pay the piper, it is clear that he must make the latter a present of tbe stamps. Generosity of that sort is not very common in these days of keen compe tition in business. The Trading Stamp Company's profit is, of course, repre sented by the difference between the prize paid by the retailer for the stamps, and the actual value of the prizes. And there is another source of profit for scores, or even hundreds of people in the case of large com munities fail te fill up their collecting books with stamps and " give it best." In such cases the Company of course reaps a clear profit out of the transaction ; and that these profits ace tolerably handsome ia certain. In England they frequently ran into many thousands of pounds per annum This method of making money out of the credulity of human nature is how ever not more opposed to the public interest, than are the hundreds of schemes to get the better of other people which are freely tolerated in our midst Perhaps it might be invidious toparticu 'arise any of these But, in dealing with such cases, as those of trading stamp companies, palmists, [and others, our legislators should not overlook the fact that a great principle is involved— the right of every man to do what be pleases with his own property, so loug as h« does nos interfere with similar

rights of others, it ia the tendency of New Zealand legislation to hedge us round with such a network of ordi nance?", that by and bye everybody will have to get a sprcial permit from a Minister to go out of doors or spend five shillings. The laws of the Medes and Persians were nothing to what we may expect.

Local and General.

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

W«atui_» Forecast.—Captoin Fdwin wires tc-d&y— *' Glasu rise ; cold nigh."

Maii_ Cabkiaox—The G P.O. London, pay* £1,250,000 a year for the carriage of EnglUh Mai's.

British MibomantNavt— 4lmo*t 58 per cent, of the steam tonnage of the merchant navies of the world sails under the British flag.

St ck Ik Tbamsit— A special train passed though Ashburton for Edendale at 4.45 yes« terday afternoon with thirtytbree trucks of sheep, and seven trucks of cattle. Eleven trucks of horses, for Woodlands, also passed through this morning.

Indian Plants—lndia has perhaps a greater variety of plants than any other country in the world, having 15,000 native species, while the fbra of the entire Continent of * urope only embraces 10,000

Thk First Use o* Thi Tsi.__i >H«)_tE—The telephone was first practically ussd in Eng land iv 1876, when over 115 miles of wire existed between London and Norwich, bub no telephone exchange was established until 1879, when ten offices were oonneoted.

Akcikni Histoey—Our country corres pondents are again reminded that unless the information forwarded to this office con, cerning current events reaches us promptly, we shall not be able to u»e it. We have no desire to inflict ancient history upon our readers.

What Edison Thinks of Women Machin ists.—Edison, tbe inventor, prefers women machinists for the delicate details ot his electric machines. He says that they dis* play more fine sens* about machinery in one minute than most men In their whole exis tence. He bicks up his statement by having 200 female emplojei in his werks.

Educational Board's Fikakcs—A Wel lington telegram states that the finances of the Education Board of that diatriot are in to straitened a condition that it is proposed to reduce the amount of £3000 per annum now spent on the technical school by one half. The North Canterbury Board adopted the simpler plan of reduoing the salaries of the teaching staff, leaving the offioe and inspectorial, and everything outside of the actual workers as tbey were.

FLIMIHOTOK GOBPBI.TItMPSRANCRSOOISTy —A social in connection with the above so ciety*vas held in the schoolroom a day or two ago. There waa a very good attendance. The Key J Bkinner was in the chair, and a varied programme was gone through. The meeting opened with a hymn and prayer, songs were contributed by Miss Prebble, and Messrs Jones and McKenzie, a recitation by Mr J Hopwood, a very instructive dialogue by Messrs J Bell and J Hopwood, and one both instructive und very amusing by Mrs Morse The Misses Prebble and (Shearer (2), and Messrs McDonnell, Johnston, and Jones, added much to tbe enjoyment of the evening. Mr McKenz;e gave a very forcible and interesting address on the evil effect of alcohol on the brain, quoting as bis authority some of th* leading medical men of the day. Mrs Anderson'and Mr Mo Keczle played the accompaniments. Refreshments,were handed round, and after several had signed the pledge the rotating, which was a most en. joy able one, was brought to a oiose by the chairman pronouncing the benediction.

•• Ourselves as Othbrs Sbe 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 M eye-sore "to your friends. Don't risk it! If you area stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct yon to " The Leading Tailors where you will always find a large assortment of 4 Up to date" suitings to select from, and where you can always depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still inoreasin business done by Massas Craighead and Bkrktmam speaks volume*. This firm has just imported piobably the finest stock of new seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Ashburton, including a beautiful range rf the new rain proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable.

HUNTING.

THE SOUTH CANTERBURY HOUNDS

The fixture of the South Canterbury Hounds for 19ah inst. was Mackenzies Cross Roads, and when Mr Orton arrived with the hounds he found a large field of over 70 horsemen awaiting him. Besides those riding there were a number on wheels, among whom we were pleased to see Miss Button once more, and it was the generally expressed wish that ere long she will have sufficiently reoovered from her late accident to be once more seen leading the van of the keen goers. Others driving were Mr and Mrs J M Barker and party, Mr AL Barker, who- had with him Mrs Jamieson, Mr and Mrs F H Barker, Mrs Beattie, and many others* The weather was anything but good for scent, a cold westerly wind blowing, making it extremely diffioult for hounds to stick to their quarry. Throwing off in a paddock of Mr D Shaw's a hare was soon afoot, and after a smart run of twenty minutes was killed on the road in front Of Mr Shaw's * gate. After this an adjournment was made for lunob, which was kindly provided from the carriages, which was thoroughly appreciated by all. After lunch the hares seemed to have made up their minds to get to safety at the earliest opportunity and consequently in every case made straight for one of the riverbeds, whtte pursuit was hopeless. After several short runs, in which there was some good jumping, it was decided to cross the hill to Moana and try Mr Earl's country. Here a hare was soon found, but after a short sharp run was lost. Another was soon found and gave the best run of- the day. Tbe fences were all big and everyone seemed determined to get over the oountry. There were a few spill*, but uo one hurt. The [scent again failing the hounds were I whipped toff, and Mr Jameson, the j acting master, thanked the farmers whoso country had been hunted over, and called for three cheers for them. These 'were heartily given, as were also those for Mr Jameson, the huntsman and whip. So ended a very enjoyable day in spite of adverse conditions as to scent. With such ' a large field and all going well, it is bard to give names, but among those noticed were, in addition to thoae mentioned, Mrs Hutchison and Miss Buchanan, who both went very straight, Messrs Dennistoun, Scott, Thomson, Crowe, Hutchison, Beattie, Skinner, B R and A G Macdonald, Palmer, Tripp, Orosbie, R Scott, Temple, Moore, Bissett, McLeod, and many others. At the finish the field numbered'nearly 100.

FIRE AT MANAIA

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Haweka, July 20 A fire broke oat at Manaia this morning. It started in the Bank of New Zsaland, and swept away a number of business places, including White's, cabinet maker; Hall's, draper; Nolae, Tonks and Co., land offices; Stevenson, baker; Heird, draper, and the Manaia Hotel. No further particulars are to hand yet, but it is understood that the cause is attributed to a defeotive chimney in the bmk buildings.

Geraldine County Council.

The monthly meeting of the Geraldine Coun.y Council was held on Thursday. Present—Messrs J Talbot (chairman) A Kelman, B R Mac Donald, J MoCaskiil, Hamilton, and Dennistoun

The Engineers submitted an estimate for the erection of a traffics bridge over the Hae- Te-Moan* river at Toomey's crossing. The site required 220 feet of bridge, wfcth 5§ chains of preteotive fence and 7 chains willow defence. The estimate provided for an iron bark structure throughout

I* was resolved that in view of the many bridge works the Council are called upon to m dertake, that the erection of the bridge »hon'd not be gone on with unless the Government grant is raised to £ for &to make the total of £1200

The Engineers' reporting on the best m-ans of dealing with the leakage at the Orar'-Rangitata water race headworks suggest* d shutting the water off and cutting 6 inches from both sides of the raoe,re»fi!llng the space with plsstic clay mixad with a small quantity of fine gravel.—Agreed to, someone to be appointed to supervise the work

The Banger of Orari-Rangitata Water Supply Committee reported races in good order, but the water would have soon to be turned off to remove stuff which was falling from the big terrace Tht Committee of the same district re ports having put on men to clear gorse at the expense c f two ratepayers who had not com plied with notices Mr Forward wrote agreeing to Mr Taylor's application for deviation of water raoe, giving the latter about 50 chains of race.—The diversion approved of, the work to be carried out free of cost to the Council and to satisfaction cf Committee

The Geraldine Flat Water Race Committee recommended the appointment of Mr Jonas Fi field as ranger for three years at a salary of £40 for first year and £18 per year for following two years.—Agreed to, the Coon oil hoping that the races would bt put in good order At the suggestion of this Committee it waa decided t9 give notice to Messrs Gregan and Cross to remove gorse which had ever grown the race opposite their properties, the Geraldine Road Board to see the matter attended to

The South Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board requested a oontribu tion of £25 10s towards the erection of a plague hospital ab Timaru in the event of plague appearing here.—Agreed to The Department of Lands and Survey acknowledged receipt of plans and speoifi cations for proposed light traffic bridge over South Opuha river and enclosed Mackenzie County Counoi'a objection to contributing their share of £200 towards the cost of the work

Accounts amounting to £420 were passed for payment The Couaoslthen rose

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

14 Hung: Chang's New Appoint ment

Shanghai Threatened

Chinese Massing: to Protect Pekin

Per United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Hongkong, July 19

LI Hung Chang has been appointed Vice roy of the Province of Chi-li, and has left Canton. Prior to his departure, he declared himself responsible for any disturbances which might occur during his absence. He carries away with him the Vice Regal aeal, lest Tung Ching Lin, the new Viceroy, whom Lin Tee, leader of the Black Flags intimidates, should issue a proclamation. Lin Yee has been sent overland with troops to Pekin.

Li Hung Chang will interview Sir H. A. Blake, Governor of Hongkong to-day. The Chinese are preparing a camp behind the Bogue Forts, commanding the entrance to Canton.

A foroe of a hundred thousand Chinese, armed with Mausers, but not provided with modern artillery, is within thirty miles of Shanghai, and threaten to seize Shanghai if the Woosung Forts, oomnnndiog tbe en trance to the river are attacked.

The Chinese in tbe province! of Chi-'i, Shantung and Shansi are apparently massing, with a view to defending Pekin from attack.

Prince Tuan has mobilised a million troops. He has ordered the northern corps to expel foreigners from the Amur. The first section of the Pekin army operating against Moukdnn, advanoes towards Shan ha-Kwan. The second aeetion has been ordered to ooncentrate at Tientsin, while the third section will be centred at P*kin, Tuan will also send 40,000 men to Wei-h&i wei and Thintan, while the fourth division will go to Nankin. The Chinese fleet is concentrating in the China Sea in anticipation of hostilities.

The Viceroys of Nankin and fionan pro fess themselves powerless to repress the rebellion, and disclaim any responsibility. Admiral Seymour rejoined bis ship, in order to fully recover from his wounds; An Anglo American caravan of engineers and missionaries, journeying from Slang kang to Hankow, were attacked, and many were wounded.

The foreigners at Chouanchou, Ningpo and Inohan fled panic stricken, owing to the outrages. China ia strengthening the Woosung forts. The Powers are sending additional war ships* Warships are watching and protecting the cable.

Stdnby, July 19

The Japanese cruising ships Congo and Hiyt have left Fiji for Japan direct, owing to the crisis in China.

The steamer Salamis has been chartered to convey the colonial contingents to China, and accommodation for 500 men is now being fitted up.

Melbourne, July 19

The contingent for China will reoelve the Imperial rate of pay, but the colonial Gov ernment will provide the difference between colonial and British rates.

London, July IS The Times, commenting on the invasion of Siberia, refers to the alarming spread of " Boxerism," aad declares that the object of Li Hung Chang's exile at Canton is the organisation of the Black Flags, whose overland journey is intended to set the Yang-tee in a blszi. The 7im*s insists on tha protection of the Yang-tse as the first British interest.

FOOTBALL.

—— + —..—,— S.C. REPRESENTATIVES v. TASKER'S

TEAM

A match was played at Temuka between the team selected to represent South Canter, bury against Canterbury, on Thursday next, and a fifteen picked by Mr Tasker, of Timaru. Unfortunately, only eight of the selected men put in an appearance, so the game was robbed of a good deal of its interest. The representative team was made up by seven men picked from the spectators. The first spell was fairly even throughout, the only score being a try scored for tha colours by Shirtoliffe, from a pretty passing rush. The second spell was all in favour of the reps., who were attacking the whole time. Bhortly after the start, Anderson scored for the greens (reps), but Mendelson i failed with the kick, the score thus standing at three points all. The colours were then forced twice in rapid succession, and although the rep». continued to attack, they were unable to break down the colours' defence. For the colours, Wrighs, Raymond, Boys, and Shirtoliffe played well, while the whole of the selected men proved themselves worthy of their place in the team The representative men playing were :—Hobbs, Lynskey, Grtnt, Gibson, Mendelson, Henry, Fraser, and Mihaka.

WINCHMORE v. LAGMHOR

These tsams met on the Winqhmore ground yesterday, and it waa an exhibition of strength v* strength, and after % very even and welt ooatested gamn, ended is a drew, The Wischmors forwards wire

■lightly better than their opponents in the pack, but the Legmhor backs were best in the open, and did some rather pretty pass ing. The following ployed well for Lag mhor :— T Do!b*n, Moore, Shocker, Mahoney, Stone, and Williams, and for Winchmore, Spider, Cromio, Bland, Green, and Robinson were most prominent. Mr H Faweett gave every satisfaction as referee. After the game, the visitors were 'ntertaiued to dinner at Mr Hart's wool shed, wh-oh was euj >yed immensely.

In \hr. rf cant foot bill match between the Pirate* and Waihi, special mention should hive been m*da of the excellent work done I by the forwards of the Hra'e*, to whom ! their decisive victory was largely due

Transvaal War.

Ihe Capture of Ilethlebem

Good Work by Australians

The Hospitals Commission

Determined Boer Attack

\(w Zealauders Engaged

Some of the (tough Itiders Hissing:

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph-Copyright

London, July 19

, Three hundred South Australian aud Western Australian Bushmen brilliantly participated in the recent fighting round Bethlehem, which resulted in the capture of the town. The Yorkshire Light Infantry, Munster Fusiliers and Royal Irish Regiment' were also conspicuous with bayonet feats. Tho Royal Irish oarried the main position, and capture! the Boers' fifteen pounders.

Sir David Richmond, ex-Lord Provost of Glasgow, and Mr J Harrison, General Manager of the North-Western Railway Cmpany, have b.en added to the Royal Commission appointed to enquire into the management of the hospitals in South Africa. The Royal Irish Rifhs, West Australians, and Vaughan's New Zealanders on Monday gallantly repulsed repeated and determined attacks on General Oarew's pottitio , near Pretoria. The Boers lost IS killed, 50 wounded, and 4 captured. Seven men were killed during General Carew'a engagement, including Lieutenant Bordoo, son of a Canadian minister. He was twice mentioned in despatches for his intrepidity. Lieutenant Findlay, New Zealand, was severely wounded. Captain L. Bourne (Timaru),and Lieutenant J. Cameron (Wanganui), New Z salanders are wounded. Twenty Irish Rifl is and others are missing, and twenty-six wounded.

General Hamilton is at Hannan's Kraal

Generals Methuen and Dorien are clearing the country between Krugersdorp and Rus tenburg.

Lord Roberts reports that 1600 Boars, with five guns, broke through General Huntet and General Rundle's cordon at Bethlehem. Generals Broadwood and Bidley are pursuing them closely iv the direction of Lindley.

The Daily Chronicle states that the Aus tralian Bushmen discovered quantities of ammunition, rifles and shells buried with Cronje's dead at Paardeberg.

Albany, July 19 The Brussels paper, La Reforme, received by the mail, publishes an interview with M. Micbot, a Belgian, who declares that General Joubert committed suicide at Glencoe. He says that he heard President Kruger vio lently [reproaching Joubert for failing to capture Ladyamith. A few days later Joubert was found dead, with his hands clenched and his features dittorted, having, itia asserted, taken poison.

Correspondence.

(W« do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions oxpressed by our correspondents

THE GRASS GRUB.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—Although you recently published an exhaustive and explicit leader on the best methods of checking and destroying this pasture pest, I lately saw a statement in a Canterbury paper to the effect that when these grubs are narrowed on to the surface they are incapable of re-entering the soil. I would earnestly assure farmera and pastor&lists that no statement could possibly be more erroneous. As stated in your leader referred to these grubs belong to the group known as burrowing beetles. The latter comprise some thousands of species dis tributed over both temperate and tropical climates. Next month these grass grubs' begin to change from the grub to the chrysalis stage, and remain in small pits in the earth for several weeks before trans forming into the winged or perfect inseot, when they en erge in millions, in favourable weathor, and swarm over the country on calm nights in the latter part of October and November. If vigorous harrowing and rolling of the affected patches have not been tried, ploughing and sowing of all necessary crops may safely be proceeded with next month. The grubs are then mostly matured, and cease to feed for the season. Although many perish during the process of ploughing and harrowing the land, it will not prevent those remaining from emerging, as already stated and migrating to " fresh woods and pastures new" to lay their eggs to hatch and the young brood to repeat the destruc tive work of their parents. If anyone entertains the slightest doubt about these grubs being incapable of re-entering the soil when harrowed out, let him procure a few and place them on any ploughed or unploughed land, and ill doubt will soen be dispelled.—l am, etc., W.W.S.

THE PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATION.

TO THE EDITOR

I Sib,—l see Dunedin and several other places are going to give prizes for the best turn-outs by the various tradesmen on Peace Demonstration Day. I would {suggest that the same be done in Ashburton. As there will be a few days' notioe this time, the committee may rest assured that there will be a lot of country people in to see the big show in Ashburton. Trusting the committee for the same will be able to see its way to accept this suggestion.—l am, etc., SYMPATHISER.

AMBULANCE CLASS

to the editor;

Fir,—-In answer to •' Wellwisher " I wish to state that Saturday was the day appelated by a large majority s at the meeting, which was composed largely of teachers aad country ladies, who oouid Lot attend on any other afternoon. Since the meeting I under stand the assistant secretary has gone round to see how m»ny oould come on Thursday afternoons and no doubt she will be glad of " Well wisher's" assistance, and if sufficient members j >in I feel sure the Committee will only be too pleased to form another dais for that afternoon.-—I am, etc., C RIID,

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wblmnotoh, July 18 The Uouneil met ai 2.30 YODNG PEESOKS PBOTECTIOK, The Young Parsons Protection Bill was further consideted in committee. The first clause considered was No; 5, providing for procedure when young patsont are found loitering without contrrl or for immoral purposes. The only amendment made was one providing that when a young j>ersrn gave satisfactory answers he or she might be warned to go home. A new clause, to provide that the measure should have operation only within such di* triefcs as the Governor by Order-in-Council g Z3tted declared to be subject to It* pro visions, was agreed to en the motion of the Hob W C Walker. The Bill was reported-with amendments. W-CIGHTS AMD MIABDBIS. The Weights and Measures Act Amend ment Bill was read a second tint, on the motion of the Hon A J Cadman. OTVII. SKKVIOE »XA_HtfATIO_«.. The Hon W C Walker moved the second reading of the Civil Service Examination Bill. He stated that its object was te give power to fix auoh subjects of examination in the case f f young C'vil servants as wonld really be of assistance to them fn connection with their own work, and also to provide that each department might have tho privilege oi' selecting special subject* which were appropriate for its offioers to qualify in. It was further proposed to raise from £100 to £200 per annum the amount of salary which a young officer oould receive. The Hon C CBowen expressed a kept that great attention would be paid to tht praotlcal examination of Civil servants who were likely to reach higher positions. > The Bill was read a second time. i The Council rose at 380 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

TntTESDAY, JCLT 19

AFTEENOOH SITTING The House met at 2,30 p.m.

BTJMDDIN BAILWATS

The Bill was reported with amendments, read a third time and passed

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES

The Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Act Amendment Bill was read a third time

RATEPAYEBS' DISABIUTIXS

On the motion for the third reading of the Ratepayers' Disabilities Relief Bill, Mr Flatman moved that it should be read that day six months

The debate was [interrupted by t*is 5.30 p.m. adjournment

XVENIHO SITTING The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. THE CHIEF OF " KANSARD."

On the motion that the report of the Re • porting Debates and Printing Committee in the case of Mr Grey, chief " Hansard" reporter, should be adopted, the Premier said that he deeply regretted moving that the report should be adopted, and the necessity that arose therefrom. He hoped that the issue would not be clouded. It was simply: shall parliamentary officers be con trolled by Parliament, or shall Parliament be controlled by its officers ? The author ship of the writings was not ia dispute, bat there was actual defiance of the authority of a committee of the House. The evidence taken showed that Mr Grey joined '* Han sard "on the ground that it Would not inter fere with his journalistic dutticc As to the statement that he (Mr Seddon) had threat. ensd Mr Grey with dismissal for writing letters to the Dunedin Star, he gave it an unqualified denial. By resolution of the House, the Speaker was authorised to con trol officers of the House, but there being no Speaker at the time, the matter was left to Parliament to deal with. He did not per sonally inteifere with officers of the House, but ii Mr Grey took up the position he did, it was high time that ihe House asserted itself. Mr Grey admitted that he was coguisant of the decision of the committee last ytar that members of the Hansard staff should refrain from writing political articles, aud to continue doing so was aa act of contumacy. Any other member of the Hmsaid staff might take up a similar attitude, which would ultimately tend to shake the confidence of members of the House in the accuracy of the reports in Hansard. He did not wish to make a martyr of Mr Grey ;he only wanted him of acknowledge the mastery of the House, and retrain, when ordered so {to do, from writing on party political subjects. Members of the " Hansard " staff were not Civil servants, therefore the House had full control over them. The committee recom mended that Mr Grey oould no longer eon. tinue to be a member of the " Hadsard " staff, and ib was an unpleasant duty for him (Mr Seddon) to move the adoption of the report.. A long debate ensued

Wecmwotoit, July 20 After the telegraph office closed, Mr Seddon continued his reply in completion of the debate on the Grattan Grey privilege case; He denied having attempted to take advantage of Mr Grey, who bad defied the committee. On the Contrary he had shown him every consideration. The preaeat con tract must be determined, and the decision of the committee upheld, otherwise there would be no discipline amongst the staff. On a division the motion waa oarried by 47 to 10- '

The House adjourned at 2 5 a m The following is the list of those who voted "no" in the division upon Grattaa Grey's case:—Atkinson, Collins, Ell, J Hutoheson, Lang, Lurry, MeLaokleav Pirani, G W Russell, and W R Russell.

The Commonwealth

PECULIAR LEGAL DIFFICULTY

United Press Association—By Blcotrie Telegraph Copyright Sydnkt, July 19 Legal minds in Victoria and New South Wales are disputing over the question of the temporary sent of Government under the Commonwealth Act.

Mr R E O'Connor, Sydney, main tains that the seat of Government cannot even temporarily be entside New South Wales. The Victorian Attorney-General differs from him, while Sir George Turner says that he foresaw this difficulty when no pro* vision had been made by the Conven tion for the temporary seat, but thought a liberal interpretatiob would have been placed on the matter. Cabinet meeting could be held in Melbourne, but apparently the Executive must meet in New South Wales. Sir William Lyne has announced that it has been decided to purchase a new residence for the State Governor. The present Gsvernment House will bo at the disposal of the Governor-General Milbourwr, July 111 The Argus, commenting on the dis pute over the seat of Government, cannot imagine a single federalist objecting to tbe choice of Sydney for the inauguration of the Commonwealth, but Sir William Lyne, the Argus con tends, is going too far when he seeks by confidential appeals to Mr Cham berlain to make Sydney the interim seat. The question must be decides! by the Federal Parliament.

THE ASHBURION GUARDIAN; FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1900



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00-Gruiuoi-i Bicycle (lidibs'orgsmts') PreG 30 Piatio Free. ---30 „ Gold Watch oL lgS s , Free 30 „, Sewing Machine Free. Tl P TO THE PABiS fXHTOI OF 1900 ALL EXPENSES PAID, V \LUE 3D GUINEAS, FREE. IN order w> increase the circulation of the Wom_,n s World we havo made arrange, mei.ca whereby any suHsortber m.y g*in a ladiei' bicyj'e, value 30 guineas, » gentian, -n's bicycle, value 30 guinoas a 7->cuve walnm piano, value 30 guuieas, m gold Wd.ioh, Udies' or geutlemnn's value 30 guineas, wi: hout any cost beyond the ■abaci, iptloa money. This sy.rem is <>os incerded for ihe idler—to receive something .01 nothing—bur. far those who are willing to use a little cleverness, In their spare time, for which they receive these handsome priz_a. Carriage pad to your door. If you want *ny of the ;_rticlv» n .rn-d above you oan procure them by becoming a subscriber to tha Woman's Worn,* This makes you eligible to participate in oar IBtthod of procuring the articles named free of cost to you. livery subscriber to the Woman's Would is entitled to one of these priests, accord ing to conditions we send. Subscription for one year Poao free, 6s lOd. Send addressed envelope with stamp (of any country will do) for copy ef paper, and full instructions, how to proceed, also say which prize you select. Address — THE "WOMAN'S WORLD," BRENTFORD, LONDON, W., ENGLAND. ' »NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING__FACTORY. Boy's Tweed Sailor Suits from 5. Bpy'd Serge Sailor Suits from 7« 6d Boy'd Tweed Melville Suits from 9. Boy's Tweed Norfolk Suits f-om 12s Boy's Sac Kircker Suits frrm 18. bd Bey's Covert Coa*s from 14s 6d Boy's Tweed Overcoate from 6s 6d Bny's Rvefcr d« kets from 6s 6i B'jy's Football Je^eys fr< m 3d 3d Boy's Cape 6d each Boy's Sailor Tains Is each FOR GOOD VALUE.. GOOD WEAR, LOW PRICE GO io the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. io) linger learns that the Briiish mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the s s '* Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Oali early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. REDDING of a 1! kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We fanvQ also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIED SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And having secured the services of a Fi^st-elass Upholsterer (Ute o_! Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per s." lonic.' At th« rfquest of numerous Customer?, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, Gs.il and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Warf-, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed atd unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else wl ere. Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Ohairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, all sizes and prices Dacbeffe Tables and Chests, Wa^hstands and Wardrobes, krpt in stock and made to otder in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STRKET, oppotite ARCADS, HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT IS A REAL BOON To Sufferers from tUMBAGO* SCIATICA, CLANDu'AR SWELLINGS, PILES, FISTULAS, &t. Its soothing and healing powers are simply marveilous, and THERE IS MAGIC IN ITS TOUCH When applied to oaßjfS, SCALDS, COTS, POISONED WOUNDS, «*& ■qaßdhatewl OBI? »t 78, New Oxford Street London. Sold by nil rVmisrs and Medicine fimtliU



PUBLIC NOTICES. MBB HXJ^T. EEFRESHMENT ROOM S Meals at jSll Hours; Tancred Street, opposite McConell's Stables. Busiest shop in town. 7 30 » I. ■ I ■ 'I io » ii. I 1 I PUBLIC NOTICE, I GEO* WORNER, Butcher, begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding Districts that he has com menced Business on the Premises lately occupied by 0. DiG*v in Ease Street, First Glass quality Meat always on hand. Small goods kept. Families waited on daily. NOTICE. TUTRS C. BETTS, of Hampstead, has just opened the Shop lately occupied by Mr If ahood, as a Grocery Shop, on corner of Fast B=sit, Strictly Cash. 7 5 OSBORN COOMBB, PIANO TUNER k EXPER3J {Late of London), T8 NOW in Ashburton for business. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Aroade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. 1



WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGS TTAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim, HI &o , also choice Paperhangings. PBIOEB LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Speciality. Don't forget. —— 7 64 Colbmas's Boii-Ding, Taoorad Street. ANTED KNOWN-Th-.t~MoisoN has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes of the beat material, alto about to arrive new stock of French Goods, ; and iovi.es the Public for inspection. Sale for one month, commenning SATURDAY, to clear the way. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker in the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and quality. Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and most fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Ham., East Street, Ashburton. RE-PLATED AND KE-ENAMELLED In all Colours, including the LATEST KHAKI, with Silver and Gold Decorations, From 20s. OATES, LOWRY AND GO. ZEALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, Burnett Street



BEBGER'd SEEEP-MAKK ING COMPOSITION. j _____ f IN THREE COLORS-BLACK, RED, I BLUE. HHHE finest and most economical Sheep X Branding Oil in ihe market. Read the opinions of leading Sheep Farmers in Otago: ' WB INTEND USING IT AGAIN From N Z. Agricultural Co, W»imea House, Gore, May 22, 1897 Dear Sirs,— We have found Bergers Mai king Oil ro be a good and durable sheep branding material and intend asii g it again, as being cheaper than theprepara tisn formerly used for the purpose.— P J Paterson, Stab Mgr. UNDOUBTEDLY MORE ECONOMICAL THAN OIL AND LAMPBLACK From J M MeKensie, Bus-hy Park Bitate, Palmerston. May 19,1807 Dear Sirs,—l hare great pleasure in stating that Bbrnkr's Sheep branding Compound that I received from you has given me every satisfaction, and ia undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack, I MAKE A POINT OF RECOMMENDING IT From Kabert Logan, Maritangi, Hyde, May 10,1897 Dear Sirs,—l have nsed Berger's Branding Oil for some years, and have found it so satisfac ory that I make a point of recommending it. The liquid in the droms is of the same consistency right from top to bottom, and requires no stirring. ONLY TO BE USED TO Btt APPRECIATED om James Taylor, Walruna, Clinton 15,1897 ear Sirs,—l used Bbbger's Branding blaok and red, last season on my flock, ann I am perfectly satisfied with the results. To sheep farmers the preparation mvft'uible, being always ready and nighly economical. It has only to be used to be appreciated. GIVEN ETERY SATISFACTION FOR SEVERAL YEARS From Mr John Elliott, Gladbrook Station, Middleirarch. May 18, 1897 My Dear Sirs,—ln reply to your inquiry regarding Berger's Sheep Marking Com pound. We have used this Compound on til our fl cks for several years ard it has given every satisfaction. It is o even quality and is ready for use. I find it lasts well, being quite legible on ful woolled skins. It is much more economi cal than brand made with the old materials (lampblack and oil), as owing to its even quality, there is no waste. Always ready for use Guaranteed not to injure the w- 01. Will wash off on (couring without leaving a stain. Sold by F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton, N.Z. F. FERRIMAN. _____ _. In Peter Street, A COMFORTABLE HOME, consisting tf 7 rooms, with bath and abundant supp'y of water, detach! d washhouse, J acre of good land, planted with fruit trees, within three minutts' walk of the railway station. The greater portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. F. FERRIMAN. Estate Agent, Ashburton. — Foir~SAl_E ***— 5 Town Sections, a capital site for building, within 4 minutes' walk of Post Office. F FERMMAN. WA ___ ROAD. FOE SALE HOUSE of 6 rooms, £ acre of land- Price £160, £30 deposit. F. FERRIMAN. FOR ISA LID, Alford Forest Rad. HOUSE of 6 rooms and l£ acres of land, ar'j >ins Mr George Hosken's property ; easy terms. F. FERRIMAN FOR SALE AT ALLEN lON, A First class Block of Land, containing '&§ acres, well watered, long frontage on a good road. The greater portion of the purchase can remain at 5 per cent. Adapted for subdivision. Anyone with a little capital, and half an eye to the future, wili inspect and secure this block, ' m F. FERRIMAN. FOE BALK," ~~~ A Four Roomed House and £ acre of land in the suburbs. Price £lboi F. FBRRIMAN FOR SALE, Burnett Street, Adjoinin? Dr Hunter's Residence, OV RR £ acre land, with House of 7 Rooms, easy terms. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SAM!, TANCRED STREET, The Residential Street, of the Town, A Comfortable Dwelling of 8 rooms; the section is well fenced, and of ; good quality. I F. FERRIMAN ! FOR SALB, CARTER'S TERRACE, 3| Acres of L*nd, with good Pamlly Residence of 10 rooms, stable, trap house, etc ,* the grounds are well laid out To anyone desirous of either retiring from farming or of living near the town for the purpose of educating their children, this property affords an oppor* tunify seldom met with. ' F FERRIMAN. hxm ttALK, 2{\ Acres of Land, with new house of 9 \J rooms, stable, and every modern convenience, F. FERRIMAN. ~FARM FOR" SaLET ' 8 A Acres, within 2 miles of Ashburton. 4e This should prove a sound invest* ment for capital. Price, £1174. This property will let en a long lease to a good tenant. F. FERRIMAN. "for sale, A Good Sheep Farm of 650 Acres. A Good Sheep Farm of 300 Acres. A Good Sheep Farm of 320 Acres, F. FERRIMAN. ________ £ Acre at Tinwald, near the parsonage. F. FERRIMAN. FAIRTON. A Small Paddock, well fenced. Price £30. F. FERRIMAN. ■L-.- -J J —1 L» JJ . Bl WANTED— Buyers to see onr value in Dress Goods. We have a well selected stock, bought by onr London Agent for cash in the besb markets and we confi. dently invite inspection »nd comparison. First-class Dress-making on the Premises. -—Mitchell k Turner FEW Men's Salts left, 25s (worth 355); also 30s (worth 42s 6d). The last iot of Tweed Trousers at 4s (worth 6s lid) and 6a (worth 8s 9d). 48 white shirts, all sizes, 4s 6d.—Nobshoote k Hefford, WANTEDnKNOWN~rTemovaI oFthe old established firm of MITCHELL & Turner, from old premises in Tancred Street to New Shop in Burnett Street Smoke Ntw Venus



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TO THE DEAF—A rich lady, oured 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. 6670. The Nicholson Institute, Longoott, Guanersbury, London Smoke New Venus



SEAT OCT OF AN INCREASE OF HIS PENSION A Mexican war veteran and prominent editor writes— * Seeing the advertisement of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, aud Diarrhoea Remedy, I am reminded that as a soldier in Mexico in '47 and '48,1 contracted Mexican diarrhoea, and thia remedy has kept me from getting an increase iv my pension, for on every renewal a dose of it restores me.' It is unequalled as a quick cure for diarrhoea, and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company



lIONKING'S Linseed Emulsion, which . has come to stay in Ashburton is a certain oure for coughs, colds, and alicbest complaints. Sold by ail looal chemists and grocers it bottles, Is 6d and s 6d. 2 Wade's Worm Fig the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for adults or children Smoke New Vennj,



What brings the colour to the cheek Of those that suffer and are weak, Whose ailments have but made them crave To be released and ia the grave T Wt at now has given such desire To live again, you may inquire, Consumption cannot well endure The streug Jb of Woods' Great Peppermint Cv c '