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THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashburtoa dailj for— UHRIBTOHUROH—at 7.20 a.m., 11 a.m.,

3.15 p.m., 7.5 p.m. (express) HM ARU~at 10 55 a.m., 3 50 p.m. OONK.DIN—at 12 54 p.m. (express) SPRINGBORN-»fc 1.25 p m.

Trains arrive daUy at Ashburton from— OHRISTOHUROH—at 10.45 ».m., 12.47

p.m. (express), 8 p.m. riMABU—»t 10.35 a.m., 255 p.m. DUNEDIN~»t 6,57 p.m. (express) SPRINOBURN-ab 9AS ».m,

EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon fox July.

SUN.

SECOND EDITION Commercial.

LONDON MARKETS.

Uaitsd Prasß Aia-ictabion—By Klootrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, July 18 The total quantify of wheat and fl >"r float f r the United Kingdom 2 255 000 qoariera ; for Continent, 1,370,000 quarters. At the wool sales thera was go:>d competition, and prices were firm and unchanged.

At the tallow sales, 1475 casks were offered, and 925 sold. Mutton, fine, 27s 6d; medium, 265. B ;ef, fine, 275; medium, 25s 6d.

At the wool sales there is good sale. Prices are unchanged.

The American visible supply of wheat amounts to 53,242 000 bushels.

INVERCARGILL GRAIN MARKET.

Invekcargili., Jaly 20

The InvetcargiU Grain Brokers Associa lion report as follows:-Oats—The demand is brisk, and owing to the fact that stocks are very small the market is firm, with an upward tendency. To day's quotations are—-(a) grade 2a, (b) grade Is lid, (c) grade Is lOd, f.o.b. Bluff, sacks in.

TIMARU GRAIN MARKETS.

TiMißtr, July 20

On che week the grain markets have ihown distinct animation. Wheat shows a slight rise, and parcels placed in sellers hands hava been readily placed at quotations j sale are, however, few, farmers' holding strongly and refusing the prices oißFered, as they still believe that the market, which is really on the rise, will go still higher. Tuscan is now quoted at 2a s|d, velvet 2a 4|d, red chaff 2a 4d, f.o.b. In oats, the rise quoted in on* cables of Thursday from Sydney has been reflected here and on Thursday and Friday enquiries were keen. Southland oats also are not In favor, and this helps to account for the local enquiry, A email line, was place In Timaru yesterday at Is Bd, a d an hour afterwards la 9d could have been easily got for it. Quotations are—Danish la 7d to Is Bd, short oats of all kinds In 83 to U 9d, Barley is quoted at Is 91 to Is lOd, and a few sales have been made at these prices, Potatoes are stationary, nominally 30 j per ton.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, Ltd, report upon the live stock market for tha week ending July 20th as follows:—-The usual weekly sale was held at the Tinwald yards on Tuesday last, the entiy being very small, consisting chiefly of atore cheep, no freezing sheep being yarded. There was a fvirly good demand for butchers' cheep, merino wethers making ap to 12s, and cross-bred ewea from 12s 8d to 14a 6d, Store sheep sold up to late rates, merino ewes in lamb selling from 9a 9d to lla lid. Oar entry for the day consisted of 682 sheep and two cattle, the whole of which we disposed of as the following pi Ices:—l 9 fat merino wetherp 10a lid, 83 fat cross-bred ewes 123 Bd, 62 fat merino wethers 12a, 28 fat cross-bred ewes 13a, 32 cross-bred ewes 10s 6d, 100 merino ewes 9s 9d, 113 do. 9a 83, 179 merino ewes lla lid, 46 croBS bred wethera 153, 1 fat cow £6 15a,. 1 springer £4 15s« On Friday we held oar usual horse j fair, at which there was a good attend* anca of farmers and dealers, and the j demand for good sound draughts was good, inferior sorts being hard to quit. The total entry consisted of about 100 head of all descriptions, and the fallowing are some rf the prices;— 3 year-olds £32, £30, £40, £29 ; 4 yaar olda £40, £47. £55; 5 and 6 year olds £29, £36, £30. £59 ; aged, £22 10*, £30, £29, £28, £26, £25 } tram horses from £17 np to £20 ; inferior sorts, draughts, from £14 ap to £21.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET

The Aahburtos Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on July 20, 1900:— Wheat— Prime milling Pearl _ 2s 3d „  Tuscan... 2s 4d „ „ Hunter's 2* 21 Oate—Duns| .„ la 6d to Is 5d Danißh le 51 to la 6d Canadians la 7d Sparrowbills Is 61 Barley—Malting, prime' 2a] Inferior Is 63 Peas—Partridge, 2s 3d | Chaff—Good oatsheaf 47a 63 to 503 Grass Seed—Oid pasture, 2a to 2i 3d New „ Is 6d to Is 9d The ab;ve are prices current paid bo armors on truoks at Ashburton.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1900. THE HEROES OF THIS AGE.

When the thoughts of the student o* history wander back to the fields o* ancient atory, whare the deeds of old" time heroeß are immortalised in legend and in song, he is led to wonder whether courage and patriotism were so uncommon then that every example was carefully recorded. How, if it were otherwise, do the ancient writers, and even thosa of medieval times, give such prominence to the instances they have recorded? Some of the most striking examples of this kind have apparently been the outcome of super stition rather than of courage, as we understand it. Such for instance was the traditionary leap of Quintus Our tius into the chasm in the Reman Forum, and the self impalement of Godrus, the last Athenian king on the spears of an opposing army. History, anctant and modern, certainly reveals many instances of sublime courage and endurance; but recent events in South Africa tempt one to ask whether the British soldier of to-day does not supply more examples of the most determined courage and the most astonishing fortitude, than ever did the Greeks and Romans of classic times For now we can hardly look at a news paper without coming across some stories of heroism which would supply material for an epic poem. Amongst the latest is the account—as yet only cabled to us—of the afiair at Nitral's Netr, where the Boers, by a clever movement, succeeded ia capturing a portion of the British position. It quick ens the pulse to read of the brave stand made by our troops, bew they hus banded their ammunition, shooting coolly and well ; how when the more daring of the Boers came within chaiging distance, an officer and fifteen men charged them with the bayonet, and all but two of that gallant band went down; These were the Lincoln shires, and they have covered them selves with glory. Another very similar case was reported on Monday last. A party of Boera dressed in khaki uniforms succeeded in appris ing a picket of twenty-five men of the I Yorkshire Kegiment at Lindley, The j infantrymen fought doggfdly and held i their position until reinforced When help arrived it was found that eighteen of the twenty-five Yorkshires had been killed or wounded. Such ia the brief cablegram record of a deed that should live in history as an everlasting monu ment of the invincible spirit that animates the Briton of to day. While the Empire has such brave hearts as these in almost every company in her armies, she stands secure amongst the 'nations, and invincible against all the attacks of her foes. This South African war has developed much that is great in the national character; and although we earnestly hope the struggle will not last much longer, we cannot deny that, dreadful a* war must ever be con* eidered, its results sometimes tend to bring about an improvement in our social condition, a clearer appreciation of the qualities of the humblest of our fellow-countrymen, and a better under standing between the rich and the poor.

AWFUL ATROCITIES

If the statement made by " a Chinese merchant of repute " published in tbis day's issue may be accepted »• correct then this Chinese rebellion baa pro duced a chapter of human history, which surpasses in horror, eren the terrible Oawnpore massacre. Under ordinary circumstance*, we should hare refrained from publishing the harrow ing and shocking details supplied by tha Press Association. Bub it seemed to at that the people of thia dependency of the British Empire, are entitled to know how their country women in the far sasfe hare bean outraged. Human* ity must be staggered by the reveia* tion bow little the masses of China have been influenced by the work of Christian missionaries thore, which has been persistently carried on for quite a hundred years. The historic records of the past can scarcely parallel the horrors of Ohineus cruelty, which has, tinder imperial protection And •nccmrsgeme.nt, Actually become a national art. Some short time ago the press generally criticised adversely the German Emperor's threats of ven geance against China for the massacre of his subjects. If the statement pub lished by us to day be true, all of tho Powers will exact retribution for the savage and shocking treatment of their women and children at Pekin,

Local and General.

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

Ambulance Society—We have pleasure in intimating that Dr.. Trevor has kindly consented to deliver a lecture during this season's term.

Ashburton Trotting Club—The annual meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Oiub is to be hold on Tuesday next, at which there should be a large attendance, eipeoially as this Club has received two permits to use the totalisator for tin coming season, which speaks well for the way this Club Is con ducted. It is the only country club in New Zealand which is granted two permits. Land Salb—Messrs Mating and Shall crass, Gsraldiue, report the sale of 2000 sores of land situated at Beautiful Talley, on behalf of Mr W F Studholme f K«k*hu: The buyer wa« Mr Barrett, Kaikoura, and the price obtained was satisfactory.

ASHBUBTOtf Gold Find—ln connection with our recent paragraph on this subject, mentioning the finding of gold in some ducks' g: zz*rds, which has created con siderable dieoußaion, we understand id has been arranged to exhibit two of the ducks from the same fljok, at the Poultry Show to»day.

The Wkathkr and Lambs—The reoenb stormy weather in South Canterbury has had a very severe effect on the early lambiag. Abouc the earliest kmba bo be seen are on Mr Giliett's farm ab Seadown. He has, however, taken the precaution to put his ewaa ia the most sheltered paddocks. Good Lights.—The Aihhurton Gas Com pany is to be complimented upon their provision for lighting tha room, with the result that the Ashburton Poultry Show was admitted to be one of the best lighted in the colony. Mr Cawaey controlled the fitting of the 30 ioc&ndesoenb burners, all working steadily and well throughout bhe evening. Messrs Hard ley Bros, ab abort notice, erected the gas fittings, and wibh suoh expedition bhab penning was in hand on Wednesday evening,* record performance by the Society. Mr Tasker ably superin tended the hall arrangements.

A Phenomenal Shkkp Markrt—Our Christchurch correspondeob reports that there was a remarkable sale of fat aheap ab Addington yards on Wednesday laat. Measra H Mat«on &Co., the wall known auctioneers, offered and sold on account of various ollenti, numerous consignments, included in which were thirty-four drafts, comprising 1050 prime freezing sheep. These were bought for exporb by the brad* ab so average of 19j Id per head,—aeliing from 17* 6d to 221 6d. Also twenty drafts of prime buichecs' ewet, comprising 530, whioh made the tnagsifioent average of 18i 3d per head, •oiling ab from 16s to 21s 6d. Wakabui Band or Hopr—A meeting of the Wakanni Band of Hope was held a day or two ago, io the m^in schoolroom, when there wt>s a very good attendance. ThePreaidenb (MrF Framptoo), presided, and a very good programme of so»gs, reoita bions, etc, wat liibened bo wibh interest. Songs were suitably rendered by Miaaes Wilson, Protheroe and Smith, and Messrs Batterick and Trevurz*; a qn&rtat by Misses Cochrane and Trevurza, and Messrs O. and A Trevurza; piano solo by Miaai NCoohraae ; piano and violin duet, by Misses P and N Corbett; reoibabiona were given by Misses Agnes MoDougall, Muriel Oromie, and Percy Bmith. In bhe abunoe of Rev T Fee, Mr F Frampto* addressed bhe meeting. After a pleasanb evening, the meeting dosed with the benediotion.

Lictokk at StSiefhbhs;— SfcStephen's sohoolroom was well filled last evening when tha first of a aeries of lectures was delivered by the Rev Mr Wooithorpe, the subject in this instance baing " The rise and fait of the British Empire." Dr Trevor, who presided, expressed his pleasure at seeing so many there at the beginning of the series of lec tures, whioh would supply a long felt wanb in bhis disbriob. Ashburton had been as well supplied at any town in the colony in athletic and other outdoor pursuits, but he bhoughb there had been a great dearth in respect to bhe supply of intellectual training for the young people, and he congratulated the Sb Stephen's Guild ia bringing about that meeting. Preceding the lecture, and over ture on the piano and a solo by Mr North cote were nicely rendered. The Rev Mr Woodthorpe, in introducing his subject, stated he regretted that University educa tion was nob available in Ashburton. During the lasc few weeks an attempt! had been made to provide technical eduoatioß, and in connection with that movement he had agreed to take an afternoon class for the study of English literature, and he asked those present to help the promoters in every way possible in their laudable e Sorts to pro vide technical education. An excellent and well thought out address was then given by the reverened lecturer, who was listened to throughout with bhe utmost abtenbion and interest. We regre% owing to pressure on our space, bhab we cannot furnish an abstract of this lecture. Refreshments were handed round ab the close, and were duly ap preciated. :

WESTERFIELD.

Westerfield was en fet« on Thursday evening to weloome home Mr and Mrs J Cook, who have been enjoying a honey moon trip. The room was tastefully decorated and presented a plea-ing appearance* ' About 50 couples were present and tripped tha light; fantastic toe to music supplied by Messrs W Cook (violin), J Fleming (violin), and R McLeod 'accordeon). and Mr T Grace made an efficient M.C. Durh.g the Interval Mr Mawaon, chairman of the School Committee, on behalf of parents and friends, In a happy, little speech presented Mr and Mrs J Cook with a beautiful tea set, cheese diah, tea pot and glasses. Then Maacer Bjb Loy, a senior pupil, presented them with a beautiful morocco writing case on behalf of the pupila of the Westerfield School. Mr Cook suitably responded, and calied attention to tha happy times he had spent as miscer in Westerfield School during the lasb 18 months, and premised to look alwjya with pride on the beautiful mementoes At midnight the pleasant gathering broke up by singing Auld Lang Syne.

FIRE AT MANAIA.

Hawkra, July 20

As far at can be found out insurances in the buildings destroyed in theMauaia fire ace —George White (nil), Hall and Co. (amount unknown) in New Zealand Co.; Stevenson (unknown amount) in Northern; Egmont Drapery Co., £400, Magdeburg Co.; Mrs Taifc (hotel) £500 id Royal on furniture ; C N Raine (Bank agant) £200 on furniture, New Zealand Co,; M Franklin (owner of Manaia Hotel and.buildings occupied by the Drapery Co., Stevenson and Nolan) £1500 in the New Zealand Co. ; Davy's building, occjpied by Hall and Co. and George White is insured, bat office and amount unknown. The a&timatee losses are £5000.

WARDEN'S COURT

ABHBURTON—FRIDAY

(Before Major Keddell)

APPLICATIONS FOB PROSPECTING LIOIKSES

J B Howion, who had been farming for nine yean on 900 acres of land, objected bo the application on account of the damage likely to arise through the disturbance of sand dunes. A heiry storm occurred on Thursday moruing aad now 1000 to 1300 acres were under water as the result. Most of this water came over wherever the vege» tation had been disturbed, and also where the County Council had started draining opera tions. He paid 14a per acre for some of the leasehold land he rented.

A C Milion, Registrar of the Canterbury College, which holds 105 acres close to tbis beaoh worth about £20 per acre and is let at present at 13s per acre, Messrs William and John McMillan, and John Robertson gave evidence as objectors to the granting of the applications, after whioh Mr Purnell, for the applioants, addressed the Oourt She application of Mr Charles Duggan was eventually granted, snbj cfe to certain conditions aa to extent of area to be allowed.

The applications of Messrs Devereaux, Stafford, Speers, Hill, and John Bobertson were adjourned by the Warden until August 3, the Warden commenting with respect to the unsatisfactory plans lodged; and that he mast be supplied with more intelligent sketches of the ■eleobions.

Technical Classes.

QDha following time-table has been drawn out by the Committee. The classes will meet weekly at 7-30 p.m, in the Borongh School, nalo]B otherwise arranged. As the Com* mittee have fixed a minimum limit it Is necessary that all intending students enroll at once:—

Tuesday—English Grammar and Com position, 0 Salmond, M A ; Mat hematic*, W Brook; EHotricity and Chemistry, J 8 Tennant, MA, B 8c; Typewriting (afe Miss Graham's office), Miss Graham; Frenoh, Misa M'llhollaßd, M A.

Wednesday—English Literature, Key R A Woodthorpe, M A: Mechanical Drawing, A Ager, F X IB A s Latin and Penmanship, C D Hardie, B A : Bookkeeping. Friday—Shorthand, Miss Ethel Gates, F N PS ; Theoretical Plumbing,,! 8 Tennant, If A, BSo ; Arithmetic, D Grant. Further information may be obtained by applying to the taaoftera or to J 8 Tennank, hoB. secretary.

THE POULTRY SHOW.

The Ashburton Society's annual ahow opened yesterday* The judgea, Messrs Dacre and Palmer, were bu»y all the morning, and the results were quickly potted up on the penr.and later m shown in tha catalogue 0, whioh were obtainable in the evening. The general opinion eeema to be that the present ia one of the beat exhibitions of poultry that) haa taken place outside of the four centres, both in numbers and quality. The prises put upon a greab many of bhe birda are unusually reasonable, and no doubt many of our farmers and othera will avail themaelvet of the opportunity bo commence poultry farming. The looal breedera scored very well, aa will be seen on reference to the prize liab. There were (a» is usual under the present system of judging, whioh requires one person bo be a judge of every kuown breed of fowl) aeveral oases of reverted awards. For inabanoe, in one breed a bird whioh had aoonred a first and special prize ab bhe Ohristchuroh Show in a large class, did nob get a card here ab all, three birdt it had previoualy defeated getting them all. There was ab least one case of a first being awarded bo a oock with a wry tail,elsewhere a di«qualifioabion,and white tail feathers were much in evidence amongst the Wyandobtes. Bab notwibhsbandiog these little matters bhe judges discharged the duties quite as successfully as could be expected under the circumstance. A goodly ! number of country visitors attended-the ahow daring the afternoon and evening, and visiting exhibitors were entertained at supper in bhe evening in the Orange Hall. We must not omib to mention that the bni'ding (Mr f'ullock'a new auction room) was most brilliantly illuminated with a great number of gas jeba, all aupplied witb incanr deacenb burners, or bhab Messrs R Rested (secretary) and E Stephens (treasurer) were in attendance, courteously giving every information to all requiring it). Following is the prize list:— Prize List*

POULTRY.

GAHR, black red: Cook, M Donohue, 1; hen, Alf Walker, 1 oh; Gilbert Wilton 2, cockerel, Alfred Walker 1, Gilbert Wilson 2, James Chalmera 3; pallet, M Donohae 1. Pile, cock, R Boswell 1,- hen, W E Karnshaw 1, M Donhue 2, James Chalmers 3: cockerel, R Boswell 1, 2, 3, and special ; pullet, R Boswell 1, 2, James Chambers 3. lodian, cook, Bundy Bros 1, A and H Olarkaoa 2, Edward Stephana 3; hen, Bundy Bros 1 and special, A and H Clark son 2, Edward Stephens 3; cockerel, Bundy Bros 1 and special, W H Trengrove 2, Edwin Reilly 3; pallet), P Jones 1 and special, Alfred Walker 2, H.G Berryman 3, Alfred Walker h 0

Hamburgs, Golden pencilled, oock : C 0 Willis 1 and special, 8 Molntyre 2 and 3; hen, Fox and Forward 1, 2, and special, S Mclntyra 3; cockerel, S Molntyre 1, 2, and 3 ; pullet, S Molntyre 1 and 2, Fox and For ward 3c Silver spangled: Oock, R W Howison 2, M Donohue 3 ; hen, M Donohue 1; cockerel, R W Howison 1, John Bttele 2, John Phaup 3. Black: Cock, B Baker 1 and special, P Jack 2, Alexander Anderson 3; hen, P Jack 1. J H Stephens 2, A Anderson 3; cockerel, Alexander Anderson 1 ty,F 0 ack 2; pullet, P Jack 1, 2, and special, J Tasker 3. Polish. Silver spangled: Cock or cockerel, Patrick Lennrn 1; hen or pullet, Patrick Lennon 1, A C Claridge 3. Golden spangled : Cock or cockerel, 0 C Willis 1; hen or pullet, 0 0 Willis 1.

Aksalusian, Cock; W G C Beumelbetrg 1 and 2, M» E Willis 3; hen, W G 0 Beamelberg 1, 2, and special, M Demo hue 3; coskerel, W G C Beumelberg 1 and S, M Donohue 2; pallet, WG C Beumelberg 1 and 2. Leghorn, White: Cook, C W 8311 1; cockerel, C W Bell 1 sad brophy ; Hy. Hear geld 2 and 3; pulle , Miss N Niven 1, 3, and special, Hy. Hearfield 2 Brown : Cock, W O LilHco 1 and special, W Uon-veHy 2, G F Dodda 3; h«n, G F Dodds I,WC LiMeo 2, A G Ennie 3; cockerel, A G Rnnis 1 and 2, GF Dodds 3; pullet, A G Ennia 1, W C Lillico 2. Brown roaeoomb: Cock or cockerel, M Donohue 1; hen or pallet, M Donohae 1. .

Minorca, black : Cook, S R Barm 1 and special, H G Or*rfield 2, Jamot Chalmers 3 hen, HG Cranfield 1, 3, and special; 8 X; Burns 2; cockerel, D Hampton I and trophy, HGCrarfield 2, A Hendry 3; pallet, H G (Jranfield 1 and spaoial, A Hendry 2 and 3

Plymouth Rock, barred : Cock, Charles G Aloorn 1 ; hen, F J Lundon I and epeoifc'; E J Cox 2, 3; cookerel, F J Lundun 1, Charles Gr Aloorn 2, 3 ; pullet, F J Lundon 1, 2, and 3.

Bobkikg, coloured: Cookerel, John Storry 1, 2, and speoial; pullet, S C Kesteven 1 and speoial, John Storry 2 and 3, F J Lundon ho. Cochin, partridge I Cock, Mrs E Willis 1; hen, MrsE Willis 1 and 2; cockerel, James Chalmers 1; pullet, James Chalmers 1.

Lakoshan, blaok: Cook, Albert Isles 1, Mrs J« Willis 2; hen. Mrs E Willis 1; o cktralf Masters O and A Graham 1 sp, T Egan 2, Albert lies 3; pullet, Albert lies 1 and special, Masters 0 and A Graham 2 and 3.

Hopr>AK; Cook, F J Lttndoa 1 and speoial, T Breezi 2 and special, F J Lundon 3; h«n, F J Lundon 1, 2, 3, and trophy; cockerel, T Breeds 1, 2, and 3; pallet, F J Lundon 1, T Breeze 2 and 3.

W?AKPOTTK, silver : Cook, W Goss 1 and speoial, R E Leohner 2, James Reid janr, 3 ; hen, William Gobs 1 and 2, Alfred Walker 3; cookers), Alfred Walker I[&y, W Goii2, F C Hack 3 ; pull«t, William Goss 1 and 2, J W Joynfc 3. Golden: Cock, M Donohuo 1 and trophy, Mrs E Willis 2 and 3; hen, Mrs E Willis 1 and 2; cockerel F O Hack 1, J B Christian 2, Mrs E Willis 3 ; puUet.Mn E Willis 1 and 2.

Orpington, black, single comb: Cook, B Baker 1, M Donohue 2 ; hen, J*s Tasker 1, M Donohue 2; cockerel, James Talker 1; pullet, James Ta*ker I.' Any other variety, oock or cockerel, Mrs E Willis 1 and 2; hen or pullet, Mrs E Willis 1 and 2.

Skllimo Glasses, for Cochins, Brahnus, Langshans, Wyandottes, Plymouth Rocks, Orpingtons, and Dorkings, in pairs: Edwin Railly, pair Langshans, 1 aad speoial, Alfred Walker, Wyandottes, 2, F O Hack, Wyan dottes, 3 jfor Minoroas, Hamburgs, Spanish, Andaluafans, Polish, Houdans, in pairs: B Baker, Hamburgs, 1 and special, H 6 Berryman, Minorca?, 2, Alexander Ander* son, black Hamburgs, 3; for Leghorns, in pairs : Alfred Walker 1, Edward Btephens 2, H O Craighead 3; for Game and Bantams, in pairs: Walker, game, 1; M Donohue, bantams, 2, E Stephen?, Indian Game, 3; for any variety poultry, except Leghorns, Game and Bantams: F C Hack 1

Bantams, black red game, in pairs: M Donohne 1, R Kennlngron 3; Duckwing Gime, M Donohue land 2 ; File Game, M Donohue 1 5 any other variety than game, B Baker, black Roseoomb, 1.

Any other variety purebred poultry, cock or oookeral gS C Kesteven 1; hen or pullet, 3 O Kesteven 1, A lies 2.

DtrCKS, Pekin j H G Berryman 1 a, 2, and 3; any variety, E ReMy 1; duoks for sell ing class, J Bonifant 1, E Beilly 2. Turkeys : Cook, P Jones 1 and 2. Poultry, best adapted for export, cockerels or pullets, in couples: H C Oraighead, Dorkiag and Game, 1 *p, 3, and apeottl, P Jones, mdian and Dorking Cockerels. 2 ; H G Berryman, Indian and Dorking Cookerels, vho.

Eaoa, white: 1 dozen, H G Berryman 1 and 2, E G Craighead 3,

PIGEONS.

Posters, cock : C 0 Willis 1 and special, E Stephens 2 and 3; hen, O 0 Willis 1, E Stephens 2 and 3. Fantails: Oock or hen, W Fraser 1, W H Turvey 2, Dragoon : Cook, Hobbs Bros. 1, 2, 3, and special, D Craig vh c; hen, Hobbs Bros. 1, 2, 3, and special. Antwerp, any other colour: Cook, Charles H Baker 2. Show Homer: Cook or hen, G B Pearoe 1, 2, 3, and trophy. Working Homers (birds t> have homed 150 miles, certified): Cook or hen, J Fox 1 and special. IF Bull 2, 0 0 Willis 3 and ho, Stony or Bros. »ho. Magpjes: Oock or hen, W Fraser 1, 2, and 3. Tumbler (flying) clean legged, self : Cock or hen, J Moody 1 and vhc, Alexander Fraser 2 and 3; any other colour; dock or hen, W Fraser 1, 2, and 3; feather legged: oock or hen, Alex ander Fraser 1, 2, 3, speoial, and yh c; any other colour,feather legged; oock or h«n, Alexander Fraser 1, 2, 3, ana vh o. Bald heads : fcook or h«n, Alexander Fraser 1, Samuel Gerrie2. Beards :oook or hsn, Wm. Fraser 1, 2, and 3; Owls (English): oock or hen, Wm. Frassr 1,0 0 Willii 2 and 3 ; African, cook qr hea, Samuel Garrie 1 Oriental Friils; cook or h«a, W FrMtr 1, 2,1

and 3. Any other variety Purebred Pigeon, cook or hen, Claude W Hadfield 1. Selling class, any variety of pigeons, in pairs: E Stephens 1, 2, 3, and special, A Fraser v h c, W Fraser he, and H Htinmer v ho

CANARIES

Yorkshire Canary : W H Rose 1 and 2 Belgian, any colour: J P Calvert 1 Scottish fancy, any colour: J P C*lverb 1. Norwich, plain head, yellow, clear, or ticked, colour fed : Cock or hen, J P Oalvert 1, R W Thompson 2, A E Ssgar 3 and he, F Fit ward v ho; variegated, G Wakefioid 1, A E Segar 2, R W Ihompson 3; buff, R W Thompson 1 and champion, G W-.ktfield 2, R W Thompson 3, Francis Forward ho and vh c; buff, variegated, R W Thompson 1, A E Segar 2, Francis Forward 3; created, Edwaid Stephens 1, rn.n:ts Forward 2, A E Segar 3 ; non cayenne fed, R W Thompson 1 and epeoial, J P Calvert 2, Francis Forward 3, W H Rose he, Franois Forward the; ticked or variegiteel, R W Thompson 1, G Wakefield 2, R W Thompson 3, Franois Forward he, W H Rose vho Cinoamon Canary, R W Thompson 1, 2, special, and vh o. Green Canary, R W Thompson 1, Franois Forward 2, A E Segar 3. L:E*rd (any variety): J P Calvert 1, R W Thompson 2 Any variety Purebred Canary, A E Segar, 1, 2, and 3. Cage of four Canaries (vny varieties), A E Segar 1. Gold finoh (mule), Yellaud Hall 1 and 2; any other variety : songster, E J Paul 1, Selling tf ass, for canaries, G Wakcfitld 1, R W Thompson 2, J P Oalverb 3.

PETS.

Dove, F A V Hoatten 1, 8 Gerrie 2 and 3. Goldfinch, Pacy Stephens 1, 2,3, and he. Gninoa Pig, A Oambridge 1, M Baker 2,0 uy Roberts 3.

The Annual Supper.

The annual supper of the Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Sooiety wit held in the Orange Hall last evening, when the room was crowded-

Mr E Stephen! ably filled the chair, supported by the energetic secretvry, Mr B B Bestell. One of the guest wu Me Hyde, the Government expert). After ft satisfactory and ample sapper had been done justice to, and the usual loyal toasts, h*d been honored,, the Chairman feelingly proposed the toast) of * Our Boys io South Africa,' and referred to the tt>d news received that afternoon, which toast was heartily honored.

* The Judges' was the next to»sti, and Mr Daore, in replying, stated that the Houdan hens were one of the best classes he had seen exhibited. The Indian Game he also compli mented. Wyandottes and Leghorns also ovne in for commendation* The heavy breeds appeared to be falling off. He <xpec»sd to see better ducks, one of the most profitable breed of poultry. The show was well managed, and a credit to the Ashburton committee;

Mr Palmer stated that this was his fourth year of judging at' Ashburton, the local Society had progressed very satisfactorily. Hia work hid been amongst pigeons and canaries ; the latter, he thought, were the best exhibits he had seen in the colony. He referred to the careful arrangement in pen nies, and considered the show to be improv ing very rapidly each year. The toast of * The successful exhibitors'was replied to by Messrs Donohue, Walker, and Willis, each of whom expressed his pleasure in competing at the Avhburton show, and his intention to exert still further in the future at exhibitions in this town. Dis approval was expressed at the particular action of the Government in competing with private individuals in selling poultry. It was also thought the Government should anusc these shows by granting cheap fares to exhibitors from northern and' southern districts.

'The visitors' tout was oonpled with the came of Mr Hyde the Government Expert, who in reply stated the show was one of the beet held in the colony, to far as qnality was concerned. He endorsed the remarks made with reapect to lighting and convenience both by day and night in the Hall, the building being eminently fitted for this show. He considered the action of the Government had met with the approval of the principal far.ciora. Procuring eggs and birds from the Government had been the means of starting macy exhibitors in the iudustry. We had the best climate in the world for poultry, and the shipment during the last season of over 2000 birds, would, he hoped, shortly be increased to 10,000 and grow still further inthefu'ure. If the English market con tinues as good, there was *> splendid future both in the Home and foreign markets. The toast of kindred societies with the names of Messrs Burns and Bell, of Timaru and Bangiora.

The owner of the building in which the show was held ( Mr Ballook), had his health drank with enthusiasm.

7he chairman stated thab the Hall had been lengthened principally at the lnstanoe of the society, thsorigional plans having bees altered.to snib the reguirments of the Poultry Association.

The toasts of "Donors of Speoial Pr?z«," Mlhe Officers," and "Press," were duly honoured.

Muiioikl items by Messrs Thompson, Daere f Flower, and Denshire, were contributed daring the evening, and Mr Donohua's gr&maphone was very muoh in evidence.

The catering was in the efficient hands o Mri MortOD.

Interprovincial.

United Praia Asiooiafcion—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, July 20 In accordance with a resolution of the House, Mr Gray wast removed to day from the position of chief of Hansard, and Mr Spragg of Dunedia was appointed in his place*

Nelson, July 20 Die A. J. Legg&tfc was committed for trial to day on a charge of performing an illegal operation. Bail was allowed, accused in £200, and two sureties of £100 each.

Christchcroh, July 20 The Oonciliatlon Board was engaged taking evidence In the printing trade case this evening, and will file its recommenda. tions early next week.

Dunedin, July 20 Hartley and Riley'a return for the week was 356 ounces 17iwta.

At a meeting of the organising committee of the Patriotic Fund to consider the proposal of the Premier to pool the patriotic fands of the colony and administer them from a central son roe, it was respired that this meeting views with alarm the proposals of the Goven meat to pool the fands now in the hahda of the treasurers of committees and administer them in the manner suggested. They are satisfied that a g eat majority of donors to the fund would prefer that the Otago fund be administered locally and for the benefit of local men who have a olaim upon It. They therefore are strongly opposed to any legislation on the subject, and urge on every Olago and Southland Member of Parliament to see that the Otago fands are left in the hands of Otago people for the benefit of invalided members of various contingents hailing from Otago and Southland and thase dependant on theca. Copies are to be senb to the Premier, M H.R.s, and the Mayor of Dunedin.

Jnyercargill, Jaly 20 The weather has been Very broken fer sometime, snow, sleet and rain alternating, but the fall has at> no time been heavy. Rabbit trapping is not so remnneratiye as in past years. Banr.y is scarce, and London prices low, while frost and snow in tha higher country hare stopped operations.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellinqtok, July 20

The Council met at 2.50.

The Young Persons Protection Bill wh read a third time by 21 votes to 12, and tho Council rose at 2.43 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July £1 The House met at 2 30.

KXW BILL

The Limitation of Members' Privilege and City of Auckland Loan Act Amendment Bills were read a first time.

QUESTIONS

Replying to questions Minister* Mid the regulations did not bar young men other than those who had been in the Volunteer forces from appointment! to the fortM, although preference would be given to the volunteer force; the Government had no knowledge th*t a number of men left fchi Contingents and joined the South African police force, while 80 men had been sou 6 to make np the strength of the contingents to the strength they wore when they lift the oolouy, The Government did not tee its way to reduce the rates charged for oattle tracks similar to the reduced rates lor sheep tracks. The former were heavier and were valuable freight, and their redaotion to the same rate as sheep tracks could not be defended on any sound business principle; that consideration wonld be given to the proposal for the conveyance by fre* railway pastes of scholars attending public school! in the country districts who have passed the higher standards to the nearest largo iohool with a view to a more liberal ground ing in the Bubjeats ef higher standing ; that more important works were required than straightening the lint from Wellington to tho Hutti, so the Government oould hold oat no hope that provision wonld be made for the work this season ; that some provision would be made for assisting public libraries this session ; that it was intended to bring in a Fair Kent Bill this session. That the question of appointing a Commission to collect) evidence on which to bast legislation dealing with burning bush in forest-cUd country which is being settled by the Grown and other tenants wonld bo considered j that the question of removing the penalty of 1 per cent now imposed on settlers who under the optional system have selected land with the right of purchase would be considered; that the action of Government! in regard to ooal leases in Central Otago had proved beneficial rather than detrimental to the industry ; Govern* ment had no intention until legislation was introduced of interfering with the stoppage of dredging operations with Tpkomariro river; that if Government billets were given to every applicant the service would be filled with Wellington people, to the exclusion of people from other parts of the colony; that Government-intended to introduce n Referen dum Bill this session.

HB81! READING

The Young Persons Protection Bill, received from the Legislative Council, was read a first time.

On the motion for consideration of ths umendments made in the Imprisonment for Debt Limitation BUI Mr O'Meara moved that the Bill be recommitted to alter the clause referring to the retrospective powers in the measure.

Mr Willis supported the reootnmital intimating that he would move fer a reduc tion of the limit of £20 as the amount recoverable.

Mr Suinnass also stated* that he would move a Dew clunee preventing debt collecting agents from evading the stamp dutj. Mr Smith would like to see the harpies who fattened on the mitfortunes of poor people prevented from taking bogus assign ments for debt*

1 Op tain Ruaaeli had do sympathy with the sentiment that had been railed in oonaeetfon with the Bill and believed the credii of persons of good repute would not be restric ted by the Bill, Mr Hornsby said that nuny people were pushed into the Bankruptcy CoHrt by the present law. Poverty was no crime aod imprwoDmenb for debt should be banished.

Mr Pirani objected ro the piecs meal way in which Government were dealing with the subject* Mr Stevens supported the motion* The House adjourned at 5.30 The Home resumed at 7 30 p m DBBATE ADJOURNED

The debate on the Imprisonment for Debt Limitation Bill was adjourned. ' '-'■ The Premier laid upon the table a paps? on defence, which hs read, and referred to the Committee on Defence.

In Committee on the Public Contraots Bill Captain Rassell moved an amendment that clause 2, the interpretation of public contract, meaning every contract exceeding £50 instead of £20, which was lost by 42 to

Considerable diicauion sained on lh« interpretation of the elan**, and an amend* meati wM moved by Mr Atkinson to inolade *I! local authorities. She Premier agreed, bub to except education and harbor boards.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Blootrio Telegraph—Oopyrigh* '

Hongkong, July 19 Li Hang Ohang states that he baa received definite new* that all the Ministers and foreigners, except Baron de Ketteler, were safe on the Bth.

Loxdow, July 19 Lin, Viceroy of Shanghai, has ap pointed, en commission, F B Taylor, •tatistical secretary of the Customs Department at Shanghai, as successor to Sir Robert Hart, Inspector General of Customs.

The Standard states that daring the fighting at Tientsin, the Chines*) detained a number of Russian artillery initructora and compelled them to work the guns, hence the accuracy of the Chinese fire, One of the instructors; escaped to the Russian lines.

The Daily Mail reports that Euro? paaa and Americans oficers say that Europeans were serving the Chines* guns on the wails of the native city. The Daily Telegraph states that 18,000 Japanese troops have landed at Shan baikwan for Tientsin

Several transports, with troops from India aboad, have arrived at Hong kong, and been, ordered .to Wei-hai-wei.

Hono Konot July 19 Several missionaries hare been killed and their hoaaps plundered at Kin Kiang.

The foreign women and children have been requested to leave the riverine ports.

Li Hung Chang, before he left Canton permanently, enjoined Tfksbn, the city governor, to aaaintain orderJ He interviewed Sir Henry Blakt, Governor of Hongkong, who urged hinq to remain at Oantop. '

Iv taking farewell of the Ooninli at Hongkong, Li Hoog Chang promiwd to maioUiu tranquility in Southera China. He hoped that if the.Legatiooi were«aved, the Powers would awiit in the pacification. He ftdded that eleven viceroja had < memorialited the tbroae recommending protection to foreign merchants and mimtonariM in the eveut of war in orficr to preabift China's prestige at a civilised State j further to reacqe the < l&nwtert, and Apologiie for Baron de Kettelcr'# murder, graut compemation for loiias of livps and property, and prqvive fon? the pumshnaent of rohberi aad. SRar«nd,- Ingtrooti.

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