THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

(Trains leave Asbbwrton daily for— OHRIBTOHUROH—at 720 a.m., 11 a.m., 5.15 p,m.> 75pm. (express) TIMARU-at 10 55 a.m., 3 50 p.m. DUNK.DIN—at 12.54 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m. Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— OHRISTOHUROH-ab 10.45 a.m., 12.47 p.m. (expreiß), 8 p.m. TIMARU—at 10.35 a.m., 255 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a.m.

EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for August

BUN.

SECOND EDITION

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following plion v under, subject to the neces«nrv alterations:— THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 For Northern Ports, and Westporfc, per Rotomahana, at 6 30 pm FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 For Northers Poris and Westport, Samoa, Hawaii, Phillipines, Japan, alto United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, via Saa Francisco, per Takapuna, at under:—- Money orders, at 2 30 pm ; books and news papers at 630 pm ; registered letters at 5 pm, ordinary letters at 630 paw Due Lon don October 3

Commercial.

ASHBUBTON STOCK MARKET

The New Ztaland Farmers' Ce-optrative Association's sales for yesterday were as follows:—Batchers' pens —13 wethers 15s 6d, 81 merino wethers 14s, 15 ewes 16c, 19 ewes 15s 3d, a line of 87 wethers (crossbred) 16s 9d, 8 ewes 12c Fret zing pens—l 66 crow bred wethers 17s Id* Store pens—lA hogget* 53 Sd, 257 merino wethers Bs. Sold privately s—Pigs—l2 baoonars 33i 6d, 16 baooners 345, 22 baooners 355, 4 pigs nt 275, sat 20s. Cattle—Heifers and steers £3 5«, £3 14s, £4 17a 6d, and one prim* heifer brought £9 17s 6d.

TEMUKA STOCK SALE.

The entry al the yard yesterday was a moderate one. In tpite of. bad weather there wai a good attendance and (.bidding was spirited for nearly all line*. Prioes all round showed an improvement. The following |wer« prioes realised J—Saeep.— Fat ewes, 12s 6d to 14s lid; two and four tooth v»ethers, 15s 6d 17a 9d ; ewes in l«mb, four, six and •ight'tooth, 14s 6d, 15s, to 16s 3d } hoggets, 12s 6d te 14b. Pigs—Porkers, 21s to 26«; weanere, 3« to 12s fid. Cattle. —Two year old steers and heifers, £3 to £3 11s; yearlings, 22» to 37s 6d ; dry eowi", £2 to £3 15 ; springing oows, £$ to £4 lOs ; cows in profit to £610 i; fat oattle, £6 to £7 15i.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1900 OUR STREETS.

We recently advocated steps bring taken to render oar town as attractive ac possible, chiefly by taming its waste places into gardens arid "ornamented ground?. This Buggsatiou may,, or may not commend itaelf to that portion of the community, which regards every thing from'the prosaic antl business as pect,of whom » few of our Borough Coun cillors are an example. But even these citizens must admit that smooth and well kept streets and roads, which form no small 'part of the attractions of a well kept town, are ako essential to the practical purposes of business and passenger traffic. This being so, we venture to ask if the streets and roads of Ashburton are in such a condition as to leave nothing to be desired; The scheme for asphaltitag the footpaths of the Borough, and concrete channelling their entire length is a good one, and will eventually add muah to the neat ness of the streets and the convenience of the citizens*. But if the centres of all cur streets are to remain in the state they are usually in, surely the appearance and ooncition of the whole of the roadways will be very incon gruous. We need only point to the principal thoroughfares running at right angles from East Street, east ward—Moore, Tattered and Burnett Streets—in wet weather to see an illustration. After a few hours' rain, no footpassenger can cross these streets without going through mud fully an inch in depth. Although this matter has been more than once brought before the Oity Council lately, nothing defi nite has, so far, been dona to remedy a state of affairs, not at all creditable to a town with such pretensions aa Ash* burton. Then the method of repairing the streets is altogether primitive and behind the times. Let anyone look at the newly-shingled portions of the town, especially from the Post Office to the gas works, and he will see great boul ders as large as ostrich eggs strewn all ovtr the road; and those who know anything about road-making will tell kirn that this material will never bind satisfactorily. Much surprise has been expressed by visitors to oar town, tkat Bucb antiquated methods of road con struction should be tolerated here in this age of progress; We do not wish for one moment to detract from the credit due to those who have been responsible in the past for the mainte nance of our streets and roads. They are to lie commended for what they have succeeded in accomplishing, con sidering the low rate they called upon the ratepayers to contribute. But, the time has now come, when the question of making better provision for street construction and maintenance must be considered by the people of Ashburton. There can be no doubt we think that we shall have to give up the use of shingle, and especially river shingle on the streets of the town. Whether broken metal would be the most suitable to our means and to our requirements, is a matter for the at tention of the Council, and we trust that it will be dealt with at »n early date

Local and General.

\* Interesting reading matter will ta round oa the first and fourth pages of this seae.

A Meteor—A very brilliant meteor flashed through the air in the couth°ea«t on Saturday evening, lighting up th» country.

Flbmington — The Flemington Presby terian Church eoiree and social, will take pace at Flemington, oa Thursday October U. A Hkavt Fink~A6 Woodville last week a storekeeper recovered £71 damages and £15 costs from a ssttler for selling wild turnip seed at genlune.

Bobocoh ELKCTiON.-~The election of a councillor to fill tha vacancy caused by the retirement of councillor Jolliffe, takes place on Wednesday, The candidates are Messrs G Andrews and R Clark.

Nk\» Libiubt.—The Waimate Library Com-cittee, whose buildings were destroyed by Sunday morning's fire, have resolved to cell part of the sections fronting Qaeen street, and build a library and newsroom on the remain ing ground.

Municipal Gas Works.—The proposal of the Timaru Borough (Sounoil to purchase the Gas Company's worka has been advanced a stage, the Council having agreed on Monday evening to an expenditure of £35 to obtain an expert's valuation of the property.

Chcboh or England, Mt. Somibs—Th§ new Choroh and Parsonage being completed, the formal opening of the farmer will take plaot to-morrow. The Bishop of Christ ehuroh will conduct the ceremony, and it is expected that a large number of the olergy, together with visitor* from all parts of the country will be present.

Pkimi BiiF—The New Zealand Farmer 1! Co-op, at the Tinwald yards yesterday, ••Id oa faooeunt of Mr W. J, Stoddart of Willowby, one young heifer, for which the sumAf £9;i7s6dwas realised. Mr W. J. Siloook being the buyer.

Ohe EtFier ■•,<># th« Tariff.—lt w»i freely stated in Otepbki on (says %ht\Wtstem Star) that the Shale Company intended paying off a number |of men, as a preliminary ttep to the closing of their operations consequent on she aotion of the Government in taking the duty joff kerosene and oandles.

ASHSPHTOK HoBKOfILTHRAL SoOIltT — The annual meeting of the above was called for last evening, and seven members attended but as twelve are required for a quorum the meeting was therefore adjourned to Friday evening. We understand the society has had a very satisfactory year inane ially, and it is hoped a good attendance will mutter on Friday.

An Acknowledgment—Mr Thomas Bui' look hat been presented by the Ashbnrton Rifles—of which corps he was the first captain—with a framed photo of the present members, as a souvenir and an aoknowledg' ment of the kind and considerate treatment the corps hea always received at his handd We understand that Mr Bullock highly appreciate! thia graoaful acknowledgment

A Bio Order—The Ash burton railway department has received an order for thirty trucks, These are required for loading wheat for despatch to the "' Lady Isabella," at Lyttelton, to the order of Messrs Friedlander Bros. The station master is naturally proud of saoh an order, which dealt with 21,600 aaeks, or over 80,000.

Is Makes she Whols World Km — A touching scene was witnessed yesterday afternoon in Timaru, on the return of Trooper Macintosh, whan an anxious mother came up and questioned Trooper Macintosh as to whether he had seen her son at the front, and on getting a reply'to the tffuct •hat he wai at Bloimfontain, and was in good health, the mother's feelings got the better of her, and clasping the bearer of such good newsrouad the neck, she kissed him on the check.— Timaru Herald

/FhicOicltng TRACK—The necessity for taking immediate action in order to get the Domain cycling track asphalted in time for theooming season is so apparent,' that »n enthusiastic cyclist started a subscription )£st yesterday, with a view to raise funds for the purpose, and has met with fair success so far. It is to be hoped that our townspeople will support the movement, aa there can be no | doubt that an asphalt; traok in the Ashbur* ton Domain will be a great attraction to cyclists from all parts of the colony. Last year, at least one sports meeting had to be given up owing to the rain spoiling ths track 'for several dayi. On an asphalt traok, rain makes little or no difierraee.

" OtJHBRiiY«s as Other Sbb 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 man who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind that " appearance goes a long way." An ill-fitting suit is unoomfortable, and an " eye-sore "to your friends. Don't risk it 1 If you area stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailors- where yon will always find a large assortment of • Up to date" suitings to select' from, and where you can always depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Mhssbs Craiohbad akd Bbrrtman speaks volume*. This firm has just imported piobably the finest stock of new seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Ashburton, including a beautiful range of the new rain proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

A meeting of the Committee of the Ash burton Trotting Club, was held in Devanes' Hotel yesterday. Present—Messrs D Mc- Lean (chairman), H Smith, D McKendry, G Robertson, J Sutherland, F MoCafferky And J McOonaoaie. .

Correspondence wm received from Mr P Devane, resigning memberahip.~>l6 was re solved ..,to write and ask Mr Devsas to reconsider the matter

Two new members were elected Mr J Small pretested the Club with ft letter-press. A vote of thanks for his present wm accorded Mr Small

It wm decided to write to the Agricultu ral and Pastoral Association, and ask thesa to get the implement* moved off the trotting track as scon as possible, after the Show

It wm also resolved that the day of (he date of next trotting meeting bn fixed for October 24, the day after the Show.

. A programme was drawn up by the Committee, and the nominations were arranged to close on Tuesday October 2, the handioaps on October 9, and the acceptances on October 16.

It was also resolved not to deduct any thing from the priza money ac had previously been done;

The printing was left in the hands of the hand* of the President and Secretary.

The meeting then adjourned

CORRESPONDENCE

(Wi do not held ooneives respomisle for apiniont npiMfcd by ear cere «iprt4enti

BOROUGH ELECTION.

totHIBDISOS Sir,—! de nob wish, to make comparisons between the two candidates who, tOMMftrow, will be contesting the vacant sea* us the Borough Council table, bat £ do think com ! meat is |neoessary| in relation to Mr Geo W Andrews. He has been a resident of the district for twenty odd years, and there are few men who know the history of our i town as he doeß, By his conscientious attention to the duties involved as a member of School Committees and Town Board, and the active interest he has taken in all matters affecting the well-being of the borough suburbs, he h%s earned his rights to aspire to ' higher fiightn. 1 As a mechanic he has often shown his aptitude to take a practical view of life, as it affects his fellow burgesses, and his interest in outdoor exer* eiae and games fpr our young men is as well known, as the faot of his being the ' father of cricket'in the county. There are not many men. whose long residence, here will bear the search light of his fallows' scrutiny like Mr George Andrew*, and I trust the voters will, if necessary, put themselves to a little trouble to record their votes in hit favour to'morrew—l am, &c, i GIIKADtIR

Magisterial

GERALDINE.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28bh.

(Before Mobsis R. O Orbell and H. W. Moore, J.P.s Briaohks of thb Stock Act. —W. S. Matjlin was charged with exposing sheep infected with Hoe on the 15th inst. for sale at the Geraßine Farmer's kaleyard*. Mr Fmpson, stook inepeotor, appeared for the Department and Mr Maslin conducted his own case, Duncan Mnnro, stock inepeotor, deposed that he visited the Geraldine Farmer's Yards on the day in question and found a mixed lot of defendant's sheep, about 435 very badly infected with lies. By Mr Maslin—From appearanen they would have been about two or three months under the infection and could not have been infected so badly In a week.—W S Maslin deposed that he bought the sheep on August 8< h at, tht Geraldine live stook market and put thentin the Farmers' Yards the follow ing week* He noticed a few of them raised in the wool as by wire fences, but did not examine then tor lice and did not know they were infected till his attention was dr^wn to \ the matter by the Inspector at th« yards. He immediately withdrew them from sale and had them dipped n«xt day. The sheep were sold on August Bth by John Campbell and John Crows in the Geraldine Saleyards and witness bought the last lot left) the otherß having been purchased by practical sheep buyers, who apparently did not notice anything wrong with the sheep any mora than witness did. The Bench considered they had nothing to do with tht question of where defendant got the sheep, and as he admitted they were lousy and in his posies eion he was responsible according to the Act. They therefore fined defendant at the rate of one halfpenny per sheep on 435 sheep. Charles Thew pleaded guilty to a similar ! offeno* in respect) of 38 sheep, and was also j fined one halfpenny per sheep.

Rangitate Road Board

A meeting of thia Board was held on Thursday, 23rd inst. Present—Messrs Harper (chairman), Tarbotton, Killock, Taylor and Dellow.

Correspondence was read from the Com missioner of Crown Lands, stating that the roads on the Hekeao settlement wer« placed under the control of this Board.

The Auditor-General returned the balasee sheet, duly certified.

Ratepayer* wrote applying for atone picking, road formation, lease of reserves, and drawing the Board's attention to a dangerous ford and other obstructions upon the roads near Mayfield.

The County Council wrote stating that the local bodies within the County are desirous that the Council should purchase a steam roller Tor their use, a»d inquiring the number of days per year it would be required by this Board: The Council declined to sanction the erection of any feaee across rivers under their control.

Consideration of specification for main tenance of water raoe crossings was allowed to stand over till next muting. The Board oould not state the number of days per year it would require a steam roller, but are anxiously looking forward to its arrival

Noiioe was given to propose at next) meeting that a general rate of one-fourth of a penny in the pound be struck, and that the bicycle by-law, appearing in Gazette Tse. 40, be brought into force within the district.

The Clerk was instructed to issue notices to have obstructions removed off roads and damage made good ; to notify the ranger that) stock are still at large upon the roads throughout the district; to call tender* for road forming. In connection with the Anama Road Board's proposal to annex a portion of this district, it was resolved to hold a meeting of ratepayers in the Sohoolhouee, Mayfisid, on Friday, 31st iusc.

Accounts amounting to £25 12a 6d wer passed for payment, and the Board ad journed.

THE ASHBURTON SENSA TION

Accused Ilefore the Court.

Edward Stephens, late Manager of the Ashburton Permanent Building Society, was brought before the Magistrate's Court, Mr R Alcorn, J.P., on the bench, yesterday afternoon.? Mr G Kf Wattfon appeared for tWe accused and Mr G W Purnell, the solicitor for the Building Booiety was present.

The Clark of the Court read the following information :—" That Edward Stephens, who then being in the employ of the Ash burtoa Permanent Building and Investment Society, as Manager and Secretary of the said Society, did at divers times and since the year 1895, and up to August 8, 1900, steal divers odd sums of money belonging to the Ashburton Permanent Building and nvestment Society amounting to £4441 13b 7d."

Mr Purnell stated that the accused had only jast been arrested, and he would therefore ask for a remand until Thursday.

Mr Watson considered a time should be fixed, when the case would actually be heard, as it would be unwise to keep adjourn ing the proceedings, and he would therefore ask that ib be taken this day week, Sep tember 4

Mr Aloorn—Do you think Mr Purnell jou will be ready by Thursday ? Mr Purnell replied that he was not in a position to state definitely, "but if ht were not ready to go on with the oasejon Thursday he would on that day|b« in ft position to name the date when the oase could be pro ceeded with..

Mr Watson did not want to have the case remanded fday by day uaier the cireum itanoes.

Mr Pornell hen, admitted he would nob be ready for Thursday. Iv reply to the Jnstioe, Mr Purnell stated neither Monday nor Tuesday would suit, and he added, the Stipendiary Magistrate would attend on Thursday, *and he (Mr Faroe!)) would then definitely state when he would be able to go on with the proceedings" Mr Aloorn : Seeing that it is desirable the oase should be heard 'before a magistrate, said he would remand aooustd until Thurs day, 30th inst.

Mr Watson asked for bail to be fixed, and seeing that his olitnb was giving all possible help to unravel affairs, it should not be unreasonable.

Mr Purnell had no objeotion to accused having ball, but as he had stolen nearly £4500, ithab amount should be taken into consideration. He would agree to any reasonable amount.

Mr Alcorn fixed the bail of accused at £1000. and another snrety of £1000 or two of £500 eaoh.

Mr Watson proposed Mr Henry Davis as* Mr Joseph Scaly as bond«meo, and Mr Purnell stated he had no objections. The ball was forthcoming* The proceedings only lasted a quarter of an hour.

Scandal in the Public Service

SERIOUS CHARGES IN PARLIAMENT

United Press Association—By Eieetne Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, August 28

Serious charges of colluiion between Go' vernmenb officials and Government steres' contractors were beoupht up in the Legisla* tive Assembly by Mr Griffiths, who asserted that putrid fish, decayed vegetables, and other produce, unfit for human consumption, had been supplied te the Little Bay Hospital and similar institutions, while rations had been drawn for discharged and dead patientM. The pnbUo Service Board, after having had the faots clearly proved, had sought to condone the matter

The President of the Board of Health oamo in for towe severs handling in oonneo* Mon with the case, as well at for hit action daring the plague epidemic, Mr Hughe* laying that if death* had not ooowrrea by thousands, It was not any fault of thn President of the Board. He had never seen such in insane display of inconspetenoy as that daring the course of the epideroio.

Volunteer News.

Ihere was & very limited number present at the weekly parade of the Rifles last evening, Sergeant H. Baker being in com mand. The evening was devoted priDCtptlly to physical drill, & couple of the practices being very creditably executed.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo

Telegraph—Copyright

London, August 28

Further particulars of the siege of the Legations show that tha Austrian and Italian Legations were burned oa June 25.

The marines At the Geriaa* Legation resisted 1000 Chinese, killing 200 of them during the siege.

The Germaa official report declares that Generals Tung-fun giang and Yung-lu persistently fought the Legations. An armistice was arranged on July 16, and lasted until August 9, waea a murderous fire from closest range was poured in until the 14th.

Early on that date the firing of tha Allies became audible, and the Ohineie retired on the appearance of Indian troops. The German Legation troops then advanced and occupied Hattaman gate, capturing eight guns, The Shanghai correspondent of The Times states that Germany has'engaged certain residents of Shanghai and Hankow an Intelligence officers for twelve monthb. Berlin, August 27 Owing to Belgium's neutrality Germany objected to the sending ef a Belgian corps to China, and the idea was therefore abandoned. Paris, August 28

In response to feelers thrown out by the German Press, the French news papers have expressed opinions in favor of international control of the finances of China, and not direct administra tion of the finances.

Transvaal War

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, August 27 Klee, a Russian, has been arrested at Pretoria as a spy. Thirteen des patches for Botha were found in his possession The Continental Pres3 is at*vage at the execution of Oardna St. Petbrbbwrg, August 27 The Czar granted an audience to Dr Leyds I ondon, August 28 While General Buller and General Lyttelton, with two brigades of cavalry, operated te the south west of Dalman thua, General French, with two brigades to the westward of Belfast moved northward, driving the enemy to Lekensvlei. General Pole:Oarow, with the Guards, made an advance, but the enemy strengthened their position, and "stubbornly resisted Sutler's and Oarew's advance, They worked three Long Tows and many other heavy guna i nnd pom poms, and a hot and persistent | fire was maintained. The country was difficult for the purposes of attack, and was well suited to the tactics adopted by the Boers A native, who claims to be the sole survivor, declares that the Boers murdered a party of white men and bkcks while lying round the Potehef stroom railway line by shooting them The blacks were without weapons The informant was wounded in the hip and mouth, and feigning death, escaped and reached the force commanded by Colonel Broad wood Lord Roberts reports that the ene»y on three sides attacked Winberg on Sun day, but were repulsed witk consider able loss by Colonel Bruce Hamilton, who captured General Ollivier's three sons

America's Narration Laws.

Waited Pram Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb Sydkey, Aog 28

Sir W J Lyne has already taken steps to secure the united action of other colonies to induce Great Britain to obtaie from America a modification of the navigation laws, so as to place Australian commerce on a more equit able footing. In view of strengthen ing the Premier's action, a circular has been issued inviting merchants and others to protest against the restrict tions Failing, some modification, there is a feeling in business circles that Australia should make reprisals upon American shipping

CABLE NEWS.

United Praia Association—By EUotrio Qfclegrupa—Copyright. London August 27 The British Admiralty has ordered a hundred |thousand tens of Cardiff steam caal at the highest prices; A British punitive column destroyed thirty Ashantee vilages at Lake Busnmachi. St Petersburg, Aug 27 Russia is negotiating for the purchase of three million tons of American coal. Ebkmaktlb Augusut 28 The barque Scotia, bound from Hamburg to Kiaochaa, China, with coal and cement, arrived with her cargo on fire. The lire was discovered ten days ago while the vessel was off St. Paul Island The extent of the damage is unknown.

FOOTBALL

The following players will represent the Ashburton County Football Team against Ellesmsre County on Saturday nexfc at Dunsandel. The team will leave Ashbur ten by the eleven train:—Crisp, Lynakey, Wilson, McTigue, W Fitzgerald, D Wilson, M Fitzgerald. SharpJin, Curtis, Johnston, Fawcefcfc, Fergus r Hnbbs, A Fitagerald, Chapman. Emergencies— Bedford and Roberteoni The reprwentatire match South Canter bnry v Canterbury, will take place ab Temoka to-morrow afternoon.

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF RKPRESENTATIYES.

United Pi ess Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, August 28 Tho Home met at 2,30 A petition was presented by F Hay man and Co, and other manufacturing e^emistf, praying that the proposed remission of duty on patent medicines be sot enforced. Mr Fisher gave notice to ask th« Premier whether he will seriously ooatider during the r« otu the advis&bleaess of establishing a State newspaper, or whether he will next) seesiou introduce a Bill conferring on muni cipal bodies legislative anthority to establish and control municipal newspapers, to be conducted in the interests of the general body of citizens. The Premier tabled the report of til* Commissioners in the Stoke Orphanage Er f'i'ry, Btating that the evidence wou'd follow later in the evening, and in due course the House would have an opportunity oi disou»iing it The debute on ths oommitUl of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Bill was resumed Mr J Allen said the powers of the Act had been greatly extended, and now ine'uded farm labourers, clerks sto, It was useless to deny that the country had approved the Act, therefore it was no use trying lo prevent the Bill from passing, but there were some features which he hoped would be modified Ms Fowldi, referring to the inclusion of I shop assistants in the Bill and the preferenoe [ to unionists now imposed, pointed out thai an employer might have evideaoe of the dishonesty of a shopman, and yet, because he was a unionist, he would he compelled to employ auoh a person Mr Flatmati thought the Bill well toe far, but still, if they felt sine thafc ife would not be abused, it would be ene of the best - Bills that had ever been put oa the Statute Book Mr J W Thomson said the friction thai prevailed in towns between capital and labour would, if the. Bill passed, be trans mitted to the country to the great disadvan tage of the farmers Mr Ell did nob think the agricultural people had anything to fear from the opera* tion ef the Bill Mr Masley did sob agree that the Act had been co successful as some asserted Mr Millar denied tha* Auckland manufac turer! had better machinery than those in the South, and urged that a colonial log should be insisted upon. Under the Bill, the bank clerk and agricultural labourer could, if they choose, form themselves into a Union, and so take advantage of the Aeb. The House adjourned at 5.30 p m The House resumed at 7.30 Mr Lewis said that while farm labourers were included in the Bill, the condition of employment was not set forth. AH that) the bill did was to enable agricultural labourers to approach a Court. As to the condition that farmers wonld ba liable to be Interfered with is their operations, he did nob think that would happen, and it would have this result—that> the employer who paid a fair rate of wages would not be handicapped as ootnpared with the man who paid his men an usfair rate. He concurred in the pro vision for paying an «%ual iate of pay for equal work throughout the oolony Mr T. Mackenzie said one olass of the community would benefit very much by the Bill. He referred to clerks in banks &n<t mercantile offices, whose long hours bad become a toandal Mr Monk believed tha* but for the Labour Unions and Conciliation Board the workers of the colony would to day be in receipt of higher wages, instead of being at the mercy of strawberry nosed, blear eyed agitators Mr 6 W Russell expressed his approval of the exbendod scope of the bill. With regard to the contention thai wages in country newspaper offices should be at high as thos* paid is oity offices, ho believed, if that were stipulated, ib would result in most of such newspapers being closed, and the purveying of news would thus be thrown into the hands of the large oity newspapers Mr Ward moved the adjournment of the debate in order to permit) the Premier to make a statement In Committee of Ways and Meant the Premier moved a resolution la regard to the tariff, which was agreed to, and which is to come into force on the 29th In Committee of Supply, on the resolu' tioos, ihe Premier explained the new resolutions Captain Russell had studied the reselu* lions »nd digested the Financial Statement, and hoped he bad assimilated its parts, bat its want of principle was the feature of it. TDwo conflicting principles were contained in the Statement, bah the Premier had in time played nisay parts Mr MeGowan was quite agreeable to shorten tho debate on the Statement, and allow the principal debate to take place on the Bill, and with that view he was quite prepared to bring down the Bills {tomorrow The motion to go into Committee of Supply was carried «n the voices, without further debate Progress was immediately reported, and the House adjourned at 12 5 a m

THE LATEST

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

United Pr«iw Association—By Electric , TftlegrapK—-Copyright Rtcairad Wakftpsmka August BS, 9 10 a m This Office 9 27 a m) Lohbox, August SI Sttya and De la Bey have visited Kruger. The British had five killed and 58 wonnded in the engagements at Belfast - and Palmanantha. Lord Roberta describes the casualties as wonderfully few when the nature of the figktiog is considered

169 Boers have surrendered at Harrismith and a number to Ooloiel Boyes* Mounted Infantry at Vrede

THE NEW ZEALAND CONTINGENTS

A HANDSOME TRIBUTE.

United Preis Association—By El«otr!s Telegraph

Vfsxjjisarcx, Aoftnat 29 The Age«t-General cablet j—*• Private Ryan, First Contingent, who has bees invalided in England for some time past, te leaving for New Zsaland by the Tokomartt." M»jor-G«aei»l Hutton has writs** to Ike Premier, highly complimenting the New | Zealaadere in kia Brigade. Ha a»ys in every | engagement they hare taken park in and on every occasion when hard work or peouliarly dangerous service dm fallen to their lot, they hare always acquitted theaie«lv«s well. Sinoe May 1 they have been continually marching and fighting, with exposure to cold, and precarious rations. He always felt confident when the New Zealanders were detailed for anything specially difficult. Among a particularly fine lot of fighting men from all parts of tke Empire, none hvre a higher reputation for steadiness under ire or dash and gallantry when the mantes* arrives. Now Zealaad is especially fortunate in her officer*, several of whom weuld take a high place among the best of the moulted infantry oifioers, who are the picked nfieen of the army. General Hutton says there is an txoellent feeling among all the Colonial Contingents, and goes on to say that the campaign ban tanghti the necessity of one individual system of training, organisrtlen, and equipment. He congratulate! the Government and the colony on being repre• ■ented by so fine a body of man.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Presa Ataooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Bectif ed Wakapuaka Aag 29, 9 20 am. This office 9 47 a m Londos, August 28 Pekin ii clear of the enemy. Li Fung Chang has asked the Dowager to arrast Prince Tu»a and disarm the Boxers and thai open the way for megoti«tiOßi with the Power*

THEjASHBURtfOtf GOARDIAft : WEDNESDAI, AtJatJSl! 29, 190*



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FOR SALE, A Four Roomed Houas and \ acre of land In the suburb*. Price £lbO. F. FERRIMAN "~FOR~SALE I HAVE received instruciona to Sell a comfortable House of 7 rooms, together with convenient Scabies, erected ou three quarter* of an aora of land, part of which h ■looked with choice fruit trees. The houte is complete with copper set U and a good range. The property isaitua'ad in a good locality and ba» » good frontage £225 will purohkie on ea«y terms W, FERRIMAN. TO LET. A COMFORTABLE Uottage of two Rooms and Scullery, tituated in Grey Street. Wall sheltered by r raarcrooarpa faaoe F. FERRIMAN. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTUI* A SHOP with two full windows, together with an attachen dwelling ol 5 rooms, copper, etc. The shop is situated next to Mr Hall, Herbalist F FERRIMAN *""" to l"e"t7~~* CARTER'S TERRACE. TINWALD npHi»T very desirable Property, at X pieaenb occupied by Mr A fclewson, consisting of 4 acres of land with 9 rotmad house, detached washhouse and dairy, good stabling, traphouse etc * X v F FERRIMAN OFFICES IN HAVELOCK STREET. fIIWO Rooms with ahed, lately ecenpied X by Mr Oolliffo, Havelcck Sfcreeb, opposite Mr John Thomas' Grain Stare. FP F FERRIMAN "" T 0 LX T ' BUBNKTT STREIfiT WEST A COMFORTABLE Cottage ot 3 rconu well «H»atea. Rental—sa 6d F. FERRIMAN. FARM" FOR'SALE^ O A Acres, within 2 miles of Ashburton. Orfc This should prove a eoand invest* merit for capital. Price, £1174. This property will let en a long leasp to a good tanant. F« FIRRIMAN. "~ FOB «ALE, In Peter Street, A COMFORTABLE HOME, consisdn JOL of 7 rooms, with bath and abundant eupply of water* detochtd washhouae, | *ere of good land, planted with fruit trees, within three minotea' walk of the railway station. The greater portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. F~ FERRIMAN. Estate Agent, Ashbarton. FOiT^bALiT WIRTER'S ROAD, ALLBNTON Within three minutes" walk of the Public School I HAVE received ing<ructions from MB J Fowlke. to sell five acres of land, on which is erected a comfortable honse of eight rooms and a convenient stable and trap shod. The orchard is well stocked with frcib trees, and the filta eanaofc be beaten for residential purposes F FRIIBIMAN, FOR SALE, TANORKD STRKKT, ! The Besidential Street of the Town, ( A Comfortable Dwelling of 8 rooms ; the motion is well fenced, and ot good qaality. F. FfiRRIMAN, ""TDTCETT" IN TANOBED STBEET, A SHOP, adjoining Mr Hall's. F, FERRIMAN "~ FOR BALK Prinoe*t Street and Smith's Road An excellent opportunity IHAVR been instructed to ccli all tba block of land iituated as abore, con tainiug 8 acres 32 pereheß, together with the building! »ituated thereon, comprising a 6 roomed dwelling ard shop, carpenter's work ■hop, stable and cow ahed. Two aorea have keen laid off as aa orchard, and are well ■tooked with choice fruit trees. A water race run* through the property* The land will be sold as a whole or the building with 4 acres of land may be had separately. F. FERRIMAN. , FOR SALE 5 Town Sections, a capital site for building, within 4 minutes' walk of! Post Office F. FERMMAN. T ACT SHI lIS ©F Hill SALE. Oddments and Remnants Must Be Cleared It Will Pay You to Visit us ASHBUBTON DRAPERY CO.



THE VERDIOT OF PRACTICAL BIDBRS IS IN FAVOUR OF, Absolutely Best Built in New Zealand. GENT'S £21 4 LADY'S £22. BURNETT STREET. THE NEW AUTOMATIC KNITTER. ANDREW ORR TTAS been appointed SOLE A&ENT for the above Machine*, Orderi now taken for delivery Ist March. Will Knit a Fair of Stockings in 35 minutes, Stocking* in 50 minutes. A Child of 12 years of »ga v able to work it. For farther particular! apply to the Agent; HMWWMi'Q'MWiMMV ANDRE W 0 R R. TF YOD WANT A GOOD MACHINE CHOOSE A BUDGE-WHITWORTH M Beyond tlie sea in every land, BUDOE-WHITWORTH Cycles premier stand; At home the same, or far or wide, All Nations choose the BUDGE *° ride. LADY'S, £21_, JSENT'S, £21. I arge Ktook of ACCESSOEIB3 just to hand. Everything NEW and CP-TO-DATE; No Old Stock. ii n inniiflfnftir'wiY cycle works, . X II lllli l\ 11! 4 BURNETT STKJBET,. . 11l 111 tflJllllWill If Ashburton. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY TTATE a few Job Line! thrown out at Stocktaking, which they are Selling at GBBAT REDUCTIONS. Man's Hard and Soft Felti Is 6d, li lid and 2« 6d Ladies Sailor Straws reduced to la Brown Moleskin Trousers reduced to 5s lid Men's Best Crop Corkhums 263 6d for 19a 6d Women's Canvas Shoes reduced to 3a 63 Children's Canvas Shoes reduotd to 2s 61 Men's Silk Ties reduced to 6d and Is N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H. BECKINGSALE, Manager. IT IS PACKED TO PLEASE, AND SERVED ITS MISSION. HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON PACKED AND SEALED TEA Drinkers of Tea BLENDED for Extra Profit try UNBLENDED HondalLanka. Sold by Messrs Shearman Bros., Messrs Cooch and Co., Messrs Carson & Son, and J. Gudsell, Tinwal d. Tr^SKimrsl^seedEmvMoni whioh j TO TRAVEL IN THE ALFOBD FORKBT, X has come to stay in Aehburtoa in a I MOUNT BOMERBAND MAYFIELD certain cure for courlib, colds, and All chest I DISTRICTS, complaint s> Sold by all local chemiata and THS jjkapoht stallion grocers i- bottles, 1b 6dapd 2i 6d. LaBOURMB "*"" TO LET (Four years old) ■—""• „ T ABOURER ii by Workman, Dam, TTALP an Acre of Land and small oottage, |_j tiyely 11. by Lord Beaconifield (106;; XX fronting the North Belt, near the g nd daTO( L ive iy by Lincolnshire Ira Teller High School mm , T ,r,«^w (imp); 3rd dam by Prince of Denark, and T BULLOCK bred by Mr Scaly of Timaru. Workman by " TO LET I ord JDunmore (180), Dam Anni« (573), by Kilbowie (73) (imp) from Scotland—second FOUR Acres of land with oomforbable dam, Jenunie Deans (263) ; fcnird dan, dwelling house of fire rooms, etc, Maggie Craig (262) (imp) from Scotland by thereon, situated on Racecourse Road, the late Mr Walls. Terms—*3loi, g«aran- Ailenton *cc *or three mares ; for larger number at Apply to pet agreement* The season £2 10s ; groom T BULLOCK, »ge fee ss. Agent. For further particulars apply C. Obiik, — — groom in charge, or Anbbbw MoFa»LA»«, ly/TOTHERS ! Have you delicate children owner. Emalsion, which will oure where all other f\ R ,  ' , . ■ medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and -/a. H "res, well watered, .long grocers in bottles, la 6d and 2s 6d. 246 frontage oa a good road. The greater to portion of the purchase can remain at o TfAD SATiW, per cent, Adapted for subdivision. XVtt DAUJi, Auyono with a little capital, and half an m T"TUr,r T r/rmTT a mnn to the tuture, will inspeob and eecnre TOWN PROPERTY, WELL SITUATED J i( . hlock ' * IUW* IN BURNETT STREET. bbia block* F. FERPIMAN. Being Section Ht>l, containing J Aero with PELHAM POULTBY YARDS. Dwelling House of Six Rooms and Scullery, , detached washhouae, etc, thereon, the pro- nn HB p ropr i et ors are largely reducing porty of Mb J. H. Paolincj. J_ Btockf t0 mfcke room f or oomiag leason "mmmm  , , . yonog birds. Some first olass Andalunians, mBIS nob having been disposed of by Houdans, Orpingtons (buff and black), Gol- JL Auction, offar* are lavited for the den p enc iii 8 d Ham burgs, and Partridge purchase of same. ... . Oocbins will be for sale for ft short time a The owner is desirous of a quick Rale as he extreme j y i ow prices. 7 169 is leaving for the North Islaad. t5 UiLDEKS will find it to their"^"^. Terms and fall particulars famished. JQ to gab ea tltnatea for Ironmongery from I. BUjuLOCK Haboley Bbos.



WANTED KNOWN—Removal of the old established firm of Mitchell & TOKNEB, from oJd premiaei in Tanored Street o New Shop in Barnett Street,



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NEW LINES received in Birthday Cards Sunday School Cards, Wall Texts, Picture Scraps (in packet*), Oleograph Pictures, Cheap Magic Lanterns, Cheap Books. Peace Badges, Footballs, Children's Tricycles, also Fancy Goods, including Bed White and Blue Garlands (for decorating), Artificial Flowers and Leaves, Cake Stands, Photo Framss, Purses, etc—A H Williams, Tattered Street Bmoke New Yenai