Mail Notices.

Mails cloße for the following plaoea as ander, subject to the necessary alterations: — SATURDAY. AUGUST 11 For Northern Ports, and Wesfcporfc, per Rotoimhana, at 6.30 p m For Greyii.oath and West Ooaafc, per Rosamond, at 6 30 p m F»r United Kiugdom and Australian Colonies per Royal Arthur, ar 6 30 pra MONDAY, AUGUST 13 For Northern Porta, per Mapourika at JO 30 a m W. H. Rbnnkk, Postmaster. _

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICE

Traiue leave Aahburton daily for— UHRISTUBUROH—at 720 a.m., 11 a.m., 5.16 p.m., 7 spm. (»xpres) TIMARU—at 10 55 a.m., 3.50 y.m. DUNKDIN—at 12 54 r.m. (expreeß) SPRINGBGRN-afc 4.25 y m. I Trains arrive d»Uy at Ashburton from— GHKISTOHURCH-nb 10.45 ».m., 12.4? p.m. (expfeaa), 8 p.m. TIMARU—at 10.35 a.m., 2 55 p.nrt. i DUNBDIN—at 6.57 p.m. (expre»B) ! SPRINGBURN-at 9 45 a.m.

EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Mood for August

SUN

Commercial.

GERALDINE HORSE FAIR.

Messrs Mating and Shallcr&as first horse Rale at Geraldine yesterday was a great success. Th?re was t large attendance of buyers from all parts of the district, and a number of buyers from Christchurch, Timaru, and Oamant. The entry consisted of 40 horses, almost every one of which sold at very satisfactory prices.' Old horses especially sold well. Draughts sold at from £15 to £29 10', aged horses up to £46, hacks £8 to £25. After the horse sale a number of traps, drays, farm implements, etso , were sold, and also a travelling hut foi £19 10a. The sale was held in a paddock opposite the Courthouse. This land has been purchased by Messrs Haling and Shallcrasa for holding saiss of this kiad on and there is come talk of their erecting an auction mart at an early date.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

Mr D Thomas reports upon the Hvs etook markob for the week ending August 8, 1900. The usual weekly sale was held at jthe Ash burton Yards last Tuesday, whon a email entry came forward, consisting mainly of ewes in lamb, wish a moderate entry of butchers' sheep. The following are a few of the prices obtained;—l7 l»mbs 12s Bd, 17 halfbred wethera 15i 10d, 9 merino wetheri 12* 3d, 40 merino wethers lie lOd, 29 half bred ewes 14s 2d, 1 halfbred wether £1 l»6d, 132 crossbred fwetheri 15s Id, 112 merino wethers, six and eight-tooth, 10a 3d ; 189 halfbred ewes in lamb 11s 9d s 144 crossbred owe* in lamb 18s 6d, 159 lambs 13s 3d: Cattle—l fat steer £414 a, 1 fab heifer £5 2s 6d, 1 steer £4 17* 6d, 2 fab heifers £5 5», 1 store heifer £3, 1 dairy oow £3 17a 6d. I also »old privately during the week 85 halfbred ewes 16a, 750 hoggata 12i 9d, and 850 oroesbred ewes 15a.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote aa follows on August 10, 1900:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl , m 2* 31 „ „ Tuscan... 2a 31 to 2s 4d „ „ Hunter's 2< 2d Oata—Duns .« Is Si to la 6d Dttßtßh la 5d to Is 6i Canadians Is 7d to Is 8J Bparrowbills Is 61 to Is 7d Barley— Malting, prime 2a Inferior la 6d Peas—Partridge, 2^ 3d OhaS—Good oatsheaf 47a 6d to 50* Grass Seed—Old pasture, 2* to 2a 3d New „ Is 63 to Is 9d The above are priced current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

SALE OF LAND

Messrs Maling and Shalicrasa have been successful in disposing of another 1500 acres of Mr W P Studholme's land ab Beautiful Valley to Mr W S Maslin at a satisfactory figure.

ARCADE HORSE FAIR.

Mr David Thomas reports upon hia usual monthly horee fair held ab the Arcade on Thursday last:—The attendance was one of the be&t seen at any fair for the last twelve months, and amongst them were a large majority of buyers both from north and south, besides a lot of looal buyers. The entry, whioh was made up of 146 head of all description, mostly draught, were cleared at vary satisfsstory prices to the vendors, and prices obtained were considered from £3 to £5 in advance of those ruling two months back. Of the total entry, I succeeded in placing 127 head at the following prices, viz:—Unbroken draughts ooita and fi lies, lyr, £20 to £30, 2yrs £36 to £41; broken, 2yrs to 3yrs, £32. £38. £42, £47. £52 ; 4yrs to Syrs, £25, £32, £38, J646, £51, £56 ; 6yrs to Byri>, £37, £38 10«, £39, £41 10i, £50; aged, £14, £16 15a, £17 ss, £20 10s, £23, £29 lOh £30 53, £56 to £43; screws £lsa to £3 10*; hacks, 4yrs to 7yre, £5, £8 10a, £14, £16, £23, £25, £25 lOi; screws £1 to £6 10s, and £9. I had inquiries for good mares stinted, and high money was offered. Privately, I sold daring the week 3 horses at £98, 7 »b £234, 3 at £134, 1 at £45, 1 ai> £53

OATS MARKET.

United Presi Association—By Eleotrio v Telegraph 'Invebcakoill, Angust 10 Oats—The Invercargill Grain Brokers' Association reporii that the market is a shade firraer owing to a rather better enquiry from Australasia, presumably for shipment to China, but quotations remain unchanged, viz., *{A" grade, Is 5d to U ssd ; "B," li 4|d to Is 6d ; "0," la 44 to 1» 4^d at country stations ; bags Bi.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKETS.

Quotations are as follows : — Wheat—Prime milling Eominal, Tuscan 2s Sd to 2a 6<i, Pearl and Hunfcer'a 2i #1 to 2s Oats (nominal)— Milling Canadian Is 8d to Is 9d, shorb feed la Bd, Duas la 7d to la Bd, and Danish Is 7d Barley (nominal)— Prime malting 2i to 2s 51 delivered. Floor (millers' quotations, nominal)— Boiler £7, atone £6. Sharps—£s4 Bran-£3los. Oatmeal—£lQ Beans—2s 3d to 2a 4d Peas—Blue Prusdan and Partridga 2a to 2s 3d Potatoes—Derwenfcs ( Aug deliver) 20 1 to 21s at country stations Oatsheaf Chaff—4ss to 50s at near country station*. Hay—£3 5s to £3 10a, delivered ; primesb baled £4, fob Seeds—Ryegrass, farmers' lines 1b 9d to 2a, prime heavy, town dressed, 2s 63 to 3b 3d, Cocksfoot 2|d to 2|d for bright seed, to 3d for extra good, town machine dressed 16lb to 171b ac d, H to 4d, Cow grass 5d to 6d, extra ohoie 6Jd, white clover 6d to7&d

TIMARU GRAIN MARKETS.

There is Btlll a lack of animation in the j grain market, bub %A*b are still reported at current rates. We hear that a good/ sizid Hue of Tuscan changed hands at 2* s|t, and Weba's Challenge at 2s 4sd. ; Buyers are very willing to do business at ruling rates, bun iha majority of sellers decline to meet them, holders ( f very prime bein^ particularly firm. Thera Is no change in tha oat market, and in a reply to a question, we were told that the kean enquiry reported on the Melbourne market has nob ao far afl^cted South Canterbury. Present quotntlrma «re • — Wheat—Tuscan, 2a s|d ; velvet, 2a 4£ i ; red chaff, 2* 4d Q.-itn. - Danish. Is Id to ils 8<1; short oats of all kinds, la 8d to Is 9d, f.o.b , 84cks extra Bicley, Is 9d to la lOi. Potatoes are nominally 801 per ton.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1900. A NEW ZEALAND DEMOCRAT

H, Mb Riccarton Russell's most recent public utterance—-worth recording— mast certainly be regarded us peculiar, seeing that it issued from the mouth of a professed out and out demosrat. It was made on the debate on the second reading of the 'Governor's Salary and Allowances Bill.' The Premier hae! referred to the difficulty of securing Governors of exalted rank at the salary now otiered, when Mr liußsell let himself go thus : " Who are some of these lords of high degree we are asked to almost fall down and worship V If we trace their pedigree back only a few generations, we shall find that in some cases, their ancestors were counter-jumpers and small bankers." " They are aona the worse for that " interrupted another honour -1 able member. " No, they are none the worse for it," replied the chosen of Riccarton, " but their children are none the better for it." But why should the counter-)omper and the shop-keeper, to say nothing of the small banker, be regarded by Mr Rus sell with contempt? They are all very useful members of society • many people will even think they are more useful to the community than Mr • Russell is. The father of the; foremost living British statesmen, the Right Honourable Joseph Cham berlain to wit, was a shoemaker. The late John Bright was a carpet manu j facturer, A large percentage of the British aristocracy to-day, are more or less associated with trade and com merce, One noble lord is a cab pro prietor. At least two titled ladies carry on large millinery businesses in Loadon. The great Napoleon's sar casm, that England was a nation of shopkeepers is infinitely more applic able to-day than when it was uttered. The men who devote their livea to trade and commerce, and the establish ment of flourishing industries, are England's backbone ; and such men are also helping to build up these colonies. Not only merchants and manufacturers, bafc the smallest of tradesmen, or the humblest of laborers, 60 long as he conducts his business fairly and does his work honestly, can well afford to treat the sneers of inferior politicians with the contempt they so richly deserve. Reflections, such as those indulged in by Mr G. W. Rusfceli are, to say the least, in the very worst taste j and will be remem bered when everything else he may have said in the House is forgotten. The moat remarkable thing in connec tion with this utterance of Mr But sell's, is that he makes such a great profession of being a thorough demo crat, even a radical of the radicals.

Local and General.

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

Prbsbttkriakt Church—-The services in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev J Skinner, Fleming* ton, in the morning ; and the Rev Fee, Wesleyan Church, in the eveniug.

Drill Sheds—The Defence Minister sayt that the Government intend to iake a liberal vot? later on for drillaheds on the £ for £ principle. According to the amount voted by Parliament the distribution will take place.

Ambulance— Arrangements are well is hand for the examination of the work of the Ambulance students, to be held on August 25. In addition to doctors Trevor and Hunter, who will conduct the examination, Mias MoAndrew will supervise th* bandag ing portion of the work.

Westport Coal—-Private advices receiv ed in Wellington, state that another appli cation has been received by the Westport Goal Company for a cargo of ooal for China, and that a yessel under charter will shortly arrive in Naw Zaaland

Hatching Trout—When in South Africa, Mr Do Lautour (now in charge of the Maafcerton fish hatcheries) was successful in exploding the theory that trout could not be hatched in water the temperature of which waß above 68 degrees. Ha was very suc cessful in hutching fiuh with water 2deg to KHeg warmer than the previously fixed limit.

Fbdebamd Australian Literaktbb : — A book entitled "The annotated Conetitntion of the Australian Commonwealth." is now in the press and will shortly bo published. The joint authors are John Quick, L L.D. a membsr of the Victorian B*r, and R. JR, Garran, M,A. author of The Coming Commonwealth." The work will be an analytical, historical, legal, and political Commentary on the Constitution of the Australian Commonwealth. The Constitu tion embodies and realises the best achieve ments of political progress and the latest attainable ideals of liberty. It also repre sents the aspirations of tha Australian people in the direction of nationhood, no far &b is consistent and in harmony with the unity and solidarity of the Empire. Aa a political titla deed it will, in coming ages, r*nk with the world's great charters.

•• Qebselvbs as Othbb 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 " eye-sore "to your friends. Don't risk it! If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailora where you will always find a. large assortment of ' Up to date" suitings to select from, and where you can alwayß depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Messrs Craiohsad and Bep.ryman speaks volu/nec This firm has just imported ptobably the fineßt stock of new seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Ashburton, including a beautiful range of the new rain proof Beavers aud Meltcis for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both ashionable and durable.

PARLIAMENT.

The Premier read a rep'y fr< m the -"ecretavy of State for the colonies by order of the Queen to the message of condolence from, the House end Maori 1 hiefa on the death o* the Dtk of Edinburgh, returning the thanks of Htr Majesty for the same. The Du.edin Drainage and Sewerage, Government railways, and Public Heai h Biils wtsre introduced and read a firat time. -

Lpftve of absence was granted to Mr M assay for one week. The Was'e lands Committee reported on the petition of the Stttlere at Ponvihaka estate, asking for a reduction A long discussion f nsued, which lasted till the 5 SO at journment The House resumed at 7 30 p m- THH GOYBRNQR'S SALAKY. The House went into Committee on the Technical amendments in the Governor's Salary and Allowance Bill brought down by Governor's message. The Bill war reported with amendments. Oa the motion for the third reading, Mr J. Hutcheiou referred to come remarks made by the Premier with regard to the Wellington Harbour Board refusing on a certain occasion to allow the Governor's carriage to p»ss over the Queen's Wharf, Mr Seddon saying it was time, therefore, that there waa a change in the constitution of tha Board, of which he (Mr Hutcheßon) was then chairman, the circumstance, he alleged, being made the excuse for mob re' appointing him at a member of the Board. He defended his action in the matter, condemning the aspersions that the Premier had attempted to oast upon him. The Premier having replied, the third reading was carried by 42 to 14 SLAUGHTERING AND INSPECTING Ob the motion for the commit*! of tha Slaughtering and laspeotion Bill. Mr Duncan said there must be a con siderable amount of diseased meat consumed in the colony, and it was to meet that danger that the Bill had been brought in. Where abattoirs had been established they had been found beneficial, and the local j bodies could borrow money for the same on reasonable terme* He hoped the House would help to make the Bill a workable measure. Aa to the inspection of meat), he believed ib would be alike in the interest of seller and buyer. Mr Buddo thought some compensation should be made to the small butchers whose premises would be closed by the Bill. He believed in the establishing of abattoirs, but ioma provision! of the Bill would have to be materially altered before he could support 'it. Mr Ell thoughb that the Bill was defec tive in thab while tha local authority waa compelled to provide abattoirs, it had not power f;o collect fees. The Bill waa committed, and progress reported at clause 1. , The House adjourned at 1.35 am.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

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Wellinston, August 9 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. FIRST READING Tae Criminal Code Act Amendment Bill was read a first time. MILLBBS' HOUES OF LABOUR, The Miiiera' Hoars of Labor Bill was read a third time and passed. SOXI US WEED 9 BILL The Koxioua Weeds Bill was fur.her considered in Committee. On clause 6, which had beenpostp ned, Mr W. C. Walker said he did not think think there was any necessity to vary the clause as m ,'gested by Mr Stevens in order to deal wih unprofitable land on which gorse might bj growing. The clause, as previously amended, was agreed to. An unimportant amendment was made In the third schedule, and the Bill was reported with amendments. LOCAL BILLS. The Thames Borough Endowment; Leasing Bill and the Gisborne Harbor Board Further Empowering Bill were passed through Committee without amend ments' read a third time, and passed. IMPRISOSMENT FOR DEBT. Mr W. C. Walker moved the second reading cf the Imprisonment for Debt Limitation Bill. Oe the motion of Mr Bonar. the debate was adjourood. The Council rote at 4 p.m. Wellington, August 10 The Council met ab 2 30 p.m Mr Bowen asked whether Government proposed to place on the estimate a sufficient sum to enable the training school for teachers at Christchurch te carry on efficiently th« work whioh had done t.uch good service to the cause of education. Mr W C Walker la reply said he trusted Government would be able to give Parlia ment during this session substantial indication that it was endeavouring to place education finanae on a sounder and more satisfactory footing, The Ministers Salaries, and Allowances Bill was read a first time. The Paeroa Gasworks Bill was **?ead a second time on the motion of Mr Oadmnn. The Noxious Weeds Bill was read a third time end passed. The debate on the second reading of the Imprisonment for Debt Limitation Bill wan resumed. Mr Bonar said that provision that there should be no imprisonment where judg ment debt did not exceed £20 would offer direct premium to dishonesty. Mr Pitt said the proper way Co deal with the matter would be to pass an act applying to ordinary debts and providing that there should be no imprisonment whatever for those debts

Mr Reeves said the Bill required was 1 on a to absolutely abolish imprisonment for debt. Mr Groorloy said If the promoters of the Bill were serious they should propose to do away with the recovery of debts by legal process. Mr A L Smith spoke in favor of putting aside distress warrants and alao of the abolition of present high bankruptcy fees, so as to open the Bankruptcy Court to all classes of persons. Mr Shrimski said there were cases in which debb collecting agenoiea were useful. Mr W 0 Walker in reply said If the Council was ready to take such a broad and liberal view of the laws affecting insolvency and recovery of debts, the other branch of the Legislature he was informed waa not prepared to go beyond the Bill as It stood. The second reading was agreed to on the voices. Tne Council rose at 3 26 p m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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Wellington, August 8

The second reading of the Police Offences Act Amendment Bill, was carried on tbe voices

The Impounding Act Amendment. Bill was read a second time, on » division of 40 to 9

The Sales of Mortgagee Bill, was read a second, time on the voices.

The House rose at 12 15 a m, Wellington, August 9 The House met at 2.30 LBAVB OF ABSENCE.

Leave of absence was granted Mr McLachlan for one wtek on urgent private business.

HAY FOB, SOUTH AFRICA.

Its reply to Captain Bast-ell, The Prcmiar said he had asked the 4 gent-General to communicate with the War ( ffice and ask that the time for supplying the 4000 tons of hay should be extended, the period originally mentioned being too short to collect that amount. FIRST HEADING. The Masterton County Bill, No. 2, was read a first time. SECOND READINC4. The Workers Compensation for Acci dents Bill and tho Factories Bill were read a second time pro forma.

ministers' salaries.

On the motion that the Ministers' Salaries and Allowances Amendment Bill,

Mr Ell opposed the Bill, and condemned Ministerial interference with candidates at elections.

Me Palmer supported the Bill. Captain Huwll said he did nob object to Ministers holding private positions, fcut urged that they had no ilghfc to occupy positions that might bring them into conflict with official duties.

The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. The House rasumed at 7,30

Captain Buaaeli continued the debate of the third reading of the Ministerial Salaries and Allowance Bill, pointing out that, in addition to the eight) Ministers provided for in the Bill, the Ministry had pewer to call two members of the native race to the Executive, thereby placing undue power In the hands of Ministers. A number of members spoka and Mr Seddon, in reply, complained that many members who formerly advocated the increase of Ministers' salaries had since backed down upon the question. The increase proposed meant about three farthings a head of the population, and surely the liberalism of the ctlony would not object to that sacrifice. He had travelled a good deal over,the country, bob had never profited thereby, but was satisfied if the colony and the party benefited thereby. He was pained at some of the remarde made by members of the Liberal party on the subject, and utated that these members were only being used by the Opposition. He defended the Ministry from the charge of want of constructive ability.

The third reading was carried by 41 votes to 15.

SLAUGHTERING AND INSPECTION

A Governor's message waa received con taining certain amendments to the Slaughtering and Inspection Bill, in the direction of paying compensation for slaughterhouses and for animate destroyed, at the rate of £1 per head for cattle, and ss> to 10a for pigs. The House rose at 2 a ra Wellington, Angusb 10 The House met at 2.30 Mr O'Meara moved the second reading of the Pahiatua Gasworks Bill.-—Carried.' Mr Bornsby gave notice to introdnce s Meat Expert Companies Limitation of Profiti Bill.

PRESENTATION.

Mr F H Watson, of the Bank of New South Wales, Ashburton, was the recipient of a presentation from the prominent busi ness men of Ashburton, who met. ab the rooms of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association yesterday afternoon, the Mayor, Hugo Friedlander, Esq., occupying the chair There were also present Messn D Thomas, T Bnliook, E Stephens, H Steven son, Andraw Orr, Joshua Tucker, H Bair stoWf E Paul, and others.

Mr Friedlander said he had been asked to perform the pleasing duty of presiding at the presentation of a Gladstone b»g, dressing ease, and exhibition travelling rag to Mr Watson, prior to hU removal to Christ church, a mark of esteem for him during the twelve years he had been present in the town, where he had acted aa oae of the first accountants in the Bank of New South

Wales. Mr Watßon, owing to hia retiung disposition, had perhaps not come before the

I Ashburton people so prominently as others, • but those who came into close contact with him thought most highly of hims They all knew that a banker, if he wished to hold his own, could not make many friends, m he has to perform many unpleasant duties, and he thought, therefore, it was wiser for men holding such poaba to have a little of the disposition of Mr Watson.

Mr T Bullock spoke of having known Mr

I Watson during his residence in the town, and had always found him diligent and

attentive, and also extremely anxious to carry out hia official duties, and during all that time he could not remember any fault he could fiod with him. Although Mr Watson's removal would be a loss to Ashburtonites, he trusted it would be to hia own baaefi'. Ho further referred to the hietory of the various banks sices 1873, and the satisfactory condition of Aahburton in so well supporting four banking institutions. Mr David Thomas added his regret at Mr Watson* removal f,n Christchurch. la 1888 he was one of the original depositors, end although very rough times had been ex perienced, he h*d continued a warm con nection with Mr Watson during his business career with the B»nk of New South Wales He might say that he never had a disagree ment, and although Mr Watson had always tried to make matters run smoothly, he at the same time looked well after the interests of the bank, and he (Mr Thomas} could not help feeling that many olients had remained with the bank on'aooounb of Mr Watson's connection with it. He was satisfied that; the head authorities would find it a difficult matter to replace Mr Watson, who was al ways civil in every way to the bank's cus tomer!.

Mr Andrew Orr had known Mr Watson for eleven years, and had not known a firmer friend. He was not aware of any man who attended to his own buainasß better, and afe the line time strictly looked after the in terests of the sarvioe with which he was connected. He was aure they all recognised hia sterling worth and knew th>ib he would make his mark in Ctmstcharck. Mr Watson in replying intimated thai) his aim in life was to be civil and obliging. After the remarks made that afternoon, ho was pleased to learn that he had appeared to succeed in a greater measure than he had ever hoped for. After referring to the pro gress the town had made in late years, he added th to the very handsome mementoes prevented to him that day, would help to recall to memory many pleasant days in AtbburtoD. During the proceedings, the Mayer read apologies for the unavoidable absence of Messrs C Reid, Shearman Bros., Craighead and Berryman, Alfred Harrison, Ferriman, Williams, Swanson, Hanmer, Bland, Rule, Seymour, Carson, and Willis.

News in Brief.

Special services are to be held to-morrow at the Baptist Church. In the afternoon ab 230 there will be a baptismal service at which several persons will bo baptized In the evening the gathering is specially in tended for young men. At this meeting short addresses will be delivered by seven or eight young men. A large choir will also aseist by rendering several musical pieces, The value of many patent medicines and medical preparations sold outside the usual run of physicians' prescriptions, has been proved by usage to ba too of ten in inverse ratio to the length of the advertisements which play such a prominent part in their sale: Heavy advertising means that the purchaser pays for paper as well bs physio. Much more effective than the lengthy inter views of undiecoverable persons who have been brought back from the grave by mys terioua decoctions, is the simple and volun tary acknowledgment of help received which r grateful patient will pen in commendation of some remedy which has been used with effioaoy; The following, for instance, is one among many suoh letters received by Mr EG Lane, of o<*maru, with reference to his Creaseted EmuUion :—"Ure abreet, Oamaru, December 16th, 1896. Mr Lane, dear sir,— Please give bearer my account, also another bottle of Craasoted Emulsion. It is really wonderful the difference it has made to my lister. She is getting quite strong and rosy cheeked, and s»ys the would rather take your Emulsion than those horrid iron pills. —Yours faithfully, D M Johnstone."

The Anarchists

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(Received Wakapuaka August 10, 740 pm, This Office 8 28 pm) I ONDON, August 8- Placards posted in Antwerp anf nounce the early resumption o Anarchist violence.

CABLE NEWS.

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(Received Wokapußka August 10, 910 am, f his Office 7 10 p m) - London, August 9 The Colonial Stocks Bill finally passed Parliament. The Financial limes commenting en the Bill, charac terises it as an injudicious measure. It was recently stated that Iswolski succeeded Mouravifff the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs. It is now announced that his successor is M Lamsdorff of the Foreign Office. Professor W T Davidson has been elected President of the Wesleyaix Conference for 1901,

Ottawa, August 9

The thermometer in Toronto is 90 Fahrenheit, the hottest for 46 years.

Brisbane, Aug 9

The late James Tyson's pastoral properties in Queensland were offered for sale by auction, but were unsold. In most cases they wera paised in without a bid.

Townsville, August 10.

frurthar casts of plague are Bryan, Connore, Bernard, and Ohristopherson. Melbourne, August 10 Those injured in the railway accident are doing well

Transvaal War.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, August 10 Lord Kitchener has crossed the Vaal, pursuing De Wet. Lord Methuen has driven the eaemy from successive hills.

Lord Kitchener was informed of De Wet'a escape across the Vaal by a pruouer who escaped from the Boer camp: Lord Methuen encountered De Wet at Venterßtroons, and obstinate fighting ensued. The Scots and Welsh Fusiliers showed splendid gallantry. Seven British were killed.

A plot was discovered at Pretoria to shoot all the officers and capture Lord Roberta, Ten leaders in the plot were arrested.

General Bailer's success at Amers poorfc was brilliant He dispersed Botha's four commandos, and captured the heights,

Botha withdrew with ten guns.

The Australian Bushmen disinterred immense quantities of rifles wrapped in blankets, and boxes of well-preserved ammunition, intended for future use, from graves in the Free State.

Prinsloo surrendered three guns, including two captured when the British convoy was ambushed at Koornaprutt.

'ihe 4142 Boers captured at Fouries burg are being sent to Ceylon.

Owing to the constant sniping at trains betweeo Pretoria and Middnl burg the farms in the vicinity have been burned.

The Boers barred General Cirring ton's relief of Elands River, where 300 British were captured:

The Elands River garrison includes 140 Australian Bushmen.

Berlin, August 9

Be Leyds and the Boer peace dele gates have been on a visit here, and are going to St Petersburg.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

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London, August 9

General Count yon Waldersee, late chief officer of the staff of the German Army, has been appointed Oomnsander in Chief of the allied forces in China. He sails in a fortnight.

The Czar congratulated General Waldergee on his appointment. The selection is generally approved.

The guns of the warship Terrible have been mounted in the British Con sulate in Shanghai.

(Received Wakapu»k» August 18, 740 pm

This Office 828 pm)

Tas Chinese burn&d the town .of Haichengj in the province of Lia tcna;, destroying the railway and rolling stock.

Admiral Seymour recommends the landing of 3000 men at Shanghai, but Mr J Goodnow, the American Oonsul- General there, opposes such a course on the ground that it would create trouble. The French Consul-also disapproves. Hong Kon«, August 10 Three thousand Black Flags have started ostensibly for Pekin.

The Alliea captured Yang-tsien on the 6th, after four hours' fighting, Fifteen thousand Chinese defended the place. The Ajijes' casualties were 200. London, August 10

The Standard's correspondent states that the country around Pekin is undnr water, and the city is perfectly un approachable.

Sydnby, August 10

The offer of tho crew of the German warahip Cormorant for service in China Was declined, it being considered unnecessary in view of the naval force already sent by Germany. Inquiries have been made from London on behalf of the Russian Government, for 3000 cattle for Vladivostok. Owing to the high prices aud the difficulty of finding suitable vessels there is little chance of the order being filled.

The Funeral of King Humbert.

AS IMFO3ING DEMONSTRATION

A REMARKABLE IF -ID? NT,

United Prees ABfiocintion—By Elcotrio

Telegraph—Copyright Borne, August 10

King Humbert's funeral was a won dfrfully inaprf ssiTe demonstration of national sorrow. Hundreds of thou sands of beat-headed mourners watched the procession in absolute silence. Fifty thousand foreigners "rere preaent and two hundred clergy. The young King, the Dukes of Aosta, Genoa, Oporto, Sparta, and Argyll, Princes Nekina, Danilo, Henry of Prussia, Ferdinand of Bulgaria, and the Oouafc I of Turin followed the cortege.

At one point in the procession there wa'-i a suddei), though causeless panic. Someone ig the crowd cried, " A bomb? Thsy have killed the Kiag.' The Princes drew their swords and rallied round the King, bat the panic aoon subsided.

The Archbishop of Genoa celebrated a majestic Mass in the Pantheon. Queen Margherita and Princess ELelene of Savoy were present.

The Tichborne Claimant

United Press Aaeooiablon~By Electric

Telegraph—Copyrleht

Sydkey, August 10

The Assembly adopted a resolution sanctioning the reliase of William Oreasweil from the asylum, in accord ance with the recommendations of the Royal Commission which inquired into his claim to be Sir Boger Tichborne. The Government did not object to the release, if at a-sauranco was given that Oresswell would be placed in the care of suitable persons. It is understood he will be released shortly, and under the ware of Mr Edward Priestman will be taken to England.

Football.

—« ■ ■ PIRATES IA.SHBURTON; V. MAORIS (AROWHENUA)

The above match came eff lasb Thursday afternoon in the Victoria Park, Temuka, la the presence o! a good number of specta" tors, including many ladies, The late wet weather had made the ground very dis agreeable for the playere, being greasy and muddy, after the first few minutes play, and making the bill very slippy to handle. The Maoris, journeyed to Ashburton l%lt season to play the Pirates, and this waS the return match. The Maoris played a good game, bud the want of practice and com bination told oa them before the end of the game, while the Pirates played a first rate game all through, Their backs handled the bail grandly, smart passing among them was a treat to watch, and their forwards being fast were always on the ball, and kept the Maoris busy de fending a good part of the game. The Maoris had hard luck in not scoring once or twice, when they worked the ball right on to the line. The game was played in a good spirit, rough phy was conspicuous by its absence. B Campbell had the mis fortune to get a nasty kick over the eye, which delayed play a minute or two, and Q FowTer got winded. Daring the first spell J Samuels scored the first try, and shortly after Fawcett ec red near the posts, bat both attempts at goal failed. During ! the second spell J McTigue placed the ball under the bar, alter a short ran in, from which Wilson added s> goal. D Wilson next | sored for the Pirates, but MoTigue failed with kick, and just before the call of time F. Wilson Boored, from which F&wcett kicked a splendid goal, making the score Pirates 19 points to Maoris nil. For the Pirates F. Wilson, D. Wilson, Fawcett, Samuels, Fitzgerald Bros., Roddick, Mc- Tigue, and Pritohard Bros., were the best, while Mihaka (who played a splendid game) Campbell, (who saved several certain scores at full-back), Stephens, Hoggie, and Reihana were the best of the Maoris. Mr J. Heloan had oharge of the game, and gave entire satisfaction to both teams, while Messrs J: Anderson and' Tim Brosnahaa discharged the duties of line umpires.

SMOKE CONCERT. A smoke oonoert was tendered to the Pirates after the match on Thursday. 1 The Natives bad secured the Town Halt for the occasion, and Mr J Anderson wai entrusted with the catering, and needless to say everything wag prepared in his usual first-class (style. A long table was laid up the centre of the bail, upon which the good things of tho evening were laid. Mr J Pyke, on behalf of the Native*, in ft few opening remarks welcomed the Pirates and proposed the toa&b of "The Queen," which was duly honoured, the company singing the first verse of the National Anthem. The toast of "The Pirates " waa then drunk, coupled with the name of the Captain, Mr F Wilson, and the Native team gave the football cry. Mr F Barratt then sang "Sweet Jeannia Bell," and re sponded to an encore with " Haere tonuHui rapa," Mr Frank Wilson, in the cotirae of a few eemark*, congratulated the- Maori* on their play, and promised them a good time if they came te Ashburton again. H« asked the Pirates to rise, and proposed the health of the Ngati Huirapa Club, to which the Pirates responded, singing, " They are jolly good fallows." Mr J. Pr it chard {Pirates} eang "Sons of the Sea," ac companied by Mr W. Mihaka, on the piano, and in response to an enoore gave "You can't change it." Mr Fawcett recited * 'The old sport's choice," and 'The soldier* dream." Mr J. Kahu sang "Silver Bell." i Mr G. Demuth mng "I know the thinks about me," and in response to an enoore, "While London sleeps." Messrs Fitzgerald Bros then gave the company a step dance, in good style, and responded to ait encore. Mr J. Lsoß&rd sang "None but Irish need apply," and Sharkie Samuels amused com pany withan exciting sons;. Mr PTeAikaisftug. The Ngati Haurapagave a haka in splendid style, eliciting roars uf laughter, and had to repeat the performance Mr P Piper gave a recitation Sergeant Fiudlay sasd it gave him great pleasure'^to ba present He had intended to be there sooner, but owing to meeting ss many friends he h»d been delayed, and he hoped the company would excuse him As far as South Africa was concerned he would say very little IHe hoped he would not have to go back, but he wvs only on six months' sick ieave,and?when he was fit for duty he would have to return to the front He Chen oalled the (Maori men together, and with Sergeant Findlay leading they gava tho Second Contingent war cry in good style, Cheers 'were given for the Queen, and groans for Kruger. "Soldiers of tne Queen " was sung very heartily, and three cheers given for Sergt Find Say. The toast of the delegates of the Pirates and (he Temuka Football Club was then drank, i Mr T Gunnion responded for the former in a few suitable words, and Mr J Anderson responded on behalf of the Ngati Huiraps. Mr G Daznuth sang " While the dance goea on" and Mr J Pyke gave a O'cep dance, which brought a very enjoyable evening to ft close.

Before the smoke concert toe Pirate team were entertained by Mr T 3uanion, their delegate to S-0. Rugby Union, at Mr S Whelan's Wailingford Hotel. Mr WheUn, its is neodloßs to say, had everything prepared in a first-claes style and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves' The health of Mr Gunnion and the te^ma were proposed »nd honoured in the usual way

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