SECOND EDITION

THE ASHBUKTON TRAIN SERVICES. Trains leave Ashburton daily for— OHRISTOHUROH—at 720 a.m., 11 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 7 5 p.m. (exprese) TIMARU—at 10 55 a.m., 350 p.m. DUNh-DlN—at 12 54 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 pm. Trains arrive daily at Aehburton from— GHKISTOHURCH—at 10.45 a.m., 12.47 p.m. (expreßß), 8 p.m. TIMARU~at 10.35 a.m., 2.55 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-afc 9.45 a.m.

EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon for July.

BUN.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the followiug plnct'S as under, suljsct to the neoeeaary tions :—

THURSDAY, JULY 12 For Northern Portp, and Wes'port, par Rofcomabana, at 6 30 p m W. H. Hehnbr, Postma^er.

Commercial.

HAVELOOK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephennon reports on his j weekly Bale of lire stock, pig:?, cattle, poul. try &o, as UDder: —Last Saturday I was favoured with an exceptionally lajge yarding of pigs, chiifly weaners, which were si ghtly lower than Jakt wtek. Porkers being in fairly good dem,«nd, Suckers 4i to ss; weaner?, 6s, 6s 3i, 6s 6d, up to 9a; stores 10s 11s 6d, up to 15a; porkers small, 16s, 17s, and 18s. Poultry, large entry of fowls from 6d to 2a 6d, ducks 3s, geeae 43 and 4a 6d all at per pair. In the produce line I quitted a large quantity of potatoes at 2« 6d to 3* per sack, wheat 6s and 7s, onions id per lb, apples 2d, and 4s 61 to 5s per caee, pork 2&d to 3| i per lb, also disposed of a large quan tity of furniture ao satisfactory prices, c ;tn prising Duohesse cheer £2 16s, bedsteads £1 la to £2, harness £2, ko. I also held a clearing sale last Wednesday on account of Mrs Prisby, which was very successful, there being a large attendance, and prices were satisfactory.

THE LONDON MARKETS.

London, July 10 At the wool Eftles there was a email offer ing, All classes are firm.

DEATH.

Smith.—Ab Willows Farm, Flemington, on 9th July, 1900, Ellen, the beloved wife of James M. Smith. Aged 58 yearß,

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Paævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1900. THE KAISER'S THREATS.

The recent and repeated utterances of the German Emperor, with regard to the position in China, are aertainly not in keeping with the spirit of the age. The ferocious threas of vengeance he is continually making—our cables to day furnishing the mo3t recent example—remind us of the tales of old time warriors like his great ancestor Frederic Barbarossa, when preparing to extinguish the Saracens. Purely the days have gone by whea vengeance should be permitted to dictate the policy of a civilised nation. The threats of the Kaiser are besides altogether ridiculous when we consider that thu atrocities of the rebel Boxers extended to the lives and property of people of most of the European nations, and wore not specially inflicted upon the subjects of the German Emperor. As a matter of fact the English speaking nationalities have been the greatest sufferers from the recent disturbances, yet no such vengeful threats as the Kaiser's have been made by either England or the United States. The Emperor Wiliiam seems to have completely overlooked the fact that, from » Chinese standpoint, there is a side to this oriental embroglio, which is at least entitle to consideration. This is ths> question whether, as between nation and nation the Foyers are altogether within their rights in interfering in the internal aff ira of another country, without being called in to assist in preserving order. If it were put to a European Power as to whether anch 'a breech of international Jaw would be tolerated, in their own case, can we doubf; what the answer would be ? Would Frauce, iv the event of another revolution, compelling foreigners to flee for their lives, toleriite the intervention of the Powers? Would Ruseh, in the event of an internal insurrection, allow such a thing ; or, to come nearer home, would Great Britain have permitted any interference between herself and the hill tribts of India, or the South African Dutch, no matter what foreign interests were involved 1 The obvious answer to these questions should con 1 vince any unprejudiced thinker that the attitude of the Powera towards China is absolutely unique, and that their action in interfering in any way beyond what might be necessary for the defence of their own property in China—has been dictated by expediency rather than any recognition of international rights, In pointing out this, we do nob for one moment wieh to challenge the proceedings of the Powers, in defending as well aa they can, the lives and property of their countrymen in an emergency, where the local authority had shown itself powerless to stay the course of murder and pillage. But it is only fair and juet that the logical position of the Chinese trouble, should be thoroughly understood. The German Emperor's recent speeches seem to indicate that he does not give the Chinese view of the situation much consideration, We note that cable messages to hand to day indicate that the Kaiser's expressed threats are only intended as a set off against the fact that Germany's policy is depending upon Russia's lead. This is possible; but if the German Em* peror's terrible threats of vengeance against the Chinese, have been dictated by any sucb considerations, his policy is not such aa wili commend itself to the •ivilised world.

Local and General.

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

Expansion of Premises—Messrs Haling and Shallcrass, GhraSdine, are calling for ten ders for new offices and auction rooms. Mr J S Turnbull, Timaru, is the architect.

Dredging Returns—Tho dredging re turns from Central wtago for the week cud- Monday, total 22660z 2dwt ilgrs, or an average of 73sz per dredge.

Personal—Much anxiety (says the 7emuka Leader) X* felt by the friends of Mr R V Ferguson, manager of the Geraldine branch of the Farmers' Co-operative Association, as regards his whereabouts. Mr fc'erguaon left Geraldine over three weeks ago for a fort night's holiday. He apenb a week ab Wai kari, and since leaving there nothing has baen heard of him, although numerous en quiries have been made by friends acting On behalf of his wife and family.

TIMARU AND AsHBURTON DOMAINS—In support of hia motion " Thab the plans and specifications for improvements in the Domain be adopted, and that tenders bo called for the same to be in by rexfe ny eting of the Domain Board," Councillor Sealey, at the meeting of theTimaru Borough Coun cil on Monday night, said ib was not meant for cricket only, but for football, and a tennis court—a general recreatkn ground in Ashbnrton they have cricket;, football, and tennis grounds, and a cycling track, all in the park, and charges wore made for admission. As to Councillor Milk' objection, they had given £150 to a swimming bath, that would be of no benefit compared with this.

FuNERAL—The funeral of Mr William Clariiige i ok pl»c6 tf-ij-y.

Co-operative Wohks—a return of the rnf'i oncoopi;^lir? worba^or June shows 3193, of whom 562 ara on the Northern Trunk line.

-Ashburton Rules.—Thero was a fair muster afc ihe weekly parade of the Ashbur ton R fl c on Tuesday 6veaißg ab the driil shec?. Musketry ins*.motion was further continued, and those present were &Ibo ioatruotod iv sword-bayonefc exercise by Sergeant GL Hi-ff >rd.

Football,—-A match will be played in the Domain on Hatutday afterncon between the Soulhbridga apd Ashburton o'ubs. As both cluba will be strongly represented, a good gams may be expected. The team to represent Ashburton will bs published in Fiiday night's GOAKDIAN.

CiEARING BALE—The important, clearieg sale tit; Mr Wi<li''Wßon's farm at lauriaton, takes pUco (il Thursday next when the N Z Farmers' Co-operative Ae3ooiation, ia conjunction with Messrs Dalgety & Co., wi'l ' i ffi jsate. Farmers iv quest., of good stock of ail classes should endeavour to attend.

Grain Shipments.—As previously inti mated the barque Corryvreoken sailed from Wellington on Tuesday for Timaru, to load about 20,000 sacks of wheat for Home, on account of Messrs Friedlander Bros. The Gorry vrecken is a steel barque of 1266 tons net re~hter, is owned by Mr H Hogarth, of Port Glasgow, and is commanded by Captain McLeod.

Bt. Andrew's Sundat School Conceht.— At the Tinwald Public Hall a grand concert will be given by Bt. Andrew's Sunday school scholars to-morrow. A good programme has been prepared, and as the contributions have been in hand for Borne time past, a good evening's entertainment will be provided. The proceeds are in aid of the Indian Famine Fund.

lea Cabnival —A meeting of the sub committee on this matter was held this morning, when it was decided to hold the proposed c*rnlv»l on the Ashburton Domain on Friday evening, at 8.30 In the event of the weather or ioe being unfavourable the carnival will be postponed. As nine degrees of froat were recorded last night and the barometer ia now steady, the prospects of the carnival are good.

Midland Railway Tusnel—We (Kuma¥i Times) iearn that Mr Napier Bell hus paid an official visit to the Midland line, and reporb Bays that a tunnel to connect Otira and Springfield is to be put in hand at onco. Sevtn years is spoken of as the time that the work will probab'y Uke, that is a mile per year, bo that, if it> is to be done at all, it is imperative that tha work should be commenced as soon as possible.

Blackball Coal Company—Owing to the increased aosiviiy in the coal ttade, say* the Greymouth Star, the Blackball Goal Com pany find it n^asssary to put on twenty extra coal miners and ton truckers The company have chartered the Dingadee, which, aiong with the Gresbam and Pareora, will run in the coal trade. To complete its contracts now in hand, the company must

put out 14,000 tons in the next five weeks and further orders are coming in.

Primitive Methodist.—The Primitive

Methodist Churoh is holding special services this week. There was a large attendance at the open air meeting on Buesday evening, and the crowd walked down to the Church where a hearty service was held. We understand the meetings are to be continued during this week till Friday evening. Fsquimaux Docs—Advices from Stewart Island under date 2nd July state that the Esquimaux dogs on Native Island—left there by tha Antarctic? expedition in charge of Mr Traill — are all right* Some of them are nob far removed from tha wolf. 1 hey do not bark nor howl, and if let looss would eat one another up, but some of them are more civilired. Some of the 'arge craft liAve done well fishing lately. On Monday, 2nd iußt, the weather was easterly and web. Laßb month's rainfall was hardly 2in, whioh is very low for Stewart Island. The mulfcon birding has proved a sucogbb, and higher prices rule. Technical Glasses —The second meetiag of those interested in the formation oi technical classes in Aahburton was held in the Arcade long room last night. The report of the Provisional Committee was received and discussed generally, His Worship the Mayor then nmvpd " thab the classes be started forthwith"; and Mr Charles Reid nominated a small sub-committee to msk^ ihe necjsaary arrangements. Some twenty oamos of intending students were given in, but it is expected thab many more will join as som as the classes are actually under weigh. The sub committees will publish full particulars in Thursday's issue of the Gpasdian.

BELJTEiiD Pcuool—The annual concert in aid of the Be!fie d school prize fund was held on the 8 h icit. Mr Quantack, chair man of the school committee, presided, and expressed his pleasure at the loyal manner in which tho parents ani friends had re ■ponded to the call. The programme was a lengthy and varied one. In addition to a number of local performers, a contingent of singers arrived from Ger&ldine ; and it is only fair to say that Geraldine never deserts

BeliieM on this occasion. The singers acquitted themselves in a creditable manner and when all did bo well, it would be invidious to particularise. If may be said thab Messrs Taßker and Dawson sustained

the comio element), and kept the audience in roars of laughter. Recitations were given by Mr B R Maodonald (humorous) and by Miss Glanville (pathetic), and were among the best items of the evening. Mrs Gianvilla and Miss May opened the first and second parts of the programme with pianoforte duets, which were tastefully played, and elicited loud applause. The accompaniments were efficiently played by Messrs Scwar 1 z a»d White, and Mrs Glan* villa, The concert was broughb to a close about 11 p.m. by the singing of "God Save bhe Queen." Mr Quantaok proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the performers, who were afterwards entertained at a bountiful rep&sb, presided over by Mrs Glanvilb. The thatika of the committee are duo to Mr Glanville for organising so successful a con cert 1, and also for the use of his piano, A dance followed and was well attended.

Dresden Piano Company—Prior to Jeav. ing for Dunedin, Mr Wm, Stevenson of the Dresden Piano Company, hag been instructed to offer during the next few daya, a number of the new stock of pianos and organs jaat landed, on exceptional terms. The Company haa sold a larg" number of pianos in Ash burton lately and are determined to leave no atone unturned to meet tha requirements of the public We understand there are several first class barga'na now available, and it would well repay anyone to inspect the stock now.on view ab Mr Henry Stephen son's saleroome, Havelock Street.—Advt.

DROMORE

Own Correspondent

1 ha usual monthly meeting of the Dromore school committee was held on the evening of Saturday, July % The following members were present — Messrs Allen (chairman), Hunrahan, Wilson, Laogley, Clarke, and J Blackburn. It was decided to write to the Bjard for three hundred trees, to be planted on Arbor Day, and that the winter holidays should be from July 13 to July 30. After passing several amounts for payment, the meeting adjourned. The mual weekly meeting of the Dromore Literary Society was held on Monday even ing. There was a good attendance, and among the new members admitted were several ladia*. The first part of the evening was taken up by the editor's box, and the questiona askud were all well answered. A debate "Should women be admitted to Parliament)" thou followed. Mr T Atkinson led in favour of the proposal, ?nd Mr T Hanrahan led on the othtr side. Consider able discussion followed, and the matter was submitted to the vote of the aooiety. The voting resulted in a tie, and the president gave his casting vote against the proposal. It) was decided that the subject for debate at the next meeting should be " Beauty venua Intelleofc," Mrs Maxwell to take the lead for j Beauty, and Miss Cameron for Intellect. i

GERALDINE ROAD BOARD.

Th« month'y meetiDg of tha Garaldine R-aoi Bar.l wtuhtl.d y«sberday, Present— Mrasra J Kelland (chairman), W P Stud ho'me, A Metca'f, X Brophy, and J M Barker

Ib was reaolvcd to strike a general rate of three farthings in the £ for the current year. Mr George Palmer, Be jfield, was granted permisaioa to re-fence a by-road ntxt a re eerve held by him. Mr T Blair, Peel Forest, wrote asking the Biard to help in rabbit poiaoningon reserves mar hiß place.-^The Board will co-operate with Mr Blair.

MrEmpson drew attention to the Board's reserve on the Hae-hac-Te Moatia, »hioh was overgrown with gorae and was harbeur ing rabbite.—To be attended to, Poison to be laid for rabbit 0.

Mr MoShane waitfd on the Board asking that a drain be e'eaned out on his property. —The Beard did not feel ju»tifi«d in doing the work.

Messrs J W Pye, A J McKay, JB Mont gomery, and J Farrell waited on the Board rb deputations from the Geraidine Institute and Town Board requesting a subsidy towards making the Geraldine Reading Koom free to the public and as a conveni ence for country people.—Granted for one year to see how it works. Messrs Hutohinson and Harper waited on the Board asking that something be done to the cutting up Borrell's Hill, Beautiful Valley, a? no sunlight gob near it through the day, and in frosty weather it was diffi cult for a horse to climb ib safely.—The i Overseer to have scrub out down and to re | port upon the question of deviation of road in a direotion where ii would get the benefit of the sun.

The Overseeer's report wan read end con sidered satisfactory. The Overseer was in structed to have stones broken on Rangibata road and work at Wigley's road and Hilton School road was deferred, and the work at Jones' and Wreathall'e road was postponed till spring. The application for Maxwell's road, Kakahu, was nob entertained. It wat decided to call tender*! for work at Temple's road. Accounts amounting to £135 2s were passed for payment, and the Board then rose.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

An Exploring Party. United Press Association—By Electro Telegraph—Copyright Hongkong*, July 9 The Viceroy of Szechuen,,in Western Ohm», is protecting an exploring party led by Mr R L Jack, late Geologist to the Queensland Govern ment. The expedition left Zachan for Ningyuan. in the mountain ranges in the south-west portion of the province. Mr Jack was sent out by Mr Pritchard Morgan, member of the House of Comraous for Merthyr-Tydvil, to take charge of certain mining concessions obtained by Mr Morgan in the Szechnen province: London, July 10

The Berlin correspondents of Lon don newspapers indicate that notwith standing the Kaiser's recent inflamma tory speeches, German policy in China awaits the Russian policy. It is semi officially announced that Germany considers the maintenance of unanimity by the powers of prime importance. St Petersburg, July 9

The Russian newspapers explain that Japan received no mandate for the suppression of the outbreak.

Russia has placed an army corps at Odessa on a war footing, professedly to furnish troopa for China.

Yushian, Governor of Shantung, refuses to obey Prince Tuan'a orders to attack the Viceroy of Nankin.

Two hundred mission^riea and their families have taken refuge at Ohefoo, where several warships will prevent a probable attack by Boxers,

London, July 10

The railway from Taku to Tientsin has been repaired for a distance of twelve miles.

The Times implies that the allies will not advance before September, Great Britain is moving warships up the Yank-tse-Kiang,

The Loss of the Glenelg.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph Copyright Melbourne, July 10 At the enquiry into the wreck of the Glenelg, the Oourt found that the vessel was seaworthy and well equipped, and that the foandering waa due to the springing of a Isak. No blame was attached to nnyone.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, July 10 The dock strike has collapsed, »nd the men have returned to work unconditionally,

Sydney, July 10

The lighthoaaekeeper at Sea! Bocks telegraphs that an explosion was caused by lightning to day in the oil room and the lighthouse was completely gutted. The windows of the green light were blown out. He will cn 1 deavour to keep the light burning, Fending repairs vessels are cautioned not to place too much reliance on the lights.

BOROUGH SCHOOL.

The usual monthly meeting of the Borough School took place on Tuesday eight. There was present—Messrs W. Oraighead (chair man), F Steel, R MoCallum, W J Biloook, Jones, Dodds, Phaup, The usual routine business having been disposed of OOR^BSPONDENOB Was read from Board re holiday on occasion of Demonstration, which was agreed to, and that the children take part in the procession. From Board re pupil teaoher. From Board re truant officer, accepted. Mr Phaup said that since September last the average attendance had shown a gradual decrease. |

It was decided to write to the Board accepting the services of the Board's truant officer to vißrt the Ashburton district; twice a month, but pointing out that the Committee would much prefer that the work should be entruftted to a local man.

From Education Department, also Educa tion Board re Arbor Day. It was decided to allow the school a holiday, but as they had not got any reserves to plant treee in no formal planting could be attempted. From Mr Ferriman re Indian Famine, suggesting collecting from the children. It was decided to have a box in the school for the children to put small contributions in as they wished and that Mr Hardie take charge of the proceeds every night. JVom Mr Ward, acting-Premier, re bronzs medals for the children, and ib waa decided to accept same and order about 50Q and distribute amongst the children, eaoh to have one.

From Board asking for pupil teachers' age and certificates, which information had, how ever, been supplied. From the Head plaster protesting againat the action of the Committed ia appointing a pupil teacher without) an; reference to him, which he pointed out waa contrary to the regulations of tht Board, t»a well ai to the interest of the gghool, liuoe h« w»i dirteWy

responsible for the pupil teachers doing their work properly and passing their annual examination?. 8 ..

After considerable discussion it was decided on the motion of Mr Jfjnes, seconded by Mr Dodde, thai the Head Master be written to, disclaiming any intention co the part of tlie Committee to ignore him in the matter.

From Mr J S Tennant re technical classes, and asking for the use of the school, which was agreed to.. ;.-

SCHOOL riBIS.

Mr Jones drew attention to complaint* having been made that some of the school rooms were nob properly warmed. Mr Steele thought the iring provided was ample, nnd thac the particular room men tioned was better heated than any of the others.

It was decided that as the matter was not reported officially no action need be taken. The following reports were read :— HEADMASTERS BEFORE

Sir, -In forwarding the usual monthly report, lam pleased to be able to note a alight improvement in the working average for the quarter just ended, viz s 352 ai com pared with 346 for the quarter ending Mureh 3ist. This wiil entitle as to the services of another pupil teacher at the main eohool. Our present roll number ii 409, and we should, unless in the event of some epidemic among the children, be able to maintain an average of upwards of 3b©. I would there- i fore suggest that the Board be approached with an application for another pupil teacher. We have had as many as 386 prettntat one time in the school, bo it is evident that another teacher is urgently needed ■. The repairs asked for last month hava now been done, and I am pleased to find that drinking cups have been supplied to the pumps. This sa & convenience much appreciated ;by the children. With regard bo the proposed flag pole and gift of flag, I would suggest that a small Bub-committee be appointed consisting of one or two members of the committee, with Mrs Willis and mysulf to make arrangements for the ceremony of hoisting the flag, and arranging for suitable date.

MISTRESS* EEFOR* ON ALMNTON SCHOOL

Sir, —I have to report that since the first of June my roll number hes risen from 63 to 73. This includes 8 admitted to the Third Standard, 1 re-admitted to the Second, and 1 admission to the infants' olfttt. The average attendance for the month was 58 9, the highbst. attendance being 66. One of the Second Standard boya, Victor Cotton, is very irregular. His attend tnces for last ; quarter were 53 oub of a possible 110. 1 have written to his father, who promised to send him regularly ; but he was absent all last week, and again this week. At the end of June 1 obtained a box of chalk from Mr H M Jones for the school. It would be a great improvement if a little shingle could be put down in front of the main door. The ground is very damp just there

MISCELLANEOUS.

It was decided to pub shingle down in front of the front door of the Ailenton sohool.

Mr Silooek and Mr McCallum were appointed a Visiting Committee. Aocounta to the amount of £5 17* were passed for payment-, and the Committee aojturned.

News in Brief.

Mesirs Bailantyne and Co. Chriatohnrofa, defiire .attention to be directed to their <: Plain statement of Fact " issued*b aa intet with this issue of the Guardian

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Wellin«ton, July 10 1 ha Couccil met at 2 30 p.m GAMING AND LOTTERIES,

The Gaming ai d Lotteries Act, 1881, Amendment Bill, was read a first time on tha motion of Mr Reevea.

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.

Mr W 0 Walker, in moving the second reading of the Chambers of Commerce and Mines Registration Bill, aaid that the Legislature had every right to sss that Ch mbara of Commerce were really repre sentative of the trade and commerce of the country. 3he fact that,- in New Zealand, Chambers r-i Comme>oo elected members to Flarbour B?ard» put them in a position different f i om th*t oqcupiedby similar bodies m other parts of the Empire. At the present time the Chambers of Commerce in the colony by no means represented all the trading and commercial interests. Ib would be in the true interests of the Chambers to give them the increased representation which the Bill proposed to give them.

Mr M-cLaan said the Bill was an un warranted attack on voluntary associations, Mr Kelly supported the Bill. Mr Lee Smith would oppose it in its final stages unless amended in Committee.

Mr Twomey supported the Bill, and the debate was adjourned for a week.

Toe Council roee a* 3.40 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Tuesday, July 10

AFTERNOON SITTING. The Housa met at 2.30 p m BILLS'

The Wellington City Betterment) Bill, Married Women's Summary Separation Act Amendment Bill and Land for Settlements Consolidation Bill were introduced and read a first, time. QUESTIONS

Replying to questions, Ministers said that —The Government would introduce an Education Boards Election Bill thia session. —The Government would give reasonable facilities for conveying, free of charge, parcela of comforts contributed to South Africa.—The history of glass manufacture in the colony showed that it was nob desirable to encourage the establishment of the indus try by bonus or subaidy.—The owners of the Manawatu Railway had approached the Government intimating that they wished to sell the line. The proper thing for the Company to do would ba to place the line under offer to the Government stating the price, etc. That) had not been done, there* fore it was not the duty of the Government to take the inifclativa in the matter.—lt would be undesirable to issue medals to engineers and guards of railway trains who had been in charge a number of years and never had an accident; to any train in their charge. If.the meda's were issued, there were other officers as well as those named who would be equally entitled to bhem.—The railway rales for carrying road metal were already very reasocab'.e.—The Government; did not intend to carry artificial manures free on the railway*, but would endeavour to reduce the charge.—lt was not thougho advisable to ab present acquire the Moa Flat Estate for close settlement.—The Gam ing and Lotteries Act Amendment would be re introduced.—The Government did nob intend to give free passes for life on the railways to members of the Contingents serving in South Africa, bub it intended'bo present eaob member with a medal.—The House would ba given an opportunity to j discuss the question of Federation thi« session* WEIGHTS AND MBASUKES The Weights and Measures Bill was read a th^rd time and passed The House rote at 5 30 p.m. The House met at 7 30 pm Mr Wilford moved in the direction of more rapidly settling the lands and pushing on public works, and a debate ensued lasting until after midnight. The House rose ab 1.20 a m.

STORMS AND FLOODS IN AUSTRALIA:

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright)

Sydney, Jaly 10

A roan named O'Neill perished in the mow at Wellington. Another named Barton wm found dead at Katoomba. A. man named Ho well died from expoaure at Oampbellfcowa,

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Treacherous Dutchmen.

Compensation for Natal.

Land Grants for Soldiers.

United Frew Association—By Blectrlo

Telegraph—Copyright

London, July 9

Several members ol the Botch Ambulance at Pretoria have been convicted of carrying information and ammunition to the Boers, and have been sent to Gap® Town. Sir Heby Hutchison, Governor of Natal, is conferring with Sir Alfred MiKner relative to Natal retaining th« WE.kkerstroom and Vryheid district! of the Transvaal as compensation for losses during the war. London, July 10

The Government will appoint a small commission ef experts to investi gate locally the question of land grants for soldiers in South Africa.

THE ENTRY INTO JOHANNES BURG.

Received July 10,10*55 p.m. Sydney, July 9

The Cape Times, describing the fighting the day previous to Lord Robert*' entry into Johannesburg, states that the battle was fought on the historic ground at Doornkop, the scene o! the Jamieson disaster.

At aa early hour, General French, using General Button's Mounted Infantry as a pivot, made a turning movement towards Florida, where the Boers occupied » strongly entrenched posiition. As it was impossible for the cavalry alone to force the position, Getieral lan Hamilton advanced with tbe 19th and 21st Infantry Brigades and two field guns. General Porter's Brigade made a turning movement five miles west of Florida, where they found the enemy in large bodies.

They stubbornly contested every ridge, bub the cavalry could not be denied, and drove the Boers from every point, and eventually turned their right position. Meantime the infantry with great steadiness and courage gradually drove them from •very kopje.

There were many instances of mosi determiner! resistance, the Gordons advancing in open country with fixed bayonets within fifteen yards of the ent>my, who then fled precipitately. The fight continued until dark,although the 0,1 V , who had been in the ighfc the whole day, most pluckily continued after dark, aided by the light of bash fires, which were raging ou all aides. The Boers eventually abandoned tha whole right position, and what was commenced aa a retreat ended in,a complete stampede: It was pitch dark when the British bivouacked for the night, thoroughly tired out. They had been marching and fighting for ten

hquj'S,

The next day Lord Koberts, accom. panied by bis staff, the Guards and •Stevenson's Brigade, entered Johannes burg. Preparations were made on a largo ißcal« to welcome the Field Mar thai. The Epace round the court bouse was crowded, and the balconies filled by iftdie?.

I e>rd Roberts reached the square at two in the, afternoon, and received a great ovation, amid cries of " Well done,, Bobs." In the presence of the Boer officials he made a short speech accepting surrender, and requesting the officials to continue in office till further arrangements were made.

The hauling down of the Transvaal flag and the hoisting of the Union Jack followed. Some rugged burghers were touched to the heart by loss of all they had been fighting for during many weary months, but the nonde script population cheered and cheered again,,

DaringJJthe play,ng of the National Anthem a. Free State artillerist refused to remove bis hat. A spectator tried to pull it off, but a soldier .standing near pushed him away, saying, "Leave him alone. He fought for his flag j you fight for none." The subsequent march past of Pole Oarew'e and Tucker's divisions is dcs cribed as one of the fiaest displays of the British army: Even the few burghors present were unable to with hold their admiration, fur the finest army Great Britain bad ever put in the field marched as conquerors through thecity.

Lord Roberts took up his quarters at a small inn called Orange Grove.- Soon altar Lord Roberts reached his quartet's an officer on his stuff approached in order to discuss a matter of importance. He found the Field Marshal with one cf the innkeeper's little children on bis knee trying to teach her to write. When the officer approached, Lord Roberts looked up, smiled, and said, " Don't come now, cannot you see I'm busy,"

The Case of Trooper Joseph

A cable message received from Mr Piloher. CUpetown; etates tbab Trooper Joseph, who is suffering from enteric fever, is improving

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph WEltisranoH, July 10 ThePietninr received the following cable from Sir Alfred Milner:—"Regret"to re porb the dangerous illoeec of Trooper W. Goodland, of Taranaki, of the Second New Zealand Contingent, ab Kroonatad." The Premier has reoeived the following cablegram from Mr Pilchtr, Capetown :— " Men in ho«pital aad convalescent oampi afc Capetown : Lance-Corporal 0 A Wilaon (father, Mr 0 Wilson, Waimate); Private 0 Mitohelll {next of kin, Mr G F Mitchell, Clyde Street Balolutha) ; Prirate JV Fa hery (nezb of kin, Mrs Nora Fahery, Boalyn Buib, InveroargU!); Private De Loree (grandfather, Mr P D Loroe, Mangatainoka); Corporal A B Had field (mother, Mrs C Had field, Marten) j Private P T Shand (father, Mr TJ W Shaad, Riccarton); Private Q Blaremberg, (n«xb of kin, Mr O Blaremberg, Rangtitiktii Street, Paltnerston North); Private A F Valentine (nexb of kin nob given); Private Jamea Henderaan (father, Mr Andrew Hendersan, 83, Mammot Bridge End, Perth, Scotland); Private A M'tntosh (mother, Mrs M'lntosh, Timaro); Private L ColHnge (nsxt of kin, Marjf Collinge. Haat< ings) ; Private G B Wood (father, Mr A Woad, Aniberleyjj Private J if Raynes (aext of kip, Mr W F Rayoea, Waikato); (Jolour-Sergean?) Cardale (nixt of kin, Mri Flora Lardale, C*ehel Street^ Christohurch) j Private Jamea Ait ken (ocxb of kin, Mr John Aitken, Gore); Private J DKlng (nexb of kin, Us James King, livery stable, Timaru); Private T M. Freeman (mobher, Mrs Freeman, Waitnate); Farrier A J Bowie (next of kin, Mr John Bowie, merchant, George Street, Bunedin). All are doing well, and the majority will be fib to return by the W»imat«,

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GREAT WINTER SALE (For 31 Days) COMMENCING FRIDAY MORNING GREAT BtftfUOTION* 11ST GENERAL & FANCY DKAPEBY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS. Splendid Opportunity for Cask Purchasers ROSLYN Blankets from 16s 9d English Btonkets 8s 6d to 12s 9d Men's Saddto Tweed Trousers, Colonial, 10s 6d to 12i 6d Men's All Wool K<*iapoi Trousers 5a 6d, 6a 9d, and 7s 6d Men s Waterproof Coats, sewn seams, greatly reduced Lidiea' Jackets, Gapes, and Mantles half price 60 Maids' Macintoßb.es at 4a 6d ; Ladies' 7s 8d Black Cashmeres from Is 6d per yard Grand Stock of Ladies' Corsets much under usual prict Navy and Black Serges, all wool, much reduced Erery Article in Stock largely Discounted TAILORING DEPARTMENT.—-Having secured the services of • FiBST-OLAss GUTTER, Suits now made from $3 Bs, perfect fit. DRESSMAKING.—Thia Department is giving every satisfaction; fife and Btyle, at moderate prices, iQt , , ,■■■ ANDREW ORR.



t.NBW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Boy*a Tweed Sailor Suits from 5a Boy's Serge Sailor Suits from 7s 6d Boy's Tweed Melville Suits from & Buy's Tweed Norfolk Suits from 12s Bey'a Sac Knicker Suits from 18s bd Bey's Covert Coars from 14s 6d Boy's Tweed Overcoats from 6a 6d Boy's Reefer Jackets from 6a 6d B-jy's Football Jerseys from 3a 3d Boj's Caps 6d each Boy's Sailor Tains Is feach pvw/a.yi!|i|!'j FOB GOOD VALUE, GOOITwEAR, LOW PRICE |<yp % °° t° 'tHE ,^W 1 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. &%&jk_o %l F. H. BECKINGSALE, Manager.



SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT " THE CORNER." faN  \\T& WILL OFFKR SPECIAL INDUOEMEJSTS to reduce out Stock~- PRI )E TO SXOCKTAKISG. 100 Yartlß BUck Ca=htnef9s v o^ch, Sale Price Is lid, 2a 6d, 2a lid, 3s lid 40 Yards Blacq |!'ancy Dress, 8«lo Price Is S6 Yards Bhck Slk S'ri^td Credoti, Sale Pcic? Is 61 80 Yarda Black Fancy Brooide. "ale Prict< l-i 11 i 200 Y-trdt. !<"ar.cy Dress 'Iweed? (*il nhvles) 8J i yard, worth ds 125 Yards Check Dross Tweeds Is u-vaVy 1- lid 100 Y-»rds H«avy Melton 01oih« (new *b*dß?, la ldd 2 Pieces «*ch Black V-lvoteen HW, 9J, 2% 2, lid yard J Ptec< ertch (■*!! shads.-} CJolorea V«lvesren Is 6d and 2^ 63 yard 25 Pieces Wi te F^ cy Kibban from Is to 2» yard. Sale Price. 4|d 65 Fieoa- New Shade.* Fancy R»bb-..n 3j, bale Prlc^ 6^d and b£ 23 Doz-n Children's School Ffandkerohiefs Is 6a per dozen 50 Dozen' Women's Hlack Ortshmt-re Gloves, 6 pairs for 1% 18 on'y Indies' Silk Serfs 1< each „, „„, , . , 10 only 3irl*' M B ckintoflhes 7^ lid. 8, lid. 9s lid each, Job £5 WW Fiannollato Bights 3s lid, 4< lid each, Job 6 ..nly Ladi* s* F.anue'letbe Skirts, Sale Pno-i 3s 61 200 Pairs Ladies' and Children's Corsets 2 6\ 40 Ladies' Capes (to be cleared} 6j, 9a 11:1 14< lid 65 Fea'hera ranging from 2^ 61 t«7s 6d, in 61 and Is lots 6 only Ltdies' Trimmed H%ts 4i 111, worth 13i 6d 6 only Lidiea* P*ris Hats 12a 6 ', worth 26^ 6d 12 only Child's Cloth Tunic 4 lid, worth 7s bd 10 Pairs only Men's Tweed Trousers 4s 200 P*iw Man's Colonial Tweed Trousers oj 6a, 78 6d, 8s bd 20 Dr-zen Boy^' School Caps 3d each 100 D* z<n Bow Ties 6 for la 30 Met,'d Regatta Shirts 2a 61 each 300 Ladies' and Children's Slippers Is esch pair 20 Pairs only Womeu'a Calf Shoes 3s 6 1 pair, very sp olal 225 Yards Faucy Art Muslin 3d and 4|d 800 Yards Cretonnes (new goeds) 4£d, bd, B|d 50 White Qnllte 5a 6d and 6s 6d 40 Dczen White and Bown Turkish Towels from 6d eaoh 75 Pairs White Blankets Is 61 and 12s 6d per pair 1 Pit cc eech Berap Carpet 4sd, 7^d, and Is 250 Pairs Lace Onrtalna from 2* 6d (epßcially remarked) 50 Pieces Striped Flannellettes 2a lid, 3s lid, 4s lid, 6s lid dozen 21 Pieces Fancy Blouse Flaanellettes 3|d, 4||d, 65, Job 4 Pieces Bordered Apron Cloth (to clear) 6i ... A Line of Ladies' Straws at la lid, were 3d 6d. Worth yonr special notice. NOTE THIS SALE, AND GALL EARLY TO SECURE NIBBLES. SPECIAL. DRESSMAKING AT 10S 6(1 FOR ONE MONTH. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD



GROSVKNOR HOTEL, South Belt, Obratchurcb. HAVING takan the above Hotel, which is close to the Haitw&y Bridge, Madras Btreet, I be? to inform my Ashburtou frisoda th»< if they favor me wi'h rh«ir patronage when they visit Chl'wtohuroh they will reeelv every »r,ieution. K--«t Win««, Spirit.*, and Beer, and good c.w win" fiction. P. KEI-LER, I'HOPRIKUOR. 7 >> t, ~^ YEARS > MOATEfcOM



J. V. DE BEEE, WATCHMAKER & JBWELLEB. NEW GOODS. KEW GOODS. A VBRY OHOIOS AND HANDSOME COLLKOrION OF Opal Jewellery. This Gem is now more fashionable than ever, and is at last receiving the attention that its beauty alwayß warranted, but was long withheld, owing to unreasonable superstition. PENDANTS, BROOCHES, PINS, designed as a memento of the War, SOARF PINS, An exact miniature in Gold of the Lee-Met ford Cartridge. A Beautiful Assortment of GOLD MUFF CHAINS. inspection; invited. i J. V.DEBEER,! East Pgfcetfc, Auhburtou,



PDBLIO NOTICES. ' ALL Luasby's Preparations—Cinramo Oure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gum— at J T Cooch. Storekeeper; ■ MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and sub ject) to croup? If so, try Tonkiug's Lioseed ; Emulsion, which will cure where all other I medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and rooerain bottles, Is 6d »nd 2a 6d. 3 246 PUBLIC NOTICE. GEO. WORNER, Butcher, begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding Districts, that ha has com menced Business on the Premises lately r ooupied l>y O. Digby in East Street-. First Class quality Meat always on hand, t-mall goods kept. Families waited on daily. _„ _____ REFRESHMENT RO 0 M F Mjbals at All Howrs; Tancred Street, opposite MoConell's Stables. Burntest shop in tows, 7 30 OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER 4 EXPERT (Late of London), WILL make his usual business Visit to Ashburton on MONDAY NEXT, 9th July ORDERS may bo left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Stadio ( Arcade Chambers. Ashburton, or ab Commercial Hotel. DATES, LOWRYAND CO. FOR Gas Lamps, 16s Each- Shipment of Bells and Carbide Just to Hand. OATES> LOWBY AND CO■, Burnett Street



EGGS. MINORCAS are recommended by the Government Expert as bfing the beßb layera. I have Purebred Minorca Cockerels for sale, cheap, bred from first) prize Sbock. 71 H. G. BERRYMAN.* I HAVE Trnab Monies for Investments in sums of £500 to £5000 on First Mortgage at lowest current rates. DAVID ZANDER, Tailored Street,



a i ! 2! Cm •*! < g l ifS 3 I f*H I|f d & & l « "II Ha m | cog J. WILSON, HOUSE DBOORATOE, BURNETT STBEBT. HAVING secured the aervices of ft first class Picture Framer, I am now In a position to receive ordero for all classes of PICTUKE FRAMING. LARGE STOCK OP MOULDINGS TO CHOOSE PROM. Telephone 65j P.O. Box 16



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SHEARMAN BROSr hava large atoek Loasbys Wahoo, Benjamin Gubi» Koolibab, and Cinnamon Gars