SECOND EDITION

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations:— SATURDAY, SEPTEMBERS, For Northern Ports, and Westporfe, per Bototnahana, at 6 30 pm MONDAY, SBPTIiiMBFR 10. For Northern Ports and Wietport, psr Rotorui, at 10.30 a at ' For Westralia and South Africa, per Kil burn.at 10 30 am, Due Durban about 12th October. W. H. Remnbb, Postmaster

Commercial.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter* bury, Ltd, quote as follows .on September 7, 1900:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl «. 2s 3d „ „ Tuscan.. 2s 3d bo 2* 4d „ „ Hunter's 2« 2d Oats—Duns .» Is 6i Danish Is 6d Canadians Is 8d Sparrowbills Is 7d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior Is 6d Peas—Partridge, 2s 3d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 47s 6d to 50s Grass Seed—Old paiture, 2s to 2s 3d New „ Is6dtols9d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks ab Ashburton.

FROZEN MEAT.

United Press Association—By El«etrlo Telegraph Napiir, Sept 6 Nelson Bros; have received the following cable from the Colonial Consignment, and Distributing Company, London :—" Frczan meat market, to-day's quotations: Best Canterbury, ?gl; Dunedin and Southland, 3|d ; Napier and North Island, 3^l. Lamb, ficit quality, 4£d ; second, 3| 1."

HOUSE FAIR.

At Friedlander Bros/ horse fair yester day there was a good attendance of farmers and others. The prtoes obtained were above the average, and a good demand prevailed all round, resulting in a clearance of about 85 entries* Draught stock, 5 to 8 years, realised £30, £54, £36, £33, £43, and up to £53 for geldingt, whilst for a mare in foal £57 was reached: A fair entry of horns for tram and similar work were cleared at £16, £18, and up to £28 10s, under good demand all round, nearly every line being cleared, tJnbrokf-n carriage horses had good sale* from £16 to £82. The auctioneers also re port.— Unbroken hones, £17 10s to £2810s, Unbroken hacks—£s to £11; Saddle horses —£12 to £18 ; Unbroken draughts—£3o to £43.

THE LONDON WOOL SALES

The Otago limes London correspondent, writing under date July 28, says :—This week I was able to gather the views on the important tttbjset of restrictions molved upon in regard feo wool sales, of Mr OH loglis, who represent! various New Zealand Farmers' Associations and wko is thor oughly well qualified to spsak on the sub ject. " W* have to take these fasts," mil Mr Ing Us. " There are 160,000 bales held tvtr until the October sales, which are limited to 250,000 new arrivals, making a total of 400,000 bales, against 195,000 offered last September. Last November and December 107,000 bales were sold, as well. Therefore, a considerable proportion of October-Decem ber arrivals this year will have to be held in January* The question is : ' Can the mar ket in October, in depressed condition, absorb nearly 200,000 bales more than lask September, when wool was keenly competed for T The answer is, 1 think, obvious." Jn answer to my query as to the caass of the present depression, Mr Ibglis said :—" It is largely financial. And it i? caused.by speculators in the colony having been com pelled to sell their wool by the banks and other institutions here. Now, wilt the banks and other institutions assist thete men to hold on, or will they not rather assist in their selling in October sooner than carry large quantities another three months ! That seems to me to be » great factor in what the future will be The policy of altering the sales looks to me rather injtdioious, and I fear the remits may not bo so good as koped for. Though it) must be admitted that at the moment it has had tht effoot of giving increased firmness to the market, and prieti bave slightly recovered froat their lowest point," said Mr Inglis In ooneluion.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKETS.

Quotationa are aa followa :— yrhoat—Prime milling nominal, Uuwan 2a 6i to 2a 7d, Pearl 2* §d, Hnnter'a 2i 6d te 2a sid, wholo fowl wheat la 114 to 2a. Oati (nominal)— Milling Oeftadiaa la IM to la IOJd, abort feed la 3d te la lOd. Duna and Danish la 8d to le td Barley—Prime 2i to 2t 6d delivered Flour—Millers' quote Roller £7, atone £6. Bharpi—-£4 Bran—£s 10s. Oatmeal—£lo Q*tshe*f Chaff—46s to 47a 6d at country stations. Beani—2« fid . Peas—Prussian Bluee and partridge. 2a 4d to 2a fid ■ I , Potatoes—Derwenta ISa to 20a at handy oonotry stations Baeda—Ryegraaa, farmen* linea la Id to la 9d for fair and up to 2a 6d for prime heavy farmeiV aeed, machine dreaaed S« to 3« 3<?. Oookifoet, farmen' dreaaed linea 2|d to 2Jd for bright aeed to Jd extra good. Oowgraaa 5Jd. White olorer, farmers' linea 6d to 7|d, Dairy Prodvoe—Ghaeie, dairy 4£d to sj«", factory s|d to 6d. Butter—Freih local faetery lid, beit dairy 7d to 9d, aatt, in boxes, 6d to 7d for prime. Bacon and hama s|d to 6±d, factory id per lb higher. The above prioet, ezoept where otherwise stated, are those paid %» farmers, f.0.b.,

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1900 ARE TRADE UNIONS LOYAL?

The question whether tha trad* union* I are loyal to the Empire, has more than once been raised at Homeland indignant protests have been from time to time made by individual organisations Against the suggestions which have appeared inplyiug that there was room tor tome doubt on this point. The utterances of the well-known Union representative, Ben Til let, whose visit to the colonies some years agowill be remembered,have not established for him a reputation for patriotism; but public opinion naturally hesitated to judge a great body of our fellow-countrymen upon the indiscreet attitude of a demagogue. However, a very unpleasant confirma tion of the suspicion which has. existed with regard to the loyalty of the British Trade Onions, comes to us in a oable message which is published in another column. It is to the ef ot that the Trades Unionists' Congress at Hud dersfield, has carried a resolution " that the South African war was cruel and unnecessary." It is stated that this was affirmedby a small majority j but we must not forget chat the gathering represented the news of ' an enormous number of the workers in the United K.ingdont~~probably mil lions are connected with the various unions concerned in that (jongresc. If this vote may be taken to convey t-hotruc opinions of the masses in Gtreat Britain, the position is much mere i significant and serious than the people in this country, and throughout Aus tralia, have hitherto imagined. The loyalty L ef all classes in these parts of the Empire, is so thorough, and un questionable, that the existence of serious disloyalty close at home, on the very ground made famous in past times by countless examples of British heroism and patriotism, could hardly be con ceived. However, Jacts are stubborn things and there is no getting away from the deliberately recorded expres sion of opinion of a vast representative {gathering like the .Trades Unionist*' | Congress. The .oaly explanation that suggests itself to us for any considerable number ef Britons being found, ready to condemn England on the South African question is that the rank aid file of these trade unions are pretty generally led by their official heads. It has long been well known that the strikes and ether blows struck at capitally the unions in tha name of the workers, have been at the instance of the paid heads ef these trad* organisations. We, at any rate, refuse to believe that acy considerable number of our fellow-countryman, in whatsoever part of the world they may be, could »c found willing to condemn the British attitadv in the South African war, unless they had been completely misled as to the actual facts. The men who recorded their votes at the Hnddersfield Congress, would be mostly officials of individual unions, and past experience has shown that their pulses seldom beat in unison with the great heart of the nation. If it were otherwise, there would be grounds for serious Misgivings a» to the future, not only of South Africa, but of the whole British Empire, in the action of tbe Trades Unions' Con gress at Hudderafield.

Local and General.

* # * Interesting reading matter will be found n the first and fourth pages of this issue Umaldinm Racks—Nominations for the Geraldioe races dote on Monday, September 10, at 9 pm. Thl Mails-The Mariposa, with the Brit ish mails of 'August 25, left San Francisco on September 6, the due date. Hakes ik Plantations—The Ohairman of the County Oounoil stated at the meeting yesterday, that hares were very destructive to the Council's plantations in the county, tipteiilly It tht f#Mg tests. A Visitor—The Honourable John Burke O'Brien is at present favouring Athbarton »with a visit. Mown* Somebs Coal.—During a discus ■ion in the County (Jounoil yesterday, the locality of » certain coal mine greatly interested the members, to judge from the I number of them who migh*> have been seen | poring over a plan at one time. If it had been a gold mine the interest could have been easily understood.

ThORNTOW-StKWARI's KINBMATOCJKAfK — This Goispany notify that on Friday next they will give an exhibition of views, among which they say, are a number of new and striking war pictures, guaranteed to be taken at the front. The Chris tohurch papers, where the company are now showing, speak very favourably of the exhibition, Fred loley; ventriloquist will assist iv the enter tainment. . ) ■ A Golden LiNiwa—There is a silver—or in this oase a golden—lining to every cloud. At a meeting of a god dredging company on Thursday evening the ohairman of directors informed the shareholders that the oompany had over-ran the constable by £2000, bat in less than 14 days' dredging they had repaid the Bank half that amount,—oifc£* Times.

Thi PeriES of Cocmcillo»s—Mr Hugo Friedlander, at' the County CouMoil meeting yesterday, took to task certain gentlemen who had been members of the Council some years ago, when it appeared to him an agreement with a party had been too oesely made out. He pointed ont that the result in such cases was to give great .trouble in after years. Pabliamiktary,—The House continued sitting this morniopv after 2. a.m. ia com mittee on the (Conciliation and Arbitration Bill* An amendment that fen award given in any industrial district, should be confined to that diatriot by Mr Massey was rf jeoted. A further amendment by the sane member, that |in TexteadlngJftny Award, the |Judge shall take into consideration speoial aud local conditions ww also los^. A Jiumber of minor amendments were agreed to, atd the bjll was reported. Ibe House rose at 4.16 tar ■■'..■;'""' '■:,

Bmbiß Twinb. — From »n AusCralian paper'we learn that the prices to be ohargod for binder twine* in Victoria for the aoming harvcat are a trifle higher than farmer! in this county have, been in the habit of paying. Pure Manilla is quoted atß§cl, mixed *7}d, Mew Zealand flax sjd, and Russian 9d per pound. In Melbourne country prices will be enhanced by railages, eto. U-he' prices are bated on the cost of raw material ip to date, .the manufacture for the season being, practically completed. These high prices are the cuteome of the Philippine diffiouk ties, and. will probably affsot .the New Zealand trade at no distant datei This should wake our farmers up to the fact that the "Early bird aalches the worm.'

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

The following concludes our report :— FINANCE Accounts for £747 6s 3d we" Pasted for > payment gyfjs SFK3IAL ORDJBB i^CH It was agreed that a special order be approved with reference to the re-payment ,of a sum of £900 due on account of the Aehburton Forks River District ? APPLICATION Rl SIDING. /'**?s» It was moved by Mr Wright* that Mr MoGlimont's request for a siding for the tramway be granted, and that the cost be a charge on the rates for the special diafcriot. This was seconded by Mr Lambie. Mr Friedlander wished to know why the ra'epayers in the distriot effected should be tax<;d for the benefit of Mr MoClimonb and Mr Peaohe.

Mr Wright said they would be improving their property. Mr Friedlander thought they had better acquire whether the ratepayers wished their property improved.

The Chairman said the property should revert to the ratepayers on the expiration of the lease. He was surprised the Council was atked for this, as tMe matter was purely ft private one. Mr Johnston favoured postponing the question. Mr Chapman wanted to know who would be the proprietors when th« lease was out. He thought they ought to know more about this. *

The Chairman said it would not affect the Council, aft they had the security of the ratepayers.

Mr Stitt moved that the matter be post* poned for further information as to the Council's position. Mr Buckley seconded.

Mr Johnston thought this was a mire's nest altogether. No business knowledge had been shown by. the Oounoil in making the original agreement

Mr Wright wished to move in addition that Mr Parnell be asked to advise whether the tramway would be vested, on the expiration of the loan, in the ratepayers in the special loan district or in the ratepayers of the Council. This was agreed to, and tha amendment, m altered, was pasted. JOBILKB CELURATIONS. A letter from the Central Jubilee Com mittee was read, asking for the Council's cooperation, and after dieouesion the matter was left in the hands of the Chairman* ( OOBRISFONSIKOI from tha Commissioaer of Grown Lands,: re road through reserve 2567, which was agreed to. Copy of circular from Secretary of State for the Colonies re influence of rats on propagation of plague.—Received. • From Coldstreitm Rosd Board re contract' work, and stating its intention to ball a public meeting re tame. From Upper Ashburton Road Board, drawing attention to the state of the road on Thomson's track. — The Engineer to attend to the matter. From Messrs' Smith and Norris.Pendarves. Application for diverting fifty chains of water raoe.—Granted' From Rev H H Mathias, asking permis sion to divert the water raoe through the church grounds at Rakaia.—Agreed to con ditionally TKNDBK Only one tender was received for the maintenance of h«ad works at> Ruapuna— from James Elltry, for one, two, or three years, at £70 a year.—l* was agreed to aocspt th« tender for one year. MISOELLAWKOC* Mr Buck Say drew attention to the river protecting works on the Westetfield road, on the Oonnoil't reserve, which he thought ought to be looked after, and the Engineer's attention was called to the matter. The Chairman said that some willows had been carried away from the banks of the Athburton, and had begun growing where they had been stranded in the stream On the motion of Mr Lambie, it was reaolved that the Engineer ba instructed to report at the next ordinary meeting of the Council as to the desirability of keeping the Rakaia-Ashburton Plains head works and mains in repair by contract . This was all the business.

Extension of Water Races.

I At the meeting of the Ashburton Connty ! Council, held yesterday, an interesting Ait eussion took place upon the motion of Mr Wright regardin »n application by Messrs Gidding* and Leathain for » water supply to their property near the Hinds river. The engineer, reporting upon the applications, said that " with the now inadequate summer supplies from the Ashburton river, the risk of shortage ia increasing with every mile of race which may be made. Mr Wright moved " That the request of Messrs Giddings and Leathern be complied with, provided the water is available." Mr Chapman asked for information on the matter, which the Engineer supplied. Mr Friedlaader wished to know of the condition of tht race. If this application were granted, would it affect anyone else besides Mr Wright. The Engineer said the river supplied districts to the north and south of the Ash burton. The present mileage of rsoes was imperilled by every additional mile here after authorised, especially in summer time, when the position would be aeoentuated. In answer to Mr Fried lander, the Engineer said that those like iy to be affected would be Mr Wright, and possibly Mr Chapman, and the general settlers in a less degree.

Mr Friedlander wished to conserve the rights of the whole of the settlers concerned. He said that the interests of those"who might be affected by this question would be inter fered with if they consented to this applica tion. His own opinion was that the matter should stand over until the question be settled with referenoe to the Lake Heron scheme. .

Mr Wright laid if they allowed this matter to stand over, they must allow all other similar applications throughout the oounty to stand over.

Mr Friedlander moved ad amendment that the matter be postponed. Mr Johnston seoonded, hue did not see why the matter should not be settled at once.

Mr Wright said it mi twelve months since Mr Baxter had warned them of the risk these extended races created, and since then, every application of a similar character had been granted, There was no ate in setting aside the recommendation! of their Engineer, nor in waiting until the Lake Heron scheme wa« disposed of, unless they meant to stop giving any more extensions Mr Fried lander said Mr Wright was'not correct in stating that all similar applications had been granted The former applications had generally been granted, There were however,, some exception*. The Chairman said the question was, where was this granting of extensions to stop ? It had not been represented that former applications had been granted as final concession! in that direction. He suggested that if this request be granted, it be stated that the Oounoil did not propose to grant such concessions in fnture.

Mr Buckley opposed the amendment. He thought the request ought to be granted. Mr Vriedlander wished it to be added that "provided the water be available." The motion was carried on the voices.

Mr Wright moved—" That thU Oonnoil dedinea to make any farther eztenaions, loop lines, or services to the existing raoea until water is provided to supply them." Mr Friedlander drew attention to the great difference in the import of the mover's present resolution and that he hvd just carried, He generally condemned the proposal* •..--• The Chairman agreed to some extent with Mr Friedlander, and thought the resolution was too drastic. He was of opinion the publio ought to have notice of the Council's Intention, and he hoped the motion would not be passed, . t MrLambiesaidthe oonoession will have to be the last sometime or other, and he thought that if the Engineer said that any further extension waa dangerous, they must stop taere and then

Mr Johnston said the subject wm im> portant, and he thought notice ought to b* given before passing the motion Mr Chapman Mid that the Council had ignored the warnings of Us Engineer given year after year, and he considered that the matter iheuld now be dealt with

Mr Stitt thought the resolution had better 1 noe be patted, it was very drastic, and I there might be oa«ei of greater hardships < even than the one disposed of to-day, where a small loop line of race might be wanted. He should certainly vote egaiintt the motion. Mr Wright said he brought the matter forward because he wished to see it settled. . The members of the Council must deal with it in the interest of ail parties. He would, ' however, if it was the wish of the Council,' withdraw the motion On the question of g iving leave to withdraw Mr Frifdlander objected. He did not approve of these matters being to disposed of i Mr Buckley quite approved of the pro posal to withdraw The Chairman thought the discussion had. done good' The motion was withdrawn.

THE STEAM ROAD ROLLER QUESTION.

At the meeting of the County Council yesterday replies were received from the various local bodies which had been written to by the County Council respecting the proposal to purchase a steam road roller. The following bodies approved of the purchase of a steam roller by the County Council, but eonld cot) give any promlte at to the amount of work they would require. —Tinwald Town Board, Mount Somera, Rangitate, Wakanui, Longbeaoh, Upper A'shbufton, Ooldstream Road Boards, and Ashburton Borough Council. The South Raksia and Mount Hutt Road Boards did not approve of the prepocai and preferred to make their own arrangements. Mr Wright said the replies were eminently unsatisfactory. Ail these bodies would be glad to have the roller, but none would contribute to the oost or give any sort of guarantee. He thought therefore it would be much better for the Road Boards to make their own arrangements* Be was of opinion »h-»fc the traction engines would do all the Boards rcf nired, and he was not in favour of get'ing the roller under the circumstance!. Mr Lambie h»d taken considerable interest in this matter, aad he wished to see some* thing done to improve the disgraceful state of our roads, and any scheme that wonld show what good roads should be would have bis support. He was in Christohurch the other day and bad called on P. and D. Duncan who, he had heard, had an order in hand for the City Council for a roller. He produoed plans he had obtained from the firm. He explained the principle of the machine and pointed out the difference between it and the roller proposed to be got for the Council. Its,cost wculd be only £63, and be thonght this would possibly be better than a steam road roller. The point was well worth considering. lWOhairmao pointed out that there was nothing before the Council.

Mr Friedlander moved — "That the Council pro seed to purohaie a abeam road roller." The lasts epeaker had omitted to meotion how the machine he recommends would work. He thought the answers received from local bodies were really favorable.- They, one and »H, urged that it would be a good thing to have the roads rolled. The state of the roads and the way they are kept show that it Is absolutely necessary to take some action to improve matters. Ht contended that those who hkd used the traction engines as stated by Mr Wright had not found them a success or more local bodies would make use of them. He went on to compare the work of a traction engine wl'h that expected from the steam road roller, and said it had been a surprise to the members of the Committee who drew up the report en the matter how comparatively small the cost was. Bis own opinion was that it would be a great success, and he thought the Council ought to go on with the purchase of the steam roller.

Mr Wright aiked if the Borough Couoeil would undertake to buy the roller later on at half price, if the County Council wanted to get rid of it.

Mr Krledlander promptly replied, the Connoil Weald do bo.

Mr Johnston wu surprised that members should come there and move such a resolu tion. He asked had the Council ft right to exp«nd the Council's funds in buying steam rollers. Some of the Road 6ot>rds ou afford to roll their roads better than the Council could, And why should they b« called upon lo pay for * steam roller?

Mr Morgan said the Mount Hutt Board had gone oarefally into the matter aftd had been eonsiderlog the question of going ia for the machine referred to by Mr Lambie. He pointed out that a roller only obtainable at odd times would be of little use, as rovis can only be rolled efficiently at certain seasons. He was against the Counoil buying a rol'er.

Mr Chapman could not ate his way to support the resolution and he agreed with Mr Wright that a steam roller would ha a 'white elephant* on their hands. He recognised th«re was a great deal of diff trance between a traction engine and a road roller. The wheel of the former was round edged and burst up the ground, while the roller's wheel was flat. But he did not think the Council would be wise to incur the great expenae of purchasing the latter.

Mr Stitt was still of the opinion that the roller would find plenty to do, but it the Road Boards would not support the Council in buying the roller he thought they had better gtvaiip.the ids* of doing so. Mr Wright also opposed the motion. As Mr Morgan had pointed oat the time when th« roller would be useful was necessarily short, and unless Boards oonld get the machine when wanted, it would be aieless. He thought that traction anginas were much more useful in this direction than was supposed by Mr Chapman. He oonourred in the yiew expressed by Mr Johnston that the Coancii should not expend money in buying a roller if the looal bodies did not want it, He should vote against the motion if he stood alone.

The Chairman combatted the proposition that tha Council had not power or right to spend its funds in the way proposed. He condemned th» policy usually followed by looal bodies, which were behind the times. He hoped the motion would bs carried.

Mr Friedlander in reply laid, he ni aorry that two members kad brought in the name of the Borough Council, and he thought it wai ungenerous for any member to make personal allusions to hit position with regard to that body.

Mr Wright explained that he only referred to the Borough Council incidentally, and nob in the inviduous way Mr Friadlander teemed to think

Mr Friedlander objected to the interrup tion, and held that no explanation .should be made until the apeaker in poaaesaion of the floor has finished.

The Chairman: Oh no 1 The explanation may be made at any tintet . Mr Fri^dlamler wa^ proceeding to quote the rules .of debate when the Chairman said he had given hit ruling. Mr Frledlander went on with his remarks, and criticise)* the aotion of the Councillor* who had' formerly conourred with the recommendation of the Committee. He, however, thought the point raised by Mr Johotcon waa an important ont, and aaked cave to withdraw.

Mr Morgan explained why he mentioned the Borough Council. He simply meant that 11 the roller waa purchased ib would be chiefly used by the Borough Council and other bodice round Aahbnrton. .

ALLEGED EMBEZZLE MENT.

T3w Building Socitty Omo.

ASHBURTON—FRIDAY.

(Before Meiiri D»Tid Thomai, G. Ooieman, D. Wilitamson, aod W. H. Bale,-Jo.P.).

The following oeaoladM our reporb :— fl' Thotnae Ede, Mount Som»r», stated he had deposited monies about six to aevett year* ago. Gar« th« money into Stephens' hands. And had renewed the depoaib yearly, teeing the Manager in ««ch case. The amount wtl £804. Renewed deposit* from time to time. The mone| wu fcfclll owing. James Hawkins deposed that ho deposited on lsth May, 1995, £100. Gave money to the acouaed aod got a receipt. Addod money j to the deposit every year* Saw aoouied every Itime in penon, exoept whoa hi paid the 1899 deposit, which was done by oorrei pondenee, Oa Judo lit aaw aooused at the Society's ofioe. Paid him £415, aid renewed the depot}!. Thai money ii itill owing.

] Fred Judd deposed, in 1897 deported ( £300. Piid it to accused and g ft a receipt, i Renewed deposits from time to 4ime> Jennie Jadd deposited £14 l»et year, and got a receipt from accused The money wee still owing. Witaee* said that accused gave her a receipt for £500 on aocount of her husband.

J T Mangfn, Metbven, deposed he wrote at end of February to S ephens about depositing some money, and on 26th Maroh ■ent down a cheque to him for £100, and he received a letter in reply enclosing rcoeipt. The amount was still owing. William M Bruce, of tinwald, saw * Stephens in January, last respecting! the depositing of £150 in the Society, and »h« money was given to Sttpheos by obtque, obtaining deposit receipt in return. Xhe amount was still due. Was custodian also of receipt to Gilbert McLean for £200 oh deposit). ■

Elizabeth Q Owen, widow, of Wtiontt, prodoced deposit receipt* for £50, lodged ia September, 1898, wad on 15th September, 1899, placed in another £33, and, with interest, £85 mi still owing to her. Ob November 30th, 1899, deposited a farther ■ ■am of £40. W Honeywell, Maronan, handed in four deposit reosipte representing * total of £260 121. ■ - -■,-.;.■.. Thomas Stevens, of Longbcaoh, had lodged" with the (Society's savings bank, and £61 16e 7d wit bow due to him. H»d not obtained £40 on loan from the Sooiety, and didn't owe it anything on loan. Robert Terrii, painter, of Ashburton, did not owe the Society any money on loan. A house, under mortgage to the Society, was purchased by him originally, and it wu transferred to hie mother, in whose name it still remained* Hie mother had gone to . China. He went on to explain mbm  transactions in detail. Mr Purnell interrupted, and asked thattoo evldenoe of this witness should note* placed amongst the reoords of the oaee. Hcjtatad. he had other witnesses if required,, but thought sufficient had been brought forward. Constable Ede gave evidence to the effect - that he had arrested Ihe accused, who had nothing to say at arresfe. Mr Purnell— v That concludes the case, . your Worships." Mr Watson, on being asked by the Bench if there was any defence* replied he had. -. nothing to say. Edward Stephens here entered the dock, and the Clerk of the Court warned him that anything he had to lay would fee • laoad against him on his trial, and then asked, ' "Hare you anything to say," to which Stephens replied " No sir'* 1" Accused was then committed for trial at ' the next sitting of the Court at limaro, Mr Watson applied or same bail to be - gran'ed aa previously, viz., accused in £1000, ■ "and two other sureties of £500 each, a»d added that it was only a matter of eleven . days before trial, , .

The Bench intimated they wereaatitfied with previous bail at indicated. This ras forfehooming, and aoquied «v released.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Promt Association—By Kieotrlo Telegraph—Copyright. THE BOXERS NOT QUELLED YET (Received Wakapnaka Sept 7, 9 10 a m This Office 7% prti> Horq Kon#, Septembers The Allies are lending an expedition to clear the villages of Boxen in the direction of Paotingfa, A Chinese report) stakes that Li Hang Chang has ordered »kt native soldiery ia the Human Obili provinces to exterminate the Boxers. The Rassians art repairing the rail way to Fekin. (Received Waktpuaka Sept 6, 6 5C pn>, Thi« Office 838 pm) ; A French commander shot two : prominent Boxers at Tien-tsia and the Japanese Commander ordered two others to be beheaded. . (Received 10 10 » m) The residents art rtttraing to Pekip; The Boxer* attacked the <2era»ao patrol at Tien Tsin. Washirgtok, Bept 6 The Government has informed . Lamsdorfi that the Americans in Ptkin will be withdrawn only when the Raseuns more.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

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THE BOER LOSSES,

RecelTtd Wakapaaka September 7, 660 p v, This office a 32 p m -•:■,:. JDonoQir, J@ept6 * The following Tasmanian Bushasen were wounded at Rorikop:—Lieut. Wylie, Trooper* Shaw,,Willonghby, J Brown, A Brown. A commando ii threatening Wepener. (Rewired 1135 p.m) The Boers lost 24 killed and 36 wounded at Ladybrand. They retreated north to AllandaK

Loxdom, Sept. 7

General lan Hamilton is executing * wide turning movement, threatening Lydenfanrg from the sooth-west. The Boers are removing stores thence to Pilgrim's Rest.

HovaKOwa, Sept 7 The Vioeroy of Wnchang nrgea Great Britain to take the lead uatecir iag peace and prerent injury to com. merse.

Fire htndred German troopf and 1000 additional British troopi hern been landed at Shanghai

The Maharajah ot Owalior has been appointed to General Oaselee's itaft

CABLE NEWS.

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Washihotoh, Ssft 6 The tJnit«d States ooT«rnmeiit hai appointed ez-Prtsidtott BeaJMrim Harriaon, and Ororer Olertland m repreaenUtivet on the Board of the Hague Internatumal Arbitratort for the •ettlsmeßt of interm»tio»al die* pates. Lordoh, Sept 6 Lerd Empthiil has' been appointee! Governor of Madnw. The .Trades Unioniiti Congress at Hodder«£fld by a small majerity carried a resolution that the South African war was cruel and nnneeesiary. Pauiß, September 6 The French steamship lines are reducing the number of voyages and laying idle a portion of their Qeets owing to the dearness of coal. London Sept $ A Liverpool firm is shipping » million tons of ceal to Bordeaux aid. M»r*eillts. . 1 A shipment of n.nfrozen beef fresn the Argentine, in chambers, the air of which bad been sterilised, proved *. failure The American visible supply of wheat is 68,240,000 bushets. Lovdom, Sept 6 Lieutenant Oolonel Brake with a

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LINOLEUMS. LINOLEUMS, i fYUB. FIRST SHIPMENT FOR THE SPRING NOW LANDED, ;^ •x ■ b Gothio OHOIO3S AND NOVEL DESIGNS IN ALL WIDTHS. REMNANTS OF LAST SEASON'S GO3DB AT REDUCED PRICES. CARPETS, | OAEPET SQUAKES, KUGB and WLAXfc?, MITCHELL AND TURNER. THE VERDICT OF PRACTICAL RIDERS 18 IN FAVOUR OF Absolutely Beit Built in New Zetland. GENT'S £21 LADY'S £22. BURNETT STREET. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY TYAVE a few Job Lineß thrown oat at STeoKTAKi»a,|>hich| they »re Billing at GREAT REDUCTIONS Msn'n Hard and Soft Felts 1b 6d, Is lid and 2s 6d Ltdiei Sailor Straws reduced to la Brown Moleskin Trousers reduced to 5s lid 1 Men's Best Crap Cirkbaniß 263 6d for 19s 6d Women's Ooavas Shoes reduced to 3s 6 i Childmfs Canvas Shoes reduced to 2b 63 Mod's Siik Ties reduoad to 6d end la N Z, CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H. BE^ KINGS ALE. Manager. important Announcement to Farmers* ■*-■■— ;o: ■ CONSIDERABLE REDUCTIONS IN PRICES OF DRILLS, BINDERS, ETC., IF ORDERED IMMEDIATELY Particulars from REID AND GRAY, ASHBURTON. TF YOU WANT A GOOD MACHINE CHOOSE A 111Illil'llIlllttlllilll 11111. Eeyond the sea in every land, BUDGE -WHITWORTH Cycles premier stand; At home the same, or far or wide, All Nations choose the BUDGE *Q T&G LADY'S, £2JU JGENT'S, £21. large iftock of ACCESSORIES just to hand. Everything NEW and UP-TO-DATE j No Old fctook. BH IftllHlOmftlT CSV CYCLE WORKS, II 11-I'H iXi ill BUBNETT STKJOET, 80-Gruinea Bicycle (ladhs 1 or gents') Fiee 80 .. Piano Free. 30 „ Gold Watch offtSßw Free 30 „ Sewing Machine Free. TSIP TO THE PARIS EXHIBITION OF 1900 ALL EXPENSES PAID, TALUE 30 GUINEAS, FREE. IN order to increase the circulation of the Woman's Worm we have made arrange* menfcs whereby any subscriber m*y gain a ladles' bicycle, value 30 guineas, a gentleman* bicycle, value 30 guineas, a 7-ocfcave walnut piano, value 30 guineas, » gold wstoh, ladies' or gentlemen's, value 30 guineas, without any coat beyond the subscription money. This eystcm is nob interded for the idler—to receive ■omething .or nothing—but for those who are willing to use a little cleverness, in their spare time, lor which they receive these handsome prizes. Carriage paid to your door. If you want any of the articles named above you can procure them bj becoming a subscriber to tha Womah's Worn*. This makes you eligible to participate In our method of procuring the articles named free of co&t to you. Every subscriber to the Woman's World is entitled to one of these prists, accord- Ing %o conditions vreeend. Subscription for one year Pgsd free, SslOd. Send addrewad envelops with stamp (of %ny, ooontry will do) for copy of paper, and full Instructions, how to proceed, also jiay-whichprfee you aeleot, Addre«— THE " WQMANS' WOBLD,"



NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY 00. OF N.Z, LTD.; TIXABV IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 aorta Rarigitata, 250 acres Clar«monfc, 250 aoras Wkitotii, 200 acrei Waih»o, 250 aorei KiDßsdown, 1000 acres Otafo, 500 acres Totara, And ethers of various sizes in Booth Cantor bury Improved Farms for leaie, with right of purchaie 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and prtztng farms of various sizes on the Bainoliffe and Level* Ettatei, and two well improved Station properties of 7000 acres each 9 3 ISLINGTON Garden Fertilisers, (In 661b and 1121b Bags.) MOST of the Annuals and Vegetables which were awarded p tees at the Canterbury Horticultural Society's Autumn Show, 1899, were grown with this Fertiliser. Elmwood, Papanui Road, June, 1899 * Gentlemen,- I have used Islington's ertilisers for several years. ... In the kitchen garden 1 use it fre-ly and find it advantageous for all sorts of Vegetables. As a liquid manure I have nsver used a better for pot plants and vegetables. In fact, I always nave a sack of your Fertilise in my shed for an immediate use. JOHN JOYCE, Gardener. NTCOLL BROS. Piatric*- Aijin'-s FIRST Consignment OF Ml ImHIIIn NOW; BEING OPENED. SPECIAL: 3000 YARDS OF PRINT, Fast Colours, at ££& Yard. ASH6URTON DRAPERY CO. TO LET. A COMFORTABLE Uottago of two Booms and Scullery, iitu»ted in Grey Street. Well sheltered by a mucrocarpa fenoe F. FERRIMAN. " T O lili T "^ BURNETT STREfiT WEST A COM FORT ABLE Cottage o{ 3 rooms well tituated. Rental—s' 61 ■P. FERRIMAN. TO LET, IN TANCRED STREET, A SHOP, adjoining Mr Hallgß. " F. FERRIMAN "" TO LET, * GARTER'S TERRACE, TINWALD THa.T very desirable Property, at present occupied by Mr A Hewaon, consisting of 4 acres of land with 9 roomed house, detached washhouser and dairy, good stabling, traphouse etc. fc FFERRtMAN FOR SALE AT ALLEN lON, A First class Block of Land, containing 5| acres, well watered, long frontage on a good ro*d. The greater portion of the purchase can remain at 5 per cent. Adapted for subdivision. Ai.yone with a little capital, and half an eye to the future will Inspect and secure his block. FERFIMAN. „__——— — ~m FOB SALE £HAVE received instructions to Sell a comfortable House of 7 rooms, together with oonvanienb Stables, erected on three quarters of an acre of land, part of which U stocked with choice fruit treet. The house it complete with copper set in and a good range. The property is situated in a good locality »ndhMagood frontage £225 will purohaie on easy terms F. FERRIMAN. ¥on I FOR gii YEARS NELSON P MOATE&QfeJ TO LET, .looms in Arcade Chambers also* Office or Small Shop in the AW><it> T. BULLOOK INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOOIBTT SHARES. foe Tale, TTNKXPIRED Appropriation and tw KJ Share«. £172 repayable by fortnightly payments of 19a 3d, extending over a number of years without interest. Apply to



ABHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. rTIHE Services in the above Church, and JL at Wakanui, o<a SUNDAY, Sepfcem bpr 9, 1900, will be conducted by Mr McKbnzii ST. STEPHEN ' 3 OHU BOH, Ashburton. < 13th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Sept 9th) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion 11 am—M*tins and Sermon Preacher—Rev F H Spencer (Agent of the British and Foreign Bible Society) 3 p m—DROMORE—The Tioar 6 30 pn—Evening Prayer and Ssrmon R. A. WOODTHORPB, M.A, Vicar MhS JOHNSTON rpEACHER of the Pianoforte aai 8 Bging. Havelock Street. Third term oommenaes TUESDAY the 11th inst. At home MONDAY afternoon Varange. BUY Dlreot From England—Famous ■•• Khaki" Cycles. Great out in the trade ; first-class quality at bedrock prices for cash ; single machines at £4 18 ; two machines, £8 11s ; three machines, £12 2s; freight and duty paid to Wellington; Ladies' cycles 10* per machine extra; Quo ta ions for ten bie voles and over on appli cation. — John HuißT, Khaki Company, Stedall's Buildings, Portsmouth, England* 8 254 . . ... .. , :: I HAYS for Bale—A lot of children's School Books at half price.— Msb Robik son, Second hand Dealer, Wakaneißoad 8 202



Acoidikt—A daughter of Mr Heseitine met with a serious aeeident a day or two ago in a remarkable way. A loheoi fellow unintentionally ran the pofot of a steel pen into her eye, and although the little girl did not say nrmoh about the matter at frit, ahe told her mother ahe could sob see with one eye, and upon elimination it was found the eye had been acriously in j«red. Her parent! are eonaulting a apeoialiat, and it is to be hoped the reanlta will set be aeriona. Braokt New Yen