Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1900. Local and general.

*** On the first page to-'flay will he found a shtrb article, and on fie fourth page a short story. Football,—A football match was played on the High School grounds yesterday after- I noon between teams representing the Trevor j ton Warriors and High School Football Clubs, and resulted in a win for the former by eight points to seven. The Indian FAMiNB.—The Mayor of Ohriatchurch is sending circulars to the chairmen of all local bodies throughout Canterbury, calling attention to the appeal made by the Ticeroy on behalf of the Indian, famine fund. Committed for TRiAt.—At the Christ-j church Magistrate's Courb on Thursday, William Henry Day, a bankrupt, was com mitted for trial on a charge of having con tracted a debb of £130 10a by means of > fraud ! South Rakaia*—The following persona were nominated on Thursday for the office of member .of the Rakaia Road Board, and were decared elected by Mr Oxley, Return ing Officer : —Messrs James Copland, Henry James Harrison, and John Lambie, Those were the retiring members. Wkather —Our Rakaia correspondent writes:—Heavy rain set in on Wednesday afternoon from the eouth-weab,and continued nearly all nighb. Ib is very cold, and no doubt will be followed by frost as the anow is very low down. There has been a won derful growth during the past three weeks. Promoted —Another Ashburfcon native has achieved a few rungs higher up the ladder. Mr J» M. B&ndoe, who for the past six and a half years has been employed in the N.Z. Clothing Factory at Aahburton, has been transferred to the Chrisichuroh house, where he takes charge o/f one of the departments. His many friends will wish Mr Sandoe every sucoeea in his new duties. School Rports—lt may be well to re mind our readers that the school sports ar ranged for May 10, cannot be successfully carried out without the generous support of the public* The advantages to the young people of this community of such a fixture held annually in a convenient centre have already been pointed out in our editorial column, and ib only remainßfor ua to express a hope that all sympathising with the move ment will send their contributions, however small, to Mr David Thomas, Mr M. Bruce, or tho head teachers 'of the public schools.

Mason Wins the Chess Championship — The Chess Championship wag decided in Wellington on Thursday night. After play ing another draw during the day. Mason and Barnes met for the third time in the evening. A tough game resulted in vicbory for Mason. The winner of the championship, Mr W. Mason, was one of the representatives of the Wellington Chess Club in the tournament. He ia a young man about twenty.three years of age, and a very promising player, as is proved by his victory over such a redoubtable opponent as Barnes.

' Sunday School ANNiyEES4RY~The first anniversary of the Ealing Sunday school was celebrated on Sunday April 22. The | morning service was conducted by the Rev. J. D. Jory who addressed the children from Psalm oill. and 13, and preached an im pressive sermon from Psalm xx and 5 The Rev, A. Bruce Todd officiated in the evening, speakiDg to the children from the words '• Jesus Only," and delivering a telling dis course from Mathew I and 21. On the pre vious Friday the children and their friends assembled in the afternoon for games etc., and were entertained at tea, after which a concert waa held, presided over by Mr Withell, who gave a short aocounfc of the origin of Sunday schools. The meeting was H^o addressed by Mr Ham. Musical items were contributed by Mesdames Irwin, Mont gomery, Shaw and Withell, Misses Withell and Harris, ar>d Mr Brown, Miss Withell playing all the accompaniments. Recitations were given by Misßes Tikon and Tarbotton and Master Bayly WithelK After the usual votes of thanks and the singing of God save the Queen, a happy evening was brought fco a close. Refreshments were provided by the parent**

AUSTRALIAN FEDURA TION.

"PUNCH'S" CARTOON.

THE APPEAL CLAUSE.

MR CHAMBERLAINS PROFOSAL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Lohdoh, April 24 Punch's cartoon, referring to the limitation of appeal clausa, depicts an Australian girl asking Ertannia for a latch-key and more freedom, Britan nia gracefully yields, with the remark, •• if anyone can be trusted, it is you." Melbourne, April 26 The proposal made by Mr Chamber lain that the Commonwealth Bill should be altered to provide that the Colonial Laws Validity Act of 1865 should apply to the laws of the Fede».* Parliament ia of much greater impor tance than the Premier's Conference was at first prepared to admit, En* quiry shows that Canada does uot allow that Act to apply to the Do minion so far as it relates to Imperial Acts passed prior to the Federal Con stitution. The Premier cabled to Mr Deakin that if this contention is car ried, the proposal amendment would have the effect of seriously surtaxing the legislative powers of the Common wealth, The Attorney-General points out I that Mr Chamberlain's proposal would seem to indicate that the delegates are willing to concede that the framers of the constitution intended that the Act should apply, although no such inten tion is expressed in the constitution, and expresses the opinion that the attitude adopted by Canada is one of fundamental importance and that it is a position from which Australia will be excluded if Mr Chamberlain's altera tion is embodied in the Imperial Act,, At the Colonial Institute banquet. Lord Onslow presided, and Lords Hopetown and Strathcona, Mr Reeves and other Agents General were pre sent. Mr Deakin was the only federal" delegate who attended He made a brilliant defence of the appeal clause and promised that if the Government passed the Bill and created an Imperial Court, the Federal Parliament would willingly legislate to recognise the tri bunal. The recent strengthening of the Privy Council justified relief ia its weakness, which was further proved by Mr Chamberlain's proposal to amal gamate the Lords and the Judicial Committee. The gathering was deeply impressed with Mr Deakin's eloquence and arguments, and loudly cheered him.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association -By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, April 26 George Smith engine driver of the wreoked train ab Mungaroo, has been dismissed and will be given employment at Petone workshop if an opportunity offers in 6 months. Probable he will be given a position as stationary engine driver.

THE PLAGUE.

NO FRESH OASES IN NOUMEA

YESTERDAY'S RECORD IN SYDNEY

United Preos Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Bydhey, April 26 There have been no freah cases of plague in Nonmea ainch March 23. The fresh CRaea of plague are—W. Jonee, of Surry Hills ; Florrie Young, of Balmain ; Foo Kong, of Oaafclereagh street ; Henry Pussell, taken ili in the street.

Timaru, April 27 A meeting of a joint committee from local bodies today passed a resolution recommend ing the Borough Council to appoint two sanitary inspectors for three months and ob tain 500 rat traps, and employ boys to bait them, to obtain poison for rats along the fore shore, and offer 2s a dozen for rats. To se cure a site and retain two nurses for a plague hospital if necessary. Dr. Gabitea the resi dent surgeon at the hospital offered to take charge of plague oases if any. Wbllington, April 26 A circular issued to the officers in oharge of the police districts of the colony, place a number of constables at the disposal of the Civio authorities to assist the sanitary Inspectors in the inspection of the towns. Reports are to be submitted to the local authorities interested, and in the event of any nuisance nob being remedied, default is to bo notified to Wellington, where the available permanent artillery ate to replace the constables told off for suoh duty; Every town in New Zealand is to be in spected, either by the plague commissioners or district) inspectors. All vessels loading at Auckland for other ports in New Zealand, are fco be fumigated on their arrival and kept a distance from the wharves at night. Dr F. Fyfe, local plague commissioner, has been instructed to secure rats here for bacteriological examination. Dr Mason and Mr J A Gilruth, plague commissioners, in order to allay any apprehension reporb that in the erection of plague hospitals, the quesblon of drainage is not concerned as all excrement is burned. A large crematorium is to be established at Auckland at once. Messrs Mason and Gilruth leave Auckland | on a tour of the colony on Monday, and a medical man will be appointed plague com missioner for Auckland. At the suggestion of Messrs Mason and Gilruth a circular will be issued to all local bodies in the colony urging that a day be fixed for the systematic extermination of rats, and suoh bodies are asked to fall in with the proposal.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright Pkrih, April 26 During a heavy gale, the Norwegian barque Arcadia was blown ashore in Hamilton Harbour. The crew are aboard, but are unable to communi cate with the land owing to the heavy sea. Melbourne, April 26 The evidence of some of the crew at the Glenelg enquiry tended to show that the vessel was not in a very sea worthy condition. One of the wit nesses said that some of the crew slept in their clothes in the event of emer gencies,

GERMAN SYMPATHY WITH INDIA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Berlin, April 25 The Kaiser has initiated an Indian Famine relief Fund at Berlin.

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs nd Colds never fails—le 6d and 2a 6d Wade's Worm Figs s the wonderful Worm Worriers, never foil for adults or children* Price, la*

SCHOOL COMMMITEE ELECTIONS

Kyle

The householders' meeting on the ?-3rd resulted in, the re-election of the old members of committee, viz., Messrs R Mulligan, E MoAuulty, J Beattie, H Kingsbury, and J Lambie. Mr Lambie was elected chairman

SEAFIELD.

The annual householders' meeting was held in the Seafield school on Monday even ing, and was well attended. The following gentlemen wore elected a Committee for the ensuing year: —Messrs A H Ayrton, H Blunden, James Bruce, James B&ylia, and Edwin Lunt. At the subsequent meeting of the Committee, Mr A H Ayrton was elected chairman

LONGBEACH.

A meeting of the householders for the purposo of electing a School Committee for the ensuing year wae held in the sohoolroom on Monday evening, 'there was a large attendance, and Mr C Houston presided. The report of the retiring committee showed the school to be in a satisfactory condition, while the finances showed a net balance of £15 lQs There were fourteen nominated for the Committee, and the following were declared elected:—Messrs Frank Seal, W Norris, W Houston. James Fisher, 8 Burkitt, P Prendergast, and X Gollins. At a subse quent meeting of the new committee Mr Uollins was elected chairman

INFANTRY TRAINING.

la nn article on infantry training, pub" lished in the London Times, the writer concludes as follows: —■ "Finally, there remain to be considered the two special feature* of modern warfare in which our infantry have been most ab fault in the course of the present war, the two closely connected subjects of night work and infantry scouting. With scarcely a murmur we agree to accept it as an axiom that rapid and intelligent) cross country skirmishing is the work, not of regular, but of irregular infantry, a»d that night marches in extended formation are an almost impossible manoeuvre for regular troops, Whereat the -very opposite is, or should be, the truth. The most difficult work that an army can be called upon to perform should be most efficiently carried out by the most highly-trained part of that army. Of course, with regard to icouti, it ia necessary to specialise, in other words, to eleot the most active and intelli gent men in each battalion for the specific purpose, and train, train, train. And for night operations, once again, the motto is train, train, train—not, as now, in a hap hazard, unpractical fashion, over ground which every man knows by heart, even if there were no staff officer with map or compass, acd luminous watch-dial to conduct the operations, bub each battalion for itaelf, as often as possible, over new country, turning to praotioal account the experience gaiaed by smaller units in their cross country exercises by day and by night. Then officers and men would look upon night operations as intelligent, praotioal, interesting work, instead of grumbling at them as a sham and a faroe. If our infantry battalions at present in South Africa had been trained on these lines, so that they were practised in marohing considerable distances by night in open filet, and able to (Upend on rapid, intelligent scouting, carried out by their own picked men, the war would have been considerably nearer Its end that it Is, At present ib it undeniable that the regular soldier, who should be the moat mobile, handy, and intelligent of all soldiers, is less fitted for all work requiring rapidity and Intelligence than his irregular and necessarily IeBB trained brother in arms. ' Hitches' and

' accidents' on the field of battle are the result of bad training in time of peace. It is nonsetißO to talk, as we ao complacently do, of whab 'he British soldier can do ' when he has a fair chance to get at the enemy,' as though it were unfair on tha part of the enemy not to stand up t»nd get shot or bayoneted. It is folly to ignore the fact; that. 1 getting at the enemy' is the chief object for whioh a soldiery exist?. We may believe if we like—we have good enough ground for believing—that the British soldier ia the best ia the world. But there are so few of him. We must strive to make him better than the best And we shall only do Chat when we realise that, as it is across country and behind rooks that enemies have a knack of macccuvring and hiding, so it ia across country, and, when possible, over rough, un known country that we must do the greater part of our training in time of peace.

News in Brief.

We notice in the cew drapery of Messrs Mitchell and Turner, a magnificient and al together new and choice display of various fabrics suitable for evening wear. The firm seem determined to leave the well worn and beaten track, and give us something unique, their new front, when lighted, makes quite an imposing display.

MessrsW. H. Collins and Co., announce in another column that pending the com pletion of their new premises, they have re moved temporarily to Mitchell and Turner's old shop Tapered Street, to which pls« they have taken their stock, and promise prompt attention to all orders entrusted to them.

To-day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph •Auckland, April 26 (The body of a man named Patrick Hughes aged thirty years, was found under the wharf. He was last Been last evening, and appeared to be perfectly sober and rational. The deceased has a brother in Inveroargill, bub no other relatives in the colony. Wellington, April 26 A men named John McLeod has been burned to death at Alfredton;

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Enemy Dislodged

New South Wales Troopers in Action

General Hart's Brigade

Confronted by 8000 Boers

Boers Entrenched Near Bloem fontein

Dash by General French

Petreat of the Boers

A Boer Plot Frustrated

British Prisoners at Pretoria

Inhuman, Treatment by Trans-

vaal Authorities

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph—Copyright) London, April 25 In connection with Colonel Hamil ton's advance eastward, Lieutenant- Colonel Aldersou, commanding the first corpa of General Hutton's brigade, j advanced southward to Leeuwkop, while Colonel Dickson, with the fourth cavalry brigade, a battery of Royal Horse Artillery and the New South I Wales ambulance, moved from Spring field agUinst the Boer* in the neigh bouring hills. The battery shelled the Boer force, which held a kopje to the south-west of Bloemfontein water

works. The enemy wen? dislodged. I Colonel Bickson'u column also pir- ', ticipated in the operations further I aoutbj I

When he decided to advance on i ■^annae Post s Col. Hamilton ordered f \ detachment of 140 of tbe New South t Walts Lancers to occupy a square 1 kopjf, situated a mile from and over-„ i looking the Watervaal Drift. The New South Welshmen accomplished the task after some sniping. One casualty, which occurred to Colonel Hamilton's column, was the capture of Private Braun, of the New South Wales Mounted Rifles, General Hart has issued a strenu ously-worded proclamation to the inhabitants of Kouxville, against committing, abetting, or screening hostile acts, under the pain of the severest penalties. General Hart's brigade forms the advance portion of General Brabant's division. The latter is immediately confronted with a force of 8000 Boen, in addition to which there are 13,000 Boers elsewhere in the Wepentr dis trict. The Standard's correspondent esti mates that a force of 3000 Boers is entrenched in tbe hills south-west of Bloemfontein. General Brabant lost twenty five wounded in his advance to Wepener. The Boer«, when they were foiled in their determined attempt to storm Colonel Dalgety's northern position,! retreated, cx 1 fading in open order across the flats. They kept up a heavy rifl« fire at long range, and the fusilade lasted for hours. General French, in pursuance of Lord Roberta's instructions to sit astride tbe en»ray'a line of retreat, crossed the Modder at Talsbank. The Boers meanwhile being alarmed,quitted Dewetsdorp, General Obermside oc cupying the town unopposed. The Boers round Wepener, number ing 4500, fled along the Ladybrand road to the north-eastward, with their ox waggons, General French racing to intercept them. General Brabant's further advance to Wepener was unop posed. Colonel Dalgety's total los»e« were thirty-three killed snd 132 wounded. Colonel lan Hamilton is now near ing Thaba Fchu. Colonel Tan Hamilton cleared all

tbe kopjes in the neighbourhood of the- Bloemfontein waterworks. President Kruger imagined that Lord Roberts would be stationary for another month awaiting remounts. A mysterious attempt to destroy the railway bridge at Komati Poort scared the Boere, who are strongly guarding the neighbourhood. Three hundred native women, who were shut up in Mafeking, made good their escape through the enemy's lines. The Boera treacherously lured a number of Fingo cattle raiders out of Mafefcitig, and killed twenty-six of them.

The Afrikander Bond is angry at the result of the Sunnyside trial. Mr Hofmeyer declares that Mr Solomon, Attorney-General, is a traitor for prosecuting. The Natal Times states that a Boer plot was frustrated at the beginning of the "war, to explode a transport conveying two thousand troops. A policeman named Jones, who gained notoriety over the murder of Edgar at Johannesburg! was killed in. the battle at Modderapruit. In those districts held by the British, the authorities hold lists containing the names of 12,000 Cape Colony and NatalJ rebels. Mr Mitchell, the engineer of the Pretoria waterworks, who was expelled from the Transvaal, has arrived at Durban. He declares that Waterval wss unfit for habitation. The majority of the prisoners sleep in an ppen tin hospital, which has no flooring. There are 180 sick, and there is no resident doctor in attendance on them. Disease is rampant. The water used is black and muddy. The Transvaal refused a free gift of water, declining to furnish tanks for the purpose. Sympathisers at Pretoria subscribed £3000 to be spent on bedding, com forts, and food for the British mounded. HobarTj April 26 The Imperial Bushmen sailed by the Manhattan. They received an enthu siastic send oft.

Boers Fled from Wepener

The Agent General has cabled to the Premier :—London, April 26— t{ The Boers have fled from Wepener."

General French's Division Drive the Enemy Across the Plains.

Lord Methuen's Division Engage the Enemy at Fourteen Streams.

Kruger Collecting Stores for a

Final Stand.

(Received Wakapuaka April 27, 9-5 a.m, This Office 10 5 a m) London, April 26 When approaching Roodekop, General French's troops encountered some opposition from a small body of the enemy. The cavalry dismounted, and with effective carbine fire, drove the enemy across the plains, where they suffered severely from the fire of the machine guns, and General French continued the pursuit. Colonel Pagefc, of Lord Methuen's division, shelled the Boer camp and trenches at Fourteen Streams with shrapnel and lyddite, expelling the enemy, who retreated northwards. Kruger has collected an enormous store of provisions at Lydenburg, among the mountains, two hundred Dftilee north-east of Pretoria, with a view of making a final stand.

Dissentions in the Cape Cabinet.

Schreiner and Solomons "Favor

Annexation."

Further Particulars of General

French's Fjngagement.

Defeats 1600 Boers Under Botha

and De Wet.

Received WaMapuaka April 27, 9.25 a.m, This Office 10 a.m) : Capetown, April 26 Dissensions exist in the Uape Cabinet. Schreiner and Solomons favor annexation of the republics, while Sauer'and Le Water oppose it. There are rumours of a coalition Cabinet under Rose and Innes,

Lombon, April 26 General French's eharp engagement yesterday defeated 1600 Boers under Botha and De Wef\ The cavalry£wpnt in hob pursuit, though the ground favoured defensive tactics. From these and th« rearguard's action it is feared the Boers' divisions aro con verging towards Thabanchu and Ladybrand.

ANNUAL MEETING OF PARISHIONERS.

St. Stephen's.

-The annual meeting of the parishioner* of So, Stephen's Church was h^ld in the School room yesterday evening. The Vicar, Rev R A Woodthorpe, M.A, presided. Owing, do doubt, to the dump evening, the attendance was not large, only between twenty and thirty being present. The Vicar's annual report w«s as follows : — | In looking baok ever thermit yew, I feel that we have many reasons for thankfulness. The Sunday services have been well attended, especially in the evenings, and there has been a steady increase in the number of the Com municants. There have been 31 baptism!, 7 marriages, 26 burials, and 42 candidates have been presented to the Bishop for confirma tion. The monthly services at Beafield and Greemtreeb have, been maintained by the Vicar, and a fortnightly service haa been held at Dromore, with the assistance of Mr T A Gates. The HoepltaUnd Old Men's Home have been regularly visited, and service has been held daily at St. Stephen's since the beginning of Advent. The Sunday Schools at St. Stephen*, Hampstead, and Dromore are doing excellent work under their respective Superintendents, and special children's services have been held in St>. Stephen's Church once a quarter and on the great festival?. The ohoir, nnder our honorary ohoir master (Mr Horace Gates) is to be congratulated on the high standard of musical efficiency that has been maintained during the year, and the beg 6 thanks of the congregation are due to Mr Gates, Mn Ol&ridge, Mies Fooks, and Mr G Hosken and sons for their aid in readering the musioal part of the services. I would like to remind the parishioners that at the close of this year we shall celebrate the jubilee of the Canter bury settlement, and I know that) it is the earnest desire of many of us that our thanks giving shall be worthy of the occasion, I propose to speak of this; matter at the annual meeting of the parishioner*, which it to be held on Thursday, April 26. cm&rchwardeh's and vbstrt's eepoet The Churohwardens and Vestry, in pre senting the annual statement of accounts, have pleasure in congratulating the parishio ners on the progress made during the past year, more especially in the extortion of the Church. The general account shows » credit: balance of £17 8s Id with which to commence the new year, but the heavy financial responsibilities caused by the new addition! will require most liberal help from the members of the Church during the coining year. The large congregations, especially in the evenings, far beyond the opacity of the Church before its enlargement, were » sufficient justification for the work done, m also for any appeal that may be made for further assistance. We consider the thanks of the parishioners are due to Mr Scaly for the part he has contributed in the laying out of the Church grounds; as also to another gentleman (name nob permitted) for asphalting the path?, etc. The Vestry ' have shown their appreciation of the service . rendered by their late friend, Mr Dent, ia k superintending the Church building, by ! inserting a braes tablet in the wall, which . they are certain wiil be approved of by all. c The Vicar has now a daily morning service for children, in which religious instruction - is given* The attendance has been fairly , good, although he would b« pleased to see it ' increased. We wish to thank the School i Superintendents, Teachers, Choir, and all * Church Workers for their valuable assistance during the past year. The chairman expressed hit) thankfulness * for the year they bad 1 a', and coograttt* ' lated the churchwardens on the results of b their labour?. The balance sheet was an exceptionally good one. 3 hey had many reasons for thankfulness. Tho church had

been enlarged, the congregations had grown, and there was steady development!, for which they had every reason to thank God. He was very pleased at the progress made, bub he regretted he had not a little more time at his disposal. He meant if he could double his working day he would be very. pleased. The work of the parish was more

than sufficient to tax the energies of one man, however largely he might be gifted mentally or physically. When they looked around they bad every reason to be ex tremely thankful for the blessings they had

received. He was deeply indebted to the churoh workers and the Sunday sohool teachers for the work they had done. The

standard of work required of a teacher now was such as taxed the energies of the most trained and gifted teaoheri. The standard set was very high, and very few people realised the amount of work involved in its attainment. Ho wished to express hit deep satisfaction at the devotion shown by the teachers dur ing the year. With regard to the choir, they owed a great deal to the boys; It was an unpaid choir, and the boys attended very regularly the Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday services, He thought they oaght to recognise the services of the lads, especially when they had to leave. He thought there should be a parish recognition of the ser vices the lads had rendered so willingly* He was deeply indebted to Mr H A Gates, who had done excellent service as choir* master. There were very few parishes where an unpaid choirmaster showed so much devotion to hit work, *nd had such ft command over the choir. Then the services were reverend, hearty, and congregational. Ha had been to many ohurshee in many lands, and his hearers would forgive the pride he had in saying that few churches surpassed St Stephen's in the congregational oharacter of their service* Ib appealed to old and young, and, he thought, was a great boon to any town. Ib would compare favourably with the work in many churches ia England. He thought a vote of thanks was due to Miss V. Purnell, and those who assisted her to furnish the sanctuary. The ladies had loyally carried out the reso lution of the last meeting of parishioners, and had organised and carried out with conspi cuous success, a garden party. Very few people realised the tremendous amount of wotk involved in such an undertaking. The sidesmen, Messrs Wilkie, Sando, and Watt, had shown conspicuous devotion to their work and their abilities had been consider ' ably taxed in seating the large congregation! that assembled, especially on Sunday even? ings. (They were all very proud of their senior sidesman, Mr Wilkie, who had gone with the first contingent to South Africa, and they hoped to see him back with them once more. There was one matter of great importance he wished te mention, the Jubilee Memorial of the Ohnroh la Canter, bury. They were all deeply indebted to the founders and early pioneers of the Can* terbury settlement for the noble lines on which the churoh had been founded in this province. There was one memorial he had very much at heart,—that they might sig nify their thanksgiving to God for all his mercies by writing off the remaining debt upon the churoh, and have the transept consecrated. With this end in view he pro posed to write to every parishioner and ask each, and all to help in raising this memorial. He would like everybody to bare an oppor tunity of subscribing to the fund. If a ; person could only pay 3d per week, or even leas than that, such an offering was as blessed in the sight of God as a larger cum by thoße who had been more greatly favoured with this world's goods. He also proposed to ask the children toco-operate. He again wished to thank them all for the very great help they bad given him in the past. He moved the adoption of the report and balance sheeb.

Mr 00 Bullock seconded the adopbioni He bfi fly reviewed the financial operations for (he year, and pointed oat (he exceptionally satisfactory position of the finances. Not* withstanding the facb thai they had spent £1371' on the church, the amount of debb remaining was comparatively trifling, being a loan of £384 6» from the Church Properby Trustees, and a balance of £322 7s 5d to the bank. They hoped soon tj have the whole property free of debt* The offertories had come in woll during the year, being no less than £48615* from all fouroei. If each ft! the parishioners would give even say $1

fTHE AEHBUBTON &UARDIAN t FBIDAY, APBIL 27,; 1900



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MORE CURES t^^^^m^^S^ MADE BY POLIPATHY than any OTHitR /?Pr§scSic^ii63 SYSTEM IN THE WORLD. ym S^S^P^C^SI^J Tlie wisest, best educated, and most enlightened j^fc^Saei^^^Jfcyj people are daily becoming converts to those new <JH principles and methods which are .supported by such r overwhelming evidence, bustained by the public, B^MB^S|^tß remarkable success of the POLYPATHIC .SYSI EM P^^^^faMßilßgiaHji Their wonderful succeab has spread like wildfire ■KjßflßMHnliKnlQiM throigii ati enlightened community, and amongst W^OTMjffiTC^^^SaTm lhoq ° wlio na<* glven UP sll hopes of ever being well j S^SBfifiSjlififlSJSfi again, and they are by hundreds availing themselves ■ M|j»Bpiß|gjj^|j|f of the POLYPATHIC SYSTKM of treating Chronic MBfiFj'lißiflnmwj'ilJ diseases, wiiich has proved to be the t-ui esfc, quickest, and moat relirb'e means of Care ever offered an a-^ Il|BWSißggrlS^piWkg. afflicted people When sick, is t ho time we need the f BmIIi BalifflßgflHMßLlP' best adv'Ge arid ' real metih Therefore we say : fSllßßy*j^Bs?~^^^^Srp!!e'' Inform yourselvts, you who are sick, write to the ZZ__^^SM^tzl^Z^ POLYPATHIC INSTITUTE, and then accepb proofs ''" ot the myaterlous skill—more convincing than words — that ia possessed by the Polypaths. They fcraat all Female Ailments by the Polypathic Method, which does away with all examination and all loci trea'irient* They also desire to impress up'»n all men who are suffering flint they have the justly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, so well and favourably known in the Uid World as bhe " Anti-Agnechil Tabloid Method." All desiring to test fchd system will ha^e tuoh opportunity ]f you cannot Visit, WRfTf£ for Question Liat to Christchurch. with Stamped Envelope an! you will receive an immediate reply. Medicine p*ck d Free from Observation. Carriage P.-iid P;irc-] l*ost, THOUSANDS CURED ANNUALLY BY LIiTTEK. GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. r |f tft\ mm Kruger learns that the £ri i h mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburfcon have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in al! our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the ss " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brasa and Iron BEDSTKAD3 ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham, Call early and see for yourselves. Aboit 100 Bedsteads to chooss from ; all sizes; all price?. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We have also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Kangatira, of TAPSSTRTfiS, SRRGKS, PLUSHER UTRECHT VELVETS, j HRETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And having aacured the services of a Fi^t-class Upholsterer (Ute of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, ppr s a '' Ionio." At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, Gall and inspect them, For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying eLe where, Pictures framod in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Fiower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pois, a!ao a few Bamboo Overmantles, Bamboo Cornice Polfs, all sizes and prices Duche^se Tables and Chests, Wftihstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISOOUST FOR CASH, AT T. H. U;'S DRILL & CO., O'iiiJ^ETMAKSIiS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRBB STREET, oppoaits .Vi^oa. F O R SALE, 'WAKA\ TUI ROAD. WHY PAY BENT CY>'"Hsl? £65 w'N purchase a throa roomod Cottage and about a quarter of an *T acre of laud. Ossh or terms an required. This property will readily leb for 5a p.;r week. Compare thia with £65 deposited in any Bank, apart from the ftcb that you btcorno a freeholder, and entitled to a v.»te on ali Jocai mutb rp. y E FEKRIMAN f£ \ - FOR'SALE. WHY allow your wifa to strain her wrists when 15s will buy one of these Wriugsrs. " ' F. FEfiRIMAN; -■■.-zxeaaeem PORTABLE BWififWATFR^BARROW. Prevention is Better Than Cure. THE few eases of Typhoid in Ashbuiton Borough and Suburbs afford no ground for a * scaro," but It is on'y by using reasonable precautions that the dread scourge can be ksph wi-h'n bounds. In view of tho subject being referred to in the public journals, if may b» of service to reprint an extract from an Issue of the " Nineteenth Century " of lash year, in which special reference is made to Diphtheria, but which applies with tqu-.l force to Typhoid. The writer remarks that the latest epidemics in RuaaU siwep': away nearly all the children in some villages ; and in Prussia, no less than one-t-ix'h to one-fonrlh part of al! children dying in the age of from one to five years succumbed to Diphteria, and the same proportion prevailed in Western Europe as well. X ien in^ ere-fc in beinjj taken In the experiments of the French Doctors, Rous andTevueti; ]>\v. Diphtheus'"Hke Anthrax. Choleia, Typhoid, Malaria, and other kindred compUints in doe to an affection of the body by sbecial bacteria, caused by th.etffl.ivk risinK from drains, back yards?, and premises generally, into and upon which dairy an'lkiichen slops have been thrown. Without an affection by bacteria or the poison which they stcrate, their ia no diphtheria. The Portable Wash JB&rrow is just the one thing indi-pensible In the direction of perfect sanitary rrrangements. By Its USB a twofold benefit; is derived. The fever and diphtheria breeding agencies are rem<">V'<3, and why i a otherwise a saurce of terror becomes an absolute gain, by conveying the wash i<> }»>h irough or to the garden. The Portable Barrows can be put to vari ios kinds of use, and they are ho admirably constructed that, with them, a child cm do work which olhurwibe requires the strength of mature years. The cost ia ooiiipftrritivoly sffi'iil. Possessionpf one becomes an absolute means of sweetness, comfort and |<toiio. F. FERRIMAN.



ASHBURTON COUNTY RACIKG CLUB'S • AUTUMN MEETING, ' To be hell on the Ashburtm Kace course, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, . May 16 & 17, 1900. Prfsiprnt-—M> John Studho'me, Jan. Vice-President - Mr M Stitt. Judge —Mr M. Stitt. Stewards—Messrs Ft Dalgely. J. U* N. Grigg, J. M. Hampton, P. Junes, L deO. Malefc, D. W. MoLoan, H. F. ISiooll, A. E. P.ache, F. M. Stitfc, T. Stone, J Studholme, D. Thomaa, 0. F. Todhunter, T. X Upton; HANt)icAP?KR-~Mr J. E. Henrys. Treasukbe—Mr D. Thomas. Staetbk—Mr H. Piper. CIBBK OF THE SOAiKS—Mr T. S^onP. Clerk of the Course—Mr R Curtis. Timekeepek—Mr J. de Beer. PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, ani the New Zealand Plotting Association.) lIRUT BACB TO START AT 12.45 P.M. FIRST DAY. 1, 12,45 p m.—Laqhmor Trot Handi cap, of 25 soys ; second horse 5 soya from the stake. Nomination 15s, acceptance, 10s. Saddle. Two miles. 2. 1.15 par. — Flying Handicap, of 30 eovs ; second horse 5 sovn from !he stake. Nomination 153, acceptance, 10s. Five-furlongs. 8, 1.55 P.M.—ASHBUKTON CoUfITY Han dicap, of 70 aovs; second horse 10 sots from the stake. Nomination,, 30s ; acceptance, 30a. One mile and a half. 4. 2.25 p m —Mklrosk Pony Handicap, of 25 aovs ; second pony 5 soys from the stake. Ponies not to exceed'l4 2 In height. Nomination, 10d ; accept. ance, 10s» Four fuil n.gs, 5 3 p.m.—Novel Handicap, of 20 soys. Winner to be sold for 15 sovb. Any surplss to be divided between the Club and second horse. Nomination 10d; acceptance, 10s. Five furlongs. 6. 3.30 P m,~Fairfield High Weight Handicap, of 30 soya ; second horse 5 soya from the stake. Nomination, 153 ; acceptance, 10a One mile. 7. 4p m. —Maiden Piatb, of 25sovs ; second horse 5 soys from the stake^ Two years old to carry 7^t 61b, three year olds Bst, four years and aged Bjt 61b. For horses that have never won money of a collective value of 25 soys. Entrance fee, 20i. Six f urloi gs, 8. 4 35 v m~Gkove Farm Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soya trom the stake. Nomination, 20s, ac* ceptance, 15a. Six furlongs.



SECOND DAY. j 1£12.45 p m—-KoiMAR Trot Handicap, ' of 25 soys ; second horse 5 sots from the stake. Nomination, 15s ; accept ance, 10a. One mile and a half. Saddle. 2, 1.15 p. m —Wakanui Handicap, of 30 Eova ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 15j ; accept ance, 10a. Six furlongs. 8. 1 55 p.m.—Posy Race Handicap, of 25 soys ; second pony 5 soys from the stake. Ponies not to exceed 14.2 in height. Nomination, IQs ; acceptance, 10s. Five furlongs. 4. 2.25 p bi — AuruMN Handicap, ot 55 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 25s i accept t ance, 203. One mile. 5-i 3.0 pm -Disposal Handicap, cf 20 soys. The winner to be sold for 15 soys. Any surplus to be divided between the second horse and the Club. Nomination, 10s ; accept ance, 10a. Six furlongs. 6 3.30 pm — Winchmore Weltbr Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 6 hoys from the stake, Nomination, ! 15s ; acceptance, 15a. Seven fur longs. 7. 4.0 p m —Hurry Fcuiiry, of 15 soys ; second horse 3 aovu from the stake. Open. Post entry 15*, to be made immediately after the Disposalfstakes, Weight not less than Bst. For all 1 horses that have never won an advertised race, value of 10 soys. Four furlongs. 8. 4.30 p m.—Farewell Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the (stake. Nomination, 15a ; accep ance, 15s. Five roe-longs. SPECIAL CONDITIONS I.—All stakes to ba paid in full. 2«—All Nomination, Acceptance, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club 3.—Winner of any one Race, value £25, atrer dacH'afcinn of weights to carry 71b, and of two or more Races 101b penalty. nominations! Nominations for all Handicaps accom panied by fee, name, pedigroe, age, description, and performances of horses and cilourn of the riders must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secre tary, at his Office, Arcade, nos later than 9 p,ra. on SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1900. WEIGHTS j WtigVs for the first day will^ be I published on or about SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1900, and for the second day at 8 p.m. on the Evening of rhe First j Day's Races. ACCEPTANCES AND INTRIES Acceptances for the first day's Handi caps, and entries for the Maiden, most be in the hands of the Secretary, at his Office, Arcade, not liter than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1900, and for the second day at 10 p.m. on the Kvenlng of tne First Day's Rtoes. A. A. FOOKS, 4 158 Secretary.



ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Aahburton. Children's Service—Daily, at 9 a m FRIDAY—7 15 pm, Litany and Addraes. B p m—Choir Practice On Friday Evenings the Vicar will give a course of Meditations. Subject: "Studies of the Mind and Life of our Lord." SECOND SUNDAY AFrER EASTER. (April 29.) 8.30 a m—Holy Communion Ham—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 2,30 p m-r-Childreia'a Service 4 p m—Holy Baptism 630 p m~Evening Prayer and Sermon | The Offertorieß throughout the day will be given to the Church Mission Fund of this Diocese. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A., Vicar PIANOS and Organs.—The best value obtainable in the Colony, for oash. Better value given than many retail firms offer. Call and see for yourselves before buying elsewhere. No commissions or charges to pay. All Instruments guaranteed.— H» M. Jones. ALL Loasby's Preparations—Oianamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, andßeojamin Gam—at J T Cooch, Storekeeper,



ASHBURTON T&OTTING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. TO BE HELD on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Ashburton, , ON FHIDAY, MAY 4, 1906. Under the Rues cf tie New Zealand Trotting Association Pkesident—Donald McLean, Ksq. Vice- President PDevane, Etq. Stewakbs -Messrs J Small, R .3 Henry. J McOonochio, J Bevery, Daniel Mc- Kendry, F McCafferty, and J Mc- Oormick. Judge —Mr D. McLean. Starter -M..- R J Henry. Clerk of Scales -Mr R Kriedlamier. Clerk ok Course—Mr George Keller. Handi cafpkb -Mr H. Brinkman. Time keefeus—Messrs De ..Beer, J Lewis, and J Mailer. !PK OGRA MLMtE. 1—1.15 p m~ Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20 soys ; nomination, 10a ; accept ance, 10). Two miles 2-2 pm—Fabmers' Peate Handicap (aadclM. of 20 soy's ; second horse 2 BOVB from the stake. Confined to horses the hona fide property of resi dents In the Ashburton County, and must have been owned and trained In th" district prior to Ist February, 1900. domination, 10s; acceptance, 108. Two miles 3_2 40 p m—Lagmhor Handicap (har neaß), of 60 eovs; second horse 7 soya from the stake. Nomination, 25s ; acceptance, 25a. Two miles 14—3 15 pm—Handicap Seliing Face (saddle), of 20 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, che whole of the proceeds to go to ihe funds of the Club. Nomination 10s ; acceptance, 10a. One mile and a half s—4pm -Askbukton Handicap (saddle of 60 soya j second horse 7 soys from the stake. Nomination, 25 j ; accept) ance, 255. Two miles 6—4 30 p m—Electric Handicap (har ness), of 30 t ova j s oond hcrse 4 soys from the stake. Nomination, 15a; acceptance, 15s. One mile and a half 7—5 p m—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 eovs ; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 12d 6d ; acceptance, 12a 6cL One mile i Owners are reminded that, in accord ance with Rules cf the N Z. Trotting Association, no nomination will be valid, nor will any horse bo handicapped, unless the Nomination Fees are paid at the time of entry. All Biders or Drivers must wear proper Racing Costumes Acceptances will close at 9,30 p m on SATURDAY, April 28, at Devane'u Hotel Five peruenfe will bo deducted from all gross winnings for expenses The sttention of Owre|jis drawn to the improved condition of tm Racing Track, which is in complete ordf'J. R, J.I HENRY. 411 .1 Secretary Wilson.—On the 27th ibfl the wife ot Jno. Wilson, of a son. «