Commercial.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashbnrton Agency of the New Zealand Farmer*' Co-operative Association of Canter* bury, Ltd, quote as follows on June 25, 1901:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl _ 2s IJd to 2s 2d ,« „ Tuscan.- 2s 2d to 2s 2^ rlnnfcer's 2e Id Is 2a l|d New Oate-Dans U 31 I „ Danish 1| 3d  Sparrowbills Is 3^d „ Canadian Is 4d ! Barley—Malting, prime rM Inferior Is 6d Peas—Blue Prussian 2« 94 „ Partrirlee 2» 7d to 2» 9d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 37»6<i Grass Seed—New Is to It 6d The above are prioes current paid to farmers on t-rnoka at A*hhurtou

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET

Christohuroh June 27 In ooneeqaencs of the stoppage of goods (traffic on the southern lines today, the stock entered at Addingtop was very small. Cattle—Of fat cattle only 86 head ware yarded, which di& not meet the demand and prices ro«e proportionately, Some good sorts chiefly heiferß, bought £5 5s to £59 10s ; and steers £7 2s to £8 17s 6d. Beef, 20* to 24s per 1001b* Store cattle, as under 40 held were yarded, afforded no criterion of the state of the market. A few nioe dairy oriws sold readily., anything m full profit or ap proaching that staj?e reaching g»od prices, which ranged from £5 Si to £9 15i. Sheep—The small market of fat sheep did not cause any increased demand for fat ewes which were dull of sft!e. Several lines were withdrawn, but on th« other hand the de mand for fretzing wflther« was animated. Wethere broughb from 16s 3d to 19s 3d; second olaße Hnrfcs, 14-t to 15» 91 ; crossbred ewen, from 12s.^h to 15s 9i. No merinos were offered. About six hundred formed the entry of fat lambs, and all sold readily at a slight »d vance on the preceding week's values. One hundred and eighty two good • freezers brought 16s lid ; 127,18 10d ; and a line of unfinished sorts 'vere sold at I4s. Butchers lambs sold at from lla to I3s 6d. j Of store nhe«p 1543 were yarded, the entry, i consi»ting mainly of crossbred wethers, for which there was an improved demand, and sales were effected as follows ;~201 at 12s 6d, 442 ar. 13* 6d, and 337 at 15s 2d. There were no big lines of ewes, but they all sold at prices ranging at from 7s 8d to 15i.9d. The demand for store lambs was on a par with last weeks, and every line sold at from 93 91 to 10s lOd Pigs—About 400 were yarded. The prices for baconere fell decidedly. The best quality which last week sold up to 548, brought from 38s to 455, « drop of more than £d per ih being sustained, Lighter sorts and pork ers were correspondingly dull of sale, being disposed of at frctn 18* to 27a 6d, equal to scarcely Z§ per lb, while baooners ranged from 3d to 3J. A few stores and weanere sold ht the rate obtained last week ; weanats and suckers from 5s 3d to 10?, and young pigs up to 17s

IN MEMORIAM

Gbijmn—ln sad but loving memory of John Obiffiw, who died at Trevorton on June 28, 1894. With patience great he bore the pain That suffered him to die; The hearts that wish him back again Will meet him by and bye. Our hearts are sad and weary, And the tears fall from our eye?. Thinking of our dear one In the cold grave where he lies "-Inserted by his wife and obildnsn

Ashburton Gusrdian MAGNAEST VERTAS ET PRÆVALEBIT FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1901. Local and General.

AFFORD FoBKST VILLAOB SETTLEMENT.— In the Gazette oi Jun«> 20th it it notified that oerb*in sections m Block V M A'ford Survey District, huve been set apart for leaee »s s> village settlement. at the Hospital—Mr Henry OftVlU, who died on Wednesday at the hoe' psta>, hns been an inmate of the icitit'itimi for nearly twelve months. He was 74 years of age. Trinity College, London—Wn remind intending candlria^B that entries for the praatical examination m onnnent'ori wilh the Teinlty C'jlleue of Music, London, will oloae wiih the lnna) secretary, Mr Horace Gate> { tamorrow (Saturday;. Person At. — Mr Thomas Norgan, whn recently wpnt Home m the Kimutaka, has written to Mr Joshua Tuoker, stating that he had reached London after a good passage. Ho had met Mr Alfred Cook, formerly bell ringar of 8b Stephen's Church, and was anticipating a good time The Eyreton Murders — An enlarged full length portrait of Alexander McLean, the man who eonfesred to the murders of the Mirtin family at East Eyreton, is on view at the studio of Mr John Mitchell, Burnetb Street. The picture Is as excellent one, and was taken by Mr Mitchell with the foil consent of one prisoner. Dislocation oi Tkabjb—The visit of their Koyal Highnesses to New Zealand Deems to hsve dislocated the railway traffic, and m one way and another this has cost private person* a good deal. Many examples have come under notice, one being given- m a wire from Dunedin to Mr Jewitt of this town that a qatntity of fish had been trucked for Ashburton, but. the railway department could not forward as usual, which will of course be a lopb to Homebody. & Sbvbbk Frort—Councillors appeared to be m good form last evening at the Borough Council meeting, and when it was found that the correspondence had nil been got through shortly after eight o'clock theie were great hopea of a shorts sitting, bat a oold shudder pawed round the table when a deputation of ioe enthusiasts en ered the chamber, and it was realised that this incident would freeze up ordinary business for a good hour, which ia foot it did. A Pithy REPMr--At the Domain Board meeting lait evening Mr Jones asked if any person would bo allowed to have a boar, on the Domain water?. The Chairman (Mr OolUni) answered this question by another. "If everybody was allowed to put a boat there, where would the water be ?" This w&s a poser and all the members smiled aloud : at the p'oture this logical answer to Mr '< Jones' enquiry •uggesced. There are the boats—where is the water. Opbnino of Parliamhns^ll iB understood th'it Parliament wilt be opened by Com miEßion on Monday next, when the formal bwsioFSß will be the reeweanng m of hon. memberi, made necessary by reason of the accession of the King to ihe Throne of England. The House will probably then adjourn as a mark of respect for the memory of her late Majesty Queen Victoria till Wednesday, when the business of Parlia ment wl'S be taken up by the delivery of the Governor's speech m the usual way. Thanks -At last eight's meeting of the Borough Council a vote of thank a was passed to the Mayor for the arrangements made m re«pect of the Royal Visit fo Aishbarton On the motion of the Mayor thanks were passed to Sir J G Ward, Captains Buckley, Dolman, and Sparrow, the schoolmastets, and Messrs Gates and W W Smith for assisting In the local reception Obitoart—-We regret to chronicle the passing away of another of the old settlers, m the person of Mrs Benjamin Boewell, of Hampstead, who died on Wednesday. She arrived m Canterbury 37 yeari ago, and settled m thiv district with her husband about 1870. Deceased leave* her husband, who hat been for many years m the employ oi Mr M.. Sfcitt, of Winebmore, and two son* and four daughter*. Mr Bocwell wai among the first) engaged m laying the telegraph poles between ChrUtohurch and Buuedin. Tha funeral took place at) the Ashburton cemetery tbi* a/ternoon, and was followed by a large number of friends. Smoke JNewjVenus

OAHADIAN RBfIEW fOB TKK D&f«. -Dttf- Ing tH visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to Canada m September, Montreal n-i!t h» the ao»ne ef trip <jre>kt«Bt military review pvor held Jn the Dominion, if the present plant are curried out. At ft moating held recently at Montreal, the local Mtlltla authorities deoidad to m vice the partioipa* Hon of the different corps from Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, and smaller places, which would bring the total up 'o «pv«rn! thousand Militiamen, surpassing m number those at fche Mmilar rpviow held at the time of the late Queen's Jubilee. . . , ■ . Acgidint—Guard T Fowke, m charge of the Royal train, narrowly eionpar! a.severe accident on the starting of ths Royal train from Asbbarton on Thursday evening* The train pnssnd fhe station, and drew up severs! chains northwards, at: the water tanks. Alter-signalling ** Go ahead." the guard at tempterl m board the carriage following the Governor's, bud by this U?? c he had arrived at the oafctle stop at the crossing landing to the main Domain gates, and his feat bflonmlng oauehh between the timbers of th« ■^ops, both his boot* and socks were pulled off before he could gain his foothold on the carriage itep. The Governor's secre tary, observing the aorident, sfanalltd for help, and graaperi Mr Fc-wks, and another of the Dukn's staff asi'sted* The train was stopped, and an Mr Fowke being examined It Was found that beyond a severe shaking and a few scratches he was luckily uninjured* Mi Fowke appeared annoyed that the train rs^uired to be brought to a standstill, but he waa lucky to escape as he did. Borough Cousoiiteßs Own Fault— In the course of his remarks acknowledg* ing a vote of thanks passed to him for hie work m connection with the welcome to their Royal Highnesses, His Worship the Mayor said he waa sorry to notice that some of the Ooancillora were absent on that occasion, and he added it was their own faalt if theywere not presented. Or Willis took occasion to *>ay that although he Hid not consider thac ooun* cilloro should have appeared ac the func tion except as private citizens, there being no pr vision to receive them.he woald have attended m deference to His Worship's wishes, bnfc he wac laid ap with ioflaecza at the time. Or Davison satd he had been absent from Ashbarton. bat Or Andrews Raid he waa on the platform, but was not preeenreel, and he demurred to the Mayor's statement that it was " Council" | tors own fault."—The Mayor said Or Andrews' name had been called as the rest were. The matter then dropped. It speaks well for the prosperity of Anhbnrton aad snrroanding distnots that ihp)r comlnaed floooess has indneed the D. I. O. of Christchnrch to maint m their local branch so long. The sale was announced for ten days m the first place and it is now running well into ten weeks. Some new models of pianos and organs have just been opened np, ate, and all Intending bay ere woald do well to Insoeo this np to date establishment.

Imperial Appelate Court

United Frees Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

London, Jane 27 The Imperial Appellate Court Con ference met »t the Colonial Office. The Hun J Chamberlain and Lord Hals bury, as the Crown delegates of India, and the Crown Law Officers were present. Mr Chamberlain outlined the Government's proposals. Tbe proceedings were strictly private

British Politics.

United Pi-prr Association—By Electrifl Telegraph- Copyright

• Tondon, Jane 27 ißixty seven Unionist members of the Honse of Commons memorialised Mr Balfourto*Bend the Deceased Wife's lister Bill before a grand committee. In the Hruaa of Commons Fir M Hicks-Beach agreed to a rebate of the doty on low priced small coal and patent foe!. He abandoned £650,000 duty derivable from running coal con tracts.

The Federal Parliament.

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Melbourne, Jane 27 In the Federal House Mr Barton refined attempts to draw him as to when the Federal tariff would come Into operation. Statement* were made that immense consignments of goods are being imported m Sydney m anticipation of new duties.

American Expedition to the North Pole.

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NiwYoiK,June 28 Mr Baldwin* American Expedition, comprising the yacht America, and the sealers Frithjof and Belgica, will at tempt to reach the North Pole via Franz Josef Land, The expedition is provisioned for three years, and is to sail directly.

BOWLING.

United Press Association—By Elootrio Telegraph—Copyright

London. Jane 26 Galashlels beat the Australian howlers by 30 pointi At th« bowling oonteeb DumfermUne beat) the New Zealanders by 43 Jo 37.

The Hon. Hall Jones.

HIS REPORTED RESIGNATION FROM DHE MINISTRY

The Hon Hall Jones' committea, on the understanding that he had resigned from the Ministry, s»nt him a telagram asking him to reconsider his decision. . They received the following answer yesterday :—" Your tele gram received. It is a complete mystery to me. lam a bib run down, but feel baths at Rotoruawill put me right again"

Referring to the reported resignation of the Minister of Public Works, the Timarn. Herald wy* :— ♦♦ Whatever may happen our readers may rest assured that on Tuesday last the resignation was m the hands of the Premier, and under present circumstances mads him feel exceedingly uncomfortable,"

News in Brief.

Tomorrow Mr Henry Stephenson will offer an uncsuaily large entry of household fur, | niture inoludiog bedsteads, chests of drawers rugs, dewing machine etc without reserve. Mr Cambridge, manager of the Ash barton Drag Company informs us that the sale of Lane's Creasoted Emolai< n, for which he Is agent, has been so satio*' factory that he has twice had to telegraph for far'he* supplies. We can certainly recommend k for coughs and colds, especially In children, knowing of ib being nsed m town households, and the result has been pleasing indeed. Mr Cambridge has a cood supply on hand, and sells It at the same price as the manufacturer, namely 2s per bottle Wade's Worm Figs are moat effective and not unpleasant; chikfcen rive after taking them price, 2a

Sydney Sheep show

United Press Association- By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyriahr Stdney, Jane 27 < Ab the sheep breeders annual show the entries an increase over last year., Mees s James Oibson, Tasmania, and W T TTorefall and 8 McCaughey, New South Wales, are the principal prtzetakers m the merino section. Mr Wallace, New South Wales, took all the first prizsa and the grand c'" am pi on priza for Linoolns, Mr R Cobb, Manukaa, tnking four oeconde. Mr Cobb also took two seonnde and a third for Rnm neys, - Mr Pimmonflu, Tasmania, took the grand champion priza for Shropsbires.

THE ROYAL VISIT

The Journey North

SAILING OF THE OPHIR.

United Press Association—By Electric Tebgraph—Copyright Ghristohorch. June 27 The Royal train did not. stop at Christ* church, but; went right through to Lyttelton, where their Bighnesees and the sake embarked on the TnUnekal, which took them to the Ophir, lying out In the 6fcre.no. The Right Hon J R Seddon, .Sir J G Ward and the Hon J Cirroll took leave of Royalty on the Government steamer Before it Sett the wharf there was a display of fireworks from the ships and the shore, but there was no other ceremony. The Ophlr railed from Lyttelton for Hobaib at 10 40 p.m

A Mysterious Incident

Cheistchurch, June 28 It has jtiftfi tranepired that there was «c alarm of fire at 'Tekoraba' daring the time the Duke and Duchess were staying there. Late on Fuoday night a bright fiare m one of the downstairs rooms attracted attention and two firemen wko kept vratoh night and day were soon on the spot. The tire spread rapidly and it seemed as though the whole house was In imminent danger. The ! Duke and Duchess, who with the household I were aroused, displayed greab coolness. After considerable difficulty the fitmei were subdaed just »s the fire brigade was about to be summoned. The room where the fire originated #as very muoh damaged. The origin of the fire h a mystery; It turns oat that the sensational state men*) m the Lyttdton Times this morniog concerning the fire at' Te Koran a ' is very much exaggerated. A slight blaze of ioflitnmitblu material occurred near a fire ; place during the dinner and was easily suppressed, many guests not being evsn aware of the occurrence at all

DIVISIONAL ORDER.

United Pre*9 Ai-sooiatlou-—By Eleotrio Telegraph - Copyright Curistchuroh, Juoe 28 Colonel Pentoo i« issuing » general order to the following effect. "The Royal High* nets the Doke has commanded me to express Ito all the officere, non commissioDed officers, and men of tbe forces who took part m the recent celebrations throughout the colony, hit appreciation of their ifforts and his I pleasure at the efficient manner m which »H their duties wem carried out."

Royalty Returning.

; Ihe pilot train preceding the Royal party reaohed the Burnett Street crossing about 530 last) evening when a good crowd had 1 collected, and after a short delay the train (teamed on to Christchurch without stopping at (he Ash burton station, m another quarter of an hoar the Royal train came along. The Railway Station had been cleared m anticipation of a stoppage there, ami the decorations were still remaining, 1 but ac a hich rate of epeed the train rushed past and Hid not draw upunMl the northern water tarks opposite the main Domain gates were reached. A crowd quickly collected round the -Royal carriage which looked extretne'y comfortable m the cold night boing brilliantly lighted and watmed—The Duke was standing up, converging with the Governor nnd Sir J G Ward, and i • ha remained m that; position during the stoppage of the train — about a quarter of an hour, the onlookeii had a capital view. 'J ha Duohetm waa seated on the opposite Bide of the carriage and those who were sufficiently tall had a view of her a'so Neither of the Royal vjeitnrs came out of their carriage, and daring the train* stoppage cheers were given for the principal occupantc. The Doka appeared to be busy examining what wpre evidently ' presents of photo (Mutants, bi< k% etc, wriich he occasionally pas'ed over to the Duchess As the train steamed away the Royal pair came out and bowed their adieu.

The Last Scene

Wellington, Juoe23 The Opbir, 8t George, and Jano passed through the Straits at 830 this morning, bound for Hobart

Sporting.

HAWKEB BAY JOCKEY CLUBB ; WINTER MEETING.

United Press Association—bjp Klautr (Telegraph

I Hastings Baoeooubsr, June 28 i The weather it fine bat; raw (or the second I day's racing of the Hawkes Bay Jookiy ' Club's meeting. Following are remits :— HUNTKBB HUBPLBS—Phaniom l.Locksdß 2, X Jam 3, MaDgatera, Jester, and Mangatahi were scratched. Won easily by ithree lengths. Time—3.2§. Dividend— £5 I9s ftiOKtACE—Terea 1, Taheko 2, Musketoon 3. Scratched -Cobra ; won by six length r. Dividend—£3 I2s Stbkplechask — Moifa 1, Venture 2. Evening Wonder was scratched. Oniy the two placed horses finished • woo by the ' length of the (straight, Dividend—£ll2s Huntbss' Steeplechase — X Jam 1, Lookade 2. Mangatera and Mangatahi were scratched; dividend—£3 7s Hurdles—-Duffer l.Hautonga 2, Stockade 5 J all sUrfced

To Skatbes — An adjourned meeting of those Interested m the Ashbarton County Skating Club will ho held m tha room adjoining Mr Thomas' Auction Mart m Burnett sTet this evening, at 8 p.m., through the courtsty of Mr Nordon. All interested including present members are requested to attend.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

' The ordinary meeting of the Aehburton I Borough Council was held last evening i Present-— The Moyor and Ore Reid, Davison, Aloorn, Jonee, Cl»rk, Andrews, and Willis. Apologies were received for the absence of Crs Davis and Titnmins through illneiß, and i the engineer FINANCE The debit balance at. the bank w»8 shown m £952 2s Id after the receipt* of £429 14s lid from various sources, £270 belog : received for publicans' licenses THE EOVAL VISIT | Or Jones moved a-vote of thanks to the Mayor for the arrang meors made by him m connection with the recent visit, which was 'carried, and the "Mayor replied. The Governor had asked him to prepare a list of those who should be presented. He thought the Ducheea very pleasant, and that the Duke would make a satisfactory King CORRESPONDENCE I Correspondence was received at tinder:— From the General Manager of New Zealand Railways, respecting the lease of railway siding at Friedlanders' store, stating they would consider an application from the incoming tenant at the txpiration of the present term—Received From the Olerk of the Gounty Council, re report on abattoir question.—Received From Messrs Friedlander B-"*. respecting tha buildings on borough r.mvo 210 and 211, and stating that no disrespect wan intended m their lash letter; they only desired to convey the naked troth, and would withdraw such remarks as tha Council considered objectiouabie, and asked that Gr Reid'a charge against them be looked into. As to reserve 211, they further stated that the late Mr E W Hanmor had a sub lease of it, and was recognised by tha Council as the present tenant, and he had been rtquested before to attend to the olause m the lease re keeping the premises m repair. Finally, they stated there was co clause m their lease making it compulsory for the tenants to paint the premi&Sß Th« letter was received Cr Jones moved Unit the letter be referred to the Reserves Committee as to the question of the proprietorship of this lease, Reserve 211, which was seoouded by Cr Clark, and carried . From Mr A 0 Elliott applying for permis sion, to erect boardings at several points for billsticking purposes. On the motion of Gr Jones it was decided to refer the application to the Works Committee. From Manager of Union Back re back overdraft to the extent asked for and agree ing to same,—Received. From Mr D Thomas, applying for a transfer of his auctioneer's license to Colin Campbell.—Received, and transfer allowed during the absence of Mr ihomas on payment of the usual extra fee. From the inmates of the Old Men's Home, thanking the Mayor for arrangements made to enable them to obtain a view of Royalty. RESERVES OOMMITTBE'S BKPOBT 1. Hinds Bes*»rve— Your Committee have reconsidered the question of dealing with Reserve 2443 afe Hinds, and now beg to make the following recommendations:— (a) That this Reserve be relet from Ist October mxt on (1) an ordinary lease for 7 years or (2) a Glasgow Lease for 21 years, on condition that a house to cost not less than £300 be erected within two years from the commencement) of the Lease* (b) Th%l the conditions of the Lease should provide that during e»oh 7 years of the term not more than 3 *hite crops be taken off the Land, and the Reserve bs left sown down m English grasses and o'over at the end of the term, whether the lease be for 21 years or 7 years.-—Adopted. 2. Leases of T. S. 210 and 211.—Your Committee have left the matter of obtaining a valuation of the improvements on these Reserves to the chairman—Adopted, With respect to T S 210 your Committee would recommend that a third option be offered to intending applicants for the Lease, viz:— that the Council retain its present interest m the buildings now standing thereon, arH charge as rental 5 percent as interest and 2£ per cent as sinking fund, on the valuation to be mads until mbstantial buildings be erected, when the 2£ per cent will be can celled, the amount of Borough 5* interest remaining at 5 per o?nttill the end of the Lease, at which time it will be cUducted as a Srst charge from the nmount paid over by the incoming tenant—The latter part nt clause two w»b held over. ' 3. Shop—Your Committee beg to report, that the Bhop adjoining Mr Patchings m Eaab Street has been let to Mr 8 Maokwell at 98 per week.— Adopted. 4. Arrears of Rent—-Payment has been mode or promised of most*, of the arrears of Rents that were owing with one exception and ia this oftce your Committee would recommend that the Council accept the sum of £5 m three months (without prejudice) m settlement of the full amount owing, provided the Lease is surrendered at the end of present year.—Adopted. 1 Alterations To Library Building—With reference to the alterations required to be made to the Library building, your Com rnibtee beg to make the following reoommen dations :— (a) That the circulating Library remain m the room which is now used for that purpose. (b) That the present lumber room up stairs be used as a second reading room, for magazines etc. (c) tKh»t the present Council meeting room be left as it is at present but that the j partition be made a moveable one. (d) That a staircase be erected from the present reading room turning to the left with a landing at the west corner of the building, (o) That the plastering throughout the old building be repaired and distempered, (f) That when blinds are being fixed for the new offices that new blinds be also pro pared throughout the old building. 2 Books—Your oommittee have authorised the librarian to circulate the new books recently procured and also to have a supplementary catalogue printed. 3 Hours For Changing Books^Your Coraitnitbee are of opinion that the hours lor changing books should be altered and recom i merni that when the alterations are com pieced the hours be as follows :— Mornings—From 11 a m to 1 p m on Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays; Afternoons —From 230 p m to 330 p m on Tuesdays andJSaturdays ; Evenings—From 7p m to 8 p m on Wednesdays. i AssistantTe Librarian-—Your committee being ot opinion that a lady librarian would be more acceptable to the public, ask thut the matter of appointine an assistant be reconsidered by the Council and would sug gest that the appointment of a lady assistant and an office boy could be made for very little additional expense. 5 Library Subscription—Your committee ! recommend that tjhe bub?oript:on te trie circulating Library be raised from the Ist Angunt next and bo as follows :—For 3 months 2s, for 6 months, s*, for 12 months, 6s.—Received, and after dißoutsion it was decided to hold over the above report for i next meeting. | WORKS COMMITTEE AND ENGINEER'S REPORT 1 W Smith's Claim for Damages Caused by Waer Cart—The Works Committee having thoroughly considered this claim, ihd ftlf-o a second one made by Mr Cuilen, recognises no liability m the matter, and recommends the Council that thesejaocounts be not paid—Adopted, 2 Beautifying Society s Application for Track Through Railway Plantations—Your Committee recommend that this matter be ieferred for the present, and that the Beauti fying Society ba asked to state more iefini ;ely what their plans are respecting iheae railway reserves—'Adopted 3 Insurance of Horses—Your Committee sannot see its way to recommend the Council lo insure its horses at the present time 4 Crossing—The Works Committee have srdered two trucks of broken metal from 3br.istchur.cb, and these will be forwarded his week. Some of the footpath crossings rom private premises have beeu laid with he broken metal m stock—Adopted 5 Labour Gang—Your Oommittee have lonsrde red the charge made by Mr Tlmmias .gainst some of the members of the labour ;ang for idling during working hours, and he matter was left m the hands of the Chairman to make farther enquiries,— Adopted 6 Royal Visit—The Works Committee Howed the labour gang a holiday on June !4th, on the ooaasion of the Boyal visit to JbrUtcburoh, for which they will be paid:— idopted 7 Cemeteries—Under the Municipal C.ir lorations Act, 1900, the Council has control if cemeteries within its boundaries, and your

Committee reooWmesH the Council toaisnml I this control, and &l«o take «tcp» to have the m now cemetery, outside the Borough uuJer its ■ jarUdfobien \ 8 Labour G&ng~~The men have been tn- ' u*ged during the pant two weeks m forming i and shingling Wskanui B ad *nd AitkenjJ Street, preparing asphalt and Uying Bame °*JH footpath* and crossings ; cleaning out wate^H raoe m Charles Street; spreading shingle °^H 8 £ Belt for contractor • making and fixijl^H bridges and culverts; catering itres^^H attending to the water supply find geoc^^H works of maintenance.—Adopted jfl^^^l 9 Geo. Smith's Application—We hafl^^^H Mr Smith and have inspected th«^^^^^^| and Sod that the intended er«3tiont^^^^^^| 1 an open shed formed by a roof of gana|^^^H iron, supported id front by wooden pCsß^^^H the back by the existing iron fenoe, v^^^H construction we do not thick It prohffl^^H by the bylaw*. The ahed it tatendeT^^H protect goods that are now covered by^^H tent and tome sacking.—Adopted 10 New Offices—The contractor for t^^H new office* has practically ootnpletefl t^^H work, and baa also executed tome ofla^^| fittings, etc; the fire place m the C«Dn^^H Chambers ia cot yet ifiniehod, aa we aref^H opinion that a gaa stove would be mer*j| suitable and cleaner than a dog grate *t Anm basket aa originally intended. We should be 1 obliged if the Council would express tn 1 opinion. We would also inggnb that the ] matter of furniture, gaa pendants, etc, oonld ! now be takeu up.—Adopted, and a oommittee of four was appointed to report at next gne>*bin# 11 Addition to the Main Lodge—This work ' may also be said to be practically finished.*— Adopted The report as a whole wia adopted. The Borough's Inspector reported satis* factorily on the sanitary condition of the f town. \ Or Andrews moved that the names of the streets roost frequented should be ; painted np st the corners and the build' Ings numbered, i < * Davison said it was entirely a matte! of fnance* The M»yof said it would cost £60 1m ereot the notices Or Willia considered it would be better to put up the names of the leu fref seated * streets which were harder to locate. There wan no difficulty about the streets at right angles with East After discossion an amendment was carried to defer oonßideratloa of this sobject for aix months. THE MOKICIPAI, XESKRVB Or Jones advocated the fencing In and improvement of the reserve enclosing the Municipal buildings and al«o aeveral improvements fco various footpaths Ac, and it w«s resolved to refer these matters fco the Worka Committee. Or Held said that Or Jones as a mem* ber of the Works Committee should not take uu the time of the Council with these matters. He also strongly condemned the present condition of the Municipal buildings reserve and aeked that the Curator cf the Domain be instructed to level the ground and arrange for some tree planting there.and after some discus* sion this was agreed to. Accounts amounting to £130 7a Id were passed for payment DOMAIN BOARD. The Oounoii then sat aa a Domain Board, aodja letter was received from the Chairman of the Sports Association m connection with permission being granted by the Board to the School Spor*a for a date m December, and requesting that prior to allotting any of the Board's reserve dates it should first confer with the Association A long discussion took plaos upon this letter, Mr Reid insisting that the Board should nob independently, and without conferring with the Association Mr Willis and other members contended that the Association was enly making a rea«onab!e request Eventually it was decided to reply that the Board would always endeavour to conserve tha interests of the Association, bat that the 16th December had been recognised as the Schools day, and It would be wise for the Association to fix their own dates and advise the Board of same, and that prevent any clashing of fixtures *

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Elestrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, June 27 Kruger visited Potterdrm, where he received an ovation, girls strewing flowers !h his pathway.

PRO-BOER AGITATION

CLEARING DISTRICTS

SPEECHES BY ENGLISH STATESMEN

London, Jane 27 The Radicals' Pro-Boer agitation if based on Miss Emily Hobhouie'i nn. sational reports with reference to the Boer refugee camps, made on behalf of tbr Distress Committee. The Eev Adrian Hofmeyer, writing to " The Times," states that he Tinted tht same camps, and alleges that Mill Hothouse's statements display ignor* ance of the real facts, and are highly coloured. He adds tbafc the refugee! admitted to bits that the oficiali were doing every thing possible. Major-General Campbell's column ha§ cleared the Harriimith, Betfnlem, and Spitskoop districts. It captured * greatfquantities of forage, grain, SSSO horses, 2SGO cattle, and 22,000 sheep, ' Sir Michael Hicks Beach, speaking at the Mansion Honse, disclaimed peiiimism. Great Britain wai greater than ever, and and was capable of meeting and conquering any «iterg*ncy» Lord Salisbury, addressing the m United Service Olob at the Hotel ■ Cecil, eaid it was ondonbtedtbatanearly4o victory m South Africa <ras imperative f to teach the world, especially South m Africa, that if the British frontiers M were violated there would be a bitter ■ time for the violatera. If the nation M faltered foreigners would draw the * conclusion that England was powerless to defend herself.

Commercial Panic in Berlin

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Jane 26 It is unlikely that London will bt eerioußly affected. The Timti Bay* the Leipsiger Bank advanced the Trt ber Trochnung Company of Oauel eighty-seven million marks beyond its share capital and reserves, BjfHLrw, Jtrne 27 The Bourse is recovering and m financial crisis is not likely.

The fourth shipment of the new wash ing machine has now arrived at the DIG, and orders for trials awaiting fulfilment will be allotted In their order* The following is amongst the latest of many original Ash burton and district testimonials :—Dear Sirs, I hare muoh pleasure m adding my testimony to that of many others who have used yowr labor saving machine. A very large wash can be done m an incredibly short time with excellent results. I have tried a number of washers, but I think there cannot be auy doubt that your machine holds find pace. The wringer which is attached adds very considerably fr> the value of the machine* — Faithfully Yours, Fffhb Wnr lm, Pet. ir Street,

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CONSULTING OP 1 KUAN Mr Eraest M Sandstein, DBOAi, FR M. C, who hae lately returned after six years' Apecial study m England and Con tinent, may be ctuFultfcJ on all caeesqf defective eyeeigbt. Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre ecriptione prepare.). Fees moderate, Cnn ulting rooms, Cashel Street W., ovei M Sandatein, jeweller, Christchuri*. 9toll i 2 to 4 daily i That great illusion, • Pepper's Ghost, ' B«loogs to days of yore. The smartest^ conjurer cannot boast He's paasled people more< Many ailments now a days Are just as tricky sure, For ooughs and colds wall sine the praise Of Woods Great Pbjpfhbment Cum. Pioton, N,Z. September 18, ending I have much pleasure m reoomme used Chamberlain's Cough P.emedy. I hivt few it whenever necessary during the a -fined years, and have always found it give mi h or iate relief. It always breaks up a oougthat cold, and experiences have taught me noe to obtain a speedy care is to oommethe ! taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at ays very commencement of a cold. I alwurs keep a bottle of it m the house.—Yours faithfully, 3 Blizzard, J<P., Town Clerk. Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy sold by Ashburton Drug Company. Price la 6* and ANTED~Known-That we stock Is ' Endless variety of Fen* Overcoata Covert Coat», and Macintosh** m Styles, Colors, and Shape to suit the u>ogb fastidious ncpeotion mvi cd— Mhjohbli. & Tubneb '



AUSTKAX.IAN MUTUAL PEOYIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Board of Directors : The H"ii, Morgan S. Grace, M.D C M.0., ML.C, (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) A'fred de Bathe Brandon, Esq* The Hon. Edward Kichardson, O.M.Q. M.L.O. tohn Duncan, Esq. "MEDICAL OFFICER Dr. G E Anson, M.D., M. RO. England ri^HF, Oldest, WealthleHC, and most i. Prosperous AUSTRALAN LIFE OFFICE ANH THK LARGEST MUTUAL (»FFIOE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mu*nal Life Office which de* olares A 60NUS EVlßlf YSAB The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society la of the most stringent Character, and Ensures a larger Reserve to meet) Liabilities than that held by aiud other Office to the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEED* £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF - MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force ... ... 151,74 Sam Assored ... ... £45,528,09 Caeh Bonuses Divided ... £8,315,73 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1899. £606,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount Ing to £942,500, after making specia refterres. Cash Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion' ary Bonußeß exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE M.P, SOCIETY. And Sacnre a BONUS EVERY YBJ&R. expenses of Management—9 Per Gen on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretory Branch Office- Custom Hoaae Quay, Wellington. Jambs Hair, District Secretary. District Office dral £k n nat« Chrtetchnrah JAMES BAKER. Fobkishing Warehouse, (Havobck Street; TTE guarantees to lell at Ohriitchmeh * prices for Cash or Time Paytnentaj GOVERNMENT UFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. v 1 Policyhoidortt and those about to Idsui« should noto the thro* essentials of Lt<« Insarimee.— BEGUBIXY. LIBERALITY. ECONOMY. IN THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE,— SECURITY i* anlmpeachable; the pay > meat ot eveiy policy is guarftnteed bj- ! the State; ana, m addition, the accumu lated Insaranco Fund, invested m the soundest securities, now amounts to ovor three mi]lions uterling. T* IBERALITY is unequalled. Policies m JLJ arrear are kept alive so long an tbo charges on the policy are not m excess of the surrender ralue. Policyholders aro uarestricted as to travel, residence, nnrl occupation. Claims are promptly paid. Premiums are charged for ago nwircst birthday. Policies are unchallengeable on any ground except fraud, or auicidfe within six months. TTtCONOMY is insured by direct Pnrlm- JCi mentary supervision. All expenditure outside payment of claims, Ac, line tl;s» to receive the sanction ot the Legislature. Funds, over THREE MILLION FOUNDS. £/7ff£a/_/flggmg, ocer £400,000. Cash Surplus to H96 (for // ■.-• wars), £225,000. 3. H. RICHARDSON. • THE ASHBUKTON TRAIN SERVIOEB Trains ea^a Anhburtoo daily for— UHRI6TOHUROH—•» 7.20 am, 11 am 3.16 pm, 7.6 pin (exprene) TIMARU—at 10.55 am, 360 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.64 pm (expreae) SPRINGBURN—ftt 4.25 p m Trains arrive daUy at Ashbartoo from— OHRISTOHUROH—ab 10.45 *m, 12.48 p m (exprees), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.36 am, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN—ah 6.57 pm(expro««) SPRINOBURN-at9.4sam p ..' -I ' —>"—'" ■"" .""'.'■■ iL-iJI' EPHBMEEIB BT7N. Datie EU«*» Bet* June 27 «. 737 428 „ 28 ... 737 429 „ 29 .. 737 429 „ SO - 737 429 Phase* of Moon for June D H M Full moon — 2 923 p m Lait quarter .. 9 9 30am 1 Perigee ... 14 10 30 p m New moon „ 17 1 3a t» First quarter — 24 829 » ni Apogee mm 26 830 pm Mail Notices Mails clone for the following places aa under, subject to the necessary alterations SATURDAY, JUNK 29 For Dunedin Direct, alno Taimania, Aus tralia (due Melbourne July 6), Ceylon, India, China, Straits Settlement, and gouth Africa, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (due London August 13th), specially addressed via Brindiei only, at 1230 pm MONDAY, JULY 1 For Tasmania and Australia (due Mcl bourne July 6th), also Ceylon, India, Chica Straits Settlement, South Africa, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (due London Aug 13thh via Brindiai, per express to connect with Mouowai, at Bluff, at 12 30 p m TUESDAY, JULY 2 For JNoj them Ports and V^esls Coast, For tiamoa, Hawaii, Philippines, J*pan ptc, also United Statee, Canada, United Kingdom (due London Aog 3rd), and con binent of Europe, via Baa Frsooiseo, par laraweia, at 6 30 p m. Lantern Views—A capital exhibition at lantern views was given .hy the Rev S B IngHs In the Presbyterian Church last evening of scenery »nd Incidents 00 his recenfc trip to the Islands. Thoae present greatly enjoyed the entertainment, bat It was to be regretted that the severely cold night somewhat affected th*j attendance, and the hope waß expressed that Mr [nglla coald ace his way to repeat the programme on a later date.



J. V. DE BEEB WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER TUST Arrived, TWO OASES OF Eltciroplate and Sterling Silvpr Wire from the celebrated Mannfiictcrrrs WALKER & HALL, SHEFFHVLn. Articles euitable for Preseiitaii lie ai:d Wedding Pnsontsa Specialty. INSPECTION INVITED. WATCHES. Another Parcel of threo dozen NICKEL KEYLESS LEVEKS at 27b^ This h thfl watch that has given Ptich nnf»slirg satisfaction, that h is needles] to mention its numerous excellent qual ties. Everyone sold is an advert is men m itself. NEW JEWELLERY £1 ENGAGEMENT RfNGS. £80 Brooches, Bracelets. B^nples, Muff ehainst The Newest...Novelties m Gold Charnjla The Lateßt. Appliances an-1 Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING just to hand. J. V. DE BEEB East Street, itehburtoi? 1 wanted, 20,000 Hares.; VTKTE Have appointed Messh Ahnk3« Bacs. to aot as oar AGENTS For A&hburtoa and Dlatrio^ and they will'pay Top Prices, Consign, to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFIELD SPORT. SPORT SPORT GUNS GUNS. GUNS. KARDLEY BROS. EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAND, dfreob from the Manufacturers, a large CoDnignme&fe of the Famoiiß NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Larce pupp'.ias also arriving of Kley'e AmbpritP, Biue Shntze, Kynock'a Nnhn!?, etc. Hpecial clearance of Wire Cartridges, owing to being overstocked. O U N P, GUNS. For Firnt-claip Guns. &6 a low price, give as a trial ; our prices defy competition. i^UNSofull ir.akea REPAIRED and pat m tir*t-c'a9B order by a P< »oMcat|jGunßai!tb» Address— HAEDLEY BEOS \A^BLEY &~S(>NS PIANOFORTE A ORGAN TUNERS, HA VI NO t,akon ov«r the late MkOsbork Coombes 'connection, will visit Ash burton and surrounding districts three times per annum, viz., March, July and November Orders m»y be left) at the Gnn-.mercial Ijotel nr with Mr L'ewellyn O*en at hit n» c Hf.u^in. Arcadf Channh^rn. Anlihtirrnn THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS OO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF „ CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, WarehoniOß, and Grain Stores West Street, Aebbarton, EVERY BsßoriplloD «J Farmers Reqaiiltfiß »!i fowect rates. Grocerieii Hardware Saddlery, Corneaclre, Woolpsoki, Twine, Oik' Tinware Horse Covorfi Soft Q-oods ft Bpoti GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable informatioE from «ar Agsnta m other parts of the Colonies, we are m a pogittoQ to obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed m oar hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect oar goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-clase Farms for Bale on our books, and farmers wishing to purchase would do well to oall od as for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lanriiton Distriob 750 „ Wakaaai , S J 1051 „ Ohertsey n 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springbaro ,» 476 „ „ „ 50(30 lM Hioda M . fin Ictß bo suit purchasers 2000 „ Mitoham „ aOO  Faiifleld n ICOO „ »e«r Aiford 700 „ Nswlanda 700 „ Overdale  , 500 „ „ T. F GIBSON Managn- PIANOFOitTE, THEORY*! HARMONY Ernest Empsoii, CT.A. B. /CERTIFICATED Teacher of the Associa \J ted Board of the Royal College of Musi n d the Poyal Academy of Mueic, London, prpp&» .'d to receive pupils for the above. Kooma above Mr H M Jones East Street. PRIZE FOWLS FOEMSALE, PUREBRED Indian Game, Minorca Brown Leghorns, Laogehans »■ fekin Daoks 5 Cockerek from 5s H G BERRYMAN DANCING A WOOD CARVING M*BS CUBTIS holds above Classes for FRIDAYS at Aroiide Chamberp, Wood Carving 1.30, Children s Classes, .20, Practice Olaee 7.30 Plirohasers for "five Bmal Sheep Eudp, improved and partly improved, 3lose to new line of railway to Auckland,— F. BBOOKItiG, Land Agent, Stratford. . . groins ~ "^ ' NObEGAT. TOBACCO The Latest and Beafc Manufactured by r c WIU.I&MB & Co Eicbmoud Va.



fr. FERRIMAN _______ „___ WH V P*y Rent when £100, Oaah or T«'rma will purchase a Comfertablii H^hbo of 4 Rom« and Bcnllerv, and Rpotion. she property ißeitOated nr&r she main road, am! only af.-w chains from the school. Interest at 6 per aenb on the whole pur* ofeste monay means less than 2s per week V. FEEBIMAN, TINWALD 6ACRKB of Hijrhly productive L-vnd. fmntbg Gmve Swept. Thn land m well drained, and offers te personß m m se<i nf • site for a good home every reasonable advantage F gEEBIMAN. ' ALL-NTON. FOR SALE—I 4 acres of good Land with Dwelling Bouse of Sfz rooms, and Bftt'iyootti, hot and sold water Kid on, Windmills. Ample subliag including Loose box and Trap Bouses One> acre of the laod U 1»W otit m orchard. The laud possesses Bmple" froptape, and ohould prove a profit-,• »bl® purchase either for a farmer wishing to retire and live n^nr the Towd, or for an lijidastriouß msn wishing to Hiake hie living from the soil. Pub icSohoel within an easy (liitar.oe, F FEERIMAN, Lnnd and Estate Agent* JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR k F.UNTG WOEM kIXJUBE. FACTS WORTH KNOWING, Moant Joy. Pukeraa, Sou'hland. SJr perrini'in --Deat Sir,-—1 h«ive used the above tniS^nre lor two'or thrwo yews pa«t when my «heep showed signs of Scour 0 Lrne Wr<<m. I may «ay that I found it. a cnr«, a»;d the result was beyond my ©xpeetation lon strongly rccom. mend the drench.—Yours trn'y, Samuel White Ricoarton, Canterbury Mr F Ferrlraan. Anhbartou.—Dear Sir, —In reply to yonr enquiry re Ford'a yeoaf and Lang Worm Mixtare, I may Bay that my manager at Methven used it on soma of the smallest and weakest lambs we had, and that ie slopped the sconr fn them, and they poera«d benefited by tha dose they had.—Yours faithfully, John Deans HE IS WEIX PAID WHO IS WBll SATISFIED One Gallon Tins, 19s per Gallon ; Two Gallon Tins 17- pfir Gallon. DO KOT BS DECEIVED Lowest) Oosr per he^d ot any Drench, and its work cannot bk bxcelle*. D TGLOM-S Or . F. FfIfOUMAN, . Aahbarton . D^~CLAKKE 7S" OARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR ("Name and Label Kefflsfcered raider Trade Marks Act, No 13,796 and 158.143) Has been nsed 66 YEARS WITH HNDBVIATIHO SUCCESS. IMPOHf ANT TESTIMONIAL 0. Dear Sir, ™Re CUvke's Carbolized Wheat Protector. 1 have nsed the above drepging for the past three seasons on an average sowing of 1500 acres of wheat and oats, and have always found that it gives every satisfaction. It is also mixed with }«S8 labor a> A germinates a week eoone than whun drei-eed wLh blu>etone. M. I have need yonr Wheat Prott ctor. also Binestone both on the same paddock and am much pleased with your Protector a>< a much better pioventive of smat th*n Blnßetone. Jambs McLean, Cairnlrae. F. FKREIMAN ALL TRAVELLING BY LAND OR Bsf WATER QBOULO EFFECT ABSURANCES Protecting thoso near and dear to them from poverty m event; of DEATH OE ACCIDENT HsppoDlsg to the Breadwinner. Th» Easiest, Cheapest, and moifc effectaa way of doing this is to secure a OOMBINED LIFE AND ACCIDENT POLICY FBOM lEB MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA, , Apply for particulars to HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Diitrict Agsqti JOHN TOTTY, Bepreaentablve for New BueipeßD, Aahbnrton trosn'Sft-riJt. m«i»io«i BEECHAM'S PILLS For Billioui and Nervous Disorders, such m Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Kick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling ] after Meals, Dizziness and Drowßiness, Cold, Chills, Flashings ©f Heat, horn of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Cosbivenoßa, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dre»m», »pd al! Nervous and Trembling Bensatiooß,'eto. The Fibst Dosk will give | Bslief m Twenty Minutes. This is no Fiction. fSvery tmfferer is earnestlj invited to cry one Box of theae Pills, and they will t>a acknowledged to be Wi» r tl* A &S72AEA a B&X. PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Fem&lea to complete health They promptly remove any obstruc tlon or irregularity m the system Fora WEAK STOMACH, j IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, ' ] They act like magic—a f*w doses wil work woodera upon the Vital Organs Btrencthening the Muscular Syst'sm, rector log tbe loßglost complexion, bringing back ■ the best of appetite, and arousing with th " robupt health tha whole physical energy o • tbe humaa frame For throwing off fever : iv hob niitaates they are specially renowned Thdf« are ' facts' admitted by thoaeauda, ih al! clusaes of Society, End one of the beat c BimrurHef s to the Nervous and Debilitated i» that BEECH AM'B PILLS have the « l.urgeat dale of aoy Pateat Medioine m tae . World J 'BEECHAM'S JPIL.I^S \' Have for many year* been the popula J ainily tnedioine throughout tbe Britiu Colonies, i>nd they dow stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. »■■■ ■■■» 1 PKBP*.BEB OKLY BY 4