THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Aebburfcoc daily for— OHRIBTOHUROH«-at 7.20 »m, II a m 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (expreße) TIMARU—at 10.56 am,3 50 ptn DUNKDIN—at 12.54 p m (express) SPRINGBURN~-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daUy at Ashhurton from— ICHKISTOHURCH—at 10.45 %m, 12.48 p m (expfOßs), 8 ptn 1 fMARO—at 10.35 am, 2 55 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 pm (express) ST'RINOBURN—at 9.45 a m

EPHEMERIS

BUN

Phases of Moon for May

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places as uuder, eubjec" to the Deoeesary oltoratione SATURDAY, MAY 25 For Northern Perts, per Waihors, afc 1030 am For Monta Video, Taneriffe, also Oonti nenb of Europe and United Kingdom, (dim London July 9th), per Tougariro, at 10 30 am For Northern Porfca and Weßtport, per Tarawera, at & 30 p m

Commercial.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MABKBf.

The Aehburton Agency of ths Mew Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Asaooiation of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on May 23. 1901:— Wheat— Prime milling Pearl _. 2s l^d H „ Tuscan.. 2s 2d Huawr'B 2s Id to 2s l£i New Oata—Duns la Id to is l^d „ Danish la Id to Is JJ^di  Sparrowbills Is 2d to Is i-£d  Canadian Is 3d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior Is 6d Pess—Blae Prusaian 2a 91 „ Partridge 2=i 7d to 2s 9d Chafi—Good oatsheaf 57a 6d Orata Seed—New Is to la 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on truoku at Aehburtou

Ashburton Gusrdian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1901. Local and General.

Bankruptcy of an Enslish Pomtioian. | —Sir El-is Anhmeftd-Bariletfc, M P., hat bocnine a bankrupt, His liabilities ar« £50,000. CHfUSTCHCBCH WINTER SHOW.—Excursion fares tor the winter show at Christcbnroh are advertised by the railway department m this isius. Appointmbnt for a New Zealand OIFOfAL—Mr Charles Hudson, Assistant General Manager of the New Zealand railwujn, las been appointed General Manager of the Taamia'an railways. The Tomain—-There waa a busy day at thi Domain yesterday do leaa than five different games being payed —. three of Hockey end two of Football. Th# local cloba quite held their own during thediy, m the various matches. Fish m the Price of Hares. — Messrs Tonkin and Uo. advertise that they have increased by Id per head their rates for purchasing hares for freezing, and they also pay ail railages on consignments to the Fai'fild freiz ofi[ works. Dfobased Husband's Brother Mabbiaor Bill—l t was announced m the Gazelle, , iesued on Thursday nighl',l', that the Royal assent had been given to " The Deoeaaed'd Husband's Brother Marriage Bill," passed a l-, the last session of the New Zealand i Parliament. The Excursion. — The exoursion train from Chriatohurch to Timara was well patronised yesterday,, a fair number of passengers getting «n board ab Ashburbon. The weather was fine, and a ple»sanb Jay mi spent at the seaside, 'i'■••■■ (jiinclpal places of resort by the visitors were the Caroline Bay sands and the works at the breakwater extension. Bjflh Shooiin<3—A competition amongst I the members of the Ashburton Rifles took 1 place at tbe butts yesterday. The weather | was very cold, a stiff Bouth*ws>i& bresae blowing, The shooting was fair, sed the four first) prizes were won ar under s—» J Hillgrove I, G VVillere 2, F Potter 3, R ! Minnis 4. 1 Important Clearest© Sale. —We are requested to remind the puuiio that Mr H Oranfield'a clearing sale of horses, imple taeutn, etc, will be held by Mr D; Thomas on Wednesday next, May 29, on the farm, Lagmhor Ro»3< Ib is almost needless to ■ay that this will be an exoeUeafi opportunity for securing first-ciass horses. A Generous Enthusiast — By way of encouragement, Mr W Patching, a pro minent officer of the Pirates Football Club, c ffjrod to make th> Club a donation of two gaineaa, should »hey succeed m their match with the Albion Clnh yester day. The fact was unknown by the majority of tha play.r, which made the gift all the more appreciable at the ter mination ct the match. The Holiba? m Arhbubton. — The weather yesterday m Ashburton was very oold, and many people preferred to remain at the fireside rather than venture out) The town itself bore quite a deserted appearance, the day being observed as a close holiday. A good number of travellers took advantage of the excursion trains, the express south and north especially beiDg well laden. Mr J. Holmes, the Government oomoniesioaer m connection with the Royal visit, waa a passeAper couth. HooKEy.—Three hockey matohea were played on the Domain ovai yesterday, Aihburton {&) team were defeated by the Sydenhatn team m the first match by three goals to two- The second match, Ashburtots (B) v Chriatoharch Draper* (B), resulted m a draw, neither side scoring. In the third match, Ash burton (&\ v. Christchuroh Drapsrs (A), the latter team won by one goal to nil. Messrs F. Clark and palmer (Christchurch) gave general «ati»fa«tioo as referees. JJ.AO.D. Social —The annual aoeial of fche Star of Ashburton Lodge of Drufds waa held iv the Oddfellows'' Hall last night. There was a large attendance of members and their friends, and $ha gathering was one of the most] successful ever kslA under the auspioes of fcha Lodge. The -hal! »?as nicely decorated and fcha committee had meM provision for the comfort of those attending. 1 The maiio was supplied by Terns' band, and ! Messrs Hannigan and Kenoedy m»dee#oient; M.Ct. The oatering was io the capable hand* of Mr Stoddart), and left nothing to !be desired. During the evening scnge and recitatioca were contributed by ladies and gentlemen, sect a very pleasant; aveniog was i apanb, the gathering nob breaking up till the wee sma" 'oots ayoct ths twal. Tixwai» Debating Cirß— The ueaal j fortnightly meeting of the Tinwald Liter- j ary and Debating Club was held on May 16th m the Tinwald Haii, a&out thirty, members were prieenfc, Tht Itav. Blafcls* i ton occupied the chair. The deWe j j •' Th»t Irades Uniotß are beneficial #o j ! the Communi(|r," waa very keenly dla' j cussed but on being pat to the meeting ' waa loßt. Th« subject £or next roeetiog, [ on May 30th "Is the Hear Zealand' Government justified m sending co m»ny Contingents to South Africa' shoojd saake a vstj Interesting dieeujesion,

Police Court—Before Mr R Alcorn, f P, this morning, two first offenders were oo* vioted and discharged en charges of drunkenness. Industrial Builcih* SodETrNoS— The appiopmfion m connection with this Society took place on Wednesday evening, when the allotments fell to Mr a Hoatten £150 and Mr O O Willis £150. Limb and OoAl Oompanv.™A meeting of shareholders and intending shareholders of the Taylors stream lime and ooal company wiil be held m the Templar Hall on Monday evening at 8 o'clock The Spread op MoRMONisM—Tho Mor mon Churoh is growing faster today than ever before m its history. It is building more churches, planting more settlements, maintaining more missionaries, all overfche earth. The general pub ie appears to knOv* nothing of it except polygamy. And polygamy m only the ornamental buckle on its sheet Behind that is the sturdy booy and enterprising br»in of a great m*ter ialißm.—Harpe/e Weekly. Men will hear with a fierce joy that a theatre hat Bill is to bo Introduced m Ihe Indiana Legislature. There is hope yet for nt. A few weeks ago, at the Theatre Royal Belfast, much annoyance was oausad to fre quenters of the stalls and circle by ladies who do not remove their hats, with the result that) the management at l«st> deoidad to give the fair ones a gentle hint* Prior to the commencement of the first aot ft curfeatn was displayed on which was painted m Iftrgu letters the following :—• Madam, will you kindly take off your h»t, as I am sitting im mediately behind yi<u and cannot see the ot-igp ?' The hint was sufficient, for all h»t« and bonnets disappeared. The phenomenal run on the new wash* ing machine have cleared the D I. 0. oat of first, second and third shipments. At present the *inn are unable to sopply the deraind, and it will be th« end of the present month before the neit consign* ent (now on the water will arrive.

Bank of New South Wales.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Svdnby, May 24 At the half yearly meeting of the Bank of New South Walea the net profit for the half year will he ehowu to be £100,163. Taking the undivided balance from the last half year left £126,896 fur distribution. The directors recommend payment of a dividend at the rate of 20 per cent, and che carrying forward of £26 896.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA

Uaited Press ABSOoiatsoß—By Eiectrlo Telegraph—Copyright Received May 24, 8 50 p m London, May 23 General ObafTue and all the American troopa m Fekin have been withdrawn. I ondon, May 24. ! The foreign Ministers rejected the American proposal to reduce tbe in demnity, They agreed to increase the import duties to an effective 5 per cent. Germany supports the British pro posals for the payment of the indemnity.

Rangitata Road Board.

i The first meetipg of the now Rangitata i Road Rwd was held oa 10th May Present —Meesrs Ddllow, Kellock, and Tarbotton. Leave of absence was granted to Mr Hirper* OH AIRMAN - MrO J Hirper wns unanimously rc-aleoted chairman and troanurer RETIRING MEMBERS Masgrs Dellow and Kellock wereee'ee'ed by ballot to ret ire.at the end of the yaar overseer's repoSt -'■ The overseer stated that the overflowing water race fore's ia the Sower part of the diatrlet would be specially,_.a.ttend f ed jto during the annual »huttihg «S of the'water ; ftleo Bnme slight grading of the shingle o.n the river forda w»s being done The Board then ftdj >urned for a week At » meetioq held on 17A May, there were present—M- sera Dellow, H»rper, ...j^inr, KflUook. and Tarbotton Mr Harper thanked the Bwrd for rr electtog him chairman and treasurer for tha fi tuenth time OVERSEER*^ gBPORT The overseer* report and correaponcreßoe, wae read and considered '. : '• JJISOLOTIOSS The following resolutions were passed :~rr That the overseer should report on Doyle's road for the next meeting That & letter of indemnity be requested from the County Council releasing this Board of any liability for damage occurring through the erection of fence across the Hinds river bed prior lo the remo?al of these fences and willow posts and stakes, soir.o of which were stated to be growing and would divert the stream from its natural course That final notice of rates due should be Issued at once, and that legal proceedings for the pcovery of all outstanding rates should fas tefcen against those who ignore the final notice ■ That the Ananm Road Board fco notified that) a contractor was now completing a contract from Cordeux road to H»il's comer, situated m their recently annexed district) Thiit fresh tender* be oslM for those works previously tendered for by tbe late Mr Carltoß i>4TE Of MEETINGS The meetings were fi^ad for the last Thursday In each month MJSGELLANEODS Permjiasion was granted to Mr Sowe'.l on tbe uaua! terms for ploughing gorse The lease of a grayel pib adjacent to his property was granted to tir Bdacleod ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £532 £6« were passed The Board then ar- j >urned till the lafl* Thursday m June.

Ashburton Minstrels.

The Ashhurton Minstrels made their inaugural bow to the public on Thursday arensng afc the Library, Waterton, which was crowded wit h both a critical and appreciative audience. The first part) of the programme was of the Ghriaty Minstrel order, the interlocutor being Mr W $obwartz, whilst Messrs H Flower and A Bray, as Bones and Tambo retpectivoly, kept the audience m roars of laughter from start to fioteh.' The principal aongi of the first part were •• Ambolena Snow" Mr W Sohwarf z, •« Bright Eyee" Mr M J Burges'd. •♦ Only |a Le&t" Mr E Rudkjn, " 'Aint yer going to Marry me " Mr W Anderson, " Kaetns on Parade' Mr H Flower, •' A Mothers appeal to Her Boy' Master R Btock. The first portion of the programme was brought to a ploae by the screaming farce, " Mrs Brown's Mlsfortjjne," jbjie principal character being sustained with gre&b humour by Mr H Fiowtr. In the second part, Mr W Sohwartz contributed 11 The Diver/" Mr M J Burgess " Queen of the Earth," Mr B Rud.kin •• Doreen," »nd Mr W Anderson (m ehaiaefier)^'The Lily of Luguna," each item being vpciJeroyiiy encored. Mr J Wright contributed two banjo solos, both of which were loudly applauded. The chorus of each sorsg $t?&3 rendered by the whole company, and tue ficpurauy and harmony dl». pkyed refleot gi«at credit npon Mr F Curtis, the Hon Mu»io«l director. The bfjsineaa arraogementa were under the con' tool of Mr E Hon See, wd w«tra carried ojib fa a manner leaving nothing jfso be desire. A. danae followed the oonoert, and at 12,30 the audieucs djgperiod to the tune of the National Anthem, all well sititfiod with the evening's entertainment, and loud m their promises of support should the company pay another visit to Waterton.

WINSLOW SPORTS AND RACING CLUB.

President — Don*!d E F q. • Vice- President *-i-Messrß JON Grigg, GAM Buckley, W 3utherl*nd, L de C Malet, T Sfeona, CDatgety, E Gate*, J Parrel, J Sturiholme, jur.; Judge—Mr E G Crisp; Starter—Mr R Curtis ; Olerk of the coarse —Mr W Huston ; Olerk of the scales—Mr P O'Halloran : Haodioapper— A Com mittee ; -Treasurer—Mr W Sutherland; S'tswards — Messrs W Sutherland, W I Himoß, J M Hampton, G James, A Wilson, Jan., J Cueack, W Thompson, 3 Farrell and H Rainey. Secretary—Mr W Simpson The annual meeting of the above Club was held yesterday, the weather was fine bat cold, a south west wind blowing all day, but the attendance was as geod as on previous offoasions, The traok was m good order, despite the late rain, and tome very fair performances were pat up. The officials, one aid a!!, worked hard to make the gathering * success, and at the conclusion the public left well saHi-Sed with the day's •port; Mr R Cnrtii, m the absence of Mr Thomas, acted as starter, and the way is which he got the Urge fields away would do credit) to muoh older weildari of the flag. No accidents occurred daring the day to mar or interfere with the day's proceedings, Mr J Gusack had oharg* of the refreshment booth, and oatered tn his usual satisfactory style, The following are the remits :— HOBBB ITBNXS Maiden Handicap, of 5 love, Beoond horse to save entry fee. Six furlong*. Mr Sao. Gri<e'arn m The Rejected, syr«, Stives, 9<*t .- .. (Smithell) I Mr R Burnett's br m Beauty Sleep, aged, 103t51b «... (Davey) 2 Mr Ohaa. Bennett's c ai Fairy Rose, 4yrs 9st7.b .. .. (Cowley) 3 Parole, 9st 121 b, also started. From a good start Parole and Fairy Rose carried on the running for half the distance, when The Rejected, who had been slow to more, we'ub up to the leaders, and after a tußßel went on and won by three lengths. Betting —Even money the winner, Maiden Trot Handicap (optional saddle or harness), of 7 soys; one mile and a half, Mr A Johnston'* b m Doubtful, by General Traoey, aged, 7«eos (J Monroe) 1 j Mr E"J Wilson's b m Nana, 6yrt, 7seo i (Owner) 2j Silver Gall sor, Sheila cor, Silvormark cor, j Jessie B acr, Dollymore scr, Nonsense sor, Federation sor, Echo 7seo, Abdallah Shales 7seo, Nelly Gray II 7*eo, John Brown 7sec, Balt'M 7seos, Peeress 7«eo, Klondyke II 7*eo, Simple Harry 7ieo, Black Watch (pony) lQsec, Jaoko (pony) 16see also started. The limit horses left the mark smartly on the word ' go,' but before a couple of furlongs had been traversed Doubtful went to the front and led ths first time past the post by 200 yds, an advantage which ht held to the finish, although Nana, who started badly, showed a good turn of speed and finished fast, the third horse 200 yds behind. Time— 4.2S Wikslow Cup, of 10 soya, seaond 1 soy from the stake ; one mile Mr TN Grange's b g Larboard Watch, by Seaward, aged, lint 41b (Mclltroyi 1 Mr E 8 MoAnultys b m Kulnina, 9 t 31b (J Leesoo) 2 Mr C W Hard wick "s eh r Carlo, list 131 b (Owner) 3 Soubriquet; 10it 101 b, Actor 10it 51b, •nd Parole 9*t sib, alsn started Actor showed out frotr the start and led to the back of the coarse, when Kulnina took up the running and led to the straight, where she was j >ined by Larboard Watch, and after a good race Larboard Watch won by haifa lei.g i>, Carlo thtee lengths away. Time—l 53 Publicans* Trot Handicap (sadrHej, of 10 soys, second 1 aov from the stake ; two miles Mr E J b m Naaa, by Baltimore, 6yrSj, 4?»ec .. ... (Owner) 1 Mr E MoEae'a g g Doppleganger, 30^ec ■ ".. ; v . (W Moaee) 2 Mr M Hooley's b g Edward R, 2QiBO jJHealey) 3 . Kulalie sor, Medium And JSaeo, Struan lsnt'r>. Ambition Sleec, Wharfdale Sfjseo, t^iirn'on 26«e, Lignite ?0«c, Fannywood 3Qiec, Jubilee Plunger ZQitscti. Standbye 30 co, Braemar 30jec, Doubtful 35»60 (pena lized I2seo , Silyercalt 40ien, Federation 4G*ee t Klnndyke II 47« ec, also started Nana, off th«« limit mark, coon put a gap between herself and the rest of the field ; Doppleganger, after the first round, singling himself, oat and going af'er her, bnt Mr Wilson (who rode N*oa)kept her noia%, and won easily by 100 yds ; E ilalir, who started from the mark, showed a good gait and finished fourth, well m front of a beaten geld* Time—s,ss Ponjst Raoe Handicap, of 7 soys ; second horse 15s; four furlongs. Mr G CocTnrrioe'a b m Pauline you are a belle. 6yrs, Qneviot; 3st 101 b {Smithell) 1 Mr A McCormick's h m Rosle O'Sheau aged, 10»t s!b (Moliroyf 2 Mr T Drennan's b m Juja, 6yrs, 9so (Davey) 3 Parole, 9st 12, (Gray), and Mania, 9st 124), (G Jjeeson) also started. From a fair start Parole and Juja showed to the front, and the position w»i not filtered till the straight w»3 reached, where Pauline, coming on toe outside, out down her field and woo handsomely by a length. Time—s2seo. A protest was enterei against the wiener, the obf action being that the winner was over the standard. After oonsiderafcian by the stewards the protest was dismissed Laomhor Welsbb Handioap, of g soys i ■econd horse 10a. Six furlongs Mr J Grice's m ra The Rejected, Syrs. 9st 71b, Selves „ .„ (Smithell) 1 Mr A Wilson junr's b g Nutcracker, 6yn* |lst 8 b ... .. (A J Hastings) 2 Wedge Uet L3lb, No, 9 list Hlb, Lady's Chain list 7, Village Lad list, Kulnida lOst 51b, and Fairy Rose 10<it also started A fair start (after a long delay) was (ffeoted, and Nutcracker and Lady's Chain made the running from a bunched field to the straight where young Smithell brought the w'nJier 6o the front and keeping her going to the finish won etiify |>y a length. Time—l.22§ Consolation Tbot Handicap, of S soya. .. One mile •Mr E Moßae'a g g Dopplegangsr, 4yrs, by Baltimore, 13: ec .. (W Moses) 1 Mr W Begg's br m Nonsense, 4yrs, loeeo (J Harold) 2 Mr G Robertson'<! b h Struan, aged, scr (Robertson, junr) 3 Braemar 12seo, Wharfdale 12neo, Simple Harry 16sec,' *n3 Silver O»U 16»ec, also started. The limit horses led for a furlong, when Doppleganger got on terms, and although Nonsense kept with him, Doppteganger forged ahead m the straight and won by half » length. Time—2.ss§. CONBOLATION HANDICAP (Fiat), of 5 BOYS- Six furlongs Mr O W Hardwick's o g Carlo, 3yr»» by Au Revoir .. .. (Owner! 1 Mr A Wilson's, juor, b g Nutcraoker, 6yra (Owner) 2 Actor, /Bloating, find Soubriquet also started. This race was tan m the dsk-k, ajjd it was not possible to distinguish the hones, hup Carlo won by a length. No time taker.' ATHMCJO BVBNTS Men's 100 Yards Handicap; Ist prizi 30s, second 10*-J McDonald, liiyis, I; TNolao 13yds, 2. 3 Davison scr s J H Hitchings 6yds M Connelly 7ydß, S Jerman, A S Hanson,, F8 Nioholls each 9yds, and E WUH*«4 14ydi, »lso started Men's 220 Yards Handicap; Ist prizi £8, 2nd £1— J MoDonald, 20yd», 1; T Nolan, 26yds, 2. A good r*ce ; won on the tape Men's 440 Yarda Handicap; Ist prf?B £3, 2nd &l, 3rd ICs-J Davison, ecr, i.

FOOTBALL.

PIRATES II v. SPRINGBURN

The Pirates Sec«nd Fifteen tried conciu; sions with lha Springburn footballers on the western domain ground yesterday morning. Bath teams were apparently irj want of practice, and, together with the faot that the home team played a couple of men short, and Springburn loat the services of one of their best players during the progress of the game, only a moderate exposition of the old English game resulted* During the first spell, the bush team held an advantage, bat despite the efforts of MoGregor and Sharplln, who were a tower of strength to their side, they failed to cross the line. Shortly after starting the second spell, the Pirates, by by a rush along the touch line, m which Culverhouee and Sinclair were oonspiouous, sucoeaded m crossing the line. No goal resulted. Springburn then became aggressive, and by perhaps the only oombined passing rush of the game, scored at the oorner, Gundry dodging all but the full bsok, whom he earned over. The kick, a difficult; one. failed. No side was called immediately after, the game resulting m a draw. Tally, as full back, and Hepburn and Sinclair, of the vanguard, repeatedly saved the home team. Mr Crank PritChard officiated as referee.

PIRATES I. v ALBION

The third annual football match, Pirates I v Albion, was played on the domain oval yesterday afternoon, m the presence of a fair number of spectators. Contrary to expecta - tion, a fast game resulted, and at times acme really clever work shown by bath teams, the passing of the visitors being first class, the home te»m holding an advantage m thfl pack and line work, Albion kicked off, and D Wilson led the initial attack of the Pirates, bub only a force resulted; Orr immediately attacked the Albion quarters by working along the line, and though Gray, the opposing skipper, and Tuily were work" ing like Trojans, Hepburn broke through the defense, and scored. The kick at goal failed. The Pirates continued to attack, the Albions being foroed successively* Albions turn then came, and Rodgere and Harrold were responsible for carrying the leather to the Pirates twenty.five, where Hepburn marked, and relieved the pressure. Half time was then called. Resuming play, the Albion back pot m some olever wotk, but a hard kick by one of the Albion threequar. ters, spoilt a pood chance, only a force resulting. The Pirates then swept down the field, and from a pass at the touch line, D Wilson passed to MoTigue, who eluded all opposition, and scored No goal resulted. Shortly after, MoTigue, Crisp and Wilson, by successive passing, worked the bail right to the Albion line. From a scrum, Culver* house broke through and crossed, but an infringement of the rules, caused the ball to be returned, and eventually the Albions cleared their line. No Me was then called, the game resulting m a wia for the Pirates by 6 points to ni'. Mr Frank Pritohard was an efficient referee. Ihe waiters were entertained by the local team.

TENNIS MATCH.

Despite the unusually cold day yesterday, considerable interest was shown m the tenuis match at the Ashburton asphalt) oouTts, whec thj Cranmer Pquare Oiab from Christchurch tried concludons with the local Club Adr z»n visitor* m all came from the Northern Club, arriving by the 10 20 excursion train, and play was immediately commenced and contfaued until 4.30 p.mi, m the presence of a good attendance of those interested, several of the onlookers providing themselves with rugs and other wraps. Ihe secretary, Mr W Coath, had all the arrange* meats carefully attended to, and the tea and refreshments provided throughout the day by Mrs aod Mi&aea Purnell, and Mrs II Fiiedhnder, were greatly appreciated. During thefday some capital play was shown, an? several cose games reeuited, but the Ohrintohurch Club proved toastroog for their opponents, the total scores being, Cranmer ?quars 142, Ashborton lII* In the Indies' singles the local Club, however, scored well, showing their superiority by twenty three gamea to nineteun, and m the combined doubles headed hy a game. At the conulusjou of the match the visiting team was ''ntertajavd at dinner at the pommerciai Hotel, by the Ash^urtoQ Plub. §|The scores were—

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—Ry ElsotWo Telegraph—Copy right

(Received May 24, 8.50 j> m) London, May 23 A blockhottse opened firp, cau&iog a panic amonget forty Boers, who attempted to cross the Jine weetwards A. loaded waggon was paptured. Yiljoen's cotpmando proswd north wards, going from Rhenoster |Lop to Bosh Vddt, wjiere food is plpntiful.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received May 24, 1018 pin) London, May 23 Four cases of plague occurred at Port Elizabeth.

The Royal Visit.

United PreßS Association—By Bloottio Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane. May 24 Tbe Royalties departed for Sydney this morning, after a brilliant farewell. The Acting-Premier presented the Dake and Duehpss with several magnificent Queensland opals

A Romarkable Circular.

ATTGHFTIPG T@ GET BRITISH MpODE TO SYDNEY.

Lqndqh, May 23. A circular from the Sydney Stevedores' Association dated M*roh Hth, regarding labour m Sydney and the amount of wages p%id to coal lumpers, has been published. The circular, which suggested that greater faculties should be sfforded British labourers and workmen to come to Sydntey* has created a sensation. Many of the^-shipping agents are making erfr qalrfefi 'on the fritter froto the New; South Wales AgentVgen,eraj,_

Accident to Shamrock 11.

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE KING.

United Preae Association—By Btootrie Telegraph L( NDON, May 22 Doring the yacht Shamrock ll's trials m the Solent, a squall carried away Shamrock ll's sails and the spars and masts fell away. Details show that the King and Sir Thomas Lip ton, owner of the yacht, were seated on the desk close to the companion way, as the heavy mat>t fell into tbeep&. The King, who was unhurt, was taken aboard the Erin to Sooth amp too. Later. The Shamrocks were about to start on a trial on the Solent wh« n ■• sudden heavy gqtitll struck the vessels. The topmast of Shamrock IT. buckled, the bowsprit snapped m two, and the topmast fell overboard. The vessel I was a total wreck, Two destroyers and the yacht Erin rushed to the rescue. The captain shouted "No oue hart," There was [tremendous excitement m Southampton and London when the news was known. Both th» Shamrocks and Sybarite were madceuving for the Uart, A twelve knot breeze was blowing, and Shamrock 11, close hauled, was coming round on the starboard tack, when a heavy eastarly squall caught her abeam, heeling her over. A bobstay plate and shroud fastening gave way, then the bowsprit. Next the topmast collapsed, then the mast broke, at first at the heel of the topmast, afterwards three feet above the deck, The wreckage fell to leeward, and the broken mast doubled under the ship, touching the bottom. It held her fast until a revitter was fetched from Oowes to cut away the broken mast, allowing it and the gear and sails to sink. The main boom and stay sail alone were saved. (Received May 24, 3 16 pm) London, May 23 Shamrock I. risked everything to get alongside her consort, but her gaff buckled and her topsail blew away, and she was unable to assist. The Sybarites dingy was the first alongside. The King, Sir Thomas Lip ton, Mr Watson (the detigner of the yacht), the Mar chioness of Londonderry, Mrs Derk keppel, and Mrs Jameson were seated on the weather side, and had a very narrow escape, A heavy block fell between the Marchioness and Mrs Jamieson. The King displayed great nerve, After a reassurance that ths ladjles were safe he lighted a cigar and ! entered the launch and examined the wreckage. A bursting bobstay gave warning of danger. Had the accident occurred ten seconds later the boom would have been right aboard and fallen on deck instead of clear of the ship. The King landed at Cowes and telegraphed to the Queen. He after wards dined aboard the Krin, and returned to London m the evening.

The Macedonian Agitation

AUSTRIA WATOfIrNG HER INTERESTS

United Prosa Awciafcion-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Vienna, May 23 Count A* Goluohowski, Minister of Foreign Affairs, addressing the Hun garian Delagttiors, intimated that Austria intended to preserve her Bal kan interests, and referred to the sus picious Bulgarian agitation m Mace donia. He commended Prince Ferdi nand's belated efforts to check the activity of the Macedonian Committee. The Count also advised Turkey to ameliorate the administration of Mace* donta. London, May 24 The leading Austro Hungarian jour nals declare that the gravity of Count JGoiuchoweki's warning was intended to repress the restlessness of the minor Balkan States.

Riots in Russia

SIX POIIOE AND MANY WORKMEN KILLED

United Preti Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright St Petersburg,, May 24 In Hots m the Viborg quarter of St. Petersburg twenty workmen were injured, and hundreds arrested. Six police were killed, including an officer. The workmen employed at ' the Obonskoff Naval Arsenal, when refused eight hours and higher wages, rioted, S'oning the troops and killing several. Numerous arrests were made. Many of the rioters were killed and injured

CABLE NEWS.

.United Pre»B AssoeifttiOQ—By Eleofcric \ 1 '.. JdagrapH—Copyright i Lojjdoh, May %i j Lord Roberts opened the Naval"and Military Exhibition at the Crystal i Palace, When about; to re enter his carriage the horses bolted, A panic seized the crowd of onlookers, and numbers were thrown down, five being ( hurt* Lord and Lady Hoberts nar rowly escaped, but were not injured. Thn death is announced of ex.Presi* dent Pretoriou«, of the Transvaal. Mr Pbilp, Premier of Queensland, has wiled from Capetown for Brisbane. The eruption of a volcano »fc Keloib devastated six districts of Java. There was a great loss of native life. Cairo, May 23 The Khedivs has pardoned Arabi Pasha an* Mustapha Febmy, who are living m exile m Oeylon, and allows them to return to Egypt.

Australian Labour Difficulties

United Pr««s Aisooi»tloD—By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright Melbourne, May 24 At a conference of shipowners and the Seaman's Unioo, the owner* agreed to raißo the wages of 6e»tneD, firemen, and trimmers to £7 a month from July. Ist. They alao practically agreed to adopt what ia known as the New Zea land flip, Sydney May 24 A conference of the representative! of the J[ron Workers IJnion and the masters] relative to the 'strike *t Mort'u Dock, failed to anive at a dscision, The men demand 7* a day, and that no non unionist ghall be employed.

An Assassin Commits Suicide

THE MURDERER OF KING HUMBERT

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy r igh b Rome, May 23 Bresci, who murdered the King of Italy, hag committed suicide m a peni tentiary at Santa Stefano.

Why the Porte Backed Down.

A NAVAL DEMONSTRATION THREATENED.

United Preis Association- By Eltotllo Tel egr»ph—Copyright Constantinople, May 28 Before the bul&an apologised and admitted the ,'i!leg»lity of the Porte's action relative to the foreign post (ffices, three British warships were ordered to Salonica, and France and Austria had also decided to participate m the naval demonstration.

Sporting.

DUNEDIN RACES

United Preßi Association—By Bleftrit Telegraph JDUHBDIK, Mlf SI The wea'h r was b isteroua for tilt opening day of the D.J C May Meeting. Following are results :— Bvkdies -Dundee 1, B!umli«rer 3, Pipi 3. Four others started. Won by a length Dividend, £2 6a First Hack—The Serf 1, Silver ftupea 2, Fighting Mac 3. Won by a he*d. Dividend, £414s BIIiTHDAY ti ANDICAf—N ihilUt 1. PftW * pern 2, Belligerent 3. Cameo and Folmen also started. Won «asily. Dividend. £3 6 9 Maiden Plate—Blackpool 1, Stiver Rupee 2 Zeehan 3. Won a length, DM' dend, £216s Wbltbr -Brisa 1. Spider 2, Long Tom 3. Dividend, £3 18a Sfixino RACE-Maremma 1, Wltah' craft 2, Bippomenes 3 Wuu all th§ way. Dividend, £118s Tradesmen's Handicap—St Denis l r Hypnotist 2. Tsaritz-i 3. Won by a lenpth. Dividend—£3 10<s

Second Day

Dunedin, May 2s. Following ure results : — Hubdlks—Vulcan 1 ( Slnmberer 2, Dondec 3; boratobed—My Lord, Blumberer ltd to the last hurdle, when Vulcan oatneaway Mod won easily Dividend—£s 16a WMLtm^-WM Weat 1, Spider 2, L* Reine 3. All Btarted ; wod all the way: divl deod, £7 10» Provincial — St> Deofs (BdoComb) l t Hermosi 2, Brita and Nihilist dead htst 3. Fultnen wss left, Hetmosa made the running till a couple hundred yards from home, when St. Denis, who had been occupy, ing a prominent potition throughout the race, passed her and won by a langtb and a quarter, the other pair four lengths away. Cherry* atone and Hypnotist) fell about the three furlong post. Time—l 48 Dividend—£2 2».

TAKAPUNA RACES

Auckland, May 24 The Takapnna J.C. Winter Meeting , commenced to.day. Following are results; Maiden Hubdles — Perseverance 1, Tiki 2 Tie Trfler 9 Dividend, L 9 15s Maiden PI ate—Belfast 1, Sly Miss 2, Meny Kate 3. Dividend, L5 8n Pcny Race—Trooper 1, Mamoa 2 Cuisine 3 Dividend, LI7 6s Bibthday Handicap—Honesty 1, For* mnia 3, St Ursula 3; Dividend, 140 Ew Hckdles—Oavalierio 1, Fortyaevan 8, Norweet 3 Dividend, L 6 10s MaIDEW STKEPLEC|£iSE~SyIv»nDS }, Sadden 2, Kowhai 3. Dividend, L 3 10s FpYALHANDICAp^-Lady Avon \, Tak*f pana 2, Hastings 3 pividend, lip 17«

SECOND DAY

Takai-uka Eacecoubse, May 25 The T»kapaca meeting was continued today m beautiful weather, The coarse is m excellent order. Resnlfcfl-~ Hack Handicap—Wellstock, (Byaii) 1, Nellie 2, Alicia 3. Scratched—Fairy Hoaee, Everest. Won by a hngthj Dill dends—£l6 4* and £14 4s. Sxoon» Hurdles—Cavaleiio I, Rufns 8, Princess of Thule 3; won easily; divs—£l 11s; ecratchad—Norwent ».ud Tiki Bbiiannu Handioa? — Formula 1, B*> Ursula and Firefly dead heat 2; also started — Zealous and Matamittaharakikl also started; diva—£l 19* snd £117 i

N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING.

Chsibtchohoh, May W The above meeting was continiwd todfcf» The weather was cold, bob the attendant)* was fair. The snm of £6515 10* WM pasted through the totalisntGr. Result* t-r- * Tbul (Hbroesi), of 40 sort j 2 miles— Merrimao II 1, Prince Charming 1, Otw*f» 3; eleven others started) won Of thrjtf lengths ; time—6min 46ieo; div—£3 IBs Juvenile Stakks (Harness), of 2fOsots; one mile—General Lincoln 1, Little Prinoest and Ooward dead heat for seooitd |»}a§e j Logan also started ; won by a length anil C half; time—2mln 39a*e; div—£l 6s * Victoria Handicap (Harness), of 180 sovb j 2 miles—Candidate, ISaeo, 1; Bell Jjloy, T7aeo, 2 ; Thelm», l}eec, 3; five otbw tarted • woo by a, length ; time~>faila > I div-« 5 16s Adtancb Handicap (Hameßt>), of 80 sovb, 2 milei—Boldrewood, 178 ec», 1; Ebony l?gec, 2 ; Pioneer, - 20sec, 3 ; ten otbert started; won by sixty yards; time—Smie 21seo; div—£2 4s Addington Handicap (saddle), of 76 sots, 2 milea—N»nt6B 23secs 1, Prinolp«i 3Cwq f, Michael Malone 23aec 3 ; time—Smin l^woj div—£2 4a A'ascnt atatted for the puree of 75 soys for the hor<e doing 2min l?ieo or better for a mile. His Ume waa 2mlo 23*« c'' ' Lincoln Handicap {Hkrnesty of W »ov?;'2 mlles—PeneVal Gripg, 2fsee, If Lauoewood. 2; Rotbsohild Bty 24W0J 3; three others started ; won by tight lengths j time—Smin l2aeQ i div-»«* 84s Telegraph Hakdicap (saddle) of 6ftov», one mile—Honour 1, FlaviH 2, Occidentals; time—2snin 28«eo; div—£7 12s Final (hurnm), «f 5$ iov» t oot milt— Bibbonwood 1, Bob B T 2, Hnon Prince S time, 2min 33»ec ; dlv-£2 10s

Terrible Accident in a Mine

SIX MEN KILLED (tatted Preu AMoolatio«~By Kltettf« T«l«g »ph—Oopyright Sydmiy, May 84 A terrible accident occurred at tf»« Broken Hill Sooth mine. Six nea; working m the 500ffc level, were killed by a fall of ore. Two others had narrow escapee. The names of thoet killed arePrideaux, Downey Mason, Benetta, Havelock,' and Sdwardf. Aljl wqre married. Two btfdiw "U&i betiit recovered. '

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& TmwAtD Bot—Th« d«*fb of treeftc A Wookey, ot Tiowald, ii aotifHd m ear oattf m8H»g8» today, but It *IH b« rM9tnbef«4 that) the particulars of th« S«4 •▼•at) w«r* given to th« publio last Stotrdaf !• »st 3o!unin«, supplied m l«tt«rs.ft«m Ashlwrtes) troopers, who werft preinnt at thd •agtiVbidii which proved fatal to oar gallantt WWt toffßU^Mlt a^Wtitii Court shoss from 7« MJ^J evening shoes from Ss 8d ai D ffeoftni Boot Store You can depend pa ri'lding y©Uf childrpn of Worms with VtAfafotWaft Vim, the wonderful worm worri«r#j {trice, Is



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Growings —A telegram was received yesterday by tbe Secretary of bhtbempvranc* convention conveying greetings from a simi lar eopvontiott at pt«wnt sitftieg In Palmers" ton North and at which som» 200 d«lega<M art attandieg.



|t speaks well for the prosperity of A flhburton aad surrounding distHcts that their continued success ha^ induced the D. I. C. of Christohurch to maintain their local branch so long. The Bale was announced for ten days In the first place and it is vow running well into ten weeks. The seventh shipment of pianos and organ is just to hand and all intending bayers would do well to inspect this up 'to'OWie establishment. Smoke |?few yernxs



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BICYCLE ATf X AMPS | IOYCLE \JX LJ JUAMP3 &» 6d. BICYCLE f^i \ Q T AMPS icvule VjrilD .LjAura 180, &a | Oates, Lowry and C 0.,! ZEALANDIA OYOLB WORKS, : BußNiwr Strbbt 0 9 NELSON usKT f *€l* - MHSH ~ i £t* Wmgagmr "•■-■■ NEW TARIFrt- v^'' CHAMPION BLEND OTHER PRICES: \ # | NO CHINA TEA USED BY US.' JUST Received » tmsll supply of Common Prayor and Hymn Booke j new edition, with Prayers for King Edward and the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.— A X H Williams, East Street ~NOTICE. " A N V person or persons found Treßpaesing on the Eiversdale EsUta m pursuit of game or ntherwiee will beproßecu^sd. 21 W S STRANGE SOME NOVELTIES »re now on show at the ECLIPSE GYCLB GO'S Show Rooms. The New Gem Spanner, which fits any Nat, is indinpunsabla to Oyoiiote. Oar price 2n. Saddles, best quality, from 10a j Handle Bar* from 7e 6d, any «h«p« ; Lamps—Lucas 1 Ganniue English m»de from 3s 61; Tyrsi re-rabberari from 10* ; Chains from 10a; Bioyoleß, every parb guaranteed 12 months, from £15 ea»h. — lospeotion invited r t _ ?;<AlißM)ErO^rblde~for Bika Lamps, \y C»ririftge Lamps, and for House j Lighting, etc, at Ohristohuroh prices— ; Habdlb yßbos, East) Street j "WTbCey & soi\ilf i PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAYING taken over the Sato MhOsboh Coombes 'oouneotioD, will visit Ash i burtoQ and surrounding districts three times per annum, viz., March, July and November ! Orders may be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr L'ewellyn Qsven at his j | Mortfo Studio, Aiceade Chambers, Aelibartou j



PUBLIC NOTIOB. PIAKOFOKTi7^HE fJRY ft HARMONY. Ernest Empson. C. Ti A. B. /IERTIFIOATH) Teacher of the Associa \J t»i Board of the Royal College of Manic »ttd 6h» Foyal Academy of Mneic, London, Is ptepn id to receive pupils for th 3 shove. Bootnt above Mr H M Jones East.Stw*-. 515 SPLENDID SUCCESS! OF OUR FIRST GREAT t BALE IN j ASHBURTON. I - { PIANOS- ; PIANOS ORGANS. ORGANS -BSVSNIH SHIPMKND JOSE TO HAND LAtfT WEEK OF CHEAP MUBIO SIB THE WONDERFUL WASHING MACHINE. Aitobnrton Testimonials now <?ominj? m freely, First and third shipments out; foarth dae *boot end this month' DI.C. TANGRED STREIT, Opposite Arcade, Ashburton. fl PNDIME Tailor-madeCo»t«me«, Habits *3F Jnckatf, Baiaproof Mantles &c, made to ineaßtird m the lateat Stylea sod newest MnteriAh. Fib and workmttaship graaran v'jsd, j GENTLEMEN ! j We have fast opened cat ex a.s 'Eanga- Mr* 1 a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods ' ■ We rssfteotlally invite inspector of oar TOW Wonted and Vicnaa Snitinge, Sergee, Bcotch 3 Irish, and West of England and New Zeilaud Tweedu, Me!toni», BenLver!l, Vewe» tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatinge, real * Doanybrooit' Irish Friezes, &c. Suiti to meftiare from £3. Trousers from 15s. Oat motto Is s!w»ys • Satinfaction !' CEAIGHBAD <fe BERKIMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitter, ABHBURTON — "npßiziß Fowjua " FOB~ikliE f PUREBRED Xodiko Game, Mioorofta, Btawn Lsghotßß, LaogehsHß, and YAln DaOki { Cockerel* from 5a 1 '. BEBEIHAM



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