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Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the neceßsary alterations SATURDAY, JUNE 15 For Northern Ports and Westport, per Tara wera, at 6 50 p m For Northern Ports, perMoura, at 10 30 a m For Tasmania and Australia (due Mcl Hourae June 23th), also Ceylon, India, China Siralta (Settlement, South Africa, ate, also Continent of Europe aod Uoited Kingdom ('lue London July 30th), via Brindiei, ptt Zialftnrlia, to connect with Warrfmoo at BUiff, «t 1230 pm For Northern Ports and TVestpert, per Tarawera, at 6 30 p m

Commercial.

CLEARING SALE

Messrs Friedtaoder Bros, Ltd, held a clearing sale yesterday at Mr A Lawrie'u farm, Gieenstreet. There was a good at tendance of buyers, keeo competition, and good prices were obtained. Implements- Dray £12 10a; D F plough £16; Roller £17 diso harrows £12 10-». C»ttle—Cows m profit £5 ; heifers £3 17a 6d } calve* 30s. bacon pig« brought £1 10s Horses— Drauffi.s £3f, £39, £41, £43. 10a ; bay mare (Vuroc} £53 ; grey gelding (harnesn horsr) £14 10* ; biv hack £7. A set of tr»p harness ruaiiHer) £4 2a. and the trap £18. Sheep—27s haitbred wet hers, 2 and 4 fcootb« 15i; 160 halfbred wethers, & <tnd 8 tooth,' 15s 9d ;94 h&lfhrerl ewß» 15«. A sback of oat sheaves waa sold ut £17 10s.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1901. Local and General.

A Unniwb Rbc»bd —In Olyda there lives a man with a unique record. He is 60 years of »ge, has been 37 years In the coun try, once m a train and once m a coach. A Big Dhal—A sale bar been effected at Tarnwortb, N.S.W., of 19,500 maiden ewei on behalf of the Feel River Land and Mineral Company, Limited, at 12-* 6d per bead, Thi» is oue of the biggest sales of aheep effected m the district for many years. Principal Rainy.—The Outlook hears there ia some probability that Principal Rainy may visit this colony to represent the United Free Ghurch at the Union celebra tions m October. Principal Rainy was ihe chiet mover m the union of the Free and United Presbyterian Churohes of SooSland, The Ohristchcboh Shops—The r«t»i! traders section of the Kmployers Association of Christchnroh has agreed to close on Thursday, June 20, as usual, at one o'clock ; open all day Friday, June 21, until 9 pjm : Open Saturday morning, June 22, from 9 am to 11 am ; close from 11 till 3, *nd open from 3 p m to 9 p tn, and all Monday, the 24th. Codbsing.—We are informed by Mr Shearman, Secretary of the Ashburton Counting Club, that MrGAM Buckley has given the Club permission to run off its mesting on ISth July on his estate, Ac the j shepherds have kept poaching pretty well m eheok on Mr Buckley c property, bares should be plentiful, snd the ground, an everybody knows, ia excellent for running, Mr Seddqn's Miseakb—-The Wairarag.* Star m a leading article remarks :—'' The j tide is turning m Great Britain against the war party, and by the time affairs m Bouth Africa are wound up, m the language of Lord Salisbury, Mr Seddon may have dis covered that he has pat his money on the wrong horse." Our contemporary has been preaching against the war for some months, j jtnd is quite disappointed with Mr Seddon. TheUneaenbd Incbjemmnt.— Ah showing the increasing value of property m luvercar-1 gill, the Sout/ifand "fifties states that a ware house at> the corner of Dee and Bpey streets has .been sold to Messrß Briscoe and Co for £9500 It i» Just about two years since Mr. $uthne purchased this property for £5800 which leaves him a nice proflb of £3700 on th,e two years jnveßtraent—over &§ per cent. Mr D Thomae will cell afc the Arcade roo]ajß tomorrow a quantity of furniture, farm tools, and the balance of the unredeemed pledges It speaks well for the prosperity of Aehburton aad surrounding that Jieir continued success has induced the E>.l. O. pf. phristohurch to maintain rheir local branch so long. The sale was announced for ten days fat j&p forpt place and it is nw running well into ten weeks. Some new models of pianos and organs have just been opened up, eoc, and all ntending buyers would do well to inßoec this op to date establishment,.

Tax CHBritoHumoH BTB-Eraoffj.es — A requisition is bring signed aiklng the Hon C¥. Rolletton to oonteab the vaoanoy far the city s»pr»-, oauserl by tha resignation of Mr Charlea L«win Mr T E Taylor is also a likely candidate for the seat School Ocmmittkb Flections-—House* holders m (he school district* of Baling, Elgin, Longbeach, Riverside aad Spring' bam, are reminded that meetings will be held m the fcchool room a uu Monday I evening nn' to elect School Oomnaktte's for the ensuing year. Ah this Is the second time meetings have been called for this purpose, the Board of Education w'H appoint) commissioners In any district failing te select a Committee on Monday night, LiKuruNANT Lahojxlis—The Napier Telegraph states that Mr Henry Lasoellei hue received a letter from his son, Edward Ward Lascelloa, Lieutenant m the 3rd Dra goon Guards, who to at present stationed io the Cavalry and Artillery Depot »t Maitland near Capetown. He writeß :—■• I have been allowed £15Q outfit allowance, »nd have been awarded four elaspa for Khodeiia, Transvaal the Orange Free State, and C*pe Oolony, as far at I can know I am the first * Maori' to get hia star. I have applied twice to be tent forward, bnb have been told tbab owing to the scarcity of officer* I oannot yet be spared. I would ever so much prefer to be «p at the frontt * A MI«I3TRATE M*KS A pRAfTICUX. EdBTEBIMBKi I—-Mrl —-Mr Dickinson, the Magis trate has pat to the tesb m the yard at the rear of Worship Street, Police Court. London, the apparatna of two men who were accused of inveigling the inhabitants of Whttechapel into taking part m a game based en the principle of "heads I win, tails you lose." The Magistrate made such excellent practice at rolling balls np a board towards holes, which it was alleged toi be Impossible to rejach m that way, that, he oame to the conclusion that with acer atn amount of practice, the feat could be achieved, and he accordingly dismissed the case. A Nxwstafer Ouriositt — Mr Joshua Tncker received from his bos, Captain Fred Tuaker, by the last mail, a copy of a aewc* paper which is a great cariosity, and on account of the limited number printed, will m time become very valuable. It ia named De Zoutpanshrg Wmehter, has the letters BRIm very large type above the title, and is the only English edition. It is dated Pietersbury, Transvaal, Thursday 11th April, 1901, and it a 'free issue:' In the corner it bears the signatare of H Plumer, Brigardier General. The paper was printed by some of the troopers before the once was demolished, »nd contains a very good aoooaot of the march to Pieteraburg. Ashbbiwon Gvabw—A meeting ef bb« Guards* Social Committee was held last evening, Lieutenant Niooll m the obair. After braßiaoting detalli m oonneatlea with the recent Concert, a hearty vote of thanks wai aooerded to Captain Dolman and others who so ably assisted m making the concert 10 successful. It was also dooided ta hold the first annual Annual Military and Fancy Dress Ball on Wednesday, July 24th. Color- Bergeant Schwartz was elected honarary Secretary, and under his able supervision 'he ball should prove to be as successful as the aonoert. We must congratulate the corp* on deciding to cc ebrate their anniver cajy In the form of a ball m place of the esual smoke concert, as this will give the lair frionds of the corps an opportunity to participate m the festivities. Hookey—A Hookey match was played m the Domain on Wednesday between the Aehburton t>nd Rakah Clubs. The Oval being m good condition the gams was fast j throughout and very even. The Raknia men payed a, fine game showing that they had greatly improved m form. They were, how. ever, heavily handicapped throuph the | abserce of their oap ainthe RevH H Mat bias, and also through Mr Austin hurting his ankle prior to the game starting ; Austin j however, rendered yeoman serrioe at; the goal. Toe Aeh burton team did not play with their usual dash, their combination was also weak, and m fu'ure matohea they will lose their laurels unless a graat improvement takes plane. Stock as usual made a good goal keeper. The result of the match was— Ashburton one goal, Rakaia nil. Mr F Clark acted as referee. The eontberly buster at its height, With wind and rain and sleet, Is bound to give us every night, Wet clothes and'oold damp feet. Bad coughs ani coldn muah then prevail, We'll try to nuke them fewer,J And fctko a doss of never fail — Seme Woods' Great Pbwbbmins C®be. The fourth ship nent of the new wash ing machine has now arrived afc the DIG, and orders for trials awaiting fulfilment will be allot ed m their order. The following Is amongst the latest of many original Ashburton and district testimonials :—Dear Sirs, I have much pleasure m adding my testimony to that of many others who have need your 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 oannot be any doubt that yonr machine holds first place. The wringer which is attached adds very considerably fc') the value of the machine*—Faithfully Yoars, IDpiE Wiir- L 9, Peter Street, Ashburton.

Teachers' Salaries Commission

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph -Copyright Wanganui, June 11 At the Teachers' Salaries Commission, which oonoluded its Wanganui aittingß today, Dr Smyth. Chief Inspector of Sohoote, held •that a Board should have tin* power to trans fer teachers without reference to sobool committees. He favoured a central depart ment, snd held hard and fast to the colonial scale of salaries. He did not consider the present system a national one when a different scale of salaries and staffing existed m different districts, and pupil teuoherß received different trftiaing. Mr Grant, a teacher of eighteen years* experiecca, and president of the Palmerstou North branch of the New Zealand Teachers' lnst itute, said the dissatisfaction throughout the district was caused by staffing and salaries. He favoured a central department! for the control of transfers, appointments, and removals. He thought salaries should be paid according to the actual number of children present on the day of the investor's examinations. For the higher standards women teachers were not po good as males* Mr Aitken, president of the Wanganui branch of 6b« Teachers' Institute, was also m favour of a colonial scale of salaries. There woild never be satisfaction until teachers were practically Oivil Servant?, and he thought reßorveßßhouid be nationalised and the in come vied for both primary and secondary schools. He also thought) there should be a normal school training for pupil teachers*

The Powers and China

GERMAN TROOPS Afß SHANGHAI.

United Prena Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright .Bbbun, June IS A semi-official statement published here, after referring to the astonishment expressed by Great Britain at the retention of 800 German troops at Shanghai, announces that a proportion of German troops will remain m China until the peace negotiations are absolutely settled: The French, Russian, aud Japanese bri gades alto remain. The Berliner faghUtt my» ihat> Great Brfitain appears to forget that the Yangtze ! agreement provides for equality m regard to | the open door In China. \ ' B^p Petbks^urjS, Juoel^ ! The Nmise Vremvct. Bays that Great Britain hoping to play a prominent role, U keeping the China question open until she is rid of her embarrassments m South Africa. The paper »dds that all the foreign troops In Pe chi li, eiceptiag the stipulated garrisons, ought to be recalled, so aa to enable the Court to return to Pekin. Great Britain, if necessary, ought) tojbe summoned to evacuate Pekin. ' ' "'' "' '

The King And His Soldiers.

PERSONAL PRESENTATION OF WAR MEDALS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo ' Telegraph—Copyright I London, June 11 In beautiful weather » brilliant pageant took place at the Horse Guards' parade, when the King, .accompanied by the Queen and Prin ceis Tictori*, presented 3000 war medals. The Duke of Cornwall's chil dren sat at an adjacent window. Lord Roberts was the first recipient, then Lord Milner, Sir Godfrey Lagdeo,' the Headquarters Staff, Foreign At taches, the Naval Staff, Generals of Divisions, Household Cavalry, and Guardsmen, many woanded and dis charged soldiers m plain clothes, and finally the Oifcy Volunteers. The ex Lord Mayor, the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, and the Moorish Envoys were provided with special seats to view the ceremony. The ceremony was a lengthy one, the Sovereign standing for two boars. The King, m a field marshal's uniform, with the bine ribbon of the Garter, handed ail the medals to the recipients at the rate of twenty-eight a minute.

The Conway Case

STATEMENT BY THE ACCUSED.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Siwnisy, Jane 13. The Con way case was resumed to "day Miss Huddloston, recalled, admitted that the stout she drank on the night of Conway's death had a distinctly bitter taste. After the case for the prosecution dosed, the accused addressed the jury at some length. In a voice broken and low she declared she was absolutely innocent of the charge She denied being on deck on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. She came to Sydney witk her husband's con* sent. The parents of the child she had Bayed wenb Home eleven years ago but returned twelve months ago, and settled a policy on the child's life for £500 on her. She save details of her connection with Oonwaj, already known, and con' eluded by saying that if Uonway oonld only rise from his grave he would declare her innocence. Counsel for the cefence sought to show that strychnine was a cumulative poison, ; that Conway, who had been m ill'health, : and, and *.s 'he postmortem showed, i suffered from Brlght'a disease, probably took a tonic, of which strychnine formed part. The poison accumulated, and j suddenly acted fatally. After a lengthy and lucid summing np by the Judge, the jury, after thrice returning were locked up fov the night.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph

London Jane 13 A thousand Boer prisoners at Bellevne camp have petitioned Steyn, Schalk, Burger, Botha, and De Wet to cease the struggle, on the ground thac it is plunging the petitioners' families and country into deepnr distress. L Matthews died of enteric at Cape' rown, and James Young of pneumonia a* Worcester, Both wer« New Zealand Roug'» Rider*.

New Zealand Bowlers.

Unhed Press Association—By Electno Telegraph

London. Jane 12 The Now Zealand Bowlera scored 49 against 37 made by the Willowbank Olub, the oldest m Scotland,.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wangandi, June 13 At the Supreme Court) the jury m the anon case retired at 12 30 o'clock to cotr sidpr their verdict. The case of attempted murder against S >&nah*n i» now proceeding. Nevt Plymouth, June 13 At the adjourned meeting of the Licensing Banch this morning the Magistrate post' poned hi* decision upon new license applica tions sine die, and also adjourned the renewal applications pending a personal innpection of the premises.

Alleged Poisoning Case

, United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Invbboabgilli, June 13 The trial of Gharlea Arnetb for attempt; to poison White and Gordon, at Edendaie, on October la«fc, concluded today* The Jury retired at 3 50, and at 10 o'clock the fore man, having B&id there was no probability of agreeing, his Honour discharged them, and ■aid he would make an order for the prisoner bo be tried again thin sitting. The Crown Prosecutor said be "had purposed going on with the indictment against Arnett of attempting to murder Chas Milne, the man whose money he bad stolen, and who was not included m the charge just; heard. Tuesday next) was fixed fur the hearing of the case* "

Tattersall 's Sweeps.

PETITION FOR THEIR SUP PRESSION.

United Press ABSoci»tion~By Eleotilo Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, June 13 The Post and Telegraph Bill has been introduced into the House The debate chiefly dealt with the questions of sweeps, against which the Bill proposes to close the posfc office In the Senate a petition wsb pre* sented from Tasmania m favour of the, suppression of Tattersall's sweeps Senator J H Keating (Tasmania) said that if the sweeps were driven out of Tasmania they would probably ! go to New Zealand or Hong Kong (Received June 14. 9 34 a m) Melbourne, Jane H j In the Senate during the discussion j on the Postal Bill, Mr Paw«on of Queensland said that Queensland lost £30,000 of revenue annually by the prohibition of Tattersall's sweeps. Mr McGregor of South Australia said it was impossible to get rid of g<*tnb!iog aud advocated State Government lot* teries

CORRESPONDENCE.

We (So not hold our eel vet responsible for nWniota expressed hy onr correspondent!

THE ROYAL VISIT.

TO SHE EDITOR. Sir,-I nnderfiaad that the Committee of the Aahburton Retail Traders' Association j has decided not to observe a holiday on the 22nd imt, the day that their Royal High-' nesses arrive m Christohurob. Permit me, through the columns of your paper, to utter ' a rrost emphatic protest A* a very large ' majority of the peopln (exclusive of volun teer*) wish to go to Chriatohuroh t® show their loyalty and see the sights, it Beams a pity that) we, the shop assistants, should not be given an opportunity, which will probably only happen once m a lifetime, as far as we are concerned, to have a share m giving the King's son a hearty welcome. Most of us have experienced the discomforts of travelling to Ghristohureh and back {during holiday time) m one day, which we will be compelled to do if Monday is the only holiday. Even if thero is a late train on Saturday night what ohanoe would we (arriving at midnight) have of obtaining lodginps. As most of the employers themselves will he m Ohrietohoroh on the 22nd, holiday or no holiday, and as thers will probably be little or nt, business done m Asbburton on that day, T trust that the Committee of the Beti>i! Trader* 5 Association will reconsider their decision*— I am, etc., Sxe? Assistast

Imperial Parliament.

United Frees Association—By Electric Teiegrftph—Copyright; London, Jane 12 The Rt. Hod A J Balfoar announced that the Government intends to presa forward [the Finance, Loan, Bating Education, *nd Factory Bills. Sir Henry K/umpbell-Bannerman, Leader of the Opposition, stated that the Education Bill would be seriously opposed. The House of Commons, by 214 votes agaiDHt 154, retained m the Mines Bill toe working limit of eight hoars:

The Federal Parliament.

DEBATE ON THE SUPPLY BILLs

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph i Mblbourste . June 13. In the Senate Mr Drake moved to suspend the standing Orders m order to take the Supply Bill, m which the alterations made m the house were not shown, through all its stages. The proposal met with a storm of dissent, and was characterised as a deliberate attempt to belittle the Senate. The speakers were unanimous that any attempt to not recognise the powers of the Senate would noc be tolerated. Threats were made that the Bill would be thrown out. After assurances from Senator Brake that he had no desire to ignore the Senate m any way, the Bill was brought m again m a form to meet the views of Senators The discussion was adjourned until tomorrow.

CABLE NEWS.

Uultited Peeas Aseociation-—By Electric Telegraph

London, Jane 12 Mr John Lowles, tbe Conservative candidate wbo was unsuccessful at the general election contest for Haggera ton, has recovered £750 damages from MfWK Oremer, the successful Libera candidate, on account of a libel pub lished during the election contest m reference to company promotion,

St Stephen's Choir Social

FAREWELL TO MR AND MBS THOMAS

There wa» a large gathering last evening at the social given to the St Stephen's choir by the vestry and parishioners, the atten«\! dance being increased, no doubt, owing io the notification that; the opportunity would be taken to bid adien for a time to Mr and Mrs David Thomas. The Rev R A Woo 4 -; thorpe presided, and during the evening & musical programme was given, which opened with an orchestral overture " Siege of Roohelle," well played by a band of thirteen performers, amongst) them some very yonng playera. They also played the "Grani March" very nicely. Ths vocalists were Mies Fooks (solo), Mr and Mrs SoodgraßS (duet), Mrs Bee and Messrs H A Gates and Brooking (solos). Mrs Cl&ridge presided at the piano, assisted by Miss Ethel Gate? an I Miss Snod grass. Shortly after the proceedings began, the Rev Mr Woodthorpe ssid that it was the general with of the vestry and parishioners that the services of the ohoir should be ackowledged m some manner. (Applause) It had, therefore, been decided to do so, and alao to take the same op* portunity bo bid Mr and Mrs D. Thomas good-bye, and show m some way their recognition of his valuable services to the churoh as well as to ths people of this town. (Applause) They all wished there were mere amongst them like their guest. If there were, it would tend to create a higher standard of humanity, and it would certainly be'better for the whole community. He, (the speaker), wished Mr and Mrs Thomas a pleasant voyage, and hoped they woald come back benefited by their trip, and ready to take up their good work amongst us again, (Applaaae) He had had the pleasure of hearing aba I recent banquet, an expression of the general opinion entertained of lit and Mrs Thomas, and it was a striking evidence of that lady's reputation m cur midst to find men of all (shades of opinion paying tribute to her worth. No one ever appealed to her m vain to assist m a good work. Her name was like her husband's a symbol of generosity. He wished tobe allowed to make her a small present from the ladies of the congregation and other ladies, who bad asked if they might assist Mr Woodthorpe then handed Mrs Thomas & handsome oase eoDtaining brushes and ladies' toilet requisites, 'the former h»c silver back*, on which was a suitable inucrip tfon Mr Thomas returned thanks for Mra Thomas. He waa very glad indeed that the efforts of Mrs Thomas and himself to do their' best for .the place which they had made their home, had been appreciated. He referred briafty to their experience m the district tinoe he grab settled down here, a summary of which was published m our report of the banquet given by the citizens to Mr Thomas a few days ago. Continuing at the request) of the young people present, he said he had made his Qrat start m Viotoria, and bad been intended for a lawyer. (Laughter), He might tell them he would have made a very good one too, although he did not think he could look after himself •jufte as well as he should. (More laughter). He had however, preferred to seek his fortune m whal was then supposed to be an El Dorado—the New Zealand goldfieids, and so he came down with the determination to do so, (Applause) When he arrived at Dunedln it was very different from the fine oity it was now. The streets were m such a state that people wern constantly getting stuck m the mud. (Laughter.) He saw a lady trying to cross a street one day and she left her shoes m the mud, and he had to get them out for her (Laughter.) Most of the streets were m fact little better than quagtniresi Well, he soon left Dunedin, and expanded his limited capital lii the purchase of 32cwt of four, and he took ths first dray load to the Dunstan diggings. A§ he approached the township he was met by people most of whom wanted to buy his flour at, prices whioh kept gradually rising, the nearer he pot to the goldfieldtft 6ut> he stack to hi* lour, aud eventually, after an exciting experience which he humorously described, he reached Dunstan and disposed of his investment. He sold the lot In gslb bags at 3s a ib. He fpund that the diggers had run <jntte out of

I flour and were pretty hungry, tv f»et they I bold him that unless he sold the four at their price, they would take it. But h« found thay meant to treat him better than he expected, for their price was 3s a ib. (Laughter.) It was do laughing rrmtitsr, he might tell them, for the diggers bad had nothing to eat for a week. (Loud laugh^n Anyhow he faked m the money and stuffed It into bis pookab, and In every place he oould {Laughter} and fonod when he oatne to count up, tbab he had netted JE42O for one week's work° (Applause,) Harking back to Melbourne he remembered it when it was very little larger than Ash barton, and now it waa the fifth or sixth oity m the British Empire. (Applause.) He oould tell them of some interesting and amusing experiences of Victoria m those early days. One epi sode he described was where one of Oobb's coaches running between Ballarat and Gee long, earns to a bad pisoe of road and the driver told the passengers, — eleven of them—that they had better get out. But they would not or did not, and so be drove on, and by the time he had crossed, all of the passengers had been shot out; but one man, and he was jsmbed under the seat Inside, and could not get out. (laughter) He had often heard and read remarks abont the roads m and around Ash burton, baft ho did nr.t think they had any cause to complain* The people who made ton* remarks did net know what bad roads were. He oould go oa for a week (laughter), bffltt he had better stop and chaok them most heartily for tha kind things they had said about his wife and himself, and the handsome present they had made to hef. Ha could belt them that nothing they bad said about her Was too good for her. (Applause) They had been married for twenty years, and he could safely say thsj had never bad a quarrel. Not that he was a very ptftlsnfc man (laughter), bat it takes two to make a quarrel. And he might advise his young friends present to Adopt that golden rule » Bear and Forbear.' (Applauße) Another bit of advice he might give them, and that, wag not to drink; He might tell them that he had never drank a class of intoxicating liquor m his life, and they could see what a well preserved man he was. (Laughter) He would ag»in express his thanks, and those uf bis wife for the kind manner In which they had been treated. (Load Applaase). The Rev R A Woodthorpe said he had another pleasing duty to perform, and that was to present prises to the chair boys. Their services had been fully appreciated by the vestry and the congregation, and it had been decided to award prizes for regalar attendance and general good oondaei, And with a small contribution from the general fund, and a little assistance from himself they had been able to provide for doing se. He said our choir boys compared very favourably with any he had seen, (applause), and he felb sure that apart from the services they rendered to the Church the trailing they received would bear good fruit. He saw many men holding important positions m the country, who bad been choir beys m their youth. He thought therefore, that we should give the choir boys every encourage* ment. (Applause). Mr Woodthorpe then presented the prizes us under:— < Present Choir Boys :—R Stock, C Tovey, G Leggett, (i Stock, Byd. Wllllt, Uter Hosken, Lea Hardie, Albert Stock, Fred Page, Lea Hardie, W Baker. Past Choir Boys :—Arthur Kelly, W Childs, Tom Stephens, James Battg, L Glarldge, Fred Andrews ; The room was tastefully decorated by lag* and mottoes, the work of Mr R Stock, and bountiful refreshments were banded mund, having been kindly provided by Mesdatnes Mskeig^Gatea, Stock, Misses Compton and Fooks, and thajladies m the choir. Altogether a very pleasant evening waa span t, and tha gathering broke up shortly after ten o'clock.

THE ROYAL VISIT

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Rotorpa, Juno 13 The Royal party entrained at AuckUnd underaaspioious circumstances. The weather was fine though cloudy. 4b the Royal carriage Approached the station the band played the National Anthem aud the spectators m and beyond feha barriers cheered heartily. The pilot engine carrying » number of guests of the Govern merit, several preset correspondent!, and the servants of Royalty, started fifteen minatea m advance at Auckland. Ab the Station a bouquet was presented to the . Duchess by Mies Rimraer, on behalf of the Young Helpers' League. The railway artaogementa were very perfect, and all accompanying the Royalties were comfortably provided foe m evary essential. The diapoaition of the party was at fol lows :—ln the first! carriage was the Minis terial party, consisting of the Premier, Mrs Ssddon, Mies Seddoo, Misslßaby Seddoc, and Mr Stewart Seddoa;Mr Wtrd, Mr Ward, Miss Eileen Ward, Mr Mills and Mrs Mills, and Mr MoGowan. In the second oar was the Governor, with Captain Alexander, private secretary, Captain Bos oswe»» and the Hon Hill Trevor, A.D.O. The third oar was a b»utifal royal raite ■et apart exclusively for the Soyal pair. In the next car were the members of lh« royal household and staff. All along the ronte the townspeople and ontlying settlers lined up at the stations, and wherever there was a settlement, they gave ft British oaeer as the train passed. The Maoris were no way behind m this. At Mercer, toe I ret stopping place, the Maori men and women and children assembled, and ltd by a chief, performed an impromptu haka on a small scale, and having expressed m Maerl their loyalty and Idva to the throne, 'For ever, for fiver, for ever,' gave three hearty oheen m British tar fashion, ' hurrahing' with ft lustiness that could not well be ezoeeded. As the Royal train reached Rotoroa plat form a perfect hnUaballoo assailed the visi. tors, This was the genial but noisy woloome of the assembled tribes of the North Island, numbering #000 m all. King Mahnta's people (th« lower Waikatos) ware not repre' boh ted, except) by a few individual! wb» were unofficially prtsent. When the traia palled up, Captain Malr, who ts m charge of the Maori eatnp, Gaptain Turner, ohairmao of the Tow a Council, and several leading chiefs In native costume oame forward, and the Governor Introduced Captain Toner, and two obiefs ef the Arch* tnbe.'.Oe Hen Hen and Tokeepa RangipsV wahe, to their Highnesses* If Us Dorothy Turner presented the Duchess with a foe bouf net. Meanwhile the Maoris about the platform m native and European costume, sang songa of welcome and danced ; the men waved tawhas aad spears, and the women branches of greenery, and all were frantic m their jay. There was a mounted ettort of Wairarapa RiSe (Maori) and Ewopean volunteers from Opotiki, Tan range, Tepuka, Whakatane, and Rotorua. (She rain and ap proaching darkness marred the effect, and their Highnesses without delay were driven to the Grand Hotel, aacompanied by the Military escort. Three Maori bands played the National Anthem rb the Boyal party alighted at tke Grand Hotel, which was splendidly deoor ated. Tbeir Royal Highoetses were received with oheers, the Maoris chanting songs of welcome. After the exuberance of the natives had been with difficulty silenced the Native Minister mounted the steps and delivered ohe address of welcome, already wired, on behalf of the Maoris of New Zealand, to whloh the Duke replied, as stated, Mr Carroll interpreting for the benefit of the assembled natives, who expressed appreciation of the sentiments time and again by vigorous guttaral 'ens.' No sooner had the Dnke concluded than the cheering waj renewed, end Mr Carroll led the natives man ancient Ngerla, or war song, the chant chosen for the occasion being one used as a welcome to illustrious guests, which may be rendered thus;—"lt is death, it is death, it is life, it is life, this is the illustrious man wbo baa caused tbe sun to shine ; hurrah, hurrah, be has caused ihe bud to shine. The Duke appeared m the dress of a civilian, to the great disap pointment of the Maoris, who associated mi Maua with outward^ symbols of aathtrtiy* The following is the tex.b of the n«tiv« address at Botomas— ! Welcome I Welcome ! Welcome I 0 Sob, to these isles of Aotearoa and Tewai Pounamu. Welcome to Maoriland and welcome those who art 0( the bleed, the emblem of the Mana aad Majesty of the Empire nnder whose benign jrnie we we p'bud to abide, t P Royal daughter of Pribees, joined to him who is son of oar the.King, wu, likewise greet you; We heard with our ears, and hoped that we might see. 9ow we set with

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Picton, N.Z. September 13,1899 I have much pleasure m reoommending Cliftmjteelftin'e Cough Remedy. I have used it whenever necessary' during the isßt few years, and have always found it give immed iate relief. It always breaks up a cough or cold, and experiences have taught me that to obtain a speedy oure ia to commence taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the very oomwencement of a oold. I always keep a bottle of it m the boaee,—Yonts faithfully, J Bmzzabd, J*P.,Town Clerk* Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by ABhburton Drug Company. Price Usd tod



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WANTED, 20,000 Hares. VT7B Have appointed Messr (Ankkc Bros, to act [as our a a e;n t s For Aahbnrten and District, and they will pay Top Prices. Conaign to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFTELD A CARD. MESSRS STRINGER & CRESSWELL BARRISTERS k SOLICITORS j CHRISTOHUROH, HAVB OPENED A BRANCH OFFIOK at Mr Datisoh'b, West Street, Ashburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when necessary. They wil! be represented m Ashbarton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to reoelve Instructions on their behalf, and to whem communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaltln n vestment at lowest current rates. STRINGER &"~ORESSWELV SOLICITORS, | (BBJSaCEttCH & ASHBURTON E ASHBUHTON TRAIN "SERVICES Trains cave Ashburton dally for— CHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 am 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU~a' 1055 a m, 3.50 pin DUNKDIN—at 12.54 p m (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daUy at Ashburton from—l OHHISTOHUP.CH—at 10.45 %m, 12.48 ■ p m (express), 8 pnt" TIMARU—at 10.35 am, 2.65 poo DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express); SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a m



F. FERRIMAN " TREVORTON,"" WB V Pay Renb when £ltO, Ca&h or Terms, will purchase a Comfertable House of 4 Rooms and Scalier?, and Section. 'i he property is situated near the main road, and only a few chaina from the school. Interest at 5 per cent on the whole par* chase money means less than 2a per week F. FERRIMAN. | ~~ TINWALD 6 ACRES of Highly productive Lvad, fronting Gmva Street. The land ii woll drained, and offers te persons m need of a tlte for a good home every reasonable advantage F FERRIMAN. ALLENTON. FOR SALE—I 4 acres of good Land with ■ Dwelling House of Sfx rooms, and B.uhro.jrn, hot and oold water hid on, Windmills. Ample stabling including Loose box and Trap House: One sere of the land ie lair) out m rrcharri. The land possesses I ample frontage, nr>d nhould prr-ve a prrfiV able pnrchaFO either for a farmer wishing to retire and live nesr the Town, or for an Industrious man wishing io make his living from U)r soil. Pub icSchoei within an easy dim&Dce, | F FERRIMAN, Land and Fstafca Agent, ' JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUE & LUNG WORM MIXTURE. FACTS WORTH KNOWING. Mount Joj. Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman —Dear Sir,-—I have used the above mixture for two or three years past when my sheep ehowed signs of -c cour or Lung Worm. I may say that I foand it a cure, and the result was beyond mj expectation. Icm strongly recora. ' mend the drench.—Yours trnly, Samuel White Riccarton, Canterbury Mr FFerriman, Ashburton.—Pear Sir, ---In reply to your enquiry re Ford'a Scour and Lang Worm Mix.ujo, I may gay that my manager at Methven used it on some of the smallest) and weakest lambs we had, and that It stopped the scour m them, and they Beemed benefited by th« dose they had.—Yoara faithfully, John Deans BB US WEIL PAID WHO IS WELL SATISFIED One Gallon Tina, 19s per Gallon; Two Gallon Tine, 17a per Gallon. DO SOT BE DECEIVED. Lowest Cost per head of any Drench, and its work CANNOT BE EXCELLED. D THOMAS Or F. FERRIMAN, Ashbarton TS CARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Registered order Trade Marks Act, No 13,796 and 158,143) Has been used, 56 YEARS WITH HNDBVIATIKO SUCCESS. IMPQRfANT TESTIMONIALS. Dear Sir, —• Re Clarke's Carbolized j Wheat Protector. I have used the above dressing for the past three seasons on an average sowing of 1500 acres of wheat and oats, and have always found, that it gives evsry satisfaction. It is also mixed with less laboc £tjd germinates a week soone than when dreeaed $rnh blueatone. M. Situ. i I have need your Wheat Protector, also Bluestone both on the same paddock, and am much pleased with your Protector as a much better .preventive of smut than Blueetone. j 1 Jambs M^L^n, Cairnbrae. F. FERRIMAN HE FOUND BELIEF. George Robert Rudkin, Town Clerk, Kn mara.Bays-—" I have very greab pleasure m stating (that, tepyj»f a»«d Chamberlains Pain Balm m a very easNipj $ttaok of eoiatica I found immediate relief. Had fref.or« tried many other embrocations for the «a«w p#r.° pose, but found- this the moat efficacious. Several of my friendi who have been sMloted with rheumatism have on my advice tried Ghatnjb^rJiii^'e Pain Balm with equally good results. 1 6'oqSfoptly recommend it to those ia need of ft good household liniment or em brocations ' ChamberWw'a jj?aj.n B»Im is sold by Ashburton Drug Uompfcß^. Price Is &d and $p ' 4



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. OPEOIAL ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO #UR TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Fit and Style Guaranteed. Fqual to the Bfst Ohristchurch Work. Large Selection of Tweeds and Suitings. - - 'oi- - INSPECTION INVITED. ?< -I, fTJ >T mNG~F ACTOItT ! "« " '- " I 1" i i"ii i iinmimi 111 iw—hh ii i imi iihhwi nnl'«" iik inmtiiwniK ~>—i mrr rm irr >--nmwiiMi LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. SEE OUR DISPLAY. HANGING LAMPS. Hal! Lamps. Library Lamps, Table Lamps. Hand Lamps Milier Lamps, Mammoth Lamps. And lastly, and as important as any, CARRIAGE LAMPS. Call and see our selection, and if yon have old Lamps, yon will want to get new ones, and if you have none at all, the rsason is all the greater for visiting as. Horse Clippers. Horse Clippers. PLANT'S HORSE OLIPPKRB. Used ia every principal stable iv England. Imported by aa direct from the makers. The very bost i?a)ue m the market, AMM UNITF< >n".~AMMUNITION Heaps of Cartridges for Sale Rivals, Clubs, Curtis and Harveys, Anstral and Eleys at the lowest price m town Al*o—Double Barrel Gang at special prices to clear You will save money by visiting oar establishment * W. H. COLLINS & CO,, IRONMONGERS, PAINTERB, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. A«BNTS BOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY



SPLENDID SUCCESS! or OUE FIRST GREAT BALE IN ASHBURTON. PIANOS PIANOS- ORGANS- ORGANS- * Mew Models on Vt«wr 9 SEE THR WONDERFUL CASHING MA CHINK. Abhburton Teatimonials now coming m freely, Firefc second and third ship meuts sold ont; fourth jaet arrived i and orders will s.gain be booked for trials. D.I.C. TANORED STREET, Jpposite Arc-idp, Ashburtcn. YOUB OHAKOE FOR ONE MONTH THE LOT 1 FOB 20s 1 Sliver King Lamp, 1 Bell, 1 Lamp Bracket, 1 bottle of Lamp OH, 1 Dunlop Outfit 1 tnbe Solation, 1 pair Trouser Clips, 1 Frame Bobber, 1 pair good Toe Clips, ? Stick Chain Graphite. Money back if not approved. Delivered Posl Fr«e. Cash with Order. ■ ■ijiiYbml Oates, Lowry and Co., 2BALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, Bueuhtt Street TO FARMERS, ORAZIEBS, DEALERS, I PROPERTY HOLDERS, AND AM* RESIDENTS IN THE ASHBURTOft COUNTY. QHQULD you havebasinesß oi any kind O to tr&niaob requiring the aeeiatanoe of the middle man, it will be to yonr interest to interview GEORGE FIBHBR, Arcade Chambers, and will be considered a compli meat. Shoa!d iii be private sale of cheep, cattle, or pigs, the shipment of mutton to London; the sale locally of meat) m the works, should ifc be more satictfactoiry to dispose of year akian • should yon require farm implements, ste- ; should yon require to insure your life or property, or wish to transfer or &r?aog€t your mortgage, or require |to sell your grata ac produce or wish to dispooe of your Jfarw or { have money for investment, or debts to collect, or purchase merchandise. AJI these branohes I undertake and will be glad to have a chat with you,, and assist you m every poaaible way to put you m the position when and where to sell to best advantage, »w\ to bay ttie besb article at iowisst rates. In dealing with a «a» with a fair general knowledge of the busineas^ m touch with the best firms m Canterbury^ sou oan rely upon what no Company or Association oan supply, as their best men «re on If paid officers, who, when the little extra pnBMHVe i" rsqaired, arc always found '< wanting, i* owefioal supervision, oivilifcy, and identical fateMJt*. With me this is assured, as my Ijwlitood ,dep.en«fl entirely un my own exertionn. lnt»m*W we, you will confer » f»vor on me ftwi *W fot starting m hmlnam on my emu b«o©««* and every asKiataaoe will fee kioaiy rememtwast. We have all had to commenae life and doaWaaa job know the diffioultieß to oontead with. George Fisher, Arcade Chambers, Astebtirtos., | " Wadb's Worm Figb are moat effective and not unpleasant; children brive after fcakiDja! them price, Is ! Smoke Jffew Vewn



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