THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Ashbnrton daily for— UHRIBTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 am > ' 3.15 p m, 78 p m (express) TIMARU—at; 10.55 a m, 3 50 pm DUNEDINr-at 12 54 pw (express) SPRINGBtJRN-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily ab Aahburton from— GHRISTOHURCH--at) 10.45 % m, 12.48 pin (exprein), B pm" TIMARU—at 10.35 a m, 2 55 pnt DDNEDTN—at 6.57 p m (express) SPRINGBURN-at, 9 45 a m

EPHEMERIS

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Phases of Moon for July

Mail Notices

Mails ofoi* for the foliowiog places a» under, subject to bbc neoeeoary alterations SATURDAY, JULY $ For Northern Forts and Wtstport, per T&f a,w«r», at 6 30 p m MONDAY, JULY ,8 Fof Tasmania and Australia (daa Mil : hoarse July 14th), also Ceyloo, IcdU, Chipa Straits Hettiomeot, South Afrioa, eto, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (due London Aug 9Uh), via Brindisi, Hodo lulo, Canada (due Vancouver Aug S*;h), United Stabei, and United Kingdom(dne London Aug 21st), specially addressed via Vancouver, per Waikare, to connect with Mokoii at 12 30 pm For Northern Ports, perG'orinn*, Kb 6 30 am For Northern Porte and Westport, per Rotoruii, at 10 30 a m. .

Commercial.

United trets Asßooiatlou—By Rlecfrrie Telegraph - Copyright) Sydnkt, July 5 At the sheep sales, fourteen Shropshire Rtud rams, belonging to Mr Rhortex, of New Zsaland, realised an average of £2 8s each.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1901.

Wx congratnlate the County Council upon ite recent action in deciding to purchage some land at Waterloo for the purposes of a recreation reserve for the people of ibis connty, and also upon its dMision to invite offer* of land fit the beach on this side of the Ash barton river. Thii is certainly good news for al! of the inhabitants of the c»anty, for not only do the resideuts of the town endeavour to enjoy a bretth of tho aea air, whenever opportunity offers, but it is not by any means an uonsuft! thing for people from the rural districts to go down to the beach in the summer months. But at present th>se visits are p*id under great dis advantages'. There is no shelter from aun or rair, and ther« is no paft of the besofo on either side of the river poss essing any attractions to vi itors be youd the *ea air. Hut if the County Oonncil ocquircH a few acres on e&cb side of the river and plant aoita^h trees thero, we have no doubt the people of Ashhurton will ht quite willing to contribute some thing towards the cost of improviag *nd even beautifying the reseires. These ebouid be of great value to the people of this district, more especially in the yenns to come, when the plan tations intended to be made in them have become properly established. It ia gratifying to know that the step taken by the Coun'y Council has been strongly advocated in our columnw, This naturally adds to cur satisfac tion at the action of the County Coun cil, which we notice was chiefly due to Messrs B. G. Wright and Hugo Fried lander,

Local and General.

Omit oA»r—Mr Wm Ohry fol t trail keens throughout Canterbury and ft prominent merahacb of Gbristichureh^died yesterday •omewhab suddenly.

Teachers Vacancies ~ The Board of Education is advertising for applications for an assistant master for the Ashbnrton Main School, and * mispress, to be in sole charge, for Haling School.

Tbmhjraky Appointment —Ab the unanimous request ot the Publication Committee, the Rev James Chtaholm has consented to ad 6aa e<?i»or of the Outltok for ft time. A great deal of the editorial work of the last issue waa done by that gentleman.

NioABAGtTAN Oanali—The Mttanciai News devotes a column ,to pointing cub the ins* menie ftdv»nt»gei New Zealand will reap from tho eonatrnotion of tho Nloaraguau Canal, when the carrying trade of the world will desert: the presscb ocean routes, and New Zealand will lie in the fairway of one of the great traieand pisssnger routeij of the world*

Geaih have elici ted the fact that according to present indications the area pJaced onder crop will show a considerable falling off as compared with that of last year farmers had clearly had enough of grain-growing afc present prkses. and there is a wide and growing disposition to fcnrn fco dairf Ing— Oamaxu Mail.

Imbgally Cot Timbbr—The Oamaru Mail nnderstands that Mr B Atkinson, Crown Lands ranger, of Paimereton, has aeteed oh behalf of the Otago Land Board about 1000 broadleaf posta and aboab $00 rails, which ii alleged have been illegally cat upon Crown lands situated at the florae Rang© { Trotter's Creek) in the MToerakl Survey district. MotijM has been served npon the parties eoDjcerned that they mast establish their clainj to the posts within 14 days, otherwise the Land Board will dispose of then) aa fchey deem fife.

Catholic Litkbabt SajißTr. — Despite the unfavorablenens of the weather a fair number of members of the above Society and their friends assembled at the Boys' School on Thursday evening for the pur pose of hearing a lecture on • Aitronntny,' with illustration*, delivered by Mr A. J. Mueller. The leoturu was of a very interest ing character throughout^ and the manner in which the lecturer treated the subject showed that; he was well in touch with the « ueition. The leoturer imparted information which wm of areiry instructive character te his hewrew 4 mpec^Uy bhe joolor members, *c 4 the prcfletdlags mt» IJatened tp^with rapt «ttention throughout, IfLr Mu«ller took a oo«pl« ©I fae#*» to deliver kl» iMgWff a characteristic of the iamejbeiDijithe manner in which he minutely explained vvpty stwr spoken, on. At the conclusion of the leotore Mr MiieHar was warmly applauded, in addition Do receiving a hearty voteof thaakl. Mr t. Cooper manipulated the magio lantern in hl» asual capable manner, and some splendid views were shown during th« evening, which fecfe added gjre»tly towardt the luccew ojf t}»» prqceedingp.,

Skatimo Carnival—Aa tele" grams and letters havereached the secretary of the local skating olnb enquiring anxiously when the proposed carnival would be held, the e!»b is of t'hp o;> nion th-i' if the '■■(** holds Rood the fixturo will probably Uka pUoe ou Tuesday night next and Jnll arrangements %o that end fire being mad*

DErcvADioxr—Messrs George Qonld and W Ballantyne of Ghrlstohnroh, attended at yesterday's County Council meeting a few minutes before it adjourned, in connection with the discussion upon the Rnapana head works, bob it wu decided that as the report wm not then to be considered, these gentlemen chunld simply be handed a oopy of Mr Napier Bella report

AsnuBXOH MinWbbm, — An enjoyable entertainment was given In the Meihven schoolroom on Thnrsdny evening by the Ashburton Minstre s, who kept their appointment, despite th« a a favorable weather, and were rewards t with a good attendance. The entertainment provided was greatly appreciated by the audience, every item being en ored. An enjoyable dance followed, ■, ■

BHoWßA&uifQ—The young folks in Ash barton took advantage of the fall of snow, which occurred during last night to indulge in snowballing. Not satisfied with pelting pedestrians in whioh females also Joined, the larrikin element treated horsemen and driven of vehicles to a snowballing, and in several instances the latter came down from their traps and administered » return with their whips

The Dis?dtb ABotrc Bobkdajuh—An animated dinoussion took place at yesterday's County Council meeting between the Chairman and Mr Wright, with reupeofc to the Committee's report on the petitions regarding tae Anama and Rangltat* Road Boards in oonneotion with ths< alteration of boundaries. Tbe Committee's report wm ultimately adopted, and it wai farther decided to refer bank their document to tha petitioner* of the reoen'ly constituted Anama did'net

I Corkbction^- In our report on the Art Gallery at the Hobby fohow yesterday reference was made to somn pictures uaidl to be Kent In by Mrs H A Gates which was a mistake, Mrs Gates pictures not I corning in until today. They are views in the A.shburton Domain, Fee! Forest, and else whore, and a charming picture of 11 The dear old place.'

New Machinery JJifkht —Mr W Stonyer, who has . been in charge of Lbs machinery business of the N.Z. Loan Company in the Ashbnrion, Rakaia, and surrounding districts ior some years, has retired frem the Company's employ and his place has been taken by Mr Qenn, who is a machinery expert o! some 20 years standing. Mr Germ holds the Waiter A Wood Company's Ist grade certificate as a mechanical expert and canvasser. Mr David Thomas retains the Ashhurton agency as in the past.

S«atih«—The Domain ponds have bee* covered with a heavy floating of snow, but the Skating Club with commendable fore thought have bad two men busily sweeping the snow from the upper reftoh of the Domain where an excellent surface was cleared this afternoon. It is only right that those who take advantage of this prepared surface should at once meet the appeal of the Secretary which appear* in our advertising columns, and band to the Committee the small subscription called for to enable the Club to meet tbe expenses necessary to provide goad skating.

High School Boabd. — The ordinary meeting of the Ashburton High School Board wash<ld yesterday. Present—Me*s»R Andrew Orr (chairman), D Williamson, S H Chapman, W B Denshire, W H CoHias, and M Btitt. The cUbi balance at the Bank was reported as £207 15s 2d. An application from the second master was reaaived, for an Incieaso of salary, and it was decided to ijnoreaee to £175 per annum. A bonus, as given last winter, was granted to the caretaker. Thn headmaster's report showed the number on the roll tn be 46, wi'h nn avnrago roll of 44. After further routine business the Board arij >urncd

Newlands. — A complimentary concert and fl'.'O'&t to Miss Buck, school mistress at Newi'nrlp,sendcred by residents of Newlanrl* and Fiirfielri, was held in the schoolroom on Tdursdny evening. Mr Percy Jnnte preß'ded, and the pchoolroom was filled to evfltfliwing. Pinnoforte solos were contri buted by Miss Ssurfii, who also acted as accompanist, and aon,?» were rendered by Mru Jones and Misa Porter and Moasr.s Ellis, Keonf>, Bradford, Kendall, Jamieeon, and Bf-ck ; reoi'atione i>y Messrs Collas and Kcnduil, ;iod a etep daooe by Mr Bradford proved very interesting. Befreehmentß were provided by the Committee and friends. The danoa which Wowod was kep^< up "."ith spirit undil the umall hours, all agroeitip that n Hioroughly ei»j >yablo evening had been spent

THE WEATHER

A preuy hritvy fail of snow occurred last night aud this morning, there being a thick coating of snow over the whole connty. Toward* the sea about an inch fell, but in Ashburtnn it was a good deal heavfsr. Turnips which have been opened will be Aomnwhab affected, but no serious damage is likely to result on the plains, although in the hilly country the sheep and other stock will have a sever* time*

United Pren A««odiats!on—By Eleotro Telegraph Wansanui, July 5 The heaviest fail of snow aver experienced So W&ogaDUi took place early thii morning. The streets were covered with anow two or three inches deep. The town ran riot, and for several hours it seemed as thoagh the Inhabitants had become bereft of their aeoieei The baaineat places were not opened till ten, and even then the business dorse wu hardly worth mentioning. Employers and employees alike secured point* of vantage and bombarded all and sundry. Old and respected residents were to be Been bare headed running down the streets with * snore of people pelting them. The M»gi§ trateand «everal others were besieged for au hoar In a tinker's fihop. The damage done; wag tq windows, several; being broken Christohobch, Jaly6 Snow fefl heavily during the nifjht, a«d ia still falitss; ateadily. All the football fixtures ire postponed DraepiN, July 6 The weather ie bitterly cold. Snow falling almost constfauoasly wjlth ehorfr Intervals. TiifAW, Joly 6 About an inch of snow fell after sam Wewnpton, July 6 The weather is still bitteriy co!d,>nd a Hghi fall of snow the firßc for ia»ny 7e**B» took place in the city between elpym and Swelya o'olopk today.

News in Brief.

The Canterbury Farmers' Association wil hold a clearing sale of live and dead itock a fche farm of Mr Henry Wright, Raugllafca, oa Thursday next. Mr Wright havingaold his farm, the ftopk will be offered without reserye. The list w|H be found ia our advertising columns, ■

The pale of pianos, organs, and musical instruments still proceeds as merrilr as ever at the J9.1.0. !n Tanored Street, tw number disposed of to data being 2?. BJme new models have just been opened up. including a very fine organ, by and Vfbjte,

The barque Campbell, which has jus arrived in Wellington, after k perilous passage in whioh one of her stamen was killed, brings 150 Washing Maohitea for the D.1.0. Of theße 25 will come to ishburton, making the fifth shipment. The following testimonial is to band J—" Eoolaed please find cheque in payment of th» Washing Machine you cent up on a fortnight's trial. My wife is very pleased with jr, aad says tfcajb if; does its work quickly and well. She consider* ip >n every respect a labor saving machine, anj£,ca« thoroughly recommend it -Yours fsiih!uHy ? Wft. SiUKfciH, Alford Forest Sawmills " "' \i.

ROAD BOARDS

Anama.

A meeting, of the Anama Road Board was held on Wednesday last, afc the Board room, Anam;*. Presents—Messrs E Q Wright fehi<irraan), D Morrow, W Nosworthy a»d M Meßae» 1 WORM The tender of vV D Tnompson wan accepted fosr shingling eighteen chains of Millar'a road. . The stuugHng of SO chains of South Hinds Road was ordered to be advertised for next meeting, on Tuesday Jaly 30th and the following repairs were aUo en thorlsed : - Filling a hole in the road near Eaglestone's,, constructing four additional drainage pits on May6eld—Vaiefcta Road ; dome additional metalling at Gale's corner, and repaita to road opposite B.S 30664. WATER Bi CIS The Clerk was instructed to cull the attention of the County Engineer to email repairs accessary to races Trethewey's corner, and overfiowg on to Coekerle's Road ftud the road between Ellery's old homeeteadand Burgeß» sa. A letter was read from Mr A Graham in reference to a private road over the Downs. Ac there was no information on the subjficb befors the Beard, the letter was hold over. : FOUND The Ckalramn stated that authority to Mb had baen given to the Poandkeeper. MISOELLANBOUS Afomof application for subsidy was raeetfed from the Oomfinisaioaer of Taxes. The Board's balanos sheet for 1900 and 1901 was received from the andit depart' ment duly certified. It was resolved that the Board ineefc again on Tuesday Jolv 30th. AC(3OVJiT3 Accounts amounting to £79 19a Id wete passed a«d the meeting adjoarned.

Rangitata.

A meeting of the fiangitat* Road Board was held on Thursday, Jane 27* Present-- j Messrs O J Harper (chairman), Tarbotton, Kellook and Jaine. , < OQBRMKWWIWni The Anama Road Board wrote, requesting a settlement of aeaoontw. It was resolved that the adjustment of accounts between j the two Boards be left In the hands of the Chairman, whe wh granted power to appoint an arbitrator to meat an arbitrator to be appointed by the Anama Board; ' The (tlnwald Town Board applied ior assistance in the apkeep of Arohibal streets It was * tesolved that this Board does not feel justified in oontributing towards the cpst of the maintenance of Archibald Street, Onwald rETiwosr A p«tition wrh receved from Messrs Daly, G'Oonaor. Staunton, Clark, Annett, and Miller, cnliottinK thr> formation of the road fronting their properties lending from the Bridge ro*d t*> the Hinds. It) waa resolved that too ina-!!<r should becoosidored ! The Depixr mnnt of Roads issued a circular to tlio Board, which was duly received ■ LENDERS TeniUrs were opened lor the formation of thi Ma}fi(. j!tl to Bridge road and Cracrofb Rond. Mr Nicholas Fi<zgerald'a cender was accepted ACCOUNTS Accounts nmounhing to 425 4s Id were passed, and the Board adjourned to July 25 at 11.30 am

The Australian Commonwealth.

——.———.«— ■ — . — United Presr Aesociation>-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Mklboorne, Jaly 5 Mr Kiugston has raised trouble with the ocean going steamship com panies by providing in the Federal Customs Bill that th? vessels after leaving Frenaantle for the Eastern States should pay duty on the goods consumed aboard. The companies argue that as the vassals are ontsido the three mile limit tbe Federation has no jurisdiction.

Wellington Poultry Show

United Press Annotation—By Klectrio Telegraph WBtLiNaioisr July 4 Mr Mauds, judge of poultry, from Vic toria, finished judging the poultry at the Wellington i»how this pveninsj. The follow i'ig championships were awarded :—Game. Mr Alfred Walker; Dorkinas, Mr E Martin ; Plymouth Bocks, Mr T Lunden ; Wyan dofctas (silver), Mr H Bawson, champion, Mr A Walker special for cockerel, Mr T H Stewart special for golden hen, Mr if Brad ley special for white hen ; Orpington, Messrs Davies and Hemsiey champion; Cochins, Mr T Ohrtsten«en; Brahma?, MrR Bannister; L«ngsh*nn, Mr J H Priestly; Minoroas, Messrs Tonar Hrr.e ; L«gh«rns (white), Mr John Ourrie ; Leghorns (brown), Mr J D Iremonger j And&lusians, Mr G Hutobinson; Hamburg* (silrer spangled), Mr T Breeze, and winner of £10 trophy ; Bantams (dtuk wiDg), Mr A Doig ; Rose comb, Mr J Ire mongnr. In pigeons championships were won by Messrn Gardiner and Mann, W Miller, F Fiizgeraid, A H Guthrie, W McKecsiie, Fitzgerald and Faliu, Macquarrie and Bmith, C Crooks? There were com petitnr* in all olaessa from every p»rt of the selenyi ;

Court of Appeal

United Press Association—By Bleobrio Telegraph—Copyright

Wellington, Jaly 5 In the case of King v Cleland, the defendant wts indicted for perjury at IJokitika w March last Mr Justice Dennietou held thai; there was insufficient evidence to jnstify the conviction, and directed his at qnittal, bat at) the request! of the Crown Prosecutor the point was reserved for tbe Appeal Ooart. Without calling on the defence, it was now tsnani* monaly held that the evidence was lnsofir dent and the acquittal was rightly directed.

In the case Pollock v Bank of New Zealand, the plaintiff had given % post dated cheque and certain other cheques. Owing to the Bank payine the poat'dated cheque before its date suscient funds were not left to meet the other cheques given, and one of these were dishonoured by the Bank %t ie for the dishonour of this cheque that damages are claimed in the action Argument was oonolnded thla afternoon, and the Qonrfc reserved its jadttraont The Court then adjourned till Monday morning

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The following concludes our report of yes* terdayi meeting :— •ommmhdesob Oo'rrespondeuM Wat read a* follows :— From the Tlawald ToWn Board, re seoiion 8 of Public Works Act. 19C0, applying to have the cone of maintaining Archibald street, Tinwald, apportioned Mr Wright commented upon the condition of the road, whiah was in a disgraceful state* If was resolved to reply that the Council has no responsibility in connection with the road

From Mr "H 0 P ige, offering the sale of a section, suitable for picnic parties, on the Watertoii b«ach

Mr Wright spoko in favor of the purchase. There was no direct road to the beach, and the Council should purchase, as the terms wero reasanablo

After discussion, it was decided that the Ctsnnoi! accepts Mr Page's offer to sell R S 35866, containing 24 acres 1 rood 36 perches, at the rate of 301 per acre, and that the Chairman arrange for a road with the Government for aocess to the seotion, and that the cost be charged to the plantation account, and that it be constituted a reserve for recreation and planting purposes Mr Friedlander moved, and Mr Wright seconded, that offtrs be invited for the sale of 25 to 30 aor«s, situate between Wakanui Creek and Ashburton river, and fronting on the ocean beaoh.—Carried .

I From the nolioitors of Mr T Dowllng, Rakaia, complaining respecting the action taken regarding water race eteanina After discussion, ifi was decided, on the motion of Mr Wright, that the letter be referred to the Council* engineer for his reply, the letter maantime to be no* know lodged . From Mr D Williamson, re Clearing creek. Mr Wright moved, that unless the gravel be removed by the Upper Ashburbon Road Board within a reasonable time, the Council niU carry out Mr Williamson's request From Mr John Withell, Eating, suggesting that aa the railway authorities were about to remove 20 chains of the railway traffic bridge over the south branch of the RangiUta, that theGsraldiooand Athbarton County Councils combine *jo purchase the t mber for making a light traffics bridge over the northern braooh. Ib was resolved that the Government be asked for the timber referred to for using in » light traffic br dge, aod to supplement the Government grant for the same purpose It win further decided to advise the Geraldine Oouooil, and that the Chairman be requested to ••• the members for Geraldine and Ashburton districts on tbls matter RANGISAf A WATSR BACK HMAD WORKS The fait report of Mr Napier Bell, C E, on the Ruapnna Headworks wan read, showing alternative Works, with cost, is fol lowa : BANGITATA GOBGK WATBB BAOH.~ESTIMATIB OF COS*. Concrete Culvert— £ 8 d Excavations, 005 cubic yards at 7s 0 0 4 Conorete, 0.33 cubio yards at 40s 0 13 2 Paving loor, 539 feet at 6d ..026 per foot ... 016 0 Dry Wall Culvert for Slips— £ a d Exo&vattoitt, 3 cubio yards at Is ... 0 3 0 Boulder wall, 3 cubio yards, at 13s 1 19 0 Bloopers, 10£ at B<i 6d  i 8 4 Filling, 1 ouoie yard at la ..010 per foot 163—7 feet .„ 5 11 4 Boulder Retaining Wall for Slips— Excavations, 1$ oubic yards at Is., 0 16 Dry wall, 1 oubio yard at 14a 6d .. 0 14 6 per foot .. 016 C New Diversion of Race from peg 9 to peg 45—2310 feet £ s Excavation, 18,100 eyat 3s 2715 0 Grose wasll at peg 9, 26 o y at 40« .... 52 0 Concrete culvert, 660 ft at 16s .. 523 9 Filling 0 to 10 chains, 2640 oy f»b Is 64.. «. 198 10 Pitching 0 to lOoh'ns. 1800 square yds at 4i 6<2  405 10 — £3899 Culvert to 9 chains, with filling and groins— £ ■ Concrete culvsrt, 594fb at 16 .. .. .. 475 0 Filiina to 9 chains, 2500 c y at 1b 6d 187 0 Cross wvll ... .. 52 0 Filling 9 che to4l ch«?,7000 oyatl« 6i .. .. 525 0 Pitching to 9 ohe, 1800 eg. yds at 4s 6d .„ flO5 0 Groins, 6 chs, 1740 «q- yds at 10s .. ... 870 0 —— £2514 Estimate for Total Work— £ Repairs to race as above ... .. 2514 Holding up slips at bad places and other parts allowed to go on slipping, .. boulder retaining wall, say 15ohs, at 16s per foot •• ... •• 792 Extras from Mr Baxter's Hit— Clearing channel over first 40 chains — 150 Boulder protection, peg 30and 40 ... 105 Clearing and reinstating ohannel for 8 miles... .. .. ..150 Total ... ...£5711 Curtailed Estimate— £ Concrete culvert at above •• .. 475 Filling to 9 chains .. .. ..187 Cross wall .. .... 52 Filling 8 chain* to 41 ohaioe... .. 525 Box culvert under bad part of slip, aay altogether 400fd at 16s ... ... 320 Clearing tip and reinstating, from Mr Baxter's list above .. *. 405 Tots! .. ..£1964 Mr Wright spoke in favor of having the report printed and circulated to members, leaving consideration until that day week Mr Friedlandir considered that the Chairman of tbe Ruapnna Committee should also get a copy, as the ratepayer* there might now be prepared to find fnrther money Mr Harper replied that they could not gad more money, and it was ft question now as to paying the £1200 already provided and appealing to the; Government for tbe balance. Although he did not think they would get another shilling from the rate payers, they might, however, as a matter of ooartecy forward a copy Mr Wrfght was of opinion that the cheaper propose! would prove sufficient for the purpose • The Chairman thought it would bo within their range, and they could ask the Government for £1000 in addition to the £1200 provided : A seecU! vote of thanks w»e here passed, to Mr Wright for supplying a sampta concrete pipe sui able for the work The motion to deter consideration of Mr Bella report was then carried ANAMA AH* BANfItAfA BOAD DIBTBIOTW The Committee's report on the petitions'' re alteration of the Anama and R*agitaft Road Board boqndarios waji tbeq read, It . stated thato the qne from Anmria did sot oonxply with tb,e provisions qf the Act, and (sould cot therefore be recognised Mr Siitt stated, tha& gome Mimes of those who were not ratepayers, had been included, and some names had been struck out. Sufficient names were not left on the petition to enable the Committee to consider it. He moved the adoption of the report which was seconded by Mr Morgan* The Ohairmaq argued that signatures 1 could be struck out of every petition. In this instance people could ont. get access to the roll, and of the 25 total 24 of th,em had signed the petition. Only 17/ names were required for the majority whereas 1Q remained. They had to proceed str(o.tiy, apoordipg to the Act, and there was no provjsiop m&de in it for. aUerlng. He urged that tha report be referred bsok to the Cotnmtttes, and he would not blame it feeing it was s>dri«ed by their solicitor. A» had been treated cruelly >hey were determined to. go further ia the matter. He had been informed 6h» Rangitata petition bad not been even considered by the Committee, and this matter, he could assure) them, would not be allowed co rest. A moßt üßjuat «nd tmfair division^ of tbe district had been made, aad in a manlier which was most unsatisfactory. As an amendment he would, therefore, move that the matter be referred back to the Committee for a complete report from it upon the two petitions Mr Stitt, a member of the Committee, reported that there were not sufficient names on the other petition to war rani its being received

Mr Harper—ln your opinion Mr Limbie considered the Committee had taken all the steps possible, and a* they had farther taken their solicitor's advioe, the matter should thtib end

Mr Wright *td'<td lhabthe totalnumber of people in tii« dietriot affected wu 25, whnreaa there were only 13 votes, And it was therefore unnecessary to proGSed farther in the matter. The Act had been complied with in every way

Mr Harper had never heard of such a conrt« aa people withdrawing their names from * petition by letter, and he thoughb it oaly fair to the large portion of the old road district) that this petition should be investi gated , . Mr Friedlander thought that aj the two petitions had bseu presented they should ask if they had both been considered.

Mr Stitfc—Jhe dob states that there must be a three-fourths majority, and at' their solicitor stated there were only 33 names left out of 25, entitled to vote, they did not) consider it necessary to go through the other petition. Mr Wright—No. 1 petition ocmtalosd 25 j names, but comprised only 15 legal votes As several had previously parted with their properties, prolonging this discussion was only useless. The people who hid presented this petition bad not only bten robbed in the past (Mr Harper—No, no), bat ,ao* they wanted to out) off a further portion. They had signed on gross njisrepr^ f>ntationspuc before them. They had I>(j<>< told in this Covmell that all the people who used the read to tht Mount Somert railway had been left oat; all the Msyfield people used 'the road to the Mayfietd station* He urged thati the matter be proSonged no further. Mr Nosworthy eoald not get a dray; road to his property, and one reason given for separating was that it would cost £1000 to nake a road, whereas it would not really cost £100, and the new Board had agreed to give Mr Nosworthy all he askod. Stats* ments were made to frighten people into signing that petition. The new Board had barely been in existenoe two months, and a petition for separation should nob be supported when signature* had been obtained by minrepresentatioDi. Let them get another petition, it they could, but he believed they would nob get more than 9 or 10 names now in place of tho 13.

Mr Friedlarider enuld not see that any benefib would arise by referring the whole report back to the Committee, as their solicitor h&d been consulted. The Committee were aobing a« laymen, and they aoted wisely in adopting the eolbitor's advice. Even if the report was referred back they would be no further ahead. On the other hand, he would favor the petition being handed back to enable the petitioners to comply with the Aob Mr Wrighc thought that Mr Friedlandor w&3 trying to throw oil upon the troubled waters, and he went on to show that out of tho 25 names to the petition, 12 were informal. Let them by all means obtain another petition, and thus get rid of Mr Taylor and other malcontents, He produced a map showing (he portion proposed to ha cut off,. objsofcing very strongly to the boundaries proposed Mr Harper was surprised that Mr Wrigbt should act in this contrary manner, consider 1 ing he was the prime mover some years ago in promotolag it. Both petitions should have been investigated instead of selecting one only in this manner.

An amendment of Mr Friedlander's to refer the petitions back to the petitioners was put and lost, Messrs Chapman, Harper and the mover voting in favor, and Messrs Wright, Lasabie, Stitt and Morgan against, and the motion that the Committee's report be adopted was then carried.

The Hon Hall-Jones.

United Press Association—by Electric

Telegraph

Auckland, July 6 The Hod Hall-Jones arrived from Rotorua tonight, and on being asked if there was any truth in the rumors regarding his resignation, ha said the stateinant was altogether incorrect. He had not sent in his resignation, and if the report of an alleged interview at Timaru was correct, then there must be some misunderstanding somewhere, as the relations between himself and the Premier are, ana had always been, of the most cordial character Fos libly the ramora originated owing to his having been indisposed for some little time prior to and during the Royal visit, necessitatiny rest for a week or two and advantage of baths at Eotorua

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Preia Aaaooiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, July 4

Lord Kitchener has assured Renter's correspondent that his denial on June 10 respecting an engagements at Warm Baths only implied that Beyers was not the Boer Commander whom Colonel Wilson had defeated.

Lieutenant 0. Bailey, of the Fifth New Zealand Contingent, has sailed for England,

MORE CAPTURES OF «TOOK, <ko.

(Received July 5,115# ptn) London, Jaly 5 General Elliott bag Bent to Harri imith 2000 horse*, 3000 cattle, and 200 refugees.

LondoW, July 5

Lord Kitchener haa informed thai Clovernment that the exchange of I cypher cables between Botha and Krnger reunited in Schalk Barger and Steyct, oq Jane 20th, isaaing » pro clamation stating that Kroger had cabled th»fe he and the deputation still had great hopes of a satisfactory end of the war) bat the struggle mast con tinue. Krnger added that the depot* ation had already taken, and would ■till <«k», *!1 steps for farther provision for the captive women and children prisoners. Botha, Da Wet, and Da la Rey thereupon resolved not to accept peace without independence, and the protection of the colonial rebels, and to vigorously prosecute the war.

t The Bill authorising the sixty million loan passed its second reading by a majority of 160 votes, after a heated debate on the conduct of thf war.

During the debate Mr Brodrick de clared that the Government would never concede independence to the Transvaal and the Orange Eiver Colony. Sir H Oampbell-Banneraum consid ered that without yielding the main point the Government could exhibit more conciliation. In replying in the Hoove to several pro-Boer speeches* alleging that Mr Ohaoaberlain's refusal to sanction t>ord Kitchener's peace proposals was re sponsible for the prolongation of the war^ Mr Broclriek declared that in the last flew months the Boers had suffertd enormously»losing 7000 men, besides great quantities of stores and ammuni tion. Their determination to continue the war was solely tbe result of the agitation in this country countenanced in high quarters. Kruger had never subscribed a farthing towards the rapport of the captive womeof and children and the prisoner*, nor had be negotiated with the Government,

A NEW ZEALANDER KILLED

Wellington, Ja'jr fi» Advice has been received ihat Fbher a ton of Mr George Fishmr, M H.R., a tDftnber of tbe Kaffrarlian Kites, was killed at WAei val, on May 20th.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press AißocUtioa—By Bleokio Telegraph—Copyright

Received J«ly 5, 10 6 p m

THE QUEEN S NURSIST Losdow, /aly 4 Qaeen Alexandra received 710 Qaeen's aureea «.fe Marlborongh Hoqm, and presented 5!00 badges and certifi cates. The King and tbe Dacheesi of Argyle, Princean Victori* and two of I the Duke of Cornwall's children w«r« preieot, i STEAMSHIP COMPITITION; The Daily Empress states that Mor gan's Trust has purchased the Northern Pacific Steaktship Company's vtueUi with which to fight the Hambnrg* American line in the Oriental tradis. THE IMPEKIAL BUDGET, The Government bus withdrawn the doty on canned and bottled apricots and palp, except where they contain added sugar. The doty is retrospect!*™ tor April 11, and the duty paid since thai date will be refunded. NOVEL ARCTIC EQUIPMENT, JS«w Yobk, Joly 4 Baldwin's American Arctic exp** dition includes in its equipment a motor car for qsr on iho great ice plains*

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, £ilv 5 The Council met at 2 30 The Shops aiad Offices Bill was read * < second time pro forma, and referred Do »h« Labour Bills Committee. The Minister of Edaoation stated that Ik would depend largely on the result of the * inquest re the Grand Hotel fire in Auckland whether the Government offered a toward ' i aud pardon for information leading to the eonviotion of the persons setting fire It© the building. Tbe Minister also stated that the i Department would seek to perfect the obeok system on luggage carried over the railway" lines and steamship services, but the travelling pnblio had so far taken very little advantage of the opportunities afforded by the check system as It now existed. "The Uouncil rose at 5.30 till 2,<5Q en Tuesday. m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, July 5 The House met »fc23o Leave of absence for a week wai granted to Messrs Witheford »nd Lawry Mr Barclay remaned the debate on the Address in Reply. He went into »lengthy explanation of his reason for ligcing the protest against Sir Joseph Ward's acceptance of » title. Mr MoNab followed, and Messrs Ldurensoc, Olloar*, and Field, who was speaking at the 5.30 adjournment. Most of the speaker* dctvoted a considerable portion of their speeches to dit earning the reaSttfe honors

Thq House resumed ftb7 30p.r0,, and the debate nn the address was oontinned by Mr Field. Sir Joiieph Ward was the next speaker, and be defended the purchase of tb« rolling atcck eutaide the colony. He Slid that in January, 1895, there were 4733 men employed on the" railways. On March 51, 1901, the number wsa 7795. Evea daring the ahorb time hs had been in charge of the Department he bad taken on 1300 mem The railway revenue for 1996-7 wag £1,286,000, and for 1900-1 it wag £1,727,236, Baring the same period the reductions made on the. rates amounted to £869,239, which would have broughb the increase op to £810,317. He might tell the House that he intended to ask Government this session for money to ensure that all future rolling stock might be made in the colony. He briefly referred to his acceptance of a tide, and said that would make no difference* to him politically Mr Thomas McKerzie dwelt chiefly on the frozen iriaat trade, and suggested renedies for the evils tbnt hampered it.

The Royal Title.

United;Preia Association—By Eleotrla Telegraph- Copyright)

Rtaetreil July 5,10.56 p m)

London, July 6 In the Bouse of Oommom, Mr Ohamberlain stated that he was com* inanicating with the colonies relative to the King's style and title, recog nieing more clearly the loyal Imperial sovereignty over the whole Empirt, He hoped to submit the papers shortly and to iDtroduce a bill giving effect to the idea.

Barquentine in a Hurricane.

United Pmi Aawowtion—By Elect*lo Telegraph—Copy right

The bcrqaentiae Ohittoor, fortf'fir« days from Westport, pot la Port Stephens short of food. Bhe encountered terrific weather, daring which the foretop carried away, the malnmatt was sprang and •ther damage done

A Mother's Tear.

At a station pttt on the boundary line, alto a > grlef-BtrJckeß mother in tea**, The cause of her grief is an oft told tale, it has ripened well with years, For the death of her boy mi * blow t« her, a blow Bh(s will never forget* Tho' years have ootne and pasted beyond, ib is still io her memory yet. fie started for horn* »■ he'd dona before OS , . * young oolt, fiery and wild, He'd been ov«r to see the girl luleved, a nettler's only child ; c But, alas, cruol death was hovering o'er—* fate'a working* are hard to tell, For hie horse in a sodden moment of fear, i reared, and clanged, then fall. They fouad him thore in the early morn, htt blue eyea closed in death, Hia fair youns; face wore a and, tweet) •milt, fanned by the morn's opol breath, His mother swooned when she heard the newt; it w*B more than ahe ooold bear, 'Iwas bard to thick, of a life cat off, from one to her «o fair.

Long year* have passed eiooe they latd him, in the graveyard 'neath the hill, The rotes hit mother planted there, wave o'er hie headstone atill; And oft in the shades of twilight, throagh those locg, sad, weary years She has walked e'er the hill to the grave* yard, and bathed their root* with Heart. — )?.W. Fasan, Altord Forest

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