EPHEMERIS

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Phases of Moon for July

THIS ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains wive Ashburton daily for— OHRIRTUBUROH—at. 7.20 am, 11 am 5.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU-a 10.55 am,3 50 ptn DUNEDIN—at 12.54 p tn (expreßß) S?RINGBURN~-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Aehburton from— OHKISTOHUROH—at 10.45 %m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm" TIMARU—at 10.55 am, 255 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 pm(expraia) SPRING RURN-at 9.46 a m

Mail Notices

Mails oloae for the following places at under, subjsofc to the necessary alterations TUESDAY, JULY 16 For Northern Pert! and WeitGuaat, per Tarawera, at 6 30 p m' FBHUY, JTJLY 19. For Northern Fort* and Weatpert, also AtMtraiia (doe Sydney July 18th), and Africa, per Monowat, at 10 30 a m The next best despatch to the United Kingdom is via San Francisco leaving Ohristchnrch en Jaly 24th, and doe Lon don Aag 24th

Commercial.

THE LONDON MARKETS.

The agent of the Associated Farmers' Companies of New Zealand, writing under date London, June 8, 1901, reports :— Wool.—'The third series of Colonial wool auctions for the current year commenced on the 30th April and terminated on the 20th ttlti having occupied eighteen sitiingp, with average offerings of 12 700 bales. There was si large attendance from all parts afc the opening, merinos and fine crosobreds being firm at March currencies, and eoarae croct bredu 5 to 7^ per cent lower, but a few nighta after, the price of merino wool gradually hardened und#r the spirited buying of | Continental houses both for immediate eonflutnption and to replenish stocks which had fallen very low TSia demand for | mnrinos ran chit fly on fine haired grease at I 10 per cent advance on previous sales' price*, but scoured patosla were firm and ruled 7£ per cent; dearer, while medium and \ovr qu-lities atter n finding 1 some irregularity ciming the last week closed firmly at an improvement of S per cent. The finest qualities of greasy crotsbredi when well grown, sold throughout at an advance of 5 y ' cent, but for medium and coaree dfHoriptions the tendency was from &nt to lv " towards lower prices, so that the decline t • in i he Maroh closing rales was ultimately qiiui 12£ per oent Scoured and stipes of Hit* quttiiiy improved slightly, bat other c «iaes except low pi teed pieces and locks met with at iidiffotent demand Repore from the manufacturing districts both at j homo and abroad itcheate rather more movement all round, but manutacturers are stili content to cover only <x sting needx. The fifth seripp wsli commence on iha 17>h S pM'Dilwr, the grosH nrrivals being limited to 300,005 bali'f, and 'he nix h and final B;ries oa the 26'.h November, the list of arrivals tn close on lh« 18 h of that month.

Wheat.—The wheat market has been steady since our !a<*t, owing to the continued demand for the Continent, more than half of the laige recent arrivals at ports of call having been ordered thesop, and adverse reports of the American crop have aW tended to stimulate valuer, which staud fullj at the level they cid three wfekf. ago. English wheat is tn very small Bupp'y, and prices are WfH maintained. th,e pre«ent jiverfigcf bsiag S7a Id for 480'b8, lrg»inat 26b 5d in the corresponding week of last year, the deliveries comparing 46,514qrs as agatnßt 68,906qra for tde year respectively. Aus tralian wheat, nff o^ast, has been Bold at 29s 94 net cash, and on passage at 29a 6d to 29a 93 net ouh. Some O.i.f siles of arrived parcels have bees m»de at 28s to 23i 6d per 480'.bs. Go spot there has been Use erquiry owing to he&vy hut quotationb are. bMH3O< to 7@« 6d pt)r 495118 »x store, In Now Zealand cargoes there i-t nothing doing; the Mario was sold on the 21eb tilt at £8s 91 for Bristol. Arrived parcels still command considerable attention at they are purchased by millers in p!ac« of native wheat, Hunters find Pearl being 28a 6ci to 2JK and Tuscan 29a fid to 30s pet 4961»s ex bi .■• ■. Oats are rather easier owing to heavy arrivals. The weekly average price of English oats rose to 19a 8d at the end of May, this being the highest quotation since the middle of August last. Ihe monthly average price for May was 19a Bsd, as against 18s Id and 17s 8d in 1900 and 1839 respectively, for 312. b3. A fair trade has been dona in New Zealand sorts, English being BO&tae In some localities. Ordinary Bluff and Bparrowbills are worth 24s 6d to 25s 6d, and Canadian 27s to 28a per 3841ba ex store, Common 20s 6d to 22s per 3201 bs. Bablvy—Grinding sorts are about 3d lower* In malting there is little or no business passing, the trade k«ingover. Fbozhn Mb at—Trade at Smitnfield during the past; three weeks has been very far from satisfactory, trade baa been lifeless and values have declined all round. Supplies af mutton have been heavy and prices of Australian and River Plate sheep have Buffered considerably. Canterbury carcases of light weight being in Rmall B'ipply have fully mainlined fchoir v*iua, viz-2* 3d to 2a 8d for primes* carc*«a<( per stnnn of Blbu ex market;, bit anythiu« h-avy iB difficult of •al« at Is lOd to 2-. Second quality New Zealand have lost »i>out Id per stone, Ihe present value being 1* 7d to 2s 2d. Canter* bury lambs are in good nqueit, espeoiall? light oar cases, and values hava knpt fairly steady, v;ss— 3s 2d and 3s 4i up to 3? 6d per pcleoted flarcases ; but heavier carcases are nob so steady, Australian lambs are making from 2a 9d to 5s 2<l, whioh js ajjopt \d reduction. Frozen betf has been very dull and values of fores have declined 3d to 5d per ftonp. Now Zealand hinds are now making 2s 4d to 2s 5;!, and fores Is 8d to 1b 9J per H*(one on the market. Anoerioan ohilled has dropped 2d per Btonr.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The AsHburtojs Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association oi Canter* bury, Ltd, quote as fallows on July 15, 1901:— Prime m'.lling Pearl .- 2s I|d to Bii Mcl Tuscan.« 2a 2d to 2s 2^d " Hunter's 2s Id to 2i l|d Oais- Duns Is 5i „ Daoiah 1b 6d  Sparrowbills If 6d „ Canadian Is 7d to le 8d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior Is 6a Peas—B'ue Prussian 2s 94 Partridge 2s 7d to 2a 9d C!haQ—Ofiod oataheaf 37s 6<i Grass Seed—New Is to Is 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at AHhbartpn

United Press Association—By EloetpMi Telegraph^Oopyrighfc Froym Mut.tou.as.CEOssbred wethers and maiden ewes, Canterbury ,#d, Dunedin, Sonshland, aod North feland unchanged. Lamb—Prime Canterbury 5f d $ fair average, including Dunedin, Southland, Wellington aod secondary Oantprbury, s|d. N beef, 1801b fco 2201b p«r quarter, fair average quality, ox forequarterß 2 1 I6d, ox hind quarrers 3|d. River Plabe mutbon, orossbced or meriuo wethers, heavy and light, 2 58d Wool—Prices are firm. The Moa Fiat) clip sold at 7|d, the Paketoi (Ot»go) *t SAd.

the f'!drrr,lifi At 10 38d» The quantiby of] wool catalogued up to date it 142,005 bales, and the quanM-y sold is 131,976ba1es j

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

E. Taylor —If yno will a«!ete from yoor' letter that portion of it in which you make a perionaJ attack on a member of a pnbUo body, that is quite o^tiide of tho apparent objaot of your letter, we shall be bappy to pablith it; othertrite we mait deolioe.-[BD.]

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1901

It is probable (hat there are fewer people who may be termed pro Boers in these colonies tfann in any other part of the British Dominions, Nevertheless, thorp are specimens to be found of this remarkable clasß of human beings, even in New Zealand. Perbftpi the moat prominent example at present known to tbe public, is one of the representatives of the city of Dnnedin in Parliament-— an individual named Barclay. This person had been suspected of strong pro-Boer or anti-British tendencies, ever since his election ; bat as he vehemently denied the statements that were made to that effect, the matter wae 'allowed to drop' as is said of ques tions that are better netdiscawed too much. Bat the other day Mr Barclay threw aside the cloak under which he had been hiding his irae character, and froiu h'S plucein Parliament denounced the action of the British (jrovernment in going to war, and warmly defended Kruger k. Co. We will not quote any part of Mr Barclay's disloyal speech, and ib is matter for regret that his fellow legislators did not take steps to prevent bis utterances from being offi cially recorded in Hansard. Bat we may say that bo far as we h&veseeu press criticisms o! them, we should think the member for Dunedin can hardly feel flattered. If he is indiffe rent to tbe strictures that have been passed apon him he mast be a rentable pachyderm, and could give points to a rhinoceros. The Dunedin Star con* eludes a trenchant article on Mr Bar clay as followB;—" We repeat that we challenge Mr Barclay's moral right to retain his seat as member lor Dunedin, Of coarse his legal right is unquestion able, and it may be supposed that he will make the most of it Still, as he cannot fail to recognise that he is utterly out of touch with the vast majority of bis constituents in regard to the roost important question of the day, and as he hug deliberately chosen to f spouse the cause of the enemies of the Kmpire, would not his most fitting course be to test the feeling of thn I electors without delay I Anyhow, the day of reckoning is sure, whether it be j next week or a year next December," There is probably not a man or wotran In this country who does not deplore the evils brought about by this South African war. But we venture to say that no loyal pprson »n New Zealand, who has given the subject intelligent consideration, will condemn the action of the British Qovernment in connection with (he commencing of it. Many faults have been committed by the British in carrying it on, which may have assisted to prolong the struggle; witness the misplaced leniency to rebels and traitors, and the treating of Boars in the field on all occasions as civilised and honorable belligerents. But making all allow ances it is crtnin thttt the verdict of the whole world when all is over, will be that Great Britain hns conducted this campaign with more humanity than has fver been shown by the stronger Power in any previous war. Men like Mr B-trc'ay do more harm to the cause of hu inanity while nations are fighting with one another, than would result from the pressure of the iron hand of & Oromweli or even of a Kitchener; for that puts an end to useless strife, We may be devoutly thankful that pro^-Boers like Mr Bar ol«y do not flourish in a country which has already done so mac's to show the world how the bonds of national kin ship bind together all tbe parts of the British Empire

Local and General.

MOWNT gOMKKS ROAD DISSBIOT — The Cleric of the Mb Komers Ro*d Board adver- j tleea fcbafc all rates outstanding after August 3rd next will be sued for, and the 10 per Oe&t penalty added. | A Handsome Testimonial —Id oel»b ---rafcion of his ministerial jubilee the Rev Principal B»iny was on May 21st presented with several congratulatory addresses and a silver casket, of appropriate design, con taining a ohfijua for five thousand guineas, Pebsonax.— Mr B« Amos, who re ceived concnfslon of the brain from a fall on the ice on Saturday, ia now conscious, and doing as well as can be expected* - Rabbi Zieharfah, of the Christclujrch Jewish Synagogue, was in Ai-hburton yesterday. A Stranos Flowkb—Oi a of th* strangest botanical curiosities In the world is ' Won der Wonder' Jhwer found in the Malay Peninsula. It is simply a b'oesom, without leaves, vine, or »tern, and grown as a paratde on decayed wood; This extraordinary flow eK is something like a yard in diameter, and hae a globular onp in !h,e middle with » ; capacity of five or six quarts A Woman Sea Oaptaik—Marie Joann* Keraaho, whoee (*e*lh on »«« Island of Groix in France at the age cf seventy two has been reported, h&d th* distinction of being the only woman sea oaptain in the «rorld. She went to sea wi h her father when *he wax twelve ye&rs old, and after hie death she oaptnred three boats, and obtained several medals and money rewards far heroism on the water. TjtN^TAJiD DEBATING CLUB—The Tinwald Debasing Glijb held a general meeting Son Thursday evening last, in the Ttnwald Hall. There was a fair attendance, the President (Rev B'.Rkiston) occupying the chain The Hut)jeot of the evening, 'Is anger a vice oc virtue,' 3aused a very interesting discussion, every member present having something to say on the subject, which was thoroughly threshed out, those m favour of anp-r being a vice having the small majority of two. It wae decided to hold an open nh/ht on the following Thursday, the 18th inst, to which visitor j are oordlally invited. Another Discovery of Gold m Lbith —Gold deposits similar to to those recently discovered while digging the foundation of the new hospital buildings were found on $Jay l§fch in the Leith improyament scheme area, abpqfi two handled yatde from tfre hospital. The ground ras cleared of old buildings some years ago, and wprkmen engaged e^oa? rating for the foundations of new dwel' jftngs came apon panicles of the preciops metal embedded fn frfable etone under a bed of sand and gravel, about nice feet from the surface. Several samples of the gold were eecarad by labourers and others.

ABBOB Da*—Tomorrow July I7th, will be Arbor Day.

LowoliWK BAOHtums' liAi.L~Tho annual hall of the Lowohffe baohelon will be held iri th« tchooho«m, Hinds, on Friday, th« 26th inst. Newman's drag will J'-ave the Somerset corner at 7 p m.

ChRISTCHUHCH MKAT COMPANY—A» in* terim dividend of 4 per o»nt has been declared bytha Christebwreh MeatCompwv and warrants »r« now payable at the Bauk of New Zealand Chrstohurch. Thk Railway Staff— The Wellington aorrespondaut of the Lytteltin Times tele graphs that the Minister ol rUilways has given instructions to have a plebiscite taken among the railway servants of the colony at to whether Ihey prefer to remain nnder the classification scheme or to be registered under the Conciliation nnd Arbitration Act. Painting and Efcohamtso—ln view of the npprotoh of spring, Mr J L Higgs pain ter and paperhanger, laid- in a larpe stock of suitable paperhangingt and other sundries connected with hi* trade. Those requiring the services of Mr Higgs for pointing and decorating may be assured he will carry it oat in an artistic and thorough manner.

Fkatiko—The upper reach of the Domain skating surface opon which the local club spent to much time and eipenae, was as already reported spoiled by tome malicious periona on 1 Friday last, but fortunately the middle reach is now in capital order and it being taken advantage of by enthusiasts. The Domaia Board is taking steps to wards the proaeeation of farsons wilfully breaking or interfering with the ioe Ah Amraotit* Sobhb—The scene in the Domaia last evening wu very striking aad attractive, (Che Whole surface of the long stretch of water on the sooth-west of the oval was covered with bicycle lamps—there muse have been tome dozens of them, A large number of skaters glided about amongst the lights, tho whole forming quite a brilliant scene. It;Js seldom the ioe in the locality referred to is in auoh excellent condition as it was yesterday. South Aibiqan E&ooirjMffSEf—A sew and ejcoallear system ot block bonsai has been inaugurated for the protection of the line: Some are constructed of solid stone, render ing capture almost impossible, bob most consist of wooden frames supporting galvan ised iron sheeleloar inohee apart, and filled with gravel. These arc able to stop either iftawer or pom pom bullets, (Che new mode of defence it very economical, releasing for active operations over 6000 men. The Una trom Elandafontein to Voiksrast Is studded with blockhouses, eleotively preventing attacks on the line. J Fish IN SSB Not—Mr Justice Simpson, after disposing of tight rilvoroo cmsi on »ne day in Sydney, reeent'y, said :—' One day I proposed to grant % young w<man herdecriS) nisi, and make id returnable in three months, She said to ni", ' Oa»no<j your Honour tnak<* it shorter than that ! I said, « Why! Have you any partiou'ar reason ? Do you want to get married again !' She said, ' Well, yonr Honour, I'm engaged ' So y'>a nee she wab actually engft««d nqain brfote she got her divorce. She Raid to mo, ' I've got thin chaoce, your Honour, and if I mi»s it 1 might cot get another 0/10 ' C^reab laughter) Daxaoh by Fires ik Nsw Zealand— The Napier Telegraph says that few persons have any idea of the ex'ent to which destruction of property by fire takes place in the col >ny. It will probably be surprising to many, for example, to learn that during tM fifB 1 six nrmtihs if this year there were 187 fires in New Zealand, the insurance ioseca paid in respect to them totalling no less'thin £241,0C0. There were 125 fires tn the Nr.rth l>!&tir% wi»h losses paid amounting to £160,000, while in the South Island there were 62 fires with losses totalling £81000.

N Z Illustrated Magazine—-The N Z Illustrated Maghzine for the tnoath of July is to hand, and is fully up to Its usual standard of excellence. Borne of the pri.icipiil features of the issue nra short b:ogiaphi«nl lifeetc'tes anrt photr s of the reeen t'y eleofpd mnyorß of New Zealand; an nrtiole on ''1 he Moon,' by A It Austin, M insr. C E, KB AS, illustrated by three ftpiendid plates ; a hißho!asi poem by Joyce Joceiyn on ' The Pasiisgof Hoptka, and »n article entitled * Music of the Hebrews,' by W E Thomas, Mob. Doe, Ozon. The ifluitra rioas are clear and sharp, and rtflecb credit on the printers.

Babnkssino the Waimakibibi.-—Mr R. Bay's report on the harnessing of the Waimakirlri to supply power and lighting for the Chrlstohurch city cams before the Oounoil l»*fc wek, Mr Hay reported favor ably on the scheme, and stated the powet requiredl to be delivered in Chrißtohureb is 3000-horge at m distributing station, and sufficient water would be rrquireri to develop 5000, and a race oapaolty equal to 525 government heads of water. He points out (he (e-isibilioy of the river being diverted by shing'e, and the difficulty of controlling the channel. Subject to thetie rinks, the work can be carried out at a oontof £54,700. To this amount would have to be added the cost of iron pip"». turbines, foundations, buildings, eto, He considered the construe* tion of the works might have a prejudicial effsol) oo the intakes of other races, and possibly land the corporation in expensive litigation and damages. He advised the corporation to obtain the neaemary powers with a view tn l«»sing r<r selling the soncession to a syndicate. It was resolved thai Mr W W Collins be asked to take charge of a Bill giving the Council the necessary power to undertake the scheme.

A.O F.—The usual fortnightly meeting of Court Asbburton Ancient Order of Foresters took place last evening in the Court room, Aroade Chambers. There w»a a large attendance of brethren, and two candidates were initiated into the Order by acting 0 R, Bro Kersel, POR. During the evening Bro E Nordon, POR, on behalf of the members, presented a Past Chief Ranger's ribbon and emblem to Bro Amos, the immediate Past Ohia? Ranger. Bro Amos anitabiy replied, after which the Court was closed, and the brethren contributed a number of songs, Bro E Uordon being in the chair. The following toasts were duly honored ?—' The King and the foresters,' * The High Ooure of England,' • The Canter bury United District),'' Th» Newly Installed Chief Ranger/ ' The Immediate P»<t) Chief Ranger,' *The Secretary, 1 "The Chairman,' and 'The Sick and Distressed.' Amongst thoao who contributed songs were BfOB Reid, Kcrnn!, Bro< king, Reynolds, Mackay, Baigent, Baker, Ynung end Hodgson,

U.A.O.D.—The fortnightly meeting of th Star of ashburton Lodgo wm held last evening. Them wan a gnod attendance of members, Bro J D O >bbn, A.D, in the chair. Tha bards reported that the sick brothers wera progressing favorably, and guilt pay was passed. The Oom.tnjttee appointed to appeal to other lodgafl on. behalf °f a member who w»8 ia Rtraightennd clrauma'^noes reported that tho sum of £32 18i had beon collected, and at the member's request) that trustees be appointed, Bros Cro< k« and Shrimpton were appointed to deal with the fund. Three candidates were proposed for membership. Bro Elsron promtaed to give a phrenological address to the members at the next Lodge meeting, and expreißed a hope that) a large number would be pres«nr. It was resolved to open the Lodge at 7.30 instead of 8, also to invite the members of the Ladies* Lodge to be present. An invitation from the Sydenbam Ladies' Lodge to their annual social was received and accepted with, thank?. Harmony haviog been rendered by several brothers, the Lodge was closed,

Horsks yon Wab Vobposbb—lb his ad> dress at the annual meeting of the Farmers' Co-op, on Saturday the chairman Bsid— When we rtfleet that one single r»oing club in, Canterbury atone received £12,44? from the totaihator last year, what would be the result if all the vast sum of money earned by the totaiiaator all over New Zealand were devoted to tha improvement of the breed of useful horses instead of the who!e machinery of racing, as at present, bene fiting only a few owners of speedy, weedy two and three year oldi that are usually ansound in their legs and broken down by the time they come to maturity. Were a law pafsed that all money earned by the totaltsator was to be give* in prizes to horses over three years old carrying a minimum weight of lOst over not lees than two miles, the result) would be that without •pending one farthing of public money we Should here in £?ew produce fhhe gnegfc hunters and cavalry horses in the world, Qt to carry a fn>n for his life by hundreds instead of by oo«s and twos an at present,,

Pkhsohal—Mr C 2 Harper leaven tonight for Wellington in connection with County Council business.

Musio WABKMor/SB—Mrs Lloyd still oon tiuues her bttiinecn aa music seller, etc, at the premises in B.irre' Street formerly ocaupied by Miss dimmoads. |

MfiW PoBTJtBL* Bath The agent of the Portable Hums Turkish B»th advertises the invention, ar>d those who valne the health producing effects ef this system, should apply before he !r»veg Atthburton. These baths have given every possible natisfaotion and are highly recommended by the medioal faculty

Tub Yalci or Insuhanob-Io connection with tbe accident to Mr B Amos, reported to have occurred through a fall on tho ioe. vve learn that he fell upou the footpath. His'employer Mr AndrewjOrr bud.foriunately only a oouple of days previously, t»ken out an Aooident Inauranee Policy with the Ooean Accident Corporation, under the Worker* Compensation Aat, acd the agents Massrs NicoSl Bros promptly recognised the claim.

W«t Wbddiko Dats Preferred— The adage ' Happy is the bride that the sna ■hlnes on ' is ono that ia unknown in many l»nds» A Breton bride takes it unhappi'y when the day of her wedding dawns bright and sunny. Rain on her marriage morn Is held to signify that all her tears are «bed, and that she will therefore have a happy married life; It is said that the Erza of Bimbrtik oal! the day before the wedding the weeping day, and the bride and her girl friends weep as mnch as passible, with the idea of getting the mourning of life over, so that only what is joyrnl may remain. In some countries this result is attained by loosing the bride with water. The Greeks think that a thorough drenching of tbe bride will bring her lasting good fortune*

The Auckland Fire Enquiry.

United Press Ainooiafclon—by Eleotrio Telegraph

VSRDICT OF THE JURY

ARREST OF JESSICA MINNS

Auckland. Jnly 15 The inqaeeb re the Grand Hotel fire it concluded. The iury retarned the following verdict:— '* Thab Leonora, Eva and Nina Johnston e»nae by their death from suffo cation and burning in the fire ab the Grand Hotel; that Dora Wallace oame by her death from injuries and ihock received in having to lump from a top etorey of the Grand Hotel, a dep^h of tome 20ft, in consequence of (be building betng on fire. The jury are fatly of opinion that the fire was nob the result of an accident, bub the wllfu! aob of Jessie Minns and other person or persons unknown, They are also of opinion that the

fire escapes provided were totally inadequate. The jury are of opinion that tha fire brigade acted as promptly as possible after receiving the aldrm, ami with tho appliances at their command did everything that lay in their power, bat are nf opinion that more

modern Appliances should be provided with out delay, including electric alarms. The jury wish it to ba made known*to the Minister ot Justice, In their opinion it is desirable that legislation should be intro duced whereby with regard to licensed houses, bourdiughouses, factories, theatres, And other places of amusement, the question nf 6re escapes should me longer be decided by a body snob, as the Licensing Conn, ittee, but by the Stipendiary Magistrate alone. In consequence of the verdict, the Coroner issued a warrant for the arrest of Jessie Minns. She will be kept in custody until released by a writ of habeas torpus, or proceedrd against in such a manner as the Crown ahall determine, Tho Coroner alto pointed out that the verdict of the jury would also aover the death of Frederick Ayree. In a rider the jury state, "That the

Auckland City Council is to be utrongly censured for not Carrying into effect the buttdiDg by-laws re fire escapes."

ACCUSED BEFORR THE COURT.

Auckland, .Inly 16 Jfieie Minns, ab the Police Cour >, was charged with the murder of Lrortora John. ■on and others. She was remanded till Saturday, bail being in two sureties of £500 eaoh being accepted.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Kloe' ric Telegraph—Copyright (Received July 15, 9 48 i> m) London, July 14 A rebel named Coetzee, a farmer at Mafeking, has been sentenced publicly to death. The accused harborerl Boers who surrendered and then killed a nnmber of British

The New Zealand Shipping Com pany's steamer Waimate has been chartered to convey remounts to South Africa

A MISHAP THROUGH NEGLECT

Received July 15,10.45 p m) London, July 15 The Standard's Pretoria correspon dent describes the recent mishap to the Victorian troops as avertable it the camp had been better protected against a surprise, Major Morris, command ing 250 men, chiefly the fourth con tingent of Victorians and SO Royal artillery, were encamped on the even ing of June 12 at Groottifant's Rivor, between Bethel and Middieburg. Al though the numbers of Boers seen .daring the afternoon was only four, picqaets of six each were posted 700 yards apart. At nightfall a mist aro»e, and 130 Boers, under Mailer, Viljoen's most trusted Lieutenant, attacked fro g the east between 9 and JO, while 3 § Boers were kr-pt in reserve

MOVEMENT OF BRITISH TROOPS.

(Received 11 p.tn) London, July 15 Kitchener's, Fetherstone's and Dixon's columns reached Zeerust, and experienced opposition. Twenty-seven British were wounded and one killed* General Elliott has. reached Heil bron. Sfrohetl, Rewe, Wyndhani, and Doran hare commenced a combined movement against Commandant Scheepers, who is located in a mountain thirty miles from Graff Beinet, Doran ambushed and captured seven Boerß, who were escorting a convoy

MORE MOUNTED TROOPS WANTED.

The Daily News, states that Lord Kitchener suggests the withdrawal of the greater part of the anmonnteds, and applies for many more mounted troops.

CAPTURED BOER LEADERS.

The Daily News' Bloamfontein cor respondent states that General Broad wood by a forced march surprised Reitz at dawn on the 11th, and took 2§ prisoners, including Generals Olonwe and Weseels and Pomrnandant Dev«al, First Cornet Piet Steyn, Brain, Secre tary of the Government; Fraser, Private Secretary; De Villiere, Secre tary of the Council. Steyu escaped without coat or boots. It is believed that De Wet was present at Reitz,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrie Telegraph-Copyright

London, Jaly 14 THE UNTON BANK. The Union Bank report and balance sheet phow that the deposits amount to £15,249,039, the cash investments to £4,666,548, and the bills and securities to £14.874.600. A BY-ELECTION. Mr Gardner, a Unionist, has been elected for Workingham unopposed. [At the General Election in 1900 Commander Oliver You dc, R.N, * Conservative, was returned unopposep.l THE FALL IN" CONSOLS London. July 16 The fall in consols is attributed to American and Continental investors in the war loan unloading, BEIIISH TERRITORY i Cairo, Jaly 15 Five hundred British troops h»v« left Aden to occupy a Turkish fort, seventy miles inland, which had been erected on British protected tfrritory. The Porte disowns giving authority for the erection. ! A PAN-AMERICAN CONGRESS. New York, July 14 All the States in the Western ; Hemisphere will be represented at the Fan-American Congress in Mexico, TBB HEAT WAVE The intense heat continues in the i weet and sooth of the United States. Prayers for rain are general in Missouri and Kansas

The Returned Troopers.

Return of the Fourth and Fifth Contingents

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Duhbdln, Jaly 14 Wreathe were sent by the Government and Oolonel Penton, and the coffin on the B Batterys gnn carriage was covered with flowers.

About 120 of those,who retnrned with the deceased attended the funeral. Genuine regret is felt for the pathetic death of Forbes, who lost his father before coming to the colony with his mother. When the died friendi ia Dnnedin cent him home to his relatives, bat he retnrned five years ago, and resided in AnekUnd, where he joined the Contingent Dr De Lsatour considen the pneumonia oaßes due to overcrowding, but this was quite unavoidable under the circumstances. The Northern Contihgenterb and the Governor received an enthusiastic send off this morning. Dunedin, Jaly 15 Ten convalescent troopers were before the Medical Board this morning not being able co start; work yet Those in (fee hospital are progressing favourably. mhere is [only one serious case ; Lieut, Ferguson Ghrlstchtroh Pneumonia. Corporal H J Andrews of Ashbnrton (Pneumonia), and Trooper Whitchead (Plenrlsy) hava been admitted to the hospital since Saturday

THE RECEPTION AT WELLINGTON

Wellington, July 15 rJhe transport Tagns made a smart passage from Port Chalmers, and was in' ored at Wellington at noon. Notwith standing her unexpectedly early arrival there was a large attendance at the wharves, and a hearty reception was giyfn to the troops. The Premier and the Mayor of Wellington addressed words of welcome to the men, who were then seb at liberty, and went a«hore with their friends.

RECEPTION AT CHRISTCHURCH.

CHRI6TCHURCH. July 15 The returning members of the Fourth and Fifth Contingents arrived by express tonight. Seventy one Canterbury mto, irad seventy or eighty North Islacd and B'enheim men who had declined to go on with the Tagus, being dissatisfied with the 1 conditions. Considerable confußion ooourred ab the station. The Garrison Band and three companies of volunteers had assembled to escort the tnsn through the town, and the Mayor was also present to officially welcome them, However, the men were not formed up, and wer« taken charge of by their frieadi, and it was found impossible to complete the programme which had been arranged. The Norbh Island men went on by boat.

On the arrival of the troopers, Trooper Harwood, of New Brighton, had to be removed to the hospital, suffering from pneumonia.

RECEPTION AT ASHBURTON.

The Ashbnrton railway platform was packed last evening on the arrival of the southern express conveying the returned troopers; The Asuburton Bifl » and Guards paraded at 6.3Q p m, and formed a guard of honor at the northern end of the station to the marquee erected opposite the goods shed, the parade being under the charge of O»ptain« Dolman and Sparrow. The train did not arrive until 7-15 p m, by which titna four »ef» of tables had been niosly arranged widh light refreshments and tea and ooffee, piping hot, thn following Sadies having Charge of that department: — Masdames Galling, Timmios, O^x, Fee, Gib»on, Jones, Fried lander, and Misses Robottooi, Collins, and Jones. The gentlemen of the Beoeption Committee mastered in force, and supervised the details of the reception. The troopers under the charge of Colonel Pole Penton quickly filled bhe tent, and apparently fully appreciated the - refreshments provided, Accompanying the party were 3is Exee' lenoy the Governor, the Eton 0 H Milk and his private secretary (Mr J Croy), Major N L Smith, and Mr W W Colliue, M HB. The Governor did not leave hia carriage, but the othet members of the party alighted ab the msrquee. The, Miyor, on behalf of the residents o| the town and district, extended ten the officers and men a hearty welcome. He was sure that should occasion ever &r»e would be able to well defend the oolbny. The men were entitled to the beat thauks and the h«<*r!ief>t of welcomes.

At the instance of Colonel Pole Penton, tha troopers gave hearty cheers for the Mayor and residents of Ashbartop, Which were followed, at the instance af the Mayor, by a similar compliment t& the Colonel and his oharjES.

Whilst; eo|iyin(; the refreshments the met| had an opportunity of a short conver sation with their frienda. They leoked hearty and well. After a delay of about a quarter of an hour the meia entrained, and thsy. all appeared to be comfortably qaaiftered in first class carriages. As the train moved off, hearty oheera were given: Several of the men remained in Ashbutton, including, we understand, Troopers Knox, MoLareo, Hefford, Thompsos, and Smith, Ac soon as the train left the station, the local Volunteers were invited to partake of refreshment!!, which they thoroughly appre ciated, in view of their long waio in the cold*

The public reception fee the returned troopers will tak.« place on Thursday next, at 2.50 pin, in the Oddfellows' Hall. Admiision to the public wilt be allowed by ticket only, at a cost of one •hilling. Returned troopers who may not have beeu famished with tickets cm obtain earn© on applying to the leoratary, Mr Mainwaring. A committee meeting was held this morning ootmeoted with the intesdad re ception to the Bettjrned Trooper?; Preseot —Messrs Q?U!n« (ohftirman,) F Ferrlman, , Key T Fes, P H Oox, fl M Jones, and H A Oaten. In view of the fact) that illness has preftr&fced some of the troopers, and that noe more thanbwo could be present on Thursday, it was resolred to postpone the function icdefinitoly,

THE CRISIS IN CHINA

United Press Aseocis'Son-—By Eleotrie I'eleßrspb—Copy right

THE EMPEROR'S RETURN.

Receiver! Ja! v 16,1 30 a m Bong Kong, July 15 In preparation for the Emperor's return to Pekin tbf p»godivs and public buildings damaged during the bom bardment are being repaired with wood to resemble stone.

Ministers agree to withdraw the troops from the temples and palaces by the middle of August.

Death of A Well-known Officer

United Pr«ns Aeßooiatlon—By Efeotric Telegraph—Copyright) Sydhby, July 15 Mr Bangard, chief officer of the ship Yallorai, died *t sea on April sfch, Deceased was a well known officer, having been in the New Zealand Ship ping Company's service.

Sporting.

COLONIAL HORSES FOR INDIA.

United Press Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Mblbovbni, Joiy 15 Ib it understood that Reoerd Keigo, whi was lately told to Mr Trahan, aotiog for an ludian patron, for 820 guinea*, will shortly be shipped to India, with the view to win ning the Vioeroy'e Cap. The Pirate King (by the Admiral—Fortune Teller), which wa* purohaood by J Gore for 490 guintai, klmo goes to India. ["-eoord Reign was owned by Mr D Mo Leod, of Auckland, and on B»turday week ran fourth In the VBO Gnum National Hurdle race. After the root* he was sold: L»si year he won the N Z Grand National Hurdle Bao« The Pirate King wai momml is the V R O Grand National Hurdfe Rim,]

THE ROYAL VISIT

A MEMORIAL TO FaLLEK fcOLDIERS,

Uuitod Prens Asfooiation—By Blectrio Telegraph - Copyright Adelaide, Jaly 15 At the service in the Cathedral yesterday, the Duke of Cornwall un veiled the monument to the soldiers who have fallen in Sooth Africa,

The Koyal visit concloded today, and the Ophir left for Western AOit raiia, accompanied by HM S Rojal Arthur. She joins the St George and Jano at Albany, where the latter ii now coaling for ths homeward voyaga.

The Diocesan Synod

United Frees Association—By Electric; Telegraph ,' . Wellington, July 15 The Anglican Diocesan Synod rejected a motion in favour of holding m choral festival in connection with the yearly meeting of Synod: A long time wai spent discussing • motion by the Rev H Anton, in favour of the elimination of private profit from ths •ale of intoxicants. Ihe debate was set concluded when the Synod rose, bat will be resumed tomorrow night,

BOWLING.

United Press Association—By Electric* | Telegraph—Copyright | London, Jaly 12 The bowling match, the Ulster Oltsb versus the Austraiians s resulted in a tin

Large Fire at Waimate.

Yesterday morning, at six o'clock, the Walmate Hotel, lauly leased by Mr Timothy Twonaey, was discovered to be -on-firov —Tlrec cctip»ntflf consisting of six boarders.'seven of the family and four servants, escaped unhurt. The building was of wood, with four shops boil& alongside, and all were burnt, though most of the stock iv the shops was caved. The insurances on the hotel were £800, and on the furniture £450. The cause s»f the fire ia unknown. The fire brigade by strennoua efforts, saved the buildlegs across the street and adjoining No one In the hotel was ap, and the Inmates had barely time to escape, the fire started in the hotel ki.chen, bar how is unknown, Nothing was saved onlwe the private papers of the licensee. The other insurances on the placet burned are :—Franklin, stationer, £425 ; Meyere aud Jones, batchers, £100; Insker, barber, £70 ; William?, shoemaker, was. uninsured. Fortunately there was little* wind, otherwise other places would havet gone. The hotel and buildingß are about the o'dest in Waimabe.

The fir«* was in the very centre of the town, and was the biggest for fourteen years, when Potter's Hotel, the Weeleyan Oh arch, and Sunday school, two shops* and eight dwellings were bomb in one* night. ■

A Prisoner With the Boers.

EXPERIENCES OF AN EDINBURGH TBOOPKR

A trooper of the Scottish Sharpshooters, writing from Mncraysberg, Caps Colony, on. the 6bh April, aayo ;— Trooper 0 3 Wilson, who was oaptared mb Aberdeen oar last visit, has returned tie th» Sauadron. Being ho well known in the Peifc Offioc and hb & sergeant in the Qaaen's Brigade Volunteers, I thought an interview with him on his experiences with the Boar* might be of interest. Wilson wii with the Boers for elevea day*. Who were with yon ? • Sir Frederick Fowkea and his patrol of bhe 65th Imperial Yeomanry, together with the two guides,. who were also captured.' ' Had they bo ■pare horses f ' Plenty, Each man in the Boer ranks had a lad horse.' Were y©» well treated ? 'No ; tncmfe inhumanely^ All wo had to eat was n pfcoe of goabt leth aud *ome meaUe meat, Whloh we cooked the beit wa cuuld, Lab for the kindness of the farmers, ye would have fated badly. On two occasions We Walked two days on absolutely no food. One night it rained ioeeeiantiy. Daring the lait three days of our captivity, we wore thren time* under fire from our own columns. The last Swo days we walked sixty miles. On the t«ab day they cleared out of » farm, when we were releaied by Major Mullen, let Bf« ---bast's Horse.'

U is said the Boors themßelvee are sick of the war. Is this so, »« far »s your experi ence of them gooe ? "It is. Bat th» youths among them declare that they will keed it up for years.'

Are they afraid of our fire 1 'Very m&eb so—of our gnna. The Howitzsr eipaoially seems to give them the shivers. ' Were the Boers keen to fight ear fellows 'Decidedly not. Some of them told »c that that was not fcbcir game at all. They watch for small parties or oatposts, shoofc them down or capture them for the take of their horses and annsiunikion, which they ar» generally abort of.*

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