Mail Notices

Mails oloae for the following places at under, subject to the necessary alterations:

THURSDAY, August 8 For Northern Ports and Weatport, per Tarawera, at 6.30 p m

FRIDAY, August 9 ] For Northern Ports and Westpurii, also South Africa end Australia (due Sydney August 16), also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, specially addressed per Wai war a, at 10.30 a m SATURDAY, August 10

For Dunedin, Tasmania, Australia (due Me bourne Aug 17th), also Oeyloa, India, Chica Straits Settlement, South Afrloa, etc, rlbo Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (dre London Sept 24), via Brindisi, ab 12.30 p m

Commercial.

THE LONDON MARKETS

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo {Telegraph—Copyright London, August 6 The total quantity of wheat and Sour afloat for the United Kingdom is 3,055,000 quarters, and for the Uontinenb 1,640,000 quarters

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Sydney, August 7

Wheat, chick, 2a 5d to 2s 6d ; milling;, 2s 7d to 2* 9i ; flour £515 a fco£6 sa; Manitoban, £10 103 to £11. Oats, prime New Zealand, feeding *B' 2s 2d to 2a 4d; medium ♦o'la 9d to la lid, milling 2s 4d to 2* sd« Barley, feeding Is lid to 2s; needing, 2a 2d< Maiz», prime, 2s 6i. Bran and pollard B^d. Feaß, Prussian blues, 5a 3d. Potatoes— Circular Heads £6 10* to £7; New Zealand Darwents and Early Rose, £5 15a to £6. Onions, £14 to £15i Butter-factory to Is, creamery ]a ; Obeeee, New Zealand 6d to sfd. Bacoo 6d to Bid (The above quotations are those ruling between merchant and retailer, and do nob represent! the slightly lower values obtained by a recognised broker.) Melbourne, August 7

Wheat—2s 9J to 2s 9|3 { Flour £6 to £6 5s ; oats are in strong demand; Algerian and mil ing 2s 3d to 2b 4<i eaob, feeding 2s 2d to 2a 3d ; barley, prime, 3a 4d to 3s 6c?, maiza, 2s 4d ; bran IOJ^ ; pollard ICJi; potatoes, £5 10s to £6 5b ; onions, prime, £14 to £15 10j.

Adelaide, August 7

Wheat hie a fair sale ao from 2s 8d to 2s B£d ; flour ia In good demand At £6 sb; bran and pollard are firm at Hid each

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKED

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

CHBIBTCHURCH, AngHSt 7

(She Grand National market) at Addington ac usual drew some extremely prime entries of fab stock, and in some cases vary high prices were p»id. Cattle—lso head of fat oattle were yarded, nearly all prime eorts. 5 steers from Mount Rose made £12 to £14 2s 6d ; 48 Shorthorn sbeera from Leslie Htlls £3 I7a 6dto£l2 103, averaging £11 0a 6d, and 12 heifers £8 5a to £9 7s 6d, average £817s 6d j 21 bullocks from the North Island £10 7s 6d to £12 15b, averaging £11 11s ; other lines of steers made £8 to £1012s 6d ; best heifers £7 to £8 17a 6d, others down to £5 15s: beet oows £7 to £8 159, others down to £5 si. Beef was firm ab 203 to 243, and a trifle over in exceptional oases. The sale was brisk all through; Store Oattle—There was a good yarding of useful young sorts and a good sale, runholders being anxious to atook up. Five to six year old bullocks sold at £6 12*, throe year old steers £5 10s, three year old heifers £5 6s, do speyed £5 13a, two year o!d mixed sexes £3 5a to £4 3j 6d, 14 to 18 months old heifers £3 14i, 15 to 18 months old mixed sexes £2 13j to £2 183, and 68 12 to 15 months oli mixed at £2 2s. Dairy Cows—There was a good demand for good sorts, which Included a Hue from Southland, Best sold at £6 10s to £7, others/£3 10s to £5 10s

Sheep—ln Pat Sheap, 2000, all good, with a few extra prime, which brought f*ncy prices, were yarded. Halfbred Down wethers, from Mr C BuchaDan, Carnarvon, brought from 27s 6d to 37a 6d; prime wethers from the Winter Show, 26s 6di The butohers had the market to themselves, prices being beyond exporters limits, and a good Dale al through resulted, with a firmer tendency: Good wethers 18s to 203 63, others 16a 6d to 17« 6d ; beat heavy ewes 18a to 20a 6d, good 15s to 17h, others 13a 6d to 14s 6d, merino wethers 143 to 17a oi. Fifteen of this season's fab lambs brought from 20a to 40j ; a prime bb of hoggets, 28a; others 21a, and inferior 13s 6d tol4s"6i; In Store Sheep, of which 2532 were yarded, wethers and hoggets were in gocd dtmand ; wethers fetohinj; 15s 9i to 163 7J ; ewes, in lamb, 14a 9d to 16a 9i ; hoggets, 12a 61 to 14s

Pigs—297 pigs were penned. There was an improved sale for all sorts, and a sbrong demand for atom, Baooaers 38s bo 57a 6d or equal to 3|d per 1b ; porkors 20j to 30a op equal to 3|d per ib, big sorts 203 to 34* 6d, smaller 12a to 18a; suckers and weaaers 61 to 8a

GERALDINE STOCK SALE

There was a large attendance of buyers at the Geraldlne live stock sale yesterday, and a brisk markeb from starb to fioish, almost every lino changing hands at satisfactory prices. The entry was about 7000, consist' ingohleßy of dry sheep. There was a keen demand for hoggets and wethers. Prices realised were :—Hoggets 11s 6d to 13a 6d, wethera 15s lOd to 17b two and four tooth wethers 14s 5d to 17s 6d,, fat ewea 10s 9d to 13a 9d, ewes in lamb lls to 13s 6d, three' quartarbred two tooth ewes In lamb 153, fa* lambs (a small line) 15s. There was a fair entry of pige. Stores brought from 10a 6d to 153* Cattle—Springers fetohed £5 10a tn £7 10s, heifers £4, fat cows £6 5a to £610s, cows in profit £3 103 to £4, eighteen months old steers £4 Is

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1901.

At the laat meeting of the Borough Council the By-laws Committee's re port recommending certain new by laws waa read, bat after some discussion consideration of the subject was de ferred antil the whole question of Borough by-lawn has been dealt with by the Committee. With most of the recommendations we agree; in fact they practically propose the adoption of by-laws in existence in other municipalities, That referring to taming street corners is however, rather vagae. Walking a bfcycle or a motor car round a corner would be a difficult matter unless the rider is to get off and walk himself. Bat the proposed addition to the Domain By laws does not commend itself to the majority of people. We are quite aware that according to the Public Reserves Act 1881 Amendment Act 1885, the Domain Board has power to prohibit the playiDg of any games on the Domain. But so far as we know none of the clnbß asing the Domain en week days for certain pastimes such as cycling, bowla, crcquet and tennis have ever attempted to promote games on their ground on Sunday, nor has there been any suggestion that they intend doing so. It seems to many persons therefore that- the following proposed by-law is a reflection upon them :—" No person shall play any game, take part in any sport of any kind whatsoever, or skate, within thfl limits of the Domain, on Sundays." If these cluba have showo sufficient de f erepce to pubiio opinion to refrain from

indulging in their favourite pas times on the Ashburton Domain on Sundays during all the years that have passed, they might have been depended upon to continue on the same lines. The outride public might gather from the addition of the prohibitory by-Uw quoted above that some members of one or more of the clul'B concerned had offended against the proprieties in some flagrant manner ! regarding official interference. Ac to the proposal to prohibit skating on Sun day, we need not discuss the ethics of the question whether skating is demora lising or otherwise; But we should like to point out before the matter is finally settled, that the Domain does not ap pear to have the power to make a by law prohibiting mere skating in the public Domain on Sunday. We under stand that the reason advanced by the supporters of the proposed by law was that skating was objected to by them on the ground that it was a breach of the 4th Oomniaodmejit,and was offensive to moral people. But we may point out that according to the Municipal Corpo rations Act 1900 which must be re*d with the Public Reserve Act, 1881, and the Public Domain Act, 1831, and any amendments thereto, no by-law mi; be made tbftt deals with a question of religion or morals which may be a matter of opinion. This is dealt with in clause 406 of the Act section 4, which reads as follows .—" Inasmuch as it is inexpedient that questions of religion or morals should be regulated by by-Uw, no by-laws shall be valid if a breach thereof would involve « breach only of some religious or moral rule." We believe therefore there can be no doubt that the proposed by-Uw, so far as it relates to skating, would be ultra vires. We think the Domain Board might safely leave the matter of Sunday Bkating in the sime position that bowling, cycling, and tennis on Sunday has been left ever since the Domain has been used for those pastimes.

Local and General.

Bank Holiday.—lt is announced by advertisement thau Tuesday next, August 13, will ba observed as a Bank hoiiday.

Wkatheb Forecast —■ Captain Edwin reports ,— Moderate northerly winds; glass fall

Ghraldine Brass Band—The Geraldine B asa Baud instruments have been vested in the Town Board for the use of the town.

Technical Classes—Mr Brown, techni cal class organiser for the Education Department, visits Ashburton tomorrow on business connected with technical classes. He will probably confer with the toaobers and the committee.

Skating—As the result of four strong frosts, the ice in the Domain was again bearable this morning, and & number of skaters had a spin en the upper reaches. The edge is, however, weak, and as a result several fell through and got & wetting.

Poultbv Society Arts Union—-The Art Union in connection with the late Poultry Show will ba drawn at the waiting room at McConnell's etables, to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, at 2.30, under the supervision of Hia Worship the Mayor, The winning numbers will be duly advertised.

Addington Stock Mabkrt.-~W6 spe cially direct the attention of our country readers bo the telegraphed report of the Addington Market in another column, which records some exceptionally high prices that were obtained for cheep and cattle at yesterday's salei

Personal—We regret to state that at a late hour last night there was no hope of the recovery ef the son of Mr James Malcolmson, who underwent a painful operation ten days ago. We need hardly say that Mr and Mrs Malcolmson have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their trouble.

A Neglected Profession—The dearth of ministers is still a serious problem for the governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church to face* At the meeting of the Danerlin presbytery on Tuesday the Rev U Borrie announced that thera were 10 or 11 vacant charges, and there was not a single pro. bationer to pub into aoy one of them. The presbytery, he said, were never co hard up for ministers before.

Labour Legislation and Flour—The fl ur milling business, says the Dunedin Star, like mo3C other Industries, haa been hff cted to some extent by oar labour legis lation, At the end of June last an award of the Arbitration Court was made, the effect of which was to alter the two twelve hour shifts worked in the trade and substi tute them for three eight hour shifts. In addition to this, wages were raised and apprentice conditions altered. The total result of the alterations referred to repre' Banted to the master millers an extra charge of 4s per ton in the oosb of flour. Represen tative Sour millers inform ua that this extra charge of 43 per ton upon flour is now consolidated in the price of the 4ib loaf. In the course of an interview upon this uubject a well known gentleman connected with the milling trade stated that' the award took effect on the 30th of June, md on the 17th of July the Flourmlllers' Association raised the price of flour 5s per ton.'

Infectious Diseases Waggon—The new iofeotioua diseases waggon, which the Christ church City Council has decided to hand over to the Ohrietohureh Hospital Board, will accommodate two patients at the same time, and ifi is provided with two atretobes with spring mattresses* Tha vehicle is lined throughout) with vulcanite, and le almost air tight when the ventilators are closed. When the patients are removed it can be thoroughly disinfected by steam, which may ba let in from the bottom. Deoneb springs have been used, and also solid rubber tyres for the wheels. An a result, the waggon has an easy, rolling movement, and there is neither jolting nor vibration.

Faemers' UNios—At the close of the Geraldine live stock sale yesterday, a large number of farmers assembled outside Mr Mundell'a auction room to discuss tho question of forming a, branch of the South Canterbury Farmers' Uuion at Geraldiae,, Mr John Mundell introduced the question, and Mr W S Maulm spoke at some length detailing the objects of the Union, saying that its main object was to protect the farming community from any class legis lation already enforced or likely to be enforced hereafter. Mr Maslin moved that a branch of the South Canterbury Farmers' Union should be formed at Geraldine, and that all farmers present) be requested to join ib. Mt WDe Renzie seoonded the motion, and spoke of the happy relations existing between employers and employed until agitators, like one he mentioned at Timaru, set to work to upaet everything and bring about strife. The motion was carried un animously, and a great many farmers joined the Union;

The Financial Outlook*—-The Welling ton correspondent of Truth wires $—Binoe the Premier told a deputation from the West Coast on Thursday that the Government must halt with reapeot to Public Works expenditure, there has been a good deal of talk in the lobbies of the House as to the colony's position, and it aeems to be generally understood that the Government is in a tight oorner iv respect to finance. Under the?ejoircumatances, the Budget, the delivery of whloh will be further delayed, owing to Sir John M'Keczie's death, ia being looked forward to with unusual anxiety. While the expenditure for the paat twelve months has been abnormal the revenue for the June quarter is reported tp haye fallen, and this, taken in conjunction with the concessions given to the public through the Railways and Postal Departments, leads to the im pression that the Government will be forced to adopt a tapering off business. A lengthy financial debate Is imminent, and indioationß point to the session lasting until th<? end. of October*

The Eyreten Murder

TRIAL OF McLEAN.

ACCUSED SENTENCED TO DEATH

Uaitecl Preiss Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright OimisTCHtracH, August 7

The accused was a man servant at; the Martin's, and waa Been driving away on June 22nd. On Jane 25th, the son-ln. law of Mrs Sarah Martin broke open the house and found her dead. The police waa called in, and fonr-d Miss Ellen Martin and Lawrence Martin, a little boy, also dead. All had been killed by fearful ''tomahawk wounds in the head. McLean was arrested ab Tlnwald on Jane 27th, and on hla way to Lyttelton Gaol had confessed the crime to Detective Fitzgerald, alleging familiarity with Miss Martin, who, on his again making improper overtures, struck him with a poker. He became angry, and hit her ; with the tomahawk, and then finding what he had done, killed the pothers and ransacked the house, driving away in I Martin's carb.

Medical evidence showed that no fami liarity with Miss Martin had taken place, and also showed that the accused was sane, though liable to uncontrollable Impulses. The jary retired at 2.40 p.ra, re. turning at 3.20 with a verdict of Guilty, and a statement that they did not believe accused's story of improper relations with Mies Martin,

The Judge concurred. The prisoner was then sentenced to death, and replied, "Thank you, yoar Honor." He waa then removed to Lyttoiton Gaol nnder a strong escort) of police. _

News in Brief.

A lady found in one of the busiest parts of Christchuroh a negotiable cheque for £20 on Friday. On reatoring ib to its owner he gave her 7a 6d Mr D Sfcook, in another column, informs those who intend prabiaing gymnastics that he will be able to supply gymnastic shoes specially made for the purpose.

The War Office has formally approved a machine rifle for the British infantry. It ia a Bijcu Maxim, and literally belches lead in streams:— Daily Express.

Shareholders in the Ashburfeon Industrial Building Society are notified by advertise ment that tenders for the 58th appropriation of £300 are due at the Sooiety'a office to morrow,

A new profession is now being practised in Sydney. A well dressed gentleman saunters aimlessly about the streets. Every now and then he approaches a stranger and appeals politely to him for a 'fill 3 of tobacoo, on the plea that) he bas left his pouch at home; When he has collected sufficient fills to make up a couple of pounds or so he sells it ail to tobacoonlits.

Reception to Trooper F, Knox.

On Friday evening last, thd residents of Oreenstreet gave a reception to Trooper F Knoi in honor of his safe return. The schoolroom was prettily decorated with evergreens and mott«3 for the occasion, and there was a large attendance, including frieada from all parts of the' country* Danoiog was commenced ehortly after eight p.m. and was kept np until the early hours of the morning. During the evening Trooper Koox was the recipient oi a gold medal, which was presenbsd to him by his Green street friends. Me Peter Shearer gave a very appropriate BOBg, which suited the occasion admirably; Messrs C Black and T Grace acted as M.O.s, and oarried out their duties satisfactorily* Capital music was supplied by Mr W Anderson of Riverside* iitber&l refreshments wera provided by the ladies of Greenatreet, and were presided over by Mesdamee Sutton, Case, Black, and Watson.

THE LATE SIR JOHN McKENZIE

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph

Wellington, August 7 The Hon Hill Trevor will represent the Governor at the late Sir John MeKenzie's funeral on Friday

Wellington, August 8 The Governor has received the following cablegram from the Duke of Cornwall: — 'Grieved to hear of the death of Sir John McKeDzie. Please express my sympathy to Lady McKenzie and family.' — Signed (Oeobgb), Sir J G Ward found at the last mlnnte that his medical adviser did nob consider him sufficiently recovered from his illness to go south to Sir John MoKerzie's funeral, so he stayed behind.g

The Bank Robbery.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright* Sydney, August 7

A man named Henty, who has been arrested, admits that he attempted to rob the bank. One of the wounded men is in a critical condition. The bullet entered the left breast. He has been identified aa a man known as James Roberts, recently employed in the railway works in the vicinity. Ihe other gives the name of Joseph Davia.

FOOTBALL.

WELLINGTON V SOUTHLAND

United Prtaa AsaooSafclon—By Eleotrio Telegraph Inveboakgill, August 7 The Wellington v Southland int.erprovloial football match was played under faultless conditions before a large assemblage, and won by the local team by eight points to three, Tho teams were very fairly tnatohed, and the resulb might have been the other way bat for the splendid performance of Bain for Southland, who is fast ab getting the ball on the linen Be took to the open, evading all his opponents, paralysed the backs, and grounded the bait between the posts, Jacobs kicking the goal.

SUPREME COURT

United Press Association—By Eieetile Telegraph—Copyright

OHBI6TOHORCI* August 8

At the Supreme Court, Charles Boss was sentenced to two years for forging and uttering. The Judge remarked on the frequency of thia crime due to the facility with which blank loose cheqeues oan be obtained, and said the persons aekiag for such should be referred to their banker if they represented that they had an account*

As their half annual balance is now taking place in Ghristchurcb, the local manager of the D.I.C* informs us that anyone purchasing a piano or or organ bhis week, whether for cash or time payment, will receive a handsome pair of piano lamps and Btoel to mafcoh the instrument as a present. We need hardly remind our readers that this splendid gift ie for thia week onlyj

While Alfred the Great for centuries past, Has slept in his tomb of rest, Old England has grown to be ever so vast, (Fill now she is greatest and best. May her sons never have to suffer defeat, But hold their dear Island secure, Their healths they oan keep and coughs always beat With Woods Gbeat Peppermint Cube

ROAD BOARDS.

COLDSTREAM.

A meeting of the Colcktream Road Board waa held ab Longlands, Hinds, on Monday last. Present—Messrs J Sludholme, jun.. (chairman), Rich, McKeage, Dobsoc, and Chisnall

Mr 0 J Smith applied for pipes for an approach to his farm —It waa resolved to provide the pipes, Mr Smith doing the labor, and cartage Mr H Mackle applied to have a gravel reserve, and id was reeolved to let him have it on certain conditions, inoluding fencing;

Leave waa given to Mr 8 S Chapman to alter the position of a gate, on the under* standing that he took all responsibilities in oaaeof aoeldenb arising from the alteration,

Ib was reeolved that all persons who have placed dogs on the roads be given notioe to at once remove them

At the request of the Board, Mr Rich decided to sell two acres of land to allow of the widening of the Beaoh road ab a point whore the ocean ia encroaching Ib was also resolved to provide forty tile drain pipes to make Trig Pole road passable for wheel traffic

The Chairman was authorised to take all i necessary atepa for completing the oloaiog of roads already approved Mr Studholme gava the following Botioes of motion for next meeting :-—(I) *'That along all such lengths of road where the Board has made ditches of more than one foot in depth immediately below gorße fences bounding roads, for the exclusive purpose of obtaining metal for a road, it shall be the practice of the Board to consider the road to start from the inside edge of the ditoh bo far as gorse is concerned, and not to call upon the owner of the gorso fence to keep the said ditch free of gorse." (2) "That an endeavor be made by the Board to obtain the offer on reasonable terms for gravel pit purposes of one acre plots at the following places, namely—Lowoliffe road—One acre half way between Surveyor's road wad Poplar road, in the survey paddook; one aore &b north east corner of R.B 24486 ; one acre at south east oorner of Terminns paddock. Dobson road—One aore at the junction of Kellm&c'a and Wainui paddocks ; one acre at junction with Trig Pole road. 21 Dri'n road—One acre either in lob 23, 24, or 25 of Lowcliffe Estate ; one aore from Mr Dearden at junction with Beach road; Waipuna road—One acre at south east corner of tot 53 of Lowcliffe Estate. Brogden'e road—One ; aore from Mr Dearden ab the most suitable 1 place obtainable on Brogden's road." ! The Chairman and Mr Dobson were appointed to inspect the proposed new gravel 1 pit sites and report ab next meeting, the date and place of which were lefb to the Chairman to appoint

Messrs Studho'me and McKeage were appointed to affix the seal of the Board to a memorial to his Excellency the Governor for permission to close certain roada, as approved at a meeting of ratepayers

SOUTH RAKAIA.

At the usual monthly meeting there were present, Messrs Lambie (chairman), Copland, Morland and Harrison. counties' bill

The Counties' Bill was discussed, and on the motion of Mr Lambie, seconded by Mr Copland, the following resolution was carried, "That in tha opinion of this Board the provisions of the Counties' Bill, as introduced by the Government, are no improvement on the present system of local government ; also, that Road Boards have been and are a very satisfactory and efficient system of local government in the Canterbury Provincial District, and the Board Is of opinion that their abolition would be a retrograde step." CLERIC'S REPORT

The Clark's report was read end adopted, and certain works authorised. He was asked to bring up a detailed list of require ments at) the next meeting. TENDERS Tenders were opened, and S MoAleir'a accepted in both eases* BATES It wan resolvad to sue for all outstanding on the 30th September, with the lea per cent, penalty INSURANCE It was resolved to take out an Rcoident insurance policy for the employees in the New Zealand Accident Insurance Company PLANTATIONS Mr Sheehan complained of the state o? one of the plantations, and the Clerk was instructed to write the present occupier that unless the gorse was cleared and the race chaned, the lease would not be renewed. MISCELLANEOUS Correspondence was dealt with, roll alterations sanctioned, accounts passed, and the members oonduoted cemetery business, and adjourned.

MOUNT HUTT.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Hutb. Road Board waa held on Monday. Present—Messrs Morgan, Millton, Ward, and Dent. CORRESPONDENCE Letters were read and received from C A C Hardy, E»q. ; MHR, forwarding a copy of letter from the Minister of Lands, re rates on land under lease in perpetuity;

TOBD AT OBAPJIAN'e OEEEK It) was decided to apply to the County Oeun oil to have the ford on Chapman's Greek lowered, and to draw the attention of the Council to an overflow of Btorm water from the channel on the Ohertsey Road WORKS It was decided to have the cuttings and water table cleared by day work ; bo have a few loads of shtogle placed at the storm water crossing at Olunea; and to call for tenders for reshingling a portion of the West Coast Road near Mount Halt home ; stead, near Springfield homestead, a portion \ of the road from. North Ashburtoa to \ Rakaia Gorge, and from forming the sides and reehingling on the Chertsey Road ; also | to have the gorse grabbed in cemetery j plantations, Methven APPLICATION FOR FOOTPATH

Mr Knight's application for footpath was granted on the usual terms GORSB CLEARING The Clerk was directed to Issue a number of notioea to olear gorae from the roada MISCELLANEOUS The Board decided to inspeot a portion of the Ohertaey Road at 11 am on September 2nd

A petition from Messrs Campbell, Drum mond, and others, asking the Board to take steps to procure a road alongside the railway from Lyndhurst to Methven, was received, and held over thab the Clerk might) report on the road at the next meeting Mr Hood, Highbank, wrote re state of the road in front of his etore,—The Oierk was directed to inspect the same Mr Blair was granted an extension of time on his contract on the River Road on Bcoount of the bad weather OVERDUE BATES The Clerk was instructed to sue for all rates overdue not paid within fourteen days.

BATE TO BE STBCOK

It was decided to advertise the Board's Intention to strike a rate of one farthing in the & for the current year, at next meet log

ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £67 103 5d were passed for payment

The fifth shipment of the now famous washing machine have ail been sold out, and the sixth is expeoted at the local branch of the D.I.C, this week. The following testi monial from the Ashburton Laundry will be of interest to •• Yo of little faibh."—Moore Street, June 30th 1901—Dear Sir?, I have nsed the washing machine I purchased from you with excellent results. J consider it a great saving in time and labor, and oan heartily recommend ib to anyone,—You re faithfully, 0 McKsrnan, Ashburtoa Laun dry.

New Zealand was nob going to leb Old England oail in vain, Together they the foemen met, And side by side were Blain, Tifl said ' disease kills more than war,' And nothing oan be truer. When oonghs and oolda knock »b bhe door, Take Woods' Gbeat Peppermint Cube.

The Commonwealth Parliament.

ADDRESS OF SYMPATHY.

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NEW GUINEA.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright,

Melbourne August 7 The Senate adopted an address of sympathy to the King on the death of the Empress Frederick before adjourn ing out of respect to her memory. In the House of Representatives Mr Barton made a statement in reference to New Guinea. £7000 had been found to defray thfl coat of adminis tration, bat there waa still £8000 to be raised before the end of next month. In his opinion there would be con siderable difficulty in regard to the administration unless it waa taken in hand by the Commonwealth. He had suggested that; the Imperial Govern ment contribute towards the expenses, and waa negotiating with the various Governments concerned. Nothing would be done without consulting Parliament, as 16 might be found desirable to take over the Solomon Islands also.

PARLIAMENT.

Halted Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wellington, August 7 The Council rawfe at 2 30 The Minister for Education moved, and Captain Baillie eeoonded resolutions of oondoleDce on tho death of the Empress Frederick, which were carried in the Kama form as passed in the House of Representa tires.

Tbe Minister for Eduoation then moved a tesolutlon of condolence on the death of Sir John McKenzle, in similar terms to that passed by ohe lower House. He referred to the enduring nature ot Sir John MoKenzie's work and fame, and to his hard working self-sacrificing methods that were directed in the country's interest, and had shortened his days* He absolutely denied that the late Statesman, though holding Btrong views and principals, had ever allowed private animosity to sway him* He was a generous administrator in a department where many appeals to his generosity were made, as was instanced by hia relief of the southern farmers who had suffered through snow storms a few years ago. Mr Montgomery seconded the resolution, and the Hons A Kelly, Jones and Lee Smith supported the motion, which was carried unanimously The Council adjourned at 3.10 till 2,30 on Tuesday

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, August 7 The House meb at 2.30 Tbe Sale of Preventativea Prohibition Bil' was introduced and read the firat time

Mr Seddon moved that a zespeotfal address of condolence be presented to the King upon the death of the Dowager Empress Frederick, of Germany, with an aesuranos from this House of its devotion and loyally to the throne, and its affection and attachment to the Royal person: Captain Euaeell seconded the motion, Mr Seddoa then moved that a respeobful address be presented to the German Govern ment (through the Secretary of State for the Colonies) expressing, on behalf of the House, its deep sympathy with the Emperor and Royal Family of Germany and the German people in t he death of the Empress Frederick, The motion was seconded by Captain Russell, and carried unanimously Mr Seddon then moved " That this House desires to place on record its high sense of the faithful and distinguished serviaes rendered to New Zealand by the late Sir John MoKenzie, KG M G, and of the serious loss the colony has sustained by his death, and respectfully tenderß to Lidy MeKenzle 1 and her family the assurance of i B sincere sympathy with them in their Bad bereave ment." In doing so, Ms Sedion said he was sure the members would sympathise with him oa this occasion, as be recognised he would not be able to do lull jtsstica to the great services of his late esteemed comrade: They had been friends as members of the Liberal party, and subsequently as cqlleagaes in the Ministry, and the ties of friendship were farther strengthened until they became co strong that nothing but death conld sever them; He proceeded to place on record the many services Sir John McKenzie had rendered to the country, and said the younger generation in this oolony migbb well take them to heart and endeavour to emulate his careen In sketching Sir John McKenzie's public career, Mr Seddon re ferred to tbe good work done on the old Provincial Council, and his anxiety to pat people on the land; He had served the Liberal party well and faithfully, and bis early training had well fitted him to occupy the position as a Minister of the Crown* His name would always be associated with a large number of important measures had been placed on the statute book, prominent among them being The Lands Consolidation Act, 1892; The Dairy lodustry Act, 1892 j The Cheviot Acquisi tion Act, 1893; and Tha Land for Settlement; Act, 1394. He bad done noble work for the dairy industry, and his name would ever be con nected with the Cheviot settlement* Tbe policy he had always pursued of placing the people on the land w s now generally and universally endorsed, and, fortunately, he had lived to see and know the fruits of his labours. With respect to his land legislation he (Me Seddon) felb that they never could do full justice to his memory. The amount of vigour he had put into his work bad undoubtedly shortened his days, bub he (Mr Seddon) was convinced they would still pursue the policy his old colleague had carried on at the sacrifice of his health. The honesty and ainoerity of their late comrade could oob ba questioned. He had baen upright) in all hie dealings, public and private, and even those who differed from him politically, respected him privately. In conclusion, he said there were thousands now, and there would be thousands to come, who would bless the name of John McKeßssiet

Captain Rueaell seconded the motion, and said that though many of them were antagonistic to Sir John McKenzle in political life, there were nona who were opposed to him in personal or private life, By the death of Sir John MoKenzio a great personality had passed from life into history, His uncompromising adherence to his con victions was worthy of the admiration of all, and even those who thought his views were narrow, admitted that his hearb was straight. After what he had seen in the land of his birth, one oould well understand the life of Sir John MoKenzie being spent on trying to ameliorate the conditions of his follow men in his adopted country Captain Russell referred to the great fortitude of Sir John MoKenzie during his illness, and said, that with patience and submission, that impatient and unsubmissive man, had borne all his sufferings bravely—an objecb lesson to meu of smaller souls.

The Hon IP V Dunoan said his friendship with Sir John McKenzie had extended over twenty years, and he was more intimately acquainted with the man than any of his colleagues in the Ministry' Had he been a less strong man» or a waverer, there would have been very little progress made with his land legislation and it was his indomitable will and earnestness that wo" him the victory. He always had the welfare of the mass of the people at hearb, and he had of ten told him (Mr Duncan) that after his experience in the Old Land it was his desire to see the land of New Zsaland in the hands of the people, hoped that he (Mr Dnnoan) would pursue the same policy. He greatly deplored the loss the colony had sustained in the death of his old comrade

Messrs Steward, Gilfedder, Meredith, Witheford and Jams Allen also spoke of the good work and many good qualities of the dead Statesman

The motion was pub and carried unani mously In silenae, a&d the House at 3*40 adjourned! till §»5Q ou Tuesday

Magisterial

ASHBURTON-THURBDAY

(Before O A Wray, E*q, B.M)

Civil Cases—Ashburton Publishing Com pany v F Powell, claim £1 12s 6d j judgment by defaulb. Joßn Orr & Go. v T Rioharda. Me Parnell for plaintiff, and Mr W M Hamilton, of Waimate, for defendant. Joha Orr a^id he was New Zealand agent for the Waver'ny bloyoies. His son, Attnsr Or, looked ef^r &fae bicycle depob, aad he had authority to make the agreement with Richards ac sub agent* J Richards died, and witness wrote to OD Riohards, (father of 3 Rlohards}, asking for payment of claim for the oosb of two Waverley bioyoleej Got reply from defen dantt stating thab the two bicycles ware burned, and thai) the trustees would nob agree to pay amount claimed. These bicycles have not been paid for or returned. Armer Orr, manager of the *»yole business of John Orr & Co, deposed thai he knew Bt McKnighfc, who was acting as traveller for the firm, He came to the office on Jane 7th lsib, and John Richards oamewithhlmi Then was a conversation re Richards becoming agent in Waimate for Waverley bioyoles, if witness would allow 15 per cent, and witneef agreed do the offar, Richards then ordered some machines, and the firm sent two machines on June 15tb, one from Ashburton and one from Tlmaru at £22 10s. Told Richards the price afc the time, Ha was sure Richards aid not return the machines, and had neves been paid the insurance for therm Orosa examined by Mr Hamilton—Foatid the date by an entry of goods ordered by Richards sad entered in day book, Remem bered Richards making agreement te insuj ranee, McKnighfc beard most of the conversation with Riohardi aa he was in the ofEoe, and understood Richards came into the shop purposely to arrange about the agency. Remember the oonver* sation which took place ip the morning. If) was usual bbat commission should be allowed on bicycles sold in an agent's district) To Mr Purnell: A bicycle for Clark wnssenb by rail on 15bh Juce< The order for tha same was aenb through MoKnight. Mr Hamilton said that th« oaie faftd not been proved, and he pointed out that the evidence was incomplete and not reliable! He cailad Thoa Richards, defendant in the o»86 who remembered McKoighb coming to Waimate on 14th June. Witness was carrying on business in the bicycle Has In partnership with his son. Told hie sod he was not bo take the agency for the Waverly bicyclei MoKnight brought bioyoles to the shop end unpacked them. Could buy m good a bicycle for £12i His ion never entered into any arrangement without his (witness) consent,:

Cross examined by Mr Parnell—Have been on the bicycle business for two yearn Mary Riohards, daughter of defendant, ieid she acted as bookkeeper. Bhe heard the conversation between her father and her brother re the agency of the Waverley bicycles, and generally corroborated bit evidence.

His Worship said the evidence wasaome. what contradictory, bat It was evident thafe some arrangement had been made re the insurance. Bub tinder the. circumstances, and as it was by no fault) of the defendant bhab the bicycles were burned, be thought the case would be meb by giving judgment for £25 with costs.

Ashburton Musical Union

Despite the frosty, cold evening, a very good atbendaace was gathered at the tenth subscription concert of the Musical Union held last night in the Oddfellows' Hall. Sberndale Bennett's * May Queen,' which w&s performed for the second time, after an interval of eight years, formed the first portion of the programme, and although the work has been under practice for four months, the result showed that still farther rehearsals were necesaaryi The overture was wisely curtailed, as it n iluded nothing of a specially interesting character, The effect of the portion played was somewhat marred by a vagueness and want of precision amongst the instruments, more especially the violins. The chorus • Waka with a smile,' was produced with fairly good effect, In the following recitative, Mrß Dee sang with emphasis, although somewhat flit, and in the air succeeding by Mr Burgess, who has a nice tenor vooo, the latter failed to do fall justices to the beautiful melody, more espeoia ly in the andante movement. The chorua ' 0 Mel»noholy Fllgh*',' cime nexb, and was more enjoyable, bat the vocalists and Orchestra should have paid more attention to piano, and crescendo passages. The bright solo and chorus ' Wiih a laugh ' went with verve, and in this Mrs Denshirt** well trained voice was clearly and expres sively heard, improving as it progressed, bub in the duet a beautiful measura the voices did not blend. Mr Anderson, who has a pleasing light baritone voioe of great promtsd sang his bass air well in ' Tis jolly to hunt,' and under capable traiaing this young vooat Hsb should rise to a high musical position, The chorus in 111 Fated Boy,' was unoertafn and indefinite. In the pleasant harmony of the ' Pageant music ' the instrumentation was enjoyable, although the violins were wanting in attack, Mrs Soodgrass sung sweetly in the somewhat difficult passages in • What mean the angry sounds.' The last chorus ' Hark their notes ' proved the most in the favor of the audience. The second portion of the programme oom priaed miscellaneous, vocal, and instrumental items, by Miss Barratb, Messrs B Gralgheftd, McCiurg, and Mt Fothergill, together with a couple of productions by the orchestral Mr Barratt was heard to greater advantage than usual, and Mr McClurg'a violin solo showed a further improvement on previoui performances* Mr Oralghead'a song was acceptably received, and Mi FobhergiH'i clarionet solo was-carefully and sweetly played; Mr B A Gates conducted with his usual enthusiasm, and Me MoOlurg was a capable leader, whilst Mrs Clarldge, Miss Ethel Gates, and Me L Owen officiated with care at the piano and organ respectively, With the material collected at last night's performance, and the additional membership which should be available to the Union, with a recognised appreciation of its value bb an educational Institution, there is no reason why more difficult works than that produced last sight should not be negotiated, bub in the mean time it is a question whether the Society should not study works of a more simple nature.

Interprovincial

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Wbixinoton, Ang 7 Charles ■ Glemfnb O'Brien, formerly * warder at Lyttelton Prison, blew hit brains cut with a revolver ab the Star and Garter Hotel touighb Wellington, August 7 It is stated that the military Court whioh is investigating the Newtown Paik scandal will sit at Wanganui, for the purpose of enquiring into the conduct of A certain mounted corps in that district Auckland, Ang 7.

At the Executive Committee meeting of of the Farmers Union, it was decided to stronly oppose the compulsory rating on unimproved values for loaal purposes. Wanoanci, Augnab 7

At tho Police Court today two notorious thieves and housebreakers, George Newton alias Murray, and James Malkin alias Wood, were charged with being rogues and vaga bonds? The evidence given by the dete ctives showed that wherever these men went burglaries took place, and they had only recently served sentences for such crimes: The aoensed was sentenced to twelvo months' imprisonment. .

Dtoerin, August 7 The parishioners of St Matthew's Anglican Church, Dacedin, having paid off the dehb on their church—at one time oo less fchap £5600 — have undertaken tc maintain a clergyman in Melanesia, at a cost of £120 per annum, and have also voted £50 pec annum towards supporting at Maori olargy man in New Zealand, INVIRCARCIIU., August 7 The hearing of the charge against David Mabheson, the engineer of the b b Ooeana, of firing a revolver ab a fisherman named Spencer at> the Bluff last week during a free fight on the wharf, was concluded today, accused being committed for trial at the Supreme Court. The accused waa allowed bail in his own securities of £20G and t»f« wetle* of #IQO enohl ' ' '

THE ASHBUKTOK (HJABBIAft s THURSDAY AUGUST 8, 1901



BRINKS'* NOTIOK3 MITCHELL AND TURNER DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS. "opening announcement? ANDREW MACPHEKSON (LATE OF JOHN ORR & 00.) WISHES to inform the Public and his Old Frlunds thafe he has COMMENCED BUSINESS on hi* own account, aa .GESEKAL IRONMONGER-— In the Premises lately occupied by Measrs Mitchell & Tamer, Tancred Street). HwiDg bought my Stock at a very low price, I am prepared to sell same at love^ possible prices. BTJILD-KKB' IRONMONGERY A SPEOIA'TY Call and see for yours* lye* ; every article being of best quality. Orders by post, etc, promptly attended to D-) not ferget the address ANDREW MACPIIERSON, IRONMONGER, TANORED STREET 7 195



F. FERRIMAN ™~~FOR SALE, WINSLOW Oonorete House of five rooms and good Store, together with | acre of land F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR SALE. ALLENTONs within easy distance of the Public School House of six room?, with two seres of excellent land. Thiß !s an ideal home, and one in whith economy und comfort will eail fancd in tiaud V FEBRIMAN, Land and gatate Agent FOR SALE. Alford Forest Roa* Hcuae of four rooms, with 1 acre 29 perches ef lacd } price £220, cash or terms F FERRIMAN, Land and Kt>tate Agent) for"balb. Near tho High School Quarter acre and Houae of four rooms F FERRIMAN, Land and lei-'ta ARCnt J FOR SALE. 3 Aores of land at Fait ton ¥atm of 335 Acres Farm of 475 Aores Farm of 1800 Acres of tussock latsd F FBRBIKAN, Land and Estate Agent TRETORTON, WHY Pay Rent when £100, Caah or Terms, will purchase a Oomfsrfcable House of 4 Rooms and Scullery, and Seotion. Tho property is uitnated near the m&in road, aad only a few chains from the school. loteraife at 5 per cent) on the whole pur* cfoaee money means less than 2a per week F. FERRIMAN. ALLENTON. FOB S^LE—J4 acres of pood Land with Dwelling House of Six rooms, and Bathroom, hot and cold water Said on, WMmills. Ampla stabling including Loose box and Trap Hoaas; One »tb of the land In laid out in orchard. The land possesses ample frontage, and should prove a profit' able purchase either for a farmer wiahing to retire and live near the Town, or for an industrious man wishing to make his living from the soil. Pubiio School wlthla an easy tiittanoe. F FEBRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent* ■ JOSEPH FORDS SCOX3R & LXJMG WOKM FACTS WORTH KNOWING. Mount Joy. Fakerao, Southland. Mr FeKfiman.—Dear Sir,—l have used the above raixtore for two or three years past when my sheep fchowed signs of fc'coar or Lrng WSrm^ I may say that I f onnd 16 a care, and the result was beyond imy expectation. I can strongly recora. "mead th© drench,— Yours truly, Sanaei White Blccarton, Canterbury M F Ferrlinan, Ashbarton.—Dear Sir, —-Ira reply to you.tr enquiry re Ford's Sooir and Lang Worm Mixture, I may 8»y that my manager afc Methven nsed it on some of thß smallest and weakest iambs ■ w© bad, and thfcb It stopped the scour In j them, and they seemed benefits;! by the i dose they had.-—Yonra faithfully, i John Deans HE IS ■WEIL PAID WHO IS WELL SATISFIED I One Gallon Tins, 19a per Gallon Two Gallon Tins, 17s per Gallon. DO MOT BE DECEIVE*). Lowest Oost per head of any Drench, and ita work cannot be excelled. D. THOMAS Or F. FERRIMAN, Aahborton GENTS Court shoes from 7a fed Ladles evening shoes frcm 8a Sd at D SxoOK-'s Bias Boofe Store ,



PUBLIC NOTICES. EG"GrS. MINOBOAS, Brown Leghorns, Lang* ahana, Indian Game and Pekln Ducks. SITTINGS FKOM 5s TO ?31s. Early Orders Booked and Executed in Rotation, 821_ H. 6. BERR.YMAN. WANTED KNOWN. KERR BROS., Burnetb Bfcreet, are Selling Groceries, Crockery, Flour, B-ao, and Sharp?, as Cheap as any Shop ia Town. Their Garden Seeds have arrived, and include seventy or eighty varieties. 7 14 _____ PDBLIO ANNOUNCEMENT. WE beg to inform the pubHo of As! - burton and surrounding diatriob that) w» have taken over the business hitherto oar" riedi on by Mb Gborge Wobnbr, as a FAMILY BUTCHER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, and that until our new tthop 3s completed, the business will be carried on in the present pjemises. We trust) with strict attan fcion to the interests of the public to merit a fair share of the pubiio patronage* Customers waited on daily* HUSTON & SON, 7 263 Family Butchers I HAVE the following PROPERTIES FOR SALE s— 4 Acre and House, William Street south § Acre and House, Havelook Street west | Acre and House, West Bide j good po«i tlon 1 Acre and Residence, wish Rood ontbnild ings ; Moore Street east House and Two Sections, Hampetead 5 Acres and Good House, Wakanui Boad S Acres, Alleotoe, grand Bite for a dwelling Several Good Sections at Fairton Town Sections in various positions and prices Eight Roomed House, Peter Street west s'© Left H. W. BARRETT, 8 13 AGhKT, AROADE, A3HBURTON .'© g ASK FOR @ t NEW TAR IFF .■>■ CHAMPION BLEND OTHER PRICES: •'• mHE GOYEKNMENT INSUB ANOB DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOY IBS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with their Trade or Easiness under " The I Workers' Compensation Act," "The Employers 1 Liabilities Acts," as well as under the Common Law, I Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected under Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Kates, etCi apply to the Local Cffice of th Department. JH RICHARDSON, Commissioner Wellingtop, 6th June, 1901 '



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