THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains Bay*» Aeh^nrtion da'V fn»--— CHRISTCHUKCH—u.I 7.20 « .», 11 » m 3.15 pm, 7.6 pm (express) TIM ARU—&' 10.55 am, 5.50 pm DUNKDIN-st 12 54 p m (express) ' SPRINGBU»N-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— OHKISTOHOROH-at> 10.45 * m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm? TIM ARU—ab 10.35 am, 255 pm DDNEDIN—at 6.67 pm (express) SPRINGBUKN-at 9.46 a xn

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Phases of Moon for July

Mail Notices

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Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1901. Local and General.

Oats tor Hootch Aj-bioa—The steamer Magdala loaded 34,226 bags of oa6» afc Timaru for Sooth Africa. FsbsokaZi—A man named J Wornor waa admitted to ihu hospital this morning, suffer' ing from some iDJury to his legs Success* vh Colonial Shots—J Hawker, of Adelaide, won ihe Guv Club's Intern* tional Cup and 100«s. A W Eales, of {Syd ney, won th« Minor Cup and *150, at London on Tuesday Tbkatkkht of Farm Animate —An artiole on ' Milk Fever' will be found on our first page, being another of the aedes of articles appearing under this heading Theßotal T sit—The Mayor received yesterday a cable message from Hob&rt thanking the residents of Ashburton for their teieemm conveying to the Duke and Duehsss the hopes for a pleasant journey. Another Kotal Rksidence—W« hear (saji the Daily Mks) thab th« King will shortly purchase a small sniside property. Id is well known that neither he nor the Queen cares much for Oaborne, which it very relax'nr. Labour Paving Contrivance—A new American Inbonr Bavins contrivance is an electric collection box. The idea of it» in* vent ion in that us soon as the minister bftß touched » button in the pufpit! the box shall ran along wires from pew to pew, and the congregation shall do the rest, An Interesting Sight—The two railway tank* at the iiouihern portion of th« line, opponito the court hemp, were oveiflowing last night, and, us a result of the heavy front the dripping formed icic'es.and this morning »hey p esentmi an interesting and unique appearance* The ioicles hang from th.B tank , »cd even from the telegraph wires A WANDERim—One of the Domain white swans h«s hetn inconsolable since th« loss of its mate some months ago, and has taken to a wandering life and strayed from the Domain at intervale. Last evening the bird, wh'ch was spending l;he DighSi on the pond between the railway line and the G»s Work*, became frozen in, and wai unable to extricate itself this morning* Baring Fquark Church~lb is expected that, within t few days, the work ofre.io" vatingand painting the above church will be completed, and services are to be held there next Sundayi Viewed either from an interior or exterior aspect, it is safe to remark that the building hag never yeb presented tuoh a pleasing appearance ac ib will do when out of thie contractors hands; A & P AsactsuTiON—Owing to the recent election of Mr C Reid as President, Mr M 0 Kioh as Vice-President of the A k P Assooi' ation for the year, and aho that) Mr T Maw' son, unfortunately through il! health, has had to deoline acting on the committee, the three vacancies ocowioned thereby are filled by Messrs J GHmour, James Smith and Max Friedlander, who were next highest) in the voting in that order. lOOF, M U.— The 23th annivertary in conneotian with thie Lodge wax celebrated. by a ball last Evening. The attendance was not quite so ilsrga as in former yearn, no doubt owing to the inclement state of the wpftthert Nevertheless about sixty couplet indulged in dancing. The hall was very prettily decorated with muslin, evergreens, etc, and on liho wall* were hung framed certificate* appertaining to the Order. Miss Simmondß* bamd supplied excellent music, Mips Tenii kiiadly supplying 'extras' The catering w*a entrusted to Mr H P Madden, and oouid not have been in better hands. Bro James Nicholas made an efficient M C. Tinwald SffHDdL—The usual meeting of th" Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday evening, the 2nd July, Preient— Messrs'Clothlar (chairman), J Gadaell, J Fergie, S (}Ve>, 0 Hawkins, and F Bouning* ton. The Inspector's report was received and read, wbiuh waa ponndered very satis- ( factory, and ft hc»rty Tojke of thanks was past to the teachers (or tha way they fyad done their duties dnring the past year, ft waa decided to call a special meeting to dißOUtfs the candidates for the Board of iSduoation. Accountfl to the amount of £1 15a lOd were past fof payment; the meeting then adjourned. THB EVOLUTION OV AX AEIBTOCRAT— Speaking in the Houio on Wednesday, and fiongratplatinfi: members of the Ministry Upon the honxjurß .conferred upon them dvr r ing the Eoyal vieif f Oaptain Buaseli laid ha ] hud much ples,sure in offering hjw oongrafcu-! lations to the Hon Sir Joseph Ward. Iti j had afforded him intense interest and oon? aiderable amuisement dnring the Royal visit to watch the process of evolution by which the two honourable gentlemen, Sir Joseph Ward and the Right Hon R J Seddon, had evolved been converted from Socialist democrats to very clever imitation* of much bedizened sooisfy aristocrats (much laughter) He hoped be had drawn attention to the faot that there was really an distinction between one side and the other in politics whan tbey name to any little advantages ijhat oould be derived (laughter). jqGMSBLTINO OPTICIAN Wf &wm M Sandatein, DB 0 A.", F R "€fl, w&o fegs fc&ety refcnrned after aix v eu. . "«df>l otei&p jp'ftpgfypd and Con years' »|,. *** appßaUfd pp ajij .cftseso! tineot, may l. "^-Slidrt Bot> vecm&rf defective eyesight. v», jpffl artificial lighlfc being used. ± **m Boripfcione prepared. Fees moderate. ».. ultiag rooms, Cashe! Btree'o W., over M Sundsteic, jeweller, Ghristchuro^ 9to 11 2 to 4 daily •.: Ware's Worm Figs, are most effective and not an pleasant; children thrive after t iking them price, Is ,

Weather Rbpobs—Captain Edwin fort' asßta :—Giaus rise, froit toeight , The FiFfa OoMfisiiwf—The Fifth Contingent ist-Xpeoted to r"aoh Canterbury v. Xt week, and preparation* are being made at Timaru, Temuka and Christohnrch to give the returning members a fitting' welcome home. Hum Attlibnrtoa exhausted its efforts in the recrption of the balance of th« Third Damaqs to tub Ruapuna Hbadwcqkl). —The full report upon the Kuapunti Hetkd' worke prepared by Mr (■ Napier Ball was laid on the tabln at today's meeting of the County Council. Two schemes ware reported npoD, the reinstatement ol the damaged channel with concrete piping being Gtti* matad by . him at £1984, whilst another tchetse to include a portion of a new cutting to be formed through the swamp at the foot of tne Terrace wai estimated to cost £3767* It was decided to napply aaoh member with a copy of report, und to defer fioniideration an* 11 nexb meeting Mayhelo—Oar correspondent writes;— The weather has broken ab last, mnd real winter has begun, After a continuation of severe frosts, a snow storm came on, on Wednesday, about four iiohei of snow beiag on the {{round on Thursday, All farm work is suspended. Hare shooters wilt have a harvest now. Sheep feed {turnip) Is very plentiful, and after the preqeedfsf dry weather the country oan stand some rough and Wet weathw now Coustt Council—The County OonneH; sat today and got through a large amount of business, some of which was of a very important character, which, however, was not conoluded in time to he reported in this liana. Despite several attempts of the chairman, and other Councillors to adjourn tb« minting, daring tho usual luncheon boor, th* Gounoll sat en and finished the bnsinsM without any adjournment

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, Jnly 4 The debate on the address in reply was oontinned np to 11 40 pm. Messrs Fatman, Hogg, Fowlds, MoLtchisn, Stevens, Hornby, Baddo, and the Hon Major Steward, the Premier, took part. The chief feature oi th« debate was the speech of the Premier who was very severe on Mr Russell, the member for Riocarton.

HIGHBANK.

(From Oar Own Corre»p«&d*at).

The weather for the past fortnight hat been one aontlnoou* frost, which has greatly delayad the working of the land for ths getting in of next season's crop, as the ground is too hard to grub, disc harrow, or drill* Wo have plenty of sheep feed and the sheep art looklDß well fat thin teaion of the year. Mist MoCarten mot with a very nasty accident on Monday as she waa driving in a gig for the ma<l. Her horse fell on the frozen rod under the trees near the school, and threw her r>uv on her head. Her face was very much cut, and sh« waa unoonsoious for some tfmp, and the Methven doctor was sent frr. After she cime to she was sent home, and is now doing as well as can be , expected. Our local storekeeper is advancing with the times, and has foipid it necessary to enlarge his. store to double its former size, Ib is now a double fronted shop with a verandah, which gives the locality the look of a townahip, A splendid children's concert waa given in the school on Friday last, ia aid of the > Church of England building fund, which must have netted a nice turn, as the building was full. The children, under the training of Mr H Word, did well with the rendering of the following item*, all in character: — Village Minstrels, Little Mies Muffett, Ptetty Flnw^ro, Red Riding Hood, Jack Homer, Ho Peep, Jack and Jill, Out to Play, Chin Chin Chinmnan, Buy a Broom, Ten (itttie Niggers, Cows in the Corn, King and Queen, Cockles and Mussel*, Rock & bye Baby, Tubin Fo, When Johnny domes j Marching Home, and Good Night.

Weather, Report for June.

The curator of the Domain reports :—

Excepting a rain storm on the 20th, the month was very fine, but with great range of temperature Until thn 18th the average daily maximum shade temperature was 58 degree?, wh'oh is c nsiderably higher than in any corresponding month for the last 12 years. The maximum reading of the shade thermometer was 72degs on the 4th, the lowest, flidegs, on the 21st. The lowest minimum temperature gave 22deg«, on the 27th. The radiometer recorded HSdegt on the 4th, and 60>iegson the 18th, vshich are f ha highest and lowest readings respectively. Frost) waa recorded on 16 days—the lowest, Ides, on theSbh, the highest, lOiego, on the 27th. Ih6 wind blew from the NVVon 16 days, S W 7 days, N to N B on 5 days, and BtoH E 2 days. Since the 14th the winds have b«en unsteady and variable. The highest velocity attained was 70 miles, on the 14th, ths lowpot, 2 miles', on the 19th. The highest lending of the wet bulb hygrometer g»ve 38 on the s»h, the lowest 0.2 on the 27th. The former indioated a remarkably dry atmosphere for mid winter. There were only 2 days without) sunehine. Tho to*! rainfall w«e 1 010 inches, ranging from 001 on the bth to 1.001 inches on the 19 h

Ashburton Wesleyan Circuit.

There were less than a dozan office bearars at the Wesleyan quarterly meeting held at the parsonage on Thursday night, Rev Thos Fee presiding. Membership re turn* showed little alteration in figures, and the financial statement, preiented by Mr H M Jones, made it evident that the fine art af. raising suffioieDt funds to meet necessary expenditure hai not yet been attained by the Wenleyanß of this circuit. The tifhu for the current expenses now stands at from £25 to £30, and this, of course, does not affect mutters of property, with which the quarterly meeting hat little or nothing co do. 'I he report given by Mr M Priest) concerning Baring Square Sunday School wag decidedly encouraging, and a conversation tuggeated by some of his re marks is likely tq have beneficial results. Sunday Bchool .leakage and the ' tone 'of Christianity, as illustrated by members of th« Baring Square congregation, Were se&robingly and faithfully dealt with. It was reported that if present intentions could be carried out, ' revival' service* would commence on Sunday 28t,h met, when Rev Dr Morley would preach, and it was hoped that Rev Joeiah Ward, of Oamaru, would b, a able tp commence hit mission on the following evening, Monday 29th inst. Resolutions condemning any alteration in the existing liaensing laws, so far as what is considered retrogressive legislation is concerned, were passed unanimously. It was also decided to send a letter to the Premier, expressive of the meeting's appre ciation of his action in countermanding the orders for a volunteer review ' rehearsal' on a recent Sunday, and also rrquesting Mr Sndd,on to put a stop to the' practice of running Sunday trains

Jubilee of Gold Discovery.

EXHIBITION AT IBNDIGO.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy rig h t Melbourne July 3 An extensive exhibition ia being arranged on international linos to commemorate the gold discovery at Bendigo. An exhibition will be held as Bendipo in Nowmber next, and a loan collection hat, be Arranged for from all the Stated and New Z-sland. The exhibition will not he oooQaed to a mining display, but will be open to mannfacturer^ | industries, arts, science, and products

Failures in Germany

.- »■ ■;;, '.>>g':.' United Press Association—By Blectrio Telegraph—Copyright

Berlin, July 4 There have been several heavy failures in Germany consequent upon the collapse of the Leipsiger Bank.*

THE ROYAL VISIT

United Press Association—By Elootrto Telegraph—Copyright

Hobart, July 3 There was fine weather lor the land ing of the Duke and Duchess of Corn wall from the Ophir this afternoon. The Governor-Genera! and the Ad ministrator of the Government wel comed the Royal visitors on the wharf, and a great crowd enthusiastically greeted them, ft is estimated that 60,000 people Heed the streets along which the procession pasted to the Town Hail, wheru the Mayor presented an address of welcome. The streets and public buildings are splendidly decorated. HfBABV, Jn!j 4 As the Roy a, I procession passed under the Apple arch a pretty effect was produced by the liberation of a thousand pigeons. The Royal Reception and Levee were largely attended. | The Duke laid the foundation stone of a memorial to the Tasmanfan sol diers who had fallen in Sooth Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Rltotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, July ,4 A Frenchman, after free access to St Helena, hus written to the Paris newßp»pprs stating that the Boer prisoners, without exception, admit they have nothing to complain of in the manner they are treated., Lord Roberts testified before the Compensation Commission, with refer ence to the plot to dynamite the church in Johannesburg at midday on Sunday if he attended, the Governor advised him not to attend therefore he went earlier. Lord Roberts stated that the atti tude of the Netherlands railway offi cials was decidedly hostile, and justi fied their treatment aa prisoners of war. As an act of clemency they were merely deported.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press AiisociaMon—By Klestrio Telegraph—Copyright

THE RUSSELL BIGAMY CASK. London, July i Earl HiißßP.ll appeared and knelt at the bar of the House of Lords, and asked for » postponement of his trial on a charge of bigamy, in order to prepare his defence. The rrqaestwas granted. « B F" GOES HOME Mr Rhodpe and Major General Baden-Powell are coming to England, the latter on the score of health JAPAN AND KOREA. Tokxo, July 4 It is reported that Korea has re* qnested Japan to withdraw the postal officials and clone the post offices in Korea. FAMINE FEARED IN RUSSIA St Pbtbrsburo, July 4 A drought has occurred in the pro vince of Saratoff, in Southern Russia, and a famine is feared, CHURCH DESTROYED BY LIGHTNING New York, July i Lightning destroyed St. Agnes' Catholic Church, Brooklyn.

FATAL HEAT WAVE.

Dnlted Press Association—By Kltotric Telegraph—•Copyright

New York, July 1 The Washington Weather Bureau pre* diets inoreasiog he'ab, with^eavier mortality. Brokers applied to olose the Exchange in New York till Monday. The insufferable heat in the United S*atei «»Bt of the Rooky Mountains continues unabated The Government Weather Bureau oonelders it is likely to Isit a month The total number cf deaths from the beat has reached 1060 in New York up to yei^erday. Though fireman j» boned phasing b"MPB 250 died in the streate ol N«w York. The public oars h*ve stopped. Tbe hospital reßourops are exhausted. Business is at a standstill, factorial are eloped, and the buildings almost abandoned Millionaires appear in the Btreete coatleßß,and labourers in gymnastic attire.

The British Navy

CRITICISM OF THB MEDITER. RA.NBAN SQUADRON.

OFFICIAL EXPLANATIONS AND ADMISSION

United Press Association—By Electro Telegraph

London. July 4 Beolying tq criticisms on the weaf condition of the Mediterranean squadron, MrHO Arnold' Foster. Secretary to the { Admiralty, gald it was Impossible at present to reinforce Ift without weakening the Some station. When new battlesblpi Were available the AdmjraJty flrou|d strengthen the quality and number pf the Mediterranean fleeh JJr ArnoldiFoster added that the nnm? ber of craiaera and destroyeps in it would be materially increased when they were ballfc. The Channel floec should be re' garded as an integral pare of the Mediter ranean squadron. In order to produce unity of action lfc was intended that those squadrons should perform manoeuvring together. & 'The Thaea/* commenting on th«T enbjeer, nays it ia evident that Admiralty thinks constructing la not keeping pace with requiremeott.

New South Wales Elections.

THE BTATK OF PARTIBB.

j victory claimed by both sidis

United Pre»s Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Stshkt, Jaly 1 ' The state of parties as the result of yes tf<reav'd election is as follows :<—Ministerial, 40; Opposition, 40 ; Labour, 23 j Indepen dent, 22. Both sides claim a victory. The leader of the Labour party asserts that no compact exists with the Governments A gains b this, may be set the ourions faot that in no instance did a Ministerial candi date oppose a Labour one. As many of the Independents will probably go with the winning side, victory may be said to rest wibh the Government, Forty two new members were returned. The Labour party gained seven seats, and lost one. The latest returns show that MrFi'zgerald s, member of the Cabinet, has been defeated. Parliament will meet on July 23rd.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ash burlcu County G|uncU was hold today. Present-—Messrs 0 J Harper, (e> tmman), E G Wright, $ 8 Chapman, J Lanibie, Hugo f riedlander, M Stitt, and W Morgan. CHAIBMAN 8 STATEMENT The Chairman reported that the fence •cross the Hindi complained of by the Ran gitata Road Board had been removed. A report had been received from Mr Napier Bell on the damaged works at I RaogiUta Gorge, and the Chairman con *i(?ete<t this ■hould be taken at a special meeting, which was sgreed to. The Committee's report on the petition of | certain ratepayers, protesting against the alteration of boundaries Anatna and Ran* gjKta Road Board b, would belaid on the table A circular from the Secretary of the New Zealand Counties' Association, stating that a Conference would be held in Wellington on the 16tb ins\ and it was decided to hold a special meeting thereon on the 15th inst, to consider the Counties Bill Certain tenders had been accepted by the Chairman for tree planting. Rangers' reports, Nos I, 2, and 4, and w«ste sheets, were placed on the table, together with waste lists were also tabled it KNtINKBB'S KlfrORV. Ashbsrton-Rangltata Water Supply—The clearing of < the main rice from South Ashbarton river is still in progress, and would have been finished ere now had not severe frost set in. Clearances of some of the distributing races have bsen delayed froni the same cause, bat the work Is bow confined to email limits, and will be com pleted within a fortnight. The obstructions from ioe have not materially affected the »apply. Borne ford and lume repairs have been executed, and the timber for now Iheep bridges (in main is expected daily. The clearing of main south of Tin raid has been completed, Aehburton-Rakaia Witer Supply—All the mains are now In good order, all clearances having been effected. All the distributing races in the upper district, and nearly all In the lower, are in fair.order. Some further improvements will be made when the frost clears off. I have direotect the clearances of fords, referred to in the Wakanui Road Board's letter of the 29th ultimo, to be put in hand.

Mount Somers Water Supply—The races are in good order, and have an abundant supply.

County Bridges—Decking repairs have been executed as required. The willow work south of Pudding Hill bridge, and at Mount Somers bridge, will be commenced this month. The bridle path leading to the stock bridge at Ealing has been cleared, and the debris removed from the riverbed on the line of the north approach. The footpath bridge over the Wakanui creek at South Road h»s been completed. County Plantations—Ploughing Is in hand near Fairfiaid and Bucoleuch, and planting has also been commenced in the Yaletta district. The fencing at Aiford aod Pudding Hill will be commenced forthwith.

Protective Work, Nrrth Ashburton River, near R*wle's Crossing—Tenders for this work will be cilled in time for the next meeting of the Council) Fence across Hinds River, South aide of Winsiow - Rangitata Bridge Road—This fence has now been removed, as directed; LEAVE OF ABSENCE Mr GAM Buckley was granted leave of absence for two months, owiag to bis visiting Australia PETITION A petition was received from Aoama ratepayers re alteration of petitions, and was received , ACCOOMT? Tha sum of £775 Oi 6d was passed in payment of sundry accounts ice carnival On the applica'iioD of Mr H A Mack»y, it wat decided to graDt the patronage of the Council at the proposed Ice Carnival to be held ie the Domain, proceeds to be devoted to the local Hospital ; (Left Sitting)

Hospital Committee

The usual monthly meeting of the Hospi tal Committee was held this morning. Present—Messrs H Friedlander, {chairman), S 8 Chapman, W H Coliinf, and M Stitt. The report showed that 16 patients had been admitted, and 14 was the muster.in the Institution at the end of the month of June, .whilst) two de&tiiF h&vs ocourred

The matron appliei for a gas stove for the room used as an office, and thii was agreed to be supplied* The chairman reported that the Bam of £674 13s Id v?6s outstanding ia patents' fee*, audit was decided to take legal steps to enforce a settlement.

Collision at Lyttelton.

Mr Joseph Page, shipwright in the employ of the Lyfctelton Harboar Board, has had, a narrow es-cape from sodden d*ath. Whilst Jrowing in a skiff In the harbor it came into collision with a tag tag boat The impact smashed the stiff to pieces and Mr Page was seri oasly hurt in the back Re fc ced from his pc ri lo v a position h«» was con* ?ey c d home, and had to lay op for nine months, but the shock was so great that his nerves became anatrang, and he grew quite weak &nd wora oat. He conld not get) about properly, and ultimately be* came a victim to general debility. As he had prevloosly been cared of the after effects of influenza b/ Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people, he began taking them again. Three boxea improved him wonderfully, and sji more b >*es restored him to active health and strength, He now eats and sleeps well, and goes abont hfs datiea as eflicientSy as ever. Dr Williams' pink pills also cared ?|rs P»ge of general debility and made her a-strong woman again. Jq cases af general debility, nervous prostration, and ail diseases of th« blo<id and nerves, Dr Williams' pink pilla are invaluable. They tone up the nerves, enrich the blood, and bu!?d np the son sfcitatkn. They care rheamatism,solatloa neuralgia, consumption, bronchitis, heavy colds, dysentery, effects of fever, ladles' ailments, loss of manly strength.: Sold by chemists and storekeepers, and by the Dr Williams' Medicine Co , Wellington,

three abillipgß per box six boxes fcixteetr and six poet free. Snbsti u'es are nseleaa and EoraetimeH poisonous.

Our Policy of Isolation.

AUSTRALIAN PRESS COMMENTS.

United Press Assaouiiou— By Eleotrlc Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, July 4 The Sydney Dally Telegraph says the report of the New Zaaland Federal Commit sion confirms gtnesal expectations by reason of the remoteness of New Zealand, which would neoessarily iiave had to surrender her governing rights to a greater extent than has been required cf any of the Federal Slates

The Sydney M*n°nin§ Herald wye:— *We have hear* before of the twelve ban* drsd miles, of sea being an insuperable barrier, but have nob found it true that the thousands of mileii which separate the capitals of the Stales of Australia are a barrier. It is of course ferae that the legislative Independence of New Zealand would be affected bj federation, but no more than r>he independence ot the six colonies htsbeen affected. It is difficult to guess what; were' the grounds on which the commissioners founded their remarkable cooolonioa that the public credit of New Zealand would be diirmuished by federation.' The Hertld oombfits the argument that separate defence schemes would be ai effective to repel iinvasien as a complete federal scheme, aad g ci on to say :— ' Australia does not press New Zealend to enters but before vnry long the oolony will find that isolation has its disadvantages as well as its advantages. Even legislative independence o«n bs bought) at) too great a price. l ._ : - :^ ___

The Borough School Hobby Show.

THE AKT GALLEKV Undoubtedly the .most attractire portion of the Borough School Hobby Show is the art gallery. This is in a fairly lure* room, and considerable tiVste and ingenuity hava beep displayed in the arrangement of the articles and the tanging of the piotuw* The latter form * most attractive oollettion, which every lover of act should make a point of seeing? This. it an excellent show of work from the Canterbury College School of Art, kindly forwarded by Mr G H Elliott, the Principal. There in a very represent* tive collection, containing examples ef the students' work in geometrical perspective, designing, brush woik, light and shade, building, construct inn, »nd architecture. The specimens of the latter are of exceptional merit. The pictures are from the leading Colonial artists; and pome local artists, and a few which have been lent by private individuals are by iirtists known to fame in larger spheres than. Hew Zealand. Mr Madden, of Chmtchurch, has sent in several pictures. One represents "Sunset on Movne Cook"; two others are sketches—•«A hill side study" and " Autumn tints on Lske Wakatipu." Som« pictures by the late Mr W X Sprott, a very promising Canterbury artist, attract considerable attention. "Sun set on the Coast," "Among the flowers," " Sand hills at New Brighton," are among the best in the gallery, and indioate that this talented youDj; artist had a great career before bins. Tbeso picture* are lent by Mr C 1) Hardie, who has also put in % couple of others, 'Including a beautiful scene in Jersey, in water colours. There is a fine " Study in Gone " by Miss Cullifnrd, lent by Mr Thomas, and a charming 'View on the Hawkesbury' river. New South Wales, leob by Mrs Tabateau. Another view on the came river, by a Sjdney artiab, was lent by Mrs Woodthorpe. This lady, who baa charge of all the arrangements in connection with the art gallery, has several pictures on view, notably two very fne portraits in oil, ono of the Rev R A Woodthorpe and one of herself; Mra Crisp has sent in four pictures, two by herself, being excellent illustrations of animal life—ft most difficult cut jeot to treat. Mies Ethel Jones shows » couple of oil pain tings, in which she hae boldly and with considerable success dealt with this branch of art, and Mrs Malcolmson hus forwarded pent* nicesketchetu A fine I and by the late Air W H Tail was lent by Mrs Willie, this picture having been thoughtfully draped by the hanging -com mittee. Miss Vivisnne Willis, the youngest amongst the local artistp, was represented by some oil paintings and a wat«sr colour, which elicited very complimentary notice. Mr 0 Fooks lent some nice pictures, and Mrs Horace Gates has sent in several today, some of which, by herself, are very promts. j he collection of curios in the Art Gallery is highly creditable to the district, in fact, they form a respectable museum. There are 86v«n pairs of beautiful South Afrioan horns Maori, Samoan, Pij:, Zulu, Kaffir, and Chinese weapons and ornaments; some handsome .South African rugs, remarkable handwork by Hindoo*, historic relict, books three hundred yoars old, oolleotione of insects, shells, s»aweeds, itones, coins* carvings; and we wonder how these wonder ful things could hare lain perdu amongst as so long without anyone suspecting they were so near There is do necessity, apparently, for our youog people to go to Ohristehuroh or elsewhere to get an idea of the curiosities and marvels! of the world they live ia. In our report yesterday, we omitted to mention a very prominent object in the sale room, which was » fine Christmas tree. It should alto be stated thab when Mrs Collins entered the room she was presented with a beautiful bouquet by Mr 0 DHkrdie's little daughter.

Tviimwh * very good attendance at the Bhow In the oveninp, and business appeared to be bribk ia all departments. The ladles in charge of the stalls are to congratulated upon the manner in which they carried en thuir operations. It was quite a pleasare to deal with them, more especially in the regard to making bar gains, for bom what we could tee the prloea were genertllyso extremely lowthat we have some doubt whether there will be anything left to sell on Saturday. It might be a good escalation for somebody wishing to make a start in life to bay np everything,,and open a shop. Our re porter regrets that, liko most newspaper men, his funds will not permit of his making this experiment, At eight o'clock THIS CONCERT began. This was more correctly an entertainment, since in addition to the musical and vocal ilteras there were some pretty tableaux, and two Items by the scholar?, girls, dumb bell exercise, and boys, physicial or pole drill. The girls, who we understand were the younger division—acquitted themselves admirably, and the item wjis undoubtedly cmc of the best ©o the programme* The boys ware also exoelleni;, some of them being very smart. The teaohm responsible for this work are to be warmly congratulated, The vocal and musical items were an overture by A band consisting of pretest and past pupils of the school, who, under the baton nf Mr Horace Gatei, made a v«iy creditable first appearance.' There were alsotwowheat choruses conducted by tho headmaster, which went rery well, and showed owelai training. A violin solo by Mr H Stephtasbn, janr, a former pupil at tkt school, and a brilliant piano bolo by MissGarriek, 6/ Christohurcb, wera followed by vocal itemi, one by ties Crisp and the other by Master Ltslia Hardie, bath of which were iHaibrated by tableaux, •In the former Mi» M Qrahatt and Mr Herbert Fooki acted an interesting little sentimetital loene, and in the latter case Miaa B Claridgo and a little girl named Ethel Jeieop with the Milieu Ooilins formed a striking tableaux- Mr Snodgrass tang » solo which wat nrmch appreciated. The pianist* were Mesdames Snodgr*B« and Hwv-iie, Miisea Vi WSHis and Bee Qeridge. The Show was opened again this afternoon at 2 SO, and was veil patronised. This evening there will be a complete change of the programme for the ccnearb, and the (school Items are expected to be specially attractive. It may be mentioned that the three concerts are tinder the management of Mrs Crisp, who may well be'congratulated upon her success so far. We are requested to mention ' that the £ how wll( be opened tomorrow at 10 am, nhd that a «ood luticht<n will be obtain" wble in the refreshment department.

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