THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains e&ve Aahburtou daily for— OHRISTOHUROH—ab 7.20 am, 11 am 3.15 p m, 7.5 p m (expreas) TIMARU—»6 10.55 a m, 3.50 pm DUNEDIN—»k 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN—at) 4.25 p m

Traiua arrive d»<ly at Aehburtoa from—»l OHRISTOHUROH-ftb 10.45 » m, 12.48 p m Jexprese), 8 pm TIMARU—At 10.35 a on, 255 pm DUNEDIN—af 6.67 p m (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.46 a m

EPHEMERIS

SUN

Phssee of Moon for June

Mail Notices

Mails clone for the following piaaes ai! tinder, subject) to the necessary alteration THURSDAY, JUNE 6 For Northern Port* and Weitport per Tarawm at 6.30 p m FRIDAY, JUNK 7 For Northern Ports and Wenbpert, also Australia ('ue Sydney June 13th), and South Africa., per Wpntralift, at 10.30 am

Commercial.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Aahbarton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on June 3, 19011—- Wheat- Prime milling Pearl — 2b l£d „ „ Tuscan.. 2a 2d Hunter's 2i Id to 2s l|d New Oatg—Duns Is Id to Is l^d „ Daoieh Is Id to Is l|d „ Sparrowbills Is 2d to la 2^d „ Canadian In 3d Barley—Malting, prime 2b Inferior is 6d PeM~B!ue Pruseian 2s 94 „ Partridge 2s 7d to 2a §d f!haff~Good oafcsheaf 37s 6d Grass Seed—New Is to Is 6(1 The above are prioea current paid to farmers on tracks at Ashbarton

TEMUKA STOCK SALE.

There •wm nn average yarding at the fortn;ghtly sale at Tenmka yesterday, the entry comprising 6OOC sheep, 120 head of cattle, and 70 pigs. The attendance was good, and prices were on a par with late sales the following are quotations:- Sheep —Fat ewes, l]e 9i to 12* ; fchree.quarter bred lambs, 13s 91 ; two'tooth wethers, 12* 2. 15a6d. 15s 7d *o 15s Bd., Cattle— Cows iD profit, £5. £5 5s io £5 7a 6d ; dry cows, £4 5a to £4 IDs; springing heifers, £5, £6, £7 10s £7 17a «<*, €8. £8 10 £9 ; yearlings. 21s, 265, 30 < to 33s 6d ; w . year'olds, £2 10s to £2 14a ; one Rhortnor') bnll, £3 2*. Pigp.— Sores, 9i. 10*, 10s 64, 12a ; fcward do., 17s fid, 18s 64,19 <6d to 20a ; baooners, 31s 33a fid , 35* to 37a Bd,

DEATH.

Spence.—At Hftwera, m the 4th June, Bertha Floan daughter of William and Agnes Sponce ; aged 15 ypara

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1901.

Some days' »a;o, we dealt editorially with the increase m the number of offences against; women »nd children m New Zealand, aad commented u^on the manner m which offenders were sonieHines treated by the Magistrates and Judges. Wben we wrote we wer« under the impression that the Press of the c >lony was unanimous m advocat ing ft stern determination to put a stop to outrages of the sort referred to by every means allowed by law. Since that article was written, however, we have cotne across a copy of a contem porary that claims to be amongst the leading journnis m New Zealand, which shows that we were nofc strictly correct m aeeatuing that the J'ti^s was unanimous on the matter. We. refer to the New Zealand Ti-ms, a journal published m Wellington, and usually termed " A Ministerial organ.' 1 This, so far as we know, is the only news paper m the colony that has ever attempted to palliate or excuse the conduct of the man, or rather the scoundrel, who attempts ontragea on women and children. TheJF.Z Times lays down the proposition that "the law is, m the matter of several offences, altogether repugnant to the common seme of the people," and goes on to say that—" Some of the sentences im posed wiihin the past few weeks have been shocking m their severity. There have been two of ten years' imprison ment each, m one c*sa with floggings superadded—a puce of brutality that is repellant to every humane instinct —besides a number of sentences of three and four yeaia' imprisonment," We have cevrr heard or read that the people of this country have found fault with the law relating to such offences on the ground that it was too severe, although we have been told by the Press and the public that the law has not been administered «s strictly as it should have bean. The article m oar contemporary, to which we have alluded, takes, however, quite a differ ent view of the matter, and considers it a subject for congratulation that fl the common jury exists to correct the attitude of the judges by a display of common sense." This amazing state. ment undoubtedly refers to the case of a man m Wellington who waa charged with an assault upon a little girl, but who was discharged after three trials because every time one or two jurors held out for an acquittal. The law requires a unanimous verdict, and as that could not be secured the jury was m each case discharged. We are of opinion that m view of such cases as this there is need of a reform m our j flystej* of trial by jury. Even m the interests of the accused a definite answer to the charge be pre ferable to having the jury discharged because they cannot agree as to »i# guilt or innocence. As >it is, the unsatisfactory result leaves the public ires to come to any conclusion, and the history o| the comments on the case under notice sfcjroogly illustrates this I view of the subject/. A]| sorts of rumours are going about, pointing &o the suggestion that there hts been a failure of juttice. However, it is not our intention to deal with this aspect of the case which supplies the te?t for j the article m the N.Z. Tmes. We ajs

most concerned with the regrettable fact that then> can be found amongst the ranks of New Zealand journalists a writer who consul r- »ln* fxiefii>jr Uws too spv^re npon the cowardly and brutal ruffians who outrage *romen and children.

Local and General.

Presentation of Prizes—The tradesmen s } prizes, won by the member* of the A«hburton Rifles at the shooting tournament* on Viotori* Day, were presented to the successful com: petitor* after parade laub evening A Successful Haul—The s.s. Piraki, says the Akaroa Mail, on th« way back from Wakftmoa. patio a couple of hours at fishing, no less than thirty c ne hapuk* being secured m thin short pp»o«, on several occasions two at a time being hauled up. The Yowng Man's Magazine — This popu ar monthly which is issued In the spiritual, mental, social nod physioial idterect? of young men is to hand. Tba issue contains articles from the pens of well known wriferf, moh *a JKev Hugh Kelly M. A, Auckland, Mr J A. J boston, M, A Timarn, Mr AW Xitson, Mr H B Kirk Mi, and others, whose names are m themselves a guarantee of the excellence of their son" ttibutionst • ■■■■■•' "•• ■'■ ■■■ '■■ ■ ■ Military CowoaßT—Tomorrow nighb the Ashburton Guards will give their military concert m the Oldfellows' Hal!. Among bhe items i» a very humorous recitation by Lieutenant Niooll, entitled 'How Bill Adams won the Battle of Waterloo.' After the parade last evening the Guards went through th» Musical March and performed it without) a single hitch, The final re. hearsal wi'l take place m the Hal I this evening at 7,15 pm. It may bo mentioned fcnat coloured il lustrations of Hi* Majesty King Edward VII, and of tfre Duktf and I'iiohflss of York will be shown as extra items New Zealand Mutton m London—Ab an illustration that there is a growing appre ciation of New Zealand meat m England, the following extract from a letter written at London on April 26 by Mr A C Begg to Mr John Douglas, of Mount Royal, U pub lißhed by the Otago Daily Timts,-~'t saw some New Zealand lamb ia butchers' windows m the city today, marked m letters b, foot long, 'Prime New Zealand lamb,' and looking really very nice. The prejudice is dying away and the consumption increasing. Ooe gentleman told me that he was paying nearly as muoh for New Zealand as for English—9d per 1b for a quarter.' Drainage of Laks EiajtsMKßß,~At the Selwyn County Council en Friday, the Departments of Lands and Survey wrote with regard to the Lake Ellesmere outfall that the Government would contribute £1000 if the Railway Department would contribute £700, and the County Counoil »he remainder of the cost ot the work. The Chairman said that until they obtained an answer from the Railway Department as to their share, nothing could be done, The Railway Department had written asking for plans to be supplied, and a reply had been sent to the effect that oopies of the plans were m the Lands department. Commemoration Medals—The Educa tion Department has began the distribu tion of copper medals to the State school children of the colony, to commemorate the Royal visit. The medal is a little larger than a shilling. On the front is a representation of the Royal yncht with fche inscription " H.M.S. Ophir, m which their R<yal Highnesses came to New Zsaland June, 1901." On the back are the words "Children's souvenir of the visit of the Duke and Ducheßß of Cornwall to New Zealand." Ona hundred and fifty thousand medals have been struck. Methvin Band of Hope.—Lwt Friday night the United B&ati of Hope held their anniversary tea a§d social, which waa a great succpsa. The concern consisted of fOJigp, reeita 1 ions', majpole dancef, and a dialogue entitled' Tea und 'Scandal.' The young children showed some e»refui training, which had been jjivon them by Miss Willis. During the tea ther» w*s some (xcellent music, Ftipp)ied by Mr Lock (cornet), H Lock (euphonium), (J Hushes (violin), and Miss Lock (piano), Mr H Bands occupied the chair, and Misa Hibbs accompanied the singers on the piano, The Rovr. Leathern and Weßtbrook" were m attendance and addressed the y>ucg folks, both genfeiempn urging tbnm to do their best to make the Bind of Hopo pronper. Ambbsoan Wabship Bbooklyn,—Regard ing the American warship Brooklyn, which lis now visiting New ZsaUnd, the Wellington correspondent of the Press stsfee that there is a dent m one of the pistes on the starboard side of the warship, showing where she was hit by a shell from the Cristobal Colon, during the chase along the Cuban const* During that same engagement a shell from the Colon went throagh the plates of the Brooklyn causing an explosion. The identical plfttt is now ft framed ornament m the wardroom, and the open spaoe through which the ehflll passed is occupied with a photograph of the Spanish vessel from which the shot was Bred. Below is an inscription —■• A hit by the Cristobal Colon off Santiago de Cuba 9 3rd July, 1888. ' During the engagement the only life lost on the Amen, can ship was that of tha aaptain's yeoman, a youth who had bis bead taken off whilst be was making observations on the port side of the forecastle, BATTAUDN iHSTKCftIOH—The Ashburton Rifles and Aahburton Guards each mustered over fifty strong at the Government inspeo tioo parade last, evening. Captain Dolman was m command of th» battailion, all the other officers being also on parade. Colonel Moore, who was accompanied fey Adjutant Foden* inspected tho battalion, after which they were marched to the reserve and put through several battalion movements by Captain Dolman. A march past was next accomplished, the wheeling m quarter column being very wall executed Guard mounting by the Ashburton Guards, com. pleitd the evening's work* Colonel Me ire complimented the roe" °n the cleanliness of arms and accoutrements,, and stated thah he was pleased with the work done; He hoped , to see a large muster ab the encampment at! {Qhrißtoburch, and felt sura that if the non coma studied the regulations re guard ] mounting, these companies would hold | their own wish the best Tub Maobj Tkouslk of 1880 — The i news received, that tbe Government intent to parchasd M> Livingstone's farm, near Hawera, for closer settlement purposes,, revivei our memories regarding the Maori trouble of 1880. Mr Living* stone, then a very powerful man, upon returning home one afternoon was aston" ished to find a horde of ab least 300 natives m possession of his homestead, being refused admission at th© front gate by a burly Maori, Mr Livingston coolly hoisted his antagonist, and harled hips over the fence. Further investigating, found the wahi: es actively engaged m preparing a meal, while their better'halvas were ploughing up the beautiful lawn, Com* mnnicatiun was made with the military authorities, with the result that % mounted force was sent out to the farm, and the whole box and dice of the aathresarrested- They were afterwards tried, and served sentences for breaches of *he peage.

Weather Km-ort — Captain Edwin wires : — Northeast to north and wrest gale. elans fall, indication much rain. Wakanhi Soao Pi-trict -The adjourned Rnnn>o nv"tin<* of 'ha rateptyara m the Wakanui Ron<f Dißtr;ot wit! be held on Satnrclfty aext -1 12 30 pm. Loksbbaok Road Boakd—Moasra W T Lil! and Thomas Taylor have been nominated for the vseanfc Bea»i m No 3 ward of the Longbeacb Road District, and an e'eotion will take place at Fit mington on Friday, Jane 14th. This Rotal Visit HoLiDAYs—Tho A*h; burton Brtail Traders 1Aj»8ooi»tion have decided to oioae all basin^Hs places onnnec^d with the AesooiuJiosi on Mondfty June 24tb when tbe oelebratioce id «onntction with the Pnke'Bvieic wi 1 be oarried oat m Obristoharob Tbe retail branch of the Ohriß'ohnroh Fmployers' Union has d<>eided to observe Monday 24'h «b a o'ose holiday m that city? TechnicAt Glasses— The annual meet* ing of the Technical dagoes will he held In the Borough School this evening. After fche ordinary bnaSneao is finished tbe Rev. B A Woodthorpe will g!re a short address on Teohnioftl Kdacation fn our national system. The North Canterbury Educa tion Board has agreed to assist the local Association by providing Instructors m woodwork, cookery and laundry work. W« hope that now, being given the opportunity, the young people of this town will take advantage of the lnstrnc tiqn available as classes will not be formed unless a sufficient number of pupils are guaranteed.

Mount Hutt Road Board

The usuaUmonthly meeting ol tha Board wae held on Monday, all the members being prcfcent> In reply to Mr 6 Harper it was resolved to point) out that tha shingle fan wa>]increas ing year by year, »nd that any diversion of water would cause damage to roads and land. It was decided to ask Mr J Holmes to alter the flood gate on the dry creek. Ib was decided to hold over the question of reforming the Back Track, shingling tb« tame, and forming Doherty's road ; also of making fords on Scott's road. Advice of formation of Roads Department was received fromtlthe Chief Engineer of roads :.of payment of rent of office from the Paymaster General; of payment of thirds by the Receiver of Lands Revenue. A reply to a petition from the Minister of Railways re alterations at Methvenrailway Btation was received through C A C Hardy, Etq, M H R. Mr J Blair's tender for reshingling tha Rakaia^Rirer|Roadwai accepted, Aocounta amounting to £69 6s 2d were passed for piytnent.

Methven Presbytarian Church.

The first meeting of the cobgregation •inoe the opening of the chut oh was held m St John'c Church <>n Monday evening, when tbe Rev B J Wpgtbrooko occupied the chair and explained the obj ct of tho meeting, vhich was to receive the report and balance sheet for the putt year and elect the managers for the present year. The Secretary r«ad the report and balance sheet, which showed that the finances were m a very sound condition; On behalf of the Secretary for the Building Committee, he also read the report of the Building Committee, which showed that «l'oget her, including the organ, the sum of £505 14s 3d had been expended, and up to the present time there had been coOpc'.ed from all sources the sum of £482 Is 10J, leaving a debit balance of £23 12s sd, which Mr D o»meron, of Springfield, very giaetoualy said he Would be responsible fur at the present time, although it was understood that kuy subscriptions yet to oome m woul 1 go to lessen this amount. Tbe report woa considered highly satisfac tnry, and w»« unanimously adopted, on the motion of Dr Hamilton, seconded by Mr A McKay. The Chairman said thai Ue could not It the opportunity pass without mentioning the mmes of Mr and Mrs Cameron (Springfield) and Mrs Henderson (Bfllmont) for the energetic way tbey had worked and assisted by handsome donations toward* the oornpletioa of the building. Be aim mentioned the fact that Mrs Cameron had furnished the ohuroh without regard to cost. Besides these amounts, the ladies of the congregation had presented the Rev B 0 Westbrooke with a handsome pulpit gown when tbe chnroh was opened The Board of Managers were reflected, with the addition of Dr Hamilton, who takes the place of Mr J W Hailiday, who has left the district* After conducting some minor business the meeting closed.

Sporting.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

The following entries wer« received for the Nkw Zea&anb Cop, of 1500 sovt; lecond 200 §ov«, and third 100 sot* from stake. (Two miles J Boreland's br h Fulmen, aged Hou G McLean's eh o Pampero, 4yr« Sir Gao. Clifford's eh o Cannte Ohiel, 4yrs Sir Ueo Clifford's b c Glenadale, 4yrs E J Watfc'n b m Palaver, 6yr« X J Watt's oh g St Mark, syri G Hunter's oh c Slrios, 4yr« A Moss's gr o Canteen, 3yrs A Moss's fa f Billet Doux, 3yrs Douglas Gordon's blk h Advance, syrs Douglas Gordon's blk m Tortalia, aged R W Patterson's b I Ringlet, 3yrs Major F N George's oh h Seahorse, Syrs Major F N George's eh o Shellback, 3yrs Mra Bachelor's b g Will o' the Wisp, 6yra Hon J D Qrmond'a di o Renown, 4yrs Hob J D Ormond's oh g Reliance, syra Hon J D Ormond'a b m Ideal, 6yr» Hon J D Ormond's oh g Intrepid, 6yrs G G Stead's b o Ban Remo, Syrs D O'Brien's b c Calibre, 3yrs D O'Brien's b g Military, 4yre D O'Brien'* b f Heriot, Syrs M Hobba'e br h Benzoin, 6yru G P Donnelly s b f Kahuwal. 4yr« G P Donnelly's eh g Pearldiver, 4yis W Robinsoa's b g Ta Hapuka, aged J Cress's b m Wiley, aged W DavUs's b o Melwood, 4vrs J Hardiog's b m Materoa, gyrs Cspt W R Russell's eh m Tigress, aged Gapb W S Russell's br a Tigrieooa, 3yrs J B Reid's b h Sant Ilario, gyrs A E Harrison'* eh g Cameo, 6yrs P E Baldwin's br g F*shion, gyre T H Lowry's b t la, Jyrs T H Lowtj's br g Comfort, 3yrs j Hon H Mosman's b f Formula, 4yrs I J T Ryan's eh 0 Notjette, 3yrs V Harris's oh g Strathnairo, aged E Outts't br g Djin Djin, 6yr» F Watson's br g B»ttlwxe, aged F Watson's b m Okoaxii aged {Ages given at tint* of running)

The New Zealand Alliance.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegr&ph—Copyright Auckland, Jnne 4 At yesterday aftrenoon's session of the Now Zealand Allianor, Mr leitt moved '"That the Alliance oorihaliy aooeph the invitation given by tbe President of the British National Temperance Union Counoil to federate therewith, provided the Alliance f hull remain unfettered m respect ro its own platform and action*" The invitation was cordia"y accepted by a unanimous vo e< The Rev T G Hammond moved — "That this meeting congratulate* tbe Young Maori Party on their successful initiation of a reform government, which aims at the social, intel'ectual and religious advancement of the Maori race, and pledges itself to do its u'most to aid them m preventing the destruction of their people by drinlr." Mr Hammond highly com" plimented the Government upon the recent native legislation, which he stated was just what the temperance people required. He believed it was specially drafted to enable the Maoris to deal with some of tbe black guaxdly Europeans who lived amongst them. The motion was carried unanimously, and also tho following one submitted by Mr Hammond:-^"Tbis meeting also expresses its thankfulness to the Government for the legislation conferring the power upon Maori Oommittees to exclude drink from Maori meetings, and trusts that the law will be entirely and impartially enforced." The following resolution wrb adopted:— "Members of this meeting are determined that they will endeavour to induce their fellow electors to vote ab Parliamentary elections only for men of sterling character, irrespective of party, who maybe trusted not to promote legislation which will lead to the degradation and destruction of the Maori, nor to withhold from the electors, of the colony the right to deal a* they please with tbe 1-quor traffic io all its branches. 1

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Jane 3 The rinderpest has broken out m Basutol&nd. All communication with the Orange Kiver Colony is prohibited, Mr Dingles, a New Zealand bowier,, won the fixed jack competition at the Crystal Palace. Mr JSathan, a Vic torian, war third. One hundred and thirty-five competed. Viscount General Katsara has formed a new Japanese Cabinet. The late Government of the Marquis Ito (who took the position of Prime Minis ter when Marquis "Xamagata relin* qaished office on September 29th last) resigned early m May owing to inter nal dissensions. General Katsurawas Minister for War m the late Cabinet. Fsparza, a Mexican priest, eloped with Maria Padilla, a beautiful girl, and both have been arrested m Madrid, They had m their possession £12,000 belonging to the Archbishop and clergy of Guadalajara, one of the chief cities m Mexico, Eome, June 3 There is great rejoicing m Italy at the birth of the Prfncese. A flight of eleven hundred pigeons announced the news throughout the country. The King decorated a number of persons and granted amnesties to many off'n> derp,

Count Von Waldereee's Depar ture

United Preen Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright I ondon, June 4 Renter's despatch states that the foreign Ministers bade farewell to Connt von Waldersee, There was an impressive mi'itajy display. The Germans' baggage includes an extraordinary number of Chinese carte, jinrickshas, chairs, and tables.

The Royal Visit.

PRKSENTATIONB TO THEIR ROYAL BIGH NESSES.

United Prmt> Asaooi&l'iion—Hv KleotriC j Telegraph—Copyright. I Dtjnedin. Jane 8 | The gift to be presented on behalf of the i «olony to their Royal Highnesses is o! i Maori design, and ii tn the form of acarket eet m a c»f*ing of beautiful and ram Maori land woods The base of the casket is composed of Blabs of greenstone, set m gold mounting?, heavily chased with Maori patterns, The side* are ornamented m solid gold and enamel—one with ths armorial i I hearings of the Duke and Duchess, and the other with the New Zealand arms. The most characteristic feature of the prefect tation is !the elaborate representation of a [of Maori war canoe m silver. This is j beautifully worked, and represents a war party of Maoris m a c»noe. The figure*, are of silver, and are represented as holding paddles of gold {n salnte. The canoe is modelled on historical originals, and rests on pillars of highly polished greenstone, which again rest upon a> bed fashioned of New Zealand woods. The easement has upon it characteristic Maori figures of tikis, etc, and the whole work measures 2fb Jin m width, and about 3ft m height. Then is m addition to the casket another gift, which will be presented to the Duohesn on her arrival, namely, a bouquet holder fashioned of gold and greenstone.

A Street Fracas.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph

Auckland. Jane 4 Last evening a number of men of wars men had a fracas amongf>b tbemselvaa Constable Handcox got hold of the man he thought was the worst offender, with a view of taking him up a side street and restoring peace. He was rubbed by the other sailors, knocked down, and roughly handled. Some civilians endeavoured to &«sipt the policeman, bqt were unable to do much. As anon as the sailors got their man away they did nothing further, and the crowd dispersed.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Preee Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Jane 3 Mr Krager has been anxious leat Louie Botha's secretary and Tobias Smuts, who were to have met the Dutch Consul at Standerton, should be deputed to seek the Oonsui's inter vention with the British to secure a truce. The Consul returned to Pretoria frotr Standerton before the arrival of Botha's delegates. The South A f rip an Constabulary near Pretoria captured a small party, including Abram Malan, tha late General Jouberta eoiwirnlaw, who was until recently commandant at Pietere burg. Lord Kitchener reports that two additional lieutenants m the Yeomanry wore killed, and another was missing at Vlakfonteiu on the 29th.

Military Fracas at Tientsin.

FRENCH AND GERMANS AT TACK WKLsH FTTSILIERS. BULLETS VKRSUB BAYONETS AND BRICKS. Udited Preus Association—By Elootrio Telegraph—Oopyrigbb London, June S A fight occurred at Tientsin amongst French, British, and German soldiers. Several were wounded, and one French man was killed. The Welsh Fusiliers, acting as police men, trifd to prevent the French soldiers plundering a house on the Taku road. Two hundred French and Germans then attacked the Fusiliers with bayonets and bricks, wounding four of them. The Fusiliers fired, killing one Frenchman and wounding three. Five Germans were also wounded.

Smallpox in Australia

THE PROBABLE CAUSE UJb 1 THE OUTBREAK

United Press Association—By Eteotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Stdnbt, June 4 The health authorities are unable to trace the source of contagion of a woman who has been found suffering frem smallpox. She resided at North Sydney, and was removed to a coast hospital, under the assumption that she wss suffering from scarlet fever. The impression is growing, despite the opinion of the I oard of Health to thj contrary, that the outbreak of smallpox is due to the premature release of the Australian China Con tingent. Ihe men brought a quantity' of loot, which may have carried germs. Five more cases of smallpox have I occurred at the quarantine station.

Hospital Board

The follewing concludes our report of yesterday's meeting:— The Chairman stated he had applied to the Agent* of the patentees of the Septic Tack System for an estimate of cost, and be read the following reply :— Sir—l am favoured with your report of yesterday, requesting an estimate of intro ducing a Sspuc Tank installation for the disposal of tho fewags from the Hospital at Athburton. Assuming that on the average, 40 gallons of water per person, per day, is used—which is the usual quantity allowed—lor all pur poses, one septic tank and three bacteri* beds or filters will be required These are* constructed of cement uoncrete or brick work, and cemented inside to prevent leakage. The tank is covered with concrete and about 9 inches of soil. The bacteria beds are filled to a depth of 3ft with coke breezn or other suitable filtering material. Drain pipes are laid on the floors of the filters to convey the filtrate to the outlet. The automatic akernatiog'gear and fittings am • applied from England by the patentees of the system. I estimate the cost of the installation, based upon Dunedin prices for materials and workmanship at £248 12. This sum docs not include Engineers Commission, nor alterations to drainage that may be necessary to convey ths sewage to the grit chamber, or from the outlet from the filters. The prooess is very simple. A email grit chamber is constructed as the entrance to the septic tank into which the sewage is first discharged through the drain. Here a!! inorganc matter is interetpted. 1* The sewage payees from the grit chamber into the septic tank, where it is operal ed up-n by the mico-organisms, —all solida—-pappr etc, being decomposed and liquified. Tue t ffluent from the tank parses through a slotted pipe and a graduated valve into an iffluent chamber, thence through the automatic alternating gear in'o the filters, whet 3 anoi her clans of org&nitms operate. Two of the filters are filled and emptied alter nately, one of the t hrne always being at rest. ■ The change of tie filters to be worked ie made by changing the position of the valveß m the automatic alternating gear every two or three week?, or as occasion may require according to the purity of the filtrate dis charged from any particular filter. This, and the occasional stirrirg up of the sewage m the grit chamber, and an occasional oiling of the working parts of the gearing is about the only attention required. No nuisance arises from it, and there is no sludge or refuse to b« cleared away, A fsf<l of fibout five feeb is required be twoen the in'eb to the grit chamber and the outlet from the filters. The fitters are usually arranged to be fitted and emptied three times every 24 hours. I shall be pleased to have the authority of your Board to order the necessary gearing for the installation,—-Yours faithfully, W A Walk The Chairman, m reverting to Dr Mason's report, stated he had arranged to meet the dootor with Mr Friediander at the station, but had missed him there, as Dr Mason had decided to return to Cbristcburch by an earlier train than at first intended, but he (the Chairman) followed the doctor |to the hospital. No doubt the advantages of the sceptic tank system bid been fully oanvataad tad urged upon him whilst- inspecting the hospital drainage. H» had, however, taken him to the river, and the doctor stated that although they could not discharge into the stream, he raiaed no objections to the drainage being carried there m pipes The report of Mr Outhbert wm again read by the Chairman, who pointed out that the Board had to take into consideration the locality m dealing with any scheme. Referring to Caver&hatn, he said that the septic tank method had been adopted there as against a more difficult and expensive proposal to carry th« irainage out to the ocean, but no each diftou'.ties would have to be met here. At Birmingham and Leeds the septic tank had been ohoien, bub on the other hand the former had do chance of discharging its sewage into a river. Ho thought, however, the pipe system was the most reasonable, and it would certainly require least supervision I Mr Friedlauder did not agree with one or two of the Chairman*!* remark?, and at it had been inferred that when ho accompanied Dr Mason to the Hospital he had canvassed the septic tank system, he b»d to contradict I this*—in fact, he did not even Bpeak of the Hospital to the dootor before Mr Wright's arrival. He farther differed from the \ Chairman's remarks as to Dr Mason, who told him tMr Friediander) that he did object to the sewage going into the river at all, and this was after he had visited the river with Mr Wright. From Mr Wales' report it appeared that the septic tank required but little supervision, whilst.under Mr Cuthberfc's scheme man holes and other provisions were arranged re^ufring.oertnin work m keeping cle»n» Ho, therefore, favored the septic tank system evert though costing an additional £160 Mr Wright assured the members that Dr Mason had informed him he would raise no objection to the drainage being discharged into such a river as the Aahburtoo. and therefore there were two iy«t*fw to be taken into consideration Mr Willis drew attention to a former resolution having been passed m favour of Mr Baxter's icheme, and before an alterna tive scheme could be adopted they would require to rescind this motion io order to place the matter m order The Chairman concurred, and Mr Fried' lander moved for perminion to tno?e that the motion passed at the last meeting of the Board, deciding as,ats alternative scheme to, adopt that recommended by Mr Baxter* be rescinded, which was granted Mr Friediander then moved accordingly. This was seconded by Jjlr Lambie aad carried Mr Willis agreed with Mr Friediander with reapecb tp Dr Mason's objection to the j discharge into the river, as there had been I an, uncontradtefced. statement th.it X>* MMQC |

'"" »" '■' I"T|II|V"1" '*"ri " ' '"■■* ninvMthmittiimmttmltfrmit had asserted that the Government, whlltfi not wishing to interfere with present) asses of r! rain ago into rfvere, wouFd not allow any new system to be introduced on tbos* linea, Farther they ought to consider thocs people living alongside In th* time to come Tin wald and Hampsteiui would be part of » greater AihbartoD with the rivi r running through it Ultimately therefore, they would have to face the fact that *h*y cnold not drain into this river. At the septia tack system was the most op to date of thos* brought forward, he would more 'that it be adopted for tie diagonal of the Hospital sewage. 1 Mr Rd3 secondsd Mr Willie'* motion, adding that by carrying out this method they would thus keep any ouisanee to themselves instead of taking it into tot river. Mr,Collins was in favour of the system, but he feared that they bad pot sufidMt ' information as to oost which might eventtjaliy amount to £750. He would therefore boot* ae an (amendment ' that the chairman |b» instructed to obtain estimates of the total oost of the"Beptis tank system' They should not aot hurriedly and as there were bo fair Mmmi in the Hospital at present there mi do real urgency. Mr Jones seconded, and added that from details he had obtained-there were no patent rights in the system' Hie farther reason for delay wes to be aeanred that the effluent water would be allowed through the Boroagh drainage.l Mr Harper supported the proposal to obtain further information. The present method had eziited for twenty years, and no complaint had been made by their medical men. Bs was, however, quite convinced that the septio tank was the beat system, M Irrigation f»rir,s were faab being done away with, The question of a fall for water would require consideration, but a* en* could oompjain that the water woald be unwholesome after passing through, tbtj process. He considered, However, that It would nob be necessary to make provision for more than say fifty patfents, Instead of one hundred, as mentioned by the citftirmati, Mr Andrews opoke in favor of the amendment, and pointed out thuL there wea already a concrete tank at the Hospital, which had originally cosb over £80* and perhaps this could be utilised la the mew construction Mr Lambie inferred that the only differ* eoce now appeared to be one of levejs, and ifc would therefore be well to get the expert to inspect the ground and provide a rtltable estimate of oost Mr Reid urged that they should now decide to adopt the system, and after carrying this, proceed to procure the detail* and Information required Mr Willis, in reply, said he understood from the remarks of members that the* were all in favor of the septic tank system, and he thought the matter should dow be settled without farther delay. This question had already been hung up too long, His own opinion was tbab they should first adope the sceptic tank principle, but a» members appeared to favor Mr Collins'l amendment to net estimates, he would, by permission, withdraw hi? motion Thie was agreed to, and the amendment therefore became the substantive motion Mr Friedlander here moved that alterna tive tenders for installing a septic tank nystem b* called for an institution of 75 and ICO people. Quire enough meetings had already been held to decide this question, and every 2lme they had bean convened, it had cost several poundi farther in country members charges for attendance. They had all spoken in favour of the new ay a tens, and it» was, therefore, only now a question ef coat. They should not delay further, bub go on with the work. Re was proceeding when the chairman stated that thiß amendment being on tbe //net of Mr Willis' motion, which had been withdrawn, he ruled it out of crder Mr Friedlander maintained that the former motion had been withdraws, and did not, therefore, exist, and he argued that any member of the Board had a perfeob right) to move another resolution in it* place The Chairman, hewevpr, adhered ts hit ruling, and on Mr Collins' motion being pat, it was carried Mr Friedlander moved a further motion that the alternative cost of the septio tank | inntallation for 75 and 100 patients be obtained, and this was carried In reply to Mr WitHa' enquiry, whether the estimates referred to in Mr Collins' motion would cast anything, (he chairman stated it undoubtedly would, as he woald now have to ask Mr Wales to come to Ash burton and report TUB MEDICAL OFFICER Mr Reid aeked for permission to mova that hospital patients should have the option : oi selecting their nwn doctors so long as the usual hospital fee* were paid. If than allowed, patients who now went to private hospitals and elsewhere would be glad to tak9 advantage of the local hospital. The chairman said this could not bt accepted as » resolution, and the SMVev tabled it as a notice of motion for next rneet* >ng. On the question of the annual election of the hospital medical officer Mr Raid aaoved that the selection be held orer for a {tansies as to his notice of motion. Mr Willis objected. Dr Trevor had given every satisfaction and he would propose ht« re election,as the question raised by Mr Rel4 would not alter matters as to the roedleat man in charge of the hospital Mr Harperalso spoke in favor of Dr Trevor's appointment. Mr Reid's suggestion had oeme before the Board previously and be oonld not see any probability of its beingfadcpbtdi and \n any case they must have fehair own medical rflioer to take charge. Dr Twvoe had served them for 20 years siue the institution had been opened, giving general R&tiefaotioa and he would ffnpporb his appointment for the ensuing year. Mr Friedlander agreed that they naefe have their own medical man, Mr Reid*| scheme had been tried at Timaru, frhm l| had ultimately been abandoned, , Mr Reid stated be bad no intenHa* of reflecting upon Dr Trevors •jiwlifioaftioni and he would withdraw his Boston, The motion o! Mr Willis was the* ante* unanimously, f Tneb"*rdtneas33<>of»*d.

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Received Wftkapank* Jane 5, 98 am, This Office 9 57 »m London, Jane * Lord Metbuen, with a large convoy, relieved Zeeruat Five hundred Boers are gathered at Trichinopoly. After a day's desperate fighting 250 Boers were ejected from a position ntar Bushman Hock. I The local defence force on Saturday repulsed 700 Boers under Scheepem, who made a determined attack on Willowmore, The enemy had several killed. Viljoen is between Carolina and Eriiie'io avoiding the British, and bit followers are gradunlly earrendering.

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Received June 5, 9 57 ft m Melmobnb, Jane i Mr Fuller, & ]Sew South WaJM member of the House, m a speech, re gretted New Zealand's absence from federation. He" held that New Sm laod had thrown obstacle* fin the way* Mr Barton interjected she bad not done so; New Zealand simply made euggestione, whioh wereconsidtred at a confer»nco

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