EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of Moon for July

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave ARhburton daily for— UHRIBTUHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 am 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIM A RU—&'. 10.55 am,350 pm PUNKDIN—»t 12 54 pm (pxpresß) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m

Trains arrive daily at Aehhurton from— OHKISTOHUROH~ab 10.45 » m, 12.48 p m (expretß), 8 pm" TIMARCT—at 10.35 a m, 2 85 pm DUNEDIN~-at 6.67 p m (expren) SFBINQBUBM—at 9.46 a m

Mail Notices

Mails close fox the following places at under, subjseb to the necessary alterations SATURDAY, JULY 13 Fop Tasmania and Australia (due Mcl bourne July 21st), alse Gey lod, India, Chica Straits Settlement, Bouth Africa, eto,'. as* Oontineat o! Europe and United Kingdom (due London Aag 27ih), via Brindist, at 12 30 pm For Northern Porbß per Te Anau, ab 1030 hm.

For Northern Ports and West Coast, per Tarawera, at 6 30 p m'

Tho next best despatch to the United Kingdom is via San Francisco leaving v hristchnrch on July 24 ih, and doe Lon don Aug24ih

Commercial.

United Preps Assooiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London. Jialy 11 The American visible supply of wheat is 37,819,C00 bushes Wool is firm, and there is better competl' tiou

CLEARING SALE.

At a clearing sale, held hy Mr David Thorna?, on account a! Mr W Huston, at SprioafielH, Methven, on Monday, July 8, a'though the weather was greatly against him, Mr Huston had one of the moat successful clearing sales of live and dead stock held in the district. The a took, which consisted of aine draught horses, several head of c ittie, and the usual farm implement!!, were sold at highly satisfactory pi ices to the vendor. A very good spread was served to ' hose present by Mr »nd Mrs Huston and family, and was done fail justice to by the general public after their early and cold drive, some buyers coming from a great distance* Following are a few of the prices :— Double furrow pbugbs £9 to £14, four horse yoke £3 5i to £2 10s, Cambridge roller £11 10s, hay rake £7, seed sower £10 stripper £8. reapor and binders £3 to £10 harrow* £6 S\ drays and frames £15 to £16 10s, gig £17, sprint; dray £10, fowls Is 7d each, ducks 2* Id each, grass seed 7s per bag, aeonnds of wheat 7a 3d per bag, Danish oats Is 81 p»r bushel (bags extra), Tuscan whaat 2a 7d per bunhel (bag* extra), potatoes 7s 6d per hag. C*tt!e—l heifer £6 sa, 1 cow £4 11* Ql, 2 Bteer« £6 10 , calf 15<. Shecp-103 urosshred o'd fW^e 11s ill, 16 ewes Bs. Doge from lO\ 15' *nd £i lls. Horae — Groy mare £9, bay geldimr £25, brown gel.iics? £21, black msro £27, b*y Holding £38, bay ueldiog £36, bay selding £36, b*y Rplding '£42, hrown mare £40, bay geldintr £50, trap mam £10 pry gelding (aired) £3 7s 6<l, brown genl!nj» £23, also an eighteeu months old'fi'ly. by Dr .Ssddon, well grown, with good hair and bone, £48. Harnesß— Cellars, hameßftnd winkora 10a to £1 12s 6d, leading chiins 10< to £1 !2-i 6^, cart sadcHe and bretching £1 10a ro £2 7s 6d

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

Tbe Aahburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association ol Canter* bury, Ltd, quote as follows on July I?,, 190!:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl „. 2a IJd to 2? 21 „ „ Tufioan.^ 2s 2d to 2s 2£d Huator's 2s Id to 2a l|i Oits— Huns 1* § i „ Danieh h6i „ Sparrowbillß If 6d „ Canadian 1b 7d to la Qi Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior Is 6d Peaa—Blwe "rusßian 2a 5M „ Partridpe 9pi '02«9d Ohaff—Good oatsheaf h'h 04 Grass Seed—New la to Is 6d The above are prices onrreat paid to farmers on truoka a 6 Aehburtou

MARRIAGE.

Coubage-Peache. —Od July 10th, ab Sainb Aiden'?, Mount Sotners, by the Bey Harold Purohae, Frank Hubebt, eldest Ron of F. Courftge, Seadowo, Amberley, to Zoi Frances, eldest daughter of A. E. Peaclie, of Moubt Somers Station.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1901.

j FBKHAPf oae of the most remarkab'd measure*, which even the present Go vernmentof New Zealand has proposed, Is the State Fire Insurance Bill, which was brought down by Governor'^ message oq Tutoday !ast 8 and read a first time. It is apparently the same Bill that was introduced to our repre isotatives during the session of 1898, but was promptly kicked oat. We gather from the manner in which it is now brought, forward that Ministers intend to make alt Ipast a show of get ling it through. Tbs $ill provides for the establishment of a State fire Insurance Office, administered by a manager appointed by the Governor in-Ooußcil and holding office daring his pleasure, Provision is also made for the appointment of the necessary staff and for the (establishment of branch officw or agencies. A State Fire Insurance Board is also consti tuted, consisting of the manager, the Colonial Treasurer, the Commissioner of Taxeej and two competent persons (not beiu# membwrs of the Oivil Ser vicf) appoiated by the Governor-in- Oduncil, and this body w'^l regulate the general conduct of the business of the office, which is to insure or reinsure against loss or damage by fire insur able property of all kinds gituata in New Z aland. The original funds are to b« provided by a special loan of £250,00®, »nd if that amount is found to be insufficient, further sanas m*y b* similarly raised as required. The sweeping nature of the measure— which is altogether socialistic—may be gathered from the following provisions The Municipal Oounoil or local govern ing body may, by special order, or by a poll of the ratepayers carried by a majority of votes, decide to adopt Jfche clauses of the Bill dealing with the statutoryinsaranee!of buildings. In that case a fire insurance roll is to be prc« pajred, showing the jaame.oooQpttionAnd

address of the owner of every buildingi the capital vain** of the building, its no* intnal ineurabla Tulnn (being not mor« than three-fourtlu of the capital vuluo), its actual ineuirable value, its cUbbi. 6cation, the annual r*te and amount of premium payable, whether it is in sured, and, if no, in what office, for what amount, and the date of the expiry of the car rent policy. On this portion of the Act earning into operation every building nhown in the roll as not yet insured, shall, without the if sue of any policy, ba deemed to be insured in tb» State Fire Insurance Office in the name of the owner for a enm equtl to the insurable value s«u down in the roll and ftt the rate of premium fixed therein. Buildings that may be already insured in some private office ait the time the Act, may come into force will have to be insured in the government office at the expiration (A the policy that may be current, and in no rase later than twelve months after this portion of the Act shall have come into operation. It will thus be seen that at the expiration of that period in nil places where Part II of the Government Act may be ad - opted the state will have the entire monopoly of Fire Insurance basinet*, and on its own terms. We cannot imagine fur one moment that saah a measure as this <j»n pans even the New Zealand legislature, unless Mr Seddon makes a party question of it—which seems improbable. Nererthelffs iti» ja»t as well that the people of fchii country should get some idea of the poflsibiiitiflß.that are prospnting, them 1 selves in the way pf future legislation. This remarkable Bill is probably not expected to reach its final stages this session, but it will serve the purpose of its fratnerl, ilifc assists to familiarise tbo public with thf principle i% repre sents —the principle of state owner ibip of everything; W«r trust how ever, that Parliament will strike out all tde clauseu of this Bill except those contained in Fart 111, which provide* for the equipment and maintenance of ffir® Brigaden, towards which all Fire Insurance Companies are requested to contribute. This is the only part of the measure, which should reach the Statute Book

Wk observe that daring (he discussion iv the House on the motion for second reading of the " State School Children Compulsory Brill Bill," several mem bers protested against the Bill on the ground that would tend to increase the military spirit throughout; the colony. MrJohn Hutcheson the Labour mem ber for Wellington wag very emphatic in denouncing what be called the Jin goism of the Government, in which he included the proposed Bill. It may be mentioned in passing, thut the attitude of labour representatives throughout the Empire hi generally antagonistic to the policy of the Imperial and Colonial Governments, in connection with the South Africaiii war and preparations for national defence. Notwithstanding this curious fact we all know that the prompt and splendid answer to the Empire's call to arms came from men of all degrflps— ftom the horny handed «on of toil, as from the aristocrat with a rent ro!) of thousands. This is not altogether by the way, since it, &howa that those who pose as advocates of ' pence at any price,' do not truly re present the vi'ws of the nation at large. It is all nonsense to B<*y that to give onr youth ft good training in the drill ard discipline that will fit them to defend their homes and their coun try against all corners h to rncourage 11 Jingoism." Every sf udent of nisiOry know? that some of the moat promi nent representatives of what we , now call "Jingoism "have not b°en trained soldirrs Indeed we need not go out of this colony to provf- that Jmg. km can exist without a military trainiug. The reputation New Zealand has al ready acquired in th*t direction hag been gained for it by its Premier, whp we believe has never even been a volunteer, No one who has studied the international situa tion can remain blind to the fact that for some time to come the pros pect of peace will not be assured. !fhis being so, it is the duty of our rulers in every part of the Empire to be fully prepared for emergencies. Even if the occasion should never arise wb«n the youths who may have attended our public schoolß should be called upon to engapf In actual warfare, them cannot be a shadow of * doubt that tbs habits of order and discipline, and the training to be acquired from enforced military drill in those institutions must be of great value in after life. '

Local and General

Weather Report-Captain Edwin wire* • Northeast, to north an 1 west) galei; g'asi fall j indications rain.

A CpßfOsjTY— A. framed copy of |}c Z Watcher is af- present on view in the window of Messrs ,|ohp Orr and Ce.

BoBOtGH £battoi«si—-The Committee appointed by the abattoir Conference to bring up a recommendation for an abattoir for the borough, consisting of the Mayor and Councillor Reid, Messrs S H Chapman and J Bea!y, on Thursday lnupeoted eitog offered by Messrs Siloock.Ru'e. and Barnard;

" Emfbess Nebdm."—-The «• Empress Needle" Company opened in Ashburton yesterday, with a Sue display of fancy and artißtic desigi S in woo! and silk, worked by the Empress Needk, We' learn that the machine has been awarded several medals at the exhibitions in the ehjef towgs of tho oolony. Mrs Rlsr.on, formerly a well known resident of Ashburron, attends at the rooms (lately Mies Bessie Simmonds')* where the needle and its work are on view, and she is giviog instructions how to use the needsjp without) charge. It should be worth whlie for tbo lsdieg of Aahburton to pay a visib of inspection. Bktxbe Latb Thak N stein — The rain gauge whioh the Government promised to supply Mr John Lambie, of Kyle, with about seven years ago, has at length reached him, thanks to the good offices of Mr 0 A 0 Hardy, the member for Selwyu. Thm matter should be of interesb to our readers, bb Mr gamble has kiodly andertaken to give' us periodically the benegt of his observations regarding the ra|nfa)i in the Kyle district.

Bociai. and DANOE—The Ashburton Loyal Orange Lodge held a social and dance in the Oddfellows' Hall last) evening, which was well attended by members and their friends. The stage wag decorated with their large badge, and Minn Bjmmonda' Band supplied jthe mußio Various songs were inter •persed amongst the danoing, which was opened with the grand maroh e W.M. R Thompson, and P.M. B Neleon Were present, together with the efficient Secretary, Bro ,0 Bennett. A capital supper wan provided by Mr Stoddarb. whose reputation as a caterer was well sustained.

Business No^[OE-~-Notice to containers of Fletcher Bros celebrated Teas—Their first Tea Composition oioses on August 3ltt, and coupons must I c sent id by that date. A full li«t of prize winners will be advertised in Mailwih Gwfdiqn early in September.

M* E T Hoer,tcirs Obebitobs - A meet* tRg of creditors uo.der th<- failure of E T Hoolejr was held in L< ndon io eotisider •th*» appointment of a new committee, the coinun. tee having become defunct owing to non-attenJance or fur vV-^v reason*. tt was asfrea t to aojonrn tha meeting till tho I7ch Jonn, curing which period the Buard of Trade will ac*> at, Committee, fn reply to a creditor, the trustee stated that the money at present in hand would pay about threepence in the pound, and with favourable relisation a further dividend of 1h 6d to 2s would be paid.

Magistrates awjb Beibbry—At a meet* Ing of the Corporation of Glasgow, Mr Jeffrey Hunter gave notice of a motion that the Corporation peif' ion Parliament in favour of the immediate amendment of the cr mlnal law hs to bribery, so< that Magistrals and other persons holding any office of public uropr, nhall be liable to punishment for. receiving or soliciting bribes, and that an; person attempting to bribe or unduly ii>nueuce a Magistrate or Councillor shall aleo be liable to punish* mant- .

Mothve* Ambulance Class—A meeting w»s held on Tnesday last in the Methven Public Library for the purpose of starting an ambulance class in the district. There was a good attendance, and a olasu was formed, which is to affiliate with theSt John's AmbuUrsoe Association. Dr Hamilton, our resident doctor, has kindly undertaken the duties of lecturer. The following were appointed the committee s—Messrs William Morgan J.P, T Mangin, W Blaokler, H Griffith, B Campbell and R M Stvewrigfat Mr Morgan waß elected Chairman, and Mr Sivewright, Hon Secretary and Treasurer. OlaiiM will meet every Tuesday slight at 7.30 p.m, starting on the 16th inst»

Ths BsfnßHiMaTKOorißi—Aoooroiiog to the official lilt of troopers who returned by the Tapas it would appear that eight Ashburton member* of the Fifth Contiogent have returned in that vestel, namely, Sergeant Bfftord, Corporals Dunicp and Andrews, trad Troopers Knox, J Smith, Wlllfotn*, Thompson, and Bergeaut Baker, who joined the Fifth Contingent »!; Dane* virke, and they may arrive by the express from the ooath en Monday evening. There appears to have been an unusnal number of invalids amongst them, twenty eight being in the hospital, eleven of the oass* being serioas. Troepir F W , Forbes, who was suffering from pneumonia 'when he landed, died yesterday. Ho joined the Fifth from the Thames, although his friends are in Dunedin. »He is to nave a military funeral on Sunday

EtJOHKK Maioh—A euchre match was played at Fkirfieid on Thursday evening, the visiting team being the Ashbtuton Fire Brigade, and there wag a large attendance. Mrt Httrrold kindly placed the large dining room of the boarding house at the disposal of the Committee, and after »n bout* and a half's play the result was announced— Fairfielc! Hi, Brigade 26. A concort was then held, and a sumptuous supper,, served up by Mrs Harrold, which cave general satiftfaction, was partaken of. The orchestra played several selections, which were greatly uppreem'ed. Sooga by Miss Benson, Masnra O Trail), S Bradford, C Kenrlftit, H Kwr, J Dorm, H Morrison, Faulkner, HiUgrove, and J W Malcolmson. nd recitations by Measre <l Collae and C Kendall, were very acceptable items. Mr 8 Bradford pave selections on the tin whistle, accompanied by Mr Kendall on the piano, which astonished those present as to the amount of mueic to be obtained from Buch \o instrument. The following toaeta were duly honored: — 'The Kinp,' • Fairfield Freezing Workp, 1 • Asbhurton Fire Brigade,' 'The Ohaiiman.' and ' Oar Hostess.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United V. OBM Association—By Electro Telegraph

Wblmngton, Jmly 12 Thp Ooarcil m«)t at 2 30 Mr Wdtlktr announced the appointment of liieuteniinb Colonel Honry as Oamm»nd»n' of the Forces The Hospital Nurses Registration Bill wi»s recommitted, and section 4 amended so as to read that persons holding & certiiioate of three consecutive years' training anr> theoretical and practical instruction, on the first day of January, 1902 (instead of at the passing of the Aofc, as originally providoc!) should bo entitled to registration. With 1 regard to nurses from outside New Zealand who may apply 'or registration, further provision was inserted that tbey must bo ■equal in training and examination to what is required of New Zealand under this Act.' The Bill was reported with amendments. The Local Authorities Indemnity Bill passed its final stages, and the Council rose at S SO p m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

WeI^PWTON, Juily J. 2 The Souse met at 10-30 »»m

Mr Seddon moved the second reading of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Bui, the provisions of which he shortly fxplivned. H.<said the Bill was of an equitable p'lara.cbar, a^d cqotj»iaod no large departure trom the existing law. Clause 3 made provision for registering as an industrial union of employers any foreign oampaoy carrying on business in New Zealand through ac Hgbnt Other sectioua made it oluar that trade unions may be joined as parties. The principal Aot left room for doubt on these points. The Bill prevented counsel from appearing in oonneotion with an industrial dispute even if he is acting under a power of! attorney, and gave further protection to workers ia regard to the preliminaries of j a dispute. Mr Monk objected to the arbitrariness of tbii Bill, and protested against the fostering j of industrial disturbance; ■ A long debate ensued, lasting until the luncheon adjournment. Most of the speaker* exposed approval of the measure. The Housa resumed Kb 2.30 The debate on the seoond reading of Mr Industrial Conciliation and Arbi tration Amendment Bill wai continued Mr $lasaev scouted the ide.ath.ab th,n Government: was responsible for the present proenprity "ni the o^'eny, sud dooiod that the Farmers Union was an off shoot) of the National Association

Sir J G Ward defended the Goverumenb from the ohargo that ib had done nobbing to assist the farming industry, and pointed to the change In the incidence of taxation, concessions in railway freights, and exemp* tion of improvement! under the L&nd and Income Tax, as instances of the relief that had been afforded to farmers by the Govern* ment* Farmers had a perfect right to form legitimate unions, but if political oirganlav tions were being formed be maat Bay it would be a very bad thing for |he ooqnbry; it. was regrettable at this stage in the history of New Sealandtc hear the antiquated old fashioned notions that had been* given expression to by the Opposition members during this debate. With regard to the Bill before the House, he considered it a very necessary one ' Mr Seddo'n, In replying, depreo^tad the attempt that was being mads ta sat the country against the town, and twitted the Opposition with having opposed proposals brought down by the Government) for making concessions to farmers by reducing thjifsilway freights. He said the Opposition ha'Q dose a gross end grave injuttics to farmers by keeping the railways in the hands of Commissioners, whioh was proved far the phenomenal Bugaeaa o| the railways &nd the large concessions made Bince'the I Government took them over; As to the Farmers' Union, he must say chat, judging by its programme, it looked very much like resuscitation of the National Associations Aa an answer to the atsertion that induatriea had been retarded by the labor legislation of the Government^ he pointed out that the number of persona employed in factories bad boen doubled during the Iftat eight years, «nd he qei.pend(B<r that aii the towns progressed at) must the country. He would be no parly to disturbing ths harmony existing between the town and country. With regard to the Bill under disonasion, he said it waa hia desire to be fair to all parties. Under the Consolidating Act of 1900 trade unions could stand out and Ignore- an award, but undtr thia Rill they ooutd be forced to loin in ' The second reading was agreed to on the voices, and the Bill was referred to tbj Labor Bills Committee " •

Mr McQowan moved ths second reading of the Cyanide Process Kztension Kit!, to extend the term of patent rights acquired under the Oyanide Process Gold Extraction Ai!t, 1897, which was agreed to on the voices. Hir Joseph Ward moved the second rending of the Public Health Ac> Amendment BUI, to include tbe Chatham Islands in the scope of the principal fi ct

Agreed to on the voices Mr Seddon moved the aeoocd reading of tbe Trustee A«-t Amendment Bill, a measure designed to bring the law on this subject io the colnuy into conformity with the iaw in Eaglfad Agreed to on the voices

Mr Seddon (in the absence of Mr Mills, Commissioner of Customs), moved the second reading of the Chinese Immigrants Act Amendment Bill, which, he explained, was intended to clearly define the responsibility of the captain or owners of vessels in regard to the disappearance of any members of a Chinese crew

Agreed to on the voice. Bit J Ward moved the second reading of the Accidents Compensation Bill, to provide for independent medical examination in oases of claims of compensation for accidents.

After a brief debate the teoend reading w»a agreed to on the voices.

Mr Seddon announced the reoeipti of a wire from Brigade Surgeon De Lautor.of the Tagus, stating he was making arrangements to take the siok men to public and private hoepitala at onoei Mr Seddon explained that the Surgeon wanted to put the invalids on Quarantine Island,owing to lack of accom* modation in the Duaedin Hospital,, but he (Mr Seddon) would not agree to that, as it was a bleak and cold spot. I The Cemeteries Trustees Validation Bill j passed through Committee without >mend* ment, The Referendum Bill was committed, Mr Ell asked the Premier to insert a clause enabling peeple to demand that eny Bill may be submitted to the referendum. He olaimed that the Bill in its present form wan useless* - -

Mr Seddon said Mr Ell wai sade%voriug to stop the measure from proceeding* Mr Eli { You know me better than that.

Clause four, which set out what may be submitted to the Referendum, was under discussion when the Houec rose at 5 20;

The House resumed at 730 p m Qiause 4, which sets ont what may be •submitted to. tbe referendum, was under discussion for some time.

Sub-section 1, of the clause was amended on the Premier* motion to provide that if a Government BilJ introduced by message, from the Governor it a roasted Bill within the meaning of the Act, it shall be referred to fehe referendum.

On the motion of the Premier, & new Sub section wat added to provide that any Bill passed twice by the Honse and r> jaoted iwioa by the Legislative Council, may by resolution of the House, be referred to the referendum.

Mr Ell moved a new Sub-section to the effect that a referendum shall be taken on any particular question if 5 per cent of the •lectors petition for it.

The Premier opposed this proposal on the ground that it was unreasonable. The amendment was lost by 40 votes to 9.

Clause 7, which provides when a refer endum »h»il be taken, wrb amended to read, •The day appointed shall be nob eoonar than twenty eight, not later than ninety days after the close of the session in which the question to be decided by a referendum has been dealt, with by Parliament.'

Mr E G Allen more d to txcUe from this clause the provision that the date for a refer endum shall not be the same day as that appointed for the election of any member of the House of Representatives.

This was agreed to, and in place of the words struck out) the Premier moved the insertion of the following words :—' And if between the twenty eight and ninety dajß there should be a g neral election, then, in that case, the referendum ehait be taken on that day,' The Premier's addition was agreed to on the vnlcet, and the clause, m amended, was pas&ec!.

In c*»ußo 8, wh»oh fuses that a refer, eodum shall be taken in the fame manner us in the case of a genetal election, Mr P ."Rni suggested an amendment to the effect that the referendum should be taken by post. After considerable dißOUbsicn on the clause the Premior mov.d to report progress on the Bill, wh eh was agreed to. The Cemetery Trustees Validation Bi 1 was put through its final stages. The home rose at 10 30.

The Troopers Reception at Invercargill.

United Press Aisooi»tLon—By Electric Telegraph

Intbecargili July 12 Brilliant sunshine, after a sharp frost, made the lovercargill decorations iook gay as the troop train steamed in at 11 30, the>r arrival being the signal for rounds of cheers from the very large gathering of people. The Contingents having been formed up outside the station, where a stand had been erected, were addressed by Arohdeaoon Stooker, Lord Ranfurly, tha Mayor of Inveroargill, and the Hon O H Mills. Chp«rs for the Grovernor and the Contingents having been given, tne Contingents and Tolunteer Oorpe, the Garrison, City, pipe, and distriob bands, marched along the streets bo the Jgealandia Hall, where luncheon was in readinesst Daring the afternoon the broops wend to toe Queens Park, whete His Excellency distributed medals and witnessed » parade and marsh past, and a programme .of sports and military items was got off. The troopers were afterwards taken off by their hostesses .to* tes,. la the evening a oonversaElone was held, and a torch light pro oeuton passed through the principal streets. With few exceptions, the returned ttoopers look very fit.

A Stacking Fatality

Intircaboill, July 12 A shocking fatality occurred during the fireworks display this evening. A bomb wend off horisioatally among the crowd, and exploded in the faces of Mrs Sneyd, an aged widow, whom it) struck full in the face and killed ; her son, who had a great v?o«nd in his thifh ; his wife,' who ia seriously brui»td all over, and has p.on*nsed wound*, caused by fragments ; and their eoa, who is &ho injured. The fireworks were also responsible for other injuries more or less •eriou.s. In ail sijf peraonsare in the hospital in oonneotion with the bomb explosion.

W* are informed thab ia oonsef uenoe of the unusual number of invalids forming part of the Fourth and Fifth Contingents, the Ashburtoo Reception Committee has decided to poatpme the oitiz na ball to ba given in honour of the troopers' return. In this oonnaction the ready and graceful manner in whioh the Catholic Literary Society o'i sented to pub off their entertainment) arranged for the 18th, to enable fehe Beoep fcion Gomm^tees ftrrangenu»t§ to b« carried out should be acknowledged; Under the oiroumetar.ee?, however, the Literary Society's fixture will nob have to be post poned, but will take place aa originally proposed on Thursday next. The Mayor ha>receiY.ed,ft fcelegram from the HonCB Mills, stating that the troops of the South Island coming from places north of Dunedin, will go by Monday's exprasp, and tho»e from the North Island will sail from Port Chalmers direct) to Wei' Hngton by the Tague. Mr Chfts Braddell has received a cable from Melbourne from his son Braddell, (Kitcheners Horse), staling iSiat he bad arrived by the Qrient, '

New Zealand Produce

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

tWBLIINGTON, Joly 12 Mr Cameron, Inspector of New Zealand produce at Home, report* to the Agriculture Department) that complaints are made that the oaroaseß of lamb^ and sheep send from the colony ol late, are boo coarse and. heavy* The quality of lamb haa been good, t^d there ia every prospect that good prices will oontinae for the rem.&tniiier of the season. Shipments of mutton this yea** have been unusually heavy, but it U felt thab they will be very light for some time to come so as to enable flocks to be brought up to something like their original numbers.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press A»tooiafcio»—■-By Blestric 'lalegraph—Copyright

London, July 11 Amongst the N«w Zea'anders awarded the distinguished conduct medals is Private Langham, of the New Zealand Rmgh Riders, for gal* lantry at Yaal Bank.

SHOOTING BRITISH WOUNDED

London, Juiy 11 The Daily Mail publishes farther soldiers' letters confirming the shooting of British wounded at Ylakfontein. Received July 13,12 20 » m | Xonuon July 12 ! In the House of Commons, Mr Broderick stated that id response to his telegram enquiring with reference to the truth of Mr Wallace's statement, Lord Kitchener had wired that be had received the testimony of seven men who saw the Boers shoot the wounded at Vlukfontein. Mr Brod»rick added that Orders bad been givt.. \ o take the evidence of tne^e men on oath.

An official who visited the Boer refugee camp reports that everything is satisfactory

MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES.

Received July 12, 9 52 p m London, July 11 The following have been awarded Distinguished Conduct medals, their ciaims being based on eulogistic men* tion for bra vary :—Sergeant Davenport (First Australian Bushmen), twice severely wounded At Rhenoster Kop; Corporal May (Six Australian Bush , men), and Privates Angell (since dead), and W George (Western Australians), for gallantry in Zeeberg Pats.

The following additional men have been mentioned in dispatches for conspicious services :•—.Lieutenants £ H Thomas and R D Boyle, of the Sixth Imperial Bushmen, for the capture of De la Bey's guns and con voy on March 24th; Lieutenant Christian, (New South Wales A Bat tery), for the admirable manner in which he handled his section. Lieu tenant Christian is also described as a very good gunner and horseman.

The following have been mentioned in despatches .—-Sergeant-Major Weir ( New South Wales First Australian Bushmen), {or dressing Sergeant Davenport's wounds under fire at Rhenoster Kop j Private Seiby (New South Wales, of tbe Sixth Imperial Bushmen), for gallantry at Gatsrand; Sergeant Handford, Lance Corporal Lsgerwood, and Trooper Browoing (Victorians), for rescuing a man pinned to the ground, under a heavy fire, Lance Corporal Willing (Victorian) for attending to woumied under a close fire*

Other Victorians mentioned are:— Corporal Walker, Staff Seßgeant Mo Kenzie, and Troopers Butler, Jamieson and Duncan, for'special services at Wolnaaranatad.

Sergeant Ward (South Australian) and Private Stocker (of the Tasmania Bushmen) are mentioned for getting behind Schroader'a laager and enabling tba British to surround it.

As a result of night operations, fifty Boers were captured and eighteen mr rendered near Edenburg

Lord Methuen, near Zeerust, sur prised and captured a laager, with forty three Boers, twenty nine riflee, 2000 rounds of ammunition, thirty eight waggons and six hundred bags of grain, He also collected forty Boer families.

The Daily Newt says that sixty Brttndfort Boers, dejected and ragged, were br ught to Bloemfontein

De Wet's Comm«ndo is near Bloera fontein.

In the House of Commons, Mr Brod erick announced that Lord Kitchener's despatches contained no suggestion that the independence of the late Re publics was the point whereon the peace negotiations failed.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Aaiodation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

SOFLLING. London, Jnly 11 George Towns, of Sydney, and Jacob Gaudaur, the Canadian, have signed articles to row on September Bth et Bat Portage, lor the championship of the world, add for £500 a side. BRITISH NAVAL MANQBUVRIS. The British naval manoeuvres will be held on the 29th,. One hundred and sixty-three warships, divided, will con tend for the command of the English Channel. THE AMERICA CUP, In the final tests ea the 01ydp^ the yacht Shamrock 11, proved unmis takably faster than Shamrock I. Nbw York, July 12 In a farther trial in connection with the America Gap, over a course of fifteen miles to windward and return, Columbia led throughout, winning by three minutes, Constitution was second and Independence doae behind, An eight fenat wind was blowing, IRISH SEATS IV THE COMMONS. The Daily Telegraph's statement that possibly a Bill wili be introduced, taking ■way thirty Irish seats is the House of Commons and, givi»g them to the colpnjeg is absolutely contradicted in official circles. WHOLESALE NO-B4LLING. Umpiring in the cricket match, Lancashire v, Somersetshire, James Phillips no-balled Mold, t^o lan. ccshire bowler, 18. t\nsu m ten overs, 5 times in ths aeoond over. FISHING BOAT FATALITY. Halifax, July 11 Another disaster to small fishing boats is reported, a vessel having sank and eighteen persons having been drowned. O^IOARY Sydney, Jnly 12 $oUuary—JJ Walsh, one time a promi neat doctor, resident in New Zsabnd (oc a considerable time GOLF MSITINQ At the Amateur Chatnoion &o\i Mooting, CBB Gillies, a Ne« Mander, showing splendid forr& establfshbd r new record of 82 ior If holes. In the first two rounds played, Gillies was in the leading position with 175, being four ahead of hie nearest opponent, McNeil. (Received July 12, 9,55, a tn> THE PBRTH RAILWAY STRIKE Perth, July 12 Iblt announced that the railway maa's itrike it settled, *nd rhe men have agreed that the question of wagoa be referred to the Mayors of Perth and Freroan^e, who »i%

tod«y toarbitraie. The men resume War k todity COi>TICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER. Meuovrkb. July 12 Schner (}) has been found guilty of the manslaughter of Howe aboard the Asia, and sentenced to twelve months h»rd iabou:\

Banquet to Sir John Cockburn

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE

Ucit«a Press AgaooUtion—By Eleotrio Teleijrfcph—flopyplght Losdoh, Jaly 12 A banquet wac given to Sir John Oockbum, rotiring South Au&ralian Agent General. There wai a large number of guasts, including the Agents General Lord Strathcona presided. Sir Charles Dilke. in the course of * speech, said in the event of a continent tal war Australia would act on the offensive, not the defensive. Her mounted farcei would be invaluable in defending, when the calls on the fleet made ifc difficult to convey British i troops there.

Several speaker* expressed the hop* that Kir Johm Cockburn woaSd return as High Oominiosiotter for Australia,

Australian Golf Championship.

United Press A*Bnci»blon—by Eleetrio Telegraph

Sydney, July 12. In the concluding rounds of the amateur golf chompionship, today, Gillies failed to maintain bis previous form, H A Howd^n, of VictorU, prov ing the winner, with a total of 811, McNeil, N. S. W., was second, with 3»5, Gillies tiring with Biddell (Vic toria), andSimpton (N S W), for third place, with 365 ,'

Colonial Representation in the Commons.

United Preiis Association—By Bl«otri« Telegraph—Copyrighb

London, July 13 The Agent-General of Hew Sooth Waleß, when interviewed, said the colonies were not eager for seats is the House of Common*. The Australians never favoured representation in the Imperial Parliament.

Death of Major Fox.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Ayokund. July 12 Major Fox, a celebrated Maori warrior died at! Mabetu yesterday. Be took a prominent part in the reception vi Boy allies.

COURSING.

United Press Association—By Eleetrlo Telegraph—Copyright TjimtTT, July 12 The coureinj; meeticg was concluded to d&y. Charming May best Biacfcßoy, Hero again beat Giianning May, and won the stake;

Alarm in Shipping Circles.

THE NEW AUSTRALIAN BILL;

Unifco-i Press Association—By Blwfcrio Tehgraph—Copyright SYDNEY, July 12 A deputation, representative cf tbe whole of the coastal and oversea ship ping companies, wafted oa the Premier with reference to tbe loterrState Com mission Bill. Sir W J Lyne was also present. Tliey complained that the Bill went beyond tbe tour corners of the Constitution Act. It was a most arbitrary measure, and would strangle the shipping trade. The representative of the Pand O Company voiced the views of the oversea shippers in saj ing that many clauses worked in such a manner that the Government seemed tb say, 'The sooner you sever ycnr connection with Austra lian trade the better, They would bring to rain the people it was intended to benoit Replying to the deputation, tbe Premier said he felt cenain, the Com monwealth Bill had no intention of doing Anything inimical to the shipping. Sir W J Lyne said he thought the ■hippers wero taking unnecessary fright. Underlying the whole thing was th» question of one State trying to divert trade from soother Stale, They *coalsl rest assured tnat tbe shipping interest* would not bt interfered with in the way *ippose# ■ The shipping ompmes in ether States are similarly up in arms against the Bill.

Daring Burglary at Wellington.

A SAFE DYNAMITED,

United Pwis Association—By Bfcwtri» (B*l (graph—Copyright. WaunrmMM,. J«ly 1Z Messrs Flnlay, McLeod and Go's drapery •tore, Quba ■tiaet, wag the s««oe of * daring burglary aban early boar th« naming, dyaamite having hceo need ijy the burglars to break open it safe. When the shop was opened at •50 a scene of obaoa wat dis covered. ODha Bafe which stood under the counter, had b sen dragged out, blown opus, and the contents, amounting to £104, wer* missing. Of tiiie sum £21 was ia the form of •hef ue», the remainder being silver, octet and gold. Several articles of oiodhloK had also been remored from the shop. A Ohlues* fruiterer who lived next door heard &> sound as af breaking glass about 5 a tn, bub f apparently toak no notice of the ooogrrtao«*

The Sydney Fire.

United Press Asgnciatiott—ByJEteoeHc Telegraph—Copyright.

Sydnkt, July 12 The firing i>.<* charges of dynamite to destroy Holder's walls was carried oat at midnight, the police with difficulty keeplna back the large crowd. The work ws* only partially nuoaessful, a wall and m chimney stack still standing in » danger oa« condition. The flying debriß broke « few windows, «»d icd.:oted alight iojaries on one or two of the crowd. When thu debris caused by the dynamite explosion at HorJern's it removed, resumption of the St George street tram uervice, the stoppage of which ia causing a serious block, will be possible.

Besides %bn sum of £8625 previossly mentioned in connection with th« Keoi street fire, tbe New Zealand losaranc* Ooirpany had m additional line of £500 on the machine*, and th» National Insurance Company of .New Zealand is involved to the extent of £2250,

After the Big Fires.

Stdnjlt, Jcly 12. The demolition o! Hordern's bnild iag3 is proving slow and dangerom work; The conttaned dislocation of tbe tram trafiic is seriotnly interfering witb the inter-Stoto telegraph !in«

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