THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Ashburfcon dally for— OHRIBTOHUBOH—»t 7.20 am, 11 »m 3.15 p m, 7.5 p m (express) TIM ARU-at 10.55 a m, 3.50 pm DUNEDIN—ab 12.64 pm (expresa) SPRINGBURN-afc 4.25 pm Trains Arrive dally at Ashburton from— CHKISTOHUKOH-at 10.46 »m, 12.18 p m fexpreis), 8 pra TIMARU— 9A 10.36 ft m, 2.53 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) BPRINGBURN-t,t 9,45 a m

EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases oi Moon for July

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places *t Under, subject to the necessary alterations:

THUBSDAY, August 1 For Northern Ports and Wasfcport, per Tarawera, at 6 30 p m

FRIDAY, Augu«t2

F6c Northers Parts and Wesbporfc, also Sjuth Africa and Australia (due Sydney August 8), per Talnae, at 2.50 p m

Commercial.

TEMUKA STOCK SALE.

The entry at the Tetnuka yards yesterday w&i a good one, and there was a capital attendance of buyers. The Bale alt round was a healthy one and pric«s were well maintained* Cattle sold freely and the enquiry for such aheep a« were yarded, principally ewes in lamb, wai healthy- The pigs submitted were of good quality, and realised full market velues, The following are prices realised:—Sheep—Fa!) owes, 12s 91 to 13s ; halfbred wethem, 15s 6d ; ewea in lamb, 10s 9d f 10a 10d. lls to 13s 4;1. Cattle—Fat oowb, £7 10a to £8; fftt buUocku £9 10s lo £9 J2s 6d ; dry cows, £4 to £4 10 ; yearlinge, £2 9J j 18 months £3 11s to £3 13i 6d ; springers, £7 to £7 2« 6. Pigs— Stores, 14s to !6s • weaners, 8b 3d, 81 61 to 10a : baconem, 20a to 25?.

CATTLE SALE

Following the usual tale at the Tinwald yards, yesterday, a special Bale of store cattle was held, comprialDg 390 head, oonefg&ed from the SontK The sale was held by Messrs Matson kGo. (Ib 001 junction with Mr D Thomas), and Mr B. Ourtls aoted as auctioneer. ' Although a mixed lot, including six months' calrci to five year old bullocks, ths breeding was satisfactory, and a capital clearance of all on offer was made, under good competition, at the following prices :—16 calves at 265, 61 yearlings at) 38s6d, 60 at 40s, 30 at 41b, 13 at 495, 30 at 47», 26 at 45», 26 two and three year old heifers at £3 15«, 68 two year old eteera £4 3s, 30 three, four, and five year old steerg £t 16s. 12 dry cows ab £4 53, 5 springers at £2 13 6d to £6 7* 6d, 8 steers at £2 129 6d

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1901.

It is evident that the trend of public opinion in New Zealand fa to entrust the people with as much political power as possible. In fact, inach of the recent legislation in this oolony ia incompatible with any form of Government, but a pure democracy. Whether oar Govern ment meets the requirements of the case is a question that a large and in fluential section of the people are now asking, not only here, bnt in other parts of the Empire, especially in Aus tralasia where political and economic charges are imminent. If democracy still means government by the people, it Is pretty certain oar system is not a democracy, nor even an oligarchy, but an autocracy; It ia easy to prove this. Under the present system of Government in this colony, the party in power nominally represents the Government, and also nominally initi ates legislation. Bnt actually, the Pre mier, if he be a strong man, dominates the partly, and consequently the entire machinery of Government It may happen that a Cabinet contains one or more Ministers sufficiently strong to make their influence felt, and I*3 a matter of fact, this is sometimes the case, But unfortunately, it is possible for a Premier to dominate the entire Cabinet, and when thia U so, the Ministry resolves itself into a one man Government, its head being an abso lute ruler. Such has been the Right Hon Richard Seddon, Premier of New Zealand. He has been more absolute in this country than the Ciur in Russia, or the Kaiser in Germany. There is not & doubt tbout that. If be has desired to make a new law, or to repeal an old one, who could stop him 1 If the few representatives of the people who are loosed upon as in opposition to the party in power, attempt to ques tion any of the proceedings of a Pre mier like Mr Seddon, or to resist any of his measures, he can call upon his party, and all opposition is over whelmed, Now, this ia a marvellous condition of things to exist in a so called democratic and constitutional British colony, and one that could not possibly continue nowadays under any system but that of party Government, Party Government has, no doubt, worked well in Great Britain in the old days of Whigs and Tories, and when representatives of the people were in a general way men of in dependent means and of good educa tion, even if they were not trained politicise, Here lbs caae fi widely

different. Our representatives are seldom men of independent means, and only a very few of them bave more than the merest smattering of political knowledge. Who can doubt then that an astute and unscrupulous Minister coald lead the majority in any j way be might choose ? Every attempt to challenge the action of a strong Premier ia defeated by his ranking the matter "a party question" and—-as we have said—ordering his majority to vote with him A writer has de fined party Government as *' the mad \ ness of many for the gain of a few," and the political history of this country for the paKfc decade or so has abund antly jrjßti£isd this statement. Tt is all nonsense to pretend that the people of New Zealand have really had a com manding voice in the legislation of the past few years. No one but the head of the Government has the power to ensure the passing of any meatmre into law, and unless some extraordin ary conatitutional change should take place, nobody bat the Premier will regulate our legislation for a consider able time to come, And now let us examine the bearing of the legislation which has been bo much discussed in New Zealand and elsewhere. Not withstanding that all the leading authorities upon political economy have clearly laid it down that the fundamental principles of juris prudence, secure to every man the right nf the fullest exercise of all his faculties compatible with the rights of others ; entitle kirn to freedom of contract, and allow him to manage his own affairs in his own way, we pee the Statute Book of New Zealand being filled up with enactments that interfere with • man's businese, with his amuse ments, and even with the manner in which be satisfies his hunger or quenches his thirst. This is a much more serious matter than the unthinking imagine ; and the question arises, when is this interference with ourprivate affairs going to stop. The people of this colony bave no means at their command to regulate the onward march of the peculiar progressive j legislation which is now exciting the wonder of the r<>Bt of the Empire. Freedom of contract exists no longer, A man cannot; deal with hh fellow man, without the State stepping in to dictate terms ; we may not amuae ourselves as our forefathers did, for the State bas declared various kinds of tmusements illegal.' The State competes with us in business, and proposes to take away the protection which from time inmemorial the common law of Englicd has given to the results of ruenUl labour. In fact the Government of New Zealand ap pears to be ever on the watch, seeking to impose fresh limits upon man's right to govern bis own affair?.' We showed in a former article that the ultimate remedy for such a very undesirable state of tffairs is educating the rising generation in the principles of political economy. But this can only provide for the future. Wo of this -generation want a more immediate remedy for the evil. That remedy seems to be in the abolition of party government. The system is utterly unsuitrd to a com munity such as tbip, and were it not for the support of those who r>re, or hope to become the leaders of the House, who for obvious reasons approve ©f it, it would not now be in force in New Zealand: We see that a Refer endum Bill hae been brought before Parliament this session, but in view of the possibilities thai may follow the introduction of such a measure, we venture to predict that it will not get on the Statute Book for a good many years to com". The Referendum would eoutd the death knell of party govern ment, and f ffectually dispose of several other abuses which interfere with the social and political freedom of the people of this country.

Local and General.

Weather Forecast — Captain Edwin wires :—South to South West) and (South gale; glass rite ; weather very cold.

The Fki go Mail—The Frisco mail is expected to arrive sb Wellington this afternoon, and go south by the Tarawerai

School Inspection—Mr L B Wood, one of the inspeotors under the Board of Education, is ai) present engaged 00 the annual examination of the Ashburtoa Borough School.

Sports Association.—The annual gen* eral meeting of the Aehburton Sports Association will be held tomorrow evenirg as intimated In the advertisement.

Accident—As the result of a kick from a horse, Mr Thomas Corbett, sheep farmer, of Majtbld, was received into the looal hospital yesterday. A simple fracture of the leg ocourred through the aocidenf.

Foui/TRT Seomir'a Art Union—Wo are requested to inform holders of tickets in the Poultry Society's art Union that the draw cannot take place until all the blocks of the books are seat in. Those who have not returned their blocks will do well to attend to thia.

Baking Equakb Church.—We would again remind our readers of the tea-meet* ing and entertainment to be held in the Bering Square Schoolroom tomorrow night. It the weather is favourable tnere should be a large attendance and. an enjoyable evening.

Business Notice—Notice to consumers of Fletcher Bros.' celebrated Teas—Their first Tea Competition closet on August 31 eb, and coupons must be sent id by that date. A fall Hat of prize winners wilt be advertised jo Mail and Guardian early ia September*

Settlement in Khodesia.,—Speaking recently on the settlement] and ievelop* merit of Rhodesia, Mr Cecil Rhodes a<3vis* ed tha settlers to get together a large body of mounted volunteers, and then apply to the Colonial Office for a reduction of the police force. The British South Africa Police was the best body of police In the world, bat was very expensive, and cost Chartered Company about £280,000 a year. The company was doing all it could to make revenue and expenditure meet, as its role was certain to change into self' government. It the police expense could be reduced they would see a balance*

Messes Reid and Gray'—Mr W. G- Rillier has been appointed manager of M sars Reid and Gray's business in placo of Mr Restell, who has left for the North Island. We trust that Mr Hillier will do well for his firm and for himself.

A Call—At a Presbyterian congreg 1 at ion meeting at Timarn last evening, it was resolved by 150 votes to 94 to ask the Rev. Mr Jackson to fill the polpit till eligible and (hen receive a call.

Business Announcement—Messrs Hus ton and Son; family butcherß, announce that they have taken over the butchery business hitherto can iad on by Mr Geo. Worner in East Street, where they will carry on until their new shop is completed. They will wait on oustomers daily, and trust to receive a fair share of public support

The Greenbtonb Industry—Quite a huge mass of greenstone, estimated at about a ton. is being hau'ed oub of the ground la the bed of the Greenstone Greek (says the Greymouth Star} to the order of Meesrs Fogariy and Sherlock. It is taking some days to shift this imtn?ns9 block, whloh, o^vlng to its a'aa and solidity, ought to possess a high market value.

Importing OAMB~The South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society has voted £100 to wards the cost of importing gams, as pro* posed by the G^vernmen^ They give preference to wapiti, markhor, ibex, and moose as being suitable for the district under their control.

Export of Eggs rMrS Newton, who is in charge of the Government exporb of poultry depot Ghristohurch, has already had numerous enquiries regarding the shipment of ©pgs, %nd he has communicated with the Department asking if space hat been reserved in steamers leaving the colony daring next and succeeding months, when the work of preparing shipments will commence

Biupdnaj—An interesting little ceremony took plsoe at Rnapnna on Monday last: She scholars assembled in the playground, and. were each presented with a medal as a siuvenir of the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to the colony. Immediately after the medale were distri* bated, cheers were given for their Boy a! Highnesses, and the children dispersed*

Musical Union—As the nest concert of the Aehbarton Musioal Union is fixed for Wednesday next, it is important) that all members should attend the two next rehearsals, to be held on Monday and Tuesday eveningß next. The •• May Queen " forms the first portion of the programme, and is to be followed by interesting miscellaneous items, which are now in oourse of preparation for Wednesday evening next, when it is hoped the hall will be well filled,

Baring Square—Mr R S Eleton, who has the contract for painting the fence found Bating Square East, has now commenced the work, and, with fine weather, expects to have it completed in a few daye. People sre asking, nhit on earth was the object of (pending some £20 on a fence which has always been an eyesore, and which the Beautifying Association have promised shortly to replace with a better and more suitable one*

A Naebow Escape.— The youth Arbuckle, who had euch a narrow escape of parting company with life, gives his ■experience of drowning to the Hawera Star, He says he fought first but gradu ally weakened, and he never thought) o' anything but going to sleep. ** I heard,' he said, *' the sound of music—strong and load, like a band, ana then I knew no more. " Arbuckla is the son of a widow living in Belfast, Ireland, and his great anxiety seemed to be as to whether she would think he was drowned. It was explained to him (hat full and reliable particulars wonld be cabled to the Board of Trade, and i his seemed to satisfy him somewhat. He was also much cut up at the loss of a particular mate -an apprentice.

Kyle Mutual Improvement Society— Kyle Mutual Improvement Association held their usual weekly meeting in the schoolroom on Saturday evening last, Mr T Buckley in the ohair. There were twenty-seven membora present. An animated debate took place on the question ' Should irrigation be encouraged on the Canterbury Plains.' For the affir mative, Mr John Buckley ; for the negative,

Mr Thomas Mulligan, junior. Or. a division a msjurity of twn voted in favour of irri gation. Mr William Mulligan was the reciter for the evening, and delivered an excellent recitation. On Saturday next the usual monthly social will bo held.

j A Cool RtBBEBY-One of the oooleab (robberies for some time recorded took place at Auckland on Saturday week at noon, , when it is alleged a boy entered the shop of JMr Phillip Crowe, baker, Hobßon Street, walked behind the counter, drew out the till and placing it under his arm, walked out of the shop, proceeded dowa Hobson street, and in a laoe close by took the money from the till, and left the latter in the lane. The boy was seen coming out of the shop by a customer, who thought he had a b?x of nails under his arm, and had business on the premises, hot he has not been identified!

Caught in the Act—For some time past (says the Southland Times) the Invercargill police wore swftce of the exißtancs of gambling 'school' conducted on Sundays in Che opan atr.ong the rashes to the north west of the hospital, but wero unable to citoh the gamblers, owing to their always having a sentry posted. On Sunday however, five of the police were early en the scene and se creted themselves close to the spot where the gamblers congregated, and, pound' g on them caaght eight young men playing 'Yanke grab.' The rasa were admitted to bail.

Examination Postponed.— Several

members of the Harbour Board got a decking on Monday, says the Timara Herald. They were examining the damage done by the etoim to the breakwater, in company, and deluded by a temporary lall in the height of the seas went farther and farther towards the end of the curve,until they passed the bad break there. The deceitful Pacific—bystanders almost heard It snigger—then sent np a good big wave, and for a second or two the party was hiddea from sight in a ton or two of broken water that was flying high over them. Further investigation was prompt ly adjourned till a more convenient season

Sceptic Tanks—Wo have been shown by Dr Trevor a bottle of laid which is apparently pure water, being as clear as crystal, and utterly devoid of smell. This fluid is the Seal effluent from a sceptic tank installation, and was forwarded to Dr Trevor by Mr Wales, the Dunedin expert, who has been oommieaioned to supply the Aehburton Hospital Board with information as to the cost and management of a sceptic tank. Withou b going into a detailed description of the process by which all kinds of sewageand other abominations are resolved into water said to be free from anything noxious, we may say that the destruction of germs seems to be quite satisfactory, for there is hardly any residuum left in the tank after the decompos ing process, which is set up. It is a matter for regrat that the great expense of sceptic link installations owing to the existence of the patent rights must operate against the universal adoption of this system of diapos log of the drainage of the smaller towns in New Zealand at present, It may be men tioned that Hia Worship the Mayor of Ashburton h in communication with Mr Wales, of Duaedin, on the subject of the final disposal of night soil by mears of a sceptic tank, and hopes to pro pound a scheme for this borough shortly. By the way, the botole of effluent) referred 6a above may ba seen in the window cf Messrs W H Collins & Co.

The Stowaway Nuisance.— Thepurser of the Sonoma says that the stowaway nuisance la becoming serious. During the last trip from Sydney eighb stowaways were discovered on the Btearaer, and had to be carried to Samoa, as, being Ameri' osna they could nob be dealt) with at Auckland. Ab Pango Pango the company had to pay Court fees and then send the men back to Sydney. At the Police Court %b Auckland, on baturday morning, two men pleaded guilty to a charge of travelling by the. Sonoma from Sydney without paying their fares, and were each fined £4, the amount of fchelr passage, in default one month's inprisonmenb. The magis" fcrate said he had no doubt that; they were ucdesSrafcle immigrants, bub be had do power to send them back to Sydney*

Sporting.

It is expected that Seahorse, who was recently purchased by Mr Sponcer Gollan, will leave for Fngland ab an early date The rumoured report of the sale of Moifaa to the same geotlemm is cow contradicted by the owner of that fine ores? country performer. ________________

The Wreak of the Lizzie Bell

United Press Association—By Elcctrio

Telegraph

New Plymouth, July 30

The magisterial inquiry into the wreck of tho Lizzie Rail opened this morning, before Mr Stanford, BM , and Captain Hood, nautical assessor. It b was adjourned til Wednesday, on the application of the Marina Department, to ajjow Captain Adnmeon, the second asaeaaor to arrive from Auoklaod,

The Farmers' Union.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph Napibr, July 41

A meeting of farmers interested in the formation of the Farmers' Uaitm was held at Hastings this evening* Mr Glass, or' ganising secretary for the New Zealand Farmers' Union, was present and explained the object of the Union. It was decided to form a branch of the Union in this district.

Dunedin, July 30

At) a meeting of the Taieri Agricultural Society, the incoming Committee was instructed to communicate with kindred societies and farmers' clubs with tbe object of forming a Farmers' Union

The Bunback Fatality

CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER

DISMISSED

United Press Association—By Electro Telegraph Dcnbdin, July SO The hearing of the charge of manslaughter against G Robinson, engineer in charge, arising oub of the fatality ab the Government lime kilns, was concluded today. Evidence was giveu by R Hay and Hursthouse. engi neers, that under similar circumstances they would not have timbered the ground* The magistrate dismissed the charge*

Marlberough Railway and Land League.

United Press Association—By Electric (Telegraph

Wellington, July SO A deputation representing the Marlborough Railway and Land League waited upon Mr Seddon, Sir Joseph Ward, the Eons Mr Hall Joner, and Mr Duncan tonight to urge the prosecution of the Blenheim Waipara line

and the necessity for c'o°rr settlement of the landi It was recognised that the,line could nob be pushed on while the Flaxbourne estate was looked up, and the deputation aeked that the Government would take prompt steps lo acquire the estate and so facilitate the construction of the line.

Mr Seddon, in replying, aaid an answer to the deputation could not be given off hand. To take possision of each a large estate as Flaxbourne opened up a large question cf finance. They must consider what was to be the limit of expenditure of borrowed money forpublio work?, Already £1,500,000 was required for the lino improvements, £600,000 and a like amount for land pur chases; With that expenditure in view it was just about time that the position was fairly faced. To announce a borrowing policy at the present time would be pre judicial to the colony's fioano".

Interprovincial

United Press Aosociation—By Electric Telegraph Auckland! July 30

A little boy, a son of Mr Shandley, of Whangarei, was found drowned in a well on Monday evening. A piivate telegram from Hokianga states that) a serious accident: happened on Sunday to Captain T Jones, of the schooner Miry Howard. The schooner waa crossing the Kikianga bar, when a heavy sea came on board, and washed the captain along the deck, breaking his left thigh bone. He is now doing well.

Wellington, July 30

Jjhn McEwan, aged 71 years, formerly one of the military settlers at Opotiki, died at the Porirua Lunatic Asylum yesterday Ha had been under restraint for thirty one years. It was mentioned at the inquest that among the pUienie is a woman who was admitted to the asylum in 1854. Daring the voyage of the barque Herbert Fuller, from New York to Wellington, a seaman named Frank Nates was washed overboard,

Chbistohtoch, July 30 Francis Haywood pleaded guilty this morning to stealing from Wm Mandell'e house, Addinßbon, articles" of jewellery and cash, value £44 143 6d. The (ffence was committed on February 22, and the man was arrested at Wanganui. He was committed to the Supreme Court for sentanoe.

ARUNDEL NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

The bachelor* o! Arundel gave their annual ball on Friday evening laat, when there was a very large attendance from all parts of the district* Mr F Olarkson supplied the music and Mr W Ashby made an efficient M*O. Mr Thomas Rosa, of Barford, also played several selections on the bagpipes, whiob were greatly appreciated. The hall was very prettily decorated by Mr A Pifchis, The bachelors gave the proceeds of the ball Howards lining the hali. Tne Hall Committee provided the refreshments. Messrs OD Nichols and D McMaster acted as secretaries, and carried out their duties satisfactorily. The ladies are talking of giving a return dance soon

The Hall Committee are calling a meeting of the Bebtlera and all Interested for Saturday night next., to try and raise funds to finish the hall, and several good promises of afsistatree have already been made. The hall is badly in need of lining and painting, and it is to be hoped the matter will be heartily taken up

Farm work has been at a standstill for aboafc a month, but as the weather has now changed for She better, work is in full swing again Seook has had a rather bad time, bub sheep are looking well* There are a few strong latnbe to be seen about, but the general lambing does oob start here for aboub a month

We ara having a large eala of horses, waggons, ehesp, cattle, etc, on August 8. There is a good entry already, and Mr Petrle is still receiving entries

NEW ZEALAND.

{By, R. A, LOUGHNAN.)

We have received from the Minister of Lands an illustrated pamphlet entitled' New Zealand.' The pamphlet is issued by the Lands and Survey Department, and is written by Mr R A Loughnans The'object of the publication is a double one—-to give (I) some idea of how the New Zealand com munity stands after ten years of advanced legislation, and (2) to give New Zealanders a bird's eye view of the land they live in. To effect this purpose, the author has dealt with the geography, Btatisbiop, land system, scenery, sports, and the Maori race. He hopes the world will be convinced of the reasonableness of the methods of our social legislation ; that confidence in the colony's resources, Institutions, and future, will be confirmed ; that visitors will bo attracted by the charms of our scenery ; and that a wider I recognition of the high charaoter of the \ Maori race will be gained. The illustrations in the work aro of a very high order of excellence, and should of themselves, attract attention embracing as they do, pioturea of Alpine scenery, of peaceful farm life, of streets and buildings in our large cities, of the seats of our natural industries, and many others of great interest. The pamphlet is beautifully printed throughout, and reflects great oredifr on the department that; turned safe \

PARLIAMENT

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

United Press Assooiatien—By Eleo' rio Telegraph Wellington, July 3) The Council meb at 2 30 p m The Hon W C Smith gave notice to atk tomorrow the Minister of Education if the Government will introduce a resolution in Parliament, urging the Imperial P*rlinmnb co tuke steps to prtvanb further French agreesion in the New Hebrides! In the adjourned debate on the fief at en dum Bill, it> was opposed by the Hon* J M Twomey, T Kelly, U Louisson, H Scotland, ¥ Arbwright, R H J Reeves, A Lee Bmlib, W T Jenniags, acd J Rig?, and no one spoke In its support. ; The don J M Twomoy declared the Bill a slur on the Legislative Counoil, which could nob be abolished, save by Aob of the Imperial Parliament.

The Hon C Lonisson said that 50 per oenb of the people were nob interested in th« Referendum Bill, which merely aimed to prevenb a third rejection of a Bill by the Council, and such a thing had never, in his experience, occurred. Parliament wi« abro gating its duties. The Council was never intended for a oopying machine

The Hog A Lee Smith aaid that New Zealand's legislative machinery, If properly guided, had sufficient elasticity and strength to pass any legislation in touch with public opinion The Hon F Arkwrighti moved an amend mont, that the Bill should be read (hat day six months

On tbe motion of the Hen $ X Jenkinson, the debate was adjourned till next d»y The Council rose »t 4 30 p m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, July 30 TheJEtouso resumed *t> 2.30 LOOAXi BIXtS.-

OJhe Wood villa County Bill, and Inverow gill Reserves Lending Bill, patted thtoigb Committees without material amendmeut, and were subsequently pot through theit final stages* The Wellington Harbour Board Aob, 1879, Amendment Bill pained through Committee! Mr Haseldon moved the second reading of the Patea Harbour, Bill, to enable the Pafcea Barbou? Board to borrow tea thoa •and pounds foir harbour wotks. j The debate was interrupted by the S3O p m adjournment* (The House resumed at 7 50 p m. After ft long debate, the second reading of the Patea Haibour Bill waa agreed to on the voices*

Mr Millar moved the second reading of the Dunedin City and Suburban Tramwayi Act, 1900, Amendment Bill, which, he ex plained, wan principally & machinery measure in connection with the Act passed last session.

The debate was interrupted by the 10 30 p m adjournment), and the House rose. (Ena Premier gave notice to introduce the Bating on unimproved Velaee Bill (Mo 2) and Island Laws Extension Bill*

Ashburton Trotting Club.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Asaburton Trotting Olub wat held !»at evening, at Mr S'.yohfc's office, when there was a good attendance. Mr Donald McLean, the Presi dent, t ocupieii the chair The annual report indicated that the result of the last two meetings had not proved to successful as desired ia respect to financial Returns, althoagh a large ram had been paid in stakes

In moving the adoption of the report and bilance sheet, the President urged that the Club should in future cater more for their district horses, as with the attendance ftt their meetings provision could not be msde for the olase of entries that might pay fttj much larger centres

In reply to the erquiry of a member, it was shown that a deficiency of £62 ttoeo out c( the last local trotting meeting , Id was decided, upon the suggestion of Mr A "Fooks, to have a yearly audit on'y, da the (core of expense

The President expressed the hops that) the new season would prove more saccaseful, and this wou'd result, he was satiefiad, if they neglected for a year or two the infestesta of fast horses from outside localities, It wa» only by the enormous attendance ab tarns centres that enabled them to provide for this class

The report end balance sheet were duly adopted Mr R McDonnell was elected a member.

Officers for the year were du'y elected at follows:—l?resident— Mr Donald McLean ; Vice President—Mr J Small, jun {Secretary —Mr C J Styche; Tre««urer—Mr Wm Sutherland ; Auditor—Mr W Simpson. For tha position of O'ommttteenaeo, thirteen members were nominated, a ballot resulting in the following being elected:—Messrs R Curtis, G Robertson, M Lagan, J Ma) Jin, J McCoDoohie,, T Bishop, P 'Devaae, A A Fooks and D McKendry

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association-By Electric Qtalegraph—Copyright)

Londoh, July 30 The King and Queen, at Marlborough House, presented medals to 500 Sotith African and Ashanti soldiers and 100 nurses. Their Majesties convened with two colonial nurses and several maimed Australian soldiers, who were cheered, The recipients of medals Included the Duke of Norfolk and Mr Winton Churchill, whilst amongst the colonial contingent was Lieutenant A X J Dewar a new Zealander.

Lord Salisbury and Mr Balfottr re spective!; presented the King's message to the Hoeise of Lords and the House, of Commons, recommending a grant of £100,000 to Lord Roberts for his emin ent services, Most of the members of the House of Commons cheered the message.

Mr Edwin Savory Honlder died while attending a city meeting. The deceased was a member of Hoalder Bros, the wellknown shipping firm trading with Australia.

Sydney, Joly 30 The Daily Tdegrafh s commenting on the Fijian situation, expresses tha opinion that in view of the federal agitation in Fiji, and the New Zealand Government's read! cess to keep the question warm, it is quite probable that the Commonwealth will eooa hate to consider the question of incorporating Fiji as one of pressing importance. Melbourne, July 30

The House of Bepresentatires If lengthily discussing the Defence Bill. Members deprecated anything in the shape of making the force ornamental, It was recognised that Australia mast rely on Great Britain for naval defence, as the commerce of the Commonwealth will not; for many years be able to bear the expense of an Australian Nary.

THE ABHBUKTQfI QUABBIAN:; WBDSfiSDAI JULY 81, 190)



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10LIPSE CJYCJLE COMPANY, SHOW ROOMP* OTaoored Street East, FACTORY, Tanored Btrset West. AGRNTB for Red Rwifts. and Oolumbiaa,* See the Chainlets Columbia now on view. No shoddy worji done. G H CARSO\ r, Manager. J. V. DE BKEB WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER JUST Arrived, TWO OASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware fom tiis celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. -Artlolea suitable for Presentation? and Wedding Presente s Specialty, INSPECTION INVITED. WATCHES, Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLESS LE VEKS at 27s This Is the watch that) ha§ given each unfailing satisfaction, that ib is needlesß to mention ita numerous excellent quail ties. Everyone sold ia an advetUs* ment in itself. JNEW JEWELLEBY £1 ENGAGEMENT RINGS. &W Brooches* Bracelets, Bangles, Muff. chains* The Newest Noveltleß In Gold Charms The Latest: Appliances ani Appointment FOB SIGHT TESTING just to hand J. V.DEBEEB Eas6 Streeb, Aehburtop PIANOFOKTE, THEORY & HARMONY Ernest Empsoii, O. T: A. B. /"I ERTIFICAIJ 1> Teacher of the Associa \J tf d Board of the Rovai College of Musi and the Poyal Academy of Music, London, It prspsi j6 to receive pupils for th 3 above. Booms above Mr H M Jones East Street "CYPHEBS 3NCUB&TOK CO {Of W attend, Kew York, V B &) MANUFACTURERS of Incubatori' Brooders, and Poultry Snppluw. Head ->ffio9 for New Zealand— Btaad Bay Bunedirt. Write for new til tratei list, 16 i» fraa J. L. HIGGS, Tanorip Btbect. PAINTER " O lON WRITER, O pAPER. HANGER, ETC. I FOR ■ j GLASS, PAI^TF, WALL FAFBHB Etc., TRY «T Ju HIGG «* You wt!l get value for your Money. ESTIMATES GIVEN F-ir york in all branches oi the trade t "^S» IMPORTANT TO LADIES. DEAR Sir, — Far.the last twelve moxtha I have been completely frnn flown, suffering from Nervous Debility, Extreme Weakness, and other ailments incidental to my sex. My condition was such I was quite unable to gsfc about), or to do anything at all. When I heard of the great; benefit other sufferers had derived from fche nae of Plantbkoa. I procured a bottle, using it aa directed, and the result was *s gratifying aa it was aatonUhihg. I became quite well again,, and able to get about aa usual.' I have ranch pleasure in Bending you these few lines, make what you like of them. Yoara tru'y, Mes J. Row. PS— I can also recommend Plantekoa ss a good medicine for ths blood and etreng henlrg the system Kaiwarra, February 21st 1901 Daar Sir,—Several months ago I had a very severe attack i-f it fiaenz-, which left me very much run down, and hardly able to btaod, or cv* c ase my hands. My wrists and at,klon were much swollen, and very painful Stveral things I tried without effect. A friend advised ma to jjiv Plantckca a trial, which I did, and I am hap{.y fco say b fore I hid fin;»hei tha •second bottle I was tiioroughiyoured, and 1 ra?y say I have felt no return whatever. I should like, also, to en? a word for Plantekoa Ointment. My husband for a Jong tme had badly cracked hands, (>w!ng largely, no doubt., to the nature of his work;, which defied all efforts at heal ing; but when wo once fcrird Plantekoa Ointment-, the effect waa wonderful. Fur chapped or crocked hanc's, cuts, etc., it is the very best and safest run dy, and is one of those '.hing mo home ta complete without. Yours sincerely, Mes Waihrigbt ' The Proprietor of Plsntekoa Remedies receives fresh testimony every day from puPerers who have been cared fey their use For chilblains and chapped hands use the mighty healer. Plantekoa Oint ment. You c*n get a sample tin for sixpence Obtainable from yoor chemist or storekeeper or Jackson, East Street;, Ahhbart'm »^T GFORGE Potted and Preserved Meats £*j- —'| 00^136*1 Table Delicacies, eto—have no equal. AH storekeepers 5 514 PK\ TV Pin baking powdei wants «n trial without prejudice, two patty pan rr no'hine WOINDEBFDL valnefor little money at Mbllok's Zealandia Boot Store AfSTKD — 1000 People to~try Mbixor's Zealandia Boot Store for good cheap Foot Wear | IXJtiY Uhiibldina are relieved instantly JL and quickly cured by Loasbys Koolibah >un» care WANTED —ladies v:bU ing Duaedin wil fiod Hendy's Hairdresaing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hakdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, eto Xvilet jgooda of «v@ry dese^lptiea



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REMNANTS cf all sorts mast be chared to ras.ke room for Goods now arriving — Pkarcb's Sale Drapery and Clothing TT7"AKTfi.D-The Public to know that T T we buy for cash and sell for cash, hence oar low prices.—Peabce's Nale, Corner. East and Bornett Streets ITT ANTED TO SELL-Sevewl Pairs * V BUnkets (slightly soilpd) at cost prlca Job lot Down Qutlts from 7* lid each.— Pjbabce's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets. WANTED KNOWN-CretnmwSf ], White Twill Sheeting 8| i. Table Damask B|3, at Pearoe's Sale Drapeiy ana Clothing WANTED TO CLEAR-Job Lofc Lidies' Belts, aeual price Is 6i to 2s 9J, your pick at Is 3d.— Peaece's Sale Drapery, etc \IXANTKD-An Workwomen to see f T Tweed Trousers 5s lid, Saddle Tweeds 7a lid, Job Lot Sni*s from 253 6!.— Peabce's Sale, Corner East and Barnett Streets WANTED- Bayem Men's Mofflers 91; Colonial Knitted Socks, 2 pairs for Is 6i, Good Caps Is.'— Pearce's Sale, Corner East and Burcett Streets WANTED— All Ladles te nee car Black Figured Dress Staffa 63 lid and 9a lid the dresp.— Pjbarce's Sale Drapery and Clothing €> , [ m NEW £i 3 ALA.NO CLOTHING FAOTOBY PARENTS INSPIOT— Oar Boys' Strong Tweed Suite, 6s 6d Oar Boys' Sailor Suits, 5s 6d Oar B ys' Norfolk Saits, 14s Our Boys' Transvaal Suits, 10s Wear Guaranteed. Boys' t3chooi Boots from 5a 6 & Best Value Boys' Tweed Caps, 3d and 6J Bojs' Tweed Overcoat! from 6s 6d BOYS' WATERPROOF COATS NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T? AC TORY LOTHING JL? &CTORY ONOE~aaaln~ourGreat Stocktaking Sale le at hand. Great Bargains'' At , Mibwor's Mttndfo Boot Store



OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT, ANDREW MACPHERSON (LATE OF JOHN ORB & 00.) WISHES tn inform the Public and his Old Frlandß that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS on hi« own account, as — GENERAL IRONMONGER — In tha Promises lately occup'ed by Messrs Mitchell & Turner, Tancred Street. H wing bought my Stock at a very low price, I am prepared to sell same at lowest possible prices. BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY A SPECIALTY. Call and see for yourselves; every article being of best quality. Orders by posfc, eto, promptly attended to D? not ferger the agrees ANDREW MACPHERSON, IRONMONGER, TANCRID STREET 7 195



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F. FKRRIMAN I FOB SALFT~" WINSLOW Concrete Bouse of Sve rooms and good Store, together with £ aore of land F FEBBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent fob "Tale. ALLENTON, within easy distance o! the Public School House of six rooms, with two acres of excellent land. This is an ideal home, and on« in which economy and comforb will tail hand io hand V FERRIMAN, Laud and Eetate Agent FOK~SALE. AUord Forsfit Road House of four room*, with 1 «ore 29 perches and 5 prioe £220, cash or terms F FERBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent foblale. Near the High School Quarter acre and House of four rocma F FEBRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FO rTaLE. 2 Aorea of lend at Fail lon Farm of 33S Acres Farm of 475 A ores Farm of 1800 Acres of tuasock land F FERBIMAN, _^__ Land and Estate Agent) TREVORTOK. WH V P*y Bent when £ICO, Caah or Terms, will purchase a Comfortable House of 4 Booms asd Scullery, and Section. The property is situated near the main road, ' and only a few chains from the school. Interest at 5 per eenfo on the whole pur' chase money means less than 2s per week F. FERRIM&N.



ALLENTON. FOR SALE— 14 acres of good Land with Dwelling House of Six rooms, and Bathroom, hot and cold water hid on, Windmills* Ample Btabling inotading Loose box and Trap Hoaeai One »Te of the land is laid out to orchard. The land possesses ample frontage, and should prove a profit* able purchase either for a farmer wishing to retire sod live near the Town, or for an ! Industrious man wishing to make his living from the soil. Public School within ad easy dlitanoe, F tfEBRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent* i ■ ' JOSEPH FOEDS SCOUR & LUNG WOKM MIXTURE, FACTS WORTH KNOWING. Moant Joy, Pakeraa, Southland. Mr Ferriman.—Dear Sir,—l have used the above mixture for two or three years past when my sheep ehowed signs of Scoot or Lrng Worm" I may say that I found it a core, and (the result) was beyond my expectation. I can atrongly recom. me»d the drench.—Yours truly, Sauuel White Bloaarton, Canterbury M F Ferriman, Ashhurton.—Dear Sir, —In reply to your enquiry re Ford's Scour and Lang Worm Mixture, I may say that my manager at Methven used It on some of the smallest and weakest lambs we had, and th&b it stopped the scour In them, and they seemed benefited by the | dose they had.—Toura faithfully, . John Deans HE IS WELL PAID WHO IS WELL SATISFIED One Gallon Tins, 19a per Gallon; Two Gallon Tins, 17s per Gallon, DO HOT BE DECEIVES. Lowest Ceat per head of any Drench, and ita work cannot be excelled, D. THOMAS Oe F. FERRIMAN, Ashbttrton "empress^ neejdlbT" SHORT SEASON ONLY. UORT SEASON ONLY, Awarded four Gold Medals. ALL LESSORS FREE. Burnett) Street Mrs Lloyd's Music Depot mb""tTw c b l c y7~ (Of Me»«ra Webley and Soai), PIANOFORTE «Ss ORGAN TUNERS, IS IN ABHBURTON* Town and Country Orders sent In to Mr Llewellyn Owen, Mr Horace Gates, or the Commercial Hotel, will be promptly attended to. ~I)ANCINg7~ MRB CURTIS' Seaond Term starts from July 26th, Berlin Polka, and Amerl. | can Waltz and other new and up to date dances will be taoghb in two leaaonß if necessary. Classes as usual. mHE Crowning Glory of a Woman is her JL Hair. For promoting an abundant j and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing I to equal Hendt's Egg Julep. Bowles Is, «t U £ JJowis ion's, CiJenjist. 1



EMPLOYEES* LIABILITY. OCEAN, ACCIDENT, k GUA BANTEE COBPOBATION, Lld. CAPITAL, «1,000,000. loveeted Funds of o?er £1,000,000. rllllE Ocean will cover all Employers at ABSOLUTELY LOWEB RA.TEB than any other Company in New 2?»l*nd for all daises of business. Obtain quotations before insuring else* where. NIGOLL BROri, I 7 203 Bißtdct Agents L,, U ii, ■ 11



Concealing Stolen Propers? — The prisoner William Buchanan, who was com* mitted for trial at Geraldlne last-, week on a charge of stealing come jewellery, did rather a strange thing after the case was concluded and he had reserved his defence. The I prisoner told DeteofciveFitzgerald, of Thnaru and Acting detective Connolly, of Duoedin, that he had hidden the etolea property in Timaru, at the back of the big mill. The detectives looked upon the statement with a good deal of suspicion but resolved to take the prisoner to the spot where he said he bad hidden the jewellery. Aa he was being taken through by train to Dunedin they did co, and there sure enough, after a great deal of scraping In tba clay, » quantity of jewel* l 3 ry~-about £30 worth—w»e unearthed, all the articles being wrapped up in a pocket handkerohiefi Prioooer said he had buried the jewellery there after having stolen ib, and had then gone away to Dunedin, with out attempting to make the slightest uee of It. Smoke New Yeau«



AN ATTACK OF "PNEUMONIA WARDED OFF * Some time ago my daughttr caughta etvere cold* She complained o pains in her cheat and had a bad cough, I gave her Chamberlain's Cough Remedy according to direction*, and in two days the waa well and able to go to school, I have used thil remedy in my family for the past seven < years and have sever known lb to fail/ says James Prendergaat, merchant, Annette Buff Jamaica, West India Islands. The pah* » the oheefi indicated an appro&ohtug afctaj| of pneumonia, which in this inetanae «§■ undoubtedly warded off by Chamberlain Cough Kemedy. It aouataraotm any tendency of a oold toward pneumonia Sold bf Ashburton Drug Company . imoke New Yeiww