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THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

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WFDNHSSDAY, July 24

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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit.. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1901.

Amon«st the saddest and most deplor able incident* in connection with the Soatii African war, as it affects as in New Zealand, ara the deaths of bo many members of the Fourth and Fifth Contingents on the very thresholds of their hona*«. Some of these poor fel lows never even reached their homes, and some jnsfe got home to die. It is bard enough to have oar brave sons filling on the battlefield, or sinking beneath the deadly diseases which have laid bo many of oar best and brayest in graves in & distant land. We had steeled ourselves to meet such contingencies as these, and our boys had cheerfully accepted those risks. But to die when all danger from battle and disease might have been considered over ; when the tired soldier n»3 pictured to himself a pleasant home coming, a joyous welcome by his loved ones, and a period of well earned rest, is hard indeed. And what a grievous blow to the relatives and friends who have been feverishly look ing forward to this home coming. We may draw a vdl over this view of the events of the past few days, since the arrival of the troopship Tagus in New Zealand, The anguish of the relatives of the troopers who, having escaped the dangers of the war, have died in sight of home, maybe imagined} even by those who have no sons or brothers at the front. But we cannot refrain from ex pressing an opinion—-whichseems to bo gaining ground—-that there is something more in these deaths of returned troopers than has been permitted to transpire. It seems incredible that so m»ny cases' of a disease—which is not supposed to be contagious or infcctions-shoald break oat on board of a properly provided transport with such virulence as to prostrate forty or fifty men in the course the cases being fatal. Either the men must have been exposed to cold and Jamp in a Fcandalous manner, or tiie disease was not pneumonia, as stated by .. i • • o- vj 1 the authorities; bsx persois would not have died of inflammation of the lungs UivlfSS the sanitary conditions were exceptionally bad; and the public nitur  r ,J, , n i. j-j ally want to kn-.w why Gorernmeot did not institaie *n enquiry to ascertain tlie reason why forty or fifty sick tro'opors were landed from the Tagus. Tho . r.. tll ■ 1 4. t-i parents of tho poor fellows-in faot th« people of this country h»ve a right to demand that this extraordinary mor- Ulity should be explained. '

Local and General.

Foot Warmers—Some of tho carriages on the express ara now provided with foot warmers.

Thk Maim-An English nail arrived by the express from the sonth last night. The oatward mail via San Francisco closes at 6.30 p.m tonight.

Business Notice—Notice to consumers of Fletcher Bros. 1 celebrated Teas—Their first Tea Competition closes on August 31at, am! coupons must be senb in by that date. A full Hi!* of priz9 winners will be advertised in Mail and Guardian early in September.

New Business—Mr Andrew Macphersorx. anouueee that ha has commenced business as an ironmonger on his own account in premises lately in the occupation of Messrs Mitchell and Turner, Tanored streeb. Be invites inspection o! his stock, which is well bonghfc of the best quality, and whioh has been marked ab lowest possible prioee. Orders by posb will be promptly attended to.

Ba© Roads. —The continuation ot the Ea'at Belt Road, between the Wskanui R^iid and the Hver, is now in a moat unsatisfac tory condition, owing to tho Bbseno.? of some mefcalltßg. An idea of the traffic on this roadway can now bfl gained by the severe manner in which the ro*d is out up by vehicles and travelling stock. Tb*t part of the Wakanai Road between Grigg md Winter Streets is quite unpassable.

Houses Bhoefn© Improvbmbnt—Mr W T Kingefcon has imported a consignment of special patent rubber and leather pads for insertion between the hoof and the horse ahae. to prevent slipping, and also to avoid any jirring whilst the aoimal is travelling. These pads are stated to fee in general use in London, and their introduction fto this district should prove of greab benefit to a«jr local horßeß, and greatly add to the comjtorb and safety of those persons who may have them applied The Late Mr Sew Hoy.—The dtah of Me Charles Sew Hoy,perhaps the best known of Dnnedin Chinese citizens, ooenread rather soddfwly on Monday, at the *ge of 64 years. Mr Sew Hoy came from Canton, and as a yonng man wont to San Franeisoo. He emigrated to Via toria in the fifties, where he started bnsinesa- In New Zealand he tamed to mining, and was largely interested in the development of the Otag© gold fields. He was fcha principal shareholder in the Sew Hoy Big tfeaeh Mining Company, the striking returns from which led to the first dreiglag boom in Ofcago. Of late years he was concerned in the Kikomal hydraolic sluicing venture, the snecess of which ie well known ,He w&s a imf apd enterprlsinß merchant, having? his stor# In Dunedin as far back as 1869. Abont 16 years ago he was initiated » he st crota of Masonry, joining Sb John's Kilwinning Lodge. The late Mr Sew Hoy took an interest in public affairs and in the welfare of his eonntrymet*. As every one knows, < his n'Ua invariably fißured on cob» scrip'lon lists for public fanctions and charitable purposes. He loaves a widow and a numerous family. j

I Unimproved Values—The poll of the v ratepjvaiii <,L Gure ou the question of rating' t on unimprov d valuea resulted in the pro- I poßnl beiog carried.

Weather Forecast—Captain Edwin wires:—Galo from between north and west and southwest, after ten hours from now (115 pro); glass fall, indications of rain.

Thh Pool/IB* Show—The Ponltry Show under the auspices of the Ashburton Poultry Society, will be opened by the Mayor at 230p mon Friday next. All the leading breeders in the South Island are exhibiting.

Fabm Laboubers' Union—A meetigf<r the purpose of forming a Farm Laborers' Union, to include ploughmen, rouseabouts, oooks, shepherds, harvesters, and threshers, will be held in Timaru on Saturday evening next. The adverticement states that the meeting is to be under the auspices of the local Unions.

Dramatic -We hear ib is probable that the Christohuroh Amateur Dramatio Club will pay a vlait to ABhburton shortly, when they will produce Pinero's welt known play, "Sweet Lavender." This Olub were vary successful At their recent) production of this play in Christohuroh, where they performed for a week to crowded houses.

AMENDMENT OF EDUCATION ACT—A Bill, has been introduced to extend the school age i» 15 yaaia, the radius of operation of tba compulsory clauses from two miles to three ; and the fine for neglect to tend ohitdren to school from 2a to 10s

In BAincBWFTOT—The adjourned meeting of the creditors in the estate of the late EW Hanmer, wa» held this morning, before the Deputy Official Assignee, when » letter was received from the representative of James Morrison * Go,, Limited* London, asking |or a farther adjournment of anetha: fortnight, owing to bis inability to be present. It was resolved to adjourn to "Wednesday, 7ob August, in conformity with the res] lest

Thb Cost or Kmghtho;d —According to the Manawatu Standard, Sir Joseph Ward and Sir John MoKerzie will nave to pay about £100 for fees, etc, in connection with their knighthood. The Grown Office gets fees from each newly created knight, total' ling£s9los. The Home Offioe demands* modest £7 13i 6d the patent stamp cost £30 tbo warrant stamp coat 10s, and the doognet stamp 2s, bo that they are not called Sir Joseph and Sir John for nothing

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not held ourietves responsible tor opinions txpTOM«d by our corroepoodmts

THE SHOPS AND OFFICES BILL

(10 THK EDIT3E)

Blßr-Some rime back you prated lear nedly on Politic Economy and the value euoh knowledge would bo if more widespread among the community. Bat in dealing with tho Shop and Offices Bill, »b applied to bank clerk*.-setting aside the overwhelming economic objections thereto, you appear to miss the fundamental error container! in it. You forgeb that all salaries are fixed annually by the directors. Consequently, \X, la absurd to legislate for overtime pay, without first taking steps to fix tho amount of salary. Under the Shops and Officea Bill, there is practically nothing to stop overtime wot k, except % condition of payment therefor j for with that exception, it is just as easy to drive a ooach and four through this Bill as through the old Act, and umW the present arrangement betweeu the Banks and their clerks there is Dothing to «top the direobors from cutting £10 or £20 a year «.ff any salary ab any time they like. It does not require much common sense to see that to maintain tbeir present profit -earning position each Bank only has a certain amount available for payment o salaries, and if they have to pay a portion of that in overtime, there will be so much the less to dtvid" in reguUr salaries. " Let sleeping doga lit."—l am, lc, Bank Clbbk.

July 24th

'WHY SEND TO CHRISTCHURCH?'

T0 THB KDmm s Maylecqa i rathrnogh y OUroo!nmni if hig poH .j b i e t h»c in Ashburton we have no tradesmen competent to make a desk for the Town Clerk's office, and so hag caused &Q Oannob our local tradesmen supply these aa well as Ghfistohutoh.' I for ore, o&cnot believe, bub that all these artio'«s required fur the Council Chamfer oouldl have been «r»«do or procured in Aahbureon for t*r , mi| than lhe * m!mrit 9rftt ed for the whole, £{30, Andasfornorknwbahsp.l'eelconfi'leni) Aahburt<>n has tr»de»men who can more than hold their own with workmen o Bewhrrc. But Sir, the point I wish more *, e p " ,„/ t0 bring torwErd i« thia. The b o Vou« • Council beine a public body and oontroMinj? the Ashburton public purae, ihonldbe the fir«t to give.Ulooal tradesmen the benefih of any work they have or at [ e n &9b , ohance of competing for «me. They bsvn » 0 p%v -heir share of the taxes imposed and bert we have their money being quickly P<">«*' 1 «c to Ohrietohnroh instead of being apent in our own borough and amongst our own penple, which I thiuk Sir, In only fair »nd jusi' I note in your report of the Gmnoll's meeting that oae Councillor is reported to e»y 'that the Councillors should he provided with as comfurf ob'e Beats and surroundings as possible. True, oh friend, bub let me make a suggestion to our worthy Councillors att to the wfty, on the quiet. Thus ; Ap proach the Government with the view of obtaining some of the furniture and cbaira used by their Royal HighDenses during their la*>e visit, and I have no doubt) the Govern ment might, be disposed to let them have such as will suit the Councillors for a email consideration; Bat even then, lam afraid it would nut do, as same of them might objeot as Royalty had used them fist, Thanking you in anticipation,—! am, $0., Cabinetmakers

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph

Nelson, July 23

Mr Samuel Rowe, a resident of Richmcmd,

died suddenly last; night. He w»e of inde» pendant means and about 70 ye*rs of age. He formerly lived in the Wellington district. The verdict waa death from natural causes.

At a largely intended meeting tonight it was resolved to hold a week'a carnival commencing on she Ist February, in colebra $ion of the s'xtiebh anniversary of Nelson asitlemont. Vary strong committees repre' Hunting the old province were elected.

The Barque G M Tucker

United Presa Association—By Electric

Telegraph

Wellington, July 23

oapbain Oliver, of bne barque G M Tucker reports haying encountered fearful weather on the voyage aeros* from Newcastle. The nails wore blown sway, the rigging damaged and the forecastle knoaked about The officers and mea suffered privations, and moat of them bear evidences of hjury received during bhe buffeting about which the vessel received. On Thursday w«ek the barque was off ■ Uape Farewell, bub was blown 120 miles out to sea by a southwest gale. The chief officer was washed over board, but was palled back on deck by one of the crew. The supply of frash water gave out, but the ship's company managed to condense sufficient; sea water for their requir* s&snbe, The captain states that the voyage was tru worsb In his long experience,

Christian Endeavour Conference

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph-Copyright! WmiitiNSTOv, July 23

At the Christian Eudimvour Convention' this morning, the report showed a toea 1 membership of 7645, asd 215 societies, ons of which supports neventaen native teachers* Fifteen members j lined thr ministry.Offioers were el oted as follows :—President, Rev Hugh Kelly, Auckland ; Vice Presidents, Revs RErwin and Dall&ston ; Treasurer, Mr T Sims. A letter was read from Mr I) Clark, founder of the movement, expressing a hope that he will be able tc visit the colony. It was decided that a deputation wait on the Premier and urge him to introduce a Bill to deal with opium importation. It was agreed to affiliate with the Australian Christian Endeavour Union.

Sunday School Reform.

(By 'Watchman,')

The presentation of a few aspects of the subject may show that Sunday Sohool Reform is fair matter for ventilation in the columns of a teoutar newspaper* The Sunday 3ohool is a recognised institution in our national and social life. It flourishes with more or less success Injtbe great cities of Christendom, and when now settlements are opened up, the God-fearing section of our pioneers immediately take steps to start a Sunday School. Its numerical strength claims more than passing attention* At the Worlds' Third Si S. Convention, held at the City Temple, London, in July, 1898, and presided over by the Marquis of Northampton, the following statistics were supplied:—-Sinday Sohool* 246,658; t0&cher52,378,921 ; Scholars 22, 540,392; total membership 24,919.315. At that Convention, 2,200 delegates were present, ths American . Ooutingenk alone numbering 200. The workers are not confined to one class. The eervßub maid fraternises with the cu'tuted lady, and, according to their teaching ability and reliableness, are valued by the officials, and not by their social standing; The Sunday Bohoolis inimical to caste though its ranks include men and women from the higher walkßofiife. The Eight Hob A J Mun della, for years a member of Mr Gladstone's cabinet, was, while occupying that exalted position t actively engaged in Sunday School teaching; and this is nob a singular case, It will bo Admitted that the objects of the Institution are such as to commend it to the practical sympathy of any civilised com munity. If it is true that ' righteousness axalteth a nation,' then the Sunday School oan claim te have a big share in contributing to this consummation. Without expressing an opinion ac to the wisdom or otherwise of a seouiai system of state education and ac cepting for the time belnglthe situation as it la, what condition of society could we expect in this colony were it not for the work done by at least five thousand devoted men and women ever? Sunday. The newspaper preas in season and out of season, lament the lack of parental control, and deplore the apparent increase of • Hooliganism; 1 Occasionally the editor or a correspondent will blame the clergy for net devising means to give Bibiosl instruction in day schools, bub these complaints are met by tha answer that, un less forming part of the syllabus, the children will not remain after the ordinary sohool hours to receive enoh teaching. Be this as it may, it is orn'pssed, that, except in rare cases, Bible reading in day school*! does not exist, and, if rumour does not lie, Bible reading in tha homes, for the children's instruction, is not common* Given these premises, what an impetus 'Hooliganism' wculd receive were every Sunday School in the colony to be ' shut down.' The pro* ■peob is too alarming to contemplate, Can ib be c*loulated how muoh the polica force would need to bs increased under such conditions. Further, ib In ad mitted by eminent scholars that no ednsa tional system is complete which does not include the Bible—viewed from a literary etani.point. How does the Bible educate 1 Let Mr Frank Bulien, F R G S., author of • The Ctuise of the Cachalot,' and other sea stories, reply;—' With all modesty I wouM suggest that it does co firet of all by the simple mrjss'y of its language, tha ob vious directness of ite diction. No one can read the Bible h-ibituaily without absorbing an ability to speak and think clearly, sin cerely and sucoinotly. ' It is this class of education, combined with the building of character, whiob is left largely, and even in its entirety, for the Sunday School to acconr plish. Now, to what point do the above considerations lead ? First, that the public mind needs arousing to the supreme impor tance of Sunday School work. What Mrs Beeoher Sfeowedid for the slavery system ; what it is hoped MrSteurt's book • Wines on the Lees' will de for the temperance crusade, co it is to foe hoped some writer will, in the near future, put forth the claims of the Sunday School in powerful style. There In aoopa for such a book. One objeob of this contribution is, in a modest way, to draw superficial attention to the eubjaot» The Rev Dr John Clifford hits said tint * five sixths, certainly, of the grain gathered into the oharohes of the United Kingdom have been reaped in the Sunday Schools. ' And yet during the year 1899-1900, there was a increase of 30,000 scholars in (he United Kingdom. Still the marvel is not how little bas been done, but), considering the adverse conditions, how much. These adverse conditions are unsuitable buildings and untrained teachers. Muoh has been written on the former question, and In come few placefl in the colony the Sunday School oan 'toe ths mark * with average day schools in matters of building and appliances When the Sunday Sohool looms as largo in the public mind as day schools do, * grtnb difficulty will be removed for them, and it is to ba feared only then, will the ' sinews of war' be available for the erection cf schools in every way suitable for the purpose. But trained teachers are even more essential than the buildings referred to, and ere long this will be recognised. And here it is where inconsistency is so apparent. Ib is easy bo imagine the agitation which would be produced in any locality if men or women were set apart to teach in our day sohnols, who were never trained for the position, and whose only claims were willingness and enthusiasm With some qualification, this is what is constantly taking place in our Sunday School, and yet parents are listless and uneoiaosmed. Probably were they to give it a thought they would argue some thing like ihis—' Wall, these good peopio do the work gratuitously, their self denial and enthusiasm «re commendable, and as there is nothing to pay ib woull ba gross ingratitude to interfere or even to criticise. 3 When the institution somes to be valued at its righto estimate there will be something to Day. I only (darned today (bat the Rev H Keily, M.A, advocated some years ago the appointment of a Superintendent Gene ral of Sunday Schools in the colony, whose duties should consist in the training of teachers, and the supervision of our whole Sunday Sohool system. la bhe coarse of two years be could perambulate through all New meeting bhe teacher a at suitably centre?, giving model lessons and lectures, conducting examinations, and advising Superintendents on any difficult questions wltioh may from time to time arise. Would ib not ba feasible to have four such men, pay them well, and expect tip top results? This is what, I trow, is meant by salaried officers. Under such a system the teacher would be removed from ifae region pf charitable toleration to that of n recognised faptor inthe educational system of the Qotohy. Jn the meantime a modified carrying out of the theory should at ones be introduoed. The services of State School teachers should be enlisted to give lectures to Sunday School workers, and while compul sory attendance should not be expected of those already employed, ib should be required of every teacher on probation that they qualify for permanent enrolment by attend ing such classes and passing examinations. In will be understood that 'nothing here written is bo be construed in undervaluing the faithful work of the thousands, who have been and are engaged in the religiou? (training of the young; All honor to them ! But aj» all other organisations develop, the Sunday Sohool must keep abreast of thnm and at once go in for a forward movamenb

CABLE NEWS.

United Prims Association—By Eleotrio Telflgraph—Copyright London, July 22 Ihe Admiralty is not sangine in re ference to the possibility of acquiring from France Kerguelen Island, in the Indian Ocean

Owing to the American strike, con siderable shipments of Welsh tin plates are being made

In the marine boiler test race, from Gibraltar to Portfimoath, the Hyacinth with the BelleTille boilers, burst a J boiler tube. The Minerva, with the cylindrical boilers, which got in first, averaged 118 knots an hour The Ormuz, which has arrived at Plymouth, transferred to a hospital ship two of the crew suspected of Buffering from plague. The passengers landed

Berlin July 22 The Emperor's North Sea Canal is lilting up The Appellate Conference has closed. Mr Jostice Hodges, the Australian delegate, waa virtually unsupported, and has made a separate report. The other colonies are content with the existing procedure except that each group desires one or more representa tives on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council

Niw York, July 22

Captain Blaekbnrn sailed In a little boat from Glooeester, Massachusetts, to Lisbon, in 88£ dayi St Petersburg, July 22 Count Leo Tolstoi is now reported to ha in a state of come

Albany, July 28

There are twenty three cases of measles amongst the troops returned by the Britannic

Sidney, Jnly 23

The Presbyterian Assembly of Aus tralia and Tasmania adopted a resolu tion dissolving the old Federal Asseua bly preparatory to the constitution of a General Assembly tomorrow after the signing of the deed of union

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Bleotrio

{Telegraph—Copyright

'„ LoWdok, Jaly 22 Three Boers were killed at Honing spruit, and twelve wounded. Command ant Hattring vras also captnred.

[Thte was the engagement in which Mojor Pine Coffin with a detachment of the 9th and 15th Mounted Infantry and Ettex Volunteers, surprised Collier's oommaado by night, near Hooingsprait, capturing fourteen, Including two of General Prinloos sons, besides horses, saddles, rifles, and ammnnitSoo.] Many persons are forwarding messages of condolence to Mr Krnger, who is also greatly apset by other recent news from Sonth Africa, including tne incident at Reits, and the revelations made by the finding of the correspon dence between Botha, Smuts, and Steyn.

London, July 23

Lord Kttckener reports that since the 15th 42 Boers have been killed, 25 wounded, and 195 captured, and 126 have surrendered. There have been captured 8100 rounds cf small arm ammunition, 162 waggons, 5600 horeee, and large quantities of stock; Of the death sentences passed on nine rebels at Graaf Reinet, four were com muted to penal servitude for life at Bermuda, and five to varying terms o imprisonment.

In the House of Commons Mr Brod ricfc stated that twenty disloyalists alone were ordered to attend the recent execu tion of a rebel at Middleburg. The sentence was carried out in the prieon yard in private.

The columns commanded by Colonels Campbell and Harley, while marching from the Wilge River to Stttntierton, ciptnred 46,000 sheep, ,5900 cattle, 10,000 horses, 81 waggons, 18 rifles, 1345 rounds of small arms ammunition, 600 tons of forage, and many ploughs and ovens.

Colonel Featherstonhaugh's columns have reached Kierksdorp after slight opposition. Lord Methaen is acting on Colonel Featherstonhaugh's right.

Sir Bindon Blood's columns have revisited .the Roosenekal district and cleared the country northwards of the rtHwftjKne General French, in Oape Colony, is gradually pressing the bands of raiders northward.

The Morning Post says that Kruger is inconsolable at the death, of his wife. Mr 0 D Wessele transacts affairs on his behalf.

The Brussels correspondent of The Times states that Kruger is inflexible regarding the future, and coasidera his bereavement a fresh trial of his faith

Mr Brodric.k announced in the House of Commons that although Lord Kitchener had accepted the offers of Qaeenslanders to return to South Africa to fill vacancies in the Con tingents, he Bid not ask for more monnted men, and was perfectly satis fied with the present number.

The Premier has not received a reply to the proposal to Bend more troops to Sooth Africa to replace the Fifth and Sixth Contingents. Large numbers of applications have been reoeived.

Federal Defence Proposals.

United Press Aanoel&fcion—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Melbourne. July 23

A deputation from the Peace and Humanity Society presented a resolu tioH against recent utterances indicat ing the determination of some polii tictans to foist a standing army on Australia, and involve the Commor, wealth in schemes and the dangers of European militarism.

Mr Barton assured the deputation that the Defence Bill did not con template militarism or a standing army, but reliance was placed on the courage and capacity of (he citizens for the defence of the continent.

New south Wales Politics

United Press Association—By Eleofcrio

Telegraph—Oopyright

Sydney, July 23

Parliament was opened by commis sion; The proceedings were confined to the swearing-in of members. Mr McOourt was re-elected Speaker of the Assembly. The oflcial opening takes place to-morrow. At a meeting of the Opposition it was decided to challenge the Gox?.rnr menton the Addrees-in-Reply.

Death of a Christchurch Pugilist.

ARREST oi' PRINCIPALS IK A

BOXING CO.NTFST

United Press Association— By Kleotrio

Telegraph - Copyright

Syihsby, July 23

Otto Gribb, the New Zealand pugi list, was found dead i-> bed in his hotel thii morning, »fter a boxing contest at the Gaiety Athletic Oiub last night.

After the pott mortem on Oribb, most; of the principals concerned ia the contest were formally arrested.

[Otto Cribb it! the professional name *t a young man who, we believe, was bora in Ohrißtohurch, the ton of the late Mr W 8 Bimpoon, tobacconist, of Cetatnbe itreet, Yoaug Simpson harried on a aimiiar bmineM after his father's death, in Morten'* Boiid* ings. He war one of the prinefpata in a boxing contest which created acne interact ia Ohrietoharch two or three yean age, and going ever to Australia, was recognised as a promising pagilist. He went to America some time ago and brought off tevcral i contests there]

An Anchor Liner Ashore

United Pruia Association—By Eieotrto Telegraph-—Copyright. • Lokdow, July 92 The Anchor liner Nnmidia to ashore en the Brother Island in the Red Sea [The Brother* are a group ef six or eight rocky islets at the entrance of the Bed MB, off the African nhore, nine and a half milei sooth of Peritn Inland, and varying from 250 to 360 ft in height]

The Tuberculosis Conference

United Press Association—By Electrlo Teiegrapb London, July 23 The Duke of Cambridge, ou behalf of the King, opened the International Con gress ia London, to disco** tuberculosis. Foreign Governments and the eolonlae were reprseented. Lord Lsnsdowne said the Government would facilitate the labours of the Congress to the utmost* Great Britain had been passing through all the anxiety and sorrow of a prolonged war, but no war brought anythicg like the burden and misfortune that tuber* coloeis did.

Lord Lister delivered a speech In Which he said he was hopeful of the results of the Congress.

The Chinese Indemnity.

United Press Association—By KSectale Telegraph—Copyright

Londok. July 8S In the House of Commons, Lord Cranborne stated that thn Aliieain China had agreed to a basis of 4 per cent bordß, payable to each Power concerned. Cod* Blderable progress had been made with regard to the revenues at likable In connection with the bends Mr Rockhill cables that the amortisation of the bonds begins In 1902. Everything will be liquidated In 1940.'

Imperial Parliament.

THE GRANT TO LORD ROBERTS.

United Press Asuooiation—By Blqolvlq Telegraph

London, Julj 23 Mr Balfonr announced ia the House of Commons that the Government would proceed with the Koyal Titles and Pacific Cable Bills ami two estimates—-on^ for a grant to Lord Roberts in recognition of his services in South Africv, the other for civil administration and other purposes in the Transvaal.

The Times believes the grant to fcoid Roberts will be £100 000.

In the Rouse of Commons the Govern ment, by a majority of 77, secured the remaining time of the session tor Govern ment bnainese,

An announcement by Mr Balfour that there will be no Supplementary Estimates is interpreted to mean that further provi&ion for the war ia unnecessary.

The Frozen Meat Trale.

In connection with thn speech lately made in Ashbnrton anent the frozan me*t trade, by Mr Waymouth, of the Canter bury Frozen Meat Company, and his remarks respecting the anticipated reduc tion in freights, we now learn that the new freight contract has been signed, to be current for the next five years, but unfortunately owing to the namarona labour disputes pending, we understand the Canterbury Frozen Meat Ctmpany cannot yet announce definitely what reductions if any, it can make. This will readily be understood from Mr Waymouthjs statement that the last award of the Arbitration Board In creases the rate of wages in one de partment aloue from the original figure of 10|i, overtime Is, and Sunday work Is3fd to Is Ifd,*s6d and 3s per hour respectively. The average increase In the demands made by the various Unions represents about 33 per cent in the pay sheet of this Company aloue, and a* the total wages paid last year were £10,000, the cddldonal ram would mean an Increase bf £13,000 per year in wagee alone, and this amount applies only to the Company under notice.

The Patsa Bye-Election.

United Prew Aisoolstloa—By £l«etr!fl j Telegraph

Wziuhotox, Jitfy 23 The official scrutiny in contraction with the Pa tea election pots Mr Haselden in by one vote.

(The returns previously published gave Mr Heslop, the Government candidate^ • majority oi one.

News in Brief.

Fletcher Bros wish to draw atteabion to their extraordinary low prlo* for bnfe kerosene as they wish to make room for larg* shipments jußt arriving.

Mr Lane, manufacturer of Lane'i Cnaaoted Emulsion, has just paid Asbbartos a visit, asking people what they thought of Laoe'g Oreasoted Emulsion. To thia question there is but one answer, and the aciwar is easy. Lane's Creasotfd Emaliion is tbvrg is no'doubt, one of the beat preparations for the care of cough, oold, and general debility. Nol only do the medical fraternity presoribe it but h it also uead largely in most of the hospitals. The local chemists have Lane'a Oreftsotefl Emulsion for Bale and Bell it at the eamo price ac it is sold by the proprietor —.two shillings.

Messrs Strange and Company, of Christ' chu'oh, announce that their Great Annual Stock Taking Sate (their principal Sale of the year) preparations for the holding of which have been going on at their establish' menb for some fcima past, will positively commence on Friday, 26th Inst, aaa Will last for thirty days. This Stcek Talcing Sals comtitutea every year a ooIocm! olearanoe of existing stocks, inclndinp hshtonabl* winter goods and seasenabta qotbltlea ; alto fnrni' tare, furnishings, oreckery and glan, beddine, wire mattreiiei, and ■Irefccbera, eta« The Sale reductions will evsa tit m co the Bespoke Tailoring Department, IT unable to attend this monster oiear«noJe sa'e, get * catalogue, and do your shopping by po«i, ...

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F FKRRIMAN **"""" Yon &ale7~~~~. \TINBLOW Oonovate B«Use of S*e rooms and good Btor«, ftopthsr «rl*h £ Koi* of land F tERBIMAN, Land and Estate Agentl fob "Tale. ALLENTON, wHhio easy distance of th* Public Sohool Hoase c! aix rooms, with two aerei of t3to«lieoti land. Thtt Is an ideal home, *o<? •q« tit whj«b economy and ootnfocb will iail ImbA is hftid F f ERItIMAN, &and and Bitkte Agent foeTal®. Alford Fortub Road ( Homm of fonr rooms, with 1 acre 89 9«rahM »ad; price £820, cash or tstm» PFERRIMaN, Land and Estate Agent '■ ■'■ :: .FORMLB. Hear tba Sigh Sobool Quarter acre and House of four rooms F FE RBI MAN, Land and Batata Agent 2 Aorta of land at Faition F»rm of 835 Acre* , Farm of 476 Acre* Farm of 1800 Acres of ttuaeok laad F FERBIKAN, Land and B»tate Agent^ TRETORTON, WHY Pay Ben 6 wben £100, CWh or Terms wil! parehase a Oomfertable Hatise of 4 Rooms and Scalier?, and SeotSon. I'h? property i» iita»ted wear the main ro»d, and enlj a f«w ohnioe from the school. Interest nfc 5 per oen>. on ♦'He whole pur ohase money meaiie less tbsm 2s per week F. FERRIMAN.^ :■ ALLBNTON. FOR SALE—I 4 aorea of «ood Land with DwoUioß Bouse of Six rooms, and Bathroom, hot and cold water laid on, Windmills. Ample stabling including Loose bos *M Trap Honss: One i^re of fche knd is: laid out in orchard. . The iand possesses ample frontage, and should provo a profit able parohaeo either for a farmer wishipß to retire and live Sear the Town, or for an Industrious man wishing to make hie living from fcba eolL Pebllo Soboei within ao easy diIUDM- ffi'EBRIMAN, Laad and latats Agent*



JOSEPH FORDS SCQUE & LUNG WUEM MIXTTTES. facts wokth: knowing. Moanb Joy. Pukerau, Soathland. Mr Fenriman.—Dear Sir,—l have used the above mixture for two or three years past when my sheep showed signs of Mcour or Lrng Worm. I may say that I found it & cure, and the result was beyond nrty expectation. I c*n strongly rccoin. mood the drench.—Yours truly, Sanael White Bicoarton, Canterbury Mr F F*«rr!man, Asbhnrton,—Dear Sir, —In reply to your enquiry re Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture, I may gay that my manager at Methven used it on some of the stnatlenfc and weakest kmbs we had, and ihufc it Mopped the scdup in them, and they seem-d benefited by the doB« *hey had.—Tours faithfuMy. John Deans HE 18 WEIL PAID WHO IS "WEIX SATISFIBD Ono Gallon Tins, 19a per Gallon; Two Gallon Tins, 17« per Gallon, DO HOT BE BECEIVEO. Lowest Cost per head of any Drench, and its work cannot bk excelled. D THOMAS Or F. FERRIMAN. Ashbarton



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OEMNANTS of all sorts must be L\> olpared to make room for Goods now arrivirg -—Pfaeces Sale Orapt ry and Clothing WANTILD- The Public to know that we buy for cash and sell for.oaeh, hf.nee oor low prices.—Pearce's Jijile, Corner East and Burnett Streets OF ANTED TO SELL-Several Palre * T Blankets (slighty soiled) afc coat price Job lot Down Quilts from 7a lid each. — Pbakcb's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets. WANTED KNOWN-Cretnnneeßf J, White Twill Sheeting B|i, Table Daraaok B|i, at Pearce's Sale Drapeiy ana Clothing WANTED TO CLEAR-Job Lot Ltdies* Belts, usual price Is 6d to 2s 9J, your pick at le 3d.—■ Peakce's Sale Drapery, etc WANTED -All Working men to see Tweed Trousers 5a lid, Saddle Tweeds 7a lid, Job Lot Suits from 25s 6d.—Peaece's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets WANTED- Buyers Men's Mofflars 9i; Colonial Knitted Socka, 2 pairs for Is 63, Good Capa Is.— Pbarcb's Sale, Corner East and Burte&t Streets WANTED -AH Ladles t© see our Blaok Figured Dress Stoffa 6a lid and 9a lie! the dress.— Pbakcs's fc*ale Drapery and Olothing MEB CURTIS" Second Term starts from July 26bh. Berlin Polka, and Ameri can W%liz »ed other new and up to data (lancet will be taught fa two lessons if aeoeiMiry. Classes ac usual.



WHERE TO BUY. | m*\ in ■■ ii i X m^mmm^^^~>u\J* — Q Gieat Clearance Sale Now Goin^ On OP High-class Drapery & Clothing FOE A F! W WEEKS ONLY. BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. rTNBOUFDED SUCCESS OF A. ORB'S GREAT DRAPERY SALE. French Dress Fabrics—6- wil purchase a good costorae Ladies' Black and Colored Jackets 8i lid to 12s 61 Lad lea' Good Umbrellas, non cutting covers, is lid to 9s 6d Ladies' Hemmed Handkerohiefa 2a per doB9H Lftdiow' Macintoshes, speoisl value, greatly redacod Lidies' Mwnflps. Broche Silk, »fi h%lf price Best C'jloni*' White Blanket* 16* tti, 18^ 6d, Sla 6d to 30a Men's from 20s, e rand value, all sizes Men's Framsd Felt Hate, tremendous rednotiont, from 4a 6d. A lob of *mdl s'sas, good quality, at 6d and la each Men's Waterproof Cna^c, special rad action TAILORS NO D KPARTM FHT - Salts to measore from £3 3a DRESSM KING, as usual, at satiefactorjr prices BOOTS. ROOTS-M^ninsenb Stock of Lad Us' and Gfeuts 1 Boots and Shoes ati greatly reduced prices ANDREW ORR. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. ANDREW MACPHERSON (LATE OF JOHN ORR & OO.) WISHES to inform the Public and his Old Friends that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS on hia own account, as — GENERAL IRONMONGER In the Premises lately occupied by Messrs Mitchell & Tamer, Tancred Street. H tvlng bought tny Stock at a very loir price, I am prepared to sell same at lowest possible prices. BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY A SPECIALTY. Call and see for yourselves; every article being of bsflfc quality. . Orders by post, eto, promptly attended to. D? not ferget the address— ANDREW JMACPHERSON, IRONMONGER, TANORED STREET 7 195



NIRVANA T. H. UN DRILL & CO.. OABIHiETMAKERS <fe UPHOLSTERERS. FUUNITURE AND BEDDING OF 1 ALL KINDS MADE ON THE PBEMISEB. WE ARE STILL MAKING oar Famous Drawing Boom Suites in Flush and Tapestry, which beat Christcharch for price and quality. Call and see them. JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Austrian, American, and Canadian Chairs. These Goods were bought before tha recent rise in prices, which enables us to aell at lowest prices. Bedsteads aDd Toilet Ware—Largest atocki^ town; at all prices: T INOLEUMB, T>UGS f /~\ILCLOTHS S JLIINOLEUMS, XtUGS, V/ILOLOTHS, In New and Chaste Designs; at all prices. DOOR MATS—AII aorta, all Bizea, We manufacture all our own Goods on the premises, of the best material and workmanship, so buy from us and encourage Local Industry ; besides, yon may go further and fare worse than at T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERB, AM> UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, Nexti to the Building Society* Office, and opposite Arcade,)



» I NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY PARENTS INSPECT— Onr Boys' Strong Tweed Suits, 6g 6d Oar Boys' Sailor Saite, 5s 6d Oor Boys' Norfolk Suits, 14s Our Boys' Tranaraal Snite, 10a Wear Ouabanibed. Boys' School Boots from 5a Sd Best Value Boys' Tweed Gaps, 3d and 6d Boys' Tweed Overcoats from 61 6d BOYS' WATERPROOF GOATS NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T7ACTOBY LOTH IN.O JCAOTORY Smoke Hew Vaoiii



John Butsyan lo his gel!. Oo Pilgrim's Progress loved* to 'dwel^» And nearly all that starbliug tale £Ie wrote while pining in a gaol. His tporkihves on though John Biacaumbed, No doubt: the damp his limbs nad numbed, And gave him iteld £ his death that's Rare, He'd not got Wooo^ GBjS#p Peppermint Cube* Wades Tibthing Powders for Babies are Bootning, reduce fever and prevent fclotphes,*' price, Is



A GOBI tOK LUMBAGO W 0 Williamson, of Amherst.Ta, US A, j^ys;- 'For more than a year I suffered from lumbago ; I #&aHjr cried Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and it gave me entire relief, which all other remedies had failed to do So'-i by » A«hburton Drug Company



Wape's Wopm Fiqb are ma*t effective and not unpleasant { children thrive 'ifter taking them prioe, \%