THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Ashbarton daily for— CHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 ftm 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU-at 10.85 a m, 3.50 pm DUNEDIN~at 12.64 pm (express) BPRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m

Trains arrive daily at Ashbnrtoa from—!) OHRISTOHURCH—ab 10.45 *m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm" TIMARU—at 10.35 am, 255 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.67 pm (express) SPRINftBURN-at 9.45 a m

EPHEMERIS

Phases ot Moon lot April

SUN.

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations : WEDNESDAY, APRIL U For Northern Ports and Weatpert per Zealandia, at 6 30 pm THURSDAY, APRIL 25- I For Northern Ports and Westpoirt, also Monte Video, Teneriffe, and United Kingdom, specially addressed per Wakaaui, also parcels for United Kiogdom and Con' tinent of Europe, per Rotomahana, at 630 p m FRIDAY, APRIL 26. For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australia (due Sydney, May 2), and South Africa,, per Warrimoo, at 6 30 p m

MARRIAGES.

Mil.BS-SiMMONB~At the residency of the bride's parents, Blenheim, on March 7, 1901, by the Rev Arahde&con Grace, William, eldest son of Mr Milo», Aahburtoo, to Gertiujdr, eldest daughter of Mr Henry Simmons. BruOE-Lambir,—On Thursday, 11th April, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev G B loglis, Jas. A. Brcob, Wellington, third son of Mr Ja». Bruce,Kakfeia, to Kate AtmiEjthi'd daughter of Mr John Lambie, Kyle, Aehburton

Ashburton Guardian Magnaest Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1901. Local and General.

Weather Report —Captain Edwin wires: —Strong north to wests and south west) winds ; glass further fail; indications of rain. House Fair—On Friday next 25th April, Messrs Friedlander Brosi, will hold their horse fair m Aahburton. when 180 head of all descriptions will be offered m both draught and tight horse classes. Clearing Sale.—The clearing .sale of Mr Ashworth'a Jurniture is to be held by Mr H S ephenson to morrow on the premises. j Triangle, Wakanui road. Cycling Track —a break having occurred m the work of asjhikin^ the cycle track m the Ashburton I) main, its completion will be delayed beyond ihe time anticipated. Held Over — Owing to the greit prPßsure on oar vpucs for this i'aue we are compelled to hold over our editorial article correspondence, and other matter Wheat for England—A. Press Asso ciation wirestates that the barque Inveresk sailed from Tiuaru this morning with 2.600 sacks wheat shipped by Messrs Friedlander Bros., and G Q Stead and Co. Captain Tucker —Mr Joshua Tucker has received a letter from the officer commanding the New Zealand forces stating that hit eon, Lieutenant Frederick Tucker, has been ap pointed a captain m the eix'h contingent. i his was very welcome newp, m nothing has been heard of our countryman for fully two mouths. Ib will also be good news for those m Aehharto® who have relatives m the Sixth Oontingonb, CHBRTSETr,-—Harvest thanksgiving services were held m the Church of England on Sunday Slot wtien the church wat very tastefully decorated by the ladies of the congregation. The continuous nor'weiters and consequent dry weafchor are beginning to bo felt considerably m the district and there is a very general wish for rain. A dance has been arranged by the Bachelors of Chert' Boy m aid of the piano fund to take place next Friday m the school room. Football—The following will represent the Southern Gross Football Club m their match against the High School tomorrow m the Domain. Brook, Buohanao, Ohoat, Oulverhouße, Qudsall (2), Hunt, Hurrell, Piekford, Pritohard, Mobottona, J Smith, Stigley, Trszise Turner; Emergencies, Betto, Hepburn, Johns, O'Eane, and Simpson Play to oommence at 3 15.—The following team will represent the High School m the match against the Southern Gross (Trevorton) to be payed m the Domain to morrows- Fall baok—Hsrdie; |—Prebble, Berryman, Stephens, Sinclair; $ — Tumor; £ — NelJj Forwards— Bonifant; Cnlverhouee, Bevell, Ooward, Collins, Wataon, Siloook, Grange; Emergencies — Friedlaader, Clariclge, and (Joohrane. I A Delicate Question. ~ The Lytteltm Times says :—6lr J Iveep, at the Arbitration Court, on Tuesday, stated that thera were countty newspapers m the colony whioh had c, circulation of only a few hundred. Later on, Mr Justice Cooper asked Mir lyess what) was the circulation of a newspaper o?er which he had recently given alease. " That is a delicnto question," said Mr Ivese, as a little laughter went round the Court), "and I hope your Honour won't press its" His Honor smiled, and said that he would not. Fire at High»auk.—A three roomed house, the property of Mr Church, who resides on one of the 10 »oro blocks m the Highhank township, waß burned down on Saturday afternoon nboub four o'clock. Mr Church waa away from home at th« time and Mra Church had gone to the local store, the I five small children baing left at home. 1 Messrs Spray and Ledgerwood, who were working near, rendered what assistance they could m gettit># the children out of the house, but not before two of the children were burnt about the urae. The fire had too big a hold when first seen to enabla them to save anything, the house, furniture, and »11 being totally destroyed There were no insurance, A meeting of the settlers was held lash night, when it was deoided to open subscription lists and also promote a concert to help the sufferers ia their foes. Messrs Spray, Hood, and Stout were appointed a committee to arrange the various detail*. I.O.G.T—The Pride of Wakanui Lo<?ge No 32, held an open meeting m the Main echool on April 115 th which was well afctended. The meeting waa presided over by Mr Frampton O.T. and after the singing of the opening Ode the following contributed items •— Solob, Mrs M L Chambers and Miss 0 Batterick, Messrs J W Butterick and W O Trevarza. Duet, Mrs M L Chambers snd Mr Oocch Pianoforte Solos, Miss N Oochrane. Re' citations. Miss E Wakeham and Miss 0 Smith, Messrs J Ward and F Batterick. Mr Frampton In an interesting little speech referred to this dangers of the driuk traffic, and the necessity of being invited In suppressing It. He also spoke of the sacrifices required by many for the sake of their weaker brothers, and cordl* ally Invited those who were not members to join the ranks, The meeting terrain" afced with the singing oil " God Swe the King." Wadb's Wobm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after Wag them; pric@ ( 1«

Householders' Meetings

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTION. \

HIGHBANK

The annual meeting of householders was held on Monday evening. The retiring committee gave a good report of the work of the school for the past year, and also tabled a good Inspector's report Votes of thanks were passed to the retiring committee, also to the master and mistress for their past year's work. The election of the new committee resulted as follows:—Messrs Dwis, Crawford, Buckley, Grow, Oallaghan, Pmlfrh, McDonald. At a meeting held afterwards Mr McDonald was eleoted chairman, and Mr Buckley secretary* The meeting* were arranged to be held on the second Wednesday m each month.

HINDS

There was a large attendance of house* holderst Eleven nomination* were received' from" which the following seven were eleoted ;—Messrs P Daly, J M Hampton, D McKerzie, O Tait, T Holmes, E Leathern, J Taitt Mr J Xaifc wai elected chairman

RUAPUNA.

At the meeting of householders held at Raapuna on Monday night, there was a record attendance, great interest being taken m educational matter? m this dia" trlofc. Eleven householders were nomin' ated for seats on the Committee, when, after a poll, Messrs Jaine, Bennett, Small McLanghlan, and Taylor were elected, Mr Taylor being re-elected chairman for the incoming year.

KYLE

There was a sm»H attendance at the an* naal meeting of householders on Monday evening m the Kyle school room. Mr Lambie occupied the chair and reported the condi' lion of the school to be satisfactory, a state* tnent of accounts wac also laid on the table. The following householders were duly elected a committee for the ensuing year viz Messrs Mulligan Beattie, Watson, Kingsbury and Lambies Mr Lambie was re-eleoted chair* man,

FLEMINGTON

The annual meeting of householders wai held m the ooboolroom on Monday night. Hearty votes of thanks were passed to the teacher,' Mr R S Pearson, for the able man ner m which ha has conducted the school, uud to Mr W Anderson, the retiring chair 1 man. The following were elected as a Committee:—Messrs Taylor (Chairman), Addia, Bond, Prebble and Tiroma. A vote of thanks to the chair closed the meeting

WINSLOW.

The annual meeting of householders was held m the Winslow school on Monday night. The following were appointed at ft School Committee for the enßuing year. Messrs Smart (Chairman), Hopwood, Gourlty, Ryan, MoGee, Melver and Nelson,

SEAFIELD.

A meeting of householders was held m SeEfield School oo Monday evening and was fairly well attended; the following committee waa duly..eleo'ed. Messrs GTodd, A Greg ory, H Blnnden, Jamps Bruoe, and A H Ayrlon. At a subsequent meeting Mr Ayrton waa re-elected chairman,^

WINCHMORE

At the meeting of householders, held on Monday evening, tho following were elected a Committee for the ensuing year :—Messrs J S Bland, G Robertson, Johnston, F Capon, 0 Ct*pon, Hanfien, and AicKay. At; a eubsfqieot Committee meeting Mr Bland was elected chairman. During the evening a rhcßt hwr'.y vote of thanks was passed to Mr R Miller, for hra long and valuable services at chairman of the Committee, he having occupied that position continuously for thalast ton years.

LOWCLIEF.

At the meeting of householders tho follow ing were elected to serve as a Committee for the en&uii'g year:—Messrs John Studholme, jun', W Willf, asur, A Ross, J Emerson, and W Gray. Mr W Wills waa re-e!eobed ohair' man

RANGITATA.

At the annual meeting of householders there were only sevsn persons present. Mf?l H »ar occupied the chair. The annual report and balance sheet were read and adopted. The former showed ( that the Committee h<i<3 worked harmon ousiy daring the year, for the welfare of the school, and that the buildings and grounds were m very good condition The Commitcee tendered their thanks to the Edncation Board for the courteous manner m which the members had re' ceived and granted the Committee's requests during the year } also to the staff of th® Edncation office for prompt at* tendon to same. Th» Inspector's report) was read, and on the motion of Mr Edgar was considered very satisfactory. The accounts Ehowed a good credit balance. The new Committee consists of Messrs Haar (Chairman) Webb, Washington, Abbott, Edgar, Smith and MoNab 1 The meeting occupied only about thirty ruin' I utea and was a quiet and orderly one.

CHERTSEY.

The general meeting of householders for the purpose of electing a oommittee for the school wae held ok Monday 22nd, when the following was aleoted, Messrs Q Scarlett, J Stewart, Q Campbell, J Iron side, Downie, T Ward, andFß Stewart. Mr Q Scarlett was re elected chairman, and Mr J Stewart secretary. A meeting of the new oomtr.ittee was then held, when it was decided to ask for an assistant mistress for the school m view of the improved attendance.

ELGIN.

The meeting of hotsee&olders at Elgin was poorly attended. Mr J Ooohrane, chairman $f the outgoing committee was voted to the pfaair, and read the annual report, which showed substantial credits to both incidental and the prize funds. Only four nominations— Messrs Dwyer, Cavill jun, Oavill sen, and Ohoak, being received; the chairman declared Jhatn elected, and the Education Board will appoint another householder to fpl the vacancy. Tb& election of chairman fcr the ending year was held over?

The Government Loan.

SUCCESSFULLY FLOATED. United Prees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Wellington, April 23. The halt million four per cent debenture loan put on the market by the Government under the Authority Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Act has been floated. The tenders, which olosed at noon to day, were opened m the presence of the Colonial Treasurer and Auditor General, There were 110 tenders received for the aggregate Bum of £861,300, at an average price of one shilling above pan There were ninety lea ders for amounts of five thousand and under. | The amount tendered for over par was £140,000. The average of the total over par waa one shilling and sixpence. About £150,000 has bean tendered for from Australia. Ho tenders were sent mby any of the 1 Government repayments of the colony. The Premier is very well pleased with the tendering for the loan, and eayi it is on the whole very satisfactory. He is specially pleased with the large number of .tenders for small parcels which were received, as the Government has for a long time been working to get smaller people interested m colony stocks, ....

A Great Project.

OANAL FROM LAKE HURON TO MONTREAL London, April 22 A British syndicate has offered to control m, uaaal from Lake Huron to Montreal, via the Ottawa River j, oostjng thirteen million pounds.

The Royal Visit

United Press Assooiabion—By Electric Tslegraph—Copyright London, April 22 The Duke of Cornwall and York has granted the crews sixty hours' leave m Melbourne atid Sydney, and has ordered the cruisers to make every effort to land Freps correspondents at Melbourne by noon of 6th May. , Singapore, April 23 The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall sail to-day for Melbourne, the cruisers only calling at Albany to Uke m suffi cient coal to complete the run. The long programme of brilliant festivities held here was entirely sue oeeefol. Twelve addresses m costly caskets were presented by British sub jects, native States, and all nationali ties; The Dake and Duchess are m the best of health. They received an en thusiastic send-off with an aqnatic fete. The Ophir, with the Royal party and the escort of two warships left for Albany at two o'clock this afternoon. Fremahtle, April 23 The German cruiser Hansa, Rear- Admiral Earkchoff, has arrived here, en routs to Melbourne,to participate m the Federal celebrations.

The following correspondence has heen j handed to as for publication:— ' Aehburbon County Council, j April 16th, 1901 The Honorable Minister cf Education Wel lington Slß,—At) the meeting of this Council last Friday, the question of ELR.H Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York passing throngh Atthburton was considered. The Council thought an arrangement might be made to slow the train containing their Royal Highnesses between the railway station and the bridge, co as to give the people a chance of seeing their future King and Queen. The Council would auk you to use-your beat endeavours to arrange for this, as there are many people who would be unable to go to Chrintohnrch on their Royal Highnesses' visit there, and would be greatly disappointed if they were debarred from seeing them.—l have &c, C J Farpkr, Chairman Office of Minister of Education, Wellington N.Z., April 18tfa, 1901 Sib,—J. have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 16th lost, In which you state thab the Ashburton 1 County Counci! ask me to use my best endeavours to arrange for the train convey ing their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, through Ashburton to be slowed down, so as to give j the people a chance of teeing their future ' King and Queen. I have referred your i letter to the Right Hon. Mr Seddoa asking | that if possible, a chance should be given the I Ashburton people of testifying their loyalty. I —Your Obedient Servant, W C Walker

PROGRAMME OF THE TOUR

The official time table ot the Dnke and Duchess of Cornwall and York's boar from Colombo, where the Ophir has arrived, is as follows :— Singapore : Arrive, April 21 ; leava April 23. Melbourne : Arrivo May 6 ; leave, May 16 Brisbane : Arrive, May 20th ; ieave »!ay 25. Sydney : Arrivo, May 27 ; leava June 6. Auckland: Arrive, June 11 ; leave June U. Wellicgton • Arrive, June 18 ; leave June 2L Lyttelton : Arrive, Jane 22 ; leave June 24, Dunedin : Arrive June 25 ; leave Jane 27. Hobarb ; Arrive July 2 ; leave July 7. Adelaide : Arrive July 10 : ieave July 15. Fremantle ; Arrive July 20 ; leave July 25, Mauritius : Arrive August 5 ; leave, Aug- UStl 8. Durban : Arrive August 13 ; leave August 15. Simonstown s Arrive August 17, Capetown : Leave August 22, Ascension : Arrive August 27; leave August 31. Off Cape St Vinoent: Arrive, September 5 ; leave, same evening. Halifax : Arrive September 15; leave, September 17. Quebec : Arrive, September 20 ; leave, October 17. St Johns ; Arrive, October 22 • leave Oc tober 25, Portsmouth t Arrive, November 1 The dates are necessarily approximate.

The Maori King Mahuta was not inclined to go to Botorua on the occasion of the Royal visit, though prepared to meet the Duke and Duchess of York at Ngaruawahia, and have them conveyed m state m caaoea to Hantly; This, however, has been ruled out of order. It is the intention of the Government to give a luncheon to the veterans of the Army and Navy and returned men from South Africa In the four centres on the occasion of the Royal visit. There will also be a Parlia 1 meutary dinner m Wellington, A circular ha>B been sent to School Com 1 mitsees m South Canterbury, inquiring how many school children are likely to take ad' vantage of an exouraion train to Christ" ohurch oa the oooaeion of the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York,' the train to consist of 'seated waggons/ run at the oon 1 venience of the Department. The committee consider that the aooomodation oftereo", 'seated waggons,' is not oontemptiog enough for such a long distance In the winter.

Weather in Australia.

A HEAVY AND GENERAL RAIN FALL. (Jnlbed Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Melboukne, April 28 The gale continues uabated, A Urge ship, name unknown, is ashore at Cape Patterson. Tho vessel ashore at Cape Patterson Is believed to be the George T Hay, bound from New York to Sydney. Accounts regarding the supposed wreck are meagre and conflicting. Two messages were received at Queenscliffe from dih ferent sources* One stated that a large ship was ashore afc Oape Patterson j the second that the ship George T Hay from, New York to Sydney, waa m distress, and m a perilous position off Cape Woola° mai. It is believed that the both refer to the George T Hay, and that the ship went ashore m the forenoon. The news was not received till the afternoon, owing to this, and the fact that the gale is still raging, it will not be possible to send assistance before the morning, when a tug with a lifeboat will leave for the scene.

The Imperial Budget

London, April 22 Too Chamber of Commerce at Gib raltar has petitioned Sir Michael Hicks Beach against taxing coal intended for colonial coaling stations. The Times states that the loan has already been subscribed fivefold.

CONSULTING OPTICIAN

Mr Ernest M Sandstein, DB O AJ, F R MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study m England and Con tinent, may be conaulted on all cases of defective eyesight* Daylight nob necessary artificial light being used. Doctor' pre ecriptiona prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashel Street W.-, over M Sandsteln, jeweller, CbriabchurcK 9to 2 to 6 daily ' _ Smoke New Venus

Ashburton Borough School.

The following is the report of the Ashbur ton Borough School Committee for the year ending 22ad April 1902, read at the meeting of householders on Monday '.—ln presenting the annual report and balance sheet, your committee are pleased to state that the bucobbs of the school has during the year ended been suoh as to exceed their most sanguine anticipations. The annual exami nation held m August laafa was a most excellent one, *nd reflects the highest credit on the headmaster and teaching staff. Of the six scholarships effersd for oompetitien m December last among the various schools of the county, the first five were again taken by pupils of the Borough school. The sixth was awarded to a boy from Winelow, but as he has einoe resigned his scholarship, May Turner, another Borough school candidate (who came seventh on the list and was only j ! one mark behind) has been granted the i ! scholarship. This makes a total of 21 ( scholarships won by pupils of the school during the ptst four years representing a value m High school fees of £396 18s. At the last December exami" f:^n held m Chris tohurch ail the pupil te* lei a passed m their respective years and all m the merit division Miss Alice Stanley too, succeeded m passing her examination for the D certifi cate, gaining special mention m Algebra, and this iv competition with candidates throughout the who'e oolony. In connection with the Industrial Exhibition held m Ghmtchuroh last December, three of our pupils gained certificates of distinction for their freehand drawing, the work they exhibited being simply drawing books filled In by them during actual school hours. Since our last annual meeting, too, school sports for the county schools have been inaugurated chiefly by the energy and enthusiasm of Mr David Thomas, The first meeting was held on May 16th 1900, &nd was well attended. You will be pleated to note that a majority of points m the various athletic events fell to the lot of our boys. In the drill competition too they gained pride of place defeating all competitor?* During bhe last Christmas, vacation the eohool was painted and papered throughout. A new porch was added and the old third Standard room pat into a thorougby sanitary condi tion. Your Committee has already conveyed its thanks to the Board of Education for the excellent way m which the improvements have been carried out. Sixteen meetings of the Committee were held during the year at which the several members attended as follows :—W Cr&ighead, 15 ; F Steel 16 ; W J Siloock 10 ; J B Pfaaup 16 ; R Mc- Callum 15; GF Dodd 9j H M Jones 14; H G Bsrryman 12; W Joiliffs 4 out of 6; J R Chapman 3 oat of 9, We feel sure that the success which and staff during the year just ended, will be fully appreciated by yoa. The school holds a position second to none, end we hope the parents will use and do their best to oo'ope* rate with the teaching staff by sending their children regularly to school and securing if possible « bigger average attendance m the future. In conclusion we commend to your notica the proposed hobby show m aid of the pSnnic and treat funds, and hope that you will &11 'assist m making it a pronounced success.

Teachers' Salaries Commission.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, April 23 The teachers' Salaries Commission today resolved to ask the Minister of Education to send copies of the scheme submitted by the Secretary for Education yesterday to all Education Boards, School Committee*l, teacher!?, and Education Inßtitutes iv the colony. The Commission leaves for Blenheim on Thur day, and afterwards goes via Nelson and tha Waal Coast to Christchuroh, then through to lavercargill. On the return to Wellington tho North leland itinerary will be arranged* Wellington, Ap II 24. Giving further evidence b fore the teachers salaries commission to-day, the Secretary of Fducatlon said he did not think a colonial scale would Interfere with the privileges and functions of Education Boards. Very few assisfc-nts would have to retire under the schema, which would result In assistanis being available for repponsible countiy positions at a higher salary than tiißy are now receiving- Qualifylng a statement mide yesterday regarding tho salaries, he said, his personal opinion was not that after h living wage had been reached, the salaries men should be doable womers, but m cat c ofmeD, (he excea-i over a living wage should be double the excess m the case of woman Toe Commission Is this after* noon visiting the City schools to see the j manner of working Up till noon interest *n the polling In the city was greater than for the same hoars daring the General election The poll clerks were kept basy fiom the opening time at ail the booths, Touting at the doors of the booths was as active as if they were national instead of local elections Great excitement is exj pected as the day gcea on The result for the Mayoralty is expected about eight, and for Councillors between ten and eltven.

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, April 22 lord Kitchener reports that an ad ditional 242 Boers and 243 riles and a quantity of ammunition and waggons have been captured Kruitjsinger is advancing on the Albert district, m Cape Oolony All the raiders have been ordered to cross into the Orange River Oolony The Bogaburg Commando, of 106 men has sui rendered at Middleburg Lord Kitchener has warned the residents of districts under martial law that they are liable to the severest I penalties if found m arms or inciting | to rebellion The British Princess, with a portion of the New South Wales Imperial , drafc contingent, has arrived at Dur ban In the House of Commons, Mr Brod rick stated that there are 20,6711 refugees m the Transvaal concentra tion camps. All are rationed alike, The children m camp are receiving education.' He also stated that the weekly cost of the war is a million and a half

Wellington, April 23 A cable received to-day from the Agent- General announces Captain Madooks' pro motion to the raak of Major m the Royal Artillery. At the same time, I know that the last has nob yefe been heard of his claim to the decoration, for it is well knows that) he led ab New Zealand Hill, and very gallantly, and that he was mentioned m General French's despatches

Presentation to the Hon J G Ward

United Press Association —By Eleotrlo Telegraph Lnvbrcargij,!, April 23. ThaHon. JG Ward, who leaves for Melbourne today, will be absent about a month, and return via the Blnff. Last evening he addressed the Blnfl Guards, of which he has been elected honoiary captain. Snbseqwently he was waited upon by a large number of Port friends and asked to accept a silver cap, and »i!v«r knife, fork, and spoon, as a presen" tatlon to his infant son, Awarna Pab Mr Wardf who was received with cheers. said the occasion would be long remem bered by his wife and himself as com memorating a very important event m their family life, and showing the kind feelings entertained for them m their old home. Three oheera for Mr and Mrs Ward terminated the proceedings.

Annual Tennis Match.

ASHBUETON AND TIMARU.

The anrual match between the Timartt and Ashburton L*wn Tennis Ciobs was played on the courts of the local Club yo« ---' lerday. The weather was all that could be desired, and a large camber of spectator! were present. The match was robbed of some of its interest by the absence of Met*ra Lynch and Cameron of the Timaru Club, and Mr Sslmond of Ashburton, who at the last moment were unable to be prsteafe owing to the pressure of business. The games throughout were tplendidly contested, and some excellent tennie VM witnessed by the onlooker*. Special inte rest; was taken m the match betwMO If In Sotham of Timarn, and Miss Nellie Fooks, both of whom played a »pkndld gama. In the combined doubles the match bttwten Miss Sotham, Mr Revell, and Mist Wtnola Purnel! and Mr Qojt, was very closely con tested, the games being eight all, tht lftibtr players winning on the last stroke. In the men's singles. Mr Rowley proved himself a first-olaes player, and fairly best Mr P H Oox with bis brilliant) left hand drives. In the men's doubles, a matoh which created much interest was that) between Messrs Revell and White, and Messrs Oox and Johnston, the latter winning after* very hard straggle. Afternoon t» wti provided by Mrs Pickles and tht MistM Fooke, and was greatly appreciated by both players and onlookers. On the departure of the visitors by the southern train they wer« given three cheers by the member! of tht Ashburton Club, who had assembled »t tht railway station. The followiDg are tht results of the various games :— Tsmaru Ashburtoh Gordon v Bone 9—5 La Cren v Douglas 2—9 Revolt and Miss v Cox & Miss Sotham W Pornell B—9 White and Miss v Johnston and Miss Tennant Miss Fooks I—6 Le Oren and Miss v Doughs and Fasseli Mies Orr 4—o White v Fißher 7—9 Revell v Johnston 6—9 , Rowley & Douglas v Fisher ft Bern* s—o Miss Sesly v Miss Shury i—? Miss Sotham v MisaFookt 4—7 Miss Tenoant v Miss Purnell 7—3 Mies Fuseell v Miss On 4—7 Rsvell & White v Cox & John ston B—9 Leoren & Gordon v Douglas & Fooks 3-8 Misses TenoaEt & v Misses Fooks Sothun k A Orr S—7 Misses Fasseli & v Misses W Par- Scaly nell ftSbury 6—7 Misß Sealey and V Miss Shury & Douglas Bone 3—3 Rowley v Cox 9-6 Douglas v Fooks 9—B Ash burton winning by 135 to 107.

New Zealand Federal Commis sion.

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane, April 28 Mr Leys, a member of the Feder ation Commission, interviewed here} said there was a fear m the minds of New Zealand people that if New Zea land entered the Commonwealth th« special interests of the colony might not be sufficiently studied by the Federal Parliament, and, as a con« sequence, they might be hampered m management of their own affairs. He irstanced the way m which the coloured labour question m Queensland had been discussed during the Federal elections, and, referring to theeagar industry said this very important industry, which was of spfcial value to Qaeens land, was being imperilled by a political cry raised m those States which had no interest at stake m connection with the employment of black labour. Whether such labour was necessary or not for the continu ance of the development of this iadaitry he certainly did not thick it bad been considered judiciously, but bad been made a party cry without enquiry m to whether the industry could be profit ably carried on without black labour. There was no feeling of hostility raised against the Maoris m JSitr Zealand. Eventually the Common wealth would have under its rale islands m the Pacific, and he thought It a pity that any intense racial foiling should be raised to the injury of a race whose welfare the Commonwealth should have a heart.

New Guinea Missionaries

THE REPORTED MASSACBB United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) Sydney April 28 Probably nothing will positively be known about the reported massacre of missionaries till the Resident Magis trate, who has gone to the scene, re* ports. In reply to inquiries by the Secretary of the London Missionary Society, Sir John Douglas today wired that he had pome doubts about the massacre, but that the officer m charge of the district fully believed thereperti|

THE CONWAY MURDER TRIAL.

JANE SMITH BEFORE THE COURT. United Preßs Association—by E!eatr!c Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, April 21 Paseey, cook on the Talane, Raid he was positive Mrs Smith visited the forepart of the ship every evening after leaving Wellington. Edith Huddlestone said that on the night she took ill the accused expressed wonder whether she had taken any thing poisonous to causa her to become ill, like Oonway. Oroit«examioed t witness could not remember Smith being; out of her cabia on Satarday night. She was sure she wag not, bat was not certain whether she left it on Sunday or the succeeding evening*. She had stout occasionally for §«■<• sickness. She was under the impres sion that accused drank some on the night Oonway died, though she wh not certain, She did not go to her cabin till about eight o'clock on S*tar> day night. The accused was there then. Accused asked her to share htr cabin with her when they left Welling ton! Brook (? Brooke), chemist, said the accused did not specifically »gk for strychnine; She said she wanted poison for cats, She auggeited strychnine. Ernest Smith, assistant at Bonning ton's, testified to accused endeavouring to purchase strychnine with which to kill cats. He suggested vermin-killer. but she rppiiod, " Nothing but itryclH nine will do." Mary Heeketh, of Ohrißtchurcb,iaid she had known the accused intimately for eleven years, Her name before she married wae Jane Hempdeo. She came to witness's shop m February last and said she had received a present of j£SOO for rescuing a child n»ta«4

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ALLENTON. f 11ENDER8 are invited for leaeinfs 7 acre. .JL of rich gardening or graz'ng land it Allenton for a term of three or five yearnl. The Property it gUnatad within a few chains j of '.ho Town Belt and its p sition mabeß ib j oMiv<mii»n* for nlmosr any purpose. Tenders ; 'aloae on TUBBDAY, April Sod next. Full partioulmrs ob application. F. FBRBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent - _ H-*MPfiTFAD. for sal^ n acrevS ob 1 land with A .GOOD HOUSE. £ha?e for s»le a good Home^near the Public School. The housa contains! six ro^ma. Scullery, and detached Waohouae There- la ako a convenient stable. Ihe Garden is well planted with fruit treea m fall bearing. Easy terms may bo arrant for the purchase of this property. F FERRIMAN, Land nnd^Estate^ Agent, • FOR SALE. finOWN Seothnß 745 and 746, eitnated m JL Peters Street with House tf six roams foathnnriiß etc. The property is situated within a few minutes walk of the Railway HtatioD, and ia worth your immadiate afcten tioo, F. FERRIMAN, pmffJMTfflMUB. Land and^fistatß Agoat 8 ' FOR SALE ONE-EIGHTfAcrs Bnd Hottee of Sve roomß Bathrorm, Fcullery, etc. This ib a model home, and if you are m need fjof Eiich, .my advioe is inspect this property* at ODGfS Fall particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, LAFD AND ESTATE iGSNJi FOR SALE\ NOETH EAST BELT I HAVE received instruotSoHa from Ma J. MATNARD to Sell h's very desirable Property situated on the North E Ist Town Beit comprising one half Acre etcti'n, apon which is erected a very convenient Dwelling Houae ; two half Acre sections adjoining, running through from the Bait to Princess Street, and one half acre eecticn facing the Belt Mr Maynatd has decided to Sel?, and v reasonable Price wllbe accepted to effect c speedy sa'e PJKVRR IM A N " 50K hAi % ' Cox Btrepi—A Oon>fortable Home con sisting of 6 Rooms eicoied upon a quarter of an Acre of good ground- Tiiia Property ia within a few minuies walk of the Dotna:n, Pi>st Office, and Railway StaMon. If yon nefd an investment for your savings, or wi^h fro beor.tne your own Landlord inspect this forthwith F FERFIMAN, Land and Estate Ageofe HAMPSTEAD. Of!A WILL-Buy a Section wi'h a Four «XS»7U Roomed H<U'e ar;d Scullery. Jiasy Terma F FERRIMAN, Lmnd and Eai-ateAgftnt. - - ___ Coje Street West, A New HouBP, containing 5 rooms, bath room and scullery. Apply F FKF.RIMAN, hvad and Estate Agent) fob"~sale, Middle Road, Allenton, Lot 143, containing about 6 acres of first okas land, on which Is erected a dwelling Honae of four rooms ; part of the land is laid oat ia orchard and garden, and is m good heart; & stream runs through the property. ~* Tbote In »e»rch of a property of fchia description, ettn&ted close to towo, should mapeot &t once, as the owner dealrea to make ft speedy Baie» F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate A goat SPLENDID SUCCESS! OF OUR FIRST GREAT SALE IN ASHBURTON. PIANOS PIANOS ORGANS. ORGANS. FIFTH SHIPMENT JUST TO HAND SEE THE WONDERFUL WASHING MACHINE. ABhburton Testimonials now coming m. First and second shipments sold out j third due ex s.e. Indramayo abont; 25th April. D I.C. TAN DEED STREET, Opposite Arcade, Ashbrarton.