EPHEMERIS

BUN.

Phases of Moon for July

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

.Trains cave Ashbunmt f!:u'!y for— UHRJBTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 am 3.15 p m, 7.5 p ra (express) TIMARU—at 10.65 am, 3,60 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.64 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— OHRISTOHUROH-at 10.45 *m s 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm" TIMARU—at 10.35 am, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) BPRINGBPRN-at 9.46 a m

Mail Notices

Malls close for the following plaoee at under, subject to the necessary alterations #RTOAY. JULY 19. For Northern Ports and Weitpert, also Australia (due Sydney July 18th), and Africa, per Monowal, at 6 30 pm The next beßt despatch to the United Kingdom is via ban Francisco leaving Ohristchnrch en July 24th, and due, Lo ndon Aug 24th

Commercial.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph -Copyright London, July 18 At the tallow auctions 1625 casks were offered and 500 casks sold. Pricei are unchanged A Victorian cargo of wheat sold at 27s 10§d per quarter. Wool—There is good competition and prices are unchanged Wheat—The American visible sup ply is 35,977,000 bushels The wool aale will close on July 36 Rhodes's clip brought 10$ d, Enderby 4fd An Indian three million sterling loan at 8 per cent, with a minimum of 91, was withdrawn. Only a million wag applied for, the price being con sidered too high. It is now quoted at * premium of I|, owing to" bear" sales

Nambr, July 18 Nelson Bros have received the following oable from the Colonial consignment and Distributing Company, London :— * Frcs»n meet quotations aw—Best Canterbury mut ton, U % Napier, Wellington and North Island, 3d ; lambs, first quality, s|; second quality, 5d

DEATH.

Wilmik—At Pater Street East, Ashburton, GbaHV AU.IN, the dearly beloved child of Andrew and B ztbeth Wiikte. Aged IG£ months.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit.. FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1901.

Tks list of measures that have already been brought before Parliament this session is positively alarming;, and one cannot help thinking that it would be quite impossible to give even half of them fall consideration in the course of an ordinary session. There are amongst the bills already taken a great number, which simply represent so much wasted time and money on the part of the Government printing office. The time devoted to their compilation by the members responsible need not be considered, because they might be em* ployed in some way more hurtful to tha public interest. Certainly their legis lative efforts are somewnat costly to the country in the aggregate, bnt the 'majority of their bantlings will df« 1 before reaching the stage, when they | might affect the connty at large. Some of them are already as dead as Julias Cnsar, and some are moribund. Bat while all this waste of time is going on, i there are necessary or desirable mea sures, whoie prospects of passing are I being jeopardised by these crude efforts of budding politicians, and while session after session there is wit nested a great slaughter of abortive Bills, which is complacently ; regarded by the community, there are ! always a few measures amongst them which are urgently needed by the country For in.t*»cp, last year Mr Carncrosa, the member for Taieri, a southern journalist introduced a Bill to amend the law of libel, so that news papers could report matters disclosed at public meetings, and at meetings of public bodies without running the risk of ft libel action. We maintain that the present state of affairs in this re spect is not desirable in the general interest, and we hold that the news papers In this colony should be put upon the same footing in the matter of reporting what may be of public in terest as that occupied by the press at Home. MrOarncross is re-introduc ing his bill this session at the instance of the New Zealand Institute of jour nalists, and it is to be hoped that the Government will recognise the import ance of the measure, and give him all possible assistance in get ting it on to the Statute Book, It simply provides for the pro taction of a newspaper in carry ing out its duty of reporting proceed ings before the Courts and meetings of a public nature, and it thoroughly safeguards the public interest, since it is specially provided that no protPc tion shall be given for publishing any matter not of public concern. Or another thing in this connection demanding immediate attention is the fact that according to Mr Justice Williams no prosecution for criminal lihel can succeed, unless the proseoutor is abl" toj>rove that the statement constituting the libel was fatal to tbe Knowledge of the accused. As this can seldom be done an unscrupulous, irresponsible person cannot be punished by the criminal law for a malicious libel. As His Honour remarked in commenting on this. Such a state of things probably does not exist in »ny other civilised country. It would be well perhaps for the Government to deal with this matter without delay,

[Since the above was written ws have noticed that Mr Seddon stated this morning, that the Government considered the point raised by Mr Juetice Williams so important, that imroediftte steps would be taken to legislate on the subject) with a view to an amendment of tho law.]

Local and General.

Pianoforte Toning-Mr W. Wooldndge is now in Ashburton on one of his usual viiits for piano tuning. He notifies that his brother, Mr 0 Wooldrldge, will assist him during this trip. Orders may be left at Mr J V do Beer's, jßweller, Esst Street

Fancy Niedmwork -The Empress needle seems to be in great favour in Ashburton just now, Mrs Elston's time being pretty tally occupied in pivicg lessons on the various ways in which it oan be used, which she does free of charge. It in worth any one's while to step into Mrs Lloyd's rooms in Bnrnett Street lately occupied by Mitts Bessie Simmonds just to see what admirable fancy work can be done with this wonderful little Implement.

Elkctbi««x in BoRTiorMURB—The uses of electricity are daily enlarging, I seems some Russian scientists have been making interescing experiments in the effect of electricity in horticulture, or as they term if, •eleotroeutture:' lb has been proved that eleotriOed seed germinates more rapidly tbt»n others, and also by by burying in the soil one aino plate and one copper plate, placed vertically and connected by a wire, that potatoes and other roots grown in the electrified space thus secured produce about three times the crop that otherß do in similar soil close by, but without the elect ricity It is also applied to the ripening process and found to be successful.

The Pkhalty of Hioh SjpHßd—Should the House of Commons approve the construction of the electric railway between Liverpool aud Manchester the introduction of the mono r»il system will bring Changes in other respects than that of speed, for one thing, says the Chr*mele, you cannot journey by this method of locomotion and spesk to your fellow travellers at the same time. The noise caused by the running wheels wou'd effectually drown the most vooiferous efforts. The vibration is abnormal, and the rapid motion by whioh the passenger is whisked along at the terrific rate of 110 miles pre cludes the possibility of such a thing. Even on the Irish line, where the speed rnr«y readies 60 miles an hour, reading is a prac tical impossibility. The great recommenda tion of ths system, as shown in the working in Kerry, rests in the fact that it is practi cally impossible to derail the engines or carriages.

Catholic Lxtbbakt Societt's Social,— The third annual social in oonneotion with the Ashburton Catholic Literary Society was held last eveoiog. Notwithstanding the unf-vorableness of the weather there was a very fair attendance, over 60 couples being present. The ball bore a very attrac tive end comfortable appearance, and the Committee who had the carrying out of the social must be complimented on the com' pleteness witb whioh the arrangements for the same were carried out. Miss Simmonds' band supplied the music, aud dancing was kept on the move till well into the early boors of morning, everyone appearing to thoroughly enjoy themselves. A solo was contributed by Mrs J Wilson in that lady's usual pleasing manner, for which she was warmly applanded. Meier* J Murphy and J Kennedy tffioiated as M.O's Prior to the termination of the proceedings Mr Meßharry, on behalf ef the Catholic Literary Society, in a brief speech returned thanks to all present for their attendance that evening, trusting one and all would favor the Boeiety with their patronage on the occasion of their next annual social.

Wiathhr Forecast. — Captain Edwin Win r— M<'d*rftre to strong southerly winds } ff'aos rise j front toaignt

Thr CoaiUttl. GHAl&—The most expen sive vhair is existence is the property of tbe Pope. It is of solid silver, is wonh £18,000, and was pre-erHcd to the Pontiff by an American banker.

Fbom tke Froks—Trooper Bezil Stephens hts written so his mother fr«m Pretoria ■ndtr date June 11th stating that ho wtl well, and in the best of spirits. He had seen Edward Willis a few days previously also well.

CoRjMCTKW— It was stated in our yester day's isane, in connection with Mr Hugo Frledlandei's trip to Australia, tbar be would probably be away six months. This should have read six weeks.

Arc tun Fboht—Mr H G Pitt, the well known amateur rider, has been employed for some time in the Remount Department at Bloemfontein. Mr R M Cuthbertson, of Ashburton, is in the transporb service at the same place*

T«b PAifANtnt—The local agents of the New Zealand Shipping Company, Messrs Friedlander Bros Ltd., are advised that the a g P^panui's departure from Welling* ton has been postponed till July 27th

FooTjUlL—The Mona Football Olub jour neyed to Springburn to try con elusions with the local Olub. After an interesting game Springburn was the winner of 21 point* to nil. Mr S Balrd noted as referee. The vis' iting olub were entertained by the winners, and left Springburn with kindly thoughts of the hospitality extended by the Spring* barn Olub

STnooMB Abomws—A telegram has beea received by an Ashburtan resident from Mrs Andrews, who fs In Donsdin, stating that her sob. (Breoper Andrews, who Is in the hospital in that city, is not any better, fhe many friends o! the family will much regret to hear this

'Inn WjtATHKft *T Bakau-After about a months bard frosts and several falls of ■dow* thaw has set in» A bout 24 hours rain bat fallen and crevents the outdoor work to be gone on with. The roads have been dangerous in many places owing to slight thaws and heavy frosts at night, and several aaoldeots net of a serious nature have h.ppensd.

FBMMNVATIOir, — There has Just been forwarded to Mr v? Midptly, who was with Iftsssrs Hardy aud Go. for so many years, another acknowledgment of tat esteem in which he was held—ao illuminated address, handsomely framed, as follows:—••To Mr William Blidgly, — Dear sir, — We, the undersigned residents of the South ttakaia school district, desire to expresss our approval of the zealous and praiseworthy way in whioti you have worked for the school. Ton have been indefatigable as a member and ohairman of committee, and the energy displayed by you in organising the pionios was most commendable. We wish you and yours much happiness, and hope you will often think of the many friends you have left iv your old district, May, 1901." (Here follow a large number of signatures). The oddress was the work of Mr OW Wade, of Chrietohuroh, and was splendidly executed. Together with the address was forwarded a very handsome dinner service and a silver mounted bisouit barrel, suitably inscribed.

Business Notiok—Notice to consumer* of Fietoher Bros/ celebrated Teas—Their first Tea Competition closes on August 31st, and anurous mast be sent ia by that date. A full I! * of prize winners will be advertised in Mail and Guardian early in September.

The King's Coronation

STRONG COLONIAL REPRESENTA TION

United Press Asseoiatian—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, July 17 The route of the procession on June 26th, tbe day after the Coronation of the King, will be ten miles long. The colonies will be well represented in the display.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright LoNttON July 18 The Baldwin Arctic expedition has sailed northwards from Tromsoe, Nor way,

I'he Duke of Connaught has been installed Grand Master of tbe Free masons Fkbmantlb, July 18 Dr Hansen, who represents the Eng lish Presbyterian Church, and. Dr WhiteUwj the representative of the United Free Church of Scotland, have arrived, on their way to take part in the Sydney Federal ceremonies, MsißomtNE, July 18 Mr Barton, in^the Federal House, said he hoped that when the tariff was brought down it would be accompanied by interstate freecrade

Stdhby, July 18 The employment of Lascars on the Omrah does not necessarily mean that their employment will be generally followed throughout the feet, The Omrah belongs to the naval reserve, and is compelled to carry a minimum number of British sailors She was unable to get the requisite number to take the vcasel to sea, and Scandi navians were engages, but this being objected to, Lascars, who are British subjects, were therefore engaged. If the white British sailors are not more amenable to discipline it is likely that Lascars will take their place aboard the ships. St Pbterbburo, July 17 Count Leo Tolstoi is suffering from favfr, and U in a critical condition

The County Councils Conference

i United Press Association —By Kleobrio Telegraph Wellington, July IS The Counties' Conference made good progrees with the review of the Counties' Bill this morning, but it still has over 200 clauses to consider. lb was resolved that the Revising Committee be inntrcoted to xmke it quite clear thai) the local bodies will still have power to borrow money under j the Government Loans to Local Bodies Act. The Conference unanimously agreed that the Returning Cffijer aud clerk to the Licensing Committees should be appointed by the County Council, or Councils con cerned, instead of by Parliament. The amount available for extraordinary expendi ture was increased from £50 to £190.

The Conference spent a considerable time considering part 25 of the Bill givlng[County Councils tributary powers for dealing with roads, their construction and maintenance outside the Public Works Act, Several clauses, whioh were considered too stringent were struck out. The chief question was bow the town districts and rural districts would be respectively affected by certain clauses refer ring to cutting np of land into allotments and roading it. Section 306, providing that in certain cases the Govern• ment may declare a road in a borough to be a country road, was struck out, The Conference was unanimous on this point. The Conference also resolved to strike out 220 making County Councillors liable to penalties for laying out roads less than the legal width.

BILLIARDS.

ROBERTS t. MEMMOTT

MftuiotJßNß. July 18 The billiard match, Roberts v Mem mott, 7000 up. the ktter receiving 2500, waß won by Memmott. Koberts scored 5246.

Sunday Trading.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telexrsph AUnqawbka. July 18 At the Magistrate's Court today, before Mr Grenfield, R.M, RJ Woodarri, holder of the new licence recently granted at Tai hape, was fined £10 and costs for selling liquor sn a Sunday. The license was not endorsed.

The Cable Question.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, July 17 Mr Barry, chairman of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, states that the cable from Mauritius to Western Australia will he opened before the end of the year, aud the whole system contem* plated will be finished in the spring.

CRICKET

SOME BIG SCORES

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copy right London, July 17 Wm. Gunn, playing for Notts against Derbyshire, scored 278 Somerset beat Yorkshire, scoring 87 and 630 (L Palairet 173, Braimd 107, PA Phillips 12s). Yorkshire scored 335 and 113

The English Liberal Party.

United Press Association—-By Eleotrio Tel egraph—Copy right London, July 17 Strong appeals have been made to Lord Rosebery to promote a National Liberal Party.

Sir Edward Grey, speaking at Peter* borough, declared that Lord Rosehery ought to return to the arena of politics

A Kerosene-Laden Ship.

BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN WRECKED

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydnky, July 18 News from the Marshall group states that a large number of o*nes of kerosene and the body of a man have been found on Bikar Island, indicating the wreck of a kerosene laden ship. Footprints of a woman and children have also been noticed on the beach.

The British Budget.

STATEMENT BY SIR M HIOKB BEACH

London, July 18 The Budget Bill passed its third reading by a majority of 170. In debate of the Budget Bill Mr Chamberlain ridiculed Sir WVHarcourt's pessimism over the financial prospects of the late Republics. Already the Orange River Colony showed a surplus. Sir M Hicks Beach stated that the Coal \ Tax concessions, amounting to three j quarters of a million, would be provided out of loan funds He had still nineteen millions in hand. During thirteen months of the war forty-five millions sterling had been provided out of taxation.

Australian State Politics

THR VIOTOBIAN CONSTI TUTION.

United Press Association—By Be uric Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, July 13 The Government Bill to amend the State Constitution, necessary on the establishment of the Commonwealth, has been circulated.

Adelaide, July 10 Parliament opens today. The Speech from the Throne announces that, sub ject to the approval of Parliament, the Government agreed to tae construction of tha Western Australian railway by the Commonwealth, and also to the transfer of the Northern Territory on fair terms. Bills are promised to provide for reductions in the number of members of both Houses by a third, aud tojmake the Council franchise a household one. Stonm, Jnly 18 The Governor's speech will refer to the satisfactory state of tbe finances. Despite the extraordinary expenditure the revenue will meet everything, except the expense of the South Afri can Contingents. A Convention will be appointed to deal witb the reform of Parliament, made necessary by the establishment of the Commonwealth. Bills will be introduced dealing witb Industrial Arbitration and Adult Suffrage.

News in Brief.

Coming—Wa understand that theOddfel' low's Ball hap been engaged for Friday, August 2nd, for a concert by Madame Belle Cole

Mr Henry Stephenson will be selling at hia rooms t< morrow, (Saturday) a quantity of fumituto, sundries, ate. etc, without reserve

George Q. Cannon, late president of tha Mormon Church, was evidently a man of genius. When he died a few weeks ago, full of years and honours, he left four widows, 33 children, and an unspecified number of grandchildren. He has left a separate home to eaoh of his widows, and an aore of land and 3000dol iv cash to each of his 33 children

Messrs Fletcher Bros, are selling keresene at 3s 9d per tin and 7s 64 per case

An crausual feature of a thunderstorm at Isbinomaki wss the abundant fall of hail* stones, Jul* as they were coming down iv torrents, a Sock ef gueese came flying in mid air through the centre of the disturb* ance, and four of them fell to the ground, struck dead by those glaoial pebbles—Jupan Timet, Toklo.

Fletcher Bros wish to draw attention to their extraordinary low price for best kerosene as they wish to make room for large shipments Just arriving. A well'known conjurer one day visited a Scotch village After performing many astonishing tricks he asked for a half* penny, which a collier lent Mm. The conjurer then said he would turn It into a sovereign. He did so, as the people thought, and handed it round for them to see. When it reached the collier he coolly pocketed it, and said to the astonished conjurer : " Will ye change me anither

Oh S what would Tommy Atkins do If we had not pulled him through Tbe colonies have done their best, And showed great courage iv tha test. We all require a little aid. And danger makeß us oft afraid ; A cough wont make your health secure, So buy some Wood's Gbeai Pei?pkbmim Cubb

PARLIAMENT.

United Press Association—By Klootrie Telegraph

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wbixinsitos, July 18 The Council mot at 2 30 Mr W 0 Walker, in moving the second reading of the Young Persons Protection Bill, said it was much the same as last session's I measure, but in the present Bill the power of isnuiog search warrants with rerpect to inspected houses was confined to tbe I Magistrate and not chared by the Justices of j the Peace, The Bill would be a great ! preventive of criminal tendencies if the administration were pat in proper bands Mr McLean opposed the Bill on the ground of the bad effect ib would probably have on the future of the children deal with under it. ■' If paised it would probably remain inoper ative like the Inebriate Homes Bill. Another inoperative measure—the CD Act—should bo enforced The second reading was carried by 20 to 6: The Sohool Attendance Bill, extending tbe school age to fourteen years, and compelling the attendance of three and a half days per week, was read a second time on tke voices, The Council rose at 3 55 p m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

United Press Association—By Electro Telegraph Wem.in»ton, July 18 The House met at 2 30 p m A petition was presented from Mr R G Knight, Wellington, praying that the Gov ernment would grant perpetual leases of land to all people who have seven children and upwards Mr Seddon gave notice to move that a respectful address be presented te the Governor asking him to petition ths Secretary of State for the Colonies to hold an impartial enquiry into the remarks made by the Governor of Fji with regard to tbe Government of New Zealand taking away the l.nd of the natives

Mr Fowlds moved the second reading of the Cycle Boards Bill, which is intended to enable cyclists to tax themselves for the purpose of making and maintaining cycle tracks for their convenience, He urged that cycle roads formed by the Boards in the outlying districts would be useful for footpaths for settlers in the winter time, and would give cyclists better opportunities to see the country, and would generally be the beginning of an era of Better roads. Cyclists in all parts of the colony had petitioned in favour of the measure, which was permissive, and would only be brought into operation by all the cyclists in a district being practically unanimous Sir J G Ward complimented Mr Fowlds on having introduced the Bill, which, if passed, would do an incalculable amount of good to a large number of people throughout tha Country: He would cordially assist him In passing the Bill Mr G W Russell thought the Boardb would he likely to expend the money near the towns, and the interests of country cyclists would be neglected. The districts proposed were too large, and the taxation proposed would cause more dissatisfaction qhsn did the dog tax among the Maoris Mr R Thompson failed to see whj cyclists in the outlying districts should be taxed to provide bicycle tracks for residents in the large centres Messrs Bollard, Wilford, Piri.nl and Witheford supported the Bill, and Mr Flatman opposed it in its present form

The second reading was agreed to on the voioes

Major Steward moved the second reading of the Statutes Compilation Bill, to provide for the compilation and printing of the Aots of Parliament with their amendments, which he believed would be of considerable assist ance and benefit to the pcblio.

Mr Wi'ford said there could bene question as to the necessity for an innovation of this kind. It would be of espeoial value and assistance to Justices of the Peace, and Major Steward had compressed into a short and comprehensive measure everything that wan required.

Mr Palmer also spoke of the necessity for a bill of this kind,

The Second reading was agreed to on the voices. i

Mr Houston moved the seoond reading of the Pedlars and Hawkers Bill, to provide for the licensing of pedlars and hawkers. He said the principal feature of the Bill was a provision that licenses shall be issued only to British subjects who have resided in New Zealand not less than twelve months*. This oiauss was directed agsinsb Assyrian hawkers, who did a great deal of harm in the country districts.

After a short debate, in which considerable opposition was shown to the measure, par ticularly in regard to the proposed inclusion of commercial travellers within its scope, the second reading was negatived by 30 to 24, and the Bill was thus thrown out. '

The Home rose at 5 30 p m. The House resumed at 7.30 The State School Children Compulsory Drill Bill was committed

Mr Pirani moved that the word 'com pulsory' in the title of the Bill be omitted A long discussion followed, in which the question of military and physical drill in all its bearings was exhaustively dealt with. Finally the amendment to strike out the word ' compulsory' was carried by 30 to 24.

In clause 2, which made ib compulsory to teach military and physical drill to boys and girls attending the public schools, Mr Miller moved an amendment to provide that the clanae should apply only to physical drill, thus deleting military drill from the provisions of the Bill After considerable discussion Mr Millar's amendment was agreed to on the voioes Mr Atkinson moved an addition to the clause, to the effect that every Board may at its discretion cause military drill to be taught to boys over the prescribed age This *as negatived by 34 bo 13 The clause as amended was agreed to. I In the subsequent clauses all reference to military drill was struck out conse* queue upon the adoption of Mr Millar's amendment

Clause 6 was struck out, and in its place was substituted a section providing that upon the principal of the school being satisfied that any boy or girl is unit to perform physical drill exemption shall be granted

The Bill was reported as amended, and the third reading was set down for this day week Mr Fisher continued tbe adjourned debate on the second reading of Mr G W Russell's Eight Hours Bill. He supported the principle, but would have more to say in Committee Mr Field said if the Bill w^s passed it would paralyse the farm industry Mr Arnold considered the Bill was most satisfactory in its present form, and would not accomplish any good. He hoped, however, it would have the effect of directing the attention of the Govern' ment to the question.

Mr Atkinson thought the details of working hours should be left to the Arbitration Court

In repaying, Mr Russell said he believed the Legislature could reasonably restrict the hours of labour of farm labourers, but at the same time he recog nlsed that the sentiment of the House was against their inclusion in tha Bill, and he had no desire to force the House on the point He would accept reasonable amMdments in Committee On division thn second reading Has carried by 25 to 17 The House rose at midnight. WjHiWNgtqn July 19 The House met at 10 39. Mr R Thompson called the attention of the Government to the recent decision in the Appeal Court in regard to a defamatory libel, and asked what they proposed to do in the matter. Mr Seddon replied that Government looked upon the matter as a most serious one, and recognised the necessity for immediately passing legislation to meek the situation* The land for Settlement Act, Amendment Bill, Government Advances to Settlers Bill, were introduoed and read a first time. Oo the motion that the amendments made in Committee in the Referendum Bill be adopted. Mr Pirani moved an amendment that the BUI be recommitted for the purpets ef eta«

siderlng a new Clause to provide that ths polliof on questions referred to the Iteferen dam be conducted through tbe post. Mr Seddon opposed the proposal on "the ground, It Would be an interfsrenoe with the secrecy of the ballot. A long debate ensued. Several speaks™ contended that the Referendum Bill was not the proper place for Mr Piranis suggested amendment. It should be inserted in the electoral Act. Eventually the amendment was rejected by 44 to 15 and the amendments made ia Bill in committee were agreed to on the voices. The Bill then parsed the final stages. The Police Offences Aot Amendment Bill was read a third time and paased. The Home rose at 12 45.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright;

_, London, July 17 Trooper G R Miller, of tbe Mew- Zealand leal forces, has been appointed a second lieutenant in the Royal Ar tillery

[George Ralph Miller is the son of Sir Henry John Miller, Speaker of the New Zealand Legislative Council. He was se lected as a trooper for the First Hew Zealand Contingent, and was concerned in the fighting which took place at Kroonsprult when several New Zealanders were captured, as well as in later engagements] Mr Bennett Burleigh states that the killing of wounded men at Vlakfonteitt is not well authenticated The outrage was the work of one or twoßoera

Tbe Standard?* Pretoria correspon dent says Steyn was asleep when Reitg was surprised. He escaped in his night shirt and jumped on a horse. Some riflemen fired at him but missed him

Lieutenant French, of the Few Zea land Bushmen, has sailed for England.

BOWLING.

United Press Association—By Bltotrte Telegraph

London. July If The New Zealand bowlers beat Bromley by 43 to 81;

A Licensing Case

United Press Association—By Electrto Telegraph Wellington, July IB The decision in the appeal against grant* ing a new license to the hotel Commonwealth New Plymouth, was given today; Tha Chief Justice expressed the opinion that what had taken place, that Is to say, the dropping of a license at Bell Block, and the grant of a new license to the same person at New Plymouth, amounted to an evasion of the Licensing Apts, but It was not met by express words of the statute, and the Court, therefore, was powerless to prevent it. His Honor was also of opinion, though not without considerable doubt, that there should be a vacant license at tbe time of tbe commencement of tbe hearing of aa applioaa tion for a new license, and that there could notbe jurisdintion to bear unless there was at the time jurisdiction to grant. In his Honor's view, the requirements of the statute in regard to accommodation mast be oomplied with when notice of application for a license was given, and the evidence was quite plain that the requirements had not been complied with at that time in this ease, and his Honor was therefore of opinion that the Magistrate, sitting as a committee, had aoted without jurisdiction on this ground also, and the gtanting of the license ought to be quashed , Tbe other members of the Court, nsmsly Justices WiiHsms, Demiston, Conolly, and Edwards^ wore unaijimoußly of opinion that the dropping of one licence end granting a new licenpe to :he same person iv another part of the district is not a removal within the meaning of the Licensing Aots, that to give jurisdiction to grant a new license it is sufficient that there should be a vacant Hoense at the time when the new license is actually granted, and that as regards the accommodation prescribed by the Act it) is sufficient that incomplete premises are in existence at the time of notice, to wbtoh no* tiee of application can be effixedinoonforaity with the Act, and that these premises are properly completed and comply with ths requirements of the Act at the date of ths license being actually granted. Their Honors therefore, were of opinion that' the MagiS' trate sitting as a committee, had not exceeded his jurisdiction, and the motion for certiorari and prohibition should be dismissed.

Judgments were aniered fcr tbe defendants with costs £50 and disbursements. Plaintiff applied for and obtained leave to appeal to the Privy Council.,

Welcoming Returned Troopers.

United Press Asportation—By Eleotrio Telegraph Nelson, July 18 Fifteen returned troopers by the Tagui arrived this morning by the steamer. There was a drisz'ing rain, but a very large and enthusiastic attendance of the public city. Ihe streets were decorated with art muslin and bunting. The troopers were met by the Mayor, and the Mere Men Fund Committee, and heartily wel comed amid cheers

AuacLAjn>, July 18. The Auckland members of the Fourth and Fifth Contingent arrived this morning, and were recorded au enthusiastic reception. They were met at Onebucg* by Captain Reid, adjutant, and at the railway station by the May«, the Primate, and tbe members of the Pj.tr iotio Comic i ttee. The streets were thronged, and headed by the band and mounted escort, the troopers marohed through cheering crowds to tbe Municipal Building, tho Garrison troopers bringing up tbe rear. After an official reception the men were entertained at luncheon by tha Patriotic Committee.

After the official reception, the returned ! troopers were entertained at tha Strand Oafe iby the local volunteer officers: The Governor was present. His Excellency, in reply to a toast, said it gave him great pleasure to be present, but said he would not detain them from mixing with their friends, The Primate (Bishop Oowie) said he had great pleasure in welcoming ths troopers returned from South Africa. He could appreciate the work they had done . there, and the fact that ttiey had behaved themselves like soldiers. Re had received communication to thin effect from Lord Roberts. Captain Walker, RevOanon Mac Murray, Captain Myers, and the Mayor also spoke. Napieb, July 18 The Hawke's Bay section of the fifth and Six Contingents arrived by train tonight. Although it was raining heavily, a large number of people were present, Tha man were welcomed by Major Chicken, oem manding the East Coast Battalion, in the absence of the Mayor, and Dean Heveli, Chaplain of the Forces, also extended a hearty welcome to the men. The Sisboroe men are the guests ot the Hawke's Bay Reception Committee until they leave by steamer tomorrow.

A Double Suicide.

DISAPPOINTED ACTRESSES

United Press Association—by Electric Telegraph London, July II Miss Ida Yeoland, who was Miss Evelyn Millard's understudy in " The Adventure of Lady Ursula," and Miss Edith Yeoland, a member of the com pany playing "Sweet Nell ol Old Drary," aomuaitted suicide by taking | poison, owing to disappointments with | reference to an American engagement.

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ECLIPSE OY6LE COMPANY, SHOW ROOM?. Tailored Street East. Factory, Taserad Sweat Weefc. AGRNTB for Red Bird*, Rwift*. and Oot»n.biat. See the Ohainle«E Columbia now on view. No ehoddy work dene G H OARvSON. Manager.



.20,000 Hate*. 117 E Have appointed Mkssh AMNBf Bass, te act at our AGENTS For Ashburton aud Dlitrlot, and ib*j? will pay Top Prices, TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFIELD



WANTED- Known - The Kapld Lightning Sh.rt Gloas is sold at all Grocerfe 1 « tropd^rfnl tjlaaa Morrow, Basseti 4 Co, Will? Sihbe?t, Abhbubton. IMPORTED PLOUGH SHARES. RANSOMES' R.N.F. and HORNSBY'S "0 SHARE ALL SIIEI IRON HELD GATES. 10ft, lift, and 12ft FENCING MATERIAL M. PRIESI, &at.t»ger



TITANTED—Every buyer in Ashburton W lo read our oironiar now tainied, to make a note of article,, wanted, then to call and gee fhun. We a"» eathfifd that the -alnewilldnthewt,— MiTOHMX&TrmsKR



ITIiIRMERvS and other*, prepare for the / Win'er, and have your Rome made oheery and bright with th- powerful acetylene Gas. KsMwtates given byHAJiM-E HEW ZEALAND INSURANCE 0 MPANY EffTAßt-IBBRD 1859 CAPITAL—ONR MILLION TBE Premier and Wealthiest Colont. Company, Noted for Proir>pfn'*s and Liberality Paid-op Cspifal »nd Beeervps, £400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Al*o,— Risks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, eto, accepted at lowest current rates nicoiiTbbop., Agentr



KAYE d GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, alt FARM PRODUCE, Agent®. tor Suwtort and Lawsoh Unrivalled Seeds, Ifw Season's Supplies of BoFE, TURNIP # MANGEL CLOVERS, * &o, . JUST LANDED.. LARGE STORES at LYTTELTO ' gXTMfcIVIB CLEANING MACHINERY. COBNBAOKS always on baud. KAYE & CARTER, CHRISTCHURCH



xjl • jLjL \*A JLJi JL % ARCHITECT, ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON, AND 22, BEDFORD ROW, OHRIOTOHUROH. Mrs Johnston. m IACHER of the Pianoforte k Slngin Havelock 8t set DANCING* WOOD OAEVIisG MRS CURTIS holds above Classes foT FRIDAYS at Aroade Chambers Wood Carving 1.30, Children s Classes, 2.30, Practice Cla»s 7.30 ; UEWULYN 6TO AtC.SM.. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Itue-1 Representative of the London College of Music and of the Musical International College, TTtJILL Resume Musio Lessons (practical VY and theoretical on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held io the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 average mark btaiced 93 per cent. ■"^nrrANTED — Purchasers for five smai Sheep Run*, improved and partly improved, close to new line of railway to Auckland.— F BftooKiwa, Laud Agent, Stratford. *" ~~ Smoke $ew Imm ""



F FERRIMAN , \ FOR HALF, winllow Generate Houie of. five room* and good Store, together with | aore of laud F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate A^ent ..■ FOR™ALE. ■ | ALLENTON, within ea*y distance of the Publio School ' I fJi^mc of six room", with two semis of • xcel'*ut land. Thin in an ideal homo, »<>£ va» in » hieh economy and comfort will fall hnud Id hand if FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent for Tale. Alford Fore«t Road House of fonr room*, with 1 aora 89 perches of laud j price £220. oaih or term* F FERRIMAN, Laud acid Estate .Agent FOR SALE. Near the High School Quarter aore and House of four rooms F FERRIMAN, Land and Sitate Agent FOR SALE. . S Aorcs of laud at Fahtoa Farm of 33S Acres Farm of 475 Aorei Farm of 1800 Aeret of tttatook land j . F FBRRtKAN,- Lanrl and Kr-tafcw Agent



TREVORTON, WH V Pay Rent when £100, Caah or Terms will purchase a Comfortable House of 4 Rooms and Scullery, and Section. The property is situated near the main road,, and only a few chains from the school. Interest at 5 per oent on the whole pur chase money means less than 2s per week V. FERRIMAN. ""' '■■/ ALLENTOK FOR S&LE—I4 acres of good Land with Dwelling House of Sfx rooms, and Bathroom, hoi and cold water laid on, Windmills. Ample stabling including Loose box tnd Trap House; One er-re of the land is laid out In orchard. The land possesses ample ftontage, and should prove a pre Su able purchase either for a farmer wishing to retire and live near the Town, or for an industrious man wishing te make his living from the soil, Public Schoel within an easy distance. F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, "JOSEPH FORD 8 SCOER & LUN6 WORM. MIXTURE. FACTS WORTH KNOWING. Mount Joy. Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferrlmsn —Dear Sir,—l have used the above mixture for two or three ye^rs past when my sheep showed signs of Fcour or Lrng Worm". I may say that I found it a cure, and the result was beyond wf rxpeotation. lon strongly recom. mend the drench.—Yours truly, Manuel White Riccarton, Canterbury Mr F Ferrfman, Afchbarton.—Dear Sir, —In reply to your prcuiry re Ford's and Long Worm Mixture, I may say that my manager at Methven used it on some of the smallest and weakest lambs we had, and thht it stopped the scour In them, and they m>em*-d benefited by the dose they had.—Youra faithfully, John Deans HB 18 WBIL PAID WHO IS WBIX SATISFIED One Gallon Tins, 19s per Gallon; Two Gallon Tins, 17s per Gallon. BO JSOT'BE DECEIVEO. Lowest Cost per head of any Drench, and its work CANNOT BK excelled. D THOMAS Or F. FEftRIMAN, Ashburton



EMPBESS NEEDLE ' SHORT SB~AR ON ONLY. HORT SEASON ONLY. Awarded four Gold Medals, ALL LEBSONS FREE. | Barnefet Street (Mrs Lloyd's Musis Dep^t),j 7_9i; GENUINE CLEABINO bA.ii Ji •, SALE. DHAPERY & /CLOTHING rapery & Clothing Etc. W Bargain** tor ALL, Must Sell to Make Jloom j?ok JNEW GOODS. PEARCE'S, Comer East and Burnett- Streets



■'!» M ASK FOR *%. w NELSON I moii^Sjii Co's &*#>: NEW TARIFF ■ .. - f CHAMPION BLEND '% OTHER PRICES: ■« f% Vb f/iD 2/2 2/4 a/a 'NO CHINA TEA USED BY US. KVUUBAtt UurtS all i'aius, Strains, Bruises, Stiff Joints, eto. Try it fer Ohilblains I cyphekslncdbltob CO (Of Wayland, New York, DSa) MANUFACTURERS of Incubators Brooders, and Poultry Supplies. Head ->ffioe for New Zealand— Biaad Bay Dunedin. Write for new Illustrated lisb, it is free ?IBILBLAINB relieved instantly"oT-ll Vj irritation by Loabby's Koolibah. Few applications cure



MRS BROWN, LADIES NURBE, Burnett Street West, opposite Dr. Maude. PREPARED to take iv Patients and give every attention and first-olass accotr.modation. Patients attended at their own homest 6 MRS J. LLOYD, rpEACHEB or PIANOFORTE and X ORGAN. TERMS—fiI 1* ocr quarter. Tip te date Music and Musical Instruments »fe Town prions Mono Derot—Burnett Stubs* 795 JOST ARRIVED, jfIYOLE OANDLE LAMPS. Easy to Light, Easy to Adjait, No Dirt, No Smell, Bonis Ordinary Candle. PRIOE - ill 6d EACH.. mm£C«p_» Dates, Lowry and Co., ZEALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, Burnett Stbsht



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The barque Campbell, whioh has just arrived in Wellington, after a perilous passage in which one of her seamen wa killed, brings 150 Washing Machines for tbe D.I.C. Of these 25 will come to Ashburton, making the fifth shipment. The following testimonial is to hand >.—" Enclosed please find cheque in payment of the Washing Maohine you sent up on a fortnight's trial. My wife is very pleased with it, and says that it does its work quickly and well. She considers it ia every respect a labor saving machine, and can thoroughly recommend it -Yours faithfully, H H Shabkhn, Alford Forest Sawmills



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