PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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Wellington, July 26 The Council meb at 2 30 p.m It was resolved on the Hon Mr Jennings' motion, and on the cashing vote of the Speaker, that a report be fu.nit.hed showing for tbe past five years (1) the number of births registered aid the number of vncci aations recorded ; {2) how many oises, for non compliance with the compulsory clauses, have been instituted by the registrar for the past five yeare, and bow many persons fined for refusing to have their children vaccinated. Tbe L%ad far Settlement Amendment Bill was read a first time

. The Cemetery Trustees Validation Bill passed all its stages The Polioe Offences Amendment Bill was read. a second time, and referred to the Statutes Reviiion Commibtee

The second reading oi the Referendum Bill was. ar;jrmmed, after a epeeoh by tbe Hon G McLean in opposition to it, and at 4 5 the Oououit adj mrned till 8 p.m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, July 26 The House met at 2 30 p m The Imprest Supply Bill was brought down by Governor's message

On the motion to go into Committee of Supply for its consideration, Mr Fisher moved an _.mendmant .thab a Select Committee be appointed to enquire into the conduct of the Polioe Department as administered by Commissioner Tanbridge; He aald tie wan prompted bn bring forward this motion because of widespread complaints throughout the colony ab the administration of the polioe force by Commissioner Tur brHge. He wished to make ii clear thab the motion in no way applied to tho rank and file of the force. Its eoope was lim'ted to Commissioner Tunbridge and ths higher officers who were directly under hie control.

Ml* MoOowan defended Commissioner Tunbridge frond the abbacks tha*. had besn levelled against) blm, and said he had always found bim mont anxious to do tbe service of of the oolony in the besb manner possible, and to do fairly by all oases thab came before him. If ib were otherwise, he (Mr McGows') would have no hesitation in saying sn. Mr Fisher had not quoted one strong instance against Commissioner Tun; bridge. It ib could be shown thab Commis. ■loner Tunbridge had done anything agafnab any ef hie officers he {Mr McGowan) would be only too willing to facilitate an enquiry Into the matter, bub nothing had come under his notice which would warrant such aofcior.

Mr Millar said •Commissioner Tunbridge was highly respected throughout the oolony, both inside and outside of the service, and the wholetrouble was that"he was too clever for the schemers in th** police forcri.,_-

Mr Wilford contended that matters were noli satisfactory In the police force in Wellington. Ihere were two factions, and •o long as that continued the result would nob be satisfactory* Mr Seddon B»id they should koep this matter out of politics. Polit loal interference In the past had been detrimental to the polioe force. He highly complimented Commissioner Tnnbridgei He had been told before appointing him thab he waa cue of the ablest men in the service at Home, and since his arrival here he had doDa first clans work. The Government . desired to have tbe police force kepb Is perfect and independent as possible, and did nob want to have the force dragged into our political lifpj It would nob promote harmony Id the force, or further the ends of justice, -Uo-fcave these charges bandied about from the floor of the House, and he hoped the member for Wellington would withdraw his amendment an . let bhe House geb on with the Bin;

A large number of other members also spoke, the tone of the discussion being strongly in defence of Uommiesioner Tur. bridge's administration The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p m adjournment The House resumed at 7.30 IMPREST SUPPLY BIM.

Mr Fisher's atis-domi*" wai aasjativad on the voices, and the House went into com mittee of Supply for tbe purpose of putting the Imprest Supply Bill for £470,000 through its initial stages. Ia Committee on the Bill, Captain Rasaell pointed onfc that there was an increase of _81§0,C09 in imprest to date as compared with the correspondingperiol last year. He would like some explanation for so vast an increase, Mr Beddon said the increase in the Esti mates was very large, in addition to which there were very !arg»i orders from the Agenb General. The additional imprest was due to inoreased genera! expenditure, both in the Public Winks Fund and Consolidated Fund,

C'ptaia Ruusell contended thab the Esti mates had teething to do with the matter, as they were not before the House yet, The Premier should give the House some idea of the nature of the increased expenditure. 2|r jleddon replied thab if the Public Works expenditure was increased the im« pretjb must also be increased. Mr __. as.ey asked that some of the items be -given,- Mr Seddon retoited bbab the money had beets expended in accordance with the direc tions of Parliament

Captain Buimell desired to know when the Financial Statement end Estimates would be brought down. Three months of the finauoial year had gone, and bhe House knew no'hing of the public expenditure. The House fead a right to know the details ab the earliest moment, The sum of £940,000 had already being voted for impresb this year, and the members had no idea how the money had been spent Mr Beddon said h^ hoped to bring down the statemenln the week after nexo There were good reasons for bringing the State ment down early ibis year. In was neces« sary ab the present rate of expenditure to go into luanoe carefully, and the Govern ment were desirous of obtaining the assist ance of members as soon as po 'Bible

The Bill was passed through Committee without amendment.

On tbe motion for the third reading. Mr Massey enquired why tbi return showing the travelling expenses of the Ministers had nob yet been laid on the table In this respect bhe Ministers were simply treating the House with oontempb. The Premier would find hits Estimates would go through quicker and easier if this return were forth dimingi Mr Seddon said the return referred to had been overlooked through stress of other business, bub it would be available In a day or two. Their c w_. no necessity to keep the feturs back, and there waa no warrant for attempting 'to make capital oub of the matter. The increased imprest was due to the fact that the expenditure was going up, and was alretdy in exoeßS of laßb year. Certain reductions in _»ty.-;iou had been promised. He referred pdstlcularly to the morgage tax, but he was afraid these remia tload could nob be granted unless an increase was made in another direction, viz, In tho graduated land tax. The Bill then passed its final stages. The second} reading of the Miners' Rights Bill and the Shops and Shop Assistants Act Amejdmenb Bill were agreed to on the voices Mr Ell moved the second reading oi the Totalisator. Ib was the opinion, ha said, of one of onr Judges vhab tha large percentage of crime by young New Z slanders in « calendar lately before him aroce mainly from gambling. The State prevented other forms of gambling, and to be-consistent should abolish the totalieatpr. v Mr Lawry maintained that the increase in gambling was due, nob to the use, but to the repression of the totalisatrr, Buch repression am'was given effect to in the Bill introduced in 1894 by Sir Roberb Stout, limiting the number of totalisator permits. If the honourable gentleman wished bo become a reformer, lest aim bring in. a Bill to devote all the totalisator moneys to charitable pur poses, Mr Cairo _ross believed that the abolition of the totnltsator would no more suppress ■ gambling than prohibition would prohibit the alcoholic trade. The totalisator bad been a great factor in tha decrease In the pusher of rape meetings throughout the colony, owing'to the limits of permits. Mr Laurenaon strongly supported the Bill, holding that the real auesblon was whether tha State ..hould legalise gambling in any form-

j MrALD Fraser, In opposing bhe Bill, '.oont'nded that the totalisaborbrought a'-out an improved breed of horses, sad encou age bhe importation of the beat blood from Home Another gr<.at reoommendabion in favour of the macl.ine was that it was cot - duo tod ov> a c>'h b:_si=-_ M" H rri: 9 thought bhe House shonW have an exprea<.i'_ u " of opinion on the Bill from the Government benches. He defender! ** the totalisator bs being the best form of bating on horses, bub if the Bill passed iff second reading he hoped the honourable m»nibcr in charge would insert a clause in Committee to meet the cases of racing clubs which had made programme engagements some time ahead

Mr Meredith supported the Bill. He looked upon the totalisator as a very f-reat evil, and what was morally wrong oould not ba legally right Mr Willis said the State waa inconsistent in allowing the totalisator to exist. If sweeps were illegal bhe tatalisator should also be illegal .<,,, ; Mr Carroll said he had always been opposed to the abolition of the totalisator, and he had seen no reason to change his views. Gambling would exist in one form or the other, If bhey abolished one form it would break oub In another. Things con nected with sport had beeo ia a very bad way some years ago, gambling being ram i pant in all shapes and forms, bub the at- : mospbere had since been cleared, and the totaiisasor now served to minimise a great amounb of the raoing in the colony. Years ago bhere had b^en no proper supervision or regulation of the sport, bub all that had' now been changed, and the Racing Con ference, which met annually, was compased of men whose < nly desire was to upraise the sport of raoing. If the totalisator were abolished an undesirable cla«B wca'd come bo the front, who were now kept in check. If he thought the gamb'iag spirit could be eliminated from human na;uro he vtculd fupporb the honourable gentleman, bub he felt sure Mr Ell would be disappointed with; the effVcb that would bo produced if the tot-lisator were swept away

Mj Bennett opposed the jj:l'. Mr Gi f.ddfir h»d just risen tospcak when tho dtbi'e was interrupted by the 10 30-djonrnment, and the House rose.

FOOTBALL

The following rules were adopted at a recent -meeting of the S>uth Canterbury Rugby Union : —

Competition to be open only to clubs affi iafced to the 8 mth Canterbury Union.

One entry only for each compelilion '.■senior and junior) from each Club,

Two Bpells of ten minutes each, wi*h one minute interval, to be played for each game.

If, at the end of game, scores are equal, play t-hall continue, and during such cjntinued play, force downs shill count as Bcores Kicking over dead bs»ll line by defending side to count as a force down. The side first scoring in continued play to win.

Referee to be tipiekeeper. Referee to be appointed according to theruleß of *;he Referees' Vs.sociation.

The nine-a~?ide games will be payed in Temuka on either the 22nd or 29 h of August.

New South Wales Postal Department.

Sydney, July 26 The revenue from the Kate Postal

Department last year was £18,000

short of thf> expenditure. The value of Ihe property handed to the Federal Government was £2,637,000. The balance to the credit of depositors in the Post Office Savings Bank at the end of the year was £6,045,008, an increase of ,£560,000 on the previous year.

American Admiral Accused of Cowardice.

Washington, July 25

Jn MacLny'd history of tho Ameri can .Navy, Hear-Admiral Fchley is accused of cowardice before and during tbe battle of Santiago. Admiral Schley has obtained a Court of Enquiry, under the presidency of Rear-Admiral Dewey.

Tha accusation is really a revival of the quarrel between Rear-Admiral SchVy and Rear- \dmiral Sampson as to whom the credit should op given for the victory of Santiago. The quarrel has been aggravated by Rear-r Admiral -'rrmp'-op, in hi 3r> vision of Mac Lay's b^ok, calling Rear-Admiral Schley a Micawber Admiral, a liar, and a caitiff.

July 26 The Schley enquiry opens on Sep tember 13th.

TUBERCULOSIS

I United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph London, July 2$ At the Tuberculosis Congress, '"r Koch, the eminent German specialist, in tbe course of an addroes, stated that the sputum from a consumptive patient was the chief source of infect ion. Oases where bovine tuberculosis waa trans mittad to human beings through food were extremely rare. Statistics taken at the sanatorium showed promising beginnings. There was a prospect of curing half the patients treated, but the establishment of sanatoria would never render preventive measures superfluous. Dr Koch said that ela borate precautions against tuberculosis in milk, meat and butter are unneces sary.

Lord Lister said that if Dr Koch's startling statement waa correct the problem was simpl fied. Still, he re garded it not proved that b,ovine tuber* culosis was qncomwinioable to man, §ncj it would be unwise to relax pre cautions.

Foreign experts gave weighty reasons against Dr Koch's conclusions.

At the banquet to Professor Koch, Sir James Orichton Brown, the eminent authority on mental and nervous diseases, said that a Government Com mission must be appointed) to enquire Into the questions of human and bovine tuberculosis. Sir James Blyth has offered one of his model farms in Essex for the purposes of the investigation.

London, July 26

The King at Marlborough House, receiving the foreign delegates express ed the keenest interest, and hoped that the Congress would have good results.

Mu.ch interest is ta^en in the Tuber culosis Conference. The colonial de legates are acting in various section*. Sir J A Gockbom, the retiring Agent- General of South Australia, addressing the State and municipal sections ad vocated the compulsory notification of tuberculosis, emphasising the success ful results in South Australia. He urged that there should be no relaxation of the safeguards with respect to food. The King, in receiving the foreign delegates to the TnbeVculosis Con ference, added there was ope othei ter rible disease, pancer, and he hoped that before lojig they would be able to find a cure or check its course. The discoverer of such a cure would be deserving of a statue in all the capitals of $he world,

CABLE NEWS.

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COUIsT WALDERSKE'S RETURN. Berlin, July 26 Count yon WVrlersee, e» route from China, where he scted as Commandpr in-Ohief of the Allied Forces, touched at Algiers and Plymouth. The Kaiser, in the Imperial yacht, meotg the vessel conveying Count yon Waldersce at sea, and accompanies him to Bremerhaven. BIRTH OF ANOTHER ROYAL DAUGHTER.

Vienna. Joly 25 The wife of Archduke Franz Ferdi nand, heir-presumptive to the Austrian throne, has given birth to a daughter. THE RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATIONS' LA.fv\

Paris, July 25 Jesuists { and Assumptionists in Franca have induced the religious

orders to adopt a waiting policy in

regard to conforming to the Religious Association-' Law, with the object of compelling the Government to make arrests on the eve of the general election. DISASTROUS JXPLOSTON. Constantinople, July 26 At noon yesterday an explosion destroyed a densely populated centre in Batoum. Among tbe ruins are strewed countless dead, and it is impossible approximately to estimate 'he loss of life. DERBY SWEEPS. London, July 26 Joseph Stoddirthas been sentenced to three months imprisonment and fiaed £50 for advertising Derby sweepstakps to be drawn in Holland. THE FINANCE BILL. In tbe House of Lords the Finance Bill wae read a third time, GREECE. In the House of Commons Lord Lansdowne seated that Prince Georg* of Orete had acceded to the unanimous request of the Powers to remain in office for another term, THE OKSIUZ CiSE*}. Tho Ortnuz cases are not bubonic plague, A STEAMSHIP GRIEVANCE*

Sydney July 26 The steamship owners have cabled to the leading London s_iipp°rs asking them to deputationiße Mr Chamberlain to ascertain whether ibePerleral Parliament has power to legislate against oversea shipping, as proposed in the Interest Commission Bill.

SOUTH AFRICA.

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DEATH OF A SOUTH AUSTRALIAN.

I ondon, July 26

Sergeant-Major McGillivray, a South Australian, was killed at Vaokollens fontein.

CAPTURE OF BOERS.

Colonel Scobell on Sunday captured ten Boers.

MORE BOERS PUNISHED.

Two rebels dt Kenhardt and two at Middleburg have been executed; thirteen at Dordrecht were sr-ntencad to penal servitude for life; two to five and ten years respectively.

THE EXECUTION OF BOERS.

In the House of Ocnybnons Mr BrodericA stated that only in one instance had burghers been compelled to attend an execution, the circum stances were exceptional, and this was doubtless intended to have a deterrent eflect.

The Accident in the Alps.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Berne July 26 Oae of tho Matterborn viotims was Dr R >bert Black, a Brighton physician with a large practice. A lady slipped, dragging down her companions. The rope enapped on the edge of a orag. Dr Black and a lady were killed, the others being injurel.

The Death of a Pugilist

ELEVEN MEN ARRFSTED

United Press Aesicia tion —By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb. Sydney, July 26 Eleven men, principles in the box ing" contest, were charged with being concerned in the death of Otto Oribb, and were remanded on bail, pending further police en juries.

Coronation Oath.

United Press As»ootath a—By Kleobrto Telegraph Sydney, July 26

The Presbyterian General Assembly aiopted a resolution protesting against any alteration of the King's Coronation Oath, such as would endanger the Protestant succession.

France and Morocco.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, July 26 The Daily Mail's Cadiz correspon dent states that a great battle was fought between the French and Moors near Figig, in the Morocco Hinterland Bnth sides suffered heavy losses. The French proved victorious.

The Army Bill

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright) London. July 26 Mr Brodrick, in the course of the debate on the Army Bill, said that three Army Corps, with devolution of financial powers and execution of mili tary works, would be ©rested by the end of the year, at Aldershot, Salisbury Plain, and in Ireland.

The Wreck of the Lizzie Bell.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, July 26

Messrs J and A Brown, the New castle representatives of the owners of the wrecked ship Lizzie Bell, under stood that she was proceeding to Timaru to load grain, and had not been advised that she was coming to New castle. The first intimation that she was in Australian waters was when Captain Rees cabled for funds on be half of the owners.

PIHAMA July 27 Ohappell's body came ashore yesterday _ Ab the inquest the verdicts were death by drowning or exhaustion: The funerals take place in the Pihama cemetery tomorrow a.lti. ot . G p*»in Beeves Is still weak hnfc .« teo- v nog; the others are improving* She vessel has almost disappeared!

The Federal Parliament

• ■■ —- THE IMMIGRATION BESTRIC TION BILL

CO LOURED LABOUR ON MAIL

STEAMERS

Unioed Press Association—By Elecbrio Telegraph—-Copyright Mklboubnk July 25 The Ftderal Immigration Restriction Bill prohibits the immigration of any persona unable to write **nd sign a dictated passage in the English lan guage, anyone likely to Wcom" a charge upon public institutions, idots, lunatics convicted criminals and other objection able characters and sufferers from infectious diseases, under a penalty of six months imprisonment and deport ment. Masters, owners and charterers of vessels landing prohibited persons are made liable. Immigrants failing to past the education test, but thought fit otherwise may be admitted on pay ment of £100. Tbe bill does not apply to Pasific Island labourers

In the House of Representatives, Mr Watson (New South Wales), lead er of the Labour Party, moved the ad journment, to discuss the employment of coloured labour on mail steamers. The OrieDt Company at last had to succumb to the competition of the Pen insular and Oriental Company, and was replacing white by Lascar crews. The employment of colourfd labour was unfair to Australian coastal steam ers. New Zealand and other countries put clauses in their mail contract* pro viding for the employment of white seamen only

Mr Barton said that he fully sympathised with Mr-Watson, but the PubjVct was difficult, to deal with. ' uatralia was only one parly to the mail contracts, and there was not 1 the same readiness on the part of the Imperial authorities to exe'ude coloured labour as here. It must be remembered that the views of India, which equally with Australia participated in the con irftc fs, were entitled to respect. The Government would endeavour to haee terms made that would minimise, if not do away with, the conditions of the existing contracts.

Mr Reid, speaking for the whole of the Opposition, assured Mr Barton that they were heartily with him. Members genera!!j (supported the extinction of coloured labour.

Melbourne. July 26 * The Senate, on the motion of Mr Keating (Tasmania), appointed a Select Committee to enquire into the question of improving .steamship conririinication between Tasmania and Australia, It was urged that the isolated position o! Tasmania prevented that State realising the full benefits of the Federal Union without better means of communcaition. Mr Keating EUfegfßted the establishmenl of a line of fast steamers, owned by the Commonwealth, and convertable into armed cruisers capable of defending the

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THE LATEST

Violent Ihuntierstorm.

TRAFFIC STOPPED IN LONDON

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A violent thunderstorm passed over London lasting for several Is oars, and stopped the traffic The underground way was flooded, also Westminster Hall and the Imperial Theatre. Ib did much damage to the streets.

Fire on a Steamer

LARGE QUANTITY OF SUGAR

DESTROYED

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Adelaide, July 27

A fire on bhe steamer Balmoral, lying ab the whaif, destroyed SOO tons of J_va euga", _ The Sre broke oub in the hold amidships, where there are some thousands of tons of sugar. Probably a large quantity in the lower hold is damaged with water. Tbo fhmes and the boiling sugar, whioh spread In all directions, seriously damaged ths captain's cabin, saloon, storerooms, and fittlogs* ________________

The Royal Tour.

DEPARTURE FROM AUS TRALIA

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—-Copyrlghb Pkrth, July 26 The Royal visitors bade farewell to Australia today, the Ophir and her escort leaving on the long voyage to South Africa in tbe afternoon; A large and enthusiastic gathering wit nessed the departure:

FAREWELL TO THE ROYAL VISITORS

THE COMMONWEALTH'S

MESSAGE

THE DUKE'S REPLY

Received Wakapuaka July 27, 915 am, This offioe 10-15 a m PERK-, July 27 Lord Hopetoaa, on behalf of the Commonwealth, forwarded a farewell message to the Oornwalls, trusting that the Royal stay bad been interest* log , and happy | adding | ■<We shall cherish the proud recollections of the inaugural year of the Commonwealth so signally honored by the heir of our well be'oved King.' The Duke re plied i— < I beg you to express to the Ministers and people of the Common wealth our heartfelt thanks for their very touching message of farewell. It will be an abiding source of satisfac tion that I have been permitted to carry out the great mission entrusted to me by the King to open the first Federal Parliament, These are our last words before quitting your shores. We wish to renew the assurances of our warmest gratitude for the loyalty and affection extended to ue daring tbe happy eventful months spent in the various States of Australia. May every possible blessing be bestowed upon their people'

PREPARING TO WELCOME THE CORNWALLS.

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uly 27,11 a m

London, July 26

Tbe King and Queen go down ths Channel on November 2nd to meet tbe Ophir, An imposing welcome-home to tbe Cornwall's is being prepared.

SOUTH AFRICA.

A BOER CONVOY CAPTURED.

MIDDLWBUR^ RTCBKLS

SUKRENOFII.

KITCHENER'S LESSON TO B^ERS

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Received July 27, 9 18 a m

London July 26 Lord- Kitchener reports that Lieu tenant-Colonel Garrat's column of mounted infantry surprised a convoy near Rei aburg on the 21st met, capturing twenty-five Boers and some waggons. Two British officers and six men were wounded.

A number of rebels in the vicinity of Middlebarg have surrendered. •. Lord Kitchener's execution of rebels is intended to counteract the sedulously fostered belief that rebellion means only five years defranchisement.

Wsi__in»xon, July 27 The Premier has received a cablegram from Capetown, asking him to inform Thomas McMillan, of Tokomauro, thab his son (Arthur McMillan, of the South African Olghb Horse), died of scarlet fever. No person of ths name' can, however, be found. Casualties in the Seventh Contingent are reported as follows:—Walter Miller (Hutt), and Wm Rutherford, (Timaru), s'lghtly wounded at Rundique, on the 18th Inst.

THE CRISIS IS CHINA

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London July 2« In the Commons, Lord Oranborne 1 stated that no date had been fixed for the evacuation of Shanghai. There was no reason to think tbe Powers j concerned desired the.occupation to be permanent. j

THE DEADLOCK REMOVED.

RUSSIA GIVES WAY,

Received July 27. 9 a m London, July 26 Russia has withdrawn the suggestion that the Chinese customs duties should I c increased, and generally accepts the British proposals; If the revenues alllocated for the purpose prove in sufficient to pay the indemnity, the question of increasing tbe dv sea will be reopened.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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Wellingtons July 27 Frank King and Joseph Kerr, who tem porari'y escaped from cutody a few days ago, were sentenced to six months' imprison ment from the end of their presenb terms.

George Elliott died in the hospital this morning from injuries received on bhe 9'h msb, through being jammed by a log rolling (ff the truck ab Aka.arawa, near the Lower Hutt.

Judgment was given in the Arbitration Court today, upon a charge made agaiust a pork butcher of infringing the award by employing a non unionist in premises which he had lately hough-. The defence Was that he was not bound by the award, as he had acquired the business since it. was made Justice Co-par supported this contention, and dismissed the case, holding tha^ sub section 3of section 186 of lasb years' Act *>nly applied to an award made under bhat Aat.

Pigeon Fi.y_.kg—An interesting race was ftownfrom Christchurch on: Saturday, bhe winners to be exhibited ab tho Poultry Show. The result, although the weather was rather threatening,was very satisfactory.. Mr VJ Bakei'a Defiance and Challenger hom ed in lhour 15rc_in, velocity being 1190 yds per minute, Mr White's Swallow and Phoenix were second-

MINING

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Dunbdin July 26

Dredging returns— Sailors Bend 105 z Idwb, Alpine II 104. z Alpine Consols 41rz sdwb, Central Electric 33 z lldwb 6gr, Waimumu Queen 32 z 13dwb6gr, Waimumu 23 z 14oz, First Chance 230z ldwb, Hartley and Riley 22< z 12' z, Enterprise 220z, Eeterprise II 19 z 6dwb, Charlton Creek 17t z, Vincent Extended 14oa ISdwb, Globe 9 z 19dwb Bgr. DoNEDlir July 27 Today's sales—Alpine No 2 47s 9d, 48?, 48s ; Central Charlton 8s 6d, 10s, 10s 6d, lis Us, 10s 6dj Eleotrio 45s 6d, 45a 6d; Fourteen Mile Beach 3 parcels ab 33s 9J ; Junction iSleotrio 325; New 'Alexandra 4s 9_ j Vincent 30s, 3 parcels at 32a; Vincent Extended 21a BJ, 21s fid, 4 parcels at 22a Returns—Cromwell 60nz 12dwb, Electric Extended 12oz Sdwt} Gabriel 18* a 9iw« 21grs for 160 hours, Electric 252 oz, Junction Electric 186oz 16dwts for a week, Magnetic 30ob

THE ASHBURTON 00 ASDIA^iSATtrKDAY, JULY 27, 190)



The Molyneux remains steady about 3fb above normal. The River Molyneux dredge ie at far down as the bridge She is having a thorough run of all bhe machinery- The A'pine Nn 2 is troubled with a rook in mid stream. The wash, however, is still as good a< ever. It ia rumored that bhe Second Magnetic is on rich wash and a soft bottom. - - The Greab Central dredge is working steadily. The Alpine Consols dredge Bhould have a fair return this week. The Booklanda dredge is a bill delayed with her tumbler, bub is expected to Btart soon The Consolidated dredge is now ready to steam, and will probably start operations nexb week The Al dredge is on better wash. A return of 20.2. is expected this week The Beeves' Proprietary dredge should give 30os wibh a full week The secretary of bhe Greenstone Creek Dredging Company, MrF H Labatb, reports a return of I4og for 300 hours' dredging 0 Magnus, D. Patbbson Dredging Expert Member Stock and Erchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MACNOS, PATERSOH AND CO Gold Drudging Brokers, High Street, Christchurch Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and Wesb Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Oloi Magnus has nad 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Otage ALFRED HARRISON, Esq Ashburton Representative (Of Mettsra Webley and Sons), PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, IS IN ASHBURTON- Town and Country Orders sent in to Mr Llewellyn Owen, Mr Horace Gates, or the Commercial Hotel, will be promptly attended to. (■nn iiMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm\mi\\ i S| WANTED— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there < is nothing to equal Hendv's Egg Julep ;it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles la ; on sale ab HE Bokmngeok'S, Chemist. t_T GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats O 1 —Tongues, Table Delicacies, eto—have no equal, All storekeepers 5 314



Public Motices THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND D -IRY PRODUCE 1 XPORT COMPANY, Lm FAIIIFIELD fIeEZINO WORKS THE above Works will be closed after SATURDAY next, 3rd August, 1901. Any clients having stock for freer/ng afber that date can have bhem dealt wibh at 'Bo'hsb, and the Company, will bear the diff renoc in cosb as between the rates at the two W'.ik-. C tents can make their booking either through the Fairfield Office or direct with Ohristoliuroh. F WAYMOUTH, 7 233 Seoretary UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARdI PUBLIC NOTICE* A LL Outstanding Bates unpaid on July -7_L 31 will ba SUED for without further notice. By Order. 7 149 JOHN DAVISON, Olerk THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, LTD. looome lest year, over .. £400,000 ' Fonda to meet Claims ». £2,500,000 ■ New Business to date •• £25,000,000 , Burplas during last profit period £305,000 '■ Fqual to Bonuses of .. £600,000 Poliolea Unconditional. - Mr George Fisher having taken up a '■ position ab Chris.church, Mr Wikljam ■; Ssonyer (The Arcade, Ashburton), haa be.n ; appointed our Resident Agent at Ashburton, bo whom all Premiums due in the District < oan be paid. ' C H BLACK, ■; Distriob Manager Ghristohuroh, 25th July, 1901 . 7 280 1 6ANDOW STsiTBM op PHYSICAL . CULTURE. , F. A. HORNIBROOK i (Sandow Medallist), , INSTRUCTOR, WILL be in attendance ab Musical Union Rooms, Saunder*.' Buildings, on THURSDAY, August Ist, fronj 2 oolock, to commence Classes for Ltdies, Children, and Gentlemen. Private Tuition given if required. 7 221 RE JAMES~HUDItJssTON CARLE* TON, DECEASED. riIENDEttS are invited for the purchase JL of Lease in Perpetuity of Rural Sections 36441 and 36442, Westerfield, containing 90 Acres and 35 Perches, lately occupied by ( deceased. Rent, £413s 4d per annum. Tenders close 31»t Julji . Tbe lowest or any Teuder not necessarily accepted G MARRIOTT WATSON, Burnett Street, Ashburton, 7 189 Solicitor for the Executor , i EMPLOYE US' LIABILITY. OCEAN, ACCIDENT* & GUA RANTEE CORPORATION, ■ LLD. '



0 -HTAL, fll-.00n,000. Invested Funds of over £1,000,000. riIHE Ocean will cover all Employers at ABSOLUTELY LOWER RATES than any other Company in New Zealand for all classes of business. Obtain quotations before insuring elae where. HICOLL BROS, 7 203 District Agents # vgj-»i,iiii, i .,.. !!*«*gg_B!!Bli THE N.Z. FARMERS' COOPERATIVE ABBOCIATfON OF CANTERBURY, Ltn __ TBE NZ FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, 1 Lxo. NEW ISSUE OF SHARES. APPLICATIONS for SHARES to be sent in on or bifore NOON on FRIDAY, 9th August Nexb. The ALLOTMENT will be made on tbe following day. ROBT. BARDIE, General Manager. T. F. GIBSON, Branch Manager Ohrlstchureh, 22nd July. 1901. 7 203 - |WB__fcfr-----_*«_-_*B-M—■_-__—«W~^ ■- ~^ - Tenders, ANAMA ROAD BOARD, TENDERS are invited f >r Metalling 80 Chains of tbe South Hinds Read, i The Specifications may be seen at the Mail Office, Ashburton, and at Store, Mayfield. Tenders must be deliveredlab the Office of the Board, at the Anama Homeßtead, on or.bef ore TUESDAY, the 30th July, at 10 am i EDWARD G. WRIGHT,' Chairman Anama Road Board July 6th. 1901 7300 T. BullocE. FOB SALE, DESIRABLE Property close to Town, comprising \ Acre of good Land, fronting Alford Purest Road, Allen ton, on which is erected Dwelling House of 5 Booms, detached Wash-houße Sto, Land planted with Fruit trees Ac, and fenced with Maorocarpa Fence* Inspection invited Very easy teimu if rtquiied For full partiou'ars apply to T BULLOCK, Agent COTTAGE of 3 Rooms, centrally situated, fronting Wakanui Road West. Apply to : ___________ T BULLOCK, FUB BALB. CHEAP Property ab Trevorton—2 Roods 3_ Perches, together with -Mali Cottage, Shed, etc. Particulars on applicaiion . T BULLOCK fUR SSALM mHE following good building sites — . j T 5427—1 rood, Tanciec. Street; cenftal position T 8 823-1 rood, Cox Street; high and dry, good land T 8 1130—1 rood; Cameron Street Wees 1- S 1122-1 rood, Wills Street West Inspection Invited ■ Apply to T BULLOCK* * FOR BALE 1 NICE BUILDING SITE. 1 Rood 20 Perches, being part of Loba 42 and 43, fronting the Wakanui Road and Juab beyond the corner of the East BeU E*ey terms if required. TO BpLLOOK, Agent



WANTEIS, Etc. .1 _ . _ —, WANTED-A General Servant; also a youog Girl to atsist. Good wajjes -' Apply to Mas E, G. Wbiohs, Windermere '"' 7214 TTTANrED-Plonghman Apply N.Z. VV P-rmers' C. -operative Associal ion  - 6 184 WANTED— An Offioe Assistant for the Ashburton Borough Council.—Apply to bhe Town Clerk before Monday, the 6th August. < _Iii 9 B a RING Square Weslayan Church— The Anniversary Kermons in con* neotion with the above Church wil be priaohed (Do'morrow ab 11am and 630 p m Iby Dr. Morley, of Chrisichurch. 7 227 '\TTTANIED—A Charwoman bo clean W Offices. Apply Mrs Taboieao, Bank of New South Wales. 7 228 PRIMITIVE Methodist Ch^ch-OpeniiTg Tea at Fairbon on Thursday,. Auituss Ist. Tea on tables ab 5.30; Public Meeting at7.so> Special singing by Ashburtna Choir. Admission, Is. 7 229 RIMITIVE Mebhodisb"~Oh^_rclwAßb; burton, Rev. Raine, morning an ° evening; Newlands, Rev Raine, at 3 pm Wicohmore, Mr Q Leadley, at 3pm; Fairton, Mr, q Leadley, at 6 30, 7 23 . T OST—Between Tinwald and Ashburton *__/■ a-Silver Brooch, about a week _>?<v Howard on returning to this office. 7 231 /GLORIOUS Reign Record Number,, V_X London News, The Duke in Southern' Isles is, The Dock's Visit, The Relief «f Knmasi, The Career of a Beauty, The Lotd of ths Sea, Five Years of my Life (Dreyfus), The Column; cheap editions In great varieby by popular authors—H M Jones MEN'S Leather Shirts 2s lid, Kaiapol Flannel Uoderehirtt 2« lid, Woollen Knitted Underpants 3s 3d, Men's Serge Suits, 21s ;,a fine assortment of Men's, Boyh' and Y^. uthn* Colored Irish and Scotoh ' Tweed Sal s ; a full' range of sizes in Boys' and Youths' Overcoats, Men's Waterproofs, Covert Coats and ChesterfieHi-, all redooed, during-the Ba'e at R AiCQBN's 7 216 A SPEOIAL Purchase—Ladies' P-tent, -Evening Shoes with atrap and toe Uap 3s JM, do without strap 2s 6d, G see Kid 2 strap 4 6d, with Buckle ss, toe Cap 6s 9d, Oei-i'_ Genre Shoes 7s, Ladies' Felt Slippers Is, do with ftrap and carpet soles 1 6*l, Carpet Slippnrs with leather soles 2s 6d, <__. lid, and 3s 61, A superior Felb Fur trimmed wi'h Hackle and Leather sole 2j lid. A large S'.ock of L-dies' and Gem's Boots and Shoes, tmttkble for present wear, Children school Boots a Specialty at R ALCQBN's Sale 7 217 WI R E WETTING', Wire Netting— (landing ex it" Watwera). For Sheep and Fowls, at reduced prices; also G.rdea Tools of every description—ab Geo Meddins, The People's Ironmonger r FftIHDLANDER 8808. LTD ALTERATION DATE OP SALE. SALE Previously advertised for Ist August, will take place en sra AUGUST, 1901, On account of Mb Thos. Put, owing to b*d weather. Full particulars in future advertisement. FRIEDL^NDRR BROS.. Ltd, R FRIEDLANDER, 7 225 Auctioneer



WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUK U<U_L HORSE FAIIT WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, Aug 2% 1901- T7IOR which we shall be pleased to receive entries, FRIFDLANDER BROS, Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 142 .. .... Auctioneer* .—_ . , v , v —7 -" ■'- GBAIN SBIPMENf S TO LONDON WE Have a limited quantiby of Space by steamer available, and are in a position to quote lowest rates of freight Clients wishing to ship will p ease com' municate with us promptly FRIEDLANDER BROS, ■ " DAVID THOMAS PROPERTIES FOB SALE. IHrtVE FOR SALE — Several Good FARMS in the Ashburton Comity, amongst them being— 1400 Acres, near Rakaia, thoroughly improved, £9 , 50p Acres, Rakala,thorough!y Improved, £12 550 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, ': £5 200 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, ; £4 5s 140 Acres, near Tinwald, improved, l 14 10s ! 1000 Acres, Laurlstrn, no buildings, £6 i I. 207 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly Im proved, first class land, £15 1 186 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly im proved, £14 233 Acres, Mitcham Read, improved, • £5 . . 420 A ares, Chertsey, well improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand Jand, Lyadhursr, £9 5000 Acros, Hinds to Ealing, in tussock., in blocks to suit purchasers, £2 10s to £4 \ 53 Acres, Carter a Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 476 Acres, Springburn, improvements, nearly new. iand good, £7 10a 2 Aures, Orchard, AHenton. good house, thoroughly improved, £450 3 Shops, with five rouned D (veiling, Tancred Street, Ashbtjrton. 1960 acres, goed l:»nd, Awakjno, North Auckland, thoroughly iciiproved, : £3 '. 3500 acres, good land, Woodstock, 5 Southland, £2 10s _ 302 acres, good land, thoroug.My Improved, Woodstock, Southland,? £6 10s 52 acres, Ashburton Forks, good laa^. £12 900 acreSj Fairfield, thoroughly im°\ proved, £5 10s i 500 acres, Winchmore, good improve*! ,ments, £S 15s 697 acres, Rangitata, subdivided, we,U . watered, and improved, £4 45 acres, Tinwald, £17 -. 2500 acres, L-oriston, £5 10s 155 acres, Tinwald. £18 382 acres, Elgin, £ f .300 acres, Fairfield; 6 roomed House <. and Stable, well watered, £5 2s 6d 123 acres, Drpmore, £6 462 acres, Chertsey, all In grass, good / stable and house 1180 acres, Springburu, thoroughly . improved, good he use and all necessary outbuildings 104 acres, Tinwald, all in grass, house, stable, and outbuildings, well ■ - ■!.. watered, £12 .  „,,.... .;" d-:thom^, Ashburton Wade's Worm Figb are ] vamk ' effective and not unpleasant I ch'ildien, thrive after taking theni" price,! Is Smoke New V«ii«a



I WANTEDB, Eto. ' ff burton Lod Z e,U.A.O.D.NoI4 w!M , |^eoreT.arv ? gjg % K oit ;l iiLK-I' ye Roomed H^Ts. with B 1 terms—Ap|ily Mas A E Lowb 7215 >!.T TT J**WITT. Fishmonger and , tr * Ll • Poulterer, Burnett Street Frc h Oyters, Rabbits, and »H kind* jof •I l re, 8h L F,sh *°-n'ght—Weather permitting. FOB SALE—A Large Bhed, nearly new 64 feet long, 12 feet wide, In sectiohs; handy for removal. For particulars anulv j W C PAQ3, B lilder, E».«b Streeb "/ "EIOR Sale, cheap, for Oalh—SevwraThnn U dred pairs of Bojte and Shoes. Apply Mellor's Zealandia Boob £«»re KOOLIBAH Cures all Pains, Strain,, „_.__., ? rai"cc» Stiff Jolnti,» oto* *ry it for O.ilblaine . EX IRA WAR NEWS-Big Profits Defeated, -G. Duncaw k Co. "are selling Double Width Nun's Veiling, evening shades, ab 10JJ, worth Is 3d, Blaok Brew Serges (wide) Is Iff, Melton Dress Tweeds 10|_ upwards, Flannelette Skirbiom 7|_, Blouse Silks (evening shades) Is 7# 1, Black Velveteens Is 3 J, Coloured do ab is 9d, worth _!■ 3d ; several othur lines equally-as cheap; no room to advertise " GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Tancred Strrefc, Ashburton WAN JED KNOWN—ThaMuTsng this the last seven days of the Month we are r fferiDg Special Bargains in Rem oenta of all kinds, and iD odd makes of Boots and Shoes; Don't forget ? Tha Bale positively closes July 31sb.— MITCH«Ii & JLURKJSR U/4»P ~t^OWN*-Health Rags V * 215 of tiiem from 3s lid. Our welt known Bla k and Navy 3s Serges for 2s 3d .Remnants and remains of big lines at Clearing Prices—Mm.Hßii.i_ ft Turner ■ ANTED KNOWN-That the present Sale has ejlipsad all previous efforts, and we mean to have a grand wind up< Prices stilt lower for the lasb Seven Dave, and oddments at buyei's Piioes—MiTOHßU, & I'UBNBE ITuHY Chilblains are relieved instantly and quickly cured by Loapby s Kooiibah toon cure • ■*"' '•■ •:■.•'■'■•;*•-■ "_y GEOHGE DUNCAN ANI)CO. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEN'S and BOYS' Olothiog cheaper than ever—Men's Navy Berge Suits, formerly 27* M, now ?2s6d ; Colonial Tweed Suits were 37* 6.1, now 29s lid, eplendld value; Tweed Trousers 5s 9 ;'Colonial mafee do w«re 9> 6d, now 7« lid; note— our working Meo> Colonial Saddle Twwed Troueerß, worth 15* 6d, now lis 9.1 ;- beat Mole Trousers 5. lldj Colonial Knitted Socks lOrl: Colcnia! Knitted Drawers, job price, 3«6d, worth 4 9d; Shetland Knitted Drawers 2a lid, sold elsewhere ab 3a 6d; Boyb' Melville Suits, for strong sohool wear, 8s 6d upwards j email Boys' Navy Serge lloickers ia lid and 2s 3d ; Al value; Turkey Red Han a kerchiefs 2|l, 4d, and ssi ; Men's Elastic Braces 11^.., Boyado4&d upwards j working MenV Leather. Shirts, special value, 2s 4|d upwards, Fancy Cotton Shirts 2s 6d, Union make.do 8s 3d r Wool do 5i _6d, warm and good; Colonial .Flannel Unders 2s 9d upwards. In conclusion- Working Men if you want your money ,to go as far as possible, try Duncan & Cq # and you will not be disappointed DUNCAN A CO, Tanored: Street •'



WA_NTiiD Known —Great-Clearing Boot Sale at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store _. ■■' "'■■■""■ '■.;' , " IWTtD Knowlx — MenV Good Shooter Bo.^s only 8s lid, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot sWe PATTY Pan baking powder is the greab est novelty you ever eaW. Fold all pro^prp. •!-,-■' |>EMEMB>R for une~tnonth..only-^- S\. Mellor?s Stack Taking Boot Sa'e will last. C< me ealv for baryaios' T.ENDERS Wanted—"For the wearing of two thousand pairs o Boots. Apply ai J Mellor, Tar.ired Street GENTS Uourt shoes frotn 7_ 6d Ladles rveniriß shoes from 3s Sd at D Stock's Blue. Boot Store , JUST arrived a large c.sortmenti of evening bboes Id glsce, bid calf, paten white satin etc, af; D Stock Y> EMEMBKR Mellok's (Teat Stock .I A< Taking Boot Sale"!.* now. on.' Great Birgfiins at Mellor'^ ' " . GEOBGE^IJUNCAN & CO. SPECIAL NOTICE 1 BARENTS of large Families—lf you want id study, economy, you cannot do better than try Duncan & Co, Cbeap Cash Drapers, where you are hound to geb I splendid value. Compare ousprices,*and we have no fear of the result. Note address— 9horge Duncan & Co, Tancred Street, opposite Atoade , 6Ni_ Minute, P.ease—Have you heard that .Mellor's Great Boot Sale is now on ..■ -■ .■--. *.. f '■ .BE most op to date novelty of the day X Patty Pan baking powder . OH Where, oh where Is the. Beat Boot -Shop T Why Willow's Zealandia Boot Store, ot course. ■ lUtiT Fancy—Ladiee' Fretty Evening Shoes only 2s lid, ab Mellor Z-alandia Boot Store ST GEORGE JAMS excel all* btherß, they are delioioue. Fold by all store keepers  -,■■... § 513 WANT Pi) Known*—That Übo Dunoast and Co, Cheap Cash Drapers and Direot Importers, are again victorious in Beating Big Profib Houses. Christchurch firms are surprised how we do it. The following prices proves cur assertions:— Unbleached Grey Calico 2R White do 2|d, Cretonnes (new.dtfignsj 4£tlupwards, 33 inches wiile.Twill Flannelette 3|d upwards, 36 .inches--wide do 6|d and 8£ 1, sold elsewhere at B|l and 10_d ; Lace Curtains from lsS_d, two yard- wide Sheeting 10|d, Tapestry Counterpanes ; 5s 6d upwards, White Satin and, Honeycomb do 4s 6d upwards, Chin ft Bed Covers 2s 3d, Contingent Rugs now 2s lid, Door Mats 11$1, Hearth Bugs 2s 6d, Toilet Covers 7fd, Colonial Flanndls from 9| 1, CrewdeonV Long Cloth Ifd, Forfar s|d upwards, Art Mnslins 3£d upwardr, and numeiouß otner lines equally as oheap GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Beady MoDey Drapers and C:othiers, Tancred Street, opposite Arc-dc 6 12§ CHILBLAINS relieved instantly, of all -. irritation by Loasbv' Keohbah. Few applications dure EXTRAORDINARY Value for CABH— Exhibition Go'ooial Twilled Blanketß; : Special Purchase, 600 pairs bought at a big j dis'jounb for Cash. Now is your time to buy * -9S, less than Mill prices ; com* and look for I yearsblv's; besb value in Canterbury, large ■ site 14s 93, extra large 19s 6d } ',Weight and quality gt.aratiteed ; only obtainable »b GEGIUE DUSOaN AJ*P» 00, Cheats i_h-h Drapers, Tancred Street F""V« NECKLEIS. FUE--NECK!IeTS-» {Natural Skit _»)—Special purchase o Travellers" Samples, iffering ab ieis'than one third the vat.. I*' prices, ab Is 9d, 2b 4sd, 3s 6d upwards; now v» J0- 0* oh *noe to S el comfort tod warmth at nominal prices—at OEORGB t^P-NOAN & 00, The'JStoted Cheap o**Bh Drapers, Tancred I v ;, Streej. t ,qpp_*lEeAr-ad,e Ij)A£TY^P»n baking powder wants one trial without pr.ejui*ice, two patty pans : or nothing . ■ npJSE *'WL¥ STARCH "\i3 fuperior * J_ ■>■.■ my.l will. *€nd it most economical.,,. JSald by all storekeepers 5 312 "VT OWlTthe time Ladies to get yonr eve IjL\Oi*B§Bhoes£ar the season try.JO Stock's TQATAY, ?*n baking powder the Rreat .Jtf:".te^ty3wo:|itl)y|tii»»-I«s- nothing 'gisew** **,i ;, K ""v-^-'-v- " ?;: