EPHEMERIS

SUN

Fhnnee n! Mood for June

Commercial.

United Press Association—-By Blootrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, Jane 16 Crossbred wethers and maiden ewes— | Canterbury 4d, Dunedin and Southland 3fd, North Island Z£i. Lamb—Prime Canterbury 5 716bh d; fair average, in* eluding Dunedin, Southland, Wellington, »nd secondary Canterbury, 5 316 th d. New Zealand beef, 180 «o 2201b5, fair average quality, ox fore quarters 2§i; River Plate crossbred or merino wethers, heavy 2fd, I light) 2|i United Preai Awoolatlon—By Electric Telegraph Welmnoton, June 17 The following cable has been received from the Agent Genera', dated London, June 15 '• —" Average prioee today — Canterbury mutton 3£d, Dunedin 3|d, North Island 3d, Australian 2|i, Rivsr Plate 2£d. Lamb— Canterbury fc§ I, New Zealand brands other than Canterbury s^, Australian 4fd. New Zealand beef—Hindquarters 3f ft, fores 2£d. Thore has been a better demand in the mutton market this week; there ia also better demand for lamb, for which the market is firm "

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter 1 bury, Ltd, quote aa follows on June 17, 1901:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl M 2s l£d to 2s 2d „ f , Tuscan.^ 2b 2d to 2s 2^<i Hunter's 2« Id io 2b i|d New Gate—Dune 1b 3d  Danish Is 3d  SparrowbiUs la 3|d  Canadian Is 4d Barley—Malting, prime 26 Inferior Is 6d Peas—Blue prossian 2a 94 „ Partridge 2« 7d to 2a 9d Chafi—Good oatsheaf 37a 6d GraM Seed—New Is to 1b 6d The above are prices currenb paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburtou

SHBURTON STOCK SALE.

Af Tiowald jaitds today there was a vaiy «mali attendsnoe, and a small entry, under 2000 cheep, about 15 head of cattle, anda few pi I^, the em*l!est Bale held in the disfriob for a long time, and ifc w»8 all over by one n'o'fck Pricn» were :—G<tt.le—Fat nfeeru £4 15s to £5 10s.heifers M 5? to £6 10 , vea'prß 63 c aud a dairy cow £6 15 . Sheep—Fa"; orowbrnfl ewes from 8s 9d to 13« 41, fat latnb» 101 10tl, fa»! merino owen from 7« 6<i to 9: 3d, orn«nbred «'Rth"rs 18» sd, merlnn do 9s to 9a 4', forward turnipnrs 14s to 16a 3'l, store lamb" ''om 8- 8d to 12» 6d, m«rino bwsb 3) Id; I'.ga—Bacnners 23a 63 to 44-!

Mail Notices

Maila close for the following pl*oe* a under, aubj<»c^ to the naofisnary "derations ° ;; TUESDAY, JUNE !8 Fur Northern Ports and Weaiport, por M raroa, at 6 30 pm WEDNESDAY, June 19 For United Kingdom Continent of Europe via Monte Vid»o, ftddressed corraspondenoo only, p* r Gothio at 2 50 pn For Northern Pom and Westport, per Tarawerv at; 650 pm.

BIRTH

Bobbins—On June 16th, at Mrs Hooper's Nursing Home, the wife of Charlea Robbins, of Highbmk, of a son,

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JUNE 18 1901. Local and General.

A Fire Escape -Mr C B Smlbb of Dnnedin, bas invented and patented a very simple fire escape for hotels and other buildings, and intends to have a trial of fche escape to-day, when its merits will be tested. The Timber Industry—The Improved prices row ruling for sawn timber have stimulated s lot of activity into the indus try on the Weab Coast. Already a number of areas have been pegged off between M&hinapna Lake and the Ross road; Fabewelling— A large number of the friends of Mr David Thomas web at the station this morning to cmy goodbye, [aud wish him ft pleasant trip t<> the old country, and a ado return. Aa tho trim moved oat of the station three hearty oheere were given him. and Another round for Mrs Thomas. Volunteers— Tha attention of volun 1 teem is invited to a District order in another column giving alterations in the I train arrangements for the Royal Recep tion in Christchurch; Fall information with regard to royal salutes, guards of j honour, royal escorts etc, will also be fonnd in tho order. A Mix Up—A boy, a bicycle, and a lorry laden with flour, got sadly mited on Oxford terrace (OhrSetchurch) on Friday morning. The boy had a mlr acu lens escipe, hia wheel being reduced to scrap iron. Gentleman Bobs—Earl Roberts atten ded church at Weybridge, Surrey, and on leaving after the service noticed among the crowd a kharki'dad private soldier, with whom he heartily shook hands. The villagers cheered the Field-marshal with much enthusiasm* A Rare Fish—There is a qaint ilfctle fish which haonts the weed tracts of the Gulf Stream, and there builds a rest) and lays its eggs like a bird rathe? than a fiah. Tnis animal—the antennarius— imitate in colour the weed it Uyzb in, and like the chameleon, constantly changes its colour. Moral Effect of Oriokkt—Prince Ran jiißinhji, in opening a bazaar a!) West Bromwioh, deplored thedecadeccein fielding in firet cUbh cricket, and said it would b» better to devote themselves to thia initotd of trying to discard bowlers Cricket wm the national eporb of the British Empire. In India it hud made 300,000,000 peoplo iove the British country A Warning— Piokpodceto are reaping a good fcsjrvesfc in Wellington at the present time (says the Pssf), their operation* being greatly facilitated by thg; large orowdi at the railway stations. Passengers j»pd the publio generally should keep shriek guard over their pockets, and it might be aa well if the authorities put into operation ths jppwe/r they possess of excluding the general public frop) railway statioßß previous to the arrival an 4 departure of the traina. Christ church will doubtless haye a similar cro,wd of undesirable visitors tfjia week.

Whathhr Bbport.—Captain Edwin fore* t casts :—North to weab and aouthweati gale with rain, glaiis fall A PIVIOEND, — Tip n.-<-rr'Tir V F Z n Meat Company lias deciacea a dividend of 4 ( per cent for the half year ending May 31st. Bank Holidays -On aoeoun^ of the Royal visit special bank holidays have been fixed for Raturday aad Monday next), June 22ad and 24th. Tbaiv ABKANagMENTS—For the coEvsci' enoe of our readers a summary of the train arrangements during the next week will be published in our issue tomorrow. Thk Fkisoo Mait.—The M»ripos», with the Frifoo mail, arrived at Auckland this morning. CouNTr Ragik© OLrB-~The annual meet ing of the Ashburton County Racing Club will be h«ld tonight) at 730 ia the Oiub'u room. Burnett street. A Bio Order -The War Offioe has placed the l&ryest oontractM for cutlery ever received in Sheffield; These inoladu more than half a million sets of condition knives and forks, and 215,000 tablespoons. A Rcmodr—lt was freely stated in Ghristohuroh on Saturday evening that a well known mining agent in the city was miasiog, and that a scrutiny of hia books showed defalcations to the extent of several hundred pounds. Visiting—Mr J H Pauling, whs was mac- Ager here for some years, is at crei«nb pay ing a visit to Ashburton. Mr Isaac Strgenfe ot Albury, lata of Greenstrest, is also in Ashburton at present. Inquest—At the inquest on the sailor White, who died in the Auckland hospital on Friday last, under chloroform, thesvidenoe of the medical men showed fchub paralysis of the heart w&s caused by the patient struggling, mhe organs were sound, and there was oo al?n of chloroform suffocation. Averdicd was returned accordingly. 'I'hb KoyAt ttBOBPTiOK.~Mr Horace A. Gates, who is director of the musical part of the ceremony 11b the Royal reception on 1 Tuesday nex , ha« commenced training the school children to sing the Nation*l Anthem. He had & rehearsal at the Borough School yesterday afternoon, the C&tholio and the Hampßtead schools to-day, and will visit Tiowald school tomorrow. Oa Thursday there will be a flimi rehearsal in front of the Post Offioe Ashbubtow PooMby Society — At a meeting of the Committee of the Aehburton Poultry Society, held last evening, Mr H G Beriyman was elected delegate to the South Island Poultry Association meeting on the 2lst inst, in place of Mr R B Bsstell. resigned. The question of judge was reopened, owing to Mr Palmer having resigned in consequence of a prior engage 1 meat. Mobnmd Camp Appointments. — The Officer Commanding the Canterbury Mounted Brigade has made the following appoint. mentß (to be acting) during the visib of TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York i — Quartermaster Sergeant Bar land (First Contingent) to be Quartermaster •Sergeant in charge of the Southern Mounted Brigade camp at the Addington Saleyards. Trooper Hahn (First Contingent) will acb as Quartermaster Sergeant Borland's aseistant. Trooper Tubman (First Contingent) will aob (ib Mounted Orderly in attendance onHRH the Duke of Cornwall und Yorkt Quarter 1 master Sergeant Bruce (Third Contingent) will act as Quartermaster Sergeant at tho Canterbury Mounted Brigade camp, Adding' ton Show Grounds, under Captain Palairet, Gamp Quartermaster. Corporal Coupland »nd Trooper Poulton will aob under Quartermaster Sergeant) Bruoe's orders. Troopers R Maodonoid and Hugonin will j net as Mounted Orderlies to Colonel Slater, Officer Commanding Canterbury Mounted Brigade. Corporal Harpor will act as Orderly to Captain Buckley, the Brigade Major, and will be in charge of the Officers' Orderlies. Trooper Acland will act as Orderly to Lieutenant Heaton Rhodes, SO, Trooper Thome will act aa Orderly to Captain Palairet, the Camp Quartermaster. Troopers W T Scott and Joseph will act as Orderlies to Captain 1 ewin, DA An, Trooper J 6 Murray will be Orderly room Clerk. Sergeunt Richards will be io charge nf all Contingent men in otmp, except the Q.iarterniß.nl ht Sergeants and their parties, aod will detail fatigues, etc, as may be required of him. The following will hold themselves in readiness to act a« orderlies, or in any capacity they may be required :— Oirporal fturse, Trooper* Jackson, F L Murray, R&ine, Tindal, Vernall, Wheeler, Worsley, Wilcox, Sime, and Gill. U. AO. D.—The fortnightly meeting of i the Srar of Ashburton L<>dga of Druids was j held last eveni g ; thare was » good attend ance of members—including Bco G Pauling, a visiter from Timarn. The Lodge was opened hy (he Al> Bro Kennedy, The D G Secretary wrote a»king the tnemberH to take part in tl9 demonstration inOhristchuroh on oooasion of the v'm* of the Duke and Duch* e*-R of Cornwall. It was decided to allow nffioers and members the use of the Lodge Regalia to attend th<! demonstration, The visiting Boards reported rhab the sick Bros. were progressing favourably, and Biok pay was passed for payment. Three candidates were proposed for membership. Bro James Pnullng of Mttsterton, who is on a visit to 1 Ashburton gave a ehort address in which he l expressed his pleasure at being present at Lodge and assured membors that in visiting other Lodges he was always very cordially received and he was fully convinced that the BtDr of Ashburton Lodge stood second to none in New Zealand in its finanolal pos ition and also in the manner ib conducted its business, Tha Secretary was instructed to send a letter of condolence, and expressing the members sympathy with Bro F Steel and family in their recant bere&vemenb caused by the death of Mr H Steel. It was decided to procure a member's saah fro present to the members who introduced the most candi' dates for initiation during the current six months. Songs were rendered by several of the Brothers after which the Lodge was closed by the A D. ThhsCdriositiesofOo-incidbnm—Erery body must have heard the yarn about the ring lost in the sea by a lady who was oub boating, and which hor servant subsequently discovered in the Btomach of a fish she was going to cook for the lady's dinner. That is a bib fishy, and ib is possible that some people may be soeptioai aboub the truth of the story. The following, although not quite so sensational, is nt least true, for it happened in connection with an Aahburton lady. She paid a visit some months ago to a married sister in Lyttelton, and while there she lost a brooch on one of the railway orosßingß near the station. A few days ago she again visited Lyttelton 60 see another sister, who had recently been martied. When she arrived, the latter showed her the lost brooch, which had been found the day before by ber servant, probably where it had been dropped five months previously, on a spob in the busiest part of the whole se»port« Strange to say, tha brooch was not ir|ured in the least. Yet another co incidence bas jusb come to light in Ashhurton. Trooper ChrUU'nsen of the Aahburton Mounted Riftei had the misfortune to lose his horse by an accident in Ghristohuroh some months ago, and then gob another mount. A day or two since, the latter also came to an untimely end as the result of an accident Salvation Army —The annual meeting in connection with the Rescoe and Prison Gate Mission of the Saivatton Army was held in the Barracks last evening. His Worship the Mayor, Mr W H Ooliins in the chair. On the platform were the Beys Inglis and Lamb, Major Lipsefcb of Christchurch also the officers of the Corps. The devotional exercises were conducted by the Mayor, alter which His Worship took charge of the meeting. He spoke at length of tha good work done by fhe Array which he personally had been privileged to see in many parts of the world, and assured the audience of his admiration for such ft noble work. Be then called upon Major J^ipaett to address the meeting. The Mayor gave some interesting facts and figureefshowing those present the great need there la of an organisation for the uplifting of the fallen and he claimed thab the Army was supplying thafc need. The Reva Inglis and Limb both expressed their pleasure at being present to show their sympathy with this good work. Those present re' sponded liberally to the appeal for funds, and the gathering waa brought to & close by singing the Do xology. Mr $uvenspn kindly granted the use of an organ, whiph Mrs Olarldge presided,

PERSONAL—Mr W J Heasle?, who hail been on the staff of the Bank of New Zealand, Ashburfcon, for lome ytars, hai botm virotm'prt, and leaves for Wnnganni this evening. Mr Heasley, who is a brother of Trooper Beus'ey, ha* our good wishes The Kepoktsre tiie isit—The remark able similarity nf th« descriptions of she reception of their Royal Highnesses at Auckland, and Wellington, and at other. cities in the co'oniea, suggests that the preen agents responsible frr sending the reports might B»ve th« newspapers a good de»l of trouble and expense if they had » printed oiroular ieot round to the j msnals that h*ve to pay for these telegraphed reports as to crowds, cheering, waving hats, emhusiaetn, bl*ze of light, mass of bunting, greenery, and so forth, leaving blanks for streets, and names of mayors, etc. This would obviate the newspapers having to pay for the enthusing of the press agents, and the account woald be quite as interesting to the general public 100 F, M U—TheLuyal Ashburton Lodge No 6003 held its fortnightly meeting last Friday evening, the N 6, Bro Wm Thompior, presiding. A very heavy liar of sick pay wa« passed for payment, ten member* being dqw on the Stak Li» f» Two candidates were initiated in bo the Order* The Social Com mittee reported that details la connection with the coming Sooiai ware now in hand. DOM A Paterson advised the Lodge that ho had been tppointed to represent the Aihburton District at the Conference to be held at Wellington on 26th and 27th, the ohief business for disonstion at which would be the advisability of forming an AM 0 for New Zealand. The sentiment* were en* thasiaatically delivered during the evenings BANDHB & SO»8 EUCALYPTI EXTRACT,-- Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni versities all over the giob«, That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the rublio nndor the name of Eucalyp Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract we state :—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald (Prussia), that only products that are satuiated with oxygen and freed o acids, resinous and other substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the ourative properties possessed by the plant) To avoid the appalling consequences result J ng from the application of substitutes, c in croup, bronchitis, diphtherin.dysenb internal inflammation, etc., insist 'b go SaWDKB AND fONS' FtJBB VOLATINB LYPTi Extract, and be safe „ :

Longbeach Horticultural Society

I At tha annual meeting of the Longbeaoh | District Horticultural Society, held on June 11th, the President, Rev J Skinner, presented the following report :— Ladies and Gentlemen,—The report which I have to submit to you at this, the annual meeting of oar Society, fortunately dees not . need to be a long one, lam happy to be able to say that not only do we hold our : own and still exist as a Society, but that we are continuing to prosper. The membership has increased during the year, and the interest taken in our (shows gives no sign of abating—hub rather the reverse* At our flower show on the 28th February we, unfortunately, had to contend with a very web morning Exhibitors, however, as a rule—even those from Ashburton and Tinwald—braved she hostile elements, and fruit, Sowers, and vegetables poured in so as to 611 up all the space at our disposal. Had the morning been fine the exhibits would very probably have been too numerous to be shown to advantage, but, as it was, spaoe was available, and everything vshs con venienbly placed. At; the Chrysanthemum Show last month owing to the cold, Wet weather in autumn, the flowers were both much later and smaller thau they usually v.re. However, considering the person there wna an excellent show, both as regards quantity and quality. In the open cm*e there wma only one exhibitor, the exhibitis from Longbeach nob having been sent forward, bub the flowers shown were all of such rxoelleooe that they well deoerved the przoa that were awarded to them. At this show pr'ssis were offered for root crops, tho object being to encourage farmers in their own department of labour, and also to induce them to exhibit. Another departure was made by introducing industrial work, the children of the various schools in the neighbourhood being invited to join in the competition, The intention of the Committee in offering thesi prizes, was to encourage habits of industry and enconomy in th? rising generation, an<i, I am happy to say, the object aimed at w&b fully accomplished. Many exhibits of patching and darning were sent in, and excellent work was shown. So highly did the men at Longbeaoh appreciate this department of the show, that several of them contributed handsomely to the prize fund. Tho judges selected by the Committee did their work to the full satisfaction both of the Committee and tha exhibitors. The Seciety owes its best thanks to these gentlemen for their valuable services. The evening concerts were well attended on both occasions. At the chrysanthemum show several new attractions were added, but only the nail driving competition, open to the ladies, was possible. For want of time and proper accommodation, tbeh&b trimming competition wai left out, and the gentlemen lost the opportunity of distinguishing themselves. By another year, the Committee may be able to arrange to carry out the full programme, and to give the gentlemen a show as well as the ladies. In conclusion, I think wi may with good reason congratu late ourselves on our success as a Sscieb/. We are thankful for what has been Achieved in the put, and we are hopeful, j increasingly hopeful, in anticipation of even greater success in the future.

OBITUARY.

We hate to rooord thab Mr W. H, Tait passed away last evening about -sight o'clock, at the Hospital. He bad been gradually sinking for some weeks, but it was not expected that bis end would be so sudden, Mr Taib was a man of exceptional parts. He was a good artist, and some of his painting* have received very favorable mention from the art critics. He was no mean carpenter, although eelf taught, and there were few things he oouid not turn his hand to. He was a very reserved man, and even the few friends he made in Inveroargill, Timaru, and Anhboxton, where be has resided of late years, are unaware whether he had any relations in this colony. Ie is, howeyer, understood that) he has a sister living in Capetown. The funeral will leave the Hospital at 3 20 tomorrow afternoon

Trouble in Russian Shipbuilding Yards

STRIKES AND A DISASTROUS FIRE

United PrenH Association—By Electric Telegraph - Copyright London, Jane 17 The Daily Telegraph states that workmen at the Baltic Shipbuilding Yard, St Petersburg, struck, requiring tbe Government to bulid vessels en tirely in Russian yards. Other yards sympathising with tbe demand, attack also, A fire broke out at Galernij Island wbere there are three Government ship building yards, doing damage to tbe extent of nineteen million roubles, The fireman caved a battleship and a cruiser in coarse of construction, which were Almost completed. Twenty work* men perished in tbe fames. The strikers are suspected of paaiw. ing th« fire

PRESENTATION TO MR D. THOMAS.

Last evening there was a gathering of the officers and committee of the Afhburtou Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club at the Somerset Hotel to make a presentation to the President of the Club, Mr D Thomas, prior to his departure for the Old Country. Mr C Campbell, the Captain of the Club, said they had met together to wish their worthy President, Mr D Thomas good bye, and the time was opportune to nek him to accept a small token of the esteem in which he was held. Not one of thsir offic als was more esteemed than was Mr Thomas. One of the speakers at the citizens' banquet to Mr ! Thomas had Hvd that his name Wi» writ large in the history of Ashhurton. This was in reference to the services rendered by Mr Thomas to the town and country generally. He (the speaker) might fittingly apply the same remark to him in bis connection with athletios, sad aay his name U writ large in the history of athletic sport in Ashburton. He hhs never turned a deaf ear to any application for assistance, either as %n official at their meetings or for the more material help of £s. d More especially bad Mr Thomas favored their own Club, his motto being "pure sport." He has always been a ■taunob and valued friend of bha A.A;O and A<Ci He (the Captain), on behalf of the Club, wished Mr and Mrs Thomas and their family a pleasant ftrip Home, and they hoped he would return invigorated in health and still willing to retain his position in the Club for a long time to oome. (Applauss), He would now, on behalf of the offioera and Committee of the Club, beg Mr Thomas to accept a framed group of photos of the officers and members of the Club as a small j token of the esteem in which he is held by | them all. The frame is tastefully illuminated and the ohotos are well arranged, that of the j President), somewhat; larger than the rest, and an excellent likeness, being in the oentre. At the top are the words '* Asbbnr ton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Olub," and below, " Presented to D Thomas, Esq., by the officers and, Committee, on (he occasion of his visit to England, June 20, 1901." The frame is a vety handsome on c , and was supplied by Mr J Wilson, the let tering was very tastefully executed by Mr C Chapman, at) Mr Wilson's establishment, »nd the mounting by Mr X Gsvis the photos, excellent iikenesses all of them, were by Mr J Mitchell. The work is on view in the window of Messrs Mitchell and Turner. The Captain then proposed the health of " Oar Worthy President," which was drunk with mueiot*! honor*. Messrs Hobbs, Nordon, and Whitaker. availed themßelveß of the Captain's permis sion to make a few remarks by undorsing the opinions expressed by Mr Campbell—the' former saying that the Club did not want a mere figure head as president, but someone who had himself been an exponent) of sport, | and they were singularly fortunate in having Mr Thomas in that capacity. Amateur athletios had survived in Ashburton largely through his influence. The £ohool Sports Association was also among that gentleman's i good works in Ashburton. Mr Nordon i never could understand before he OAtne to this town how it was that tbe Alliance ' Amateurism had survived in Ashburton 1 after it was pretty well defuncb in other parts of the colony, bnt he had since discovered that this was due to Mr i Thomas's influence. The Captain might add that, he hoped if Mr Thomas came across any oyoling firms in the course of his travels having cups or challenge shields to give away, he would look after the interests of the Olub. (Laughter ) Mr Thomas said he had been connected with athletics before some of those present were born, and had always taken an interest in them. They might rest assured that whatever he might have been able to do for their Club, he should continue to do when he returned. (Applause.) He could oobsufficiently thankthem for their handsome present, which he should always value very highly. He only hoped they had not got into debt for it. (Laughter.) They should make it a rule never to get into debt, Mr Thomas proceeded to describe tbe initiatory steps which had been taken while he was Mayor of Ashburton to form tha oval and the swimming bithp, and said, after a certain amount ftf money had been spent on the Domain, he had received no less than nine letters threatening him with proceedings for spending the money of the ratepayers in that way, but Beven of the writers had since confessed that they were wrong and he was right. (Applause). He thought the love of athletios must run in his family, for he found that when he wenb to Pleasant Point, where his brother had recently died, that he (Dr ! Thomas) had been president of nearly every sporting club ia the place, and no man con d have bien spoken of in higher terms as a genuine Bportemau. Mr Thomas went on to dsal with the manner In which young men ha'i been induced by the " twopenny ha'penny priz°H giver as amateur prizes" to join the ranks of the cash olubs, which had nearly killed the public interest in athletics. He had told the Ashburton Amateurs three yaara ago that amateurism would come back in the end, and they saw it had done so. They had got everything ia their favor, but ha thought they had not done their best in the past. They ought to have had the track asphalted long ago" He had told them haw to go to work, but it was dona now, and so no more need be said, He might mention one matter, and that was that he had seen some discreditable exhibi bitions of riding by some Ashburton cycling amateurs, whioh he did not expect to see. With cash riders, foul riding was not so much to be wondered at ; they were riding for cash, and some of the accidents on their tracks had been caused by this foul riding. When he came back he should do his best to make an example of any rider indulging in such praotioes, (Applause). With regard to the present they had given him, it was quite a work of art, and he should, as he had said, value it very highly. (Applause) Mr Hobbs proposed the health of Mrs Thomas and family, which was drunk with music il honors; Mr Thomas responded. He could assure them that he was training up his family to be athletes. He was always training some bo<?y, and had brought) out some good men, notably Dave, Leicester, and Ernie Matson, and Lionel Broad. He went on to give some amusing reference to his experiences wif.h these runners, and told bow he had once brought back the banner to Canterbury with a team which Included Dave Matson. In the course of his remarks he said that the record held by Gore, of Wellington, for a long jump of 22ft lOin was a mistake, and it was fully a foot more tha a be did or ever could do, and he explained how the error arose. He would propose one more toast before they broke up, and that was <* Amateur Sport, pure and Blmple." Nothing tended to elevate young fellows more than bona fide athletics. No religions association could influence young men lika amateur athletics coald. (Applause) The toast was duly honored, and the gathering then broko up after wishing Mr Thomas good bye, the Captain stating that ail who could, might be at the station at eleven o'clock today to see Mr Thomas off.

A VALUABLE FIND.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph ArcKiANB, June 17. It is stated that a reef, three feet wide, the richest ever worked in the district, has been discovered in Hardy's Premier mines at Waiorongomai, Te Arehci. This may prove a find of the utmost importance to the Te Arohi district, ac there are plenty ot reefs about, but hitherto the comparative absence of really rioh discoveries has served to check anything like systematic; prospect:' inf? __„_________

SUPREME COURT.

Uplted Fresa Association—By Electric Telegraph INVDROA80II&. Jane 11 Lionel Albert AtkinßQa,. tged 2Q, who pleaded guilty to having faisely sworn that he had sent two rings by post waa fined £10. The Judge said the o«se was not one to which the Probation Act) would apply. .

Rough Weather

RKOORD HIGH TIDE Af PORT ADELAIDE,

United Press Association—By Eleotrta I Telegraph—Copyright i Mboournb. Jnn« 17 Wild weather is raging in Bass Straits, and the shipping between Gaho Island and the Bluff is warned Adelaide, June 17 $ < The highest tide on record was ex perienced at Port Adelaide; It reached 34|ft. The streets were awash. No damage was reported in the town A three masted schooner is piled tip on the beach between Largs Bay ado the semaphore

Ferry Boat Collision.

ELEVEN PERSONS DROWNED.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received June 17. 862 r New York, Jane 18. *' The ferry boat Manacuchunk yester day came into collision in New York Harbour with the ferry boat Nortb field, which was oarrytng 800 people from New York to Staten Island. The Northfield had a hole torn in her bow and sank. A panic occurred, and many of the passengers jumped over board, Boats were lowered, and rescued all Ihe passengers with the exception of eleven.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

TEN STAFFORDSHIRE MEN CAPTURED.

(Received June 17,10.5 a m) London, June 16 Ten men with the Staffordshire Rpgiment were captured near Winburg on the 11th, i

VICTORIANS CAPTURED.

SIXTY CASUALTIES.

TWO GUNS LOST.

(Reoeired 8 55 pm) London, June 17 A detachment of Victorian! were surprised at Steenkoeepruit, There are sixty casualties and two gnus lost. (Received June 17,1025 pm) London, June 17 Lord Kitchener reports that 256 Victorian Mounted Rifles, detached from Beatson's column, were surprisedj in their camp at Steenkovespruit, near Wilraanruss, 20 miles south of Middle borg, at 7.30 on the morning of the 12th by a superior force of Boer*. The enemy crept within short range, and poured in a deadly fire, killing two officers and 16 men, and wounding four officers and 38 men. Twenty-eight of the latter had only slight injuries. Only two officers and 50 men h»re rejoined Beatsoa's column. The re mainder were captured and released. Two pom-poms were captured.

CLEARING THE COUNTRY.

(Received 1050 pn) London, Jane 17 General Bruce Hamilton has cleared the country between Bloemfontein and FauresniUh and Fistrusburg, capturing 100,000 sheep, many cattle, horses, and WSggODB. Londob, June 17 " The Times, commenting on the disaster to the Victorians, Bays there will be sincere and profound mourning throughout the Empire for the brave colonial kinsmen — who died soldiers' deaths. Brussels June 17 Mrs Bocha returned here after a two hours'lnterview with Kruger. The Independence Beige states thatjLouls Botha informed Kruger that influential members of the Transvaal Government were divided, the majority desiring peace, liruger'e entourage assert that be will itisue a proclamation disclaiming responsibility for peace without Indepen dence. London, June 17 " The Times" states that it 1b necessary for the Government to continue the war until the Boers own they are finally defeated. The nation does not want a patched up peace. Colonel Bruce Hamilton cleared the country between Blcemfontein, Faore* smith, and' Petersburg, capturing 100,000 sheep, many cattle, horses, and waggons* Dunedin, June 17 Quartermaster Christie, of the Fourth Ooutingunt, and a former member of B Battery, baa accepted a commission as second lieutenant in one of the Imperial regiments.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

GERMAN CASUALTIES.

{Received Jane 17, 9 26 pm) Hong Kong, Jane 16 The total number of casualties among the German force operating in China if three hundred, including 38 killed.

The Conway Case

United PreEß As6ooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, Jane 17. The trial of Jane Smith has been postponed until tomorrow.

News in Brief.

The retail department of the N. Z Farmers' Association will be open as usual on Saturday next, and closed all day on Monday June 24tih.

Wabks Teething Powdbes for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotches ; price, Is

CONSULTING OPTICIAN

Mr Ernest) M Sandstein, DB OA2, F R MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all casesof defective eyesight. Daylight nob necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre soriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con •ulting rooms, Cashel Street W., over M Sandstein, jeweller, Cbristohurc* 9to 11 2 to 4 daily Platen, N.Z. September 18, 1399 {have much pleasure in recommending Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy* I h*ve used it whenever necessary during the «ft lew years, andbtve always found id give ioimed i«te relief; It always breaks ap a cough or cold, and experiences have taught me that to obtain a speedy cure ie to commence taking Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy at the very commencement of a oold. I always keep ft bottle of it in the house,—Yours faithfully, J Blizsabd, J^P., Town Clerk* Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy sold by Aehburion Drug Company. Price Is &* and Wade's Worm Figs are moat effective and not unpleasant } children hrive after taking them price, is r

Hampstead School Committee.

A masting of the H&mpstead School bommitteo was held htt evening. Present tR, A wo*«lt.h-rpe (chairman), Rev S J lDft MeMrß A Orr s P*y«« A Hardy, J Hdyman, O Andrewg and J 0 Uwsej. Mr Payne apologised for the absence of Mr Thompson A letter was read from the Board of 'Education, asking for the names of the Committee men for election purposes.—The Sepreiwy stated the names had been sup* piled * j Mr J Dayman wrote, aoetpking a seat on the Committee in plaoe of Mr Crooks resigned .The Board of Eduoatlon notified thi Committee that the Oierk of Works wonld inspect the renovations applied for at the master* boose, and see what clocks wtre required afc the School Mr Bmith Ansted wrote, expressing his intention to stand for a seat on the Board of Kduoatioo, and explaining his views en educational matters The Master'd report was read, shewtag the number on the roll as 371, and the artrlce attendance 271 , It was resolved that the School hare the rest of next week, after the Royal reoeption, as a holiday, to make up for the Kaater holtd*ya when only fewo days had been allowed. ! OPho Secretary was instructed to convey the oordial thanks of the Committee to Me Tlmmina for the lantern entertainment given by him to the school children, which was considered to have been of an edaoattonat and entertaining desotiptfon, and had been greatly appreciated Mr Payne reported that all the repairs aathoiised had been done, except mending a blackboard, which weald cost more than it was worth Messrs Andrews and Hardy were appointed a Visiting Committee for the next month, and the Secretary was instructed to apply to the Board for a new blackboard (The Secretary was asked to see ihe Mayor of Aihhurton and suggest th»t> he confer With Messrs Hardy, Brook and CuWerhoese as to a convenient made of groapiog ths school children at the Royal reoeauen The Secretary was Instituted to frbtain offers f#r keeping the school pmnM In repair It was resolved that the Committee mset next on July 17th The Secretary was instructed to inqnire of the Board of Education as to what facilities are likely to be offered for teohaloal and manual instrnotioß Aoooants ameuoting to £4 10s were passed, and the meeting adjourned

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA.

A Hot Engagement.

United Press Aiseociiittan—By Eleotilc Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Jun* 18, 8 59 * m This office 9 55 am London, Jane 17 Colonels Scobel! and Gorriogo forced Kruiuicger's.Fouche s and Vryborgh's commandos across the border* of Kaffraria. The commandos ditponed, broke back, reunited and crossed the railway Hoe at Molteno on the 13th veil eiad.with several horses each, and plenty of ammunition After Sladen's Mounted* bad cap tared the convoy, De Wet Bent help and a ho* engagement followed. Elliott despatched Be Lislee Mounted* to Biaden's assistance, and the Boers were routed. The British killed included Lieut John Mair, late of the New South Wales Mounted Corps, Corpo rals Hamp, Barrow and six men of the South Australian Bushmen

The Fourth and Fifth Contin get

United Press Association—By Eleatrjo Telegraph | Wbiungton, June 18 The Premier it advised that the a s Taynt left Capetown oa 13th Jane having on board for New Z«»l»nd Lieutenant Colonel Davti, Captain* Walker, Pringle, Nicolion, Davey, Lieuteaants Brown, Thomson, MoDonftld, Kolleston, Joliey, Quarter Master Gardiner 1 Surgeon Captain Watt and 287 men fourth contingent; Captains Mayor, Jackson, Carry and Poison Lieutenants McMuilan, Martha!! MoLelUn, Why to Has«ld«n Mamon, Ftr ger«on,Qu»rb.Matter Ssnderttn Surgeon Cap* tain Thomas and 326 men of Fifth Coatla* gent; Lieutenant London of ths Beeond Cofitiagenfc second Lieutenant O'Farrell first Derbyshire rejjimenfc Lieutenant Heathtr Kitchener* so outs and 58 men itsoladiog 40 New Zealand reserve** They are expected to arrive here on sth July.

The Pacific Islands

United Preii Asiacifttion—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright)

Received Jane M, 913 a m MiLUOUfcsa, June It The Federal Cabinet is diicnwinjt the question of the relationship of the Islands of the Pacific to the Common wealth, bat nothing has been rerealed as to thq trend of the discussion

BOWLING

United Ptess Association—By Etartrlo (Telegraph—Capyright

Received Walcapaak<3om 18, 869 a m, This «>ffioa §35 am Lohdon, June 17 Qaeeni Park, Glasgow, beat the New Zealand bowlers by W to 27

THE ROYAL VISIT

THE LANDING IN WELLINGTON

Dnited Press Association—By Kleobrle Telegraph—Copyright WKiitmoxoN, Juae 19 It is most unfortunate that attar three months of exceptionally fine weather ■ should hare chosen to break up lost! al fehw juncture, but Captain Edwin predicts better fortune for tomorrow* Torrential rain fall during the sight, hampering the werfcman, who, in some cases, were to start deooratißg at midnight, and marring tone of the work already done, The Chinese aroh, whioh is largely composed of paper, looks very dilapidated at present, sod the Westport aroh presents rather a streaky appearance. This afternoon a tbanderstorm oame on, giving the decorations a farther drenching. The result of the change in the weather is that the preparations ace all behindhand, and a good deal of hard work will be required to complete them . . "Laxib The Ophix, attended by the Juno and the St Qeorge, entered the harbor at 6 o'clock tonight, and dropped inches in the ifeream. The weather is still very unsettled, and the proipiots for tomorrow are by no means good Chbistokcbch, June 1? The cadets from the Went Oowsfc were comfortably homed at the Normal School today. A little delay occurred at first, at the Normal (School children ttill occupied the building, but they were soon dismissed, and the visitors were put in and supplied with provisions. In the afternoon they were put through drill by Major Richards, wise will command the Canterbury battaliaa. This evening they were alt eomfertabiy quartered in the various schoolrooms in th» building. Both officers and boys are lead la their praise of the courtesy and consideration* they reoai^e from the teachers at tb» Normal School and, the Education Board officials. All the beys are comfortable, and seem to have e^utte reoovnred from the effenta of the voy.ge from Weerport to Wellington Their only complaint is that though the food was very kbod, the accommodation waa not satisfactory

THE ABHBDHa-i J^ GOABDIAN * TtiESDAY, JUNE 18, 190]



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THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES I Trains save Ashburton daily for— | UHRISTOHUROH-at 7.20 am, 11 am 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU~at 10.55 a m, 3,50 pin DUNEDIN—ab 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— OHRISTOHUROH-ab 10.45 a m, 12.48 pm(axpress), 8 pm , TIVT ARU—at 10.35 am,255 pm BUNEDIN-a* 6.57 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a m - - - ■"■' I



It speaks well for the prosperity of Aehburton aad surrounding districts that iheir continued success has induced the D. I. C. of ohrißtchurch to maintain their local branch so long. # The gala waa announced for ten days in the firet place and it is now running well into ten weeks. Some new models of pj-anoa and organs have just been opened op, etc., and all nteuding buyers would dp well to insoec this np to date establishment.



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