EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for August.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places'? as under, subject to the necessary alterations. TUESDAY, Aug. 5. SAN-FRANCISCO MAIL. For Northern Ports and "West Coast, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United States, Canada, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, -via San Francisco (due London Sept. 6th), per Rotornahana, at 5.45 p.m.

Mining.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph DuNEiHtf, August 4

■. Eeturns—Clyde 1970z5, Riley's Beach 187ozs, Golden Eun 40ozs, Waikaka Free hold 39ozs, Nelson Creek 1460z5, Notown' Creek 65oas.

To-day's sales — Alexandra Lead 17s, Bendigo 10s 6d, 11s 6d, Sailor's Bend 25s 6d.

Commercial.

Havelock Street Mart.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports as follows on his Saturday's sale : —There was a very large yarding of pigs, close on a hundred being entered. Competition was brisk, and prices were slightly in advance of last week, suckers fetching 3s 6d; weanere 5s Gd, 6s 6d, 7s 9d to 10s ; small stores Us, 12s to los ; porkers 17s 6d, 19s to 23s 6d. Fat pigs £2 7s to .£3 Is. . Poultry—Large entry; fowls Is 7d to 2s lOd per pair ; roosters 3s 2d per pair; ducks 3s to 3s 9d par pair; turkeys 9s to 12s per pair; geese 4s 6d to 5s 9d per pair. I also sold a quantity of prize poultry, on account of Mr K. T. Clark, Tinwald, different varieties fetching from 5s to 10s per pair. Produce—Potatoes 4s to 5s Gd per sack; apples Is 6d por case; onions $d per 1b ; wheat 11s to 12s per sack. A large entry of furniture and sun dries sold well.

DEATH.

Bundle.—-At Timaru Hospital, on 2nd August, William Hocken Kundle, form erly of Ashburton. Aged 59 years.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1902.

The immediate return of nearly three thou sand men to New Zealand would, under ordinary conditions, make a considerable difference to the labour market in this country; and, if we miy judge from what ha.? happened in connection with our smaller Contingents, there will ba a great number of unemployed about shortly. Some few of those who are now returning will be lucky enough to get back again into their former positions. But such cases-will not be by any moans common. In the early stages of the war, the Government, the mer chants, the Banks and other employees, made a point of promising to re-instate any of their employees who joinedaNew Zealand Contingent. The volunteers for the last four Contingeuts however, with very few exceptions, have had to take all risks, and when they get back here, those who have only beeu away a few months, will naturally feel that their position is, to say the least : of it, quite unexpected. We have already! pointed out how disappointing it has been ! to most of our boys who went to South Africa to have to come back to New Zea land before they could get their discharges, since this prevented them from taking any advantage of opportunities that might arise in the new territories of getting an early start therp. As things are, however, there seems to be a general feeling throughout this country that the Government, having in duced so many of our young men to sacri fice their prospects here, should at least do j its utmost to facilitate their getting a fresh I start. While we are on this subject, we may suggest that the Government should publish for general information a brief official record of the work done by each of the contingents, and their different sec tions, and also a list of the promotions and the reasons for making them. Everybody who may have had an opportunity of dis cussing these matters with men who have received their discharge, and whoso mouths are no longer closed, will know that there has been an immense, amount of misreprer sentation as to the work done by many - individual members of the regiments in Africa; and it is unsatisfactory to all—and especially unfair to the bulk of our boys— that some should be allowed to get credit they do not deserve, and to parade marks for services they have never rendered. Almost every transport that has returned, has brought home men who did nothing at all during their career in South Africa to deserve promotion, and yet they have attempted to pass themselves off as ser geants or corporals, thereby ipplying ser vices and promotion. Sometiinos, indeed very often, they succeeded. We have a record of several instances of this. In one case there were at least half a dozen Austra lians and New Zeala,nders on the same ship, who, although privates, were going home with stripes on their arms. They would probably not have been interfered with if one of them had not refused to obey the orders of a bona tide sergeant, and at his suggestion the whole lot were paraded— which is not often dono with returning tsoops—and their " badges" were removed. lifeverfchekiss a good many men do land in New Zealaiid uwder false colours, and once here, they are safe so fap as the public are concerned; they have to be taken at their own valuation. Occasianally men who have been through all the hardest work of the campaign come across these fellows jn New Zealand, but they may recognise them as aoine of the " depot pointers " who never went into the fighting lin,e, they are sq much accustomed to.see such men pushed ahead, that they tay nothing. It is'pretty well understood that there t have been several promotions .of men \x\ the New Zealand regiments who hav.s neyfiir fsen in the fighting line; and it seems to us that the official record of service and promotions suggested would be only fair to those who have borne the burden and heat of the

A THOUSAND PITIES '

That &ujft?rers fr°m constipation, indiges tion, dyspepsia, biliousness, torpid liver, and other stomach troubles do not know inors of the great merits of lmpfcy'g May- Apple. It is an ideal family medicine, &mq. is gradually and certainly becoming the mpst popular household remedy. It ia good ,fo"rtfc,e fiddling infant—and children like it because it is j^ofi unpleasant to take. It is good for the fathers &n<l mothers, and is ithe only remedy which acts .promptly, painlessly, and pleasantly. Impey's May Apple is a laxative that is highly recommend £&'by ; all who have tried it, and once tried it snakes a friend. Impey's May' Apple is compounded of i'opts and herbs known .to possess laxative principles, #,nd Js sold iy all chemists and storekeeper? at 2g 6<! pe): bottle. If unobtainable locally write to t^e wholesale agents—Sharland and Co., Wei- JingtoD.

Local and General.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires :— Moderate t« strong winds from between south-east and east and north east ; glass fall.

Arcade Hoese Fair.-The usual monthly J Arcade horse fair will be held on Friday next, the Bth inst, for which an entry of I 102 head of all descriptions has been re- J ceived. The County Band.—The Secretary of the Ashburton County Band acknowledges receipt of a donation of £5 from the Ashbur ton Club. The Premiers.—From a recent issue of the " Dundee Advertiser," one of the leading Scotch commercial newspapers, we reprint an article on Mr Seddon and his views on Free Trade. The article will be found on the first page of this issue. Magisterial.—At the Police Court this morning, before Messrs Alcorn and Thomas, Js.P., a prohibition order was granted for the usual term against a resident, on the j application of a friend. I Colonials in England.—The Missea Seddon are the guests of the Duke and Duchess of Avgyle, at Inverary Castle. Football. — The tenth interprovincial football match, Auckland v. Canterbury, was played at Auckland on Saturday, and was won by the home team by 19 points to 3. The Imperial Parliament.—lt is expect ed that the autumn session of Parliament will open on October 16th. Bank of New Zealand.—On the fourth page to-day will be found a report of the annual meeting of the Bank of New Zealand, held at Wellington, on Friday last, when a dividend of o per cent, payable to-day, was I passed. Fatality at Woolston—A Christchurch telegram states that an elderly man named Charles Bush, a carrier, met with a fatal accident on Saturday night. He was found lying in a wide drain with his horse on top of him, and his express van capsized beside him. The unfortunate man was quite dead when found, and the horse died very soon afterwards, probably from injuries received in its fall. At the inquest this morning a verdict of accidental death, whilst under the influence of liquor, was returned.—The deceased leaves a wife and family. Ahead of Them All.—There are now on view at Messrs Oates, Lowry and Co., Burnett Street, samples of their new 1903 model bicycles. The machines are built from the latest English designs just received. The finish-, alone, reflects the highest credit on the enamellers and nickel platers employed at the works, and we feel confident that the 1903 Zealandia will be well to the front during the ccming season. Memorial Service.—On Sunday night, at Baring Square Church, Eev. Thos. Fee preached a sermon from the text—"To teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom," making special reference to the late Mrs John W. Baker, who had been an active worker in connection with the Church for many years past. The lesson and hymns were of an appropiate character, and the choir sung Pope's Ode—" Vital Spark." At the con clusion of the service the congregation stood while Miss Eva Jones, the organist, played the " Dead March " in Saul.

News in Brief.

Seventy-five shocks of earthquake occur red in five days in California.

It is estimated that nine thousand fami lies have already been re-settled on their farms in the Transvaal.

TheTimaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association have fixed their show dates for October 29th and 30th.

A returned trooper of the Eighth New Zealand Contingent was arrested oh the Christchurch Railway Station on Saturday morning on a charge of using obscene language.

The following are notified as being about to retire on pensions:—Mr S. J. Jago, Post and Telegraph Department, £305 6s 6d, commencing from Sept. 1, 1903; Mr R. Kir ton, Post and Telegraph department, .£333 6s Bd, from April 1,1903.

At the Selwyn County Council meeting on Saturday morning, when the question of tenders for supplying iron fencing material was under discussion, Mr GK Witty entered a protest against the use of goods made in Germany, and eventually a tender for sup plying British goods waa accepted.

Mr T. C. Kerry, owner of the yacht Adriadne wrecked at Oamaru in March, 1901, and Mr E. J. H. Freke, a seaman on the vessel, are petitioning Parliament for compensation for having been arrested and tried on a charge of conspiring to wreck the yachb on the evidence of a document which proved to be a forgery.

A London editor says that the King rules over " one continent, 100 peninsulas, 500 promontories, 100 i) lakes, 2000 rivers and 10,000 islands."

The Calcutta 'Englishman' of June 21 says: " No official news whatever has yet been re ceived regarding the probable date of Lord Kitchener's arrival in India, but it is be lieved he will certainly not come for five or gix months,"

In a village in Switzerland an exciting incident recently took place. A lioness broke loose from & menagerie, and gave chase to a young cyclist. The latter mana ged to elude the animal, which was eventu ally shot dead.

The Czar of Russia's Coronation was the most costly on record. Over .£3,000,000 was spent by the Government alone, and fully ,£1,000,000 more by the public authori ties of various Russian towns.

An American firm has succeeded in manufacturing a motor bicycle that has covered a xnile on the road in the remarkably 'fast time of one minute ten and two-fifths seconds which is at the rate of fifty one nailes an hour. This performance is official and was accomplished m the repent Staten Island (U. S. A.) motor trials.

Dr Gordon Macdonald has announced his candidature for Dunedin City. The following candidates will contest the Wai taki seat against Major Steward:— ■ Mr J. F. Douglass (Waih^q Downs), Mr W. F. Ward (farmer), Mr Miller (farmer), Mr Goltman (jeweller), Mr S. Boreham (labourer), and Mr C. Wilson (Waimate " Advertiser"),

It appears that liesna, the crack French road rider, did not start in the Bordeaux- Paris road race, the result of which was cabled to the Dunlop Tyre Co. a few weeks back. Wattelier, the winner, covered the course,some three hundred and seventy five miles, in twenty-two hours forty three minutes one second, which is fifty minutes glower than Lesna's time last year.

The No-License Move ment.

Miss Balgarnie's Mission

1 Miss Florence Balgarnie, who is touring New Zealand in the interests of the No / License movement, under special engage- j ment by the New Zealand Alliance, com- j menced her mission in Ashburton last even ing by delivering an address in the Odd fellows' Hall, after the usual church; services had terminated. The hall was packed with a large and sympathetic audience, who listened attentively to the lady's remarks on this important question, and at various portions of the address sig nified their approval with applause. Miss Balgarnie is a powerful speaker, and cne who possesses great powers of rhetoric, and what is more, knows how to use them. Besides being what we may well term a captivating speaker, Miss Balgarnie has a commanding presence, which at once at- I tracts the attention of her listeners. Of her ability as a platform speaker, we cannot speak too highly; in fact, it would not be presumptuous on our part to say at once that she is the best lady advocate of the temperance cause that has ever graced the stage of the Oddfellows' Hall. It is safe to predict for this gifted lady a successful mission in Ashburton, and those—whether they agree or not with the objects of the mission—should not lose an opportunity of hearing Miss Balgarnie. Eev. Mr Fee occupied the chair, and in a few introductory remarks, referred to the efforts at last election, which had resulted in a majority of votes being cast for pro hibition, although it was not carried. Now, they would require to poll three votes to | two of the other side. They had heard his voice before, and would again, but he would not take up their time just then. He had much pleasure in introducing Miss Bal garnie, who had come from England to help on the crusade here. Miss Balgarnie commenced her address by thanking the chairman for his kindly introduction. She had come to New Zea land with much diffidence, as she had hardly thought it necessary for her to come. In England the Rev L. M. Isitt was further ing the cause, and it was thought that a fair exchange would be no robbery. Therefore she had come out to replace Mr Isitt, and would do her best; at the same time leaving it for the people to judge whether the ex change was a fair one or not. During her travels in New Zealand she had learned many things; the prospects of the country were great, but had realised that even in this beautiful country the drink fiend had already got a terrible hold. The colonial, however, had so much an advantage over his English rival in the matter of voting that it seemed almost presumptuous fcr her to come and attempt to lay this matter before them. That being so, she had brought out with her illustrations to show how the demon was working in the Old Country, but had found that in the course of three months' travel in this colony plenty of illustrations were forthcoming to convince her that a great reform was needed. Miss Balgarnie then went on to speak of the subject of her address, which was " The Good Samaritan." Without di viding the subject matter into three head ings, as was the ordinary rule, it was her intention to Jaim straight at the cause—not the effect. It was the spirit of New Zea landers to aim straight at the cause, .and I in that spirit she would address them. The war in South Africa was a good illustration of the readiness of the New Zealanders to strike at the cause. They had not tinkered with effects in that instance, and she trusted they would not in this. The lady then gave a brief description of her travels in the Holy Land, telling her hearers that j even in that sacred part of the globe drink

was to be fouud, It had been her unpleas ant experience to have seen a Mahommetan

!: civ link in the streets of Jerusalem, where ! the followers of tho great prophet were supposed to be strict teetotallers. Coming a«arer home tho speaker pointed out the ! disgraceful crime we were committing in j attempting to force the drink on the ! Maoris. During her stay in Wnnganui she had taken occasion to call on the daughter of the late Major Kemp; this lady she in formed V.er was doing ier best to prevent the drink being introduced to her people, who had, when a certain faction had taken steps to carry this vile traffic on in Pipiriki, wired to the natives to have nothing to do with, but rather to sign petitions and drive ■ it out. Surely this could not be to our credit that a simple native woman, a descendant of cannibals had known better than us, the intellectual and cultured European, and had btruck at the root of the evil and whs doing her best to drive the robber out. So long as this evil was abroad in the land ! so long was each youth, maiden, and even child running a fearful risk. What she j would have us do was to be good Samari tans up to date, and to strike right at the robber, the robber that was besetting our I path through life ready to fall on us and destroy us. Many evils beset humanity, and disease was one of these. But medical science and improved sanitary applications had done much to decrease the death rate. The only class of disease that as yet had not been stamped out was a class attributed to drink. Dr Carter, of the Southern Hospital, Liverpool, had pointed out, that out of ten, nine classes of disease had been traced to drunkenness. Now in j the face of all these facts was it not time a determined move was made on the part of the people to strike at the heart of the mis-' chicf —not keep tinkering with the effects, punishing the victims, and letting the ven dors go. We had a great power given us, and with it a great responsibility ; it was in our hands as to whether this evil is to be struck away from us or not, and seeing we can do that are we not in a way acting as moral magistrates over those poor frail ones who have fallen beneath the hand of the destroyer. In looking over some figures, Miss Balgarnie had noticed that of late times there had been a marked increase of first offenders ; how had that come about ? It was due to the so-palled moderate drink ers, who bringing their children up in the sight and smell of these vile liquors, had imbibed them with a taste for $rink that had in time become a craving. But turn ing from that view of the matter there was the other side of the picture to look at. How cheering and hopeful it was to think in the numerous prohibition homes the families were growing up learn-? [ ing to be up-to-date good Samaritans, ready ' to spring and grapple with this robber, and to save humanity. It was only the so-called moderate and abstemious drinkers that keep the hotels alive. It was a peculiar fact that many of the drunkards vote no license, and were it not for the prevailing number of moderate drinkers there would be no hotels to-day. Miss Balgarnie ended her address by making a strong appeal to every man and woman to do their duty by voting no-license at the coming oontest. Every vote was of vital importance. Giving as.a charmingly pathetic, and yet graphic illustration —the Falls of Niagara— the speaker pointed out how the thousands of little streams high up in the mountains could in the end concentrate themselves into that stupendous rushing mass of water, so in the end would the individual votes of of the people culminate in one great mass of reform, and drive the destroyer and j-obber—strong drink—froin th,e land. The Rev. Thos. Fee then thanked Miss Balgarnie for her interesting and convinc ing discourse. There wag no doubt they were on the winning side, and for his part, as long as he had a voice to speak, and a people to speak to, he would continue to protest against the evil. Mr Fee announced I that Miss Balgarnie would speak again to-night, and also on Thursday and Friday | nights. The address for this evening i 1 would be " Our Glorious Cause," and Miss j Balgarnie would also be willing to answer any questions. The rev. gentleman then closed the proceedings with the Benediction

STANDISH AND PREECE

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The Colliery Disaster.

The Work of Exploration.

Estimate of the Number oi Victims

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Sydney, August 2 The exploring operations were steadily continued to-day, and were attended with great difficulty and danger. The bulk of the bodies have been brought out, but n, number still remain burifld under the debris, and much difliculcy will be experi enced in extricating them. The exact number of those recovered is not stated. It is estimated that the total victims range as high as 120, but this is probably too high. Several were buried to-day, a great oon courso attending the funeral. The Governor has received a cable mes sage of sympathy from Mr. Chamberlain, who asks that particulars of the disaster be sent for the King's information. Sydney, Aug. 3 Inspector Bales has recovered conscious ness, but is unaware of the calamity. He believes he met with an acoident through a stone falling on him. Michael Gallagher, one of the rescued, died from the effeots yesterday.

Conflicting Reports.

Sydney, Aug. 3.

Ifc is doubtful if the exact number of them will ever be known. No official record was kept of the men entering the mine, and it cannot be said with certainty how many were in at the time of the explosion. The mine authorities' estimate placed the limit of victims at 86, but up toll o'clock this morning 92 bodies had been brought out, and it is known that three others —two wheelers, Brennan and Price, and a boy named Walker—are still entombed.

Ventilation has been restored, and the workings have practically been searched from end to end.

The additional bodies recovered are those of William Stafford, Jno Nees,Thos Hughes R. Bellis, Jno. Murphy, Thos. Kendrick, James McDill, Percy Hunt, Win. Braisher, E. Robertson, P. McCann, Jas. Rich, sen., Charles Church, John Bryson, Thos and Walter Morris, father and son. Another man who was rescued, named Walker, has succumbed to his injuries. The manager, in an interview, stated that he could give no explanation of the cause of the disaster. He considered it one of the safest and least gassy collieries in the world prior to this. A couple of months ago two students asked to be al lowed to obtain samples of gas from the mine for experimental purposes, and went from end to end, but failed to obtain even a trace.

Reports are very conflicting as to the number of victims. The latest official news is that 81 bodies have been recovered. Five others have since been found.

A Land ot Mourning.

Funerals of the Victims.

Scenes of Sorrow at the Grave-side

The South coast colliery districts, the garden of Australia, glorious in all the brightness of early spring, was a veritable land of mourning to-day, when the bodies of the majority of the victims were com mitted to their last resting-places. Along every road for miles round the scene of the disaster, and down every mountain track, wended the mournful processions, and around the graves in the cemeteries of the scattered townships and hamlets gathered the whole mining population, and many visitors who came to pay their last tribute to the dead.

There were many distressing scenes of ■sorrow. The officiating ministers delivered impressive addresses. Eighteen of the bodies were buried in the cemetery under Mount Kembla,, close to the scene of the disaster.

The heroes, McCabe and McMurray, were accorded n. special tribute, McCabe being given an imposing military funeral, in which a number of leading officers, and 500 troops of all branches of the service participated. The remains of nine other victims arrived at the burial ground at various points simultaneously. Thousands of mourners were present.

Eighty-four Bodies Recovered

Relief Measures

The Cause of the Explosion a mystery

Eeceived Ang 4,10.13 a.m. Stdnkt, Aug 4

The latest official report is that eightv four bodies have been recovered. Two are still believed to be in the mine.

It will take a long time to clear up the blocked workings, and until that is com pleted, the actual number of dead remain in doubt.

Various public movements have been started to raise relief, including other States. It is proposed to set aside one Saturday in New Soutea Wales to make a public collection, similar to Hospital Saturday.

No definite theory is yet advanced as to the cause of the accident. The consensus o£ opinion of mining experts and working miners is that the colliery was excep tionally free from gas.

Affairs in China.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph—Copyright. ■ Pekin, August 1 A proclamation has been issued ordering the transfer of Tientsin to the Chinese on August 15th, The Chinese Foreign Office has notified Mr Conger, the American Minister, that the Government troops had killed 4QQ of the rioters in Szchuan, and had restored perfect order.

A Street Brawl

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, Aug 3 Constable Gallagher, while arresting a drunken man at Burwood, was set upon by a crowd. He fired a revolver in self defence and shot three men, One, Johnson, is in a precarious condition.

Beef for Australia.

A DUTY IMPOSED.

In co,nseojienc9 of the high, prices ruling for beef in Sydney, owing to the, drought several Christchurch business men decided to consign beef to that market. Information had been received that the duty on chilled and frozen meat had been remitted^ and therefore it was thought that the beef which was sent in quarters, hung on deck, would also be admitted free. This, how ever, proves to have been an erroneous conclusion. Cable messages have been received in Christchurch to the effect that the beef comes under the head of " fresh meat," and is therefore subject to a duty of Id per lb. Most of the cattle sent were between 7501b and 8001b, and therefore the duty per carcase will be from 43 ?3 6d to, #7s.

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Waka nui Eoad Board waa held on Saturday. Present—Messrs P. Jones (chairman, J. Allen, D. Cochrane, A. C. Cameran, and D. Doak. . CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read as under:— From A. A. Fooks, enclosing an account for £5 15s, for survey work.—Held over. From Mrs Brock, Secretary Dorcas Society, returning thanks for use of room.— Eeceived. From Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Limited, re insurance.—lt was decided to take out a policy in the Govern ment Insurance Department. From Mayor of Christchurch, enclosing subscription list for Veterans' J±ome.—K«« ceived. overseer's report. The Overseer's report was read and adopted. WOBKS. On the motion of Mr Coohrane, seconded by Mr Jas. Allen, it waa decided to shingle certain portions of the Beach Eoad. The Board resolved to call for tenders for clearing drain at Seafield at Messrs Moore and Clucas'; the drain to be cleared.. to the original depth. : TENDERS. ! Tenders were accepted as~follows :—Coa tract 59, S. Graham, 2s 9d ; Contract 60, W. Anderson, 4s 2id. , ACCOUNTS, i Accounts amounting to £115 6s lOd were passed for payment. SPECIAL MEETING A special meeting of ratepayers was afterwards held, and the balance sheet for the previous year, which, had been receiv ed from Wellington, duly certified, wag adopted.

Correspondence

We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspndents]

RETURNED TROOPERS.

TO THE BDITOB.

Sir, —I would like to know if there is anything being done in the way of a re ception to our returned troopers, and aa they will all be back shortly it has been sug gested to me that after they all return the whole of the troopers from the Ashburton. county be invited to a lunch in the Domain, and a social in the evening, say oa Borne Thursday. I think, Sir, if the mothers, sisters, and friends of the troopers were asked they would readily assist. The most. of the eatables could be obtained and work done if it were got up on a principle similar to a tea meeting or a pound social. Those who could not give in kind could give in money. At a send off to one of the con tingents one gentleman said he would like to see some such a reception take place when the war was all over, so that none Bho»ld be overlooked. Hoping, Sir, that this will have the effect of causing a move to be made.—l am etc, Looker On.

Cricket.

AUSTRALIANS v. SUSSEX COUNTY.

LONUON, Aug. 1

Vane and Fry opened the Home team's innings; and the former was caught and bowled one hand by Trumble. 26—1—4. Fry was given a life in the first over by Kelly at the wickets off Jones. He then knocked up 39, when Kelly caught him off Jones. 64—2—39. The same bowler secured Self for a "duck." Ranjitsinhji joined Killick, and when stumps were drawn the score was 84 for three wickets. The attendance increased during the after noon to 6000. ' London, August, 2. The match was brought to a conclusion, to-day,'and it ended in a draw in favour of the Australians. There was bright, sunny weather, and the attendance was good, while the wicket was satisfactory.

Ear. jitsinhji added 8 to his overnight score wheu Trumble snapped him up at point. 104—4—19. Collin3 joined Killick, but was soon out leg-before wicket. 115—5—5. Smith, the next m-.in, was bowled by Saun ders. 134-6— B. Killick, who batted well, and made some clever strokes on the leg side, was bowled by. Saunders soon after. He gave a couple of chances. 143—7—58. Butt skied one to Hill afe mid-on. 145—8—2. Saunders thus secur ed two wickets in one over. Cox knocked up 16, and was then clean bowled by Trumble. 172-6—16. Beard, the last man, scored a couple, and Saunders dis missed him, the innings closing at 185.

Sussex commenced the follow-on with two and a half hours' play. Fry and Vino opened the innings, but the former was caught in the slips by Trumble with 11 to his credit. 23—1—11. Killick joined Vine, and a lively partnership ensued, and the ■' pair played out time, but each gave a ohance for a catch. \ . ' .

The match against Hampshire is restrict ed to two days, to enable the Australians to see the Coronation,

. London August 3. ; Trumper has been offered a good position to stay in England. Darling is unwilling to lose him, and has offered Trumper a position in Adelaide.

The Wesleyan Heresy Trouble

London, Aug 2 Dr Beet has been re-appointed Principal of the JRichmond College, receiving 329 votes against 23S cast for the Eev Lockyer. The Committee blamed Dr Beet for an error of judgment in publishing his book), "A Protest," and suggested that he should refrain from such teaching, and not publish anything on the subject without the con sent of the Conference. Dr Beet promised compliance with the request.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, AUGUST 4 , igo 2



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F. FEKREMAN. ' Miss Florence Balgarnie Gleanings from Press Tributes " Miss Florence Balgarnie was greeted \ ■with enthusiastic applause as she finished ker charming address. — "Washington Evening Star," D.C., U.S.A. " Miss Florence Balgarnie, of London, England, is a woman of uncommon ability as a public speaker. This speech was oleancut and well delivered throughout. The applause at the close was so great itfto be rather embarrassing to the speaker. - "Washington Post," D-C.» U.S.A. n "A speech sparkling with anecrtote. — 1 Boston Herald," U.S.A. "Miss Balgarnie speaks with great cieai ness and deliberation, and, most oharimug trait of all, she has always somethiug to Bay »—» Boston Daily Globe, U.s>.A. y " A olever and entertaining speaker. — " StSgaStadea favourable in, pression by her knowledge of her subject, and by her ability as a speaker. -• Public Ledger," Philadelphia. <• A more charming or interesting talker one seldom meets. She was warmly ap plauded."-" Brooklyn Lagle, New lork. -'With a simple, unaffected cordiality, and a great deal of magnetic power over B n audience."-" Brooklyn Times," Isew "Miss Balgarnie's easy, argumentative style, and gentle, English voice give the lie direct to the Tcry argument against 'the masculinity' of lady lecturers"—"Mon treal Herald," Canada. "The parlours of the Women s Educa tional and Industrial Union were well filled yesterday afternoon, and a large audience, composed mostly of women, as sembled to hear the talented and eloquent lecturer, Mibb Florence Balgarnie o£ Lon don, England The long and prominent part which the speaker has had in the work for the improvement of the condition of English women, and with all matters pertaining to their serial and political advancement, fits her admirably for a concise and interesting lecture on that ; subject. Add to this a pleasing personality ! and her ease and grace a» a platform speaker, and the reputation she now enjoys seemß amply deserved,"—" Buffalo Ex press." U.S.A. "The Contemporary Club held its mitia meeting for the season last evening. . . Miss Balgarnie, who addressed it, is a woman of charming presence and an exceed ingly forcible talker, one who by an excel lently modulated voice adds interest to her . aubjecfc already full of brilliancy. "In Emerson Hall last night Miss Bal garnie talked in a bright entertaining way." —"Daily News," Chicago. "An admirable and accomplished public speaker."-"The Queen." "One of the most eloquent and lucid of the Liberal Women's Federation platform speakers."—"The Westmister Gazette." LIFE'S MIREOB. There, are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave, There are souls that are pure and true; Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you. BUSINESS NOTICES. , H GRESHAM, SUEGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 ---~jjTi>IGHT years experience with E. G. and JTj F.W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms wp3fcairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Booms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also Bets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Houbs or Attendance —9 a,m.—s p.m. 166 ___ _. REMOVAL NOTICE AS a consequence of the splendU sup port tiluoady accorded us by the Ash burton public during our term in businosß (for which we tender our aincerest thanks) •we have decided to remove to a central position, and henceforth will carry on in premises next to Mellor'e, Bootmaker, Tan» ered Street. MORIARTY BROS, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, ETC. • WATCJI. ■ THIS SPACE FOE H. P. MADDENS ANNOUNCEMENT. The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd XJoltct Holders are hereby notified thai Mb Henry Stephenson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash buefcon, vice Mr William Sto^yer. Tha Society iB now issuing Policies con fcaining new and attractive feature! guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars oi wiiich may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, ik^dioneer, Agent for Ashburfcon, or T. E. Walton, 110 JDistrkfc Manager, Christchurch. Special Notice. -¥irrANTED all about to Plant this Seaeoi to inspect my Stock of over • 250,000 ;Fraifr and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All wel and will ke sure to give satisfac JJT BASONABLB OPFEB KEFUSEI JAS. POBTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7: $joxes every wiere.



BUSINESS NOTICES. BECOMING A THING OF —THE TA.ST.= pyiFTE agency Bicycle -one make this year, another the next, and so on—is dying a JL. natural death. Sensible Cyclists now prefer the colonial made machines, and especially those made by reputed firms, who are ever ready to meet their Clients under a liberal guarantee, and there is no vexatious delays in having to refer matters under guarantee to makers who3e factory is in another country, We are on the spot, and can be consulted as often as necessary, and without delay. NEW MODELS NOW ON VIEW LAEGEST CYCLE MAKERS IN NEW ZEALAND. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street. FRIDAY Next f TTTI7 ' T7TVTTI I FRIDAY Next AUG. Bth I 1 JtAUrf Jill jJ J AUG. Bth. OF ALCORN'S SALE. I HAVE CHEAP OR EXPENSIVE W ALL PA F E R8 " i : TO SUIT EVERYONE. : ________ House Painting, b ign-writing, Glazing, etc, etc. MIXED_ PAINTS. I J. W I i;s oN, 3 c — Don't Miss These Bargains. — White Shirts 6s 6d for 4s 6d Beat Mole Trousers 8s 6d for 7s 6d Dark Scree Shirts 5s 6d for 4s 6d Best Cord Trousers 8s 6d for 6s lid Grandrill Shirts 3s 3d for 2s 9d Tweed Trousers 10s for 6s lid Flannelette Shirts 3s 6d for Is 9d Boys' Sailor Suits 10s 6d for 5s 6d Flannel Unders 2s lid for 2s 3d Men's Sac Suits 45s for 25s Merino Singlets 5s 6d for 2s 6d Men's Tweed Overcoats 25s for 19s 6d Wool Pants 4s 6d for 3s 3d Men's Waterproofs 42s 6d for 30s At-the New Zealand Clothing Factory. EVERY ARTICLE REDUCED DURING- SALE. T>ICKED & PACKED IN CEYLON. Put in Soldered Lead Packets. Straight from Tea Garden toJTea Pot M JMliff pass Guaranteed the Purest Tea. The leading Brand of Ceylon. Used iv the Government Houses and by the best people in Australia. *gent—J. T. COOOH, Ashburton. PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE DECORATING, SIGN" WRITING. WH COLLINS AND CO., Painters, East Street, Ashburton, are making a © Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, House Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sign-writing Department. Every oft'ort is being made to keep up to date m every respect, and the Prices are Right. Competent workmen only are employed, and prices and any information can be had for the asking. ■j SEWING MACHINES, _ o — I am sole A<*ent for the celebrated " DAVEY" Machines for Ashburton County. They are the cheapest and best in the market. I challenge all competitors-^ regards price and working.—l 2 months' guarantee with each machine HAND Machines £3 10a; Treadle machines £6 10s, £7, £7 10s, <£8, £8 10a, All those machines have latest improvements up-to-date. ALSO, I call attention to my large 4ock of Farming and Carpenter's Tools-including Spades, Forks, Martin's and other Gorst) Knives—Garden Rakes, Hoes, Etc. All at Bedrock Pricep. G. MEDtoINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. SMOKE ONLY .N E W' V E N 0 S. ■ , A FiiK^rCr TOBACCO.



A Warning.— We would request our j readers who are contemplating buying a new bicycle not to waste their money on so called cheap'bicycles. Therefore, we re commend the Rudge-Whitworth bicycle, which everybody knows to be the best bicycle built. The latest models are now on view at R. D. Johnston's City Cycle Works, Burnett Street. | Tailobing.—The public are respect fully reminded that we do not make, strange fitting suits, nor charge strange ) prices. Advance Ashburton, by supporting ! local industries. Compare our fit! Compare our prices ! Observe the quality and " up-to-date" style of our goods, and remember that our motto is always " satis facbion."—Cbaighbad and Bebbtman.— [Advt.]



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A Hard Day's Work. —: _^_ Without any trouble—A change In the life of many an Ashburton Citizen. The prospect of a bard day's work gires a man a shudder when he is sick. He would not mind if he was well. Have you not often had your deepest sympathies aroused by the faca of an invalid at a win dow? Perhaps the day may be exception ally pleasant to you with your abundance of but if the slightest breeze awoke the trees it would be too much for the face at the window. And there ars diseases just as exasperating, where one is as much an invalid as the one pictnred above. Kidney complaint has its miseries unknown except to those who have suffered theuu We are glad to say there is much less of it in Ashburton now that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills asa so well known. Eead how one citizen was benefited. Mrs Jas. Parker, Beach Ed, Trevorton this town, says:—l could not do my house work or washing because of backache net long ago. As soon as ever I atarted the pains became so very agonising that I would have to lie down. This- was a very nasty state of affairs for me, and it would probably have continued only I procured a box of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills afe the Ashburton Drug Co's in East Street. lam aqw pjerfeojbly free of the pains and fife for anything in the way of housework.. I only took one course of the pills and the cure was permanent. They are splendid a» a tonic and agreeable : to take* Success has brought up.many imitations; of Doan's Pills, but there isnothing 'just as good' as the remedy which cured Mrs Park er, therefore ask for Doan's Backache* Js«3. W JPills.. iioan's backache kidney pills are sola by all, chemists, and storekeepers at 3& tier-box (six boxes 16s 6d)> or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors), Foster, MoClellan Co., 76 Pitt Street, Syd> ney.N.S.W. But be sure, they are Doan's.