EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for July.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations.

SATUEDAY, July 19. For Northern Ports and Westp'ort, per Rotomahana, at 6 p.m.

ALTERATION IN THE CLOSING OP MAILS.

On and after the Ist July, the express mails for North.will close at 6 p.m., and the pillar boxes in East and Burnett streets will be cleared at 5.30 p.m., in consequence of alterations in the Eailway time-table.

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph Dunedin, July 18 Returns—Teviot, 84 ounces for 133 hours. Dredging returns—First Chance 1470z5, Enterprise II 87ozs, Teviot B<iozs, Sailor's Bend 72ozs sdwt, New Alpine Consols 7lozs 16dwt 12gr, Endeavour 40ozs, Hartley and Riley 33ozs 12dwt, Etterick 29ozs, Enter prise 26ozs 7dwt 3gr, Waimumu Central 25ozs 13dvvt, Central Mataura 25ozs lOdwt, Waimumu Extended 21ozs 14dwt, Central Charlton JBozs 13dwt, Spec Gully 14ozs ]3dwfc. Dunback 13ozsy Inch Valley llozs, New Vincent lOozs, Central Electric fiozs 10dwtl7gr. v Dunedin, July 19 To-day's sales—Alexandra Lead 13s; Al piae Consols 18s 6d; Bendigo 21s 6d ; Gol den Eiver 3a 6d; Olrig 225; Eoyal Maori Is 4£d. Returns — Gabriel 15oz 6dwt; Great Woodstock lloz 16dwt; Mystery Plat 240z 17dwt; Pactolus 50oz; Callaghan's ' Creek J29oz 15dwt; Kise and Shine 61oz 2dwt; j Charlton Creek 17oz; Enfield 250z.

Commercial

Ashburton Grain Market.

The Ashburton Agency of the _ New- Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quotes as follows on July 18th, .902: Wheat- Tuscan ... 3s9|dto3slod Pearl 3s 9d to 33 9£d Hunters 3s 9d to 3s 9£d Oats—Duns ... ... 2s4d „ Danish ... 2s 4d „ Sparrowbills ... 2s 4d „ Canadians ... 2s 6d Barley—Malting, prime 2s 9d to 3s 3d Inferior ... 2s to 2s 3d p ea g_p r ussian Blue ... 5s 6d to 6s „ Partridge ... 4s Chaff Goodoatsheaf ... 70s to 75s Grass seed -Farmers' ... 3s to 3s 6d _ The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

The following is the Grain Report for the weekending July 18th, 1902 — Wheat. —The market continues in much the same state as advised last week. Mil lers are still holding off, although their stocks are evidently being rapidly depleted, as enquiries are now coming slowly to hand for'restocking, and we expect before many ditys are past to have further business to report. Farmers are more inclined to sell, and have reduced their reserves in very many cases, and are willing to meet buyers in every way. Prices although nominal, may be quoted as follows—Tuscan 3s lOd, Hunters' and Pearl 3s 9d to 3s 9|-d; whole fowl wheat, 2s 9d to 3s. Oats.—There is a good enquiry for all descriptions of seed oats, but same are very Rcarce and difficult to|secure. The bulb of those now offering are late threshed dis coloured oats, and by no means tempting to the eye, and as feed, are very difficult indeed to place. To-day's quotations are 2s 6d, short feed 2s 4d to 2s sd, Duns and Danish 23 3d to 2s 4d, discoloured feed lines from 2d to 3d under above quotations.

Timaru Grain Market.

(From our own correspondent.,) Timaru July 18

The firmness noted last week has dis appeared, and at the present time mer chants report the markets as weak, with 1 really nothing doing. Wheat is still quoted at 4s, as holders decline to_ do business at a low figure, but it is nominal. Fowl feed at 2s 8d to 2s lOd, according to sample, is least disposed of. Late quota tions for oats are unaltered, with a very quiet market; and there is no demand for barley. Potatoes move off in small lines at £2 10s.

Christchurch Grain Market.

(From Our Own Correspondents Christchurch, July 18 There is a slightly better tone in the wheat market, as there are evidences that the local millers are now inclined to re plenish their stocks, but they are not in clined to concede the prices asked. Nomi nal quotations are :—Tuscan, Pearl and Hunters 3s lOd; whole fowl feed 3s 4d to 3s Gd, at country stations. Nothing is doing in barley. Oats are getting scarce, and very few are offering. There are enquiries from Sydney at prices at which orders cannot be filled. Nominal quotations—Milling 2a Sd, short feed 2s 4d to 2s sd, Duns 2s sd, Danish 2s 3d, at country stations.

Southland Grain Market.

Invercaugill, July 18

Oats—There is a firmer feeling in the market, owing to outside enquiries. No business of any consequence has passed, but a few small sales have been made at equal to 2s 2d, sacks extra, on trucks,

Dunedin Grain Market.

The wheat market remains unchanged, and millers are purchasing sparingly. With wheat costing them from 4s 3d to 4s 4d in store, Dunedin, and flour dull of sale, millers are scarcely making their fortune.— " Otago Daily Times."

The Australian Sheep Market.

Ip. vjew of the fcigjh price t <?f meat now ruling in the Commonwealth, attempts are being made to open »p a trade i?l sheep with Australia, and seme .experimental shipments to Sydney have been m#de. Between 500 and 600 prime fat wethers have been shipped to Dunedin, and ifc is understood that about the same number are being despatched from Lyttelton and Wel lington. In anticipation of a good demand fch@ !lp4on Company offered to put on the a,t the end of the month to carry a shipment ofpejowesp. 5000 a-nd GOOO sheep, but unfavourable 'advices'"&Q.m Sydney have, for the moment, put a stop po farther business. It appears that the New 1 Zealand heavy crossbreds do not find favour in the Sydney market, where light merinos are the favourite ; consequently, the Sydney biv-t/ihers have refused to sent orders to Ke'w Zealand. Although no account sales have yet'comejfcoha^dof th.c shipment, yet it is understood t tha£ the |hippi^g expenses will amount to plose upon 10s per Jidad' if,-f freight, fodder, etc., so that the shedip l.(j!,»aed in' Sydney w^ll cost fully 27s per head. U tfeey ireiturn an average of 30s per head, after allowing for mortality, the trade should be worth doing, A]b present, however, the prospect is not too eaeourag. iiig_.« f Otago Daily Times,"

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 19, 1902.

We have frequently commented upon the grievance under which the business people of Ashburton labour owing to the unsatis factory tariff for the freight of goods be tween Lyttelton and Ashburton. But, although the matter has been brought under the notice of the Minister of Rail ways, and relief has been asked for, no change has been made, while every now and then, possibly by way of emphasising to the Ashburton public their own particular burden, concessions, chiefly affecting others are dangled before their eyes. That the < inch rate charged oh goods for the sixty , miles' carriage between the Port and Ash burton exceeds the freight on the same goods from places thousands of miles beyond the sea might be understood, in view of the remarkable effect of the labour con ditions existing in New Zealand. But the bald fact that a ton of goods can be sent from Lyttelton to Timaru by rail ■ 107 miles for very little more than half the freight on the same from Lyttelton to Ashburton, admits of only ono explanation. That ex planation i 3 that Timaru is a port, and its merchants can have their goods conveyed by sea whenever the railway freights are too high. We are glad to see that the people of Ashburton are beginning to recog nise that as Providence helps those who help themselves, their only hope of relief is to take action. Wo have no port it is true, but wehavegood roads and traction engines, and we also appear to have enterprise enough amongst-our business men to make a bio^effort to remove the handicap which the railway department has placed upon them. It will be seen on reference to a paragraph in another column that several merchants and business men of Ashburton have completed arrangements for running a traction engine service between Christ church and Ashbnrton, and although that will not bring a full measure of relief, the conditions will be greatly improved, since, even if the rates of carriage can be only slightly reduced, the whole of the money expended in freight will remain in this dis trict, and be circulated here. This view of the case is well worth keeping in mind, and seems to be a strong reason why the pro posed scheme should meet with the cordial support from the inhabitants of this county.

When the suicide of Mr Chainey took place the other day in Christchurch, the only

worry his wife was aware of a startling was his having to pay in beport. creased rates. Mr G. W.

Ell, immediately after the inquest, received several telegrams to the effect that a man had suicided as a result of the adoption of the rating 1 on unimproved values. The "Press" commented on the matter, calling it a sad but telling commen tary on the statements of those who advo cated the new system. The " Lyttelton Times," which advocated the adoption of rating on unimproved values i n Christchurch, is extremely indignant, and concludes a bitter article thus:—"We have no word strong enough to express our digust at the conduct of a journal which would pillory the distressed relatives of the victim—for that is what it amounts to—and pull the whole ghastly incident to pieces before the public gaze in order to say to a political opponent: "That is what you have done." " The " Press " retorts by stating that the reference to the unimproved values in the evidence of Mrs Chainey at the inquest was ' censored' in the " Lyttelton Times " report, and then goes on to say:—" There is no accounting for tastes, nor are we concerned with the majority of epithets employed with sucli reckless profusion. As to honesty there will not be two opinions, we think, regarding the action of the journal which first did its best to mislead its poorer read ers into voting for the rating on unim proved values, and then when the truth comes out at the inquest on one of the victims of the system, omits from its report of the evidence the statement sworn to by the wife that she knew of no other reason than worry brought about by the rating on unimproved values to cause him to end his life." There must be a pretty strong feeling in the City of the Plains concerning this matter, and Mr Ell has stirred up a hornet's nest.

Local and General.

Weather Forecast. —- Captain Edwin wires to-day as follows: Moderate to strong winds from between north and west and south-west gale; glass fall; indications for warmer weather. $

Lauriston Sports' Club—At the Racing Conference yesterday, it was recommended that the Lauriston Sports Club be regis tered.

The Water Cure.—An account of how the Americans by means of which is known as the " Water Cure " torture the Filipinos in order to make them talk, will be found on the first page of this issue.

Ice ik the Domain. —As a result of the heavy frosts prevailing during the week a coating of ice has formed in the ponds in the Domain, and last nights several youths were tempted to venture on it, the outcome being that the ice gave way and two or three got an unexpected cold bath.

Cycling Round the Worlb.—Mr W- Schwiegerhausen, who is on a cycling tour round the world, expects to arrive in Ash burton at four o'clock to-morrow afternoon. As the cyclist wears a red, white and blue riband round his left arm he should be easily recognised. He will lecture in the Templar Hall on Monday night.

Wakanui Presbyterian ' Church.—The advent of the Church Social may be taken as an indication that winter will soon be over. The Wakanni Presbyterian Church advertises in this issue that their annual social will be held on Thursday, 21st August. Evidently there is going to be an early spring in Wakanui.

Ashburton Woollen Mills—The new proprietors of the Woollen Mills confidently expect to have the machinery in motion by Monday, July 28th. Yesterday they en gaged a number of hands and made other preliminary arrangements for the starting of the works.

Lieutenant Alex. Wilkie—A gentle man in Ashburton has just received a letter from Lieutenant Alick Wilkie, dated Vere eniging, June 12, from which it appears he is in excellent health. He had been intro duced to De Wet, Botha, De La Eey, and other leading Boers, and he was one of the few colonials present at the break up of the Peace Conference Camp. Lieutenant Wil kie attended the military Thanksgiving service in Pretoria on June Bth, and sends one of the printed papers containing the service on that occasion. The hymns were Ist (Precessional) ' Onward Christian Sol diers/ 'O God our Help in Ages Past,' 'Nearer my God to Thee,' ' All People that on Earfch do Dwell,' and (Eecessional)' Lest we Forget.' The Te Deum, prayers and a sermon by the Bishop of Zululand, com pleted what "must have been one of the taost impressive 1 services efer held in South Africa/ Lieif tenant Willie reports ;'all Ashburfcoßboirswith him as being weU. ' '

A Warning.-—We would request .ouj. readers who are contemplating buying a new bicycle not to waste their money on so called cheap bicycles. Therefore, we rec commend the Kudge-Whitworth bicycle, which everybody knows to be the best bicycle built. The latest models are now c£ view at E, D. Johnston's City Cycle

'Military Ball.—We beg to remind our readers that the guard's annual military ball will be held on Wednesday next, 23rd inst. The Committee have all arrange ments well in hand, and no doubt all vol unteers and their friends will be present at this function.

Sea.field Band ov Hope.—The usual monthly meeting of the Seafield Band of Hope was held last evening, when there was quite a record attendance, sitting room being taxed to the uttermost. Mr J. Clucas occupied the chair. Rscitations, songs, and musical items were contributed by Misses G. Kelly, H. Lee, B. Moore, and Master T. Hampton, members of the Band of Hope, assisted by Misses Eosewarne, M. Bayliss, and Butteriek, and Misses T. Baxter and Lambie. A dialogue, etc, was capitally rendered by Misses Bayliss and Pocock, and Misses J. and J. Hampton. During the evening short and pithy ad dresses were given by Eev. G. B. Inglls and Mr W. Brock, of Ashburton. A coffee supper brought a most successful evening to a close.

News in Brief.

Tenders are invited for carting coal and wool from the railway station to the Wool len Factory. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns. It is stated that Sandow, the strong man' gets £180 a week and travelling expences for his twelve weeks' engagement in Aus tralia.

Richard Henry, employed on board the steamer Woolwich, had one of his legs badly broken at Oamaru on Wednesday afternoon by one of the thwart beams fall ing on him. The North " Otago Times " says that the break was a bad one, as the foot was almost turned round.

A French statistic iau states that the total number of men under arms is 4,250,000. If universal war broke out there would be 44,250,000 men ready to take up arms at once. Placing in one line the soldiers of the world would cover the equator eight times round the world.

Correspondence.

We do not hold ourselves responsible fo opinions expressed by our correspondents

ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

TO TIIE EDITOR. Sir, —Could you through the columns of your valuable paper, inform me if the above Society is still in existence ? We have as yet had no annual meeting, and it is now about time to get out schedules for the coming season's show, if we intend to have one. Perhaps, Mr Editor, the Committee are hibernating. If so, it is about time they should be aroused out of their torpor, and get into action.—l am, etc., A Member A.H.S.

The Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society's Show.

The entries received by the Ashburton Poultry Society for their forthcoming Show on Friday and Saturday next, amount to 477, being 31 ■ less than last year. The entries are as follows:—Game29, Hamburg 43, Leghorn 39, Minorca 38, Plymouth Rocks 34, Langshans 33, Houdans 25, Wyandottes 52, Orpingtons 29, other varieties 38, ducks 31, pigeons 27, canaries 23, juvenile classes 30 ; total 477. From these figures it will be seen that the exhibits in poultry are stronger than last year, while those in pigeons and canaries have fallen off con siderably. Entries have been received from all over the colony, and include many of the winning birds from the Wellington, Christchurch, Rangiora, Timaru, and Dune din Shows. From their knowledge of the entries received, the Committee believe the average quality of the exhibits will be much above that of any previous Show.

THE STEAMER QUIRAING

Sydney, July 18

H.M.S. Sparrow sails to-morrow for Wellington to search for the Quiraing. The Karra-Katta on Monday will search 500 miles off this coast. If the Admiral oou siders it necessary, the Ringarooma will make a similar search off New Zealand.

Football.

Rakaia v. Pirates.

The above teams played a match on the Rakaia Domain on Thursday last, and after a well contested game, -Rakaia were returned victorious by G points to 3 points. Almost immediately after the kick off, the Pirates scored by some clever passing, but Rakaia rallied and kept the Pirates mostly in their own territory, and at half time the scores were even. In the second apell, the Rakaia team made it a forward game, and gave the Pirates no chance of feeding their backs, who would have changed matters if they had. For the winners, J. Harvey, at full back, was safe as usual. C. May "again played a sterling game, and it is a pity his try at potting a goal fell short, after so smart a run. G. Bruce played well at five-eighths. The for wards played well together, and the wings gained a lot of ground for their side of smothering the opponent's backs. For Ashburton, McTeague, Lynskey, and Prit chard, put in good work. The game ended as above stated in favour of Rakaia by 6 points to 3, The Pirates were entertained at Mrs Brick's Hotel, and left for home, some by train, and others by drag. The Rakaia team being only formed this year for the first time for seven years is making good progress from the first of the season, and if they attend practice more they ought to hold their own with any team in the district. Mr G-. Hardy acted as referee. The Pirates played two men short.

Cricket.

Australia v. Somersetshire.

London, July 18 The Somerset total was 274, the umpire's correction giving two extra wides. Lewis' score was 38. Bowling analysis—Saunders five wickets for 109 ; Jones, three for 68 j Trumble one for 27 ; Armstrong one for 37.

The Australians in their first innings have lost two wickets for 128. Trumper and Duff opened, and the former had made five, he was caught by Hardy at mid-on. Darling, after twenty-five minutes associa tion with Duff, both batsmen indulging in hard hitting, was caught by Palairet. Noble helped to keep things moving till stumps were drawn, the unsevered partner ship of seventy-five minutes putting on an equal number of runs. Duff gave a fine display of free driving, without a single chance. The scores are Trumper c Hardy, b Gill, 5; Duff, not out, 75; Darling, c Palairet b Eobson, 20; Noble, not out 27.

Eeceived July 20, 9.51 a.ra

London, 1 July 18 The cricket match was resumed in bright weather, and on a fast wicket.' 1 The Aus tralians in their first innings scored 358.'; Duff, who batted a faultless inning's of three hours, 183, Noble's 2, itspkins S2.

Gill took 5 wickets for 89 runs, Braund 3 ior 80.

Somerset had five wickets down for 159, when stumps were drawn for the day.

FIRE.

Jewitt's Oyster Saloon.

About 8.20 last evening the firebells rang out an alarm, and a bright glare was seen in Burnett Street. In a very short space of time a large crowd had gathered in front of Mr J. H. Jewitt's oyster saloon, which was the scene of the conflagration. At that tim 6 the flames were breaking through the upstairs windows, and appeared to be spreading to the rear of the building. The Fire Brigade was an unusual length of timft in turning out, fully eight minutes having elapsed before water was got on, and then only a very small jet from the curricle engine. The steamer, however, quickly followed with two jets, and the flames were subdued in a short time, the fire being confined to the one building. It may be explained, however, injustice to the Brigade, that thirteen minutes is standard time to get up steam. The Brigade worked admirably under the direction of Lieutenants R. Dorm and F. Nokes. The branchinen were particularly noticeable, especially Branchman J. Dorm facing the flames in a very plucky manner A strong force of police, under Sergeant Barlow, rendered good service in keeping the space in front of the building clear for the operations of the firemen.

The building was erected many years ago by Mr T. Bullock, being one of the first business places in Burnett Street. Mr J. Meech used the main portion of the shop for some years as a furniture warehouse, and one half was for some years occupied by Mr W. F. Hannaford, tinsmith, but Mr Jewitt eventually took over the whole of the premises. A quantity of furniture and stock was saved, but the building was completely gutted ; the adjoining premises being undamaged. The insurances were— on the building. i>l7s in the South British Office, while the Victoria Office held, a risk of JJ7S on the contents. As far as we could learn last night the fire was caused by a lamp, used for warming one of the upstairs rooms.

It may be mentioned that previous to the ringing of the bells the outbreak was observed from the composing room of the Mail staff, who immediately gave the alarm, notifying Mr Jewitt, and at once set to work, along with a number of willing helpers, to remove the contents from the burning building. It is understood that Mr Jewitt had about .£BO in notes and gold, which he kept upstairs. About <£30 of this amount was recovered this morning in gold, but the remainder of the money, about .£SO in notes, was destroyed.

Road v. Rail.

An Important Project.

At the instance of Messrs H. M. Carson and Co., and other traders of Ashburton, Messrs Watkins Bros., of Tinwald, have determined to run a traction engine service between Christchurch and Ashburton, com mencing about the first of September. This is the outcome of the continued determina tion on the part of the Railway Department to charge such excessive rates of freight between Christchurch and Ashburton, and the heavy handicap the business commu nity have had to endure for such a long period. The rates of freight between Christchurch and Ashburton are for general goods up to :53s per ton, while the rate to Timaru, fifty miles further, is only up to 18s. Failing to obtain redress after re peated requests for fairer treatment, the merchants have taken the matter into their own hands, and have determined, to estab lish a traction engine service. To meet the requirements Messrs Watkins Bros, have ordered a new McLaren engine and a set of three trucks for the road from Christchurch to Rakaia, and for the Rakaia-Ashburton end they intend using their present plant. The means cf transit over the connecting link—the Eakaia bridge portion of the route—will be accomplished by horse teams. We understand that Ihe saving by this mode of carriage will be from 3s to 8s per ton, and already the promises of sup portare universal from the merchants and farmers of the Ashburton county. It is anticipated that it will take about a day and a half to make the trip from Christ church, and the rate of speed will be twelve miles an hour. It is proposed to make the trip three times a week. Class A and B goods will be the lines touched upon at present. It may be mentioned that the freight on kerosene at the present railway rates between Christchurch and Ashburton is equal to 1£- times the whole freight from New York, Consequently a large saving will be effected on this class of goods alone. It is not yet decided where the goods ■will be stored, but Messrs Friedlander Bros, store at the corner of West and Havelock streets has been offered for the purpose.

Rangitata Road Board.

The Rangitata Road Board met on the 3rd of July. Present —Messrs C. J. Harper (chairman), Jaine, Kellock, and Tarbotton. The Overseer's report was read.

Boundary Roads between Rangitata and Anama districts.—The County Council notified this Board that the control of these roads had been vested in the Eangitata Board.

It was resolved that the Anama Board be advised that this Board contemplates effecting repairs to these roads at once and that an estimate ef the cost will be fur nished them in due course.

It was decided that tenders be oalled for metalling Mayfleld Bridge road. Ealing Railway Station Road.—lt was resclved that the attention of the railway authorities be drawn to the state of this road.

Barnes' Wood Eoad.—Besolved that the County Council be requested to erect sheep bridges on this road at their earliest con venience. .

Lismore School Road, Winslow-Hinds Ford, Maolethorne Road, Woolley's Flood Drain. —Minor repairs at these localities were authorised to be done at once.

Copies of the New Zealand statutes from Mr Dalgety, per the Chairman, were duly received, and the Board desired to thank Mr Dalgety for the useful gift. Outstanding Eates, 1900-01.—The Board's solicitor was instructed to take legal pro ceedings for the reoovery of Bame. Accounts amoxinting to .£139 16s lOd were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned.

The Temuka Perjury Case.

Tiauru July 18.

Mr Hay, for the defence claimed that the witnesses did not give such positive corroborative evidence as the Criminal Cede requires, being merely negative. Carr's story might be true, and these witnesses called in support of the licensee all asleep. The S.M. did not accept the suggestion, and committed Carr for trial. Ball was allowed in two sureties of £50 each, and was forthcoming.

MERINOOLA.

This is the name of a new cloth for ladies bloxxses, delightfully soft and warm, manu^ factured by the' Kaiapoi Woollen Factory. It is made in a lai'ge and beautiful variety of patterns and colourings, "" Merinoola " is made from tha purest and finest merino wool grown in New Zealand. This wool, while upon the sheep's back, has been bask ing for months in the sunshine on the open and sunny downs and uplands of Canter bury, and has imparted to the cloth much of the warmth 'and' mellow qualities so essential to health and comfort. Invalids and delicate persons who suffer from cold diid ifrbsty weather o£ winter, will find this an ideal cloth to wear.

'" jlerinoolsi" ready • made blouses excel lent in style,fit, 'and. finish, are Hpw made in large quantities in the Kaiapoi 1 Company's factory.' . ' I ''"Merinoola" can be obtained from all the leading drapers throughout New Zea land. Ask fov it, and be sure tje genuine Kaiapoiol9& is supplied. -, 6 250

CABLE NEWS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Coypright. THE POPE AND THE PHILIPPINES. Washington, July 17

Notwithstanding America's offer to ac cept friars of other nationalities than Spanish in the Philippines, the Vatican declines to withdraw the Spanish. Mr John Hay, Secretary of State, has sus pended negotiations, and ordered Mr W. H. Taft, the Governor of the Philippines, to ! proceed to his post. LORD HOPETOUN'S FAREWELL LETTER. London, July 17 Sir E. Barton states that Lord Hopetoun's valedictory letter to Mr Deakin marked his usual mood of feeling and sensibility.

MR CHAMBERLAIN'S CHEQUE,

Mr Chamberlain has sent a cheque for fifty guineas to the Charing Cross Hospital, as a token of the attention he received there on the occasion of his recent acci dent.

LOED BERESFORD ON SUBSIDIES. Lord Charles Beresford, speaking at North Shields, opposed subsidies, inasmuch as Americans are able to double ours, bufc he said it was expedient to help the Cana dian route, which favoured a British com bine in the Atlantic trade.

AN ADMIRALTY ORDER. The Admiralty is placing contracts on the Clyde for ten. high-speed boats, smaller than destroyers.

THE IMPERIAL CABINET. Mr Chamberlain attended the meeting of Mr Balfour's Cabinet.

A BOATING- FATALITY. Brisbane July 18 A pleasure boat capsized near tliß Quar antine Station. There were three men aboard, named Bell, Mitchell, and Smith. After great hardships, Bell was the only one to reach the shore.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNOR SHIP.

Adelaide, July 18

The Eight Hon Sir S. J. Way, Chief Justice of South Australia, has been, swern in as Acting State Governor.

THE FEDEEAL TARIFF.

Melbourne, July 18 The Senate is expected to finish the Tariff to-day.

PLAGUE,

Sydney, July 18 Several plague rats were discovered in the Darling Harbour area.

The King's Illness.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

London, July 18 The King is steadily improving. His diet is less restricted.

The " British Medical Journal " says the wound is closing well from the bottom. The King sleeps eight or nine hours con tinuously at night, and his general health is better for the past three week's rest.

The "Lancet " says the King looks bet ter than he has dona for some years. There is reasonable hojie that the breezes of the Solent will accelerate his recovery.

COLONIALS AT HOME.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, July 17 The Premiers were present at Lord. On slow's garden fete at Clandon. Speaking at the Canada Club, Sir E. .Barton said that if Canada was the Empire's granary, Australia -was the Empire's butcher.

London, July 18 The new Vagabond Club gave a banquet in honour of Mr Seddon, at which Sir Conan Doyle presided. Mr Seddon in speaking 1 on the commercial unity of the Empire, said that if Canada and Australia were the Empire's granary and butcher respectively, New Zealand would' supply the butter and cheese. The colonies were content to point the way for improved re lationships. They did not desire to inter fere with England's fiscal arrangements, but, as between kindred, to give the Motherland's manufactures the preference, leaving her to grant anything in return in her own way if she was able and without agreement or causing dissension.

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, July 18 The Montroae sailed on the 2nd, with the Tenth New Zealand Regiments, and details of various Australian" Contingents. Major H. Jackson, of the Ninth New Zealand Contingent, who has been inva lided, is also a passenger.

THE SPIONKOP DOCUMENTS.

SPEECH BY ME BEOBERICK.

London, July 18

Earl Grey, in the House of Commons, said it was unfair to publish the Spionkop documents exclusively. They were unfavor able to General Buller, who ought to be allowed to submit his story*. A. special tribunal waspossible to give fresh inter pretation to the heliogram. Mr Brodrick said the heliogram was interpreted at Ladysmith as emanating from the Boers. General White's previous message to General Buller on November 30, announced that he had provisions enough for seventy days, and would be able to hold on while they lasted. No documents could alter the fact that the attack on Colenso was universally admitted by all military men as ill conceived and executed. None could lessen General Biiller's responsibility for the loss of guns. Pain was felb at the suggestion to surren der Ladysmith, which would have b6en an unparalleled disaster and reproach to our children to the third and fourth generation. (Cheers.) Mr Brodrick added that he accepted the responsibility of appointing General Buller to the command at Alder shot, explaining his technical reason^. He trusted that what concerned the conduct of the Generals should be hoard with closed door 3at the coming inquiry. He was unable to promise Sir H. Campbell-Banner man a committee of general officers to investigate General Buller's case. Mr Brodrick evoked sympathy in allud ing to his long official and personal associa tion with Sir Eedvers Buller, and the grief he felt that the latter had put an end to a career which he hoped would be remem bered for years. General Buller had dis played courage and zeal for army reform when reform was unpopular.

Lord Hugh Cecil said the ease showed that a general losing battles and sending pusillanimous messages was thanked and decorated, and given a command, but when he talked nonsense at a luncheon he was dismissed for contempt. The matter re vealed the ineptitude hanging, about the walls of the War Office like a leprosy.

Ultimately SirE. Grey's forma! amend ment was negatived by 236, to' 98.1' the" minority consisting of Mr Claude Lowth'et, (at one time aide-de-camp to Sir C Warren: in South Africa), the Nationalists and, the! Eadicals. -'

Struggle, with a Lunatic.

..Melbourne, July 18

A lunatic in charge of a constable,, thro,w: himself out of the window of an express train on the south-eastern line. The. con-. stable and another prisoner seized th,e man's legs, and a" desperate struggle ensued:. Mile after mil§ w^as, eoyesreA the luj^feic'si. body swaying to, and fro v against th,e. side of the car. The co'n,stabje w^s unabje: tp stop the train, and when' nearing. a,, station ih,e apprehended that $he .lunajtio. would; be* dashed to.pje.CßS agajtnsfc a, post,, but seme line-repairers witnessed the scene, and signalled the driver, who stopped the train a few yards from the post.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, JULY 19, i 902



Date "uly 15 „ 16 17 „ 18 „ 19 „ 20 » 21

Rises 7.31 7.30 7.23 7.29 7.28 7.27 7.26

sets 4.41 4.42 43 4.44 4.44 4.45 4.46



Few Moon 'irst Quarter 'erigee ... 'ull Moon <ast Quarter .pogee ...

6 13 5 21 28 17

0.29 a.m. 0.17 a.m. 1.30 a.m. 4.15 a.m. 4.45 p.m. 1.0 p.m.



F. FEEEIMAN. 1 F. FEE. KIM AN LICENSED LAND BEOKEE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STEEET, ASHBUETON, HAS FOR SALE The undermentioned Properties, full pnr ticulars of •which may be had on application:— FOR SALE, 2£ Acres Land, Belt Eoad, Allenton. T\/l ES Eandall has instructed me to '*'« Sell that very desirable residential Bite, situated in the Belt Eoad, within a few chains of the north-west corner of the Domain, containing 2£ acr^s. Part of the land is laid out in garden and orchard, and the latter is well-stocked ■with choice fruit treeß. Other improvements consist of a stable and trap house. The property is for immediate sale and an early inspection is invited. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent Nelson Street, Hampstead. Within a few chains of the School. ME T. G. HIGHT, in consequence of his having removed to Mangnsturoa, in the North Island, has instructed me to effect an immediate sale of his property situated as above. It consists of a sub stantial Brick Dwelling containing four rooms, erected on a quarter-acre section. My instructions are to sell, and no reasonable offer will be refused. Immediate inspection is invited. Full particulars can be had on applica tion. F. FEERIMAN, TO LET. SHOP and Dwelling in Tancred Street, recently occupied by Mr Wright. Apply F. FEREIMAN. FOR SALE 500 ACEE FAEM AT SEAFIELD. I HAVE for Sale at Seafield, a Farm of 500 Acres, well watered by County races. Good Dwelling and Sta,ble. Sixty Acres are in Oats, 60 Acres in Turnips ; the latter are at present being eaten off. 380 Acres are sown down in English grasses J and clovers. This property is situated within easy distance of a school. F. FEEEIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. r foS~saLE A Complete Threshing Plant and Clover Shelter in good order. Full particulars may be had on applica tion to F. FEBEIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. NOETH-EAST TOWN BELT, ASHBUETON, RALF-ACSE of ground with House of Six Eooms, good washhouse, copper, and washing trough. The interest on this purchase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4s per week. F. FEEEIMAN, Ash burton. SMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and 6 Acres of Land within a very easy distance" of tho Factory. • P. FEREIMAN, Ashburton. TOWN SECTION 384, MOOEE STEEET, ASHBUUTON. QTTARTEE-ACEE of ground, with House of Four Eooms, Stable, and Orchard. F. FEEEIMAN, Ashburton. JWBTfimn""' "-"larwi'l I,n|i» i '■■ rm-»qn';jmL-;,!iir<.n. Permanent' Building and Invest ment Society. T' OAN S. GEAN TE D FE O M A £2o and upwards at current rates. Full particulars on application. Office —- Tancred Street. Office Hours — 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m. First Tuesday in Month - 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m ; and 7 till 9 p.m. ALBEET EOBEEIS, Manager. H. GRESHAM. SUEGEON AND MECHANICAD By Examination, October, 1897 F' IGHT years experience with E. G. and -' F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' ; Auction Eooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. CJold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hours o? Attendance: —9 a.m.—s p.m. j 4 166 ! IN EVEEY WALK OF LIFE I 1! 1 ' The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd .; 13OLICY Holders are hereby notified that Mb Henry Stephexson liasfeeen appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stony or. Tka Society is now issuing Policies con fcainimg new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of whidi may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 110 District Manager, Christchurch.



BUSINESS NOTICKS '"V • , | . OUR ASNUAL STOCKTAKING SALE WILL commence on Saturday, July 19, and continue till Satur day, August 23rd, during which time every article in Stock will be reduced Call in. Inspect our Displays at Doors, in Windows, and on Counters in Shop. I'XTKA" SPECIAL. For the first 14 days, this is from Saturday, July 19, up to and including Saturday, August 2nd All Dress Goods from 2s 6d per yard and upwards will be made FHEE OF CHAR&E. This means a direct gift of at least 10s 6d on each Costume. Terms Cash. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. BURNETT STEEET, ASHBUETON. U iVD R I L L & CD'S. GENUINE SALE BEGINS ON SATURDAY, 19TH. See our Windows and Sale Prices for Fancy Goods and Furniture. Hundreds of Vases at Half Price. Oilcloth, 2 yards wide, usual price 2s 9d, now 2s 3d Linoleum, 2 yards w.de, usual price 5s Gd now 4s 9d And in all widths at reduced prices. \ HEARTH RUGS. 2s 3d now Is9d, 10s 6d reduced to 9s 3d, 21s now 18s 3b 6d „ 3s 16s Gd „ 14s 25s  21s 6a 6d „ 559d,1856d „ 15s 6d (We have just bought a big Job Lot of Art Serge for Curtains, etc.) Usual Price 3s, sale price is gd per yard. Drawing Room Suites in ricli Tapestry and Plush. Usual price £10 do. £10 10s do. £13 Sale Price £7 103 do. .£9 do. £11 10a Dining Room Suites in Leather. ' Usual Price £9 do. £U Sale Price 10s do. £11 los Full sized Iron Bedsteads 45s now 40s, full sized Brass Rail Bedsteads 55s now 47s 6d, Also Bedstead, complete with best Wire Mattress, good top Mattress, Bolster and two Pillows .£3 •9s Gd. CHAIRS OF ALL KINDS REDUCED TO SALE PRICES. PLEASE NOTE.—We are Manufacturers with 20 years experience, also direct Importers' We buy as cheap as any House in New Zealand and sell as cheap or cheaper, as our expenses are light and we understand the work ourselves. Now remember the 19th For Undrill & Co's Great Sale. '• ANOTHER PAYMENT SHOETLY DUE EY US TO Mit I U .X 1\ jSj X * WE ADMIT WE ARE $ IN THE PAN BUT WE ARE NOT YET TAT nPfTIT TTT'R?? Hurry along with your Investments and secure the Dividends we are paying in value at our : I CLEARANCE SALE. . MITCHELL & TURNER. Bicycles for Everybody AT 101 Oates, Lowry & Co.'s Annual Sale 'MODEL 2 ATALA.NTAS ONLY-8 LEFT, and they must go by the 31st. rjHJiESE Beautiful Machines are up-to-date in every detail. Customers can choose 1 their own Saddle, Gear, Handle Bar, Pedals, etc. GENTS' £15 103 Cash- LADIES 1 £16 o*£ft. Easy Terms arranged. $Q§jJeposit, balance 5s per week. Several Second-hand Bicycles from J83." Eaefe i^chine has been thoroughly over hauled, enamelled, new tyres, bearings, plated, etc., where re^ir^cL BICYCLE ACCSSSOSXE I at Great deductions. ' iSome of our prices— Celluloid Mudguards, 8s par pate' I Oil Lamps reduced to 3s I Acetylene Gas Lamps, 12s 6d Hali Shone Mudguards, 7s 6d per pair | Ute'sp." Lucas" Candle Lamps 10s 6d We have the largest stock of Bells, Toe Clips, Trouser .Clips, P.WP C#jp, Oil Cans, Spanners, etc, of any kouss in New Zealand. LAEGEST CYCLE DEALERS IN NKVV ZEALAND. Ashburtoa Branch—Burnett Street.



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