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Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1902.

Now that Coronation matters are oc cupying so much public attention, it is interesting and suggestive to note the diverse opinions on certain points which the discussion on the subject has evoked. For instance, some enthu siastic individuals, even here, maintain that every centre should make as great a spectacular display as possible-—" in order to show their patriotism," and loyalty to tho British Grown ; as if our patriotism were in question. Who would dare to say that the people of New Zealand should be asked for a further proof of their loyalty and pattioti-m? Is it not an insult to place the firing of rockets and the de vouring of buns in the sarae category with the great saorifio 8 this country has made in sending her sons to give their lives, if need be, for the Empire, and to fight in the armies of the King ? We think the argument that the fire works idea is associated with patriot* ism, muit be abandoned. The oniy plausible reason that has been given fot a spectacular display on June 27*h,is that ft might emphasize in the minds of theyouDg the f»ct that King Ed ward VII was formally crowned on that day But the greater historical event in connection with the reign of the King mast always be the date of his ascending the throne. The school boy of the future will be able to re member that much better than the Coronation Day, no matter how we may emphasise the latter. But it strikes us that the most .fiective way to fix the 1 forthcoming event in the minds of sl||p rising generation here, wottl*,. ,Jjag<l erect _ome permanent memow|||l|l this town, which is the reclg niaed centre of the county ; Slilemo rial that would Btaod for years to remind the peopb who live in this part of the world of the event we de sire 'o commemorate. A Band Ro tunda in Baring Square West or elsewhere; an artificial fountain in Baring Fquare East, or a handsome gate at the railway station entrance to the Domain would be much more suitable and enduring memorials of the occasion, than any unsubstantial pageant that Ashburton could provide, that would be withia the means of tho pwnple of this county, The King, himso'f has expressed a desirejthat tbe rtcognition of his Coronation .hould t«ki th" firm oi permanent mpra.rial*>, and unless a tpctacular display could be carried out on a magnificent ec.le, and for th« detestation of an immense aßSfimbUg", the permanent memorial should command itself as being most suitable for the coca 1 ion, Tfajs is especially the caso in the present age, when ppople aro not so generally satis fied with fl.eting pleasures as their fore fathers *ere. They prefer the holding in possession of that which is "a thing of beauty and a j-.y for ever." Avery common remark beard just now with regard to some of the proposals which seem like waste of money is, that, ad* raitting there is nothing tangible lef. to show for the expenditure on some spectacle ■'• the money is circulated." There is a belief that if money is cir culated, and even squandered, every thing is all right. But this theory hardly works out fati.factonly in a general way. The gambler who wins from a poor olerk the money that is not bis own, generally circulates it in a most lavish manner. It depends alto gether upon, who gets the money that is wasted by public or private spend thrifts. Money collected from the New Zealand taxpayers is now being spent pretty freely in South Africa; and even in the case of the outlay for fireworks proposed by tbe Ashburton Coronation Committee, much of it will have been taken from the poor ratepayers to be given to a manufacturing frm in Christchurch. This form of circulation does not commend itself to reflecting people. When money flows into chan nels, which distribute it remote from its source of supply, or carry it from whore it is much needed to where it is not so scarce, the process ctnnofc be termed satisfactory evidence of the advantages of indiscriminate circula tion.

Local and General

Wbathbr Foremast— Captain Edwin wires .—Glass further rise ; moderato winds from southward j frost tonight*

010 Man's Homb—A building from tha Old Men's Eomi was shifted this morning to the new site en the Seafield Boad,

Personal:— Mr Gough, seoretary of thg Botipturo Union, passed thresh by Tuesday night's expresr. He has now finished his mission in tha oolony, and is returning Home, Pbesbntatjon—lo recognition of tho services rendered by Mr H MoShsriy for the past five years as master of the Catholic Boys' Sohoo', the eongregatirn, at a rn.et.ng held some time ago, deoided to make him a presentationi Canvassers were appointed, audit is expected thab the no essary funds will shortly be in hand

The Coronation—Tha Bishops of bhe Roman Cachetic Church have addressed a circular to all the clergy, enjoining them to hod thanksgiving servfoes on the day of the Coronation of King Edward VII.

Ohb Convent Schools—The yaganpy in the beaching stbff of the OotiVanb vSohools caused by tbe retirement of Mr H MoSherry, who is mw practising his profession ol Barrister and Solicitor, will be filled by two Sisters. The schools will in future be mixed. In cons.quenoe of the changes in the teaching staff, an additional Blßtor will

New Ooal Boswbss—Messrs Argyle Bros announce that they will commence business on Monday next as ooal and firewood merchants in Havelook Street, when they hope to receive a fair share of public rupport.

£ ddbkss.—There was a large attendance last evening at the Presbyterian Church to bear the Rev Cr B. loglls give one of his series of addresses to young people. The stibj'ot for the evening was 'Oharaoter Bunding,' and Me Inglis treated it in hia v ual entertaining imnner. The address next week will be on * Recreation and Amusement.' and Mr Inglis has Invited .hose who attend to give expression to their opinion oa the subject, Phonograph l_.TEwrAiN.__.NS—The Eli son Standard Photograph Not 1 Gorwerb Company, gave an entertainment in Green street School last night, whioh was a su-ceio. The records are very clear and distinct, and ; nearly all were encored. This Company 1 shon'd draw large audiences wherever (hey got Messrs Garner and Kerse! are the vocalist*, and Mice Richardson soloist and aoeoropa ssK They appear at B_kaia on Saturday, May Slit,

THB Abattoirs—The following Is a return of stock slaughtered for human oonsumptioa for the month of April, at the Ashbarton abattoirs';- Call Is 72 (cows 7, bullocks 63, oalvea 2), quality good. Sheep, 776 j oor demoed for all causes 13, (percentage 1.6), v«rv poor »s a lot. Lambs, 44; poor. Pig?, 131; quality good.

Pbusokal—Mr B Taylor, of Ruapuna, •coompanied by Mrs Taylor and two of tbeir family, will leave by the Rimutaka on Saturday for a trip to the Old Country* They expeut totoo absent for six months, and we wish.hem a pleasant holiday. Mr Taylor recently sold one of his properties, viz, Redpark B.taf, comprising VJBO aores, to Mr _L Irvlof, s'outhbridgo, and possession was given last week.

BOBODOH InsPkotob's Report—The re port of tbe Borough Inspector, read a. the last msetlng of the Cot. coil, stated inter alia t that he had given notice to Mr Stephenson as to the condition of a pig yard ov his premises, and the yard hid Blooe been cleat el and shingled. This was not made clear in our report of the Borough Ooucoii tn.efclcg.

asuBOETON Club and M.S.A.—Thearrivsl of a new piano at the Ashburton O^ub was made tho oaomon of a pleasant ectertala* ment and smoke concert, whioh took place last nigh*; A euohre tournament, in whioh there were over sixty competitor*, took plaoe during the evening, and the prz« won during the recent quoit tournament were presented*

PebioOs AooinaN'T—A very serious acci dent occurred l«8t night to Mrs MoConaoble. She was being driven home by her eon, Mr R McOoca.hie, when the horse, a young one, beo»me restive, and turned the trap over a by k, wbioh is olose to the road near Mr X Ootheb's Mrs MoOon*chie had her arm broken in opl aces at least, and her shou' der dislocated. She was catried to Mrs John Oorbet.'i, where she etill rem%inf». Mr Mo- Conaohie was not injured, The piase where the accident happened has long been a menace to persons usln ; the road for vehloul. r tr»ffio«

CowsKbd and Siro Plaks -Notification is made In the last Gazet'e that the Depar tment of Aprlculture offers prizes of 20 guineas and 10 guineas for the best plans and speotfica 1 ions of acowsh.d suitable to honse 50 cows,wirhfodder t-hedsanddalry. Prizes of 7 guineas aud 3 guineas are also off-red for the best plans and speclfi. cations of a silo for the samo number of cows. Packages containing plans and specifications entered for the oompetiiions are to besent to the Secretary for Agricul ture marked ' Cowshed Competition,' or «'St!o Competition, before Augu.t 31st n3X*.

Win*S-OW.—A 03noert wa. held In the Winslow schoolroom last Friday era_in|r for the purpose of raising funds for the sohoil children's pr» i», and an excellent programme was gone through, oonsi*tiog of songs by Messrs T. Wh?olor, B. Osborn, G. Boa', G, Brown, and Hopwood ; recitations by Mr Noble. Miss Cdokle, and Master W MoGa> j songs by Misses Wallace, Per*ns Thompson, a pianoforte solo by M.m Witheil, and a dust by Mooter and Mis. Kenn.d^, whiia two ofertoras wore played by the Longbeach string b»od. Phonign.pl. ae'ec ions wer« also gfron by Mr A. H. Williams, aud a mo* 1! er'j tyatilo oveoiog was spent. After wards U«« room was cleared for dancing, and the rondo was sappUod by tte Lingb.ach band, whioh kept the young folks going until f»rly a«xb morning.

S* Patiicks' Sports Assooiation-A special Poamjttee meeting of the sbove was held i-t the 0»*holio Schoolroom last eyenicg, tbs President {Mr M L^n) in the chair. A large an»onnt ot basin^s was tran*acied, ohtef of which was the waiving and passing (fee balaoos sheet, whioh showed theljodsty *• bs In a v*»y sound cooditioo, The O.mmlfto4 took co.aalon to express their appreoiatica at the maousr ia whioh their Sswetary had carried out his d«.ie« during the past y*ar, and in recognition of which the Association donated a sura ef Bi 3. to the Smcotary. If rJi MorUrly expressed his thanks to the members of the Oommittee for the kiad rem irks nude, attributing his suco-isfttS year to tha generous assistance of one and §11 of tbo Oonsmittoomsn,. A vote of thaaks to tbo Chairman tormii>atsd tbe prsceedlog'i

IMPROVMMW U-ttos.—There was a oa_ ital attendance at the Baring Square Mv • ual Union on Tuesday night, whan the subjaotof "Musio '' was ably introduced by Mr E Uadrill, Start! .g from the first recorded mention of musio, that of Jub-l, who was " the father of all such as handle the harp »od oHjari-" Mr Undrill pro..ode. to chow, by way of chalk and blackboard, the advtoci made during 'be middle ages and comparatively modern times, Some interesting particulars wsre supplied eon' ceming th« *n%«t ef musio in ohnroh, sooial and aiti«*l Ills. Special reference was made to tie *alua ol suitable music io the invalids jbamber and tho hospital, and likewise *• the tffsot of martial strains when Boldlars wsre on the way to fijjhb the b-tbles of their country. Stattstios relating to the divslopmen. of nervous complaint, upon thfflia who made a study of musio were given, a*d this »spoot Sk. the sub j sot led to some h«n»oro»3 remarks at a later stage by one >f the numbers aonuernlng tho proverbial ' looohioeos "of eharah ohol.o generally; Tha meeting was presided over by Miss M Burr, and an animated oonver. aa Hon followed Mr Undrtll's remarks* The me-tio_; :fs considered to bo one of tho best •tnoe the Union s'arted.

Bidino Without A Light—Cyclists should do longer be without a light, when at Messrs Qate., li*»wry * Co's they can purchase a Little Dandy lamp for the small sum of 3* 61. This firm is recognised as the leading house for all cyftlinj requisites, and tholr .toe!?: Is always new and vtg to date. Any of our readers requiring a la»p of any description should pay Messrs Fletcher Bros establishment a visit, as tbey have jusb opened up an immense shipment of lamps of all kinds, whioh they have marked ab the lowest payable prices. Their window display will give, you an idea of the large -bock they carry - A Noyst?v—Th* Khaki bloyole is now being fititod with the tvorspeed gear hub, which nob only givestree wheel, bfft has the additional advantage of flowing the rider to chang* his gsar at will from a low bo a higher g*»r whilst riding, and oan be In' speabed kb Besb aod Towns's, Saunders' Building..

The Peerless Incubator has no rivals as a hatcher of strong healthy chicks, and wo are prepared to supply any H'"z«s from 40 egg up to 850 pgg oapaoity. Guaranteed to last a life timo. There Is big money in our (flak machines. Unlimited markets for duokHogs and fresh eggs. Incubators sold on oash or time payments, send stamp for ear 21st catalogue. Peerless Incubator Oompany, Chrisbohurch.

Strange Phenomenon—A telegram from Nalgon HtaiT. .bat strange booming sounds were observed by the residents last night. Some imagined that g.ms were being fired at sea as signals of the proclamation of peace. The olroums'tanoes arc unexplained.

Ashburton Poultry Fee w.— The Ashburton Poultry Society has arranged to obtain the services or jadge for the show on .July 24th and 25th, of Mr J Mcintosh, an Australian judge of torn? repute

New Business -New tea rooms will be opened in Tancred Street on Saturday nexb by Misses Pyne and 0 Gillaghan, under tha name of the "Kia Oca" tea rooms. The rooms are now being fitted up, and will when finished, present a most comfortable appeirance. We wish the enterprising proprietresses every success in their venture

Anoth.r Protest.— At the Baring Squire Ohurch on Sunday nigh*, before delivering his sermon, Rev W G. Parsonson asked the congregation to express an opinion oonoerr ing the proposed license to eel! liquor at Pipklki. By a unanimous vo c it was decided to trlegraph a vigorous protest to tbe Acting Premier;

Thk Volcanic Odtbrhak—On tbe day of the Guatemala eruption (corresponding to our 19 h April) .the seismograph, directed by Mr B>gben in Wellington showed the most protracted disturbances recorded since it was seb up, the tremors lasting two and a half hours.

Druids' Bali.—The annual ball promoted by the Anolent Order of Druids was held in tte Oddfellows' Hall last night, and was a great success, about eix'y oonpka being present. The musio sapplied by Terris' B*nd was greatly appreciated, and Mr J Moison aotea as M-C. Songs were contri buted during the evening by Messrs Hisgin* aod Manote^er, a baojo solo by Mr J Wright-, and a duet by Messrs Pearoe and Biggin". A ping pong tournament was also held, in which twelve competitors 'ook part, being won by Mr Buchanan. Dancing was kept up till a late hour.

Hookey—The local Hookey Club having arranged for three matches to ba played In Christchurch on Tuesday n.x<', will play a piaotl c match on the oval tomorrow, commencing at 230p m, la order to afford the fi st eleven an opportunity of playing together, It has been deotd^d that they shall p'sy the rest of the Club Following are the team :—A team—B*oks—D Stock, A Ml-ilohamp, W Smith, Q Dodds, Fitzgerald, W Huston; forwards—H Mdliohamp, F Olark (2), F Watt, J MoOa>key. B team— B-okt—LF Andiews, T Adams, W Amos, F O Amos, E Marsd.n, A Siloock, H Humphries ; forwards —W Moore, F Bands, M Baker, L G McDonald, Fi Zjerald, 8 Grant, Orowther, OBage.

The Flemington Presbyterian Charge.

A pro re nata raeetingof the Presbytery of Christchurch washel4.in Ghrlstchu eh yesterday, to deal with the resignation of the Rev J.mes Skinner, M A., pastor of tbe Flemington charge.

The Rev James skinner, in giving his reasons for resigning, said thab after twenty years' service at Waitahuna he had accepted the Flemington charge, on the understanding that th 6 work would be limited to Flemington and Tinwald, but when he came north he found thab the charga extended to Rangitata. He, however, had worked his hardest aud had done his best, and with some success, he thought, to overtake the duties th. t lay before him. Pc had recently been re lived of Mayfield, which was a portion of tho charge that required great efbrt on his part, heotuso of 1 s distance from his home. There was but little debt on any cf the churches or church property, and tho work wai going on well, though it was too hard for a man of h's years, and wou'd be better in the hands of a younger m»n.

Messrs T. Taylor, R bert Gilmour and W, M'Kay, representing the Flemington dlitrct, bore tostimooy to tbe good work Mr Skinn«r had done In the Flemington district. They p inted out that when Mr Skinner c.me to Flemington he had only i two stations to attend to. Now he had six | preaching statlonstosnpply,*nd the people fully realised that (he work, though M«" I Skinner had discharged it well, mu.fi have | been a heavy strain on the energies of a | man of his yjars, as it wonld on the energies of even a muoh youm.o**-» man. The Acting Moderator, Dr Krwhu bus gested that the resignation should be accepted, and that an eipr. § don of tho F.esbytery'sappreolatlon of fcheßev.Jan.es Skinner should be recorded on the minutes The motion was carried. Ber O B Inglis, Ashburton, was ap ?ointed moderator of tho Flemington and inwald charge, with Mayfield nominally added, and to preach the charga vacant on Sunday: the Rev. tjames Skinner to preach his farewell sermon on Sabbath next. ' ' The Presbytery then torn-

Ashburton County Brass Band.

A meeting of the oommittee of tho Ash burton Oounty Brass Band waa hold last evening, Mr Humphreys in the chair. Tbe aorrospondoooe, which was not important, having been dealt wttb, tho resignation of Mr T» Young, deputy bandmaster, whose private arrangements compelled him to retire, was accepted with regret, and Mr Demean Jjsltoh was elected to the vacancy oa the committee. A resolution was passed requesting the secretary to write to gentle men holding subscription lists, asking that tha amounts premised bo collected and paid In as soon as possible, Tho question of holding the first of the popular concerts in accordance with tho agreement with the Borough Council was then discussed, and it was resolved that the Secretary, tho Band master, and Messrs Marsden and Felling ham be a committee to prepare a programme aad make other nooossary arrangement* for tho first oooosrt whioh Is to take pace in bhe OddfePows' Hall on June 18th, It was resolved that » permanent ohairman be appoints 1 ab bhe nrxt meeting of tho committee, so fiat matters requiring Imme diate attention oould be dealt with by the ohairman and the ««.rotary, and submitted afterwards for confirmation to tho committee. Accounts having been pat sad, the meeting adpurnedt

Magisterial

ASHBURTON—WEDNESDAY.

(Before His Worship the Mayor and Mr D Thomas, J.P.) PROHIBITION 0B01I.;

A prohibition order was granted against a resident.

FOBtOCS RIDING.

Adam Harris was charged with riding at a furloui p*oe down E_sb streeb on May p.h. Constable Fry gavo evidence. A _>ue of I_|- and costs was it footed. The Court then roia,

THE AUCKLAND TRAGEDY.

United Press Association—By Slectrte Telegraph

Auckland, May 27 Parker and his wife and two children, the vlotim. of yesterday's tragedy, are pro* greasing favourably. Operation, on Parker and his wife have been performed success. fully.

News in Brief.

Oonsumsrs of Fletcher Bros' well known brands of teas will see by bbc above firm's new advertisement that in their neyt tea competition bhey have decided to give a prise bo everyone who sends in over 30 coupons. First priss., handsome clock and b?ong. or band painted dinner aefa

CABLE NEWS.

Per Prase Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

AN AMERICAN SWINDLER;

London, May 26

W Avery Smith, an American, for nice years has been swindling numerous families in London by means of bonds offered as security, with a promise tbat they were redemnble in half a year. It was discovered that they were re deemable in five hundred years. Man- j Chester detectives seized and disarmed \ Smith. STHOIDE IN A CELL, , A prisoner named Edward Heaviside committed suicide in his cell, taking poison, whioh was concealed in a cavity of bis cork leg.

THE REBELLION IN YEMEN. Constantinople, May 27 The Yemen rebels annihilated a

Turkish battalion at Mocha, Arabia, capturing the Governor of the town. NEW SOUTH WALES LOAN. The New South Wales loan bas closed. It was over-subscribed. London, May 27 The Times says that tbe New South Waist, loan was a remarkable (success. It was covered ten fold.

MR SEDDON.

HIS SOOTH AFRICAN TOUR.

London, May 26

Mr Seddon, in a speech at Pretoria, reccommended South Africa to adopt New Zoalan i laws. The t;u_e was ripe for the importation of Australa sian stock. It Wis imperative for the Empire to take measures for self-pro* teotion ami to retain supremacy in trade, which was threatpned with grettor dan gers than war. With preferential trade the colonies wonld be üble to greatly ease the burdens of the taxpayers by giving their trade to Britain.

London, May 27

K^pljing to the Oaj c Town Corpora tion's address of welcome, Mr foedden said that he felt that pesce was not f«. aw«f, He advocated a o 'lonial " open door " for British products.

The Queensland Outlaws.

PURSUIT OF THE KENNIFFS.

United Press Association—By Elobrlo Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane May 27

A party of police surprised the Ken n;ff. on Friday, camped on the edge of the big ecrub, and almost .cordoned them. The fugitives espied tbe police and escaped into the bush. The police who had no black tracker, were nnable to follow, but captured the fugitives horses and saddles, and a quantity of ammunition. Subsequently, two horses were stolen in the district. The Kenniff.* shot a horse just as the police came up and captured tbe horses, those in connection with which Dslke and Doyle were pursuing the Kenniffg, besides a large quantity of revolver and rifle cartridges,. The police secured a number of saddles and bridles and a stock of food.

EARTHQUAKES.

(Jetted Pre:;* Association -By Bleetrio Telegraph—Copyright London, May 27 Recent. onrtl quakes destroyed eight cities in Gu.to_t.-_la, killing thousands of persons.

Stdnry, Miy 27 Two rarth tremors, accompanied by rambling, were experienced at Jenolan Oaves this afternoon.

Btj>nry, May 28 Seven! severe earthquake shocks occurred at the Island Fatura, in the New Hebrides, kst month.

Melbourne, May 27 Several distinct shocks of earthquake were felt in the Port Arlington district at two o'clock this morning. No dsn_»ge waa done,

Chill and Argentina.

United Press Association— By Blootrto Telegraph—Copyright. London, May 26

ChiK and Argentina have agreed to retain their naval equipments ftowsloet and to rescind the contract! for the construction of further warships. An arbitration treaty is being arranged between the two countries.

Claims Against Troopers.

United Press Association -By Electric Telegraph—Copyright , Alb ant May 27

Owing to alleged numerous robberies including thrr>e coats and jewellery ralufd at £20 from an hotel, th» Anrania's troops were not allowed ashore since Friday. Prior to the departure of the steamer yesterday, it it understood that ihe officer command ing was farnishrd with claims for compensation totaling between four aod five hundred pounds. These will be considered, and it they are proved, the officer commanding will make the men as a body pay.

The West Indian Disasters.

United Press AssopUbloo^By Electric Telegraph—Copyright ItHDOH. May 86 The St Vincent Relief Fnnd organised by the Lord Mayor of London has reached £43,000. A further sum of £15,000 bas been cabled to the Relief Committee.

Australia and Canada.

United Press Association—By Kleotrls Telegraph—Copyright Svokby, May 2T

Hr Ling ford, Canadian Trade Commis sioner, considers that if It is properly or* ganlsed, there U an opening for an exten sive trade between Australia and Canada, without the one Interfering with the local prodootsof the other. He strongly favours a preferential tariff hetwegn al) countries In the Emplro.

STANDISH AND PREECE.

Photographers under tho Royal patronage of the Ifrinoe and Princess of Wales, Studio, High Street, Ohrlstohuroh. 4 \% f! Wireless Telegraphyt ji the latest Thing discovered in' this age, And |t rank' perhaps the greatest— Soon it will be all the rage. Qnb there's something muph wore needful To m«iotain sound lungs that's sure, Which is easy if we're faeedfu', Taking Wood's Grs__tPspi,i'B--__it Cure

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, May 26 The British have unearthed a Krupp gun at HeiJbroo.

Captain Markham, of the Fixth New Zealanders, haa been invalided to England,

A contributed article to the Daily Fews argues that Australia ought to offer twenty-nine millions and Canada thirty-four millions towards a war costing two hundred aud thirty-eight millions.

The Coronation.

London, May 26 King Lt wanica, of Rarolseiaod, whom tbe Ring specially iuyited to at tend tho Coronation, hag arrived in London

H»s Mukonneu, the representative of the King of Abyas.nia at the Coron' ation, his started for London.

London, May 27 At the Princ*»of Walk's suggestion, the Adm.raU'y has pre par od a scheme for enabling the British fleet throughout she world to Join in the Corooation celebrations, Christchubok. May 27 It bas been decided to -endue, the Corona* tion Celebrations at Ohfietohuroh on tho same lines as those at the time of the Royal visit. There will be a Royal salute, a parade of Volunteers, a procession through the streets, the presentation of tho war medals if they arrive from England in time, and a fireworks dcmanstr&ticm at night. Is is also suggested to plant a Coronation Avenue In Magley Park.

G-.bobnb, May 28 The Borough Council resolved to spend np to £200 on the Coronation celebrations

Proposed Coursing Plumpton.

A meeting of persons interested in forming a Plumpton on the ground generously placed at tbe disposal of the Ashburton Uoursiug Club by Mr J Heseltine, was held last evening and was very well attended, After considerable dieoustiioo, it was resolved that Mr Hose tine's offer bo accepted with thanks, maoyjof tho? c present bearing testimony to tho sportsmai -like manner in which that gentle man had always supported the; Club. Ib was then resolved to take immediate stops to oolleot funds for tbe purpose of enclosing the ground, and oa the motion of Mr Charles Doherty, a committee was appointed to canvass for funds for carrying out tbo proposed scheme. It was estimated that tho cost would nob exceed £60, and as tbe proposal has been favourably received by the local sporting men, it is hoped that there will be no difficulty in carrying it oub with out delay, so that a meeting oould be held on the ground before the season closed, I. was stated in the course of tbo evening, tbat Mr Wise, w: o-uco.Mfuiiy Inaugurated the Ornnaiu Piun-pton, had informed members of the Ashburton Club that when once he had got the scheme going, he bad no difficulty in obtaining Joutsido Bupport, Ib is to be hoped tha. the Ashburton Club wilt meet with similar success.

FOOTBALL.

SPRINGBURN v GLENTUNNEL.

Oa Saturday the Black Diamond Football Club (Glentttnnd) j .urneyed to Springburn .o try oonalu.ii.ns with tho local team, and after a fast and exciting game wore defeated by 11 points (.' goal from a try and two trie.) to 4(a goal from a mark). Glentnnoel (colour*} khjk .d </£_, and after an exchange of k'oks between the opposing backs McGregor, . local player, recired with an it jared ankle, R Brown taking hi» pi. ess For tha first ten minutes the pl^y was of a scrambling nature but very >o.<n .!-■_ Biues b.gan tophow their superiority in heeling ou>, tbetr backs also i?oiog some creditable passing. From a crum G.ndry passed to W. Grieve, ftioeoo and W. Fergus j doing in, and eventually T. "'uttou .cored roar the oorner fl g, no goal resulting; The vi.i.ing forwards, who wsn \ sturdy 10% now got on some good rathoa, *od a-d.ro was only pre yon tod byHvnaock'o oare, whfoh craVed him to i_f.es a fefw j -Sown, (.prlngbarn kicked oo*-, and P__oy j mailing, pUy was carried to tho other *&d , «hereas<o'e was prevented by good Dollar [ -ng on the part cf Bji j imin *nd Ortbatra*. i. tendercy towards iff tido play and * pointing' generally —.s netieeoMe .6 _%• local team, quite a nntnbcr of froo ktafe. being awarded tho visiters- throughout th* game. Tho spoil shortly afterwards ended | Sprlngborn, 3 \ Gleotanoel, nil, Oa resuming, tho b'net became vary iggressive, Goldsmith and J Burgess being conspicuous in lino out play, from one of whioh iho latter secured tho fault, and demly fending a number of bis lighter oppotents passed to ft Brown, who fairly outpaced the remainder, aad toored ntar tdo oorner. Moses, by a very fine klok, oon* verted ; Sprlsgbnrn 8, Glsntnucsl nil. This reverse caused the colours to play np, and Ben junto, by a good rue, carried p!ay wot to the other end, where a mark by Percy resulted in a goal; Sprlcgbarn B t GhraMsaael 4. From a scram near the ooo.ro, Gnodrr secured the ball, and passing between W Grlevo, Motes, acd Brown, ended fn tbo last named being oollarod within a few foot of the lino, Spriogbsrii now made ctreanons efforts to score, and W Grieve, who played brilliantly thronghent, twice erected tho Hoe, but the score was disallowod. Moots hero had a shot at goal from a froo kick, but the ball struck the posts and rebounded Into .he field of play, R Grieve almost seoriagi Benj*ro.o reliev-4, aud passing between Percy aod himself lot the former away, bit ho was well collared by W Fergut- Shortly after, Moses mtde a dodgy run right uptbft fi.ld, and was ooly stepped within• fo* yards of the lino. Mcßae, who was fol lowing up, secured tho ball, and aoorod an easy try, co goal resulting, and thegatto shortly afterwards eodod in f-vra. of the local team as stated above, 11 to 4. For tbo winners, tho forwards, although on tho Sight . side, played well *tog»th.r, and showsd plenty of pace. Behind tbo scrum tho dlmi* native, bub popular Gunriry played well, a«_ ' his, ocnpled with W Grieve* olovor play at five "eights, gave the thret quarters ovary ohance. for the losers, Blair Brothers, forward* 1, and Becj >mln, Percy, and Ors> bourne, backs, were ooospiouons. Mc 8 ■_ Baird acted as referee, and as osaal, gave '. every satisfaction to both sides. Upon oon' elusion of the game, both teams sat down to an excellent spread at Mrs Julian's, an adinnmmenb afterwards being made to the jiafl, whoro a pleasant evening was spent, tk« visitors leaving for home next morning, ovidantiy well pleased with their trip.

The following wlit represent tho Southern' Cross Football Club In thsir match with the High School Old Boys team, <o be played la the Domain on Thursday, 29 h May, play commencing at 5.15 p m sharp :—Baoks— 8 Gud.ell, McOallum, L J^obos, Oulverhoo^s. Harrison, Mc^.o^'-e, Forwards-^Hodgson, J Qjdsell, Staples, Oimhridgo, Brock, Hot roll, Sparrow, Cox, Ohoat. Emsrgonoiso— Hepburn,, Collin*, Hughes, Bruse, Tovey. The following team will represent the High School (past and present) in their match against the Sou thorn Cross Club, to bo played in tin Domain tomotrow afternoon—Kick of 515 sharp. Full B*ok~-L Hardie ; Ttfroo q oarteta—E Williams, T Stephens, £ Baxter. ! l?.v«ieighbht—W Berryman j Half B*ok-R Kelt I Forwards—G Dodds, PDxon, H Revel!, J* Stephens, W Turner, 6 Thomas, J Sinclair, H Booifaob, WSenty, /Emergen cies—S Kingston, H Watson, Collins. AH I players are requested to play in tho sohool colours,

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