EPHEMERIS

I SUN.

Phases of the Moon for August.

Mail Hotices.

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations. THURSDAY, Aug. 14. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Kotomahana, at 6 p.m. FRIDAY, Aug. 15. For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australian States (due Sydney Aug 20th), 'and South Africa, p&r Monowai, at 10.30 a.m.

Mining.

Dunedin, August 14 There were no sales on the Dunedin Exchange this morning.

Commercial.

Australian Markets.

pr~' ml Sydney, August 13 Wheat, milling, 4s Sd to 4s 9d. Chick to 4s Gd. Flour—-610 per ton; Manitoban .812 10s. Oats —Local Algerian prime, 3s 6d; me dium, 3s 4d ; prime white feeding, 3s 6d. Barley, Cape, prime, 4s ; English feeding 3s 1 d to 4s. Maize—Local, 5s ..d to os Gd ; Argentine os 4d to 5s Gd. Bran and Pollard—ls 8d each. I Peas—Prussian Blues 7s. Potatoes—Tasmanian, £5 15s to £6 per ton, New Zealand Derwents £i 15s to _85. Onions—Victorian £Q 10s to £7 per ton, N.Z. rough, _84 per ton; prime, .84 10s to _85 5s per ton. Butter—ls 8d; New Zealandbest to Is 7d.

Cheese Local, 8d to 10|d; New Zealand large Bid; medium, Bifd to 9_d; prime loaf 9d to 9._ d. Bacon—B-}d to 9sd.

Melbourne, Aug 13 Wheat —Firm, 4s 6d to 4s Gd. Oats—Algerian milling, 3s 4d to 3s 5d

Barley, 3s 9d to 4s Gd Maize—4sßdto4s9d Bran—ls 6d Pollard—ls 6d Potatoes- -84 5s to £4 10s Onions —£5 15s to -86 per ton Adelaide, Aug 13

Wheat—4s 5d Flour—_£9 5s per ton Oats—Algerian, 3s 3d. White's 3s 3d to 3s 6d Bran—ls 7d Pollard—ls7d

Addington Live Stock Market.

Christchurch, August 13

At Addington there were fair entries including a number of exhibition lines oi fat sheep aud a few prime cattle, principally North Island. The attendance was large, including breeders from the North Island, Otago aud North Canterbury. Cattle. The entry of fat cattle com prised 132 head, mostly light weights, excepting a few linos of prime bullocks and cows. Competition was keen for really good sorts, and a distinct; advance was noticeable, beef ruling 26s to 30s per 1081b, and over in exceptional cases. Other sorts 20s to 26s per 1001b, best bullooks £12 to £16 10s, good steers _£9 to d_ll 103, others __9 to £8 l Os, heifers _S5 5s to £9 2s 6d, extra good cows-fib to .610 17s Gd, others £5 to £8 10*. Sheep.—About 7000 were yarded, includ ing several exhibition consignments which took prizes at Canterbury and Dunedin winter shows. There was a keen demand for extra prime, both by local butchers and exporters to Sydney. Freezers also opera ted freely, and prices ranged considerably, exhibition consignments realising 27s to 41s, prime heavy wethers for Sydney 19s 6d to 335, prime freezers 18s to 21s, lighter 14s 9d to 17s 6d, prime heavy ewos 16s lOd to 19s, medium 14s to 16s 6d, others Us 6d to 13s 6d, prime merino wethers 18s 3d to 19s sd, others 12s to 13s 6d. Fat lambs totalled an entry of 250, and spring lambs realised lis 6d to 15s, hoggets lis to 14s lid. Store sheep recorded an entry of 3774, mostly hoggets. All classes sold well, and most of the whole .entry changed hands. Forward wethers 15s, others 13s 4d to 13s 9d, good young halfbred ewes 15s 3d, fair 10s 8d to I2sßd, inferior 5s to 9s, hoggets 7s 7d to 10s 7d. Pigs.—About 350 were yarded, Fats were scarce and commanded higher prices, a buyer for Sydney being unable to pur chase, values being above his limit. Baconers 40s to 57s 6d, equal 4_Jd to 4.\d per lb; porkers 25s to 355, equal 4-_jd to 5d per lb; big stores 17s Gd to 255, smaller 10s to 1 os, suckers and weaners 5s to 9s.

Burnside Stock Market.

Dunedin, August 13

The Burnside market was held to-day,

I Fat Cattle. —About 296 head were yarded, but the demand, except for the primes, was slack, and a reduction of 103 to 15s per head had to be submitted to, es pecially in unfinished sorts. Best bullocks £_:. 10s to -612, medium £8 16s to £10, best cows and heifers £7 to £8 ss, medium _£5 10s to £6 15s.

Sheep—About 4534 sheep were penned, prices ruling about ls lower. Freezing buyers operated freely. Best wethers 18s to 20s 6d, medium 15s 6d to 17s 9d, best ewes 15s to 16s 9d, medium 13s to 14s 9d. Lambs—364 were yarded, prices ruling abeut the same as last week. Best lambs lis to 13s Gd, medium 9s to 10s 9d.

Pigs—lo6 were penned. Prices for all sorts ruling from, suckers 10s to 12s 6d, slips 14s to 16s, stores 18s to 235, porkers 29s to 335, baconer. 40s to 535, heavy pigs up to 68s.

Dunedin Markets.

The Dunedin firm which, as reported last week, secured a portion of the Government contract for potatoes for South Africa, has received a repeat order from the same source. This means that the local market will be at once relieved of close upon 100 tons of potatoes. As the local stocks available do not probably exceed 200 tons, and deliveries are coming forward very slowly, this will be likely to further firm the market. The balance of the Govern ment contract has, as we have already re ported, been distributed amongst several Christchurch firms, which, added to the fact of the heavy shipments made from Lyttelton to Australia last week, should help to firm the Canterbury market also. There is considerable inquiry for .oats, and quotations are asked for several large lines. It is probable that before the week is out business will ensue. —" Otago Daily Times."

BIRTH.

DoiiEßTi'.—On August 2nd, at Highbank, the wife of J. T. Doherby, of a son.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1902.

We sincerely regret that the proposal to place a cauteen on the quarantine grounds at Bottle Lake has been carried into effect. On former occasions we have strongly op posed the opening of canteens at volunteer encampments, aad all the arguments we then used apply with greater force to the case under notice. We give Dr Symes credit for the best intentions in making the suggestion that a canteen should be placed in "he quarantine grounds. , He recognised i that it was very rough on the men—who had just been released from the restraints of military control, and who had had barely time to see their friends -to have .to be shut up for another fortnight or so under still more stringent conditions. But surely there were other and more prudent met hods of relieving the tedium of the en forced seclusion of the returned troopers, than by inviting them to spend their time and money iv imbibing alcoholic liquor. The use of such liquor on active service is regulated so that no man can get more than a small quantity, which is .served out to him at certain times free. But tho drink got from the canteen is paid for by the meu themselves,, aud although it may be as sumed that it is under the control of an officer or non-com, there is no doubt many got more than is good for them. In deed we learn that the number of intoxicated men to be seen in the camp is moat discreditable to the arrangements that have been made by the authorities. The fact is the whole of thej conditions con nected with the isolation of the Orient troopers tend to make them specially liable to the temptation to drink. Many of them are mere youths and it cannot be wondered at if they are unable to go successfully through the ordeal to which the mistaken kindness of the authorities have subjected them. I- could not be said that no other meaus were available to make the quaran tined troopers comfortable. The people of Christchurch —not to say the whole of Canterbury—would -willingly have contri buted towards that end. Pastimes of every description, books, magazines, and news papers" would have been provided most generously, which, in fact, has been to some extent the case already ; and there should be no inducement whatever for the troopers to spend any of the pay they have just received in trying to relieve the tedium of the days of quarantine. As, however, the canteen has been opened in the camp, we presume it will not now be withdrawn; but we hope the authorities will see that it is conducted with the utmost prudence and tact. We may just remark in. conclusion, that, judging from the facts already made public, -which show that the men seem to go in and out of camp, and mix with the rest of the community, with only certain restrictions as to hours, the quarantining of the Orient troopers is a perfect farce, and should smallpox spread in this province, the Health authorities will have to answer for whatever may be the ultimate result.

Local and General.

Yesterday's Parliamentary news and other reading matter will be found on the fourth page tcday.

Hampstead School.—At the meeting of the Board of Education yesterday, Miss C. Porter was appointed assistant-mistress of the HamDstead School.

Big Turnip Yield—On Myross farm, near Invercargill, a crop of green topped yellow turnips averaged 49 tons 9cwt. to the acre, and received the first prize for drilled turnips at the winter competition.

Drill Classes.—At the meeting of the Board of Education yesterday, the Normal School Committee reported that, in response to the Department's enquiry, Christchurch, Ashburton, and Rangiora were mentioned as suitable centres at which drill classes for the instruction of teachers could be held.

The Lime Burning Industry—A new kiln for lime burning is now in course of erection at Springburn. We understand that the lime deposits have recently been purchased by a syndicate of Christchurch buildei'3 and contractors, and that they in tend working the industry to its full capacity. The bricks for the new kiln are being made at Mr Crum's yards, Ashbur- ton.

Coronation Dat at Lauriston—Coro nation day was the children's day here. The Lauriston and Marawhiti schools com bined and a great success it" was. The sports were held iv the school grounds, and the usual races, games, and feasting in dulged in and enjoyed to the fullest extent. Eacli child received a present, and an exceedingly good one it was, for the donations of the Council towards the two schools were well laid out by Messrs Mur doch and Murray. In the evening, the fun was still continued in the schoolroom where games and dancing were the order of the day. The school was nicely filled, and though the weather grew boisterous it mattered little, for it was the more cosy inside. The evening closed by singing ' God Save the King," at 10 p.m.

Highbank.—A meeting of the Highbank Domain Board was held on Friday, August Bth. Present—Messrs C. Spray, J. Driscoll, A. R. Callaghan, and C. W. Anderson. Mr C. Spray was elected chairman. The tender of Mr R. Crawford was accepted for taking down an old fence and erecting a new one. Messrs McFarlane and Cook wrote stating that the gates were nearly completed, and that the material could be carted. It was resolved that the secretary have the work clone, the cost not to exceed 15s per load. The secretary reported having written to the Minister for Lands asking him to allow the -625 grant for the cemetery, and the like amount for the Domain to j.e amalga mated. The reply was favourable, so there will be ample funds to complete the fencing. The secretary was requested to inform the Chief Surveyor of the contracts entered into. The meeting then adjourned, the secretary to notify members when the next meeting will take place.

j Lecture on the Covenanters. — The j Rev. G. B. Inglis delivered his weekly lec ture last night on the " Scottish Covenan ters," and began by saying that we owe to the Covenanters the religious liberty which we now enjoy. In the year 1643, the Pres byterians of Scotland found it necessary to form a " Solemn League and Covenant," j having for its object the extirpation of the Papacy. When Charles 1., forced a liturgy on the nation, he met with a most deter- I mined resistance from all classes of society, i and -In protest they formed another League, called the " National Covenant." Soon after wards, Middleton and Sharp, the " Judas of Scotland," came into office, and then fol lowed a time of fierce persecutions through ! out the whole land. The Drunken Parlia ! ment of 1661 beheaded the Duke of Argyle, 1 aud ejected 400 Presbyterian ministers i from their parishes. Sharp managed to ; pass a law, making it legal for anyone to ; kill anyone who had atteuded a conventicle. i In one year, 17,000 persons were prosecuted, '■ and the state of affairs in Scotland soon i became intolerable. When William 111., became King, and Presbyterianjsm had been re-established, it was computed that some 18,000 men, women, and children had laid down their lives in the cause of civil and relio-ious freedom during the previous 28 years" Mr Inelis urged his hearers not to prize'lightly the _ blessings which had cost so much to obtain.

Second-Hand Bicycles Wanted.—Hav ing sold out of second-hand bicycles, I am now prepared to take twenty machines as pait payment for the New Season's Rudge- Whitwortl*. Bicycles which are now being unpacked, and are admitted to be 360 days ahead of all other machines in the market —$. D. Johnston, Age^t, Burnett Street. Amoiiff remedies for Coughs and Colds, all Bronchial Complaints, TUSSICURA undoubtedly holds the premier position,

The Inwaed Mails—The gut Francisco mail arrived by the first train from Christ church this morning.

Highbank School.—At the meeting of the Board of Education yesterday, the resignation of Miss N. Curtis, mistress at Highbank, was accepted..

Short Weight Bread—At the Dunedin S.M. Court, Campbell and Auld were prose cuted by the police to-day for selling short weight bread, and were fined 40s and costs. Further cases against others for breaches of the Act ar. proceeding. ;

Boaed op Education.—Mr C. A. C. Hardy, M.H.R., was yesterday unanimously elected chairman of the N.C. Board of Education. The following committees were elected—Buildings Committee, Messrs Peryman, Dalziel, McMillan, and Buddo; appointments, Messrs Opie, Adams, Scott, and Rennie; Normal School and Technical, Messrs Eennie, Adams, Dalziel, and Scott.

The Funeral of Mb E. G. Weight.— The funeral of the late Mr E. G. Wright took place this afternoon, at Windermere, shortly before 3 o'clock. There was a large and representative gathering of mourners from all parts, including several members of the Lyttelton Harbour Board, who came to Ashburton by the express to-day, for the purpose of attending the funeral. The party proceeded to Windermere by drag.- Further particulars will be given in our next issue.

_ Live Stock to Australia.—The exporta tion of live stock from New Zealand to Australia continues briskly. Next Satur day the Monowai leaves Wellington with 700 sheep; on Monday, the "Westralia leaves the Bluff with 150 sheep for Hobart, and 550 for Melbourne. The same day the Zealandia leaves Auckland for Sydney with 550 sheep and 4o head of cattle.

Sir Gordon Sprigg and Abstainers.— The "Daily Chronicle" says: Few of the strong men who come to tho front in the' Colonies (writes a correspondent) are afraid of a drink, but a distinct exception is found in the case of Sir Gordon Sprigg, the highly-strung Premier of the Cape, whom I met on Saturday looking very hard and fit, considering the war and other worries* I was sitting next to Sir Gordon once at lunch on board one of the Castle liners, and during the talk proceeded to pour him out a glass of wine. The act quite disturbed him for the moment. 'I never touch the stuff,' said the Premier; •wine or anything else of the sort is tome what holy water is to the devil." "

An Impecunious Boaed.—Speaking to the motion that the Government be asked to raise the capitation grant from lis 3d to 12s, Mr C. A. C. Hardy, chairman of the North Canterbury Education Board, at yesterday's meeting, said: —" Unless the Government does something for the Board, we must go into the Insolvency Court. Last year we went back considerably again. If pressure is not brought to bear on; the Government, we will have to put our house in order and reduce the incidental allow ances to the committees."

I Another Progressive Move—Theenter prising firm of Oates, Lowry and Co, have again scored another advance, which will be appreciated by cyclists. This is the in troduction of the new vulcanised tyre, now greatly in demand in the old country. The new tyre has the fabric and rubber vulca nised together by machinery into a solid mass, thus ensuring a tyre wearing at least twice as long as the hand made solutionpd tyre, and without increasing the cost to the general public.

Tailoring.— The public are respect fully reminded that we do not make strange fitting suits, nor charge strange prices. Advance Ashbnrton, 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 faction."— Ckaighead and Berbtman.— [Advt.]

News in Brief.

' The annual concert and dance will be 'i held in the Hinds schoolroom on Friday, I the 15th inst.

At the Arcade on Saturday Mr D.Thomas, in conjunction with Mr T. Bullock, will offer for sale by auction 2175 acres of sheep country in Hinds and Coldstream districts on account of Mr John Studholme, jnr.

Correspondence

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

POULTRY FOR EXPORT.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir, —I have read the'report of the Go vernment poultry grader published in your columns, but I see he makes no recom mendations as to the best crosses for ex port. I believe that the best crosses to obtain good results are Game rooster (any variety) and Dorking, Langshan, buff or black Orpington Hens. The winning lot (four were Indian Game-Black Orping ton. The second were Indian Game-Lang shan. The one main point is to obtain birds with a light coloured leg. Softness of bone depends entirely on age. Birds should not be more than six months old.— I am, etc., Export.

Magisterial.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY

(Before C. A. Wray, Esq., S.M.)

James Allen v Bulmer, claim £4 3s Bd. Mr McSherry for plaintiff This case was partly heard last Court day, but was adjourned to enable defendant to produce additional evidence as to the payment of plaintiff's account. Plaintiff and defendant gave evidence similar to that taken before, and His Wor ship now gave judgment for plaintiff. Neaton v McKay, claim 17s.—Judgment for plaintiff by default.

This was all the business,

A Serious Menace to Health.

Some pointed remarks on the subject of spitting in public places are made by Dr Mason in his annual report on the work of the Public Health Department. He says:—"Realising to the full the part which infected sputum plays in the spread of tuberculosis, several of the larger muni cipalities have passed a by-law prohibiting spitting in* public places. lam afraid the laxity with which these laws have been enforced has militated very much against their value and usefulness. One or two convictions would do much to educate the public. The railway authorities have agreed to draw the attention of passengers to the danger of indiscriminate expectorating. If only someof the leaders of society would use their influence in the direction of cur tailing the length of the garment which clothes the lower part of the lady on shopping bent, one powerful agent in the distribution of germs of all sorts and con ditions would cease to wield its inflnence. Anything more disgusting than the condi tion of a skirt which baa collected its toll from one of our busy thoroughfares can hardly be imagined. Greater experience on the part of onr staff is possibly neces sary before the Department can evolve a graceful and hygienic dress. I would re mind these microbe collectors that it is the maid whose duty it is to brush and clean it that runs most risk. They should be careful not to inhale the dust which rises from the "hem of her garment.' "

The Late E. G. Wright.

References in the House of Representatives.

A Sympathetic Resolution

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, August 13 When the House of Representatives met this afternoon, Sir Joseph Ward moved— " That this House desires to place on record its regret a,t the death of Mr E. G. Wright, its appreciation of his services as a member of the House of Representatives, and its recognition of the value of his work as a public man in Canterbury, and tenders to Mrs Wright and other members of the family its heartfelt sympathy in their irreparable loss."

Sir Joseph Ward and Messrs Massey, Laurenson, Thos. McKenzie, Flatman and Meredith, paid a tribute to the memory of the late Mr Wright, and the motion was agreed to unanimously.

At the meeting of the North Canterbury Education Board yesterday morning, the chairman, Mr C. A. C. Hardy, referred in terms of regret to the death of Mr E. G. Wright. Messrs H. W. Peryman and T. W. Adams spoke in a similar strain, and a motion of condolence and sympathy with the family was carried unanimously.

The news of the death of Mr E. G. Wright caused profound regret in Lyttel ton, where he was generally respected. The office of the Harbour Board was closed on Tuesday, and flags were hoisted at half-mast in the town and on the vessels in the harbour.

[By an Admirer of the Man.]

Though the handsome, stately figure of the late Mr E. G. Wright was perhaps the best known of any in the county to the people of Ashburton town and county, there were few men who though counting him among their personal friends could honestly say they possessed his complete confidence. He could be genial, affable, mirthful, and could laugh as hearty at a good joke as most men could, but there was always underlying that pleasant surface an im penetrable reserve, which even his closest friends failed to break down. He, did not " carry his heart on his sleeve for daws to pebk at," though at the same time that heart was not difficult to reach if the cause were deserving, and suffering and misfor tune were always sure of response to appeal; but he was a sturdy keeper of his counsel for all that. How often have men who knew him, as they thought, well and intimately, come away from an interview impressed with the personality of the man, with his ability, his depth of thought his keen insight into human nature, his won derful grasp of detail, but satisfied also that he had not said the last word that could be said, and that he could have said on any subject that had been discussed. Yet there was no hypocrisy about E. G. Wright. What he withheld of his own thought or opinion was his own to hold, and. even if asked for, he was in no way compelled to give it. Hypocrisy in anything he hated, and treachery was his abomination. His were " eyes that looked the looker through," and his estimates of men were usually as accurate as were his figures in making an estimate of the cost of the work. It was impossible for E. G. Wright to flatter. He could pay' gentlemanly compliments, of course, that gentlemen knew how to value, but he could not pour out praise to a man whom, in his own heart, he knew to be a quack. When work was well done, he said so without hesitation, and gave the worker his due meed of praise; but on the incompetent claimant of unpossessed ability he was merciless as a thunderstorm. And there are some men living still, and more are dead, who have squirmed to their very marrow as, put to'the proof and found wanting, they looked into those steely eyes of his that spoke with more telling elo quence than words. Mr Wright's readiness to help, as one rough and blunt, but leal and true Irish man put it, a " lame dog over a stile" has baen mentioned often, but never by Mr Wright himself. When he lent a helping hand he did so ungrudgingly, looking for no reward, and the writer is aware of many cases in which that helping hand has been given, where by hardly any possibility short of a miracle could any return of even a portion of the principal be looked for. It was.not looked for, so that there no disap pointment. But the " lame dog " got " over the stile " in most cases, and that fact was reward enough for the hand that lent the help. Few men knew of the tremendous energy that was in that tall, handsome, almost soldierlike man, who moved about Canter bury with a quick, purposeful step, and manner that plainly said " There is work to do, and no time to waste." But those who had to work for him, or under him, knew that in his life there was no standing still. The " merciful man regardeth the life of his beast," but Mr Wright regarded the lives of men more than the lives of beasts. A strenuous worker himself, he expected all who worked for him to make their " full tale of bricks," but he was no unconscionable taskmaster, like the swart Egyptians, and he found the straw. He believed in paying a full day's wages, but he exacted an honest day's work, and no honest worker could ever cavil at the estimate Mr Wright made of what a day's work should be. Speaking of the strenuous nature of the man, reminds one of some of his earlier election campaigns, when he was in the prime of his manhood, before his hair had put on its snowy whiteness, and he did not quail before a long ride or drive. In one week he addressed no less than nine meetings, some of them not by any means crowded with his own supporters, and to get to those meetings he had to travel by tracks that cut the country through twice in the form of a St. Andrew's cross. But his object was to win, and whether he went far away from home, rose early in tho morning, or sat late at night, it was all the same to him, and, as the saying is, he got there, He was, as has been said, a hard thinker, and when speaking at the meetings of the public bodies of which he was a member he always knew what he was talking about. Sometimes, it was to be feared, he did not always give his fellow members that credit, and as a result was apt to be impatient, not to put too fine a point upon it, when things did not go just as he desired they should. On one occasion at the Ashburton County Council, in one of his " impatient " moods, he looked round the room, and noting 'the fact that there was just a quorum and no more, he stopped further progress with the question at issue and all business at the same time by lifting his hat and walking out! He, however, did not want the Council to do illegal things with his eyes open, and by way of a parting shot he reminded the Chairman that there was no quorum. When the door closed after Mp "Wright, the Chairman counted heads, and closed the meeting.

In E, G. Wright the district has lost a friend it could ill afford. The saying has been often quoted that it is the busy man who can find the time. Mr Wright always found time for the service of the public, and that, too, when most men would have felt their hands to be quite full with half the work he had to do in connection with his own private affairs. He had, as he once told, an Ashburton audience from the plat-r form of the old Oddfellows' Hall, an estate of thirteen thousand acres to manage, Yet he could keep an eye on Qawlor Downs ou the hills, look after his land and stock at Windermere, attend to the Road Board work of Anama and Rangitata, care for the county's interests on the County Council, (of which Mr Andrew Macfarlane, in that dry blunt Scotch way of his, said he was the best Chairman they ever had, and far better as a Chairman than as a member), sit through session after session of parlia ment, bear his end of the burden as Chair man of the_ Lyttelton Harbor Board, be shaft horse'in the work of the Ohristchurch and Ashburton Gas. Companies, both of which he played no mean hand in starting and piloting, take his share in the business of the North Canterbury Education Board and the Board of Governors of the Ashbur ton High School, and now—hia place, is

empty. He has laid down the tools of his labor. Shall we say we mourn the loss of Buch a valiant soldier in the battle of life ? Why should we do so? He has been permitted to live out the full space allotted to man, and that life has been mostly spent, not in working for himself, but in giving his best talents and energies in the service of his fellows. Is there a man amongst us who would not be proud, were he able to leave such a noble record, and so sweet a memory behind him. ." Lay him down, his work is done, Vain for him is friend or foeoian; Rise of moon, or set of sun, Hand of man, or kiss of woman."

VALEDICTORY.

SOCIAL AND PRESENTATION AT TINWALD.

The itinerancy which is necessary in the departments of the public service of the colony to enable officers to gain promotion occasions a good deal of perforce migration among those connected with the [service, and especially so in the Railway Depart ment. Among the number of changes that have taken place recently in the officers of the railway service, Mr Hislop, station master at Tinwald, was one who has re ceived notice of transfer to Woodlands, near Invercargill. Upon this fact becoming known the residents of Tinwald were determined that Mr and Mrs,Hislop should ' not depart from amongst them without showing their esteem in a practical way. The matter was taken up heartily, and as a result of the spontaneity thus shown a social was held in the Templar Hall, Tin wald, List evening. The attendance was : estimated at about two hundred, and waa composed almost wholly of Tinwald people. The chair was occupied by Mr C. Doherty, who, in opening the proceedings, explained the object of the gathering. Immediately it became known that Mr Hislop was to be transferred, the residents of Tinwald set to ' work to get something to present to him. Mr Hislop had been stationed a,t Tinwald for about six years, and during.that time he had performed his duties faithfully and well —not only to the Government but to the people of Tinwald. These duties he had carried out in an obliging manner, and as they all knew these comprised post office, savings bank, and railway business combined. He had also to attend to a large amount of grain traffic—all of which he did well, and arduous as those duties were he was never known to lose his temper. He was quite sure the residents of Tinwald would all miss him, and he wished him every success in his new district. (Ap-. plause.)

Mr Teppets added his testimony to the good words that had been SDoken about Mr Hislop, whom, it had been remarked, had never lost his temper in the heat of business. lie hoped tha,t in the new district whither he was going he would have every success and enjoy good health. He trusted that the next step would be higher still. (Applause.)

Mr Helem said that he was a large ex porter, and consequently used the railway a good deal. He could only remember Mr Hislop out of temper once, and his (the speaker's i experience was that he had never found a bad man in the service. Mr Hislop was always an obliging officer,and courteous while, discharging his duties as postmaster. He hoped the young Hislop would have every prosperity after -'the old man had gone." (Applause.)

Mr J. A. Clothier said that Mr Hislop had always helped him in his work, and even if his temper was disturbed ho had the good sense not to show it. He endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers, and waa sorry Mr Hislop was leaving. They might get one his equal, but not his superior. He was pleased that the change meant pro motion. The,people of Tinwald would feel the wrench, but they would have to settle down amicably. He considered that too much leniency had been extended to the people of Tinwald, and it was customary to err on that side. He hoped Mr Hislop would keep the people up to the mark where he was going, and not allow them " too much rope." (Applause.) .

Rev Mr Blakiston, as one who used the post office, could bear testimany to the courteous manner of Mr Hislop. A station master's position was certainly a very trying one. Asa proof that he was equal to his work they did not see him burning lights at midnight. It was always awk ward for a new man to follow an old one, but the former would find that the people of Tinwald were not a bad lot. He was sura Mr Hislop's successor would be as courteous, and hoped he would be as good. While saying good-bye to Mr Hislop, he would extend a hearty welcome to hi 3 successor. (Applause.)

The Chairman then presented Mr*Hislop with an eight-day marble clock, Mrs Hislop with a biscuit barrel, and an elegant chair for the baby. The i presents were exceed ingly becoming and chaste. On behalf of the residents of Tinwald, the chairman made a few kind remarks.

Mr Hislop, in returning thanks, said that he was plaoed in a very embarrassing position, and they had given him more than he deserved. He hoped they would extend: the same consideration to hia successor. On behalf of Mrs Hislop he thanked them' for their gifts, and also for himself.; They had had a happy time in Tinwald. (Applause.) A musical programme was gone through. as follows: —Piano-ore duet, Misses Bon nington ; song, Mrs Teppett; song, Miss A. Clark; song, Master Thompson; duet, Mes dames Teppett and Thompson; song, Mr Teppett (encored); song, Mr McKay. Reci tations were given by Messrs Meharry and Helem. All the items were capitally ren dered. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Teppett and Miss Thompson. During the proceedings the chairman and others extended a hearty welcome to Mr W. Jones, Mr Hislop's successor, who was present.

An abundant supply of refreshments was provided by the ladies, / .

The presentation clock and biscuit barrel were obtained from the respective establishments of Messrs J. V. de Beer and F. Curtis.

The proceedings terminated with a dance.

THE SEWING MISTRESS.

In about thirty-five schools in the North Canterbury district, there are masters in sole charge. No provision is made for pay ing a sewing • mistress at these schools., consequently sewing cannot be taught in them. Ifc has been suggested that mis tresses instead of masters should be appoin ted to such positions.

The Board has communicated with Mr G. Hogben, Secretary of Education, on the matter, and he has replied as.follows:—. . , " In reply to your letter of August 11th I have to say that the appointment of mis tresses, as a general rule, in schools with average attendance not exceeding thirty would do away with the difficulty to which you refer, except in schools between thirty one and forty. There are one hundred and seventy schools in the colony "between thirty-one and forty staffed by. masters. Under the regulations in force in New South Wales, the master of a small school is repuired to make provision for the teaching of sewing. The Commission on ' Publio School Staffs and Salaries evidently had some such plan in view when recommend ing the abolition of sewing mistresses, and. it does not appear to the Minister that any hardship would bo inflicted if a similar rule were in force in New Zealand. The Minis ter regrets therefore that he cannot see his way to move Parliament to make any special provision for sewing mistresses." The Chairman (MrC. A. C. Hardy) at yesterday's meeting of the Board, spoke strongly against the letter, sayiag he was sorry the Secretary for Education had seen

it. Mr T. W. Adams moved that the Board express great regret at the fact that the Department could not see its way to pro*, vide for sewing mistresses. Mr D. Buddo seconded the motion. He said'that there, were many girls in the country whose only chance of learning' sewing was at-school. , Mr H. W. Peryman suggested that the Board should protest against any moneys being taken from teachers for* sewing mistresses. ( The motion was carried.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, ig o 2



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F. FERRIMAN. J » FOR SALE . ! BURNETT STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from the Executors of the late James' Haw kins to sell Town Seotion 645, containing J-acre, situated in Burnett street West, adjoining the property occupied by Mr D. Leitch. The improvements consist of a well-built four-roomed house. The property is well situated, and is in close proximity to the oentre of the town. My instructions are to effect an imme diate sale. Easy terms can be arranged, and prompt possession can be given. Further particulars can be obtained on Application to F. FERRIMAN. • . Land and Estate Agent ~~^~~~Fr'K SALE AITKEN STREET, ASHBURTON. A. VERY Desirable little Home, replete with every convenience, compris ing five rooms, pantry, bathroom, and j detached washhouse. Water laid on from i windmill to washhouse and bathroom. I The land is nicely laid out in gardens, j -indwell stocked with fruit trees. •'• Easy terms and immediate possession can be given. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. ! Near the Alford Forest Road. | A FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE and Section planted with Fruit Trees. Price .6130 F. FERRIMAN. ~~~ FOR SALE ALFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR WOOL LEN MILLS. HOUSE of 4 rooms and porch, together ; with one acre and 29 perohes of land The property is occupied by Mrs Kissane, and is for immediate sale and occupation. Price and terms may be obtained on application to P. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. "—— *^0R —SALR ' ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON MR F. BULL haa instructed me to sell his property situated within a few minutes' walk of the Woollen Mills, con sisting of about 5 of an acre of laud, upon ■which is erected a house of 6 rooms; imme diate occupation can lie given, and easy terms of payment can be arranged. f. Ferriman, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. A N excellent suburban property contain jC_L ing 10 acres, with good dwelling hoiise and stables. The property is one which will grow into money, and from its j convenient size, its admirable position and j increasing value, is well adapted for a j farmer who wishes to retire from active j life. , | Full particulars on application. I ; . F. FERRIMAN, I Ashburton. ~~ FOR SALE, 1 CHARLES STREET, near the WOOLLEN j MILLS, ALLENTON. I I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling house of Six Rooms, situated within three minuted walk of the Woollen Mills. The land comprises two acres and other improvements consist of Good Stabling and Poultry Yards. " The Property is for immediate sale, and is well worth inspection. Full particulars can be obtained fmm •■■ ' F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. BUSINESS NOTICES. H-' GRESHAM. SURGEON AND MECHANIC Als DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 EiIGHT year 3 experience with E. .3. and . F. W. Greßham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thon_:iß' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain guu.B. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. . Hotjbs of Attendance—^ a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence—Care Mrs Gbant, Wills Street. ' The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd "TjOLipT Holders are hereby notified that Mb Henbt Stephenson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tha Society is now issuing Policies con taining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc.i full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 110 District Manager, Christchurch. MUSIC. ! Singing, Piano, & Harmony "]t 'I~JA J. GILLIES begs to inform tho J3-I_ Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for Instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method, and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort- ;i-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College, London ; also for Trinity College, London. i Each Pupil's Term dates from the first : lesson. '■ Address : —Care Mrs Pxlbp.ow, Cameron ] Street. 7 28 IN EVERY WALK OF LTFS You Requirej \w___\_\t ECLIPSE /fm^tm/A Smoke New Venus



I _____________ __' BUSINESS NOTICES. J AW I I iS*f I W BURNETT STREET. ! —Painter, Glazier and Paperhanger. —-— IMPORTS DIRECT FROM THE BRITISH MANUFACTURERS WALL PAPERS Of Every Description* ALSO Genuine White Lead, Mixed Paints, Linseed Oil (raw or boiled), Window Glass, Mirror Glass, Picture Mouldings, etc. - I stock everything required for Painting and Decorating Houses. "AT ~0 The Public whenbuving from me, or having work executed, can thoroughly J3I ©_Oe rely upon the GENUINESS of all the material procured or used as the case may be. It is not what ia known as " Ironmongers Paints."' which are merely ' put up' for sale. What; I sell and use is the genuine article, made specially for house i painters only. Buying iv large quantities and being a tradesman I know exactly what is wautad. First-class Tradesmen scut to town or country to execute Painting, E'aper hangiLg, and Glazing. , , . . ! Orders by post attended to prompt^. Kindly send length, breadth, and height ot rooms to ensure correct amount of paper or paint requireds Sole Agent for Halls Sanitary Water Paint. Sign Writing a Speciality. B_____m_l__hJl.l____|__E W ->.p P^^ ZKALANDIA CYCLES. Only One Grade. Absolutely the Best. ABOUT ZEALANDIA CYCLES. They are made in Christchurch by skilled mechanics. They are built of the World's finest fittings. They are finished in style, rather superior to the imported article. They are made to stand real hard work, and yet are very easy running. They are, in fact, the most popular Bicycles oversold or produced in N.Z. THEY ARE MADE SOLELY BY CHRISTCHURCH. Ashburton Branch—-Burnett Street. 3 " "' " o LAST "vVEEiv. OS 1 Gi.--i-.AT CLEARING SALE. Still Further Reductions. ITo Reasonable Offer Refused. Must make room for New Goods At the New Zealand Clothing Factory, \i : .;■■ U P-T '-!) ATE 1 | " | BOOTS FOR MEN. I I % Comfortable jPMV Durable " & | I Fitting. J^i|S|^ Quality. j;] i ?A best i^^&^W Prices— [fl | English, Jffl§j|f 8s 6d Si gjj. American, M^^^^, 6d v-j !^ Colonial ' Inspection .|| Makers. ' Invited. | g AT ALCORN'S, j PAINTING, GLAZING, : HOUSE DECORATING, SIGN-WRITING. WH. COLLINS AND CO., Painter.., East Street, Ashburton, are making a © Specialty of their Painting', Glazing, House Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sign-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keep up to date in every i respect, and the Prices are Right. Competent workmen only are employed, and prices and any information can be had for tho asking. "WE? { THE END } 'TOJ.'* OF : fslMo* |?i %88fe can buy Wm jLk* j\\ W0" THIS DELICIOUS ¥M f / i Ji pss Iff ?' 1^ . WsljU--*^*-r- 1 f * •• fete* WM^-r~~C<:Z 7 -V^S/vi; AaHBUKTON. _^^ CTCT _ m^a^.-_gai m____ m^^ MITCHELL & TURNER. "THE DRAPERS.



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