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] Phases of the Moon for August.

Mail Notices.

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

Mining.

United Presa Association —By Electric Telegraph DuNEDitf, August 4 During the week returns have been reported from 70 dredges, the yield being 32320z 9dwt. iodwt., or an average of 4(Joz. per dredge. Additional returns—Sheddan's Waikaka, 390z ; Alpine II 290z. 4dwt. j Upper Waipori 250z. sdwt.; Coal Creek Flat I'Joz 12dwt lOgr ; Enfield, 17oz 12dwt ; Happy Valley, 14oz; Keliance, 12oz ißdwt. Dunedin, Aug. 5 To-day's sales — Alexandra Leaa 17s ; Bendigo 12s, 11s 6d; Dunstan Lead ss; Monte Christo 15s; Old Dunstan 3s 'Jd, 3s 10^d ; Eoxburgh Jubilee, contributing 10s, premium pauls 2os, 24s 9d. ■ Wellington, Aug 4 The returns from the Koh-i-noor dredge are 22ozs ldwt for 130 hours work.

Commercial.

Sydney Pat Stock Sales.

Sydney, August 4

At the fat sheep sales to-day the market was the dreariest yet experienced. New Zealand crossbred wethers sold to 455, 392 on account of MrMcNicoll ranged from 31s (id to 4'is, Ili7 on behalf of Mr Scales realised 30s 6d to 455, 170 on behalf of Mr Combes 28s 6d to 365.

Ashburton Grain Market.

The Ashburton Agency of the _ New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quotes as follows on Aug. 4th, i 902: Wheat- Tuscan ... 3s 8d to 3s 9d Pearl 3s 8d to 3a 9d Hunters 3s 8d to 3s 9d Oats—Duns ... ... 2sto2s2rl „ Danish ... 2s to 2s 2d „ Sparrowbills ... 2s 2d „ Canadians ... 2s4dto2s6d Barley—Malting, prime 2s 9d to 3s 3d Inferior ... 2s to 2s 3d Peas—Prussian Blue ... 5s 6d to 6s  Partridge ... 4s Chaff—Good oatsheaf ... 70s to 75s Grass seed Farmers' ... 3s to 3s (3d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

Skin Sales.

There was a large attendauce and spMtad bidding at the usual fortnightly skin sales held yesterday. Prices were as follows :—Crossbred, 2s 4d, 3s Id, to 3s 9d;

merinos, Ss 2d, 3s 6d ; halfbred, 2s 3d, 2s

S6d, and 3s 3d. Bag wool, 2sd to 3$ ; fat, rendered, 2|d to 2|d; rough, 2gd; hides,

8s 6d.

Ashburton Live Stock Market.

There was only an average attendance at the A3hburton yards to-day. The entry in the sheep pens was small, but in the cattle pons an average entry may be recorded. There was a better demand for all classes of stock, Jind the sales were in advance of last week's prices, there being a good en quiry for hoggets and young sheep. The following are the prices obtained:— Fat sheep—Crossbred ewes 12s Id to 16s sd, merino wethers 8s 4d to 12s Bd, crossbred •wethers 19s sd, merino ewes 7s lOd to 8s 6d, hoggets 10s 7d, forward wethers (fit for tur nips) 13s 9d to Iss lOd. Store sheep— Merino ewes in lamb 4s 3d to 5s hd, hoggets from 9s,Bd to 11s 3d, small hoggets 4s 9d, crossbred ewes lls lid, merino wethers 7s Id.

Fat cattle—Steers £3 10s to £5, cows £■} 7s Gd to .£8 10s, heifers M 15s to £5 17s 6d. Store cattle—Dry cow £2 17s 6d springers £4 15s to £S 10s, yearlings 335, 18 months old cattle £2 to £2 1 s 6d.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1902.

The postponement of the Coronation Day has naturally rendered some modification of the programme for the celebrations neces sary. Even in London, it is improbable that the display will be on quite such a magnificent scale as was at first intended- It will, however, be a remarkable event, not only from a spectacular, but from .a ! historic standpoint. In a good many parts of the Empire there is no doubt large sums will be spent ou the occasion, but we notice I jfchat in a number of small centres it has | been decided to merely make a formal i demonstration.. However, that may be, !we can rest assured that everywhere, throughout the dominions of King Edward the Seventh, there will be the most loyal wishes that he may hays a long and happy reign. A remarkable fact in connection with the celebrations on Coronation Day is that New Zealand will be?in them amongst j the States of the Empire. Fiji will follow close, Australia and Further India will come p#xt, and then the great peninsula' of Hin dustan will enter upon that ninth of August 'to join in acclaiming its Emperor. Then as ! the earth rotates, Africa where Huiton and 1 2?«er have been striving to kill each othar, and Etjv"^' which owes so much to British rule will take TO the celebrations on the Coronation of tho British King. Then the groat day will dawn in the Mother Country, and as the sunlight sweeps across the- Atlantic, Vancouver, and then Canada will join in the grand procession ; just as the people of these Islands are beginning another day ! This view of the coming Coronation gives an idea of the vastness of the Empire over which King Edward has keen called upon to rule. We sincerely ihope that nothing may occur to interfere with the compleia success of this national event in the great iie&ri; .of $he Empire.

The fine climate possessed by New Zealand has become so well known throughout the world that it is becoming a resort for in ysiids suffering from certain complaints- There caji. indeed, be no doubt that its climatic conditions are generally highly favourable to human tyfe. Rut it is also obvious that one disease which asip£s humaaity is much more in .evidenco here than in other portions of Australasia. We refer to rheumatism. No one is surprised to see old people hobbling about tlxti victims of chronic rheumatism ; yet even amongst this class the disease is much more common in New Zealand than in any of the other

' southern colonies. But when we learn that j a large number of little children from the j time they begin to walk suffer from this ; painful and serious malady, one cannot but feel that there is no such thing on this planet as an ideal climate. We have come across a good many very painful cases of rheumatism among young children lately. Some of these victims are the sons and daughters of careful and intelligent parents, and we learn that in no cases have the latter been able to trace the disease to any probable predisposing cause. Writing from a lay standpoint, we should not like to say that the prevalence of rheumatism amongst the young is peculiar to New Zealand, but we are supported by the opinion of several residents in Tasmania and Australia for many years, in asserting that it is a very rare thing indeedto meet with a sufferer from rheumatism in either of those countries, except amongst those who have passed their youth. Where a young person has been so afflicted, it has been easy to trace the cause to exposure to extreme cold and damp. The prevalence and severity of the disease in this country are doubtless due to ihe ab normal quantity of moisture in the atmos phere to which we are mainly indebted for our abundant harvests. In that way therefore it is a great benefit, but the effect of the moisture on the human system is by no means so satisfactory, and it is to be hoped that the investigations of medical scientists will, ere long, discover some effective means of getting rid of, or at least keeping in chock one of the most painful maladies that now afflict mankind.

Local and General.

Weather Forecast.—Captain Erlwin wires : — Strong easterly winds; glass fall; indications of rain after 16 hours from now (1.17 p.m.!

N.Z. Eailways.—Notice appeara in out advertising columns that special trains will be run on Coronation Day, and also the time the Timaru and Mount Somers trains leave Ashburton and arrive at their destinations.

Coronation Service.—A rehearsal of the united choir which is to take part in the Coronation service will be held in St. Stephen's church to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock. The choirs are requested to provide their own music.

Willowby Dairy Factory.—The machi nery intended for use at the Willowby Dairy Factory has been erected, and con sists of a vertical engine 3 h.p., cream separator and pasteuriser. It is intended to officially open the factory on Thursday next.

Cable Rates.—The Telegraph Depart ment advises that the rates per word for cablegrams for Columbia via Bermuda have been fixed as follows :—-Isthmus of Panama, 8s 4d (unchanged); Buenave#tura, 11s 3d. All other offices, Us 9d.

Bu eg laky at Temtjka.—During Satur day night or early on Sunday morning a burglary was perpetrated at the Temuka railway station. Only a few shillings, however, were extracted. Late, on Sunday evening, a young man named Dunstan, a s'ranger in the township, was arrested on suspicion. He was brought before the Court and remanded till Monday next.

Business Enteepeise—Mr D. Stock, boot maker and importer, has just imported a new machine for cutting leather, similar to the class of machinery in use for the pur pose in the large cities. The machine will be erected in position almost immed iately.

An Impoetant Discovery.—An American lieutenant named Clelland Davies has discovered an electrical method of carboni sing armour-plate, the degree of hardening being proportioned to the use of electricity. In resistance the armourplate is equal to Krupp's, and one-third lighter. It can be manufactured in five hours, compared with three weeks under the old system.

The Dunlop Road Race.—-Andy Ral ston, the winner of the road race from Timaru to Christchurch, and road cham pionship of ttie colony, passed through Ashburton by the express on Monday, on his way home, and looks none the worse for his long ride. He speaks well of the machine he rode, a Rudge-Whitworth road racer, the same machine on which ho was mounted last year when he established a record for the Warrnambool to Melbourne road race, IGS miles in 9hrs. 18min.—Advt.

Westerfield. —Our Westerfield corres pondent writes:—On Monday morning an agreeable surprise awaited the school master, for when the morning interval was reached, tho boys asked to be allowed to remain for a few minutes and asked him to join them. Master Thos. Stone, on behalf of the Westerfield school boys, asked Mr Cook tc accept for his infant son a beauti ful eider down quilt for his perambulator, and wished the baby long life, health, happiness, and a prosperous career. Mr Cook thanked the boys for their beautiful present, and hoped that the good feeling now existing would always remain. The baby was then brought over to the school and viewed with evident satisfaction by the boys.

Cable Speed Test.—The Eastern Ex tension Cable Company had a speed test between Adelaide and London via the recently opened Cape cable yesterday even ing, and the result, which, has been for warded to Mr Browning, Superintendent for the Company in New Zealand, by Mr Warren, General Manager at Melbourne, goes to show that the result in every way was highly satisfactory, if indeed, a record was not established. . Mr Warren cables : — "On multiple translation to London last evening,, with Perth, Cocos, Rodrigues, Mauritius, Durban, Capetown, St. Helena, Ascension Island, and Porth Curnow, in circuit, Adelaide sent a short message to London, receiving a reply in three minutes."

Gbeat Railway Rage in America. — One of the greatest railroad races ever entered into in the United States has re cently been carried out by the Pennsylvania and the New York Central. Both these companies inaugurated a twenty-hour ser vice between New York and Chicago, a re duction of four hours on previous services. The trains consisted each of six coaches and a locomotive, and they each arrived 4min. ahead of time. The distance by the Pennsylvania route is 980 miles, and that of, the New York Central 912, and the aver age speed per honr was forty-nine and forty-seven miles respectively. Over the stretch between Harrisburg and Altoona the Pennsylvania train ran ninety-five miles an hour, and the Central?s rate over the Syracuse and Albany stretches wag eighty miles an hour. The locomotives were the largest ever constructed, weigh ing nearly eighty tons apiece without the tender.

Proposed New Zealand Band foe Home.-* By a circular which has just been forwarded to this office we learn that it is np'w definitely decided to raise a fund to send a New Zealand band to Great Thp band wi}l consist of'thirty-throe mem? bers, who will be selected from different parts of the colony, and it is intended fa make it a truly representative New Zealand Band. It is further proposed to raise a sum of ,£3OOO by 300 subscriptions of £10 each, and the profits of the venture will be divided amongst the subscribers according to the amount of their subscription. No subscriber will be allowed to take up more than five shares. The prospects of the venture being successful are decidedly favourable, as already offers of engage ments have been received from England, and also from Australia, where it is inten ded to play en route. Lieut. Herd will have charge of the band, who, it may be mentioned, is well and favourably known in j musjegj' circles throughout the colony. ' The prompters inyi'te'subscriptions towards the project, whiclij it is pointed out pre sents an opportunity of affording a splendid advertisement for the colony.

Tailoring.—The public are respect fully reminded thaj; we do not make strange fitting suits, nor charge strange prices. Advance Ashburton, by supporting local Industries". Compare our fit! Compare our prices! Observe the quality and "up-to-date?' sjtyle>'of our goods, and remember that out motto, is'always " satis faction."— CBAIGHEAD AND BERRYMAi}-.—• [ApvT.i Smoke New Venus

The Progressive Side.-—At Miss Bal garnie's meeting last evening a questioner askod why it was that Great Britain, the most progressive country in the world, con tained so many drunkards. The answer came quickly: "Great Britain is not the *nost progressive country in the world," said the lecturess, "the United States is. Where do your reapers and binders, sewing machines, and a large number of your steam engines come from? And the United States is the most sober country." The ready retort was greeted with much ap plause by the large audience.

Customs and Excise Duties.—The return of Customs and Excise duties collected at the several ports in the colony for the June quarter show that the total Customs was £ 197,528, against £469,934 for the same penod last year, and Excise .£22,064, against Of the Customs, £134,411 was collected at Auckland, £113,813 at Welling ton, .£ 9,393 a t Dunedin, and .£70,917 at Christchurch. The imports during the quarter were valued at .£2,130,060 against £2,382,403 for the June quarter of 1901. Wellington heads the list with .£606,003, Auckland .£564,391. Dunedin ,£368,553, andLyttelton .£330,318. The imports from the United Kingdom rose from £1.276,352 to £1,298,995. The imports from the United States decreased from £358,360 to £272,448.

News in Brief.

The programme for the Coronation cele brations on Saturday will be found in our advertising columns.

The Blenheim plumbers are, demanding from their employers that in future the hours of labour will be from 8 a.m to 5.30 p.m. for the first five days of the week and from 8 a.m. till noon on Saturday. This will have the effect of making their labour' 46| hours k week instead of 48 hours as formerly.

GABLE NEWS

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TORPEDO NETTING. London, August 3 The " Pall Mall Gazette " states that the Admiralty has decided to abandon the use of torpedo nets, as it has been demonstrated that, they could be destroyed by. well directed shell fire. HOMES FOR THE POOR The estate of the late Mr W. H. Sutton waa valued at .£2,096,000. The bulk has been left for the purpose of fouuding model dwellings in London and the provinces. LAKE VIEW CONSOLS The shareholders in the Lake View Con sols Company have agreed to the issue of 100,000 new shares to the present holders at 255. SCHOLARSHIP FOR A NEW ZEA LANDPJR. The Commissioners of the 1851 Exhibi tion have awarded Mr Kenneth. Inglis, a New Zealander, resident at the Edinburgh University, and Mr W. T. Cooke, of Ade laide, Science Research Scholarships of the value of .£l5O a year each. THE KING. The King took walking exercise on Satur day. In the afternoon His Majesty in vested Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny as a Knight Commander of the Bath, and Sir Michael Herbert, the British Ambassador at Washington, as Commander of the Bath. London, Aug. 4 The King now lunches and dines with his family. A SAILING. SHIP SERVICE New York, August 3 A new sailing ship service is being in augurated between New York and Ade laide in opposition to the New York ship r ping ring. 'AMERICAN TRADE RETURNS. The American exports to Europe during the year ended June 30 decreased by one hundred million dollars (.£20,000,000), and the imports increased by sixty million dol lars (£12,000,000), compared with last year's returns. The exports of farm products were most heavily affected. FATAL TRAIN ACCIDENT. Bombay, Aug. 3 A train was derailed at Khatauli station, in Meerut, and sixteen persons were killed and twenty-nine seriously injured. A GREAT WORK FINISHED. Cairo, Aug. 3 The great Nile dam at Assouan, which has occupied several years in building, has been completed. The inauguration of irrigation and other works has beßii fixed for the autumn. THE COLONIAL TROOPS. London, Aug. 4 A number of Colonial troops are touring Scotland. The members of the Australian Contingent were entertained by Lord Hopetoun at his house. A NEW STEAMER. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's ' new steamer " Victoria " was launched at Glasgow. A POLITICAL ASSOCIATION. Reuters Agency states that pending the establishment of a representative institu tion, a Political Association, representing all classes and interests in the colony, is projected at Johannesburg, with a view of informing the authorities of desiderata. WELCOMING MR STEYN. Commandant Wolmarans welcomed Mr Steyn at Schevinigen on behalf of Mr Kruger. AFFAIRS IN CHINA. Pekin, Aug 4 The Governor of Szechuan has requested the British aad French gunboats in the Upper Yangtse to withdraw to Chungking. They refuse owing to the disturbed state of affairs. London, Aug. 4 A hitch occurred in the Anglo-Chinese treaty, arising out of the inland navigation clauses. THE AMERICAN NAVY. New York, Aug 4 Rear-Admiral Taylor, of the United Spates Navy, sai4, he hoped America would rapidly increase her navy, thus forcing the Monroe doctrine. There would probably be a crisis, when in 1907 the German navy would be nmch increased, and Germany would absorb Holland and try to secure the Dutch Guiana. FISH ACCLIMATISATION. Sydney, August 4 A consignment of five hundred and sixty plaice, 23 sole and one lobster, imported by the Fisheries Department for acclimatisa tion purposes, arrived in good condition. The majority of the lobsters, all the orabs, turbot and brijl died on the voyage. ACCIDENT TO SEAMEN. Sydney, August 4 While the warship Tauranga was in course of painting, the cockatoo deck rope, holding a plank whereon were fifteen sea men, collapsed and fell eighteen feet. Five were injured, three severely. PLAGUE. Brisbane, August 4 A case of plague was discovered in the city to-day.

Affairs in China.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Pekin, August 4 Liukunyi, in a strongly worded letter, asks for th.c early withdrawal of the foreign garrisons at Shanghai. He declares that during the reign of Boxerism the Yangtze Viceroys proved themselves willing and able to maintain order. The Consuls of Britain, France, and Japan, while referring the matter to their respective Ministers, concurred in a letter expressing the belief that their Govern ments would agree to simultaneous evacua tiqn. The German Consul waja absent, and his substitute did not express an opinion, j but forwarded the request to the German! Minister, '

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held last evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), and Crs Davis, Eeid, Jones, Alcorn, Davison, Clark, Timmins and Andrews.

mayor's statement. The Mayor reported the balance at the Bank to be Dr. £2165 2s 6d and receipts from all sources since last meeting £5G 6s 3d.

BALANCE EHEET. The balance sheet was returned by the Audit Department duly certified. The balance sheet was adopted, and the lowest tender for printing the same was accepted.

CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read and dealt with as under : —

From the Clerk of County County, re questing payment of the borough's subsi dies to the Hospital.—Received, and the amount ordered to be paid. From the same body, re cases of infec tious diseases, and stating that the County Council had passed a motion suggesting that the Hospital Board should be a Board of Health.

The Mayor explained the matter, and the j letter was received. From the Inspector of Hospitals and Sir Joseph Ward re representation of the Borough on the Charitable Aid Board and, stating that the matter would receive con sideration. The letters were received. Messrs Carson and Co. wrote, inviting the Council to the formal opening of the Willowby butter factory on Thursday next. —The letter was received. Prom Assistant-Engineer Massey, of the Ashburton Fire Brigade resigning his position. The resignation was accepted, and the Fire Brigade Committee was instructed to call for applications for the position. From Mr J. McLachlan, M.H.E., re with drawing town sections from sale. The Secretary of Public "Works also wrote on the same subject. The Minister refused to alter his previous decision on this matter unless the sections were not sold. After some discussion the letters were received. From the Public Works Department, stating that tenders had been called for the manufacture and erection of the Town Clock. The Mayor said that calling for tenders was only a matter of form. From Dr Trevor, forwarding account re ceived by him on account of the Beautify ing Association for filling up the railway reser.ve. The Mayor said the Counoil had pro mised to do the work, but had no soil. Cr Efiid objected to the account, which had not come before the Council. He thought the account should be sent back to Dr Trevor. The matter was left over till later. FIRE INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Fire- Inspector (Captain Barber) reported on two fires in the Borough. He applied for two steel collars for the fire engine horses. He also submitted the name of a proposed member of the Brigade. The matter of procuring collars was referred to the Fire Brigade Committee. The new member was approved of. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector of Nuisances reported that notices had been attended to. A number of butchers and milkmen had not regis tered. The Poultry Society had held their annual show in Mr Thomas' auction room without obtaining a license. I It was decided to send a final notice to ] register. With regard to the matter of the Poultry Society, Cr Jones thought the by-laws should be carried out. If necessary, he would move that the Society be proceeded against. } ' Cr Reid said that the building was totally unfit for this sort of show, as it was not in accordance with the Act. It was not safe incase of fire. He seconded Cr Jones' motion. Cr Davison moved as an amendment that the Society be asked for the amount of the license, and if they refused to pay they be proceeded agaiust. Cr, Clavk seconded the amendment. Cr .Eeid said they could not ask for the license fee as long as the building was not in conformity with the by-laws. The amendment was put and carried. The Inspector's report was received and adopted. foreman's report. The Foreman of Works reported that the labor gang had been engaged during the fortnight on general maintenance work. The report was adopted. TENDERS FOR FORMATION. Cr Clark moved that the lowest tender for formation be accepted. Cr Davis seconded. ' Cr Eeid moved as an amendment that fresh tenders be called, the Works Com mittee to have power to accept the lowest tender. The motion was carried. It was decided to submit the tender to the Hampstead Town Board. BAND ROOM. Key. Dean O'Donnell interviewed the Council on behalf of several residents in the neighbourhood of the Western Fire Brigade Station. He had authority from nine or ten ratepayers to object to the erection of a band practice room in that vicinity. If the matter had been correctly reported, the Band had obtained permission to erect the bandroom in the Council yard, but owing to objections raised by residents in the vicinity, the project had been abandoned. He did not wish to hamper the Band in any way, and,thought some more suitable site might be found. Dean O'Donnell then thanked the Council and withdrew. The matter was discussed later, when Cr. Alcorn thought the best place could be found in the Domain, where the room would be no nuisance to anyone. Cr. Andrews. agreed with Or. Alcorn's remarks. He moved that the matter be referred to the Domain Committee to see if a suitable place could be found in the Domain. > Cr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the Eeserves Committee to con fer with the Band. Cr. Eeid said he did not think, it right to knock the Band about from pillar to post in this matter. They had been practising in other places, and no exception had been taken by residents. He thought the Council should maintain its position, The Mayor said the Band had. come forward at public functions and had done its best. The Council should let them have a reserve, of which they had plenty. But he thought it would be a mistake to, place the Band in a position where it would be a nuisance to any one, Cr. Davison moved that the matter be left in the hands of the Chairman of the Reserves Committee to interview the Bandmaster, This motion was carried. BOROUGH RESERVE Mrs Mary Primmer tendered the upset rental (J}2s per annum), for the property occupied by Mr Jas. Tasker, inßnst Street. The offer was accepted. WATER SUPPLY. Cr Jones asked if the Works Committee would consider the feasibility of providing water for the water carts on the western side of the town. He thought the ram and tanks in the domain would meet the object in view. The matter was referred to the Works Committee. BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION. Dr Trevor's letter was then considered, when Cr Aloorn moved that the Council pay the account. Cr Davison said that while, he wished to assist such a society as the Beautifying As sociation, he did not think this filling had done much good. Cr Davis thought that whoever authorised I the. giving of this soil had a right to pay j for it. He would vote against th§ ex ! penditure. ; Cr Eeid thought this wa,s v,ery irregular discussion. If they were going to admit this letter, he did not know w.here it would end. Cr Timmins said the account was per fectly reasonable. The soil was for the benefit of the. Council's propertyj aad. the

Council was naturally asked to pay for it. The Mayor, said that when certain in dividuals were so interested in beautifying the town as to pay private subscriptions and organise concerts and other things to raise sufficient money to do so, for a body like the Borough Council to refuse to help them was the basest ingratitude. (Hear, hear). The work of the Association had advanced the price of the property in the Borough. Cr. Jones said he would voteforthe pay ment of the account. The Borough got the benefit of the work. The account was passed for payment. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION Cr. Timmins said that some days ago a letter appeared in the Guardian suggest ing that the Council should take steps to hold an Exhibition. He asked if the Mayo* intended to move in the matter. Cr. Davis suggested that a public meet ing should be called to consider the question. The Mayor said the matter was out o£ the province of the Council. WAKANUI ROAD Cr. Timmins said that the Wakanui Eoad was in a disgraceful Btate and waa unfit for cyclists. He thought a side track should be kept for cyclists. The matter was referred to the Works Committee. BAND CONCERT. Cr. Timmins said that very few Council lors had attended the Band Concert oa Wednesday evening, though the patronage of the Council had been promised. The Mayor said he attended the concert and had appreciated it very much. LICENSES Several licenses — butchers, milkmens, and hawkers, and one cabman's license were granted. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to J3lll 18s lOd were passed for payment, and the Council sat as a DOMAIN BOAED, the same members being present. curator's report. The Curator, in his report, dealt with the work done during the fortnight. He aaked for extra assistance in preparing for the Coronation celebrations. The report was adopted and the extra labor granted.

The No-License Move ment.

Miss Balgarnie's Mission

Miss Balgarnie addressed a large meet ing in the Oddfellows* Hall last evening. Mr John Ovr occupied the chair, and in introducing Miss Balgarnie, entreated his hearers to think seriously of the drink evil. The ill effects were evident more and more every day. He had been thinking seriously himself on the question, and had failed to see how no-license could affect business.

Miss Balgarnie felt it a great privilege to address so important a meeting. It waa of no ordinary significance, and emphasised the interest evoked in " Gar Glorious Cause." B very nation should ha ye a cause, and causes had always«to be fought. The 19th century, had awakened to a lively duel with strong drink. Their glorious cause would compare with any cause for the uplifting of humanity. Last century stood prominent principally through the emancipation of slave?. We should judge the greatness of a cause by the magnitude of evil, and this distinctly applied to the drink evil, Slavery paled before it. Slaves to strong drink were more degraded than American slaves, for a slave to strong drink carried it to his home. Their cause would be more fundamental, and more glorious than the American cause. Prohibi tionists were seeking to remedy an evil and save men from suffering. Dr. Clarke, an eminent physician, with great London, ex perience, attributed 7-lOths of disease's to strong drink, and this result even among wealthy patients. Miss Balgarnie then proved by statistics that crime in several countries was undoubtedly the result of over-indulgence. The good result of pro hibition in Clutha was dealt with, and the figures of progress in the Ashburton electorate commented on, and Mis 3 Bal garnie concluded by stating^ that the darkest hour was before dawn, and declared that the cause of prohibition was a glorious one, and worth fighting for. Miss Bal garnie's discourse was studded with ap plause. At the conclusion, questions were asked and answered, and the meeting con cluded with votes of thanks to Miss Eal garnie and the chairman.

Supreme Court

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Chsistchubch, August 4

At the Supreme, Court, Kobert Eadcliffe and Daniel Heslop -were ?.acquitted on a charge of robbery from the person of Thomas O'Coner, and were-acquitted on a oharge of stealing jewellery from the Eoyal, George Hotel. Arden Crump was indicted for having on July sth, at Ashburton, forged and uttered | a cheque for £B S in the name of T. Bevan. j The accused was further indicted for having on July sth, at Ashburton, forged and uttered a cheque in the name of T. Blacfc more; also for having forged and tittered three cheques at Christchurch. The jury returned a verdict of " Guilty," with a rider deprecating the want of caution on the part of tradespeople in cashing cheques. Accused was sentenced to six months' imprisonment, to run concurrently in all the cases. " Wellington, August 4. Charles Ocean Thompson waß found guilty of an indecent assault on a girl aged eleven years. Eobert Gray was found guilty of causing, actual > bodily harm at Palmerston. Charles Jennings was found f guilty of breaking and entering. All were remanded for senteuoe.

The Value of Fishing licenses.

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Wellington, August 4 The judgment of the full Bench of the Supreme Court in the case of Campbell v Maodonald was delivered this morning It is a case in which an appeal was made against the conviction of appellant by Mr James, S.M., of Wairarapa, for fishing without a license, the facts being that the appellant had, with the consent of a neigh boizr, fished for trout in a stream running through the neighbour's property, without having taken out a. license. The Fisheries Conservation Act of 1884 expressly provides that nothing contained in. that Act shall apply to any person taking fish in water of which he is the owner, nor to any person authorised by such an owner. The Court was unanimously of opinion, that, although in, the strict sense of the term no person is' the owner of the water of a stream run ning over his land, but only of the bed o£ the stream, he is the owner of the water in the ordinary meanipg of the term, and that, upon the construction of the Fisher ies Acts as a whole, the word must be given its ordinary meaning in those Acts. The Court therefore held that the appellant had committed no offence, and the convic tion must be quashed. The Court also held that the Acts gave no authority to require the taking out of a licence to fish, or to impose a licence fee^and that the reg ulations for that purpose which have been made under tha Act and have been acted upon for Eiany, years are ultra vires and void. The appeal was allowed with. <£10s costs.

The Court of Appeal adjourned; to the 25th, when further judgments will ba delivered.

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