EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for August.

Mail Notices.

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

SATURDAY, Aug. 16. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Rotomahana, at 6 p.m.

Mining.

Dunedin, August 15 To-day's sal os—Bendigo 12s, First Chance 16s, Nelson Creek 625, Old Bunstan 4s 3d.

Commercial.

Sydney Stock Sales.

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Sydney, Aug. 14

The sheep offered at the fat sto?.k sales to-day numbered 19,500. The supply was well within requirements, causing restricted competition. Sales were made as follows : —On account of New Zealand shippers— 289 wethers from 24s to 34s 6d, one lot of 17 reaching 445, 134 ewes from 22s 9d to 36s 9d.

London Markets.

The Agent of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-Operative Associations of New Zealand, writing under date, London, July 12th. re ports as under:—

Wool.—Previous to the openiffg of the sales, the position of the market for tho finer grades of wool was unaltered, values being firmly supported in view of the small nes3 of supplies. On the other hand, the large quantity of coarse crossbreds, both colonial and domestic, available had a somewhat depressing effect upon prices for this class of produce.

The attendance on the first night was large, and the catalogues of 12,800 bales were mainly composed of crossbred wools, there being only about 1,500 bales of merino, which were eagerly absorbed by the Continent and the Home trade at an advance of 5 per cent, on the rates current at the close of the May series. Crossbreds came in for strong support from Yorkshire houses. The finer grades sold briskly at an advance of 5 per cent.; middling sorts were steady, but for coarse mixed parcels the market was somewhat irregular at par to 5 per cent, decline.

In the woollen districts trade has now recovered from the check imposed by the postponement of the Coronation, and some repeat orders are being received, while transactions in new season's home-grown produce are on a large scale, while quota tions of all choice descriptions are very firmly supported. The abnormally heavy consumption is maintained, but it concen trates itself very largely on medium and strong crossbred wools, of which large sup plies aro available and prices are on a low level. There is, however, a much better demand for the finest grade crossbreds, and holders decline to sell except at the ad vance, and fine merino wools are also firm with a good enquiry.

Wheat. -The fine warm weather we are experiencing with welcome rains has had a wonderful effect on the growing crop?, and our wheat crop promises to be much above the average of the last five years, provided the weather remains favourable during the next few weeks.

There has been but little alteration in our wheat market during the past three w6ek_, and notwithstanding the weak demand in consequence of the holidays, the tone has been decidedly firm, and there is every prospect of a continuance, as the American markets are very steady, and France is competing for cargoes arriving off coast.

English wheat is in very small supply ou our country markets, but prices have given way about 6d, the present average price being 30s 5d per 4801bs. and compares with 27s 6d in the corresponding week of last year.

In New Zealand there is nothing, and our market is still bare of stocks. Quotations are 32s 6d so 33s Ud for long berried, and 32s Gd to 33s for round berried.

Oats. —Owing to very small supplies, holders have been able to persuade cus^ tomers to purchase at a small advance in nrice. New Zealand's nominal, 27s to 28s for Bluff and Sparrowbills, and 29s to 30s for Canadians per 3841bs ex store.

Barley.—Malting sorts are neglected, but grinding descriptions are firm and 3d dearer.

Frozen Meat.—The Meat Market all round has been extremely depressed, and prices for English as well as Colonial have ■rone back still further, indeed English mutton has declined the most, the fall being 2d to 4d per stone as compared with 2d on Australian and New Zealand carcases. The demand at Smithfield has been very poor for some time, and salesmen have fre quently to accept miserable prices to clear fcfcgir stands. Canterbury mutton is moving slowly at Id to 2d per stone reduction, the very best weights now bringing 2s Gd to 2s 7d per stone, while anything heavy is some what difficult of sale at 2ss 4d to 2s sd, A good many old New Zealand ewes have ~*»fcly b®m gelling on the market at 2s npr stone '"nton has not benefitted the sale of prime Canterbury *e°f W?J Zealand* are now worth fijon & u> 2 3 4d, The warmer weather has slightly favoured the lamb trade as regards demand, but values have gone back still further. but with an increase in the imports frow New- Zealand of over 410,000 carcases for the six months, as compared with a corresponding term last year, h'^h rates could scarcely be looked for. New Zealand best new season lamb does not bring more than 2. lOd to 2s lid per stone on the market, while second quality is only worth about 2s 8d to 2s 9d. Australian lamb is selling at 2s 7d per stone. Frozen beef has been in better request and New Zealand hinds are now making 3d 'to 4d per stojie more money, but on the other hand, fores hay* fallen away about sd, the present value of the forjner bein«- 3s 2d jto 3s 4d, and the latter 2s to _:. Id per stone. Tk& decline in the price of fores is probably iv .sympathy with the same description of Ame'riesff philled, which has declined 7d per stone.

FPvIEND TQ FRIEND,

From frieno! to friend.the livarjts of Impey's May Apple are conveyed in grateful terms. The recommendation of a friend is more convincing than columns of newspaper advertising, and it is because friends tell friends that Impey's May Apple in a great measure enjoys its present expanding sale and increasing popularity. These $_,c the days when you are liable to suffer from con stipation, indigestion, dyspepsia, sick head aches biliousness, liver and kiduey troubles,

and other irregularities, and these are tjw.

days when you most meed Impey's May Apple. It is an ideal family medicine, for it may be taken by the various members with complete confidence and safety. Impey's May Apple is a laxative of proved merit, and is sold by all chemists and store keepers at 2s Gd per bottle, or post free from the wholesale agents—S.harland and Co., Wellington.

STANDISH AND PREECE

Photographers under the Royal patronage oi the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch.

Asgburton Guardian MAGNA VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 1902.

A very important matter was brought before the Government in the House on , Wednesday, by Mr Fraser, the member for Wakatipu, having reference to the liability of farmers under the Workers' Compensa sation for, Accidents Act, for accidents happening to their employees. Mr Fraser, stated in the course of his remarks that a shepherd in the employ of a man who had insured his men, broke his leg, and on the employer asking for compensation for his employee, he was told by the Insurance Company concerned, that agricultural labourers were not under the Act, and pay ment was refused. Mr Fraser asked the Government to bring in an amending Bill in order to remove all ambiguity as to [whether agricultural labourers were in cluded amongst those the Act was intended to protect. It will be remembered that when this question was first raised, we pointed out that there could be no reason able doubt that the agricultural industry came under the provisions of the Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act, and we are still convinced that this view is correct. But it is quite evident that there exists a doubt in some quarters as to the interpreta tion of the law, which id strengthened by the opinions which have been obtained from some members* of tho legal profession, some oLwhich have been opposed to what we consider was the evident intention of the legislature. We understand that the insurance company concerned in the case quoted by Mr Fraser, had been fortified by the opinion of its legal advisor, but we are not at all sur prised at that. We see frequent exam ples of public and private bodies em barking upon j a course of action—that eventually results in a good deal of needless expenditure —to which they have become committed by blindly following the advice of their legal advisers. Lawyers can inter pret words pretty much as they desire, and it is quite a common thing to find two prominent members of the profession inter preting a legal provision in exactly opposite ways. Our opinion is that the employer referred to by Mr Fraser, could have com pelled the Insurance Company concerned, to pay the compensation to his employee, the advice given by the Company's lawyer to the contrary,notwithstanding. Mr Hall Jones stated in reply to Mr Fraser, that the Insurance Company, that had refused to pay in the case cited should be publicly shown up, but we think it should also be made to pay up. That would have settled the question. However, if there is sufficient ambiguity about the matter to render possible such an inci dent as that mentioned by Mr Fraser, the sooner the Act is amended the,better, and it is satisfactory to note that the Govern ment intends if possible to bring forward an amending Bill this session. It is to be hoped it will be possible, as there should be no shadow of doubt about the point raised by the Insurance Company referred to.

Local and General.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires :—Moderate to strong easterly winds; glass fall slowly; frost to-night.

Old Age Pension Case.—At the Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesteeday an old age pensioner named Winter had his pension cancelled on the ground that at the time of its renewal he was not a sober and re putable person within ths meaning of the Act.

Price of Pollard. —The Dunedin Flour Millers' Association has raised the price of pollard from .£5 10s to £6, at which price our correspondent telegraphs) it is selling (freely for .shipment. Bran is nominally ,85 ss, but none is obtainable, and probably .25 to £6 would be procurable.

Tinwald School Committee. — The usual meeting of the Tinwald School Com mittee was held on Wednesday, the 13th inst. Present—Messrs Clothier (chairman,) Bonnington, Tretnain, Fergus, Hampton and A. Giles. The master's report showed that the number of children on the roll was 123, and the average attendance for the past four weeks had been 111. Out of 4 appli cants it was decided to recommend Miss Bonnington for the position of mistress, A letter was received from the Board re Miss Douds staying the extra month. A cir cular was received re public school scholarships new regulations. Accounts were passed for payment to the amount of £3, and the meeting adjourned."

Dr Mason on Vaccination.—Dr Mason in his report has much to say about small pox, supporting his views with some very effective photographs of smallpox patients vaccinated and unvaccinated, the contrast being awful. "At the present time," he concludes, " every facility is being offered by the appointment of numerous public vaccinators, the supply of pure calf lymph free of charge by the Government, and the only thing waiting is an opportunity of speaking to and njeeting those wbo at pre sent object to avail themselves of this safe guard against one of the most infectious and deadly of modern diseases.

The Round the World Crave.—At the beginning of the month there arrived at Adelaide two young Germans —Her- eon Derschow and Paul Bohlke, —who are said to be walking round the world for a wager of -82000, The wager is alleged to be with the proprietor of a Berlin news paper, and one of the conditions is that the travellers are not allowed to ask for assis tance or earn money; all they receive must be given voluntarily. The young felfows, aged 22 and 23 years respectively, allege that they have undertaken the task not simply for the sake of the wager, but to prove that there is sufficient hospitality and kindness in the world to enable them to perform the journey.

Lantern Lectere,—A lantern lecture was given by the Rev Cossum in the Pri mitive Methodist Church last evening, before a large audience. The story of General Gordon as "One of England's Battlefield Heroes" was very beautifully illustrated, showing that a true Christian can be a soldier on the battlefield. At 19 years of age, Gordon first saw service in the C|r. jnean War, and it was here that Florence _figbt.ngalo went out from England and opened up a Nursing Home for the wounded goldiers, Since then, until his death, vic tory had followed all his battles. He took the Chinese array in hand, whioh was in a very bad state, and goon had it a well regulated and disciplined force. After commanding in several battles in the Soudan and elsewhere,and being commander of the Royal Engineers at Gravesend, Gor don finally returned in 1884 to Kartoum. and took that city, but being left alone and unsupported he was left to his fate. Mean while & relief party was sent from England under Lord Wohjeley, only to find the Arabs had taken the Jtown',' and that the noble General Gordon had been shot. 4n illus trated story " How Jimmy mindOd thfe fcaby" was well received •by the young people, Some fine statutary and other interesting jactyres were shown. A collec tion was taken up in aid of the Home Mis sion Funds, and realised a good sum. A very enjoyable and interesting lantejn lecture was then brought to a close at 9.30, with the singing of the doxology, and the Benediction was sa_d by the chairman (Rev Raine.) __

Dear Bread. - A correspondent comment ing on a letter signed " Hardbake," which recently appeared in our columns, forwards two letters from prominent citizens in Timaru and Dunedin, showing that in Ashburton the price of bread is no higher than in those towns. In Dunedin it is stated that bakers are charging 7d for bread, cash or booking, one firm (baker and groceryi not belonging to the Bakers' Union, charging 6d cash. In Timaru the pi'ice of bread is 7d the 41b loaf, without any concession except to storekeepers to sell again at 7d, who are charged 6d.

Tennis.—The Baring Square Tennis Club opened their season yesterday afternoon under most favourable auspices, the weather being delightfully fine, and the attendance of players good. A scratch match was played, President v. Captain, the scoring at the end of the day's play being even. After noon tea*was provided during the afternoon by Mrs Humphreys, aud needless to say was very much appreciated. Trophies were pre sented to winners of last year's tournament —Messrs G. Fowke (Grade A.) and H. A. Humphreys (Grade B.) The play on the whole was satisfactory, and interest evinced in the Club augurs well for a successful season. ■■ *

Re-Classification of Teachers. —An- other example of the attempt being made to centralise educational matters in Wel lington is revealed by the fact that it is understood the Department is reclassifying teachers' certificates, but no intimation of this was made to the North Canterbury Board, and it is further reported that the teachers themselves have never asked for reclassification. Apparently the proposed reclassification will throw a number of teachers with varying certificates into the same classes. For instance a teacher hold ing a D 3 certificate will rank exactly the same as one holding a C 2; and one holding an E5, .he lowest certificate that can be gained, will be in the same class as a teacher holding an A 4 certificate.

Ashburton Debating Society.—There was a good attendance last night at the second meeting of the Ashburton Debating Society, the Eev. E. Whitehouse taking the chair. It was resolved that the provisional committee-Messrs Orr, Brock, Stephens, Inglis, Hardie, and Alingtoa—be elected a formal committee for the rest of the season. Mr H. Eevell was made secretary and treasurer. Oa the motion of Mr Whitehouse it was carried that new mem bers be nominated at one meeting and balloted for at the next. Mr P. Orr then took tho chair, and Mr Whitehouse read a very interesting and instructive paper on the rules of debate. The subject of debate for the next meeting, on the 28th of August is " Whether is a Pavilion in the Domain the most suitable Coronation Memorial for Ashburton." Mr Orr will take the affirmative and Mr T. Stephens the negative.

Have any of your Neighbours Told You that the Greatest Sale of Reliable Cycles ever held in New Zealand is under way at John Orr and Co.'s, sole New Zea land agents for the celebrated easy running Waverley Cycles. In order to celebrate the salo of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Orr and Co. are offering six Ladies' and six Men's Machines at the extremely low price of .816 10s, complete with lamp and bell. These are not old model machines, but the Latest 1902 Waverleys, and as this offer only remains open for two weeks you cannot afford to delay. The Waverley is no new machine of which you know nothing but one that has stood the test of time and wear, and there are hundreds of Waverleys in use at the present time which have been ridden by their fortunate owneis many thousands of miles over all kinds of country, good and bad, at a cost of next to nothing for repairs. Bear this in mind, the sale only lasts two weeks.

News in Brief.

Mr Henry Stephenson advertises that he will sell to-morrow a large stock of tinware and hardware.

Mr Shaw will conduct the services at Flemington, Tinwald, and Greenstreet next Sunday.

Messrs Booth, Mac Donald and Co. are showing "The White" Oil Engines at work at their depot, West Street.

At the end of July there were 2290 co operative workmen in the employ of the Government.

For towing the disabled transport Boveric into Freemantle, West Australia, the steamer Naruug's salvage is expected to exceed _c 12,000.

Captain F. S. G. Rich, Commander of H. M. S. Ringarooma, has accepted the invitation of the Mayor to be present at the Timaru Citizens' Coronation ball on the 28th inst.

In a slander case at the Christchurch Supreme Court on Tuesday Mr Justice Denniston remarked that woman possessed

every privilege nowadays, but a husband still remains liable for his wife's tongue.

It is said that a man can live comfort ably in Japan on .87 a year, which will pay for board and lodging, and that many live on £3.

If the new retort which has just been erected at the Orepuki Shale Works proves a success it is intended 'says the "Advo cate") to procure four more similar ones.

Tho N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Associa tion, Ltd., will offer for sale at the Tinwald yards on Tuesday 200 threequarter-bred and 150 halfbred hoggets, 6 springers, also fat and store sheep, cattle and pig 3.

" I don't understand why girls go into factories at 4s per week, when they might earn 9s or 10s per week at domestic service," remarked Mr Justice Cooper in the Arbitra tion Court at Christchurch on Tuesday.

Says the Sydney " Telegraph ":—Tur- nips are offering from New Zealand to feed local starving stock at 12s 6d per ton, but they cannot be used, owing to a prohibitive duty of £2 5s per ton.

Private Albert Tonks, of Hokianga Eighth Regiment, died in the Wellington Hospital last night from pneumonia super vening on scarlet fever. The deceased was one of the men who disembarked from the Britannic

With this issue Messrs Nelson, Moate and Co., the famous tea merchants, distribute a circular, iv which they tender their thanks to the publio ' for the consideration extended to them during the misfortune caused by the burning of their packing warehouse, which has now been re-fitted. The teas blended by this old established firm are well known for their excellence, and the popularity which they have ob tained is well merited.

This is Sandow's receipt for an unheal thy life. You should just get up in time for breakfast, bolt it, rush off to business, spend the day in an insanitary office, bolt another heavy meal in the middle of the day, return home at night to a heavy din ner, and then go to bed. This is absolut ely certain to end in physical ruin.

At this time of the year every mother is anxiously watching after the health of her family. When coughs and colds are in the house shi? wg^ts the best medicine that money can buy. She wants a medicine that will Cure the cough, heal the lungs, and add flesh and strength to the whole body. Lane's Emulsion is such a medi cine, and is obtainable from all chemists and stores at 2s 6d and 4s 6d a bottle. It's' famous because it's good.—(Advt.)

The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Rucks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and eaeli O£G J^g^hs a profit with hardly any wOrk. Seed"'.or' our catalogue Wo sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of pur expert always at your servi^o. We keep the best of eyery fchin for'.tiiepoi,i.i;ryy|rd.--Adyfc.

At this season everybody is ]iable to Couo-hs and Colds. Avoid all danger by taking TUSSICURA. Obtainable from »ll chemists.

Smoke New Venus

In case of attacks of Colic, Cramp or Spasms, Evans's WITCH'S OIL will be in valuable. Obtainable everywhere.

CABLE NEWS

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THE RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS.

Londo_t, August 14. "The Times" states that Mr G. R. Par kin, Principal of the Upper Canada College, Toronto, will visit Australasia and the United States, in carrying out the request | made by the trustees of Mr Rhodes' will, that he should draw up the scheme for the colonial scholarships provided by the will. EXTRADITION REFUSED. Ottawa, August 14 Judge Caron, of Quebec, declined to make an order for the extradition of Gay nor and Greene, contractors, accused of defrauding the United States Government of nearly a million sterling in connection with harbour improvements at Savannah. ( The Judge discharged them from custody. THE DRAYTON GRANGE. ! Melbourne, Aug 14. ! Two more of the Drayton Grange troopers are dead. • THE FEDERAL TARIFF. The House has finished with the Senate's amendments to the Tariff Bill. Very few of them were allowed. THE STEAMER QUIRAING. Sydney, August 14. The Premier has informed the House that the Quiraing was surveyed in February j last, and everything was found in good i condition. j

The Coronation.

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London, Aug 13.

Botha, De Wei; and De la Key will witness the Naval Keview from the steam ship Nigeria wit^i Mr Chamberlain, Vis count Kitchener, Earl Roberts, and the Colonial Premiers on board. '

The chain presented to the Archbishop of Canterbury by the King is the highest distinction of the Victorian Order. The decoration was originally designed to be worn by royalties.

The Coronation arrangements at the Abbey having been left intact, crowds are viewing them, at a small charge, the money being handed to charity.

The Boer Leaders.

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The " Daily Telegraph" states that owing to the opposition of Botha, De Wet, and Do la Rey, the proposed conference of Boer leaders has been abandoned, and also the scheme for the foundation ot an irrecon • cilable party by Kruger and his followers. They hope thus to conciliate Great Britain, and strengthen their chance of returning to South Africa.

The Premiers' Conference.

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London, August 13. Mr Seddon is disappointed at the small imperialistic outcome of the Conference.

Religious Association's Act.

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Disturbances have occurred in connection with the closing of the schools in Finisterre. A battalion of infantry and a large force of gendarmes are proceeding to the scene of the trouble.

August 14 Admiral Cnverville has appealed to the Government to submit M. Loubet's decrees on the Religious Association Act to the Council of State. Meanwhile a judgment of the Lyons Court of appeal declares that fixing seals to the Convent School of Saint Charles was illegal, and orders their re moval.

Two More Trusts.

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The International Harvester Company has been incorporated at New Jersey, with a capital of twenty-four millions sterling, which has been subscribed. It is hoped to decrease the working expenses and un derbid British makers of ploughs and threshing machines in tho South African markets.

The lumbermen, sawmills, and manufac turers of wooden materials in America are combining on the lines of the Steel Trust.

A New Steamship Service.

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London, August 14

A syndicate composed of the Allen, Elder, Dempster, and Furness Companies, has entered into a contract with the Dominion Government for a regular steamship service for five- years between Canada and South Africa, beginning from Montreal in October.

Threats against the Acting Premier

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, August 14

The letter from Moore to Sir Joseph Ward said that if the writer removed Ward as McKinley was removed, he believed he would be rendering a service to New Zea land. Sir Joseph Ward was the head of the monopolies which he (Moore) was fighting, and stopped his progress. " Why, " con tinues the letter, " should I let you stop me when a bullet or a dagger will put you out of the way. lam willing to sacrifice my life for the good of my cause, as the Anar chists do."

Then follows a reference to the work he had been engaged in, and the letter con cludes as follows :—" Yon are treating me foully. I shall deal foully with you. As you are warned you cannot regard me as cowardly." The letter is signed, and no secrecy made about its delivery.

An Extraordinary Resolution.

The Wellington correspondent of "Truth" writes that the following extraordinarily worded resolution was passed by the Grocers' Union Wednesday night .-—"That this union of workers congratulates the Acting-Premier, Sir Joseph Ward, upon the almost unanimous approval of the legis lation of the Seddon Government by all sides of the House. This speaks louder than words, seeing that there is a general election close at hand, and no doubt will be duly appreciated by the Right Hon Sed don. We also desire to congratulate you on the value you place upon serpehfc-in-the grass flattery, which must be nauseating stuff, which you knovy the slobbering quarter ifrom which it comes—men who were brought out of oblivion by Mr Seddon, and are now anxious to get back into tlje fold, and would flatter you that they might get at the hand that fed then}, namely the Right Hon. the Premier. Sir Joseph, beware of the man whose coat is of many colours, for should be get his sting home it wili be more deadly than the bit§ of the katipQ.''- A copy has heen forwarded to. Sir Joseph Ward. "

The Late Mr E. G. Wright.

THE FUNERAL.

The funeral of the late Mr E. G. Wright took place yesterday, and was very largely attended, there being over three hundred persons present. The various local bodies and companies with which the deceased gentleman had been closely connected for many years were well represented. The Lyttelton Harbour Board was represented by Captain Clark, harbourmaster, and Mr Grubb (Mayor of Lyttelton). Included among the assemblage we noticed Mr C. J. Harper (chairman County Council), and Messrs J. Lambie, J. Studholme, junr., M. Stitt, J Johnston, W. Morgan, S. Chapman (members of the County Council), Mr Wm. N Baxter (engineer), Mr F. Mainwaring (clerk), Mr C. W. Purneil county solicitor , Mr R. C. Bishop, Mr O'Neil, and thirteen employees of the ChristchurcM Ga. Com pany, Mr W. H. Collins (Mayor of Ashbur- , ton), Messrs I. Gibbs, F. H. Bruges, C.' W. Turner (Christchurch), Peter, Anama 5 -

LMorrow, Mayfield; Bonifant, Wakanui} Fi. H. Dobson, Lowcliffe; R. B. Coward, Chatmoss; Buxton, Allenton ; W. T. Lill and W. Harding, Willowby ; W. D. Wood, J. Tucker, T. Bullock, F. Standish, E. Nos worthy, W. G. Gallagher, S. G. Gordon, A. H. Shury, T. E. Upton, P. H. Cox, J. Snodgrass, D. Thomas, J. C. Bell, R. Tout, Robt. Bell, F. Ferriman, J. fvess, T.S. Johnston, John Orr, W. J. Stoddart, R. Friedlander, T. Taylor, Dearden, Butter iok, Kellock, and a number of others from all parts of the district. The coffin was carried from the homestead down the long drive to St. John's church, Windermere, whither it was followed by the largest number of mourners ever seen on foot in this county. Th,e remains of deceased were carried from the hearse into the'church, Messrs Bell, Noble, Cameron, and Robert-

J. Stoddart, R.

son, employees on the estate, acting aj_ bearers. A short but impressive service was

conducted by the Rev. Archdeacon Lingard, ana the Rev. Mr Blakiston, vicar of the Longbeach district. Special hymns were sung, " Rock of Ages " and " Thy Will be Done," the singing being Ted by the choir. The body was taken from the

church and interred in a vaultatthe south-

west side of the building. Wreaths were sent by the following:—Christchurch Gas

Company and employees, Captain Clark and Lyttelton Harbour Board staff, members of Lyttelton Harbour Board, engineer of

Lyttelton Harbour Board dredge, "Man chester," Dr and Mrs C. Morton Anderson, Mr and Mrs James Porter, Mr and Mrs C.

Hood Williams, Mr and Mrs R. B. Coward, Mr and Mrs Hatfield, of Coker's Hotel, Mr and Mrs R. Friedlander, Mr and Mrs Derry Wood, Mr and Mrs W. D. Wood and family, Mr and Mrs W. T. Lill, Mr and Mrs F. Makeig, Mr and Mrs J". C. Bell, Mrs John Carter and family, Mr and Mrs

Malcolm McFarlane, Sir John Hall, and expressions of sympathy from Sir J. G.

Ward, Acting-Premier, Hon. Jf. C. Walker, Minister of Education, Hon. W. J. Steward, M.H.R., Mr J. McLachlan, M.H.R., Mr Arthur Guinness, M.H.R., Mr W. F. Massey, M.H.R., Mr Thos. Mackenzie, M.H.R., Mr Arthur Rhodes, Judge Gill, Mr Duncan Cameron, Mr Joseph Gould, Mr T. W. Stringer, Mr W. H. Hargreaves, London Office Blackball Coal Company, and very many others.

PARLIAMENT.

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Legislative Council

Wellington, Aug 14 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. WELLINGTON HOTELS. .

The Hon G. Jones moved—"That the Government, in view of the alarming re^" ports of the Inspector of Police and the City Engineer of Wellington, as to the ser riously unsatisfactory condition of a larce number of hotels in Wellington, should take steps to secure such reforms as may be ne cessary in connection with these undesirable and illegal drinking-saloons, to bring about the removal of menaces to public safety, health and comfort described in the re ports." Mr Jones quoted reports from which ho contended that the law had been seriously infringed. Under the circum stances, he considered that it was the duty of the Inspector to object to the granting of licenses to the houses concerned.

The Hon W. C. Walker replied that the hotel accommodation in Wellington waa now a great deal better than previously, and looking to the f ttct that a menace was held over the heads of the owners because of there being no certain tenure, he thought that it would be a mistake if the administra tion of the Act by the Municipal Council was interfered with by the Government.

t The Hon J. Rigg said that the condition of some of the hotels in Wellington was a disgrace to their title. The influence of brewers and publicans was becoming a dan ger to the colony. The only remedy was the Tied Houses' Bill which he had- intro duced.

The Hon R. H. J. Reeves said that he thought that under proper conditions the best course to pursue was to grant free trade in licenses. He moved an amend ment —" That all the words after' neces sary ' be struck out of the motion."

The Hon C. C. Bowen. said that he thought that there was no doubt that the licensing law had not been enforced. A great many of the houses were merely places to stand up and drink in, and lacked every other necessary accommodation.

The Hon D. Pinkerton supported the mo tion. The Hon J. E. Jentmson said that he thought that the obstacle to reform was the joining hands of publicans and prohibi tionists.

The Hon. W. W. Bolt urged State con trol of the traffic as the only remedy for the abuses of the trade.

This view was concurred in by the Hons. J. M. Twomey and Af Lee Smith.

The Hon H. Fieldwick supported the amendment.

t The Hon. F. H. Fraser said that he j believed that the motion would do good, as it would direct the attention of owners of hotels to tha dissatisfaction existing. The motion, as amended in the direction ! suggested by Mr Reeves, was agreed to on the voices. t BILLS. The Statutes' Repeal Bill was read a third time and passed. The Aid to Public Works and Land Set lement Bill was committed, reported with out amendment, and read a third time and passed. The Counoil rose at 1.10 p.m.

House of Representatives.

Wellington, August 14 The House met at 2.30. LICENSING COMMITTEES * The Hon W. J. Steward gave notice to introduce the Licensing Committee Quorum Bill. * THE RETURNED CONTINGENTS MrWitheford moved, without notice— " That the House express its heartfelt sym pathy with the relatives of members of the New Zealand Contingents who had died since their return to the colony." Sir Joseph Ward said that he, l^ad gre^t pleasure in seconding the motion. He' wag sure that every member of t_ie House felt the deepest sympathy with tfye relative^ of i tho deceased ruei.. He had, in every cage j of the death of these men, conveyed to. their j relatives the sineerost sympathy of the j Government. ; The motion was unanimously agreed to. \ REPRESENTATION COMMISSION ' The final report of of the Representation Commissioners was laid on the table. i Mr Jackson Palmer asked that a day should be set apart far disoussion of the report, which he descrihed as one of the most carelessly and recklessly prepared i that had ever been presented ia the oolony. ! Ue moved-.:*' That the Hous© *s of Opinion that in the adjustment of electo rates the report has not maintained the community of interests that should have been maintained. '*■ After a long discussion, Mr Jackson Palmer said that he had obtained the ob jeot J.e had ia view, of showing th«

THE ASHBURTON FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, _ 9 02



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Rises 6.58 6.56 6.55 6.54 6.53 5.51 6.50

Sets 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.20



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F. FERRIMAN. { ' FOR SALE BURNETT STREET WEST. I. HAVE received instructions from the Executors of the late James Haw kins to sell Town Section 645, containing i-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 centre of the town. My instructions are to effect an imme diate sab. Easy terms can be arranged, and prompt possession can be given. Further particulars can be #bta»ned on application to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOB SALE. AtTKEN STREET, ASHBURTON. AVERY Desirable little Home, replete with every convenience, compris ing five rooms, pantry, bathroom, and detached washhouse. Water laid on from windmill to washhouse and bathroom. The land is nicely laid out in gardens, and well 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 _Sl3O F. FERRIMAN. _ : . — FOR- SALE ALFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR WOOL LEN MILLS. HOUSE of 4 rooms and porch, together with one acre and 29 perches of land The property is occupied by Mrs Eissane, and is for immediate sale and occupation. Price and terms may be obtained on application to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. ""'" FOR SALE, ALFORD FORESTROAD/ASHBURTON MR F. BULL has instructed me to sell . hia property situated within a few minutes' walk of the Woollen Mills, con sisting of about -_ of an acre of land, upon which is erected a house of 6 rooms; imme diate occupation can be given, and easy terms of payment can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. AN excellent suburban property contain ing 10 acres, with good dwelling house and stables. The property is one which will grow into money, and from its convenient size, its admirable position and increasing value, is well adapted -for a farmer who wishes to retire from active lifo. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. " FOE SALE, ' CHARLES STREET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLENTON. I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling house of Six Rooms, situated within three minute.' walk of the Woollen Mills. The land comprises two acres and other improvements consist of Good Stabling and Poultry Yards. The Property i 3 for immediate sale, and ie well worth inspection. Full particulars can be obtained from F. FERRIMAN. Land and Estate A gent. BUSINESS NOTICES. H GKESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 T >IGHT y«ai'3 experience with E. G. and *A F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms xipsfcairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement, j Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hours ov Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence—Care Mks Gbant, Wills Street . j MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES begs to inform the 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- a-Main, Germany. ] Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College, London _ also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address -.—Care Mrs Pilbeow, Cameron Street. 728 The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd 1 jomct HotDEßsare hereby notified that Mr Henry Stephenson Ras been appointed Local Agent at Ash > i yton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tha Society is now issuing Policies con fc ainin<* new ancl attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may bfl obtained on application to Henry Stephknson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 115 District Manager, Christchurch. IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE You Require] M__\ Smoke New Venus



' BUSINESS NOTICES. ' J, WILSON, 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. ~ft_X "O The Public when buying from me, or having work executed, can thoroughly J3s o_Oe rely upon the GENUINESS of all the material procured or used as the case may be. What I sell and use is the genuine article, made specially for house painters. Buying in large quantities and being a tradesman I know exactly what is wanted. First-class Tradesmen sent to town or country to execute Painting, Paper hanging, and Glazing. Orders by post attended to promptly. Kindly send length, breadth, and height of ! rooms to ensure correct amount of paper or paint being sent. 1 Sole Agent for Halls Sanitary Water Paint. , Sign Writing a Speciality. ZEALANDIA 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 extremely easy running. They are, in fact, the most popular Bicycles ever sold or produced in N.Z. THEY ARE MADE SOLELY BY CHRISTCHURCH. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street. ) c LAST WEEK OF GttiiAT CLEARING SALE. Still Further Reductions. No Reasonable Offer Refused. Must make room for New Goods - At the New Zealand Clothing Factory TT_nnr__---__--B-----W»--lw»-WBW«l»M___-i|i«l__Biii p* mi »n m m n--mrmmTT~— m^~rrMkl,"^:^^rvias3l^B:!SeaSi j B«»OTS FOR, MEN | I 1 Comfortable JPB\ Durable | | I Fitting. MM Quality.- | !| English, ,^^RS 8S 6d 1 '«% American, Mfli|l||^llk *^s If pi Colonial ' _^^^Mmi InsPection || j| Makers; ' Invited* 1 | AT ALCORN'S_j PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE DECORATING, SiGN -WRITING. WH. COLLINS AND CO., Painters, East Street, Ashburton 1, »» ak.' m. g j 5, o Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, House Decorating, Papering, and Sign-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keep up to date in cw r. 7 respect, and the Prices are Right. Competent workmen only are employed, and prices and any information can be had for the asking. "^™"" i-.iiiimimnii»_»-iinn_f_|,l_H" J"™ll'J'-'"" ""■'■"»|■!■ ■illl-lIIWIII-lBil»ll_llll»--i--W-_M.WW«---WII_ll«-MIWBW»W-Wl SEWING MACHINES, I am sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY " Machines for Ashburton County. They are the cheapest and best in the market. I challenge all competitors—as regards price and working.—l 2 mouths' guarantee with each machine HAND Machines M 10...; Treadle machines _80 ICs, £7, .£7 10s, £8, £8 10s. All these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. ALSO, I call attention to my large stock of Farming and Carpenter's Tools—including Spades, Forks, Martin's and other Gorse Knives-Garden Rakes,. Hoes, Etc. All at Bedrock Prices . G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. <««__«_ n _» « _*v__rafl___w,wi_!B_s^^ MITCHELL & TURNER. THE DRAPERS. i i



Second-Hand Bicycles Wanted.—-sj.ay incj. fcld out of second-hand bicycj.es, I am now prepared to take twenty machines as pait payment for the New Season's Rudge- Whitwbrth Bicycles, which &?e now being unpacked, and are admitted to be .-(.5 days ahead of »H other machines in the market. —R. D, JbHNS'rOjs. Agent, Burnett Street. [Advt]. Tailoring.—The public are .respect fully reminded that we do not make strange fitting suits, nor charge strange prices. Advance Ashburton, by supporting local industries. Compare our fit! Compare our prices! Observe the quality and '•-'up-to. date" style of pur goods, and remember that our motto is always " satis faction."— Craighead 4ND Beuryman.— [Advt,]



|s Marriage a Failure, or no ? To answer is nobody's place, Only time and experience will'show ? In each individual «ase. What's worse than a very bad cold ? ' Nothing, we feel pretty sure - The best thing to take wq are told Is Woods' Great Peppermint Curi:,