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United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Donkdik, November 28

Today's sales—KUotrtc, 455, 45»; Ex tended Fourteen Mile Beach, 2s 6J ; First Chance, 28s 61.285, 28s; Galvanic, 38«, 38s; Golden Run, 425, 42s 6d ; Grand Juootion, la. la, 6s id, 6s 6d ; Greenstone. 3d dis ; Grey River, 435, 43s 6d, 43s 7£d, 42i6d; Hokitika River, 5s 6d, Ss 6d, 5s 6d ; Junotton Eleotrio, 28s 6d, 29j ; Mokola, 20«, SsOa; Nugget, 9s 3d, 9s 3d ; Paotolus, 18s 6d ; Richards' Beach, 25s 6<*, 265; Roy«l Maori, Is 6d, Is 6d; Second Magnetic, 325; Via 1 cent Extended 455.

The Alpine Coniote|dredge ie being shifted to her claim The Royal Moari Coy's dredge is under construction.

Mail Notices.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

For Northern Ports and Weitport, per Tarawer*. at 6 30 p m FEIDAY, NOVEMBEB 30 For Northern Ports and Australia (due Sydney December 6th), alto India, China, Japan, Straits Settlement, South Africa, Noumea, Fiji, Mauritius, also United King dom, specially addressed via Brindisi (due London January 13th) and Continent of Europe, per Moana, at 10 30 a m MONDAY, DBCBMBER 3 For Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, also United States, Canada, United King dom and Continent of Europe, via San Fran, citcn, (due London Jan 4), par Tarawera at 630 pm ; Money Orders, 2 pm \ registered articles, 5 pm

Note,—Christmas cards to pass at book rates, must be posted in open cover with I»p turned in, or tied with strir; I closed agaiast inspection the postage must be paid at letter rates. Important—There will be no despatch o! English mails via San Francisco In November, bat arrangements have been made for dose connections with Federal and Vancouver services. The new service, every three weeks, via San Francisco, 1b expected to start with firsb steamer leaving Auckland at oat the Bth December. On account; of there being no despatch of San Francisco mall In November, parcels for United States of America cannot be sent until the despatch of mall leaving Auckland Bfeh December

Commercial.

THE ENGLISH MARKETS

The London agent of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association reports under date, London, October 20, as follow!: Wool-—The fifth and Usfc aeriei of colonial wool sales for the prescot year opened on the 9th inst, and according to present arrangement!, will close on the 10th prox. The net available bale* were 366,000. There was a very full attendance of buyers from all quarters, but biddings were chiefly con fined to the home trade, the restricted state of credit on the Continent oausing foreign ers to acb with extreme caution. Merinos showed a decline of 10 to 15 per cent, faulty seconds and heavy greasies showing the greatest) depreciation. In crossbreds medium qualities were 7£ per cent lower, and the finest grades 15 per cent, while the coarset grades were eagerly competed for by Yorkshire buyers at prices quite equal to those ruling last sales, During the last day or two the purchases ot merino wool on Continental account, have been slmewhat larger, and the tone of the market has been a trifle better. In the woollen districts in the north trade is remarkably quiet, the market for Che moment being less favourable in tone, and in the aotual business passing. Purchasers of woollen cloth* do not operate with confidence, and there is a feeling that values have not even now touched their lowest point. Inquiries for merinos are limited and the finest descriptions of cross* breds are negleoted, but) medium aorts are steady* Wheat—The wheat market has been quiet daring the month, for owing to heavy ship ments and abundant supplies, buyers have shown little disposition to operate, and values have declined Is per qr; added to this, granary space is becoming scarcer, and there is a threatened trouble with lighter* men, but a further decline haft been arrested by recent advices of damage to the wheat crop in the River Plate, and firmer advices from America, English wheat has bseo more freely offered in the country markets, and values have fallen 4d to Is per qr, the imperial average price now being 28s 9d against 27s 3d a year ago. For Australian cargoes the price now ftslutd is 30s 6d to 31s per 4801 be, o.i.f, and ex-granary her* the value is 32« per 4961b5. From New £«al«nd, the cargo of long ben led wheat, per Miltan Park, has arrived at Falmeoth in perfeob order, and 3}» is asked for it. The best offer made to-day is 295. On spot the value is 309 6d to 31s for long berried, and 30s to 30« 6d for iborts berried, per #961bs,

Oats have been depressed in consequents of h«avy arrivals, and have lost 6d per qr. New Zealands are extremely scaroe, and may be quoted 24s 6d to 25) 6d for ordinary Bluff, and 26s 6d t# 27s 6d for Canadian per 3841b5. Duns are worth 17s6d to 18a 6d per 3361b5, ex store. i Barley for malting is offered freely in the country markets, »nd fine samples maintain their values. New Zealand is in full supply, but at present there Is no great demand for It. The value is about 29s up to 33s for very fine quality per 4481b5, ex store. Frozen Meat—Trade has not been over active at Sinlthfield during the past month, but as holders have been firm, values have not given way. Canterbury carcases have been in better demand and prime sheep have improved 3d per stone, the price now being 2s 8d to 2s 91 per stone ex mark**, up to 2s lOd for anything choice. Bydney and Mel bourne sheep are 4d better. Sydney large and small bringing 2s 4d, Melbourne large 2« sd, and ordinary 2s 4d to 2s 54 p«r stone. River Plate carcases have hardened 3d and are now worth 2s 4d per stone. Lambs are unaltered in value, and they an in fair demand, bub the trade may now be said to be practically over. Canterbury carcases are making 2s lOd to 8s 2d at Smithfieid. Frozen beef is slow of sale, especially hinds, notwithstanding that American chilled has advanced 3d per stone, New Zinland hinds are quoted at 2s lOd to 2s lid, and fores which are in better reqneib, 2a 3d to 2s 4d ex market *

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1900. Local and General.

Weathrr Bepobt -Captain Edwin wires s —North to west and south-west gale, with nin; glass fall.

Hospital Committbe—A meeting of the Hospital Committee was held this morning, but our report is unavoidably held over

Tradiho Stamm Doomk».—A Trading Stamps Abolition Bill passed its second read, ing in the Tasmanian Parliament early this month.

An El Dorado —The calls at Charters Tow ers for the month of Ootober amounted to £3800, and the dividends to £38,800.

The Potato Moth,—A now peat—the potato moth—is oausing considerable damage to the potato crop in the Windsor district, New South Wales,

Oats.—The Oamarn MaiißKjß that Messrs Darling snd Milne have secured a contract to supply oats for Bouth Africa, and will com mence re-bagging at once.

To Volohtkebs.—A district order in our advertising columns announces that the next examination of officers in the South Canter* bury Sub-District will take place at the drill shed, Timaru, on December sth.

The Piaoe Medals.—ln reply to Mr J. H. Witheford, M.H.&., the Premier says that the school children will have to pay for the peace celebration medals at cost price- Is 9d per dczin.

Shadowing.—The work of "shadow log' the Duke and Duchess of York in their' coming tour will, it is said, be entrusted to Deteothe-Insptctor J. M. Christie, who performed a similar duty when the Duke of Edinburgh visited Australia and Jiew Zsa land.

Thb Mciob Cab,—After Effecting repairs Mr N Oates, and bis compacion, Mr Carl, left by motor ear for Timara via Gerttldine yes terday afternoon at 3.39. The repairs were expediously and satisfactorily executed by Mr gohwartz, at the firm's local branch,

A Two Days' Show— At the A. & P. Association meeting, held yesterday after noon, after a full discussion, ib was almost unanimous y decided to hold in future a two days' Show in Ashburton.—-A report of the proceedings appears elsewhere.

Manual And Technical Instruction.— The Secretary for Education,at the request oJ ofjtha local committee, has kindly contented to deliver en address on the new Manual and leobnical Instruct! n Bill. As he ig at pres ent very busy, the lecture has bad to be Ar ranged for Thursday afternoon at 3 30, when the major will preside.

The New Post OffioE«—Toe contract price for the erection of the new post offios is £4300. Mr Hyndman, the contractor, and bia foreman were in town a couple of days ago, lookiDg at the site and making preliminary arrnngementa lor starting the woik, which we understand they will do tomorrow. Tb« date of completion is July, 1901. We hope the wishes of the poblio with regard to the en ranees will be considered .

Our Fobmk* Govebnobs.—New Zealand's former Governors"do nut forget her. The other day Lord Glatgow was interesting him self in the can of a New Zealand widow poorly provided for* Now Lord Onalow his his turn at good work. He has, after trying for some time, at last sucosedsd in getting into the Masonic Institute for boys Master Herapath, the son of an Auckland member of the craft By sending out cards appealing for votes on the ground that New had done so much for the Empire that St would be a graceful act to comply with the desire of the mother, he gob his protege elected second with 8,691 votes.

A Runaway — Yesterday afterneon a horse belonging to" Mr John Gilmonr of Greenatreet, bolted from the Olnb yard with a gig attached to id. Id went up Burnetb Street at a gallop, no doubt with the inten tion of going home, but a crowd of people *t the corner of the street) turned it down East Street. Shortly ftfter it had turned the corner there was a shout of laughter bo see the hone and trap turn the other corner of Burnett Street. After having gone once round the block, It was stopped at the Club gate by Mr Giltnour himself, The cnly damage dons was that one of the springs gob bant a little, but after a few niinntos with the wheelwright) Mr Gilmour was on hit road home again.

The Taik Lying Bbfobe Lordßoeebtb— The London Times Hays:—The duty which now falls upon Lord Roberts, under the Sec retary of State for war is aa arduous as was ever impacted upon a soldier. It la nothing less than to adviae the Government regarding the oomplo c and thorough reorganisation of our lan 3 forces throughout the world upon Bound and intelligent principles, and it has to be performed in an atmosphere saturated with musty prejudice and inveterate devotion to red tare* Hot improbably Lord Eitohener may be ejected to add him at homo as be was aided in South Africa, A better second Lord Roberta could hardly poseeia in the greap task be will have to take in hand.

Pbime Cahtbrbury—Southland, says the "Daily NewV is noted for its pro. ductlon of "fine Canterbury"; special trains laden with sheep fattened on Southland pastures, consigned to Canter bury freezing worka, stand In evidence of thatfacb. Fearshave even been expressed that in thus accommodating Northern neighbours,, growers were running the ris-k of depleting flockß of the best breeding ewes. Misgivings in this respect woald have, been, to some extent, dispelled by a visit to the Southland Frozen Meat Com pany's works last Saturday. Included in a splendid Una was a maiden ewe that tamed the scale at 1921 bs~ a Leicester Lincoln cross, grown by Mr W McKensle of Ifcla Bank. Those who have had exten sive dealings in sheep say this establishes a record in point of weight.

Express Dblivibt System—The Post master General intends to establish, from the Ist of Jaauary next, an express delivery of letters and parcels up to 31b. Lobd Roberts' Reward—ln addition, an earldom and a gr#nt of £100,000 as already stated, the Field Marshall, according to the Daily Express correspondent, will reoeive the Order of the Garter

I New Mabkits— In bis speech at Clinton last night, the Hon J G Ward said the Government proposed to call for applications for lines of steamers to trade from five ports in Now Zealand to three in South Africa. It was also fntended to appoint a Secretary of Industry and Commerce.

An Acoidist—News was reoeivsd in town last night that Mr William Power, a well known farnvr in the Methven district, had met with a serious accident yesterday afternoon. Dr Trevor was sent for, and left to attend the injnred man, who is out aboat the head and has a damaged wrist. We nuderstand that Mr Power Is progressing favorably

Charitable Aid Boabd—A meeting of representatives of the Ashburton County Council and the Borough Council was held at 2 30 to day, for the purpose of choosing two representatives to the Charitable Aid Board. Messrs Harper and Friedlander were duly elected to teats on the Board.

A Good Price,—Forthewria! righti atone of hit new book—whioh it comparatively abort, being only aome 60.000 words—Mr Rodyard Kipling receives £6000. This is probably the highest figure ever paid to an English author for a story of similar length. Making the reckoning bo moeh per thousand words, Mr Kipling a rates are the highest on record.

An AsHltlßTOif Tboopbr ■—Trooper 0 Smith, of Tinwald, writes under date October 4th, to hit friend* from Harrismith, in the Orange Colony, stating that he had been laid up for thirteen weeks by enteric fever, but he thought the worst waa now over. The doctor tells him he will hare to ro to Netley Hospital in England, and that hit recovery will b« ilow.

Cricks*—The Imperial Cricket Club will play a scratch match tomorrow afternoon in the Ashburtan Domain, ommenoing at 2.30. The following will represent the Vice Captain's side :—G Andrews, F Pritohard, A Pilbrow, L F Andrewes, I Baigent (vice captain), D Amos, H Grifith, R Shields, G Robinson, R Johnstone, C Denshire. The Secretary's side:—C Andrews, T Richards, J Friedlander, J Smith, A J Andrew?, E Crisp, W Kidd. WB Willis, W Berryman, W Brock, G Dodda. Any other members on the ground will also be picked.

Lying and Gambling—During the hearing of a betting c*se, in Christohurch, yesterday, an examining counsel skated that he was trying to show that the prosecutor was lying. *If you ask me,' said Mr Beetham, 11 think everybody is lying,' After dismiss* ing the case hit Worship continued, • This gambling is demoralising everybody, and at the root of the whole evil is the totalieator. The whole community is becoming demoral' ised. In these betting cases I defy anybody to tell who is lying, or who is telling the truth. It is sufficient to say that in a case for betting the evidence on both sides is a tissue of lies from one end to the other.'

N*w Railway Plant—The American Export Journal says :—On October 10, the National Steel Company shipped from Youngstown, Ohio, a special train of forty ears loaded with 1000 tons of steel rails, the train going via the Lake Rhore railroad, the rails for shipment to New Zealand, A speoial demonstration was made by the workmen of YoungstowDi The oars were decorated with portraits of President M'Kinley and banners upon which were Inscribed * Made by Youngstown, Ohio, workmen. Protection, Prosperity, and Progress.' The employees at the steel plant have also provided a flag which will be presented to the consignees In New Zealand.

Mopk« Sombbs Spokm—We have been notified by tha Secretary of the sports grounds thab the Monab Somers Cup has been reduced to £12, This is to prevent friction with Ru2a No 9 in the programms. As other iporfcs Clubs in the eurroundiuff district have rhia same role, it is deemed advisable to alter the value of the Cup. Nominations are doe on Friday, December 14ilh, when a largo entry Is expected, The Committee has been notified by the railway authorities that an excursion train will leave Ashburton in time for the races, returning in the evening, which shonld be a good day's holiday for the residents of Ashburton; The (source is only a few chains from the railway station. There is also a ffo^d shelter plan' tation on the course running down to the river bank.

WhatHa?pbked toJonbs*—MrCbarles Arnold, who opeoa next Friday in " What Happened to Jones,'' when In Sooth Africa Initiated the fruit fund for the men at the front, and In the course of an Interview published In *he Ballarat "Courier," remarked that the fruit; baskets, which cost 3s eieh, were a most expensive Item, »«comparatively few were returned to Capetown. Recently he found oat what became of them. Private Kryeger recent ly Invalided back, called on him at his hotel to thank him for the kindness he showed the Australian soldiers, and said, among all things, " Those grapes were downright appreciated by us, and the baskets were very useful afterwards." Mr Arnold's face was a study, as he began to realise that he was on the verge r £ finding out what had become of thpse preoloas baskets which had caused him so much trouble. He soon learned and the ex press lon of cariosity gave place to one of amusement, when he was toU that the "Absent minded beggars" of Aastralian regiment nsed them for rubbish recept acles In their tents. That was why there was so much difticalty in getting them back' Apropos of this very stand and deliver telegrams had been sent sometimes before the baskets were returned, and a correspondence over the wires would take place In this form : "Arnold to Kekewloh: Wo fruit till baskets sent back," to which prompt reply came, "Kekewfch to Arnold 158 baskets by to night's train,"

Transvaal War.

United Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Berlin, Nov 26

German newspapers declare that the Kru ger demonstrations in France will merely encourage the Boers in the field to continue the useless struggle umpost, November 27

The Boers propose to raid the Cape frontier, hoping the disaffected Dutch will rise

Private Fulton, of the New South Wales Mounted Troops, died of wounds at Krcon stad

From a source which inspires confidence, the Ex fit ess has reooived information strongly tending to confirm the forecast already given of ths honours and rewards to be given to Lord Roberts for his services in South Africa

In addition to an earldom and a grant of £100,000 as already stated, the Field Mar shal, according to this information, will receive the Order of the Uarter

East Africa

A Rebellion Breaks Out.

Harder of a British Official.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

London, Not 26

Advice has faen received that 4000 Ogaden Somali*, in Jubaland, in the Bait African Protectorate, bare rebelled, and attacked a party under Mr A 0 V Jenner, SabOommisiioner of the Protectorate, in the interior. It is doubtful if Mr Jenner will be able to reach Kiswayn;, whither 600 troopi have been despatched. London, November 27 The Sonialis have wardered Mr •Tenner, ,

TWO DAYS' SHOW

A special general meeting of the Ashburton • &.. and P. Association was held yesterday afternoon to consider the question of holding a two days' show in future. There were present Messrs G W Leadley (President), C Reid, JON Gkigg, M Rioh, E Honey, J Stringfelhw, H Willis, J S Bland, J Mawson. J Bonifant, T X Upton, W J Siloook, J J Withell, E Cookson, T Bullock, R B Restell, J Tucker, 8 Brown, J MeOVflerty, R Gilmour, Capon (2), D McKxnriry, J Choak, D Thomas, X Friedlander, A J Houston, and J Stud holme, jun. Mr Leadley introduced the business by suggesting that the time had now arrived when a two days' show should be held in Ashburton, and he pointed out that) a two days' show would increase the receipts: I More revenue was urgently needed to carry on successfully the work of the Association, and therefore they must either have a largely increased membership or obtain an additional revenue.

Mr Tucker moved that a two day*' show be held in future by the Society. Mr Gookson, whilst supporting the motion, advocated the President taking immediate steps to make arrangements with the Timarn and other Societies with a view, to a mutual agreement as to the show dares* Mr Grigg enquired how the two days' show would Increase the revenue as atated by the Chairman. The Chairman did not oonslder that the expenses of holding t> two days' fixture would prove higher than at presenti The men at the gates would be the only addition. There were, however, questions involved, such as the extra accommodation required for hones and stook. He urged the members to take a broad view of the matter. The opinion had been freely expressed that last show, instead of proving a loss of £50 owing to the unfavourable weather, would if extended to two days, have realised a profit of that amount. Hr Bland said that many of the visitors left the show ground before the prize tickets in horses were put on them* Mr Bollock, it supporting, stated he had repeatedly beard tb« opinion < xpressed that their annual fixture should be extended to cover two days, and he was satisfied the result of the change would increase their revenue largely* Mr Reid favored the suggestion of Mr Cookson to oonfer with the Timaru Sooiety in arranging datesi His idea would be to make their dates follow the week after the Christchurch Show, which always fell in the week embracing the 9th November. He went on to refer to the poor aupport in the way of exhibits given by those who were capable of making a muoh more aatisfaotory exhibition at their local Bhnw, at>d for years back some of those he referred to had practi cally taken no interest in this respect. He pointed out that at Paimerston North, where they had nothing like the material, nor the population we have locally, their Show was muoh more successful. Ha thought, for instance, that Mr Grigg should send forward exhibits* It was the farmers' duty to support the Society, and make ib a success.

Mr Choak would like to know if they had a two days' Show whether the aheepand cattle would be judged the first day, and the horses the second. If bo, they would require to provide stalls for the accommodation of the

horsept

Mr Studholme said that as at present arranged its was impossible for those helping on th«ground to see even half of the exhibits, but on the other hand the difficulty in a two days' fixture was to make suitable arrange* meuts for the accommodation of horses during the extended time. The horses might probably he taken away late on the first day and returned to the ground early on tha second. There was a general opinion abroad that a two days' Show was now neoesiary. To persons at a distance, like himself, It would be no more trouble than sending to the one day's Show,

Mr Silcock pointed out that in Obristr ohurch exhibitors were allowed to take away stock temporarily at night, on depositing SI.

Mr Leadley considered that steck accom modation wM nob suoh a serious matter a* members implied. Be showed that provision was being made on their ground for sheep accommodation; cattle had already been p/ovided for, and the only ditf oulty now was with respect; to horses, but he pointed out that a temporary provision was already available in the various stables in town. Perhaps the Society might subsidise part of

the cost of providing private accommodation or make some satisfactory arrangement to minimise the expenses to exhibitors. He might add that by an extension to the two days advocated, much more would be

realised by the sale of the privileges, which would probably double the present return*, and the gate money would also be largely increased. With respect to other Shows, the only onehe thought they should consider was thatof Christehuroh, and outside of that they should act independently. He sympathised especially with the implement makers, and wondered they continued from year to year bringing forward their many excellent exhibits for the very short time available, and which to a great extent precluded their doing more than advertising 1 themselves. The nutter of extension had been forced upon them by the relentless, logic of their last show day, but perhaps the showers of that day were after all a blessing in disguise.

Mr D Thomas, in supporting the motion, stated the work could nob be undertaken satisfactorily unless an extension of accom modation were arranged, bat at the same time ie was nob the place of the Association bo make provision for the'extra-accommoda tion required for stock, exhibitors were the benefiting parties, and' it was therefore their place to find it. He should like to see an Atttmmn Show.

Mr Grigg was in favor of the proposed change, bub also saw no reason why the Association should have to provide the accommodation necessary, and each exhibitor should attend to bis own arrangements. As he had bean named personally ai lax in exhibiting, he might say that his great difficulty was that Show day being a public holiday throughout the district his men liked to have it as such. He would, how ever, promise to try and make satisfactory arrangements in future, if they had a two days '.Show.

On the President bei&g about to' pub the motion Mr Mawson said there was a feeling abroad that ft proper ballot of all the members should be taken on this important question, several members were unable to be present that day owing to shearing, etc. Mr Upton also supported this suggestion. The President replied that this should have been brought before the Society earlier. Mr Grigg said as the meeting and also its speoial purpose had been fully advertised, it appeared to him that those who were absent would be actually ruling those who had attended if Mr Mawson's suggestion were carried out. He advocated the yote being taken there and then;

The Chairman having ruled that a vote should be taken, this was done after a good deal of discussion, and the motion to hold a two day's Show in future was carried with only one dissentient, after which the meeting closed.

THE STYCHE CASE

THE APPLICATION FOR THE NEW TBiAL.

After consultation with his Honour Mr Justice Martin on the question of having the application for a new trial in the case of Henry Vincent Styche heard before the Appeal Court, when it resumes on December 22nd, Mr XI Joynt, Styohe'a counsel, has decided not to have it beard in December, but to wait till the next sitting of the Court in March, 1901' It is apprehended that the Oourt will only meet in Deoember to deliver judgment in eases already heard, and being ao close on the Christmas holidays, it would not be possible for the Oourt to go fully into the matter. Meanwhile the Judge's notes of the case and papers connected with it will be printed, and as the application before the Appeal Courb ' will praotioally decide the future procedure in similar application* to that made before Mr Justice Martin on Saturday, and as ib would be somewhat inequitable for Styche to bear the dost of the printing in connection with th» appli cation to the Appeal Oourt, it is t* be done at the Government Printing Ofßoe.~/ 3>wf

News in Brief.

A circular by Messrß George Duncan k Co drapers, who will commenoe a sale on Friday, ia distributed with this ieeue.

LORD HOPETOUN.

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Colombo Nov 27 Lord Hopetoun has started for Australia, He was slightly better when h« lef> Sydney, November 27 Lord Hopetoun cabled from Colombo that he should prefer to land officially on hi« arrival, and that he trusted the functions through the ttreetß would not be too long. He much regretted that Lady Hopetoun was laid up with fever, and that she would be unable to leave for a fortnight Lord Hopetoun's desire that the official landing shall take place on his arrival instead of on January Ist has considerably upset the arrangements

Ashburotn A & P Association.

A Committee meeting of the Ashburtom Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held yeaterday, when afser routine business hadbsen disposed of the Amcj'. t°cn con sidered

MB SMALL'S PBOTEST

A discussion upon Mr Small's protest, respecting his gelding took place. It was she#n that Mr Small's horse was undoubtedly a gelding and it was therefore decided to place his two horses Ist and 2nd for two year old geldings, bat as the priae money was not claimed by Mr Small, no alteration in the allocation of it should be made.

PRIZE MONIY.

The Secretary asked for instructions as to how he should allot the prize money in classes where the competition did nob exceed two or more in number as provided by Rule 18,

Alter considerable discussion, it wi»s resolved to adhere to the rale, and only award one half the prize money.

PRXVATI PRIZES,

The President stated that he had bean advised by the Secretiry that there was no competition for a number of private prizas, and consequently no award had been made. It was ordered "That the Secretary be instructed to ask the donors for psrmissf on to apply the money to the building fund."— Carried.

ACCOUNTS.

Mr Cromie'i account, for £115 a6d was passed for payment, while the painting account, which waß considered high, was passed subject to its undergoing a shorn process.

APPOINTMENT OF A VBT.

Mr Osokson moved "That the Association take steps to secure the services of a veteri nary surgeon fur the County. He said that there were eighteen coming out to the oolony. Mr Studholme said that no harm could be done by appointing a seleot committee, to collect data, and moved that the President, and Messrs Cookeon, Reid, Grigg, aiad Upton, be appointed to go fully Into the question. After some discussion, the motion was carried and the committee adjourned.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph London, November 27

TheSonth Australian gunnoat Protector has sailed from Hongkong for Adelaide The cause ot her return is unknown.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

ST pBTBRSBUEfI, NOV 26 Nine Russian military instructors have gone to Abyssinia The Cz»r is distinctly improving London, Nov 27

Princess Aribert of Anhalt, daughter of Prince Christian is suing for divorce. She lately visited the Queen. Her hußband cares only for Bporb [Princess Louise of Bchleswlg Holstein, who is 28 years of age, ia the ceoond daugh* ter of FrinoeßS Christian. She wu married in July 1891, at Windsor Castle, to Prince Aribertof Anhalt, who is fourth bod of the reignine Duke of Anhalt] The Queen has directed that the remains of Sir Arthur Sullivan shall be interred in Sb Paul's Cathedral

In compliance with a judicial direction, Blackpool justices have fined a butcher for selling River Plate mutton as New Zealand.

Broncho George.

Broncho George, the well known home trainer, will give his entertainment at th« A and P Association's grounds to-morrow afternoon. As already mentioned, his show should prove very interesting and instructive* Amongst other things will bs shown a simple method of roping and branding oattle, and it goes without saying that many astonishing feats of horsemanship will be exhibited. Special arrangements have been made with Mr Newman to run his coaches from town, leaving at 1.45 and 2 15 p.m.

WILLOWBY

Own Correspondent

The trustees of the Wesieyan Chcrob hsld a • farewell service' in the old building on November 19, before the builders started to dismantle it. There was a large assemblage. Speeches were delivered by the Revs J N Buttle, of Timaru, and J D Jory. Several of the ' fathers' of the church also addresned the meeting, dwelling on the many Mraeii of rich blessing received in that little Temple of Zion. At the dose of the servioe, the iadies provided a bounteous coffee supper tor all. It was while returning from this meeting that Mrs John Williams, sister of Messrs Chapman Bros, of Willowby, was severely injured by colliding with a gig, whioh was nab observing the rules of the road. Mrs Williams was thrown from her trap, her right aim broken, and wai muoh shaken and bruised. For some days, owing to the shock, Mrs Williams lay in a very precarious condition, and her many friends will be pleased to learn that she is now gradually improving. On November 26, the G!ee Club (Mr T Hay man, leader)* gave a concert in the schoolroom. The concert opened with an anthem, entitled 'To Prayer,' after whioh a Quartette party sang ' The Lord's Prayer.' Tne programme consisted of glees, ' The Blue Bells of Scotland,* • Hail, Smiling Morn,' ' Awake JsM*n Lyre,' an them, 'In Perfect Peace,' quartettes from different parties • By the Rivers,' and * Who will o'er the Downs,' and ' Hush Thee,' Tarry with Me, 1 and solos by Mrs Grigg, Messrs W Harding, T Wheeler and T Hay man. Mr T Chapman delighted the audience with a selection on the auto harp, and reoitabions were given by Misses Amy and May Lill ' Home, Sweet Home,' was sung by the Glee party, and the ' Benedic tion' by a quartette party brought the concert to a cloee. The ladies of the GSee Club with their friends provided an excellent supper to which full justice was done. Afterwards games were indulged in until a late hour, when with |the singing of j ' Auld Lang Syne,' the friends dispersed

A SHIP GUTTED BE FIRE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, Nov 28

News by the Rotoklno from Fiji states that the Russian ship Occident, boond from Hamburg to China with coal and stores for Russian warships, took fire on November 10th/ and was beached in in Maoolola Passage. On November 17th she was abandoned:. Everything was gutted by the fire. The ship and cargo were insured. The ship was sold for the benefit of the underwriters, and bought by the Union Company for £180.

County Council.

The monthly mating «f tbo Arhburton County Cbuneil waa held in the County Oouccil Chambers to day- Present—Messrs OJ Harper (chairman) X G Wright, J Johnston, W L.mbie, W Morgan, H Fried lander, GAM Buckley, S Chapman and M Stitt

chairman's statkmimt

The chairman stated that £250, subsidies from Longbeaoh and Upper Ashbuston Koad Board districts, retained formerly on account of question of legality, had now been paid to the credit 6f the Council A copy of the Noxious Weeds Act of 1900, was placed on the table

SHORTENING TIME TABLE

A circular was received from the Clerk of the Westland County Council on the subjeeb of extreme urgency of shortening the tine of journey to • Ohristohurch from the West Coast to one day, instead of taking two as at present, and pointing out how this could be aocomplishsal Mr Wright moved * That the Government be requested to have the journey shoitesied as far as possible, consistent with safety to the travelling public.' He had tried wveral times to have this journey shortened and the excuse had been that the railway raid were nob heavy enough to allow of .an increased speed The motion was carried

plantation; bbskbvis

Two instances of damage to plantation! were brought before the Oonnotl by Messrs! Chapman and Lambie at Winslow and Doric. and it was decided that fenoes be erected to keep off a took

ABHBPBTON AND XAKAU WATIB WPPLY It was resolved that the usual advertise* mtnt re clearing r»oes be inserted SKOIMMB'S BBPOBX.

The Engineer's report was read ai fol lows:—

Ashburbon-Rakai* Water Buppfy—Th« service generally in now in a saclsfactery oondition. The protective work in the vicinity of Puddipg H:ll dam U On'shed. Travelling shingle is causing some trouble there, and at the intake of the auxiliary channel, as ia usual at thle Mason of the year. A little protective work hap been pat in at Acton intake, and the main at Wlnch more intake has been oleared out. A fnlltr supply will be, led in when operations are resumed at Fairfield Freezing Works. Several fords have undergone repairs, and in the Wakanui. district a few decayed otsl- Verts are being replaced by fords. The racct are in fair order and a full supply has bees kept up. This is the period for half yearly overhaul, but though water has never bees shut off at this time, it wilt be necessary for occupiers to provide for the clearanoe of vegetable growths, which generally appear at this season of the year . Ashburtoa Rangltata Water Supply—The Her vioe from the various sources is satitfaa* tory, and with the hot weather comi* g on provision is being made for bringing us a larger supply when required from the Seuth Ashburton River north of Anama. The supply from Binds Gorge is still abundant, and as authorised I laid off ft branohraco to connect with the new race next Rangitata River. This was construoted at owners expense, and may prove of considerable benefit to that district), pending the obtain ing of supply from the Rangitata Gorge, The damages to fords through floods are being repaired, and two sheep bridges hare been erected over the main between .Caven* dish and Anama. 3he mains for Waterton and Wheatstoneare new in good order, and a full supply is being kept up from Wester* field

Ashburtou Forks and Monnb Somfri Supply—There is an ample, iupply in all the races

County Bridges—The lub flood having encroached on the south bank of lot river Hinds at Surveyor! road, the shoring op^of the former extension of bridge vu bmnm sary, and this had been done. The protec tion of the north approach to North Ashbvr* ton bridge near Pudding Hill will be undertaken as soon m possible. The pro tective work &c t north approach to the Btock bridge Mayfield, has been oom* pie ted. County Plantations—AH the fond ex* changed for Reserve 2568 baa been fenced) and part of it ploughed and town with red gum and stringy bark seed. The balance of it will have to stand over till Spring, Gone grubbing is being done near Oracrcf t, Wins.* low, and Rakaia, and further clearing will shortly be commenced at Hinds and some other places. Poisoned Grain—The work of grain poison ing for next seasons requirements isprooeed ing satisfactorily, and will ba finis hed thil week.

BATHS

Mr Wright pointed ont that rates amount 1 ing to £330 were outstanding, and he wished to know if amounts were coming in.

The Clerk replied the amount was gradually being collected.

AOCOCHTt

Accounts amounting to £682 Is 5d were passed for payment. Thompson's tobb

The committee was granted an extension of time in this matter for report.

ASTAMA BOAD XOABB The committee appointed by the Council to consider petitions for and against ike enlargement of the present Anama Read Board district by the addition of part of the Rangitata Road Board, report as follows:— That it has carefully considered the petitions and finds that the necessary number of signatures of ratepayers as provided by clause 7 of the Road Board Act, 1883, hate been obtained for the proposed alteration of boundaries, and recommends that the prayer of the petition be given effect to. The report of the committee was duly adoptedi

OHABITABLB AID BOABP It was resolved that the chairman be. deputed to attend a meeting at 2.50 for the purpose of electing two members to the Board.

OHAIBMAN The election of chairman for the enuring twelve months was then proceeded with, Mr C J Harper being appointed* on fche motion of Mr Wright, seconded by Mr Lamble.

BMBBVEB An application of MrJ Heieltlne for remission of a half yean rent of reserve 1770 owing to fences and gate* being destroyed was referred to the Chairman Mr [i Williamson wai granted a lease of tramway reserve at lib Somers for two years free on understanding that the reserve ana, road be cleared and improved

HINDS BBlDftl Mr John Orr'a application at former meeting for planking, • tc.it Hindi Bridge to make aame tuitable for travelling stock was again brought forward. Mr Wright reported the cost would be from £20 to £28, and it was decided tint the Board could not •cc iti way to inoar this expense

REMISSION Of BATIS The Mount Somers Road Board Indicated a remission of rates in a case of charity and the Council also decided to remit rates and. water charges in this instance

CPARITAtfLE AID BQARQ

The Chairman (Sir Harper) was appointed to attend the election in Christofeureh of a Board of Trustees of Samaritan Home for the ensuing year

BTTAPtJNA WATKR SUPPLY.

The chairman reported that be had written to the Government) asking for a loan of £1000 for damage done to the head race by late flood. He read the Council's solicitors opinion in dealing with this subject. Messrs Friedlander and Wright pointed out that it had formerly been decided to get the principal landowners to guarantee ft loan.

Mr Wright advocated that the chairman should proceed to Wellington to interview the Premier, as the matter wai an argent one to those in the district concerned.

Members of the Council were in favor of the chairman going to Wellington, and a resolution to that effect was carried.

Mr S Ourd wrote enclosing account for labour, eto, reconstructing dam at Wakanni intake destroyed by recent fioodß, amounting ts £31 12b. It was decided to refer the account to a committee of Messrs Stitt, Buckley, and the Chairman.

THI MlfcL IMTAKIi Messrs Wood $ros, Canterbury Flour Mill*, wrote asking the Conceil to grant permission to abut off the mill rap* for a day to enable them to clean out the new abort the mill, and further offwing to clean cv* the oreek from the mill to the ■tool bridge, condisionhl on the Council cleaning it for an additional two tnilei.

It was agreed to oion the race, but the Council would not undertake eltanbg tai«

THE ASHBUfcIOK • < ffiJAßßfttf .= WEbNESftA*, HOVeMBISK 38, 1900



f». mini■'. &**^&l**£im »>.»»^t- <■ ,n,.W,r  aiM .i,»,iJl.W.t»-^i nWi'' 1' ■ .iii 11 ■ I iM»-irrn in r — MWM—Mifc 1 WOOL SEASON 1900-1901 WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Christcharch *nd;Timaru fixtures, »n« have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately £>hbnrt)on. Consignments will be received at onr AsDburton or Tinwald stores, aad'ltlti onto either Chrisfchurch or Timarn, fre» of nil charges, except railage. Clients who wish te send theit Wool direct from iheir nearest railway station will pleasti oooeign as follows t — X intendsd for sale at Ashburton—Friedlander Bros 1, Ltd Siding, Ashhurton If intended for tale at Chrtstoliuroh—Brown and Son's Piding, Aldington If intended for sale or shipment at Timaru- Mill & Co'a Sid in j?, Timaru If intended for ihipment at Lyttelton—N.Z.Shlpping Co s«;Dan)piog'Shcd,^Lyfct«ltßß WGOLPAOKS, TWINE BRANDING OIL, and all other Shearing Requisites Bnpplied at lowest rates. One First Sale will take placej at Timara on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3>, 1900 IRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD WOOL. WOOL, WOOL, ■wwmhhm'Y'mww* mm 1 AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, A npoo all Wool placed in my hands for Bale, either In Aehburton, Chrtetchorch, Timarn, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury hava been fixed as under, viz :— CHBIBTCHURCH—NoTember 22, 1900, December 13, 1900 January 17, 1901, February 19,1901 TIMABU-JNovember 30,1900, January 3, 1901, February 7, 1901 I ahall be represented both at.OHRISTOHURCH and TIMARU. WOOLPACKS AND ALL STATION REfUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET KATIS Ibt Sale TIMARU—BOth November. Wool for me to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Siding, Tirnaru, account D. Thomas 2nd Sale CHRJSTOHUROH—I3th December. Wool to b)a consigned— . Seed Co.'s Siding, Addingtoo. account D, Thomas DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. PURE SEEDS, I have lately eiected, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE FEED CLEAN ING PLANT sooth of the line and I now ask Farmers to Inspect the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS ANY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN AND WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION T can supply best Kyegrasa and Cocksfoot locally grown, also best Clovers, dressed ly iry own Machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated Also-HURST & 805 lS ENGLISH OLOVERS.'TURNIPS, RAPS LUCERNE TREFOIL, &c. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON J. WILSON, SIGN-WRITER AND DECORATOR; IMPOP.TEE OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. BURNETT STREET, TELEPHONE 65. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT FOB HALL'S '• Sanitary WATER PAINT," As aied in the principal Hospitals throughout the world. It will stand washing. It kills insects, and is a, considerable saving compared to oil paint. ZEALANDIA CYCLES. BTJJLT with Narrow Tread and Overhanging Sprocket, Patent Head Tube, Butted Tubing Throughout. Genuine English Dunlop Tyres, and Guaranteed for 12 Months. Easy Payments Arranged for. BURNETT STREET, Largest Cycle Manofactorera in the Colony



""Massey-llarris Harresters. WE have pleasure in announcing to those of oar numerous Clients who possess Maesey-Harrie Reapers and Binders that an Expert is now at Ashbuiton for the purpose of Overhauling Machines. Farmers who wish to made use of bis services, will kindly bring in their Binders as aoon as possible. FKIfcDLANDEB BROS., Ltd, Aehbarton Agents. October 1900. 10 208 Smoke New Venus ,



STILL ADVANCING. OBAIOHEAD & BBRBYMAN HAVE juit opened out, ex 1.1. Paparoa ftom Lrondoa, the largest shipment of New Goodt they have hitherto Imported, comprising the moat up to date Buitings f torn the bwt Manafactarera bb now worn at Home. Their immense stock of Fashionable Tailoring Goodi now affords customer* such a apiendid range of new materials of guaranteed quality and atylish patterns to choose from aa ihouid please even the mott faitidiooa, and th«ir priow, workmanßhip, and fib will compare faTorablf with those of bhe leading firma In Ohriatohoroh w efchw eitiea. They art alao ahowing a grand lot of new Hftts, Shirts, liea, Boots, etc, tbu leason. Oaatomera would do well to place their ordeia early as 0. &B. have already a large Bumbw of suita on the books promiaed b»fo«Xmftf, »x«0



ST. StBEPHEN'S OHUROH Ashburton. FRIDAY: Feast of Sb Andrew (D»y of Intercession for Missions) 730 »m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Mallns and Intercessions 715 pm—Evensong and Sermon The offertories throughout the day will be given to the S P G advent"~sunday (Dec 2nd) 8.30 a m—Holy Communion 11 nm-MEMOFIAL SERVICE for the late Robert R B Upton and thosi who have fallen in the war in South Africa 3 p m—GREENSTREET 6.30 p m—Evensong and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, View ASHBU RTON OFFICE •♦LYTTELTON TIMES" «• CANTERBURY TIMES ' ••STAR" " SPORTSMAN ' WHERE Advertisements and Subscrip tions will be received, and files oan bt inspected. E. NORDON. Managing Agent for South Canterbury, BURNRTT BTREET, (Entrance to Thomas' New Auction Mart) 11 10 ANTED Knowß-*»Tbe rapid lightuiag Shirt Gloss bit by far the largest Bale in New Zealand—John Obb »nd Co and ''hmabman Bros . OWING to a great increase in business we have arranged for extension o premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stook, will hold a Genuine Clear in Sale For One Month, previous to the build n commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Oloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.-—Robebd Alcork. '



O. Magnus, D.Pawkwon, Dredgissg Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser, of Canterbury. MAGKUS, PATERSON AMD CO Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Cbrietohuroh Reliable and straightforward advice given o» Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has had 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Otago. ALFRED HARRISON, Eaq Ashb rton Re resentative



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