EPHEMERIS.

Phaßes of Moon foi October

SUN.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations :— [THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 For Northern Ports and Weetport, per Tarowera, at 6 30 p m

SECOND EDITION Commercial.

GERALDINE LIVE STOCK MARKET

There w»s a good attendance at the Geraldlne live stock market yesterday when there was a email entry of sheep, but the sale was extremely healthy, every lot being sold with keen competition. Shorn wethers, the first of^fche season, brought as high as 15a sd, which is considered a record price. Threequarter bred hoggets brought 13s lOd to 15a 2d, ewes and lambs (all counted) 8a 7d to 10s Id ; sound mouth owes, with lambs ab foot, 18s ; two tooth wethers 15a 8d j hoggets 13s to 13a 6i. Pigs broughb the following prices—Weanera 7s 9d to 9d, aud stores 9s 3d to 15s. There was a fair entry of cattle which sold as under-Fat cows £6 ss, fat heifers £5 7s 6d, cows In profit £5 15s ; dry cows £2 to £2 10j, yearlicga 36s to £2 la, two year oid steerp £2 10d to £4 17s €d» 15 months old cattlw £2 10d.

AUSTRALIAN GRAIN & PRODUCE MARKETS.

Jnibed Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Ocfc 3, 10 a nt, This Office 85pm Sydney, October 3 Wheat, chfck 2s 6d to 2s 6d, milling 2s B£d te 2* 91. Ftour, £6 to £6 10a. Oats, t- eding New Zealand 2s to 2a 3d, local la 9d to 2s Id. Barley, feed 2s to 2a 2d. Maize, Is lid to 2s. Pets, Prussian Bine 3s to 3s 3d. Bran and pollard, 7d to 7| I each. Potatoes, Circular Heads £3 15s tc £4, New Zealand Derwents £2 15a Onions £8 to £9. Butter, dairy B|d. creamery 9d to 9|d. Cheese, large 5|3 fo sf3 t loaf 6d. " B-icoa, New Zealand flitches, 51 to s£d, rolls 6d. (The above quotations are thote ruling between merchant and retailer, and do not represent the slightly lower values obtained by a recogniied broker,) Melbourne, October 3 Wheat, 2« lOd to 2s JO£d. Oats, 2t 4d to 28 6£d. Barley, malting 2< 3d to 2 - 9d. Maise, 2a Bd. Potatoes £2 15s Oi ions £8 10s to £10. Adelaide, October 3 Wheat, 2s lOd to 9s 10^d. Floor, £6 10s to £6 15a. Oats, Algerian 2d 31 to 2s 6d, stout 2s 6d to 3s. Bran 9d. Pollard lOfd,

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Chbistchubch, October 4 The entries of stock at Addington to-day were nob very large, but the attendance of buyers was good and generally satisfactory business waa done. Cattle—The entry of fat cattle was smaller than it has been for some time, the Dumber yarded being just 100. The entry was of a rather mixed quality, but in consequence of the short supply prices showed an advance on last week's rates, The range of prices was—Steers £6 17a 6d to £917s 6d, beifers £5 5s to £7 15s, cows £4 2s 6d to £7 ss, two extra good ones being sold for £8 and £10 7» 6d. Bests beef realised 23s to 26s 6d per IOOb, and medium to good 19a to 225. The dairy cattle pens contained some useful animals and sales were made at from £3 to £6 and up to £8 5s for extra good sorts. F*ir business was done in store cattle, and among the sales effected being dry cows at £2 10s to £310s and up to £4 and £4 10a for nearly fat animals, eighteen months to two year olds £2 14s to £3 8s 6d, fifteen to eighteen months old £2 8s to £2 11s, calnes £112s. Fat Sbß£P—The entry was rather small but the quality was good, and prices were maintained at the high level of the p&Bt few weeks. Freezing wethers brought from 19a to 235, heavyweights upto2s'», unfinished sorts 18s 3d to 18a 6d, shorn wetherß lss 6d to 19a 3d (the latter price being recorded for the first shorn sheep of the season), best ewes 19s 3d to 255, shorn ewes 15s 9d to 17s Id, merino wethers 14s 7d to 20s sd. The entry of fat lambs was the largest of the eeason, 113 beiDg penned, and prices a showed a slight improvement on la'Bt week's rates, the range being from 10s 9d bo I6b 9d. Stobe Shbep—Between 500 and 600 store she^p came forward, and all lines met with a good demand. Trie principal sales were 124 hoggets at 13s 3d, 40 at 13s 3d, 67 at j 16s, 50 wethers 17a Id, 63 ewes and lambs | all counted 11s. Pigs—There waa a fairly good entry of pigs, and although many of them were not wall finished both baooners and porkers brought slightly better prices than the previous week. The range of values was baconera 32s to 435, equal to 3£d to 3§d per 1b; porkers 20s to 325, equal bo 3sd to 4d per lb; suckers and weaners 4s 6d to 10a ; stores which rooeded blightly in value {jrought from 10s to 15s, and some of the large? sorts up to 20s«

BURNSIDE MARKETS.

DupEDi^r, October 3 Fat cattle—l7s head were yarded. The quality was only medium for the moab part the exception being t, line of well finished bullocks from the South. Competition wag good. Best bullocks, £10 to £11 7s 6d; one pen of e?*ra prime, £12 ; ordinary,£Blo to £9 12s 6d {light, £6 to £7 17s 6<2 ; prime cows, £8 to £9 6a j good, #6 to £7 I,os aged and Inferior, £3 10a to £7 10s.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1900 THE IMPERIAL ELECTIONS.

We congratulate Mr fc>6ddon upon bis having so promptly declined the invitation from the Premier of Tas mania to join in the ridiculous cable gram to the British Government referring to the Imperial General Elections. Judging from recent events ??a father expected that the Premier of this colony wopld have been inclined to agree to tte step sug^estjsdj although we had our doubts about hm

accepting anything in the shape ofa| lead. But whatever nosy have actually influenced Mr Seel don in declining to j'>in in the injudicious step propoied by the Tasraaniau Premier, there cannot be a doubt about the propriety of his ac tion. The British taxpayer would most assuredly have resented any such at tempt to influence his vote, and it is more than probable that had the mee sage been pent as proposed, it would have actually operated in the direction opposite to that intended. The latest information concerning the election campaign at Home indicates that various circumstances are combining to favour the Conservatives, and to strengthen the position of Ministers. One of these is the appointment of Lord Roberts to the position of Oom tnander in* Chief of the British Arnay. The opponents of the present adminis tration have made some capital out of the reverses sustained by the British at the beginning of the Boer war, which were attributed to the incapacity of the military authorities. But, whatever distrust might have been felt with regard to management of the military affairs pf the Empire, must be effectually removed by the appointment of Lord Roberts to the supreme control of the army. The public confidence in Lord Bobs is universal, and the approval of the policy which put him in authority will certainly to a large extent influence the elections. Another point favorable to the interests of the Government of which Mr Chamberlain is such a very prominent member, is the bitter abuse which some of the leading Liberals are bestowing up on h iui. This kind of thing is sure to react in favour of.-his party, for the average British elector is tolerably fair minded. The results of the polling so far as it has gone, show that the present Imperial Government required no ex traneous help. Everything indicates that the Conservative victory on this occasion will be the greatest ever gained by the party, and it is to be hoped that its effect will be to greatly stengthen the position of the British Empire, and at least hasten the con clusion of the South African War. Moreover, the knowledge that the Government now directing the affairs of Great Britain has the nation behind it will go far to avert dangerous com plications with the great Powers of Europp. For although our country does not appear to take a leading part in the settlement of the Chinese difficulty, we can see ,reading between the lines, that everything done in China jußt now by the other nations, is done with a full recognition of Great Britain's influence and interests. We take it that the final submission of the South African Dutch will be the the immediate result of the Imperial Elections. There may be some trouble for a time afterwards with the men who, knowing that they are fighting '•with halters round their necks" will keep in the field as long as they can, such as the traitors who have broken their oath of neutrality and the hun dreds of criminals of all nationaltiee who have drifted to South Africa since the war began. But we have no doubt that the British military authorities will naako short work of them. It is certain, therefore, that no elections in the United Kingdom for along time, have been of such great importance to the nation as those now going on.

Local and General.

%* Intereating reading matter will be found n the firub and fourth pages of this issue Rainfall—Tha rainfall during the month of September at A 1 ford Forest was 7-12 inches, Alford Station 3.14 inches Sbobk Shkep—At thoGeraldine li ye stock market yesterday the first shorn sheep of the season brought 15s 6d. The Weather.—Tery rough weather was experienced yesterday in this town in the way of a strong nor'-wester, which carried dense clouds cf dust down the streets making it very unpleasant to venture out Cycling—Mr E, Nordon, of Auckland,' is, we learn, shortly coming to reside in Ashburton. The (?.£. Wheelman says "He will be a rare acquisition to the Ashburton cycling world." Business Notice. — Mr S. Moßride, monumental sculptor, Timaru, announces that he has iv stock a first-class selection of marble and granite monuments and that he will forward designs and estimates on I application. He also does letter cutting in any style, I The Close of the Session;—-The Wel lington correspondent of the Ohristehurch Star wired yesterday that the prevailing opinion is the session will conolude on Saturday, October 13, Ashburton A,A. kC. Clue.—They say one must go from home to hear home news. It looks like that when the NZ. Wheelman tells us that ••Some people are unkind enough to insinuate thht the Ashburton Amateur Club won't join the League because it imagines it will come in for a windfall in securing the funds of the Alliance." NjZ. Official Ykab Book—Wo have received from the Regisorar-General the Official Year Book for tha colony for 1899 ---1900. it oontaius a large amount of sfeatisti- ■ eal information classed under tabulated headings. There are also a number of interesting articles on special subjects of importance to the publis, such as the coal deposits, the Thermal springs, A 'Night on Mount Cook, Maori mythology, &o. Alto gether the year book, 1900, in well worth perusal. The Colonial Bank.—A writer in the Qtago Daily Times states that the liquidators of the Colonial Bank txpecb to bring the liquidation of the bank to a close about) the end of December, and hope to be able to pay a dividend to shareholders of aboub la per share. The amount paid up per share was £2. It will be remembered that the provisional liquidators paid a dividend of 10s per share. Presuming that to be paid in December nexb to ba the final dividend, bhareholders will have lost £1 9a on each of their shares, and will have the melancholy satisfaction of knowing that their suspense, wbich has extended over several years, is at an end. A Desirable Reform.—lt ia satisfactory to notice that a suggestion made in an article in the Guardian of September 25 that witnesses shou d not be compelled to attend the Supreme Court merely to repeat formal evidence, has been partially adopted in the indictable Offences Summary Jurisdiction Bill, An amendment made in the Bill is to | the effect Chat where an accused person pleads guilty to an goffecce he may be remanded for a nente»oe to a Judge of the I Supreme Court, without the trouble and i expense of a trial before that Court. A Reminder—We wish to remind all who may require new suits &c, " before the Show," that we have already opened out a large variety of New Goods for the Spring and Summer seasons, comprising the most 11 up to date " beet quality worsted suitings, &o, imported direct from the manufacturers. For a number of years we have always had such a*• Rush "of orders just before the holidays, that we found it impossible to execute all by the required time. We would therefore respectfully urge all our friend (beth old and new) to kindly call and favour us with their esteemed orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment, and ohligp Okaiohead & Bekbyi»an, the leading i»ilcr» and Outgbta^, £.i'hbnrtoq

Cycling — Messrs Huch Holland an 3 Alfred Huston have entered for the prio ipai bicycle races ac Duoedin oe Moaday next (Labor Day.) Methvbk New Year Sports.—A prelimi nary meeting was held on October 2acl, in the Library. There was a email attendance I but it was decided to hold the epcrtß as usual on January Ist. 1901. A Hot And Fably Sommbr —Id ia stated (•ays the Nelson Evening Mail) thatßeaqullß l are starting to lay very early ihis year, some I eega Leir.g noticed near the Boulder Bank 10 days ugo It is said this is a sign of an early and hot summer. The Coal Ootpct—The amount of coal exported from Westport last week was 7483 tons 13 cwt, of which the Weatport Coal Company shipped 7184 tons 15 cwt and the Westporfc 00-operative Company 289 tons 18 cwt. The output from the mines of the Weslport Coal Company (Limited for the | month of September wa« 32,936 tons 14 cwt. \ MB9 Styohb—With reference to Mrs H V Styche, the Press is informed that, though htr mental condition is not wdrse, it was thought well tha<j she should have asylum treatment, and after an fxamination by Drs Fox and Jennings, Mr R Baetham yeeierd»y morning committed har to Anhbum Hall, t> private asylum at Wakari, near Dunedin* Cathomo Litsrary BooiETT.-~'Chere wat aa average attendance of members at the usual weekly meeting of the above Society, which was held in the Boys' School on Wednesday evening. The President (Mr H. MoSherry) occupied the chair. One new member was elected and other routine business transacted. A mock Borough Council election formed the programme for the evening, and in connection with same jeveral members addressed thoße present on the leading municipal matters of the day, and an the conclusion of their addresses the candidates were subject to questions from the members, which they answered in an able manner. The returning officer .announced that Messrs Healy, Hanrahan, atsd Nolan were the successful candidates, which result was received with applause. The successful candidates having thanked the electors, a vote of thanks to the return ing officer terminated a most enjoyable evening's entertainment.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Tinwald.

The usual monthly meeting of the Tinwsld School Committee was held on Taesday, October 2, 1900. Present — Messrs Clothier (chairman), 0 Poherty, J, Hampton. F. Bonnington, and J. Gudsell. MASTER RBPORr The Master's reporb was as follows — Thai: the present roll number is 146 and the average for the past four weeks has been 113-9. '[ TRUANT OFFICER M.v Blank, the Truant Officer, called daring ihe month and interviewed the I parcmts of three children. The windows [ of the infanta room wants seeing to. ANNUAL EXAMINATION The school is to be inspected on Monday and Tuesday, the 15th and 16th of October. The Master said he should be glad of a day or two as holidays to rearrange classes and obtain books, etc Tiie Chairman was empowered to ask the blaster for a list of absent children and arrange about holidays, and the Visiting Committee were to ccc to a window j a'so the Secretary to write to a parent as regards sending his children to school, CARETAKER The present cacetaker was ofiered her position for another twelve months at same salary. NEW TANKS A letter was received from the Board stating that the clerk of works would have new tank stands erected if necessary. Mr Bonnington was asked to see if he could get some sawdust from Peel Forest. ACCOUNTS Accounts to the amount of £2 18a 43 were passed for payment and the meeting adjourned.

Board of Education.

The North Canterbury Education Board met yesterday. The following items of local and general interest are taken from the report: - The Chairman seated tha^ the teaching staff had responded to the call for military drill in a satisfactory manner, and that their appearance, phyeiqae and intelli gence had been favorably commented upon by Sergeant Major Coleman. He (the Chilrman) thought it evident that the coarse of instruction the teachers were undergoing would prove advantage ous to the children attending their eohooln, aod that so far at all events, they would be compensated for the trouble the drilling might occasion them. He (the Chairman) felt sure that the Board and the country wonld appreciate the good service of the masters, and he hoped that any teachers who had not yet presented themselves to the drill instructor, would do so without delay. The Buildings Committee reported that the Clerk of Works had been instructed to have the headmasters' and caretakers' houses renovated, if necessary. The Clerk of Works had been Instructed to find out the price of from six to ten cabinets, In which to exhibit kindergarten work from several schools. . I Among <he recommendations of the Appointments Committee was the follow ing :-- Two of the Boaid's inspectors had reported that in their opinion It would ha greatly to the advantage of the schools if Longman's New Zealand Readers were substituted for the Ship aeries of the same firm. The committee bad resolved, in view of the Minister's decision, to recommend the Board to return to the old syllabus for pupil teachers, except with regard to Latin, in which the reduced amount of work should be taken as an optional subject. A deputation from the Typographical Union of Canterbury waited on the Board and urged that the Imperial Header, which was printed in Chrlstchurch, should be used in the Board's schoais in place of the proposed Longnnn'a Sew Zealand Readers, which was Dot a local production. The Chairman replied to the deputation to the effect that the Board was not displacing a 100, l production by introducing Longman's New Zealand Reader, as it was only changing from ono series to another of the same firm's productions, and the reason was that the new Readers had been specially adapted for New Zealand children. The Board's Inspectors had also recommended Longman's Now Zea land Reader, The Board would, however, consider the question, when the members had had time to examine the Imperial Reader. The deputation, having thanked the Board, withdrew.

News in Brief.

The sittings of the Court of Appeal will open ajb Wellington on Monday next. So far there is a fairly long list of cases sab down for hearing. Pupils of the Main School at Timaru have filled up sixty-four applications for space for exhibits ab the Canterbury Jubilee Exhibition. The experience of the Union Company fg, says the Hon G M'Lean, that boats employing young nolonials as firemen were never detained owing to their crews being the worse of liquor.

Magisterial

ASHBURION-THURSDAY !

(Before C A Wray, Esq, S.M} Drunkenness --A first offender was fined ss. Two boya, John and Patrick McGinn, were brought before the court) for not at tending school. They were both seat to Burnham Civil Casks—County CounoilJ v Edward Tay or. The case, which had been adjourned for a week, was again adjourned for a week on sosount. of the non-appearance of Edward Taylor ;. 8 tan ton v Parker, £5 12s. No appearance* Judgment by default. Facing To Pkovißß.—Jas and Bernard Tona were sued for bob paying for the keep oi their father in the Old Men's Home. The amount ia arrears was £1 11s and they were ordered to pay the amount or gob seven days imprisonment.

Interprovincial.

United Pre«s Association—By Electric Telegraph Wblmngton, October 5 Lord R&nfurly, it is understood, is willing to accept » further term as Governor of New Zealand. Auckland, October 3 The Presbytery haa entered a protest against the exclusion of the Presbyterian oity missionary from conducting services ia the gaol. The new governor of the gaol refuses to recognise any ohaplain bub the Cburoh of England.

The Pacific Islands.

A PROTEST FROM NEW SOU H WALES.

United Press Acsoci&tiois—Ky Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Received October 1, 8,5 p m) Sydney, October 3 A petition signed by a large nnmbar of leading merchant* in the city, and presented to the Premier, states that the petitioners have m-tfa-d with concern the agita'fon in Fiji for l> corporation with New Zealand, and asks Parliament; to take action. The Sydney Morning Herald, comment* ing on the merchants protebt regarding the Fiji trade, bays in so far as regards the bulk of the business of the islands being with this colony the .disturbance of trade by arbitrary severance on political grounds cannot be justified. We have no doubt that the proposal will bs disallowed by the British Government on representa tion by Sir W. J. Lyne.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Rome, October 3 Thieves forced a safe iv !h» Vatican, and stole £14 000 reserved for the main tenance of the Papal palaces and the decorations of St. Peter'« Sydney, October 3 In the Legislative Assembly, Mr Crick stated that until a Bill authoris ing the construction of the Pacific cable bad been passed no negotiations would be opened with the Eastern Extension Company with reference to the Cape cable.

Transvaal War

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright A RECAPTURED GUN.

DEPARTING MERCENARIES

(Beceived October 3, 8 5 p.m) London, October 2 General Bundle has captured one of the moastain guns lost at Nicholson's Nek and 65 000 Martinl'H&my cartridges. The 406 departiug mercenaries from Delagoa Biy include the Irish' American Brigade. Received Wakapuaka Oofc 4, 10 25 p m, this Office 11 SO p m) LOKDON, Oct. 2 The new fuses employed in South Africa enable the field guns to burst shrapnel at a range of jjiQO yards. The Boers are intimidating farmers, ! shooting natives, and attacking the pickets on the lines of communication in the Lindley district. ' Lord Roberts has issued a proclama tion that Boers found wearing British uniform are liable to be shot, The Boers on tho Natal frontier captured a convoy, wounding several South African volun eers and capturing others. Loid Roberts has appealed to employers |tp extend the leave to enable the volunteers to see the approaching plose of the campaign. Hobart, October 3 The Wakanui brought the following invalided New Zealandere :•—Troopers J Oaboto, E Willis, J London, D Fraser X Oolhoun, S Templeton, R Wallace, R Woodley, J A Clark, S W Cubitfc and Corporal Williams, of Roberts's Horse

THIS CRISIS IN CHINA.

Jnitei Preßa Aaaociatioo—By Eleobric Telograph—Copyrighb.

CHINESE DUPLICITY.

ENERGEriO ACTION NECESSARY

Rome, Oct. 2 The Italian Minister at Pekin cables that the edicb commanding the pankh" ment of the antl foreign leaders is regarded as a mere artifice. The Minister agree that energetic action by the allies is necessary. (Received Wakapuaka Oot. 3, 11 pm, This Office 12 3 a m) London, October 3 Reutar'a Paris correspondent states that M. Delcasse Id a note to the Powers, agrees with Germany as to the necessity for obtaining satisfaction for the mnrder of Baron Kettler, and the attack on the Legations. He suggests that Ministers forthwith begin negotiations. With reference to other questions at Issue, a hope is entertained in Paris that Great Britain will adhere to the terms of the note, which claimed to have the effect of reestablishing concerted action amongst the allies'. ' TFe Victorian Naval Contingent arrived atTakn. " „ , ? The New South Wales Contingent wlpters at Pekin. HoN<» KpNja, Ootober 3 A German force is at Liangsiang, occupying Paptingfu railway. The Russians at Tongehang are controlling the Shanhajkwan line.

AN OUTRANGE CHRISTCHURCH

A Train Wrecker at Work

The South Ixjircss in Hanger

As the South express was coming into the Cbfistchurch Station ab nine o'o'ock last) night, and when about a chain paeb the Colombo street crossing, the pe< pie on the station platform were startled by a rattling and noise that indicated something had gone wrong. Many concluded that a vehicle had been run into on the crossing. The head light) indicated that the engine had lurched heavily, and, indeed, it) came pretty well to a standstill. Afterwards the tiain came on dead slow, but with an unusual amount) of clatter, and it was quickly seen that ft railway sleeper was jammed between the oow catcher and the rails, and wM the cause of the rattle. Replying bo the official*, the driver ex* plained that his engine had been nearly thrown off the line at the point indicated, and contended thab e< xnethiog more than the sleeper must bave been foal of the rail* As the workmen had been engaged all day •6 the spot, laying a aide track, it was thought ft sleeper had been aocidenblf left across the metals, bub surmise gave place tn the deepest indignation when an.exautla* htion showed that a most deliberate attempt; had beea made to wreok the train. The would be wrecker had taken » pleoe of rail about 3ft long, and had jammed it between the points on the right hand side Between the left hand points one of the long thin hammer like those need by linemen for driving the spikes was forced, while to still further ensure the sneoess of nil work, a sleeper had bean placed across the metal*. The plan was well conceived, and had the train being running fast or the trap been on a curve, the engine must have been thrown off. As ib happened, the perpetrator was a little too clever, and so frustrated bia own diabolical plot. Because ib fitted well In that position, he had turned bhe pleoe of rail upside down, and it consequently presented to the wheel of the engine a fiat surface. When the engine reaohed the obstruction ib struck the hammer and drove thab from between the points on the one side, ab the same time striking bhe short piece of rail on the oiher side, running along it, and dropping fairly on to the main line again. All the carriages appear to have done the same thing on the short rail> as the end was deeply indented, and it was marked by several fiangev. The eoncuitfon was severely felt by the passengars, many of whom were nearly thrown eff their seats. Mr Piper, the statiocmaster, immediately telephoned to the police station, and Deteo tlves Livingstone, Fahey, and Hill Were quickly on the spot. In the meantime Mr Piper and Constable Middleton had had the sleeper, hammer, and piece of rail removed to safe keeping. The last train to come in over that line arrived from She North at 725p m, con* aequenbly the obstruction must have been placed there between that hour ar.d the arrival ot the express at 9p m. A number of men were working juit across the yard, but occ&siooaliy were out. of sight of the spot. A waggon with a higb, sheeted load was standing close by, and no donbb gavo the miscreant the shelter which enabled him to lay hie trap unseen in spite of the fact that , there was bright moonlight. A short time ago a somewhat) similar attempt was made to wreck a goods train entering the station. — Press.

Technical Education in Canterbury.

United Press Astoci&tioa—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Ocfc 3 A deputation of Cantei bury member! waited upon the Premier and the Minister of Education tonight, to ask for aeaistaneej for the Canterbury EDgiueericg College and School of Arta Mr G W RuagelJ, in introducing the depu tation, said they desired the Government to hand over the College Reserve No. 2012, ftt Goldstream, Aehburton, originally set aside for higher education, They also asked for * special grant for the Engineering College and School of Art. The College authorities had determined to bake up the teaching of electricaf eugineering. The plant and applU ancea involved a considerable outlay, and the help of the Government wbi urgently needed, Mr Rueseil pointed out the good work that) was being done by the two de part merits referred to. They wanted a grant of £2000 for the Engineering School build ings and appliances, and also tht money in hand from the reserve at Coldstream and the reserve itself Meters Collins and Ell also spoke; . Mr Russell further remarked thab there was an understanding between the College! in different parts of the colony that there should be as little overlapping at possible. Duaedin had made medicine a special feature and Canterbury had taken up engineering, ! It was also to be hoped that Auckland and Wellington would each identify ltlslf with some special subject. The Hon W O Walker expressed fympathy with the object of the deputation! The Premier said he would cause enquiries to be made as regards the Coldstream Reserve. Of oourse they must be careful before making changes regarding bhtit reserves. As regards the-grant, the Teoh; nical Education Bill had an important bearing on the situation, A good deal would depend on the patting of that Bill. Thera would be a general vote for technical buildings on the Supplementary Estimate*. He desired to giva every facility for •aoh studies, as we in New Zealand were behind in this matter. The material, however, waa here, and with the help of the State and an extension of facilities, we should be able to hold our own with any part of the British dominions, •

THE ENGLISH ELECTIONS

United Press Association—By Eleotfl o Telegraph.

(Received October 3, 8 5 p mj '■ London, October 3 A feature of the elections is Mr Labouchere's, Sir William Harcourt's, Sir H Campbell B%nnerr#an's, Mr A BirreU's (the Chairman of the Liberal Publication! Committee) and other leaders' violent and ecnrrilona attacks on Mr Chamberlain, The Spectator saya that ir is monstrously unfair to represent him as the Govern* ment's evil genius. Other papers deneunc* the malignity of the attacks. In the following electorates the candidates were re'elected unopposed :— Anglesea, Abingdon'Eddisbury division of Cheshire, Baslugstoka division of Hampshire, Bristol, West Berwick, Rutland, Oswestry division of Shropshire, Wells, Handsworth division of Stafford" shire, Reigate division of Surrey, T*m worth and Stratford divisions of Warwickshire, Thirek, Newry, Waterford, Armagh mid, Lei trim South, Roecommon South, London University, Devon Soathi Bridgewater, Cambridge University. The following have been elected :— Plymouth, Mr S E Duk#, and the Hon. Ivor Churchill Guest (Conservatives), Staleybridge, Mr White Ridley, the Home Secretary's son (Conservative), Mr 0 Jfumess (Liberal^. The following members have been re elected :—Boston, Mr W "Garfib (Conswva. tive) ; Maisoheater North, Mr 0 E Sohwann (Liberal); Manchester North-East, Right) Hob Sir James Fergpseon (Conservative)' ; Manchester South, Eton W Peel (Liberal- Unibnist); Manchester South-W«b, Mr Vf J Galloway (Conservative) ; Manchester East, Bight Hbn A J Balfour (Gonierv'aiiyen Bradford Central. Mr J L Wanklyn (Liberal* Unionist); Bradford Eaab, Captain the Hpn R Greville (Conservative) ; Bradford Wast, Mr B Flower (Conservative) s Bedford, Mr 0 G Pym (Conservative)j Blackburn (two members), Messrs W H Hornby and W Ooddington (both Conservatives) { Soar borough, Mr J CRiokett (Liberal); Lincoln, Mr C H Seely (Liberal Unionist); Aberdeen North, Captain Pirie (Liberal); Aberdeen South, Bight Hoe J Bryc* (Llfaral) Pad ding ton North, Mr J Aird (Oonnrva* tlv^); Islington North, Mr G0 T Barttoy (Conservative); Islington South, Sir A Rolllb (Canservative); Islington Eatt, Mr B* L Cohen (Conservative) ; Islington West, tfr(Q

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BELFAST AND FAIRFIELP FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARK TEE BEST "TflOR TURNIP, RAPE WHKA.T, AND ANY OTHER CHOP. SPECIAL MANURE quo be i»ad3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVTiBYWHBRE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLI ED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owfe. BAOKS Orders received b/ BROK, JLLmUe&.» DAVID THOMAS, OR tFMJfa JN.K. F'AItMJBIIS CO-OPERATIYB 3 SfesOtJlA-TIOIW O^ 1 CAJMTEKBURY, Limited., CANTERBUKY FEOZEN mSTt AND DAIRY PKOPUCB BiXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 880 - . F. WAYMOU V Secretary. NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABB CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take yonr Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacki at cost pricßi CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager 17th Marsh, 1900. G. MEDDINS, 81 THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street. JUST OPENED— LAIN LOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. 1 New Eaßy,' 'F. and N. ' Philadelphia,' • Carbine,' etc. GARDENING TOOLS & REQUISITES OF fiVERY DESCRIPTION TNCLUDING Spadea, Hoes, Rakes, Digging and Weeding Forfeß, Troweli, JL Hedge Shears, Syringes Watering Cane, J.R Hose Pipe, etc. DA RY UTENSILS & TIN WARE.—Churne, Milk Pane, Skimmera* Patents Milk Backeta and Strainers, Butter Pats and Moulds, Billeys, Panakins, etc HOUSEHOLD & BUILDER'S IRONMONGERY in endleas variety REGISTER GRATES & MANTLE PIECES RAN GE ~ ,™R A N O F « . Scot-'s, -Drion, Zeaiandia, Challenge, Champion, etc. The CHEAPEST SHOP in ABhburton for any of the aboTf: My Motto is • Small Profits and Quick Returns. NEWS BY FRISCO MAIL. 11-IST PRIZE PAPIS EXHIBITIfIi AWARDEDTO CS--YHON TEA. GARDENS COMPANY MAHARAJAH TEA SOLE AGENTS—Hondai-llianlia. Tea C7o*n.pttny, Dunedlu, N.B. This ia one of the Ceylon Packed Teas the Tea Blendera petitioned Parliament to Tax an extra twopence per Ib. *' It ib not blended for cxwa profit at your expense." ZGA LANDIA BOOT STORE HTHE only Up-to-date Boot Shop in Aehbnrton, For real good Value, Style, and Fittiog try the <( ZEALAJS IA BRAND. Bveiy pair guaranteed* Remember onr Price a the CHEAPEST, and onr Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If yoa want good Value for very little Money, then be aore yoa GOTO T\yr|?T T OT?'^ ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, QDANORED BTFEFT, ASHBUBTDN SMOKE ONLY NE W _ w _ VENUS PERFECT TOB4CCO.



Debility Neuralgia, Biliousness. Wlien the nerves are weak there is ao telling what may happen. You are tired all the time, depressed, restless, and suffer greatly with headache, back ache, neuralgia, and general discom fort. But there is a cure, as Mr. J. Elliott, of West Perth, W. A., well knows. He sends us his portrait, and .says: •'For many years I suffered greatly will* _ juralgia in mv head and also -with billon* nets. I had tried many kinds of medicinM but without help. I then tried AVER'S Sarapmna Two bottles made such a difference in my Jfeel : ings that I was greatly surprised. My general health improved at once, my nerves were stronger, my headache disappeared, and my severe atUcks of biliousness were cured." Constipation alone will often cause biliousness, neuralgia, and sick head ache. Ayer's Pills are a safe and sure cure for all liver troubles. And they cure dyspepsia also. Prepared by Dr. 1. C. Ayer& Co.. Lowell, Mass., 'J.S.A. FOUR Acres of land with comfortable dwelling house of five rooms, etc, thereoß, situated on Racecourse Road, Allenton Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent. INDUSTRIAL BUILD^G SOCIETY SHARES. fob Tale, TTNEXPIRED Appropriation and tw \_) Shares. £172 repayable by fortnightly payment of 19a 3d, extending over a number of year without interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK PIANO £17 10j cash, English make, good tone : Dora Pianette £20, in good order; a magnificent Orchestral Organ, 18 stops, £28 10a ; Organs from £8 10- j Pianos and Organs sold on monthly pay ments of 10a and upwards. The Haako piano is nob excelled by any for value ; violins, accordions, and music.—H M Jones PURERRED PRIZE POULTRY MINOROAS, Brown Leghorns, Anda Bians, Langsh&nß, and Dorkings from Ss to 21s per sitting. 8 187 H. G. BERRYMAN. TT7 ANTED—Everybody to read the advertisement re Cheap Sale, in another part of this isßue—A. H Williams, Tanored Street TVTATIONAL MORTGAGE h AGENCY IN CO. OF N.Z, LTC.; TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claramonb, 250 acres VVaitotis, 200 acre.* Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdowo, 1000 acres Ot&io, 500 acres Totara, And others of various %Szzi in South Canter* bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing farms of various sizes on the Raincliffe and Level* Estates, and two well improved 8 ration properties of 7000 acres each ■ ; " -d AKT PICTURES OF THE GENERALS, &c, TRANSVAAL WAR Including IMPERIAL HOR^E, CANADIAN DRAGOONS, &o. npHE above are Works of Art and far X surpass anything of the kind yet im ported into this Colony* Persons desirous of Securing a memento of the present War will find the above engravings very suitable. Price 2a 6d each. I have also to hand an assortment ef ARTISTS COPIES. which will be leb out to for any number of days. J. WILSON, Sign-Writer and Decorator, BURNETT STREET. SPECIAL DISPLAY OP SPRING FASHIONS ON SATURDAY, felPi 1. 22. New Dresses, New Millinery, New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zephyrs, Muslins, etc, NEW GOODS AND NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. FOR Your Spring Costume try our r Dressmaking Depsrtaienb under new man cement, Style and lib guaranteed— { NORXHCOfS & Hefford, " The Corner.' T> UILDERS will find it to their advantage J3 to get estimates for Ironmongery from , Habdlby Bros.



THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES



Trains leave Ashburton daily for— OHRIBTOHURCE—at 720 a.m., 11 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 7,5 p m. (express) TIMARU—at 10 55 a.m., 350 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 12.54 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 pm. Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— OHKISTGHURCH-at 10.45 a.m., 12.47 p.m. (express), 8 p.m. OJIMARU—at 10.35 a.m., 2.55 p.m. DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p.m. (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a.m,



4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koolibaband Benjamin Gum go to Ashbobton DbugOi,



HABDLBT BROS, Ashburton, Bupply windmill and stand |for £12, We sinking moderate rat s.



I CONSULTING OPHCIAN | » Mr Ernest M. Sandatelo, DBOA;,FS,, M.O, whi h&s lately returned after six years' special etudy in England and Con tinent, may be casuUed on all cam o defective eye»ight. Daylight nob necessary, arti6oial light being uted. Dootors' pre scriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashel Street W.j ov«r M. Sandatetn, jeweller, Ohristohuroh. 930 to 1,2 to S daily. ' 9 305