THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashbarton daily for— OHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, lla m 5.15 p m, 7,5 p m (express) . TIMARU-at 10.55 a m, 3.50 pm DUNEDIN—ab 12.54 p m (express) SFRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daUy at Aahburton from— OHRISTOHUROH-ab 10.45 % m, 12,48 p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.35 am, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 ptn (expreue) | SPRINGBURM-Bb 9.45 a m ~

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Phases of Moos for November

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1901.

The announcement we published on Wednesday that the Health Depart ment has juafc woke up to the discovery that it has far reaching powers to compel local bodies to carry oub the provisions of the Public Health Act ia very interesting and amusing In view of the repeated, and vain efforts cf a number of Borough Councils in the colony—including our own—to induce the Department to enable them to carry out the provisions of the Health Act relating to infections diseases, this sudden awakening of the authori ties looks as if they had only just begun to give the Act some considera tion. The Ashbarton Borough Ooun cil has several times applied to the Health Dopartment to have a local District Health Officer appointed, or some person who would have a statue under the Act to carry out its pro visions with regard to the reporting of infectious diseases. But, so far, noth ing has been done, and the neglect of the Department ia this matter has given rke to much unfavourable critic* ism of the Department. It was, how ever, stated by the Mayor in the Oouncil on Tuesday evening, that Dr Byrnes, the District Health Officer for Canterbury, had promised to call the fttsention of the Health Department to the unsatisfactory condition of the law. It appears that one objection of the Department to appoint District Health Officers in the smaller towns was that fcbe cost would be too mucb. Bat this only showa that the authorities do not understand the position created by the very Act which also created them. Tha duty of receiving the reports of cases of infectious diseases would generally be almost nominal, and we venture to say that none of the local bodies in the district would object to being deputed to act as agents of the District Cfficer, who is stationedin Ohn3tchurch, Ia the case of the Borough of Ashbur ton, it h:s been suggested that the Mayor be so deputed, and doubtless this will be carried out by-and-by when the Departm nt has thoroughly grasped the situation. It is amazing that this simple solution of the diffi culty which was pointed out in our columns in connection with reporting cases of infectious disease iv Ashbur ton, never occurred to the Health De partment, wnen the various boroughs were applying for authority to carry out the law. The defects in the Fealth Act are many, but a similar remark applies to most of the legislation of the session of 1900. It is to be hoped that when the Statutes of the session just pasasd come to be investigated, it will not b3 found that they tea have been compiled in a slipshod manner, Some of the lawa passed in 1900 have provisions in them which are quite ridiculous and impossible to carry out.

Local and General.

The Millers' Combine.—The Auckland Master Bakers' Association, though ap proached, did not enter into an agreemenb with the southern combination, as the telegram emanating from Wellington would suggest* Thb Mckf Cricket Match—Welcome aa the rain yesterday was bo the fanners aad people of this county as a whole, ib came rather unfortunately for the promoters of the propcssd muff oricket match in aid of the Cheviot Bufferers, as they had gone to a good deal o! trouble and expense in arranging the programme. Its ia understood, however, that the match will still take place probably in a few daya. The Latest Ga»—By the last English mall a Bunedin resident received a letter from a rehtive ©i his now in London, who says ; ' Whilst travelling on a 'bus the driver pointed out several houses some of th 9 occupants of which were ill with smallpox. The driver asserted that the sufferers contracted the disease through ea'.lng 'froaan mea*-." Whether saph statements are made because of the ignore ance ot the person making them or whether these persons arc subsidised by those interested bo daraaga colonial meat ib is impossible to say, South African Public Works—ln the last report of the American Consul- General at Capetown jusb issued by the Bureau ci Foreign Commerce, It is stated th'it plana are matured for spending £10,000,000 in new r.ilways, £1,000,000 in public works, £3,000,000 in harbours, £100,000 in electric lines in .Natal, and over £5,000,000 in various works in the Transvaal. The Consul adds : 'We must not fail to bid for this work.'

Ear Andrews Day.—Tomorrow will be St Andrew's D*y, tLhe banks in Aehburton will be closed Weather FoeeoastJ —Captain Edwin wires: — Moderate south to east and north east winds; glass rise Charitable Aid Boakb—Mr O J Harper and Mr Hugo Friedlander were yesterday elected to represent the Aehburton County Council on the Charitable Aid Board. Estates oy thh Lats Me John Gbigo— The exeoatora in the eatata oi the late Mr John Grigg advertise that all aooounte against the estate should! be rendered to Mr F Waymouth on or before Saturday, 14th Daoember nexti R» OPENING Of THH FAIBFIELD FrBBZING Wobks—An important) announcement to farmers and others appearu ia thin issue, intimating that) the Fairfield Fretz'ng Worka will be re-opened for the reoeipb of stock for slaughtering and fret zing on Monday i 9-h December. A New American Cup Challenger— MrJoha Ersklne, a Belfast merchant, confirms a report that he is chairman of a i syndicate af fourteen persons formed to challenge for the America Cup. A Belfast firm Is to build the new challenger at a cost of £35,000.

District Ordeb.—The undermentioned officers in the South Canterbury Volunteer Sub District have been authorised to administer the oath of allegiance and enrol* members to the volunteer force ;—ActiDg Captain Wood, South Canterbury MouDted Rifles ; Captain Buckley, Ashburton Mounted Rifl6B; Captain Gillies, Mackenzie Mounted Riflaa ; Lieutenant Maling, Gsraldine Mounted R flea ; Capta'n Barclay, Waimate Riles, and Captain Nicoll, Aehburton Guards* . Auckland Village Settlement—Mr J E Maroh, Superintendent of Village Settle ments, in his annual report states that the settlements in the District of Auckland have not bsen a success, simply beoause the three essentials co necessary for successful settle ment have not been complied with* The localities chosen for many of the setblemenfee were altogether too far away from any market; the soil, generally speaking, wa" very poor; and many of the aetblers who took up land were inexperienced, and nut at all fitted ta oopa with the difficulties which surround an early settler. The fact however remains that of the 461 original settlers 190 still remain on the land—namely, 68 under village homestead regulation!, and 122 who have been allowed to exchange their tenure to lease in perpetuity. 'Esther' at Wakanui—-Lasb evening the Ashburton Wesleyan Choir produced the oantata 'Esther' iv the Wakanul schoolroom. The weather militated somewhat against the attendance. However, the piece was creditably rendered to the evident apprecia tion of thoas present. The following were the characters represented s —King, Me W Grace ; Qaeea, Mrs W H Higgioa; First Maid of Honour, Miss Clark j Mordeoai, Mr Jonea ; H.tyman, Mr W H Higgins ; Zereßh, Miss Jones; Harbenah, MrTimmins; Hegal, Mr G Carson, Mr E IJadrill had charge of the baton, while Miss Bonnington played the pianoforte accompaniments very tastefully* Before leaving for home the members of the choir were entertained at supper by their Wakanui friends, and the members of the choir returned home well satisfied with their outing. Dos Silver—Don Silver is without doubt the bast substitute for solid silver, and ie guaranteed to wear white throughout. This mttal is m»de up into Spoons and Forks, and is sold at a very reasonable prioe by Messrs Fletcher Bros., Cash Grocers. Table Spoons and Forks 7a 3d per half dozen, Desasrb Spoons and Forks 4a 9d per b\\id(zmi Ibis made in two patterns— O.d English and tiddler

News in Brief.

It is annouoced that Caqoq Harper has accepted the position of Daan of Christ church, Ib ia stated that Mr Marchanb, Commia* stoner of Grown Landa and Chief Surveyor at WelUogton, ha?b3en appointed Surveyor General; and thafe Mr James McKerrow will retire from the chairmanship of the Land Purchase Board, and be sucoeedsd by Mr Barton, Under Secretary for Lands, In a Dunedin debtor's statement last week his book debts were set down at £1434, valued at £14. The bankrupt was a sharebroker. The dally mail service between Auck land and the South will be commenced on Sunday next. Arrangements have been made between the Government and the Union Company for steamers to leave New Plymouth every day of the week, except) Sunday, and Onehunga every day exoepi Saturday, connecting with the express train between Wellington and New Ply mouth every day. The Colonial Sugar Company wire that they have reduced their Sugars 10b per ton ; bub we fiad on looking at Fletcher Bros. 1 advertisement! thab they have re* duoed their Finest Oaue Sugar 30a per ton, or la per 701b bag ; so any of our readers requiring any should note thair prices before buying elsewhere

The Otago Show.

Dunedin, Nov 28 The Otago summer show was opened today, and ao far Is an advance ora previous years. The attendance, of pourse, wag not large, aa tomorrow is the people's day. Ca'fcle were more numerous than last year, and probably of better quality. The championships resulted—Shorthorn, Mr A Chamberlain, ball and cow; Foiled Angus, Murray, Roberta and Co., ball and cow ; iyrshlres, Mrs X B Fergassoa, ball and cow j Alderneys, Mr Qaerfcler, ball and cow, There was a good d'sp'ay of fab cifctle and fair campetltlon in the milking classes. The fheop ail round show a distinct advance, especially ia fine combing merinos and Leice^ters. Messrs R Campbell and Sons took the championship for ram and ewe in One combing merino, and Mr W Telford had the champion tarn in strong combing. Messrs Little Bros took the priza for champion ram and ewe in Border Leic36tere. Lincoln, Romney Mirsh, Cheviot and in-bred halfbred were all good. In English Leicesters, the princi pal prize went to Mr W Nixon of Kil linchy, other priza winners being Mr A Murdoch, Riversdale, and Mr E Kelland, Tiraaru. In Llr.colns the New Zealand and Australian Land Company had no op poaitlon. In Romney Marsh the prizes were divided between J Fu'&on'd trustees and Messrs J and J Miller. Mr H Ed monds won all tha firsts in Shropshire Downs, and the Hon M. Holmes' trustees had a walk over in the Cheviot class. Mr J Strlngfellow and Murray, Roberts and C). took half the prizas In in-bred halfbreda The principal prizes in fab sheep went to Mr John Tough, Tokomairiro. The judges did not appear to quite understand judging j by poMg. The P*BS were a nne l°fc» the | majority of fclie prices going to Mr George Rhodes, BUesmei'ei

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

THE OAPi£-NATAL RAILWAY. London, Nov 27 Tenders are being invited for the Cape- Natal Rai way. A WEST AFRICAN EXPEDITION. Colonel A F Montana™, commmding the Southern Nigera Battalion, commands an expedition of 1500 men, who are start ing from Lagos, in West Africa, fco attack Ac s on the Gross River, %lth the object of snppreseing slavery, and destroying a fetish town in the interior. MADAME MELBVS AUSTRaXUN TOUR. Madamo Melba has engaged M Arena, tenor, and M Benauade, baritone, thus oompletlng her troupe. Madame leaves Vancouver for Australia about the middle of August). TERRIBLE BOILER PXPLOHON, Nkw York, Nov. 27 Twenty four persona were killed, and twenty five Injured, through a boiler ex ploaion in an injactor faccory at Detroit. DISCOVERY OF A BURIED CITY. Constantinople, Nov 27 A burled city with stone buildings, roads and bridges, haa been discovered afc the foot of Mt Emraiz, Aleppo. THE RECENT FATAL DUEL. Berlin, Nov 28 General Yon Gossel* t, Prussian Minister for War, stated in the Reiohstag that the Kaiser considered tha Court of Honour onght to have prevented the Blaskowits duel. A CHARGE DENIED. Paris, November 29 M Pichon, the ex-French Minister in China, denies that the ladies belonging to the Legations pillaged, though two ladi93 joined in the looting la Pekln THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN. London, Not 28 The New Zealand loan has been allotted. PRESERVATIVE IN BUTTER. The Committee appointed to reporo on the question of the use of preservatives in food recommend that the on'y preservative allowed in butter be boracic acid, in quan tity not exceeeing 5 per cent, TRAMWAY STRIKE AVERTED. Sydney, Nov 28 The threatened strike of tramway em ployees was averted by the Union accepting the Government proposal of the eight) hours Byatem, to corns into operation in July next.

A FOOTBALL CONFERENCE IN SYDNEY.

The New South Wales Rugby Union ha« invited the New Zealand and Queensland Unions to attend v conference at Sydney in February, during the fourth test match. AXEMAN'S CARNIVAL- Hobart, November 28 At the Axemen's Carnival, the World's Obampion Chopping Block contest was won by Bl»no, of Victoria. KILLED BY A FALL OF TIMBER; Sydney, November 28 A man named MoPherson was killed, and three men were injured by the collapse of a timber aback at Pyrmont.

The Plague.

United Presn Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, Nov 28 Owing to the discovery of rats infested with pUguo in Sydney, trapping oo the wharves has been resumed. It is re ported that tho rats are dying in large numbers.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Asßoolatloa—By Elootrlo Telegraph—Copyright

London November 28 Great Britain provides the new Canadian Contingent with Imperial Yeomanry pay (5a a day) and arms, Ctnada supplying the horses, uniforms, saddlery, and nominating officers, sab* ject to approval Sir Henry Campbell Bannennan, in his Lancaster speech repeated that he had never uttered a word from first to last calculated to encourage the Boers to prolong resistance Beuter's correspondent states earner- OU3 minor engagements have been fought, resulting in the capture of a number of prisoners, including several field cornets Colonel Seobell captured at 20 at Konigecrown, including Beater, a notorious deserter from the Cape Police. Bester was courtmartialled and shot Colonel Knox captured 36 Boers, Jouberr, who was wounded, was the capturer of the British guns at Vlak fontein in September i The Governments has informed con tractors that the oaten hay supplied to the Government departments may con tain up to 5 per cent of wheaten hay • The Pretoria correspondent of Ihe Times estimates that there are seventy commandos, ranging from 50 to 450 strong, still in the field—26 in the Transvaal, 81 in the Orange Colony, 13 in Oipe Colony, seven, numbering 1100, north of the Delagoa B«y line, under Muller, Hinfcon, and Ben Viljoen, eleven numbering 1600, south of the Delsgoa Biy line, under Louis Both*, chiefly consisting of tho Carolina and Eraoio commandos, who are trying to effect a junction with the northern bands, eight, under De La Roy «nd Kemp, The rost of thosa in the Transvaal are in the Krugeredorp and Qlerksdorp districts. Of the others 23 are scattered, chiefly in j the Kroonstad, Frankfort, «nd BethJe jhem area, throe ia he Barkiey East | district, ten in the K.trroo, west of the oiein Cape line. Lord Kitchener v utilising 45,000 mounted troops against the enemy,

"The Ring's Colonials."

A CORPS OF LONDON COLONIALS.

United Press Association—By Elaobrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, November 28 The King has consented to the for mation of a mounted corps with a mac hine gun battery, ambulance, and signallers, composed of colonials in London conferring on it the title of the "King's Colonials." Colonel Wil loughby Wallace will be the commander and Captain X R Thompson, of the JFirat Australian Horse adjutant. Mr Brodribfr; Secretary 'qt Stafce for War, and Lord Roberts have approved of the project, ' :

THE FEDERAL TARIFF.

EFFECT ON ISLAND TRADE

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, Nov ?B The petition to Mr Kingston re the effect of the Federal tariff on Fiji, points out) that Sydney is the natural entrepot for the Island trade. The value of the imports to F j from New South Wales alone was over 86 per cent of the whole imports from Aus tralia and New Zealand. Since the tariff had'been in force steamera which previously came laden with fresh fruit, had arrived practically empty. It was obvious that the result would be that soeamship owners must either relinquish the trade or so increase the freights that it would be unprofitable for Fiji merchants to operate with this market. The duty on Island bananas was absolutely prohibitive. They certainly ate produced in Northern Queensland, but by Chinese, and it> is urged that it ia not the policy of the Federal Government to encourage a'iens to 1 settle in the Commonwealth. Burns, Philp and Co, state that as a result of the tariff, they are communicated with ; New Zealand, as they may Sad it necessary to open a branoh there.

THE TARIFF DEBATE

Melbourne, Nov 28 The duties on fruits and vegetables in half pints, pints, quarts, end gallons, was agreed to Sir W McMillan moved that fruits not elsewhere inoluded be placed on the free list, bub the motion waa negatived! The Government, however, acoepted Is per cental instead of 2s as proposed The debate waxed hot, and Sir G Turner angrily told Sir W McMillan that he would not make a single compromise on the tariff, j beoauae he might get fruit on the free liet { instead of accepting the Government effer of i a shilling Mr Watson moved to reduoe »he duty on b&nanas to 61 per cental, The Government acoepted one shilling Sir WMcMillan vainly asked the Govern ment to adjourn, as the House had b^en sitting since half pasb ten yesterday^ He then moved that the Chairman leave the ohair A vigorous stonewall followed, the inten* ton of the Opposition being to prevent the ! resumption of the tariff debate till this afternoon The stonewall waa kept going till the luncheon adjournment* On resuming at two o'clock anolher hour was spent in an explanation of the position by both sides. Sir W. MoMillan B&id he was satisfied The Opposition having forcibly expressed its protest against the action of the Government, tie withdrew his motion, Consideration of the tar ff was resumed. The dv iss of la 6d per cental on wheat and malting barley wa3 pissed after an attempt to ptaoe the former on the free list* The Government agreed to a redaction to a halfpenny per 1b on the duty on oatmeal, rolled oats, wheat meal, pearl barley, and Scotch barley. Mr Watson carried an amendment reduo" ing the duty on maizana and oorDfiour to a halfpenny. The duties on bran, pollard, and sharps Is, and on grain and pulse not elsewhere in* eluded 2s 61 per cental, passed.

GOOD PROGRESS BEING MADE

Recaived Nov 29, 10 13 ft m Melbourne, Nov 29 The House of Representatives sitting was concluded at 11.30; Good progress wag made during the last few hours, a large cumber of items being passed unaltered inoluding linseed meal and cake, hay, chaff, fresh meat, fish, poul'ry, potted and concen' trated meats, potatoes, onions, hops and malt. Mr Turner agreed to special exemp tions with regard to frrzsn meats and linseed intended to make oil. The duties on fruit juices were reduced to ninepenoe per gallon, and honey jellies to three halfpence per pound. Special preparations for infants and invalidß were struck oat

A Comparison

The following comparative table of entrie 8 of livestook only at the principal Shows this year in the colony, with our local Show, will prove of j'ntfire6fc :—

Charge of Attempted Murder.

United Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright Dunedin, November 28 The case of Mary Pearce, charged with the attempted murder of Jane Renwlck, by shooting her with a revolver, occupied the Supreme Courb all day. Mr Hanlon, for the defence, called no evidence, bat made a strong speech. The jury returned a verdict of' Unlawfully wounding, with a recommendation to mercy, on the ground of great provocation. 1 Sentence was de ferred. In the case of throwing scalding water on Mrs Elizabeth Gray, mother of Mrs Renwick, the same aecnsed pleaded guilty to assault, so at) to cause actual bodily harm, and sentence was deferred. Dunbdin, Nov. 2^ ■ . At the §uprerae Court this morning* His Honoar aaid, in dealing with Mary Pearce, convicted of Ihe Raby Terrace shooting case, he did not think the truth waa giren by either s rde. He complimented the jaiy, and thought the enda of justice would be met by fining the accused £5 for unlawfully wounding, and £5 for aseaulb. His Honour's decision appeared to give general satisfaction.

Accident to the Pukaki.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph Dunbdin, Nov 28 The To Anau did not reach Duoedin till late this evening She picked up the PukikioffTiraaru. Tho Pukaki left) here yesterday morning for the West Coast, and apparently brcka down. The Te Anau brought her to Port Chalmers, and lefb her there, coming np to Duoedin. The nature of t'.ie Pukaki's breakdown has not been ascertained here. Dunedin, Nov 29 : The Pukaki left Danedin on Wednesday morning for Westport at 0 40 a™, and yes terday morning she was observed by the Te Anaa on the way from Lyttelton to Danedin, burning distress signals. She was then about 80 miles from Tal&roa Heads, and about tea miles eastward of the usual track ! of ireEiels. The Te Anal borfc down on her ' and at 2a m got la tow, and after a hard k pull on account of the strong 3 E brae z ■ brought her into port last eight about nine o'clock. It Is not known what the actual damage is until she gets into dook tomorrow, but it ift supposed that the tail eh&ft in broken*

England end Germany.

United Press Association—By Klectilo Telegraph—Copyright London, Noverjuber 27 By the King's command, military honours were accorded the removal of the late Count yon Hatzfeldt's remain* to Victoria Station, en route for Bom raerburg. The condolences expressed, and the comments of the British Press on the late Minister, have had a soothing effect on Germany.

Arrival of the Discovery

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright)

Lxmemgn, Nov 29 The exploration steamer Discovery, o*me in at 11 46 p m yesterday, and was met by the piiO% who brought her to an anchorage in the stream* She went as far south as the ioe pack, and landed on the Macqusrries, The doctor passed her this morainß. She has been swinging and adjusting her aompasese.

Schools and Sunday Schools.

A correspondent Beads as the following • —'I post here with the Australian Christian, Wou'd you kindly publish for the benefit) of your reader?, especially the * Three School Chums,* the leading article on Bible Instruction in Schools,' Tbo article, as a whole, 1b unsuited to oar columns, but the concluding portion of it it worth peru3a! and consideration; It ia as follows: — We are one with those who advocate a larger measure of religious Instruction, bub we place the burden of this upon the home and the ohurch. The church has nob men | to a full sense of its responsibility ia the 1 matter of instruction to the young. 11l has been content with the Sunday Bchool v and has done work here, the beneficial effects of which will only fuliy be realised in the ! great hereafter. What we want ia addition to the Sunday Schools proper are Minion Sohoole all over the land. Preaching and teaching to the young should be regarded as of equal importance as preaching and teaching to adults; All the facilities provi ded by the present State School system for imparting religious instruction should be eagerly seized by every preacher instead of, as at present, being accepted by only a few» Instead of waiting for something that may never happen, we should take the things that are now available. Certainly our responsibility, in the sight of God, will be for the latter acd not the former

FARMER'S UNION.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dr/NEDIN, Nov 28 At a meeting of the executive of the Otago branch of the Farmers' Union, it was resolved to endorse the protest of the Pal merston branoh against Increasing the hono' rartum of members of Parliament, as In the present) Btato of the country the attic'tit economy Bhouid be observed. Ab ao replies have been received from Ministers to th« resolution!! paßsed ab the Miitou Conference, it was decided to deputsationise the Ministers cow in Dunedin.

Mr Laurenson and Mr Leadley

la connection with the proponed debate to take place in Ashburton between Mr G< W. Leadley ap.d Mr George Laureoson, M.H.R., and in reply to a telegram which Mr Lead'ey states he h»3 juat received mm Mr Laur< neon, declining the proposed arrangement for Tuesday next, the following letter was le.so night despatched to Mr Lsurensoa by Mr Leadley: — Wakanui, 28/11/1901. Geo, Laureuson, Etq , M.H R,, Lyttehon. 8ir t —Your wire of yesterday's date to hand this morning! I am very sorry yon are not prepared to accept the appointment} {or Tuesday sfcernoou, more especially ai ycu rave repeatedly affirmed your readiness to meet me at any time. In your letter to the Press of Monday, November 18th, you have stated you would be prepared to meet me arywhere within that week. I allowed that week tc pasp, an I thought that with your ixertions ia W liington you would probub y require a little iime to reeuperat8 t but as yon advertised the meeting at Kirwee so soou after returning frrm the session, I oocc'uded that you were fis and well, and eager fjr the fray. The Kirwee meeting, I would remind you, took p'aoa in the after* uocm, and I fail to see why it should be ao inconvecienti for you to visit Ashburtoo also in the afternoon, especially as the train services suit so admirably for an afternoon meeting. For myself I do nob care what hour c f the day or night is fixed for the meatiog, but I have to consider the con venience of my fellow farmers and ths members of the Union, many of whom would have to drive distances up to 20 or 25 miles to be present, and then return the sama distance after the meeting waa over, and as Tuesday and Saturday are our market days, it is imperative that the meeting Bhouid be held on either of these daya—that la—if you are to meet the farmers. Moreover if as you stated you are prepared to come on , Thursday afternoon, what difference can there be if you substitute Tuesday or Satur day afternoon 7 The fact of the matter Ib, I can already see, that despite all your talk, you are anxious to avoid meeting the farmers at a! 1, and so yon insist; upon a time thai) you know they cannot be present, bub whan yiu would have aa audience whom you fancy would be in sym' patby with your own particular views, and whom yon could probably persuade to pin some such resola ios is that which ib wal intended to submit to the Kirwee mealing, Bub the triok ia too transparent* Yon have stated you readiness to meet the farmers, and tnett the fartmrs yen must orolimb down* I now leave, home for a twenty mile drive to post yon this letter—my fourth to yon on this matter. I will leave you to fix the date for the meeting—only stipulating—ife must be on the afternoon of a Saturday or Tuesday.—Yours, &o<, OK W. Lbarlev. P S.—l understand jour emissary was ia Aahburbcn last Tuesday, but was üßßUoces.B' ful ia his attempt to arrange for ft meeting on Thursday afternoon,—G.W.L.

TO THE EDITOR. Stb,—la your issue of yesterday, I see ao announcement that lam Ho uncover the National Ass' in the Oddfellows' Hall, ia your town at three o'clock next Tuesday afternoon. This hour has been ffced without my consent. I have left Mr Leadley to fix the place for our meeting. He fixed on Ashburton, seventy miles away from my borne, and I agreed to this. I also left him to select a date, and I informed him both by letter and by telegram that I would come any evening: next week or on Thursday afternoon. In face of this without my consent, he advertises 'Tuesday afternoon as the time of meeting. I am certain of this that no honourable man, whatever his politics may be, will oall this fair treatment. Of coarse, all this pettifogging backing and Oiling only points to one thing, but it points to that pretty clearly. Mr Leadley, after all his large talk at Kirwee, where there was no one to stand up to him, evidently wants to keep clear of meeting me. But I want to meet bim, and I also want to meet an Ash burton audience, and if he refuses to meet me any evening next week or on the Thursday afternoon to take part in the ceremony of unveiling the (National Ass,' I shall come to Ashburton next week and uncover that noble animal myself.—l am, etc, Geo. Laukensok. Lyttelton, 28, 1901

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BUSINESS NOTICES T HAVE FOR SALE — The Later* and Mopfi Up to date Farm Machinery in the market; THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL Tbt only Drill that oarried off a Gold Medal in an acU'ai F:e!d Trial. Light draught combined with sstiength, a perfect lower, and a trial given, Inapeotion Invited. THE PLANO LEVER H&KV BTER AND BINDER Tiva eimpleat, atrosgest, ti^ht drutaght, Irill out »n<i tte any cro^, Meet up to H to In tbo market, See '.ostimonhle to cotfliia *bovts. lONfiS 1 CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the cogs DJ^kes it the Stavplest and beet catting nvtcnine mn\». Half RAKE—laupeot Hay B»ke for Jtrscjjjth THE ROTARY DISC BIDGKR Tula Machine takes the {.lsco of three imptampntß, and does ha wotk better, A gre»t 'eaviog to mange! and turoi^ growers. Ploughs, Harrowp, Springtioed Cultiva" ; tor| { and all kirdu of Farm Machinery sept [ as h»nd. Pficea Moderate, *-id Terms ▼ety b»«y. Extras for abo^B kepl-. In stock Agant for Southland Implement aud Enginteriog Company BICYOLEB and all Bequlaitea—The kteet model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for 'strength, stylo t>nd finish. The coming miohine-~Ghainlees Eovov, no cogn or chain, bub rolls along the easiest ranaiog machine in the market; oooe ridden, always riddea. Inspection invitel



Didtriot Agent Colonial Mutual Life AfßOchvtion Fire »nd Marine Insurance effected FO bTaLB'. Some Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Acres MONEY To Lend from 4& per eenb For parttanktß apply W. STONYEE, ARCADE, Mashlaerey Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate »cd Commission Agent 9 243



Fishing Season, 1901-1902. HABDLEY BEOS. AGAIN to the fore with their new IMPORTED STOCK OF FISHING TAOKbE in (treat* variety—Minnows, Flies, Beeia, Lines, Waders, Rods, etc, etc Angletß call tu>d inspect WE are also prepared to give eatlmateß for Hots and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Baths, Portable Boilers, aod Ti&waro of every deiedptioD HARDLFY BROS SAST STREET,



J. WILSON HAS a LARGE & BEAUTIFUL STOCK 01 ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS, Cheap or Expensive, to Suit All Glasses of Rooms BURNETT STREEI)



" — ' ■ —— j ESTABLISHED 1874* «8c CO, value this season £3 10s. Just Received — Sampleo Ci ¥T f ffin of Choicest TWEEDS ever kl I |l|l\' shown Consequently £3 lOa \ j I li% Suite ara fur superior tbia 11 g I a 11 season. w * JUBILEE~BUILDiNG3 9 104 BANDS & SON. BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVEN. GATES, Hurdles, and Building Material kept io-stook. Also Wall Papers, Paints, etc. Funrrala conducted. 11 17



J\ L. HIGGS Latest Design s IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CAU. AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. House Decorator, Painter, G z r, Slgnwritcr, etc., T*nored Street.



[jew Zealand! j» .__ • HEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOBY HAS a reputation for BOYS' CLOTBING lhat the following lines uphold : GALL AND INSPECT Boyb' Sailor Suits 5s 6d Boys' Melville Suita 9* 6d Boys' Norfolk Suits 11s Boys Norfolk Suits 15a Boys' 3 Garment Suits 18s 6d Buyb' Kharkre Suita 7s Boys' Washing Blouses 4i Guaranteed to be the very best quality obtainable for the monej.



TN AN ASSIGNED EBTATB. ■FOB"s" ALE BY PRIVATE TREATY* A Qjaßtity of NKW HOUSEHOLD FURNI- j TURK AND EFFECTS, Oompriiine ■— Bedstead, Duohetae Ctieetg Bpaatifa! Overmantlee, Washatand, Bidobo»r?, Very Hatsdsome Dinner 'Kervloß (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Tablep, Piotarrt, Fendera, Fire Baßße=, Coal Scuttle, New Singer Sewing Machine, etc* i EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never j ÜBGdV I MUST BE SOLD QUICKLY TO | REALISE ESTATE. OTAIGHEAD & BEBKYMAK ASHBURTON. J. V. DE BEEB WATCHMAKER * JEWELLEB JUST Arrived, TWO OASES Of Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware from the celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Asrtleies ottltable for Presentation? and Wedding Presents a Specialty, ins: motion invited. WATCHES. A nether Parcel of three doaen NIOKEL KEYLESS LEVEK3 at) 27e This 1b the watch that has given finch unfailing eatiefaction, that it la needless to mention its nacoeroua excoHent qasli lies. Everyone sold is an advertisement tn itsolf. SEW JEWELLERY £1 ENGAGEMENT RINGS. £30 Brooches, Bracelets. Bangles, Maff ehains. The Newest Novelties n Gold Charms The Latest Appliances and Appointment ' FOR BIGHT TESTING jast to hand J. V.DE BEEK Baal Stroet), Mhhurinis



NEW ZEALAND | l CLOTHING X|^ ACTORY LOTH ING .JC AC-TORY ,.,1, mi. iiimrmi mmi ii—mimim in» ' ■ I »yoATE3t Co'e *\ Mr» Johnston, ; "OEGISTERED Teacher of the Pianoforte & (Singiag flavelock Street,



BUSINKBB NOTICES \ 1 The Cheapest' Shop in Ashburton. LAWN MOWERS ~ LAWN MOWERS, i FROM §2s ©d EAOH. lacluding ' Monarch,' ' Fa&t!me f ' • New Easy,' &o. , GABDEN~TOOLS. The Greatest Variety in Ashburton, at prices to suit everybody, Including fche'New AmerlotD Scuffs. Dutch, Garden and Plantation Hoee. Garden Rakes, Spades, Forks, Trowylp. Syringie, Border Fork^, Boya' Spades, eto ZGENT for the OFLEBR&TBD •SYBAOUSR 1 Combination Seed Drills and CcMvatora. Horae Hoes and Cultivators superior to Planet Jr at £ less prioe SHEEP SH-AR&"°'"SHEEP SHEARS- I have j.tst received my first shipment, including TUB, BBA, .11A, etc} also Turkey and Wuehlta Oil Sconea all AT Ei?DBOOK PRICES C\RPKNTERB' TOOLS-As usual, I am up to date In variety and price. The largest) selection" a m the Aehburton Coontj to aelacb from g. meßdins, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade



th.t NICHOLAS & PICKFORD'S 18 THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLAGE FOR FOOTWEAR THERE IS JN'O DOUBT, OEDINA It,Y PRICES! Lsdies' Glace 2 Bar Shoes 5s 9d, only a few pairs Ladies' Glace Walking Shoes, Patent Cap Lase or Strap, 6a^9d Ladies' Tan "Walking Shoos from 7s Ladies' Smart Canvas Shoes 3s 9J aad 4a 9J, black or tan Gentb' Oanvas Shoes 5a 6d, 6s 6d, and 7a 6d Gkls' and Maids' Oanvas Shoes 3s 3:1, 3a 6d, 3a 9d, 4s and 4s 6d Ladiea' Tennis Shoes 2s 9d, 3a 9d, 43 6d, 6a 6d, Ba, 11s 6d, and 14s 6d Gents' Tennia or Bowling Shoes 2a 9d, 3s 6d, 7s 6d, 12a 6d t 16a 6d, 18s 6d 6d, 20«, 22* 6d Ladies' Evening. Shoes from 8a Mend Blachers, nailed or plain, from 5s 6d Boys' and Girls' School Boots from 4a 9d Children's Strap Shoes, sizes 2 to 6, at from 2s 3d Girls' 2 Bar Shoes from 8s 6d , Genta* Cricketing Boots, Running and Cycling Shoes, at various prices Hundreds of other lines at equally low prices NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, BAST STREET:



EOYAL H0 T Jfi I-, ASHBPBTON. MR A. WHITAKER, late manager of Ashburton Oiub, has entered in lo possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and oonvenicn.ee, Fishing Hub at mouth of Aahburton Hiver 11 184 MB T. WEBLBY, (Of Messrs Webley and Sohb), PIANOFORTE fc~ORGAN 0 UNERS, IS IN ASHBURTON. Town and Country Orders sent in to Mr Llewellyn Owen, Mr Horace Gates, or the Commercial Hotel, will be promptly attended to.



SPECIAL NOTICE. npHE undersigned begs to inform his X numerous Customers and Friends that he has removed from his former residence to a more Central and prominent position on the Main Boid, within five minutes walk of his former place, his Buuiuess having inoreased co considerably these last tow years th«t he found the laud inadequate to cultivate stock enough for bis customers. Thanking hie Patrons and Friends for liheir increasing support, and trusting by unremitting attention to their requirements to secure a continuance of their confidence, and the honour of their kind resommenda' tloo. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, Ailenton, Ashbutton. PICTURE FKAMING BY J. WILSON, HOTJ3E DECORATOR, BURNETT STREET. LARGE STOCK MOULDINGS. mHE EC LI SE CYCLE CO., TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Enamelling, Plating and lighb Engineer ing Works.



TO MEMBERS OF FARMERS' DNION AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT NOTICE RE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, &o. THE "OCEAN Accident Corporation Capital Onk Million Revenue fob 1900-£878,492 5s lid.



A RE INSURING FARMERS—Whether Members ef the Farmers Union or not—at the same rate and with the same concessions individually, aa any other Company offiers them collectively, ABSOLUTELY LOWEST RATES GUARANTEED. Prompt and liberal settlement of all jusb claims effected locally Wicoll Bros AGENTS, ASH BURTON. __11J83 A SHOE that does not wear well ia no ./jL cheap at any price. Our Ladies' Stylish American Shoes, in black or t&c, buttoned or laced, at 9j 6d, wear well, look well and fit well; our eewn walking shoes &b 6a 6ii »nd 6s 8d »rs marvels. Come and see ithenij at R ALCORNS- 11 49 WANTED fnown-A Special Boot Sale at Melior's lor a few days only. Now ia the timo for bargains CURTAINS of Qaality, Style, and Low _■ Price. Tne sort you want is ihe beat for the money, and that ifl our sort. £iomiß ana see at Mmchhll & Turner's iffT^^fED—L.adießyisiting punedin will YY find Hendy's Hairdresaing Sabone, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdreeßing, Shampooing, Singeing, efco Toilet good.B of every description



Village Settlements—Mr J E March' superintended of village settlements, In his annual report states that the total number of village settlements throughout the colony oa the3Ub MUroh last was 2,011, holding an area of #2,414 acres. During the year ninety four sections, with an area of 1,356 acres, were tskea up tsndsr village homestead regulations, and ten flections, with an area of 102 acres, under other tenure. 3?ho for feitures and sorrendera under village home- Btead regulations number forty three, with m area of 1,131 acres, and thirteen sections, with snares of 3i£ acres, under other tenure. The Peoples' Favobim—We notioe that Mr R D Johnston has now landed his ship* menb of 1902 model Rudge Whitwortn B'oyoles, and we would advise our readers bo inapecb same, as the Rudge-Whitvvorth is recognised bb the leading machine in the Old Qocntry and in the colonies, and it is justly entitled t© thj famlJUs name 'Britain's Best) Bioyole,'



The Sort of Bike to Ri»e-—People when buying a bicycle, o'fien hesitate as to what brand is really the best. We would advice Intending purchase™ to consult Messrs Oatea Lowry & 00, Barnebb Street tend have a bicyole specially built to'order, la their Cbristchurch factory, and know that yOu c»n ride over the roughest part of the dlatricb without fear ol their maohiae breaking dowOe



You can depend on ridding your Children of Worms'with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worku wofiera price Is



Who beat the Englishmen at cricket? Who taught them how to play ! Who payed the dauae with every wloket* Australia leads the way. What plays the deuce with oough or ooldt What makes consumptives fewer ? « Oh! What is that worth more than gold > Wood's Great Peppermint Cure, Smoke New yenm