Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places at under, subject to the necessary alterations: THURSDAY, August 22 For Northern Ports and Westport, per Tarawera, at 6.30 pm FRIDAY, August 23 For Northern Ports and Westport, also South Africa and Australia (due Sydney August 29), per Monowei, at 2.50 p m

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1901. Local and General.

Notes and Comments will he found on the fourth page to-day. The Inward Mails—A Home mall, via Australia and the Bluff, arrived last night. 1.0.0. F., M.U.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge will be held on Thursday evening, the Hall being engaged for Friday, the proper meeting 'night.

Thb Beautifying Association — The painters employed by the Beautifying Asso ciation have nearly completed the painting of the fence round Baring Square vVest. The flower beds are also getting their ' spring turnover!

Scarcity of Rkady Mokey- A phe' nomenal scarcity of ready money is reported in Wanganui and Palmerston, and in many lines business ii at a stand still. The dairy factories will soon b3 resuming work, and then cash will get into circulation again.

Hookey—The annual hockey match North v South Canterbury will be played at Timaru to-morrow. The following players go from this district;— Hardy and May, of Rakaia ; D Stock, A and H Milliohamp, Smith, and White, of Ashburton.

Business Notice—Notioe to consumers of Fletcher Bros, 5 celebrated Teas—Their first Tea Competition closes on August 31ab, and coupons must be senb ia by thab date. A full list of prizs winners will be advertised in Mail and Guardian early in September.

Death ob a Bbavh Man—A private cablegram was received in Hastings, on Friday last, Btating that Mr Guy G Mere weather, who was ab one time well known In Ashburton and Christchnroh, had be°n drowned in the Zambesi River while trying to rescue one of his comrades from a similar fate

Demand for Fmall Farms.—There Is a brisk demand for small farm lots In th c Waikato, The Rukuhia estate, in the Cambridge district, has been cut up, and 10,000 out of 23,000 acres have been taken up. This is due to the dairying Industry.

A Goon Suggestion—According to the Cape Times it has been suggested as a means of putting a stop to the blowing up of trains that a proclamation be issued staging all trains ruaning through the disaffected parts should carry ab least ton Boer prisoners* The Germans adopted this plan during the Franco German wan

What to )Fxpect.— f Depend upon It,' said Mr Collins, replying to the toast of ' The Parliament' at the Ironmasters' Association dinner in Wellington, ' If the present labour legislation should recoil upon those whom It is Intended to benefit, they will be the first to turn upon their would'be benefactors and rend them.'

Foot Wear Free.—The public of Ash burton do nob often have the opportunity of securing free foot wear* Any person may receive one pair of slippers free of cost during the next fortnight by spending 10a ab D Stock's Blue Boob Store. This is a genuine offer, and Bhould be taken advantage of by everyone, as such a chance is not likely to occur again.—(Advt)

Sabbath Desecration.— At the Sydenham Borough Council meeting last evening Councillor Miller stated that hockey playing was carried on in Sydenham Park on Sunday mornings by a crowd of youths, and some were also to be seen playing cards. It was decided that the Chairman of the Works Committee should take steps to stop any such conduct In Sydenham Park.

Bright Hocus Children—Arrangements have been made by the Beaubifytng Associa tion for an entertainment by the Chriet church Bright Hours Children, In aid of the Asifociation's funds. The ohildren have appeared several times in Christchurch, where they attracted large audiences, and Press notices refer to their entertainments as being of a very high order of merit, and thab tho children possesa Ulenb of a high class. The date of their appearance here will be duly announced.

New Zealand Legislation—A London paper thus refers to recent legislation in New Zealand:—'Our chief objection is to the trend of all these proposals. They mark a further step along the hazardous path of socialism, and unless the march he soon checked people will geb seriously alarmed • freedom will bo destroyed and enterprise will be frightened away. Neither of these results will be good for New Zealand. In all friendliness, we would urge bhe colony, of whioh Englishmen are justly proud, 60 •go slow.'

Bad Liteeaturk—Under the irfiaenoe of the * Deadwood Dick ' order of literature, a number of Hastings youths recently leagued themselves together under the style and title of the Kelly Gang* Neophytes were obliged to subscribe the roll in their blood, and Bwear under threat of the most blood curdling penalties to be true to the society, and guard its secrets. The high pacj tndrum and all his subordinates fell into the grip of the law, and were brought up before the Court on the ignominious charge of stone throwing, for which they were severely reprimanded.

A Division—The proceedings of the Ash' burton A & P Association Committee meeting yesterday were greatly delayed owing to a long li-'b of motions and amend ments dealing with the hour of receiving exhib'ts for the next Show. Ultimately the ex President protested againsb the great waste of tim?, and in order to arrive at a definite conclusion, he moved thab a division took place, and this being carried, members, ranged themselves on either side of the room/ Even after this, further disoussion arose on the subjoct, and ab the conclusion of the meeting the Presldenb explained thab the delay was vexatious and arose through the indecision in the voting.

Cost of Valuation Rolls—Referring to tho working of the Government Valuation Department, Mr Tanner, member for Avon, asked ' what about the scandalous charges for valuation made by the Department, which were most iniqulo* oufc? • Mr MM?,fthe Minister)deprecated the use of such strong terms, and generally pooh pbohed the complaint. This is all the more surprising since the same com* plaint has been made by almost every local body in the colony, and Mr G W Russell (Riccarton) waß quite correct In saying thab these bodies would much prefer doing the work themselves and they are much better qualified than the major* ity of the Government valuers.

Fkiendly Societies.—Accsrding to the report of the Registrar of Friendly Soci. eties, which was presented to Parliament yesterday, 21 lodges were registered during the year, and five branches ceased ito exist. The membership of the lodges In the colony amount to 38,202. The follow* ing balance sheet gives the total funds (including those of the central bodies) at the 31st December, 1899 :— Funds—Sick i and Funeral funds, £673,520 : medical and management funds, goods' etc. . £54,859. Total, £728 549. Assets- Investments ab interest, €564.930; value of land and buildings, £121,902 ; cash not bearing Interest, £28 472 ; value of goods, £11,180 • other assets, £1765, Tojfcal, £728,249. Smoke New Venus

! Grain Fxport—The ship Corolla has completed loading at Timaru 17,057 sacks of ! wheat for Messrs Friedlander Bros, Ltd,' and sails to the channel for orders. i Return of New Zealand Contingents i—A trooper of the Sixth New Zealand I Contingent writes that notice has beoj }. gfizatted that all oversea Voluntears, including the New Z-jalanders, are to return home at the end of October. The Coal Supply.—lt is understood! that the Westporfc Coal Company intend to take measures for increasing the output at their mines, Including putting a double shift at Millerton.

Dehorning Catt-le.—Many of the Taranakl settlers arc going in for dehorn ing their cjttle this season, while the majority of the dairy farmers In some of the districts have got ail their herds put through the process with very satisfactory results. Weather Report—Captain Edwin wires: —Moderate to strong westerly winds : glass rise, Although Captain Edwin's toreoast seems to Indicate fair weather, the appear ances as we go to press are not promising. Although the morning was very fine, a coid snap set in about noon accompanied by some rain;

Medical—The sixth visit to Ashburton of the representative of the Polypathia Medical Institute ia announced for next Friday afternoon, the 23rd inst, from 2pm until Bpm., and on Baterday from 9am until Ipm, From the great success achieved by this Institute in the treatment of chronic and other cases, no doubt the gentleman referred to will be heartily welcomed baok, Town patients would do well to time their visits for Friday afternoon and evening, as Saturday is always an exceptionally busy day, owing to the crowd of country visitors. Funeral—The funeral of the late Mr J; T, Smithel lefb hiß parents' residence Mis morning, and at ten o'clock the cortege arrived at the Roman Catholic Church, The body, encased in a purple coffiu, with white and gold trimmings, was taken into the Church, followed by the relatives and representatives of the Druids Lodge, wearing black sasheßi There the usual rites were administered, after which the funeral left for the Ashburton cemetery, followed by a large number of conveyances, the Druids preceding the hearse.

A Nfw Farmer's Enemy.—A farmer who lives very close to Timaru Informs the Timaru Herald that farmers have another pest to deal with In the shape of sea gulls, one of which he on Tuesday morning saw calmly fly on to a sheep which waa down and pisk Its eye out. Though a similar incident had been previously reported in the north, the above Is the first which we have heard of about Timaru. Disaffected Supporter— Among other disaffected Government supporters is Mr Graham, who saya thab the Government's present polioy is as far behind that of the Ballance Administration as the personnel of the Ministry is as different as it was when the Liberal Government first took office. The Ministers, too, Bhow an utter disregard for the necessity of economy, while preach ing io. He will practically declare himself a free lance when he epeaka on the financial debate. Messrs Meredith, Hornsby, and Collins are by no means satisfied with Borne of tbe Government measures. Tbey all opposed the Premier's Bill for a loan of a million for the advances to eebtlera.— Star

Educational—A meeting of the Borough and Hampstead School Committees was held in tho Borough S hool on Monday eveniog, for the purpose of considering the question of technical education, Present—Messrs W Craighead, Andrew Orr, A Hewson, S Payne, F Beokingsale, W McOallum, Dr Hunter, and the Revs R A Woodthorpe, G B Inglis, and T Fee. The Rev Woodthorpe was voted to the chair. Apologies were read from Messrs Hardie, Tennanb, Cawsey,and Phaup. The following resolutions were carried :— (1) That, in the opinion of the meeting, ib is desirous to start wood classes as soon as possible* (2) That a deputation, consisting of Messrs Craighead and Orr and Rev Woodthorpe, be appointed to walb on the Board of Education in connection with the above. The meeting then adjourned-

News in Brief.

A so-called ' health' cigar hm been in* vented in Germany which is made of tobaccoin which the nicotine is neutralised by chemical means. The cigar has found some sale in America.

Cutlery, Glassware, Dianerware, etc, lent out on hire, for ba'ls, weddings, eto, by Fletcher Bros, C»eh Supply Stores. All hireage to be prepaid.

Mr David M'Gregor, the wsalthy Glas gow contractor, from whom Mrs Brodie (formerly a Masterton ar'ist) secured £5000 damages for breach of promise, has been granted a retrial, on the ground that j the damages are excessive,

' With this Issue, we distribute a circular for Mr D Stock, boos and shoemaker, who Is giving away 300 pairs of slippers free to customers who purchase boots to the value of ten shillings at his establishment during his sale which commences on Friday next*

Genius in Translation.

From Fiorio's version of Montaigne to Carlyie'a Wilhelm Meister, England has had many examples of foreign masterpieces, the transplantation so successful as to become integral parts of English literature. Everyone is familiar with Keats'a splendid sonnet on Chapman's version of Homer, and the greatest of our poets, from Pope onwards, have vied with each other in rendering the classics of other tongues into our own. The art is nob dead, as the Butcher and Lang translations of Homer and Jowetb'a translations of Thuoy dides suffice amply to demonstrate. One of the mosb exquisite examples of all is Andrew Lang's English Version of the old story of 'Auciissin and Nioolebte,' Whoso has nob read this beaubiful tale will bave missed one of the mosb delightful things in literature, Examples from Mr Lang's translation, as of all the other translations here noted, are to be found in the 'Library of Famous Literature.' This, Indeed, may be said to be one of the Library's most notable features.

Sporting.

PURCHASE OF A THOROUGHBRED

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne. August 20 The thoroughbred stallion Finland has been punhased for New Zealand.

Finland is a four year old son of the St Simon sire Bill of Portland, and is from Fishwife, by King of tbe Anglers—Nameless Finland was submitted for Bale by Messrs W C Yuilie and Oo ab their annual safe of thoroughbred stook in Melbourne on the 6th. ihe horse, according to the Argus, was nob looking ab all bright,' Our contemporary goes on to say :—' As he is by Bill of Port land, a son of Sb Simon, and is the winner of some good races, including the Maribyrnong Plate, Sires' Produce Stakes, Sb Leger, and S A.J.C. Goodwood Handicap, he was en titled to recognition on the part of breeders and his claims were nob altogether overlooked for a bid of 300 guineas waa made for him, bub the auctioneer announced a reserve of 500 guineas, and the pick of the catalogue wenb back to his box unsold.' Mr Hugo Frledlander, of Ashburton, is the purchaser In bhe present case, -•*

The fifth shipment of the now famovs washing machine have all been sold out, and the sixth is expeoted at bhe local branch of the D.I-0. this week, The following testi monial from the Ashburton Laundry will be of interest to " Ye of little faith."—Moore Street, June 30th 1901—Dear Sirs, I have used the washing machine I purchased from you with excellent results. I consider it a great saving in time and labor, and can heartily reoommnnd ib to anyone.—Yours faithfully, 0 MgKernan, Ashburton Laun dry.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Pa«is, August 19

Doctor Paal Gernault, of Paria, has offered to allow Professor Koch to inoculate him with bovine tuberculosis, in order to determine the immunity or otherwise of humanity from contract ing the disease in this way London, August 19 Mr Dillon denies that Mr Davitt spoke at the same meeting as O'Dono van Rossa at Chicago. Mr Davitt, in a speech at Milwaukee, saii the Irish would not fight England with the wea pons of anarchy It is officially announced that Sir George Sydenham Clarke has accepted the Governorship of Victoria Berlin, August 20 One of the directors, Gerard Jerlin den, of the Metal Works in Prussia, which recently suspended, has been arrested in Milwaukee, America, with £5000 in his possession Melbourne August 20

Tbe owners of the steamer Taglia ferro have been awarded £2500 sal« vage for towing the disabled steamer Alola to port in April last The public subscribed a , little over £20,000 of the £100.000 three per cent Government guaranteed deben tures on account of the Commissioners of the Savings Bank, to be used in advances for farmers. The balance was alloted to the Commissioners. Tbe minimum was £96, and the whole loan averaged £86 0s !l£d

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

London, August 20

Before he was expelled from Cape Colony, Kruitzinger was chased and hustled by converging columns, har assed by blockhouses, and compelled to maintain a running fight for thirty miles. He killed 150 of his own horse, The British found a dozen wounded Roers

Sydney, August 20

Two hundred and ninety returned troops, including a number belonging to the late China Contingent, sailed by the Britannic for South Africa, under the agreement that they may he drafted to any regiment

Wreckage on an Icsberg

SIXTY-FIVE LIVES LOST.J

United Press Association—By Electro Telegraph—Copyright New York, August 19 The Yukon liner Islander struck an iceberg near Juneau, Alaska, within a mile of the shore. It was perfectly calm, and the vessel sank in 25 minutes. Sixty five were drowned and 107 saved. A million dollars of gold went down with the vessel.

Coloured Labour.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, August 20

A deputation of the Parliamentary labour party asked the Premier to as sist the inter-State protest to the Fede ral Government against tho employment of Lascars on subsidised mail steamers. They urged the unfitness of Lascars in timo of danger, and the inconsistency of tho Federal Government in suppressing Kanaka labour ashore, while permitting Lascars on mail boats. Mr See said the deputation had h;s fullest sympathy and if necessary he would call a confe rence of Premiers on the subject.

Brisbane, August 20

The Premier, referring to the rumour that it was proposed to stop Kanaka immigration after five years, stated that that time would be very little use. If Mr Barton made it ten years this State would let him alone.

New Zealand and the Federa tion.

OPINION OF THE 'TIMES',

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph -Copyright London, August 19 The Times ssays that the New Zea land Federal Commission's report is conceived in no narrow local spirit. The federation will be strong with New Zealand. Her decision is not final, and it may be well to wait.J

The Royal Tour.

United Press Aasooiabioa—By Eleotrio Tel egraph—Cop v right Capetown, August 20 The Dnke and Duchess of Cornwall had a magnificent welcome on arrival here. Two thousand persons attended the levee in Parliament buildings.

Russia and France.

A VISIT FROM THE CZAR.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Paris August 25 It is semi-officially announced here that the Czar attends a review of the French Northern Squadron, lands at Dunkirk, and witnesses the end of the autumn Army manoeuvres at Rheims.

The San Francisco Mail.

Unioed Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-Copyright Auckland August 20 The mail steamer, Sierra, arrivsd from San Francisco ab 715p m. The steamer was delayed for twenty seven hours ab Honolulu and ten hours at P&gopago landing oargo. Trie Takapuna, which left Onehunga to night, took tho mails which arrived by the Sierra.

CONSULTING OPTICIAN

Mr Ernest M Sandstein, DB 0 A!, F R MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all casesof defective eyesight, Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre acriptions prepared. Fees moderate, Con ulting rooms, Cashel Street W.-, over M Sandstein, jeweller, ChristchureK 9to 11 2 to 4 daily

As their half annual balance is now taking place In Qhristohurch, tbe local manager of the D.I.C. Informs us that anyone purchasing a piano or or organ this week, whether for cash or time payment, will receive a handsome pair of piano lamps and stool to match the instrument as a present. We need hardiy remind our readers that this splendid gift ie for this week pnlyi

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United PreßS Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Aug 21

Thomas Scoullar, of the firm of Sooallar and Archibald, who erected the Government buildings ia Wellington, died here this morning.

Napier August 20 Tho Governor left for Wellington by train this morning. New Plymouth, Aug 21

In the District Court this morn ng the jury found W D Scott, auctioneer, of Opunake, a bankrupt, guilty of theft of moneys He subsequently pleaded guilty to a second charge of theft of money, and also to a charge of failing to keep propsr business books; Probation waa applied for, and WJts adjourned to this afternoon Gisrornb, August 21 A young man named W Blain Is believed to have been drowned in a water hole on Julius Oatsar'a property. He was riding after oattle and suddenly disappeared, his horse emerging from the creek wet. Blain's body has nob yet been found. Dunedin, August 21 Charles Anderson, lumper, 45 years of age, committed suicide at Port Chalmers early this morning by cutting his throat witharszir. Deceased was living with a companion, Henry Bexton, in a small house' who said goad night to him at one o'clock I this morning. He was afterwards aroused by a noise in the yard and discovered Anderson bleeding from wounds. Medical aid was summoned, but it was too late.

A house belonging to Mr Michael McKay, South Dunedin, was destroyed by fire lasts night. The Insurances are : House in New Zealand office, £250, furniture £150. The actual lobb is estimated at £800

Charge of Manslaughter.

Auckland, Aug 20

The hearing of the charge of manslaughter by means of an illegal operation against Dr Wilkin was continued today. Dr Wilkin, in his evidence, emphatically denied the charge, and witnesses were called for the defence for tbe purpose of accounting for the hours in the afternoon during which the operation was alleged to have been per formed.' After several hours' retirement, the jury announced that they could not agree, and were dismissed. The ease is to ,be re-heard at the next sittings of the \ Supreme Court.

The Patea Election.

PETITION AGAINST MR HASELDEN'S

RETURN.

Wellington, August 20

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court on behalf of William Parker, labourer, of Patea, against the return of Mr Easelden for the P*tea seat to the House of Represen tatives. The ground:) of tbe petition are: Thaj after the poll was tiken the Returning Offioer wrongfully opened the parcels of ballot papers and extracted the voting paper of Frederick Charles Bophir, of Taylorville, commercial traveller, and disallowed a vote which had been cast in favor of Mr Hsslop ; thab after the poll the Returning Officer took out the paper of Arthur Nesbit, of Hunterville, who also voted for Mr Heslop, and disallowed it; that the Deputy Return ing Offioer ab Makiriklr*. closed the booth shortly after opening ib, and it remained closed throughout the day, and the Returning Officer failed to make any return; that the Deputy Offioer at the Mangaonoho booth closed ib during dinner hour, and remained away for about an hour; that an elector named John Williamson, on the roll as John Williams, was nob allowed to vote at Hunterville, although he rightly claimed to be the person named John Williams ; that an elector on the roll as John FergUEon was not allowed to vote at Pukerimu ; thab both theae votes would have been icasb for Mr Heslop, The petitioners therefore asks that election be declared void.

Jubilee Singers.

Lovers of harmony, as produced by the psrfeob combination of human voices, will be glad to learn bhe renowned Jubilee Singers will pay a farewell visit to Ashburton on Monday and Tuesday next. As an extended tour of Australia and tha Eaßb is contem plated, ib may be several years before another opportunity of hearing these talented singers occurs. Their performances in the p*Bt have created a very favourable impres sion upon the memory of those who had the pleasure of listening to the singing of the droll plantation songs of tho old slave days, the quaint c imp-meeting melodies of the same period, modern solos, duets, quartet?, &c., upon the occasion of their lasb visit here, and their advent, no doubt, will be looked forward to with interest by the Ashburton public.

Interprovincial

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Christohubch, AugosbfcQ

Richard Emerson, aged 49 years, a labourer, died in the hospital this morning from the effects of a fall down the dive of one of the city hotels on Saturday night- Auckland. Aug 20

Tbe American schooner Helen M Kimball was totally wreoked ab Fanning Island on June 28th. Particulars by the ms.il steamer Sierra show that while the vessel was at tempting to haul oub from the moorings the hawser parted, and the vessel was oarried on a reef. The crew gob ashore safely. Wellington, August 20

The Wellington Woollen Company pays a dividend for the balance of the year to July 3lsb at the rate of 8 per cent per annum. The colonial malls which lefb Melbourne ou July 17th, per Oceana, arrived in London on Monday (due date) INVEBCAIMHLL, August 20

With reference to the message re the sudden seizure of Mr Peter Dunn, while driving a locomotive on Saturday, the doctor is of opinion thab it was caused by influenzi 'flying to the head,' and that the cause of insensibility was a blow on the head by failing on a projection on the engine* Dunn is coming round niosly. John Nioholas Rose, North Invercargill, who had been despondent for some time, got hold of a dynamite cap and fuse. He went into the bush, pub the cap in his mouth and lit the fuse, bub his courage then seems to have failed, as the only injury he sustained was from the fuse, which burned his chin,

"TWO-UP."

RAIDING A GAMBLING SCHOOL,

A largs number of undesirable characters were attracted to Cbriitchurob during Grand National week, and a good many of them still remain here. As these gentry appear to find time hang rather heavily on their hands in the absence of the exoitemsnb of race meetings, they endeavour to find amusement in the intellectual game of " two up.' As, however, this amusemsnt is an unlawful one, they generally choose some open spot outside the town, where they can play withoub the chance of being interfered with by the police, and sentries are posted to give warning of the approach of the repre* sentatlves of law and order! Complaints have been made thab the latest resort of this school was in the North Park, and that the men gathered there in considerable nam bers to play. Yesterday afternoon Chief Detective Chrysball, with some of his men, posted themselves in a clump of trees, and for a time watched the game from a distance being too far off bo enable them to identify the actual players. After waiting for some time, and fioding an opportune moment when thaplay was concentrating bhe atten* tion of tha onlookers, the detectives mounted their bicycles, and headed by their chief, bore down upon the school and dashed into the midst of the players, who immediately scattered in all directions, leaving the implements of the game behind them. Although the ground was very rough, some of the fugitives made very fast time, and the chase round the park was most exciting for a short time, Suoh good use did the culprits make of their legs that they completely orjb J manoeuvred the representatives of the force on their machines, and all gob away: There were fortybwo men in the « Two up ' school thus diaparied,

ASHBURTOH MINSTSTRELS

The second performance In Ashburton of the local Minstrels Company in the Odd fellows' Hall was well attended, and con sidering the comparatively recent formation of the Society, their, entertainment last evening was a highly satisfactory one, and appealed to the audience, as evidenced by the hearty applause and frequent encores. Mr W A Schwartz carried out the position of interlocutor very creditably, and his vocal items were most enjoyable, his selections of songs eminently suiting hie fine voices

Messrs Flower, Bray, Shandly, and Ritson, as corner men, entered into their parts with the necessary humour and enthusiasm, and Mr Flower had additionul work on his Bhoulders, which his well known humour enabled him to successfully carry out, despite a severe cold.

Mr Burgess was heard to great advantage in his songs, cheating a most favourable impression in « When Obher Lips,' and we have not heard him ia better voice* The banjo selection of Mr Wright was a capital performance, and the popular selection by the members of his banjo and mandoline band was a tuneful measure, the effect, how ever, being somewhat) influenced by the solemn appearance of the performers study, tag with intensity the inueio placed at their feet, and necessitating a depressed attitude. Mr Rudkln was popular with the audience in his sentimental vocal items, which he sang with care and with pleasure to his hearers, A special feature of the concern was the appearance of Mr J J Ritsoo, whose excellent step dancing brought down the house; his make-up and artistic work throughout proved a distinct success

Mr W Anderson sang with great sweet ness and expression, the 'Coon 'songs with their pathos and melody, eminently suiting his good voiest Although unable on account of illness to take his place in the musical programme, Mr Hammond rendered yeoman service as stage manager. The success of the whole concert was greatly due to the excellent accompaniments of the Orchestra, Messrs Curtis (piano), and Cullen (violin), and the various choruses given by the thirteen performers were well b*l»noed, Master Stock effectively helping in this department. The * Railway Catastrophe ' and ' Slocum's Dog' created great amuse ment, and the otherwise lengthy programme was further extended by frequent encores, good naturedly responded to by' the various performers. In the last farce tbe get op of Mr Moon as Miss Slooum, was espsoia'ly good,

A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

A Committee meeting of the A. and P. Association was held yesterday afternoon, Present—Messrs Upton, Stone, Horsey, Sbringfellow, Small, Gates, Tucker, Moßae, McKendry, Frledlander (2), MoOafFerty, Bonifant, Cookeon, Rich, Langley, Shearer, Taylor, Leadley, Body, Reid, and Digby Mr Tayior first took the chair, which he vaoated on the arrival of Mr Riok. Ulti mately Mr Beid appeared, and took the chair

On the reading of the minutes, Mr Tucker complained that with respect to the altera tion in champion blue ribbon for sheep, this was intended to apply to stock also, and an amendment in that direction was made in the records correspondence Correspondence was read from the Chair* man of the Saleyards Company, granting the me of their buildings for the Show for £5 5s From Mr M Murphy, Seotetary of the Conference of the A. and P. delegates, respecting the appointment of judges, intimating that -\ complete list had nob yet been prepared, and might nob be available this year, bub he -.vuuld send the lists as he could get them From the Secretary of the Agricultural and Pastoral Assrciation, Christchurch, stating that November 6th to the Bth had been fixed for the Christchurch Show new members Mr Der.is McKendry brought forward a long list of new members, on reading which he was »pplauded< The following were du'y elected :—Messrs Arthur Dent, Charles Chipman, James Stephens, James MoCremr, Andrew McF^rlano, jmr, John Reid, Wm. Cook, all of Lyndhurst, A J Smith, Lowcliff.', James Dent, Lauriston EXHIBITS The chairman considered as a two days* show had now been decided upon, they could thus allow exhibits to be received late than previously, a«d Mr Cookion moved th:v<) exhibits should bj j enned by eleven o'clock.' Mr Tuokor moved an amandtnent that the time be twelve o'clock.

Mr Leadley considered thpy would be unable to undertake the judging in one day if ths time were thus extended.

The motion was carried.

Mr Stone then moved further as an amend meiib, that an extension of time should be granted to stook arriving by train up to 11.30, and Mr Leadley and others considered exhibits arriving late should be reoeived. at any time. If delayed, the fault would lie with the Railway Department, and not with exhibitors* Mr Stoned amendment waa oarried.

A further amendment was moved by Mr M Friadlander, that all sbook exhibits should be on the ground ab 10 o'clock, as unless they came In the previous night, they could not be penned at 11.30, and therefore the time should be fixed as desired by him. Mr Friedlander's amendment was lost.

Mr Stone's was lost, and Mr Cookson's of 11 o'clook was finally oarried, but this was defeated, and after some confusion In ths voting, Mr Stone's amendment became the motion, upon which Mr Leadley, amidst some confusion, moved that the house divide, and this resulted in ten members voting for 11 o'clock, and eight for 11.00/.bub Mr Tucker tabled a further amendment that 11,45 be. selected, this being eventually carried on a division by IS votes to 8. Mr R Friedlander moved in favour of the milking test being carried cub at the Show

Other members appeared to think this could nob be undertaken, as the cows would require to be locked up overnight Ib was, however, decided to hold the test, a sub committee being appointed to arrange details

Ib was decided that the time of receiving entries close on the Tuesday preceding the Show. It was resolved that any stock removed from the ground on the first and second days should nob be allowed to leave until 4 o'clock, and if nob returned by 9 o'olock on the second day a fine of 10d be inflicted for eaoh exhibit HORSE SHOEING CJBCPETITIONi A horse shoeing competition was arranged, a cub committee being appointed to arrange, BACK PLOUGHS. Messrs Leadley, Stone, and Stringfellow were selected to draw up conditions and supervise the tesb of race ploughs, MISCELLANEOUS. Lloyd—Lindsay aud weight guessing competitions were^decided upon, and an I exhibition of polo was added to the pro gramme, TENDER, The tender of Mr J Urquhart, of £3 15?, for labor of erecting fencing was accepted. PRIVATE PRIZES, 1901

The following private prizes have been promised : — The President (0 Reid, Esq:) gives £4 4s to the winner of most points in all Horse seofcion ; £3 3s to the winner of most points in Sheep sections; £2 2s to the winner of most points in Cattle sections ;£1 la to the winner of most points in Dairy Produce* J Sbudholme, Junr., Esq., gives £5 5a for the best Troop Horse up bo 16st, nob exceeding 15 2 high ; competition confined to the Ashburton County Mounted Corps. t The Ashburton County Council give £10 for the best Plough or Implement adapted to Cleaning Water Races. The Canterbury Frozen Meab and Dairy Produce Exporb Company. Ltd (Belfast and Fairfield), offer a prfzsa of £5 5s for the best pea of Five (5) Fat Sheep &h for export, nob exceeding 65lbs in weight, from exhibits ia Classes 49 to 52 inclusive ; also £5 5s for thai best Five Fab Lambs fib for freezing from Glasses 53 to 55 of any breed (state breeding). Geo Moßae, Esq.-, gives £ 1 \n. % the besb pea of Five Haifbred Ewe' Hoggets, by Lincoln rams from Merino Ewes. W. Anderson, Ee^., gives £1 Is for the pen' or pens of Fat Sheep best shorn,, with; Bhears,

Tflfi ASHBtJRTON OTAfIDUS:' WEDNESDAY, AtJGUST 21, 1901



WANTEDS, Fto. I CjAGO 2d per lb, Japan Rioa 2i per lb; !C* Pearl Barley 2>? per lb, Split Peas 2i per lb, Currants 6|d psr lb, Sultßnas 7d, Raisins 6Jd at Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores. 7 95 WANTED Known—Barb Wire 16=? per cwt-, coil ; No 8 Biack Wire lis 91 per cwt, Fowl Netting, 2 feet wide, l|d per yard by the coil; 3 feet wide, I^l per yard : 6 feet wide, 5d per yard, st Fletcher Bros' Cash Supply Store FOR SALE-A Lady's Wavsrley Bicyc-lr-, n good order. Apply Mioses Page:, Ariel Confectionery, East Street JUST Received—New Cheap Editions of Popular Books, including Back Beauty, Cherry Ripe, Trilby, Joan, The Old Factory, Marquis of Loesie, Eben Holden, Far Fr< m the Madding Crowd, all at 81 each. 0 ders now being received for The Library of famous Literature; Prospectus and full particulars on application—A T H Wil liams, East Street. EW Books—The Eternal Quest j Oin" ders; Tales thao are Tld ; The Supreme Crime ; Mostly foole a«d a Duchess j The Painters ; ODbc Midnight Meesmger ; Afloat and Ashore; Morals and Millions; Denvet'H Doable; Cheap editions — Old Dominion ; The Boss of Taroomba; Jockey Jack ; The Marquis of Lossie-; Dickens Works and others—H M Jones HALT! WHO GOBS THERB? Only J. Stack with his brushes and ■.ppliapces for making a good job of your Ghlmneyßi Give him a show,—J. Stage, Chimney Sweep, Trevortoo, Orders left at! Kerr Bros, Burnett Street FOWL Netting from l£d per yard ; Sheep Netting (centre strand), 3sd per yurd ; Garden Tools in great variety, r qutlly j cheap, at —Geo. Meddins, The People j Ironmonger. v '' GEORGR DUNCAN & CO SPECIAL NOTICE PARENTS of large Families—lf you want to study economy, you cannot do better than try Duncan & Co, Cheap Cash Drapers, where you are bound W get sp'endid value. Compare our prices, »nd we hay? no fear of the reeuit. Note address— Sboroe Duncan & Co, Tancred Street, opposite Atcada EXTRAORDINARY Value for CASH- Exbibition Colonial Twilled Blankets; Special Purchase, 600 pairs bought at a big' discount for Cash. Now is your tima to buy at less than Mill prices ; come and look for yoursblv. b ; beat value in Canterbury, large size 14s 9J,'extra large 19a 6d, weight and quality guaranteed ; only obtainable at GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, . Cheap Cash Drapera, Tancred Street sf\f\. BIRTHDAY Cards to choose from \J-\J new Designs from Id to 5s each —A T H Williams 7 250 A SPECIAL Purchase—Ladieß' Patent) Evening Shoes with strap and toe Cap 3s 9d, do without etrap 2a 6d, Glace Kid 2 strap 43 6d, with Buckle 5?, toe Cap 5s 9d, Gent's Court Bhoes 7s, Ladies' Felt Slippers Is, do with strap and carpet soles Is 6d, Carpet Slippors with leather soles 2s 6d, 2s lid, and 3a 6d. A superior" Felfc Far trimmed with Buckle and Leather Bole 2s lid. A large Stock of Ladies' and Gent's Boots and Shoes, suitable for present wear, Children's school Boots a Specialty at R ALCQBN'aSaIa 21 FUR NECKLETS, FUR NECKLETS— (Natural Skins)— Special Purchase o Travellers' E«mp!es, offering at less than one third the usual prices, at Is 9d, 2s 4§d, 3a 6d upwards; now is yonr chance to get comfort and warmth at nominal priceß—at GEORGE DUNCAN & 00, Tbe Noted Cheap Cash Drapers, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade WANTED Known—That Geo Duncan _and Co, Cheap Cash Drapers and Direct Importers, are again victorious in Beating Big Profit Houses. Christchurch 6rm3 aro surprised how wo do it. The following prices proveß our assertions : — Unbleached Grey Calico 243, Whito do 2f-1, Cretonnes (new designs) fl^cJ upwards, 3$ inches wide Twill Flannelette 3|d upwards,, 36 inches wide do 6| i and 8f d, soid elsewhere at BJd and IOJd ; Lace Curtains from-ia B^d, two yards wide Sheeting 10|d fc Tapestry Counterpanes 5s 6d upwards,. White Satin und Honeycomb do 4a 64 upwards, Chintz Bed Covers 2a 3rl, Contiag-snt Ruga now 2s lid, Door Mate 11$], Hearth Rugs 2a 6d, Toilet Oovera 7j|d, Colonial Fiannels from P^l, Crewdajori's'Long Cloth 4f d, Forfar 6|-d ( »pwar,ciii, Art Muslins 3§d upward?, and j a'dnjetous Diner lines equally as cheap | GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Ready Money Drapers and C.'othiarF, . Tancred Street, opposite Arcade 6 V2SI



F. FERRIMAN DROMORE | FOR SALE. ! T EASE ol 25 Acres, with Comfortable four roomed House, Price of Goodwill low F FERRIMAN HIGH BANK. A CAPITAL HOME, consisting of 50 Acres of first class Land, with good House, Garden, eto, Ea«y terms or cash F, FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. IfTTWO Treadle Fret SAWS, la good working order; for cutticg oub corner brackets and other ornaments, in fine wooc?j Apply to F. FERRIMAN.



REMNANTS of all sorts nv m^ U cleared to m&ke room !& r Goods now arriving. — Pfaj^e's.- Sale Drapery & n d Clothing WANTED- The Public to know that we buy for csah and soil fpF cash, hence our low prices.—Fearce's Kale, Corner, East and Burnett Streets r*r ANTED TO' -SELL-Several Pairs * f Blankets (slightly soiled) at cost prica Job lot Down Quilts from 7s lid each. -— Pbakcb's Sale, Corner Fast and Burnett Streets. iLXf ANTED KNOWN- Cretonnes 3f;!,. Vt White Twill Sheeting Bs:i, Table- Damask 8f 3, at PEAtaeß-'a, Sale Drapery and Clothing WANTED Koown—.Thai) we are show ing (several specially Cheap Lines in Boyb' and Youths*-Clothing. Every article of dress necessary to man's comfort and good appearance, in stock and to measure, j at Mitchell & Turner's



D. CLARKE'S CARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Registered under Trade Marks Act, No 13,796 and 158,143)



Has been used 66 YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIALS. Dear Sir, —Re Clarke's Carbolized Wheat Protector. I have used the above dressing for the past three seasons on an average sowing of 1509 acres of wheat an i oats, and have always found that it f*,'ivea every satisfaction. It Is also mixed with less labor and germinates a week sooner than when dressed with biuestone. M Stitt



EXIRA WAR NKWS —Big Profits Defeated. —G. Duncan & Co. tire selling Double Width Nun's Veiling, evening ehades, ab 10§d, worth la 3d, Black Dress Serges (wide) Is Isl, Melton Dress Twenda Joj|(l upwards, Flannelette Skirtings 7JI, TUouse dilks (evening shades) Is 7Jd, Black Velveteens Is 3^, Coloured do ab Is 9d, worth 2a 3d ; several other lines equally as cheap ; no room to advertise GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Tancred Street, Ashburton OH Where, oh where is the Best Fjoot Shop? Why Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store, ot course WANTED— People who are 'oired of pumping leaky tyres to br.ing them along to usj We have patenb hiyh pressure testers, and we guarantee to stop che smallest leak, ECLIPSE CYCLE COMPANY,



I bave used your Wheat Piotector, also Biuestone both on the same paddock, and am much pleased with your Protector as a much better preventive of smut than Biuestone, Jambs MoLban, Calrnbrae, F. FERRIMAN.



Tancred Sbreef, TTIOR Sale, cheap, for Oa ah—Several hun 1? dred pairs of Boats a-jd Shoes. Apply Msllok's Zealandia Bo><b Shore GEORGE DTTOUAN ANBCO. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEN'S and BOYS' Clothing cheaper than ever—Men's Navy Serge Suits, formerly 27a 6d, now 22a 6d ; Colonial Tweed Suits wera 37s 6d, now 29s lid, splendid value ; Tweed Trousers 5s 9i ; Colonial make do were 9s 6d, now 7a lid; note— ;onr working Men's Colonial Saddle Tweed Trousers, worth 15s 6d, now lis 9d ; besb Mole Trousers 53 lid} Colonial Knitted Socks 10f!: Colonial Knitted Drawers, job price, 3a 6d, worth 4s 9d ; Shetland Knitted Drawers 2a lid, sold elsewhere ab 3i; 6d ; Boys' Melville Suits, for strong school wear, 8s 6d upwards ; BmaU Boys' Navy/ Serge Knickers is lid and 2s 3d. A', value ; Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 2|d, 4d, and s|d } Men's Elastic Braces 11 Jd, B>jy« do4Jd upwards; working Men's Leatb it Shirts, special value, 2% 4|d upwards, Fancy Cotton Sbirts 2s 6d, Union make do 3s ?,d, Wool do 6a 6d, warm and good; Colonial Flannel Undere 2a 9d upwards. In conclusion- Working Men if you wanb your money to go as far as possible, try Don/can & Co, and you will not be disappointed DUNCAN ft CO, Tarcred Street



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SPORT; SPORT SPORT GUNS GUNS. GUNS. HARDLFY BROS. EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAND, direct from the Manufacturers, a large Consignment of the Famous NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Large suppliea also arriving of Eley's Amberite, Blue Shutse, Kynock's Nobek, etc. Special clearance of Wire Cartridges, owing to being overstocked. G U N 8, GUNS. For First-class Guns, at a low price, give us a trial ; our prices defy competition. GUNS of ail makes REPAIRED and put in first-class order by a Practical Gunsmith. Address— HABDLEY BEOS WANTED Known—A Great Stock Taking Sale Is now on »c MELLOKS , Zealandla Boot Store ,



f BUSINESS NOTIOES i .... THE SICK ARE CURED AND SCEPTICS LEFT TO WONDER, The Polypathio Medical Institute (CHRISTCHURCH) SIXTH VISIT TO ASHBURTON. FRIDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 23rd, 1001, 2 o'clock p.m. until 8 p.m. [SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th, 9 a.m. until 1 o'clock p.m. MORE CURES MADE BY POLY PATH V THAN ANY OTHER SYSTEM IN THE WORLD PQLYPATHY, the New Method of Healing, ia the S"ji_Mjr[j? surest and most rapid Bystem, as it cures with almost __^^^3L^_^M_g_Sf__^o''r^aty Bu°h diseases as Cancer, Epilepsy and Asthma, 'l^^L__m^_^__W_^^m' v'<iVlt&^c under the old System, as well as all Chronic and _^^^_^__^^___St THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS iM^^t^^SE^lPr^M EP,LKi"ric! Vms vo^ EIGHT! VBABS J ALSO HBARS DISEASE. ilMnWl^flßro^gLrJ^O Your medicines have done me a great deal of good. I feel better in every way, and the pains ab the heart have j • im£_^__^L___^___^B__Wp__ entirely left me. I have nob bad one fit) since taking ; m__^^y^^gßßmmmmVm LUKG disease and extreme dfbility MnKM|^^l I h'wo much pleasure in sending you this letter, Bfß-WSS________n__ thanking you very much for the benefit I have derived g|s2s3S3HHfl||HßV from your medicine, which I have been using six weeks. H^HH^Hw I was reduced in weight from 12st 41b down to Bst 7b, CT^BH|B^-WBIBli^B"II and I had quite given myself up to my Maker; but |Bftp[||feflHil^mHW'B thank God after I had been under your treatment nine _ ÜBSffltVJwwwWJßßMaaspJi a>'B my friends could see a change in me ; arid 1 could : jfltfMl|B|[ BM|Wii^HßWlflß wHi *cc* 'b myße"f > and bave been improving ever since. You " IwragW JWrjMsta^^ oan use this letter for a testimonial, or refer anytoiy to /*& ™ L4ft*?*££o-&mr^ me, Wishing you every prosperity,—Yours respectfully, j John ElPhiok 83 CONSULTATION FREE. GRANGE'S HOTEL.



WINTER GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD have just received ex s.b Wakanul and Paparoa, their Winter Supply of WARM SLIPPERS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, Ac. Children's Winter Slippers at Bd, lOd, Is, 2s 6d, and 3s per pair Ladies' Winter Slippers at Is, Is 6d, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5a 6d, 7a 6d, and 8s per pah Gentlemen's at all prices Also,—Children's, Ladies , and Gentlemen's Goloshes, The Best Golosh manufactured INSPECTION INVITED; NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET;



BUSINESS NOTICES EGOS. MINORCAS, Brown Leghorns, Lang- Bhans, Indian Game and Pekin Ducks. SITTINGS FROM Set TO SIS. Early Orders Booked and Executed in Rotation, 8 21 B. G. BERRYMAN. DANCING. MRS CURTIS' Second Term starts from July 26th. Berlin Polka, and Amerl< can Waltz and other new and up to date danoes will be taught in two lessons if necessary. Classes as usual. CIMPLT PERFECT— BED BIRDS, PERFECTLY SIMPLE.



JAMES BAKER- FrjKNisHiNG Wabehousb, (Havelook Street: TJE guarantees to sell ab Chrlstchuroh prices for Cash or Time Payments.



■r ASK FOR c . >>*»*■ V * f IK f, , , _.-* i ft I i ' *■ t / j .-./■/ ia- .rr I ill,. P Ha*,dV_ IJ. IIU *- ci' .n ficn: U/>. ir:* j/'u\2f> Zfa Zfp \ Iyo C::!Nrt iLA o:*tu hi lio.



I HAVE the following PROPERTIES FOR SALE t— £ Acre and House, William Street south J Acre and House, Havelook Street west | Acre and House, West side ; good posi tion 1 Acre and Residence, wish good outbuild ings ; Moore Street east House and Two Seotiona, Hampstead 5 Acres and Good House, Wakanul Boad 5 Acres, Allenton, grand site for a dwelling Several Good Sections ab Fairton Town Sections in various positions and prices Bighb Roomed House, Peber Street west— To Leb H. W. "bARBETT, 8 13 AGHNT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON rpHE GOVERNMENT INSUR ANCE DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with their Trade or Easiness nnder " The Workers' Compensation Act," "The Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well as under the Common Law. Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected under Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, etc. apply to the Local Office of tb Department. J H RICHARDSON Commissioner Wellington, 6th June, 1901 nnHE most up to date novelty of the day l X Patty Pan baking powder



Wades Teething Powdehs for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent Uotebes; price? la



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