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THURSDAY, Got 10 For Northern Port! and Westport, per Tarawer», at 6.30 p m

FRIDAY, Oot H

For Northern Ports, Weatporf*, and Australian States, dapin, India, Chica, Straits Settlement, South Africa, etc, also Continent of Karope and United Kingdom (due London Nov 24), via Brtadisi, at 10 30 am

MINING

By the report from the drodgemaster of Centra! Elfctr'o Company, received after the meeting held to float debentures, a better compleiloa it now thrown on the prospects of the company. The dredgomanter statei thai) when he closed down on account of the high river and drift, he had jast struck what he believes to be a good lead of gold running along the Cornish point si ie of the claim. The Monte Chriito Company has declared a dividend (second) of Is a ihare The Royal Maori Company's dredge reached tiha bottom. The machinery it working well, but the tablet are not up to the standard.

Commercial.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copy right London, October 7 Wool ia firm, but prices are unchanged. There is a good competition.

TEMUKA STOCK SALE

Tho entry at the fortnightly stock sala at Temnka yesterday comprised about 500 sheep, 70 head of cattle, and about 50 pigs. The sheep market was inactive. There wai a keen inquiry for fat cattle, and springers sold well. Pigs were sold ai> quotations, a slight advance on !a«t sale. The feature of the sale was the demand for fat cattle, the top price realised being equal to 28* per 100 lbs. The following are quotations :— C*ttle—Fat steers. £10 tn £10 5a ; cowa. springers, £5, £6 10s, £7. to €8 ss; cows in profit, £5 to £5 2s ; dry cows, £3 iOa, £4, to £4 !2s; yearlings 34. 35?, 38s ; steers and hellers, 2 years, £3 3i6dto £3 oa. Sheep.— Kwes and Umbs (all counted), 7s 7d to 8i 41 ; ewes with lambs at foot, 13 h 4i. Pigs —S • eres 10a 6d, 12s 6d to 15a ; porkers, 23a 25s 275, to 27s 6i.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1901.

Thk Conference of delegates from the Canterbury branches of the Farmers' Union, which opened in Ashburton yesterday, is engaged upon an under taking of more importance to them selves as a class, and to the colony aa a whole than anything of the kind yet undertaken in New Zealand. We are especially pieaaed, therefore, to be able to congratulate the delegates upon the fair and intelligent manner in which they dealt generally with the matters that wrre submitted for their conside ration. We have no doubt, frvni what wa have already seen of their evident appreciation of the responsibilities resting upon them, that they will accomplish a good work that wilt not only benffit the interests they repre- ] sent, bufc the couutrf at large. We noticed that from the very opening of J the Conference there was a general i desire manifested that the question of 1 party ' should be avoided as ranch as possible, and any apparent infringement of this condition was promptly checked. But, as we pointed out some weeks ago, in dealing with this matter, it is impossible to avoid party references when criticising certain measures. For instance, a Ohristchurch contemporary, which has persistently opposed the Farmers' Union, has taboed the dis cussion of the B«ifoje#t» p| land tenure, free trade and protection, fnd 'f the privileges of capital against the rights of labour." If, says our contemporary "the Union is to become a permanent institution for (he lasting benefit of the farming community these questions must be rigorously excluded from its platform." The farmers may discuss the sleo of sacks, the dosire to secure lower freights, cheaper money, and heifcter markets, but matters of more importance to thepsfllypn and which effect their very existence ag $ plsss must he left severely alone, because ? certain party of politicians has adopted a platform which includes amongst other things tho abolition of a syptem of land tenure that is dear to every boot fide British agriculturist the men most •ffrcted must m«ke no protest—that would be pirty politics, The question of free trade versus protection upon which the prosperity of New Zealand may largely depend in the near future is also a party one it would seem, and mast not be touched. W© do not wonder afc oar Dbriatchurch contem porary floundering he}plPßßly in its attempt to sbow farmers wfaaft puhjcctß they m»y legitimately discutto, seeing that all matters effecting s man's happi ness aad prosperity should in a free country be open jfor him to deal with and one cannot draw a« impossible line. The remarkable unanimity ehoym fey the delegates yesterday in favour of main gaining the freehold tenure of land, which is in danger of being swept away, is an evidence that the linj legation of this country does not entirely meet with the approval of the class most con cerned. This unaaijsity also shows that • certain ,«ectfcoa of tbo press to denying to settler* on the land the right to agitate <for the retention of the freehold has—-as one speaker p«t it—quite mlsrptd the trend of |»>*bh'e ©pinion." There ia one point we should like to draw attention to in with the discussion, which took place yester^ajr upon the inclusion of farm labourers in tha Union, and it i» tine, By in cluding farm workers in the ETpion employers will greatly leeaen, if they do not altogether remove the risks of friction. The organisation will be homogeneous, and should any disputes arise between employees and their

employers, they would in the natural ; order of things be Bettled without going outside the Union. Indeed we would suggest that provision be made for this, so that the members can manage their own affairs without having to appeal to the Conciliation and Arbitration Courts except ii extreme cases. We consider that this is one of the strongest reasons for the inclusion of farm workers in the Union, and we congratulate the dele gates upon having adopted the pro posal to include labourers in the Union. The interests of all who are engaged in agricultural and pastoral pursuits are so closely interwoven, | that all should unite in the endeavour to conserve them.

Local and General.

Weather Forecast — Captain Edwin wires t— North to west and soubh-west gale after 12 hours from now (12 20 p m)» with glass falling; Indications of rain*

Court—At the Police Court this morn* Ing an old man was let off with a caution on a charge of theft).

Not FtATTßßiNa—Daring a discussion upon noxious plants at yerterday's Confer* ence of Farmers, a delegate facetiously Inquired If them was any dunce of them Retting rid of the present ' weeds' in the House of Parliament ?

Photooraphy—The various delegates to the Farmers' Union Conference were photographed by Mr Cooper at the hack of the County Council buildings yester day, the meeting adjourning for a few minutes for this purpose' during the afternoon. It wag observed that the delegates returned to business ie a much better frame of mind after their short spell.

A. &P. Show.—The following should be noted by tnteuding exhibitors at the forthcoming A. and P. Show :—Mr W B Clarkson gives £3 3* to the pen of lambs most suitable for the frozen meat trade (any breed), not exceeding 441 bs in weight when dressed. The following errors occur in the published list:—Mr A E Peaches, and member's, prize should read £10 10a, not £5 ss. In No. 57, prize should read —and subscriber 10s 6d.

IKFMJEN2A—The ioflaerm epidemic has epidemic has now almost wholly diiappaared co far as Tirm.ru ia concerned, and thoie in charge of aohools in the district are no longer ia dread of. falling attendances. At the Tlmaru Main School on Monday the attendance numbered 669, the highest it has been for four years.

A Big Loan—lt is understood that the Tlmaru Harbcar Board, which failed ro get sufficient tenders for its loan of £70,000 for harbour Improvements, has now arranged with the Mutual Life Associ ation of Australasia to lend the whole amount.

Cashing Cheques—ln giving judgment in a ease at the Wanganul Supreme Court last week Chief Justice Sir Robert Stout Baid he could nob understand how store keepers and others cashed cheques for lads they had never before seen without making Inquiries. It served them right if they lost their money.

Pa?ek Cha.se—A paper ehaae by the boys of the upper standards of the Boroogh School will tike place tomorrow, over a five mile coarse. The harea are ro be Hewson and Smith, and a keen chase Is Iqpked forward to.

Our Visitors—Most of the delegates Attending the Farmer's Union Gonfarence have found time to visit the Domain, and all epeak in the highest terms of praise of its beauty, of the neatness in which it is kept, and of its value for recreation purposes. A number also asked and obtained liberty from the Posttraster to lo k over the new Post Offior. The view rom the tower was much admired

The Schools Association Fpjrts - The programme for the sports to be held by the Schools Association in the Domain on December 16th, has been drafted, and includes bicycle, sack, and fl*b races for boys, and skipping, dumb bell, and wand drill competitions, hoop races, etc., for the girls. Humorous Farmers —Messrs Corcoran, of Walmate, and Oorrlgan, of Morven, afforded a considerable amount of amuse ment in their vigorous, Interesting, and ra§y speeches at the Farmers' Confer ence yesterday, and frequently raised roars of laughter at humorous Billies npou various subjects dUicasse4 during the afternoon and evening,

KEBfgKNE—-How is it done 'I Our readers will see by our advertising columns that Flexcsikb Bros, are selling best kerosene at. 3s 9 J per tin, or 7s 6d per case, whereas it is being cold (not 130 miles from Aehburton) at, 4s 6d per tin, or 9s per case, or 20 per cent) higher than Fletcher Bros,' price. Either Fletcher Bros must- be making a lose or someone is making a big profit)

Ft Steiphen's —An entertainment will be given in St. Stephen's schoolroom tomorrow (Tnursday) evening at 7 45 p ra, in aid of the Church Building Fond. The entertainment will consist of a dee orlptiye accaant t^f * Travele in Normandy and Brittany' by the ¥en. Archdesoop Harper, M.A,, pf Tlmaru, illustrated by splendid limelight views. Mormaady and Brittany are probably the most interesting pircvircas of France, and are peculiarly rich in historic associations They possess a remarkable f avcinatlon for all who ar» interested in the historic relations of the French and English peoples. The early pilgrimages from all parts of the world of enthusiastic travellers and students to see the famous prehistoric sfoaes of Brittany and ttj gafn an Insight Into the life of the people of this picturesque province is a witness to the great jhis&Qrio appeal of the past to tfre Hying present. Ac $0 Arjoh deacon has been a keen gtndent of Breton lite $ and has taken all the pho'ographs himself, h,o hag a yniqae colleption of views The Archdeacon p.qaaeqee § splen did EngHah lantern, and a gentleman from Timarts has kindly undertaken to work the oxy-ether light for him during the evening. Musical selections will be given during the Interval by Mr Gates' Orchestra

SIRANOB Foisonin* Oask—An Auckland telegram states t h%t what looks vary muoh like an attempt at poisoning has occurred at Whangarel, Thomas Johnston being the victim. Johnston found a small fl*»k of whi jt'fy at his back door with the following note afctaohisd ; —" Wioh kind regards, from a friend.'" Jo'hnuixm drank a small quantity, which he found had a bjttar ftaste 1. Boon afterwards he beoitne ao ill thai; hs Wfta unable to stand. Suspecting poiaon he dragged himself to his brother ia law's i'CßldencQ. A doctor was sent lor. He used a stomach p#n?P» and Johnston was Boon pronounced out &f dagger. The whisky was fount! to contain a large «uantlly of wtrychoine in solution, and h»d Johnetou taken a large quantity the result) would probaiily have 'proved fatah The police are inveptigatiog tfce matteri'

Tub Ajubl Road lUob—Ths Ariel road race came off on Thursday, and was won by JJ, P. Arnst on his Rudge-Whitwortb". • grl taitv'a Best Bicycle' always leads, and for an easy journey o*«r $, bird road o»n't be beat* Lalett models now on vies? §t the R,udge Wbitworth Oyole Agency, jiuruotb Btr/sar, 4a the closing days of the sale pi the D.1.0. in Ashburton are announced^those »Dyioiiß to try thja cej^ washing machines free of «H reeponsjibiHf y had bafctpr make th^ir application while they have tWe chancy, sj? when onoa thc^r own branoh oaves jbhe^ißtri^, $0 further trials will bo allowed, Testimonials ooatinjje to pome jn freely, the latest being as follows j— Mount Possession, Aehburton /Gorge. 1 Sept; 2nd, ISOL The washing machine sent on trial Is in every rpspepjb satisfactory. Enclosed you will please Qnd cheque in payment, whiph kindly acknowledge—^"ours faithfully* Thos s Johnston

CABLE NEWS.

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Oofcober 7 Lord Stratbcona, High Commissioner for Canada, is urging that Sydney, in Cape Breton I-iland, should be the terminus of a twenty-one knots Atlantic line.

A luggage van on the Highlands express from Inverness to Perth caught fire* The guard took refage outside, and signalled the driver with a red lamp, but the smoke obscured the signals. When Struan was reached the van was ablaze from end to end, and the guard's fingers were burnt,

Bombay, October 7

A Hindu has been sentenced to death at Bellary, Madras, for sacrificing his son to an idol.

Mr John D, Pore, an Auckland journalist, waa ran over by a van in London and killed,

Paris, Oot 8

In connection with the lute diplo matic rapture between France and Turkey, the French Government insists on the immediate payment by Turkey of the claim of M, Lourando, the banker, amounting to £334,000. The claim of M. Tubini, the second banker, still remains unpaid. Morocco, October 8

The Sultan of Morocco has decided to institute a thorough reform of the prisons in the Empire

Great Britain bos Sent Morocco three drill sergeants

Adelaide, October 8

The steamer lamailia picked up the steamer Paroowith a broken shaft, and safely towed her 530 miles to port

Major-General Sir Hector Mac Donald received a warm welcome on his arrival here en route to New Zealand

A New South Wales Tragedy.

(Jolted Press Aueolufclon—By Eleobrlo Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Oct 8 An elderly man named Wynn was found dying, and his wife dead, with her throct cut, at their home at Grao ville, The man subsequently buc cnmbed, It is supposed he murdered his wife and then committed suicide.

BLACK LABOUR.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Brisbane, Oct 8 The Kanaka Bill haa raised a storm of indignation in Queensland.

The Premier has addressed a strong letter to Mr Barton, in which he says that notwithstanding the indications of the probable policy cf the Common wealth Government on the subject, Queensland is not prepared for legis lation so summary and drastic as that contemplated. He considers it most extraordinary that legislation super* seding ail the Queensland Acts which had been passed after careful considera tion by successive Government?, should be drafted without consulting the Goveremenfc of the State most con cerned,

The Royal Tour

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright Ottawa, Ostober 8 The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall Are making excursions in the Assiniboia district.

Death of the Ameer.

United PresN Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Kabui,, Oct 8 The Ameer of Afghanistan is dead, Tho Ameer h»d Buffered from gout. He vraa taken ill on September 28th, and was warned that the illness was On October 2nd the Sirdar HaljibulUbj h's Majesty's eldest son, in opening a Dnnbar, askei for the prayeFs of the faithful for the rego?ery of his father.

Bftbibnllah informed Great Britain's native agent that the Ameer died tt three o'clock on the morning of the 3rd.

London, October 8

The Simla correspondent of The Times states that Habiballah will pre sumably succeed the Ameer quietly, as for some time he has been invested with large administrative powers by his father.

TJis newspapers are agreed as to the gravity' and ' inopportjjrieness of the Ameer's deatfr," and "emplwfee the necessity of a renewal of tjie binding pompapb of 1173, whereby Bqssia recognised that Afghanistan w*s put side the sphere of Bussian influence, Russia having also frequently admitted the country was entirely inside the sphere of British supremacy.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Electric " Telegraph—Copyright Ijondok, Oct 7 Brigadier General jtekewich, who was wounded twice in the light at Moidwiil, is progressing satisfactorily. Bettys Bog has been captqred in Zaluland

The South African reinforcements for October include mounted infantry, cavalry, and engineers.

Sir Gordon Spring, Ctape Premier, Sir J Rose-Innes (Attorney-General), and Lord Milner discussed the future boundaries of the colonies, and also the question of martial law,

Mrs Botha shortly returns to the Trannvaalj Lord Kitchener having granted her permission to do co.

Viljoen assured Brigadier General Sir Bindon Blood during a recent interview that many Boers would ewigrste to Australia and Qanada at the end t£ the war. If. they remained in South Africa they would only remain loyal under resolute rule. Capeiws, October g Rouir, a Grahamstown rebel, who was Court martialled on charges of treason and attempted murder, was found guilty and shp.t, '

News in Brief.

Tba members of Thistle JLiodge, $To. 113, are i t equ.ested to attend at the Masonic Halt tomorrow night at y.30 s when a presentation of jewels will be made to the Past Master* gf Aahburfcon lodge, No. 1811,$ C.

Jfteioher ftros.' peoond Tea Competition oloses February 2Slh. J?irst prtaa, handsome tjiarble dock and broLg^, also 1$ other prices. @omumers of their well known Tea* should tiave »H poupogg,

FARMERS' UNION CONFERENCE.

A Conference of the Delegates of the Pro vincial Unions was opened in the County Council Chambers yesterday, before a large attendance

Mr Leatdley, the President of the looal Union, welcomed the delegates in a cordial manner. It) was due to tha farmers in the North Island that these Unions were inaugurated. After invading the North Island the movement had now coma south, and Mr Glass the Secretary bad come, seen and c nquered, He trusted the business would be carried oat with despatch, and that they would arrive at right conclusions, Afterwards the roll was Galled and the follow ing answered to their names:—■ Ashbarton—Messrß G W Leadley, J SSud ho!m°» Junr., J Lambie, 8 Ohapman, W Harding ; Rangiora—H P Beeoa ; Dunsandel —J Henry ; Greendale—G W Holland 5 Ellesmere(Leeston)—-W McMillan, 0 H Wil lis ; MaWern—W P Pannett; Hororata— Kenneth Wilson ; Lincoln—Robert Rainey, Robert W Lookhead ■ Templeton — David Jones, Geo Whitty j Akaroa—J Bruce ; Morven—M T Oorrigan } Timaru— W S Mas lie, Job. Wilson, John Obisholm ; Geraldine —A Ma'oalfe; Wairaate—W F Ward, T Coreiran ; Amberley—Q A MoLaan ; Hare: wood Road—W Keith; Darfield—Rßeid ; Waikari—4. Allen ; Cheviot—G Gardner ; Courtenay—B R Hutchison. The election of a chairman foe the meeting was then proceeded with. On the motion of Mr Lambis, Mr G W Leadley was proposed and he was duly elected The Chairman stated that they were only following in the wake of other colonies, in stancing New South Wales, whioh had meetings extending over a week, and la America there were similar organisations, Mr Leadley, in thanking the Conference for his election to the chair, stated that a crisis bad arrived, and they must take steps to orgaDne for their protection, as compared with the rest of the community, and this was the reason for their gathering together that day. Party politics, they were told, were to be tabooed, and he hoped he would not be the first to transgress in this i aspect, as it was his intention to discuss all questions whioh affected their welfare. He asked waa it politics in his urging that their interests should receive fair consideration. He thought all questions whioh effected the farming interests in New Zealand should be freelj discussed at the Conference, They were' brought into competition with other countries more conveniently situated, with our 13,000 miles from oar best customers, and aiso brought Into competition with producer* under much more favourable con ditions than they were. He had pleasure in welcoming the various delegates, Mr Glass proposed that the speeches of members be limited to five minutes, as he thought that time quite sufficient). Mr Masiin movedan amendment) in favour of ten minues, wh'oh was lost, and it was agreed to extend the time on the Lind question to speeches of twenty minuses*

TUB TITLB Mr Studholme, before proceeding with the general business, asked leave to introduce a motion in favor of widening the scope of the Union by their embracing farm labourers, and be moved is favor of this course being adopted. The resolution read »s follows %— " Thab this Conference is of opinion that as a large membership is essential to the reaiisa. t!on of the objects of the Union, the Exeou 1 tives Bhould use every means in their power to earn the support of all sections of the agricultural community, including farm labourers. That such a poliay and Platform should be adopted as will further this end. That the Union should be most careful to avoid committing itself to any aotion or expression of opinion likely to cause disunion between farmers and their labourers, or any one section of the farming community with any other section. And that ail Committees be asked to appoint employees on their committees." The mover spoke ab length, after which

Mr Recce, of Rangiora, Mr Whitty of Templeton, and Messrs Harding and Chapman, of Ashbarton, all spoke also in favor of themotioDi

Mr Henry thoaghb this discussion was oub of place, as this matter should not have came up uatil they had discussed the name of the Union.

Mr McMillan held the same opinion. Mr Lamb c spoke in favor cf Calling the Union thab of the Farmers' and Workers* Union.

Mr R Rainey, of Lincoln, referred io the numerous names suggested ao their meeting at Lincoln, when they had adhtrad to the original. Mr Ward thought when employees became farmers, they should ba welcomed as mem berß of the Union, but he would vote againßb th« labourers being included in the Union* Oil a vote being taken, it was eventually decided to a-lopt the name of the Farmers' and Farm Workers' Union.

In dealing with the objsofcs aeboilb in the Palmerston North Conference, the inclusion of fruitgrowers was introduced, and several members spoke for and ag%inst Iheir inclu' sion, and ultimately It was decided to allow the name to remain; Mi Corcoran, of Waimate, and Mr Corrlgan, Morven, complained of the manner in which the delegates were carrying on the business! First they were dealing wiia the Paimerston Conference report, and then the Ashburton delegates' paper* Continuing in this fashion they would not be finished in a month. Mr Leadley explained thab if the Ashbar ton section hid been allowed to carry oub their intention, this discussion need not have occurred, bub it was due to the organising Secretary that this difficulty had occurred, Personally^ he aoirosly knew where they 81 oo(i.

Mr Glass defended. He considered they should dißouss the New Emland Farmers' Union

'•' Mr Reid thought bhab with a libtle more patience they would 'come out straight The meeting then agreed to discus only the P,aimerston ponferenoe platform Q» Mr Harming moving in Favour of the retention, and keeping a vigilant) watbh on all measures brought before Parliament-. Mr Maslln objected to the introduction ot polities Mr Ohisholm moved that following the word 'bisie' should be inserted 'and generally to pro teat farmers' interests in lieu thereof.*

Mr Henry urged that they should cirry Mr Harding'a suggestion Ultimately, the following was decided upoQ ; —

OBJTFCTS The objects of the Union are to foster the interests ©f the farriers,' farm workers, fruit growers, and eetjtlers'of New gaafand'; to pjromqte tlje opening up and settlement of Prswo and Native lands, and the forma'(oh $nd irnprovergent of means of aoinmnnica* fcion, to obtain cheap freights, and to place the nalo of produce and the purchase of material required by agriculturists on & satisfactory basis, and generally to protect farmers' interests. Should measures be proposed or become law affecting the iol fcere'ts of the Union, then the members of the Union are advised to vote only for thoße candidates at any election who pledge them' solves to carry out the demands of the Union, Before proceeding to deal with the p'at forra, members drew attention to the fact that) there were two pamphlets of rules placed before them, one greet and the other yellQW,an& considerable comment arose over a rep6rted di&efencein the contents of each. Until an explanation could be made, and in order to enable an agenda to ba prepared, it was decided to proceed ' with the ruled adopted'at the Wellington Provincial Con ference further on in the book, the chairman explaining he waa sorry they should appear t>6 be getting into a fog, and it would be better to postpone dboussida on this portion of their programme meantirrie, ' Mr Harding "moved the appointment of a Special Committee to deal with the platform and with suggested improvements, but members considered it would ba unfair that delegates ehotild have to leave the meeting for the purpose of doing this work. Mr Cbrrigac complained 6hat the branches were not in fault in this respect, as iritima!;ed by the chairman, and he thought it was the Aehburton Upton wiji^li was fco blame. The President replied that' ijt had been advertised for some time past that new suggestions for * the platform should be forwarded to the Conference, it was the fault of outajide Unions .that Jgh'es^ suggestions pad not beeo despatched 'earlier; JJUJL.EB The fqllowing »a| agreed fcp as part of the Wellington Pro.vino.ial Goefergnee-r ?

Rules adopted by the delegates of Autk iftnd, Taranaki, Hawkes' Bay and Wellington Provincial Disiriotß. The Union shall consist of members who shall be land holders or persons engaged ia agricultural or pastoral pursuits. Mr Henry erq-ilred if Indies were entitled to become members The Chairman replied that they oould only be admitted as honorary members Mr Henry then move* that ladies entitled be admitted as fall members, Ab it, however, was shown that ladiea were praotioally inoluded, the motion waa not pressed The 4'ieatioa of farm laborers having been employed on & farm three months or mars prior to admission was discussed, and it was decided to eliminate the term, and to strike oat hborers and replace farm workers The following was adop ed—Any member who shall become obnoxious to his Branch may be expelled by a majority of his Branch, provided that he shall have the right of appeal to the Provincial ExecaMve Ib was moved by Mi Maslia that it be * recommendation that the annuil subscription be raised from 2s, and made 5s Mr Harding opposed, for as the result of personal canvassing he knew they would aedouely damage their position amongst ft certain section Mr W nitty spoke in favor oi retaining their presenb subscription The Chairman thought) if they wished te assume an aggressive policy they mail Increase tbelt funds Mr Merlin would accept an alteration ia favor of 5s for employers and 2i 6d for others The Organising Secretary detailed tho rates current throughout other organisations in the colony, and » long disoussion resulted* Mr Reeoe thought if they wanted more funds they should make a special levy Mr Maslin'a resolution was lost, and that of Mr Reeoe (Ranglora) in favor o| reoom. mending the subscription of farmers at 3c, workers Is, and women It, was carded It) was decided that—-Any member may become a life member on payment of one subscription of £5 5j (five guineas) no member shall vote on any question until hit subscription is paid ; the financial year shall end on the 31st day of March in each year With respect to the rale adopted in the North that 'The treasurer of each Branch shall send to the Provincial Treasurer—«& the end of eaoh quarter, half the amount of subscriptions in hand; at the end of eaoh financial year, a statement of accounts and the balance (ii any) of cash in hand,' considerable discussion ensued, delegates speaking for and against The Chairman suggested bhab a certain per oenbage should go to the Colonial Executive and another to the Provincial Executive, and it was ultimately decided to strike out the last line. Mr Studholme moved that 8d per member be the subscription to be forwarded to the Provincial Executive. Until aware of the expenses of the Union Mr Reeoe thought a mistake would be made in apportioning any fixed amount at this stage. The Cha'rman pointed out that the can vassing secretary was paid 6d and the organ* ising secretary claimed another 6d ef the members' fees; Mr Corcoran agreed that the Provincial Council should get the whole of the surplus funds over expenditure. Th« following olauses were adopted :.— The Treasurer of eaoh provlro shall, on the receipt of money from any source, immediately pay the same into an account at the local branch of the Bink of Not? Z a'and to hi styled • The New Zealand Farmers' and Farm Workers' Uolon Acoonnt,' All cheques drawn on such account mast be signed by the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Provincial Council. The. funds of the Union shall be for the purpose of payment of cftoiala and autho rised accounts in connection with expenses of delegates and councillors and the further ance of the objects of this Union. For the management of the Union there shall be branohea which shall consist of cot leas than 50 members. Each branch shall hold its annual meeting in the month of April aud shall afc thab meeting e'eoi) a Committee r>t not less than 5 members (or if a new bracoh then at its SraS meeting) to manage the affairs of such branch, a m j >riby of such Committee to form a quorum. Suo'n Com* | iivttce shall encb a Chairman (who shall | have a deliberative and a casting vote. Treasurer, Secretary, and Auditor, and a Delegate to represent the branch at the Provincial Coafarenos. Sub branches may be established con*i«bing of not less tuau 10 members, to be • fliliatert to the nearest branch, or j nit with aaufli;ients number of other tub branches, the collective numbers of which shall nob be less than 50, Such collective cub branches shall have the same powers as a branch. A Provincial Conference, which shall consist, of 036 delegate from each branch, Rha I hold an annual meeiing during the S~st week tf May (tnd other meetings if considered necessary by the Provincial Executive Committee. At each meetings each delogata shall have one vote to eaoh 100 members. At ejtch annual meeting the Conference shall appoint a Chairman, Seoret* ary, Treasurer, ani Auditor, »n Executive Committee of not less than 5 members or representatives (three to form a' quorum), aud a yepresentativ.e. to attend a'Colonial Council. Under this clause, Mr Maslln moved that South Canterbury should constitute a separate Provincial District, and Mr Lambie seconding this, it was carried, Mr Leadley considered a branch having 500 members should be entitled to more than one delegate ab the Provincial Con ference Mr Reeee enquired why some of the Unions at the present Conference should have prrsent four delegates* It appeared that some of the branches had received instruction to send one delegate for each. 100 members whilst) others had not received this notice, The basis of representation on the Colonial Council was decided upon ai follows:—" li " •'' A Colonial Gounoll; wfcioh shall consist of one representative from each province (provided that the Farmers' Union if organised in guch prof InaeJ sjb.aU bold |tf annual meeting in Wellington in the month of June, and shall from amongst Its number appoint a President and Vioe President for the ensuing yeari The Colonial Council shall hold such other meetings as it may deem advisable. The Council shall afto appoint a Secretary, and, if necessary, * Treasurer and Auditor, on snoh terms and conditions as it may deem advisable, For the purpose of providing funds for colonial administration the Counoil shall levy from tima to time such- sum or sums as may be neoefaary, on the funds of the Provincial Executives ' ■ " v The following were aleo adopted;~ A}! honorary officials shall be members of gommittees t% officia All oigolafs except permanent official shall give their services free Thesa (or any) rules may be amended by the annual Colonial Council; Any new rules, or amendments to existing rvlet, or new business shall be submitted to all branches not later than the month of January in eaoh year, and sh*ll be dealt with at the annual Provincial C>nf«renoes and finally at the annual Colonial Council AH permanent officials shall be appointed ab annual meetings All instructions from branohes to delegates shall be in writing ..;>■• o .j, The registered office of the Union to be the offioe of the secretary, Wellington. r The eeoreiftry of the Union *hall vbe the eustocllad of the common seal' of the Union, wolch shall be affixed only by the authority of the Committee 1 In the presence of the President or Vice President . '■ H upon the' winding up or dissolution of the Union there remains, after the satisfad' tiea of all its debt's and liabilities, any property whatsoever, the same shall not be pai i to or distributed among the themberj of the Union', bat shall be" given to tome other Union or Association hiving for Us object the advancement of agricultural infierestCi to be determined by a majority of the members''of pbe Uhioa thraph tnelt representatives ab the time'of dilfj^«on The Conference then yevertef # the dsl? cussionof the platform, bhew|*B|sing Sec retary having reported that he had grouped all th« new snggeßtionj together, and h| i placed the same upon tee tafpe. I PLATFORM OF Tf B NEW ZEALAND f ASMKR^' f '■ • pNION Ro|,<ls: Thgb the fo'rjtaiture of grants hf 1 roada, for non expenditure tfe« »ptar s ance of the Finanoial^batemeqt, b.aabo{ia!ied; apd that tb® Qovemment be resetted (9

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F, FKRRIMA-N J BEKGER'S: SHEEP MARKING ■COMPOSIXIQN. In Three Colors — Bisck, Red, B!up, THE inapt and most economical Sheep Brancing Oil in the market Ejad th® pplnionatf Leading Swop 'Farmers in Ocago: WE INTEND USMG IT AGAIN From N. 2 Agricultural Co., Waiova House, Gjre,- Maj 22 It 97 Bear Sire, — We have found iierger's Marking Oit to bo a good and durable Sheep blinding m*teri>U and intend u-ing It again, as being cheeper than the prep arations formerly used fjr the purpo c, i P, J. PatbksoKi Btat. Mge OTDOUSTKDLY MOKE .ECONOMICAL THAN Clli AND LAMPBLACK Fftm J U McKeiiz'e, Bushy Park Estate, Palmarston M»y 19, ie 97 Dear Sirs, -1 have gre»t pleasure in stating that Behgbbs Sheep Branding Ooroponnd that I received from yon has ] given me every satitfaction, and Is! undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack. * I MAKE A rOINT OF KECOaJMENDING IT From Robert Logan, Muritang-k, Hyde, ! May 10, 1808 '' Dear Sirs,-I bwa used Bbroee's Branding Oil for some years, and have j found it 8t satisfactory that f make a point ot recommending it. The liquid in the drama is of the tame consistency right from top to bottom, and requires no stirring, OKLYTOBB OTEDIOBK AFPSKCIATSD j From James Taylor, Wairuna, Clinton. ! May 5, 1897 Dear Btrs,—l used Bebgsk's Branding Oil, black and red, last season on my flock, and am perfectly satis Sod with the results. To eheep-tamiara the preparation Is Invaluable, being always ready and ■ highly economical. Ifc has only to be USED TO BE APPRECIATED. GIVEN EVrKY SATISFACTION FOB SEVERAL YBAEB '' From Mr John Elliott, Giadbrook Station, Mic'dlemarch. May 18, 1897 My D«3ar Sirp,—ln reply to yoar inqnlry regarding Bbkger's Sheep Marking Com~ pound. We have uted this Compound on all oar flocks for several years and it has given every e^ti^faoUon. Is v of even quality, and is ready lor use. I. find it laafca well, being quite legible on fall --v woolled ekins Ie is much more economl* c&lthan brand made wi h tho old m tterlala (lampblack and oil), as owing to its even quality, there in no waste. Always ready for urn. Guaranteed not to injure the wool. Will wash off on ecoariag without leaving a stain. SOLT) BY F. FEEEIMAN. Aahburton, N.Z. BUSIN6SSS NOTIGBP J. WILSON !PBES NOTHING BUT 0 S,N VI N E WHITE LEAD ■pijSE LIESEED OIL FOU HOUSI PAISTING, Ac. B'S'A UIIFUL WALL PAPEHS. T H-AT E FDR SALE- The Lateit) md Moph Up-to-date Farm M&cbinery in tbe markefc Fielding Chi »h6 Gftß EDgiocs, horisonfai sod etatiouayy t?{ ea, firm 1£ hp to 7hp leob Standards aiadFcnolog Wi c (price down again} ftnok > 'Shet j> bhearing Clu'chej Venires ; Twine, {Donaghy'« B-ttJ Siettlard O!h for Thre«hiag, Harveater hi d Binder Mnchintis,'.)) Imrler, Plough ai.d S putator.—After a trUI will use no other VaooaTi 0 !», srreatlv reduced Jn price Sheep Shears (Hioemoa); Branding Paict The Woody alt High Wheel Lawn Mower, XPerfeob machiae) She Grown Uieetrci Separator and Deisy Churns BICYCLES and all Seqaloitei—The latest model Chi:n Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style ond finish. Ths oomlog micbioa—Chainieea Ecvoy, .. no eogfi or ohaic, bat) rolls alonsr the «»ti«3t ranoing machine in thn msrket; once ridden, alwaya ridden. lospeoiioo lowteJ '  ■ DUtrlPt %gent C'j!ocial Mutual Life . -Afsooi,ation Firs and Marine InstH&noft * ff jcted Buyer of Oats, Grass and Clover Seeds FOB SALE—Several Good Agnoaltursl and Sbeep Farms, cheap, on exoep- kinal terms FOR SALE and TO LET—A few s?ood Town and Courtry Hotale, cheep, and on any reasonable terms FOR SALE—First claea Brewery Boii oeid,' doing 50 b^sbe^dß per month ; good reaßoDß givta lot «o!iinjr, and tnest be Ho!d at once. For parLloulars app'y W. STONYEE, ARO&DK, Maohloery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate aod OommiHßion Agent 9 243 "A THING OF BfIAUTY 13 A JOY If OB EVER." •"| fIItIERFFORK Procure tha Service! of I «r. Ij. HI C* « a* •■•. 'tO DECORATE TOUR HOMES- .. With bio Beautiful Deei^ns io Paper -and Patufe Work. j As Spring is oomiag, »pp!y early to avoid ] the fash of wort. ' 1 WJNDOW GLASP, PAINTS, OIL 3, ft PAPBRINGS IN STOCK.



"CROWN" ROLLED OATS. MANUFACTURED by EVANS AND CO, LTD, at tbeit "Crown Mills," Dun«din, from the best New Zealand WHITE OATS, by the most modern Machinery, just imported from America. A TRIAL SOLICITED. To bs had from all Grocer*. Sole Manufacturers, EVANS AND CO,, LTD., Dunedin and Timaru; 9 268 OCEAN Accident & Guarantee COBPOEATIGN, Ltd. Capital £1,000,000 rpHIS Oorporatioa has ABSOLU TELY HO TABIFF Arrangements wirb any other COM PANY, and will Cover ALL EM PLOYEES Rfc LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. Employers Inararing with as can rely on Best Treatment, and Claims Do Not bfcome a Charge on the Consolidated B evendk. Neither will Clients be subjected to the RED-TAPE METHODS inseparable from Govbenmbnt Dk- PABTMEKTAL CONTROL. Accident and Illness Insurance World-Wide as to Travel. NicoTl Bros. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 10 18 PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL, Wills Street, Ashbarton, HAYING leased the above well known and centrally situated Private Hotel, 1 am prepared to receive Boarders. Tfafl Hotel baa bees completely renevated and refurnished throughout, and is specially adapted for families visiting Aehbarton. Home Com forte and conveniences. Terms Moderate; A. H. FELLINGHAM, (Late of the W,C*l\ U Goffee Room<. g 138 Ohrlstohnreh • g ASK FOR © t fe, I jyjOATE & Go's NEW TARIFF CHAMPION BLEND OTHER PRICES: Vfe V& V? 0 2/2 2/4 2/8 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. WE beg to inform the publio of Ash barton and surrounding district that wahavo taken over »be business hitherto car ried on by Mb Gboroe Woeneb, as a Fumiiy Butchar. Kasb Sfcreefe, Aebburton, and thftt the business will be carried on, together with that of a General Store, ia the premises at comet 1 of East Bait and Wakansui Boad. We trust thab with strict atten tion to the interests of the public to merit a fair ahars of the patollo patronage* Custonwre waited.on (Saily. HUSTON & SON. GARDEN TOOLS! Garden Tools, of every description, the largest variety in the County, at prioea which defy Ootnpeti" tfrn. LAWN MOWERS from 22« 6d each; wire netting from 1 par yard. To be had only at G Meddiks, the People's Iron" monfjflr XTTAMTED — Pnrchasers for five small Hfeeep Rune, improved and partly improved, close te sew lioe of railway to Auckland,— F Bbookiws, L&Q& Agent-, Stratford WANTED KNOWN—That our new Prints ore now oa s/iew, and comprise onoiee (xiOghama, ravlßhing dasigns ! in merceriz d Blouse cloths, and full rsngaa -, of suiting drills—MixeußLt. & Tubnsb, the



| _ tj BOBINESB NOTICES ' ' WOOL SEASON 1901-2. WE shall be represented at the Ohristchuroh and Timaro Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Oi'p< privately at Ashburton, Consignments will bo received at our Ashborton Stores, and. sent on to either Ohiistofcurch or Timara, free of all charges except railage. i Clients who wish to wnd their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for Bile at Ohristchurch— Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. I? intended for sale at Timara—Mill & Company's Siding, Timarn. If intended for sale at Ashburtoo—Friedlander Bros', Ltd, Siiiog, Ashbarton Woolpscks, Twine, Branding Oil and other Shearing Reqoieites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed aa follows ?— OBRTSTOaUBOff. TIMARTJ. November 21st, 190 L Drcetnber 6tb, 1901. , December 12th, 1901, January 14 h, 1902. January 17th, \902. February 26th, 1902. February 20i.h, 1902. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. 76



ESTABLISHED 1874. iU jLMJi.Ii.IJJ If give much better Si, CO, value this leaaon £3 10s. Jasfi Received — Samptea ri ¥T f fWiCi of Ghoioflst TWf:EDS ever VI I |lllkl | shown. Consequently £3 10a i% I | I t\ Suits are fat superior this 111 I I 11 season* KftJM M.KJ JU3ILEe"bUILDINGS 9104 MBS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER and riIEACHEB of PIANOFORTE and 1 ORGAN. Musical Instruments of every description. Latist music by every mail. Pupils thoroughly taught. Term!, £1 le per quarter AGENT FOR EMPKEBS NEEDLE. Design!. Plushes, Wool, Silka and Framei, as usual' Takcbbb SfBBET (next Ball, Herbalist) mHOMAS -yOUNG, BOOTMAKER (of Leeitoo), DESIRES to inform hli old Friends in the Wakanol, Mayfieid, Longbeacb, sod Aehbnrton Districts, that he will start business on his own account in Taocred Street, Aehburton, during the First Week in October, when he trusts, by good work* maoahip and punotutHty, to receive a fair share of their ouabom A Large Assortment of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers to selsot from. Addreea—Tanered Street, Nexb to Mr Maophersoo, Ironmonger. 9 194 SPECIAL NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to inform hie numerous Customers and Friends that he has removed from hie former residence to a more Central and prominent) position oa the Main Road, within five minutts walk of his former place, his Business having increased bo considerably these last few years that he found the land inadequate to cultivate stock enough for his customer!. Thanking his Patrons and Friends for their Increasing support, and trusting by unremitting attention to their requirements, to secure a oontinmaoe of their confidence, sad the honour of their kind reoommenda* Mod, James Porter, OLIFTON NURSERY, Ailenton, Ashbutton. c iJftEWZEALANPj [• •! NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOBY MEN'S AND BOITS' CLOTHING IN GREAT VARIETY. Men's Colonial Tweed Suite 25a Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 83 9J Boyu' Sailor Suits 7a Boys' Norfolk Suits lid Boy* 1 Washing Blouse* 43 Boys' Kharki Suits 7* NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. New Straw Hats, Soft and Hard Felt Hats, Oapir, Tennis Shirts, Regatta Shirts, Ties, Braoes, etc, eto The Largest Stock of Qentiomec'e Require ments in Ashburton NEW KBALAND CLOTHING "O AC TORY LOTHIJSfG JUACTORY SEE Oar Windows f>r iSfylish Boots and Shoes ; pretty shades in taa leathera—S-'tock 8 Blue Boot Store MRS ALCOBN iB now showing* beauti ful AesOrtment of Now Dress (Joods, Silks, Muslins, Prints, LaOes and Trimming* Also a lovely selection of Parisian Millinery in Hats, Bocnette, Straws. Fioweri, Qalllsi, and Feathers. Haviug secured the services of»first class Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to all. Newest designs ia Art Needle Work, Silke, Arasenea Wools, Transfer*, &c, always in stock 9 223 a ERE wa are aga'n with 5000 paira of the beet aesorted Stock of Boots and S|hoeß In Ashburton—MfifitOßS gealandia #ooti