Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations: TUESDAY, APRIL 2. For Northern Ports and Wwtporb, per Rotrmahana, at 7 45 p m ; lato fee letters 6 30 p m.

Commercial.

HAVELOCK STREET MART

There was a good attendance ab Mr Henry Stephenson'a Bale on Saturday and fair com petition for the various lines submitted. Following are the prices obtained. Pifs : — Weaners sold ab 5s to 7<* 61, stores 81 and 10s 6d ; porkers JBI, £1 Is 6d £1 2s 6d, and £1 4s 6d. Cows—£3 2s 6d. Fowls sold well from 2s to 3s, roosters up to 3s 6d ; ducks 2< 6d to 3s 9d ; geese 5a to 9a per pair. Potatoes slow of sale. Onions } per Ib. Wheat 6a to 7s per sack. A large quantity of furniture met with a good de* mand.

DEATH.

Dawson—-On March 31st, at his father's residence, Seaview Farm, Waterbdn, Joskph Jahkb, eldest beloved son of Andrew and Mary Elizabeth Dawson, m his 48th year.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1901. Local and General

Weather Report.—Captain Edwin fore mate i—Moderate southerly winds, glass tite, Pebsonal—Mr Alfred Harrison was re- | ported bo be rather better yesterday i Gasdbn Calknde.su—Amateur gardeners will find the work for the month m another column. Bank Holidays.—The Banks m Ashbur* ton will be oioaed from Thursday afternoon nexb tilt Wednesday morning, April 10th, for the Easter holidays Thb Cbnsos—Householders who have sot received a census schedule are requested , to communicate with the enumerators who will immediately supply same. Communi' cations on census business are exempb from postages Chebtskt Spobts and Racks.—Owing bo her Aahburton performance Scottish Libs hat been penalised 6seos m the 1£ mllca opes trot and 7«eo« m the two mll«?6 open trot. May (19aeci) wa# omitted from the two mile open trofc. Nkw Modei.—The Massey Harris Com* panjr's model nine bicycle, which has just arrived, has several noticeable improve ments about it compared with last year's medal, The bicycle Is built m a very compact style, with narrow tread and hubs. This machine should undoubtedly prove faster than the old machine Easter Holidays—The offices and grain stores of Messrs Friedlander Bros, D Thomas, and the N. Z. Farmers Association, will be closed for the Eaafcer holidays from Thursday craning the 4-h to Tuesday morning the 9<"h iosb. Additional Holidays —It Is probable that two additional holidays will occur as a consequence of the occasion of King Edward November 9th will of course be the King's birthday, while our new Queen's birthday will ba on December Ist, and that of the Duke of Cornwall, the Heir Apparent on June 3rd. Big Peice fob Fowls.—Five and nine oence per pair for fowls was the lowest ten der received by the Wellington hospital trustees when tho annual tenders for sup i lies were opeood* Members of the board unanimously decided that such a figure was monstrous, and m place of accepting a ten der decided to open a fowl run on their own A sheurton Troopers — Trooper Sid Andrews, of Longbeach. who has jaab re' tanned from the front after a long spell of entenic, was expected to arriro isi Ash' 1 by Express today, onfc did not j His brother, Tr. H G And ewp, is still at the front and wrote home to his friends under date February 8 oient'oMnjj that he had been m eight fight.* Amatbub and Athletic Association — At the Atrateur Athletic Asai ciation's meeting m Chrlatchurch on Friday evening, an application w*B read from the Ashburton County Combined Schools Amateur Athletic Association, asking for affiliation which was granted. The Amateur Athletic Club wrote, asking whether a man who was an ' floor m a cash oluh could become a member of the amateur Athletic Club, and it was resolved to reply that co long na a man was not a professional he could beoome a member of an amateur Olub. Fire at Killinohy—On Wednesday afternoon, at about four o'clock, a heap of 64 bags containiag Tuscan wheat, on the larm of Mr B O'Neill at KUliaohy, was burned, and a total loss of all the grain resulted. Mr O'Neill was at hia Doyleaton farm at the time, and did not know of his loss until Friday morning, when he went over to hia KiUlnchy holding. A large itaok of atraw, which Mr O'Neill was saving for his cattle, waa also burned. At current prices of grain, Mr O'Neill estimates his loss at £30, and suspects incendiarism. He has placed the matter m the handa of the police There was no insurance*. The Drssden Pianoforte Company are | now holding their aisnuai tale of pianos and ' organs, when their large and varied stock of first class Instruments will be offered to the public at wholesale prices for cash or on the most reasonablw terms: The instrument! are on iriew at the the Dresden Agency, Mr Henry Stephenson'a auction rooms, Havelock street. Their Mr R A Home, salesman from the head of&w, Uun»din, will be m attend^ ancQ at the above address. The sale will last , for a few weeks only, and intending pur chasers are invited to call at once and inspect the stock, when Mr Home will Bupply all information required. $255

All Fools' Day.

Today, April Ist, is All Fools' Day. The custom of sending one on a bootless errand on this day has been supposed to be a tra? resty of the sending hither and thither of the .Saviour from Annas to Caiaphas, and from Pilate to Herod, because daring the middle ages this scene m Christ's life was made the subject of a miracle-play at Easter, which usually- occurs m April. It is more probable that it is a relic of some old beathen CelSio festival. The custom, what ever be its origin, of playing off lifctle tricks on this day, whereby ridicule may be fixed upon unguarded individuals, appears bo be universal throughout) Europe- It is believed that both England and Germany derived tha custom from France. In France, one thus imposed upon is called tin prissm 4'4v}iH(*n April fish.) In England such a person is galled an April fool; m Scotland a gowk. ,<jtowis 'm l*e %«tch U r the cuckoo, and also signifies » fOQliah person. Th« favourite jest m Britain la to send one upon an errand grossly nonsensical; or to make appointments, whioh are nob to be kapt j or to call to a passer by bhab there is a apob of mud upon bis f«.oo or the likt. When he falls into the snare, the tierm April fool or gowk is applied with a shout of laughter?

The Bubonic Plague

ANOTHER CASE IN QUEENSLAND I United Preai Association—By Eltotrlo Telegraph—Copyright .Brisbane, March 29 A boy named hardener has been attacked by plague

Permanent Building and Inves ment Society.

(The twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Ashburton Permanent Building and Invest ment Society was held at their office on Saturday afternoon when the following were present : —Dr Trevor, (chairman), Messrs W BiXter, and J Ward (directore), Messrs Fowler, W T'wenfcymin, Potter, Btyohe, and Mackay (shareholders) 1 Apologies were read from Messrs H Fried landerjand A Harrison, directors, on account of ill health. The minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed, the chairman expressing j regret that he had to ask them to confirm the former statement expressing satisfaction with the staff m the last annual report. He then read the report, and the balance sheet wss tnfetn as rend. After reading the report the chairman thanked the few shareholders present for their attendance. Unfortunately there were not many who attended these meetings. For twenty five years he had been able to congratulate shareholders on ft substantial dividend,and although notable to repeat that on this oooaßion still there were many tsir oumstancee for their congratulation. They had paid ££ per oeab dividend, and consider ing finance m the present day this was not a bad rate of internet, and had it not been for the rue nb defalcations » better year even than the last would have resulted,"When they declared a dividend of 8£ percent, and they would have carried forward a larger amount than last) yean The defal cations had been carried on by the late manager m sunh a manner by duplicate books and certificates .that it was absolutely impossible for the auditors to deteot them. When the defalcations were discovered the directors had a serious and anxious time, and it had bean their intention to call the shareholders together earlier to seek their advice, but it was found impossible to jo this, and besides there were many legal aspects of the case, which were not Buttled for some time, and they had, therefore, come to the oonclusion that it would prove to the benefit of the Society to wait, if he blow suffered had been a test; of the strength of the Society. Although a great shake, they had stood this, and gome oub of it as firmly as ever they stood. At the time they made arrangements with the Bank for a very substantial overdraft, bub this had nob been required, and within a fortnight they were Again m credit. He bad to express thanks for the manner m which the depositors acted, and as a result there was no run whatever, the only sum paid out being £b, and practically every deposit was renewed. By their generous and wise action do loss would be sustained, and more aioney had been offering alno« that time than they could profitably use. tDhe shareholders were to be congratulated on the profitable busi ness transacted sine?, and it was never better than the present. Speaking as to the future, they had gone carefully into this subject;, and come to the conclusion that during the oomi«g year they would be able to write off all defalcations, and also be able to declare a small dividend of another 3J per cent, after which they would revert) to the former dividends the shareholders had been accustomed to receive. In forming this estimate there were many things to be considered, and they had taken every step to reduce their expenditure all round, A new manager had been appointed and ho was sorry to Bay at a reduced salary, but they found it their duty to decrease their management f xpenses, and the direc tors had been working without any fee- Personally he had been greatly distressed over their trouble which had? necessitated his being at the office every day. He would have greater pleasure m meeting them 12 months hence with all defalcations written off, and good prospects before them. The chairman then moved the adoption of the ref orb and balance sheet Mr Styche : Are the directors waiving their fees throughout the coming year ? The Chairman : We have not yet drawn fees, but have not considered this ajaeation for the future In reply to another question the Chairman gave particulars of an item m the balance sheet amounting to £662 4a lOd Mr Ward hero seconded the adoption of report and balance sheet The Chairman further stated that £1334 was still required to be made up to clear the late defalcations over the amounts shown m Ihe balance sheets. Every possible oire had been shown by the auditors m checking the books and pass books Mr Mackay—lf so, howfdo you account for the defalcations extending over many yenrp. Should nob a comparison of ib.9 client's jpass books have shown omissions, and led t« an earlier exposure? Whilst knowing there were openings for fraud to one m the former manager's position, were the directors quite satisfied every reasonable ohectt had been kept over the books I The Chairman—Where clients lived at a considerable distance, and did nob send m their pans bonks, tbeea were the apcouats which were manipulated Mr Mackay—-To my ktsowledge there were other cases olose ab hand m the town bo whioh this remark could nob apply, and when the trouble arose and the pass books were produoed and compared with the Societies ledger the omission* were seen at once. Mr Fowler—Should nob the directors sign receipts with the Secretary ? The Chairman—ln the early years of the trouble only accounts at a greab distance were dealb with, and ib was only towards the end that looal accounts were touched. The only method of stopping these affairs was to give the manager a fortnights holi day every year and insist upon it. When he had previously offered the former mana ger a holiday be was quite early m hia refusal (Che report) was then adopted by the meeting Mr Wm Baxter was elected a director on the motion of Mr Mackay, seconded by Mr Twsntytnan. With respect to the re-election of Mr Harrison, the Chairman said he had offered to resign, but he (the Chairman) had asked him to continue 50 give them the benefit of his services. Mr Harrison was re-elected on the resolution of Mr S^yohe, seconded by Mr Potter Mr Fowler enquired m the event of any nharehblder wishing bo draw oub his shares what would be paid ? The Chairman—Any shareholders who may wish to withdraw may do so aba loss of saven pcs oenb. QDbere had been no issue of "B" shares bub if people wished to {bake them they eouldnow do so at they were now aware of their 1988, Mr Ward askad if ib was right that a shareholder wishing to withdraw should haye to lose this seven per cent. Ib was well howeyer that shareholders should know whab was arranged. Mr Fowler said he had no Intention to withdraw at present. THE SALARIES* QUESTION. The salary of the present manager came under question by Mr Potber, who enquired if ib wai wisa to pay co small a sum. The Jbairman : We have cub down our own pay and trußb the Society will«prosper when the manager and others will share* The ap pointment had been publicly advertised, aud good men had applied, and ib waa their first duty to pub the Society mas straight a position as they oould. As the former manager had neglected his werk this gave Mr Roberts more to do to recover ground. Mr Twenty man a former manager and and{tor, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the directors* If any of them resigned it would be a diftoul*) matter to replace them as some of them had a knowledge of the district extending up to 30 years. Mr Potter seconded, Dr Trevor returned thanks on their be half. He stated they had gone through a great deal of trouble and anxiety, bub m spite of the shook and storm a dividend had been paid, ana although perhaps small when placed alongside of thoal paid fop bhp last 35 years, Ihefc average was a good one and thay had a great deaf to be thankful for, The Chairman proposed a vota thanks to the atsff and to the auditors. After his decep. lion m the former manager he did nob care to say much m favor of a manager, but their present principal had worked very hard and had done his level besb m the interests of the Society. Mr Roberts suitably replied and afb«r a vote of thanks tjj the chair, the meeting terminated'

An Imperial Opal

A QUEENSLANDER'S ROYAL OFFER

United Press Assooiation—By Electric Telegraph— Copyrighb London, March 29 j Mr Maurice Lyons is about to return to Queensland; He has handed the Imperial opal to the King's jewellers, I Some weeks ago Mr Lyons offered to present an opal whioh is valued at £50,000 to the King for the regalia, m the name of the Commonwealth of Australia. He has commissioned Sir Robert W G Herbert to formally make the presentation, if it is accepted

South Africa.

/ United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright ] Lonbon, March 29 Australians largely compose the detective force of Johannesburg era ployed Against the illicit liquor traffic and other offences. One thousand Po lice Court and four hundred higher Court cases hare already been tried , Professor Goldwin Smith condemn* Botha's refusal of the beßt terms pos sible De ]a Bey, on March 22, by means of a eudden awoop, tried to intercept the rear portion of a force of two hun dred British returning from a recon naissance at Hartebeestefontein A number of the Imperial Light Horse, bard pressed, seized a kopje and fought intrepidly for two and a half hours, until relieved. The Boers sustained forty casual tiei

SPEECH BY THE BRITISH FOREIGN MINISTER

The Manchurian Question

United Press Association—By Eleotrio ffielegraph—Copyright London March 29 Six Viceroys and seven Governors have protested against the Manchurian Convention Lord Lansdowne stated that the Anglo-German agreement applied to; all China, including Manchuria, Great Britain was not disposed to carpingly criticise Russia's arrangements to tem porarily protect her interests m Man ohuria. The published versions of the Convention appeared to infringe Bri tish rights there and elsewhere. It would be wiser for Russia to publish the text of the Convention and thus dissipate suspicions. In the meanwhile Britain and Germany had advised China to refrain from private and sepa rate agreements with any individual Power

The Federal Elections.

United Press Assooiation—l?y Eleottio Telegraph—Copyrighb

Sydney, March 30 A storm m the country is preventing the returns of Victoria coming m Mr Reid has expressed Ratisfaction at the way m which the Freetraders have stuck together m New South Wales It is believed that at least fivo of the Freetrade candidates for the Senato will be elected The elections have created little ex citement m the other States Mr Reid has rtcmved a telegram from Perth stating that six freetraders have been elected to the Senate and four freetraders and one Protectionist to the House

Affairs in Corea.

United Press Association -By Electric Telegraph

London, March SO \ The Russian newspaper flfovae Vrtmya, states that the Gorean Minis ters of Justice and the Interior have been banished for conspiracy. It was intended to dynamite the oiicial qaar- ' ters of the Russian Resident at Seoul with the object of provoking the ad vent of foreign troops to protect a fresh Ministry. The plot failed owing to discord between the conspiring Minis ters. Advices from Yokohama state that three officers of the Japanese head quarters staff are going to Seoul to investigate the matter. The newspapers at Tokio state that Japan is adopting a strong policy, and that unusual activity prevails at the arsenal*,

Germany and Russia.

United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb

Berlin, March 21 The Kaiser, speaking at a banquet to the Alexander regiment of the Prussian Guards, and toasting the C?ar, said that if the recent attempts to disturb the cordial friendship between Get many and Russia had been momentarily successful, the fault was not his, He would ever strive to maintain the traditional relations between tha two countries.

The Royal Toar

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

London, March 29 Wireless telegraphic messages were sent by the Ophir to Oanea and Snda Bay, m the Island of Greta A similar message was sent to Malta when the Ophir was 110 miles distant. March 30 The Opbir arrived at Fort Said at three o'clock to-day. The Duke and Duchess of York landed, and the Dnke exchanged visits with Prince Mahomed AH, the Khedive's brother, and after wards visited Lady Strongford's Hos pital, He will entertain to-night Prince Mahomed, Lord Orotner, and iever&l others at; dinner, and resume hia journey early to-morrow 0

The High Sohool Sports

The Ashburton High School sports took place on Saturday afternoon m the Domaia, The attendance was not very good, bat the ladies were well represented. Afternoon tea and liberal refreshments were provided by Mis Tennant, who was assisted by other ladies m dispensing them. Mr E Norden officiated as starter. The following were the results:—• First heat, 100 Yards, B (juniors)—MUr Friedlander 1, II Watson 2, (i Oraighead 3 High Jump, A (seniors)—P Prebble 1, W Turner 2, Fee 8 •■First heat, 160 Yards, A—Bicciair 1, Pr«bble2, BonifsntS High Jump, B—Hardie 1, Watson 2, Orr 3 Longest Drop K'ok—Reveil 1, Prebble 2, Turner 3 Second heat, ICO Yurde, B-Travers 1, Hardie 2, Anderson 3 Long Jump, A—Grange 1, Prebble 2, Turner 3 Balf Mtle Walk — Sinclair 1, Fee 2, Stephens 3 Long Jump, B—Friedknder (14ft 51o) 1, Watton 2, Hardie 3 220 Yards, A.-Coward 1, Bonituat 2, Sinolatr 3 Final 100 Yards, B~FrSedlander l,Tr»vers 2, Hardie 3 Throwing Orickeb Ball—Hardie 1, Reveil 2, Turner 3 Half Mile Bicycle—Prebble 1, Binckir 2, Stephens 3, A close finish ; won by half a length 220 Yards, B—Friedlander 1, Travers 2, Hftrdie ; ■ ■ ■•■■■ - ■■ Second heat, 160 Yards, A—Coward I, Turner 2, Stephens 3 440 Yards, B—Friedlander 1, Anderson 2, Hardie 3 880 Yards, A—Sinclair 1, Coward 2, Fee 3 One Mile Bicycle—Prebble 1, Bonifant 2, Sinclair 3. The winner rode with judgment., ICO Yards, Final A--Co ward 1, Sinclair 2, Prebble 3. Won easily ; time—llgsecs i Mile Steeplechase—Sinclair I, Fee 2, Bonifant 3 Won easily ; aeoosd and third close together ! k. Points— James Sinclair 15, Champion-, ship cup, 1901; P Prebble 14, M Friedlander 12, L Hardie and B Coward 10 eaob. These results are exclusive of two swim ming rftoes to be held this week, but 'they cannot affect any of the positions et the above

THE CRISIS IN CHINA

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph London, March 30 A regiment of Sikhs with eight pom poms are leaving Shanghai to guard the Tientsin railway. The Japanese troops m Chi Li pro vince have been strengthened to the extent of 50 per cent. { Owing to the representations to China by Japan and other Powers i against carrying on two sets of negoti ations,, China has suspended negotia- j tiom abandoning the Mancharian Convention until the negotiations with j the Allies have been completed. I The Standard states that reports are | current m Nankin thit Li Hong Chang j will bo the Chinese Foreign Minister after the TsuDg-H-Yamen has been abolished, Liukunyi succeeding Li Hung Chang m the Viceroyalty of the Province of Chili

AQUATIC

THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE WON BY OXFORD. United Press Association—By Elcotrie Telegr&ph—Copyright -'' London, March 80 Oxford won the University boat race after a game struggle. The race was rowed in a strong, gusty wind, with rain. Cambridge won the toss, and chose the Surrey station. The boats passed Orabtree and Hammersmith Bridge on level terms. The water was fearfully rough to Cheßwick Church, where Cambridge led by & length, increased to a length and a half at Barnes' Bridge, where the water was comparatively smooth, Oxford spurted magnificently, and drew level again. At times Cambridge gamely responded, and a good race for the remainder of the course, resulted in Oxford winning by two feet, Time—22 mm 8 J sec; Both crews were greatly distressed at the finish. The betting was 8 to 1 on Oxford,

CABLE NEWS.

United Preaa Association—By Kleobrio Teleg *ph—Copyright London, March 30. Mr Arthur Hepburn Hastle, a solicitor, has obtained a divorce from his wife. Major JRankin, of the Queensland Con tingent, who went to England towatda the end of last year, was made the co-respon dent m the case. The Telegraph Construction Company's cable steamer Anglla left the Thames yesterday, with (he Durban-Mauritius section of the JOape Cable. James Stephens has died at Dublin Mr John Redmond telegraphed to the Nationalist newspapers that the party deeply sympathised with the family m their profound sorrow at the disappearance of the heroic figure of an old Fenian chief. Paris, March 30* A Erench expedition killed the rebel chief Foril Kabba and one hundred and sixty followers at Mandinka, Senegambia. Ah explosion of magazines killed Kabba's forty wtyes. The British lined the Gambia frontier, to prevent Kabba's escape, because he shielded the murderers of two officials- The Chamber of Deputies by 296 to 254 votes adopted the Religious Associa" tlons Rill. _______ ")

A Daring Robbery

JEWELLER y TAKEN FROM A SIDNEY HOTEL THIRTEEN HUNDRED POUNDS WORTH GONE United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, March 30 A daring robbery was perpetrated in the Hotel Australia. Two lady guests were robbed of f ewellery valued at £1000 and £300 respectively. The thieves used duplicate keys and entered the rooms during the absence of the occupants,

The Danger From Tuberculosis

The following short extract from a late scientific treatise affords matter for serious consideration: — |b has 1 been demonstrated that tf» bacillus occurs abundantly in' oowe Bnftiv (tig from tnbercolae disease of the adder The prevalence of abdominal consumption In yovng children has been attributed to the Ingestion of bacilli by means rf milk. , The moral seems to be that no perioo h safe who drioks raw milk, and that the legislation under which the testing of catifcle for tuberculosis se provided for ought to be rigorously administered.

RANGITATA SPORTS

The an&ual Race Meeting and spot is under the auspices of the Rangitatin Sport* Ae«ooi< ation wore held m a paddock adjoining the Rangit&t* Bridge Hotel on Thursday last, when the weather was most; favourable and the attendance was not effected by the counter attraction at Aehburton, The pro gramme wan a very good ona for a country meeting and passed off well, moat of the events S.e.flg interesting. Following are the results :— 100 yds r*ob-T Austin (3 yds) 1. A Mar* ray (sor) 2, J Dean (acr) 5. Thtre were seven starter*. Maided Trot, of 6 tors ; 1£ mile. A Finna Little Polly, 10 aec (Annett) 1 RD PetriesHuntly, serf Angus! w 2 A O'Neill's Ladyßmith, IS »»o (Owner) 3 Klondyke 11, Waitul, and Ben Royal |«!m started. A good race. Time, 4min 39tee. Fabmkbs Plate, of 6 aovs ; 1 mil* J Smiths Number Nina, lOsb s!b (Owner)  .. 1 B Ortona Hirkory, list 71b (Owner) 2 E Burnetts Valentine, list 21b (Ford) 3 S B Whitmans Young Falliser lOst 41b also started. A rieok and neck rftM between Hickery and Number Nine till n«ar th« fa iah when the latter drew away and won by two lengths. Time, 1 mm &siec. 220 Yds Race—A M Murray (gyds) 1, J Dean (7ydb) 2, MoAutley (12yd») 3,1»r ---botton also started Pbel Forbsx Trot, of 7 toys; 2 mltM. A Finn's Little Polly, 25aec (Anaett) 1 B R Macdonald's Mackroat, 20« c (Owner) .„ ... ## g W Grieves Traoey G, 17«eo (Angai) i Foudroysnt and The Dapplegaogw all© started. A prand race, won by« lenstb. Time, smin 57-eo Old Men's Bach—Tilson (sor) 1, Wheel« (4yd«) 2, N*wnoor (Byde) 3 Abu>del Cup, of lOsovt and & cup riintd fttJßs s»;l|»ileii WHardwick'a Carlo, lOat Sib (OwMr) 1 J Smith's Namber Nine, lQit 61b (A Smith „ .. m | R Barnett't Valentine, lOst 10lb (Ford) I Hickory and Gloaming aUo itartcd Th« event of the day. An exciting finite. Wen by hall % length. Time, 2min Styte Haok Rack, of 5 sovb ; 6 fnrlonsa S Bryan's Plaßhll«h6, lOit 71b (Ford) 1 F A Warren's Tenderfoot, 1Q%% fib (Owner) „.  „ 2 0 Annett'a The Rogue, lOst lib (Mo i^oy) .. .. ..3 Mieohief also started. Won easily Time, lmin 24£aec CoNBOLAiroN Tkot, sweepstake 11 mllo Mnckrois, llsee (Owner) «,  1 Traoey G, Bsec (Annett)  2 Foudroyant, sor (Lorgeiiy) .. ..3 The Dappleganger, Waitui, and Lftdysmith also started. A splendid race, wen m th» straight. Time, 2min 6S«ec HrjRRT ecrjßßY, SvtbbpsMKßj 1 mil* Hickory, ll«t .. ..  1 Valentine, IQsb 71b g Yonng Palliiflr, 10« b  ,« S 440 Yds RACE—MoAutiey 1, farbottoo 3,

Gardening for the Month of April.

KIICHEN (xABBEN.

The principal crops will now be either all sown or planted, and the encourage ment of their growth tho object of atten tion. Continue to earth op celery aa it advances, taking care that the leaves of the plants are perfectly diy aud that too much soil is not added at a time, Wbavs brocoii crops have attained their {nil growth, they shonld be " laid met"' -i\> save them" from injury during the winter j their growth Is also cheeked, which increaseS'their capabilities of wuhsi&ttcliDj severe frtasts, and also causes them «;r» heart much earlier m the spring. Where omitted last month, sot? oiiions, capliflower, brocoli, and cabbage, at oce% Varid plant eschalots ; plant eabbags on ground frqm which late potatoes htwo been taken For this crop ant vi this Reason, the soil cannot be toogros. u^'cu' fore use plenty of manure, and the ssema p whan cleared In the Fpiing will ecio urall for peas or broad beans. If the Featfeai^ is d»y, water asparagus and seakak biilf with liquid manure, into which a potion of tilt has been put Prepare fcmh ground for asparagus. Stray turnips which happen to be Mil m the becTmay be collected and pks ":.?■/:., one foot apart, on any warm hmk •? border that may be to ppare, ■.» dcj; wil! produce a few cuttings of nlct ij rs fis topp, at a time when any dish of; : - r ;? moat acceptable, Obciard an» Fbujt Gard Continue planting fruit trees, a ■?>■-■■■) any established trees are growing to wcod instead of fruit, as is often the case with apples and pears, they should be at ones lifted and replanted. In replanting bare* fully prune all the Injured roots, keep tha roots up and near the surface. Indeed ft Is scarcely possible to plant a fruit tree too shallow, providing the roots are merely covered wih soil. Malch with rotted stable litter to protect from drying winds. If it is necessary to stake large trees after replanting, do so tidily, allowing room In the fastenings »for a slight elsklcg of the soil. While on this subject, it may be remarked, that nine tenths of the evili and want of success attending the cultivation of fruit trees, arises from their roota being allowed to penetrate bo too great a depth, whether the soil be good or whether it b* bad, and also from the fact that the tr«M have been planted too deep m the ground. If the (surface soil Is not rich eneugh to encourage the roots to keep near the surface, make it so by frequent top drear ings of well rotten manure. On low damp lands, fruit trees should be planted on ridges or borders formed two or three feet higher than the level of the surround* ing grounds. Prune all kinds of fruit shrubs and trees, except stone fruits, which should be left till the end of August. Gheenhodse. Attended to the instructions of last month, give plenty of vfentilation, and turn the plants frequently so that afl eldes may alike enjoy the benefit of light and air. Flower Garden ami Scrubber?. To those who desire a gay Bower garden early In the following season, a carefnt reservation of self grown annuals which at present abound is recommended, and however sttati'ga is may appear, and how* ever difficult it would be to account for the fact, certain it is fchafc self'grown annuals survive the wfnter hotter, and succeed m flowering stronger than the same kinds do when seed is sown pur posely. These may remain where they have come op, taking care to thin teem out sufficiently m spring. For spring flowering effect, early flowering bulbs should now be planted iv beds, and re* main m the ground two or three years undisturbed, and when done flowering m spring, if the beds are covered wi h three or four inches of fresh soil, they will be fife for sowing with annauls or planting with bedding out plants, choosing rarlctlee that do not form large roots : lobelias, anagalis, portulaca, etc , answering well for this purpose. W here spring floweri»g herbaceous plants have been kept la to* reserve or nursery garden, they may now le, transferred to fill op beda and bo; dew for early flowering, and afterwards re' moved to their summer quarters, Afttm* done m the arrangements of walks, beds. etc,, eftonjd be set about at onst juS} completed before the winter sets m. Tab le[also a good time for laying turf Autnum transplanting of trees and shrnbs should be completed this month Thin and pnrot trees and shruba at once

THE ASHBtJRTOft GtMKDIAIN : MONDdY, APHIL 1, 1901



Smoke JSew Venus Wade's W»rm Fiel are nioit ! effective and not unpleasant j chiidlren thrive after taking them j price, Is '- '\jy ANTED KNOW -That Untttfr j \ aalfl"Jd?a Boot Store la the phWlli and best boot shop m Ashbarton,



You can depend on ridding your ildren of Wofes with Wadh'ii Wbftlf Flew, the wonijeifful worm vorriartrj price, Is



OONSULTING OFTIOCAN Mr Ernest M Sandstein, DB O Ai, F R MO, who haa lately returned after six years' special study m England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all cases of defective eyesight. Daylight nob neceasa ry aeMQoial light being used. Doctors' pre aoriptiona prepared. Fees moderate. Goo salting rooms, Cashel Street W., over M Bagdetajp, jeweller, Chriatchim* 9to 12 toQd'aity i You can depend on ridding your children of worms with Wade's Wormp?igß,* tfe* weoderfoJ Worm Worriers



FRESH KABBITB tonight, fint of seaion, *t J H Jbwitt's, opposite MAlli Offioa timoke New Yenm



Consumption* often o auaed by cold, Neglected in ita early stage, And once it gets a gotd firm hold. It hain't muoh reepeot for age. Mow when a man's ao near the grave, When hope is dead and death aeenw rare, Oh ! what can ease him, what can «aye I we Wo»ds' greas fmmnm ujtbb



BOOTS 5 Boots Boot* Nothing bob Boots a«i—Mbz.lob's Zealand!* Bevfe Store, Twicred Stw«



THE PAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL TfiAT EVER WAS " v The Bambler:* HAVING sold oat of my old afcock of these Baper!or Bicycles, I have use opened op a freeh eouelgnmenfc of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, A ROADSTERS , a all Ftees and all fitted with the eve? lasting Q&J detachable Tyre. OALb AftD INSPIOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. EfcUng Eauf. Machines the Strongest; on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. 'JTHIR MAKES FITTED WITH Q & J TYRBSt D. THOMAS.



THE ABHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES Trains cave Asbbartoo dally for— OHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11am 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 1055 am, 3.60 ptn DUNEDIN—at 12.64 pm (express) SPRINGBURN—afc 4.25 p m Trains arrive daUy at Aehburtoo from— OHRISTOHUROH—ab 10.45 am, 12.48 p m (ezpreas), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.55 am, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.5? pm (express) SPRINOBURN~»at 9.45 a m



MONEY. * MONEY TO LEND cc Freehold Seourity, Is iams to suit borrow era Apply to MR O. W PURNELL, Solicitor, 2003 Montgomery's Buildioga " "~™^™~EPHEMERIS Phasea of Moon for April D H M Fall raooss - 4 050 p m Lftit quarter • 12 327 pro Apogee 'mm 5 60 pm New moou -. 1Q 9 7am First quarter ... 26 3 45am Perigee «, Id 810 a m luiT Datie Ri»ea Beta April 1«. 6SO 549  2 ... 621 5«7 ' 3 .. 622 545 4 .„ 623 543 M 5 .. 624 541



FKUIT. We receive regular Consignments from Auck!*nd, Sydney, «nd the Islands .and huve m etook Applet, Pear?, and Fraib m ie»«on »H the yeai round* SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Eyegrasn, Rape, and Turnip Seed of roliable quality. 111 l OtfKISTUifUkM MEAT 00," Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TGKNIP--*, RAPE and any f ther crop, and to suit any desci Iption of soil Greatly inor Hsed production wherever used. Satisfaction given everywhere! NlOtl.li Bbos. store five v»rietl"B of fch celetrtted fertiliser. Price on ujpli »tioa Allowanos made for tju«ntitles. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, Distrlot Agents.



"OED BIRD BICYCLEB ate built t» win, and bailt to laat —Folikb Oyolk Co, A?ants _ S §• o eg J p£ □I o i 1" B■ * p P - tr NIC* >LL BROS. H F Niooll. E F Niooll, L A Niooli* Mferchants & General Agentfl, BUYEBB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR— OhrUtohurch Meat Cot, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ooean, Accident and Guarantee Of pot** tioa, LtiJ| New Zealand Insurance Company GRAIN BOOGHT AND BOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to reoeive samples rom farmers who have parcels for disposal. Siation Books Kbit and Auditkd. We have received sums of Trunb ftfonfoj. ranging from £100 to £10.000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and ft per cent.



mENDEKB Wanted—Foe fcha wearing of X two thousand pairs o Boot*. Apply to J MeUiOB, i'&aoted Street



riOLONIAL Twill Blanketß, Ooloaial \J Twill Biankete—Extraordioary good value. Why pay more. Nota—Spcoiat Winter prices for threeqnarter Bedt 13t 6d, were 18s 6d ; lull size 19s @d» were 25§ 6d ; extra bie; size, now 28a fid, worth 35s only buiaable at Geokge Dokoak <St Co, noted Cheap Cash Drapere/Darncred Btreet 9 oppoeita Arcade



M. & T. HAVE ABE NOW & NOW OPENED SHOWIHG Sea&onable Goody for the Autumo, TpAOH. ABB EVERY DEPAKTMENT IN THIIR EXTENSIVE PKEMISES BEING FOLLY t QUIPPED FOR AN EAKLY AND HEAVT SEASON'S BUSINESS MITCHELL AND TURNEB, THE DRAPERS-



MR F. N. WHITCOMBE, SUEGEON DENTIST, SAUNDBRB 1 BUILDINGS, (Opposite Railway Station, Aahbarton) BEGS to Intimate thai: he kaa commeiaoed practice at the above addreae. Having imported the latesb appliances dirao'a from London aad New York, he is prepared to do fkst clasu work at moderate fees. All work done with care and despatch, and only ths b«eb tnaftrklt naed. Stoppings and care of Children's Teeth a specialty MR WHITOOMBE will Visit as follows:— RAKAIA—First aod 3 hird THURSDAYS of every month mt the Railway Hotel, METHVEN--La>& THURSDAY of every month at the Canterbury Hotel. HotJBS—9 till 1, and 2 till 5.



JOHN ORR & CO., ABHBURTON, SOL^E IMPORTERS. AHEAD OF THEM ALL. ALL PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENCED RIDERS ARE THEIR FAVORITES. They are the best that money can bay They are the cheapest m the Song ran They are thoroughly up to date Thry are good, hooest machines PEICE—£2I. ObM and Inspect for yoaraelf. We nill guarantee to please and s-uib you. OATHS, LOWRY AND CO., Zealandia Cycle Works, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.



U WANT A GOOD CYCLE LAMP. Hew will a < DUPLEX? suit you? COOL —1 bis exiJaiPß it ail. T^e Duplex Is ooo). A oo«l lamp means cool gas, which is easily controlled and snakes as autonaatSo Lamp possible. Cool gas means a white lipht, no t xceae preeenrp, and Irsgpr burning capacity. Cool gasprevents the burner and valveo frcm oboking, and does away with the daogsrof expansion ftni explosion. ' CLEAN.— A dean lecnp alwafs woiks the best. The Draplexls alloys olean, Tn« tops »re always bright. Removing the bottom o»ps you remote all dirt and iediment, and the lamp can be filled nmd charged m one quarter the timemnally required with other lamps.



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS & ORGANS. NO REASO ABSE OFKER BEFCSED. The Dresden Pianoforte Company ARE now holding their Annual Sale of Pianoe and Organs, when their large and varied stock of first clans instruments w!i bo (fivred to the public at) wholesale prices fot'oash or on the moat reasonable terms. The instruments are on view ai Th« Dresden A^eno?, Mb Bbnbt Ftkpbfnsons Auction Booms. Havelock Street* Their Mr R A Horse, »aktm»n from the he id iffioe, Dunedin, will be m attendance at the above address. Tha Sale will last) for a few weeks only, and intending purchasers are Invited to call at crace and inspect the stock, when Mr Home will supply all information required* 0252 J A X KEIDLE, General Manager



Si Bargain 8»le ie a continuous uucoeaa at DDK CAN AMD Co, the noted Cheap Casti'lh'ttpWH. The unanimous verdict jb that we give far better value, for Cash than the large and preteoaioua establishments at Chrintchurch. Bow is it done; simply becaaae our expenses ate small, and being direct cash importers, enables oh to sell at bedrock pncsr. AU are invited bo come and judge and compare our priceß EMEMBifiET thafc Mkliob's Zealandia Boot Htore fs the leadisg Beot Shop^