EPHEMERIS

6UN.

Phases of Moon for Deoember

Mail Notices

Mails oloee for the following places at under, subject to the necessary alterations: THURSDAY, December 19 Foe Northern Ports and Westporft, also Australian States, etc, to oonmeb with Tilune at Wellington, per Rotonnhana, at 6.30 p m FRIDAY, Deo 20 For Northern Ports and Westporb, per Tarawera, at 6.30 p m

MINING

United Press Aeaooiattoo—By Eleotrio (Telegraph Dunedin, December 19 ffiheNokomal Hydraulic Sluicing Com pany returned 304cz lldwt sgrs for Novem ber. Today's sales—Ahaura River 3s 5 CVomwell 635; Firßh Chanco 8j ,* G-ilden Kiver 7* j Junction Electric, three parcels at 23s ;.Meg and Annie I9i 9J, 19s 9J ; Rise and Bhioe 15s 15*; Royal Maori, five parcels at 20* 6\, 20s M 1 Upper Magnetic 2j 4Ji.

COMMERCIAL.

THE LONDON MARKETS.

London, Dec 17 Wheat at Mark Lane is quoted 3d lower on the week

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Sydney, December 18 '; Wheat—Prime 2a lOd to 2s 10£ d. Flour —Local, £6 10t to £6 15s Oatß, Algerian aud local, 2a Id to 2s 3Jrd ; Hew Zealand prime B grade, 3d Maize, prime, 2s 10(1 Bran 9d j polUrd, 10£ i Potatoes—Local, £2 10a to £4, Victorian, £3 15s Onions—£3 to £3 5* Butter, creamery, 6|d to 9d ; cheesp, New Zealand, 7d Bacon, fc|J to 9d. Hams, New Zealand, 9d to lOd Melbourne, Dec 18 Wheat —There are large Bales of new crop for early delivery at 2» 10id to2j 10|d Flour, £6 53 to £6 10i Oats, Algerian, 01d,2-s 2d to2«3|d ; new, early delivery, 2i to 2i 21 Barley, fair to good new, 3^; feeding, 2s 2d to 2i 4i Ma;z9 2s 6Jd Bran 91 to 9^l; pollard, 9d to 9^l Potatoes. £2 5a to £2 10s. Onions, £2 5j to £215 a (The above quotations are thoßO ruling between merchant and retailer, and do not represent the slightly lower values obtained by a recogoisod broker.) Adelaide, December 18 Wheat—Small lota of new wheat are (ff3ringat2. 91; farmers' lots, 2? 9^4 to 2a 10d, on trucks at I'ort Adelaide. Flour, £61256 d Bran IQ3. pollard, lid Oats, Al?eri»', lslOl to 2a 2d

NAPIER WOOL SALES

Napier, Dec IS At the wool sale today thtre was a fair atteadanoe of Koglish and local buyers. The oip generally was bright, clean, and' well grown, and in light condition* The bidding vm throughout brisk for fellmongerb' lots, Fleeoe wool, in sympathy with the Londtm r*tes, was lowest, a number of holdeh prr» forred to save for the Loadon markeU la comparison with la*t year, prices sncw a drop of 2d for bright coarse woo'p, I|l for log stained and o a-si woote, aad about I^l fir 6ner wool?. Prices of fi \e crossbred aad halfbred 4d to 5 1, good coadit ioned crosßbrnd 3d to ?| I, log Btainerl 2d to 2| I, pieces ]f i to 3d, bailies ]£ I to 2|l, locks M to l|cl»

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET

Chbistchobch, December 18 Considering that there will be no sale next week the entries at Addington today were small, bub quite sufficient for requirement*. Oattle.—l67 Ut Cittle were entered, Including a lent proportion of good steem The market opened ab last week's rateß, but improved la to is 6-1 per 1001b. Gf>od to prime beef sold at 22a to 255. other 17* 61 to 21 . Best stefra fe^hed £9 11b to £10 17 61, oth<ra £7 2i 61 to £8 10s; heifers £5 15s to £8 15b ; oowa £5 15a to £8 17a 6d. Shbep. — 3500 f«t sheep were yarded, mostly good aortß, including a few ohoioa pene for Christmas. These were ia keen demand, Acton Estate Downs and crosabred w ther» making 23a to 30a, and J Johns' downß 23*» A line of North Island wetheri", only landed the previous day. sold ar 15s to 16a 9d. Ftßiz'.ra only operated modtr*tely, but about 900 were taken for export at 14* to 15*, Butchers'sorts boW irregularly; Ordi nary wethers brought 13i to 16< ; best ewoa 13stol5s6d,ordinary9itol29, inferior 4ilod to 8b ; very prime merino wethers 17e 6d, ofdi nary 8i 2d to 10a. Fa»i lambs—2ooo fat lamba were yarded, mostly good quality, and a good Hale resulted, abatib half the yarding being taken for export at from 12s Id to 14? 103, the majority making 13s 6i to 14b, the balance went to butohers at rom 10b 6d to 13? for secondary, and up to 15s 5d for prime, Store sheep—About) 1520 came forward, nearly all being owes with iambs, which sold better owing to the late rains which are improving feed prospects. Two tooth ewes with iambs 8^ 2d to lls 6rf, sod aged ewee with lambs 6a 6d to 10a (all counted), hoggets lls 83. Pigs~soo were penned, and fab sorts maintained late rates, Baooners 34a to 493 . r 3&d per Ib, porkers 23i to 30*61 or 3^i to 3|d per Ib, stores wefe weaker, larger sorts I4i to 20', suckers and weaners 5a to 9s»

BURNSIDE MARKET

Dunkdin, December 18 At the Barnside market 118 head of fat oiUle were yarded, including some well finished bul'ccks andhejfere, for which there was & good demand: Others were not oagerly sought after, and fell 10) to 15s per head Bent bullocks made from £10 to £11 HK good £9 to £9 17a 61, medium £7 10* to £8 's^, light £6 to £7, prime heifers £8 to £7 12a 6d. good £6 10» to £7 15», light cows and heifers £5 to £6.

HORSE FAIR.

Messrs Frlecllanier Bro<«, Ltd, held their usual horse fatrafc their West etreeb mart today, when there was a large attendance. An en'ry ot 130 horses was brought forward, but the enquiry waa limited, prices in Himerousinßtanoeß nob being equal to owner's leeerves. Harness and hack sorts sold from £8 10s to £21 ; draught a, broken to harness, £26 up to £40. On account of the Long beaoh estate, the firm off-red 20 light horses and thoroughbreds, ia conjunction wibh Mr D Thorn as ( and for these ctatisfaobory sates were effected, aa h'gh as £40 being realised for a three year old unbroken thoroughbred.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1901. Local and General.

A reporb of ihe annual KZ Athletic \ Championship Meeting, held at Auckland jenber.lay, will be found on our fourth page today. An Appointment—Mr R Mounsey has been appointed master of the Laudßton School, Military Tournament—The members of the Ashburton Gu»rd«, who form the team for the Military Tournament at Dunedin, have gone into camp at the driilahsd reserve. Chobok Parade—The Ashburton Mounted R flea have arranged to hold a cburoh parade iv Ashburton the first Sunday id January, just prior to Captain Buckley's departure for England The Eighth Contingent—Bugler B Simpson, of the Aahburtoo R fl t, baa, we hear, volunteered for aoceptsoue in the Eighth Contingent; A farrier by trade, his dual capacity should enhance his ohftDC". Weather Forecast; — Captain Edwin wires i—West to south west and south heavy gale ; glues rise ; indications of rain and for i.nu U.lly cold weather. School Incidental Funds — Ii was resolved at the Board of Education meeting yesterday that the Oreenetreet Committee be informed that) it could not purchase clubs cut of its incidental funds. Highbank School — Tho Building's Committee reported at the Board of Educa tion meeting yesterday that in the present state oi the Board's finances the Hi^bback Committee's request for an addition to tbe school cannot be acceded to. School Teachers' Salaries—The Board of Education yesterday appointed the following special committee to go into matters connected with the new School Teachers' Salaries Act:—Messrs Buddo, Hardy, Weaton, Adams, and Perymam Weekly Stock Sale—lt will be observed from an advertisement in Ibis issue that the weekly stock sale in Christmas week is to be held on Monday, 23rd last, and in the New Year week, on Mjndi»y, 30th inst. Farmers and dealers will please note this. Hekeao and Mattfield Schools—The Board of Education yesterday decided to apply to the D*p*rtment for a grant for a new school at Heke*o, and to defer, until a reply was received, the application for additions to the Mayfield school and ehool houee Fddoawon Board's Liability—Yester day the Government Life Insurance De partment wrote, drawing the attention of the Board of Education to its liability under the Workers' Compensation for Accident Act, and offering to insure the Board. The matter waa referred to the Buildiogs Committee. Combined Schools Sports—The Ashbur ton County Combined School i Sports, which were postpone'! on account of the wet weather on Monday.will be held on Saturday, when the balance of the programme will be completed. There will be do charge for admission, but a collection will be taken up. Personal—The Appointments Committee of the B >ari of Education yesterday granted Misa May Sealey, of Ashburton, liberty to eit for the third year pupil teaoher examina tion, a3 she had already pissed her matriculation examination. The New Beading Boom—The Library Committee are to be congratulated on the success of their experiment in providing a readiug room for tho use if subscribers. Many subscribers aro making regular use of the room, and several new member* have joined the library mainly to aecue the privileges conferred by this new departure. We are glad to learn that many of the lady subscribers visit the room in the afternoons. John F Sheridan—This evening will be presented for the first lime in Aahburtorr the sanst'lmal musloal oomed)-drama 'Whin the Lamp« are Lighted,' specialty writbß for Mr Sheridan, It is a combination cf mueio, oomenly and drama, with a touch of tragedy and faroe. Mr Sheridan has ample eoope for showing his versatality, playiqg no lesa than six distinct characters ;-_-Dan Raffjtty, a Blnger and dancer ; Dandy Pat, no Irish showman ; Antsnlo Maraohino, an Italian ; Han»',Shpoofeabeimeß, a Dutchman ; Mary Ann Maloney, a match-seller; and Molly Sullivan, a nursemaid. Day sale of tickets and box plan at H M Jonesi Ashburton Technical School—lt wag reported to tho Board of Education yester day that the Ashbarbon Technical Committee had written to the Normal School Committee suggesting the postponing of manual classes other than for teachers until February, and approving of the scale of fees suggested* The Committee also stated the reason aot-u&ting them in »FP!y'°B for a grant of £3000 for a technical school. Ie was agreed that some experimental classss should first be held, in order that it) might be ecsq what) sized building was required ; in the meantime the Board would procure plans of buildings frqm the Department. Thh Catholic Bazaar—A haziar ia aid of the funds of Ashburton Catholic Church will be opened In Mr D Thomas' Arcade Auction Rooms at 2 p.m. on Tuesday next. Among the articles to be disposed of are a fine assortment of art needlework, oil paintings on oanvass and «ati«, chip, relief and fire carving, Indian embroidery in gold and silver thread, meobanioal and other toys, etc. The funds are required for the extinction of the balance of the debt on the Onurch property and to pay for the new property recently acquired, and aa the objecb is such a worthy one it is to be hoped that the bazswr will prove a great suooees. Presentation—Mr James Bn>arb, station^ master at Window, having recently received well deserved promotion to the charge of the Or&ri Btatioo, he was entertained at Cusack's Hotel, Winslow, on Tuesday evening, when he wai the recipient of a valuable presenta tion. Ad interesting mustul programme waa provided, and several toasts proposed, Mr R B Coward, of Ghatmoss, presiding, and tbe district; residents being well represented. The ohairman, whilst expressing regret at the lons of Mr Smart to the district, con gratulated him upon hia promotion. On behalf of the residents he had pleasure in handing Mr Smart a purse of sovereigns, and in addition a gold sovereign case also filled with similar coinr, Mr Smart suitably replied, and a pleasant evening f illowed, Mr Hill, the etatlonmtßter succeeding Mr Smarb, wae amoog»t those present. Campaigning in Sooth Africa — A trooper ab the front, writing to a friend In ABhburton. says ? —" We have not Been our kitß'fir six weeks, during that time we have not had a ohange of olothes. My socks are noarly an inch thick, and my shirt —well, it's alive, that's all. My boots are so bad that one of them litara'ly fell to pieces during the recent rain. I fouod a shoe in a farm house, which had evidently belonged to Boer dame. It was of gigintio proportions, and was for a different foot from thab for which I wanted it, But I Bhovßd it on, and I'm wearing it yet. There are certain disadvantages caused by the wearing of it. For instance, when I gob on my horse I had to turu the shoe sideways to get it iabo the stirrup. Then my founda tions are so broad that I have to give myself a push every time I wanb to get out of the perpendicular. Awaroa —On (Thursday afternoon, the annual picnic and treat of the Awarost school was held at Mr W Harrieon'a homestead, Summaries, when a large number of parents and friands of the children, also visitors from Doric and Kyle were present. The weather though threatening in the morning, cleared up beautifully, Abundance of tea, eatables, and Buinmar drinks, were served round by the ladles of the district, aod boiting, swioging, games and other amuse ments were heartily indulged in by the young people of the party, A prize was distributed to e%oh Bcholar attending the Dohool by Mr H M Anderson (chairman), mmy of the prizes being costly and elegantly bound boohs. After the priEJs had been distributed and He Anderson had addressed th.069 present, three hearty cheers were Riven for Mr and Mrs W Harrison for the hospitable way they had entertained and provided amusement for the gathering. Those present then weeded their wiy homewards, thoroughly satisfiad ; witty thek ftjUoroooa'* ftmcife.rnent, |

A Significant Rbtpbn—ln fche list of , estates of deceasud parsons placed under the 1 charge of the Public Trustee are the names of e'ghteen members of New Zealand con tingent*. Alleged Forgkbt and Abbess™A man named Grantham was arrested yesterday at Timaru, on a ohargeof forgery at AahhortoD, He will appear ati the Ghristoharoh Court) tomorrow morning* I School Pbizb Distributions — Breaking-up ceremonies took place at the Convent) ahd High^Scliools this afternoon. Reports of the proceedings will appear in tumorrow'd issue. Address to Farmebs —Mr John McLachlan, M H. R. for Ashburton, announces that he will address the farmers In the Arcade on Saturday, at 2 o'clock, or on the conclusion of the sale. The suV jeob of Mr McLachlan'a address will be ' What; the Government has done for the farmers.' Eiffjlton School—The ceremony of * hoisting the fl*g' will take place at the Eiielton school on Monday, 23; d inst. Great interest ia taken in the district, A tea and social will be given in the evening. Privilege) OK 1 thh Pris9—The question of the privilege of the Frcai cropped up in the district Courb at Mabtartoa the other day. Mr Hornsby was asked to give the name of the writer of a letter to his paper; This he declined to do, stating that it wsa against the rulis of journalistm His Honour arked if there was any speoiSo privilege. Mr Pownal! tsaid he understood that the Supreme (Jourb had held that a journalist oos'd not be compelled to give the name of the writer of a letter, although he knew of no privilege. He would not press the matter. The Eighth CoNTJNaBNT—The following officers have been appointed reoruitiog offi cers for South Canterbury at the stations named: — Timftru—Oaptala Wood, BCM Bifl >s ; Fairlie—Captain Gilliea, M M Riflas ; Waimate — Cepbain Garland, SM Rflsf Ashburton—Lieutenant Fooke, A M Bifiss. Applications must be sent on 1)3 the nearest recruititg officer, and application* already made to the Defence Office, Timaru, need nob again be submitted, as they will be handed to the recruiting officers. Fairy Output—A Press ABSooiafcioa tele gram from Wellington states that it was thought up to the last few dnya thut the output) of dairy produce in New Z aland this season wonld ba seriously reduced in const quance of the dry weather. Tho rain whicfi has now falleu in different paits of (he colony, however, has changed the aspect of things. The Dftiry.Oommlasloaer ia of opinion that the output will iqual, if, indeed, it does not exoel, that of l&Bb season. Posting Christmas Cards—The Postal auihoriiiea desire us to remind the public that the legislation rpgarding the posting of Chrintm>ie and New Year oarils at the half penny rate requires that the covers be left open, so that tho cards may be readily withdrawn for inspeetior. The simplest and most < ffective method is go turn the flap of the envelope in instead of summing it do wo. This obviates the necessity of cutting open the cover. Envelopes closed pgainst inspec tion, no matter what they contain, must be paid for at ietter rates, otherwise they will be surcharged double the defiolenoy on delivery. School Staffs Under New Regime—The Appointments Committee of the Education Board recently reoeived letters from the Ashburton, Papansr, and Richmond Com mittees, with regard t the positions of thair respective school staffs, under the colonial scale of ea'asries, The letters were left to the Special Committee the Board was recommended to set up to consider the allocation of salaries, and the positions of members of tho teaching i-tsffi under the new scale, which comes into operation on the Ist January Business Enterprise—A grea*; many Improvements have taken place of late in Burnett Sireet. and last but by no means least are the alterations which have just, been completed at Mr D Stock's Blue Boat Store. The large pUte glass window of this establishment has been fitted at the bick with dast proof sliding doors, the interior being fitted with handsome plate glass shelves and fittings. A large mirror placed on an angle at one end of the window greatly improves the appearance of the display. Tho goo la shown com prise many of the best colonial and imported makes, and excite the admiration of all, in fact, we have f e'dom seen a better selection of foot wear, the most surprising f. cs being the low prices aßkad. The whole arrangements speak volumes for the energy and enterprise of the proprietor, and great credit is doe to Mr H Bairstow 9 who carried out the alterations

News in Brief.

A hailstorm ab Waimate has made great havoc among strawberries. Messrs Fletcher Broa fire giving sevenpence per dczin for fresh eggs in any quantity until further notices Mrs J Lloyd notifies that she has jus** received a consignment of Wheeler and Wilson's sewing machines, and to judge from appearances they are certainly beautiful pieces of mechanism. During November the North Canterbury Education Board's truanb officer took 45 cases of traancy before the Coart in ' Lyttelton, Chrtstchnroh, and Ashbarton. From the Education Department the North Canterbmy Education Board has receivti the sum of £2000, the first instal ment of the building grant for the current financial year. The Government are making Inquiries In Tiraarn for a large supply of mounted infantry overcoats, to be ready by the< middle of January. This looks like bnsi aees. —Herald At the Addlngton Suleyarda yesterday five h«lfbred wethers from the O&klelgh Eitdte wtre bought at IQ% on behalf of Messrs 1) and A Macfarlane, Lyndon, for presentation to the Discovery* An Invalid railway carr'age, with all necessary conveniences, has just been, built at the workshop? at Newmarket C Auckland). In cases where a person is too seriously hart to be lifted from hte stretcher, the panelling in the side can be swung open, ahd the stretcher and ' injured person Hf ed bodily Into the oar,

The High School Scholarships

The results of the examination for the aix scholarships (flared by tho Ashburton High School to the Primary schools are as follows, 1000 boing the possible marks ;-~ Robert B; Bell (Borough Sohoo'J .. 837 Eric Skinnar (Borough School)  760 Ethel Choab (Birough School) ... 738 Alex, Mcßne (Hampstsad) .„. .. 731 Harold Fee (Borough Sohoo v) ... 729 Leslie R, Fardie (Borough School) ,„ 726 There were 26 candidates.

Magisterial

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY.

(Before Messrs T Bullock and W H Rule, J'b.P.) Prohibition Order—A prohibition order was issued againet a> resident; to app'y throughout the county. Civil Cases—W Bruce vH G Berryman, claim £2, no appearaide of plaintiff, and the case was struck out. D Thom»s v W Gibbs, claim £6 13s 10d. Mr Orisp for r bin tiff. Judgment by default-, with costs 10) 6d.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Aasooiablon—By Electrio Telegraph—.Copyright

WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. London, December 18 Signer Marconi states that if power* fol stations are arranged it witl be possible to establish Transatlantic com mercial communication wi'hin four months, The Anglo American Tele graph Company is et»joying two years' monopoly tf telegraph rights. New Foundlfend will prohibit SignorMarconi i frouc carrying out further experiments, I and if an inaction is issued, he will remove to Nova Scotia, FFIESBLY SOCIETIES' CONFER ENOE. A conference of friendly societies' officials submitted to the societies an old age pension scheme, the Imperial Exchequer hearing two-thirds «nd local taxation one-third, APPOINTMENTS BY THE POPE Bomb, December 17 The Pope has formally proclaimed the appointment of Dr Kelly as coadjutor to the Archbishop of Sydney, and Dr Dunne as Bishop of Bathnret. THE POPE'S HEALTH Regarding the recent announcement about his health, the Pope states that he will be able to work six hours per day. FLOODS IN AMERICA. New York, December 18 Floods did four million dollar**' worth of damage in Pennsylvania, and a million dollars' worth in Pittsburg, THE FEDERAL CAPITAL. Svdnby, Deo 18 In the Assembly Mr See tabled correspondence, and made a statement in reference to the question of the Federal capital. The fact was disclosed that some friction had arisen over Mr See refusing to make an official recom mendation of any particular site. REDUCTION OF MEMBERS Adelaide, Dec 17 The Council decided not to insist on its amendments in the Constitution Bill. This means that two Ministers and twelve members of the Assembly and six Councillors will be cut off the strength of tbe Parliamentary eatab' lishraent. BREAKING CUSTOMS SEALS On the arrival of tho German steamer Souneberg, it was discovered that the Customs seals placed on the stores at Fremantle, had been broken, and it is ; understood that the Company intend to ' fight the matter out with tho Federal authorities. PREVENTION OF BETTING Melbourne, Dec 18 The Cricket Club Committee has resolved that unless steps are taken to prevent another such exhibition of betting as marked the Austral Wheel Meeting, the grounds will not be let again for such a purpose

Lord Rosebery's Speech.

PRESS OPINIONS;

London, December 18 Lord Rosebery was continuously cheered daring his speech. Mr Aequith and Sir Edward Grey were prf sent, and unreservedly endorsed Lord Rosebery's views. The general opinion is that Lord Rosebery's brilliant epaech strengthens the war policy. Its strong Imperial ring is much commented on. The Times says it rises with rare complete ness to the level of a great occasion. The Standard expresses disappointment at Lord Rosebery remaining stationary and not supporting the Cabinet in a whole-hearted manner. The Daily Chronicle is hopeful that the speech will do good ail round. The Westminster Gazette says;—" Everybody finds some thing, nobody everything they want in the speech." The extreme radical Press is bitter and cynical. Mr Ritchie, speaking at Kensington, said Lord Rosebery had done great ser vice by his mtnly protest vgaiast the fool sspemons on British humanity, and his clear declaration of the one essential condition of peioe.

The London and Globe Finance Company

COOKED BALANCE SHEETS AND RECKLESS SPEOU* LATIONS

London, Deo 17 The report of Mr BsrncSjliquidator of the London and Globe Finance Corpo ration, reveals that Whitaker Wright, the deputy chairman, made some daring Bhiffcp, and concealed the reckless speculations, The balance Bheete were nhamelosely rooked on a large BC«Ie, systematic efforts being rntdo to bribe the Frees.

Bush Fires in Queensland

Brisbane, December 18 Intense heat prevails in the interior, and destructive bush fires are raging in several districts, ■

The Manchurian Treaty

Unlbad Press Association—By Blootrto Telegraph—Copy righ b London, December 18 Prince Ohing la more favourable to Great Britain than was Li Hang Chang, Amedca, Japan, and Great Britain insist on seeing fha Mancharian treaty before it is signed, Japan Insists on receiving concessions equivalent to those granted to BossU, She is willing to go to war If th« Powers will eupport her. "

CYCLING.

NEW ZEALAND WHEEL EACH

OHRisTCHUKCfi, Dec 18 The ollowfng handicaps hare been de clare 3 for the New Zialand Wheel R*oe, first prize £50, second £29, third £5, two miles :—A R Barker acratoh, R Gonuell 30yds, H Holland 50yds, S Draffin 80yds, G I>wia 100 yds, R Loohore 100 yds, A Huston llOyde, J W Jones 120 yds, T Ciarkson 1135 yds, & J Cooke 150 yds, A Sangster 150 yds, T Hammoti 160ydg, R Hendry 160yda, A Pirle }60yds, W E Andereon 165ydc, A Randell 175 yds, J J WaUhe 180yd8. G Bradley 180 yds. F C Williams 190 yds, P O'Ooanor 2Qovds, W Paget 220ydi, D G Whitmore 23& yd», J Biio 230 yds, Q Jones 230 yds, J Grant) 24Qyda, A MoNeill 240 yd-, G H Bradford 240 yd?, H Campbell 245yde, A Watson 250 yds, J Jacobs 250 yds, J E Congreve 230 yds, F Sutherland 250 yds, W H Butt 255 yds, F J Amos 255yd8, J Gordon 260 yds, J O mpbell 26Qyds, J MoO intook 260 yds, T Campbell 260 yds, H NioholU 270 yds, H Gariiok gfoyds.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Prna AaaooUtlon-By KStotiio Telegraph—Copy ngh

LORD KITCHENER'S WEEKLY REPORT

KRUITZINUER CAPTURED

MAJOR GOUGH WOUNDED

CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN CRITICISED

London, Dec 18 Lord Kitchener's weakly report sUtea that 81 Boers have been killed, ? wounded, 372 taken prisoners, sod 48 surrendered, and that 866 rifles, 17,650 roundi of ammunition have been cap tured, and addi that satisfactory progress is being made, and that the troops are in excellent tpirite, Kruitzinger, while attempting to cross a block house on the Una near Hanover road, w«« severely wouudbd and captured with two adjutants. A number of others were severely woun ded, Major Daman, while chasing 350 Beers, captured 18 at Rhenoster River also trek oxen, and all wagon supplies; Colonel Spence captured 15 of Englebrecbt'a Boers in the Ermelo district. Major Gough was severely wounded. A meeting of the Vigilance Com mittee at O&pstown adopted a resolu tion protesting against Sir Henry Oampbeli-Bannerman's suggestion* for the removal of Mr Chamberlain and Lord Mflner. The resolution further declared that the Loyalists retention of office was the best security for a perma nent, fust, and honourable settlement, the whole tone of Sir H. Campbell- Bfennerman's speech being regarded m pernicious, and prejudicial to Imperial interests. Sir Gordon Sprigp, who j presided, said the outlook was never I brighter.

THE VICTORIA CROSS.

London, Dec 18 Tho King personally conferred the Victoria Cross on Lieutenant A 0 Doxat, of the Imperial Yeomanry, son of Mr E T Doxat, chairman of director* of Dalgety acd Co. Lieutenant Doztt won the distinction at Zecrust, in January last, by rescuing an unboned comrade under heavj fire*

THE CASE OF TROOPER TASKER.

United Presa Awiooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Wflmngton, December 18 A cablegram from the Agent General t» the Premier atatei that in response tc the request made by. Mr Reevea, the Commander in Chief has nnderUken to order Trooper Taeket'a immediate release. Mr Chamber* lain, through whom the announcement) wai made, says the coarse adopted {« very exceptional, and Hia M&jeity'a Government has been influenced by Hi anxiety fco ihow how warmly it> appreciates the many proofi New Zealand bag given of ita patriotism and devotion to the interest* of the Empire,

The Eighth Contingent.

United Press Association—By EleolrU Telegraph—Copyright

MR McOULLOCH'S VIEW?. Melbourne, Dso!8 Mr MoOuliocb, in another letter to the Press, expresses sad disappoint ment that no Mog had"'been done in regard to his suggestion to send a further contingent He understand! that certain of Mr Barton's follower! are not favourable to the proposal., and asks if thia is the. reason for the Ooaamonwealib holding back when Canada and New Zealand are to the fore. He wishes thpy had someone at tho head of the Common wealth with sufficient backl one to rise to the occasion. Had there been no federa tion certain colonies long ere this would have sent contingents He wai in dated with letters from men destroni of volunteering,

Wellington, December 18 Lord Roberta has cabled to the Premier, congratulating New Zsalacd on the farther proof cf its ioyaity to the Mother Country and Army is South Africa on being reinforced by ths Eighth Contingent of New Zsalanders. The North leUnd Battalion of the Eighth Contingent go into damp for training at Trenth&m, near the Hutt, and the South Island Babtaiion at Addiogton. Wellington, Deo 19 The number of applications reoeived up to the present for 172 places allotted to Wei* ling'oo in the contingent) ii 25? Including 2S returned troopers. Wangandi, Deo 19 Over SO applications have been .received here for the 20 places allotted to Waeg&out in the Eighth Conttageut, Of the applicant!, ten are returned trooperr, Auckland, December 18 Already 250 applications have be*n re ceived at the Auckland Brigade Office for the Eighth Contingent, This doas not include the country recruiting centres. Over a dczan officer* are included in the list, Inveroahcull Deo 18 Ninety five men of good itamp have al« ready offered for service In the Eighth ' Contingent) here. The Gore returns are net to hand*

Interprovincial

United Jfress A3?ooiatioD-~By*Bleotdo Telegraph

WiLusofON, Deo Ig Thtra it * posalbilltv of (she im&Upox oow raging la London being brought Into bhi« colony, although tbe ch*noei are con sidered to be remote if das precautions «r« taken. It has not been considered neoemry to enforce quarantine either as to poatibla smallpox or plague oases so long a* th« inspection it adequate, and to obtain this ths Deptrtmeot is working in oosjanotloa* with the shipping companies, with whioh a cordial understanding hat been eomt t». Dr Mason, however, considers that the smallpox is a greater danger to thii colony than th* plague, beoause of the UDraopicated state o| the community, and should a case aspapf the sanitary cordon we shoold hare a' heavy penalty to pay; There can, in hit opinion, be no posßiblo doubt) as to the ef^oaoy of vaaoination. The statistics, he hays, prove it conclusively, and the colony, in hit opinion, never made a greater mistake thaa when it introduced the ' conscience clause '* wit<h respeot to vaccination, The tender of O H Frankbam at £4779 has been accepted for tb» erection of the Pacitio cable station bui!dina;a »t Doubtless Bay, Nelsoh, Deotinber 18 The steamer Rotorua, while on the way I ffotn Picton to Nelson this morning, had a ' narrow escape, and was actually tabor* at) French Pats for some time, but fortunately escaped serious injury and arrived off Booidec Bay late this afternoon. itfVBBOARGItLL, Deo 18 At the inquest re the collision between the tricycle and special train at Morten Maim on ths nighb of the 2id innt, by which plate? hyer Thomas was killed, some importaoi avldence was adduced, and the Inquest wat adjourned till tomorrow, when it is txpeottd ib will conclude. It> is said that the jary'a experimenting on the toene with the trala and the same lamp last week was not litisfaetpry,

THfii ASHBUEIOI* GOABDXAN : THI BSDAf, DEOEMBEK 10, 1901



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F. FERRIMAN { " FOB SALeT" ALFOBD EOSRST HO AD. £HAVK received instruotionß frcm Mr Alexander Bngham, who iq leavi' g f.-r Moig^el *t an early date, to Soli bis House of D iz room" and | of an »cro of bn^ Also 1} »or-8 rf land, a^j i-ing Mr Bendertoi. & capital pudt'ook with a g^od etop oJ h«y on pfcEt ot it Also J aore Section, <■ r"!j Mn;rg Mr R F iieekinß, on the Alford F.ire^t Rf>*d Full pufcicul&ra may by had on *ppHca*.ioa F FS-RBIMxN, • Land and fcuto S>%>-yt H»vcloc* Stie»t IH^VE the following sutrs ftv.^'ahl* to, lend on first class Freehold Kuril lands - £7000, £6000, £4000 and £1000 tit 4| per oeut, also other sujbs on least* oki. F FKRRIMAN, Licenced Land Broker FOX SALE, At ALLBNTON, ABOUT S| Aotm. eltoated on the conJiranation of the N.E Town Belt, upofi wh eh ia erected & first claee House of 6 rooms, snd good Stables. Part of th& land h laid oat in good orchard- Terms or Oftsh ' F FERRIMAN, Lwd and E.Ute Agent FOX SALE, TAUJORED STREET, A GOOD FOUSB, close to the Masonic jf*>; BUU. The Proper y must I>9 Bold as Ihe owner is leaving f >r Chtiatohuich. This property will lot well F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR PALE, WAKANOI lUMD, A PROPERTY consisting of 1 rood 20 perches with h'juse of 4 rooms md garden which Is well laid out;. * F FKRRIMAN. L<*n«i and Estate Agent FOR BALE 1, A BARGAIN noir the Woollen Faotoiy JtL — \ Acre of L%nd, with a 3 roomed Hou%e and Scullery, pump inside. If you are sticking a good home on easy terms see this F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agenb ■' "foF¥alb, AT HAMPSTEAD, HOUSFi of 4 room* and l-Bth acre of land. Price £85. F FifiRBIMAN, Ltnd an I Estate Agent _____ A HOUSE of 7 rooms and Scallery corner of the N B Town Belt F FERRIMAN, Land and Fstate Agent TTOUSE in Pater Street of 6 rooms. F FERRIMAN, Land and Ee'ate Agent B™~™"" " -~-~.-- — •• — - ■ RUSTNEHR NOTICKS MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION k RSI informed lh*t arrangements are how completed wi'h the Uommercul Union Jmuranoa Co-porßtion for ioaudcg at redafied rates Smp'oyeee of Members of the Ualoi, Foliolea m»y bo issasd Rt onoe. Mas R8 Fbibula- deb Bans, Lxo. are the Lint Agents for the O mmercUl Uo^on Qo mpaoy, O Hardy & Co, flger.t« at U kUa. (Signed) O. W. LBADLBY, Chairman North Canterbury District I j 155 N Z Farmen' Union FARMERS EMPLOYEES' ACCI DENT INSURANOB WITH reference to the above, we wish to direct attention to the faot that th'i Radaoed Rate of Premium is due to the enterprise of the Commercial Union Office and- now that the Contraot ia io force, we trait the Members of the New Zealand Farmer*" Union will loyally stand by the agreement entered into. Wo shall be glad o receive proposals FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. Per HUGO FRIEDLANDBB, M»oagiDg Director. A«hbnrton, Nov. 30,1901 11 216 TO MEMBERS OF FARMERS' UNION AND OTHBRi?. IMPORTANT NOTICE g£ WOBKBRB' COMPENSATION ACT, &o. THE OCEAN Accident Corp ration Capital ... ••• Onk Million Revenck son 1900-£878.492 5s lid. A RE INSURING FARMBRS—Whethot Memberi of the F-irmers Union or not—at the ume rate an! with the Bamaooßceaskms iadividcaltf, as any other Company ofbro them collectively, ABSOLUTELY LOWEST RATES GUARANTEED. Prompt and liberal settlement of all just 0 Iftims effected lioally TO FARMERS "tTTE may Elate that the Reduced Uatee of Premium? now prevalent on »'l classes of business we due to the enterprise of the Ocmq Accident Corporation, who have been steadily bringing clown the Rates airoo they eomnianeed op-rations in the co'ony, and F^mers wiU fiod i*! to their advantage to ethll *Bd ' see us before comp'eilng buaioeßa Isewhero. NIOJLL 8K03., district 4jgeoti



BOUGHT at 5s in'the £! BFECIALI^BOHASa OF GOOOSON6S. THE Undesigned have secured at the above price from a big Melbourne firm, who were largely overstocked, 5,000 oopiea of good up to date song-, mo3t of which are pf very recent issue, and composed by the following well known authors;— Gounod, B»ni, Blockley, Poutat, B»lfe, Michael Watson, Moiloy, Bishop, Lo%'er. Meudels sohn, Bchrend, Trotere, SuHivan, Verdi, Glover, Picoolomlni, Hatton, Handel, O:ari bel, Wallace, Pinauti, Co wen, Rieubau't, Kiein, Geraldbne, Scott Gatty, Tito Mattel, Uer»», Stephen Adamp, lohr. Jude, Eosjkel, Tosti, Sir H R Bishop, Bethoid Tourß, Tilum*nthal, Loder, Coisford Dxfc, Hope TempSe, Arliti and others. From the nb ye oompoaars, it wi 1 be fe»n at a glance that this ia not a cheap rubb ehy colleation of time expired copyright aiaS, but a selpccion of some of the very beat songa by the best composers, usually retailed at 2i each (two ehillinge) nett. In order to effect a speedy clearance these will all be cold in sealed packets, contamiDg 10 songs each for s*, or an average prioe of 6i eaohi Bach packet will be m*rked 1 Soprano,'' Tenor,' 'Oootralto, 1 and • Base,' ond the setting? of the conga contained therein, w li be specially Bu'ected for those voices, Samp'ea if these are now on view . , in our window, and the public can judge for themselves of the value offered. Premises ; open for business every Tioasday and Satur day only. We are als» showing some new lines, containing nrirvellou* value, in the following , bound vols:—« Wide World Bong Folio,' ' (95 sonee, 3b). 'GKbo Bong Folio,' (ICO songs 4i 6-1), ' Uaiveraal Pianoforte Folio,' (62 pieces 3a 6d), Also a selection of new and novel piano Samps in various shades and colours, showing a beautiful soft light at 9s i 6d, 15i and 17s p*ir. hew fciano »eonoe« (caßdllestioks), in ortistio designs, 6a 6d, 9d 6-1, 12a 61, 15s, 18i 6d, and 30s pair. Small goods of eviry description. GRAOB BROS, Arcade, Ashburfcon. 1 Tuesdays and Saturdays, M: W; COUCH, Jeweller, cf Takcred StheeTj 115 effaring for Christmas Season only—Big reduo:i=-ns almost) at cost prioe, in Jewellery, Watchep, Electro Plate, Clocks, i etc, taxable for present*. The Oroapest Jeweller in Town. All Gooda marked in plain iigures. Note address—Tancrcd Street. Smoke New Venas



BPBINKS9 NOTICES ' GOING TO THE BAZAAE? NO!!! WHY, T153 THE THING OF THE SEASON. DOST YOU MISS IT. IT OPENS at 2 o'clock p m. on CHRISTMAS EVE IN MR D, THOMAS' AUOTIOM R OM (kindly hut for the occasion). A fcPLESDID DISPLAY OF ! AKT KKBDLKWOUK, ■ UIL PaI«TJ>G3 ON CANVAS & SATIN, UALViKG, CHIP, RKLlffi* 1 & FIBE, INDIAN EMBROIDERY In Gold & Silver Thread, MECHAMOAL & OTHER TOYS. .lust the piiico to procure Christmas Presents for yonr Friends, and Toys for thn Children, with lots of fun thrown in. HK-OPKNS on iicxing I.)*y and eubsrqtient evenioga till New Ye^r, afc 7 30 p.m. Tbe Admißßiou lickef, Ip, will bo accepted as « Shilling by the Stall HolJpre. 12 162 1841 NICHOLAS & PICKFOED'S 18 THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLAOE FOR FOOTWSAR THERE IS ISO DOUBT. OBDINARY PEIOBS! Ladies' Glace 2 Bar Snoes 5* 9d, only a few pairs Ladiea' Glace Walking Shoes, Patent Cap L*ce or Strap, 6a 9d Ladies' Tan Walking Shoes from 7s Ladies' Smart Canvas Shoes 3s 94 and 4s 9 }, black or tan Genta' Canvas Shoes 5.4 6d. 6s 6d, Rnd 7s 6d Girls' and Maids' Canvas Shoes 3s 3J, 3s 6d, 3a 9J, 4a and.4s 61 Ladies' Tennis Shoea 2s 9d, 3i 9i 4^ 6d, 63 6d, 8«, lls 6d, »ncl 14a 6d Gents' Tennis or Bowline Shoes 2s 9d, 3a 6d, 7s 6d, 12a 6d, 163 6d, 18a 6d 6d, 20s, 22=s 6d Ladies' Evening Shoes from 8s Men'a Bluchers, nailed or plain, from ss*6d Boys' and Girls' School Boots from 4s 9d Children* Strap Shoes, sizes 2 to 6, at from 2s 3d Giris' 2 Bar Shoeß from 83 6d Goats' Cricketing Boots, Rann'ng and Cycling Shoes, at various prices Hundreds of other lines at equally low prices NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, BAST STREET; H. M. JONES H M. JONES, BANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN To Cheer tine Young, and remind tha Old the years are pacing away THE Undersigned bus a very L«"ga and Well Selected Stock of Books, Stationery, Fancy Gnode, Try?, China and GIa?8, Leather and Plated Ware, Suitable for Gits, Rewards, and Presentation purposes. Imported dlreot from Loading London and Continen- BOOKS. BOOK' 5. BOOKS. From Ward, Lock and Co., Oaaselia and Co., Hodder and Stoughton, Griffith, Farreo and Sons University Press, London Sunday Union, and Others TOYS. TOYS. TOYc*. TOYS Great Variety, from Id Doll to a Steam Engine; DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. Sleeoine Delia and Wideawake Djllh, Jointed Dolls, Breakable and Unbreakable Dolls. FANCY GOOD 3. FANCY GOODS. Purses, Pocket Books, Letter Casoß, (Silver Mounted), *A! buma, Photo Frames, Deake, Work Boxes, Tourists' Cases, Ink Stands, DresßiDg Onses, Mob!o Oases, Jewel Canes, B otters. Oabinete, Glove B>xee, Companions, and many other lines too numerons to pwfciculanae OHfNA GLASg| PLATED, AND LEATHEKWARE BIBLES in Great Vmely, Prayer, ami Hymo, and Tuna Book's. CHRISTMAS CARDS—Beau-.lfcl Hand Pentad CardF, la. Album of Forty Viaw of Aahburtoß, 1b " v 2co The Cheapest Shop ia Ashburtou. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS, FROM 223 64 EAOH. locluding ' Monarch/ ' Pastii»e,' • New Easy,* &c. GARDEN~TOOLS. ThoGroatoßfc Variety in Ashburton, at prices to suit .verybody, InolufHng the Now Amersoir. BcufiE'e Dntoh, Garden and Plantation Hoes, Garden Rakes, Spa lep, Forka, Trowoli. Syringea, Border Fork., Boy« Spades, eto / AGENT for the CELEBRATED 'SYRACUSE' Combination Seed Drills and Cultivators. Horse Hoes md Cultivators superior to Planet Jr at & aB Prsce SHEEP SHEARST°"SHEEP SHEARS- I have just received my firat shipment, icoluding TUB, BB" A, UA, etc; also Turkey and Washita Oil Sr.oms all AT BEDROOE PEIOEB OARPFNTEKS' TOOLS-A« usual, I asn up to date la variety and prloe. The largest selection in the Ashbuiton County to select from ** ..i. 111 v■- fxV '—in ■■ G. MEDDINS, J The People's Ironmonger, Barnett Street, Opposite Arcade



J. WILSON HAS a LARGE & BEAUTIFUL SIQOK OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPEftS, Cheap or Expensive, to Suit All Oiassee of Rooms BUBNET3J STREEI' © tmmm J< ICLOTHING FA^^^j l^ -•■ KBW ZIHAMNO CLOTHING FACTOKY HAS a repntafcion for BOYS' CLOTHING that the following linea uphold : CALL AND INSPECT Boyp' Sailor Suits Ba 6J Boys' Melville Suits 9s 6d Boys' Norfolk SaUa Us Boys Norfolk Su;ts 15a Boys' 3 Garment Suits 18s 6d Buys' Kharkce Suits 7a Boys' Waahiug Blouses 4^ Guaranteed to be the very best quality OBTAINABLE for the money. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T^ACTORY LOTHIN6 J: 4CTORY TO ANGLERS—A. fresh consignment of Pishing G?f>rfs to hand—F ie?, Caatr, Wadere, Shurj'd Fancy, Minnow*, etc, etc, all Angara' Requisites at Duaedin prices, at Hab»«¥ BROS-* B»9t gtreg% ?M35



The Lbeston Spouts— At the Leeston Cycling Clob'd meeting on Monday, A. Davidson, of Ashburton, won both the amateur cycling events on the programme He was rnonnted on Britain's Best Bicycle, the Radge -Whitworth. Golosiap Workmanship—-In thebicyole industry colonial workmanship h far before the imported article, for thii reasoo, thai they are specially constructed fco stand the rough roads of this colony. Meaara OafceH, Lowry and &>. have beet building Zaalan d!aa for twenty yearf, and their machines are unc^upklled in design^ itrengtb, ao(J pishit



Yon can depend on ridding your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm womere ,' pr'pe Is Saioke New Venue ■ [