Mail Notices

Mnila olo»e for the following placea as under, subject to the necessary alterations : QJUEBDAY, APRIL 30 For Norlbern Perfct and W*»t Ooasfc, per Rotomahana, at 6 30 p ra WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 For Northern Port* and Wastport, per Mararoa, at 630 pm

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Ashburton daily for— OHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 am 3.15 p m, 7 6 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.55 am, 3.50 pm DUNEDIN—»t 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 pm

Trains arrive d»Uy at Aahbarton frosr,«~" OHKISTOHUF.OH—at 10.45 %m, 12.48 ptn (expms), 8 ptnZ TIMARU—at 10.35 a ns, 2.65 pao DUNEDIN—at 6.57 pm(ezprera) SPRINGBFRN-at 0.46 am

EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Commercial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Oopydghb (Received April 29, 3 45 p m London, April 29 The following prioes are rulini?:—Cross bred wethers, matdeo ewer, Canterbury, 4d ; Dunedio. Southland, 3|d; North Island, 3§ 1; lamb is unchanged. New Zealand beef, 1801 bto 220' b, fair average quality, ox fores 3^l, hinds 3|i. River Plate oroasbred or merino wethers are unchanged. Hidea are neglected and unchanged ; leather is held for prices above the market.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

The ustnl weekly sale was held ftb the Ashburton aaleyards today, before a small attendance* The entries of fat cattle wore very limited and meeting with alaok enquiry were mostly passed wader the hammer, the odly sales resulting being » cow at £6 XOs ; heifers £6 2* 6d and £6 sa. In store c»ttle there was also a small yardiDg, the only clearances being 4 o&lves at £1 each, and 2 heifers at £1, In bu'ehera' aheep a mediam entry was ooilec'ci', »nd sales were made of oroisbred ewes at 9«, 9s 9d, 10a 5(3, 10s Qi, Hi lid, 12? 3d, 13s, nud 13a 8d ; one pen each of crossbred wethers made 18s, hal'bredg 17a 7d, two toofhß 17a; merino ewes 7i». 8* 3d, and lls 2<. The following rates were obtained for free 2 ng lambs, 30 at 13s lid, 194 halfbreds at 14s, 93 at 12s 10<l. A line of prime wethers waa withdrawn at 17s

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Aahburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative As&nciation of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on April 29,-1901:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl ... 2s l^d „ „ Tuecftn... 2s 2d   Hunter's 2s Id New Oats—Dans Ib Id'to Is I^l „ Danish Is Id to U l£-i  Sparrowbills Is 2d lo Is fc£d  Canadkn Is 3d Barley—Malting, prime 26 Inferior la 6d Peaa—B'u'e Prussian 2» 91 „ Partridge 2^ 7d to 2s 9d Ohaff—(Jood oßtaheaf 37s 6d Grass Saed—New Is tola 6d The above are prices ourrenb paid to fatrnera on traokii at Ashburton

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1901.

The announcement that a comet Is visible m some parta of tbe southern hemisphere parly m the morning, is creating a good deal of interest amongit astronomers and other scientists. These bodies, although often such very striking objects, are not bo well under stood aa are the planets and [the solar Hjstem gunerally. In ancient times, and even within the past century, comets have been looked upon by many people with superstitious fear. Borne regarded them as portents of evil, while others looked upon them as har bingors of some event of great impor tance to mankind. Modern science has thrown a good deal of light; upon the subject of comets, and the orbits of a * few have been calculated with some approach to accuracy. But there is still muck m connection with these remarkable visitors that baffles the science of the dwellers on this planet, As we m New Zealand shall probably soon have an opportunity of seeing tbe latest arrival, we may give a little information about comets for the bene fit of those of oar leaders, who may not have given any attention to the sub ' ject. As we have already said, as troßGinet'B have succeeded m calculat ing thfi orbits of some comets, and have correctly foretold the time of their reappearance. But the extremely , elliptical form of their orbits, and the fact that m their journey through space they are affected by the influence of planets, and possibly other heavenly bodies, probably accounts for many of them not keeping to the time table arranged for them by our astronomers. If the statements of the latest scienti fic writers may be accepted, comets are not solid bodies like the planets, and it is generally believed that even m the event of a collision with one of the latter, no eerlous results would happen to the planet. The comet might; be affected, but it is contended that the impact would not damage the planet This onght to bo re assur ing, and doubtless would be, if the knowledge pcsßessed concerning comets was altogether reliable ; bat as we have said-»it is not so by any means. It hag been supposed tnat the Novem ber meteors are of similar composition to the t<ti!s of comets. Certainly the meteors have a striking resemblance m their eccentric way of visiting us every thirty-three years, which is exactly.the same time as the great comet of 18@2. As for the possibilities of a comet coming into collision with one planet, jit does not appear that [ any investigation intxs* the question < has thrown much light on the'matter.! An American astronomer recently pro- f pounded the theory that if a comet Should get near eaeagb to the earth to

come into contact with oar atmosphere, r the great speed at which it travels i would create such tremecdous friction I that a conflagration woa'd ensue, »nd 5 everything living on the sttrfaca of the/ globe would be destroyed, This state- \ ment wag naturally challenged by other . BcientistH, bat the controversy has not settled the question, so, if the new arrival comes at all near to a", we may get further information on this some what important point. This csmet h described aa having two tailij or a | forked tail, which was the characteris tic of thai which was seen m ISO 7. As its arrival waa not expected it may be identical with that one. The first comet seen m this hemisphere daring the last fifty years was the one that came into viewin New Zealand m 1883t That resembled the great comet of 1811, and for some weeks formed a magnificent spectacle m the heavens on clear nights

Local and General.

Weather Report.—Captain Edwin wires? —Moderate west to south and southeast wind! glais rite Indications of fro»t tonight, Cotrnipr Elbotobaii Rolm—The electoral rolli for the various riding* m the Ashburfeon County ar« on view at the placer mentioned m an advertisement In anothea oolumn. Objectioni matt be lodged on or before May 31ut. The; Wkaihir—On Sunday nights a very \ heavy frosb was registered for this season of the year, and another of lighter degree prevailed on Monday light. The fail of •now on the Hills during the last) two days has been exceptionally heavy* Building Regulations—Along discussion took plaoa at the Borough Conncil last night on the regulations applying to the fire block A report of the discussion is held ever for next issue, owing to prenare on our space, A Wise Provision—The English postmaster general has arranged for the payment of « small dowry to every lady alerk on her marriage of one twelfth of the salary sfe the time of marriage for eaoh year of nervioe. However, it mast never exoeed altogether ft year's salary. Day Laboor,—Reporting to the Timarn Harbour Board on Friday on the fespeotive merits of the day labour and tha contract system of carrying out big works, Mr Dobton stated that he expected that the saving to the Board by employing day labour would be about £15,000. He said that m most oases the contract, system was prefer able, but this work was a notable exception. Homing Pigeon Raob.—The Christohuroh Homing Pigeon Society flew off a young bird raoe from Hinds last Saturday, Seventy eight birds were entered for this raoe, divided among twenty lofts, this being A, record for entries for a race. The winner, Mr F Kingsford's Silver Matipo, flew the distance (60 miles 892 yards) m one hoar forty minutes. Oonjcibfob Monby.—A Christohurch re sident the other day received a pleasant surprise m tha shape of a letter containing two £1 notes, and a sheet of paper on which was written t— " Restitution or conscience money from one who hopes to meet yon m heaven.-" The receiver is m darkness as to the oauee of the restitution and as to the original sot itself. COLDSTREAM KOAD BOARD ELECTION— Seven candidates have been nominated for seats on the Gold stream Road Board, and aa only five members am required, an election will take place on Monday May 6th. The following are the names of those nominated : —W Ohisnnll, E H DLbum, Adam Jaokson, James McKeage, M J Rioh, John Studholme j ir, and W Wills. .Vcotohmen Beware.—Eaters of oatmeal, like drinkers of beer, have reason now, owing to the investigations of scientists, to look afkanee at the bowl. It has recently been discovered that the unpleasant " tacky " flwour m some oatmeals is caused by the pressure of Unnin m the oats, which is » poisoci Iriah oats are said to contain ice* tannin than Scotch or English oats, and these again, much hen than foreign oats. A Pbel Forbst Vikw—The Australasian cf April 6th contains a photo of a scene m Pael Forest which is no doubt known to many of our readers. The principal figure m this picture is a fine old Totara tree rr and the foitj of which a number of picnicker* are sitting. The photo is by Mrs J M Ritchie of Ducedin 'And woe entered for the Au&tra! aKian rronthiy photographic competition. b uapuna School,—At a meeting of Bua' puna, Bohool committee called to consider applications for position of mistress every member was preaent and Mr Taylor was m the chair. Six names were forwarded by the Board of Education for the oommitteß ««lec tion out of which they unanimously selected Misa Mary A Turn bull of Bydenham. The position was vacant through Mrßayner, tha late teacher, getting a muoh better appoint' ment m the North Island. Tbap AcflDEOT—-As Mr W Coskeria waa leaving Mayiield on Sunday evening, driving Mr D Sawell'a (of Raapuna) horse and trap, the boraa took fright, and linked. About half a mile oat of May field It went over Mr Hustons wire fence, takirjg one wheel of the trap over, and falling, Mr Coskerie, who had a marvell ousescipe from being seriously hurt, was unablo to extricate the home, ail he could do waa to keep ib down, till help arrivad, which fortunately waa nob long In coming. One shaft of bhe trap was broken. Hkavy Sea at Tim arc—The heavy sea which ran at Timaru on Sunday continued with considerable, though muoh reduoed, force yesterday, and no further damage waa done. At high tide on Sunday, a large area of farm lends along the Sendown beach was submerged by quantities of saltwater poured over the beach, and some of the farmers had an anxious time m getting sheep out of the flooded paddocks. In regard to this aspect of the oasb, it is fortunate that the flooding occurred m the day time. Hundreds of ecres were m that way temporarily submerged, A small wash-out occurred on the main railway on the Saltwater Greek |Bpit, but a gang of railway men had it repaired before night. At tha Timaru harbour works a good deal of damage wai done to the outer arm of the breakwater at one spot, bub only super ficial and easily repaired damage was done to the new mole. One of tha tipping* lines w»e uninjured, and the approach b?ing j restored, tipping was resumed m the after* noon. A few days' work will make good | all damage to the new mole. The Ho License Movement—Mr Ell, M.H.R, paid a flying visit to Ashburton yesterday. We understand that he came m the interest of "No License" movement, and thafe arrangements are being made to hold a council of tempt ranee workers on the 24th of May, when plans for tha comiog winter's work will be discussed and formu lated, We are informed that a public "No License" meeting will be held on the evening of the 24th of May, to be addressed by speakers from Christohuroh and elsewhere. —Mr Wooley, who is expected soon m New Zealand to conduct a temperance campaign, is a lawyer by profession, and practises m New York. He is also editor of The Vina, an &ble temperance weekly. He was a candidate m the Iste Presidential election, m the Prohibition interest). This m itself indicates how highly he stands with his party. Being a very busy man, his atay m New Zealand will be brief* f ANDBR & SOSS EOOALYFM KXTBAOT,— Under the distinguished patronage of HI Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni versities all over the globa. That the crude, resinous oila, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Eucalyp Extracts, may nob be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extraot t we state s—lt ie proved by testa made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn ; and Griefswald (Prussia), that only products thab are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substanoes adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant), j To avoid the appalling consequences result); j eg from the application of substitutes, etc, : n croup, bronchitis, diphtheria,dysentery nternal inflammation, etc>, insist *n gettia Sakdkr and bom' Vvm Voiatinb Euc Lfrpi Extract, and be safe __

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting and the first of the newly eleouri members of the Ashburton Borough Ocuncil wm held last evening. Present—Mr H FrJedlander (Mayor), and Crs H Davis, J VV Timmioe, R Clark, 0 Reid, J DavUon, G W Andre**, R Aioorn, and H M Jones. The Mayor welcomed the new Councillors a« well as the old mtmbern, and hoped they would have a anooessful term, and expressed hit regret that hit time for leaving the ohair had come. . The returns of the Mayoral aad Council elections wers received from the returning i officer. The debit balance at the Bank «ti shown as £1022 8s lie!.—'! he receipts since l»it meeting were reported »s £113 10s 8d from various sources, including £103 6» 6d rents of reierven, COKBKHPONBBNCft, Litters were read from— The Clerk of the Aihbarton County Counoil, applying for payment for repairs to the traffio bridge, and also for Licensing Commissioners' expenses- -It wu' dsoided to make the uquired payment)!. i From the Reception Committee, re oon tribntlng to the cost of the Royal vlalfc— Letters received? aiadon the motion of Or &*vis, it wm decided to bold over the reply until next meeting. From the Secretary of the Charitable Aid Board, frlevying of contribution, £6? 8a Id, and asking lor same on let May or m instal ments—lb was agreed to pay al formerly by monthly instalment*. From fchi Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, re Slaughtering Aob, itQO, stating that eopiea had Jwen forwarded to those interested, and enclosing copies of same to the Council.—Received, From the Secretary of Canterbury Frozen Meat Company, r« abattoirs, and asking if there was any probability of the Fait field Works being selected as abattoirs. The Company stated that the rates would be Increased owing to arbitration regulations Imposing heavier charges on then 1. The Mayor pointed out that a former Committee had been appointed to deal with this matter, and he was m favor it should again ba relegated to this Committee. This was agreed übod, and it was decided to forward a reply iiooordingly. From the Clerk of the Hampstead Town Board, stating that two delegates had been appointed to a Conference re abattoirs*— Received. Cr Timmtus thought it unfortunate that two butchers should be chosen as delegates. From the Secretary of the New Zealand Electrioal Syndicate, Ltd, tt eleotriu light, stating that their representative woald be m Aahburton m about a fortnight, aud ask ing when it would be convenient for him •o interview the Counoil. The Oi<irk statud he had already been m Ashburton, having arrived lait Saturday, and had been given all the information required with respect to the Borough,* The Mayor said he wished to see the representative* Cr Jones explained that the representative had taken all neoesiary particulars, and was to forward a report. The visit was simply an informal one, and no expense had been incurred* The letter was received. From J 0 8011, re width of footpath, >to, near his residence m Cass street—Received. From Messrs Ball and Bradfute, Edin burgh, advising the despatch of books for the Library, and encloning £2016s lid— Received. The Clerk stated the new books will arrive m a week From Mr J Newman, notifying the with drawal of horaea for the Fire Brigade.— Received ; and ref aired to the Fire Brigade Committee. From W T Breezx, for transfer of Borough reserve to Mrs Roes—Received, and appli cation agreed to* A letter was also received from Mr A Whitaker, conveying bia thanks to the Council for allowing hia building erected m Moore Street bo remain. BNOINIIIR'S KEFORT 1 Labour Gang—The^ men have been engaged during ths past two weeks m asphalting and tarring footpaths, aud pre paring time for asphalting, forming streets, and carting soi! to aeltioaa, cleaning out water race m Farm road, and the outfall drain, making and fixing bridges and cul verts, taking up p3p<B m Wakwaul road, watering streets, carting 'shingle, attending to water supply, and general works of maintenance.—Adopted 2 Building Reflations — Wakanui Road Boird's App'iottion- We have seen the Clerk to tha Board respecting tha intended build ing referred to m the application of the 13th insr, and find that it ie pr> p^erl to be erected about 25ft distant from the dwelling house, the walla to be of weatherboards, and the roof covered with iron. The case is similar to that lately under consideration by the Council, the materials of the walls are contra! y to the by-kws providing tor the use of fire proof materials, bub may be dealt with by the special regulation Clause 13 — Conalderatlo<defcErisd, 3 New Office Building—The contractors, Messrs Smith k Son, have applied for an extension of time, owing to delay In arrival of material. We would recommend that an extension of oee month be allowed from the Ist of Mays—Received. It was decided that if finished within one month no floe would be inflicted* 4 Allenton Water Race—We hay« fur* nisl.ed the Aliencon residents who applied for a loop water race with an estimate of the cost, but no reply hua yet been received.— Received. INSPECTORS BEPOBJ? This report was of a very satisfactory nature. The Inspector complained of nuis ances In Mr Bullook't buildings at the back of Messrs Bonnington'a and Hardley's. It was decided that the latter should be asked to remove the cause of complaint, or other wise the matter would he again brought up. No infectious oases were reported by the dootora The Mayor pointed out thafe the medical men would not report infeocioua oases, aa their patients ol jeoted to bo .brought before the public QDsnnovrs Cr Jones asked if the engineer had obtained the cost of asphalt as compared with wooden crossings, to conneot the various streets and footpaths The Engineer stated that he had the coat prepared, but he wished to bring the matter before the Works Committee CrOlark Baked why the lamp at the entrance to the Llbrairy was not lighted The Clerk pointed! out the lamp was lighted, bnt gave a very defective light Or Andrews enquired when the work required near the High School was to be pub m hand, and the Engineer stated the teams were now free and could be used at once. In answer to a question as to the legality of the Council m granting] a contribution m connection with the Royal visit), the Mayor stated it waa intended to pass a special bill m the House to legalise this expenditure. He noticed however by the Guardian that the Government had sent a representative to inspect the Post Office* building with a view to lighting m celebration of the arrival of the Royal pattiy m Lyttelton, from which it was evident the Government waa itself going to some expense m some of the principal places, and if the Counoil had to provide this expenditure m local illuminations etc, he did not see why they should provide funds for the Reception Committee m Christ), chara h. 1 Cr Davis considered there was'plenty of time yet to consider the matter and moved that the letter from the Reception Commit* tee be held over until next meeting and this was decided upon. VMM ESTIMATES After discussion, tha following estimates for 1901-2 were adopted :— RECEIPTS Sid Rates, 1861- ... .. 1080 0 0 Arrears 50 0 0 Rents of Reserves .. ... 550 0 0 Licenses.--Excise M ... 300 0 9 „ Auctioneers' .. 280 0 0 „ Doga .. .. 30 0 0 „ Sundries ... .. 30 0 0 Government Subsidy  .„ 187 10 0 Fines and Fees .„ .. 10 0 0 Surplus Earth ._ „ 50 0 0 Domain Account!  .. 100 0 0 Library Account ..  125 0 0 Estimated amount to be received from the Reserves Account  500 0 0 ' £3192 10 0 EXPENDITURE £■ « i Salaries .„ .. ... 275 0 0 Qbargei,cto.<. .« «. 80 0.

rinfing and Advertising ... 60 00] Streets. —Maintenance .. 175 0 fl| „ Watering ... .. 80 0 0  Concrete Channelling 160 0 0 „ Asphalting Footpaths 109 0 0 „ Stables Acceuut ... 50 0 0 „ Lighting ... .. 260 0 0 Wa^er Supply Maintenance .. 240 0 0 Horses and Plant ... _ 50 0 0 Plantations .„ .. .. 20 0 0 Protection Works .„ .. 20 0 0 Building Account (Furniture for Offices) 100 0 0! Fire Prevention ,„ .„ 135 0 0 [nturanoea ». ...  20 0 0 Hospital .. .. .. 100 0 0 Charitable Aid .. „ 80 0 0 Library Accotmb .. 60 0 0 Domain Account, including addi tions to Lodge  .. 300 0 0 Interest on Overdraft...  60 0 0 Interest and Sinking Fund Loan 412 10 0 Contingencies ..  445 0 0 £3192 10 0 On the d'eongiion on the passing of the estimate! for the ensuing year, the Mayor pointed out that the question of inoreated salaries would have to be considered * All m the employ of the Ootmoil had been granted increases except the Engineer and the Olerk, and he questioned whether they should remain at present) rates, and as soon as (he new Council building was completed someone would be required m addition to look after the Library Or Reid objected to the Bums of £100 lor furniture and £300 for Domain lodge, an these amounts should be provided out of the loan dBXBRA.Ii BASB. The Mayor moved as follows s—" That it is the intention of the Council at its ordinary meeting to be held on the 27th day of May, 1901, to strike a general rate under clause 37 of the Rating Act, 1894, and clause 95 of the Municipal Corporations Aot>, 190Q, of one shilling ia the pound on the annual value of rateable property within the borough for the period commencing on the lib day of January, 1901, and ending on thr 31st day of December, 1901, such race to- be payable In one sum on the 10th day of June, 1901." The motion was adopted; COMMITTEES . The Mayor favoured the election of the various Committees being held over untii the Mayor elect took the chair Or Reid thought the old Committees should be temporarily elected, Mr Acorn and the speaker to act as sub* stftutea for the former member*, who were not new on the Council. It was deoided to hold over the appointments as suggested by the Mayor MAYORAL INSTALLATION (The Mayor asked foil ht dioUionof t>| Ceunoil as to the time to do arranged for the installation. Formerly this had taken place at noon, but this time was i&convenieotj for business men, Councillors agreed and 7-30 ii ra. on the Bth of May was deoided upon BANK ACCOUNT The Union Bank was appointed as the official banker! for the Oeunoil, the question ofjtfcm rate of interest of 6 per cant being dis cussed. The Mayor thought the new Council should ascertain if they could not reoeive monies on deposit as other bodies. He thought from 1 to 14 per cent could be saved. They were not obliged to accept ther whole overdraft from the Bank alone OEMBKI Cr Jones asked if all the cemeot purchased had now been used, as he observed the Council was now buying 16 more casks The Engineer replied that the whole of the line purchased had been used and passed by the contractor with the exception of two damaged casks. ACOOtmjS Accounts amounting to £153 14s were duly passed D'JMAIN BOARD The Council then sat as the Domain Board. The tenders of Measrs J Newman and 8 Potter for Domain paddocks at 30i and 25s per acre respectively, were the only ones ones received and these were accented

THE ARIADNE BREAKS UP.

United Press Anooiafcion—By Bleotrio Telegraph Oamabo, April 29 The yacht Ariadne, for the wreck of which Mr J Mill gave £215 on Friday, was broken into matchwood by the heavy sea of Saturday and Sunday, and her remains now strew the beaoh for several miles. It is believed the lead ballast will bo saved

A Sad Case.

iJnited Prees As»ooi*tlon—'By Electric Telegraph Invsboaboill, April 28 John Woods, charged with jan offence under the Protection of Women law, the aforesaid girl being the subject, was committed for trial at the Supreme Court. The girl m evidence, said the accused was not the father of the child.

Netting Fish in the Mackengie Lakes.

On Friday there arrived m Tetnuka a few fish forwarded by Mr H Kokero as a sample of those he has succeeded m procuring from Lake Alexandria since he started netting: IS) will be remembered that Mr Kokero was the successful tenderer for the netting of the Mackenzie Lakes under regulations arranged by the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society and approved by the Colonial Secretary. Mr Kokero was a long time before he completed his arrangements, but he intimated his intention was to oniy net the lakes at the latter end of tha season, when, m his opinion, fiah would be m prime condition, and if his experiment proved successful, that subsequent arrangements could that be completed for systematic aettiog. No information has yet been reoeived as to the result of his experiment beyond the fact that a consignment of fkh reached Temuka on Friday. These were fish of an average of 81b, some exceeded 101 b after being cleaned. They were inspected by expert anglers and members of the Acclimatisation Society, and all considered them m better condition than those taken recently m the Opihi, They presented the appearanoe of clean run fish, although this is hardly possible. Yet it is evident that the fish from theee lakes must afford an excellent food supply, and it is to be hoped that) Mr Kokero's haul has been such as under ordinary conditions of sale will compensate him for a considerable outlay m nets, boat, etc* Should the Society's idea that the lakes can be netted to advantage prove correct", the general public should receive a oon'in gent benefit m being able to procure excellent trout as a reasonable coat, As far as our information goaa, Mr Kokero'a experiment has been suooessfu 1, and he is to be congratulated upon hia enterprise, The chairman of the Acclimatisation Society, Mr E Richardson, junr, procured one of tbece fish from ths sample forwarded, and will pronounoe as to its condition after proper sampling.— Leader,

TRAIN DERAILED.

Loss of Life United Press Association—By Eleoferlo Telegraph—Copyright ( eoeived Wakapuaka April 29,10 20 pm, This Office 1157pm) London, April 29 Owing to the collapse of a culvert at Hofft, Pekio, a train was derailed and eleven Chinese killed, and two Ameri cana and forty Chinese injured.

You can depend on ridding you j children of Worms with Wade's Wobm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers, price, la '

The suaOflßH of the DlO sal* of pianos aed organs still proceed* as merrily as ever, and there teems no abatement of business. The fifth shipment was opened Saturday morning, and inoluded a beautifal specimen of the maker's art m the shape of s, magnlfi cent instrument by the well known firm of Kiob«rd Lipp and Son,

appenrancs of the respondent* tn Jantuiry, 1F96, ihe wife left on a visit to,her mother |m Sydney with the consent of her husband, it being understood the was to return within two months. She failed to keep her promise, and when Wallace viiited his wife i» Sydney m 1893 she abaolufcely refused to return with him* It. transpired that the I desertion did nut take place till 1896, and oeaiequently the five years required by tbe , Aob had not elapsed when th* petition was filed. This proved fatal to the proceeding*. In the divorce case Waller v Waller, wife's petition, on the ground of desertion exceeding five yean, * rule nisi was granted, to be made absolute after three months. Shortly after the marriage the husband disappeared and has not sinoe been scan or heard of.. At a largely attended meeting of oltissstiß it w&n decided to give a cordial reception ?■» Colonel Robin and tho members of the contingents returning by the Tongariro. A ■trong Committee was appointed. Tbe reception will probably take the form of <* procession, luncheon, and social m the evening. Ib was resolved to make a substantial recognition of Colonel Robin's services, and a subscription Kit-, limited to o&e shilling was started m bh>- > m.

Sporting.

WELLINGTON RACES.

Wewhngion, April 89 At a meeting of the stewards of the Wellington RaoingOiab, Usher and the born Kohonni went disqualified for twelve months for inconsistent tuouing m the Hurdle races at the recent meeting.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

AUTUMN MEETIVG The following nominations were received last evening for the Ashburiion County Kacmg dub's Autumn Meeting,, to be held on May 16 and 17 ;— FIRBT DAY Flying Handicap— Whirlwind, Etaw. thorne, Bonaparte, Lady Medallist, Si> Martin, Warrlngtoo, Formoaan, Lady Danda*, Bealey, Eidelweies, Lady Lilian, Ren* Day, Somerled, Grandshot.- Mblrosb Pony Handicap— Minister, Mania, Taranbo, Fairy Bell, Hardtitnes, Paulino yon ar« a Belle, Rosie O'Shea, Stepnjak—Kate Grtenaway mare, Meroia, Juja, Princess Perkfc. ASHBUBTON COUNTT BANDIOAF— Hilku, Bfcrathnalrn, Lady of the, Lake, Benisoin, Flame, Heiress, Cavalry, Glenaladale. Faibfi»lo Handicap—Taloan, Qlande boy«, Terrapin, Larboard Watch, Mara, Grandshot, Hawthorn, L«dy Medalilisfc, Magnificent-, Long Tom, Lidy Lilian, Novel Raob—Bonaparte, Maximus, Nor' wester, Valentine, Ruler, Gunrese, Single Event, Lady's Chain* Gbovb Fabm Handicap—Hnku, Lady of the Lake, Peerage, Terrapin, Oora Linn, Olanbnrn, Helreßß, Kdelweiw, Hellene.

SECOND DAY.

Wakanih Handicap—Hawthorn, Silex, Warrington, VaUnbine, Formosan, Bealey, Glanbarn, Lady Medallist, 86 Martin, Glandeboye, Peerage, Lady Dundae, Oyster, Grandihcb KolmaePony Handicap—Minister, Kosie O'8he»« Mania, Stepauk—-K»te Greens way mare, T»ranto, Maroia, Hsrd Times, Prinoeaa Perkin, Pauline you are a Belle Autumn Handicap—Huku, Lady of the Lake, Fiame, Terrapiu, CJAvalry, Cora Lino, Strathnairu, Hnvzolo, Hypnotist-, Heirees, EJelweisi Tbial ffANDiOAP—Oygter, Bhognn, Fairy Roue, Silex, Larboard Watch, Ruler, Bent Day, Hellene Winobbiohh Weltkr—Vulcan, Lady of the Lake, Clandeboye, Magnificent, Long Tom, Mars, Lady Lilian, Terrapin Disposal—Bonaparte, Maximum, Benley, Nor'weeter, Ruler, Single Event, Guerose, Lady's Ghaiia Fabbwk,l Handicaf—Whirlwind, Hnku, Hawthorn, Lady Medallist, Warriogton, T^ranto, Clandeboye, Oora Linn, Lady Dundaa, Olanburo, Hypnotist, Heiiresi, Edelwei«B, Lady Lilian, Terrapin, Rent Day, Heliece.

A Preferential Tariff.

United Press Aaeoofftfcion—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright) Reoeivoi April 29,-9'tß p m Adelaide, April 29 The Hon Mr Muiock, the Canadian Postmaster-General, has arrived to take part m the Commonwealth cele brations, He wilt probably confer #ith the Federal Government with the view to the adoption of preferential dntiea between the colonies, the States, and Great Britain.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press AB«ociatiotj—By Eloctrio Telegraph—CJopyrighb KETTLER'd OPERATIONS. THE GREAT WALL SEIZED, THE CASUALTIES. R«c«ived Wakftpt»k» April 29, 10 40 p m, Thii Office 1120 pm,, London, April 29 Settler's brigade, after an engage mant at Haishankwan, seized the great wail. One column was engaged eleven hours expelling a portion of Luis force from a bastion overlooking one pass. Nineteen, including three officers, were wounded and two killed, Another of Kettler's columns dis lodged the enemy from a strong posi tion. Tnelmann'a battalion at Tnengling are joining m the pnrenit as far as Knkwan. Eleven old and two new quick firers were captured. Twelve Germans ware wounded and one killed.

The Royal Visit.

VISITORS FLOCKING INTO MELBOURNE. United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph (Received April 29, 954 p m Mhlboubnb, April 29 Visitors are flocking into the city. The trains are laden with troops and military paraphenalia arriving at Bhort intervals from the country and the adjoining States.

The Cape and Pacific Cables.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio f. Telegraph—Copyright (Reoeived April 29, 9.47 p m Adelaide, April 29 The Telegraph Construction and "Maintenance Company's cable steamer Britannia has arrived to lay the shore ond of the Oape cable, from 130 miles out. She proceeds to Sydney first. Brisbane, April 29 Amonst the passengers by the Miowera from Vancouver is Mr Peakis, the engineer for the Pacific cable.

South Africa.

United Prets Association—-Hy Elcotrio Teleßraph—Copyright THECOMMISBIK DRIFT AFFAIR THE NEW ZEALANDERS BEAR A HAND. Received W»kaptiaka April 29, 10 50 pm, OL'hlicffine 1045 pm London, April 29 Lieutenant Reid's quick, close fire into the Boer laaper deceived the enemy : as to the number of the attacking force. Commandant Schroeder wud the Maxim, bat soon surrendered; Mean* while, Mark ham's Kew Zealaodeni arrived »nd helped to prevent th« enemy communicating with the other commandoes; A Renter message state* that the snrrenders to Colonel Flnmer include ex-Landdrost Mnnnifc, a great incitcr of the Cape Dutch, also bis son, the State engineer.

CABLE NEWS.

United Pr«t Asiocifctlon— By Eltotrlo ' Telegraph THE NEW ORIENT LINER. London, April 21 The new steamer Orpstes, now building for the Orient Company, it seven hundred tons larger than the Omrab. GREAT BRITAIN AND EGYPT. Lord Oromer, speaking at Alexan dria, said that Great Britain had no intention to Anglicise Egypt. , DURBAN HARBOUR TO BE! ENLARGED. It is proposed to improve Durban Harbour at a ooit of three million pounds. The capacity of the harbour will be quadrupled. MR WARD. Melbourne, April 29 Mr Ward ha* arrived by the Mono wai. A MILITIA STRIKE. A strike of the Militia is threatened owing to the amount for special parades, occasioned by the Royalty visit, being cat down frum 8s to 4s 6d per day. PERTH ELECTIONS. Pkrth, April 29 The State elections, which are in complete, show that Ministerialists and Oppositionists are abont equal. The Labour Party holds the balance of power. MR WARD'S VIEW ON FEDERATION. Melbourne, April 20 The Hon. J. Q. Ward, m an inter view, said he saw no possibility of New Zealand entering the federation, at anyrafce, until she had seen bow k tbe Commonwealth affected Australia,

THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

NARROW MAJORITY FOR THH GOVERNMENT. United Preet Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright! Received April 29, 825 p tn London, April 28 In Committee of Snpply, ia the House of Commons, the Government only had a majority of thirty-three oo the {question of law officers' salaritl and fees. These amounted last year to £33,000, instead of £19,000, receded by fixed salaries under Mr Gladstone's reg«^. ._» ,„ ' .

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ouneives responsible tar oiiinioDs'cxpsoßsed by our cormpondentf ASHBURTON ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY TO THK EDITOR. Sic, —1 should not have troubled you farther. If Mr Shury m his lengthy letter, had confined himself strictly to the facts, m attempting to disprove my statel menfcp. He saya fifty-one anglers of Aehburton and vicinity fished the two larger rivers this season. The only town angler who regularly fithea there Is Mr Shary himself' He is the only one that can afford to do co, he has always offered us (own anglers a seat m his buggy and these really make up the number, bat very few of aa have oar own vehicles and horses, even if we could afford the time—and those who have been this season, have dona so because they could get) no fish here. I said a good days mincow fishing could not now ba got Id Ashbnrton, and Mr Shary confronts me with a photograph of forty-one good fish, bub they wire not taken this season, when that catch was made, and I was one of the nine who ma^e it. Poaching was not anything likt so prevalent as ft Is row—fifty anglers could not get a bag like that now m a week. I took that photograph, so that I know all about it. Mr Shury says he hat* caught 181 fish since 27th March averag* ing half a pound. We pay one shilling a head for shags head, because they destroy so many of these poor little fish, yet Mr Shury must do more harm to the river than a lot of shags. We minnow fishera always return these fish to the water again when accidently canght. I presume M r Shury wishes to prove that the river to fail of fish, well, I never denied that, it is an ideal river for breeding, bat the necter gets all the>"zeabia fish. Mr Shury, quotes figures to show the sums we have paid, m rangers salaries, and measures the result, entirely by convictions ob tained. But the fact remains, that while we had a ranger on the river, we, all of us got plenty of large fish, anywhere from these% to Valetfca. While ranger Gale was constantly about the river, he acted as a deterrent, we meo him everywhere, and the poachers had no chance. We might as well withdraw the police became they get few convictions for burglaries. The Society Is not doing ita duty, besides fish poaching, dozens of men and boys, have been shooting ducks every Sunday for months paefc, there is no one to pre* vent them, and they know it, and yet to my knowledge, legitimate sportmen have complained to Mr Shury about It. As to an agreement that a c»ok house will pre* vent grass fires, it is absurd The incident of burning the oat stack occurred nearly a quarter of acenuryago. Smokers will be careless and throw lighted matches down. I wish to impress on Mr Shury that we town anglers who have little leisure, want fibbing as well as he, and the employment of a reliable ranger is the only way we can obtain it). All other Societies spend the whole of fchele funds on fish, game, and their protection. We alone, on cook houses &o. Mr Shury has camped out for years without these luxuries and never complained before. Why does he want pur young anglers to be brought up m a less hardy manner ? X shall not trouble you again on thii subject).—l am «Sbc. f '■'""■ TowkAk«&ih,

fHE ASBBURTOI« GtJABIIAH: TUESDAf, APBIL 30, 1901



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