THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Ashbnrton daily for— UHRIBTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, llam 3.18 p m, 7.6 p m (express) TIMARTJ—ftb 10.55 am, 3.50 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-nt 4.25 p m Traloa arrive daily at Ashburtoa from— OHRISTOHURCH-at 10.45 a m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.35 am,255 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.67 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a m

EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of Mood for Jane

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary ulterations SATURDAY, JUNK 22 For Dunedin Direct, blbo Tatmactift, Aua tralia (fine Melbourne Jane 16), Ceylon, India, Ohio*, Bt»lta Settlement, and South Africa, *Uo United Kingdom (due London AttgtufcSth), and continent of Europe, specially addr@Bßed vl» Brindiei, at 1230 pm

Commercial.

United Preta Association—By Eleotrio Tpiegraph—Copyright (Received June 21, 9 49 pm) London, June 20 The American visible supply of wheat ie 45,043,000 bushels The Antwerp wool sales extend from the 25th to the 28th. The catalogue comprise* 8705 balea, including 270 Australian

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashbartoo Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Aesooiation ot Canter* bury, Ltd, quote aa follows on Juno 21, 1901:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl M 2a ip In 2s 2d '„ „ Tuscan.« 2a 2d to 2a 2M ffanter's 2a Id to 2s l|d New Oalß—Duna Is 33 „ Daakh Is 3d „ Sparrowbills 1r 3J4 „ Cauftdiftn In 4d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior Is 6<s Pbrb—Bluo "ruseian 2s 94 „ Parftridge 2n 7d to 2s 9d Chaff—Good oatuheaf 3?s M Grass Seed—New la to Is 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashhurton

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1901.

We doubt whether the most bitter opponpnr of the Poßtnaaßt«r«Gener»l of N^w Zealand read the announcement of his h»ving open knighted without feeling, that it; was only a proper re cognition of the service he has ren dered to the people of this country, in the initiation of the penny postage eystrmi If he had no other right to distinction Sir Joseph Ward would have had a fur better claim to the honor that has been conferred upon him than many other New Zealanders, who have received it. This feeing, we venture to say, the opinion of nine tenths of the people of thta oniony, wo c*n readily, understand liie derisive laughter that has everywhere greeted the action of the Dunedin mtmbers in telegraphing to Sir Joseph Ward, their disapproval of bis acceptance of the title. These gentleman, who are very anxious to pose as Libtrala of the Liberals are, however, the last persona in New Zealand, who should have taken up the attitude they have done. We might have Yen lees inclined to accuse Mr Barclay of inconsistency in expressing disapproval of Sir Joseph Ward's acceptance of Royal faudur, since the opinion ie pretty general in the colony that he is not particularly well dieposed towards the Empire and Its institutions. Tn fact, we have a clear recollection of reading some correspon dence in the Dunedin pipers, dealing with the attitude of Mr Barclay towards his own flag. It is true that he repu diated the charge of bring a pro-Boer, but he doss not appear to hara con vinced the people of Dunedin, who may be supp'ised to know him pretty well. Messrs Miller and Arnold, however, have been looked upon as being thoro ughly imbaed with the beliof that the time honoured institutions of the nation should be recognised and main* iftinpcl in the constitutional colonies of the Empire. And we all know that the custom of knighting men who have die* tinguished themselves, dates back to the earliest periods of British history. Why then should a distinguished repre aentative of the colony, churlishly refuse an honour which the noblest of our country's warriors and statesmen have been proud to accept? Our opinion is that Sir Joseph Ward and Sir John McKenzie are fully entitled to the official acknowledgment con* ferred upon them, and that the absurd protest of the Dunedin members ii nothing but an attempt to curry favour with a small section of the mob. We say noob, because we do not be lieve that m«n who are straining every nerve fto give a welcome to the King* Bon—ami they represent nine tenths of fche people of this country— would tolerate the honours conferred to the King, being thrown back in the face of Royalty. We rathsr think th»t the Dunedin members made a serious mistake in seading that telegram-was they will find oat to their cost later on,i

The final reanU of the trial of Jane 1 Smith on a charge of poisoning a man, i) b meet Cob way, on the voyage of the Tniutie to Sydney, fntr»i»he-- another fx^tnple of the very uonfttisfa^tory working of the system of trial by jury. The accused was tried thrnte timea, and on each occasion the evidence for the prosecution appeared to oatsideri to be almost conclusive—the only weak point being that no person actually saw the accused administer poison, although the evidence was pretty clear that she Rave the deceased something. All the other points wre very strong against the accused, and the evidence for the defence was not only flimsy, but it significantly ignored ! what shonld have tvwn the strpngpat' refutation—confirmation of the pri soner's statements by independent witnesses. Nothing of that sort waa attempted, and we are not at all surprised to learn that the Judge's Bumming op wan strongly against the accused on the trial just concluded. But the same thing has happened that has so often caastd a scandalous miscarriage of justice. Onv or two juror* refused to find the prisoner guilty, and the jury bad to bt discharged in the third trial, as in the previous trials This state of things is in every way to be deplored. If the. accused person is guilty, he or she should *oot' iscape, and if innoctnt, Bach a result of a trial invariably leaven a stigma, which shonld not be permitted to rest on an innocent per son. The ease in point is a very striking one. June Smith whether innocent or guilty, can never hold up her head amongst her fellows again. Purely it is time that such a condition of things should be rendered Impossible by an alterations in the jury system, ao that,, say a two thirds majority veriict would be sufficient.

Local and General.

The Guardian will not be published on Monday next Jnne 24th Thk Botak Rkokwiow—Hli Worship the 1 Mayor, Mr W H Collins, lift by the express l»Ht night for Christohurob, to attend the Boyal rnoeption Weather Repobt — Captain Edwin wires :—Strong southerly winds glass rise, weather continue cold Dcxedin Horsk iSale— Messrs Wright, Btfphenion and Co, Donadin, will hold their annual sale of horses at the Dunedin Saleyards, on Thursday, Juae 27th, when a large entry of pedigree Clydesdale mares, fillies, oolts, and geldings, matohed carriage and buggy pairs, hacka and light harness horses will be offered; 100 F, M U.-The Aehburton Lodge of Oddfellows notify by advertisement in our columns that their 23th Anniversary w iil be celebrated on July 4tfi by the holding of a grand hall. The €MdfoHo?»B in pist years have always endeavoured to promote the erjiyment of tbeir visitors at their Anniver saries, and the Committee Is determined thnt this year will not be behind former ones in Chat reapeob.  Tboopeb Cooksqn—Mr E Cookson has received a letter from bin son Fred, dated Naawpoort, May 12, which quite disposes of all fear that he had been killed or wounded. Trooper Cookson in very muah alive apparently, and expected to bo leaving for home almoafc immediately! He said the fourth and fifth contingent had not done much fighting, and he wan rather surprised to read the letters some of them had written home, for they have been most; of their time on garrison duty. An Extra. Train—At the request* of a numb :r » pronsuient oitizsns, the Mayor is trying to arrange to gee fin extra train from Ashburton late tonight, to ecible them to have an extra day in Chnstchurcli. The Mayor, ) ovevar, has been informed that no volunteer tra<n wilt go through. ■

Pickpockets—ln anticipation of the Duko's vlsi^say* the Qtag> Daily Times the pickpockets have come tv town. On Thurs day, when the crowd wa« thickest, a lady »a» standing on the pavoment in George street, when a young rrvin, described at tail fair, ond respectably dressed, jostled hrr somewhat rudely; Almost immediately she fe't a frami thrust into her pocket, and con* ecioua that she had juati placed thtre a roll of notes, she tamed sh&n fy round, (The pickpocket at once made <ff, and the lady was much relieved to Sad her money safe. CTmb TBArN Sebviobs.—-—Last nigh two long express trains, both heavily laden with pasßeagers and Volunteers, pasted through for^(-hri(!tcburch. A special train with Volunteen also weDt nortSi at 11.30 o'clock p.m. The special train leafing Timara, a*i % 30 this morning passed through Aahburton ab aine o'clock, wel filied ;A! though it was not intended that paietngers should pi a id ab JL«hburton, room was found I for about 30 passengers. The usual 720 I train took a large number of paiiengerß to Christohnroh dispite the dismal weather, and 150 people availed themselves of this train. The eleven o'clock train North was very poorly patronised. Today's express from the north was nearly half an hour late in reaching A«hbirton. The train was a long one, comprising eleven carriages, bat only four of them were occupied, A Judge on Divoecb—l i granting a dissolution of marriage in a divorce case at Melbourne recently on the ground of desertion, the Chief Justice remarked that it was the eleventh case of the klbd he had heard at the cne sitting where the wife, apparently abl« and willing fco fulfil her marriage obligations, had been deserted by her husband. The Common 1 wealh Parliament, whenit was endeavour' ing to make a white Australia, had a very fine blot here Co wipe off. It was not an «apy matter, bat he thought it might to eom<; extent be checked, and some pan devised by which a man should be made to work for his wife nnder compulsion, or in gaol, if necessary

Guarding R(TALTr.~The aathotlbie« ia New Ztal&nd huve made ample arrange' tnenta for guarding the s&foby of our Royal visitors, Io addition to the large guard of volunteers and others at all public functions and an extra body of police collected from all quarters, there are dozens nf private de* bectivos Jn olose cttendaDce wherever Royalty may be. In all part* of Auckland, Rotorua and We Hnnton these officers were spread, and wherever knots of people were collected these gentlemen wore generally hovering round in plain clothes quietly overhearing the conversation, Commissioner Tunbridge was speoleslly,althoui;h unobtrusively, active and hie eagle eye followed every movemaub of the crowd surrounding the Royal visitors at every point. The Ashburton police is well represented by *wo members of tho local force who are attending Royalty throughout their oolonial trip.

Preparations fob Ro*Awey.—The pr«pa» rations for the reception to the Royal party during their brief stay here on Tuesday are well under way. The main entranoe *« the rai>way station hae been lengthened 24 feet, and from this point of vantage the Duke and Duohess will listen to the ohildfen singing the National Anthem. The railway line down past Have Sock street will be roped off, and the north side of the station entranoe will also be barricaded. The station platform will b« carpeted along its outer edge, and a carpet will also be laid up the lengthened entrance porch The memoirs of the Borough Council will stand on the one side of the entranoe porch and the Qounty Ooußclllors on the other side. On Gait street, in front of the porch, the school ohitdren will be masted, while a good position has been reserved or the south aide of the station for the inmates of the Old Men's Home. The station will be draped and deoorftted with oalfbage trees, fbxbusbes, ond ether greenery* The train when leaving will steam {slowly out of the statiot as far at the bridge to enable the f«ttators along the line to get a view of the Royal couple. Smoke Ne* Venni

. Nkw Post Qraoß—lhe aoaffoldln'g having I °een specially removed from the Post Office | gilding oa aooonnt of the Royal Visit, \ s h» * tract are now bearo a handsome and lnipusiiu- appearance* I A Qotiet I)AY-Ba«icsi>B In Ashburfcoa today was vrr\ .imitfd owing to the large exodus to Cbrixtchuroh. The Banks and Stock Agents ;;rt mues were closed and Mr wasth« only auctioneer open and he held hts usual weekly »ah, :

Thb ABBB7RTON FoKCMON—The Mayor notifies in our advorbieiug columns, certain I arrangement* that have been made for the welcnme of the Duke and Duohets of York, on Tuesday moroiog next. His Worship wishes us to particularly impress apon the publio the importanoe of not crashing the ■ehool children. A Bonus—The Ashburton County CoonoiS offer a boons of >en pounds for the best water raoe cleaning plough, to be worked by a team not exceed.ng four horses. The ploughs mast be deli vet ed at the Council's office not later than Ist Qitober next, ashbobton Illuminations. — Arrange ments hays been made to illuminate tojaight the offioes of the ABhburton Borough Council and the Ashbnrton County Council in honor of the arrival in Canterbury of the Duke ant) Duchett of Ycrk Th« illuminations will oommenc* about S o'clock. SMALL Pox—The news doming to hand every now and then regarding the progress of small pox in certain parts of Malbocrne and Sydney, is by no meant reassuring. The disease which seems to b'ave been brought to Australia by the Ormuz is cer tainly nob diminishing, and several persons have already died from . it. It would be prudent oo the part of everybody to avaM themselves In good time of the f roteotioo afiorded by re vaccination, and not leave it antil that dreadful disease reaches this his colony which maytoertainly be expected. In TIMFOKARf Chaboe — Pending the appointment) of » manager in place of Mr R B Beetell for Messrs Reid and Gray's Ashburton branoti, Mr Redtnayne, the rimara manager, will take charge. Mr Redtnayne arrived by last night* express. He is well known in this district, having resided here for many years prior to going lo ,Timaru

Magisterial—At the Magistrate's Court this morning before Messis Alcorn and Rule, James Gill was fined 10a for being drunk, with the alternative of twenty four hoars ; sentenced to seven days imprisonment for obiceae language, and forty tight hours f r resisting Constable Hogan—A charge against amm of ntealing a rak« was yesterday dismissed by the same jastioes, who ordered the article to be returned to the owner. This arrest was alia made bj Constable Hogan. The Weathbr—(Ehe raia which began on Thursday has contintiad intermittently slnoe then, and it still sh«w« no signs of clearing up. Ploughing should proceed apace when the rain oeasne, at the ground b»i now re ceived a thorough soaking As a result of the heavy rains the roads have become very heavy. On the Wakanui Road between the Eait Belt and the Central Hotel, where the road formation has been proceeding for some weeks past, traffio is greatly impeded. This roftd Is now in a deplorable state and the various crossings are almost impassable.

>Thk Ashberton Staiioh—A oov«r«d <mr pt»lform is being erected at the local station, and if the sides are not covered a good view of the Royal visitors should be obtained. The barrioftdefi being erected at the North and Soath sir)** of the station are at present | most uninviting in appearance being formed ! oi old sheets cf galvanised iron evidently recovered from some fire. No doubt those responsible will see they are covered in some way, otherwise Royalty will not form a high r pinion of tbii part of the town. Mean Thieves—Almost all the troopers who have returned to this colony from South Afr<o% Ml the same story of the way in which their kits and other property are •toleu before they leave Capetown. Many of the victims had collected all sorts of OurioE which one would mppose the thieves woaH hove lef^as being of little value in i Africa. But us «k ruls* everything goes. One Ashburton m&«, who spent some time in the hospital at Johannesburg, found when he was leaving that ail hie things had been taken, and he had to borrow from other inmates of the institution, various articles of clothing before he could leave. This tart of thine should be severely punished by the authorities whenever pnanlble

Thr Press and the Reception—We are at> » loss to onderstand how it is that no invitations have been issued to the represen tatives of bbc prose in Aahburtoo to attend tha rsc,*p ion functions in Cbriitchurch. Wn believe tho proper authorities have bom reminded of the omission, but no notice has been taken, and the looa! press represen tatives wii! have no chance of witnessirg thn proceedings in Ohrirchuroh, exoepb as private citizens. This it the first time in all our experience that such a peculiar policy has been adopted by persons entrusted with the carrying cub of an important pubic function, and it is Id marked contrast to the action of the officials concerned in the recent celebrations in Australia. They did nob think the press in a small town tike Ash burton rhould be ignored, and they politely forwarded us invitations, Bat those respon* aible for the Chrißtchurch reception think proper to ignore the county prees of Can terbory,| Photographrbs— During |the Royal trip in the North a Urge army of professional and amateur photographers were muoh in evidence at every point. Tho Government in addition to other photographers had en gaged two Salvation Army Klnematographists and the Duke had also his own photograph* ers all of whom were baty at every possible ahanct). In Auckland ; and Rotorna there must have been thousands of amateurs taking snapshots, and thn police had a holy blme keeping the most obtrusive of these [picture taken from surrounding the Duke and Duchess, In several oases} however, the photographers were not to bt daunted and throng mindej, females especially, abaoiately forced their way throagh the good nabured crowds, aad wo«ld not "retire until they mo Ceeiei In obtaining a picture for them* selves at the Duke*and Duchess. The Royal pair were very pleasant throughout the ordeal. As a result excellent views are now appearing in the various illustrated papers and *a fxteniiva bniineu has resulted throughout (the colony In photographic materials.'

The Chinese Indemnity.

United Press Association—By Bleobr Telegraph

London, June 21 Lord Cranbonme states that all the Powers agreed to the Idemnlty of 450,000*000 taels. The Shanghai correspondent of •• The Times" states that according to s high native Mithoriry G arm any, with England's consent proposes that China shall pay amall amounts of idemnjfcy for the first fonrteen years, and increased amonnfc^ dnrincr the twenty-six following years.

THE ROYAL VISIT

COST OF THE ROYAL VISIT IN AUSTRALIA.

United Press Association—By ftl»ut,rir Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, June 21 Th« Federal Government expended £43,000 on the naval and military displays in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane over the Royal visit.

Wellington, Juae 21 A* the flay wenbou the weather baenme worte, but nevertheless larpe crowds lined the atree'B and occupied the stagings at the wharf to nee Their Highnesses depart. Tbey drove to the Ophir in a closed carriage as the rain was *t its heaviest, As they left Government House, they were greeted very demonstratively. Troops were left in town to Han a portion of the route, and those without great coats must have got rather wet, not a very good preparation for their trip this evening to Christohuroh. The Mayor, City Council, and Harbor Board, ooonpied the goods shed, and took a brief leave of the Duke and Duchess, apologising for the weather, wbioh, as someone pat it, was la tears at their leaving. No time was lout in oast ing loose, and the Ophir drew ftway from the wharf six minutes before the I time announced. Just at 4p m, the Premier and other Ministers who had baen attending luncheon to the returned troopers, rushed up with Sir John Anderson, and the tatter very nearly missed his passage, but assisted by the stalwart arm of the Premier, was! hauled over the rail before the ship got clear. Id ten minutes the Ophir was heading down the harbor, followed by three energetic obeers from a small party on the pier, which were returned with equal goodwill by ladies and gentlemen of the suite. In the meantime, the ship 8t George and Juno had got under way, and as soon as the Ophir reaohed the centre of the harbor took up their positions in front and preceded her round the point* The Premier and Sir J G Ward went South fco-night by the Marama to be present at the Royal reception at Gtiristchurobe Over 1000 volunteers were also on board the steamer.

The Reception in Christchurch

THIS PROGRAMME

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Christohuboh, June 21 The weather slowly cleared up tonight and gives every promise ef me weather for tomorrow's funotion. The decorations have been completed of the four main arches. The West Coast gold obelisk is probably the moat noteworthy of the decorative structure*. surrounded by tree ferns on blocks of Weatporti coil picturesquely grouped. The Cathedral spire will imke a superb spectacle, ringed and outlined from base to spire with electric light. Two thousand volunteers arrived from the north today, also Colonel Pole-Penion and staff. The cadets are billeted in the Normal and the East and West Chrintohuroh sohoola Threa thousand are already present. The arrangements at the schools are very rough, owing to the lack of proper supervieion. It is estimated that on Monday 11,500 troops will parade, of whioh 1500 will be mounted i troopers and 3500 cadets. This afternoon the mounted troops rode over the line of the prposssion, creating a most favorab c im* prei-aioc. The Duke having expressed a wieh to see tha Colonial horses jump wire tenses, it is intended to give a private (xhihition of jumping a single wire at Te Koraha on Saturday afternoon Dctnbbik, Jane 21 Visitors are already flooking into town for ; the Boyal visit The prolonged spell of fine wnather broke ! today, when a dr zz ing rain fell, interfering ' nomawhat wirh the preparations Reports hive been current for some days •bab the Boyal visit to Dunedin would bo cut short, but were disbelieved. Tonight an rfibial intimation was received that the Royalties would leave Dunedin at 11.30 on Ihttr»day morning instead of 10.30 at night;

SIX DAYS SHALT THOU LABOUR.

CimiSTOHtraeH, June 21 B'shop Julius (Angl.can), Dr Elmaiie (Presbyterian), Dr Morley »nd Bey W liautnber (Wealeyan) have telegraphed to the Premie-, stating that if the proposed rehearai! of the review of the troops be held o» Sunday afternoon, it, will be a gr«'»/ affront to the conscience of imny Volunteers and members of Christian ohnrcbee. They say that the r< henrsal could easily take pl*oe on Saturday afternoon, and hope the present proposal will be countermanded.

CHRISTCHURCH PREPARATIONS.

(By Oar Special Reporter:) Christohcrck, Jane 20 Sorrow hangs heavy over Christohurch, sorrow and weariness, and the sound of tears —for the sky weeps, weeps with that grey i persistency of moisture that i« native to the place. Arches span the atreeti, and attenuated looking poles mark the permanent roadways, all to rejoice the loyal hearts of the King's far distant sabjaots. But weather, rain, or tide, wait for n* man, either from kingly palace or meanest hovel. S*d are the decorations sagging foratornly from arch and pole, whites turning, a delicate pick, and streams of purple meandering adown the old gold streamers and looped up arch drapery. A tab scheme of colouring has been observed throughout different; parts of the route. \ Nearing the I heart of bhe town the colours thioken and change in tint, delicate shades of green blending with faint helitrope. Harry and bustle are on every side, huge and awesome likenesses of the Duke and Dnchess rising i into prominence on every hand. None of the Duke's delta tors have ever accused him of personal vanity, hut if he were an Adonis of beauty and a Narcissi* of self esteem, the present tour would effect a care, Yet a wider influence binds as to all such defect*. It ia bat the shaking band of a baby nation held out as welcome, and fti the loy%! will just now outruns the artistic deed, a soft feeling lights our hearts for the love of England and Empire that stands hidden behind the _ glare and flummery of the oclmies.' welcome: And » feeling of pride in onr birth, and the wonderful heritage of the English speaking people lies bidden in the itunting flags, and is revealed in the myriads of tiny globes etretohed from arch to arch, springing aloft from wharehoute front to Cathedral spire. Small shrill voices are | heard on every hand in invitation, •• pro gramme for the Duke." Here a muddy urchio ruihea up, and thrusts an equally muddy rag (purporting to be Old England's ensign) j into your face, wi'h the planitive wail of ♦'only a sixpence." Boys and banners, hearers of favours and pictorial booklets, are at every corner shouting their wares. Disconsolate groups stand about, viewing with strong disfavour the dripping arches j and slushy streets, reflecting the gay bub limp ornateness erected or being erected on every hand. The arch erected by tho Agricultural and Pastoral Interests, opposite the City Council Chambers, has bb yet bat its b»re boarded outline. The two stalls, the future standing ground of the most uqinterested spectators present I venture to aflgrsn, the two fall bullocks, are built but) nob covered with any decorations as yet* The sheep pens, over the bullock stalls, ari also in position, bub their denizans are as yet grazing somewhere, unaware of the honour that their meek heads «re intended to support as the most: illustrious and typical of their woolly kind.

June 21 Ig was a motley and dishevelled multitude that came pouring out of the troop train this morning. Thin was & farther contingent, fresh from Use disturbing influence of the God of tho «c». Woefully woe begone looked the small white faeefl, but a keen determination was marked upon each face. From end to end the platform was densely packed with serried liaqs of iiny soldiers* Boms ofioers, or non poms principally, hid goue.woil into the advanoed teens, bu,t wany of tho privates were tiny fellows, every little head bearing its k^rk; cap or G|engayry borne jauntily aloft,' A b»nd was ia attendance, drawn up at tha gates, j waiting to escort the new arrivals to tha barrack*. Down the street they oan e» with the moat martial swing bbelr little legs

couid give, and the set of squared shoulders that little eyes bad copied. Dressed in full uniform of dark blue picked with red, the band v.tiß he»rtf d by a drum major, with his white haired plume and braided uniform, ill ronofa'fd thr baby ypurs of thn tiny wearer. 4 large and ornate stiver mounted baton was fast jn height b> yond the bearer. A blaze of mafic and the quick roll of kettledrums was the welcome accorded th* troop train as she steamed to. Officers, whose yean multi' plied by many 'be years of their tiny men, were in attendance. Grey of hair and martial of manner, they slanted down the waiting lines in a manner calculated to fill the heart of even tbn most; timid cadet with military ardour. Orders rang through the greenery wreathed station in an amazing con fusion as each company, obedient to their commanders, exeoutvd doubling and marching movement*, to make way for the next company. Such a sea of upturned faces, extending as far as the station permitted, meet the gae?; Little bojs, and big boys, fair boys, and dark, freckled fades fresh witn the kisses of the sea breezes, and small white countenances weary and wan, (The uniforms were at diverse as the faoeß. First oame a soldierly squad neatly garbed in dark blue and red. ihe oilskins, sheet and overcoat* houctd in a ro'F across the back and chest, in the manner » fleeted by Uncle Sam's keen fighting regimvnts; evidently some College or High School. The officers gold laced, with peaked caps (I'iwd down over boyish browt, bright brow i i•< nrd belts and clanking sabres. After all thiaclank and clamour, this pride, pomp, and oiroumstacce of war, the Empire s future bulwarks went marching merrily away to the barracks, and It ia to. be hoped to dinner. Id Latinrser Square, troops of soldiers are marohing and counter marching to hoarse commands. Soldiers every inch, but such aoldfrre, barely higher than the carbine held so stilly at the correct angle ; some even smaller than the weapon. Littie fellows of 7or 8 years old, little white faced home laddies, Every restless eye glued upon the stalwart old drill Sergeant in command; ivory hoarsely shouted cry claiming perfect) obedience, The steadiness and regularity, precision and smartness of one corps put older and more ambitious soldier ranks to shame. The ranks wheel here, wheel back and forward, halt, stand at ease, and rest their guns with the precision of His Imperial Majesty's troops If it were not for the stniia lurking under the stiff white military moustache and the softening of the voice, as the joker doe* not want to " tire you fellows," we migWi upon the local regimental drill ground instead of the play ground of a great publio sohooi. (Then hoarse orders issued are taken handed to non corns by the lilliputlau officer', round swing the kharki ranks; 'Left!' 'Lefti' go the boyish voices with shrill persistence, and to • Left 1' • Left I' the beating feet file steadily past, out and home to barracks.—The Normal Sohooi hag under gone a transformation scene of a queer order. One time class rooms are now laid off in tquare spaces, piled with straw. ; Neatly piled all round each division board lies the straw ; heaps of many coloured rags and b'aoketß are each in its appointed place men a variety of rugs, old and new, grey and particoloured. Here the patchwork quilt, made by loviog mother hands, to keep her boy warm and soft; ther« a pile of grey blanket, an oilskin, and a merry faced blue jer»eyed youngster. Boys, boys, everywhere they swarm ; some in kharki, some in blue jerstytyand some wearing but a badge, but plainly showing by their soldierly bearing and preoision of movement that the dress does not make the soldier

The Weatporb arch, on the triangle of High and Colombo Sweeps, ia in a sad state of undress, logs of weather beaten exterior are lying about-. Tree ferns top every point of vantage, and spring from oaoh crevice. Bnb taken as a whole, aB a spectacle of the West Coast's cap*biliti«s, it is poor in the extreme- Over Victoria Bridge, a long avenue of native foliage interspersed with ferns, and garlanded with festoons of dainty fern ropes, has the appearance of a fairy castle* The Agricultural aroh spanning the approach to Worcester Street bridge, 1b both the quaintest and most novel of all the dia plays. The legend * Welcome from the Agriculturists and Pastoraiiats,' is a trifle bald, but the black and white faces of tome astonished sheep, lend point dven to its pauoity. Above the heads of the woolly flock hang the names of the donors ;Agrjcul toral College, breeders from Ashburtoo, Rangiora, Tiriaru, EUesmere, and Courte oey. The cattle pens are a perfect bower of native flax, ferns, nigger heads, and other tcenery,bigh aloft) wire cages,cige but not con ceal some very much disgusted fowls, and a band of snowy ducks, whose indignant objection! are not in keeping with the best npuij of loyalty, A plough and a stockman keep each other in oountenance under the gaza of critical eyes. AS one end of the pen & typical old merino ram, hia face washed to a most udubu&l whiteness, and his much curled horns scrubbed into an Immteu lata oreamy condition, looks fieroely forth. The spirit of a battle to the death in his glaring eye did, but fate uplifted his prison ban.'

On Friday afternoon a fall drees rehear**] of Saturday's Royal function took pines. The Mounted Infantry in fours, Yeomanry Cavalry leading, Aahburtou Mounted Rifles next, were drawn up along side the railway station. The open carriages drove up; one containing the Mayor and other gentlemen. Two othera honed in turn with a pair of hand some chestnutr, beautifully matched and white as to the stocking!, and a pair of smaller blacks not of any ospeoitl grandeur, but a trifle nervous in manner, followed in quick succession. Officers galloped here and officers trotted there, paper in hand study ing the order of procedure. The Yeomanry clattered up with jingling sabres, formed fours, faced about and olattered away til the bagle rang halt. The Commander of the Forces, a paper in band, and a frown upon his harramed face issued orders right and left* Men jingled here and men jingled there, but there was no hurry, ■» confusion; A bugle raag orders; a stentorian voioe followed, and the fine horses of She Ashbnrton Mounted Rifles came into position behidd the state ianiau. Their steadiness and erect baring, showed very creditably against even the crack Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry Corps, The precision of the file past and general steadiness of the men, were tnuoh admired. Orders rang again and a i(£uad drew clear into the position of osoort; their bearing oould hardly be beaten by volnnteer corps. Each man eat his horse as if » p&n of the animal. The whole oorjs was a credit to the h»rd working Captain, and considering the short) time .they have been formed, they are to be congratulated upon their betting. Truth oompela the statement that a few near the rear were not on quite such good ferns with their chargers as was demanded by the occasion. But time will it is to be hoped rempdy this slight defect. Orders rang oat again, and the proudly waiting ohetnuts trottel m»|esti»! sally away with their escorts, jingling ahead and behind all along the route to be taken the morrow—-not only was it a dress rehearsal, of th* escort) and the horses of the Buoal carriage bet also of thejjjoltizene. They lined every street?; g-iy in costume and interested of countenance. On every side were heard remarks upon the fine body of mounted men pacing along. Every shop was emptied and each and all gs^ed with critical eyes a*) the advancing horse' men, The note of laughter aud gaiety so characteristic of Christchuroh was strangely absent every face wore an anxious look as for a personal appearance that might not be successful and the muttered comment of one coated onlooker* ' Hope to heaven its fine tomorrow' was echoed everywhere. ARRIVAL |IN CHRISTCHUROH.

BEAUTIFUL WEATHER.

Owkwchcsch, 3an« 22 The Duke and Duohets ditembarked »b 11 35 at Lyttelton, and were roceired by (he Gsverner, tha Premier, Sir J G Ward, the Mayor of Lytbelton »nd th« Ohairttwn of the Harbour Board, and Mr Waymoutb. Tha sun game out at the party landed and fchenae forth throughout the whole proeai sion the weather oontinoed olomdlsai and brilii»nt. Arririßg at Qhr Jetoharph ad 1,2 5, the party wat reoelYsd by the Mayor and then the precession wat formed, 1500 l^onnted. troop»i;i following the Royal aarrUge. The arches and itreeti are bril liant in the bright •untight, and th* onfchaßiasm is immeu»e. The Duke wai received at tha Proviooial Chambers by the Mayor and Connoillora, and racoired su addrekir. and brifly replied, theo proceeded to Victoria Square where he laid the foundation •bone of the Canterbury

Jubilee Memorial to the Bccomcaniment of « r»al of beiis from the OftthedraL The Friendly Societies marched past, each cheer ing the Daket . The Royal party drove to Tekoraha at one o'clock. The Dike will see a private exhibiHon it Te Koraha of horse jumping wire fences A careful estimate of troops taking p»rt in Mondafs review, total 11,600 of whioh 1500 are rtioorted troopprr, end 3600 oadett

The Ardmore Poisoning Case.

United Press A«soci»bion—By Eleotrlo Telegraph Auckland. Jan« 21 At the Police Court todty Bmil Bergtr, remanded from U>t week, wsi ohftifed with having at Ardmore oo the sth in*t, attempted to murder his wife. Sub Inspector Mitchell said the polioe were ready to ge on with tat oaae with the exception of the evidence of Mr Pond, Colonial Aoaiyet, whoie anal^iit waa not yen oowpleted, A further remand wm therefore aaked for. Ihe prleonef objected, hot afterwards withdrew hie objeotJoo, and the case was adjoornid for • wetk

Coursing

United Prwi Aitooiktion—By Bleotiia Telegraph—Copyright

Sydmiy, lace 21 The Australian Waterloo Cup wm won by Mauler Licorlcfl, the runner-up being Brsd doa'i Blob. Ibe Porte wm won by Gltrt moßt, runner-up Oltrenoe MtQp{«n. Th« PUte «v won by Looh Dbn. runoei.in

New South Wales Elections

United Pren Association—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydhiy, June 21 In the State election fi?e Mlniatftriti and four Oppositionists hare btta reSnrned unopposed, including Meesri John -Norton, McGowt, »nd Ln».

The Lost of the Federal

United Press flmnfstlin' ITj glsaHls Telegraph—Copyright Msa»otmHK. Jan* 21 The enquiry into the lose of the Federal found that the vessel wag well equipped in every particular, ani that it was impossible to express an opinion asto the cause of the disaster.

The Question of Tattersall's Sweeps

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Mxibourvi, June 13 The Premier of Tasmania has pro tested against the Postal BUI interfere ing Vifch the conduct of Tattertairi sweeps through the post office as an infringement of the State rights of Tas mania. Mr Bsrton replied that the Federation had power to legislate in the * direction of the proposal.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

LORD ROBERTS' CLEMENCY. A COMMANDANT JOINB TH& BRITISH. CLEARING SEE NORTH BAST TRANSVAAL.

Received June 21, 852 pm London, Jane 20 Lord Robert* has pardoned sever*! volunteers sentenced to penal servitude for sleeping at their posts; Commandant Barraad Venter hid arranged with his commando of a hen* drcd men to surrender, but one of bit men informed General Baden bans, who imprinojaed Venter; He and two sons* however, escaped to the Britiib iinet »1 Mermo. CjpSenbrander's Scoots are clearing the North-East Transvaal They have taken many prisoners and waggons, and! there have been many surrenders, Toci Boers are trying to break through the cordons, and join Beyer's force. Lokdok, Jane SI Mr Asquith, addressing the E#sex Liberal Federation, protested against the Liberal Imperialists being denounced at achismatics, They neither repented nor recanted their view that the war was forced upon Great Britain without ade quate reason, and entirely against oar will. There was no authority tn the Liberal party, pontificlal or otherwise, empowered to excommunicate the holders of that view. The resolution passed at fche Qaeen's Hall incuicatlnp unconditional surrender to the Boera was not an authoritative exposition cf the Liberal opinion. Mr A?qm'th declared that the Sooth African war waa most tunaantly oonducted> No man iv the Empire was more penetrated with the spirit of humanity than Lord Mibet. It was impossible to restore the status el the Republics, but he hoped to see a free federated Dominion on the model of Canada or Australia.

Mr Aosten Chamberlain, speaking ata Conservative luncheon in London, ie* clared that the meanest scribbler Is the meanest journal never made » mcv» ; infamous or unfounded charge than thafc made by Sir SI Campbell Bannermaa, alleging barhrrity on the paib «f Lord Kitchener and the Army The Queen's Hall meetiag has revived the Continental clamour against England, i The French are urged to boycott British | goods until the Independence of the South African llepablioa Is conceded BOER REFUGEE CM ftf PB. The Boer refugees camps In the Qnnge River Colony, besides nine for native*. require a weekly importation ot eighty* eight tons of foad stuff The average mortality in these camDS 116 per !•*> per annum, is laigaly the result of th» Boers* disregard of sanitation and the women's neglect- of th« children

The Conway Case

United Press Association—By Etentria Telegraph—Copyright Sydnit, Jane 21 Th» Attorney-General states that no farther proceedings will be taken against Jane Smith.

The Duke Gratifying with his Trip

THE KING DELIGHTED AND IMPRKS -BKD

United Press A«iociatiiou—By KtMtric T«}egraph~Oopyrigh»i » LoKipi, Jane 21 The Dake of Oornwali is lending to London enthusiastic cable ineiiagei. The King {■ immensely delighted with hii son'i reception, and is imprttaed with the potentialitiei of the colonie*. Good is likely to result to tb* Bvpiro from the Royal visit*

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I CONSULTING OPHOfAN 1 «^ r BlL ne'tL M t 8»»a«w«>. 88041, f a MO, who o*l lately returned after eiz yearo 1 ■ptsla! study in Engiand and Con tinent, way be ocnEulted on a!) oaeMof deffctire eye»igbt. Dayli ß ht not neoewary arMhctal light being m ß d. Dooton'pre eenpnons prcparad. Feee moderate (>jn i«'t,ji^ t« n\%, Ca*h u ! Street W., over M SandMeib, jeweller, Ohriitihnrc* 9tcU 2 to 4 dai!v Smoke New Venn*



The fourth shipment of the new waehf ing machinu hay now arrived at the DIG, and orders for trials awaiting fulfilment will be aDocted In their order, The following is amongst the latest of many original Ashburton and district testimonials :^-Dear Sirs, I have ranch pleasure in adding nay testimony to that of many others who have osed your labor saving machine. A very Urge wash can be done in an inorodibly short time with excellent results. I have tried a number of washera, hat I think there cannot ba any doubt that your machine holds first place. The wringer which is attached adds very considerably to the value of the machine*—Faithfully Yours, Em eWil- Lia, Peter Street, Aehburton, Ie speaks well for the prosperity of Ashburton aad surrounding districts th*t .heir continued success has induced thr D. I. 0, of Christchurch to maintain their local branch so long. The sale was announced for ten days in the first place and It is i»ow running well into ten weeks* Some new models of pi*nos and organs just bee# opened up, eec, and all nteudtng bayera would do veil to insoeg this up to date establishment, fpENDEHS Wanted— For the wearing of JL two thousand pairs o Boots. Apply at J Mkllob, Tac3red Street Hmokfe New V*nu.



Property Salb — Sles«r» Fried lander Bro«, Limited, will offer for B»le by aaobion «n Saturday, June 29th, the suburban property at i'revorton of Mr 0 O'Connor oontaimcg three acres and ooitagei therooc;, also, town etotlon 422, Taoored Street, with eiijhc roomed house thereon, on account of Mrs H St-ingfellow.



HOTIOB TO SUBSCRIBERS AND ADVERTISERS. TO enable the Members of our Staff to feake advantage of the excursions to Chrlat ohurch in oocneotlon with the Royal Vlait, the " GUARDIAN " will NOT be published on MONDAY, Jane 2% h. ROBERT BEJL, MliD&gPif



TOUK GHAKGB FOR ONE MONTH THE LOT FOR 20s 1 Silver King Lamp, 1 B«ll, 1 Lamp Bracket, 1 bottle of Lamp Oil, i Dsinlop Outfit 1 tube Solution, 1 pair Trouaer Clips-, 1 Frame Robber, I pair good Toe dips, ' Stiok Chain Graphite. Money back if nob approved. Delivered \ Poet Free. Cash wifeh Order* Dates, Lowry and Co., ZBALANDIA CYOLE WORKS, i Smoke KewjVeatta



O HOULD yoa have basinets of any kind j £j to transaot requiring the Resistance of j the middle man, it will be to yoor interest to interview GEORGE FISHER, Arcade Chambers, and will be considered a eompli ment. Should it Vie private sale of sheep, cattle, or pigs, the shipment of mutton to London; the sale locally of meat in the works, ehoald ib be more satisfactory to dispose of your skins; should yoa require farm implements, eto. ; should you require to j insure your life or property, or wish to ; transfer or arrange your mortgage, or require {to sell your grain or produce I or wish to dispose of your (farm or have money for Investment, or debta to collect), or parohase merchandise. j All these branches I undertake and will ba glad to have a chat with yon, and assist yoa in every possible way to pat yon in the portion when and where to sell to besb advantage, and to buy the best article at lowest rates* In dealing with a maa with a fair general knowledge of the baslns<ifi, in touch with the beat firms in Canterbury, you can rely upon what no Company or Association can supply, as their best men are oa'y paid officers, who, when the little 1 extra pre aur" is required, are always found j wanting, in personal supervision, civility, nnd identical interpsta. With mo this in , a«Bured, aa my livelihood depends entirely !un my own exertionw. Interview me, you ■ will confer a favor on me and two for I youreelf j lam starting in buMoeas on my own account), and every asHietauos will be kindly remembered. We have all had to oommaneo life and doubtless you know the difficulties to contend with. George Fisher, Arcade Chambers, Ash burton, 51



TO F\KMFRS, GEAZfEBB, DEALERS, PROPERTY HOLDEBS, AND ALL FESIDHINTS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY.



LAST THKEE WEfcKS GREAT STOCK-TAKING SAL? WS HS.VE a few New Machines left fitted with West wood Rims and Dunlop Tyres, which are guaranteed for 12 Mo.ithe. AW, some good Heoond Hand Machine*, for which we wilt rofu c no reasonable offer.. Outer Cover?, lonrr Tube*, and all Extras at special prices during eUe. BEE OUR WINLOWS EOLIPSE CYCLE COMPANY, TaDcred Stree



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TMIAD X*riK«> Connpetitloxt. mHE " TRIAD " haa in tht press, and JL shortly to he published, a book! entitled " What So ace and Where to Stay , in New Zealand.' 9 A prize of Three Qaiseas is offered for th» most interesting and amusing article of about 2000 words, entitled •« What to ccc and Where to Stay in Npw Zealand." ffio dose 20th BEPTPJM BBK. Puzzle Competltioa for ohildrtn under 14, ace TRIAD CONDITIONS.; AH that is oeoeeaary to enter for this competition in to post your article (saoloatag a receipt for Sa, or more, from any Triad advertiser* to " The Manager of the; Thud, Dunedin.' A)ax Washing Powdera Anglo N.Z. Cycle 00. Auo&Uni Foi waruiiiKand Parcels Deliver Agency Bnrmallne Bread—ell Bakers Brinsley and Oo.'s Ranges Bmg, Harris ft Go, Arrow Brand Boots C^mmeroial Hotel, T N Grange Curtia, F, Jeweller Danlop Tyrea Guwno's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, eto I Ga'jea, HAj Music seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, etc Hay ward'« Pickles and fauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatriok, 8, aad Co, X Jama Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozit? Teas, all Grocers'^ Lane's Creosoted ErnalsioD Loaeby's Wahoo, Kooiibah, Benjamin Gam, and Cinnamon Cure MerSdina, G,, Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing factory Nel«oi>< dloate and Cob Tea Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpo tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderaots'g Sootoh Whlaky Spring Blossom Tea BuraturaTea Teed and Co., Corn Cure I Tonking'e Linseed Emulsion „ Tai ., flxtraot of goap ! Waltke'a Soap



PERSONAL ACCIDENT INS ORANGE' FFFEOTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Ratesj etc., eppiy to the Local Office oi th« epartEoeut, J H RICHARDSON, | CoKnnaiHsioner ; WeHisgtPD, 6th June, ISOI. 6 149 ; Wadbs Tkbthing Powders for Bftbiea are soothing, reduce fever and prevent feiotohsß; price, la :



CTPHBBS INCUBVIOB CCV (Of Wayland, fc'ew Yoik, U 8 i) MANUFACTURERS of Incubators, Brooders, and Poultry SuppHee. Head office for Ntw Zealand— Broad Bay, Dimedin. Wri*e for new Ulußtrated list, it fa free. 6 milß GOVERNMENT INSUR ANCE DEPARTMENT h prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with ibeir Trade or Business under " The Workers' Compensation Act," "The Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well as tinder the Common Law, Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected under special Tables.



10 BE PUBLISH*D IN APRIL, IFO2. A COMPLETE and Reliub'e Directory J\ *OR CANTERBUKY, HFLSON, MftRLBOBODGF, and WESI-L&ND. STONE, SON AND CO., Publishers of She well known Stone's Qtago and Soathlaod Directory and Stone's Wel lington, Bawke'e B»y, and Taranaki Directory, eto, have the honor to notify their ioteatfon to compile and publish a thoroughly comp'etn and reliable DIRECTORY, to be entitled : — STONE'S OAHTEBBUBY, NELSON, MARL-1 BOROUGH & WESTLAND i DIRECTORY, J AND NBW ZEALAND'ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stone. Will contain more than twice the amnsmt of matter given in ary previously issued Directory o! Canterbury, Price :If ordered before publication, 10b 8^ after publication, 12s* 6dj 6 130



D. GLAEKE JS OARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Reelft-erec! order Trade Marks Act, No 13,796 and 168 143) Has bemused 50 YEARS WlTff nNDEVIATIHO SLOCESS. IMPOitfAKT TFSTIM.ONIALS, Dear Sir, —R© Clvke's C»rbolized Whea^ Proieotor. I have used the a' ova dresßing for the past three eeaeona ott an j avarage Bowing of 1500 acres of wheat and oats, and have always found that it elves every sati«facf on. It la also mixed wit,h lew labor a' d gpirolniites a werk eoone than when drei-eed wih blaes^one. M. Stitt t have tssed yoar Wheat Protf ct;o»-, also Bitntatone both on the same paddock. and am much pleased with your Protector as a much batter ptevenjtlvo of smut thnn Blacstone. James McLean, Cairnbrae, F. FEERIMAN



JOSEPH FORD'S BCODR & LUNG WOKM MIXTURE. ■ tAOTB WORTH KNOWING. Monut Joy. Pukeraa, South'and. Mr Ferriman.—Dear Plr,—l have ased the »bove mixture for two or three years paat! when my sheep showed signs of 4?oo«ir or Lrng Worm" I may say thafe I found it & cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. len atrongly recom. mood tae drench.—Yours truly, Samuel White Eicoarton, Canterbury Mr F Fewiman. Ashburfcon.—Dear Sir, —In reply to your er.quiry re Ford's Scour and Lang Worm Mixture, I may say »h*t nay manager at Methven used it j on some of the smallest and weakest lambs j we had, and that it stopped the scour In them, and they peemnd benefited by the j doso they had.—Yonre faithfully, j John Deans HIS IS WBIX PAID WHO IS WELL SATISFIED | One Gallon Tins, 19s per Gallon ; Two Gallon Tins. l?s per Gallon. BO SOT BB DECEIVED. Lowest! Co@t per het»d of any Drenoh, »n 3 its Work CANNOT BB EXCELLED. D THOMAS Or F. FERRIMAN,' Ashbatton



ALLEN TUN. FOR SALtS—I 4 acres of good Land with Dwelling House of Sfs rooms, and Bfttkroum, hot and old water hi on, Wlndmilie. Ample stabling including Loos* fanx amd Trap Hours; One »ere of ihii land is laid ont in orchard. The l«nd posseseeß dtnple frontage, and eh on Id prove a profit* able purchase either for a farmer wishing to rfitiro and live nr or the Town, or for an SndttitrioUK man wishing to make his living from the soil. Fubuo Sohoel within an easy distance, F PKRRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent*



__ F. FKRRIMAIS — _______ ____^ WH V Pay Rent when £100, O»ah or Tfrros will purchase a Cnmfprtoble Hfuse of 4 X <oms and Soullsrv, and Section. The property is situated rfa 1- (hp m»in toad, And only a fpw chains from the aohool. Interest at 5 ppr irnt on fhe whole pur 1 oh%se money meaus lew thas 2b per week F FERFIM&N. IINWALI) 6ACRFS of Highly produo'iv« Lv»d, fronting Grove Stteet, The Ut»\ i" well drained, and rff -re te person* in n< e»l < f A »ita for a good home every teaßon&ble idlvbntage F FERRTMAN.