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Mails close foi the following plaoea at i under, subject to the necessary alterations; TUESDAY, AUGUBT 13 For Northern Ports and West Goatt, per Tarawera, at 630 pm WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 For Northern Ports and Weßtport, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United Stages, Canada, eto, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe (due Inndon September 14th), via San Francisoo per Zaalandia, ab 6 30 p m.

Commercial.

United Press Association—By Electrl Telegraph—Copyright London, August 11 Frozen Muttons—Crossbred WBtheri and maiden ewes, Canterbury, Dunedin nnd Southland unchanged, North Island 3&1. Lamb. — Prime Canterbury 4£i; fair average, including Dunedin, bouthlhnd,. Wellington and secondary Canterbury, fl§dtf New Zealand beef, 1801b bo 2201b per quarter, fair average qa&liby, ox fon quarters 2 1-I§(3, ox hindquarters unchanged. River Plate Mutton—Orossbred or merino wethers 2JJ eaoh.

United Press Association—By Elootrlo* i Telegraph W ELLINGTON, Aug'JSt 13 The Agent-General's cablegram, dated London, 10 h insfe, is an follows :—' Average prices to-day:—Canterbury mutton s£<|, Dunedin and Southland S^d, North latanjil B|l, River Plate 3d; market quiet; there is an endeavor amongst some holders to raise the prices' New Zealand iamb—Canterbury flfd, other brands fl£3. There is a scarcity of prime lamb ; the market is over supplied with heavy carcases. New Zealand beef~ Hioda 3|d, fores 2|d j market dull. The supplies of River Plato beef are increasing/

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Aohburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers 1 Co-operative Association of Canter' bury, Ltd, quote as follows on August 12, 1901 :— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl - 2a 3d to 2* 4J „ „ Tuscan— 2s 4d to 2s 5d ' Hunter's 2s 3d to 2s 4d Oati— Duns le 5d to la 6d  Danish Is 5d to Is 63  Sparrowbilla Is 6d to Is 7d  Canadian le 8d Barley—Malting, prime' 2s Inferior 1b 6d Peas—Blue Prussian 2s 9i „ Partridge 2s 7d to 2s 9d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 40a Grass Seed— Is to Is 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburtoc

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1901.

The; enthusiastic meeting held in Ash barton on Saturday to form a Farmers' Union proved that the farmers and pastoralists of this county are now thoroughly alive to the dangers with which they are threatened through I recent and proposed legislation. The tone of most of the speeches that were delivered showed that the farmers were prepared to sink all differences as to party beliefs in order to protect their menaced interests. Messrs Harper, Leadley and Studholme were very clear in showing that party politics had nothing to do with their determination to take action. In this connection it ia amusing to see the alarm with which the Premier and some of his supporters in the newspaper press regard this Farmers' Union movement. The Lyttelton Times is very much concerned that the Asbburton farmers should think they have anything to find fault with. In an article published on Friday morning our contemporary strongly advised the farmers not to have anything to do with Farmers' Unions; and, finding its advice so completely disregarded by the hundreds of farmers who attended the meeting here on Saturday, it came out yesterday with a most amusing tirade against Mr Leadley, who is evidently regarded as being at the bottom of this wicked business. Oar contemporary triea to show that Mr Leadley argued " there was need for a new party and a new sectional issue," and it goes on to say that the members of the Union " have clearly no intention of abstaining from party politics." Of course, those who were at the meeting know that most of ilia speakers specially pointed out that party considerations should not concern the Union; but as for politics in a general sense, they are closely entwined with the lives of all the meu and women in this country and every other country that is civilised. Our con temporary is not, as a rule, strong in I argument, but we hardy expected to | find a journal supporting the attitude of the trade unions—which have practically dictated a large proportion of the recent legislation of New Zealand—ana at the same time con demning the agricultural classes for combining on similar lines. Our con temporary's last article can only excite the derision of the farmers, since it is so manifestly written in order to fit in with the present attitude | of the Premier towards Farmers' Unions. A moment's reflection would surely have prevented the writer from making the following imprudent state ment about the farmers of this county: 11 Their idea of protecting their own interests is to resist the Government's ■! method of taxation and to prevent the spread of unionism among the workers." If this be correct—and surely the Times ought to know—the present Government must have lost ground in a remarkable manner in this electorate, for the large meeting on Saturday was absolutely unanimous in deciding upon the course our contemporary so strongly disapproves of. What will Mr McLach ian say to this ? But unless we are much mistaken the member for Ash burton, .who is himself a farmer, will support the Union movement. These Unions must deal with politics in looking after the interests of the agri cultural and pastoral community, &nd if these should clash with the schemes of any party, that party will have to go to the wall, for, as Mr Leadley said—the proposed combination would be irresis tible. It is quite possible that in striving to conserve their inters ests, the farmers may,—as the Simes fears—-have to oppose some of the measures of the present administra tion, but wa failt<ji> see why any party should promote legislation that presses more hardly upon one section of the community than Another. <Q«r cop temporary did "HoT dfi^r the Trade Unions such advice as it tenders to the farmers ; but then it has often given the latter bad advice; as many o£ them remember to their cost. It is notice* able that the press of New Zealand f generally supports She-Farmers' Vmw

movement, one supporter of the party |- ■ now in power, saying that "if class 1 legislation is carried any further, the next political development will be a distinct cleavage between the producers i of the country and the wage-earners of the towns. So far we have noticed little disposition on the part of the trades unions to avoid auch a split." We may add, in conclusion, that the antagonistic attitude of the Lyttelton Times towards the farmers in connec tion with the Union movement, has been severely commented upon through out Canterbury, and several represen tfttivo men, including Messrs O Lewis and W. 13, Maslin late members of the House of Representatives, have criti cised its recent articles. Our contem porary attempts an explanation—we cannot call it <* reply—in its editorial columns this morning j but its attitude is merely a repetition of the statements made in previous issues, and amounts to nothing, except that it reiterates the dislike to Farmers' Unions the Times has already expressed. Our contem porary's position in the matter is des crihed in the following lines—slightly altered from the original :— I do not like thee, Dr. Fell; The reason why, I dare not tell; But thou cans'fc gueaa I know full well, Why I dislike thee, Dr. Fell.

Local and General.

Weather Forecast.—Captain Edwin wires:— Glass rise, moderate westerly winds ; frost tonight.

Illustrated Legtush—A leoture on the social work of the Salvation Army will be given in the Barracks tomorrow night, The lecture will be illustrated by 200 biosoopie views.

Thb Empress Fbedebick—Flags were flying at half mast on several buildings, as a mark of rcepeofc to the hte Empress Frederick, whose burial takes place today.

Horticultural Society—Members of the Anhburton Horticultural Society are reminded that the annual meeting cf members takes place thi« evening in the Lyttelton Times (Mm Graham's) office, in Mr Bullock's new auction rooms, when a good attendance ia requested.

Concert--The Ashburfcon Minttrele will give one of their popular concerts in aid of the new bicycle track. The programme will be an entirely new one, including several specialities never before pub on the local etago.

The Wkaihbr—ln contraßb with the severely cold weather recently experienced in Ashburton, an agreeable change was experienced today, when ib was quite warm and pleaßanb, and with a few euch days the spring growth will shortly be apparent).

Physical Cumuee—Mr F A Hornibrook, ex-pupil of Sandow and winner of the San dow medal, 1893, has a olaea for physical culture of boys from nine to 14 years of age, in which there are five vacancies The olass meets in BaunderB J buildings every Thursday ab 4 o'clock,

(Technical CiAssES—The Oommibtee of the Aahburton Technical Association last evening met Mr H H Brown, the organising inspector under the Manual and Technical Instruction Act, and that gentleman ex' plained the manner in which the Acb would be worked* There waa a good attendance, and close attention was paid to Mr Brown's remarks

The Grand National—Business was quiet in town today, a great many people having gone to Uhristchuich to witness the Grand National Steeplechase. The special train frem Timaru which passed through at niue o'clock was well filled and a good many got on at Ashburtoa. The 7-20 a m train from Ashburtou was aleo well patronised.

A New Obatjr—lt is said that the Rev Mr JticksoD, who temporarily sucoeeds the Eev W. Gill es as Presbyterian Minister at Timaru, is.quitean orator—much superior to any preacher yet heard in tha Timaru Protest anb Churches,

A Boar Hunt in New Zealand—A con temporary says that nob long ago a Boar hunt was in progress ab Makikihi, when some members of the S'utfho'me Mounted Rifbs came in sight;, and the master of the ceremonies immediately recognised that they were the right) man to capture a Boir. The enemy was speedily located, and after soma heavy firing had been indulged in, was mptured, when he was found to be slightly wounded. It is abated thab medals wiH be awarded to the S. M.R's to commemorate the event*

Sheep Return—The interim return of shee.p ia the colony on 30th April, 1901, prepared by the Chief Inspector of Stock tor presentation to Parliament shows a very large increase, especially in the South Island, where Canterbury heads the list with 5,107,073—a increase of 390,811. Welling ton comes next: with 4,790,363—an increase of 293,129 j but this is partly due to the boundaries of the Napier and Wellington districts having been altered during the year, the labtera area being increased ab the expense of the former. The total increase of ehoep for tha colony ia 831,539

The Police Force — According to the report of the Commissioner of Police, just presented to Parliament, the police force of the colony numbers 591, which includes 20 detectives. Auckland has (she largest etaff of the four chief cities —namely 52, Welling ton has 46, Canterbury 45, while Dunedin has only 40. The coat of police per each inhabitant in New Zealand ia 2i 13£ d; in Victoria the cosb is 4a 5f cl ; in Hew South Wales 5* 7£<i; la South Australia 4s 2&I; In Queensland 63 9£i j in Tasmania 4a 2d ; while in Weatralia ib is no less than 12s Qfd,

Cancer—According to a table attached to Df McGregor's annual report, the numbers of cases of cancer treated In gome of the Hospitals were aa follows t- Auckland 58 esses, 17 deaths ; Wellington, 39—16; Chrisfeohurch, 23-10 ; Dunedin, 52—13 ; while Ashburton comes fifth with 17—3. Timaru had no oases, and Oamaru 2. In all there were 316 oases and 86 deaths, which is a greater death roll than even con sumption had, which accounted for 93 deaths.

U A O Druids—The usual meebing of the Star of Ashburbon U A O D was held lasb nlghfc, when bhere was an average attendance of members Bro J Gobbe, A I), waa in the chair. One member was initiated into the order. The bards reported favorably on sick members, and sick pay was passed. After a long discussion, the secretary was in structed to obtain all information regarding the formation and working of a Royal Arch Chapter* Accounts were passed for payment, and, the meeting waa closed in due form,

Ashbubton Hospital.—ln bis annual report on Hospitals, Dr McGregor, while commending Miss Mao Andrew, the matron of the Ashburton Hospital, for some much needed sanitary improvements, says :— 'Much remains to be done.' From a table attached bo the report, ib appears bhab the Ashburfon Hospital is one of three oat of bhs 44 of these institutions in the colony which has received no voluntary oonbribu? lione during the pasfc year. The other two are Akaroa and Hawera. Liurense makes a good fourth with 10s, while the email Hospital ab Dunetan is third highest in this connection, having received £401 ia volun tary aubseriptiona.

Boer Audacity—According to cablegrams received today, Boer raiders, under Kruit z tiger, and other leaders, have again entered Cape (Jolcny, and had penetrated to within 100 mileß of Capetown, one body having reached Willowmore, about 90 miles from pjrb Elizabeth. Ib la to be hoped these gentry will ba unable to _geti back again. BUds" are nob so ejjeetiva in these daya of telegraphs, etc, as they used to be in the American Civil War,

MB WHSELBR GOT RID OK HIS RHEOMAMSS.

•'During the winter of 1898 I was co lame jo my joints, in fact all over my body, that I could hardly hobble around, when I bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. From the first application £ began to get well, and was oared aud have worked steadily all the year. For sale by Asbburton prug Co.

Wade's Wqrm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children %UmQ after fcakwg them price, la

A Convalescent Minisser—Sir Joseph Ward will ba able to take his seat in the House to -day.

Comino -The tour in Australia of Mr Wilson Barrett and his company will extend it December, when they oome on to New Zealand*

The Lizzie Bell—The wreck of the L'zzie Bell was anld on Saturday week by Tindle and Co., and realised £10. The boats were bought by Mr Williams for £6, and the wreckage by Mr Mulholland for £4.

Teh Financial Statement—The Finan. oial Statement will be positirely brought dawn this week, and, in view of the rumors io circulation regarding the colony'e financial outlook, Mr Seddon will, if possible, deliver the Budget before Friday.

Determined Suicides—At Christchureh yesterday morning, a single man named Thomas Hobba Luqub was found dead in bed with his throat cub. Lucas had been out of employment for about ui«e months, and had been living with his brother-in-law, Mr M'Koight, in Dean Street, 8t Albans. He was apparently well when he retired to rest on Sunday night), bub at seven o'clock yesterday morning, when Mrs M'Knight went to call him sha found him dead. Some months ago, Lucas was charged with having attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat, and he was then bound over to keep the peaoe against himself.

A Gbyseb in Action—Some Botortu residents who lately visited Walmangu geyser, at Rotornahana, describe the aotion of the great'puia* aa follows :~'The lake rose over the banks, which are 2Qoft> above the ordinary level, and poured volumes of boiling water into the surrounding country; From tha centre of the lake the great mud geyaer shot up, playing to the height of five, six, and aeven hundred feet. Mud and stunes were hurled for a considerable distance from the geyser. Stones and great red hot boulders met the oooi air with an angry hiss and exploded with a loud report,'

New Musio—We have been favoured by the composer, Mr Llewellyn Owon, with a copy of his last musical compOßition, a march. It is a fine piece of tnu&ic, characteristic of the author, whose work has frequently been favourably criticised in musi cal circles; If ib should become sb great a favorite with the public ac bia " Euterpe Waltz," Mr Owen will have every reason to be eatiefL-d. It is admirably got up by the well known publishers, Messrs Robert Cocks and Co of London. Copies are, on sale at Mr Horace A. Gates' music warehouse, and can also be obtained from the composer at his rooms, Burnett Street!

Weloomb to a Trooper—On Friday, August 9th, a tooial was held at Wheatstone to welcome Trooper J Sheehan, a member of the Fourth Contingent During the evening, Mr H McConnell, on behalf of the committee, in a few well chosen words welcomed Trooper Sheehan, and presented him with a caaa of pipes. Songa were contributed by Messrs Dixon, Jamieaon, Small, McOonneli, Shearer (2), and Smith. The music for the dancing was supplied by Misses Laurie and Shearer, Messrs Breckon, Jatnieson, MoLauohlan, McConnell and Shearofi The singing of 'Aultl Lang Syne," and 'For he's a jolly good fellow,' brought to an end one of the most eDjoyable socials that has been held in Wheatstone;

A Word of Advice—The Wallingfon correspondent of the Ohristchurch Star telegraphed :— Although merchants are olaaring lines largely, in anticipation of en alteration in the tariff, there seems to be no valid reason for their action. The revenue from the Postal, Customs, and Railways, the three principal departments, keeps up satisfactorily, and I venture to predicb that, whatever the Budgeb discloses, it will not be ia the direction of increasing the revenue through the Customs. The alarm enter taiaed in business circles appears to be quite unwarranted, and the Premier will, doubt* lesßj expedite the delivery of the Financial Statement in order to prevent what), if not checked, may result in something approach' ing a panic; Merchants would do well to adopt a policy known to the Maom as " Taihoa."

New Zealand Work—The invitations issued by the Fdd9r»l Government to the opening of the Parllamenfc were much admired ab the time they were eonb out. But there cm be no doubb that those iseued by the Government in connection with the reception of the Duke and Duchess of York far surpass them in artistic skill and elegance of design. Messrs Wilkie & 00, of Danedla, and Mr Brett, of Auckland, ara to be con gratulated upon the admirable manner in which they executed the work entrusted to them. Both invitations {for eaoh firm pre pared a different one) are illustrated by views of New Zealand scenery, and by emblematic and oharacteristio designs, Meeers Wilkie & Go's being especially chaste and elegant. This work is undoubtedly of a very high class, sad is probably equal if nob superior ti anything that has yet been produced in the colonies.

Fairton—On August Ist our Primitive Methodist) friends held an opening tea and publio meeting at Fairton, The spread was excellent, and all who partook thereof heartily enjoyed ib. The following ladies presided ab the tables :—Mesdames Leo t»nd Adame, Misses Huff*m (2) and Hodgson-. The chuiroh waa well filled for the after meeting. Hearty, pithy addressee were given by Messrs Asbon, Trrzhe, Leadley, and Watkins, Mr Raiue occupying the chair. Solos were given by Mesdames Marsden and Raine, alao Messrs Karsal and B Jamas, Miss Addis rendering a splendid recitation* The ohoir contributed several anthems in their usual able style. Thanks are due to tha ladies who returned to the oh arch the following morning nob to wash up crockery only bub to scrub both the oburch and the the seats. This was an agreeable surprise and certainly very kind. When all tha monies are in, the amount cleared will have reached about £12, for which hearty thanks are due to alt contributors. Everyhody seems glad thab a church haa been placed in Fairton, and quite a number are showing their appreciation in a practical form. Already aa many as 32 children have met in the Sunday school, which meets every Sunday afternoon at 2; 30

Hempstead School Committee.

The usual monthly meeting of the Hamp etead School Committee waa held lasb evening. Present—Rev R A Woodthorpe (chairman), Rev G B Inglis, Messrs G Andrews, J Cawsey, J Hayman, S Payne and W Thompson. Correspondence waa read from the Education Board, intimating thab every fourth pupil teacher appointed in any school shall be a boy in future, unless clearly shown bo the satisfaction of the Board that a female appointment would alone suib the school, and further, thab where a difficulty was found in procuring a suitable male candidate, vacancies should be advertised.

From the same, stating thab the clerk of works had been instructed to have the tanks renewed.

The master's report indicated the roll »b 306, the average attendance for July being 255. The school had been examined lasb week by Mr L B Wood, who expressed his satisfaction with the work presented.

The master suggested thab the usual fortnight's holidays be given from the 24th inst, and this course was deoidad upon.

Mr Browo, organising inspector for technical instruction, had paid the school a visit}

A dieouseion took place on the desirability of establishing a school library, members speaking in favor, provided that the present town libraries could nob be enlarged and their Influence widened*

After passing sundry accounts the meeting adjourned.

News in Brief.

Messrs Kerr Bros, Burnett Street, an nounce that they sail groceries of the best quality at the cheapest prices. They have juab received full stocks of new season's garden seeds.

ROAD BOARD.

LOXGBEAOH.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Baturday* Present— Messrs JON Grigs; (chairman), Body, Bishop, Wilson, and Lili. Correspondence was read and dealt with. Mr N Hitzzerald Interviewed the Board in reference to » matter that had been discussed at last meeting regarding himself and Mr Wright. It wag decided the claim could cot be entertained.

THE WAEDS. The Clerk replied to Mr Lill's question at last meeting re the financial position of the Warda ac follows ;—No 1 Ward, credit, £202 19s 5d ; No 2 Ward, credit, £21 5a 5d ; No 3 Ward, debit, £6Ef9* 8d ; No 4 Ward, credit, £98 Is 8i ; No 5 Ward, credit, £291 Is6d. The ohairnmn explained that why No 5 Ward was so much in credit was on account of the amount accrued from rents received from lease of roads. If the latter had bsen out up into email farms, the Ward would nob he ao much in credit.

Mr.LUUaid that heconli not make out where the money waa spsnb in No 3 Wftrd^ His Ward was one that showed a debiti

The Clerk pointed out where extra expense had been incurred.

THE WATER RAGES Mr Bishop mentioned the matter of the County Council taking over the maintenance of the water races. He moved "That the Longbeach Road Board respectfully requests the Ashburtoa County Council to eliminate the Longbeaoh Road District) from coming under the new proposal, viz., that the County Council maintain and clean all water races for the following reasons : That) the Locg > beach land being mostly under cultivation, and tha racee close to the fences have to be band cleaned."

Mr Body seconded. Mr Lill thought that Mr Bishop w*s under a misapprehension, and said that the ques tion of compelling an occupier to clean oub his races had been decided against) the Council from a legal point of view. It> was pointed out that the new Act was 'specially framed in conßequence of the legal decision referred to.

BATS Proposed by Mr Llll aod seconded by Mr Body that the general rate be 13-32 of a penny. BIEES* EGGS

Upon an accoanb being presented by the County Council for birds' eggs, it was resolved 1 thab the County Council be informed that the Board deollnoa to p&y any accounts for birds' eggs bub those authorised by itself. Taß EOAD MACHINE.

Mr Cairns wrote to the sffeot that four horses were nob sufficient for ths road machine for the class of work now Doing Hone.

The chairman said that he would be pro pared to find a couple of horses to help In the work, ACCOUNTS

Accounts amounting to £28 13s wete passed for payment and the Board adjourned

FOOTBALL.

SPRINGBURN v GLENTUNNEL

The following details of the above match, which resulted in a win for Springburn by 9 points to nil— as mentioned in our last) issue—have been supplied by our own cor respondent:— The home (Glentunnel) team although much heavier in the scrum, failed to heel the ball out, and although gpring bura were more successful In doing no, very little advantage resulted in consequence cf the latitude allowed tho opposing wing forwards and half backs. In the back division the visitors did some very effective passing, the good collaring of the opposition and the greasy ball alone preventing a larger score. Tries were scored by D Fergus ar-d F Goldsmith, and Moses kicked ft goal from a penalty, and in febecase of the last try the referee immediately sounded his whistle for • time,' and refused to allow ft kick at goal. An adjournment was made fco the h*!l, where the lady supporters of the Glontunael Club had provided &n excellent spread, and after thia had been done full justice to v singing, dancing, and other amusements were engaged in until nearly miinißht* The visitors remained ab Glentannel over night, return ing by McOonneli's drag on the fallowing morning, evidently all well pleased with their trip and the hospitality extended by the • Black Diamonds;'

The following will represent the Pirates Club in their tmtoh with Spriogburn, at Springburn on Thursday next:— B^ker, Fitzgerald (2), D Wilson, Friedlander, Minnis, Culverhouse, Keid, Sinolair, Childs, Htfford, Large, Cullen, Farquhar, Stephens. Emergencies-—Powell and Lewie* A drag will leave the Somerset corner ab 12 noon sharp. Any of the above unable to play are requested to inform the Secretary ab onoe.

The nine-a-3ide tournament will take place in Temuka on Thursday, 29th August. There will be a senior and junior competition. The Pirates Club intend entering a team for each competition, and the following players are requested to go into practice ia view of same:—JMaTigue, D Wilson, J Lynskey, Filz^erald (3), Ormandy, Hepburn (2), Friedlander, Crisp, P Cullen, J Raid, A Child*, Oukerhouse, Sinolair, L^rge, Baker, MoKeiwe, Tregear, Fergus, Huston, H Hefiford, W Pritofaard.

Interprovincial

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph Christchuboh, Augcst 12

The Oourienay A and P Association has Unanimously passed a resolution in favour of the Land and Live Stock Auctions Bill A t a meeting of Cheviot settlers on Satur day, ib was resolved to collect subscriptions towards providing a memorial to the late Sir John McKenzie.

The painter's dispute was considered by the Arbitration Court to-day. The Union aska for 10s a day bub the employers say they cannot afford to pay it. The award will be given before the numbers of the Ooart leave Ohristonnrch. Three oases for enforcemanb of awards were brought by the Cbriatohurch Tailor Trade Union against three firms, and are now occupying the attention of the Court. It may finish sitting hers on Wednesday morning. Gisborne, August 12 A sharp shook of earthquake occurred at 1.53 this morning Wellington, August 12

! The Railway Department has arranged to apply the electric tablet system, such as is now in use from Wellington to the Hutt, to the running of trains on the Dunedin Mosgiel section, so as to render it impossible for collisions to occurs The system will afterwards be extended to the Dunedin Waitabi line, and then to all the main Hues in the colony* Auckxand, Aog 12 The Roman Catholic community have long felt the want of a college in Auckland, where thre higher branches of eduoation would be imparted; Bishop Lenihan re cently offered the Marist Order thirteen acres of church property in Fonsonby, provided tbe Order ereobed thereon a suitable college, This offer was eenb to the head of the Order ia France, and the Council accept ed the Bishop's proposal and ordered the erection of a seminary, to cost some thousands of pounds.

CORRESPONDECE.

(We do cot bold oartelves responsible foe opinions expressed by our cormpoiidtnta

LARRIKINISM AT STAVELEY.

EO IHB KDITORi Sie,~l am surprised at lomi of tfat remarks of your correspondent •' Lover of Fun," While agreeing that lomethtog should he done to enaonntge the young men to aim ab something better than aanoying meetinga, I fail to see whar* in the least hia letter will assist. Now sir, the remark* re larrikin behaviour is a church are nob called (or. While there ia a certain amount of noise, ib is certainly sob as bad m he makes out, and at one who has reason to know, I find the behaviour very maoh improved. A. few days ago, t> preacher 'remarked that be found the services no woree than ia any other district where services are held ia public buildings, and [ that he never had any fault to fiod la toy service he had taken at) Stavsley. Then again, the remarks re example of obrli&Un parents Bitting in front instead of the back, 11 would like to know whether »ny minister would prefer his earnest workers taking & back teat. Re parental control—When a I parent's son have grown up to manhood. It 1 is impossible for anyone to control them in ' the same way as if they were children; I therefore consider example is the best precept in these cases. It is evident tlto that those who act a good example do nob Bit over the fire and talk. I fail to set where your correspondent's loglo oomes in. I would like to ask your correspondent, evidently a resident of Stave!ey, if be hat tried In any way to improve matters, or if on the other hand he has acted the bully instead of trying to lead. I for one would be only to willing to assist in commencing a Mutua.l Improvement Glass or & Temperance Society, and also in some way to find out how drink ia brought) into the district— I am, etc., 11 Pbo Bono Publioo,"

RANGITATA AND ANAMA.

TO THE EDITOR. Bib,—Kindly allow me space to answer Mr £ Taylor's letter, whfch appears in your issue of the Bth, under the somewhat ambi guous heading of ' Rangitata Head works.' Mr Taylor's letter appears to me to be extremely selfish. When he' says, ' 1 and many others will be malcontents against th« notions of Mr Wright if he wishes to take cur rates and spend them on the Downs,' does he forget that the Anam« Estate has been paying rates for nearly 40 years, and that these same rates hare been wholly expended on roads In the lower part of the district. It is quite fair that! Mr Taylor and his neighbours should now pay rates for our benefit). We do not ask for a metalled road, but merely rh*b the Dowbi road be made passable for wheel traffic, which ab preseni ia certainly nob the c»ae. Hoping some abler pen will antwe? Mr Taylor at greater length.—l am, &o>, J. P. Fsmnt,

CABLE NEWS.

i United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright VOLUNTEER MANOEUVRES. EONDONj Aog 11 Eighty thousand Volunteers are undergoing training in camps in Eng land, PBESBYTIRIAN CHURCH UNION. The Scottish Court of Session non suited the Free Cburch dissentients against the Union, who brought an action claiming moneys from the United Free Church, OBITUARY. RoME.'Aagnst 12 Signor Francesco Crispi is dead, (Signor Crispi, the well known Italian fbatesman, was born in Sicily in 1819. He occupied a very promiuent place ia European politics some six or seven years »pn.) THE STEEL TRUST. New York, August 12 The Steel 'I rust has declined to refer the dispute to arbitration; The Feder ation of Labour suppor'g the Amalga mated Steel Workers. A GOLD BOBBER CONFESSES. John Winters, arrested at San Francisco, has confessed to the Selby gold robbery, and has revealad the hidden gold. TROUBLE AT MALTA A mass meeting was held at Malt* to protest against taxation under an Order-ia-Oouncil. Violent epueches were delivered afterwards at Union Olubs, and the Uniou Jack was torn down. THE WH4BF LABOURERS STRIKE ' Brisbane, Ang 12 A meeting of shipping companies held to consider th,e wharf labourers' strike, decided to maintain freedom of contract; The Bteamsra are getting away well to time, CAPSIZE OF A. PEARLING BOAT/ By the capsize of a pearling boat at Thursday Island, four Pacific Islanders were drowned.

The Late Empress Fredrick

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Bbblis, August) 13 ; Enormous crowds gathered ab Kronberg where there was a great military pageant, Dr Dryander, the Court Qh»plain t officiated at an im pressive fnneral service. The Kaiser was present;, dressed in the uniform of ttie late Empress's regiment of Blacfc: Hussars. He led Qaeen Ale^aodrn to her seat. King Edward, in the blue uniform of the Prussian Dragoons, led i the Kaiaeria to her seat. Besides relatives, there were present, Ooant yon Buiow, Count Waidersee, Lord Olarendon, Admiral John Fullerton Lascellesand the Bishop of Bipon. The Royalties started for Potsdam daring the night; Prince Henry's iqaadros is nearing Kiel. Sydney, August 12 Yesterday waa observed as a day oi mourning for the Empress Fredericki. special services being held in the leading chureb.ee,

Queensland Sugar Industry.

Melbourne, August 12

Dr Maxwell's report to tbe Federal Parliament on the sugar Industry, with apeclal Inquiry as to the value of black and white labour, has been circulated. Dr Maxwell states that when white labour is considarsd in relation to skill, enditr* arice, and stability, its highest coefficient obtains in southern districts, and its Value is reduced to a minimum in ultra.tropjeftl districts. The converse value applies to black labour. Thus it appears that labour powers in the climatic extremes of sugar areas ate made to economically compen* !sate each other. Id Is indlcited fchac invention may be expected to provide mechanical devices for harvesting cane and other work, and thus farther i strengthen the current tsndenoy fco cob. stitute lower: by higher forms of labour. The increment ef white settlers upon sugar growing landa during the past decade, with the redaction of Islanders, indicate that under the operation given by natural laws, particularly in certain latitudes, the Pacific Islander is relatively a dealinißg factor in the production ©f Queensland sugar. ' '

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WANTEDS, Etc. FOR SALB-A Lady's Waverley B'cvt-lp, in coori order. Apply Mi>SES Page. Ariel Confectionery, Eaat Streob ACADEMY Picture^ 1901; New Boob* | —The Crisis, Under the Red Woods. The Black Wolfa Breed, The Wise Mao and ft Foc^, Onora, Sons of the Morr.insr, Wp, Me and BomeOth<?r-, ohoapedftionj, Marquia t»f Lime, Eber Hold*n, Trilby Th« Day of Aold Lang Syne, The Pot'er's Thumb, he Heir of Reddoljff", and many cthors— M Jokks TUST Unpacked, a small bat choice selee ?| tion of artificial poh plant? la to 4* eaoh—A T H Williams "fjlO^VL Netting from I£l per vurd ; S'leeo V Netting (oenf.restranrt), 3J? per yxrd ; Garden Toola in great variety, rqtmlly cheap, ati —Gko. Meddins, The People Ironmnneror. GEOKGft I^7)AN~¥~CO SPFOIAL NOTICE PARENTS of large Families—lf you want to »tu<% economy, you ostnnob do batter thun try Duncan & Co, Cheap Cash Drapers, where yon are bound W get splendid value. Compare on' prices, and we have do fear of the result 1. Note address— Seobob Dtjnoak & Co, Tacored Street, opposite Aicade i £ r\ f HERE are yon going to my pretty VV Maid? :To see J Ftacs aweep our chimney she said, -Re does it bo nicely and sweetly and clean, Thafc ne'er a speck of Boot can be iseeD, 1' Dont forgeb the above, arid send for J B-sace ab onos* Chimney Sweep, Trevertou. Orders oare Kerr Bros. BIG SeieoMon of P«per E Htions of popnlnr T&onV* 8d "^«h cl h boand Book" 9* pach—A T H Wiluam* 7 251 TpXRAORDIN^RY Value for CASH— JtV Exhibition Colonial Twilled Blankets; Kpeoia! Purchase, 600 pairs bought at, » big discount, for Cagh. No * is your tims to buy afc Seas than Mil', prioea; come and look for yourstjlvs; best value in Canterbury, large size 14* 9J, extra large 19a 6d, weight and quaHty jrvarantoed ; only obtainable at GEQRaE DUNCAN AND 00, Chnap Cash Rrarera, Tanored Street P\l™ir\ BIRTHDAY Cards tochooae from y|J\j new Designs from Id to 5s eaoh —A T H Williams 7 250 A SPECIAL Purohaee—Ladies' Vdktenb Eveuing Shoes with otrap aod toe Cap 33 91, do without strap 2s 6d, (jllnce Kid 2 arap 4i 6d, with Buckle ss, toe Gap 59 9d, Geni'd Couro Shoes 7s, Ladies' Felt BHppers Is, do with strap and carpet eoJes tt 6d, Carpet Slippors with leather sole* 2i 6ii,28 lid, and 3a 6d, A superior FeH. Fur trimmed with Buckle and Leather sole 2i lid. A large Sbock of Ladieg' and Gent's "Boots and Shoes, cvi table for present wear, Obildresi'rf school Boots a Special" y at R Alooßn's Sale 21 EX IRA WAR NRWS —Bi? Profits Defeated. —G. Duncan & Co are Belling Double Width Nun'a Veiling, eveoing ibadeSf ab 10ft!, worth Is 3d, Black Drees Serces (wide) la l|<i, Melton Dress Tweeds 101 d upwardß, Flannelette Skirfcintjs 7|l, Blouse Bi!ks {evening shades) 1» 7}il, Blaok Velveteens Is 35, Coloured do at Is 9d, worth 2i 3d ; several other lines equally as cheap ; bo room to advertise GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Tancred Street, Ashbarton FIUR NECKLETS, FUR*NioKLETS ■ (Natural Skire)— Special Purchase o Travellers' temples, offering &% less than one third the usual prioee, at Is 9d, 2a 4§d, 3s 6d upwards; now is your chance to get comfort Red warmth &t nominal priced-—at aEORGE DT7NOAN & 00, The Noted Cheap Cash Drapers, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade WANTED Known—Tha 1' we are show ing feveral epeoially Cheap Linaa in Boya' and yonthV Clothing. Every article of dress necessary to mann comfort and good (ippearaboe, in stock and to measure, At Mt Trie fix & Turner's OH Where, oh where is the Best Boot Shop ? Why Mkllots's Zealandia Boot Store, of conrsp F| THE most up to date novelty of the day JL. Patty Pan baking powder WANTKj) Known—That Oeo Dufcan and Co, Cheap Cash Drapers and Direct Importers, are again victorious in Beating Lfcg Profit Houses. Chriatchurch firm? aru fsurpripgd how we do it. The following prices proves our assertions : — Uoblenchod Grey Calico 2Jn\ White do 2| 1, Cretonnes (new dewigns) 4^i npw«irds, 33 inches wido Twili B^lannelotte 3|il upwardn, Z*> inches wide do 6|! ami BJI, Bold elsewhere at 8J 1 and IOJd ; Luce Curtains from 1b 8£ !, two jn'la wklo Shroting lOf.l, Tapestry Cruntfirpancs 5s 6'l upwards, White Satin i»ml Honeycomb do 4s 64 upwards, Ch'n'z Bed Covers 2* 3'» Contingent. Rugs now 2* lid, DoorAI&fB llgl, Heanh Rugs 2s 6rf, Toilet Covers 7|-1, Colonial Fiannels from Pgi, Crewdson's Loag Cloth flfd, Forfar S| I upwards, Art Mus!jds s|l upward?, and numerous other iineis equally as cheap GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Beady Money Drapers and Clothierp, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade 6 128 "OEMNANTS of all sorts must be £\> cleared to make room for Goods now arriving — Pfarcje's Sale Drapery and Clothing WAWT&D-The Public to know that we buy for cash and sbII for cash, hence oar low prices. —Pearce's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets ITtr ANTED TO BELL -Several Pairs * T Blankets (slight'y soiled) at cost prica Job lot Down Quilts from 7-s lid each. — Pearce's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets. WANTED KNOWN-Cretonnee3f 1, White Twill Sheeting 8f «, Table Damai-k 8| ?, at Pearce's Sale Drape) y and Clothing WANTED TO CLEAR-Job Ladies' Belts, aaoal price Is Lofc to 2s 9?, your pick at la 3d 64. Pearce's Sale Drapery, etc 4TrrA"NTteD-AHlVorking men to see I TT Tweed Trousers 6i lid, Saddle Tweeds.7a lid, Job Lot Suits from 253 6J.— Pbarce's Sale, Corner East and Barnetfc Streets WANTED -Bayers Men's Mofflers 9.1; Colonial Knitted Socks, 2 pairs for Is @3, Good Caps lß>~ Pearcs's. Sale, Carney East and Burne-tt Streets WANTEB-AH Ladies to nee cur Black Figured Dress StnflFd 6s lid and 9-i lid the drese.—Pjearcje's J*ale Drapery and Clothing GEORGE DUNCAN- ANJMX). SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEN'S and BOYS' Clothing cheaper than ever—Men's Navy Serge Suits, formerly 21-> 6d, now ?.2s6d ; Colonial Tweed Fuits were 37a 6d, now 293 lid, splendid value ; Tweed Trousers 5a 91 ; Colonial make do were 9< 6d, now 7a lid ; note™ our working Men's Colonial Saddle Twfied Trousers, worth 15s 6rJ, now 11s 93 ; brsb Mole Trousers 5i lid; Colonial Knittert Socks lOd : Colonial Knitted Drawers, job price, 3s 6d, worth 4a 9J ; Shetland Knitted Drawers 2s Ud, sold elsewhere at 3* 6d; Boys' Melville Suits, for atrong school wear, 8a 6d upwards ; small Boys' Navy Serge Knifkere la lid and 2* 3d. AI value; Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 2§^, 4d, and 6|fi ; Men's Eiaßtic Braces 1 If d, Boys do 4Jfi upwards; working Mea'6 Leather SKirtu, special value, 2i 4^d upwards, P&ncy Cotton .Shirts 2s 61, Union make do 33 3d, Wool do 5< fid, warm and good; Colonial Flannel Undera 2s 9d upwards. In conclusion- Working M«n if jou want your money to g<> us far as possible, try Duncan & Co, and you wiil not be disappointed DUWOAN & OU, Taaored Street



F. FERRIMAN WINSLOW Concrete House of five rooms and good Store, together with i acre of land F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOB SALE. ALLENTON, within easy distance of the Public School House of six rooms, with two acres of excellent land. This is an ideal home, and osw In which economy and comfort will eail hand in hand V FERRIMAN, Laud and Estate Agent FOR SALE. Alford For«at B.o&'l Houaa of four rooms, with 1 acre 29 perches ef land ; price £220, cash or terms F FERRIMAN, Land and Eetato Agent* FOK~SALE. Near the High School Quarter acre and Bouse of four rooms F FERRIMAN, Lind and Eetato Agent FOR SALE. 2 Acres of land at Fait ton Farm of 335 Acrea Farm of 475 Acres Farm of 1800 Acres,of tuesock land P FERBIKAN, Land and Estate Agea6_ TREVORTON, WH V Pay Rent when £100, Caah or Terms, will purchase a Comfortable House of 4 Rooms and Scullery, and Section. The property is situated near tho main ro»d, and only a few chains from the school. Interest at 5 per cent on the whole pur* chaee money me»na leaa than 2s per week F. FERRIMAN, ALLENTON. FOR SALE—I 4 acres of good Land with Dwalllng House of Sfx rooms, vod Bathroom, hot and cold water laid on. Windmills. Ample stabling including Loc«o box and Trap Houses One »"re of the land is laid out iv orchard. The land possessua ample frontage, and should prove a profin* able purchase either for a farmer wishing to retire and live bear the Town, or for an industrious man wishing to make hie living from the aoih Public School within an easy distance. F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agents JOSEPH FORDS SCOUB & LUNG WOKM MIXTUEB. FACTS WORTH KNOWING. Monnt Joy. Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman.—Dear Str,—l have used the above mixture for two or three years past when my sheep Bhowed signs of Sconr or Lrng Worm. I may say thab I *ound ifc a care, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can etrongly recom. mend the drench.—Yours truly, Sarjiuel White Bicearton, Canterbary M F Ferrlman, Ashbartoa.—Dear Sir, —In reply to yoar enquiry re Ford's Scoar and Lang Worm Mixtare, I may say thab my manager at Methven used it on some of the smallest and weakest lambs we had, and ths.t> it stopped the scour in them, and they seemed benefited by the dose Ihey had.—Yonrs faithfully, John Deans HE IS WEIL PAID WHO IS WELt, SATISFIED One Gallon Tins, 19s per Gallon Two Gallon 'Tina, 17a per Gallon. DO IHOT BE DECKIVKO. Lowest Cose por head of any Drench, and its work CANNOT BE EXCELLED, D. THOMAS Or 1\ FEIXRIMAN, Ashbnrlon GENTS Court shoes from ?a 6d Ladies evening shoes from 3s Sd at D Stock's Biua Boot Stora «



_______________ BUSINESS NOTICES ' THE SKK ARE CURID AND SOEPTIOS LEFT TO WONDER, The Polypathio Medical Institute (OBRISTOHUROB) SIXTH VISIT TO ASHBURTON. FRIDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 23rd, 1001, 2 o'clock p.m. until 8 p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th, 9 a.m. until 1 o'clock p.m. <N-H^H_H_M_f ft \ -MHBHHMMi-H MORE CURES MADE BY POLYPATHY THAN ANY OTHER SYSTEM IN THE WORLD JM POLYPATHY, the Naw Method of Healing, is the f*~ *^~^Ls surest und most rapid System, &* it cures with almost -__f«MH'ilT_r^^~-^<^locrt&'"tv Bucn diseases as Oanoer, Epilepsy and Asthma, gg^^^S^B|gWll-|W Lcvtrable under the old System, aa well as all Chronic and Nervoua Complaints of Women and Men* JEl^P^^^Sk^k THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS jS^t^^^B^SHS^Sm ki>ii'k*tio *ras yon bight ybabs ; also hkabt disease. >3^KlK_StCfSsS*__l Youir medtoisses have done me a great doal of good. I I jLm'yLj 5 w M-ufc-SSH-l feel better in every way, and the pains at the heart have tiSmgS&Ssg&BSSjBBM entirely lefb me. I have not had one fit) elnoe taking T^^SBS_____________HEk[' your medioiue—l remain, yours truly, ________P*^BV___Pf__pß n Jeremiah Foster LCK6 DISEASE AND EXfBBMH DFBILITY 9R|fls^HHHflH^K9 I have'much pleasure in sanding you this letter, HBS__HBH|^^__^^99 thanking yoa very muoh for the benefit I have derived [ES^SHfißlflHw from your medicine, which I have been using six weeks I was reduned in weight from 12et 41b down to Bat 7 b, H^MB_L_hTTsWi-lM___t__ tkU<l * had quite givea myself up to my Maker; but I F___y___HdHKll__H^_F__ ohank God after I had been under your treatment nine ! 9s_^_ara»_nffiß_i___F___l ftya m Y fr*eQdß could Bee a change in me, and I could ! fftMQßfrffiffißlffi_-_i__r-M eel 'fc myself, and have been improving ever Bine. You 1 [fIHHHK_W^Db^HHH~«Hcan use this letter for a tesUmon ul, or refer anybody to Oy^ me. Wishing you every proeperity.—Yours reepeotfu'ly, ■~amg_i^gn_ii_^gi# John ifilphick 83 CONSULTATION FREE. GRANGE'S HOTEL,



§j|* JUST IN TIME GUNS. G&NB. GUNS. Single md Double Barrel, from 30s to £7 lOe OAETRIDGEa Eley'a Blue, Smokeless, tad Universal; NEW CLUB, NEW RIVAL HORSE~GLIPPERB CHEAP AND GOOD. T> A IVT riUO ("Orion,"' 1 Zealandia," aud " Scott s") Regbter JXxjll i \JTI-i^ Grates, Mantelpieces, Garden and Carpenters Tools, Larope, Builders' and Famishing Ironmongery, stc. Kindly Pay Me a Vieit, and Save Money. ( g. meßdins, The People s Ironmonger, Burnett Slreet, Oppoaite Arcade



)PUB_IO NOTIOEBi EGGS. MINORCA 8, Brown Leghorns, Lang* shuns, Indian Game and Pekin Dackß. SITTINGS FROM _>«* TO SIS. Early Orders Booked and Executed in Rotation. 8 21 H. G, BERRYMAN. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. i _—_— WE beg to inform the public of Ash burton and surrounding district that ' we have taken over the business hitherto car ried on by Mv Gbokge Wosner, as a 1 FAMILY 'BUTCHER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, and that until our new shop is completed, the buainess will be carried on in the present premises. We truat with 'strict attan tion to the interests of the public to merit a fair share of the public patronage* Customers waited on daily. HFBTON & SON, 1 7 263 Family Butchers WANTED— People who are tired of pumping leaky tyres to bring them along to u"t We have patent high pressure testers, and we guarantee to stop the smallest leak. EOLIPSI CYCLE COMPANY, Tancred Street



(S* gg ASK FOR © L w ■ NEW TARIFF '- . ' CHAMPION BLEND OTHER PRICES.* <ff NO CHINA TEA USEDJYJJS^ I HAVE 6he following PROPERTIES FOR SALE i— i Acre and House, William Street south | Acre And House, Havelock Street weat i Acre and House, West Bide ; good poii tlon 1 Acre and Reuidenoe, wish good outbuild inga ; Moore Streob eaab ■ House and Two Beotiona, Hampstead ' 5 Acres and Good House, Wakanui Road 5 Acres, Alienton, grand Bite for a dwelling Several Good Sections at Fairton Town Sections in various poaltioua and prices Eight Boomed House, Peter Street west— To Lob h. w. ISrbett, 8 13 AGKNT, AROADE, A9HBURTON j JAMES BAKER. Fbbmshing Wabehoube, {Havelook Street: HE gnatftntess to sell at Dhrlskhuroh prteea for Gash or Time Payments. LADIES! /""I INUINETaiIor-madeOoatumes, Habitß \jf Jackets, Baioproof Mantles &o, made to meaeurd in tho latest Styles and newes^ Materials. Fit and workmanship guaraii'' GENTLEMEN S We have jasfc opened out: ex s,e 'Banga< tira' a large Shipment of New Winter Goods We respectfully invite Inspector of oar n«w Worsted and Viouna Suitings, Serges, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Tweeds, Meltone, Beavere, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real * Donnybrook' Irish Friezes, &o. Suitt to measure from £3. Trousers from 15s. Out motto Is always ' Satisfaction 1' OKAIGHEAD <fc BERRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitters,. ASHBURTON



Ab Balaclava years ago, S x hundred men engaged the foe," Ah t what a gallant charge was made, By that courageous Light Brigade. Though many perished there, who knows [The number killed by Russia's snows, For none can damp and cold endure, Without some Woods' (zrbat Pbitssmiki •Qpugi ■■■-■



As their half annual balance is now taking place in Ghristchurob, tba ioeal manager of the D.1.0. informs as that anyone purchasing a .piano or or organ ibis week, whether for cash or time payment), will receive a handsome pair of piano lamps and stool to match the instrument as a preaent. Wa need hardiy remind oar readers that this splendid gift is for thia week onlys SUB RECOMMENDS GHAMBBRLAIN's COUGH KEMEDT. "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a number of years and have do hesitancy la Baying that it is the best remedy lor coughs, colds and croup I have ever used in my family. I have not words to express my confidence in thia 'Remedyi For aaJe by Ashburton Drug Co. "



Wades Teething Powders lor Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent Uotches j price, la ,