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Mail Notices

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Commercial.

THE LONDON MARKETS

The agent in London of the Farmers As* Bnoiatinn companies of New Zealand writing unrinr date May 18th reports as follows ;— Wool—The third term of sale* for the present year commenced on the 20th alt., with the following quantities :— The attendances of both Home and Con* ttnental buyers was large and competition brisk. Merinos ruled firm, bub Crossbred*, especially the ooarser grades, were B to 7£ per oent lower, Yorkshire houses purchasing freely at the redootion, but many French and German buyers holding aloof for the time. After the first night or two a stronger tone prevailed, and the foreign section com peted freely for M^rinoe, prices for which now stand 8 per cent above lasb sales rates, •he appreciation being moat pronounced no Sne haired oombing and clothing parcels, particularly when in scoured condition, as welt as bulky pieces, but medium and infer ior descriptions, although in good request do nob show eq-val firmness. Fine Crossbreds are a shade better than at the opening, while ooarser grades, though fully rtfUoting the opening decline, are no cheaper. Wheat- -There has been some slight fluefc' nations in the value of Wheat during the past three weeks, bat prices now stand at about the same level as at the date of onr last report. Shipments from America have continued heavy, but 00 the other hand, purchasers on Continental aceeunt) have been large, and it is stated that out of 340 000 qrs arrived off ooast last week, 207,000 qra were directed thence; the short* age in the German corps alone being esti mated at 5,000,000 qrs. The quantity of wheat in Bight, however, is considerably more than sufficient for requirements, English Wheat is in very moderate supply oq the county markets, and the reserve stock in farmers' hands is said to be small. Values nre firm, and the present average price is 21* 3d per 480,b5, rs compared with 25s lid a year sgoi

In AuitrslUo wheat on passage several cargoes hay«) changed hands als value* rang ing from 29s 6d to 3(M&d oif to United Kingdom fob the latter price having been j.aid for the 'Oraigmore,' 15,614 qra from Port Pt'ri«, and the 'Balmore, 1 10,663 qrs from Melbourne. The pr«Hent valao of Australian cargoes ia about 29s 3d to 29j 6d and paroela 1b per qr lesH. On spot there is a fair demand at 30i to 30s Sri ncr 496 lbs in granary. Naw Zealand wheat has been in good request owing to the scarcity of English, and Hanger* and Pearl have b»en fetching 28« 6d to2Si and Tuscan 29< -6d io 30 per 496 lbs ex store« Oq passage » cargo 11,000 qrs f a q wheats has been sold at 28s 6deifto United Kingdom, fob. The 'Mario' 9,268 <p s half long berried from Lyttelton is st Falmouth 29s 6d being asked for her. Oats—New Zealand parcels have been in good request, especially in certain districts, and values have been firmly maintained. Ordinary Bluff and S^arrowbills still make 24* to 25t,and CanadUn* 27s tn 28s per 384 lbs ex «torp. Scnv salrs of parcels of the new crop—whioh is very favourably spoken of—have been made at 20s to 21s per 320 lbn o i f to London. Barley is steady, but the malting season is now nearly over. There are only a few lots of New Zealand now on the market

Frozen Me*t—Trade at Stnithfield has not; been over active, while holders of Colonial have been anxious to Belt, consequently while English and Scotch mutton has im proved lo the extent of 4d per stone, New Zealand has declined to a like extent Best O*n;erhury carcases are now 2s 3d to 2s 3d per stone on the market, and second qnnliby Is 8d to 2« 2d. bat heavy cheep are difficult of eale at 2j 21 Australian cheep have only lost Id to 2d per stone, Melbourne and Sydneys being at present worth In 7d to Is 81 ex market A fair number of frozen lambs continue to go Inco consumption, but the trade is not brisk, v*lu»r, huwever, have only given way to the extent of Id per stone ; good weight onroases making up to 3s Bd, bat heavy weights a re not worth more than 3* 3d Frozen beef has been quiet, but valuee have been maintained in consequence of the advance in Amerioan chilled, which h»8 improved 6d to 9J per atone. New Zealand fores a>re now worth 2« to 2s 2d, and hinds 2> 5d to 2i 7d per stone

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand FarmfflrB 1 Co-operative Association of Canter' bury, Ltd, quote as follow? on Juno 21, 1901:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl „ 2s l|d to 2s 24 „ „ Tuscan.- 2a 2d to 2» 2,1,1 Hunter's 2b Id to 2s l£l Now Oats—Dnne Is 31 , t Danish la 3d  Sparrowbills 1b 3^d „ Canadian Is 4d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior la 64 Peae—Blue Prussian 2a 9d „ Partridge 2« 7d to 2« 9d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 37s 6d Grass Seed—New la to la 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trqoks at Ashbnrton

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1901. Local and General.

The Guardian will nob be published on Monday next June 24bh Frisco Mail—The IMioq mail arrived yesterday 'evening, and was immediately totted. Civil. Service Examinations — The Gaz tto of the 13 h iustant notifies that for the Civil Service Senior Examinations of January, 1902, candidates may read •'The I'empeat" »c an alternative to *' King Lear," one of the special books already prescribed for the examination. 'the examination papers will contain alternative qaestiors on these two plays, in addition to questions on the other work set.

Train Alterations—On account of the running; of the Royal train on Tuesday next the time table for the ordinary passenger's trains has been altered for that day. The train which usually leaves here for Christ church at 11 a m. will not leave tiil 11 40 a.m. and the train for Tlmaro which usually leaves at 10 55am will net leave uutil 11 50 a.m. The north express will ran 45 minutes later than timetable times from Oaraaru to Christchurch Goods and live stock traffic will be entirely suspended. Hobby Show—-According to an advertise ment that appears elsewhere the Borough School Hobby Show is fixed for the 4th, sth, and 6th July. We understand that a number of ladies and other friends are working assiduously for the Hobby Show to. order to make it a thorough success. Amongnt the most attractive features of the Show will be the items by the school children, which, we trust, will not be confined to on* day, as the public take great interest in the physical drill exercises, which form parb of them. The art exhibition will probably be the best seen here, ai the leading artists in the colony hay« promised to send some of their work. Altogether, there is tvery prospect of ths Borough School Hobby Show being ft thing to b« looked forward t)0. Bibbs Fishing—There is very little water in the Pares ra river just now ; and gulls and hawks are having great sport among the young trout. On Saturday morning last a hawk was teen in the act of taking tront. He perched on ft rook in (be gorge qoito close to a shallow ripple, and as the trout came close to him, he struck more deadly than a human fly fisher, and flow away to the nearest spur of the range adjoining to enjoy nil catch. In the act of striking the fiih it was hard to tell whether he used beak or claws, but ai he flew away the trout could be seen straggling fn his claws, Ja«t now there are thousands of young fish iv th» Fareora, and a* there are numbers of hawks and gulls about, they will if the river oonv tinueß to keep low, thin them oat very much —Tintaru fferald (Smoke New Vena.

Weathkb Resobx—Captain Edwin for*' oasts t—Northeast to east and South gale, [with heavy rain { glut fall, Maimmb Paoti's Oaottu tn WAtis— MatW> I'dttAoaKMeOiais-y-nos, in Wales, was off red f"r «■*]„ auction, acd waa bought in at £45,00t Tkuobaph—The Chrtßtohurch telegraph offioa will be closed from 11.45 am till 1 ( p m to-morrow, to allow of the officers to { witness (She prooeiflion 1 The Power of Thousht— We desire to i acknowledge the receipt of » book entitled 'The Power of Thought! In the Q\m» and cure «f dieaae by CB Kline, of Ohrist chnroh. KiySRSIDI —It the arTjiurned annual I meeting of householders the following j committee wrre elected, vfz—R Maxwell (chairman), W McLean, F Klokard, W Anderson, T Wilson Fxcob«ion Trains—The Railway depart ment advertises tbftt tickets at txcimion, farea will be issued from Rakaia, Bpriagbuta, Rangitats, and intermediate h bat ions to ABhburtoo on Jane 26 b, aTailable for return till June 26th. T he Trains—Today's rirly morning and the 11 o'clock trains to Ghrutoharoh were largely availed of by Ashbartonitas proceed* ing North. In the latter quite a scramble for seat* took pace and the six carriage* provided were quickly packed. An Appointment—Mr A R Ellis for some I years in the employ of the Loan and Mercian tile company at Oamaro, has been appointed auctioneer to the Farmers Cooperative Assooiation Christohurch branch A RiSHIABSAt,—-The Hampatead tiohool children assembled at the Posb Office this afternoon and had a rehearsal of the National Anthem. A rehearsal of all the schools wilt take placa on Tuesday at 11 am Screits 10 bb CLoeKD—The Borough Council announces that E«tb Street) from Havefrck Street to Peter Street and portions of Cameron and Wills S'reet* adjoining East Street) will be oloierl for wheel and horee traffic from 10 a m till 12 noon on Tuesday nexb

Military Tbaiks — Two epeelfil train* oofvejing the Poath Oanterbnry Mounted Rifiea and Infantry, paßßed through for Ohristohuroh today between 1 and 2 o'clock* The 250 train from Timarn had on board a number of tha Booth Canterbury Oadet Corps A Heavy Finb—Afc the Geraldine Magistrate's Court on Tuesday George Meredith of Hilton, was fined £6. and costs, on a chajrge of having fraudulently aaec! a postage sfe*mp on a letter sent i through the post, the stamp having been prtvionaly postmarked. As Exxba Carsumh-A.6 the rwjnest of a number o* prominiut eitlzsne, the Mayor in trying to arrange to geS an extra carriage attaohed to the Tolanteer train which panes through Aihborton late to-morrow eight, to enable them to have an extra day in Chrfstchurch. go far, the Mayor hue not received a reply to his communication PHBtsHTAWON—-On Saturday last Mr H Stanley, an employee of Mr J Stephens, blacksmith, Tinwald, who i« leaving the district, was presented with a handsome case and p<pe and a silvar matchbox. Mr Woods occupied the chair, and a pleasant social evening was spent t An Ashburton Oohpocbr—'We are very pleased to notice that the waltz, Euterpe, composed by our gifted townsman, Mr Llowelljn Owen, finds a place in the pro gramme of music to be played at the dinners at 'Te Koraha' during the Royal visit. This i» a recognition that Mr Owen may well be proud of, A Big Bag—A party of ten guns, from Temuka, shot 105 hares In the neighbour' hood of Kai,\ciifh The day was a perfect one for bhooting and hares were very numerous. The beat shot in the crowd accounted for 36 hares An Auctioneer's Costly Joke—At Lancaster County Court, Mr Thomas Lamb, sHnitnry inspect ov employed by the Mnrec»nib« D strict Council, recovered £150 damages (or libel Dgainat Mr Joseph Wilsden, an auctioneer, who, in a local news'Khe^t, wrote a paragraph headed, '* Mary had a little lamb/ In which he asked, ('Whtt will thty fay at school when Lamb and Ma>y stray ?'

Poaching—We clip the following from the Otago Witness ot 19h Juoe. It shows the necessity of having more than one ranger to obtain a conviction •—At the invercargPl Magistrates Court on the sth i tost, Mr W H Robinson was fined £2 2* for unlawfully killing native p geoue in a close seasor. Mr Russell whi appeared for the prosecution asked for a wibfttantial I penalty and referred to the difficulty and expense incurred in obtaining convictions in cases of the kind more than one ranger being necessary The Pench remarked | that it was absolutely necpsfary that a B^op should be pat to these offences which were known to be prevalent in outlying districts. 'J he statement that more than one ranger Is required to ensure a con viction sffords a matter for the considera tion of the Ashburton Acclimatisation Society. ks Inspector's Rbp»rt — Inspector M'Donald, in his annual report to the Grey Licensing Committee, comments on the prevalence of complaints during the year that youths have been encour. aged or allowed to remain too late in some hotels. He states that mothers (and sometimes fathers) have complained bitterly of their sons being thus mined, etc., and wives have made similar com plaints In reference to their husbands. While stating that as much as possible has been done to minimise the evil, the in spector refers to the lack of assistance given by those who complain. The report concludes by stating that bo long as there are so many licensed houses of various kinds, so long will the lav be broken in the struggle for existence that must follow. With this Issue we distribute a circular for Mr James Mellor of the Zealand** Boot House, Tancred street. Be is hold ing a clearing sale for one month before stocktaking and la offering boots, shoes and slippers are reduced prices to effect a olearanae George Robert Rudkin, Town Clerk, Ku rviara, says :—" 1 have very greae pleasure in stating that, having used Chamberlain's Pain Balm in a very severe attack of sciatica I found immediate relief. Had before tried many other embrocations for the same pur pose, but found this the most efficacious. Several of my friends who have been afflicted with rheumatism have on my advice tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm with equally good results. I confidently recommend ib to those in need of a good household liniment or cm brocation: ' Chamberlain's Pain Balm is fold by anhburton Drag Company. Price Is 6d and 3s

The Bye-Election.

Finding it impossible to make the busi ness arrangements that he considers would be necessary to unable him to give his time and attention to politics, Mr T E Taylor has definitely decided not to be a candidate at the forthcoming bye-election. Mr G J Smith, wiu, it was understood, would be a candidate if Mr T E Taylor did not stand, has not, as yet, come to a decision on the matter, A special meeting of the Canterbury Trades and Labour Council was held last night, the president, Mr J A McCullough presiding, for the purpose of receiving the ballot papers for the selection of a Labour candidate to stand at the forth' coming election. The result of the U*llo| was decidedly in favour of Mr Charles Taylor, who, in ft speech, returned thaaks for the vote of renewed confidence in him

CORRESPONDENCE

:We do not hold ourielves remwipibte fot nrlntonn expressed by onr eorr«»r><sml«mt,«

PRINCE EDWARD OF YORK

TO TUB FDITOR Pis,—The stoppage of the Roy 0 train tab Ashburtnn on Tuesday nexb afford* »n excellent opportunity for the rmUhmtn of the connty to eommernmorate rh*» occasion in a manner that wonld be gratifying to I the Duke and Duchess, and ceitfilnly 1 pleasing to their children. Daring the tonr of the royal couple through the £tAtßfl of the Commonwealth, and a p^rfc of New Z aland, no attempt; has been made to Bab«cribe * present for their eldest son—Prince Edward of York. We all know how little one** look forward to the return of their parents, who have been holiday making, and particularly for and* cipated presents. This will probably be the only opportunity we shall h»ve of seeing the Duke and Duchess, bat we look forward to a visit frc m Prince Edward. Time will not permit a canvass of the schools being m**de, so we can only appeal to the hearts of oar citizens to advance sufficient money to purchase, say a gold watch or medal, which could be quickly inscribed, and presented to the Dake for his son. The school children could refund the cost by subscription. The pre: sentation con?d *»c arranged to be made on behalf of the school children of the county by one of the children of the citizen who was generons enough to advance the cost—l am, etc. Patbh

THE GOSPEL OP ATHLETICS

TO THE EDITOR Sir—Your report; of Mr Thomas' ipeeoh 03 the occasion of his send off by the officers of the Amateur Athletic Olub In not quite cor rect, and is therefore inclined to mislead many of yonr readers, your correspondent "Watchman" being one of them. Mr Thomas in referring to the many advantages a young man gain* by joining athletic alnb?,4tated that theso clubs were able to reach and influence for the good, many who would never be reached by Young Mend Christian Associa tion'a and like bodies. He did not, at 'Watoh man" infer*, state that athletic fllubs did more Rood in the community than Religious Associations, and lam sure Mr 1 hotnas is one of the last men in this town who would winh to cultivate the physical at the expense of the mental and moral sides of our nature. Thanking you in anticipation for inserting this explanation.-1 am, etc, LbOHARD JHOBBS. [We quite agrre with our correspondent that Mr Thorn s did not intend to convey the impression which rnt former correspon* deat -Watchman ' appears to have received. But in justice to out report of the remark made by Mr Thomas we may mention that the words were need as stated, although the whole tenor of what he said showed that he had no euch ideas about religious atsooia' bioos as * Watchman ' imagines. Indeed we are surprised at anybody putting such » construction upen Mr Thomas' words.—Ed]

Speech By The Kaiser.

United Press Association—By ElectrJo Telegraph—Copy riehfc Berlin, Jnne 20 The Kmperor, stated that Germany* future lies on the water. He urged tha Hanccatic town to seoure new trade outlets. It would be \<\H drtv to protect oonmerce

BOWLING

United Press Assooitlon—By Electric Telegraph—Gnpyriphfc Received June 20, II 55 p m London. Jane 19 In the bowling match, Australia v. Leicester, the latter won by ninety seven Jo eighty-eight. [The Austra lians' frcore was previously cabled as eight].

Old Age Pensions in Francs.

United Prres Association — ??y Kleotric Telegraph—Copyright Paris, June 19 In the Chamber of Deputies, M Gaillaux, Minister of Finance, explained the details of the old age pension scheme. It would, he said, require a capital fund of twelve million francs. 'J he State would contribute at the outset fifteen million francs, gradually rising in sixteen years to nine'y millions, and then gradually falling to forty five million franca.

Anti-Christian Riots.

FIVE HUNDBED CHRISTIANS MURDERED

United Press Association—By Elootrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, Jane 19 A Reuters despatch states that five hundred Christian! have been murdered at Qntlparb

Marine Disasters

LOSS OF LIFE FEARED

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph - Copyright Adelaide, Jane 20 A wheat barge in tow of a steamer from Port Pirie to Fort Adelaide foundered. It is believed that three bargemen perished Perth, June 20 A fishing boat h&i been wrecked near Fremantle, and three foreigners are supposed to have been drowned

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Electric Tel egraph—Copyr igh b

London, Jane 20 The Boere sentenced Commandant Piefc Fourie to death for attempting to surrender. De Web commutei the sentence to imprison menb Three thousand people were admitted by ticket to a pro Boer meeting at the Queen* Hall. Eight hundred foreigners, market porters, and Battergea gas workers were engaged to keep out the opponent!, and ft large force of police assisted to prevent the efforts made to rush the hall Mr Laboiiohere presided, and referred to Lord Milner as a wretched penny a User. The British soldiers were lions led bj geese. Mr Merriman was absent through indis position. Mr Saner, Mr Llnyd George, Dr Clifford, Mr Dillon, and Mr &eir Hardie denounced the war, Kruger and De Wet were cheered, and Mr Chamberlain was j hissed. Disienters were instantly ejec'ed Ihi crowd outside, estimated ab 10,000, tried )o gain admission, and sang patriotic songs until ihe raiu dispersed them. Some collisions with the pro Boers occurred, the latter being hustled and bonneted The Standards correspondent says that 150 Boers, under Commandant Muller, with 200 reserves, surrounded the Victorians, poured in a heavy fire, and then rushed the camp; It was all over in a few minutes; Mailer also led a rush At Helvetia, when Yiljoen attaoked Five columns have commenced a clearing area bounded by Blomfontein, Brandfort, the Vet River, Winburg, and Thaba Nchu. Large captures of stock and grain have been made. Private J M Cutler was killed, Private D Manley severely wounded, and i U Temple ton slightly wounded, at Hemelfontain. Private Jessie W Smith was slightly wounded at Reitfontein. All belonged to the New Ztalftnd Mounted Btfles, The Tagns sailed from Capetown o& the road with the Fourth and Fifth New 23ea landjUontingents, 638 cffioers and men, also Lieut D F Lundon, of the Second Contingent! The transport) is due in Wellington on |uly sbh.

Presentation to Mr RB Restell

There wa» a lurge muster of the friends of Mr R It Rentel! at iho Oddfellows' Hall last »V' ning to bid him 10 d bye prior to his de* fimKurw lor ihn Noun laUttd, wh*r» he has, KiGep I! an appointmsr.t on the staff of »>he New Z ' aland Lo»n and Mercantile Agency Company. Mr J Malonlnihon oooapiad the ohalr, and apologies were received! from Mr J 0 Restell, Ohrisfcohurob, Mr W G Gall*, tfhor, Mttyfield, and Mraari T E Upton and T M Jones, all of whom expressed their good wishes for the ftuetib of the eveniDg. Th« gathering was » very representative one*, farmers being [lanicnlarly well reprs' •anted After the health of the Kiug hid been duly honoured, never»l songs were given, ftmonKat the voodliitß being Messrs £ Cox, A. Whifftker, Frost, Brooking, Btephenson, B Thomas, and others The Chairman, in proposing the tout of the evening, said he had known Mr Bestell's father *« an Inspector of the school he went to At Lyttelton, and he had known the Restoll Unruly (or a vary long time, and nil experience was that wherever itt members might) be, they were always respected. (Applause). Mr Rex Resfcell «m no excep tion to this. Mo had had. an uphill game in •acoeeding suoh an abb man as Mr Pauling, Messrs Keid and Gray'i former manager, and the change of the firm's policy here had also been against Mr Bestell, nit he had done well, and richly deterred hiu improved politico. What moat be Reid and Gray's loas would be the Loan and Mercantile* gain. (Appi«n»e), He would now, in wishing their guest good bye, or rather tutremr, and him and hia family every success, preteut him on behalf of his many friends in Aehburton with a small purse, not for its intrinsic value, but to show the esteem in which he was held in Aahburton. (Applause) The toast was enthus'astioally received, end on the invitation of thejobairman several of those present took occasion to express tbeir high appreciation of their gaeft. Mr J R Bland said he had known Mr Bestell from a boy, and had worked with him shoulder to shoulder. He believed the step he was taking was a wise one, His own idea was, that a man was never so well appreciated at home as he wm amongst strangers, and he was tare Mr Restell's qualities would soon be rooognised where he wan going. (Applause) Mr T Langley was very sorry they were goiDg to lose Mr Reatell. He thought, speaking from a farmer's standpoint, that he vas the best man Reid ft Gray had ever had here, and he had dealt with the firm ever since they came here. Mr R Curtis said that having grown op from boyhood with Rex Restell, he claimed to know something about him. They had worked together of late years, and be always found him ready to give help wherever he could do any good. He (the speaker) took exception to a remark made by someone else to the effect that Mr Restell was not appre ciated in Ashburion so well as he would be eleewberp, Be could tell them that he was very highly appreciated here, and by those who knew him best. (Applause). He wiebed him and Mrs Restell every prosperity. Messrs J Hampton, Muir, Kennedy, and Wm Harrison briefly spoke of the high opinion they had found with Mr Resell. Mr H Cranfield thought that Mr Restell'a services to the Aebburton Poultry Society deserved recognition. (Applause). What the society would have dona without the willing and valuable help he had given for the past two years, he (the speaker) really did not know, and he did not see how they c>uld do without him. However, he wished him every snooeei in his new sphere. (App.} Mr Beßteil, who, on rising, was loudly applauded, said he had no idea when be heard of this function, tht^ it was to be such an extensive one; he expected to meet about a dozen friende, (laughter). He briefly ' related the chief inoidente of bis career in \ Atbburtcn. and said he had family reasons I for wishing to go to Auckland, and had de clined more than one advantageous offer lately which would have taken him elsewhere. His locality WDuJd be Waikato, where he should be pleased to welcome any of his friends, (Applnuse) He briefly acknow ledged the flattering things thit had been said of him. They had treated him very handsomely, and he thanked them heartf y for it—not forgetting the nice present they had given him. He could assure them that Mrs Restell And himself would always re member their kindness. (Applause.) The rest of the evening was epenb very pleaeant'y, and the company broke up after bidding Mr Restell good bye in the usual way, with " Auld Langsyne."

The Conway Case

JURY LOCKED UP FOR THE NIGHT.

United Press Association—By Electric Taiegraph—Copyright Sydney, Jane 20 Jane Smith, in a low, broken voice, made a statement materially the same as at the last trial, closing with a declaration of her innooenoe ' Mrs Smith, in her «tatement, gave as a reason for not bringing her friends over here as witnesses, that it was quite bad enough for herself and her husband The Judge, summing up strongly against the accused, said there was not a tittle of evidence to show that the deceased took a tonio, and so to support the theory of to* accused's counsel of an aggregation of poison in hie system At ten o'clock tonight the jury were unable to agree on their verdiot, and were looked up for the night

A HOT TIME

AN ABHBURTON MAN TAKEN PBISONER

I A very interesting letter hat been received by Mri Andrews, of LoDgbeaob,trom her bod, George, who is now at Kimbsrley. The letter is dated May 10th, which is pretty Sate. He says; ' You will have heard I was taken prisoner by the Boers on April 29th, at Paardebefg. I wa« ecbuting in front of the troops with three other men, when we came npoo the enemy suddenly, I gave notice to my men to get oar, but unfortu nately one got dismounted. We wtre too close to stay and get him at the time, to I gave the troops notice, and went back in agftia ; but the; (?) cleared out aad left as in a panic. We tried our beat to get Atkin son out oo foot, as we could not atop our horses on account of the hot ire, which was a cross rifle fire. So we kept riding about to draw the fire off the dismounted man. After some minutes at this, my mare pot? her leg broken by an expanding buliet, which pub me out; of acion. So being on foot, within 500 yards of them, I dodged for cover, and got to what I thought was tome of our own men taking up a position. But too late I found they were not, and so they got me. They treated me very fair; the lame food aa themselves, mealies and mutton, that is all they have. Weil, they released me on the sth (a week later), about forty miles from here (Kimberaly), and we arrived here the following morning about five o'clock, fairly knocked up, and we have been resting since. . The belt news I have to give you is that #c »re coining home at onoe, (Trooper Andrews is probably amongst the membera of the Fourth and Fifth Con tingent!, who sailed from Capetown on the 13bh met, and are due here about the 7th July)

THE ROYAL VISIT

— : ♦ - .... Onited Frew AneoUblon—By Kieotrto Telegraph—Copyright Wellington, Jane 20 His Excellency the (iovernor and the Oonntess of Ran forty gave a dinner afc Government Bouse this evening, to which the following had the honour of being invited to meet their Roy*l High* nesses the Duke and Duchess of Chrnwall and York :—dis Serene HfofhnesH Prince Alexander of Teck, Lord Wenioek. Com' . modort Winaloe, Major'the'Hob Derek Keppei, the Hon Mrs Derek Keppel, Cannon Dfilton, Bir Arthar Bigge Oom* mander Wemysa, Udy Mary Lygon, Lidy Kttherine Coke, Mr Sjdatf Hall, Sir Robert Stout And Lady Stout, the Bishop of Wellington, and Mm WaHU, Hon Captain Russell aad Mrs Russell, Sir Arthar and Lady Dongia* and Mies Douglas, Mrs Collins, his Worship the Mayor of Wellington, Mrs Newman, Miss Balfour, Miss Richmond, And Captain Alexander.

i fber dinner Mr Malcolm Bom had the honour of showing and explaining to their Rny&l Highnesses acd the house party a ime collection of views of New Zealand scenery, more particularly of ecenea in the Southern Alpa and the volosnio belt. A number of views, secured daring the recent annexation cruise of H'M.S Mildura in the Pacific Islands, were Also shown by means of the optical lantern/ Their Royal Highnesses were keenly interested Jn the views, many of which were oi country which the lecturer had explored for the first time. Afterwards Mr Ross had the honour of being pre* sented to the Duke And Duchess, who, during a conversation about New Zealand scenery and other matters, thanked him cordially for affording them such a treat. Wellington. Jnae 11

At the dinner last night, tsirj O Ward said that in order to let the visitors from England and Australia see m much at possible ff the beauties of the colony, the Government had arranged for A steamer excursion to the Otago Sounds The weathtr ii atllt doll and wtt. The wind shifted to the south, and * miilf rain is falling with a promlu ef won* to fdlcw. The only public fanotion today it the laying of the foundation stone of the railway »Soe». and at font o'clock the Royal party leave for Cbristohurch The Government) entertained the visiting Australian politicians and visiting journalist* at * dinner at Bellamy's last night 'Ihetoait of the evecing was ' The Fret*.' Wellington June 21 The ceremony of laj tag the alone of the new railway fofioeß todkplaee in the rain which increased to a steady fall by noon. The Dake was presented with a trowel with a gold blade, and a greenstone handle, and the Daoheßß with a gold and greenstone bouquet bolder. After performing (the ten* xaonj the Duke eommentid on the evidonce of tbe propertty of the colony, ftflorded by the neeenity for more railway aocommodation. He congratulated Mr Cadman, and Bir J G Ward on their administration. Tbe Governor .and th* ConoteM oi Raa fnrlyand suite, leave Wellington by tbe Mararoa this eveninsr, «o ac te be ready to receive their Royal Highnesses at LytteUoo, on the arrival of the Ophir tomorrow. They will cimilarly go on to Dunedin after the Chrlatohuroh celebrations

CAPETOWNS WELCOME.

United Pre«a AseooSitloti—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Oapbtow*, Jane 2(1 Cape Colony spends £100,000 In wel coming the Duke and Dtiobes* of Cornwall. People are flocking into Capetown from thousands of miles distant

AN UNPLEASANTNESS.

PECULIAR CONDUCT OF A MINISTER.

(Special to Press) WuiiMNGioir, June 20 There has been some ntspleaiantnesi duriag the p*Bt> few days between the Hon. the Minister lot Pabiio work?, Mr Hsi!-Jones, and some of the other members of the Min istry. It appears that the (internment werr desirous of reserving the whole of one wing of Hearle's Hotel for those members of vfee Royal gnite that could not ba aeoommoiattd at Government) House. Mr flail Jones, how ever, together with hit wife, occupied rooms in the middle tt the wing, wbieb it was understood had been taken for the suite, and it appears that) he would not shift* All entreaties, even from Mr Btddoa and Mr Ward, were in vain. The ooaseqatoM woi that Sir John Anderson, of the Colo&i&l Office, had to be accommodated is •outher part of the building. The contretemps is being very f reel; commented upon hen.

The Reception in Christchurch

THE PROGRAMME

United Preii Association—By ESeotrie . Telegraph Chmsichcbch, Jane 21 The weather is slowly clearing. The decorations present a bedraggled appearance the result! of yesterday 7 * heavy rain, Workmen are incessantly at various arches,, •ad all the unfinished etreetearc bsginntngflf look gay with bunting and gteenerj: Strong indignation is displayed by, the citixeaa aad the press at the tawdry nature of the Government deoorations at the Post Oftoe. The transparencies objected to are now covered up with mnslin< The oity it swarming with volunteers and cadeta, the latter are accommodated at the Bertnal East and West Cbristchorch Schools, which are turned into huge barraoka. AH the Naval Cadets will form on* battalion. There was a trial of the illumlnefclons last night, | the Cathedral spire being a briltuab spectacle, The programme for tomerrow ii :—TbeOphir arrives at Lytteltm, Feyel salutes from the Squadron and Battery i Daks received at 1180 & m by the Governor, Premier and Minlftere|whea the Major of Lyttelton and the Qhairmaa of the Barbonr Board will be presented: arrive at Christ church at noon, and will be weloemed by the Mayor at the itarien, and a oltiaen** address will be presented, the proemkn proceeds through the city to ths Fro* vinoial Chamber!, where the Mayor and Councillors wilt be in attendance Other addresses will be presented, and the Dak* replies, and proceeds to Ttotorla Square, I where he lays the foundation atone of the Canterbury Jubilee memorial} The Friendly Societies will march past, and the Dukt drives to Te Koraha; dinner at 8. fflher* will be a reception at the Agricaltnral Kail at 9.4b, which their Royal Highneam frill attend. An illumination of the eitf and I music by bands On Sunday their Boyal Highnesses will attend morning lerviae •* the Cathedral. Th« cadets will attend, I afternoon service at the Cathedral* 1850 volunteers arrived from Neleon, West Coaib, Gi«borne, and the North Island this morning. Colonel Fenton and staff alae arrived This afternoon ali available troope will hold a rehearsal of tomorrow** prooee lion 2850 Cadets are already in the city The weather fs rapidly clearing and viiisore are crowding into the oifcy

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It speaks well for the prosperity of Aehbnrton aad sarroandlng districts thet ihofr continued success has induced the D. I. C of Ohrlstchnrch to maintain their local branch so }opg. The sale was announced far ten days In the first pSape and it is now running well Into ten weekp. Some new models of pianos and organ? have just been opened up, eec, and all ntendlng bayera would do well to inegeo this 3p to date establishment.



ITIARMERB and othen, prepare for the JO Winter, and have yonr Home made cheery and bright with tbe jpowerfn! Aoetyiene Gait Eitiimatat given by Habdutc; Baos' Fieton, N,2. September 18, 1899. I have much pleasure in recommending Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy. I have used it whenever necessary daring the •ft few years, and have always found it give loused iate relief; It Always breaks njf a eoogh or aold, and experiences have tiaght me thai to obtain a speedy euro ie to eonunence taking Ch»mfcetlais'a Cough Bemedy at th» very Qou^ncement of a sold. I alway» i keep a bottle of it in the hoase.—Yooj* ' faithfully, 1 BliszisOi '•?•• Town Clerk.. Chamberlain's Congh Remedy gold kf A shborton Drag Company. Price la $fl tad The •outherly baeter at iv height, With wind and rain aad sleet, Is bonoi to give us every night, Wet clothes andioold damp feet. Bad coughs ani ooids moat u«n prevail, We'll try to make them fewer,* And t»ke a dose of never Jail— Some. Woods' Gbeat PappnuniNt Qvuw §woke New Venm



, The fourth shipment of the new wash* ing machine has now arrived at the DIG, and orders lor trials awaiting ■fulfilment will be allotted in their order. The following is amongst the latest of many original Ashbarton and district | testimonials :—Dear Sirs, I have ranch [ ple&trare in adding my testimony to that lof many others who have need yonr labor saving machine. A very large waeh can be done in an incredibly short time with excellent results. I have tried & number of waahers, bat I th|n^ there cannot be any doabfc tba.t your machine holds first pla.se. The wringer which is attached adds very considerably to the value of the rudchine*—Faithfully Youre, Eitib Wil iMt Peter Street, Ashburton. I Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, redoce fever and prevent Uotchea ; price, la



ladies visiting Donedin are invitedM visit the hair dressing room* of A to Hendry, Princes Street. They are replet with every comfort for aird resting harapoonlng, singeing, etc



NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS AND ADVERTISERS. rilO eaafole the Membem of oar Staff to take advantage of ths exoartioot to CbrliN ohuroh In connection with ibe Royal Vltit, tha •• GUARDIAN " will NOT be publith»d on MONDAY, June 2*tb. ROBERT BELI4 MftDßgec Wadb's Woem Figs are moat [ effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, Is



| PRIZE FOWLS ! FGR~SALE, | "OUREBRBD Indian Game, Minorca L Brown Leghorns, Langehans a J Pokio Dacka ; Cockerels from 5s H G BEBBYMAN TBIAD JE*r*2E© Com petition. THE •« TRIAD " has in tha press, and shortly to he published, a book entitled •• What to see and Where to Stay in Now Zealand." A prize of Three Guineas is offered for the most interesting and amusing ar'icte of about 2000 words, entitle 1 ** Wh*t to see and Where to Stay in New Zeaiaod." lo close 20th trEPTEM BEX. Puzz'o Competition far children under 14, ■cc TRIAD CONDITIONS/. All that Is necessary to enter for this competition is to post your article (enclosing a receipt for 5«, or more, from any Tbtad Rdverti9er» to •• The Manager of the Tbiad, Dunedin ' A]ax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Deliver Agency Bermaline Bread—oil Bakers Brinsley and Co 's Kaog^a Bmg, Harris <k Co, Arrow Brand boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Curtis, F. Jeweller Dunlop Tyres Gawne's Sauces. Pickles, Vinegar, etc Gates, H A, Mimic seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto TT»ywarrf'» Pickleß and Bauces Jones, H M. Triad Agent Kirkpatriok, S, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Co'i Koala T©»«, all Grocers? Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loaeby'o Wahoo. Koolibah, Benjamin Gum, atid Cinnamon Cure Me^dinf, \i., Ironmonger N.Z Clothing Factory Nelftoiii ofoate and Go's Te» Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpo tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Mpring Blossom Tea Saratura Tea Teed and Co., Core Cure Tonking's Linseed Emulsion "Tui" Extract of Soap Waltke's Soap THB AHHBUKIuS TRAIN SERVICES Traina cave Ashburton daily for— CHRIBTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 am 3.15 p m, 7.5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.55 am, 5.50 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from—• OHRISTOHURCH—ab 10.45 %m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.35 am, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) SPRINOBURN-at 9.45 am



JAMtS BAKER, FOENISHIKO WA»EBOUBE, (Havelook Street: TTE guarantees to Belt at Uhristchuro'c prices for Cash or Time Payments.



GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE VI DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY POJUICY GUARANTEED XT S£» WEMXn, felrd's-eye ¥iew of Growth of Ogee. FUNDS, 1878 .. £292,523. 1898 .. £2,801,534. At the promt time the Funds amount to our THREEJMUOH POUNDS. Present Annual Income, over £400,000. The leading London Insurance Journal, Tho Post Magazine and Insurance Monitor, says,—"The only institution of tho kind at present i» existence managing its Affairs on eonimerei*! principles is the Life Assurance Department of the Colony of New Zealand. . . . Although the operations of tho De partment are confined to & small colony, the figures reached are very large, exceeding those of the great majority of British com panies. . . . Many of our companies at home might le«rn from it * useful lesson." J. H. BICHABDSON, m . Commissioner.



MONEY. j MONEY TO LEND on Freer old Security, In sums to salt borrowers. Apply to MR 0. W. PURNftLL, Solicitor, Montgomery's Baildin * WFBLJEY~fi^ PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNBRB, HAVING taken over the late MrOsbob . COOMBES 'connection, will visit Ash burton and surrounding dintrictß three times per annum, viz., March, July and November Orders nrny be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr L'ewellyn Owen &t his Mnmn Btadio, Arcade Chambera, Aahbartoa NOTICE, ANY person or persona found Treip&siiog on the Biversdale E«tate in purinit of game or fithervviuj will bepro<ecnted. 21 W S STRANGE



SPLENDID SUCCESS! OF OUR FIRST GREAT SALE IN ASH BURTON. PIANO S. PIANOS* ORGANS ORGANS- • New Models on Wl»w* BEE THE WONDERFUL VASHING MACHINE. Afchbwrton Testimonials now coming in freely, First second and third ship menta sold oat; foarth jasfe arrived and orders will &gain be booked for trials. DIG. TANORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, Asbbarton.



YOUB CHANCE FOR ONE MONTH THE LOT FOR 20s 1 Silver King Lamp, 1 Bell, 1 Lamp Bracked 1 bottle of Lamp OH, 1 Dunlop Outfib, 1 tnbe Solution, 1 pair Trouser Olfpe, 1 Frame Babber, 1 pair good Toe Clips, ? Stick Chaic Graphite. Money back if nob approved. Delivered Post) Free. Cash with Order* Dates, Lowry and Go*, ZEALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, Bubnett Stekit



TOPARMRRS, GRAZIERS, DEALERS, PROPERTY HOLDEBS, AND ALL PENDENTS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. O HOULD you have business of any kind O* to transact requiring the asaiatance of the middle man, it will be to yoar interest to interview GEORGE FIBHER, Arcade Chambers, and will be considered a oompii ment. Should it be private sale of sheep, cattle, or pigt, the shipment) of matfcwn to London; the Rale locally of meat in the works, should ib he more satisfactory to dispose of your skins ; should you rrquire farm implements, etc ; should you require to Insure your fife or property, or wish to transfer or arrange your*mortgage, or rrquire |to sell your grain or produce or wish to dispose of y<-ur [farm or have money for investment, or debit to collect, <'t purchase merchandise. All these branohea I undertake and will he glad to have a chat with yon, and aasint you in every possible way to put you in the position when and where to eel! to best advantage, an 4to buy the best article at lowest rates. In dealing witi a man with a fair general knowledge of <he bushing, in touch with the best firms in Canterbury, you can rely upon what no Company or AsßOoiatioG can supply, as their beet men are only paid officers, who, when the little extra pre: su?e is required, are always found wanting, in personal supervision, civility, and identical intemts. With me this in assured, as my livelihood depends entirely an my own exertions. Interview me, you will confer a favor on me and two for yourself I am starting in business on my own account, and every assistance will be kindly remembered. We have all had to commenoe life and doubtless you know the difficulties to contend with, George Fisher, Arcade Obambers, Asbbnrton. SI i



LAST 3'HtiEE WEEKS GREAT BTOOK°-TAKING SAL? WE HAVE it few New Maohinfa lelb fitted with Weatwood Rims and Dunlop Tyrea, which are guaranteed for 12 Mojtrißo Ako, Bomfl good Heonnd Hand Machines, for which we will refuse no reasonable offer. Outer Covers, Inner Tube*, aad all Extras at special priooa daring sale. BEE OUR WINDOWS ECLIPSE OYOLE COMPANY, Tancred Streo



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CIPHERS INCUBATOR CO. {Of WaylftHd, New Yoik, ÜBS) J MANUFACTURERS of Incubators, Broodeia, and Poultry Supplies, Head office for N-w Zealand- Broad Bay, Duoedin. Writs for new illustrated lißt, it i« free 6 8



TO BE PUBLISHED JN APRIL, 1502. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARLBOROUaH, and WEST LAND STOKE, SON AND CO., Publishers ot the well known Stone's Otago and Sotithinnd Directory and Stoni'a WeU liagtoß, Hawke's Pf»y, and Taranaki Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and publish a thofOOßhly complete and reliable DIRKCTORY, to ba entitled :-- STON E JB OAMTBBBUBY, I*BISON, MARL FOBOUGH & WESTLAND DIRKOTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. | APRIL, 1902 Edited by John tTONB. Will contain more than fcwioa tba amoont of matter given Ib acy previously issued Directory o! Canteibury. Price slf ordered before publication, 10b 81 after publication, 12s 6d: 6 130



F. FERRIMAN ""I CHROMIC COUGH QUICKLY CURED. BJSKJAMIN GUM SCORES. Mt Lftwrol Hoode, of Ctitißtohuroh, writes; B»NJAMIK Gdm had a marvellous effect on my cough and cold, which I contracted early last winter. I tried various advertised remedies bab got no rel'.ef. A lady friend mdviied me to try your Benjamin Gam 9 acd a very few dosos gave me relief, and it qaickly oared BENJAMIN GUM always acts like this— It ii pieaiant to take—Ohildron i.'ke it- Suitable for yoonj? or old Bekjaiiik Gum, price Is 6d and 2b 6d, •from all Chomiata aad Grocers, or posb free, from LGASBY'S WAHOO MANUFACTUR ING CO., Ltd, Danedin. Wholerale from all Marohanta 'TTTANTED TO SELL—Sevan firat-olaaa Dairy Farma, from 60 to 200 Aorta, close to Schools and Factories j easy terms— Apply F Fbooking, Land £ gent, Stratford T¥TANTED — Purchasers for fiv® small Bhe«p Rune, Improved and partly improved, clone to new line of railway to Auckland. — F. Bbookikq, Laud Agent, Stratford 4



D. CLARKE S CARBOLISBB WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label ReeHered urder Trade Mark* Act, No 18,796 and 168,143) I Haa bsi n ased 60 YEARS WITH ns DEVIATING SUCCESS. IMPGkIfANT TESTIMONIAL*. Dear Sir, —Re Chrke'o Carbolized Wheat Protector. I have used the above dressing for the past three seasons on an average sowing of 1500 acrcß of wheat and oats, and hwe always fonnd that ifc given every pati»»fact ron. It is alao nvxed with Jess labni a* d germinates a wetk soi-ne than when dretsed wih blaestone. RI. Stitt I have need ynur Wheat Protector, also B'arstone both on the same paddock, and &m much plsaeed with your Protf ctor as a much better pteventiva of srnat than Blaestone. Jambs McLean, Cairnbrae.



.IOSKPH FORD'S SCODK & f.USG WJEM MIX HIRE Facts worth kvowing. M"Hnfc Joy Pukernu, Sou I^aiid. Mr F^rrimtin -Dear Sir,-'I have nod the abov« tnixtaro for two or thro»> ytv.ru past when jut «heep showed signs of ?COQr Of Itvnt Worm I may pay that 1 found it a cure, nnd ihe result was beyond my i-xpee+ation lon atroncly rfcoin. mend ;.he dr&nch.—Yours trn'y, Ssma'.'l Whit© Bicc^rton, Canterbury Mr FFerriman, Ash burton. ~De»4r Sir, —In reply to your enquiry re Ford'B Scoor aiitl Jdang Worm Mixtnre, I may say i hat my manager at Methven used it on some of the smallest and weakest lambs we bad, and that It stopped the soour Id them, and fchey seemad benefited by the dose they had.—Yours faithfully, John Deana HE IB WELL PAID "WHO IS WELT. SATISMffiD (>n« Gi!Kui Tinn, 19^ per G*H"n ; Two Gallon Tir,". 17« r+r Gallon, DO WOT BE DECEIVED Lowpet Cor- per he-«* o*- »••♦■ *">rer>oO» ftnfl its work CANNOT BR EXCEUiBB. D THOMAS Of -. .P- FERRIMAN. Ashbarton



F. FERRIMA.N ! -b^~*~TREVORTONT "~"~ WB V P*F Bent when £100, Oaah or Terine will purchase a Comfettable Hpbs© of 1 Rom« and Bou!iprv, and Section. 1 he property ißgitnuted mar Uip ninin >oarl, and only a f^w ch»ins from thp Eohool | Inter*** •* 5 per cent' on 'he whole par' chase money meane lees than 2s per week F. FERBIMAN. "Snwald wm. ■■■.■in 6 ACRE'S of Highly prorlun-ivw T.v<i, frnntinfi Or«ive Rtrect Thp innH In Will drainer!, and rffrrs te |>«>rnor>ti in nun! 'f & nits for ii good! home evpryrsbsoimblp ikdvhnUge ff_ FEERIMAN. ALLEN TON. FOR BALK—I 4 »ore« of enod Land with DwoUitig Boiir« of Six roomti, and Buthroum, hot aisd onld w^ter !%■(! on, Wlndlmlll*. Ampla itablinj; hmluding Loose box »nd Trup Hou»i»; One i»ore of the land §• Irl'l out In orohnrd. Tho !»od poBS©»«eBl umpip front <»«<•, *«•<! should pr*>ve a prnfir. 1* dlii»i pnrphsn-'P cithi'f b m f»rtn«r wishing to fpiiro M>d l»v*» nt'nr iho Town, or for an !itdu*rrjpu« uiftil wishing to tnnkft his living frnni t)n^ mil, rubtioßulHift within an easy diKft' op, f IPBBRIMAN.