EPHEMERIS

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Mail Notices.

Mails oloaa for the following plaoes as under, subject to the necessary alterations: SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 For Nortfeerc Parti and Wettporb, per Rotomahasa at 6 30 p n» MONDAY, JANUARY 21 For United Kingdom, Continent Jof Europe, etc., specially addressed ptr Delphic via Teneriffe, at 6.3g am. Parcel post closes Saturday, I9'h, at 5 pm Express delivery and special messenger services will be established at A*hhurton as: from Ist 'January 1902. Fxpress delivery will cover letters and parcels bod exceeding three lbs m weight, for which an extra fee of sixpence has been paid. The special met- ' aenger service means placing a messenger at the diepoaai of any telephone exchange subscriber on request being made, and a fee of sixpence for the first mile and threepence •aoh additional mile up to two miles or time payment being made

Commercial.

LONDON WOOL SALES

i OoStsd Press Aeaooistion—By E!«otrio Telegraph—Oopyrighte ; (Received January 18, 9 40 p m) Londok, Jan 17 The LoDftburn clip realised 6|d. Megan H« Matnon and Co have received th« following cable from Messrs £« Holt and Oo.f their London agents :— London, Jan 16 Since U«t cabling you, a!! greasy wool hai advanced 5 per cent, second wools 10 per cent. Lew oroisbreds have deolioed 2& per cent. The position of the maiket give* confidence.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Fftrmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on January 18, 1901:— Wheat— Prime milling Pearl ~ 2« 2d „ „ Tuscan.» 2b 3d „ „ Hunter'a 2s Id Oftta—Dune .. 1« 4d Danish Is 41 Caaadians Is 6d Sparrowbills Is 51 Barley—Malting, prime 2»\ Inferior Is 6^l Paaa—Partridge, 2s 3J Cbafi—Good oatsheaf 50 j to 52< 6d Gra«B Seed— is to Is 3d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trncka at Aebbnrton.

THE TIMARU GRAIN MARKET.

Business io still very q'liet, tad dealers report verj little doins;. :— la whe*,«! Tuscan 2? sd. tn g< 4J?, Ttivefc 2s ?■& to 2s M, and red cbag at 2 21 per bashel, f.o.bi The «H round qnotntinn for o»U is Is sc! to Is 6d per bushe 1, f.o.b, Timttv, Nothing it doing m barky or pot»toe».

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1901. TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION

_ —^ Amongst the matters which should certainly be brought tinder the notice of Mr Ward when he is m Ashburton on Monday, is the question of tele phonic communication with Christ church. We believe it was promised that when the number of subscriber* to the local exchange reached one hundred, the Ashburton office should be con nected with Ohristchnrcb. The number of subscribers to the Ashbnrton ex change is now over a hundred, and we are, therefore, quite justified m asking Mr Ward to carry out the promise mada to vi some years ago. We may point out that the establishment of telephonic communication with Chmtchttrch would not seriously affect the volume of busi ness usually passing through the tele graph office. There are a thousand and one matters that might be dealt with by telephone, which no one would dream of telegraphing about, because it is extremely doubtful whether en answer to an ordinary telegram could be got within » reasonable time. But a. tele phonic enquiry is quite another affair. If the party wanted is get-at-able, some kind vi answer must be given, and one way or ano* her business can be promptly settled. The establishment of tele phonic communication with Christ church would open up quite a new era of inter-communication with the Can terbury caqital. It has been urged that the concession asked for would cost too much, but we should say the public would willingly pay a fee for the privilege of direct communication with Giuistchurch. A reasonable fee might be charged for a time so that the revenue should not suffer unduly* j although we are of opinion that the time is not far distant, when the tele-1 phone will entirely supersede the tele graph within land areas. At anyrate, there is no reason why the Postmaster- General should not be asked to make th« same concession to us that has beets already made to more than one town In New Zealand, no larger than Aeh bnrton. Everybody knows that a very large amount of business is transacted between Ohrlstchurch trad AshhurtOD, and it is well worth the while of those interested m both places to endeavour to conse to some arrangement with the Post and Telegraph Department, to secure a better system of inter-commu nication than the telegraph supplies.

THE IMPERIAL TROOPS.

It will be seen that the authorities hare agreed to permit the Imperial feroops, numbering about one thousand, who attended the Federal cele bration* to viiifc New Zealand, and arrangements have been made by tbs

Government! of this colony to enable the troops to make a abort stay at some of the chief towns en route be twer n the Bluff and Auckland It has been stated that the time allotted to the stay of the men m New Zealand will be too short to enable them to do more than show themselves to the I people. But as the Timara papers i announce that arrangements are being made for the Imperial Contingent; and the Indian troops to visit Timara, there seems to be no good reason why they should not also visit Ashburton for a few hours at least. They are, we believe, to travel by spetial train, and therefore there should be no difficulty we think m making provision for a short stop here, if only Mr Ward can be induced to agree to this. It would be a good idea m that case to arrange for a short display m the Domain, where our three companies could assist m the proceedings. Our visitors, while showing us what manner of men the old Empire has so long relied apon 10 confidently, could them selves be shown something that ahoald be a welcome sight,in the shape of our Domain. la connection with this matter, we understand that Mr Ward has decided to ask the mayors and commanding officers m the various districts m which the Imperial troops are expected to make a short stay, to give them a fitting reception. At each centre the local cavalry corps will be asked to pi ace horses at their, disposal, so that they may make as good a display aa possible.

Local and General.

——• ■— , Ashburton Club.—The annual general meeting of the Ashburton club and M.S.A, advertised to bold on Tuesday 29th January. Boildino Tbndhbs.--Three separate ten- , ders are »dvertieedin this iieusfor dwelling, homes and grain store, for which Mr A Ager ii architect. Chakoed Hands—The Monnt Bomers hotel has changed handi Mr T Wesb having purchased ifc from Mr H Batei. Mr West has takes possession* A Visuok.—Mr 0 F Cotton, district agent of the Mutual Life Association of Australia, was m town yesterday writing business for hit Company* An AypßOPßUiroN—The last Ashburtoc Industrial Building Society appropriation of £300 wat Bold by tender, and realised £50. A Bioh Miser—Roberb Arthington (of Leeds), who bequeathed a quarter of a mil lion to the London Missionary Soofety, was a bachelor recluse, who Jived penuriously. He. has bequeathed £750,000 to assist charities with loans The Member Fob Ashbubton.—Mr John McLauchlan.the member for the dißtricfc.is at present m Ashburbon, and it ia probable he will be present at the laying of the fouoda< bion stone of the new Post Office on Monday naxb. The TiwtAßu Bicvole Agcidekt. — Ihe young man Finch, who received a nasty spill ab the Timaru Caledonian sports, had bis arm broken m five places, one bone being broken m three placet and the other m two. An attempt is being made to save amputation of tbt limb, The Ministe* op Pcbuo Wobks —The Eon W Hali-Jones, Minister of Pubilo Works, passed north by the express last night. la a conversation with a representa tive of this piper he stated th»b m his recent tour m Southland and Otago he found the people prosperous wherever be went Thk Frozen Mbat Tkade — Yesterday afternoon the first line of frozen mutton foe export this season from the Fairfi'ld Works was railed north for shipment by the Papanui Some 5000 carcases were seat, and 35 insulated vans were used for their transit. The works are running ten hours a dny, and are working up to their full oipieuiy of 2000 carcases daily The Railway Tbaffic.~Toß axpreßa train for the south today was an unusually long one and contained a great number of paeeeng ere! Among them were the southern bowl ing team returning from the Tournament In Ohristohurch also several M HRi including Mensisj Morrison of C»versham and J R Millar of Dunsdin. Major Steward and Mrs R Ourtis returned by the tame train from attending the Commonwealth CaSebraUons m Sydney. Matrimonial Lottery—A philanthropic Greek, who recently died at Corfu, has left a con»ldf r*b!e sum to bs applied to the par* poses of a matrimonial lottery. Every year * certain number of poor girls, of goad con* dueb, will receive tickets entitling bhtm to the chance of winning a sum sufficient) for a marriage portion. The committee entrusted with the administration of the legacy is presided over by the Archbishop of Corfu,., and the winning number i* published m th« papers. The fortunate candidate presents herself, and all enquiries being satisfactorily answered, the money is paid over. The lottery (says the Gauhis) Is thus elevated to the dignity of a moral institution. A Second Solomon—A Magistrate !n Georgia recently found himself m an em barrassing situation. Two young women claimed to be the mother of an infant of six months. The Magistrate, who had aob forgotten hla Soriptural teaching, called for a butcher's kaife, aad placing the child oa the table In front of him, declared his Inten tion of dividing it and giving a half to each of the vociferous claimants. 'Don't do that,' they shrieked,' keep the baby your self,' and immediate!? fled from the Courb' house. The Magistrate, it is said, baa solved the difficulty m which he was placed by provisionally adopting the child Servant Girls' Paradise— A certain Tasmanian seaport is just now a servant girl's paradise. There the most incompetent sarv&nts (says the Sydney Bulletin) can command the best wages and choose their mistresses at that. Recently the cook at the local hotel, who was drawing the not-to be-despieed wage of £2 a week, demanded a rise, and when refuted, Immediately give; notice. At the end of the week, however, inatc&d of departing with her baggage, she merely moved to one of the best apartments m the house, and as there was nothing against her character she could not be turned ou h. At meal timas she sampled every diab, and audibly criticised the cooking«»*>done by the unfortunate landlady herself. This went on for a week. Then fleeh and blood could stand it no longer, and the cook moved back to her old room with A wage of £4, Fooling Judges—Mr Hughes, a New Yek ec, famous for his practical joking, has put the fudges of a horse show m a ridiculous, light. Under an assumed name he entered a horse m the saddle olaes, and nt the trials his daughter rode the animal round the ring, The horse and another were finally selected as the moat worthy of the class, but io the final trial the other animal was awarded the blue ribbon. When Mr Hughes learned his home had jusfc missed carrying off the prize, ho soberly announced that his entry was a cast-off tramcar horse, which ba had bought for £2 si. The judges are now busy explain ing how they were fooled. Mr Hughes two yearn ago entered a> stray torn cab m the Oriental female class of the oat show, and * ep*ol*l prize was awarded htm by the judges. Calendar for 1901.—With to-day's issue we present our readers with an art wall calendar for 1901. The design is distinctly patriotic, the colours of the Union Jack—red, white, and blue-*predom!nating. QL'he photos j include torn* of the foremost figures, Imperial and Colonial, ia the South African campaign. The place of honour m the centra has of course been reserved for our famous Oomroander-ln-Chief, Lord Roberts, And round him duster the New I Lieutenant Colonels Robin and Frauds, Captain Harvey and Sergeant Gourley, tho last named being one of the first) who fell fighting (or the Empire* The corners of the sheets are occupied by Generals Boiler, Jptchener, Baden Powell, and White, who have all distinguished themselves m the 1 Great Boer War.' The calendar is a work qI arb, and reflects grsafe artdib on the designer, and we have no doubt that it will, be given a prominent position on the walls pfour roaSeri. *

SfICMIj Sheep Entries—The New Zea land Farmers' Cooperative Asßoo'.atiorv advertise 800 sheep as speoial entries for next Tuesday* sale at the Ashburton yard*. Fbozkn Meat—The Secretary of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company has handed us a summary of shipments of meab for 1900. Next HorsbFaib—MeesrsFried'anderßros advertise that their next) Horse Fair ia to be held on Thursday, I4th of February, and they are now prepared to receive entries Wkst Coabt Holiday Tbip—The driving p&rty comprising Messrs Newman, Grant, R Shearman, F Curtis, and 8 Madden, who left Aehburton for the West Coast on Jan, 4th returned last evening after aa enjoyable tour. Cbioke*—A match wm played on Tbum day between teams representing Methven and Ashburton, and was won by tha former by sixteen cans. For the winners, F. Bands and E. Davis batted bests, and for AshbuE* ten O Andrews and Richards! Dkcrkasb In Amsbioan Hobsbs.™Accord ing to official returns published ia Washing ton, the anmber of horses ia the United States ft year ago was 14,700,000 valued at 500,000,000 of dollars, or 100,000,000 sterl ing. These figures show a deoreaie m the horse population of the United States during cix yean of 24 millions of horses. The faff' ing offli attributed to the steady demand for export. Thb Gbpi Pas*.—The grab pest ia w ported as serious m the south eastern portions !of South Australia Several farmers m the Mount Gambier district report that consider I able damage has already been done to oats and b»rl«y t -in some instances half the yield being lost- One grower states that ha only expects five bushels of barky from a pad dock which a few weeks »go he averaged at 60, and another lays that It will nob pay to put tht stripper into his paddocks, Spontaneous Combustion Op HAY.—The question of the spontaneous combustion of | Hay has recently been investigated by one of the officials of the Weather Bureau, U.S. A I which states that fermentation within moist hay may raiie the temperature to 375 deg. F*, at which temperature clover hay will ignite. (The beat preventive of spontane* ous combustion is a, rapid and complete yen* tiiation by which the oxidisation and for' mooting substances are k*pt cooled down below the point of ignition. Land Sale—At the Arcade Ashburton to-day tho New Zealand Farmers' Ooopera' tive Association m conjunction with Messrs Mfttspn and Co. offered on account of Mr William Aahtoo, hie Watertoa farm com prising 574 acres. Mi L Matson officiated as auctioneer, and on starting was offered £7 per aore by Mr Jno Small, the place being eventually passed at Mr Small's bid of £8. There was a good attendanct at the sate including many farmers m the locality of the farm Excellent Photography—Tha photo graphic group taken m the Domain of Mr andt Mrs FookV golden wedding party, by Messrs Halma and Co is now completed and reflects great credit upon the photographers In all over 120 figures are Included placed m five rows, and each pereon comes out with exceptional distinotßer, Considering the large number m the group the photograph is one of the best that has come under our notice, Ideal Soldiers Op Thb Future.--It seems to me that the ideal training for the soldier m the future will be that which makes every man more or less a scout, taught to use commoneense and all five of his other senses, and above ali, to become a good rifle shot, for, with all due respect to the artill ery, it is ths man with the rifle who counts m battlei It is surely a mistake to give a man three years drill and only three months at the rifle butts, and then oall him a sol' dier, when he could meet modern conditions far better with three years of the rifle and three months drill.—Major Burnham, m the Bailv News Living on Evaporations—A strange ex periment m the feeding of an army is being made by the American War Department. Twenty five men and some food capsules are at Oklahoma. The men are being pufc through warlike evolutio '8 daily, and they .are living on the capsules, a pound of which ia allowed each man cUily. There are three varieties of capsule, one consisting of evaporated beef aad wheat, which ii boiled up into aonp with chocolate, pepper, and gait; another of treat; bread, and tea; end the third of peoflour, evaporated Ibeef, and bacon, The men will be carefully watched for a month Building An Ocean—For the turn of one million pounds an engineer offers to trans form the grrat Sahara Desert into an ocean. Id would be a purely commercial undertak ing, and, if successfully carried oufc, the pro fits might easily reach £6,000,000 a year, The idea of the whole plan is for shipping, for the irrigation of the hot, now worthless countryt Bmu.ll islands would spring up m the new sea, which would m time become fertile, and m condition for scientific culti* vation. A study of a map will reveal the whole undertaking. It is known that the groater portion of tho desert is below sea level, and that at one time it was covered by water. An upheaval of the coast cut off the communications, and left a great inland ho*, which gradually disappeared. Now it ie claimed that it oould ti refloated by means of a new canal, and vessels would be able fco •ail down into the fertile regions which are at) present practically out of reach.

THE SHEW POST OFFICE.

Laying the Foundation Stone. Ihe Postmaster-General to Per form the Ceremony. The. Bon J, G. Ward has telegraphed to the town clerk of Ashburton, saying that he will be pleated to lay the foundation atone of the new Post Office, but that the only time at hit disposal will be Monday morning. He has asked Mr Fooks to inform him if this will be convenient;, and If 10 to arrange for the ceremony tutting place some time In the morning, as he has to leave by the southern express. In reply to the Town Clerk's message th»t Monday would suit, Mr Ward has ttlegraphed — "I shall arrive In Asbburton by the 10.45 a.nw train on Monday to fay the foundation stone of the new Post Office *i any time suitable to the residents between that and the depetr* ture of the express to Dunedis at 12;54 p.m. Kindly wire what hour you fix." A meeting of the Borough Oouooil will be held to-day to make arrangements for the proper recep tion of the Minister and other matters m connection with his viait. His Worship the Mayor notifies by advertise* menb that, owiog to the short notice received from the Postmagter-GenaraS, he regrets he is unable to issue special invitations to the ceremony, but cordially invites all those who can conveniently do bo, to attend. The ceremony takes place at eleven o'clock* j We learn that the contractors have made all the necessary arrangements to enable the foundation stone to be laid on Monday morning. Perhaps if the shops and plaoea of business m the town were to close during the laying of the foundation atone, it would enable more of the pttbllo to be present and greatly add to the ecUb of the ceremony* , Advantage ought to be taken during the viait of the Hon. J. G< Ward on Monday to bring nnder his notice several improvements that may reasonably be expeoted m the public services of the town and diitrict, The principal ones and those that require immediate attention are :—The desirableness of extending the telephone system to the outlying populous districts of tho county ; the need of raising the status of our Post Office, so that it will be less an appendage of Ghristohuroh than at present, and partake more of the nature of a district office; the ereobion of a pillar posting box on the station for late fee letters, to be cleared by the express mailman; and the urgent necessity, 1 for the conyenience of the travelling public, of starting the early morniag train for Timaru from Ashburtoo, instead of Orarj, as. at present. If these matters, and any others that maybe thought advisable for the welfare of the town and district, are laid before Mr Ward, and the advantages that would accrue to the departments as well &§ to the ratepayers'! pointed out, he is almost sure to have these much needed improvements effected; It will be seen on reference fco our adver ting columns thatjatpeoial meeting meeting i« called for this evening to make arrange; ments for the oeramony to take place on Monday morning.

SPOUTS ASSOCIATION.

■ -—- A meeting of the Sporfa Arsooiation was 5 hold io the Arcade Chambers on Thursday evening last, there being a good attendance. Mr D« McDonnell tent m his resignation, which wsb accepted with regret, and a vote of thanks accorded him for his pasts service*. A latter from the Ariel Bicycle Club was received, stating that Mr Nordon would represent their club m future, and hia presence waa welcomed by the Association. The Ariel Bieyole Club wrote enclosing cheque for £1214a 6d towards their guarantee for asphalting the Domain track. The club also stated that a number of prominent eyclietß had expressed their opinion that unless Bonnething was done to make the corner entering the home straight) more rideable, it would be waste of money putting down an asphalt track. The Chairman stated thsb a Committee, representing the various Cycling Oiubs, had the traok formed to their approval, and tho Domain Board had put on com« hundreds of loads of earth, and may go on altering It *mj day, and then they would not ple&ee •very rider. Mr Nordon said that he had had the opinion of one of the best expert! of cycling tracks m th» colony, m the person of Mr Reynolds, who informed him that tbwe were many cyoilNg track* m New Zealand far worse than the track m the Ashburton Domain, If the traok was asphalted it would be aafer to ride on, After farther discussion the matter was left m the bands of the Chairman to deal with. The offer of th« Ariel Bicycle Club to hand over Mr J 0 N Urigg's prizs for competition at the Sports Association* meeting, to be held on Thursday, February 21, was accepted with thanks. The programme of spcrtß for the meeting was approved of, as under '— Volunteer events— Night alarm,|tent pitch ing, sword bayonet orersise, cleaving the Turk's head, one mile bicycle race for Volunteers m uniform, tut; of war for Volunteers, Fire Brigades Associations, clubs, and factories—l 2 men a-nido. Amateur events—loo and 440 yards flat, half and one mile bicycle races. Cash events—loo yards and 220 yards fht c one mile, one and a half mile, and two miles bicycle races. School boys' races from 100 yards, for boys under 12, and half mile race, open to any school boy. Fir« Brigade events—Manual engine one man, and manual engine competition for five men. 100 yards handicap, open to members of any Football Glub, and u> prizs for the beet decorated bicycle (lady's or gentleman's).

LONGBEACH SCHOOL

- -"»" ■■ — The treat m connection with the above aohooi took place m the ichooi ground on Wednesday last. The day was exceptionally fine, and the master of school children was a record, there being about ninety children preient, who with their parents and friends brought) the number up to about 120. At •boat half-post two racing, under the management of Messrs Gollini, Fisher, Nor vis, Prendergssfc, and Watson, was com menced, and liberal prizes being given, the lists foi? the various raoes were always full, and the contest! very keen. A good exhibi tion of high jumping was given by the older scholars, while the potato races also caused ft great deal of amusement, Ab about 4.30 p.tn all present were seated m the shade of the well«growß pines and macrooarpn, and ooptohi refreshments were handed round by the geatlemen above-named, assisted by a strong force of ladies. Ample justice having been done to the good things provided, a splendid lot of presents, m the form of books, ware presented to the children, each child on the school roll receiving a present. The distribution wan made by Air J C N Grigg. who m a very appropriate speech urged upon the parents the absolute importance of Bending their children regularly to school; and pointed out to the children that while it was well to work for a priz», it was infinitely better to work from a aenee of duty and love, as they wou'd thereby learn self-reliance, «ud would be more likely to reach that nobility of mtnhood which all admired, than when they worked from mercenary motives. Przea for sewing were also distributed as follows ;— Standard Vl—Mary GolHns ; Standard V -Vida Watßon ; Standard IV—Eleie Mc- Lauchlan 1, May Pearson 2; Standard 111 —Ethel Houston 1, Edith Head 2 ; Standard Jl—Hetty Houston ; Standard I—Milly Hockinga and Winnie Werren (equal) 1, Each of the children m the P. classes received a nicely-dressed doll, which afforded great pleasure to the recipient?. Three ringing oh«»r« were given for Mr Grigg for kindly distributing the presents and pr;z33, and three for the committee, who had found the wherc-withal to purchase them. After a few more races had been run, and ' out-door games indulged m, all left for their respective homes, theroughly satisfied with l their fir»t school treat m the new century.

A Cruiser Ashore.

United Press Association— By B'.aotrio Telegraph—Copyright). London, Jan 18 The second-class cruiser SybilSe, is ashore At Saldanha B*y, Gipe Colony. The crew were saved. (The Sybile is of 3400 tons displace, ment, 9496 indicated hor6e power, and the following ' dimensions :—Length, 300 ft ; beam, 42ft; draught, 16ft 6in. She was built m 1890, at a cost of £174,670., The Sybile,s armament consists of two Gin qaick filers, six 4,7ia gunn, eight 6 pounders, one 3 pounder, four Maxims, and one light gan. She carries 273 men.)

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Received Jan 18, 9 53 p m A HEATY SENTENCE New YoeKj January 17 Alvord, cashier of the First National Bank, New York, who admitted embezzlements at that instituton, has been sentenced to thirteen years' imprisonment MILITARY BALLOONIBTS Berlin, Jan 17 Military balloonista have successfully ! crossed from Berlin to Sweden | DESERTERS PARDONED ' Madrid January 17 Sixteen thousand Spanish deserters daring the war with America have been pardoned on the occasion of the marriage of the Princess of the Asturiaa, a member of tb « Royal family. FUNERAL OF THE LATE BISHOP OREIGHTON London, January 17 The Most Rev Dr Temple (Arch bishop of Canterbury) conducted the service at the funeral of Dr{ Creighton, late Bishop of London, The interment took place at St. Paul's, deceased being the first Bishop to be directly buried there THE LONDON AND GLOBE FINANCE CORPORATION The reconstruction scheme of the London and Globe Finance Corpora tion proposes to raise a capital of two millions m pound shares credited with fifteen shillings paid, with a further five shillings per share payable on allot ment. The shareholders are offered a nsw share for each old one »fe present held. | A HEAT WAVE IN ADELAIDE. Adelaide, January 18 The temperature was 106deg m the shade to-day

The Telegraph Department and the Racing Clubs

United Press Association— By Elecfcilc Telegraph WBLUKSTON, Jan 18 As a result! of (heir interview with the Postmaster-General to-day, the stewards of the Wellington Racing Club intimated this afternoon that they will keep the racecourse telegraph office open as usual.

Visit of the Imperial Troops.

**—— w United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph Adelaide, January 18 Th« Government has been informed that the Imperial troops will reach here on February 17th, after their visit to New Zetland.

THE LAST PENALTY.

•■—■— —.J+— *- EXECUTION OF JIMMY GOVERNOR. United Preea Association—•!}}■ Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakaputk* Jan 18, 10 56 pm Sydney, Jab 18 Amongst the spectators at the execu tion of Jimmy Governor watt George Mawbey, brother of the man whose family was so ruthlessly massacred. After the execution be remarked: " Fow I am satisfied : I would never have been satisfied unless I had seen this:"

A Terrible Mishap

: _^_ ANTI - DIPHTHERIA SEKUM BECOMES CONTAMINATED United Preee By Eiectrlo Telegraph—Copyright (Received January 18, 9 56 p m) Rome, January 17 A quantity of anti-diphtberia serum at the Milan Institute became con taminated during preparation, and produced several deaths from lockjaw, Three hundred tubes were immediately withdrawn from the doctors.

Rise in Wages for Railway Employees

• ■» United Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, January 18 Borne time ago the Railway Department decided to raise the wages, of Its day laborers by sixpence per day and later the blacksmiths and boiler makers got a similar rite. Now the Minister has decided to extend the increased remuneration to all the artisans of the Government workshops. This means an increased annual expenditure of £20,000. _______

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph .Wellington, Jan 18 George Scott was fined £10 at the Magis trate's Court) to-day for practising medicine without registration. His counsel stated he was duly qualified, bub his present name wao not bis real name, and for family reasons it was inconvenient for him to register just now, He was m facb a traveller who bad fallen back cm his profession for temporary support It is not with the Government's concurrence that the Federation Commission proceedings are closed to tbc Press. New Plymouth, January 18 The annual report of the Chairman of the Harbor Board shows the total trade of the port as 40,408 tons, coutpased with 38,822 m 1399; revenue from dues on wharfage £&530 against £6081; expenditure on dredg ing £1458 against £2970. Despite the fact that the latter itf m is the smallest since 1895 there is less sand than at any time sirce the breakwater was built. The report foreshadows the enlarging of the wharf. Gisbobne, Jan 18 , Professor Morris, of Melbourne University, who is writing »n Australian history of Cipt&in Cook, paid a visit to Cook's Cove, Toiogs B»y, this morning. At a spring on the hill eide overgrown with scrub he found ft substantial oaken cask, which is thought might have been pl&ced there by the early navigator. On a papa rock alongside another spring are cat certain letters, believed to be the tnithla of a member of the crew of Cook's vessel

Sporting.

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. United Press Association—by Electric Telegraph—Copyright Wasoanui Jan 18 The following nomination* have been received for Wanganui Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, to be held on March 7 andß:— Wabtganui Co?, of 750 aovs.—Coronet, The Hern pie, Uhlan, Advance, TortulU, Boreas, Cora Linn, Calceolaria, Ideal, Re nown, Terror, Nobility, Palaver, Queen's Guard, Sylvia Park, Skobeloff, Motaroa, Fashion, Coeur de Lion, Toa, Dnyntree,' Brown Bill. Glenaladale, WiH-o'-the-Wisp, Jadoo, Kahuwal, Laurußtjca. Wangantji Stakes—Same aa the Wan- Ranui Cup with addition of Full Cry. Flying Handicap, of 200 soys; biz furlooßß.—Eton, Advance, Boreß?, Oattak, < Oora Lino, Jabber, Phooka, Terror, The Shannon, Full Dry, Sylvia P»rk, Formosan, Chasseur, Sedgebrook, Momahaki, Bowsprits The Needle, Murmur, Oinga, Laurustina, Tommy Atkins. Ucnhdin, January 19 The entries for the Wingatui meeting this year show a total of 182 against 168 last) year.

Mr H Frlediander'fl racing ponies Heliades Had Sb Lo&ada were shipped for Auoklftod to-day.

Tie Colchester Mystery

■ ♦ » EXTRADITION GRANTED. United Press Association—-by ElecUio telegram—Copyright Wellington, January 18 The evidence m the Colchester case was concluded this morning, aad Mr Ball asked for the extradition of accused. Mr Skerrett raised technical objeotiona as to the English deposition which had been produced,and also maintained that ths evidence of indentifica fcien was unsatisfactory, and waa answered by documentary proof that the suspect war Lillywhite, not Blatoh. — The Magi^trata decided to extradite Lillywhite, pointing oat that it would be better for himself to go Home and have hia identity completely established than be a marked nun here, as he would be If released. i Wellington, Jan 19 i Mr Skerrett ia applying for the writ of' Habeas Corpus m the case of Lillywhite.

The Federal Parliament

_— ■»■ ■ - United Preea Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright; Mklboubne, January IS Mr Isaacs decides on Monday whether he will accept the State Premiership or enter the Federal Parliament.

A Railway Tragedy.

ONE PASSEKGER MURDERED BY ANOTHER. A WOMAN'S NARROW ESCAPE Utsited Pre.Rp AesticiatSmi—By Kleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, January IS Hill, an ex soldier, ehofc and killed an elderly farmer named Pearson m » lavatory compartment on a South* Western train nesr Surbiton, and then shot m the check the only other passenger, a widow. Hill rifled Pearson's body, and jumped when the train entered Yaur hall. The widow, who feigned death, gave the alarm, and the murderer wm arrested after an exciting chase.

International Commercial Contests

LORD ROSBBBRY AND MR CHAMBERLAIN'S ADVICE United Press Awociatum—By Bltoftrie Telegrnph—Copyrights Lonbon, January 17 Lord Rosebery, ac a meeting of the Wolverbampton Ohamberof Commerco, discussed the question of the com* mercial contests of the twentieth century. He said that our commercial | classes require Educating scientifically . I from top to bottom m order that they may fairly compete with the commercial 1 classes ef Germany, Japan and America. He urged .that every Chamber of Commerce Bhould institute a travelling trade Bcholarßhip , Mr Chamberlain urged the Birming ham University to develop a research institute and faculty of commeroe, and insisted that Britain's existence as a great trading «nd industrial nation depended on thorough scientific treat ment and commercial education. Mr Chamberlain urged the Bir mingham University to develop a Research Icstitute and Faculty of Commerce. He insisted that Britain's existence as a great trading industrial | nation depended on the thorough scientific treatment of commercial education

BIG FIRE IN MELBOURNE.

— ~~—■» -■— United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegram—Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Jan 18, 9 36 p m Thiß office 10 14 p m , Melbourne, January II Messrs Mason, Firth, and j£e» Ontheon'e printing works m Little Collins street have been destroyed by fire. Thß stock was valned at twelve thousand pounds, and insured for seven thousand pounds.

South Africa.

« —^ , — . , United Press Association— By Eleottic Telegraph—Copyright) THE VICTORIA GROSS Received January 18, 8 50 p m London, Jan 17 Lieutenant A. 0 Poxat, of the Imperial Yeomanry, ft stockbroker, and eon of Mr Edmund Doxstf, chair* man of Messrs Dalgety and Company, has been awarded the Victoria Grow, for returning under heavy fire to rescue a trooper who bad lost his borae during the engagement at Zeeruat: THE TREATMENT Oi 1 REFUGEES OOLVILLE DEFEATS THE BOERS PEACE DELEGATE ARRESTED FOR TREASON ANOTHER PATROL SURREN DERS. MARTIAL LAw"IN OAPE COLONY RAID ON NATAL EXPECTED Received W(ikaptt*ka Jan 18, 1040 pin, This Office 11 37 p m London, January 18 A systematic collection of Boer families and their stock at convenient centres issteadily proceeding. Voluntary refugees are given advantage! ovet families whose heads are still with the commandos. The refugees are mostly' acquiescent to the action i Lord Kitchener reports that there are 3000 Boers at Carolina General Oolville's colamsa was engaged at Vantondershoek. The Boers were driven off with heavy lose. Three hundred Boers looted Aberdo«a and retreated on the advance* of 100 British. William Stsyn, the peace delegate deputed to interview the Boers «t Standerton, has been arrested and feat to Piet Retief on a charge of treason A patrol of Prince Alfreds Gaardf surrendered near Steynberg after two hours fighting. The men were stripped and afterwards released. A commando has appeared m Little Namaqualand. The residents of the Cape Peninsula, except the officials and the soldier* have been forbidden to possess arm* or ammunition after February lit. All the colony, except a few towns, will be under martial law. It is intended to land additional natal guns at Capetown. Two of the largest commandos tre stationed at Roosenkal, m the north* east Transvaal* and at Western Magliesburg. It is expected that Botha is orgft&if* ing a raid on Natal

The Sixth Continent

Wellington, Jan 18 The troopship Cornwall left Sydney yesterday and is expected In Wellington oa Monday. The Sixth GoafciDgenb embarkt <m the Cornwall on Saturday, the 26th inife, tailing for Auckland on that day. Auckland, January 18 At r meeting of the General Committee m connection with the send-off to the Sixth Contingent, a motion was carried by 19 to 11 m favor of providing alcoholic refreshments, if required, under the •uperviiion of th« Committee,

Wellington, Jan ia Private aivices have been rectlrsd thai (Ecooptr J Martin died of enttrio at Pretoria on the ilth ioat.

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THI ASHBUKTON TRAIN SERVICES j Trains leave Aehburton daily for— OHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 »ra 3.15 pm,7spffl (express) TIMARU—ab 10.55 am, 8.60 pm DUNEDIN—at 1264pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ashbartoo from— OHRISTOHUROH—at 10.45 %m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm TIMARD—at 10.35 am, 255 pm DUNEDIN—at-6.57 pm (express) SPRING RURN-at 9.45 a m



i QT. STEPHEN'S QKtJROH ' C 5 Aahborton. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY (January 20th.) II a us—Mat me. Holy Gomtnnoion,, and Sermon 4 p m—Holy Baptitm 6.30 p m—Eveosongand Sermon B. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, Vie* I HAVE FOR SALE—2 L»dlo» s gsooud. hand Saddles and Bridies, ra good order. 1 200 P. FBRRIMAN. ATIONAL MORTGAGE ft AGBNOY (DO. OF N.Z, LTB f ; TIMABtJ IMPROVED tfARMS FOE SALE. 530 acres Bangitata, 2SO aores Clkr«tnonb, 250 acres Waitotls, 200 acres Waibao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acre; Ofea'o, 500 aoree Totarn, And others of v&tionn si«er m Bosth Oaater' \ bury Improved Farms for ieitae, with right «f purohase 1170 acres Fairlio, 505 aorei Totara» aod 265 aotea Totars - Also usimproTsd sgricaltnral and grtzing Tttns of various sizes od the R&iooliffe aad Levelw Estates, &»d two well improved Station properties of 7000 aores each Bmoke New Vennj



PUBLIC NOTICES "imrifAlcißG"" OBAIOHBAD & BEEBYMAN HAVE Just opened out, ex s>s. Paparoa from London, the larg«Bt shipmeab of Hew Goods the]; have hitherto imported, aompriaing the most up to date Sniticga from the beet Manufacturers as bow worn at) Horns. ' Their immense stock of Fashionable Tailoring Goods now affords customers snob a epidndid range of new materials of guaranteed quality and atyliah patterns to ohoaae from as shoo id please even the mosb faetidiom, and their prices, workmanship. Rod fib will compare favorably with those of the leading ikma m Christohurch or other cities. S'hey ara also showing a grand lot of j new Hate, Shirts, Ties, Boots, eto., this ■eaaoQ. Oastomera wonld do well to place their orders early as O. & B. have already & arg« aumfaer of suits on the books promised eforeXmas. II 140 FORNISHIKG WABEHOUSB, <r (Havslock Streeti.) TTK gaarintees to sell at Ohristchuroh i pricea for Cash or Time Payments. 1 14 REPAXKB ! Kepairs The best m Ash burtoa.at—Mallob's Zsalandia Boot Store W" ANriFKnowa—That our Oilcloths and Llnoleumr are booghb direot from the Kritieh Mills, and stand unrivalled lot variety »ad valuei—Mitchell and Turner



GBMAT ..J UKI LEE SALE O? '■ High'- Class Drapery \ Clothing, & Boots t oomMbncing SATURDAY, JANUARY 19. (FOB OME BftOBfXlI.) IMMENSE REDUCTIONS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. ANDREW ORR. THS VEKDIOr OF. ALL PRACTICAL BIDBBS IS IN FAYOTJE OF RIDING ' BUILT with Butted Tubing, Short Heads, Narrow Tread Arch or Box Crown, |la or lia pitch roller Chains, ovarhangiog chain wheelel Aiay style Saddle, Handles, Ghnis, eto, Aoy goar, my height frame ; ftlso daat-proo! thronghoaf), ONB PRICE TO ALL—£2l OATES, LOWRY AND CO., Zealsndia Oycle Worka, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 1901 MODELS JUST LANDED. MA^Y IMPRO7EMENTS. COMB AND SEE THEM. EODB GOOD SFCOHD - HAND ' CYCLES TO bB SOLD CHEAP. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JOHN ORE & CO. N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY. WE have jast consluded our HALF-YEARLY STOCKTAKING and have thrown oat a number of odd lines, which we have marked at prices that will efieet a speedy clearance. zzSEE THEM AT DOOR.= MEK'S HABD AFD SOFT HATS AT U lAOH. MEN'S SOFT SHIBTS. -A LAEGE VARIETY OF TIES, ALL REDUCED TO 6d& Is Men'g Leather Sboea 6e 6d, Men'a Kid Shoes 10« 6d Women's Oanvas Shoes 3- !sd, Children's 2* 8d Men's Tan Shoes 6s 6d, Men's Tan Boots 15a. N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY.