Mail Notices

Mails ologe for the following places at nnder, subject fco the necessary alterations: SATURDAY, December 28 For Northern Ports and Westpurt), per Rctomahana, at 6 30 p m

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers 1 Co-operative Association of Canter' bury, Ltd, quote as follows on December 27, 1901s— Wheat— Prime milling Pearl „. 2s 6d to 2s ?d „ „ Tuscan.. 2s 7d to 2s 8d Hunter's 2a 61 (o 2s 7d Oats— Duna 2i to 2s Id „ Danish 2a to 2« I<l  BparrowbiH» 2s to 2* 21 „ Canadian 2s 2d to 2s 31 Barley—Malting, prime 2& to 2% 3d Inferior Is 6d Peas—Bine Prussian 3s  Partridge 3s 6d to 4s ClhaS—Good oataheaf 47s 6.1 to 60i Grass Seed—Farmers 21 to 2s 33 The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburtnn

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1901.

The N,Z. Observer, commenting on the rules of the Flour Millers' Association, points oat that a eignifi the milling cant privilege has been combine, conferred on the Com

urittee of Management, One of the rules give the Committee power to "fix prices at an unremunera tive rate if it should be necessary to do so, in order to suppress unfair compe tition." The object of the clause is not far to eeek. It simply means that at the discretion of the Committee, firms outside of the Combine may, at any moment, have to face a fail in prices, which, in the interests of self-preser vation, will compel them to join the Combine, the alternative being rain. There are indications, however, that the ultimate success of this scheme is not so assured as its originators would hf»va supposed. Five of the mills in the colony have steadily refused to join the rin^f, and ifc is known that bakers in many parts of the colony are showing a disposition to support these mills by buying only flour supplied by them. This being the case, the consumers will be included in the parties to the fight, -md will be in a position to sup port bakers dealing with millers in or out of the ring. It is certainly a ques tion materially affecting the bread winner, and there are indications that the battle haa only begun; Many far mers hold the opinion that one of the objects of the ring ia to keep down the price of grain.

Under this heading a Ohristchurch evening paper deals at some length with the prospects of a love for athle tics being fostered thronghout Canter bury and New Zealand by the North Canterbury Primary Schools Athletic Association. Our contemporary has evidently a very hazy idea of what is going on around it;, or it would know that the Ashburtoa Oounty Schools Sports Association first began the work in Canterbury, from wh;ch such great things naay bo expected. We have already pointed out the mistake made by our Ohristcharch contempo raries in this matter, but the persistent way iv which the Ashburton Associa is ignored by them suggests a desire to mislead. As a mere historical fact, it is just as well that the credit of having initiated the systematic fostering of school athletics should be given to those who are entitled to it, namely the promoters of the Aahburton Asso ciation.

AN ATHLETIC REVIVAL,

Writing in the Outlook, Dr Waddell, of Dunedin, gives an interesting ac count of his ever- A new woBbD land journey PROBLEM through Canada. He waa greatly im pressed by the vastness of the country across which one may travel 4000 miles from ocean to ocean. There are millions of acres of land awaiting settlement and the mining wealth ia undeveloped. The country ia rich in timber which only requires cheip transit to bring it into competition in the markets of the v/orld. Great stretches of territory are lying waste waiting on population to transform the wilderness into habitable places and prosperous communities In August lass 5000 emigrants went oat to the North-west, but this number is like a mere drop in the ocean when it is remembered that Canada can make room for 100,000,000 souls, and not be nearly as thickly populated as England is today. But herein lies a great problem for the statesmen of the | United States and British America. Population Ss pouring into their terri i tories from all parts of the world, but it is composed of such a mixture of racea that it will be a difficult task to we|d the various sections into an Anglo- Saxon unity From the western sea board the yellow races of Asia swarm into the country, while through the pastern ports cornea a European mix lure of Hessians, Poles, Italians, and Germany These people do not under stand the value of the free institutions of democratic countries, and therein lies one of the great dangers. The problem therefore, of the unification of these races, the grafting of them on to the Anglo-Saxon stem, is one of the most serious problems of the day. Dr Waddell sees in the situation that is, developing a great chance for the j churches to engage in Home mission work on a large §cale by following up the stream of immigration, and bo heading it towards all that is good, that the danger which is threatening the free institutions of the land may be averted.

Local and General.

TUrnt Holidays—The banks in Aehbttr* ton will be closed oa January lab and 2 id*

Wkauher Forecast; — Captain Edwin wires;— North West to west and south gftle ; glass rise ; indications of rain.

Accident—Mr F Seldon had & remarkable accident yesterday while playing in the tennis tournament. He slipped ou the asphalt court at Mrs Shearman's, where some of the games were being played off owing to the wet having interfered with the grass courts in the Domain. Mr Seidon sustained an injury to one of the bones of iiha ankle. This will nob only put him out: of the teuma meat, but may lay him up for some time.

Picsio —The annual Sunday Sohool pioolo of the Rakaia and Doric English Churches was held in the AshbiKfcon Domain today, when a most erj >yable time was spent by the scholars and their friendc. The vtßHore arrived by the forenoon train, and after liberal refreshments supervised by Mrs Lar&man and the other teachers various sports were indulged in, The Rev fi H Mathias was in charge of the party.

Old Meh's Homk—The master desires to acknowledge with thanks the following gifts and donations :— Mr A T H Williams, papers and magi zincs ; Captain Goleman, Ashbur ton Club, sandwiches ; Friend, olothing; Mr Gordon, (Union Bank) papers, etc ; Mies Sims,' Garter's Terrace), papers? Me F G Brittain, (Chriatchurcb), magszinos j Mrs Stammers, paperß; Mrs fianmer, books, magaz'net, and ohesr board ; Mrs Dolman, illustrated oomic papers ; Mrs Neville, clothing ; Mra Stephens, papers; Mrs 0 Jennings, magpzines ; Mrs Beach, papers; Railway Box, magazines.

Christmas at the-Old Mbn's Home. —The inmates of the Home were remem bered by old and new friends on Christmas Day, and they desire to express their sincere thanks for the following gif'a and donations;—Mr GAM Buckley sent his usual present of a pipe for each onfl, and also a box of Juno tobacco for distribution; Mr Stock, round of beef; Mr A W Whltaker, Royal Hotel, ten gallons of ale ; Ashburton Christy Minstrels, per Mr T Hammond, 4Oibs pork sausages ; Mr John MoLachlan, M.H.R.. £1 U, expended In frnlfc ; Trustees of the late flyman Marks, £2 2j, expended in Christmas puddings and cakes.

Boers roR New Zealand—The Wel lington correspondent of the Press saya ifc la stated here that Mr Seddon is In negoti ation with the Home authorities in refer ence to taking a thousand Boera into this colony for settlement on tho land, Ie is not unlikely thafc a plebleclto of members on theeubj ct will shortly be t&k-m.

EmbezzlißMEHT—Norman George Oox t senior cletk at the Hastings Post Office, pleaded guilty at Napier yesterday, and was committed for trial, for embezzling two sums of £95 and £31 9s sd, the first amount being money pa 13 into the Post Office Savings Bulk, and the second amount being land tax. Bail was allowed.

The Bazaab—-The bsztar promoted by th"s Roman Catholic body oontiuuas at the Arcade auction rooms with a fair measure of succeoo. and operations will extend to tho New Year. The following are the stall holders: ~ Stall No I, M«»lam<?<i Roorsey, Grealey, at d Connolly j No If, The children of Mary, presided over by Mesdaows Mc- Kendry (2), Mil ler. and Mi3i Duncan ; No HI, Produce Stall—Meadamei Brankin, Smill, Mu'lan, and Lagan ; No IV, Refresh* mente—Mesdames Soai, McOormick, and W P Daly.

Destructive Storm—Home papers to hand by the last mail gire accounts of the destructive storm which passed over the Uoitai Kinpdom on November 11th, 12th, and 13th last. Jg is estimated that 100 lives were lost in the wrecks of vessels along the co&sta of England, Scotland, and Inland, while the damage to property was very great. Amo'>g the sadde3t results of this terrible storm may ba mentioned the wreck of H M revenue cutter Active, which was dashed to pieces on Gran ton breakwater, Firth of Forth, and 20 oub c£ a orew of 23 men were drowned. The French ship, Q. ilUota, was driven ashore en Handon Beach, near Suuderland, and 17 of her crew perished, There were other four wrecks off (he Weir, and in each case several of thes*ew were lost. Lloyds' wreck list shows that Id all 19 vessels were wrecked in this terrible stoim.

Dromobe School Tbhat —The annual Dromore eohool treat and d's'ribobSon of pr:z»s took pace on Friday, Deo 29th, and was a great success. During the afternoon pportii were he] i, »nd a Surge number of toys and useful articles were awarded to the competitors. The boys gave an exhibition of drill, going through the manual and ; physical exercises frith sticks in a very creditable manner. The girls, under Mißs Dlokimoo, gave an exhibition of pole drill. An adjournment was made to the school room, where tea was provided fcr the scholar! and their parents and friends The distribution of prizes then took place, and each puptl received a valuable book. Mr James Alien (chairman of the Committee,} called for hearty cheers for the teachers and for MrGAM Buokley, who had kindly given two guinea? to the prlza fund. Ths cheers were hearti'y given. In responding for the te*oher«, Mr A O Maxwell referred | in feeling terms to the illness of Mr Jnmes Wilson, who had for many year* taken a keen interest ia school matters, and had been a good friend to the school children! He expressed the hope of all when ho wished I Mr Wilson & speedy restoration to health. "Votes of thanks were pasaed to th« ladies who had looked after the tables, and to Mr James Blackburn for his energy in collecting funds. Hearty cheers were given for the Committee, A dance in the eveoiug brought a very enjoyable day to a close. A Charming Bioyolh—We notice In the window of the City Cyole Work*, Burnett Street, & lady's special Rudue-Wbitwcrth bioycie, which is undoubtedly the mosb fashionable and best fiaished m&ohiae of 6he present day. Dried Ib seems strange'to us that New Season 'a Dried Fruits, such as currants, sultanas, etc, are sold cheaper in Aehburton than by any of tho Ghristohurch houses, whioh any of our readers wiil readily see by comparing Messrs Fletcher Bros advertise | went wjhh any of ths Christchurch store keepers''&dsre'rtiß6mfs?t. We consider'they ! should be well patronised on account of their keeping the prices of groceries tp tho losep | payable level. There is no doubt afaoafi ib, if they wera net doing business in Aihburton our readers would have to pay far higher for their goods. So therefore ib ia to your interest to give them ail the business yeu can Before the HoLiDA-ra—Oyolists are notl- I #3d ' that the best piaoo to have their I hioycles thoroughly overhauled cr repaired ! is at O*tes, Lowry and OoV, Burnett streeb, Ib does not matter to them what m»ke the ! machine Is, they o»n either manufacture or replace any.partß required, and their work Is luraod out naatly dune and guaranteed.

News in Brief.

The milk suppliers of Tlmaru hare agreed 60 lower the prioe of milk to Si per quart from January l«b, 1902, Train arrangements for the Lyttsltou JJegatta, Methyen Sports. QDinwald Races, sad the Timarg Snorts', on January Ist, will be found in ou« advertising column,?. Messrs Fletcher Bros are giving seveapence per dozen for fresh egga in any quantity until further notices

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Blootrlo Telegraph—Copyright!

A FATHER MURDERS HIS CHILDREN. London, Dec 26 \ A man named Buiere, a farmer, has been sentenced to death at Charters, for murdering live of his children. GERMAN BURGLARS. A gang of German burglars in London have received sentences varying from five to seven years' penal aarvi tude. CAPE COLONY' 3 GIFT TO THE EMPIRE. The cruiser Good Hope, the gift of Cape Colony to the Imperial Navy, has been bail 6 on the Clyde, and has arrived at Portsmouth. A ROBBER BAND EXECUTED. Fifteen membeis of a robber band were executed for murdering a German out of Fekin. AN AMERICAN IRISH LEAGUE. Mr Redmond has formed an Irish League in America, It is similar to the Old Land League. ACETYLENE GAS. Italy has adopted acetylene gas as the best lighthouse illuminanr. It is visible to a greater distance than electric light. THE S S DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Brisbane, December 27 Thfi s.B. Duke of D«vonsbire his arrived at Townsville. She has not the slightest damage, and no cargo was jettisoned, A FOOLISH CAPTAIN. Adelaide, December 27 The captain of the Letterwe apolo gispd for contempt of Court. He was ordered to pay the Marshal of the Court's expenses of chasing him, amounting to £34, THE 8,8. PAPANUI. Hobaut, December 27 Arrived—-Papanui; She has 170 passengers for New Zealand. AUSTRALIANS IN JOHANNES BERG. The Australians" in Johannesburg have wired Mr Barton congratulations on the anniversary of Federation, in timating that they intended to cele brate the occasion by a banquet on January Ist.

SOUTH AFRICA

Unified Press Association—By Eleofcrlo Telegraph—Copyright

ANOTHER BRITISH SURPRISE.

STILL ANOTHER BOER SUCCESS

London, December 27

General Bundle reports that Be Wefc, with & considerable force, success fully rushed Colonel Firman's camp at Tweefontein during the night of the 24tb. Ifc is feared the casualties were heavy, Firman'B column, which con sißted of the 34tb t 35th, 36tb, and 53rd companies of Yeomanry, one gun and the 79 b batttery of Field Artillery, and pompoms, was engaged in gtnrding the blockhouse line from Harrismith to Bethlehem, The first and second Imperial Light Horse are pursuing the enemy.

BOERS PILLAGING THE NATIVES.

CHRISTMAS CHEER TO ALL THE TROOPS.

£2,000,000 REMITTANCES TO RELATIVES.

London, December 27

A large cooiraando attacked Lin chive's Tribe at Bankhatla, on Pilende burg, killing a number of herds men and seizing sixty thousand cattle.

Linchiva has appealed to the authori ties for 1' aye to defend his tribe and recover the cattle.

Lord Kitchener will send convoys with Christmas cheer, tobacco and beer, to all "the columns in the field and the remotest blockhouse camps. Eighty-five thousand Ohriatmaa parcels have been delivered to the troopa. The Queen's pipes were eagerly welcomed. During the year the troops remitted £2,000,000 of pay to relations. Commandant Schalkwyk was court martialled and shot at Krageredorp for firing on a wounded surrendered trooper, Fifteen thousand children in the Transvaal and eight thousand in the Orange Colpny are attending Govern ment schools without compulsion.

The khaki dress enabled the Boers at Tafelkop to approach unrecognised within 200 yards, and shoot thirty-two out of forty Yeomanry escorting the waggons, while 150 Boera ambushed in the long grass of a neighboring ridge, assisted. Despite the leaders' efforts, the younger Boers pillaged the wounded and dead. Mistaking Scott's charge for the arrival of Rimington'a column, the Boers abandoned the guns and fled, It is believed their losses equal the British

THE CONTINGENT AS ONE UNIT

Wellington, December 27 Colonel Porter has srnt the following cible message to tha Premier from Dun* dee; —' Your suggestion re combination of the Eighbh Contingent as one anifc is wise and jusb. & composite of mounted troops od column is unsatisfactory in the field and <*»mp. New £aalandera admit ted !y do excellently,'

Affairs in China.

(Jolted Preaa Aiiootabloa—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright london, December 27 The Viceroy of Oanton, at the in stance of Admiral Bridge* is providing a flotilla on the river of ganboats manned by Earopeaaa to aappresa the piracy at Kwantung, ' O'lnua elaimp that Russia shall evacu ate Maachuria In throe yeare.

Sporting.

Rakaia Sports and Races.

The Rakafa Box eg Diy Sports and Races wero held on the Domain in the presence of a large number of people, the takings afc the gate being a record of £62. The entries were good, and the races both horse and foot generally well contested, but the want of punctuality was very ttotioeabie. The official programmes, which were not up to the usual standard, wore soon told oat. and the want of them caused a little crowl, just enough to keep the bile down, The day was perfect, and not a shower fell, the course was In good order, and a largo concourse of people en j jyed a very pleasant day. Mr Neiligan had the publican's booth, and did a roaring trade* Mr Shsllonk had charge of a refresh* ment room* There were alao fruit stalls and several outside shows, besides the ooity ' fieHerp,' who in future will have to be removed a littlo further from the hill* The Burnhsm Bind a^ded to the enjoyment of the day. The officials worked well, and did tihelr best to carry out) the programme satis* faotorily. The hiU in the evening was well j attended, and all seemed to enjoy themaelves. Followiug are results :— HORSE RACES District Flat Raob, of 8 soys, second 1 eov from the ntsks ; about threequarters of a mile Mr Geo Baxter's oh a Beria, aced, 9st Sib (W Pox).. .. ..1 Mr F Wright's eh m Ohanoe, 6yrs, 9«t 9lb (FHowell) .. .. .. 2 Mr E G McAnulty's b m Lady Hellens, 3yrs,9jt (0 Duud) .. ..3 A good race from start to finish between the first two District Maiden Trot (Saddle or Harness of 8 sovß, second 1 aov from the stake I about 1£ miles ! Mr T Braiding's b m Dot. 6yrs, 12sao (Owner) .. .. .. 1 Mr J J Stewart's b m Columbia, 6yra Bsecs (Owner) .. ..2 Mr W Sbellook's oh m Senora, aged lOieo (A Stewart) .. .„ ..3 Gingorine, Kthel I, BraDtnere, Princess Royal, and Simple Harry also ran. The winner led the whole way, and won by a couple of chains Ladies' Bracelet (open), of 11 soys ; secoad 1 soy from the stake ; about 1£ miles Mrs J J Lewis' oh tn Lady Medallist, oged list lib (W Pine) .. «. 1 Mrs MoAaulty's b m Kuln!na, 4yrc, 9*t 7ib{o Dunn) .. ..2 Mrs (Jotnally'a b g Seabrook, aged, 10 .t 61b (Ayrei) .. .. ..3 Won by a leugth and ft half Opgk Trot (Saddle or Harness) of 11 tove; second 1 soy from the stake. About 1£ miles Mr J J Stewart's b m Columbia, 6/is, 23 sees (Owner)...  ..1 Mr T Hood's dh mM 0, aged, cor (Owner) 2 \ Mr T Frost's b m Impudeaoe, aged, lOseo (W Oromte)   ..3 Won easily. Edward R, Youtffr Boatoa, Dainty, May, Baltic M, Rapakaia, Kitty, and Dot also ran , Fahmees* Plate, (open), of 15 soys, second ; 2 sovH from the stake ; about ]£- miles Mr EMoAnulty's bmKuloina, 4y», 9at 51b (0 Dunn).. .. .. 1 Mr A V Richard's' oh g Carlo, 4yrs lOst s!b (Q W Hardwick) .. 2 Mr L R Wright's eh m Chance, 6yrs (FHowel!)  .. 3 Lady Medalliat. Hurricane, Epsom Lad, and Bill also ran. Chaaca carrying J3!bs overweight, put herself out. A good race, Carlo close np I Open Tbot (Saddle or Harness) of 15 «ovs;, second 2 soys from the Btake; about 2£ miles Mr T Frost's b tn Impudence, aged 16seo (J J Stewart).. .. ..1 Mr 1 Hood's eh g M 0 aged, scratch (Owner) .. .. .. 2 MrJ Fi'ssgerald'a b g Hard Cash, aged ]63e0  .»  3 The winner was well ridden throughout, and led the whole way. but not being in very good condition, another UO/ds would have put her "Üb. Edward R, Voang Boston, May and Rapaktia also ran Horry £fIURRY (open) of 5 soys ; about six furlonga Mr T Gilohriel'a b m Amusette, 6yrs (King) .„ ... ... 1 Mr M Connolly's b g Seabrook ( k Ayer-) 2 Beaton, Hurricane, and Bill also fan. A splendid race and a close finish

ATHLETIC EVENTS

Boyb' (under 16 years) Handicap, 200 yds Friz 38, 103, 5s and 2i 61—J Brydon 1, W Sheehan 2, T Shannon fiad T Maogindead heat 5 A splendid race, and a close finish

Girls' (under 16) Handicap, 100 yds ; Prizse 10«, s=, and 2s 61—A Hant 1, G Pipet 2, F Legerwood 3

Boys (under 12) Handicap, 90yds ; Prizes, 7s 6d, 4i and li-G Haslett 1, T Sheehan 2, A Shannon 3

Girls (under 12) Handicap, 60yds ; Prizs*, 7s 6d, 4« Is—A Saunders 1, L Edgington 2, G Piper 3

Cash Handicap, 100 yds ; Prizes 25s and 10s —W Chlsnal, 6yds, 1; G Ironside, 12yds, 2, In the first rnn Chitna! and Irone»fde ran a dead heai), and the tui off resulted «s above.

Amateur Handicap, 100 yds; Prizes, Trophy value 21s and 12s 6d, presented by Mr Irwia—Geo Brace, Byds, 1; C Shannon, 7yds, 2 ; A V Charters, eoratah, 3 Amateur Handicap, 250 yds; Pnz«, Trophies valued at 2ls and 10j 63--A Holmes 12yds 1, A B Charters ecr 2. Only two at&rted, and the race was a good one Amateur Handicap, 440 yds; Prize*, Tro phies valued at 21s »nd 10s 6d -C E Hamp ton 15yds 1, A B Charters scratch 2, A Holmes 25yds 3. A olose finish Cash Haadioap, 1 mile; Prizes 40s and 20s —B Farland 30yds 1, Jerry Coffy scratch 2. Won by ten yards Long Jamp, Prizes 20s and 10?—J ORorke 17ft lOin 1. M MoAnulty 17.(6 4in 2, J MoAoi^ty 17ft 2in 3 Cafih 1 Handicap, 44Qyds, Priges3os and 10* -A MoNiokel 15yds 1, J MoAnttfty, 16yds, 2, Only two started Boys R*oe, under 10~&yme 1, M Alexan der 2, T Hood 3

Old Mans Handicap (over 50), 75yds; Piw-8i Sheehan 1, D O'Reilly 3 ' High Jump, PrJj^s 20a and 10s—M Me- Anulty sft lin, I; F Ironside. 4ft lOin, 2 Gash Handicap, 220 yds, Prize* 30a and 10a—W Chienal 11yds 1, A McNlcket 10yds 2. Won easily.

Boys (under 10) Handicap, 60ydi; Prizes, sa, 2s 6d mad is—M Alexander 1, T> Hood 2, Bloomers 3

MOUNT SOMERS SPORTS AND RACES.

The usual sports and races of the Mount Somsre district) took place on Boxing dsyi Th^ attendshoe waii |ood, a fai^ pumper of visitors being prfaan<3. The weather was not all that could be desired, as some heavy showors fell during the day. The Methven Brass Band played a number of selections, which materially added to the enjoyment of thcßo pregpcb. All the cffiola'a, eeppoklly the secretary, Mr W J Bannotfc, worked most energetioally to make the meeting the success it waf. & J) Petrie of B»ngitata had a luncheon booth on the ground, which was well patronised, Hallowing are the results :— Maiden Plate Handicap, of 7 «ov«; second horse 1 cove from the stake ; nix furlongs Mr X Sharplln's btn Am°z!!)men^, 4yss ; 9at7lb .. .. (I 1 Gotten) 1 Mr G Smith's oh a Warning, Syrs, Sat (G Smith) 2 Mr W D Grieve'i b m Primrose, 4yr9, 9jt .- ..  (Wood*) 3 St Reef and iiady Lightfoot w«re Scratched Maiden Tao?, of 7 soys j one mile and a half MrO Beckley'eb m Bertha, 6yn, 2seo * (Owner) 1 Mr H Harvey's b!k m Phem, syr«, 7sea, (Owner) 2 Mr R J Shiel's b m Irish Lass, syr», s'eo (VV Price) 3 Nellie. Dinah, Double Bhuffl<r, Jack Nimble 4*eo, ancl Outlaw Siec a'so started Mount Somebs Cup c{ 12 aovs; one mile and a half Mr R Bell's b g Barney, aged, lOat 101b (W J Wood) 1 | Mr A Morris's br m Beauby Sieep, aged, 10stl2'b .. •• (SRainey) 2 Mr H Sharplin's b m Amassment, 4yrs, 9it 12b .. .. (T Cotton) 3 No 9, The Oheetau aad Waiukuaiß alia »t»rted

Cavbndish Teot, of 12 kjvb; twe mile» Mr H Susrplin's b g Kambter, aged, lOsee (Sharplin janrj 1 Mr B Moßae's g g Dopplcganger, syrs ,» «r m « •• ••■ ■ •• (Mom*) 2 Mr H T Smith's m tn Diplom*. sy#i, ISaeo ..  .. (j Smith) Ben R->yaJ and Nellie also atai te i SpaitsGßCßK Wklteb of 8 save; on« milt C and a quarter Jlr H Sharplin's oh g Inchoape, 7yr», 10«b 4!b  ... ... (Sbarplio J«) 1 aar H Smith's oh g Artilleryman, 4yr«i 10»t6!b .. ... ..... (Smith) 2 Mr R Be l'» b g Barney, agsd, list s(b, (8 Rainey) 3 Nutcracker alto started Stavelky Tbot, of 11 soys : two mites. Mr H T Smith's m m Diploma, 6yrs, 2««o (Owner) 1 Mr H Harvey's blk m Phem, Syw, Bieo, (Owner) 8 Mr J Harris' b g Jack Nimble Syrt, Sico (Meßae) 3 Monkey Brand, Bertha, Bjn Royal, AbdftUih Shales and Bramb'e also started. HITRRY FdORBY, of % lOVS Mr F Warren's oh g Tenderfoot (TUotton) 1 Bangle, Rose Agaew, Sahara, Bauble, »od Ohevy als started Consolation Handicap, of 44 iovt Mr A Morris' b n. Beauty Sleep »g<sd (8 Rtlney] 1

ATHLETIC EVENTS.

IOOyJe MUiden~E Woods 1, W W*U»2 100 yds Han Sloan ~E Wooda 2yds 1, G Stephen 4yd« 2, W Walls 3yds 3 ■. A 220 yds Handicap—Q Stephen 4yda rl, D Feohnoy syde2. 440 yds Handicap -R Bannißoo 1

AUCKLAND RACES

SECOND DAY

Eileesme Raceoottbsb, Dee 28. Ihe weather is fine and the attendance good* Results:— Alexandra Handicap—Glenogle 1, Ln» fcitla 2, Hesper 3 Saratohed—Defender. Dividoods~£3 17s 6d and £1 7* 6d Hurdlks-Dingo l f Tim 2, Bufas 9. Won by ha, £ a length. Dividend—filO lOt 61 Criterion Handicap—ldas 1, Northum berland 2. Won by two lengths, TIM«— 1.17 J. Dividend-£8 2s 6i Summer Cup-Noisette 1, Rosalia 8, Bittleaxs 3. All started. Divs—£2 Id 6d • id £1 14s 61

Pauierston Forth, Dec 28 - Theproffis of the Maoawatn Racing Club's Meeting were £10)7. Tiia tote investments were £20291, bebg £3004 in advance of last year. The meeting constitutes a great record

CRICKET.

ENGLAND V BENDIGO

Melbouenb, Dec 27 The Englishmen, in their first innings against Bendi#o, made 341, Qtialfe carried out his bat for 73. The Bendigo team have lost five wickets for 88 -Murray 28, Kales not out 31, being the ohief scorers.

Melbocrhb, Dec 28 The Bendigo team lest twelve wicket* for 193, Enrles 78, Freeman 27. The match If bsing played in extreme heat, HOdeg la fcht shade.

VICTORIA V NEW SOUTH WALES

Victoria, in tha first innings against New South Wales, have lost nine wickets for 281—MeAlister 89, Sbuckey 1, Armstrong not out 136, Worral 0, Hastings 0, Trnmblt 4, Liver 21, McMichaal2o. Noble got moib of, the wickets, Clarke failing to come off* Armstrong ehowsd gap, vigorous hitting. He gave one cbauce, bub scored many 4's,

WILLINGTON v HAWKE'S BAY

Wellington won by nine wiokots.

CANTERBURY v. OTAGO.

pHßtsfoauHOH, Deo 27 Otagn's second innings closed for 248~ Selii* barg 2, Burt 22, Baker 0, Austin 11, Geddes26. Dawnes 35, Fisher 1, Wilkie73, KUgour 11, Williams 39, Monk nob out 10, extra; 18

Canterbury, In their second innings, have lost seven wickets for 116 -Sitng 20, Wigley 9. Ridley 39, Barry 3, Orchard 0, Fraoklsh 8, CjvUaway not out 24, Ollivier 0, Lawfetso not oat 0, extras 13

Uacteibury require 195 to win. Ohristchdrch, December 28 Canterbury have ktb eight wickets for 172ruus

Rifle Match

A Rifla shooting match was fired on Boxing Day" at the Aehbvuton range between the Geraidine B flss and Ashburton Rifias, 10 men aside* HJtie weather was good, with 'no wind, and some good scores wen tnacta by soveral individaats. The Ashburtoo Eifies entertained the visitors in their welt knows style. The Geraidine Rifles prorad the winners by 40 points, the following being the scores ;—

aHBALDIHB BIFLE3

ASH^URTON RIFLE9

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hoM oartelves r^sppnsib^ fo,( opinions ospfetsed by oar aormponrfefuti

THE EIGHTH CONTINGENT

TO THE EDITOR.

[ Sir,—May I suggest through your columns that the people of Aehbarfeoo ' should glre the young men about to !•»▼« hare in a few day* to Join the army »t th« front, some kind of send off? AH those who i have gone away in farmer contingent* bare. been Sarewellod, and bo doabls hifl Wonkip the Mayor will see hit way to take aome notion on tbii ooo«lon«—I am, &o. At MS B,

3HE ASHBDBTOE GUAKDIaN ; FATUKDA?, DEOEMBEB 28, 190),



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Yards. Y*rde 300 600 Total ..23 38 56 ..27 28 SS .. 27 2? fA .. 23 23 61 o. 23 25 4i ;. 25 2i m .. 21 24 4fi .. 24 21 45 .. 23 3 31 .. 10 20 226 235 461



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300 500 Trial 31 25 56 21 25 46 23 23 46 27 17 44 27 16 45 24 17 HI 23 17 10 20 19 39 14 20 34 11 21 32



>t '- ■"■ - — ■ „ ..iroi i ■•'■ -*-*-—-'— ~—'= BUSINESS NOTICES ' O A NEW m ALAND •CLOTHING FAOTOttY HAS ft reputation for BOYS' CLOTHING that the following lines m kola : .GALL AND INSPECT Boya' Sailor Suite 6s 6i Beys' Melville Suitß 9 s 6d Boya'Norfolk Suits 1 la " Boys Norfolk Suits 15* Boya' 3 Garment Suits 18s 6d Boyu' Kharbe Suits 7a Boys 3 Washing Blousea 4^ Ga»radtee<i to be the very bbst'/quautv obtainable for the moiie/. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING 17 AOT OR V LOTHING JJ ACTOR V MEMBERS OP FARMERS' UNION A HE infortnsd thufc arrangementa are now eamptstad with the Commercial Unloo ia?ur»noß Corporation lor insariDg at) f«dafteii rateo Brnp'oyocn of Members of tho nloa, Po'ioies may be isßtied ab once. Mks-bs FbikdljA>deb Baos, Ltd, are the LooaS Agootl for the O mmsrciuS* Union emfmny. O Hardy & Co, Ag«nt» at E kvia. (Signed) G. W. LEADLEY, Clwirmtn North Canterbury Distriob 11 166- NZ Farmers' Unioa lABMERS EMPLOYEES' AOOI .DEFT INSURANCE WITH reference t« the above, we wish to direct attention to the f&ob thst the Bodoced Rblb of Premium Is due to the esterprise of the Commercial Union Office find now that the. Oontre.ot is io force, we trnit the Msmbera of tha New Zealand Fwrmara" Union wUI loyally stand by the agreement entered into. We shall be glad © receive proposals FKIKDLaNDBR BROS, Lw>. Pelt HUGO FRIEI)I»iNDBR» Managing DirfCtor. Athburtcn, Nov. 30,1901 11 216 TO MK&fBERB OP FAEMEKb' DKION AND OTHERS IMPORTANT NOTICE HE WORKERS' COMrENSAIION ACT, &o. THK"()CFAtf Acetdent Corp ration Capital One Million KcvsNne for 1900- £873 : 492 5a IM. A RE INSURING FAS4MKRS—Whether M- nibers c! the F^ro»crs Uulmi or not—at the s»tne rate anl with the entaococorusiona itidividtiaUy, »s any other Company cfl rs them colleotitrely, ABSOLUTELY LOWEST RATES GUARANTEED. Prompt! srid liberal settlement) of alt juafc •!i!i«B f ff-ioted locally TO FARMERS WE miiy stftts that, the Rcducrd R&'es ©I Prtinieme now pravalont on »'-l i-lasiea of business are due to the enterprise of the Oousa Accident Corporation, who have been Atwdtly bringing dowa tbo lU'ea since they (Knnm«tOQd op^rtUiona in the co!odv, and Fttrimn will find it to their aiivantogs to call and see us before comp'o'ing business Isewhtre. UIOOLL BROS., Diatdcb Agemta X COMPARE mm n AT PRICE __SSSj/^_VB 2/4'2/8_ MBS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o, T^IGISTEBED TiSACHEB of JKi MUSIC Musical Instruments of every deßoriptlon. Latest music by every rani!. Sheet Susie from sixpence j Musical Toy*, etc, lor Cbtiitmaß. AGENT FOR Wheeler end Wilson Sewinj? Macfaiaeß, Rotary Motion und Ba'l Beatings, R-pid, qioit and durable Fj.tn!!y Machine, also bit-am Power. AGENT FOR BMPKBSS NEEDLE. Lt'BBMiS frs c, Materials kspt. Xapuuew feBKK-i (next Hall, Herbalist



_ BUBl^. K.^ s_^. ol lOKS „. — , ■■' Good News to the Afflicted. THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE, OF OHRI&TOHUECH. VISIT TO ASHBURTON. Fa 1 DAY AFTBKNOON, JANUARY 3rd, 3 p na. antil 8 p.m. .... SATURDAY, JANUARY 4th, 9 am, until I p.ra. j£l "f-P you are feeling weary, languid, or " out of aorta," * S~ ■*- WRITE and HAVE ADVICE. la many instances jg/A ffl&ffeZSltf^Jf&tilffk '■ha origin of disease ia very Bimple ; and all that nny be H^^^^^^^^^^^^Mmcessary i\ a Hfctlo eound advice, for nature never ignoraaoi*. Knowledge, then, is whit ia needed, and that you will get if you consult the FOLYPATHS, S^^^^^^^^^Sk THEY HAVE CORED THOUSANDS OF 3i*B§3i&£2S§s3 OTQKRS. THEY CAN CURE YOU. Ira^Wifelpi^gplffeJpfi Consult v'nn. Examination and Absolute Treat* ESSiS^3^9l MEDICINES ONLY PAID FOR. EB^BgHj SURELY A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. . |B|^^^g^^^M POLIPATHY. the New Method of Healing, Is |TO|il[|t|||pfflT^iiiffi^Biß BB the surest and most rapid System, as it cures such tPWg^X^gi^SgJPd»eeaaes as OAECER, EPILEPSY and ASTHMA ■— vmmnm-i^Hm^^^^TTM^m '• —-*uoUraMe onder the old system—as well as all "^4jßSß|^g~SpS^^^^Sßy i> Chronic and nervous complaints of women and men. MORE CURES BY POLY PATH V THAN ANY OTHER SYSTf M IN THE WORLD. They treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathlo Methods, which do away with all examination and local trea 1 ment. They also desire to impress upon all men who are suffering that they have the justly celebrated Hindoo Ritnedy, so well and favourably known in the Old World as the * Anci-Agneohal Tabule Method.' All desiring to test the t-ystem will have each opportunity. If you cannot Visit-, WHITE for Q ration List to OHRISTOHUROEJ, with Stamped Envelope, and yon will receive an immediate reply. Medicine Packed Free from Observation. Carriage Paid P^reel Post. THOUSANDS CURED ANNUALLY BY LETTER 12 220 The Cheapest Shop in Ashbuitou. LAWN MOWERS."~LAWN MOWERS. FROM 223 64 EACH. loclading « Monarch/ • Pa&titne, 1 • New Easy,' &c, GARDEN~TOOLS. The Greatest) Variety in Aehburtoo, at prices to suit BVaryboJy, Including the New American ScMff'e. Datob, Garden and Plantation Hoes. Gtxtden R*keß, Spade?, Fork*, Trowels, Syringeß, Border Fork*, Boys' Spidea, etc AGENT for the CELEBRATED 'SYRACUSE' Combination Seed Drills and Cultivators. Horse Hoe a and Cultivators superior to Planet Jr at £ leas prioe FHEEP €H-AR™"~SHEEP SHEARS- I have ju*t received my first shipment, including TU 8, BBA, HA, etc; also Turkey end Waghita OH Stones all AT BEDROCK PRICES CAKPKNTBKS' TOOLS—As usual, lamup to date In wioty ana prioe. The largest selection id tho Aehburton Quant? to select from g. meSdins, The People's Ironmonsier, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade SPECIAL FOR_NEW YEAR. GRANT AND MOORE HAVE jut liuided a Sioaml Consignmenb of Ladies and Genta BOUTS & SHOES for New Year Trrd ' r^diys G ace Hhces 4s 9J, 5s 9!, 6i 6^, 8s 6a, 10* 6d S-vc-nl Vne of L'«Jl 8 Snons; Battoo Shoea with Patent; Toe Oap 6< 91 Gmin L; K ht Booie 9> 6», 10 M, Us td t 13a 6J, 15i, 16a 6i, Z2s 6d, 251 v« f y Choice American Gifccie Boots at 133 6d. 15», 19a Mans Strong Boots in Great Variety ; all told at lowest prices GRANT AND MOORE, SAUSDER3 1 BUILDING?, AB3BURTON 12 211 H M. JONES H M. JONES. <|J|M tJ If—"- -i^H* * 'SANTA OLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN To Uheer the Young, and remind tho Old the years are patting away rpHK Ucdarß'gned hm » very L%rga and Well Seleoted Stock of Book«, Sfcationery, X Fancy Gnodp, Tcye, Onlni* and Gla-a, Leather oDd Plated Wsre, Suitable for Gifts, R°'wnrds a and Pfesentation purposes. Imported direct from Leading London aud Continen ldßwW' BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. From Ward, Look acd Co., Oaaßellaand Co., Hodder and Stoughtcn, Griffith, Farreo and Sons, University Press, London Sunday Dulon, and Others Greab Vi»riety, from Id Doll bo a Steam Engine; DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. Sleooine Delia ami Wideawake Dalla, Jointed Dollb, Breakable and Uobteakable DolU. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Parses, Pocket Book*, Letter Caeefl, (Silver Mounted), Albums, Photo Frames, Deskc, Work Boxes, Tourists' Caaps, Ink Stande, DreßSinw Music Oasea, Jewel Casef, Betters. Cabinet?, Glovo Bixoe, (Jompanions, at a many other lines too flumeroua 6o DAtticularise CHTN4, GL%SS, PLaTED, AND LEATHEHWAFE BIBLES in Great Vmpty, Prayer, and Hymn, and Tuna Books, CHRISTMAS CARDS—Beautiful Hand Painted Curd*, la. Alburn of Forty Viow of Aabbnrton, Is jm —-.«.iimuh— ' i wmwuw■■>jb^im^ A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. WHJLR wishing our many Friends the Compliments of the Season, J. MF-LLOR, of the Zealaniia Uoot Store, bega to inform his many Customer* that during tho Christmas Holidays he ia ottering som« Wonderful Value in Fojtwear Having bought at a big discount 300 Pairs oE tip to d*te Boots aud Shoes, he intends giving hia Casronura the bsnefio tf this Special Purchase by clearing the lot at startling bale Prices. , Tho Following are a few of our Pricoa :— G'nte Boots 7a lid, usna.l price 10* 6J I Mens Shooter Boota greatly rednoed ; Girls and Boys School Boots 3i 11', uauall Ladies Tan Shoes at 7* 61, usual price 10s 6d trine 6'» 61 I Menß Good Bluchers 5s 11J I Ladles Pietty Walking Bhoea %t 6a 63, usual I 5 Dizsn P-ura of Damaged Boots almost price 8i 6d I g'^en away Childrena ADkle Straps from 2a I Oar very large Stock of Amsrican, Kufaotur, and English Goods will be greatly reduced r3uriog the holiday season. Now's your time to buy. Remember tint Mellor's Zealand ia 8 jot .Store is a household word. Atk your friends where they get tho best value in Boota and Shoes, and they will toll you to go to Melbr's Z a'.andla Book Store, the Leading Boot Shop, Tancred Street, Ashburton. j TTLSTBR Boob Shop—THO3. YOUNG, MRS is now showing a beaati ' \^J Bootmaker, thack? his numerous fu! Aeeortroent of New Dross Goods, 1 friends for their liberal (support, and wishes Siiks, Muslins, PriDt-B, L^oes and Trimming*, j them a Happy Chrietmaa, and s, Prosperous Albo a lovely selection of Parisian Mill'nery J Now Year. Oa account of net. being able to in Hats, Bonnet', Straws, Flowers, Quills, j secure Almana.cs I elull return lo every and Feathers. Having secured the services ' purchaser for one mon'h from dato, cqunl to of a first cSftss Milliner aod Dresemaker, 10 per cenb on G)ods purchaeed. Hiving satitfsoticQ ia guaranteed to all. fewest) completed my stock of Footwear, I solicit deeignß in Art Nee-lie Work, Siike, *». asenes jrspection of the Batne—THOS. YOUNG, Wools, Tranßioro v &o, always In efcock. Ulßter Boob Rhop Tanored S'ireot, Ashbuiton E", , i* „„ „, T>EMEMBKR our Boota and Shoes will X wise and save moii-T- Buy yam J^ waarH ke brasa, we »re giving Boote.nd hoesatMBLLOKS. Note j -^'•»Undw Boot blow. "Boot Stove.



IMPATIENT PATIENTS. The moefc impatient person is the one Buffering from Dyspepsia. He is irritable, nervous, and despondent—an object of pity and aversion to those abiufc him* Don't be a tiresome, irritable dyspeptic, and there is no real reason why you should be. Nature has provided a certain and sure remedy in Impey's May Applet It is an absolutely cafe, »« well as the pleasantest, remedy for Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Flatulency, Indi geeiion and kindred complaints. Impey's Miy Apple, whilstcleansing the syßtem, acta as a tonic on li?or, kidneys, and bowe's • ife strengthens those organs instead of weaken ing their action, and the good it does is ! permanent. Sold by all ohecai.te and Storekeepers at 2s pi per bottle.



CANADIAN SEAWEED CURE In g»S3b of Rheumatic Goat whfoh show a. tendency to resist ordinary remedies we recommend & trial of the Great Canadian Seaweed Cure, a ecientifia compound of natural vegetable principles obtained from the seaweed. 1 The seaweed ome has been tried wittr excellent results by hundreds of victim?. Sbld by all Chemists.-—Advt, You can depend on ridding your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers j price Is Smoke New Veoua



HOW TO AVOID TROUBLE, Now Is the time to provide yourself and fanally with a bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed before the summer is over, and if procured now may save you a trip to the town in the night or in your busiest season. It !s everywhere admitted to be the rrost successful medi cine in use for bowel complaints, both for children and adults. No family can afford , to be without is. For sale by Aahbttrton Drug Go. Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent Uotohea; prioe, is



i An earthquake, with its mystery, Will cause the stoutest heart to pftuge, The bravegb m«n |n history ' ' ' Have trembled «t old patttre'f i*W The man who ttjen. invo^cei the saint* Would rather mokqeis bug Qaduirj), He knows the tiling for chest complaints Is W E Woods' G-eat Peppermint Pare WHOOEJNG COUCH . ■■' My little son had an attack of whooping cough and was threatened with pneumonia but for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy w« would have had a serloua time of it. Jt also saved him from several severe attack! of croup.—H J Stbjokfadbn, edlt<* World Herald, Fair Haven, Waah., £ SA, * For s>ala by Ashburton Drug 00. ■" Wade's Wobm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, 1» 6 woke New Yeaas