Mail Notice

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THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Ashburton dally for— OHRISTOHUROH—ab 7.20 am, 11am 3.15 p m, 7 S p tn (exprees) TIMARU—at 10.55 am,3 50 pin DUNEDIN—at 12.64 pm (exprees) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Aehburton from— CHRISTOHUROH—ab 10.45 am, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm" TIM&RU—at 10.85 air, 255 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) ,SPRINSBURN-at 9.45 a m

EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Commercial.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

The followiog concludes oar report :— OompetiitioQ for itore sheep was not bo brisk &s of late »nd a alow tale resulted. The following are details of tha day's sale Id sloreij cross and halfbred ®we«, and twc< tootha :■—loo at 17s 6-i, 50 at 17», 43 at 17s Id, 81 at 17i sd, 170 ab 13i 6d, 266 at 15a 9J, 43 at 19*. 155 lour and six tooth 16s, 25 at 15s 4d, 120 at 16s 6d,. Full mouths 297 ftt 12* 6d, 83 at 15*, 300 at 14i, 150 at 15. 6d. Failing mouths, 413 at 10a 2d, 347 at 12* 9d, 40 at 13b, 290 *t 12«, 174 at 12s Id, 297 at 12* 6d, 101 at 13a 3d, 415 at 12», 151 ah I 2« 4d, 111 at 10a Bd, 91 ab 8s 6d. 148 at 10« 2d, 35 at 8a 10d, 93 *b 12s 6d, 100 at 11s 86ab9« 41, 300 merino eweß at 10«, 05 at 78 6d, 245 at 7a 6d, 407 at 9j Id, ICO at 6a 3d, 446 At 9a 6d, 499 lambs at 12a lid, 377 at 12* 9d # 69 at 10* 4d, 279 (imall Jamba) »b 8* 85, 100 at 12s 4d, 617 at 13s 6d, 284 at 12j 3J, 105 at 12b Id, 260 ab Us lU, 192 forward crossbred wethers at 16b 9d, 298 st 12s lit 149 merino wothors at Ba, 624 at 8» sd. A fair number of rams were sold aa follows : --Shropuhires it 2|, 3 and 3£ guineass Engl'Bh Leiceatera 2J, 3 and 4 guineas; Border Leiceaters 4 guineas; lamb rams 3 guineas.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1901.

The attitude the Trade Unions hi?e been able to take op m New Zealand is a remarkable commentary upon the Labour legislation of this colony. When il was initiated some years ago it was done ostensibly to mitigate—if not altogether to obviate—the undoubted eyils arising from the disputes between employees and their employers.which too often resulted m strikes. It appears to have been taken for granted by oar legislators, that the promoters of the Btrikeswere < oiy actuated by & natural and entirely honest desire t0 obtain fair wages and reasonable terms for the the workers. The fact is well known to students of political and social economy, th%t the people who worked thego labour agitations were generally the paid officials of the Unions, whose individual inte rests lay m fomenting trouble and i causing industrial unrest. We can now see that m upite of the concessions that have been made—concesßioKß which hare thrown New Zealand complffcely oat of the running m all competitions whd?s labour bears a considerable proportion to the cost of production—the labour orga nisations are, like Oliver Twist, asking for more. They wish to control the the local government bodies, end have begun with the four cities: They are not content with (dominating the legislature for they are ondonbtedly the power behind the present administration— bat they must have the regulation ot all matters appertaining to public affairs. They are now asking for the appointment of inspectors under the Arbitration Act, »»d wish to conape! I

every person, who may employ labour to keep a wagea book, to be open to inspection at any time by the officers of the Unions, Employers of labour may gather some consolation from the evident disgust which the greedy demands of the Trads Unions are creat ing m the minds of their own friends. Even the Lyttdton Times feels called upon to give them a mild warning, which, coming from such a grand motherly source may possibly be taken to heart. Our contemporary says :— " Remembering how much the workers have gained during the past ten years, and how much they owe to Liberal legislation, we may surely expect them to exercise caution m their fresh de mimds« They must not bring the law into disrepute. Mr Reeves's warning that the Unions should not ride the Conciliation and Arbitration Act to death was not uttered without cause, Here m Chriatchurch the employers have made an honest effort to reduce the friction between capital and labour, and the workers have not met them very willingly. We cannot but regret this attitude, because it seems to ua that the position of the workera is rendered absolutely secure by the fact that they have the labour tribunals to fall back upon. They could lose noth ing, and they might gain much by showing a disposition to meet the employers m a friendly spirit." There is one phase of this constant unrest on the part of the trade Unions of New Zealand, which necessitates a careful watch being kept upon their proceedings by the agricultural and pastoral community of the country, and that is the intention they have recently exhibited to meddle m the concerns of the farmers. If the Unions are permitted to interfere with the freedom of contract between em ployer and employed the staple indus try of the S uth Island will be seriously imperilled; They have already been instrumental m getting heavy duties imposed upon a vast number of articles which are necessary to thone engaged m stock raising and grain growing, such as agricultural implements, boots and shoes, clothing dec, all of which are ever so much dearer than they are m New South Wales. It only needs that they should fix a standard wage for agricultural workers as they have for almost every other class, to cripple the most promising industry the country possesses. The farmers would do well to watch the proceedings of these so called industrial reformers, not forgetting that the occupation of th? officials of the Unions would be gone, if the employers and the em ployed could get on together without any fnction

Local and General.

Skin Pales—The usual ikin sales m Asb burtan will be resumed on Monday, April 22nd. Athletic —At the Dunedin Hibernian Society's sport b, held on Faster Monday, J Feobney, of Aahburton, won the half mile handicap. Obituary .—Mrs Morrison, wife of Mr R MomsoD, senior, and one of the oldest reii dents m Geraldine, died on Saturday !asb. Bowling.—A cible from Sydney states that the New Zealand bowlers baat the Manly Clubby 60 to 36 Concert At Tinwalb.-—Attention ie directed to the oonearb to be given at Tinwald oa Friday evening next, by the Ashburton Musical Union. Larcus Fi3H.—Mr 8 Bowman caught a magnificent trout on Eaeter Monday m the Opihi which weighs 20£tb«. The fish has been forwarded to Mr Bowman Junior and is to be seen afc Mr De Beer's East Street. St Patrick m Ireland. —Moafe of onr readeri are doubtless aware of the legend which tells ofSb Patrick driving the serpentß oub of Ireland. A remarkably well executed piotur* m wool work about five feet high and nearly as wide,illustrating this historic event, is on view at Mr Ferriman's office. It is the work of the nuns m an Australian Convent, and has been put m for eale by the owners, whose necessities compel them to part with what might justly be regarded as an heirloom. A Naebow Escape—A young man was brought before the Chrisfcchurch Magistrates Court on Thursday, charged with writing obscene language on a footpath The evi dence was not very olear, and after some consideration, the Bfooh Informed the aoctised that they had decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and dismiss the case. They pointed oat that they had power to imprison him for twelve months, and order him to be floggld for such an offence, and hoped that the case would be a warning to him. Suggested Land Act Amendments — The Dunedin Stare's (Msborne correspon. dent telegraphs :-- The BonMt Duncan states chat Cabinet) work is well advanced for the coming session, which will not be held till after the end of Jane His trips fro various parts of the colony hate sng£ gested to htm the necessity for a number of amendments to the existing {and Act,, and he will ask tho House to give effect to . these early m lha session

Ft. Mary's Fomb—St Mary's Home—for which institution the Ashburton Mutioai Union lately produced Stainer's Oratorio, • The Crucifixion I—lb1 —Ib well worthy of p üblio support. The Bishop of Chdabohurch, m a recent circular to the clergy and laity of the dioc 88, aaid thab the shamo^of our streets is theshnne of our e>vilig\tiou and of our Christianity. Bfc. Mary's Home does not pretend to remove ib, bu*s ib does provide shelter, home, and Christian training tor the fallen, and m many cages restores them to health and purity. This being so the Bishop is justified m Asking, as he does for material help from all Christian people. Persona willing to assist aro invited 60 send contributions to the c hurehwardem of the Anglican Ohurohea m the district j To Wooi<«aow»Bß.— The injurious prac tice of tying fleeces of wool with string, rushes, or any other vegetable fibre, hae been brought under the notice of the Cham* bers of Commerce m thi« ooJodj by thp Bradford Chamber. The objection raised is that portions of the flbre become detached and cannot afterwards be separated from the wool, with the result that the value and appearance of the article manufactured from the wool is considerably impaired. The fibre refuses to take the dye ; and gives the fabric a speckled or streaky appearance. Fleeoe* can, as is pointed oat, bs tied up without string or anything else, and the use of » foreign substance will undoubtedly affect the price of the wool, U.A.O.D. LoDGHSi—The annual eooia! of the Ladies' Druids Lodge, which is to be held so-morrow evening, promises to be the most successful one yet held by the Society. The Oddfellows' Hall has been secured for the occasion, and tbo Committee have spared neither trouble or expense to make sure that the gaesti will npend a very enjoy, able evening. The catering has been placed m the hands of Mrt Huffam, while the musio will be provided by Mr Terria's band — The uhubl; tonnigbfoj meeting of I the Success of Aabburton ftaaies-' Lodge, was held m the lodge room last evening There was a very fair attendance of members. The Bards reported favourably on one eiok member: Four candidates were proposed for member ship. The committee reported tbat the final arrangements for the Lodge's Social to be beli on Thursday evening, were completed A|ter the usual amount of routine business was despatched the Lodge was dosed by the 0. P.—The members of Star of ABhburton Lodge, U.A.O.D, are reminded that the usual Lodge masting take* place tbii av«a° tog. '•

Weather Bepobi,—Osptain Edwin fore* oasts:—Moderate easterly winds, glass rise; < frost) tonight Retobnikg! Tboopbbs.—The following men from the Ashburton districts tailed from the Cape by the Tongariro on the 3rd issb s —Corpora' H J 0 Harper, Troopers 0 Lusk, B 8 Gil!, and W T Lowe. Wedding— A wedding took place at St Stephen's this afternoon, the contract ing parties being Mr George A, Feilden i and Miss E'hel Hardy. Canon Harper officiated, assisted by the Rev R A Wood thorpe, and them were a good many friends and spectators present. After the ceremony the wedding party pros ceeded to the residence ©f the bride's relatives, Mr and Mra AHngton, Tire A me«iy»»—According to Canon Wilberforce, m his book, " The Trinity of Evil " The meaning .of the word ** amethyst" is *' Nob a user of Btrong drink," the word being derived from two familiar Greek words:—"a" Nt», and **m#fchuatoa" a ttaer of strong drink In an article contributed to this week's number of the Prohibitionist, Rev E Walker, late eecretary of the New Zea' land Alliance, suggests that the above atone, set m broaches, studs, watch'guard pendants—or simply bored through and suspended without setting of any kind, would be an excellent badge for total abstainer*. AwoVhkb Champion Msak Man—This writes the Temuka leader:" The Brace Herald eaye the champion mean man of that distriot is a subscriber who stopped hie paper because he could see it m the Mechanias Institute That is nothing The Brooe Herald's exper ience must be limited. We have bad a Bubaeriber recently who was getting the paper for Biz years without paying a half penny for it. At the end o! the six yean we sent him a notice that unless he paid up, steps would be taken to recover the money. This gave him great effenee. He became violently indignant, paid up hia account, and stopped bis paper. That man waß, m our opinion, meaner than the Braoe Sierafd man. He oould have paid very well if he had liked. That waa proved by the fact that ha paid when threatened. The , meanness came m m getting offended beo&we of being asked for payment. : A Btrahse OAHK—The strange ease oi t eoldier m one of the Paris hospitals has completely upset the professional theory that when the temperature of the human body reaches 4Sdeg. Gent the patient has enly a few hours to live. When the soldier was examined the day after hia admission the house surgeon was greatly surprised to find him alive with a temperature of 44deg. Next day it bad gone bo high that a special ther* < nsometer had to| be "prooarad m order to register the incredible figure of|s3deg, This extraordinary temperature remained fixed, and stranger still, the pulse kept normal. The explanation of this strange ease is said to bothat the eoldier bngflgo was wounded by a shot m the mouth, and it is supposed that the ball lodged m the thermic centre of the brain; thus oaus'ng the unexampled heat of the body.

The Agitation in Russia

AN IMPERIAL COUNCILLOR IN DISGRACE United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Ft Petersbueg, April 8 The Cz»r baa reprimanded Prince Via z maky, a member of the Council of the Empire, for interfering with the police m connection with the receat Btudents 1 riots m St Petersburg.

The Federation Commission

United Press Association—.By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Adelaide, Aptil 9 The New Zealand Federal Commis sion arrived to day. They were enter tained at luncheon by the member* of the State Government, Mr Kingston, Sir John Forreat, and the South Aus tralian members of the Federal Parlia ment were also present, Subsequently the Commission commenced taking cvi dence m the Committee room at Par liament House.

The Manchurian Convention.

JAPAN f8 ACTION United Frees Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka April 10, 823 a m This Office 9 40am London, April 9 The leading part played by Japan m securing the rejection of the Man chorian agreement, has greatly im pressed the Chinese, While the Empress Dowager vigorously opposes the remo val of the Court from Singanfn, the, Emperor desires closer contact with the Yangtse Viceroys. j

The Chinese Situation

United Press Association—by Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, April § Li Hung Chang states m an inter cepted letter to the Governor of Shansi that the settlement 0! the Anglo-Rus sian convict, about Kinder's siding at \ Tientsin, marred his hopes of saving Manchuria Prince Ohing has accepted the re cently compiled list of reactionaries to be punished. Four L leaser oificials are to be executed, and 91 degraded and dismissed from their offices for the m order of 242 missionaries with their wives and children The military Governor of Mukden, whose decapitation the Foreign Minis* ters demanded, has escaped Yu-yin-lio and Hsi-ling, violent reactionaries, have been appointed Governor! of Kwangsi and Hupeh provinces, respectively \ German soldiers m Fekin stopped | and beat the bearers of Sedan chairs m which Mr Eockhill, the American Special Commissioner, and Sir £3 Satow British Minister, were being carried. ! Several European Ministers express I dread of insubordination if 2000 foreign soldiers aro confined m the Legations. They suggest the forma tion of an encampment twelve miles outside Pekin Li Hung Chang assurad Mr Rock hill that there would be no farther hitch m the peace negotiations Tungfuhdang m heading a rebellion m Mongolia and Shanei Province, with 11,000 trained Chinese troops. He it within 160,mfleB of Singanfa

An Hotel Destroyed

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph JNVSBGABOIU., April 9 The Walluottown Junction Hotel, ■> large two-atoreyad wooden building, was dc> etruyed by fire at an early hour this morning* The licensee, John Robertson, had £650 on the building m the Now Zealand office, and £300 on the furniture m the National. Mr Sobsrtson, the licensee, estimates his lon at £500

The New South Wales State Government

.„ , ||n| ..„ inn. imr- United Press Association—By Eleotrio j Telegraph—Oop 'right Sydney" April 9 It ia understood that Mr See's tffort* to I form a Coalition Goveroment have failed. j

THE CONWAY CASE

United Press Association--By Eleofcrlo Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, April 9 I The Oonway caae has been adjourned till Friday, as it is understood further witnesses are coming by the Monowai.

SOUTH AFRICA

(Jnifced Fresß Association"—By Electric Telegraph London April 9 Sergeant Sandford, of the Victorian Bushmen, has been recommended for the Victoria Cross, as the result of the recent skirmish m the Zuurberg Moun tains, when a party of Victorians waa surrounded by a large body of the enemy. S»ndford, m the face of heavy fire, brought away a dismounted comrade on hii own horse, three other Victorians assisting.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Assoolabion—By Kleotrlo Teleg uph—Copyright London, April 8 Dean Farrar, the Dean of Canterbury ie ill. Mr George Smith, publisher, of the firm of Messas Smith, Elder, and Go, i and M Stoiloff, ex Premier of Bulgaria, i are dead. Lord Salisbury spends two or three weeks recruiting his health at Beaulieu m Southern France. Melbourne, April 9 The Netherlands Government has ■d vised that it will send a warship for the opening of the Federal Parliament. With reference to the New Zealand Postmaster-General's suggestion that Victoria should admit New Zealand penny letters without surcharge, Mr Drake says it will be wise if the Federal Ministry consider the Commonwealth penny postage before settling New Zea land's application.

Death of King Milan.

SADEKD OF A DRAMATIC CAREER

Ex-Ring Milan of Serviadled m Vienna on Feb 11th. He had only recently moved into a new residence, famished by the Austrian Government). He fervently desired to see his son before he died, but neither King Alexander nor Queen Natalie was with him at the last. The King sent his adjutant to his father, bat he came too late. There was, therefore, no reconciliation. In reply to the telegram sent to Queen Natalie announcing the serious condition of ex King Milan a reply was received from the Queen, sent from Biarritz, fo the effect that If her presence was really desired she would come to Vienna, This arrived exactly a quarter of an boar before the ex-King'a dean. He was forty seven years of age, and has left no fortune. Milan Obrenovltch, who died 'hns m hiflrorty'eightyear, was the grand nephew of a Servian swineherd—one ot the William Tells from the Balkan Peninsula called forth by Turkish misrule a»d a nation advorso to Russian deliverance Upon the assassination m 1888 of Princa Michael, young Milan was summoned hurriedly from Paris to ascend the Throne as Prince Milan IV , a title he was able to exchange for that of King about fourteen years later- Very shortly afterwards he was married to Mile. Natalie Kechkot, daughter of a Russian colonel, who owned large properties m Bessarabia. She was something more than a proud and passionate woman, who could not Bit still under the stin» of his infidelities, culminating m that disgrace' fnl icene m Belgrade Cathedral one Easter Sunday, when she refused to con fer the customary Queen's kiss upon one of the ladie» of the Cburt whom Milan choee to notice and Natalie did not. i

Reliable eye witnesses declare that the former would have proceeded then and there to personal violence m that sacred place, and m the glare of so much pab< Hoity, bat she was hurried away. She did not give the King another opportunity but fled to Germany, taking her son Alexander with her. This was m 1888, six years after her marriage. Milan proceeded to scandalise Europe by the forcible abduction of the son from the mother's keeping. The two latter were In Wiesbaden, and the assistance of the police had to be invoked before the parties could be separated. Alexander returned to Belgrade, and m Maroh 1899, one gloomy midnight—the hour chosen for most of these coups d\f at by Milan, ths master of them—he flung his third bomb. j It happened to be the birthday of the kingdom. When the Ministers and High Court officials repaired to the palace from the cathedral to offer their oongratu" lations to His Majesty they found him m a very bad temper. He had not att« nded the service. Before the entire Court had bad time to file into the audience chamber Milan bad burst forth with the announcement of his abdication Then ha wenb down on his knees and hurried through the oath of fealty to his son. In that way his reign ended. He descended from the Throne, which had brought him nothing bab misery, and pat away his sceptre over a peasant com* munity. The twelve years Bpent by this poor m exile have nob been edifying. Paris he liked best) — Paris and the boulevards — but lately his activities had been limited to Vienna. Both, he and his wife had for a time both kept up their Interest ia the young King Alexander much to the latter's discomfort. Their visits to Belgrade were made at stu* dlousjy different times.

The Late Tram Accident

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Christchoroh, April 9 The persona hurt by the tramway aooideot yesterday are not seriously injured. Mre lining had much improved this morning, and it is probable that she will be able to get about again m a week or two. The damage to the rolling stock is not very great. It is believed that) the accidents was caused by the rain making the line greasy and the 1 weight of fiva laden ears coming down the inohne pushing the engine against the end of the check'rail at the points, and so causing ib to ump the line.

Ashburton Borough School Com mittee.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ash barton Borough School Committee was held last evening There were pre sent— Mesbis W Craig head (chairman). P Steel, J Phaup, H M Jonea, H O Berryman, W MTcOallnm and W J Siloock. After the disposal of general routine business the Chairman said that theßa^k balance was £13 15-t 7d m credit. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence waa read as follows :— From Board of Education, re salaries. — Received From the same re pupil teachers, at>k inc; why all the appointments had been filled with female teachers instead of some I male teachers —It wa.B reaolved to write ! to the Board pointing ont that the Com mlt-tee had advertised for pupil teachers and that only girls had applied. 1 tori the Secretary of the Hampatead School Committee re school excursion-~ Heceived From the School Committees' Association notifying thatlheCommittee'a subscription had not been paid. — Received. It was re solved that the money be paid out of prize fond. The chairman said that the annual meeting; would take place next Monday week at 7.30 p.m as usual and a meeting of the present Committee would be called lor at 7 p w, the name evening MASTER'S BKFOBT. The headmaater'e report waa read as follows :— " Id forwarding my umal monthly report I have to lament the fact that for the quarter justi ended our average attendance hai fallen below what it should be. Our average hat been somewhat better lately, but for the quarter it only 346 out) of a roll nnmber of 410. la accordance with a resolution paised ab your bat meeting, your Bnb-aommlttee met Mra Willis and myself to diiousa m&tteri rs a hobby show. We decided at that meeting to call % meeting of ladies Interested m the school, and to ask tbeir assistance and co-operation. On the 27th of last month the meeting wai held m the school, and the ladies present kindly volunteered to super intend tbe departments of the wcrk, alw&ys of course with the understanding that he parents, children, and the members of the Committee, etc, did their share. I have been very pleased with the interest already shown, and hope to have macttrfl well m hand by June or July. There is one matter, too, which I should like attended to Imme diately. The outting of the fence'has left a number of gaps, through which children cao easily pass. Could these gaps bo filled up m some way, to prevent this 1 It is very necessary that tbe premises be kept abso lutely private for the sohool children themselves." TBOANT OFFICBR It was resolved that the Education Board be written to, asking it to send the truant officer into the district again, VISITING COMMITTEE The Visiting Committee's reporb was satisfactory. Messrs £iloock and Jones were appointed a Visiting Committee for the remainder of the term, ACCOUNTS After passing accounts, amounting to £2 15s 3d, the meeting adjourned

Sporting.

0.J.0. AUTUMN MEETING

SECOND DAY

United Press Association—By Electric | Telegraph CHBISTCHURtH, April 9 The rain cleared off at daybreak, and It was One for todaj'a races. The going was slightly holding, and the attendance was moderate. RbbuHb:-— Hurdlbs — Long Tom 1, Dundee 8, Larboard Watch 3, Won easily; a poor third. Time—3.6f. Dividend—fil 9i 6d, Norsbry—St. Patricia 1, Antigone % Wepener. Won comfortably, Dividend— £2 3s 6d Yaldhtjbst Welter—St Martin 1, Olytie 2. Tziritsa 3. Cadet scratched. Won foy a length ; Tsarftsa close up. Time-—1.32J Dividend—£lo 15s Great Autumn Handioaiv-Palaver 1, Pampero 2, Oatiieo 3. Malatua, Military, Cora Linn, and Melwond were icratohed. Won by two lengths, half length between eecood and third.- Time—23B§. Dividend £14 178. Ninth Challkujge Sharks—Oruoiform 1, Menschifcoif 2, Calibre 3. Won eaeity. Dividend—£l It 6d Trmpleton Handicap— Bt. Denis I, Glenogle 2, Komuri 3. Won by half a length Dividend—£s 16) Addington FliiTH—leraene l,Warrington 2, BUtlsbcry 3, Won by a length. Dividend — £2 17a 6d Final Handicap — Hypnotist 1, SooUt Pest 2, BeDZ >m 5« Won easily. Dividend —£4 13s The sum of £8102 was pawed through th« botalitator, making a total of £18,212 for the two days

AUCKLAND R C AUTUMN MEETING

SBOOND DAY. Auckland, April 9 The weather iras fine. Results :— Stkwakss Handicap — Zealous 1, St Peter 2, Defender 3» Scratched—Rosella, Laetitia, Motor. Dividend—£lo i Ellhrslie Handicap—Hesper 1, Menura 2, Sparklisg Water 3. Soratohed—Little Bobs. Dividend—£B 7a Ckntpuy Stakis, of 1000 sovs—B&fctleaxe i, Boreas 2, Beddisgton 3. Dividend-~£B 16s Hurdlis—Caunongate 1, Foriy Seven 2, Nor'"Wesc 3 i dividend— £2 Is Fltxno Hakdioap—Solo 1, The Needle 2, Landlock 3; dividend—£4 15s PoNY—Pipiwharfturoft 1, Lena 2, Mamoa i ; dividend—£lß 3« Shoots—Solo 1, 8t O!ga 2, Tiki 3 ; divi dend—£2 13a St George's Handicap, of 3QO soys; one mile and a quarter—Hohoro 1, (deal 2, Materoa 3 ; dividend—£2 14s The sura of £9275 was passed through the totalisator, I

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB

Dunedin, April 9 The following handicapii have been de clared :— High Weight Handicap, of 10 iovs; seven furlongi—Cadet lOst 21b, Decoy 9st 111 b, Susannah 9sb 41b, Magnificent Sab lllb, Bristol Oat 91b, Long Tom Sab s!b, Lady of the Lako 7ib Tib. Washdykb Wssltur Handicap, of 30 soys; one mile—Saab liario 9sb 111 b, Fighting Mao 8«b Sib, Rent Day Bat 61b, Ruler Bst 51b, Larboard Watoh and Hetane Bat 41b, Shotgun and Luciana 3sb 2lb« Lady Lilian and Rye Set). AffXHMN Handicap, of ICO covb; one mile and a quarter—Cameo 9ir, Strathnairn Bat 9!b, Nihilist Bat ?lb, Oora Linn Bst, Benssoin Ist 111 b, 8b liario lab 101 b, Hermosa Ist 31b, Decoy 7st, Olytle 6sb 121 b, Terrapin 6sb 81b. Flying Handioaf o! 50 soys j six furlongs—Formoßan 9sb 21b, St Denit Oat, Cora L'nn 8«t lQib, Taarfbsa Sab 61b, WarriDgton Btb 31b, Hermosa 7«t ISlb, Hypnotis*) 7at 111 b, Terrapin 7«b 91b, Vanilla let lib. Fibbt Handicap Trot, of 30 sovb ; one mile and a half—Secrecy «or, Mist 2»o, Daiay 4»P3, General Power 4«eo, Toley 6^eo t Btlderwood 3ieo, ?an Wilka lOsec, Medora 13j«o, Slim 'Un 'iSsec, Highland JLaddie 18« ec, Makikihi 20aec, Ma|or Robin 22seo, Lady Texas 24seo, Fiirboy 26ieo, Hnnbloy 28nec.

Strange Tragedy in New South Wales.

A &ABOUBERBUBNTTO DKATH. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, April 9 A labourer named Mc@uinness, living' at Paries, turned hie wife out, and later on the housb was Been to bofafire. The wifrj dragged her husband out) alter a desperate struggle, but he rushed back into the flames. The house was destroyed, and MeGuiimsse per shed. *

Opening of a Maori Hall.

United Press Association-By Eleckio Telegraph Duhedcn, April 9 A native hall for religious «ervioea and public meetings w&« opened *t the ancient Maori settlement at Henley today. Thf Uoion Jack withths name of the hail, on tit was hoisted by Mr T Parata, MHR, who, , with Mr W Cairncross, MHR, were th* principal speaker*. A Urge number of visiting Maoris and pakehas were pretest, and were regaled at dinner cm tbe opening of a Maori oven m which a bullock, four sheep, a pig, etc, were roasted whole, with pndiingt •to.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Bleoferlo Telegraph The Colonial Sf tioDi that Sydne declared free of pi New Z«a!»nd froi relieved of the Reports which h Health Departmei firm the message* In the numbsr of j

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ANEW COM United Press Aesoci' Telegraph—Lioj^ Mblboukne, ' A new complication has fuitta L _■_. ion with Victoria's negotiations with regard to the Cspe cable, ahe Federal Postmaster elates that the matter has become a Federal Bubjtot.and cannot be dealt with m modal haste; This practically puts an end to th« negotiations as Ist as Victoria slojh? it oon earned. I

THE ROYAL VISIT

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Adelaide, April 9 ' The King's eemi State landtiu, with postillions and outriders for the ass of the Duke and Dochess of Cornwall, has arrived.' Sydney, April 9 The Citizens' Reception Committee engaged Madame Trebelli to sing two songs at the State Concert m bonoer of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall*! visit. Melbourne, April 9 Detectives Boddatu and Marsack, of New Zealand, bave arrived to assist the local force during the Royal visit.

Railway Matters

United Press Association—By Electtio ffielegraph VVkllikoson, April 9 Recently a deputation of produce dealer* and coal merchants waited on the gentrtvl manager of railways, with regard t» (a) time allowed oooßigneeß to remove gocda imposing demurrage charges, 0) advising consignees of arrivals of goods, and (<•) to check the number of sacks of chaff ioaded oa the trucks. Mr Kouayns has replied m writing. He stages that the charge! im* posed as demurrage do not) bear harablyoa oonsSgcees, and that he cannot make any reduction. However, to remove an? ditad> vantage under which the firms who clom their places of business on Wednesday afternoon labour, he has arranged that for such firms Wednesday afternoon is, en far as demurrage and storage charges art ool* oeroed, to be treated the same as Saturday afternoon* He further says that the preienfe method of advising consignees of arrival of goods ia ample, and that if the Department is called upon to perform any further seN vioe m connection with the carriage of chaff, a charge for such further service would bay« to be made

To eat fruit freah from the trees ab % bun* qaeb table is one of the Jatei& laxariM er epicures. Certain fruiterers who okter fof very wealthy people of the vnlgu typ« art •aid to be making preparation! for as •bundant supply of dwarf fruit trees laden with cherries, peaches, pears and *pp!w fot ornament and desert »b dinner. The tley fruit trees, which, although four or irefift* old, are onfy gome three feed high! not only mak» a dellghfcfol table deeoratloa, bint produce a delicious rtesierh .'V

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFBIOA

, . -».—_. United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Rioeived Wakapuaka April 10 ,9 83 am Tbie Office 9 40 a itf London, April • Pluoaer ia rapicUy nearing Pieter* bnrg Commandant Grobelsar with eight hundred men, tried to get north between Vryheid and but was stopped by troops from Yryhejd, Aider&on, at Scbeepera Nelr, blocked the way between Vryheid and Pantjjtp, The commando then split into »W»H parties, and 12§ surrendered m Stall* land,

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

The Chinese Court ' Uoited Preßß Aisooiation—by Eluotrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka April 10,9 23 ft m This Office 9 40 a m London, April 9 It is thought possible the Emperor will shortly remove the Court to Km ftmgfu. the capital of Bbnan,

The Imperial Troops

, -^—.—, — ... United Press ABBo'cifttipn—By Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka April 10, 923*111, This office 9 40 » m London, April S The Britannic, with the returning Imperial troops, after being- aground on the Soess Canal for a week has been refloated. ■

New Zealand and Federation.

United Press Astoo!ation ~Bs $l«g!$j0 Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakaptwka April 10, 9.40 ft m, QChUOfloe 10 7 a mi Adelaide, April 10 The New Zealand Federal Commii eion took evideoca m camera. Mr Holder Was the only witness examined. It is understood that Mr Kingston »nd Sir John Eorrest will giveiavldencfi. The OoinmisßJon visits Gawlertoday t to inspect the iron factoriis anf| yxt^ yaida, and returns t» Sydoej Oft Friday,

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USEFUL HOUSEHOLD MEDICINE Chamberlain's Colio.Cbolertt and Di&rrbs? v Remedy is recommended {or the speedy and permanent cure of Dyßentry, Diarrhoea, Ohronio Diarrhoea, Pain m the Stomach, Colic, Cholera Morbus, Summer Complaint, Bilious Colic, and Cholera Infantum It has been m the markst 35 year?, and its wonderful sale has been effected by what those who have used it say and to its curative powers. It is to be found m thousands of homes all over th« world Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, Diarrhoea Remedy is iov sale by Ashburton Drug Com cany pcio* le 6fl and 5a



Wabe's Teething Powdbbs for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotches; price, Is Smoke New Venus



TAKE (HKE AEI yoa getting the very best value f or yon money m Boots and Shoes ? If nob, why nob try D Ftook's Blue Boot Store next time, and save 2a m the £1. Send KB your repairs, we wane them and will do them well, WHY have to pay for other people debts when you can get epeoial value far C*sh at George Duncan and Co, Cheap Oaeh Brapern and Clothiers. Special Bargains, Special B-treatas—Grey Calicoes 2id White do 2j \, Art MusHdb 2§,Cretonnes 3jd, Linen Tabling lljd, Brown Turk Towels SJd, White do ss!, Lace Cartainn, taped edgex, charming designs, Is 6d, Is lid, 2a 3d, 8s 3d, op to 16s, Toilet Covers B^d, Antimacoesars 7£d, White Satin Qnilts from 4s 6cl, Honeycomb do 4s 91, Colored do 2a 3d, American Leather ll£d, Ticking BUNCAN & CO, | BEADY MONEY DRAPERS, lAMORED STREET JUST Unp7o¥edl~direct from the Pab" lißhers—Family Bibles Cgrftnd value), Pocket Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, and Picture Books. &ha to hand—New Lines m Purses, Perfumery, Fanoy Soap, Cheap Jewellery, Fsooy Glass and Plateware. A. T. H. WILLIAMS, East Street, Nest Messrs WHColl'ns A Oo; AR, Aloorn's Sale—A pleodid »„.; of Men's and Boys' Clothing at greatly redaoed prices-; Boys' Norfolk Suite at lie 6d, worth 15s 6d ; Men's Strong Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 8a 6d, usual price 11b 6d; Ladies' Hose from 6d a pair, a Special line at Is ; a great variety of Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, must be sold Ladies eron Oxford Shoes from Ss 9d Booms m the Aroade Apply to T. BULLOCK



~"lJ WANTA GOOD CYCLE LAMP. Hew will a 'DUPLEX' suit you? COOL.—lbiß exvlaine it all. Tbe Duplex is cool. A coo! lamftmeaDß cool gat, which se eaeiSy controlled end wakes on automatic Lamp poieible. 000 l gae m«aoB • white light, no exceee prmnre, ard Icnger burnliDg capaoitj. Coo! g»«pi«v«Bt« the burner and valves from cfcokiDg.aßJii doeß away with th« danger of expamion and explosiop. CLEAN.— 6 clesD kmp always woike the beEt. The Duplex ta alwuyi clean. l'h| tops ere always bright. Bctncvicg Ihe bottom caps yoa remove »11 dfrb »«« eediment, enfS tfce lamp cbd be filled ard charged m one quarter the time usually reqmredf,With other laenpt. JOHN ORR& CO., ASH BfU R TO.X, SO a LB IMPOBTBKS,



GREATCLEABING SALE OF PIANOS & ORGANS. NO BEASO^ABLE OFFER BEFCBED. .•The ■ Dresden Pianoforte Company A RE now holding their Annual Sale of Pianos and Org»M.»b«n their l«[8f «« * A varied stock of firet chm ii»tromeDt. B will be i ffered to the p. b!io at wbolenle price* for wb or on the moat reasonable terms The "»brame D t. are on. »iew a* Thi I)bisdes iGBUcy, Mb Henb¥ gTEPHKHSOH's Auction Booms, Havelock Str«et. Their Mr R A Home and Mr J A Cocmbe, raleanro, from the head office, Donedin, will be m attendanca at the above address. The Sale will last for a few weeks only, and intending paroha«er« MM Invlled to call at. opoe. and inspect the stocU, when Mr Home will supply all loforamttcn required* If you h*ve an old PIANO, we will take it m exchange, or treat it »a thi Deposit if required. Full value allowed. g 252 J A X BEIDLB, General Manager "MR F. Ni WHITCOMBE, BUBGBON DENTIST, gAUNDERB' BUILDINGS, (Opposite Railway Stations, Ashfearton} BEGS to intimate that he haa commenced practice at the above addresn. Having imported the lateib appliancea direct from Londoa and New York, h© ii prepared to do first clasa work at moderate fees. All work done with care and despatch, and orly the beat material! used. Stoppings and onre of Children'B Testh $> epeciaSty MR WHITOOMBE will Visit m follows:— R4KAIA—FirBt and 1 bird THURSDAYS oi every month at ths Railway Hotel, METHVEN—Last THURSDAY of every month at the Canterbury Hotel. Hours-9 till 1, and 2 till 5.



OATES, LO WRY AND CO., HATE JUBT OI»EJ?*lfS£) nPHB TERY LATEST IN ACETYLENE GUS LIMPS, 1 THE VERY LATEST IN OIL LAMPS, THE ' VERY LATEST IN BELLS, Including the Electric Push Button X Z Flag Bell. Large Supply of Fresh CARBIDE also to hand (Our Carbide ia crashed and ready for a«e.) AOOESBORIEB at Christchurch Fricbs, and Everything a Tourist retires can be obtained at Zealandia Cycle Works, ■ ' BURNETT STREET, ASHBUBTON.



WALL PAPERS. B HAVE TO HAND per the last Home boat—29 Bales of the very ateit ARTISTIC P.'.PKRHANGTNGS, the Colourings aod Designs o which are decided works of airfc. Included m the shipment »r© Besntifu t Friezee and Borders to match the Papers. t I hold the largest Block of WALL PAPERS In tooth Canterbury Clients can therefore rely upon having a large variety of ©ach respective tori to ohoosa from, — TTTTT HA"\T HOUSF4 DEOORATOE AND -SIGN- J. ■ WJLLbOJN. ""sSSr F 0 Box 16. Tolsphoß* N. 2. CLOTHING FACTORY. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. """■"■■"""""Ia # *""""""""" 25 DOZEN HAKD ABB SOFT' FELT HATS. All the Newest Sbapea from sb. GOOD VALUE FOR THK MONEY* IS.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY.