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MINING

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DUNEDIN, Oct 16

(EorJuy ■ Sales—.AlpineNo2 I 83; Boundary Creek, preferential*, 8a ; Gentle Annie 9a 6i ; Gibbs Beach 2s 61; Go'den Rtver, 3 parcels »t?a ; Halfway House 6s 31,6b 3d, 6s 9d, 63 9d, 3 paroels at 7a 3d ; Leaning Rook 14* 6d. 14*. I4s, 13i 91; River Molyneax 6s 3d ; Sixteen Mile Beach 2? 3 Teviot 63 9d, 6a 3d

The return from the Royal Maori dredge is looked upon locally as satisfactory, con sidering that the dredge has been working ground covered by Grookston's dredge. The dredgem&stsr has pulled her ahead two lengths on to fresh ground, and returns up 60 50oss are expected in a few weeks' time. The A;pine No 2 dredge has started work. The Alpine Consols dredge started work on Monday, and has obtained bottom* It is rumoured the Central Electric dredge is to go to (he upper olaiim She may do much better there than people think. The Ctiirumnlr Company's dradge has shot down.

The directors of the Old Duostan Com pany are endeavouring to secure the services of the Cdirnmuir dredge, with a view to prospecting tbeir claim.

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1901.

It will be gathered from the telegrams sent by Mr Seddon to the Sawmillers and the Chambers of Oommercs of New Zealand, that there are ample grounds for the rumour—referred to in oar recent article on the Federal tariff—that he seriously contemplates taxing certain importa from Australia, by way of retaliation. He indicates the following articles to be brought under special review, evidently inviting suggestions as to imposing a prohibi tive duty on them :—Refined sugar, fruits, timber, coal, Australian wines, oils, salts, furniture; particularly coal, sugar, fruitp, and timber, as a reply to the imposition of doty on certain New Zealand products. We have already dealt briefly with the injustice and uosoundness of such a measure, but ws hardly expected that New Zealand statesmen would gravely consider so absurd a scheme. Since it now appears that the Premier of New Zealand is actually proposing to dis cuss the question of retaliatory duties with those likely to be benefitted by them, it would be as well to point out more fully than we have yet done, how this retaliation policy is likely to affect the people of this country. Let us take timber for instance, which is one of the commodities tho Premier in cludes in his liaf. Everybody knows that no New Zealand timber is so well adapted for certain purposes as Australian timber, such as jarrah and some varieties of eucalyptus, and the obvious result of an increased or prohibitory duty would be to compel the use of Isbs durable wood* instead of the Australian. Apart from the obvious fact that this would have a prejudicial effect on a good number of tradep, there can be no doubt that eny inter ference with the importation of foreign timber would tend to increase the all too rapid demolition of our forests. For many years to come they will require much more protection than they have hitherto received, and we certainly ought not to hasten their destruction. We have already referred to the hardship which a heavy duty on fruit would inflict upon the people of New Zealand. The total value of fruit imported from Australia and Tasmania in 1900 was £72,313. This is not a great deal, but when it is remem bered that the larger poition of it represented fruits which could not have been produced in this country, except at a much greater cost to the consumer, we can see how a heavy duty would operate; Nearly the same re marks might be made with regard to coal, the imports of which from New South Wales in 1900, totalled£l2o,379. It is unnecessary to refer to the other articles named by the Premier as having to be bronght under special review, Bince the vicious principle of retaliation applies to all of them, and its adoption would militate against the public interest in every case in a more or lesa degree. We wonder what British statesmen would say if such a proposal as this of a retaliating tariff, were made in the Imperial Parliament. Great Britain's unexampled prosperity dates from 1846, when the duties on corn were abolished, and all writers on political economy since—except crarks —have admitted that it would be absurd to impose duties that would hamper trade, merely because foreign countries had imposed some, or refused to withdraw others. It is not a question of roveou* with New Zealand, since we have always an excess of taxation over tho requirements of public expenditure Neither can it be urged that taxation might bo moro equitably ad justed by patting duties on the articles named by the Premier and taking them off others, because coil, fruit, sod timber ■re extensively ueei by all classes of the community who would be injuriously affected by an increase in the price of them. That there would be an increase in the price goes without asying, For in tho cases of timber and coal for example, we may be sure that in the absence of competition, the priae of the local commodity would be immediately raised, for we ra»y assume that the duty would be sufficient to keep out the Außtr«liau article. The extra price would go into the pockets of the pro ducer, while fche Treasury would get the duty—if any. We notice tbat a Christoharch contemporirv has pub lished the opinions of merchants and manufacturers on the question of re£a}ia tionandtheyeeemtobe quite unanimous in condemning it. What surprises us is that any broad minded public man could think for one moment of adopt ing «ioh & foolish policy. It would be far more afcftteejwaoljke to endeavour to arrange some terms o£ reciprocity with the Federal Government, tfy&n to take up tha attitude, which the New Zetland Government seems to be doing.

Local and General.

The MAlLS—Lettere for despatch by the outgoing Frisco mail close at the Ashhurton Post Office tonight at 6.30. A Home mail via Australia and the Bluff is expeoted to arrive by the express fro n the south tonight.

Fighting Mao— Ganeral Sir Hector Mac donald has be«n invited by cubla to be the guest of the South Canterbury Caledonian Society, General Sir Hector MaoDonsid arrives at the Bluff on Tuesday, stays at Inveroargill cna day, and then oomes to Dunedin, where he will be the guests of the city at tbe FernhiU Club.

Kerosene—How is It done ? Oar readers wtll see by our advertising columns that Fletchkb Bros, are selling best kerosene at 3s 94 per tin, or 7s 6d per caße, whereas it is being sold (oot 130 milss from Aehburton) at, 4s 6d per tin, or 9a per case, or 20 per cent higher than Fletcher Bros,' price. Either Fletcher Bros must be making » loss or someone is making a big profit)

Rots—Last week a horse belonging to Mr J F Douglas, rear Waim&te, valued at about £100, was found dead. On the horse being opened it was found that its stomach was riddled with bot«. Mr Douglas has two other horses ill snfiering, it ia thought, from the same complaint

Washed Ashore—A telegram from Nelsen states that the lighthousekeepera at Cape Farewell Spit found washed ashore the left leg of a man with a watertight boot, black stocking, and a white band thereon, but the ffesh had gone. A farther search ie being made, but It ia thought the limb is that of a man lost overboard from a passing vessel.

The Bankruptcy Act—At the meeting cf creditors in Timaru on Monday, a motion wan proposed that bankrupt's furniture be given to his wife, but the Deputy Official Assignee said he could not accept thip, as the Act only allowed a gift* to ba made to the bankrupt). Any portion cf the es'ate up to £50 osnld be given to bankrupt, but the creditors had not the power to vote any portion of the estate to a bankrupt's wife

Land for Settlement—lt w«.s reported in Waimate on Saturday on reliable authority (says fchecorrespondent of the Oamaru Mail) that) the Government have purchased from Messrs M'Govern and Hurdie their Midfieid farm of 300 acres about one mile distent from Wa mate Poifc Office. Io ia the intention of the Land Commissioners to cut the lan 3 up into blooka suitable for workmen's homes. The price is stated to be £13 lOe per acre, and delivery of the land has to be given on the Ist April next.

Sabbath Desecration—Ab the meeting o! the Timiru Borough Council on Monday night, the following discussion took place : •—Councillor Sealey said he noticed that one of the accounts to be passed that night had been incurred on a Sunday by the Mayor, He thought it wrong for the Mayor to incur expense for a visib to the water race on the Sabbath Djy. He should show a better example. The Mayor said that that was a matter of opinion. He had been atked to visit bhe race, and he could not go except on the Sunday. He went to the Inspector's special request. Councillor Craigie agreed with the remarks made by Councillor Sealey* He believed in observing Sunday as much as possible. Counselor Rothwell said that no one had complained when he and Councillor Keith visited the race on a Sun day. But they went in the inspector's trap and no account came in for it

Not ScPEßSTmous—Many Ashburtonites are superstitious, and would nob on eny pretense travel io a hearse, but a local jour naliit has been found brave enough to disregard the popular superstition. At a recent funeral the only possible means of his reaching his destination ia time for business was by means of a hearse reluming from a country funeral, by which he was able to keep an important engagement. The popular undertaker in charge, commenting on this, remarked that although very fond of company he oou'd rarely if ever procure it, and although he would invite wayworn travellers and swaggers to occupy a seat beside him, they wouli always flUcee at his grim equipage and deo'iae firmly with thanka,

The Contingents' Death RoLk—The list of deaths atnoogsS members of the New Zealand Contingents enrolled for South Africa shows thai) disease wan far more deadly than Mi* bulleti of the Boers. There were fifty two deaths from enteric, while ooly thirty men were killed io notion, and eeven others died of woundsi There were lix deaths frcm pneumonia, four from dyseotry, and others in minor numbers from Various causes.

The Farmers and Labour Legislation. —Speaking on Monday night in the House in reply to certain statements of the mem ber for Waihemo, who spoke of the feeling of farmers in opposition to Labour legisla tion, Mr Liurenson said that during the reoees he would go into the country, and show to the farmers what the position waa; Some of the most; enthusiastic friends of advanced Labour legislation, s»i-.l Mr Liurensoo, were amongst the farming community. To show how Parliament waa fostering farming interests he pointed out that on the Estimates they were voting £7700 to the Labour Department, and £91,000 to the Agricultural Department.

News in Brief.

The present growth of London's popula* tlon is 2500 a month, or over 80 a day. The University of Adelaide, after consultation with the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce, has almost completed arrangements for the initiation of a Faculty of Commerce.

Mr Greenaway, of Rongotea, who pur* chased an estate In Queensland some months a»o, has been offered £10,000 advance on his prioe. The offor was declined.

The Belgian pigeon which won the great race from Burgos, in Spain,;to Brussels did the 7CO miles in 14 hours.

The new South Wales State Govern' ment has placed £5000 on the Estimates for the purpose of sending commercial agents abroad.

Agricultural college students are being allowed to visit country shows In Queensland as milk testers, there being several of them now who are qualified to do this work.

The ratepayers of Lower Hutr, Wei" llngton, have agreed to a poll to adopt rating on the unimproved values.

Fletcher Bros. 1 second Tea Competition closes February 28th. First prize, handsome marble olook end bronze, also 19 other prizes. Consumers of their well known Teas Bbould save all coupons,

The New Zealand Clothing Factory Oall . attention to a large assortment of sltaw hats, tennis shirts, and ties just opened. They make a speciality of these goo3s and can show a large variety of the vary best and cheapest goods in the market.

The reconstruction of the Bruce Woollen Mill is rapidly proceeding. On Monday a start was made to place the principals for the roof in position. The bricklayers are also making good progress.

Mr G H Swan, ex Mayor of Napier, was yesterday presented with a purse of sovereigns and an illuminated aidrass from the Borough Council and the people of Hawke'a I?ay, on the occasion of leaving Napier to take up his residence in Hawera

During September the estates of 105 deceased persona were placed in the hands of the Public Trustee for management. Some sixty of these were in tbe cases of New Zealanders who have died in the South Afrioanwar,

Ib ia stated that the Government will accept the award of the Compensation Gonrt with respect to the Kameroa Estate, but will ask tjie owners of Forest Gate whethor they desire to retain the latter property, preferring to leave it with them rather than take it for the State ab the price fixed by the Court, On the owner's reply the issue will depend.

You can depend on ridding your Ohjildreu of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, tfcgf gronderful worm worriers price U

Weather Fobeoast — Captain Edwin wireaj—North west to wesb and south-west heavy gale ; glass further fall, but dee after 10 hours from how (11.55 am); indications of heavy rain, and mnoh colder weather.

Thb Governor's Movements —His Excel lency the Governor, in reply to the invita tion of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, has notified his intention o! being present at the Metropoli tan Show. Ib is probabla that Lady Ranfurly will accompany his Excellency.

Wool Clip—lt is stated that) the firsb clip of the aeaßon to reach theOhriatehnrch stores is a consignment of eleven bales from RoJleston. Thla was received by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company at their Sooth belt stores early last week, Ia several districts on the plains tbe farmers are taking advantage of the fiae weather to shear early. A good display a& the opening sale on the 21st Nevember may therefore be expected.

Fhow Holiday—A disousslon took place al tl c Committed meeting of the A, and P, Association with regard to the Show hols day. On a motion that the Retail Traders' Association be asked to arrange a holiday on Friday, lit November, Mr Btone considered the Committee Bhould ask the Mayor and not the Traders 9 Association, and moved an amendment bo that effsot, and speaking adversely on the treatment received from the retail tradenu Mr Tucker supported the amendment ; the Mayor, he considered to be tbe proper authority. Mr Stone's amendment was carried Mr Gibson pointed out that even if the Mayor proclaimed a holiday, the Retail Trade is' Association had the power to decline to o'oeb*

Ragecodrsb PaivilifGES—Measra Fried lander Bros, Limited, yesterday sold the privileges in connection with the forthcoming meeting of the Ashburtou County Racioß Club, aa under :-Publican'a booth and luncheon room (inside), and publican's booth (outside), to J Cusaok; horse yards, to Charles Brown ; right to charge admission to outside stand and oards, A Yoang

The British Red Cross—A lecture will be given in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday evening next by Madame Pc Bassou on her experiences under tbe British Red Gross in South Africa. Madame De Bassou claims to ba a real Boerese, a daughter of a Boer officer and a native of the Orange Free State, and will give an account of her experiences whilst nursing in (he British Ambulance during the battles of M odder River, Paardeberg, and e'sdwhere

VoLtmTEEBS—The local battalion paraded for inspection by Colonel Bailey at the drill shed last evening. Both Rifles and Guards mustered over fifty strong, the former under Lieut. Hayes, and the latter under Lieut. R Shearman, C»pfcain Dolman in charge of the battalion. After the inspection, Colonel Bailey said he had a pleasant duty to per form, that of presenting to Captain Dolman the Imperial Volunteer Officers' Decoration (V.D,). He said the decoration in question was one of the highest—except for active servioa—besLowed on Volunteer officers, and he felt sure Captain Dolman hid worked hard in the interests of volunteering, and deserved the distinction. He hoped it would act) as an Incentive to others to try and do likewise. Colonel Moore, and ex-Mtjor Young also congratulated the recipient! The Guards were then marched out to the roads and were exerotßed under Lieut, Major Jones, while the Rifles were exercised in battalion work by Lieut A Clarke. After the parade, a short social was held in the Riflas' orderly room, at which further tesiji* monies to the abi ity of Ciptain Dolman were expressed; The RinSs also made a presenta tion to Col. Sergeant W. McDonald, on the occasion of hie approaching marriage.

Message Fbom Mabs—' B B B R W was a coda message that was included ia the famous message from Marc. The interpreta tion of this code message bai puzzled the eminent astronomers of Europe for nearly a year. It ia evident they are as up to date in Mars as in New Zealand, for is • Britain's Best Bicycle, the Rudge Whibworth.'—R D Johnstdn, Agent)

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Etaotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

London, Oct. 15

The King invited Major-Qoneral B. S. 8. Baden Powell to Balmoral, and presented htm with a warmelal.

The British have occupied Piel Re tief.

The m»in rortion of Botha's force has retired into the PongoU Bosch. Many evaded the British cordon in small parties. The Bethel commando escaped.

Tho rivers »re flooded, mists ire general, and the ronds are almost im passible. Eight more of Letter's commando have been sentenced to imprisonment for life.

Four squadrons of colonial irregular mounted troops are being raised in Capetown for three months' service in the western provinces.

Soheepera was ill at a farmhouse at the time of his capture, and wis removed in a critical condition to the Matjesfontein Hospital.

Two youths belonging to Lotttr's commando have been sentenced to imprisonment during the continuance of the war.

Bombay, Opt 15 Seven hundred and fifty additional Boer prisoners have been landed here.

Hampstead Town Board.

A meeting of the Hampstead Town Board was held last evening (Tuesday). Present— ! Messrs G W Andrews (chairman), A Orr, iS Barnard, A Hardy, and W J Siloook. BEMS Th« Ashbnrton Borough Council wrote delegating Its authoricy toenforOQ the putting down of proper calverta at crossings on formed portions of the Belts to the Town Board. It was resolved that) persons having cross ings on the newly formed porticos of the belt have two weeks notice to put down culverts, \ and others who have had notica, with which they have not complied, be proceeded against at once. The Council also ad?i»ed that the question of shingling the belt ab the south end was deferred until the formation is completed, GRAZING ON ROADS. A ratepayer complained of oattle grazing on roads, and It was> decided to assist the ranger to procure corroborative evidenoe. in these oases. SLAUGHTERING LICENCE, | A slaughtering license for Mr 8 E Burnard was received from the Department, and|issued to him as requested. WORKS COMMITTEE Mr Bilcock reported that the contractor I for the Bait formation had been unable to proceed with the work on account of gorse on the road, and he (Mr Silcock) had put on the day nun to clear it—Hia action was approved ; and it was resolved that in all cases where notices have been served, and the gorse not cleared, the day man be put on ab once to do the work, and the case re covered from the defaulter?. ABATTOIRS, Jo was resolved that this Board take no action in the direction of establishing abat toirs. POBT OFIICB CXOCK, Ib was resolved that this Board approves ■ of the action of the County Council in voting i » sum of money on behalf < f the ratepayers ib represents towards the cost of the Fost Offioe Clock. JINANOIAIi. It was resolved that all accounts due for soil, and unpaid by next meeting, be placet? in the hands of a BoUcijboc for collection. I

Accounts amounting to £54 3s 10J were passed, and the Board eat as a Board of Health. "

The Inspectors report waa discussed, and considered satisfactory, the district being, as far as known, entirely free of any in* fectious diseases, and the sanitary conditions otherwise goed,

The Federal Tariff.

NEW ZEALAND GETS NO SYMPATHY

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, October 15

The agent for the Governments of Fiji and New Guinea, in a letter to the Heraldi points out that the Federal tariff threatens to seriously cripple Sydney's trade with these islands. The proposed duty on bananas is practically prohibitive, while duties on sugar, maize, pine apples, cocoanuts. and other products will certainly, so f*c as Fiji is concerned, drive the trade to New Zealand. He suggests that in order to preserve the trade here, South Sea. Islands products, sugar excepted, should be admitted free, and he prophe sies that it is only a question of time when all the islands will become depen dencies of the Commonwealth.

Melbourne, October 15

Mr Eeid tonight moved the censure motion standing in his camei There was a packed house. The motion con demns the tariff on the ground that it will press upon the necessaries of life and the appliances used in the farming, mining, aad pastoral industries, more heavily than upon luxuries, and will destroy the stability of the revenue by making imposts for national purposes a source of nndue profits to a few favored industries at the expense of the whole comojunity. Mr Reid's in dictment of the tariff was that it had no mark upon it to show that it would favour the pioneers of the country, bar, instead, there was introduced a deformity which would benefit the artificial at the cost of the pioneer in dustries of Australia, It made a pre serve for the great manufacturing centres of Sydney and Melbourne. It was a red-hot protectionist policy and a fraud upon the people of Australia, If adopted, it would place the finances of the Commonwealth on an unsound basis, Whatever was the fate of his motion he was sure the free list would not be allowed to remain in its present unsatisfactory state

Mr Barton, replying, said Mr Reid had not shown in any way that the Government's policy was bad. J&p did not claim the tariff was perfect, bat it entirely fulfilled the promises be made in his Maitland speech. Mr Barton has not finished bis speech

THE SAWMILLING INTERESTS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Wellington, Oat 15 The Premier has seat the following; tele gram to the principal sawmill proprietors of the colony :—' Federal tariff proposes to make very important alterations in the duty on New Zealand timber imported into Aus tralia, &v the matter is very important to the timber industry of the ooiony I shall be exceedingly glad it you can make ib con venient to meet in Wellington in conference for the purpose of considering the matter* I am Asking various sawmill proprietors in the colonj to meet together, as the Govern' merit contemplates taking suoh action aa may seem most advisable to protect the sawmilling interests! Kiodiy confer with < he other sawmill proprietors of your district and appoint delegates, and state the time it would be convenient for you to attend the Conference. On receipt of your reply I shall telegraph further suggesting the date on which the Conference should take place. It will require to be at an early date,'

VIEWS OF CHAMBERS OF COM MERCE SOUGHT.

Wellington, OcU bor 15

The Premier has also sent the following telegram to the leading Ohambars t f Com merce of the colony :—'The tariff brought down by the Federal Government is one which must have an important bearing upon producers, and the export trade of New Zaaland, and the matter is of such importance to the colony as a whole, that the Govern ment is now considering what s:eps (If any) it is desirable to adopt in order to protect the trade of tho colony, which, as a result of the high tariff imposed, particularly against New Zealand, will, to some extent, be affected. I ehall be glad if you will kindly confer with the members of your Chamber, and favour the Government with an expression of your views upon the altered position, and what effect you think the Federal tariff will have upon producers and the export trade of the ooiody* I shall be glad if you will kindly favour me with any suggestions or proposals you may have in connection therewith before the matter is finally dealt with by the Cabinet.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, October 14 Marconi has succeeded in sending wire!66B messages 350 miles, A large portion o£ the famous Church of St. Dunetan'a in Stepney, has been consumed by fire.

Paris, October 14

The prosecution of a pro-Boer paper in Paris for making insulting reference to Great Britain has been abandoned owing to insufficient grounds of action.

Washington, October 15

Oonaul Knox has advised President Roosevelt that Spain's concessions to an English Company, for exclusive cables in the Philippines, have-lapsed, He cited Great Britain's action iv over ruling the Boer Government's land and mining concessions in support of his contention.

Melbourne, Ocfc 15

The best October rains for years have fallen, and the prospects for all cereal crops are good.

Sydney. October 15

A billiard match of 21,000 up between John Roberts and Weiss, Roberts allowing his opponent 5500, was won by Weiss by 1811.

Two burglars were discovered in the house of Captain Carey, of the Moaaa, The constable who surprised them secured one and shot the other, break ing his leg. The man reade a desperate attempt to escape after being wounded *

A deputation, representative of the Women's Christian Temperance Union in all parts of the State, aßked the Premier to push on the Women's Suffrage Bill, which was rejected by the Council. Mr See promised to re introduce the measure and make every effort to pass it.

Affairs in Afghanistan.

United Prose Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright Bombay, Ocfc 14 Afghanistan is quiet. Russia professes to be reassured. Flags were half-masted throughout ladin, and all ceremonies postponed out of reßbect to the late Arueer, with the view of impressing the natives with the reality of the alliance between England and Afghanistan,

A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

The ordinary meeting of the Afehburton A. and P. Association Committee was held yesterday afternoon. Present—Messrs M G Rich, T Stone, D MoKeadry, T Harrison, GAM Buokley, P McCafff>rty, J Bonifant, G Moßie, J 8 Band, T E Upton, J Shearer, J SMngfellow. E Cookson, T Taylor, G W Leadley, J Tuoker, T F Gibson, T N Digby, E Horsey, and J 0 N Grigg. The Yioe-Preuidentj, Mr M G Rich, occupied the ohair. Apologies were received from the President) (Mr Charles Reid), and Messrs Smith and Bishop, on account of bereavement;, and it was deoided to forward letters of condolence.

Correspondence w&s read from the County Council re trial of water race plough to be held at Fairfield.

Mr Stone thought as the Association had to provide horses for these ploughs, it) was necessary to make all entries earl/ so at to be able to carry oub detail.

The No'Lioenae Council asked for space for a tent] as clock room and for the distribu' tion of temperance literature.

It was decided to grant the request, subject to the usual charge and conditions.

A oiroular was read from the Department of Agriculture re disposal of froesn meat and other produce, ana asking if the Aisooi ation would send a delegate to a meeting to be held in Wellington,

It appeared the invitation was made at bhe instance of the Producers' Union, and Mr Lead ley stated that the latter was intended as a counterblast from the Premier against) the Farmers' Union. Private com panies, he contended^ were quite able to took after their own arrangements, and any proposals now would be ineffectual, Noth« ing, he thought, would be gained by tending % delegate, Their interests, he argued, were in the hands of capable men, and in this respect he would name Mr Waymouth, who was thoroughly up to date. He sug gested the circular be simply received with out further notice of ih

Mr Bland seconded the motiota on those Sine*, and the same was carried.

Mr Rich here left) the meeting, and Mr Leadlby took the ohair.

The water race plough trial again oame up for discussion, and arrangements were completed for this contest, it being shown that there would be a number of entries, The entry fee of £1 was discussed, members being of the opinion this sum was very reasonable in view of the necessary horses being supplied by the Association. It was further shown that it was possible for one implement to g»Ja the two prizes, amounting in all to £20.

The order of the programme for the two days of the Show was arranged Mr Digby introduced the allocation of special prizes, combined with the champion ships, aa derailed in the printed circulate, and $ long discussion ensued

Mr Buckles objected to & ppecial entry fee being charged in suoh oases, as this gave the ohsnoe of the championship falling to second, and commanded exhibits instead of as intended to first prise stock, The donora of special prizaa, he contended, wished them allocated to the best exhibits, whereas the object would be defeated

Messrs Leadley and Bland upheld the charge, as the regular one of the Society, for the benefit of the funds, »nd they should not make one rule to apply to all cases Mr Stone, who had canvassed for special prizes, stated that not a single donor to him specified whether or not a speckl entry feo was to be charged. Tbey should allow tb» charge to remain as at present, or nob aooept any one special entry fee Aa the particulars had previously been decided upon, and were now printed, Mr Baoklay said he would not press for an alteration, and moved that special entry fee?, as arranged, be adhered to, »nd this was earned

Mr Cookson enquired if ib was necessary that troop horses, hunters, &o, should be compelled to remain on the ground during both Show days, and he moved that all horses nob being judged on the first day should not be repuired until the second

Mr Urigg thought by insisting apoa their presence on both days they were going the right way to ruin the'show; they should look at the matter upon broad principle?, Mr Stone pointed out) that) this had already- been fully discussed, and should nob ba reopened. Origita'ly, he was against the two daj&'show, but they would now do an injustice in altering. It wsa to be re" gretted Mr Grigg had cot been present at last meeting to express his views ac strongly as he now did.

The Ohait man ruled that it would be necessary to rescind the former re:o!utiou if Mr Grigg wanted a change, and noMoe of motion to that effect must be tab'ed.

I Mr Grigs? here suggested that to meet the \ caae, the President, Secretary, and Treasurer ■ be empowered to issue passes to obviate the necessity of entries of horses remaining on the ground other thaa tha jumping and trial day, and this course wan agreed to*

In connection with a discussion on extra assistance to the Secretary, for four days preceding the show, this Eubj ot was again discussed, and it was decided that the Association should provide ihipc, tha appointment to rest with the Secretary, President, and Treasurer^

Mr W Griffiths Smith, Pendarves, was appointed a new member.

Tenders were received for a band to play on the second day, and it was decided to accept the Burnham Band offer. The following were added to the H»b o! special priisss :•—Mr J Thomas, 101b box of tea, for the best exhibit of hand made hatter ; Mr T Ward gives JB2 2a for the besb two year old by ' Oavalier' ; ipeeial entry lee.

This ended the business.

Borough School Committee.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Borough School Committee was held on Monday evening, October I4th. Present— Messrs Uraigbead (chairman), Hewion, Kersel, Hunter, Phaup, Beokingsale, Mo- Oallum, and Rev Feet

An apology waß aocepted for the absence of Mr Jones. The chairman stated the bank balance to be £315s 6d credit.

The following correspondence w&t read and received:—

From Board of Education, with reference ta salaries forSeyfaamber

From Board, stating thafe they will oom raunieate with the Olerk of Works on fai« return from hie holidays in about ft fortnight, re getting fence round school erected at an early date From Mr 0 J SbyabJ t resigning position as Secretary From Mrs 3 Smith, resigning position as caretaker at AUentoo

From Mr J KerseS, aooeptm? the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr F H Steele. On the motion of Mr Backingsale, and seconded by Dr Hunter, the resignation of Mr Styohe was aooapted with regret. Dr Hunter moved that a new Secretary be advertised far, and that remuneration bs £15 per annum. Mr Fee moved that the saiary be £12 per annum, which was seconded by Mr Becking sale and oarried. It was left in the hands of the chairman to advertise, and ib was decided to hold a meeting on October 28th lor the pnrpose of reoeiviag applications for the position of Secretary, and to appoint cue.

Mrs Smith's resignation was alto read and accepted. There were three applications for the position of caretaker of the Allenfcqn school, and on the motion of Mr Fee, seconded by Mr Hswson, Mrs Campbell was appointed. The headmaster's report was read and showed—presenb roll number 403, average attendance 357* That Miss Adams had beensent up to take Miss Curd's place, she having applied for one mouth's leave of absence through illness. He had written to to Wellington for plan of Honour Board; He aaked Mr UndrJll for plans bub had nqt yat had a reply :crioke| teasea haviajj commenced, should like the committee to" vote two guineas from Hobby Show aoooUGt for purchase of material. On the motion of Mr Fee and seoonded by Mr BaokSngaale £2 2s was voted toward the cricket fund* The Allenton school report w&s read and showed the roll number to be 78, and the average for mmth.66, highest attendance 76. The chairman's action in closing the sohool for Labor Day was approved of. Messrs Hewsod and Beokiogsale we** pointed the visiting committee fo% <v ensuing moatfa. $11 8a 7d was p«s«66 la paynjent of aooouutg*

THE ABHBURIOK GUABDIAN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBEK 16, 1901



P. FKRRIMAN ' To Those Seeking an Investment for Captal IT*. AVh: for Disposal a Splpndld Block of Good Town Property, returning good interest for tho ■ am required. ___ F. FBRRIMATS. waKvkul FOB ~SALE. A FARM Ofl 500 ACRES. F FRT-R M»N. JOSEPH FORDS SCOUR & LUHG WoRM MIXTURE. TESTIMONIALS. E.JS Farmers' Cooperative Aesoeiation of Canferbory. LM. To Mr F Fcrriraan, Ashburton. Dear feir. - T?p Ford'^ Lung Worm M>xtarf>. to cnmp'iance with yoar tpqaect, we have ptevure Ui stating tha> w« h^ve now soU hi- Mixmn* for several years, with an increasing demand, and it hae given general satisfaction. Yonrs faithfully, A H Turnbull, Manager To Mr F Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—ln reply to yoar enqalries this morning, I hnv« to f-sy that I have been Agent for Ford's Lang Worm Mixture for the laet seven years, and although I have supplied large quantities of it fro far>- ers. I h«v« never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy. _ I am, dear air, Youra faithfully, D Thomas, To Mr F Ferriman, Ashbarton. Dear Sir,— Although we have acted as Rgentß for Ford'a Sccur and Lung Worm I Mixture for the lasb two years, and have eheop breeders rpgu larly during that period, we have not yeo hnd a complaint. In fact, we have heard nothing but favonrabla reports from all who have used i\ Yours truly, Wright, Stephenson and Co. , I—mil immmmimmKmmmammimmmiim*n"^jTmem OCEAN Accident & Guarantee OOBPGRAJION, Lm Cxm-At £1,000,000 HP BIS Corporation has ABgOLXT- J TELY NO TARIFF .Arrangements with any other COM PANY, and will Cover ALL EM PLOYERS at LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. Employers Insuring with us can rpJy on Beis? Treatment, and Claims 3Do Kot bfccme a Charge on the Coksolidated F bvbkub. Neither will Oliente be subjected to the RED-TAPE METHOD'S inseparable from Government Te- PARTMEKTAL CONTROL. AccideDt and Illness Jnsarance World-Wide as to Travel. Micoll Brow. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 10 8



"VTOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE BECOT) MaBKB AND THEIR EXPECTED PROGENY. &v Owner can cover the risks on MARE AND FOAL for one month from date of fnalinp, or can insure for VA months includir-g the abcra risk IT«11 particulars and rates of Premium from H. W. BABRETT, District Agent, Live Stock Insurance Co. ARCADE, ASHBUBTON '• gw ask."for.: t i i jjrfjjf id-^ "v- I'W; NEW TARIFF CHAMPION BLEND ■''-\ OTHER PRiCES: Yd t/io 2/2 2/4 2/8 -NO CHINA TEA USED BY US. , si mini &. so. CHRISTCHURCH, TIEG to announce tbat they have opened UP TO DATE SAMPLE ROOMS In BURNETT STREET, or the convenience of their many Customers in the Aahburtou County. MR GEORGE SATsDRY, our Repreaen tati?p, who i» in aftm lance all day on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, will be pleased to meet his old Cus'omers and others and show them the very many new attractions our Sample Room affords, COMPRISING — Lateßt Novelties in SPRING GOODS. Just arrived from our London buyrrp— Colonial, English, and Atneric»n BOOTS and Shcej, (he beet value in towti China nod G'assware of ail descriptions Bedding*, Bedsteade, and Furniture - our own mmulaoture ; Estimates given for Furnishing ( Houses visited and measures taken for I Vtnetian BUndR, Linoleum, and (Jarpete, ! FBEE OF CUAROB 9 191



BUSINESS NOTICES ( ESTABLISHED 1874» SI ¥111 IT I ¥¥l Now thab the 'in ill ImI! II Woo' m*r^;e'i naa ill ill 1 (I lii II aß3UtHed >fs nor* 1 111 lit Bill malstate,weoan JL MP *f 11 1 1 JU O 0 n mu?h betteP Sc CO, value this season £3 10s. Juab Keceivpd — Samp'fs Pi ITIfUn o 1 Choicest TW KEDS ever kj 1 |l|\l t'hown Gonsi £3 10a i% I I I i\ Buits are far superior thin l|| I i V% ( eaicn. K/'U m JLKt JUBILEE BUILDINGS 9 104 I ") U V direst FROM IHE IMP> )RTER; ») always a large stock ofup^o-date ricvflties in Millinery, Costumes, Under S*irs, Cornets, Vmbrellas, Sansbades, Gloves, Shcklnga, &c. ANDREW ORR pVRESSMAKISG Department—Large X-/ variety of dress materials ; high class goods ; beat quality, best value, best make ; fie perfeoc. ANDREW ORR riIES. Collara, Hatg and Gloves; 140 I doa gents' fiea to select from ; col lars and hats all the latest and most np to date shapes, ANDREW ORR WANTED KNOWN Beautiful Sailor Hata, very attractive, at Is, Is 4d, Is 912*61. ANDREW ORR NEW SEASON—Japanese Silks, Lace Fichna, Rtfflis, Boas, £ilk Scarfs. Flonncings, Aprtns, Caps, Jackets, Mantles, Capes, &o. ANDBEW ORR GOOD Inveetnifinfc — Splendid Tailor made Suit, fl; yon like a glove} prioe from £3 Vs 6d. ANDREW ORR BICYCLE— If you wsnb a genuine Bicy.'K ladieb' or gents', boy the Crescent, £.3 10i ; guaranteed nothing like it. ANDREW ORR



I ATSST Novelties in dress fabrics, J_/ plain and figured lastrea ; Bilks all t!ude&; mercerised sateens; white piques, i &o. : ANDREW ORE ——; ■ — ■—-—: —«. j F INOLEUMS, Floor Cloths, Hearth JLj Rags, splendid designs, all prices ; np to date patterns ; prices strictly mode rate. ANDREW ORR WANTED KNOWN—An excellent assortment of Naw Veilings, plain and fancy, all silk ; also laoes of every description. Torchon, Galpare, Valen ciennes, &cl ANDREW ORR mho ma a -y OUN6, , BOOTMAKER (of Leeeton), DESIRES to inform his old Friends fa the Wak&tmi, Meyfield, Longbeacb, and Aehburton Dietriotu, th»6 he will etatt busineßi od hta own acoounb Id Taoorad Street, Aehburton, during tbe Firsb Week in Ootober, when he trusts* by good work' manship and punctuality, to receive a fur share of their cualom A Lsrge Assortment of Boofcs t Shoes, and Slippers to select from. Addrees—Taoored Street, Nexb to Mr Maophereoo, Ironmonger* 9 194 J. WILSON USES NOTHING BUT (*i ENUINB WHITE LEAD AND PURE LINSEED OIL FOE, HOUSE PAINTING, &G. BEAUTIFUL WALL PAPERS. T HAVE FOR SALE — The Latest and MoPh Up.to.date Farm Machinery in the market Fielding Oil and Gas Engines, horizontal and stationary types, from 1| hp to 7 hp Smoko Sheep Shearing Machines Iron Btwdftrds aud.Feaoing Wire (price down attain| Manures ; Twine, (Donaghy's Best) Standard 0;!s for Threshing, Harvaater Bridßicdsr Machines, Cylinder, Plough and Separator.—After a trial will use no other ?i»ouum Oils, fifeatly reduced In price Sheep Shears (Htnemoa); Branding Ptdnt The Woodyalt High Wheel Lawn Mower, (perfect machine) I The Crown Cream Separator and Daisy Churns BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style ond finish. The coming machine—Chainleßß Envoy, no cogs or chain, best! rolls along the easiest running machine in the market; once ridden, always ridded Inspection InviteJ Dietriob Agent) Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Laßiiruoea effected Several sums of Money to lead from % por oenb FOR S*A LE . I Some Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Acres, Cheap, and on most reasonable terms. Most of the money can be arranged at & cheE>p rate i Wanting-OATS and CHICK WHEAT In any quantity For particulars apply W. STONYER, ARCADB, Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate 1 and Gornmisaiou Agent 9 243 tpARMKRJ and others, prepare for the 1 Winter, ond have your Home made ; ' cheery and bright with tbe powerful acetylene Gas. Estimate;* given by Habdley i Bros j ~%17 ANTKD KNOWN—Melloes Ze"a ! m landia Boot Store is now Bhowtng a very nice assortment of Ladles up to : date walking Shoes. The largest stock and cheapo House tor foot wear



Public notices ' ashburton county stock and saleyarus co., limited*. SHEAKIBG. EVERY Convenience, Snoludlnß Wool prcsp, at Aehburtoa or Tinwald Yard*. Reanortable Paddock Accommodation during Shearing Free, For farther particular apply to the Caretaker*. 10149 "~~^O™BRICKLAYERS. i TTJTAKTBD-Two Good Brick!ayern,— Apply J. and W. Jamibson, OoDtraotora, I Freezing Works, Fairfield. 10 153 mO SCHOOL COMMITTB3S AND J_ TEACHERS. Juat unpacked, dir«ot from tho publlihere, nearly 1000 volumes o! Now Bawurd Booke, - also Presentation Volumes of iho Poets, B;b!ee, Prayer and Hymn Books, Sunday ' dohotrl Cards, WalJ Texts, Fountain Pods, 1 etc. 1 A. T. H. WILLIAMS. \ LL CLAIMS against the estate of the ' !ata Db Coroner are requested to be sent to ! the Executors, oare of O Habdv & Co, Rakaift. 10 148 NOTICE OP APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. i I HENRY STARK DRUMMOND, of • Ashburton, being the holder of c. Publican's License in respect of the Honse i and Premises situate at Aehburtoa. and known as the " Somerset Hotel," do hereby give notice thar I desire to obtain, and will, at the nejf'o Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ashburfcon on the sth day of December, 1901, apply lor a Transfer of the eald License from myself to James Lane, my appointee. Dated the Ist day of October, 1901. H. & DBUMMOND. O. W. Fubnblei, Solicitor, Asbbarton. 10 124 PIANO TUNING, OUR Toner, Mr W Home, will be in Aehborton THIS WEEK. All orders lefb with OUR AGKNT, MR BenbY Stkpuknson, will receive prompt attention. THF DRESDEN PIANO MANAGING & AGBNCY COMPANY, 10 142 J; A, X. REIDLE, Manager. ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOOIi TION. fIiHE TWENTY-FOURTH ANNTJAIi SHOW of Live Stock, Produce, Implements, Etc, will be held on the Grounds of the Assooia* tion, Aehbnrton, THURSDAY & FRIDAY, October Slab and November let, 1901, ENTRIEB, which will aob be considered valid unless accompanied by the necessary ' amount of Entry Feea in Cash, mnafc be in j the hands of the Secretary NOT LATER j THAN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, at 6 p m. Substantial Prizs Money In each Class, also ' numerous Valuable SPECIAL PRIZES offered for Oomptiition. Cla?a Programme and all information on application to , W SIMPSON, 10 38 Secretary



IMPORTANT. T DESIRE to THANK my Customers {or Paati Favors, nod to intimate that as I am LEAVING THE DISTRICT, Hf IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY THAT ALL OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS BE SETTLED FORTHWITH. For Absolute Sale, AT ANY SACRIFICE, ALt. MY FURNITURE <fc FANCY GOODS. i JAMES BAKER Furniture and Fancy Goods Warehouse, Havelock Street). 10 105 PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL, Wills Street, Aehburton, HAVING leased the above well known and centrally situated Private Hole!, I am prepared to receive Boarders. Th« Hotel has beets completely renovated and refurnished throughout, and is specially adapted for families visiting Ashbarton, Home Comforts and conveniences. Termß Moderate, A. H. FELLINGHAM, (Late of the W.CjT.U Coffee Rooms, 188 Christehnrob. EGG'S* MINORCAB, Brown Leghorns, Lang* ehan»j Indian Game and Pekin Duoko. SITTINGS FBOM S» TO Sis. jtSarly Orders Booked and Executed in Rotabion. 21 H. G. BERRYMAN. U EWELLYN OWEN M.C.BW., CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Mublo and of the Musical International College, rXUARTER starting from any date. Stadenta prepared for any examination held in the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 ; average marks obtained 93 per oenti "~ Smoke New Venae