Mail Notices

Mails close for tbe following places at j under, subjeot to the necessary alterations: ] TUESDAY, Oot 22 ! For Northern Ports and Westport, per Tsrawera, at 6 30 p m WEDNEBDAY, Oot 23 For Northern Ports and Weatport, per Etingamite, at 10 30 a m FRIDAY, Oot 25 For Northern P»irt« of New __j.hnd, Australian State?, per Westralia, at 10 30 am

MINING

Auckland, October 21 The Walhi Gold Mining C.mpany obta ned another record return-frcm the past month's operations, bullion worth £39,878 being won from 13,159 tons of ore. DtfNBDIN Ootobr r 21

During the week ended today, return have been reported from 51 dreegu, the total yield being 1225;z 15c_ I2gr, or an .Vt age of 240i5 per dredge. Additional returns—Peiseverance -3oss 19ob, Tuapeka 18 2 Idwt, Upper Walpori 17-„ 14dwt, Reliance 16 z ldwt; Molyneuz Hydraulic 15t_ 3dwt, Globe 9oz 7dwt 12dwt; Dunedin, Ocober22 Today's Sale..—First Chance 5s 3d, 5.31; Golden River 6s 3d; Island Creek, 12.1

Commercial.

THE LONDON MARKETS

United Press Association—By Eleotrio ■ Telegraph—Copyright London, October 20 New Zealand m.tton has fallen a six teenth of a penny. Beef aud lamb are unchanged.

ASHBURTON STOOK MARKET

The usual weekly stock sale was held at the Tinwald Yards today, before a fair attendance. The attendance would donb.le.s bave been mv h larger had it been known that tbe usual total entries of sheep for several months past would be doubled, as io ibis instance, when there were over 5000 sheep collected. The cattle entries totalled about 28 bead, nearly all stores* The few beef sorts were smtll stock, and realised good rates in—fab cows £8, £8 12s 6d; heifer £5 7«i For -f,ore lots, heifers made £4 IG.«, springers £4 10s, and £4 15s, year lings and two years £2 ls to £2 17s 6d« The butchers' sheep pens were well filled, and good sorts met with fair enquiry, cross bred ewes making 14. 3d, best lots 14s 8d to 16s lid ; crossbred wethers 18s 3d to 17s, for best quality, 2 hogget wethers selling ab 17s 2d; merino wetbera broughtlls lOdto 13s Id, better finished lots realising 13s 3d to 15s 8d ; merino ewei 10a 3d< The store entries were largely made up of crossbred ewes and hoggets, and for these enquiry was very stagnant, and as a result the bulk of bbc yarding was passed out untold. Sales made were—Crossbred ewes and lambs at foot 7s 41 to 9s lid. hoggets 10) 8d to lis 9„; forward wethers 13.6 d.

The sale was not completed when we went to press'

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashburton Agency of tbe New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter* bury, Ltd, quote as follows on O.t.ber 21, 1901:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl __ 2s 3d to 2s 4d „ „ Tuscan... 2s 4d to 2s 5d Hunter's 2s 3d to 2s 4d Oats— Duns 2a to 2. Id „ Danish 2s to 2s Id „ Sparrowbilla 2s Id to 2s 3d „ Canadian 2s 2d to 2s 3d Barley—Malting, prime 2& Inferior ls 6d Peas—Blue Prussian 3s „ Partridge 3s6dto4_ Ohaff—Good oatsheaf 42- 6d Grass Seed—Farmers Is fid to Ib 9d T'a« above are prices current paid to farmers on track, at Ashburton

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1901.

In a few days we may expect that General Sir Hector McDonald will pass Ashburton on his way north. He arrived at the Bluff today, and it ie not likely that bis Scottish country men will permit him to leave the south for Borne little time ; and he may visit the Lake country. But, in any case, General McDonald will be coming this way soon, and it strikes us that we ought to do something to show this brave and distinguished officer that his brilliant and soldierly qualities are fully recognised in this remote portion of His Majesty's dominions. Al though the people in the south of this colony consider themselves, perhaps justly, entitled to be the first to wel come their gallant countryman to our shores, we, who come within the wider kinship of Imperial nationality, natur ally desire to see and to welcome one of the Empire's greatest Generate. We notice that steps have already been taken in Oamaru and Timaru to induce the Genera! to make short stays in those towns, md we see no reason why Ash burton should not act in * similar manner. Even if the stay here were confined to an hoor, that would give us an opportunity of seeing and of doing honour to • man who represents the highest type of British soldier, and who has won his distinguished position by his ftchievcments on the bsfctje-geld— deeds that will be immortalised in the pages of the Empire's history. We suggest to the Mayor of Aahburton the propriety of communicating directly with Sir Hector McDonald, and convey ing to him the desire of the people of this town and co_m.y-*-srl_Oj we are convinoed, will unanimously approve of such action—that be will give us an opportunity of joining in welcoming him to New Zealand.

Those who may bave watched the development of the Farmers' Union movement will have doubtless noticed that one of the questions which created much controversy was whether farm workers should be included in the Union. From the very first there was a section of the farmers which opposed the inclusion of the workers, and all of those who profess open hostility to the Union have been striving to keep the employers and the employed from working together in this new organis ation. To Mr John Studholme, jun„ i. due tbe credit of having induced the delegates from the Canterbury Unions at the recent Conference in Ashburtog to include "farm workers" In the Union, and we notice that several of the other Unions have followed in the *;,»n_e direction. As we pointed out in a rmeut article on the work of the ■Conference, this ia a wise and far reaching policy. In fact its universal adoption throughout New Zealand must make the Faro-em and Farm Workers' Union the post powerful and iniuentfcl organisation in this country. This is a Fery jseriona re sponsibility to be placed upon any tiQptiW tf the eQHg.at.ity and it kfca be

hoped that those who may be entrusted j with the management of the Union i wil! act with tact and moderation. They ' must not forget that although it ia well to have a giant's Btrength,it is tyrannous to use it like a giant; If the members of the Union will bear this in mind, and are especially careful to exercisfi discrimination in the selection of the officials, and if it is made a cardinal point of their policy that the farm workers shall have fair representation lon the Boards and Committees of the Union, there is no reason why it should not become a most useful and admir able institution, for the benefit of all those interested in agricultural and pastoral pur.uit., and for tbe advant age cf the country at large

Local and General.

Ashburton A & P Association-Intend ing exhibitors at the forthcoming A „ P Show, to be held on Thursday and Friday, October 31s. and November let, are re minded that entries, whioh will nob be considered valid unless aooomp.nied by the necessary amount of entry fees in cash, must be in the hsnds of the Secretary (Mr W Simpson) nob later than to-day (Tuesday) at 6 p m.

Weather Forecast — Captain Edwin wires :—Northerly g.le, after 16 hours from now (Ipm); with glass falling ; indications for rain

Frisco Mail—The Sierra arrived ab Auckland this roaming, ab 5 o'clock with f_e Frisco malls

Vagbakcy—At the Police Court this morning, before Messrs 0 J Harper and _. Acorn, Jus-ices, Peber Wilson, charged with vagrancy, was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment with bard labour.

Furniture Sale— t may be well to remind our readers that Mr D Thomas, (represented by Mr.R Curtis), will sell Mrs Hanmer's furniture tomorrow, commencing at 12 o'clock;

Methven Sports—A general meeting of those Interested in holding sports at Methven on January Ist, 1902, will be held on Saturday evening next in the Library.

Teachers' Salaries. — The Teaohers, Salaries Bill, whioh is an outcome of the report of the Royal Commission, will be passed thia session. The Premier says he was misunderstood to say that he only intended to take tbe second reading.

The Public Works Statement.—Minis ters we?e in Cabinet bill midnight on Saturday considering the details of the Public Works Statement, whioh is to be brought down this week. Tbe Statement and the Estimates will be broughb down tonight, and ib is intended to take the debate on Friday.

New Zealano Gbaphio—The issue of the New Zealand Graphic cf October 19 b is of special interesn to local people, especially ab this time, containing as ib does eccelleob engravings of the results of trout fishing in the Can te; bury rivers and well known local enthusiasts. A splendid view of the Rakaia Gorge Bridge is also inclnded in its pages. The"illustrations of Auckland and vicinity are works of art, and the who'e number reflects credit upon the proprietors

Peel Forest—Tenders are Invited by Messrs Tripp and Rolleston, Timaru, for a It ase of right to cat about 320 acres of toimbe? and firewood In Peel Forest: The lease will be for ten years at a price per annum, and nob at a Royalty. Tenders close on Tuesday, November sh. Part iculars will be found in onr advertising columns.

Thh Funeral of Mrs 0 E Fooks.—lt may be mentioned that amongst the large number of floral tributes sent in by friends of the late Mrs Fooks, were some from the Aehburtou Fire Brigade, tbe Ashburton Tennis Club, and the Ashburton Club and MtS.Ai Numerous telegr.ms and letters from all parts of the oolony have also been received by the family.

Ballast for Fhips — The ODimuaru Harbour Board are turning bo good account some of the small stone In their quarry by disposing of ib ab a very satisfactory price to ships for ball-sb. Three of tbe vessels now in port are taking 850 tons of the atone be tween them.

Popular Half Holidays—A reference to the returns shows that the three popular days throughout the colony for the factory holiday are Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. In 46 towns and oities Saturday ia observed, in 36 Thursday, and in 57 Wednesday. Ib has b.eh generally bhoughb that Saturday was the mosb popular day, bub these figures disprove the Impression,

Tw» Licensing Bill—Tho Prem'er is consulting the members of both the Prohibi tion Party and the friends of tha liquor trade, with a view of having the Licensing Bill passed in a form acceptable to both parties. The defects which have been found to exlt>b in the present la??, su.h as reducing the quorum of commitb«ea, prevention of licenses being shifted to premises more than a quarter of a mile distant, bhe bringing of clubs under bhe Licensing Aob, and the giving to a Magistrate discretionary powers with regard bo endorsements are the obj.ots which Mr Seddon says hemusb legislate on.

A Marvellous Rips—ln bhe Melbourne- Warnnaa.bool Road Race on October 12th, seventy riders, including the accredited representatives of all ths Australian States book parti Andy Ralston wen)] from Inver? carglH to represent this colony, aud took his Rudge-Whibworbh wibh him* As a resuU, the New Zealaoder mounted on < Britain.'. Best Bicycle,' registered a magnifioenti performance, (163 miles in 9 hours), and won the fastest time prim, registering a record for the distance

LfNCi? La\v jtN Alabama—A telegram published In London papers from Elmore County, Alabama, states that George Howard, a well known resident, has been sentenced to imprisonment for life for taking part in the lynching of a negro. This ls the first time in the history of the SUte that such a sentence has been passed for a lynching outrage. The j.ry was composed entirely of whites.

A Heavy Pension Rojcj.—"England's heavy war expenditure reminds the Lon don Daily News of the pension roll of the United States. A million people receive between them nearly £28j000,000 sterling in the form of annuities for war service, or as neas? relajilyes of war heroes. The war in Cuba and the Philippine;. Is already responsible for an addition of nearly 4000 names to the roll. A favourite practise is for youthful ladles to marry aged veterans, and so ensure a long and lucrative widow* hood.

News in Brief.

The Dunedin Export Department haa on hand 30 cases contalnir-g 72 000 eggs ready for shipment to the London market

Two pedigree Kent rams arrived at Lyt telton by the Gothic. They are to the order of Messrs Murray, Koberts and 00. They were bred by Mr Henry Rigden, of Lymlnge, Kent, and have arrived In good condition. They were sent to the qaaran* tine Island yesterday.

Ib Is understood thab the Labour Bills Committee of the Legislative Council has retained the clause in the Industrial Con* ciliatlon *ud Arbitration Act Amendmenb BUI, whioh was inserted tn the Lower House, on the motion of Mv Willis, allowing parties to carry disputes straight to the Arbitration Court without reference to the Conciliation Board.

THE DUNEDIN SHOOTING CASE

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Dunedin, October 21

The preliminary hearing of the charge against Mary Pearce that she did attempt to murd'r one Jane Renwiok by shooing her with a revolver was commenced ab the Police Courb today* The oase for the pro secution was thafc on October 12rh Mrs Gray was visiting her daughter, Mrs Renwiok,' and having occasion to pass the accused's house she mistook the door and knocked at Mrs Pearce's door. Aoous.d opened tbe door and threw a billy of scalding water over Mra Gray Mrs Renwiok heard her mother c.ll out and went to her assistance. She inquired from Mrs Pearce why she had treated her mother in that way, and Mrs Pearce replied by seizing Mrs Renwiok by the hair, knocked her down and assaulted her. Aooused afterwards went to a mantle piece, took down a revolver, and placing it close to Mrs Renwlck'a face fired a shob ab her. The bulleb entered the mouth and made a wound in the cheek, emerging near the angle of the right jaw. Evidence to thab effect was given by Mrs Renwiok. The evidenae of Lionel Pear.c, 16 years old, was to bhe ffleet, however, that Mrs Gray foroed her way io, and thab Mrs Renwiok on srrival caught his mother by the collar. The latber then caught Mrs Renwiok by the hair aud thab after his mother leb Mrs Renwiok go the latter caughb his mother by the hair and throat and forced her against the mantelpiece. She struck his mother a heavy blow knookios ber against the wall, He then heard a shob and saw the revolver in hi. mother's hand, The oase is not con cluded, .

THE HOKO.

The Hoko was brought to a close on Saturday night* The attendance was again large, aod the evening's programme seemed to fiad great favor with the audience* The various rooms were well patronised, and the curios and pictures were well worthy of the notice bestowed on them. Don Rojuguez de Salamanca again gave exhibitions of character reading, Mr Moßae was as usual surrounded by an admiring crowd, eager to see and learn some tf the secrete of hi. electrical apparatus. In ths work room an auction was held, and all goods not sold were speedily disposed of, and generally at most satisfactory prioes. The promoters of the Hoko are to be congratulated on tha success which has attended their efforts. The programme eviierdy suited the publio, as they rolled up in numbers nighb after night in spite of counter attractions, Tbe proceeds will net considerably over £80, a most satisfactory result. Tbe teachers have been asked to give a concert in the Hall at an early date, and ib is probib'e that those who have not already heard the items given by the ohiidren will have bhe opportunity of seeing them under more favourable oi-oam staaces with regard to Btage and scenery, than could be the oase in the sohool,

After the conclusion of the Hampstead Hoko on Saturday, the teachers of the school entertained Mr and Mrs Brock at a compli mentary supper, to oommemmorate the anoive ssry of their marrlsge. The guests reoelved bhe hearty congratulations of tho.e present, who presented Mrs Brook with a handsome bouquet* After Mr Brock had feelingly responded, a pleasing little cere* mony was brongbb to a cose.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold onrielves responsible (ot opinions expressed by our .orr_-po.<-ent.

THE GRASS GRUB

TO THE EDITOR

Sir,—ln view of the near approach of the time of year when the winged beetles appear and swarm over the country on calm nights, to lay their eggs, it is well to remind farmers tbab they should now earnestly prep_re fire heaps to burn on the nights when these great pea^a are on the wing. Although the grubs have not been quite so numerous in the Ashburton County thia season, as they wore last, farmers should nevertheless put firth every effort to destroy them. We know that the grass grub ia a very difficult pest to deal witb, Any scheme, therefore, that is known to dest.oy .hem by hundreds of millions annually, at a very small cost, should be persistently persevered with until a more effective or a completely effective one ia discovered. Iv a greab measure, farmers have the remedy In their own hands. I would also again urge the protection of starlings a. the greatest friend all the year round of the farmer.. These voracious birds cow live chit fly during the winter and spring months oo the grass grub*, which they devour in large number.* I believe thab during the last two years many starlings nests have been robbed of their eggs, and afterwards dotted over the thicker end with ink to Imitate the eggs of tha thrush, and sold by unscrupulous boys to Road Boards, who annually pur' chase thrushs* eggs. For their valuable cervices In destroying agricultural and fruit peats, the farmers and fruit growers of of Germany and Italy construct nesting boxes on their outhouses and on the tre.s in the foresbs, and otherwise enaourage by every means bhe starlings about their pro perties. The vivaoious and industrious starling has naturally assisted in reducing the numbers of the grass moth, "which was very destructive five and six years ago. The moth is indigenous, and is a day flier, and deposits its eggs among grasß, and frequently on the buds of red clover. Clover growers will remember a few years ago the large quantiby of Injured seed thrashed out by the maohlnes. The injury was caused by the minute paberpiUais of the grasß moth. When the eggs hatched in the heads of the clover these tiny creatures attadked the minute green, soft seeds, and seriously depreciated the value cf the seed crop. I have frequently seen starlings swoop down and seize the moths while in the act of depositing cheir eggs on the flowering clover heads. There is indeed no bird to which the «' balance of benefit" could be more accredited than the Btarling. Its valued labours in destroying both the grass grub and grass moth, should therefore warrant its careful and kindly protection by the oolcnists.—l am, &o . W.W.S.

SPRING GLEANING.

TO THE EDITOR.

B_a—Your entertaining and instructive contributor, who writes under the heading of *« My Lady's Satohel,?' m*y not object t. bbe following verses as _ suitable fin labia g bouoh to her (or his, as the oase m%y be) recently published notes on ' Spring Clean ing,' I came across bhe verses the other day, and believe tbab the sentiments of their American author will be appreciated by many of your readers.—l am etc., WATCHMAN. Yes, clean your house, and clean your shed, And clean your barn in every p.rbj Bub brush bhe cobwebs from your hea_,

And sweep the snowbanks from your heart. Tee when Spring cleaning comes around, Bring forth the duster and the broom ; Bub rake your fogy notions down, And sweep your dusty soul of gloom.

Sweep old ideas out with the dust, And dress your soul in newer style; Sorape from your miad its worn out crust, And dump ib in the rubbish pile. Sweep out the hatea thab burn and smart, Bring in new love, serene and pure j Around bhe hearthstone of the bearb Place modern etyles of furniture.

Clean oub the braid's deep rubbish bole, Soak every cranny, great and small, Aud in the front room cf bhe soul Hang prettier pictures on the wa'l ; Scrub up bhe windows of the mind, Clean up, and let the Spring begin ; Swing open wide bhe dusty blind, 4nd let the Spring time sunshine iv.

Plant fiowers in tbe soul's f rontyard, Set out new ebado and blossom trees, Aud let tbe soul, once froz.n hard, Sprout crocuses of new ideas* Yeß, clean your house, and clean your shed, And c'eao your b.rn in every part; Bot brush the cobwebs from your head, And sweep the snowbanks from your heart.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Elect.lo

Telegraph—Copyrighb

NO RUSSIAN LOAN. Paris, Oct 20 It i. cfficially denied in Paris and St. Petersburg that Russia is contem plating a loan. SUCOES&F'JL BALLOON ASCENT. M. Santos-Dumoot ascended from Pare Prostatique in his navigable balloon, and easily rounded the Eiffel Tower at a height of 250 metres and regained the point of departure in 1775 spconds, while in a second attempt he covered the distance in 1840 seconds. On tho return journey be encountered a strong wind. The Aero Olub Com mittee decided that Dumont had won the Deutsoh priz3 by 44 seconds, M Deutsch personally considered that Dumont had won. Crowds who wit nessed the ascent showered flowers on M. Dumont,

THE EXECUTION OF CZOLGOSZ. Washington, October 17 Oolonel Hay has declined to send a i Government representative to the electrocution of Czolgosz. AN AMERICAN-BUILT WARSHIP. The Russian battleship Retsozan, bnilt in America, averaged eighteen knots on her trial run. AMERICA IN CHINA. America claims her former concession at Tion-tsin for purposes of trade and to place hor on an equality with other Powers. REORGANISATION OF THE WAR OFFICE. London, October 21 Besides the War Office Council a permanent Executive Committee has been formed to co-ordinate the business and ensure combined action in the departments. DEATH OF DR CRANE. Melbourne October 21 The death is announced of Dr Crane, Catholic Bishop of Bendigo. RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING! Sydney, October 21 The National Riflo Association meet ing commenced in fine though windy weather, H.M.H. MILDURA. H.M.B. Mildura has arrivad from Wellington.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyrighb

AN AUSTRALIAN* CAPTURED SCHEEPERS.

London, October 20

Haasbonk, a member of the Vryburg Divisional Council, has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment for inviting Boers to invade the district. Arthur J. Vogan, an Australian scout, captured Scheepers, who is recovering, Major Holmes captured Commandant David Marais at Reitvlei on October 1, London, October 21 Several hundred Boers above Ba bar-go are in a starving condition, the country being denuded Commandant Fouche has issued a proclamation that natives found on farms unprovided with passes from their masters will be shot as spies A Boer named Lewis was tried and shot at Potchefstrcorn for complicity in tbe murder of two surrendered sol diers, and also with connection with the murder of Kaffirs at Freberakstad. The Canadian Scout., after a, sharp fight, captured a laager containing food and ammunition and several Boers northwest of Balmoral A local force fought Van Zyl's commando in rough country eastward of "Vryburg from dawn to noon on the 18th. Pour were killed, including two rebels, and several were wounded Nine Boers captured at Buffalshoek on the 16th included Vanderwaet, the late Landdrost of Parys ■,

The Monowai.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio. Telegraph—Copyright Hobart, October 21 If the Monowai is not reported soon the Orowaiti will start in search of her.

Received October 22, 10 a m Melbourne, Oct 22 Much concern is felt regarding the Monowai,

Do»r_niN, Oct 21 As the Monowai should have arrived at Hobat. on Friday, Captain Splnks, of the Mokoia, which Is leaving the Bluff this afternoon for Hobart, has instruc tions to take double time on the journey In oase anything is wrong with the Monowai. The Herald, leaving the Bluff for Greymouth to.morrow, is also to make a careful search on the coasb, while the Co.inna, leaving Westport tomorrow, will take sufficient coal to last twenty days. She Is going to Hobart, and it Is Intended thab she shall zlga.g across. The Company feel no anxiety, and have information from Hobart that strong southwest winds are p-evalenb, similar to those lately experienced on the e_asb here, bub these precautions are taken to allay' public anxiety

Referring to the ml.slng steamship Monowai, bhe Qtago Daily limes rays :—lb is probable that the Monowai has been delayed by 'some -light mishap to her machinery. With such a oarefnl aud skilful seaman as Captain Chat field in oharge, those having friends on board shouid not' be apprehensive of anything more serious. The Monowai lefe Dunedin on Monday iasb, October 14, with the following passengers :—For Hobart—Mr and Mrs Hogg. For Melbourne — Misses Cargill, M'Cabe, Isaac (2), Hodgklneon, Mesdames Ooad, Mad-land, Mathieson. De Beer and four ohiidren and maid, Chevanues, M'Gregor, and boy, Messrs Barnefcb, Scoular, De Beer, Chevannes, Oald- I well, Pyle, Durston (2), Thorpe, Sidlay, Muagrove Opera Company (69) ; and eight steerage The Monowai left the Bluff at 5 p m on Tuesday, so thab she would nob be due ab Hobart until late on Friday, ab the earliest. The passengers who j lined her at the Bluff were—Mrs Blaokie, Misses Dilg leieh, Diaok, Atley, Messrs Bastings, Ha<*t, Broderick, and the Jubilee Singers, The 1 Monowai had only one p.ssengcr for Aus* bralia from Lyttelton, a Mr J Piteaithly? From Wellington she had Misses Tullock and Brown and Mr Samson for Melbourne, and Mrs Cook for Hobart. She had also 30 steerage for all ports from Vv>l4ogtori, but* how many of these were on board on leaving for Australia ib is ab present impossible to cay«

Interprovincial

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, October 21 Subsoriptlons are coming in freely for tbe Sir John M^K^nzie Memorial Fund, and the executive .fibers expeoft to have a B.ffiaienb sum in hand by the end of the motMh to provide for the erection of a oaira oo Mount Puketapu, and also for a marble bust to be placed in the General Assembly Library. At a meeting of the Council of Churches ifr was resolved to protest against tbe proposals in the Lioen ing Bill now before the House to empower the Colonial Secretary to grant licenses in respect to special places for the convenience of -he tourist traffic

Auckland, Oot 21

Colonel Pole Penton was a ptsseoger to Sydney by the Waikare this afternoon,, en route to England,

The Nautical enquiry, concerning tbe capsizing of the scow Whakapat between East Island and tbe mainland, was continued to-day. C-ptafu Lambert, commander of the Te Anau, which steamer it was alleged passed the scow when she was in trouble, sad thab when the Te Amu was passing thab particular place at the time of bhe capsizing of the Whakapai, the third officer (Haz.rd) was in charge of tbe deok, and do distress signal was seen by either officer or any of the orew. The weathsr was some what th'ck when the Te Anau was passing East Island, and there was some difficulty in casing _ miie ahead. The inquiry was further adjourned till Thursday, when tbe evidence of bhe third offioer of Te Anau will ba taken.

Mr T 0 Brash, manager of the Maketawa D.iry Company, of Taranaki, has been appointed grader of produce acd instructor in butter and cheese making in tbe dairy division ef tbe Department! of Agriculture!

New Zealand Mounted Rifle Association.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph

Wellington, October 21

The first annual dinner of the Firsb New Zealand Mounted Bifle Association was held tonight, the evening being tbe second anniversary of bhe departure of the First Contingent from the colony for South Africa. There was a fine muster cf mem* bers. Representatives were present from points as far apart as Auckland and Inver* cargili. The Premier was amongst those in attendance, and, in the course of a speech, said he thought the colony had ceased sending contingents away too soon. He had thought so ever since the last contingenb took its departure. The pro ceedings were very hearty throughout. During the evening Mr Seddon said he had written to the Colonial Office asking that Lord Ranfurly's term ef offi.e as Governor might be extended.

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, October 21

The House met ab 7.30 p.m.

Mr Morrison was granted leave of absence for the remainder of the session on account) of ill health;

Mr Carroll moved bhe second reading pro forma of the M.orl Linda Administration Acb 1900 Amendment Bill, and thab the Bill be referred forthwith to the Native Affairs Committee, from whioh he hoped ib would bave a speedy return, Mr G W Russell raised the polnb that the Bill should have been introduced by Governor's Message. Mr Carroll eaid the Bill did not contain auy appropriation provisions. The motion waa agreed to on tbe voioes.

Mr O.rroll move the second reading of tha Pariroa Native Reserve BIH, to yes. a certain Native reserve io tbe Pettea district in the Publio Trustee, and to empower the Native Land Court to ascertain tbe beneficial owners thereof. After a short debate the second reading was agreed to on the voices. The Bill passed through or.mmibtee without amendment, and the third read'ng was postponed to enable tha Deputy Speaker to consider the po:nb that had been raised thab the Bill contained appropriation clauses and should be introduced by Governor's me.sagr; Ihe Machinery Bill, the Fisheries En oeuragemenb Bill, the Education Board Election Bill were read a third time aud passed. „ Mr HaU Jones moved tha second reading of tho Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards Election Bill, which he said proposed that members of such boards shall be elected by the general body of burgesses. The preseub members of such boards would hold effise until the next election of local bodies, and would then be elected ab tbe same time as members of those bodieß.

Mr Bollard pointed oub tbab the local bodies thab ab present elecb members of hospital and charitable aid boards did nob all go out of office at Ihe same time. Was ib intended that members of these boards elected under the proposed new system should bold offi c for three years T

Mr Herrios said there had nob been sofl"*. cient reason given for the drastip change proposed iv the e'ection of these boards. Under bhe present varying dates of elections of local bodies ib would be almosb impossible to carry oub bhe provisions of bhe Bill.

Mr Collins said it was nob made clear as bo who would be eligible to sbaud for election as a member of a board, and there were no provisions for nominating candidates, He wauted to see women made eligible for elec tion.

Mr Hall-Jones—They come within the Bill.

Mr Thos MoKenzie said the public w^ld appreciate the measure, and he' thought representatives of the public should be elect ed to viaifc our asylums Mr Cr W Russell said the whole agitation in favour of the new system of election orginabed in Ohrlsbohurch, and almost ex clusively from a certain section of the community, who were disappointed because the local bodies deollned to put one or two ladies on the Hospital Board. Ib would be found, however, that under the proposed system women would have less chance of being elected than at present, Mr Field urged thab after the second reading bhe Bill should be carried no further bub circulated among tbe country local bodies and their opinions asked, so that members might be better able bo legislate on the sub ject nexb session, ' Several other members also spoke, Mr Hall Jones, iv replying, urged thab the besb way to endue the management cf our hospitals was that the general body of rate payers should elect the men who manage;} those institutions. The Bill made every provision for tbe elections, except specifying who would be eligible tor election, to which the principle of one man one vgte ought tq aPP'yi <phe proposed scheme would be very inexpensive, and he oould see no reason for oot passing the Bill this session. The second reading was agreed to on the voices. Ib was decided bo disagree with the amendments made by the Legislative Council In the Trustee Amendmenb Bill, Mr Seddon moved bbc second reading of the Publio Trusb Office Amendmenb Bill, which ha said was of a purely technical character. Agreed bo ou the voices* I Mr Seddon moved the second reading of ! bhe Chatham Islands County, to provide a system of local government for the Chatham Islands. Mr Par Aba objected thab, although the Bill affected natives, it had nob been trans lated into Maoris The Deputy Speaker ruled that the Bill should be translated. Mr Seddon accordingly moved bhe ad* journment of bhe debate, whioh was agreed bo. Dr Seddon moved the second reading of the New Zealand Eußigu Bill, which is on the lines of tbe similar Bill of lasb -session, btj. ainend_<| in accordance wbri the wishes cf th* Admiralty.' ' '" " "'' ty tie second reading was agreed to ou ths voices. ' • The House ros. ab 12.30 p m

TH_i ASHBURIOS GUARDIAN :. TUESDAY OCTOBER 22, 190.



BUSINGS NOTICES J J. WILSON USES yOTHIKG RUT GENUINE WHITE LEAD AND PURR) . LINSEED OIL ■ Jroß fiC.USB PAINTING, Ac. BEAUTIFUL WALL PAPEtIS. mnoMAH -youNG, BOOTMAKER (of Leeston), DESIRES to ii.form his old Friends in the Wakanui, Mayfield, Longbeach, lad Ashburton District-, thab he will -tart buiines. on hi. own »ceounb in Taoor.d Street. Ashburton, during tbe First Wi>ek in October, when he >ru«t_, by good work m»nßhip _nd punotuab'y, to reonive a fa r Bhara of their oun">rri A La.R* Ahcortment of R<iot _ Shoe*, and Slippers rf»fiel»<.'t fr< m. Addresn—Tu.oied Next «o Mr M>»ophereoit, If ••>nmm^er. 9 194 T HAVE Pu R* BAL B — The Latest and Mo.t Up.to.date Farm Machinery in the market Fielding: Oil and Gab Engines, horizontal »nd stationary'types, from 1§ hp to . b p Smoke Sheep M-ohi.ea I.oa Standards andFenJng Wi c (prioe down asf-in) Manures ; Twine, (Donagby'e Baa!) Standard 0 la for Threshing, Harvester and Binder __f-.chh._-, Cylinder, Plough and Separator.—* After a trial will use no other ?_.ouum Oil., greatly reduced in pries t_he_p Shears (Hinemoa); Branding Paint Tbe Woodyalt High Wheel Lawn Mower, (perfect machine) The Grown Cream Separator and Daisy Chur,n- BIOYOLES and all Requisites—The latest mode! Chain Envoy, beautiful m.chlne for strength, style end finish. The coming m chine—Chainless Sr.voy, no cog* or ohaip, bub rolls alone the easiest running machine in th« market; once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited District Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marin. Xn.urai.ee iff.cted Several sums of Monry to lend from fl_ per ceo. FOR SALE. Some G- o-i FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Acres, Cheap, and on most reasonable terms. Most of the money can be arranged at a cheap rate Wanting — OATS and CHICK WHEAT fa any q_-ntity For particulars apply W. STONYEB, AROADK, MB.binery, Grain, Insurants, Land, Estate and Oomu.i-aioo Agent 9 _43



IMPORTANT. T DESIRE to THANK my Customers for F«_t Favors, and to intimate that as I am LEAVING THS DISTRICT, IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY .HAT ALL OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS BE SETTLED FORTHWITH, j For Absolute Sale, AT ANY PACBIFICE, J AJX MY FURNITURE & FANOY GOODS. JAMES BAKER Furniture and Fanoy Goods Warehouse, Havelcok Btreet. 10 108 I nr^^Ask for fit k "i __i w _____ m __f___, I NEW TARIFF *> ... CHAMPION BLEND OTHER PRICES: ft 1 NO CHINA TEA USED BY US. WHETHER' YOU ARK ASSURED ORJfOT TOO 'OANNOT DO BETTER THAN APPLY FOB Combined -Life & Accident Policy, WHICH covers an Assurance payable so event of Death from any cause in any p'.rb of the world, ami also OoH-penaa" tion for Disablement by Aooideat. This is the Twentieth Century Speolaliiy offered by the Mutual Life Association rof Australasia. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, District Agent JOHN TOTTY, Rflpreßentatlve for New Business, g 5| Ashburton PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL, Wills Street, Ashburton, HAVING leased the above well known and centrally situ-ted Private Hotel, I am prepared to receive Boarders. Tbe Mottl has been completely renovated and refurnished throughout, and is specially adapted for families vi-SMog Ashburton. Home Comforts and conveniences. Terms Moderate. ' __._■,__,™ ___-_■ A. H. FELLINOHAM, (Late of the W.CT.U Coffee fioon_B, JBB Ohristchnrch WANTr.D Known — Men's Good Shooter Boats only 8s Ud, a. Mbllor's Zealand.* Boot Store



<p _________ fCLOTHING TOTOOTI > ® j NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY NEW STRAWS. NEW STRAWS Boys from is; Men a from ls 6d, Largest Assortment, Lowest Prioe,. MEN S TENNIS SHIRTS, 3s 6d. MEN'S TENNIS SHIRTS. Mew Pattern?. New Patterns. Silk Stripe--', White O-nvas, etc. Large Stock of NEW TIES from le. i Newest Pattern?) well worth double. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING PACTORY LOTHINO J? ACTORY <tt A Word to the Wis®" askbubton Laldies and Gektlembn,— SINCE opening up bnsineßS In Ashburton, seven years ago, I have every reason to be satisfied with the progress our trade has made. Notwithstanding competi.lon, the Business ha. grown year by year, and today we are doing by far bhe largest Boob Trade in A-hbaHort. This result has been obtained by keeping our Goods right np to date. We never sib down satisfied. We realise that to progress we must never bo content, as tastes*nd fashions continually phanga. and require to be closely watched. Oar customers c.n rest assured that we keep & watchful eye 9- the market, &nd never let) a chance to obtain the bre. value Blip. We are therefore in a position to offer you much better velue for lesa money than any other trader in Aehburtor, We beg to thank our many ctt-.on.era for thtir very liberal support la the past, and we are sure by keeping on the same lines lv future that we have done in the pa®', i.e., to effar you the besb pose ble value for Utile money. Our btt-twm. must .Sourish and grow in the future as it has done in the past Yours f.i'hfully, J..M88 MELLOF, Zealandia Boot Store, Ashburton MONARCH Lawn Mowers 12 n,.22s 6d ; Win 25 ; Americ-u Churns from 10. ; Mi _ Pan. from 2s 6d ; Wood F. ame W»io - pen 13* 6d atCABSOW _- Co, Tancred Street. WANTED fifty smart Ladies to try o-r Kangaroo C*'t Shoe., easy, .fi ling, »rd will wear like brass. Apply toJdxxxoßs /-^al.ndi. B ot Store 'HOW io get a biattifnl Libtary for t~\ ebbing. U«e tho t_»nous BOOK «GfJFT Tea and select your Books from •Catalogue of .bW books that are given * way free.



BUBINBBB NOTICES _' CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY. ■■•■—to. OWING to ill health, and to Doctor 1, instructions, I have DECIDED TO GIVE UP BUSINESS, and will, tfaereforr, HOLD A CLEARING SALE of all my Well Assorted Stock.' GOODS TO BE SOLD* AT COST PRIOE. SAL.*. COMMENCING ON" SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TB. ANDREW MACPHERSON, TANORED STREET. ____%!__W__S_______________-~-^^ LADIES, IF; you buy Irotn'uß yoa are sure of the^best, no matter how little yon pay—-best at th? price. If from any reason yoo cannot boy 8 we strongly advise yoa .o_take the other Bide of the street, or if yon must look at our windows, keep ' a good hold on your purse for a look at the Season's goods now showing, and the Exquisite Novelties displayed in oar premises, Is a very strong temptation to bay, consequently every lady who wishes to " just have a look at tbe new things '' is cordially welcomed, (e> — MITCHELL AND TURNER



•VTOW 18 THE TIME TO INSURE BROOD MARES AND THEIR FXPECTED PROGENY. An Off ncr can cover the risks on MARE AND FOAL for one mouth from date of foaling, or oan insure for 13 months including the above risk Full particulars and rates of Premium from H. W. BARRETT, District Agent, Live Btock Insurance Co, AROAD®, A9HBURTON I ESTABLISHED 1874. '11* HAITI 111 Now that .be iIJ. Xf \ FIIIJ Ji EF givo muoh better «s_• CO.] value this season £3 10s. Just Received — S*mp'ea Ci YTYFIin of Choicest TWEEDS ever WJ I llllVl shown. Consequently £3 10s jm I I I t\ Suits are far superior tbli ij 1) J I 11 JUBILEE "BUILDINGS 9 104 ___„^__-__ WE beg to inform the publio ol Ash' burton and surrounding distriot that the business of Butohery and Grooery on the East Belt, Aahburton, ia oarried on by us, and that all gooda are supplied at the lowest: remunerative prioe possible, Contr»otors aud others waited on daily, freßh sausage* every morning, fresh bread kept, all sorts of tea to choose from. Give us a call and try our new Ceylon TEAS. HUSTON & SON. ~" CROWN" ROLLED OATS. j MANUFACTURED by EVANS AND j 00, LTD, at their •• Crown Mills," Dunedin, from the best New Zealand WHITE OATS, by the most modern Maohinery, just imported from America. A TRIAL SOLICITED. To be bad from all Grocers. Sole Manufaoturers, IVANS AND CO., LTD., Dunedin and Timarui 9 268 OCEAN I Accident & Guarantee] CORPORATION, Ltd. Capital £1,000,000 rpHIS Corporation has ABSOLU TELY NO TARIFF A rrasgements with any other COM PANY, and will Cover ALL EM PLOYERS at LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. Employers Insuring with us can rely on Best Treatment, and Claims Do Not become a Charge on the Consolidated Bkven.b. Neither will Clients be subjected to the EED-TAPE METHODS inseparable from Government De partmental 00-JIWL. Accident and Illne.. Insurance World-Wide as to Travel Nicoll Bros. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. J9 8



We'll sing God bless the Prince of Wales, Protect him from the storm. and gales; And may his health for ever hold Free from either cough or cold, Bub Princes too, despite restraints, Are subject to all chest complaints. For which tbe remedy, tried and sure, jr. W. B. Woons'GRBApPepjfEBMJNTODBE



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