EPHEMERIS

Phases of Moon fox February

SON.

Mail Notices.

Mails dole for the fol'owing plages as noder, subject to the necets&ry alterations :

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 For Northern Ports, atd Australian Colonies, (due Sydney February 13), also United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, via Brindisi, also India, China, Straits Settlement, bouth Africa etc, due London March 24th, per Moaao, at 10 30 a m

Commercial.

-.. _♦_ United Frees Associates]—By Eleotrfo Telegraph—Copyright! London, F^-i^v 8 The total wheat and flour 5fi...., ;«r the United Kingdom is 2,935,000 quarters, and for the Continent 940,000 quarters. Shares are unchanged. Woo!—Th»re W av a more spirited sale yesterday, boms and Continental buyers competing well. The Okawa clip sold at 6|d. At the baliow sales 515 casks were offered and 200 sold. Prices show threepence decline.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Quotations are as follows : — Wheat (nominal)— Hunter's, pearl, and velvet 2s 3d to 23 4d, and Tuscan 2s 4d to 2e 5d Oats (new) — Caoadians Is 5d to Is 6d, short feed la 5d to Is 5Jd, Duns and Danish Is s<l to la sid Barley (new)— Malting 2s, delivered Beans—{nominal} Peas—(nominal) Flour (millers' quotations nominal)— Roller £7, stone £6, sharps JB3 10', bran £3. Oatmeal—£lo Oatsheaf Chaff — 42» 6d at near country KtationH, Hay—£3 5s to £3 10s, delivered j primest baled £4, f ob Seeds—Ryegraas, farmers' lota 1b 6cl to la 9d; prime heavy, town dressed, 2% 6d to 3s 3d, Cocksfoot, 2|d to 2|d for brighb seed, to 3d for extra good, town machine dressed 16!b to jLYIb seed, 3|d to 4d, cowe;raßß 5d to 6d, estra eholise 6|d, White cover, 6d to 7Jd. Dairy Produee- ! --vOJie.pse, dairy 4d to 53, factory 4Jd to sd. B«tiefc-/aptory, local, 10d, dairy 7d to B<J, salt, in boxen 6d to 7d. Bacon and hama sgd ;to6d, factory bacon and hams, |d per tb higher. u'he above prices, except where otherwise stated,, ara those paid to farmers, f.o.b, Lyttelton^ _

DEATH.

Biffing ale—On February 7ib, 1901, at Poutn Rukaia, Elizabeth Ann Rippin galh, wi( ow of the late Ebward Rippin gale, of Ashburton; aged 82- Deeply regretted.

Ashburton Guardian Magnaest Veritas Et Prevalebit FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1901.

The unusnal spectacle presented to the people of this town and district yes terday was one to be long remembered. The visit of the Imperial sroops to this country ig not int< tided by those who promoted it as inertly to gratify ft very natural curiosity to see the represents tives of those regiments of the British army, whose gallant deeds of arms and undaunted courage have immortalised the soldiers of England, It wag rightly believed that the welding together of the distant parts of the Empire, which has been going on bo rapidly of late, would be assisted ry bringing into closer contact than ever before tbe representatives of Britain's most glorious traditions, and Britain's most remote dependencies. Those of us who may have closely observed the effect of the visit of the British troops yesterday will acknowledge that the result mast be to strengthen the feelings of loyalty to the Empire which have been co freely displayed by the people of this colony. No man who saw the detachments of the crack regiments of the British army, the Highlanders, the Guards, tbe Fusiliers, the famous Royal Horse Artillery, and others marching on to the Oval yesterday could have failed to appreciate the moral effect of the spectacle. The associations connected with their mag nificent histories are alone sufficient to stir the blood of any man who owns allegiance to the Empire's flag, and we were not surprised Jto hear numbers of the spectators of yesterday's gathering say that the sight made thorn feel proud of their country. Some may say this is all sentiment, but never theless it is such sentiment as this which gres to make the heroes who have commanded the fear and admiration of the world, and have made our nation respected everywhere. We may depend upon it that the memory of the visit of the Imperial troops will never fade from the minds of the rising generation of this district! And if the Incident is judiciously aged by those responsible for their education the men of the future will bfe every whit as patriotic and as faithful to tbe traditions of the Empire as were any of the heroes of the past. The whole spectacle was therefore an object lesson of tbe greatest value to the rising generation.

Local and General.

Ijiperiai. Troops Privilege.—The officers of the Imperial troops have been accorded tbe privilege, while in the colony, of sending tbeir letters and telegrams free by franking them.

The Inwakd Maiib—An English and Australian mail amved by tho express from the booth last night-

Tuning—Messrs Webley and Sont t -yiaiDO forte and organ tuners, announce that they have token over the connection of the late Mr O^borneCoombev, and will visitlAshbut? toudistrct in March, July, and November of each year.

The Hon JG. Wasp—Tlio Hen Mr Ward, Minister of Railways, proceeded north with the Imperial troops last night and accompanies them until they take tbeir departure from Auckland'

A Pekipatrtic Teacher—The Queens land Government have decided to appoint i% travelling teacher for the purpose of educating 'be children in the bask bl cks of the colony, who are far removed from State schools

The Shvbnth Contingent—The Acting Premier denies that the Government have ever considered the desirablsnessof de'pito'* - ing a Seventh Contingent, and says that unless something ex rnordinnry takes piece |q South Africa, no such steps wili be taken,

Ts» Railway Traffics—ln spite of the exceptionally heavy traffic on the railways yesterday, o&used by the two spsoial trains conveying the Imperial troops passing through, the running of excursion trains and the neoessary alterations in the time. tablta for local trains, everything went off without a hitoh at tho Ashburton station.

Aco dent.— A very serious accident hap. pened to Mr and Mm Black on the Alford Foreat road yesterday, owing to thiir trap having been run into by another. Mrs Black who is in a delicate state cf health waa thrown out by tbe collision, and besides. being badly brufsed and severely shaken, had her arm broken above the wrist. Her little son who was also ip the trap, was thrown out, but not hurt, and Mr Black also escaped injury, but the trap was badly damaged*

A Good Shot—A good score was mads in a match recently on the Timaru range by Private Toneyclifle, of the Timaru Rifles. He succeeded in putting on 48 out of 50 at 600 yards. This i& the record for the Timarn range. The previous record holder was Private Tiffin, also of the Timaru Kifkt

North Island Shhip—Heavy drafts of flheep have been brought; from the North Island into Canterbury lately. They are shipped from North Island ports to Have lock and Picton, and travailed from these places to various market centres in this province. Several lines were offered ab this week's sales at both Addington and ABh burton yarde. So far f-fce number sent over amounts to about 20,000

An Intbristiho Relic of *hh War—j-A letter was received this morniisg by Miss Flo Tucker, which was dated from Bioemfnntein Hospital en June 20th, 1900, across which is (fficially stamped the worda ( Received from mails looted by the enemy.' The envelope had been partly opened, and bore marks as |f jit had been in a fire. Ib may bs mentioned that toe vtf\\&x has been in Aahburton Mace the letter was wriU.es, many tnoDthe before.

De Wet and Cecil RHOBBSwAiaharapter istio story of Mr Rhodet end General De Wat is told by the Kimberley correspondent of the Glasgow Herald ' How you must hate Rhodes!' a burghar now on pirole re marked to Christian De Wet, nob long ago, i Not ab all,' the intrepid raider is credibly reported to Jjayecried. 'He tried to patch tip matters as long &£i he could \ but when things got to a head he sifteS with his own country, and I should have despised him if he had done otherwise. I, too, have sided with my country, and when It is all over I ■hall not mind shaking him by the hand.' This anecdote was c&rried to Mr Rhodes, who replied promptly,'l think De Wet) mast) be a very fioe fellow.'

gANDBB & SOJ7J3' EpCAiyPTI EXTRACT— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the Internationa! Exhibition, Amsterdam, Acknowledged by Medical Glinka and Uni versities all over the globe. That the crude, resinoua oilß, wltioh are now foisted upon the publics under the name of Eucalypi E^trftote^ jji&y nob be mistaken {or Sander & Sons' Pure yolafcila Eucalypti Extract, we state :—-It is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the UniveriiUos at JJ.onn and Griefswald (Prussia), thati only prddueta thab are saturated with oxygon and'freed o acids,, reelnoue aod other iubstanoßß adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant* To avoid the app^lljng conieqaeßces result ing from the applioatson of substitutes, etc., Id croup, bronchitis, diphtharia,dysentery r internal inflammation, etc., insist to getting Sahdkb and Sons' Pobb Votii Euca JJ££|tA.CTt »nd be safp ' i

Income Tax—Payers of income tax ate reminded that all taxes unpaid after the 12th mat, are liable to the addition of 10 per cent. Police Court—At the Police Court this j morning two first offenders weri charged' with being drunk;; one was fined 5s and costs and the other was convicted and discharged. .

Post and Telegraph Notice.—Tbe Post and Telegraph offices at Chritichnrch are to be closed today, (Friday) between the hours of Ipm and 5 p m, to cover the full time the Imperial troops will be on parade.

Wabdbn's Court.—The sitting of she Warden's Court at Ashburton, to have been held to-day, was adjourned indefinitely, on account of the warden, Major Keddoll, who has recently undergone an operation, not being able to attend.

Tidal Wavi—Those who bbw tbe recent tidal wave at the Semaphore (I'ort Adelaide) on Saturday morning describe the sight as awe-inspiring A solid wait of water made ite way to the land, threatening to overwhelm everything in ita coarse.

The Musical Union,—Owing to a large number oi the prominent members of this Society having bean engaged at the reception of the Imperial Troepß, the work connected with wbioh lasted until a late hour, the annual meeting of the Union was aot held last night. We understand tbe meeting will now be held early next week, due notion of which wili be advertised, and it is to be hoped there will be a large attendance of numbers.

An Ooban Depth—The deepest hole in the world ie oa the cable route from San Francisco to the Philippine Islands, It is •ix miles below the surface of the ocean, go that if Mcunt Everest were plaoed in it it would be easily submerged. Its position is 500 miles east of Guam. Its addition to the greatest) depth, an extraordinary submarine mountain wai found riaing from 12,C00ft front the bottom of the ocean to within 500 ft of the surface. It is a few miles west of Midway Island

Thi Clv.dh Trade—The Clyde shipbuild' ing returns show that the yeai's output haa been a record—namely 495,000 tons last year and 466,000 tons in 1893. I'fae firms were worked full strength—the foreign tonnage launched was the greatest for years, 14,000 tons being put into the water, against 103,000 toE» in the previous year. The total vessels launched number 32Qi Messrs Russell and Co, Port Glasgow, head th 9 list for the second year in succession with 54,000 tons, The large firms wero mostly engaged with naval wo;k. The orders on band amount to 420,000 tons, against 475,000 tons.

Catholic Lixbbari? Sggieiy. —Ab the utual weekly meeting of this Society, held on Wednesday evening, there was an average attendance of members, and tha President (Mr H McSherry) occupied tbe chair. On the conclusion of the preliminary business, tbe most, important of which was the election of Mr J. Kennedy to a seat on the Society's Council, the programme for the evening, entitled " A night with the Poets," was proceeded with. This programme was the means of providing an entertainment of an interesting and instructive character, and the memberi having spent a couple of hours in giving items by and also a history of the respective authors the meeting was brought to a close in the nsual manner.

A Stohy of Kbtjgeb—-The truth of this story is vouched for by the Paris correspon dent of the Sketch :—On the occasion of Kruger's visit to Europe with General Jou bc-rt he went to a tailor in Amsterdam, The General ordered a »uit that was to float £6. Kruger said : 41 would have given you an order, but I cannot afford that price. I got this suit in London for £5 IDs*' The tailor simply said s 'Would you mind my looking ab the name of the firm on the collar ?'—and having read it, shrugged his shoulders. It was fhat- of the most expensive firm in the West) End, Joubert turned to Kruger and said; *Thftt) was hardly the truth, sir.' Kruger replied; 'Business ie business; bub as long a>« he has bowled me out I will give him a lice.' There be many ways of lying, and that was one

Tun Vacant Jddgeshif.—The Dunedin Star on Thursday night published the following telegram from its Wellington correspondent:—"l havo the beat authority for saying thab the vacant jadgeship will be offered to Mr Sim. of l;unedin;" Tha Dunedin oorreepondenft of the Chrietchurch Press telegraphs ?— ■" I saw Mr Sim on the subject this (Thursday) afternoon, and have bis assurance that he had received no intimation that be was to be offered tho vaoancy. AM the same, the information will likely be found to be pretty correct-, aad it is also pret'y certain that if the offer is made to Mr it will not be refused. The selection will be a good ons, and if given cha ge of the Arbitration Court—aa is pro bable will be tha eve whoover is appointed —Mr Sim, with his Conciliation Board experience, will prove a valuab'e addition to the Justiciary.' 1

Sib Abthur Sullivan.—The late Sir Arthur Sullivan's carper waa nf fc altogether unmixed with dl»r.sters, and on two occa sions, aa we are reminded by the Masonic Illustrated, which oontaine an article on the deceased composer by Mr Arthur Lawrence, be lost all that he had-once, on his way to Leipzig, when ha bad not much to lose ; and again, whan a'most at the zenith of ha career, after the production of two of his most popular operas—'Pinafore' and 'The Pirates of Penswnoe'—he Icat all his savings in the bankruptcy of Cooper, Hall, and Co., with whom his securities and so forth had been depos.ted. This was in 1882; he was then 4u years of age. In the morning he heard of his loss, and in the evening he con dnoted the first night performance of "lolanfche" at the Savoy.

Obituary.—Eoglieh papers of December 22 state that the death took plaoe oa the previous day, *X his residence, in Belfast, of hit: Vere Foster, the well known Irish phllanbropist-, in his eighty second year. Mr Foster, who was the second son of Sir Augustus poster, Barb., British Minister in 1819 to Denmark, was some years in the diplomatic service; During the Irish famine in 1847 he and his brother organised relief committees all over the country, and saved thousands from starvation. He afterwards devoted hii life to emigration legislation, Irish national education, and Improved schoolhoute accommodation. Mr Foster was also the au'.hor of an assisted emigration scheme for females, about 25,000 Irish tflrls being assisted after the distress in 1867, chiefly out of his own purse, His well' known aeries of writing, drawing, and painting books Is still in use in Irish national schools throughout the country, and in many other parts of the world.

COM3iBRi3IAL OPPORTDNIME9 IN SOUTH Africa.—Alfhoagh' the war in Sonth Africa has already lasted longer than most people believed was possible, the latest news from that quarter indicate that the end is now epproaobing, the Boers are nearing the close of their beroio struggle, and in a short time the pacification of the country already com menoed in Home sections, will bo in aotiva pro gress everywhere. Withonb regard to ihe sympathetic side of the question there can be no^deabtbubtiiat] the obange from Boer to British rule wiltce largely beneficial to South Afrioa. In plaoe of control by phlegmatic, conservative Dutch, with their innate dislike of change and innovation and their Bupine willingness to reap where they have never sown, there will be the restless, energetic Englishman, intent on obtaining the largest) results from mines, land and all other re scuraes. J?rogr«ss will take the'plaee of stag* nation, and Sooth Africa and tbe whole com mercial world will benefit by the change,— The Union (Berlin).

a minister's good work

' I had a severe attack of bilious colic, gob a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, took two dotes and waa entirely cured,' says Rev A A Power, of JSmporia, Kan. •My neighbour across the streeb was sfok for over a week, had two or three bottles of medicine from the doctor. He used them for three or four days without relief, then culled In another doctor who treated him for some days, and gave him no relief, co discharged him. I went over to see him the next morniag. He said his bowels were in a terrible fix, that they had been running off so long that it wai almost bloody fax. I asked him if he had tried Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and be taid 'No. 1 I went home and brought, him my bbttle and gave him one dose ; told htm to take another dose in 15 dr 20 minutes 1b he did not find relief, but he took no more, and was entirely cured.'—For sale hi Aehburtdn Drug Company

THE IMPERIAL TROOPS IN ASHBURTON

I Daylight on Thursday mornii g did not

appear very promising, as showera of rain j fell intermittently. Befoie mid-day, how- j ever, a change for the better occurred, and early in the afternoon, hours before the troops were expected, crowds collected in the main street, more especially near the Post. Office. Flags were displayed in all parts of tho town and around the new Post Office scaffolding rows of flags were attractively displayed, this being the work of our townsman, Mr J R Steele, with the kind permission of Messrs Leggett (Clerk of Work-), and Martin (Foreman of Works). The r; aterial was kindly Fupplied by Meßsrs Mitchell & Turner and Northoote acd Hef- I ford. At the Domain oval preparations for provid ing refreshments for the troops were having all due consideration from the Committee formed for that purpose. Eleven tables numbering from opposite the pavilion were arranged at Intervals round tbe oval, and made a very pretty spectacle, Theae tables were tastefully decorated and supplied with a liberal assortment of dainties. Boilers were requisitioned for supplying the visitors with the cheering oup, the committee having previously decided that no intoxicants should be given. Everything in the oval was in perfect order about an hour before the troops arrived, and the ladies are to be highly congratulated on the success of their efforts. The following Is a list of the presiding ladies and their assistants :—At table No. I—The Mayoress and Mrs GAM Buckley presided, and were assisted by Mesdames Tabuteau and Armer Orr, No. 2 table under Mesdames Tiinmins and Collins, had as assistants Mesdames Preston, Wallace, and Misses Turner, Dixon, Collins, Rowbotham, Williams, Totty, Burr, and Navan. No. 3 in charge of Mrs Jno. Orr and Mrs Jno. Baker ha i assistants in Mesdames Daviaoa, Priest, Burr, C Baker, and Mietes Orr, Shearman, May Kickman, Baker, E. Dixon, and Williams (2). No. 4 -Mesdames Purnell and Trevor, assisted by Mesdames Roberts, Standssh, and Misses Roberts (3), Purnell (3), and Miss Hurrell. No. 6— Mesdames Saunders and 8011, assisted by Meadamos Hanmer, Gibson, Watson, and Misses Fullarton, Wright, Graham, Coster, Bell (2), and Barlow No. 6—Meadames D Thomas and Snodgraso, assisted by Mee dames Bullock, Jennings,<*nd Misses Bullock, Thomas, Treievar, Bundle, Hardy, Jennisge, Snodgrass (2). No. 7—-Mesdames Willis and J. Fooke, assisted by Mesdames Dee and Gates, Miasee Fooks (3), Willis (2), Cooch (2) and Anderson. No. B—Meadames R. Fried lander and Woodthorpe, assisted by Mes dames Makelg and Stock, Misses Lovett, Burt, Bland (2), Johnston. No. 9—Mea dameß M; Friediander «nd P. Cox, assisted by Mesdames Mainwaring, Coward, Curtis, Misses Davis, Friediander, Coward,Pilbrow, and Fullacton. No. 10—Mesdames John ston and Tennant, assisted by Mesdames R Hart, Stitt, Hardle, Misses Harrißon, Selby, Upton, Pilbrow, Shury, and Johnßton. No. 11—Mrs W W Smith and Mrs McElrea, assisted by Misses Graham, Mathieson, Betts, Hunt, Oochrane, Mofilrea, Lester, NevAn, and Hurley. At 4 o'olook the Ashburton Mounted Rifles, who had paraded on the East Belt, rode up, cleared the roadway between the railway station and the Post Office. In order to keep the crowd from the western side of the line tho statiomnagfcer had a row of trucks, and this thoughtful provision was of great service in that direction. The Fire Brigade, with a full muster under Captain Barber, then took charge of the station platform and insisted on all but officials moving off. Before the arrival of the train the orowd had increased enor mously, and every available spot from which a view could be obtained was occupied. The crowd was in particularly good humour and especially well behaved, and the police under Sergeant Barlow had but little t.o do. As tho train whistled on the Tinwald Bridge at 4 85, a aliower b«gan, which, however, immediately passed off almost as the two engines with sixteen carriages and vac attached swept) into the aUtion. The Mayor and Councillor Scaly, together with Mr J MoLachlan, M.H.R., received the officers and the Hon J G Ward. On Colonel Wyndham stepping upou the platform, the Mayor showed his good judg ment, under the circumstances, by simply stating in as many words that ho welcomed the troops to^shburton. One of tbe efßcers was heard to remark that this was the neatest and shortest speech he had heard from ft Mayer. Colonel-Pole Pen ton, chief of the New Zealand force, was with Colonel Wyndham, and a few minutes sufficed to detrain the men, who marched to the north end of the platform, and headed by the mounted troops, proceeded down East Streeb, along Havelock Street to the Domain. Tho footpaths and buildings en route were lined with enthnsiae tio spectators, who cheered vec ferously |The Imperial troops were accompanied by their own baud and pipers and a lively march was played on the journey. Many of the onlookers confessed that for the first time they could understand the thrill of enthusiasm that animates, the Home people as their regiments march down the streets in imposing array. Their steadiness in marching and uniform regularity were a lesson to our colonial ttcopers, although iv most other respects our own men compared very favourably with the visitors; A die appointment was expressed in various quarters that the Imperial troops were not dressed in full uniform instead of undress. The Domain oval was reached at 5.15 where an enthusiastic rtoeption awaited them from the immense'erowd that lined the approaches, and the whole of the oval. The Hon J Q Ward, who is now recovering from hie recent sprained ankle drove in the Mayor's carriage. Thj» second carriage followed oonyej ima the ladies who were aoooropanyiag the Imperial troopgi As the men swung into the oval, they were enthusiastically cheered, and the rock'like prepision with which they took up their poiitipns and piled arms, elicited universal admiration. In a few minutes all had separated In detachments to the different tables, where the busy attendants promptly plied them with refreshment!" The Mayoress had at har table twenty five officers together with the Hon J G Ward and party, who as well as the men expressed themselves as delighted with the excellent arrangements and attention paid them. The Committee is certainly to be very specially complimented upon the great success with which they carried out this function. The bells of St Stephen's rang out a merry peil, and after the officers' group had been photographed, the bugle sounded and the men were promptly again into position, and on marching p-wt the tables showed as much appreciation fea was possible, under the oiroumetaneps, by smiti g farewells at the young ladies and wiping away imaginary tears. At a quarter to six the first contingent were fairly on their way to the train, proceeding via the curator's lodge and entraining opposite the main to the Domain. Within & few minu'es of the departure of the first batch, tbe second division, which hid been welcomed at the i railway station by Councillor Scaly, reached the Oval, preceded pgain by the Mounted Rifles. This time the men wore marched round in a circle, and very quickly settled themselves at the respective tables allotted to them. Colonel Kiddie and staff together with Captain Buckley and the officers of the Mounted Rifles were entertained at the Mayoress* table. The same enthusiasm was shown by the second company as by the firafc. Promptly to time the troops were marched to the entraining point at the crossing in West Streeb, where two engines with 15 carriages were drawn up, and at 630 sharp in the midst of enthusiastic cheering the last of our visitors departed, their farewell being witnessed by an immense orowd of onlookers. The only disappointment in connebtion with the visit, and" this w«fe pretfiy freely ex expressed; waa that owing to the shortness of time no chance was given to witness parade evolutions, which from such a splendidly drilled body of men would have proved a highly instructive sight. Besides the Committee the Ashburton Mounted Corps, the volunteers, fire brigade, and other helpers who assisted ate worthy of all praise. (Th» Ashburton Rifles also did good work in keeping the public off the inner portion of the oval t bub with such » remarkably well behaved orowd their work was nob difficult, la fact the admirable conduct of the spectators was the subject of comment even ftmengit the visiting trotyl

Presentations.

MR R. J. HENRY.

A pleasant g-.lhfriig look place Ibb(> evening in the crmnte'ci*! room at Devane'e Family Hotel, «hen the friecda of Mr R. J. Henry took the occasion to present) him with a we:! filled puree of Bcvereissns on the eve of his departure from Ashburtom The presentation was made by Mr Dona'd Mo Jbean, who spoke in high terms of the many good qualities of the recipient, which was heartily endorsed by al! those present, and presented the puree amidst great applause and musical honors. Mr Henry feelingly replied, and after a word of thanks to Mr McLean, who had specially come from Ghristchureh, the proceedings terminated. It may ba mentioned that Mr Henry has taken fch«s Mitre Hotel, Lytteltoo, where his Ashburton friends will probably look him up occasionally;

TROOPERS WILKIE AND POWELL

At the bacquefc given land evening by the Ashburton Fire Brigade, the chairman (the Mayor of Ashburton} eald he had been reqnested to make presentations to Troopers Wilkie and Powell, and in doing so be took occasion to exprens to them the high appreciation in which their valuable services wire held by their fellow oit -z - and the people of thii county, which wan bub faint 1? represented by the gift he was requested to hand to each of them. Nevertheless this memento of the public esteem had been subscribed to by a very large number, and from the readiness with which this had been done, il would appear that the feeling which prompted the subscribers was universally entertained. The Mayor then handed to both Troopeti Wilkie and Powell an excel* lent silver watoh .and chain, suit&bly iaserlbed, and hoped they wou.d be long spared to wear them, Trooper Wilkie, iv responding, referred to the very handsome way he hftd been treated since hie return from the front, adding that from what he had heard of the ready manner in which the subtoribers had come forward to testify their kind appreciation of the work done by his comrade (Trooper Powell) and himself, he could have no.doubt about the spontaneous nature of this token of the estimation in which they were held. Trooper Powell said he was very grateful to those who had taken this way of showing their kind feelings towards him and his com* rade. He might say that although he had volunteered from another part of the colony, be was born in Aehburtou, and should always consider this town his home. If his health permitted he intended to return to the front, to fighb for his country and flag. The troopers were loudly cheered as tbey resumed th«-ir seats.

The watches were silver lever (Rotheram) hunting watches, and were from the est&b lishment of Mr G. Jesson, of this town;

Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, February 7 In reply to an enquiry, Mr Chamberlain cabled to Lord Hopetoun that a definite notification may be expected in about a week a« to whether 'he Duke and Duchess of Cornwall will adhere to their Arrange ment* to visit Australia Wellington, February 8 The Premier has received the following cable from the Agent-General : — " Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall visit the Colonies."

Commonwealth Affairs.

United Press Association—By Kieotric Telegraph—Copyright, Sydney, Feb 7 Tbe Australian Liberal Association is issuing a Federal manifesto. The chief planks are support to Australian industries, preferential duties in favour of the British Empire, a * White Australia,' cheap post age, qonoiliatioo and arbitration in the Eettlement of disputes extending beyond the limits of one State, uniform adult suffrage. The manifesto declares the neces sity of raising a large revenue makes free trade and a high protective tariff both impossible. A monster demonstration took place In the Town Mali to-night, under the auspices of the Australian Liberal Association. Tha Mayor presided. The speeches delivered by Mr Barton, Mr Deakin, Sr George Tur ner, Mr Drake, Mr E E O'Connor, were a re-statemenb and elaboration of tbe Minis terial policy, and a counterblast; to Mr Reid. Mr Barton said the Federal Ministry would endeavour to reconcile the conflicting interests, end make an Australian policy for the Australian people. They feared no attacks. Tha proceedings were enthusiastic,

The Harvest.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Wellington, February 6 The area under crop and the estimated yield in the different cereals, as calculated by the Agricultural Department, is as follows: -ft heat, 206,465 acres, a 27 bushels to the acre; total, 5,574,555 bas faels. Oats, 449,534 acres, at 34 bushels per acre,* total 15,284,156 bushels. Bar ley, 30,831 acresj at 30 bushels per acre; total 924, 933 bushels.

7he visible amount of wheat on hand at the 28th February, 1900. was stated at 12, 514, 350 bushels. Of this the follow ing quantities have been consumed: — Saod for 206,465 acres, ab two bushels per acre, 412,930 bnshels; consumption of six bushels per head of population for eight months, 3 216.140 bushels; wheat and flour exported to 30ih October, 1900, 2,191,752 bushels —total consumption, 6,820,822 bushels. The amount left on hand at the 30th October would according ly be 6,(?9f ,§2B bushels, but the amount returned as on hand at that date was 4.506,412 bushels, leaving a deficiency of 2187,116 bushels.

The American Steel Rail Industry.

AMERICAN RAILS FOR ENGLAND.

United l'reci JUsocution—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, February 6 Mr Andrew Carnegie's steel works have been transferred to Mr J Pierpolnt Morgan's syndicate for 160 million dollars, ensuring the control of the steel rail industry The Great Eastern Railway Company has ordered 8000 tons of steel rails fcom Pitts burg, America

DEATH OF QUEEN VICTORIA

Prayer for her Soul

> United Preas Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, February (5 The clergy and congregation of the church of St. Matthew, Westminster, prayed for the soul of the Queen, under the auspices of phe English Church Union. Lord Rosebery suggests the restora tion of Linlitbgow Palace, as a Scottish memorial to the Queen.

CONSULTING OPTICIAN

Mr Ernoßti M. Sandetein, DB 0A 2, FB, MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all cases o defective eyesight, Daylight nob necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre soriptiona prepared. Fees moderate. Gem suiting rooms, Cashel Street W;, over M! Sandateln, jeweller, Cbrlstcburc*. 9to 1, 2 to $ daily

South Africa.

United Press ABBociatioti~By Electric. Telepraph—Copyright Brisbane, February 7 The Government hag offered to send an additional hundred men to South Africa.

Adelaide, Ftb 7 The Government has offered to fiend a Sixth Contingent.

Melbourke, Feb 7 Two hundred and fifty msn|for Tui libardine'a Horse go without horses. The Government advised the Marquis of I ulHbardine that tbey could supply them with 500 horeee, if required

London, February 7 The Boers have cat the Del ago* railway thirty three miles from Lo renzo Marquez,

Two hundred British, by zigzag marches daring several dajs and nights, outwitted the Boers, and expelled them from Petrusburg. They then removed the inhabitants and cattle to Kitnbee* ley.

The Afrikander Bond haa offered to urge the Boers to surrender If they ure allowed to return to their farm*, and the rebels in the New British coloniM are not published.

Prominent burghers suggest; that Botha and De Wet should join the Council of the Governor of the Tr«ni< vaal and Orange Colonies to watch tits burghers' Interests in the respective colonies.

The war office is sending promptly 30,000 mounted forces beyond tbote already landed in South Africa.

Teu thousand Yeomanry will Bhortly be available and eight thousand con stabulary, including those enlisted in the colonies. It is estimated five thousand of new colonial contingents wiil replace those withdrawn, and the Home establishment will contribute the balance of cavalry and mounted troops. Tbe troopship Aorania takes the first batch on Saturday. Recruits are rushing in from the volunteer companies to replace tbow who have been twelve months at the front Sydney, Feb 7 It transpires that seven members of the New Zealand Contingent missed tbe Cornwall. They reported thesa selves at tbe Barracks today, where they remain pending instructions from the New Zealand Government,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, February 7 The Premier has received ft cable stating that the Ranee left Capetown on tbe lit insf, with the following New Z calenders op board :—Burgeon Captain Be Renzit (Fifth Contingent), Private A E Loach (Becomi) Wahnate ; E G Hill© (Second} Korow ; J H Neylor (Second), Petoae! J Caltyrell (Third), Wangauui; H Boddington (Fourth), Masterton ; D S Bruce (Fourth) Tokonfiora ; O H Tully (Fourth) G reytowd ; Sergeant A E Braddock (Fif ih> Alexandra, OttgQ } Private J G Lock (Fifth) Wellington jCor pora! L C Simmer (Fifth) Waikato; Corporal A Frsncie (Fifth) Wellington J Private B Hail (Fifth) Cbristohurch j J E Ford, Reserve, Wataoo, Weatland; F Viokert (Fifth) Waikato ; W 0 Adlims (fifth} Owaka, Otago ; G Dobbin, Re*s>rve, New* Plymouth ; W C Gosling (Fifth) Timaru.

THE NEW ZEALAND DEATH-ROLL.

A CHRIBTCHUROH CORPORAL AMONGST THK VICTIMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph ":

Wellington, Ff h 7 Sir Alfred Milner cables to the Severn* uneufc under date February 6th «J follows :— "No. 800, Private JK Allen, third Con tingent, died of enteric fever »t Pretoria oa February 3rd ; No. 272, Roberta, New 2«« land Mounted Infantry, No. 679, Corporal pftrkinaon, Np. 799, Private J G Gibson, and 618, Farrier Dorn, Rough Riders, »rt dangerously ii! at Pretoria; Corporal Clark sod, of Kitchener's Hotte, died of enteric *fe Johannesburg, on February 2nd* (Fletss inform his father in the Poet Offiot, Christ* church,"} 

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eltotrto Telegraph—Copyright

London, February 6 The Duke of Cornwall had a short walk indoors to-day.

A petroleum magaziae, containing twenty million poods of oil, was burned at Bakq, Eu«aiftg Four oil springs caught fire. Twenty bodies were recovered from the debris, bob many others wore incinerated-

The Kaiser conferred the Order of th© Black Eagle upon Earl Roberts.

Tha result of the Kaiser's visit is interrupted at Berlin as a happy augury of the peace of the worH.

The former Anglophobe journals In Germany are temperate and respectful in commenting upon the visit.

The raajodiy of the German news papers urge the wisdom of the Emperor's attitude towards Great Britain and emphasise the changed tofre of tfes Rae slsn journal "Viedomoste," the organ of Prince Onbhtomski, whidh urges a general Anglo-Russian understanding. " Several influential newspapers however, attach political significance to Great Britain's friendliness resulting from the recent visit-, and declare that Germany's policy in the Far East requires an alliance with the greatest naval Power In the world. Nevertheless, the anti.English feeling, they declare, is very pronounoed in Germany.

London, February 7 The following have been appointed mem bers of the Pacific Cable Board :—For Great Britain—Sir Spencer Walpole, MtGEY Gleadowe, OMQ., Mr W H Mercer (oflteo! the Qrovm agents foe the colonies, and wj»^ acted B6 secretary in 1896 on tWPaoigo Gable Committee). For the Canada—Baron 1 Strath oona, and Mr Alexander Lang, for Australia Sir Andrew Oiark and Mr Gopelsnd, the Agents General for Victoria and New South Wales respectively. For New Zealand—Tn« Hon W J? Beeves* Rome, February ? In the Chamber of Deputies the Govern meat were defeated by 518 to IQJ2 on % queetion of general policy, particularly wlt| regard to the closing of the Genoa Labont Exoh&Dge. Adelaide, February 7 The weather is intensely hot, the therinof meter registering HQcleg in the 1 shade There were 1031 cases of typhoid in Syd ney and suburbs last year, an increase of 236 compared with the previous year. The deaths increased by }6 A suspected case of plague ie reported »b Lismore. The patient ie a Hindoo, The Board of Health despatches an expert to reporb Hobart, Feb 7 tf James, Paikakariki fWeliiogtoo) woa the third pn>% of £153, in Tattetsair« sweep on the Launcatton Ctip Mblbouenb, Feb 7 In connection with the Ortnoz litnailia collision, Pilot Emmerion's certificate has j been suspended for twelve months and fas has been fined £50 The Lleuten&nt Govsriior has approved of Mr Peacock's reconstructed Ministry. Mr | Peacock becomes Premier, Treasurer, add Minister fbr Labour, Mr Trecwith Chfof Secretary and Miniate* for Railways, Mr McCullodi, Minister for Works, Health, and Defence. The other portfolios are unchanged '

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Sentenosd to death "i the doomed man stand To die in prime of life, No shade of hope, no outstretched banis, Fo friend except hi« wife ; She heedei no?) tho doctor's voice, "Hie cough would kill him sure," She saved his life, and did rejoice, With Woods' Great Peppermint Care, Wades Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worrierf, never fail foj adults or ohildrsD Prlre la LOASBY'S Stands unrivalled for Indigos? WAHOO tion and Liver Complaints. It) is purely herbal, and cannot injure feha mosb delicate constitution. Its effect is aAmoeb instantaneous; ? single dose usually relieves,, whilst one bottle is gener ally enough to cure. LOASBY'S WAHOO does oot require a dozen bottles to be taken before yon pan judge its value. No other Medicine adve»v tiied asks you, as we do, to buy only one bottle £ take it regularly acoording to diM-atLsni, and then give the verdict Hundreds of testimonials in our possession prove that many son^rmed dyspeptics, after every known remedy b&d failed, have been completely cured by the aid oj £nly one bottle of Loaeby's Wahoo. Loaiby's Wahoo—Price 2a 6d, everywhere Saie manufacturers and proprietors— LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFACTUR ING $0., Ltj>, Danedin- Wholesale Agents— Kempthoroe, Proseer jfe Co, N Z Drug Co, | (ltd



HARDIEY BROS GAS AND SANITARY CNGMBKhS. lii 1 1 ISS 2 I *IS 1 I a S & a h ss W D <3 « g ■ a ■ OQ mHE Trade Supplies always inji : Btook Large quantity of Tubes nnd Fifctbga BA 88, TANKS, SINKS, BASINS, Estimates given, HAEDLEY 8808-, East Street, Aehbarton THB^HFTOfoMTTRAIN^BERVTOES Trains save Aahbnrton daily for— OHRISTOHUBOH—at 7.20 am, 11 »m 3.15 p m, 7.5 p m (express) TIMARU—afi 10.55 a no, 3.60 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN—ab 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ashbnrtoa from— OHRISTOHUROH—at 10.45 •m, 12.48 p m {eipeesa), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.55 am, 255 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (expreas) SPRINGBURN~-at 9.46 a m



Kennedy & Mvii BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners in the Ashburtoo Connty tbab they hare TAKEN OVER Reid A Gbay's Aihburton Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to oarry on all daises of work as usual; and also intend ! to extend the Baiinean by adding HORBE-BHOEING, COACH BUILDING & GENERAL WHEELWRIGBTING- Both having beea employed by Reid * Gray i for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shoots, Implement Makers, and Couch Builders, all wjrk entrusted to their cure will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices. 10__^ "~~ TINWALU FOB^ALE, SECTION and Dwelling, fronting Graham's Road, being Lot 527, contain ing 1 acre, on which ie erected a five-roomed dwelling hoase< The owner, who is residing near Auckland, wishes to dispose of the property forthwith* Etsy terms of payment aan be arranged* T. BULLOCK, Agent



FOR BALE. ]OK ACRES Lougbeach District-, being L£O Rural Sections 6492, 6493, 6494 &706, 28536, and 35557, containing in al 135 aorea 11 perches ; situated below Water ton For particulars »ppi; to T BULLOCK NOTICE.



COOPER'S_SHEEP DIP. Facts for Sheepmen and Figures. 1. Britain i« the great, manufacturing centre ot the i-heep Di|a which are being pueh. d In this colouy. 2. It !s a'so the Country which subjects them to ih haidest poßßlble tes»H !n ns«. far nothing taxts the abiding properHes of Phcrp Dip' so severely aa the WEATHER, ai d f«w di| b :herp are that can withstand It, 8. The "ROYAL ' is the Gre.-.trst A.n-al Sbe^p Show of tke World and the, Rsprestntative Stock Gaih<-rirg ii she British Isles, Thes® three disconnected facts ccm vinr, however, In adding to the weighty gcres o! the last Boyal Show :— Total Prizes Won by Shepp ... .. ... 162 Cooper-Dipped Sheep Carried off ... ... ... HO Balance, for division amongst all other Dips ... ... 22 ANALYBIS. *~*^**'*~°*--'"* :~~~~~~~7~Cb»mpioD."n?irBt. Second. Third" Total, OOOPER ... I 5 j6l 55 19 140 COOPER'S DIP thoa secured 90 per cent of the Fiest Prizes or NINE TIMKS AS MABt 4S ALL OTHER DIPS PUT TOGfeTHEB, 125 Leading Sheepmen exhibited, 104 practically voted for •• COOPER." It Is neatly the same with the Sheep owners the world over, who last year 1899) used sufficient of " COOPKR " to dip about 200 Million Sheep Ao increase of nearly 25 Millions over the salei of the previous yean FRIEDLANDER BROS,, LTD., AGENTS. COAL. COAL. COAL. TIMBER. TIMBER, TIMBER. IF YOU "WISH to save money, you should bay SHAG POINT GOAL— The Cheapest and Cleanest Coa 1 In the market, and effect a saving of 30 per cent. BEFORE you commence to baiid, ie advise yon to call and Jinspect oof splendid Sfcocka of REGISTER GRATES, ENAMEL MA NTLIPIECES, and COOKING RANGES. We can give you better value than any other house In the trade. T F YOU REQUIRE your Beeidence PAIJSTBD aod DICOBATED, we have the Largest aod Choicest Stcck of WALL PAPERS in the Ooanty to select frcm, and can giv© yon every satißfaction. IF YOU WANT Table Knives, BUTCHERS' KNIVES, Pocket Knives, and Razors, We have just opened up £200 worth of Cutlery direct from the makers, the quality of which is unapproachable, W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTEBS. TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. 4t>KNTS,| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY 1801 MODFLS JUST LANDED MA^Y IMPROVEMENTS. COMB AND SEE THEM. 0013 fi ■ OOOD SECOND!- HANB CYCLES TO BE SOLD CHEAP. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED 'JOHN ORR & CO. lIIIIIMIIIIiIirIII^BMMi^^ N.Z CLOTHING FACTORY. WE have just concluded our HALF-YEARLY STOCKTAKING and have thrown oat a number of odd lines, which we have marked at prices that will eflVct a speedy clearance. =zSEE THEM AT DOOR.= MEM HARD AND SOFT HATS AT Is EACH. MEN'S SOFT BtiIRTS. A LAPGE VAEIETY OF TIES, ALL-REDUCED TO 6d& Is Men's Leather SSioes 6s 6d» Men's Kid Shoes 10s Sd Women's Canvas Shoes 3a 6d, Children's 2% 6d Men's Tan Shoes 6s 6d, Men's Tan Boots 15b. N\Z, CLOTHING FACTORY. THIS YBBDICr OF AIL PRACTICAL RIDERS IB IN FAVOUB OP BIDING BUILT with Butted Tubing, Short Heads, Narrow Tread Arch or Box drown, oi lta pitch roller Chains, overhanging chain wheeleV Any styte Saddle, Handlee, <Jba!o, etc. ear, any height frame ; rlbo dust proof thioaghout. ONE PRICE TO ALL—S2I GATES, LOWRY AND CO., Z6alandia Cycle Works, BUBNBTT STEEBT, ASHBUBTON. j