THE ASHBUHTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashburtoa daily for— , OHRISTOHUROH—ab 7.20 ft m, 11 a m 3.15 p m, 7.5 p m (express) TIMARU—ab 10.55 am, 3.60 pm DUNKDIN—at 12.54pm (expresit) 3PKINGBUBN~at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ashburtoa from-" OHRISTOHUROH—ab 10.45 %m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.35 am, 2.65 pro DUNEDIN—at 6.67 p m (express) SPRINGBURN-aft 9.46 a m

EPHEMERIS

BUN.

Phases of Mood for September

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places at under, subject to the necessary alterations: THURSDAY, Sepb 19 For Northern Ports and Westport, per Takapana, at 6.3d p m FRIDAY, Sepb 20 For Northers Ports and Wesbporb, 'also South Africa and Australia (due Sydney Sept 26th), per Burrumbeet, at 6 30 pm For" United Kingdom and Continent of Europe ( jpeci*!ly addressed per Whakatane) Monte Video, and Teneriff«, per Burrfmbeet, to connect) with Whakatane, at 6-30 p m SATURDAY, Sepb 21 For Tasmasift and Australia (due Mcl bourne Sept 28), also Ceylon, India, |Chioa, Straits Settlement, South Africa, eto, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (due London Nov 3s, via BrindisT, *t> 12.30 p m

The next baib despatch to the United Kingdom is via San Franoisoo, leaving Ohristohuroh en Bepb 25th, and due London October 26th

MINING

Auckland, September 18 The Waitekauri G>ld Mining Company's return for the four weeks ending September 7 is to hand. 2182 Lor>a were treated for bullion, valued at £3312 Gbeymouth, September 18 The Leviathan dredge met with a mishap late on Monday night. It appears that while working, the machine is supposed to have struck an old tailrace, which speedily ran off the the water from the dam, leaving the dredge stranded. Beyond the delay caused in closing the aperture and allowing I the dam to again Sl', little damage was done The Maori Gully pontoons will be launched today Repairs to the Greenstone Junction shaft are expec ed to be finished todayi Tomorrow the tvmbler should he in its place once agaia, and a fresh start will be imdo She Hokitika dredge is approaching com pletion, and should have a trial run in a fortnight) The Orwell Creek dredge is expected to get a start in a fortnight A good return is etpeoted from the Greenstone Creek (Bun Tuck) dredge this week. The dredge is now higher up the creek from the Chinese tailings The river dredges ate only working intermittently, in consequence of floods Donedik, Sept 19 Today's gales—Bendigo lls 6d, Us 3d j Eleetrio 37*. 37a 31 ; Fourteen Mile Beaoh 17s 6d, 17* 6d, 17a 31 ; MonteChristo 32s 3d, 32b 3d ; Vincent Extended 8s 3 V

Commercial.

London, Sept 17 The wool flairs opened strong, with a S to 7£ per cent advanc. London, Fepfc 18 Ab the wool sales, Messrs B*!me and Company, Buxton and Ronald and Jacomb and Son rffered U.64S bales, a fair seleotion. There w*s a fair attendance and Btrong competition from all parts except) America. Compared with the dosing snles of the July series, medium low croasbreds, Sao merlons cold at 10 per cent higher*

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Sydney, September 18 Wheat-, chick, prime 2s 303; milling, prime 2s lid ; Bour £6 10s to £6 16a { Manitoban, £11. Oatß, prime New Zealand, feeding B 2s 7d to 2s Bd, other qaalities to 2s 6d, milling 2s Q6i Barley, best f»nd 2s Id, Oape 2s 2d to 2s 3d; maize 2i 91; peas, Prussian blues, 5s 6d to 5s 9i 5 bran and pollard, 84d 60 B|d eaoh ; potatoes, Circular Heads £7 to £710s, New Zealand Derwentt £5 10* to £6 ; onions, £13 to £14 10:; batter, factory and creamery lOd to lid eaoh ; cherie, s£d to 6d ; bacon, 6d to Bid ; hams, B^d. (The above quotations are those ruling between merchant and retailer, and do not represent the nlightly lower values obtained by a recognised broker. ) Melbourne, Sept 18 Wheat, 2s 91 to 2a l0£d; flour, £6 ss; oita, Algerian, prime 2a 7d to 2 8?; barley, prime 3i 8d; malz--», 2s 61; bran and polUrd lOi to IOJd each ; potatoes, £6 5s to £6 10a ; onions, £14 to £17. .Adelaide, Sept 18 Wheat 2s 9d to 2s lOd; flour, £6 5s to £6 10a; cttte>, Algerian 2a to 2« 3d, stout 2s 6d tv 2s 9&i bran sod pollard, B^d to 9d eaoh.

ADDINGTON STOOK MARKET

Christohurch, August 13 Caitlb—Only 11$ f»* oattile were yardedt The short supply o&uaed keen competition, Rod prices rose, Best beef brought) 25s to 50< per 1001b, other 22a 6d to 25*. Five North liiand bullocks fefcohed £12 17s 6rt, 16 lighter averaged £10 12=» 3d, prime loe*l steers £9 to £11, others £7 5s to £8 10a; prime heifers £6 10s to £9 12» 6d, others £6 2a 6d to £3 ; prime cows £8 to £1O S others £5 15i to £7 103. Store Cattle—There weffi an entry of 150 store Cattle. Buyers fn most oases declined to give the prices asked, and massy were withdrawn, including a line of oows and heifers from the south at £412? 6d i half bred Hereford cowa at £6 12a $J, 36 15 months cattle at 38s, 18 months at £2 i lie to £2 18s 6d, $2 to 15 months oattle at < £115* to 02, two year heifers £§ 12a to $3 15» 6i, two year steers £4, three year heifers £418s 6d, dry cows £210s to £4 12s 61; dairy oowe, fab Bale, (?ood sorts £7 to £9 15a, others, neglected, £3 to £6. Sheep.—Thßre was a yarding of 5900 fat sheep, including several good lines ol station wethers and a few good merinos, a lot of unfinished crossbred and merino wsthera, and many of these were passed. The market opened bad in all classes, but improved slightly afterwards, freizirs showing a decline of 6d to 93 and inferior torts more, while secondary merinos were almott un saleable, but butchers' crossbred ewes only Buffered 1 very slightly. Heavy wethera sold up to 22a, bat freezers 18s to 2% a, lighter and , m»jden ewes 16* to 17a 9d, best merino wethera 16s to JBa 3d, others 12i to 15a; butohers 9 best bred ewes J,6a to 183 61, others 143 to 15. About 31? fall lamb* were yarded, and sold at 20a to 23s for prime, 14a to 18a for others. Store Sheep—There was a mixed yarding totalling 1523. The dry weather interfered with the demand, and very few ohaagsd hands, wethers being almost una*leab'e. Two small lots of wethers sold at 15) to 15s 7>.i; others were withdrawn at 14s to 16s; one lot of hogged sold at lla Jld I ft ?aw ewes at 13a 61 ; and one lot of ewes and lap?bjs at 101 83, all counted | merino wethers v ' Pig^-423 pigs were yarded, and there: was a good demand for fats, a Wellington buyer keeping up prices. Biiconem sold at 36i to 59is ; porkera 22b 61 to 33a 6d, both equal »o 3fi and 41, itorea 12a to 20s v suckers arA' weanara 6a I^Od I

BURNSIDE.

Donkdin, Sept 18 Fab Cabtle—l43 head were yarded of good prime quality, being about the best shown for months. Competition was spirited up bo la»b week's prices. Best bullocks £9 to £10 15a, fxtra heavy £11 5a bo JBl2*. medium £7 171 6rt bo £8 17s &d, light £6 5; to£7 10», bast heif3rs£B2i 6d to £9 10*, medium do and cows £5 15a to £7 12s 6d, aged sows £3 10s to £4 17a 6J.

GERALDINE STOCK MARKET

There was a good attendance of buyers at the Geruldine live stock sale yesterday, and a fairly good en'ry of sheepj Fat merino wethers brought 11s 6ti and lls 8d \ fat ewes Its, lls 91 and 12s } fat cross bred wethers, 163 9(1 to l?s 3d j three quarter bred hoggete !Eisd and 14s } half bred wethers 13a and 13} lid ; three quarter brad wethers, 13s 3d. There was a good «ntry of cattle* Springing heifers fetched £4 to £4 103 ; fab heifers, £5 69 bo £5 7« 6J ; yearlings, £14s to £116 a two year old steera and heifers, £2 15s to Bl; flow in profi*, £5 ; Shorthorn bulls, £2 15) to £3c There was a medium entry of pigs. Weaners fold from 4s to 6s 62 and stores 7s 3d, up to 13s 61. A two year old oolb 7»as Bold for £25<

MARRIAGE

Meyknbebo—McEnteer— On July 10, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev Monslgnor O'Reilly, William Frk- SBBIOE, eldosb son of Mr W F G Meyen berg, Ashbnrton, to Mary, third daughter of Mr J MoEnUer, Waiotahi, Thames.

Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Paævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1901. Local and General,

Weather Report—Captain Edwin wires:—Glass farther rise; frost tonight. Chubor of SS. Phiup and James, Watbeton—The annual gathering of the Church of 8.?. Philip and James, Watarton, will be held in the Library Hall, on Thurs day, Sept; 26th. Tea will be on the tables at 5.30 p en, and the odnoirt will commenoe at 8 p.ir, Lawn Tennis—The annual meeting of the Athburton Lawn Tennis Club ia to t-ke place tomorrow (Friday) evening, in Misa Graham's Office, Arcade. As there are some matters of considerable impor* tance to be brought forward for discussion, it is of the utmost importance that every member should be present, Payment op Membbrs—After a some what heated discussion at the Government caucus, the Premier said that he would ask members to let the Whips know their views regarding the raising of the payment of members to £300, and the Cabinet would then decide whether to bring in a Bill this session. Tenders for Somerset Hotel— She tender of Mesm W and A Gaa has been accepted for tha ereothn of the new Somerset Hotel, ab £8223. The following were the additional tenders received. W ReH £9877, Scott and Son £9768, J Grei? £9539, A Olephane £3650, W B Scott, £9400, W Smith £9375, E O Chegwln £9500, W Bowen £9200, J and W J^miaeon £9193. Rennie and Pearce £9175, H A Vesty £8999, F and G Smith £8925, H Otley £8910, Graham and Greig £8863. Gardening Reminder—-During Septem ber the ground should bo got ready far all aueeeSßlonal crops. Sow turnip, long radish, carrot, cauliflower, cabbage, savoy, broocoti, peas, beano, lettuce, ieek, Kptaaoh, parsley and all salads Horse radish may be planted in aoy spate corner. Sow main crops ot potatoes, parsnips, and onions, 3ow in pans or pots, mslcni, cucumbers, oapsioume, and tomatoes for planting ouU Sow herbs on a warm border. Manual a> d Technical Classes—la reply to a circu'ar sent round to the teachers of the County, a large number of entries have been received for chases in wood work, modelling, brush work, card board work, and paper folding. These entries have been sent in to the secretary of the Board of Education, who has jusb forwarJed his reply to tha effaob that the Board looks up"n A-hbarton as a suitable centre, and is very anxious to start-, such o'asaes ; but will defer any action ti 1 after the deputation from Aahburton approved by the Technical Association meets them. Mr Lape, however, emphasises the fact that the chief difficulty is at present the obtaining of suitable in structors* Remakkablb Operations—A remark' able operation which (says Cassd's Mega' nine) may have Sraporiant consequences In surgery has been performed by Dt Garel, of Lyons, A nail of iron, nearly two inches long, which a child of 18 months had allowed to get into the bronchial tube, was drawn out by means of an electro magnet, and the patient relieved. Another operation of the kind is reported from Bordeaux, where Dr Fiechaud opened the ! trachea of a child three years old, and, by Inserting a stem of iron, magnetised by an elector magnet, extracted a nail which had lodged there. The San Fbancisco Mail—At the Government caucus, it is said thab Mr Napier declared that the San Francisco mail service was Auckland's sole ewe lamb, and that unless the retention were agreed to by the Hove©, the whole of the Anck land members would go into Opposition, and the Minister of Mines would be com? pellei to vacate hU portfolio. " The Poßtmaster-General intimated that resolu tions would be proposed for the continua tion of the contract with Messrs Spreckels and pointed out if the Vancouver service were agreed to, Auckland would be the port of call, Messrs Hornshy, IVJilhr, R M'Kerzie and others saw no objection to that, bat said that they were determined to resist tooth and nail any contract with Messrs Spreokela, Catholic Literacy Society —An event which has been looked forward to with considerable Interest by the member of the Ashbnrton Catholic Literary Soo:s ety and Social Club came off last evening when the third annual banquet was held, The members were present in great force. many of whom journeyed from the, countryl! an,d the largo number in attend' ance bespoks bright prospects for the Society's welfare for the ensuing year. The tables, which were presided over by a bevy of young ladles, were artistically decorated, and contained a plentiful supply, and the best of everything to satisfy the wanta of the assembled guests. Tha ladies were untiring in their work, and the chief portion of the success of the functlonls due tp their prompt attention and pleasing manner, and they were worthy recipients of the heaptf vote of thanks accorded them, The members having satisfied themselves with the good things provided the toast list, which was a lengthy and varied one, was proceeded with. The various toasts wore treated in a capable manner, and the speeches delivered by several of the members showed clearly the good work the Society is doing in this respflct. During the course of the speeches the members were urged to attend the meetings regularly, and there would be little doubt but they would be the gainers in the end. A varied programme was gone through during the evening, and the following contributed items : —Recitations' ;-4fMess|?B Brankln, WP Daly, E Ifanrahan, Morlarty-(3)j Song : -Messrs Burgess, Shandley, Healy (3), McSherry, Moriarty, and SO3I. A break was made In the proceedings of the evening for the purpose of making a presentation of Mr ft J Henry's priza, which WJkS for the best junior debator in the Society, and Mr Kennedy (palled on Mr D Morlarty to step forward,' and after a few complimentary remarks presented Mr Moriarty with the priae. The reoipi* ent briefly respond d. A'happy evening i was concluded by the company singing («A«idl<angßynV ? <

Clearing Sale—Messrs Friedlander Bros, will off r by auction tomorrow, on acoounb of Mr M Mahoney, who has disposed of his farm, the whole of his live and dead stock, iooludirg about 400 sheep, and a number of good usetul mires and geldings, eleven pigs, and a large quantity of wheat and oats. There is also some very choioa furniture to be sole*. The sale commences at) 12 noon, 1 and luncheon will be provided, A Mahk of Respect— The Posb Offioa and the offices of the other Government Departments in Ashburtoa were oloaed between the hours of three and four o'clock this afternoon as a imrk of respeob for the late President McKiniey, whose funeral takes place today* Flags were flown at half meet) on the Government) and principal bU'ineßg buildings, and the bells of St> j Stephen s Ohuroh were tolled; A Free Trip 10 Australia—Tha 63 mile test rao9 bo deoide who shall represent Naw Zealand in the Warrnambool to Melbourne toad race was held on Saturday last, and resulted in A Ralston and T Olarksoo, the two Radge Whitworth riders in the race, completely running away from the rest of the field, and finishing first and seound respeo'ively

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph -Copyright;

N,S.W, BREADSTUFF 3 London, Sepfe 17 The exhibits of New South Wales wheat and floor at the Bakers' exhibi tion, London, were highly commended They have now been transferred to the Grocers' Exhibition. THE POPE'S LETTER Paris, September 18 The Pope, in the coarse of a letter, deplores the violent storm in France against the deserving religions orders in connection with the Religious Asso ciations Bill THE AMERICAN CABINET. Washington, September 18 _ Mr Elihu Root, Secretary for War, is expected to sifcceed Oolonel Hty as ) Secretary of the Tretenry within a fort night. A VICTORIAN TRAGEDY Melbourne, Sept 13 The body of an old man named Dixon, with his head battered and seyeral stabs in it, has been found in a hat at Castlemaine. The deceased's wife has been arrested. The two hid been drinking together. A LARGE GOLD SHIPMENT. Perth, Sept 18 The steamer Rome took gold and bullion valued ab £521,000 to LnndoD, a record shipment for the State of Western Australia. QUEENSLAND TRADE AND RAIL WAY BBTURNS. I eisbane, September 18 The imports into the Stite during the year which ended in December laet were valued at £7,164.000, and the ex ports £9,081,000. The Commissioner's repurt on the railways for the year ended June shows a deficit on the working, iucloding interest, of £552,000.

Interprovincial

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right Christohuroh, September 18 A conference of Local Bodies represents tives in regard to taking over the tramways set op a committee to obtain information and draw up a report which will be sub. mitted to a meeting on October 3. Eight Looal Bodies are interested ia the movement. The City Council wants to have eo!e control, and it ia supported by one other body, but: four are in f*vor of establishing a Muoici' pal Tmsb to coatrol the tramways. The lease of the Chriatchurch Company will expire ia 1904, This Company made overtures with regard to tha Local Bodies purchasing the plaab, bub they are opposed to this. Moab axe in favor of some f >rm of municipal control, and the question n whether it should be by City Gcuuoil or trust. Wbt.lington, Sept 18 An ecquiry waa commenced tod^y before Mr Haselden, S.M, the specially appointed Commissioner, into certain delays thab had oeourred recently in regard to tha Qjadioal inspection of vessels arriving from oversea ports. Evideuoa waa t&kau concerning the time the medioat ofilaer had inspected the barque Qt M Tucker, bat enquiry into the del*y of granting pratique to the Monowai, which ouser! considerable comment) tume week* ago, waa adj mrned until tomorrow. Dcnedin, Sepb 18 The police arrested today a man, giving his name as George Lac, on a charge of burglary and robbery, and the detectives believe that they have laid hands on the perpetrator of a number of robberies in the city and suburbs. From labels on his luggage he appears to have coma from Wellington. Gisborne, September 18. Two young men named Orimmins and Needbam have been committed for trial on a charge of stealing £75 from a man who was under the influence of liquor.

PRESIDENT McKINLEY'S DEATH.

United Proßß Association—By Electrio Telegraph -Oopyrighb

THE JOURNEY FROM BUFFALO

UNIVERSAL SYMPATHY.

New York, Sept 18 Most of the New York buildings and churches are draped. At most of the Sunday services " Nearer, my God, to Thee" was sung, many members of the congregations weeping. Special prayers were said for the ex tirpation of Anarchism. The body of President McKinley was removed to the Buffalo Oity Hall en route to Washington. There was little display. A party of sailors and militia escorted the coffin to the railway station and the bands pUyed i( Nearer, my God, to Thee" and Chopin's Funeral March. Great crowds I'ned the route. Colonel Roosevelt and the members of the Cabinet followed bare headed. The car bearing the coffin was draped with wreathe, which were also suspended from the sides, and sheaves of wheat were crossed above President McKinley'a breaafr. A white dove with wings outstretched seemed to be rising from the head of the coffin. A soldier stood at the foot and a sailor at the head. Mrs MsKinley travelled beside the bier for a part of the journey, and was deeply affected by the universal sympathy, The train slowed down at various stations to eoable the citizens and children to see the coffin. Bells tolled along the entire route, and girle strewed flowers before the train •£ one ( station.

MEMORIAL SERVICES IN LONDON

London, September 17 Memorial services will be held at St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey on Thursday. The Stock Ex change has closed.

MOURNING IN CANADA.

Ottawa, Sept 17 The Archbishop will hold a memorial service at Montreal, He has invited the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to attend,

THE SCENE AT THE ROTUNDA

A SIMPLE METHODIST SERVICE

A PANIC AND ITS RESULTS

Washington, Sept 18 The coffin was carried from the White House, Washington, to the Rotunda, and the same catafalque was used as for Presidents Lincoln and Garfield. The coffin was escorted by veterans of the Grand Army, and followed by Colonel Roosevelt, ex- President Cleveland, State Governors, Senators, and Congressmen, and dense crowd?, who uncovered though rain was falling. Everywhere there is deep emotion. The Rotunda was packed, A simple Methodist service was held. Then the face of the dead Fresident was uncovered, thousands obtaining a glance. The crowds converging on the capitel were badly regulated, and a semi-panic ensued. Many fainted, and fifty w©re injured.

RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY

Melbourne September 18 The Federal House and Senate adopted a resolution deploring ths death of the President and condoling with Mrs McKinley, and adjourned. London, September 18 Tfte last act of the Methodist Con ference was a memorial service for President McKinley, the pastor of whose church was present. Received September 19, 10.17 a tn Washington, Sept 18 The remains were conveyed to Oars ton during heavy rain, and the tolling of bells, Thousands congregated at the railway station.

THE NEW PRESIDENT

Colonel Roosevelt has decided that the tragedy eliminates his candidature for the Presidency in 1904, adding that if he fails ia his present duties, he cannot hope for future honors. " I will fail if I give a thought beyond the actual task."

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Gopyright*

BOER RIFLES FOR ADELAIDE Adelaide, Sepb 13 In response to a request made soraa time ago, the Adelaide Cadet Corps has received from Lord Kitchener' 200. Manser rifles captured frotn the Boers,

FURTHER CAPTURES AND SURRENDERS

London, Sept 18 Eighty Boers have been captured at Ruetenburg. Further surrenders are reported in the Yaal Bivor and Losbery districts.

THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL.

The Distinguished Service Medal has been conferred ou Private Sweeney, of the Fifth Queensland Bushmen.

A TRIAL ENDED.

AN ATTACK REPULSED. London, September IS B. roeckma&'s trial has concluded, but tbV result has not been published, awaiting Lord Kitchener's decision. The Boers attacked Belfast on Sept 15, but were repulsed.

"Tied" Houses.

United Press ABRoo!fttion~Hy Electro Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Sept 18 The report of the committee ap pointed to inquire into the f tied ' houses question has been tablsd is the Assembly. Generally, it condemns the system. Ifc states that 90 per cent of the publichousesin Sydney and suburbs are tied, and alleges that Sunday trading, sub-letting of barn and other evila of the trade are largely due to the system,

The Royal Tour

EXPLOSION OF FIREWORKS.

Ottawa, Sept 18 During the illuminations at; Quebec, a large quantity of fireworks exploded aboard the steamer Fronfcenac, where Mr Tarte waa entertaining a party Messrs Tarte and Sutherland, Federal Ministers, and several ladies were slightly injured. The steamer caught fire, but it was extinguished. The Duke of York reviewed 4,000 troops on the Plains of Abraham, and presented 103 South African war ocsdals. He also presented the Victoria. Gross to Colonel Turner in recognition of his saving the guns at Belfast, At the Oornwalls 1 request, as a mark of sympathy to President McKinley, all spectacular events will be omitted from Thursday's royal visit programme,

Sporting.

RANGITIKEI RACES.

Bulls, September 18 Concluding results, firab day— Stbeplechasb—K Jam 1, Loohade 2, Sir Athol 3. All started, Dividends—£s Hi aud 13s Spring Handicap—Toa 1, Daphne 2, Aide de Damp 3. All started. Dividends— £114; and £1 3a Hack Flax -Cure 1, Ocean 2, Biaokwing 3. Beau Ideal, Tekoatea, Bones, Poataniwha and Benefactor were scratched. Dividends—' £2 9j and £114 a

SECOND DAY.

Bulls, September 19 The weather is fine for the second day's ! races. Kesults— Hurdles —Murallne 1, Meerschaum 2, Morelli 3. Scratched—Naa, Tokanui, Last Spec. Won by a length. Dividends—£3 18i and £110s. Tklko3a?h—Ringlet 1, Fakir 2,, Aquinaldo 3, Won easily by two lengths. Dividends— £1 Ui and £2 9s £tbeples—-Claymore 1, Cairo 2, Sir Athol 3. Scratohed—Silver Ray, Looh&de. Hinau ran off the second fence. Dividends—£lo ss, £1. Time-5 49fe

2500 GUINEAS FOR SAN FRAN

Melbouene, Sept 18 San Fran, winner oi the Metropolitan, haa been Bold to Mr J Trim, of Waj»ga, for 2,5G0g8t A few months ago, prior to winning £3000 at the Randwiok Spring Meeting, San Fran was refused by an English buyer at £1,700

Franked Letters.

A regulation has been issued by Sip Joseph Ward, the Postmaster-Genera', and has just come into iffsofc, whereby every franking officer musb with bis own baud sign each letter that he wishes franked. Hitherto, most of the dopar'm^nts have used rubber stamp 3of the i Meet's eigaa' arc ; or the officer haa writfceu his aigaft'ure in mimeograph ink, and hia subordinate haa copied this on to a number of envelopes. It is alleged that the reason for ihe depac tare from the old style of franking is thud sotna one has estimated that under the nsw syetem the revenue from the Poet Office will be enhanded by £5000 pw nnnum.' The new system wi 1 undoubtedly throw m re work oa the higher paid cltss of public servants, and in departmeats where as mtny as 300 letters and commuaioatiorss are despatched on certain dayn, the position will result in a highly paid official (pending a great deal of his urns in doing purely mechanical work, Loo*l bodies will aka fee! the disadvantage of the new regulation) especially those which have a, large amount! of correspondence It appears that already a peculiar eitua tion hsi arisen in connection with the new regulation. A large number of letters were sent out by the locai office of one of the Government Departments on Monday, and ware franked under the old system. The consequence ia that the Post Qffiae haft surcharged the amount of postage, and the customary fine to tha recipients. One of these made a claim on the Department for the Bum of 2d in respect to one of these communications. Ib U understood that in connection with the Government Life Insurance Depart ment there is issued & separate eefc of postage stamps, which are issued as required to the clerks who post letters, who have to give an account of how each stamp has been used.

The Dredging Industry.

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T Bollock "" _____ 7~~~~TO L'"S"T ' ' ■ LAR'J^ room cspni-w^v^'fu^sd in Ban D-Ut Sr, nexb MAItOWKB. Apply to TBULLOCK. Agent, "~ "fob saw;"'- -■ • Charles S re'6<ij Alientoo HALF. ACRE, boirg Lot 21, with Oof tugs of threa rooms, toallery and j fftnlry ; al*o»Vi-d, etc (he*eon ; m»oroparpni f «_ce« Terne if t- q«ireii Apply FOU SALE Oft TO LtT.'' DBSRIRALUS fiubttrban Residence, front iot{ Main BoutK"Hoad,"Tin*atd, ard eoly short «lißtfino«» - fcom Traffic Bridgp, together with Four acres first data land } the home oomixte r>! tight rooms, washhottae 9to ; aitio » fablfi snd trspshed , Foil partioalars on applio^t'on T; BULLOCK, Agent """"" FOB SALE, 11BE fotlewinft Goo 4 Baitdirg Sites, A»hVarton Town Seofion 427. | acre, Tancred Bbr6«b } central nitus'lnn Towa S>otion 825. aOi"''» ?"0^ l»n^i Cnx street; "ny ftw'~rointttCß walk from Po»tt)ffi!9 . . -. . Town Sso'ion 1152, | aore, Wii's «irp«t went, gno'i residential site. Northers *cpprt fown Rftoii^re 1129 and 1130,. e»ch' | acre ; 0 mercu fctrcet wrs '; will bo cold tO2«their or Bfparately _ Riijr Terms; paiticnlar's <^n »t>pl!o*Hoa'' ' T BULI OOK "t« 5 LET, DWELLING of Five Roome, Verandah and ponllery }.*. qentralljr uitnated, fronting Wa&anui Rna^'ea'sb''" T. BULLOCK TO LET ALLENTON /IOTTAOB of Foor'ffoVmrf, scallery: Bto, \. ; tfluether wfth £wo spctionn, fronting A'len'a Boad ; fire- cbes' fand for garden* Apply to TBULLOCK, Agent m " TO LET '.' ' '■, RHOP wljh Dwell'ng Rooms attaohed, oentrally »itaatc>d in Triangle; low "ntal T BULLOCK ~~ TO li XT. BUTCHER"? SHOP, F_»t Street; good Dtaod; lately occupied fey Mr G Worner T BULLOCK. BUSFNRss "' Notices t J. V. DE BKEE WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER JUST Arrived, TWO OASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware roro the celebrated Manafaclarera WALKER ft HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles paitabia for PresemtaHonp jmel Wedding Prcep. ' ft Specialty. INSPECTION INVITED. I, _,_, WATCHES. Ano'lipr P^rcpl of threndoaen KIOKKL KKYLKS3 LE?EK3!*t27a Thin in «bp wMrh tlinr has givpn fuch unfailirg Katinfactimi, that i» U neccSlepg t«i mention its nutr.on as excollent qaali ties. Fvpryono sold is sn advertlsmeßt \n itself. KEW JEWELLEKY $1 BNGAGKMENT RTK-GS. £2Q Br^ocbcß, Bracelets. Bangles, Mofi"* chains. The Newest Novelties In Gu!d Charms Tha Latps* Apnl'artceaand Appcirttment FOB SIGHT TESTING,.ju(.t.to- hand J. V.DEBEER East Street, Aehburton JAMES BAKER. FOBKISHIKO WARFBOCBE, (Havelock Street; TTK gaarftntees to sell at Qhrietchurch prioea for Cwh or Time Paywente. «'A THING OF BEAUTY 13 A JOY FOE EVBR," ffiriIRFFORE Procure the Services of J. L. HIGGO TO. DECORATE YOUR- HOMES Witb his Beautiful Designs in Paper and Paint Work, Aa Sptl.og Is coming, apply eatlyiitf avoid tbe rush of wort, WINDOW GLASR, PAINTS, OIL", & FAFERINOS IN STOCK. J. L. HIGGS,, Takorbd Stbekt. BICYCLES RE-PLATED AND RE-EN^M£LLED IN »H tho COLOoFS of the RAINBOW, including BLACK and WHITE. SILVER AND GOLD DECORATIONS if required. FROM £03. Oaies, Lowr/ and Co., ZEALAND!A CYOLE WORKS, Burnett Street Mib Johnston, ,*O FOSTERED Teacher of the Pianoforte T<i»m commenced 10 li i-.at. Havelock Street,



F. FERRIMAN FOB SALE. Corner Nelson sod Oxford Streets, Humpatead rpHATOomfottsbh Hoase of 6 Roomi and j Coreervitory, together with good ntwbles and trap houte erected on tbe corner lection as above. The Property is well supplied with water by one of Messrs Booth MoDonald'a j Windmill". The Garden is well planted with ohoioo fruit trees. The Seotion pogieiees ample frontage on both Neleon and Oxford Streetn, and is within a stone throw of the Hampstead Pablio 'School Cash osr terms to suit Purchaser Apply j F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent D. CIABKE'S CARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Laboi Kegiatercd under Trade Marks Act, No 13,796 and 158,143) Ha« been need 58 YEARS WITH USDBVIATINO SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL^. Dear Sir, —Re Clarke's Oarbolized Wheat Pretector. I have used the above dressing for the paefc three beasona on an average sowina; of 1503 acres of wheat ani oats, and have alway* foand that ifc gives every Batisfaotlon. It ia also mixed wi'h less labor and germinates a week sooner than when drained with biuesfcone. M Stitt I have aaed your "Wheat PiOtrcfcor, also Blaestone both on the same oaddook, and am much pleased with yoor Protector as a much better preventive of emat than Blac~totie. Jambs MoLb&h, Gairabrae, F. FKBRIMAN. w» CD 53 ■ Q ft > %% % I Ph . en 8 g.sg S £3 Cm W ANTED TO SELL-Baveo firsb-omss Dairy Farms, from 60 to WO Acres, close to Schools and Faotoriee; easy terms— A p y F. Bbooking, Land Ageat, Stratford WHAT Ladies »ay of Mitchell & Tub ncr s Show Room. Oh, how lovely ! Just like a _ico garden 1 Nicer thai ever * i Q tile ks koo(J Bs Chriatchuroh I Wouldn't) i mat suit———We mast) teli her.



[ BqsiNWBR NOTICES . ■ NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, TT AYE JOST LAN BID ex 8,8. Whakatane and Mimwo, NEW GOODS FOB SPEING AND SUMMER. Indies' &inarie»n, StagUsb, *nd Continent*! Boots and Sheet ' time al yhipment of G*otß Amsrioaa Boot* la Tan Willow OaH, »nd BUok Box Calf, SPECIAL VALUE Metis W*iertigbts, Shooter?, Bluchers, and Buklmoraig, *t> Beat Value in Town Bowling, Orlaket, Ranniug, and Fishing Boots and Shoes, in itock, or made to order BEPAIRS NBATJLY ANd"pKOMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NICHOLAS & PICKFOED, IAST STREET; The Cheapest Shop in Ashburton. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS, FROM 22S 6d EACH. Including * Monarch,' « Pastime/ « New Easy,* 4c. GAEDEN~TOOLS. The Greatest Variety in Ashburton, at prios« ta salt) everybody, Including the New Americur. Bcuflf!e Dtttoh, Garden and Plantation Hoes. Garden Rakes, Spader, Forks, j Trowels, Syringe*. Border Fork*, Boya 1 Bp*dos, eta AGENT for the CELEBRATED «SYRACUSE' Oambiaation Seed DrilU and Caltlvatort. Hone Hoes *nd Cultivator* superior to Pianeb Jr *b | less price SHEEP BHEARS"r O"SHEEP SHEARS'. I have juxt received my first shipment, including TUS, BB A, 11A, eto; al«o Turkey and W*shita OH B»onei all AS ibdbook paioas ■ . ■ C4RPKNTEHS 1 TOOLS—As asual, lam up to date in variety tract price. She largest nelestlon in the Aihburtoq Count? to select from G. MEUDINS, Tbe People 8 Ironmonger, Baroett Street, Opposite Arcade



BUSINESS NOTICES ESTABLISHED 1874* \ «cl)(IIIill=SH: JLJ IF 111JIIIf givemuchbettet Sc CO* value this season £3 10s. Just Received — Samples ri ¥T f fWICi of Choicer TWGEDS ever VI I |i|!|) uhown. Consequently £3 10« ill I I l\ Suite are far superior this 111 I I I 1 season, K/UJ.J.M JUBILEeUuILDINGS 9101 MBB J, LlToTi^ MUSIO SELLER AND nHEACHEB of PIANOFORTE and 1 ORGAN. Musical Instruments of every description. Latest music by every mall. Pupils thoroughly taught. Termp, £1 leper quarter AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. Designs, Pluehcs, Wool, Silka and Frames, »8 usual' TANORED Stbbbt (next Bam., Herbalist) PUBLICS ANNOUNCEMENT WE beg to inform the public of A«h burton and surrounding district that w» have taken over the business hitherto car ried on by Ma Gkoboe WoaNBR, as a Family Butcher. East) Street, Asbburton, and that the business will bo carried on, together with that of a General Store, in the premises at corner of East Belt and Wakanui Road. We trust thab with strict atten tion to the interests of the public to merit a fair share of the public patronage* Customers waited on daily* HUSTON & SON. SPECIAL NOTICE, nnHE and«rstgo«d begs to inform hli X numerous Customers and Friends that he has removed from his former residence to % more Central and prominent) position on the Main Bo*d, within five minutes wilk of fain former place, his Business having increased so considerably these last lew years that he found the land inadequate to cultivate stock enough for his customers. Thanking his Patrons and Friendt for their increasing support), and trusting by unremitting attention to their requirements, to secure a oontinuinoe of their confidence, and the honour of their kind reoommenda* Hod, James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, Al'.enton, Aohbutton. J. WILSON USES NOTHING BUT GENUINE WHITE LEAD AND PURE LINSEED OIL FOR HOUSE PAINTING, &o. BEAUTIFUL WAU PAPEKS. THE MOUNT SOMERS COAL COMPANY BEO to announce that the COAL from their NEW SRAM is NOW ON THE MARKET, price IT* per Ton'at Mount Somers .Station. This is a bright, ahiuey Coal, containing 35 per cent of gas ; gives a cheerful fire and a strong heat j perfectly free from sulphur and soot; in fact), an ideal houßebold Coal. Can be had from all Coal Merchants, JAMES 4HBSON, Manager FOR SALE—Block of about 4400 acres, near Stratford, Taranaki, about) 13 miles from the rising townohip of Strath more, whiah is 20 miles east of Stratford, sis miles distant from Wanganul River at a poittti above which Hatrick and Co,, a steamers ran. gtrathmore ie on the line of lands reserved for the Stratford-Wangamo- OTona Beilway now beisg eoosfrnoted. Ifae land ia rioh hill country, muoh of it arable when cleared, papa and limestone formation t rat a, tawa, puketea., and rimu timber j well watered % would e»rry two sheep to the acre, Tw<? mfiin roads, one from weat>,, one from south. Title, Land a>ansf«*' For further particulars, apply djr/egsto the owner, R>. O. Hoghes, New Plymoutii^ ,8 25? HAND SEWN Repairs at D Stock's Biae Boot §tpr#



A PRINTER GREATLY SURPRISED. 11 never was so much surprised in my life as I waa with the results of using Chamber lain'a Pain B*lm,' says Henry T Crook, pressman of the Asheville (NC, USA,) Gazette. 'I contracted a severe oaie of | rheumatism early last wipfcer by getting my feet web. Z tried several thing! for it with out benen'fcj One day while looking over the Gazette, I noticed that Fain Balm was positively guaranteed to cure rheumatism, so bought a bottle of it and before uiing two thirds of it my rheumatism had taken its flight and I have nos had a rheumatic pain since." Sold by Ashburton Drug Co HAf ING Rl?tf ON CHAMBERLAIN'S OOUGIf BEMEDy. Between the hours of eleven o'clock a m and closing time at nighb on Jan 25th, 1901 AF Clark, druggist, Glade Springs Va, USA, sold twelve bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, Ha cays, • I never handled a medicine that sold better or gave better satisfaction to my customers. This Remedy has been in general use in Virginia for many years, aad the poople there are well ac quainted with its excellent qualities. Many of them have tes'ifiad to the remarkable cures which it has ejected. When you need a good, reliable medicine for a cough or cold, or attack of the grip, iise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and you are certain to be more than pleased with the quick cure which ib affords.' Jfor sile by Aahtmrbon Drug Oj The local branch of the D.I.C. hag now been in full swing in Asbburton for just 6 months, which is 5 months longer than was anticipated at the commencement of the sa'es The sale has proved an unprecedented enooess, and as it is now drawing to a close, those who are contemplating purchasing a piano or organ, or musical instruments of any description would do well to make their decision while suoh & magnifioent atock is here from which bo make their selection A new shipment, which will also be the last, has usb been opened Wade's Worm Figs are most effective and ppfc unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, Is CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M Sandsteln, DB OA2, F R MO, who has lately returned after els years' special study in England and Con | tinenfc, may be consulted on all casesof defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary ' artificial light being used, Doctors' pre eoriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con •ulting rooms, Cashel Street) W;, over M Sandstein, jeweller, Chrisbohurc^ 9to 11 2 to 4 daily Smoke New Teoos I



OPERATIONS IN THE ORANGE COLONY. Brigadier-Gonercl Piumor and Mijor General Sir Ohtrles Knox are 1 pushing the enemy in the Orange Colony. All the Transvaal columns are refitting. LORD KITCHENER'S REFORT, Lord Kitchener's weekly report states that 47 Boers were killed, 7 wounded «nd 371 taken prisoners, while 134 surrendered. Two hundred and thirty six rifles, 23,750 rounds of ammunition, 164 waggons, 3400 horses, and 5750 cattle were captured.



Wades Teething Powdees for Babies are soothing, redact fever and preveafc Uotoheß 5 price, Is