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THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains eavo Ashburton dally for— UHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 am 2.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU~at 10.58 a m, 3.50 ptn DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daUy at Aehburton from— OHKISTOHUROH—ab 10.45 am, 12.48 p m (esprees), 8 pm TIM ARU—ftfc 10.35 a m, 255 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 pm (express) S PRINGBURN-at 9.45 a m

Commercial.

THE AGENT-GENERAL'S CABLE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington August 26 The Agent-General in his weekly advioe to the Agricultural Department Bays— Mufctna firm. Taa average prices for mut!oa fcoiay are j—Canterbury, 3g 1, Duaedin and Southland, 3^d, North Island 3| 1, River Plate B|di The lamb market is depressed, prices nochansed, Beef market steady, average prices, New Zealand beef, hindquarters 3|d t lores 2^d

HORSE FAIR

Messrs Friediander Bros. Ltd, report that at their monthly Horse Fair, held on Thurs day, August 22' id, there was a good atten dance, and a large cumber of good horses yarded. All classes < f draughts sold very well, but hacks were very dull of sale. The. total entry comprised 93 head of all descrip tions. Draught mares sold up to 51gsj geldings up to £45; The following are the sales t—Bay mare L 33 10), brown mare L 24 10a, brown mare, 4yrs, LSO ; bay gelding L 36, brown do L 25, bay do L 42 10s, bay oo!t L 57, bay filly L 33, bay gelding L3B, chestnut gelding, 2yrs, L 4 4; bay gelding L 35, bay do, 7yr», L 45 } bay do, L 23, bay m »re L 32 10a, black gelding L 42, bay mare L2O, bay do, Byrs, L46 ; bay do, 7yrß, slgs $ bay do LflO, ohestnut gelding L 42, bay do L 33 10s bvy mare L 37, bay filly L 43, bay mare L3S, bay. gelding L 26, bay do L3O. Harness horns and hacks—Brown mare Lll, brown do LlB, bay do LlO 103, bhok cob L 8 10?, bkek mare L22 10a, bay gelding J35 10b, bay pony L 8 10s, chestnut pony L 8 10s, bay mare 3LB, bay do LlB Unbroken— Bay eolfc 124, brown hack geldiug Lls, blaok gdding, 2yrß, L3i 10j, bay fiUy Ll9.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1901.

We h»ve on several occasions pointed out the advantages that would accrue to tho community at large if the study of political economy and social 6cience were included in the public school curri culum. Every fresh development in the* public and private concerns of tho people confirms this view, and wo are astonished that a determintd effort baa not long ago been made to bring about this much desired reform. Questions regarding tho public well being are continually coming to the front, bat owing to the general ignorance about the matters affected, the masses have little or nothing to say in dealing with them. It is, wo think, quite Btfe to assort that not one per cent of the population of the Bri'ish Empire posscs3 more than the merest smattering of knowledge upon sanitary matters, or upon tbe science of Government; Of what use sre the. researches of students, the experience of statesmen, or the object lessons of the past, to the great masses of the ppople who have never been taught how greatly these subjects are interwoven with their health, happiness, and prosperity ? Those who arc opposed to the enlighten ment of the masses on these questions which more than all others sffect their well being in life, ire no true friends of tho people and should not be allowed to delay the expausion of universal knowledge, which ie professedly aimed at by our system of public instruction,. Why is one of the most important subjects connected with national prosperity, namely, tbe science of Government, carefully barred from our public school syllabus ? How is it that not withstanding the number of years which have elapssd since representative government was given to New Zealand, there in just as much ignorance amongst the people at large concerning tfaa functions and obligations of Govern ment, as there was half a century ago \ The extraordinary simplicity of tha masses on these points might well strike one with astonislbment, did we not knowthatit is the peculiarity of the bulk

of human beings to adapt themselves to the circumstances surrounding them, rather than to trouble themselves about any attempt at improvement. That is, .<•>! course, why (he cauee for the existing condittoa^ }s not under stood, and it is precisely tfae position with re^Brd to politic? in New Zealand. The masses can only bo influenced by a few burning questions, and are not interested in the discussions which are every now and then got up between small sections of politicians rather, better informed than the majority con cerning public aflUirs. In point of fact the great body of the electors are con tent to leave everything in the hands

of the heads of this or that party, and—like the rank and file of their representatives—to surrender their right of private judgment. Let us insist upon every pnpil in our public schools being fully instructed in the fundamental principles which hold society together, which regulate our privileges and maintain our rights as free born men and women, And they j will make better citizens than they are likely to make now, when a great pro portion of their school time is taken j up studying such subjects as Latin, Algebra, singing, drawing, wood carv ing &c. These are all excellent things j in their way, but the education of the \ masses Bhould be practical, and should i fit the rising generation to take an! immediate share im the business of life when they become men and women,

Local and General.

IsFLtJENZA—lclluerz* ia very prevalent In the Methven district, and two or three oases ol soarleHna have also been reported. Whatheii Report—CJap'&iu Edwin fore oaeta : Glass fall ; strong northeast to north and weet winds. New Street Lamps.—The new street lamps recently purchased by the Borough Council are now being erected. The CroMNG Track—ls would bo well to «et the last dressing of asphalb on the cyoliag track in the Domain as soon as possible, bo that the oluba can safely make their arrangements for the coming season, Passing Ihrotjom—The H&wke'e Bay representative team of footballers were passengers by the express for the south today. Mr George Jameson, who was recently ap pointed manager of the New Zealand Flour Millers. Association, was also a passenger,. Boao Wobks—The clerk of the Wakanui Eoad Board invites tenders for reforming parts of the Elgin road and Winter's road, and for the delivery on various roads of 3500 cubic yards of shingle; A Bicroiitt Tour—On July 22nd, the Rev Dr OF Aked, of Liverpool, and Rev Leonard M Isitt lefb England lot a prolonged cycle tour on the Continent. Dr Bickerton, of Liverpool, w&a also one ol she party IThh Braou RtasrasLS—The Bij>u Min strels made their second appearanoei on Saturday evening la the Oddfellows' Hall before a larger audienoe thin on their opening night. They prasented a complete change of programme, whioh was well received. Aooident—A lad named McGregor, while working with a turnip outter the other day at Mr G W Leadley's farm, had the misfor tune get one of his hands severely lacerated. Mcdi &1 attendance was at once proouredd, and the hand attended to. Dr Waddbli.—The Rev Dr Rutherford WaddelJ, Minister of S* Andrews, Dunedin, and editor of the Outlook, Who has been in indifferent health for some time, will leave on Thursday next on a trip to America and the Old Country, in the hope of re-estab lishing hie health Business Notice—Notice to consumers of Fletcher Bros. 1 celebrated Teas—Their first Tea Competition olosea on August Slsfc, and coupons must be sent ia by that date. A full Fißtf bf prijse winners will ba advertised in Matt and Ga&rdian early in September. [

I A Primitive Community—Several ot the ( natives of the remote St Kilda, who had never before left the island, as well aa a minister, lately sailed in a Glasgow steamer to visit the Exhibition. Only lash year the members of the primitive community were in moral dread that their rouk would be raided by tho predatory seamen of a Boer fleet*

Suicide—Frank Hopkins, one of the oldest master batohera in Chriatohuroh, shot) him* self with a revolver on Saturday night in bad in hia own house* Deceased had been a great sufferer for many years, and had been bed ridden latterly. At tha inquest a verdict was returned of suicide while in a state of unsound mind. Mount Hum.—The severe winter ex perlenced in the Monnb Hutt district) has had a pr< judicial effect on the fattening of stock for the market* Many lines of fat sheep that should have bean sent off a month ago are still on turnip?. Farm work of all kinds has a'so bean delayed, and in consequence, along with the low prices of wheat), will result in a much ermller are* being under orcp this season than in previous years. Pabssers' Union—A public meeting of farmers and others interested will be held

in the Oddfellows' Hall on Sivurday next, at 2 p tn, When Mr Glass, organising secretary o! the New Zealand Farmers* Union, will deliver au address. A general meeting of member* of the Aahburton branch will be held immediately after the public meeting, to elect a permanent committee. Personal-Mr R6dmayne, who has for fome time been manager of the Timaru Branch of Messrs Reid and Gray's busi' ness, has been promoted to the manager ship of the Chrlstchurch branch, and will be leaving Tinnarn shortly. His loss will be feltorfthe Bjrouijh Coaucil, on which hjo has been 8. supporter of progressive measures, foe the welfare of the town. The Yorkshire Society, of which Mr Recnuyne has been an active member, will tender him a farewell in the Empire Hotel oh Thursday. Volunteering.—Tha khaki uniforms, for the Guards have arrived, aad the corps will parade, for the first lime in them tonight The uniform Is very neat, with green faoiogs. —Meows Halma and Co, have presented the Aehburton Guards with an enlarged photo of all tbe members who took parb in the musioal m<tf oh on Juae 6th in their different uniforms. The photo will be hung In the orderly room, and is now on view in Messrs Gates, Ijowry and Co's window.—Acoeptiag an invitation from the Tinwald inhabitant?, tha officers of tha Guards have decided to march the company to Tinwald for the purpose of attending church parade there on Sunday, Sept, Bth. The Minister and Hiß Whisky — James Russell, grocer, Kelty, In the Dunfermline courts, sued the Rev,. Henry Neville, Miniates? of. the United Free Ghurch, Kelty, for the value of whisky supplied. In his evidence the minister availed himself of the Tippling Acb to the extent of £10. He admitted getting half a gallon of whisky on three occasions, two bottles in one day,. He jiid not know how Song a quart lasted him—leas than a week. The Sheriff reserved judgment). The Mopern Pkobhet of Fire —Dr Dow 18 ie mixing up the roles of prophet and archangel. Recently he preached a sermon ia hia churoh arrayed in celestial glory< On the hack of his coat he had sewn wings 13in long and Sin wide; while the Zionite colours —purple, otange, and -white—completed his angelic costume. Seeing that he lately laid claim to be the prophet Elijah, this aesump 1 tion of seraphic plumage is, to say the least, inoongruous. Bub no feathered biped oould have been prouder of his appendage. The doctor strutted and flapped his winga with all the dignity of a peacock.

Mb J G WooiJiEY— The W&nganul Chron icle expresses its opinion of Mr Woolley's abilities ac follows :—' From the opening bo the conclusion of his speech Mr Woolley treated his audience to a continual flow of genuine humour, cutting sarcasm, and sterling logic; By thatirm he had finished ■hs had driven home to his hearers many truths regarding the liquor traffic- and the duty the individual owed "the State with regard to the suppression of the evil. As a speaker, Mr Woolley has a quaint and easy style, and a manner suggestive of the great American humourist—lndeed, he may, not) inaptly, be oallod the Marj? Twain of the ProhibiMon Grueade. Tickets for reservecl seats at tho Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday night can be obtained from Messrs H M Jones, D Stock, A Williams, and F Ferri matu

News In Brief.

The Rangitafia Rojd Board invite tenders by Sept sth for the purchase of the dwelling house also for the Road Board office and stabla for removal.

The Rev. William Oatlile,of theChnrch of St Mary ab Hill, London, E. C , ha 3 hit upon iced coffee as a stimulant for his hearers during the languid hours of the summer service.

The If-ing of Mfcaly received 26,003 telegrams of eongr atulatlon In the first day or two after th c birth of his daughter. He also received over 20,000 requests for money in honour of the event.

Cutlery, Glassware, Dinner ware, etc, lent out on hire, for balls, weddings, etc, by Fletcher Bros, Cish Supply Bboroß. All hireage to be prepaid.

Twenty five years ago Russia was pratclcally dependent npon foreign ship yards for her war ships, Now she has ten shipyards of her own on the Baltic and the Black sea, and in them ten battle shipi and cruisers, ranging from 6600 to 13,500 tons each, are beirg constructed. Thera aye eight other war ships being built for her abroad, but they are probably the last that will ever be built for hw outside h,er own navy yards,

Magisterial

ASHBURTON-MGNDAY. (Before Messrs R Alcorn and W H Rule, Jmtlc-oB of tho Peaoe.) Theft.—Robert Molntosh was charged with stealinp; a rug the property of John italrnor. Accused was oontonced to oce month'o impriHontnont with hard labor.

South Canterbury Ploughing Match.

There was % Mr attendance at the South Canterbury Ploughing Match at OrarS on Thursday. The ploughing wan considered better than at previous competitions in tho district. Messrs Richard Irving (Albany), Jhn Patterson (Totara) and Kennedy (Temuki)) were judges, There was very keen' competition for tho championship, and most of the finishes were good* The following are the results of the match : —

Glass A; prizes £4, £5, £2 and £1— Norman Gray, Oamaru. 1; M Brophy, Orari 2j W Bmwn, Orari, 3; W Ball, Winchester, 4. Best fearing—M Brophy 1, W Brown 2. Best finish—W Brown 1, M Brophy 2. Bcraightest ploughing— M Brophy 1; Champion, best ploughing on the ground—Norman Grayt Glass B j prizes £3, £2, and £I—F Donni thorne, 1, Alfred Cripps 2, F Hawke 3. Beet) fearing—F Donnithorce 1, F FTawke 2, Best finishr-F Donnithoroe 1, A Oripps 2. Glass 0 (one entry ; seocnd prize 2— T Lyons 1; Lyons aleo gob the trophies for finish and fearing. Best ins and outs—Norman Gray. Bssb team of three—W Brown 1,2? Donnithorne 2. BrSb kept harnese—W Brown I. F Donoithome 2,

Dunedin Hospital

SERIOUS CHARGES BY &.. MEMBER OF THE HOUSE

Wellington, Ang 23 Mr Thoß Mackeczle, the member for Wal> hemo, today reiterated the charges he made recently regarding the ill treatment of a patient in the Dunedin Hospital.. H« added that some time back a man suffering from a sore finger was admitted into the Hospital; .When his friends came to find out abouti him they were told that he was dead and buried. When, however, they came to find oat where he was buried, his grava could not be found. Then the authorities confessed, alleged Mr McKeozle, that they had been prevaricating and it appeared that tho man was nob buried but that he was dead and cut up ; there was ait even a rib of him left. The Hospital Board now demanded an icquiry in reference to the former charge, • Lst them demand their investigations,' added Mr McKenzie now, as he resumed his seat at the dinner adjournment.

Fatal Accident.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Dunedin, AugUßt 25 Hugh MeDiarmid, nineteen years of age, /was killed in Gaorge Street on Saturday evening. It has become a practice with hundreds of people on Saturday nights to walk on the roadway instead of on the pavement. MoDiarmid and a friend were doing this, when a tramcar going down the hill past the Octagon came along. The driver gave a warning whistle, and the friend stepped off the rails, but, for some unknown reason, McDiarmid did not» He was struck by one of the horses, and one of the wheels went over his ahead, crushing it.

Tennis Match.

On Saturday last the Aehburton High School tennis team proceeded to Tfmaru, where a most enjoyable m&toh was played against the Timaru 2ad team, and resulted in a win for the latter, Quite a number of spectators witnessed the matoh. The fol lowing are the soores : — DOUBLES Ashburton Timaru ' A Orr and M Baker 21 v B Laary and M Bowie 30 E Ooooh and A Guy 28 v N BUy and B McCahon 30 M Roberts and V 2i v M Hay and B fcnodgrasa Sutherland 30 SltfGlES AOrr .„ ... 30 v B L-ary ... 18 R Coooh ... 30 v B MoCahOß .- 26 V Snodgrasa .„ 20 v M H»y ... 30 M Biker ... 28 v N BUy .« 30 ASuy .„ 18 v M Bowie ... 30 M Roberts .„ 20 v B Sutherland 30 Totals—Ashburton, 224 Timaru, 254. Daring the afternoon tea was handed round, and the visitors having thoroughly enjoyed themselves, were accompanied to the station, where three oheers were given by eioher side as the train moved off* Speoial credit is due to Misses Adrienne Orr and Ethel Coooh, who played exceptionally well, especially in their singles.

OBITUARY

DEATH OF THE HON JAMES KERR

United Presi Association—By Eloctrlo Telegraph Whstpori! Aug2s

The Hon James Kerr, who suffered frotn a severe shock of bronohial asthma while on his way to Greymouth on Tuesday last, and was detained at Westport, passed away at the residence of Mrs Hughes, »t 4 2Q this morning. Mrs Kerr and Mr James Kerr (son of deceased) were present at the time death took place, The deceased was tincon* Rclous for several hours before the end came. He was a pioneer of the West Coast, and founder of the Kumara Times part proprietor o! the Grey Argus, and a prominent figure in looal politics, being at various periods, mem' bar and ohairman of tha Weatland Education Board, Greymoath Harbour Baard, and a member of the Borough Oouaoii. Tbe body will be" taken to Greymouth this morning.

Proposed Federal Legislation.

United Frees Assooiatioa—«By Eleofcrie Telegraph—Copyright

London, August 23 British directors interested in Australian, steamers are disturbed at the prospect of the passage of the Australiao Inter State Commission B H under which shipping companies are regarded as common carriers. Ib is felt that the measure constitutes a grave interference with business. Some gentleman interested threaten to withdraw from the Australian service.

The shipping papsr flair. Flay demands that Mr Chamberlain should intervene, and make every effort to prevent the proposed 1 gialation. Sydney, August 24 A petition signal by the representatives of twenty cix shipping companies, with the view to intervention by the Home authori' ties in regard to the Customs Bill haa been forwarded to London. Ib embodies a protest against clause 60 dealing with the anshipmenb of goods.

The recent census of India shows thab Bengal, which has an area of 203,473 square miles—one quarter less 'than the area of Texas—has a population of 74,713,000, which is equal to that of the United States.

The fifth shipment of the now famot's washing machine have all been sold onfc, and the sixth is expected at the local branch of the D.I O. this week. The following feesti monlal from the Aahburboa Laundry will be of interest to " Ye of little faith."—Moore Sbreet, June 30th 1901—Dear Site, I hare used the washing machine I purchased from you with exoelleat results. I consider it a great saving in time and labor, and can heartily repommand ib to anyone.—Yours faithfully, O MoKernan, Aehburton Laun' dry.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, August 23 Lord Kitchener's despatch on the 1 progress of the war referred to delays in the operations between April and Jane through the necessity for train ing the new Yeomanry, many of whom -were unable to ride or shoot. After wards satisfactory progress was made Lord Kitchener sent back 200 Yeo manry recruits as radically unfit. They were suffering from varicocele, heart disease, and deafness. Lord Kitchener complains bitterly of the slipshod examination of recraita in England Oolonel Featherstonhaugb, near KLlerksdorp, captured a convoy of 86 waggons and 9000 rounds of ammuni tion

Oolonel Fflatherstonhaugh's captures were efteeted by Oolonel Williams's column, including the Second New South Wales Mounted Infantry, the Third Neve South Walei Bushmen, and the A Battery Royal Australian Artillery with two guns. Finding traces of a big trek near Kalkoan plaats, Staat Valley, Oolonel Williama'a column pursued, and after a hard gallop of 12 miles and sharp fighting captured the convoy, accomplishing the return journey to camp, with all ser viceable captures, a distance of SO miles in 27 hours. The fact that fehe convoy was enabled to maintain a lead of the pursuers for so long is ascribed to the contributions made voluntarily, or extorted, from farmers during the trek. The majority of the Boera es corting the waggons fled. Eighteen prisoners were taken, including the Landdrost of Bloemhof and Dutoit, a telegraphist, who had in his possession wire tapping apparatus A number of Boer sympathisers at Swellendham have been arrested, Commandant Smut and 120 men trekked 30 miles south of Edenburg across the railway in the direction of Basutoland. Lord Kitchener permitted the imme diate return of 300 refugees to the Rand beyond the usual monthly number, The Times, with a view to speedily terminating the campaign, urges the employment of seasoned British troops from India prior to their return to England, tried South African cam paigners replacing them in India. Owing to the difficulty of obtaining a representative gathering of members, and the danger of inflammatory speeches, it is not expected that the Oape Parliament will assemble even by October unless the situation changes. The Governor of the colony will mean time issue warrants for expenditure. Kruger, replying to a German pro- Boer society's address, says Lord Kit chener's proclamation showed he recog nised the impossibility of subduing the Boers by arms. Melbourne August 25 One hundred and twenty Victorian troops return to South Africa by the Britannic on indulgence passages.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eteotdc Telegraph—Copyright

London, August 21 Tom Mann, the labour leader, has been fined £10 and costs for selling dilated beer in his hotel Eight centttries were made in five innings yeßterday. Fry $ playing for Sussex, compiled 149 against Mid lie sex, his tenth century this season Tokio, August 23 Japan is reorganising her army and navy. The Ministerial heads of these departments may in future be oivi. Hans

Berlin, August 24 The Czar has accepted an Invitation to attend the German Naval Manoeuvres at Danfzi" Paris, August 24

M Eeienne, one of the deputies for Algeria and the leader of the Colonial Party in the Chamber of Deputies, ad* vocates securing the abrogation of the self denying Anglo-French ordinance regarding the New Hebrides, He contends that New Caledonia will never be prosperous or strategically safe until the New Hebrides are French

Melbourne. August 24 There is much excitement on the Stock Exchange over a bear squeeze of Duke of York scrip. Within a few days contributing stock has risen from 12s to 70s, while paid up stock, which is not so much afiected by the squeeze is offering at 30s Adelaide, August 24

The Star of Australia brought twenty three Esquimaux dogs for the Discovery Antarctic Expedition. Six pupa were bora daring the voyage. Fending the arrival of the Discovery, the dogs will be kept in the Melbourne Zoological Gardens

The vintage record of the State for the present year produced nearly three million g-vllons of wine Brisbane, Aag 24 A shilling subscription fund has been started for the assistance of the defend ant newspaper in (ha Ricardo libel case, in which Lieut-Colonel Ricardo was awarded £500 damages

Perth, August 24

Mr .John Davies. late general Manager of railways, intends to ask for ■a Board of inquiry into his suspension. Cabinet has decided to extend the leave of absence of the chief trafEc manager

The Royal Tour.

DEPARTURE FROM (THE CAPE

United Press Asßooiabfon—By Bleatrlo Telegraph—Copyright, Capetown, Angasfe 23

The Dake and Uuchess of Cornwall's visit has ended, and the party has sailed.for Ascensian Tsland

London, August 24

The Duke of Cornwall's letter to Sir W Hely Hutchison, bidding farewell to the Cape, says that the Royal visi tors were touched and gratified by the warmth and enthusiasm shown; They expressed the hope that peace would soon be restored, and a mutual for : bearance and reconciliation infused into the hearts of the people.

Farmers' Union.

A meeting of the provisional committee of the Ashbarton Farmers' Union was held on Saturday, Mr G W Leadley in the* chair. GDhe chairman said that since the meeting held in the Aro»de at which it was agreed to form a Union, Mr 0 Reid had been appointed treasurer and Mr Simpson etoretary. He had had an interview with Mr Glaaa, the organising secretary of the New Zealand Farmers' Union. Mr Glass had given him some valuable information as to how the system worked. He then went on to bri'fly explain why the committee had been called together, which was due to the fact of thfl eariySarrival of Mr Glass, who was at prevent down south, but would be in Aebburion on Saturday next-. He would suggest thab ft public meeting of farmers bo held on that day, to be followel by a meeting of tha general committee afterwards At ihs publio meeting Mr Glass wottld deliver an address, and would explain the objeote and the working of the Union. Binoa last meeting Mr Leadley said that he had been deluged with correspondence from Clinton, Gore, Taieri, and other places, both north and south. He had also received correspondence on the eubj 20b from members of Parliament. Mr Harper aeked how many farmers have joined so far. The Secretary replied aboub 120. Mr Leadley explained that he feadsp pointed Mr 33 M Jones as canvtKer, as the latter was continually moving aboub the district), and was always in touch with the formers. He asked that bt> action be approved of. The matter -was held over till after the general meeting. Mr Harper suggested that the public meeting be held in the Oddfellow*' Hall. A building suitable should be selected. Ha considered that instead of 120 there should bo 500 members in a county like Ashharton. They should organise as quickly as poMible, especially aa the expenses were heavy. "

Mr Taylor said that he had nob become * member, as he did not know who .waa. enrolling secretary. They should know who were eligible-as members.

The chairman read tot proipeotui of the Union which referred to that put, Mr Harper meved 'That & pubHo meeting of farmeri to ba followed by * general meeting, bo held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, at 2 o'otoak on Saturday next). Mr Harding thought that * committee should be appointed to arrange matters and set out a platform, and moved in that direo tion the committee to comprise the following :—Messrs J Studholme, jaor, S Chapman, E Herring, J Lambie, Jas Brown, 0 J Harper, and 0 Reid: Thii wat agreed to, . •

The ohairmao said that at the movement was becoming widespread, it weald be absolutely necessary to hold ft colonial conference. It would be premature to lay down rules for future guidance until a Conference had been called together, He would like toiee one unbroken Hue from north to south.

Mr Buckley's name was added to iShe Provisional Committee on bhe motion of Mr Harper, seconded by Mr Studholme. Mr Reid draw attention to the new Factories Bill which waa before the House, and which, If passed would seriously affeob bhe farmer?! He specially referred to the clauses dealing with holidays. Mr Harper pointed out thab there was no liklibood of hasty legislation on «ihat haad. If a resolution o*me from the farmers gener 9 ally, it would oarry more weight than one from a meeting like the present one. Mr Lambie considered that a series of resolutions should be drafted on all the important questions, and forwarded to th? proper authorities.

The chairman said it would be some weeks before the Factories Bill was disposed of. la regard to the Worker's Compensation Aob and Accident Insurance, the highest legal opinion h*d given it that the farmers were liable. However, the wording of the Asb was ambiguous, and someone would be hit hard bVfore the real meaning would be found ouu. He hud been in communication with soma of th' 3 insurance offices, and aH he oould cay was that he wou'd o*uHon farmers ftgaisiat, taking out policies. If 'hs Union agieed with one (>ffijp, then men cculd be injured at one third tho cos*.

Mr Frigilander pointed out that) aooird ing to a correspondent ia the Press every farmer ought fco insure.

Mr Herring sapgo3te.l educating pabHo opinion on the matter, Ra eulogised Mr Lead'ey'a f peooh at the itnugar.il meeting, and thought that copies of it should be widely distributed.

Me Lumbia agra^d with Mr Herring. The speech waa eulogised by farmers as far off as Taranak'- In referring to tha present legislation, Mr L-*mb:e said that the Statute Book was overloaded with Aots of different) kiade, which were brooming far too oum barsome, yet the farmers were advised not to meddle with politics. It wai well to let) Mr Sedaon sea that the farmers were not asleep* Tha chairman said that he was glad the Union had sprung into exieteaqs spoil' taneously, and the farmers were aot puppet* or marionettes; He referred to the article in the Lyttelton Times anenfa his epeeoh aft the opening meeting, and said that tbo resolution he proposed then was in hit possession for over a fortn'ghb bpforp* Mr Taylor also thought thab information should be distributed among the farmers. Obher bueiness was left over bill the public meeting on Saturday. The meeting adjourned with a vote of thanks to the chair.

WOMEN TEACHERS.

DEPUTATION TO THE PREMIER

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, August 24 A deputation from the North Canterbury Women Teachers' Association waited on the Premier and Minister for Education this morning to complain of tie salaries proposed for women under the colonial scale for salaries recommended by the Teachers' Salaries Commission.

The deputation pointed out that the Commission had evidently taken for their model the Otago achools, In which the highest salaries paid to women were from £154 to £165, which they regarded as the maximum to which women might attaint In JNorfch Canterbury, however, very few would receive anything like that, and the majority'wonld be receiving £110 or less for very responsible duties. The Associ* ation contended that if women did the same work as men they were entitled to theMM p r»y« There was no doubt as to the valua of the work done by women teachers The Premier, la replying, said his sym pathies were with the deputation, Th© Government did not desire to place women teachers ab a disadvantage in any national soale. The deputation would, however, have to go before Parliament and give evidence on the petitions in support of their claims. If that was done he thought members of Parliament wonld not do an injustice to the women teachers of the colony. The Minister for Education advised the deputation that it would strengthen their case very much if they could get evidence and the snpport of women in other parts of the colony.

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BUSINESS NOTIOEB i mi ... ■i i ■ ii - iiiiiiiin.iipiiii.ni*«« I 1 WANTED, 20,000 Hares. "tT7B Have ftppoin'ted Meshrs Annkit Bbcmi. to aot »» our &BBNTB For Aihbttrtoa a»d ]t)i«ti-iot, ud they w!H pay Top Prices, Consign to«— ■"TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFTELD



10 'BIB' PUSIL SHFD IN APRIL, 1902. A 'OOMPLKTB *nd Eeiiabla Directory j CANTERBURY NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND. STONE, SON"" AND CO., Publishers of the well known Stone's Otago fc&d SoHthknrl Directory and Stone'a Wel lington, Rawke'e B&y, and Taranaki Directory, e'r,.havfi the honor to notify j their int'entiou to compile and pub a J thoroQfthiy compete ard reliable \ .DIRECTORY. Lo ba entitled :— . . ' i ■>■•'■ •■■■ ■■■• '■■ S»ON E'S ' ." ; " " OANTBR BURY. N E LSON, MARL BOROUGH A WESTLAND DIRKOTORY, AMD NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902 Edited by John Stonk. Will contain more than twice the amopnfe matter given in any previously isuued Directory of (Janterbury. Price : If ordered before publication, 10a 6^ after publication, l£ta 6d; 6 13



ffi?HE NEW ZEALAND FABMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, »ad Gratia Htoros West Btnet, Aiftbtarton. EVERY Desor.iitlon of Farmers Requisites at lowest) ratsa. Groceries, Hardware, Sad cilery," Oorssaoirs, Wcralpaoks, Twine, Oils' Tbwara Hon« Oovera Soft Goods & Boots GRAIN SOLD ON vJOMMISSION. Having reliable Saformatioe from oar AgSntt iw other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position Co obtaiQ highest posaible price, for ft) 3 grain placed In our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly oaro ful to enquire from t» and iniipQot ottr goods Mere ordering @laewh9ra» WE have several really fn-at-olaaa Farm for Sale on cur books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on til for partlcokre s—' i 370 ,1 Springburn 103 „ Mount Somers 1000 Aores Lauristou District 760 ,i Wakaflui „ 1031 v Charteey „ 1958 ,„ Dfcmora „ 1180 „ Spriagbura „ W6 „ „  0000 v , Hindis „ |la lota to suit pnrchatsers 8000 „ Mi^cham  400  Fwirfinid „ SOOO t) an»r Aiford 700 ,i Newlanda 700  Overdi'e MO „ 5 . T. F GIBSON Mau&g«r



F. FKRRIMAM ] PROMORE FOB SALE. ' T EASE of 25 Acres, with Comfr.rtable four roomed Houbo. Price of Goodwill low F FERRIMAN HIGH BANK. A O*PIT£L HOME, consisting of 50 A ores of first olß9s Land, with good House, Garden, ef, Easy terms or cash F. FERRIMAN, FOB BALE. rjlWO Treadle Fret SAWS, ins good working order; for cutting oat corner brackets and other ornaments, in fine woodj Apply to F. FERRIMAN.



KAYE & GARTER ARK CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, ail FARM PRODUOB, Agents for Button's and Lawson Unrivalled Seeds. I: m Reason's Supphea of R-APK, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, & &o, JUST LANDED LARGE STORES at LYTTKLTO EXTENSIVS CLKANINB MAOBINBRT. CORNBAUKS alwaya od haod KAYE & CARTER, OBRISTCHURO^



FhWwJealahdl KEW ZifIALANO CLOTHING. EACTOiiY ; "-: KEBUOTION6. MEN'S S»o Suits 393 6d, all r'ss-8, reduced to '25i Men's Tweed Overcoat* and Capes 25a bd, reduced to 19 i bi Men's F*3hioDable Chosterfiolds 19.i 6f? Men'ft Waterproof Coats and Capes 3256 d. Tho largest variety in town



D. CLARKE'S CARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Labal Registered under Trade Marks Act, No 13,796 and 158,143) Mm been used 56 YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL". Dear Sir, —Re Clarke's Carbolized* Wheat Pretootor. I have used the above dressing for the pasc three seasons on an average sowing of 1500 acres of wheat and oats, and have alwayj found that It glvea every satisfaction. It la also mixed with less labor and germinates a week sooEer than when dressed with biuestone. M Stitt I have used your Wheat P. otecfcor, also Biuestone bath on the ssnw paddock, and am much pleased with yonr Protector as a much better prevenbiva of smut than Blue-stone. Jambs MoLban, Cairnbrae, F. FERRIMAN.



BiyV Strong School Clothing a Speciality. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING "FACTOR? LO THING JjAOTORY t «' •' '- • * ""' • . H. MnBBIDE, Monamenta! Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Tlmam a . A LWAYB Id Stock—A first \ / XJL class aelec'lon of Marble J-JMj, and Granite Monuments, V-jr*4* «— 11 Designs nod Estimates ma II bo inspected at the establishment Z A o! £Mr John WHbod, Painter « Burnett Street, Aahburton Letter Gutting in any ntyle WAISTi'D Known — Great Clesrir.g Boot Bala at Mellor'b Zealnndia Boot Store



LADIES ! /"^ FNUINE Tailor-madeOostumeai, Habits %J[ Jackets, Bainproof Mantles &o, made to meaeard in the latest Styles and newea 1 * Material?. Fit and workmanship guaran wded. GENTLEMEN ! We have jaat opened out ex s.a'Raaga tira' a largo Shipment of New Winter Goods We respectfully invite inspecolor of our new Worsted end Vicuna Suitings, Serges, Hootch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Tweedp, Meltonß, Beavers, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real • Donnybrook' Irish Frirz ».b, &o, Suits, to meafturo from £3. Trnuaerß from 153. Our motto is always ' Satisfaction !' CH.MUHKAD to, BERRY MAN The LeacliDg Tailora and Outfitters, ;ashburtojs



BOSINKBB NOTICES THE SICK ARE C¥REO AND SCEPTICS LEFT TO WONDER, ! The Polypathio Medical Institute (OHRISTOHURCH) MORE CURES MADS BY POLYPATBY THAN ANY OTHBJR SYSTEM IN THE WORLD HUNDREDS OF TESTIMONIALS, as nndor. To the Macager Polypathio Medical Institute, Ohriatohuroh, March 7,|1900 l.»aar Sir,—l am pleased to report that your treabmant hats proved highly efficacious jd curing me of Heart Disease and General Debility of System, and feel lam substantially cured.--Wishing you every suooess, yours traly, Johh Bussbll, Ooopar, Tuara Street West., Chris'ohuroh ——• The Manager Polypathio Modioal Institute, Ohfiatoharoh May 23, 1900 Dear Sir,—! can with very groat pleasure recommend the treatment) as given by you at your Institute, as yea have cured me of a very bad case of Eczema on different parts of j my body, which 1 suffered from for four years, and which was so irritable at times thab I j could not sleep at night, and whioh you have efficiently cured la four month?, for which I | »m very grateful—Yours sincerely, (Signei) John Clarke, Guard on Now Brighton Tram, Chmtohuroh, Witness to aanje—o E Weir >, ,^# POLY PA THY, the Now Method of Healing, is the /*"* surest and most rapid Bystem, as» ib cures with almost (gJM^^^,^^*m^gjmi^%t certainly suoh diseases aa Cancer, Epilepsy and Asthma, I^^^^^^^^Sfffi^Sl' 1 -curable under the old System, aa well aa all Chronic and Nervous Complamfca of Women and M«n« ag^^S^^^^^^J THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS | jM^Hfr^^K^firlWJ^J EPILFPTIO FIXB TOE BIGH2 YHABS J ALSO HEART DISEASE, ! iffl^tikX^ JwMib'P^lrfft Your medsoinea have done me a great dual of good. I t^^oßwgSlSttbli^^gßM fed better in "every way, and tih© pains at the hearfc have lAd^^^^ffiKD entirely left; me. I have nob had one fit since taking wtfnffhilifnß'lTßMllmW LTmo mBEASE ANI) eskremb dfsiutv g/gffliigß>JE&BS£s&fflK-m I vo ttianh pleasure in seadiog you this letter, MpMHIHMP^g^a-M|r thanking you very much for, the benefit) I have derived ZSnSmjgjS&S/tHRrW. from your medicine, which I have been using six weeks MaWPIBHpB^^BBH^BJI X was reduced in wei^fib from 12st 41b down to Bst ?ib, > H^lim^Fgßi^TOLlftM Kad 5 had <1 3ite givenmyeeif up to my Maker; bub J j^^^^li^i^lsTFiUß thank God after I had been nuder your treatmeut nine j BraSlK^^^ra^^^^^H %vs Biy frieDds eouM see a change in mo, and I could i flffl^MHlSK^K^^^^i üßi *ee^ myseif, and have been improving ever sinca. You l^^g^^J^9S^em^aaSSßuJßmGg,u use t bis letter for a testimonial, or refer anybody to w-^SWpMH^se^gfiMMfc^^ mo. Wishing you every piosperity,—-Youra respectfully, 'gggwMffj^fewy—Tg—°~~^r* John Elphicfc



BP^LFAST AND FAIRFIELD 'FREEZING WORKS MANURE**," ARE THE BEST TjiOß QTORNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURES are math to suit »ny kind of Boil or description of Crop. Samples o! SOIL ANALYSED free of coat to Farmers usiog oar Manures For the present season an all round redaotien in price of 7s 6d per Ton Jbm been made* SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE I.AST SEASON. If there it no ageafc in your district, send to the Office for Prioe List; and Testimonials .CANTERBURY FROZEN "MEAT ABD DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. f F. WAYMOUTH Secretaryr 139 Hereford Street, Ciiristchuroh



PUBLIC NOTICE, EMPKESS NEEDLE. QHORT SEASON ONLY, k? H0 R T 3EASON ONLY. I Awarded four Gold Medals. ALL LE3SONB FREE, i Burnett Sireet—Mrs Lloyd's Musio Depo^ PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT^ WE beg to inform the pubb'o of Ash burton and Burrounding dielrict that we have tokeu over ihe business hitherto car ried on by Mk George Worneu, as a Family Butehsr. East Streot, Aehburton, 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 that with strict attan tion to tbe interests of the publio to merit a fair share of the public patronage. Customers waited on dally. HUSTON & SON, 7_263__ ' mHK GOVERNMENT INSUR ANCE DEPARTMENT is prepared togra^t EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Bisks connected with their Tradfl or Business under " The Workers' Compensation Act," "The Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well as under tbe Common Law,



Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected under Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INS ORANGE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, etc. apply to the Local Office of tb Department, v 3 H" RICHARDSON Commissioner Wellington, 6th June, 1901 I HAVE the following PROPERTIES FOR SALE •.— £ Aore and House, William Street south J Acre and House, Havelock Street weat \ Acre and Hoaae, West side ; good posl tion 1 Acre and Residence, wiah good outbuild ings ; Moore Streeb east) House and Two Sections, Hampstead 5 Acres aod Good House, Wakauui Roadl 5 Aores, Allenton, grand site for a dwelling Several Good Sections at Fairton Town Sections in various positions and prices Eight Roomed House, Peter Street west~ To Let) H. W. BARBETT, 8 13 AGKNT, ARCADE, ASHBUBTON



lES BEOWN, LADIES NURSE, Burnett Sbreeb West, opposite Dr. Maude's | T)REPABED to take In Patients and IJI give every attention and first-class accommodation. Patients attended at their own homes! Mrs Johnston, mEACHER of the Pianoforte & Singing Savelnck Street WANTED Known—A Great Stock Taking Sale Is now on ac Melloks Zoalandia Boot Store WANTED Known— That we shock large ranges of Carpet Squares in al! b'zss ; new colourings In Skin Mats and Bugs, juab opened—Mitchell & Tdbneb OH Where, oh where ia tfaa Best Boot Shop ? Why MflLLOß'a Zealand!* Boob Store, of course ,



Wade's Worm Figs are roost effective and not unpleasant ; children thrive after tab.ing them pricf, la Smoke Wow Veuiig



Wades Teething Powdkbs for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent tlotches ; price, Is Smoke ftew Venus



You can depend on ridding your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers price Is



Sander & Sous Euoaitp^i Extras^—. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni * vereities all over the globe. That the orude, resinous oils, which, are now foisted upon the public uado; the name of Euealyp Extracts, may nob be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pare Volatile Eucalypti Extraev, we state :—lb ia proved by tests aiade by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bono and Grletswald (Prussia), that only prodngta thab are saturated with oxygen and freed of aoids, resinous and other substance* adherent to primary distillation, will develop tfee curative properties possessed by the planti To avoid the appalling oootequenees reaolb log from the application of substitutes, etc , in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery internal Inflammation, efco», int'ib fn getting Sandbb ahd Sons' Pcmi Voiitini Evok tY?Ti Extsaot. and be safe Smoke New VeDa«