THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Ashbttrbon daily for— OHRISTOBUROH~-ab 7.20 a in, 11 «.m ™.. nr , 3<15 Pm»7 5p m {express) TTMARU -a< 10.55 a m, 2.60 pm DUNEDIN—at 12 64 pm (express) SPRfNGBURN-at 4.25 p m

Trains arrive daily ab Ashbnrton from— OHRIBTOHUROH~at 10.45 » m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm" TfMARU—at 10.35 am, 255 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a m

EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations s FRIDAY, APRIL 26. For Northern Ports and Westporfc, also Australia (due Sydney, May 2), and South Africa, per Warrimoo, at 6 30p m WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 For Northern Ports, Westport], Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, also United Sbates, Canada, United Kingdom (due London June 1), and Continent of Europe, via San Franoiaco, per Mararoa at 630 ptn

Commercial.

METHVEN STOCK SALE.

At the Methven stock sale, held oa Thursday, there was a good attendance. A fair collection of sheep was brought forward, including principally roedoo wethtra. Com petition waa slack, and as a result a large proportion wert passed out unsold. Sales are reported as follows :— Crossbred ewes 14s 6d and 15?, old sorts Bi 9d ; merino ewes 6s lOd, merino wethers Bs, lambs 9a to 10) Q5; rams, which were freely entered, brought ircm | to 2igns, according to a^e and description. Milk cows brought £4 2* 6d, Pigs—Warners 59 6d to 6s 3i. A good sale of the horses entered on account of Mr J Batty was made, draughts bringing up to £45, and the whole line was cleared

MARRIAGE.

CAFAXAQIAN-MBHABRT.—On 24th lost, ab Tinwttld Presbyterian Church, by Rev J Skinner, Charles Albert Capatnagian to Susie, youngest daughter of Wm. Meh&rry, of Tinwald.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1901.

i Tie burgeisei have reason to be eatis fied with the result of the Borough ! election!. The new Mayor is an ener getic citizen, and as a resident of , Aehborton for many years, he should be able to judge fairly well of the j requirements of the town. The late Mayor has laboured with much success in the interests of the Borough, and has been at all times fully equal to tbe duties of his responsible position. Poms ve»-y Important improvements have been mado in Aehbnrton daring his two years of ofiice, and many occasions have arisen demanding the exercise of promptness, judgment, and tHCf-. In such circumstances Mr Friedlander has not; been found wanting. We have no doubt Mr Oollins will devote a fair amount of time to the dotieß of the office to which he has been elected,, for we need not tell him that it is not by any means a sinecure- There is a tendency on the part of some men when placed in similar positions to " go on their own," and to forget that they have a Council whose advice they are bound to take on ail matters of importance. We may presume that Mr Collins will not make that mistake. We should like to offer the new Mayor one suggestion in the interests of all the Oouncil!«ra as well as in his own, and that is that he rigorously enforces the rales for the transaction of business. There is a good deal of time wasted in public bodies, owing to the habit some persons have got of speaking as often as they are allowed on every BUbject that may come up for discussion. Apart from the impropriety of this, it leads to a needless waite of the time of ofchar people. Thus it has happened that certain Oouacillors have on occa sions spoken several times on one sub ject, and otherwise vexatiously pro prolonged the.prooeedings. This is not fair to citizen^ who have undertaken to ■ give a proportion of their time to tbe i service of the town. The late Mayor made an excellent chairman, but some* times he found it hard to keep discus sions, from being unnecessarily pro longed. As for the now Council, it is practically the same as the old one, the new men being Messrs Reid and Altoro. Mr Reid :i an ex-Mayor and an old Coancillor, so he should be an acquisition. Mr Alcorn has never^ before been induced to take part in municipal affaire, bat his reputation as a good citizen guarantees that his inclusion in tbe Qotsntil is matter for congratulation. We cannot con tlude this article without complimen ting tbe candidates upon the general ab«ence of a personal canvas?. There is no doubt this is au evil that will be legally remedied shortly; but it is v«ry creditable to this borough that candi dates for the Council have voluntarily taken action towards putting a stop to the objectionable practice. One other excellent result of the arraugemenfc made by the candidates was that an unusually heavy poll was obtained, and in this way the votes caat formed a much better criterion as to the opinion of the ratepayers than has bt>en possible on any former occasion.

Local and General.

I'AiKFiKtD Freezing Worksj—Ab a fare well banquet last evening the advantages o! the local industries, to the town and country, were commented upon and with reapeob to Ashburton bualnefs it wag stated 03 good authority that £500 was distributed in the weekly wage to employee* at Fairfield, A Bewin« Bee. — A busy «cen» was presented at the Baptist Church on Thurs day afternoon, when the young people, under the superintendence of Miss G»te», made sewing machines hum i.nd needlts fly In the making up of mfttariaia,, which are to be tent away for use in the hospital whioh has been lately erected by the New Zealand Baptists at Ohandpore, India. j Mr G Meddins, the people's ir«nmong«r, | advertises guns and cartridges for the pre' ; ■eat shooting season, together with hero , ' olipper», ranges and gentral ironmongery

Wkathbr RErjRT.--O«ptain Edwin fare-j *stt :-Strong nortli to wcab and BOttthweat' wiudc, g!as^ fall. In-iicationa r*in. No 1 Indds»kui Bci«hn# Sooieiiy— The eight!) nmuai meeting of Bhureholders will be liel' in the office of the Society this (Friday) evening, at 8 o'olock, A notice appears elsewhere RIORFTIOK Ot EbtWBMKD TrOOBERS- — At the County Council's offices this evening, at S o'olrok, a meeti&g of the General, Reception Cammittee will be held Co consider business in connection with the reception to returned and returning troopers. Thk Wbambb.—After a long spell of dry weather a light rain fell in the district early thii morning but not sufficient to prove of much benefit to the turnip crops and the pasture land which now require a good ioak> ing. At Bakaia there was a nice shower lasting for bodii hours ; that district could also do with a he%vy rain. . I The Hare Freeing Industry."Mr W | J Tonkin of Messrs Tonkins & Co, Babbit and hare exporters of Dnnedin, was in Aeh burton yesterday and appointed Messrs Annett Bros agents for his firm for this dis trict. They advertise for 20,000 hares for which they will pay top prioes. The hares should be consigned to the Fairfield Worki. Grain in Ashbubton.—Arrivals of grain into stores in Ashbarton have been excep tionally heavy during the past few we®ks,and some of the warehouses are being taxed to find the necessary aooommodatiom The pressure on space is being intensified by the shortage of trucks to transfer the grain, and owio? to thii difficulty Mr D Thomas has been obliged te stack several lines la the open on his railway reserve, opposite his offices, the grain being covered with tarpum ins About three-fourtha of the crop has now been threshed, and of the balance it is esti mated a good proportion will now be held over for spring thrashing. ASWHTRTGN COUNTY RACING CLUB—At ft meeting of the committee of the Aehburton County Racing Club on Saturday it was decided to run two totfilieators, one at £1 tiokets and one at 10a tickets, at the autumn meeting, to ba held on May 16 and 17. The matter of making the necessary alterations as well as some repairs and improvements, was left in the bands of the Ground Com* mittee. Itw>s decided to obtain paioesof starting Ecachinea The matter of arranging the conditions of lease with and preparing regulations for submission to the trustees was left in a sub-committee's hands, with power to act. The Ground Committee reported that the course was ia good order, after the tup dressing done some mouths ago, and the grass had flourished, It was dsoided to have the grass well mown and rolled twice before tb.9 meeting. In view of a requisition signed by several members, it was decided to call a special meeting on Tuesday May 14th to consider several alterations to the Olub's •alee, Barm* Square Sociax— On Thursday night the Baring Square Term s Oiob held a social in the schoolroom 1i aid of their tennis funds. The meeting which was a a large one, was presided over by the Rev. Fee. Daring the everting musical items were contributed by Misaee Collins, Alcorn, Jones, and Williams, Messrs Carson, Purchase, Grace and MeOHmont, clarionet aolo by Mr Undrill and violin solos by Miaa M Jonesi Hey T Fee gave a reclta* felon. Selections on the gramophone were also given by Mr Grace and proved very enjoyable During the evening the chairman presented Miss Alcorn with a gold brooch, Mr Fowke with silver match box for winning tennis handicap singles Mr Alcorn suitably replied for his slater, Mr Priest for Mr Fowke. Refreshments were handed round by the ladles of the Club, and after a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Grace for the uae of his gramaphone a most pleasant: evening was brought to a close. Firm Wobks Display.—A mee'ing of subscribers and members of the former Fiieworks Committee in connection with the proposed demonstration on the declaration of peace, was held last evening. Mr A A P'ooks ia the chair, and a fair number o! those interested attended The business was to consider the §eestion of joining in the recep* t ion to be accorded to the returning troopers by having a diep'ay of the fireworks in hand on that occasion. It was pointed cut that the t-tock of fireworks procured for the demon: atration had been obtained in a hurrj and Bomo of them were deteriorating. Af.er considerable discussion it was decided to j In in the proposed welcome to the men returning by the Torgariro end to hand over to the Racjeption Committee the stock of illuminants now on hand. It was shown that the fireworks committee were making a great concession in practically handing ov]r pood? to the value of £30, and in this connection, the Secretary was instructed to point this out when transferring the fireworks, and to farther state that the meating recommended the Reception Committee to retain enmcient funds to obtain another stock for'use when rejoicings actually take place on the deolar« ation of peace.

Householders' Meetings

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTION*

DROMORE

Tory little interest was taken in the eleo* tion, there being only twelve hoasaholders present. The following were elected a committee :—Messars Allen (chairman), J Wilson, W Syme, P Hanrahan, W Clarke, J and 00 Blackburn. WESTERFIELD. 1 The annual meeting of householders waa held on Monday evening, Mr Mawson in tho chair. The balance sheet) showed a subs tan" tial balance, and the grounds and build' ings are In good order. On the motion of Mr T Stone % vote of thanks was accorded to the master for > the efficient manner he had conducted tha school and to the Chairman and Secretary. Ir was resolved that the best thanks of the householders are due to Mr and Mrs Buckley for their'kindneaa to the Wester 1 field school children in providing a picnic fur them at Lagmhor. The following OoramUtea were then elected :—Mr Thos Maweon (chairman), E Wilson (secretary), Tnoa Stone, W Helem, S Fergdson.

DORIE

The annual meeting of householders was held on Monday evening. A good report was given of the Bohool work for the pact year, the Inspector's report being excellent. A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the mistress in accordance. Tho election of a new Committee resulted as follows :—Messrs G T Smith, S E Boyce, Duncan McMillan, W Lochhaad, and J J Dunoan t the latter being elected chairman

The success of the DlO sale of pianos and organs still proceeds as merrily as ever, and there seems no abatement of business. The fifth shipment was opened Saturday morning, and included a beautiful specimen of the maker's art in the shape of a magnifi cent instrument by the well known firm of Kiohard Lipp and Son.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do oot held ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by out correspondents

ASHBURTON ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY

EO TUB BDIWOH. ' Sir,—ln a letter over the signature of 1 * County Angler' in the Guakdian of Tubs- ! day night, th« writer does not exhibit the boat of taste, in objecting to the decisions of the genera! meeting of anglers, at which meeting he received an invitation to be present. The sew committee, which your correspondent) calls a aon representative one, it not aa he states a committee oompoeed only of town anglers, and I can assure him that every member of that committee is a j keen sportsman, anxious to provide eport for all. The annual meeting, which w&r a very large one, was practically unanimous in its wish to obtain the services of an ener getic and trustworthy ranger. * County Angler' implies that; the rangere whom we have had in the past) have done little else than draw their salary. This It to a certain extent correct, bat the pay we were able to offer was not sufficiently attraalive to induce a really good man to undertake the work. A good day's minnow fishing cannot now be obtained in the Aahburton river. There are, it is true, plenty of fry, and young immature fish ofa few ounoas ia weight with which a pot hunter may fill his bag; and call it sport, but there aie no large fish such as we used to get while we had a ranger. We cannot expect oar younger members to continue to t&ke Hcwnees if we do Dot take steps to conserve our fish for their future sport. And to provide the neoesiary funds to employ a capital ranger, we mußt cease indulging in luxuries* lam not deprecating the improvements already made, we all find them a great convenience, but I contend we have gone far enough in that direction, Rangitata and Rakaia need no ranger's care, they are too swift and dangerous for netting, and the dynamiter does not kill fish, which he cannot afterwards get, Both those places have well fenced paddocks, pumps, and feed for horses, and the rivers are full of good fish. What more can 'County Angler' require? If he is a true sportsman he will not think it a hardship to build a tire in the open to boil his billy, and envy ua at Aahburton, who have a cook house, a fire place and a chim ney (greab Scott what s, ohimney to smoke !), bub we get no fish, or none to speak of. Years as?o we could get plenty of large fish and we were quite contented without our cook house, bub now, as fast as the fiah come in from the sea, the nefcter or dyna miter cpmes along fills his cart and sends them off to Dunedin, where they are sold as Lake Wakatipu trout. 'County Angler' must bear in mind that thone paddocks at Rangi bataand Bakaia were leased, fenced, planted and improved, especially for the benefit) of anglers in those districts, and in proportion to tbeir number—a very much larger proportion of the Society's funda has bean expended thera than at the Ashburton mouth. I regret to have to notice the spiteful remarks afc the close of ' County Angler's' letter, for the threat to obtain his license in future from an outside society, and thus deprive us of the use of his license fee—can only bear one construction. But I truab he will still be loyal to ue, who have done more for him than he gives us credit fort—l am &o, ; Town Angler

Magisterial

ASBBURTON—THURSDAY. {Before 0 A Wray, Eeq, B.M) AssAflMf Case.—Coaway v. Campaign. Defendant, who was charged with assaulting Couway, eaid he thought plaintiff had taken some of hii money. Ha was fined 40a and costs or seven days' imprisonment. Bbbaoh of Borough By-laws.—A Pol. look and Thomas Hughes were each fined 10s and costs for driving vehiolea in the streets without lights A MaPherson and A B*rstrove were fined 10s each with coats for riding bicycles without lights. Civil GASBSi—Madden v H Taylor, jidg ment summons, claim £2 15s.—Ordered to pay 2a 6d a week. A Maintenance Oasb.—Frißby v Horsey and another.—Application to reduce an order of the Court to contribute to the support of two daughters of Frisby deceased. Mr Donnelly for Mrs Frisby, Mr Wilding for the children. Mr Donnelly pointed out that the two girl* were between the age of 16 and 17 years, that the plaintiff was in very bid health, and that) he did not think that she would trouble the Ashburton Court) again. Mrs Frisby was constantly in tha hands of the doctor,necessitating very heavy expenditure. Sarah Frisby said she was living in Chrletoharch at present* An order was made against her on account of the two youngest girls. Later the order was rtduced. The girls were in good health and had baen for some time, and are able to earn their own living. Her own health was very bad and she was under the doctor's hands now, and had to keep a man and boy about the place. She got £230 a year from tha property, and out; of 16 had paid the girls £50 a year to date. The remainder was all she had to live on. To Mr Wilding—She did not go to the last Ohriitohllrch races with Samuel Nelson. The Zetland Lodge was not transferred into her n*me. The mortgage was not paid off before her husband died* Did nob tell a number of people that the had had ' the Lodge left to her. Did not tell Mr Upton that she had sold the Lodge for £1100, and paid off the mortgage. Did not mortgage tha property; sold the furniture The inoome Is paid in advance. She knew the land that wae let to Mr Upton at £50 a year rental, and the money went to the two youngest girls. To Mr Wilding—Did not keep the rental E. Horsey, Willowby, said he was the guardian of the children; did not know the age of the two grla ; they are living at Ml Smlthson's, and own a small section of 1 land. Tne girls left school last Ohristmae ; they went to the Kiffaiton school; tbey are in delioate health, and have been in the hands of Dr Trevor once. The girls go to see his family sometimes, but he had not seen them for some months. There was no money in the Post Office Savings Bank to his knowledge belonging to them To Mr Wilding—Was paying 7s a week for the board alone to Mra Smithy. At the time of Frisby's death the girls each had a section in their own name, and Mrs Frieby had the farm for life ; after her death it was to go to the boy. There was no provision for the twins at all. Mrs Frisby told several people that she had purchased the Lodge with Mr Frisby's money, Frisby left between £6000 and £7000. Mrs Horsey said one of the girls was rather poorly ; they had attended school regularly; sh» was aware that all the money was paid into Court, £7. The £46 was in the Post Office Swings Bank, bub the meney has been drawn out. By Mr Wilding—Smithy has declined to keep the girls for 7s 6d a week. Witness was going to put them to the dressmaking. To Mr Donnelly—J did nob know that they could not work for nothing. Mr Chapman said he was made joint guardian of the girls with Mr Horsey. One of them it nob strong* Drew £46 from the bank. We agreed to take all the money out to pay certain debtat Cross examined by Mr Wilding—At the time the children oamo to Mr Horsey, were in an almoab destitute condition, and the clothing had to be got and the money was found by Mr Horsey. Mr Donnelly asked the Bench to adjourn the Cage till next? Thursday for the purpose of getting medical advice and to get Mrs Smithson'a evidence; Mr Wilding asked the Bench not to pub them to any more expense, The Bench did net think the adjournment was reasonable. The Magistrate did nob think i 6 was right to allow two youag girls like these to earn their own living, at any rate until they were of the ago of 16 years. He did not consider he would be justified in making any reduction. A Wages Claim—Bartlebb v M Mahoney claim for seven weeks wages at £3 per week. Mr Crisp for defendant. Plaintiff gave evidence that hi commenced harvesting on 19th February and worked till April 9th. By Mr Criep—Mfthoney paid some money on account, bub did not settle up. Did not ■cc WUhon»y pay a man named O'Ltary. Frank O?Le*ry deposed that he worked for Mihoney, snd reeled #3 for thrtt

week's work. Waa engaged at £2 a wetk. By Mr Crisp—Wenb to Mohoney's with ft swag, and while there had ooc«ion to take medicine for neuralgia, but took nothing for delirium tremeui; in fact, did nob know what that was. Objected to the amount Mahoney paid.him. Had never sent Mahoney a bill, till the lummosi waa issued. Did not care what Mahoney said aboob the agreement Michael Maboney said that he was a farmer at Elgin. Barlett : started cm the 20lh April—not the |19th. Met Barletb in the jgomerset Hotel on the 12 April and squared both him and O'Leary qhejre, Ballatt asked for £13 5s which was given, Bafilett did not atk for any more money. Alter squaring up, saw nothing of either of them, except that Barlett came for hie swag. When he paid Barlett in the Somerset, understood It was % eeUlemun*. Neither of the men claimed anything more. John Cameron also gave evidence. Bis Worship gave judgment for Bairlett for £14 and O'L ary £3. , The Court then adjourned.

SOUTH RAKAIA-FRIDAY.

(Before Meeirs L Oxley and 3 S ii. * fellow, Js.P.) Civil Cash—W Mortin vK W Oaborne, claim £3 10b, value of a dray. leas £1 6», cash lenti This case was adjourned from last Court day for the production of cvi dence. Five witnesses were examined, but knew little about the matter. Judgment was given for pUintiff for 4s and Court costa, no expsases being allowed the witnesses Prohibition Gbdbr—A prohibition order was granted against a Itml resident for 12 months, on the application of hi* wifo f to appJy to the Selwyo and Aehburton licensing dictricts

Operatta at Rakale.

A very friendly and appreciative audi ence greeted the Amateurs at the etter 1 talnmenb which took place in the Rakaia Town Hall on Wednesday evening, in aid of tha Church of England Sunday school prize fund, etc. The Misses Bailer and Stnbbs, and their energetic assistants had certainly prepared a great feast for eyes and. ears worth going a long way to enjoy. The pretty Operatta ''doming of *ige" first occupied the stage- Their Majesties the King and Qsseen of Pomona, (Mr Geotge Hardy and Mlas Lytt«lton) were superbly arrayed in court costumes, two sweet little page?, Lena and Carrie Edging* ton, attending them. The parb of the Princess wasportrayed by Miss Lyttelton, who acted to perfection. She also wore a court robe, and carried the tokens which were to prove her ' heiress to the Throne.' Mr Henry Irving condescended to visit Rakaia for this one night only, and, as the learned sage with whom the loved Princess had spent the years of her minority, added dignity and impressive ness to the pretty woodland scenes where the Princess meets with tha six maids of honour (Misses Gardner, Holmes, Oxley, Tully, Aynsley, and Larriraao,) senn to escort her to her Royal home- And the Zingara ! in the woodland scene in Oypsy drees, or at the Royal Courb In shimmering satin, magieiame and irsr postor though, she won the hearts of all present with her sweet singing and the natural grace of her Impersonation. Ihe fairies too, were bewitching in motion and grouping- Let ua hope that Miss Bailer, who played all the instrumental music so charmingly. will be persuaded to give a repetition of the performance at no distant date. The second part of the performance was varied. Mr Gordon's cornet solo waa a masterly performance, and Mr Robson played several briFiant puno pieces. The first tableau "All Hallow E'en" was very pretty, the Misses Cordner, Lyttelton,? Holmes (2) and Mr Cordner taking parb in it while Miss Hardy sang the air. The dialogue by Misses Sfcubbs and Sutler, was most laughable, and fairly brought down the house. The character song, '' Topsy Turvy," by the Misses Holmes (5) (junior) w&i much appreciated. The tableau, ''Sießy," was fcaken by the Misses Cordner, W Hardy, and Mir G Hardy, the last scene being particularly realistic, and Miss A Hardy's elnglng, perfect. Another tableau, "Three Old M*ida of Lee." by Misses O.kley, Boyde, and McClure, created a great deal of amusement. After which Mha Stubba gave a very humorous recitation, H The Inventor's Wifa,"' the audience clamour ing for a repetitloß. The lasfc of the tableau, "Wishes and Fishes." was the gem of the evening, the folio ring taking part. Misses Oordner (2) and Wright, Messrs Oordner, Thompson, and Larri' man. The la&t scene was particularly funny. The performance concluded with the National Anthem and a hearty vote of thanks to thfl performers and their assistants.

Valedictory

L*ab evening ab the Oddfellows' Hall a 'arewell was tendered to Mr J Ashworth, who is leaving Aahburton to take control of the Royal Hotel Lyttelton. About fifty friends sat down to an excellent repast served In capital style by Mr and Mrs Gram of the Prince Albert) boarding house, and when this had been done full jistlceto, the chairman after calling for the usual patriotic boas is requested the company to drink the health of their guest. Whilst) Mr Ashworth had managed the Ashburton Railway refreshment rooms the travelling public generally and the residents of the County specially had formed a high opinion of his abilities in that line, and he was satisfied that Mr Ashworth would prove successful In the posil ion he was to fill in Lytteltou. Mr Ashwoi'&h modestly and suitably replied. Our local indos'ries, farming industries, " Our Noble selves" end the *' caterera" were other toasts proposed and replied to and a specially interesting programme of Singe, recitations &c, was carried out by the following: -Messrs Milsom, Cox, Westell, Protheroe, Wood, Walker, Balgent, Frost, Miles, Poison* Stephen• son and Lewl§. A feature of the even' ing*d enjoyment was the excellent piano accompaniments played by Messrs Dardis, Stephenson, and filston.

The Truth About the War.

AN IMPERIALIST LIBERAL'S DECLARATION Sir Henry Fowler, M P speaking as a guest at thn annual Willenhall Distriob Council dinner on January 14th said the time had not arrived to form an aocarate judgment on what had transpired or what was transpiring The time had arrived to express confidence in the officers who were representing their country, and above ail, in their distinguished Commander in Chief, Lord Kitchener, (Oheers) Their confidence was also placed In the gallant men—soldiers and sailors, reser' vista, Volunteers, Colonials—-who were doing their best aud enduring hardships, Sinoe they nisc in that hall, twelve months ago,, a great deal had been done, but he was ready tio repeat every opinion on the war question which he expressed then. In the address which the Burghers in the Orange Colony issued to their Boer citizens in South Africia with the view of promoting the restoration of peaoo, thers was one sontenos which dii olosed very dearly one of the controversies and perplexities which had prevailed toirae time. "We have fought to have South Africa under one fiagi " There was no talk there about franchise, of independence, of capitalists, or Oatlanders ; they had hit the right nail on the head ; they had revealed tho troth, and were honourable men. They had been fighting to have South Africa un* der out f t,^ and England had been doing ths same. That fight was inevitable/ No di> plomaoy could have prevented it The ooar teat was bound to come sooner or later. It jnight have come at a time whan they in England W6re involved in difficulties else where. Their position in the matter, how ever was very clear; They were fighting for South Africa to be under one flag, and that lag the Union Jaok. (Oheers.) Why were they fighting for it to be under the fag of Great Britain. It has belonged to It by

every title by which % country oould be acquired They ncqu red it by coiqat-it, They acquired it by treaty and by purchMi and tb«y had stiengiheoed nnd maii.Uined it. English capita), English biood and brains had been combined in making South Africa what it waa today. They could not let any body of men snatoh their empire away; The Boers had to recognise, and they wished Europe to recognise, that the people of tbil country and the Parliament of this country had definitely made up their mindt that the fight in South Africa was a fight to the finish.

THE CONWAY MURDER TRIAL.

CLOSING OF TBI EVIDENCE. STATEMENT BY THE AOOUBBB. United Preri Allocation—-by Electrto Telegraph—Copyright Stonit, April 26 The Oonway case was continued this morning. Elizabeth Htaly, housemaid at the Roysi George Hotel, deposed that the accused informed her that she bad received a cheque from her husband for £•0, bat could not cash it, owing to «n error in the signature. She said she had given the wife of the licensee some jewellery belonging to a nan named McLean, which the wished her to look away for safety. After the polka visited her, the accused said to witness, 'Thank God, the police did not find that jewellery on me." Gross examined, witness said sht went voluntarily to the detective, and told him about the accused giving jewellery to Syderburg, and ths Accused's remark about the effect of the police discovering the jewellery a~ mongst her effects. Mrs Me Williams, fora cabin stewardess on ths Talune, deposed to accused asking her on the morning following Oon way's death whether lEhe (witness) had heard the captain say anything about the occurrence* She told the accused that the captain said nothing in her presence. Caroline Syderburg, mother of the licensee of the Royal George Hotel, said the accused gave her some jewellery to put in the safe. There were two or three silver watches, one gold watch and chain, one chain, a gold pin, cix or seven ringp, and a gold nog* get. Mrs Smith said she had received these things from a lodger in ths hotel named McLean for safe keeping. She wished witness not to tell McLean about it. McLean was not identical with the detective of that name engaged in the case. The witness placed ths articles in the safe* Accused after the visit of the police said, 'I am glad tfce police did not find the jewellery amongst asy things; There might have been some trouble about it. Ths police might not have believed it was McLean's jewellery;' McLean left the hotel a week later The witness's son handed him the jewellery before he left* The accused and McLean came to the hotel about the same time. The Court would not admit the evidence of the clerks of various baokf, to show whether drafts had been re ciived in favour of Jane Smith. Mr Reid objected, and the Court upheld him. The accused, in response to an enquiry by the Judge, 'made a state ment. She commenced in a firm voice:—"Gentlemen of the jury.—l stand here truthfully and say I did buy poison for my friends in the country, H is also true that I did not take any poison aboard the steamship Thlune." At this point, for the first time since the accused appeared in public, her great nerve gave way, and she wept bitterly. Recovering slightly, tmtls broken accents, she added, "I did not** give Mr Oonway anything to cause his death." She then resumed her seat weeping. George Phillips, employed Jin the Savings Bank, waa called by the defence. He said he knew Mrs Smith in Sydney some years ago. She |wai «. > barmaid. She by pure chance found bis adirese, and came to see him. She requested a loan of five sovereigns on the Ist March. He lent it, and took an acknowledgment for the money, which she promised to pay back in instalments. She wanted it to pay her hotel bill to enable her to get private quarters till she obtained a situation. The reason she gave for leaving New " Zealand was that she had had a few words with her husband, |»nd intended to remain in Sydney four or five months. He knew her previously by the name of Hampden, He had seen a medal, which Mr Reid 'put in. On it ware the words, "Presented to Mrs Percy Smith for bravery, 1891. F A Smart.' Teresa Sands Kate Lay tan, relative* of accused, deposed to accused coming to them after her arrival. She asked for a loan of £2 to enable her to pay the balance of the steamer fare, and to recover her watch, which she had given as security. Both witnesses being in humble circumstances were not able to lend the money. The accused gave Kate Lay tan several articles of jewel* leay, which she was wearing to pawn. [By this means she raised £3 10i. The case for the defence has closed* Counsel address the Court to-morrow.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Preea Ainoofctlon—By Kleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Londok, April 24 Additional war honours have been declared as follows :-~ The following have been created Oom panions of the Distinguished Serrlot Order—Major Clarke, of the Victorian Baahmen, for ably opposing Commandants De Web; Major O'Brien, Bth New So«th Wales Imperial Bushmen ; Captain Wai ker, 4fch Dew Zealand Bough Elders, for good aervlce in connection with thf capture of guns by Colonel Babington. The following hare been awarded dta tlngnishedj condact medals :—Sergeant Davenport, Ist Australian Bushmtn: Private Langham, 4th New Zealand oca tingent; Sergeant George and PritaU Angel, Westralian Boahmen; Fanlaf Sergeant Bouse and Private Free, fth New Zealand Contingent.; Oorpoir»l May, Australian Bushmen A sharp fight took place on Tne«d»7«fc Honeynestkloof against a hundred Boerc, Five Boers were wounded, a«id»«T«r»I capturea Adslaiok, April 25 A despatch has been received from tb.« military authorities la Sooth Africa regarding the shipment of oargoaa of breadstnffa, which are aoppoaed to ha,Te been sold to the Bpers. The govern mmt. in reply, state that at the beginning of hostilities they wer« asked to watcii all ships leaving Australia, aM thi« waa aon§^

THE ASBBCB'iO^ GUaBWA^ t FKIDA¥, APRIL 26, 1901



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F FMRRTMXN" ] ALLENTON. rpENDERS are invited for leasing 7 aore. JL of rich gardening or gias ng land it AUenfcon for a term of three or five year*. ffhe Property Ib s stuated within a few chains of the Town Belt and its position makes it oonwraient) for almo«t any purpose. Tenders ] oloae on TUESDAY, April 2ud nexb. ; Full partlonlKt ca application. P. FEKRIMAM, Land aod Estate Agent H:".MPSTFAP. FOB SAW U ACBKS OF LAND WITH A GOOD HOUBB. I" have for b i*lb a good Home near the JL Public Bohool. The house contains six rooms, Soallery, and debaohed Waahonae. Share is also a convenient stable. Ihe Garden is well planted with fraib trees in fall bearing. Easy tonne may be arranged for fcha purohaete of this property, F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, FOR SALE. rpOWN Sections 745 and 746, situated in JL Pefcera Street with House of six rooms bathrooms etc. The property is situated within a few minutes walk of tha Railway Station, and i worth your immediate attc n tion. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agont 5 FOR SALE ONK-EIO3T Acra and House of five rooms Bathroom. Scullery, etc. This h a model home, and if you are in need of sach, my advioe is {aspect this property at once, Full pMfclonlara on application. F. FERRIMAN, LAFD AND ESTATE AGENT. FOR SALi\ NOETH EAST BELT I HAVE received ißatruotlons from Ma J. JSIATNARD io Sell his very desirable Property situated! on the North B »st Town Belt comprising one half Acre section, upon which is erected a very convenient Dwelling Bouse ; two half Acre Bectlons adjotaing, running through from the Belt to Princess Street, and one half acre section facing the Belb Mr Maynard hae decided to Sell, and s» reasonable Price will be accepted to {ffeotß speedy sale F FKRRIMAN FOE bAIB "~" Oox Bcr©p(—A Oomfortable Home con slsting of 6 Rooms ereoted upon a quaiter of an Acre of good ground; This Property is within a few minutes walk of the D main, PoabOffije s and Railway StaMon. If jou need an investment for your aavinga. or wi>h fco become your own Landlord inspect this forchwiih F FBRRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent HAMPSTEAD. Of\ A WILL Buy a Section wi'h a Four ob*3\J Roomed H> me and Scullery. Easy Terms F FERRIMAN, L'ind and Estate Agent. _. ___ _^ Oox Street West, A New House, containing 5 rooms, bath room and scullery. ■ Apply F PERRIMAN, L'ind and Estate Agent FOITsALE, Middle Roai3 f Allentoa, Lofc 143, containing about 6 acres of first olasu land, on which is ereoted a dwelling House of four rooms ; part of the land is laid oat in orchard and garden, and ie in good heart; a stream runa through the property, in eeerch of a property of this description, ■ituated close to town, should inspect at sace, as the owner desires to make & tpeedy Bale. F FIRRIMAM, Land and Estate Agent: SPLENDID SUCCESS! QVR FIRST GREAT SALE IN ASHBURTON. PIANOS PIANOS- ORGANS- O RGANS FIFTH SHIPMENT- JUST TO HAND SEE THE WONDERFUL W-A SHI NO MACHINE, Ashburton Testimonials now coming in. First and second shipments sold out; third duo ex s,e. Indramayo aboot 25th April. D I.C. TANORSB STREET, Opposite Arcade, Ashburton.