Sporting.

United Press Association—By Kleotrlo Taleg aph—Copyright Christohwkch, Feb 7 ' Afc'2 30p m yesterday Spider was Bcratchod for the Horafey Walter Handicap, and Hermosa for the Craven Plato, to be decided »t the Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer Meeting,

THE LAUNCESTON CUP

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Oopv right. Hobart, Fab 6 The Launoestoß Cap was won by Boyalty, Timbrel second, and Alborak third. Eight horse® started. Royalty won easily. Times, 2min 37£ wo. Dividend, £8 9.

Weluncion, February 6> Mr Douglas Gordon baa decided to send Aelvanc® over for the V.R C. aud A. J.O. Autumn meetings, fffao facttes find engage ment will be Id the Newmarket Handicap, for which lie !b weighted at 9st llib* Boreas will go over, having been nomiimted for minor handicap event! at meetings. The pair wiH leave oa Baturday next for Fleming too, via Sydney, m the Moano, and will be aeoompaiaied by trainer J Frosser and jockey 0 Jenkins. Both hones continue m first o3au fettle.

The Visit of the Imperial Troops,

Dotedin February 6 The march of the Imperial troops through the main streets of tha city to-day was a Btiirrinj? ppeolacle, witnessed by a very large crowd, as large almost) aa on the occasion of the depart urs of the fourth and fifth contin gents. The early hoar of 11.30 a.m. at which the march commenced prevented more than on a band besides that with the vieltora from taking part. This was the only dpfifinnoy m the greatusb military display n:*n m Dnnedin. The volunteers Hjustes'ed just) on one thousand strong, so that there were fully one thousand seven hundred men In the procession. The streets i along the line of route for nearly four miles j In length were lined with a crowd, which we,s vary dense m the centre of the city, whora windows, eto, were utilised. The detachment of each company as ib passed reotived enthusiastic cheers, the Highlanders being the favorites. JusVas the men were fesing diimiseed a heavy prolonged eliower fell.

The Imperials were entertained at lunch, wbtm they were %»lcom8(J by the Mayor and the Hon J. G. Wards The officers were antertainedt by the volunteer officers of the district. Many of the men were driven about the city and suburbs during the Afternoon by thdr hosts.

Wellington, February 6 The itsheme to entertain the visiting troops to tea on the Bavin Reserve has been abandoned! It has now been decided to hold a luncheon at the Skating Rink pre ttttaabiy on Monday, The authorises have baen informed tbat tfaa Dalhoosie left) Melbourne with the Indian troope for Auckland, not Wellington it elated m a recent cable. Christchubch, Feb 6 The Brittanio will leave Lyttelton for Wellington at four o'olook on Friday

LIST OF OFFICERS AND NUMBER OF MEN.

The following Is a complete list of the regiments represented '.— Staff.—Oolonsl Grola Wyndhara, 0 B, Slab Lancers, commanding the Imperial force ; Captain A H Evelyn Wood, (adjutant), Scottish Rifles ; Lieutenant »nd Quartermaster Collins,King's Dragoon Guards; Eeglmental Sergeant-major Laaghlcn, 21st Lancfirs. Chaplains—Revs A J Townond (Charch of Kngland), Allen (Wesleyan), Chapman {Presbyterian), Father Horan (Roman Catholic). Cavaxry Group. Honaehold Owaky— Oaptafn Wilson commanding—-23. 7th Hasaare—Lieutenant, Viscount Coll — 22. Uniform —Blue with scarlet facings, scarlet busby bag. with white plums. 21st Lancera—Lieutenant Dick Can niugham—2o.. Uniform — Blae tunic, with French grey facings. Royal Artillery Group. Royal Horse Artillery—Major Asquith, Lieutenant Dickson-44 Uniform—Blue doth trimmed with gold black cable busby, with scarlet bosby bag and white plome. ' _,„ Royal Field Artillery—Lieutenant Hill —42 Uniform--Bine trimmed with gold, helmet surmounted by ball instead of spike Royal Garrison Artillery—Lieutenant Wsrrington-Morrls—37- Uniform—Blae with scarlet facings, helmet surmounted by gilt ball Royal Engineers — Captain Powell, Lieutenant Speight—44, Brigade of Guards Grenadier Guards—Captain Heneage— 20 Uniform-Scarlet, with facings of blae, and bearskin grenadier cap Soota Guards—Lieutenant Lord Pal aoner—2o- Uniform—Scarlet, wkh bine facings and bearskin cap. without plame, bat having the Star of St Andrew ; on the collar is the thistle. Irish Guards— Lieutenant McOalinont <™»25. OoHsfcream Guards —Lieutenant Hon 0 V Baring—lß. Uniform™ Scarlet, with facings of blae, and bearskin cap, with scarlet feather on right slda. On the shoulder Btraps a white rose, and on cap and collar the Star of the Garter. Bnffa—Lieutenant M S Williams—2l. Uniform—Scarlet, with facings of white Queen's (Royal West Surrey), Lieuten ant Churchill—lß. Uniform—Scarlet, with facings of blue Dake of Cornwall's Light lofaritry— Lieutenant Williams-Freeman—2o Somerset Light Infantry—Lieutenant OEChlohester-16. Fcsilibr Group. Boyal Faaillera — Lieutenant ACS Ohlchester—2l. Uniform—Scarlet, with lacings of blue and fusilier's cap MorfchambwiiM Fasilwrs—Major J F BMdall—2o. TJmtwm — Scarlet, with white facings, and fasllisr's cap, with red and white facings Boyal Irish Puailiera—Lieutenant M B 0 Oarbery—2o. Uniform -Scarlet, with facings of blue and fusilier cap Boyal Welsh Fusiliers —Lieutenant A R H Rycroft—lß. Uniform-Scarlet, with finings of blue, and Fnallfer'a cap Highland Group. Boyal Highlanders — Lieutenant W. tlraen—2o. n _„ Seafortba—Captain S A Oowans-22. Upiform—Scarlet with facings of yellow, with feather bonnet, with white hackle feather, and-kit , Camerons—Lieutenant 3 M Boßgal— 20 Uniform-Green, with facings of dark graen j Highland Light Infantry — Captain Sctase Dickens—2s.' Uniform—Scarlet, with facings of yellow I ■ HL I' Band—Bind master R G &vans ■1.84,:. ! Rifle Group Scottish Rfl as—Captain R Oakley-21. King's Royal Rifles-Captain J H S Fielden—2o. Unifoim — Green, with scarlet facings Royal Irish Biflafi—Lfentenanfc Beoher —18. Green, with facings of dark gceen. Auxiliary Group Norfolk Regiment — Lieutenants R O Sutherland (4th Norfolks)-43 S Royal WeSah Yeomanry — Lieutenant Faller-28 Middlesex Volunteers — Lieutenant Davies- 20 Devon Rifles—Major Harding 20 Army Service Corps — Lieutenant McOiaan—2o- Blue uniform, with white facings, and white shoulder cords ; white and blae band on cap Army Ordnance Corps—4. Eoyal Army Medical Corps—Oapfcaio Whlaton. Lieutenant Hyde~-1Q Gymroatfc Staf (NCO's)2 Total, 805.

| Wellington, Feb 7 I It ie arraoged that one half of the | Imperials go to Wang&nm on Monday morn* , ing, returning to Wellington next day ; the j other half go to Mastertora, returning on t Monday night.

THE ORDER OF PROCESSION.

The following was the order of the pro- Gessinn of the troops m Danedio yesfcer-

day ;-- The Staff Life 3uarda Horse Guards 7rh Huaears 21st Lancers Koyal Hor»e Arbillery Royal Field Artillery Royal Garriaoo Artillery Roya! Eagineera Grenadier Guards Coldstream Guards Boots Guards Irish Guards Highland Light Infantry Band Royal Highlanders Highland Light Infantry Senforth Highlanders Cameron Highlanders Scottish Rifles K'n^'s Royal Kifl»s Corpa Royal Irish Rifbs Rifla Brigade Northumberland Fusiliers Royal Fasiliera Royal Welsh Fuoiliers Royftl Irish Fusiliers Royal West Surrey Regiment East Kent Regiment Somersetshire Light) Infantry Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Army Service Corps Royal Army Medical Corps 4thßattalion Notfolk Regiment Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Volunteer Battalion Devonshire Regimen! Ist) Middlesex Volunteer Eifla Corps

Tha town of Ashburton was freely decked with banting to-day m anticipation of the visit of the British troops, the new post offico building be;»g brilliantly bannered at every convenient point. Visitors from tha country have* been arriving a!l the moroinp, the Mount; Somers train being crowded, and the streets this afternoon, m spite of the shops having closed at one o'clock os [usual, have been suggested of a Saturday. On the Domain at about two o'clo k preparations had been begun by the I idiea m charge of the table?, which are placed round the oval at intervals.

The order of procession.—Wo understand that the Imperial troopa will march m the sauna ordsr as m Dunedin which is published ebewhere. As they will come m twe detachments we preenme that the fir&t to arrive wil! be those corps named m tho first half of the Hat.

The Title of the Prince of Wales:

During the last few days there has bben a considerable nmount of disenss ion on the subject of the title "Prince of Walea." Many believed that it came by right to the eldest son of the Queen or Ring Since the institution of the tide by Edward I, the Heir Apparent has been Invariably created Prince of Wales, but it ia a mistake to suppose that be ia born with the title. There la no succession of Prince of Wales. The title becomes merged m the Crown until renewed by the Sovereign's pteasure. Thus bad George IV. died while Prince of Wales, his next brother, though Heir Apparent, would not have been Prince of Wales, The placarded announcement of a birth of a Prince of Wales, which gladdened the hparts of Englishmen on November 9, 1841, was founded on a popular fallacy, for an eccentric Sovereign may so determine that there shall be no Prince of Wales, save m so far as provision is made by the Act of Edward III", who conferred the title ©n his son Edward (the renowned Black Prince), to be held of him and his heirs, Kings of Mnglaad. Bafc though not born Prince of Wales, the Heir Apparent is born Dake of Cornwall, a title creat ed by Edward II I"., m favour of. the Black Prince, since which time the chioniclea tell as the King's first born son, from the hoor of his birth, ia re puted Dake of Cornwall. la a work entitled Crowns and Coronations, pub lished m 1898, it is stated : Before the reign of Edward I the eldest aon was called the Lord Prince. The title of Prince of Wales originally distin guished the native princea of chat coun try The title is not Inherited, but is con ferred by special creation and investi ture, and w»s not always given immed iately on the birth of the He.ir Apparent Edward II did not create his son Prince of Wales till he was 10 years old, and Edward the Black Prince was not; created until he was 18,

SUPREME COURT

United Presß Association—By Kleobrio Telegraph TiMARf, Feb 6 After two days* trial an old man names! Bobert Eima was found guilty of stealing at different dates m September and October §5 iheep, the property of A S Elworthy. Accused occupied 70 acres of leasehold m the middle of Mr Elworthy'a run. Fe kept aheep and killed for sale m Titnarn. Prisoner was recommended to mercy on account of his age. Sentence waa deferred,

THE FEDERATION COMMISSION

Invbroargiix, Feb 6 The Federation Commieeicm opened its sittings to-day. The first witness called was J E Watson, of the firm of Tothsll, W&tsor> & Co, t grain and produce merchants, and chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. He stated .that there was considerable trade between thia part of the colony and New South Wales, which would be much interfered with if a protective tariff was put ob. That had been tho effect on the trade with Victoria and South Australia, Personally ; he considered the commercial disadvantages ' would be most serious, if we did not federate. Federation would opea up the j entire Au 1 tralinn Colonies for the products of thla colony, which was better fitted to grow themthanAuatralia. The loaa of revenuewould be more than compensated for by the fact that enormous markets would be opened, m New Zealand was essentially a producing colony. These interests should bulk more largely than bhe welfare of other industries. If Australia became a competitor ia the local wheat nrnket farmers would reduce the price. He did Bot think the wheat trade or bhe Ir.ur millers would be prejudically affected. He die' not consider much harm woulclresult to our Industries it the cost of labourweas the same here as m Australia. iNVKRCARGIIiL, Feb 7

Before the Federation Commission to-day Mr G W Nlcfaol, grain merchant, said the principal advantages of federation would be free trade, and we would have a field for oui? manufactures. Be thought we were able to hold our own Bgaineb any part of the Empire so far as manufactures were concerned. Even now our w >ohen goods were used m Australia with the customs barrier. He believed Federation would promote similar labour legislation te ours throughout the colonies, and it would be better for the employer and employed. Mr Maltlaod Jones, manager for Walter Guthrie, speak' leg from an iron founders standpoint said, that federation would adversely aflacb the industry of candle making, and jsm making Ifouid also be affeefesd. Labour wii paid about twenty five per cent higher here thsn m Australia, He favoured reciprocity. Commission proceed to Danedia tomorrow

Magisterial

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY

(Before 0 A Wray, E^q, B.M) Patrick Charles was charged with druc keisuesß and indecency m the Burnett street right-of-way, RvMeuoe was brought for ward m support ot the charge, which was admitted I Sergeant Barlow complained of the fre | §ueaey of these practices Tho accused waa convicted and discharged on the first offence, and fined 20a or 48 hours on the second Geo, Williams, waa charged with two simi tar offenses,, and was fined 5h or 24 hours for drunkanneas, and 48 hours for indecency For diu-ikennesß, a first offender was fined 5s or 24 hours Civil Cases —Brown v O'Connor. On the application of Mr Wilding this, action was held over for a week ; W Bryant v Jno. Stephens. Mr Watson for plaintiff, claim j £5 10s lOd ; judgment for plaintiff.

METHVEN WEDNESDEY

(Before Messrs W Morgan and J Batty J'a PJ Theft off Liqoor—Joseph Nioolson and John Widberg ware charged with stealing a case of whisky ia fltsks from the Methven Hotel. Nio.'lsoa pleaded nob guilty, and Widberg admitted drinking whisky given him by Nicolson, but denied all knowledge of how it was procured Mrs Nee proved that o&e oa«e containing g'skflof whisky similar to the flasks pro' duced was missint; from the bar. Had not sold any similar flasks lately. Did nob set anyone take the case. Both accused had been abUt for some time J Foreman was at Methven on Sunday, and received about' half ft flask of whisky i from G S'gtD. Baw several similar flasks about empty. Egan uaid nothing afeout whprp the whisky waa obtained, heard a report that accused had hoes taking tome 1 whisky G Egin was m the township ra Saturday afternoon, when a young man asked him to oome round and he would show htm a plant; took some m afhek and gave it afterwards . tofoieman. Never went to tee tho plant, the young man never fcold him there* was j four or five fi\ekp. The flvsk produced ie similar to the one received from the young man Captain Thackeray stated the acoased came to hia bouse at 6 30 a m on Saturday, and rousea him up. Nioolaon had & bag from which he produced a fl*ak, which he dropped on the ground, picked up the flask and threw it over the fanes. Heard other bo' ties rattle m the bag. Turned Widberg off over the feuco Bint and then Nioolsou, Widberg picked up tha fljisk. Both vrere v«ry drunk. When roused first; they said omething about ' a dozen,' but owing to the dogs barking could not distinguish wh»t was said Cons)able Dillon arrested Widberg first, wto denied knowing anything about the mttter, subsequently admitted that he and Nicolson went to sell some whisky to Captain Tbuckeifay. Nicolsoa has been about for some two months, and Widberg since he finished shearing a few weeks ago Wioberg, sworn, stated, that he never! handled the case. At ab^ut five o'clock on Saturday morning went from the boarding house with Frank Hebron up to the towc ship, and met Nicolson, who said he had some whiskey, and took them to where two flasks were planted m a fence. Drank about a fl-tsk and a half between them and Nioolson went (so get aome more, 7id not ace whore he wont to. Went with Nicolson to Captain Thackeray'a with a view to Belling some whiskey, »nd was bundled off at once. Wan very drunk. Never asked any question*. Was only too glad to pet a drink at the time. Did not think Nicolson had any money to buy it With. Nicolson, sworn, stated that be knew nothing whatever about the case. Waa not drinking whiskey. Had a bag containing clothes, but no bottles m a bag. Did not know where Captain Thackeray lived. Nicolson was farther charged with stealing a case of brandy from the Mothven Hotel on Saturday night. Florence Pattern stated that she waa m charge of the bar on Saturday night, and while sitting m the room adjoining the bar saw Nicoleon outside with & case. Called out to him to bring it back, which he did. This proved to be a case of brandy. Had previously seen accused m the bar, but did nob see him take the case. It was a bright night, and could see the man distinctly* Nicoition was sentenced to one month and Widberg to fourteen days" hard labour* The Bench advised Mr Nee to have his cases stored m some place other than the front of the bar, which was accessible to anybody.

Beaconsfield on the Functions of the Monarch.

Lord Beaconsfield, m a speech m the House of Commons, thus spoke of the functions of the monarch:-—

"I am not blind to the faults of party government. Ifc has one great defect. Party has a tendency to warp the intelligence; and there is no Minister, however resolved he may be m treating a great public question, who does not find some difficulty m emancipating himself from the traditionary prejudice on which he has long acted. It is, therefore, a great merit m our Constit ution tbftt, before a Minister introduces a measure of Parliament, he mast submit it to an intelligence superior to all party, and entirely free from influences of that character. I know it will be said that however beautiful m theory, the personal influence of the Sovereign is now absorbed m the res ponsibility of the Minister. I think you will find there is great fallacy m thia view. The principles of the Eng lish Constitution do not contemplate the absence of personal influence on the part of the Sovereign; and if they did, the princip'ea of human nature would prevent the fulfilment of such a theory. Bat take the casa of a Sover eign of England who succeeds to bit throne at the earliest stage the Saw permits, and woo enjoys a long reign. From the earliest moment of Ms accession that Sovereign is plac ed m constant communication with the most able statesmen of the period, and of all parties. Even with average ability it is impossible not to perceive that such a Sovereign must aoon attain a great mass of political information and political experience. Information and experience, gentlemen, whether they are possessed by a Sovereign or by the humblest of his subjects, are irresis tible m life. No man, with the vast responsibility that devolve! upon an English Minister, can afford to treat with indifference a suggestion that has not occured to him, or information with j which he had not been previously sup plied. But pursue thia view of the sub ject. The longer the reign, the influ ence of that Sovereign must propor tionately increase AU the illusjj trious statesmen who served his yonth disappear. A new genertaion o? public servants rises up. There is a critical conjuncture m affairs—a mom ent of perplexity and peril. Then it is that the Sovereign can appeal to a similar state of affairs that occurred perhaps 80 years before, When all are m doubt among his servants, he can Saote the advice that was given by the lustrious men of his early years j and though he may maintain himself within the strictest limits of the Constitution, who can suppese when such information and such suggestions are made by the most exalted person m the country that they can be without eflect. No, gentle , men \ & Minister who <?ould ventUM to

treat inch influence with indifference would not be a constitutional Minister but an arrogant Idiot.

a minister's good work ' I had a severe aitaok of bilious colic, got a bottle of Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, took two doses and wai entirely cured,' nays Rev A A Power, of Emporia, Kan. 'My neighbour across the street was sick for over a week, had t#o or three bottles of medicine from the doctor. He used them for three or four days without relief, than called m another doctor who treated him for some days, and gave him no relief, bo discharged him. I went over to Bee him the next morning. He Bald his bowels were m a terrible fix, that they had been running off so long that it was almost bloody flux. I asked him if he had tried Chamber lain'a Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and he said "No.* I went home and brought him my bottle and gave him one dose; told him to take another dose m 15 or 20 minutes is he did nob find relief, but he took no more, and was entirely cured.'—For sale bl Ashburton Drag Company

THE LATEST

Stag and Kaieer

An Eloquent Handshake

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

(Received Wakapuaka Feb 7, 8 40 a m This office 9 29 am London, Feb 8

The Kaiser, m almost bis last wordi at Charing Cross, remarked, " I have had a splendid reception to-day and believe the people meant it." He expressed his wonder and admiration at the superb discipline and self \ restraint of the crowds on Saturday, and the depth of the national loyalty and affection shown to the late Queen and throne, and assured the Lord Mskfot he had Been nothing like it before. After bidding farewell to the Kaiser, the King left the saloon car riage at Fort Victoria. As the train began to move the j£mperor held out his hand to the King walking beside the carriage, who grasped it affection ately, A pleasant smite was ex* changed, and the hand clasp surren dered as the pace of the train quickened. Both stood at the salute, The Times describes the handshake as eloquent of the spirit distinguishing the entire visit:.

SOUTH AFRICA

Poft&ff&l Uppsala to Engla&d

The De Wet Brothers

United Press Association—by Elflctrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Feb. 7, 858 am, This Office 9 29 ft m London, Feb. 6 Unofficial advices state that as Colonel Blake's force is threatening Lorenzo Marquee, Portugal has ap pealed to England, as a result that the squadron m South African waters is concentiating at Delagoa Bay. A British force Is rapidly advancing along the Delagoa railway on the Portuguese frontier. Renter's agency declares that Past De Wet, President of the Bloemfontein Peace Commission, baa passionately appealed to his brother Christian to surrender. Gen, Soith-Dornen has occupied Lake Ohirißsie. Gen. French is drawing the Boers back towards Amsterdam. De Wet on the sfch damaged a traia and transport waggons *»t Fompey siding

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, February 7 The Premier has received a cable stating that the Banco left Capetown on the Ist Imt, with the following New Zsulandsrs on board :—Surgeon Captain De Reozie (Fifth Contingent), Private A E Louch {Second), Waimate ; E C Hille {Second} Kurow ; J H Naylor (Second), Petone i 3 Gftldwal! (Third}, Wanganui; HBoddington (Fourth), Masterton ; D S Bruce (Fourth) Tokomoru ; O H Tally (Fourth) Greytown ; Sergeant A E Brsddock (Fifth) Alexandra, Otago ; Private $ G Look (Fifth) Wellington ; Cor* porftl L C Simmer (Fifth) Waikafeo; Corporal A Fmacis (Fifth) Wellington j Private B Hail (Fifth) Christohurch j 3 E Ford, Reserve, Wataoa, Westland; F Yiokers (Fifth) Waikato ; W O Adams (Fifth) Owaka, Otago ; G Dobbin, Reserve, New Plymouth ; WO Gosling (Fifth) Tlmaru.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Halted Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph wmaikotow, Feb 7 William Mason, a farmer at Taita, Hut* Valley, committed eaieldt last) night by cutting hit throats Justioe Dennlstoo is presiding m the Supreme Ooorb to-day relieving the Chief Justice. Auckland, February 7 The Qvalau brings news of tbe burning at sea of the four matted barqae Pyrenees, whioh sailed from Tacoma on October 15 with a cargo of wheat. The fire broke oal among the cargo, and the vessel wai beached on Gam bier Inland and abandoned. She was completely gutted from atem to item. Fit tings wonh £200 were eared* The ortw were saved and are returning to San Franoißoot Sir Westby Perceval is on a pleasure trip |to the colony. He has no intention ef making his home here.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka, Feb 7, 9 40 ft m This Office 12 7 p m Cable Contracts Stdnky, Feb 7 In connection with the Pacific cable, Mr Orick points out that as soon us the Federal Government takes over the Postal Department uniform rates will be charged. It would be ridiculous for one State to pay 3s Bd, and another 5s lid per word.

Postal Matters Mr Barton states that the penny postage will be established throughout the Commonwealth at the earliest possible date. Raceired Wakapuaka Feb 7, 940 a m This Office 12 7 p m Melbourne, Feb 7 The Imperial authorities have ap prised the Postmaster-Gener*! that the Canadian Government may withdraw from the Pacific cable if Victoria and New South Wales accept the Eastern Extension Company's agreement. The Ministry v waiting advices from the Pacifio Cable Board before taking far ther notion ia the matter, bat it ap pears that Victoria ia morally bound because the Poitmatfeer-Gensral signed the joint telegram with Mr Orick, snb scribing to the Eastern Extension Con tract.

' CROWOIB Out—We bay« to apologise to those our correspondent and others whd c Contributions have not yet appeared m our columns, which are exceptionally taxed juab now. When fehe Imperial troops' viair, and the matters coonecfed with the coronation, etc, no longer demand attention, we hope to bring up arrears.

MINING

United frees Association—by Eleotrio telegram—Copyright Dtmßmw, February 7 Today's saleß—Ahbni?* River Is; Boundary Creek 32b 9d j Ford's Oreek 18s 6d ; Gold Queen 34s ; Metallic 23s 6d ; Moa Flat 24s ; Mosquito 5s 3d, 5a 3d, Si 6d ; New Alexan dra 16«6c!, 16s 3d, 16a, 15* 6i ; Sailor's Bend 39s j Waimumu 30s; Wareatea 4s 6d.

The Pactolue Gold Dredging Company's dredge (Nelson Creek), it is expeoted, will oommen cc operations this week. A good deal of machinery has been replaced on the Mokoia dredge, and another week should see her ready to start working I again. The Secretary of the Lasb Chance Hydraulic Sluicing, Elevating, and Dredging Company, Limited, reports that a retnrn of 370z 13dwt for three weeks' ilnicing. The mine manager reports that there is a fall supply of water, and another paddock bag been started. So far is the gold obtained by the Grey River Gold Dredging Company's dredge that when Washing up It has to bs amalgamated ! with quicksilver and afterwards retorted, The proportion of gold to amalgam is about on« half y the proportion of gold to amalgam m the Leviathan Company's wash up is about one third gold to two thirds amalgam. Ad expert miner can wash up the contents of a dredge's tables m about four or five hours.

THI ABBBtfKTOU &OABDIAN t SEHOBBDA?, fBBBOAft? % 1901



NEW ZEALAND TNMJJRANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION mHE Premier and Wealthiest Ooloni^ JL Company, Noted for Promptness and Lfcerality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, .Also,— Risks od Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, etc, accepted At lowest current rates. E. W. Haniner, AGENT 00. OF N.Z, LTD, TratAKtr IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Olaramont* 250 acres W»itotie, 200 acres Wftihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acref Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And obhera of various ekes m Sorfih Canter* bury Improved Farmia for leaße, with right ef purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Tofcara, and 265 aotes Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grarlsft Trms of various Bizes on the Rainoliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improve Statian properties nf 7000 seres each. BT|LL~ApJCiioT OBAIOHBAD & BEEBYMAN HAVE just opened out, ex b.b. Paparo* from London, the largest shipment of New Goods they have hitherto imported, comprising the most up to date Baitings from the best Manufacturers as now worn afc Home. Their immense stock of Fashionable Tailoring Goods now affords customers such * splendid range of new materials of guaranteed quality and Btylish patterns t« choose from as ehould please even the moab fastidious, and their prices, workmanship, and fib will compare favorably with those of the leading firms m Christchurch or other cities, They are a!eo showing a grand lot of new H&ts, Shirts, Ties, Boots,' etc., this season. Customers would do well to place their ordets early as C. & B. have already h arge Bumbec of suits on the books promised efore Xmas. \\ I 4« Tames baker" Fdrnishing Warehouse, (Havelock Street; TTE guarantees to sell at Ohristehureh • pricea for Cash or Time Payments. 1 14 - — ~ . n ° « tS m & ™ -2 4 f .S1 % O g| * B Hh' § 1 - s r^ h 11 \ % m w ■ * 1 « ! «<J Moo hi *^*\ HH S "-s Z * gli .irt n s | CQ QQ w g g ! qq gi s 2 8 D § MRS ALCORN is new ehowiDg beautiful aßßortment new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., m the enlarged premises, Ladies and Children's Pinafore?, Aprons, and Uaderclothing m tock and made to order. VIOLIN TUITION ■jI|"ISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher | of the Violib, resumes Teaching on MON DAY, January 28lh inst. | I? 8 Burnett Street ' *"" m I s s 'TWh^JTK^ {C/o Mes Dodds, Peter Street), nnEAOHER of Voice Production, Singing, JL. and Pianoforte. PIANOFORTE, "THEORY & HARMONY Ernest -Em-psoiii CERTIFICATED Tesoher of the Assooi*- KJ ted Board of the Royal College of Music, , and the Boyal Academy of Music. London), it prepared to receive pupils for the above. Rooms above Mr H M Jones. E^Bft Street PIA-NUFUJtiTK AMD &WQLWQ 1 ' MBS JOHNSTON KESUMED Teaching on TUESDAY. 29bh Jan. Hivvelock Street " LLEWtILW OWEN, M.0.5.M.. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Music and of the Musical International College, TT7ILL Bo'ume Music Lessons (prajtio»l W and theoretical) on * FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held m the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 average marks gained, 93 per cant. fok^saleT™ PURE & HALFBRED TAM WORTH PISS fTHO Farmers purchasinsr Half bred PIGS, We are prepared to boy them for Baoon provided they are fattened on grain or Pew, FARMERS' MEAT SUPPLY CO« __£ J H Rtob. YOUR REPAIRS done at onoeltHQ Szook' Cash Boot Stow



MOUNT BOMERS. WEDNESDAY, February 13. HENBY BTEPBENSON has received . instructions from Mr G T Park, wi.-. is leaving the District to Sell by Public Auction on the Premises , MOUNT SOMERS Ail hi§ very Valuable Household Furniture ko, comprising Suites Furniture, Overrrantlea Easy Chairs, Couches, Sofas, Fenders and Irons, Dining Table, Dinner Service, Cutlery Plated Goods, Cnrioe, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, Copper Boiler, Baucepaaß, Man gles, and a host; of other Goods m fact the COMPLETE CONTENTS of a really well appointed House As Mb Park is leaving for the North Island, every Article will be sold ab solutely Without Reserve. Furthftj- Entries Solicited. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. HENRY STEPHENSON, 2 32 Auctioneer ~~~ DAYIJ) THOMAS" SATUBBAY FKB. 9, 1901 rpHjE Public are reminded that MR D. X THOMAS will Sell bjr Public Auebion at the Arcade, on the above date, ab 11.30 ».m:— . . .*'■ -,.'. , The Whole of Orarn'a Sections, T f\ 8 EOT I ON 8 (A .1U SECTIONS 1U " Nos. 95, 120, 121, 123, 182, 195,, 201, 202, £08, aud 203, Tbbms of PItMENT:—IS per cent cash, 10 per cent m four months, and the balance at asy time wifebjn twelve months; unpaid purchase money to bear interest ab 5 per cent per annum, D THOMAS, 2 53 Auctioneer SATOBi>AI. FEBKUABY 9, npHOSE interested are reminded that the JL Sale,of 2 Acres, Lots 10 and 12, of Reserve 1261, bt low the A. aud P. Aesocia fcion'e Show Grounds, will take place ab the Arcade on the above date, at 11.30 am; D THOMAS, 2 46 Auctioneer __ r ARCA'Da ~~~ SATURDAY. February 0,1901 MR D THOMAS has received instruc tions from a Client to Sell by Public Auction, oqq Truck of Horses from 3 years upwards Bale at 1 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 2 49 Auctioneer ■ ' "ARCADE™ SATURDAY, 9fch February, 1901, " ab 11.30 sharp. MR D THOMAS has received instruc tions to Sell by Pub! io Auction TOWN SECTION 1145, Cameron Street, Ashburton, Grand Building Site. D. THOMAS, 2 51 Ashburton, FRIkDLANDER BROS, LTD ' WKBT STBKET HORSE MAKI\ OUR NEXT HORSE FA IK Will be held on FKIDAY, February 15, ,: , _.., ; .1961 For which we shall be pleased [to receiv Entries. FBIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd! . 111 WOOL SEASON 19004901 OUR Nexb Sale will take place at Tsmaru on 7th February, 1901, Catalogue will close on Monday, 4th February Woolpacke, Twine, Branding Oil, and all other Shearing Requisites supplied at lowest) rates. FBIEDLANDER BROS., LfD. MONEY TO LE;NDi We have Trust Moneys to Lend at 4£ an 5 per cont, m sums ranging from £250 t £1500. Apply FRIBDLANDBB BROS, LTD. WANTED. TTT'ANTED at dnca — 25,000 bushel Grata threshed, m stack and atook. Apply J. C. WASON, 2 31 Corwar, Rakaia HERBERT A. FLOWER, MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER; FRUITERER, &o, iTIHOIOEST English Confections, Toffies \,y Candies, and Pure Boiled Lollies, Hob Pieß, Cold Luncheon, Tea, Ooffee. and Chocolate always ready. FLOWER rS REFRESHMENT .ROOMS, East Stree Aehburtoc Extract from the New Zealand Times, January 22, 1901. EXTENSIVE IMPORTATIONS. 300,0001 b TEA. FEW people-ever stop to think, wheo measuring out a teaeponnful or when buying a pound of tea, of the enormous quantity required to supply the fpeople of New Zealand, A visit to the wharf during the pasti month would have been an eye opener. Nelson, Moate and Co , Limited, receive shipments of tea by almost jjevery steamer from Ceylon and India throughout the year, and have landed, during the last three weeks alone, the huge amount of 300,000 pounds, which is enough tea to provide every man, woman, and child m New Zealand with 34 cupe each of strong tea. Nelson Moate & Co., Limited, are the leading tea merchants m the Australasian Colonies, a position which they have gained solely by giving the public a really gued article ' '""iMimirNo^dir"" . A T. H. WILLIAMS, Bookseller, Stationer, etc*, has REMOVED his business to new premises m East Street 1, nexb door to Messrs W. H. Collins & Co's, ~ MOKBY " Tiyi" ON h V to Lend upon Freehold Security* ab current rates of interest, m snma to suit Borrowers CWPURNELL, 14 Montgomery's Buildings FOR HOUSE T)AINTING, OUSE X AINTdNG, SIGN WRITING, T7ITO, IGNWRITING, JUjTO, TRY J JL.. HIGGS, ANCKJED SekbKl.



BOOTS S Boots Boots Nobbing bufc Boots a l —Mellor's Zsalandia Bor' Store, Tonorpd Street WHY pay middlemen's prnnts whenyoa can buy direct frotr, the manufac turera—Fclipse Cycle Works Tancred Strefc West FOR Sale, cheap, for Oaeh—Several hun dred pairs of Boots and Shoes. Apply ito Mellou's Zaalandia Boot tore OUR Boobs and Shoes sell themselves have a look ub D Swck's prices. BOOTS ! Boots ! From Is to 30a, ab— Mbi,lor's Zealandh Boot Store A]a TO To Clear the line of Gents' 3Q1.& xv*s Bicycle?; well built, ap to date ; equal to any £20 machine ; the • Matchlesß,' guaranteed ; do mob miss this opportunity to secure a good machine at a low price.—H M Jones. WANTED— Wise mobherslo buy their Boys* and Girls' school boobs ab M»t lob's Zealandia Boob Store. W" ANTiSTkNOWN—ThaT^MELLOB's Zeaiandia Boob Store ia the oheapnsb and best boot shop m Ashburbon. T3&MEMBKR that Mbuob's Zealindia X\i Boot Store is the leading Boob Shop, Wonderful value ab Mellqb's WELL, it is like this—lf you want a real good Boot or Shoe for little money, then go to Mellor'sZcalandia Boot Store W""""' A NTED~Kno w n—Ti^o^Toliolatlis and Llooleumr are bought direct from the British Mills, and stand uorivalled for variety and values—Mitchell and Turner WANTED KNOWN—Men's Bluchers 5b lid at Meixob's Zaalandia Boot Store. /"^l XT your Liwri Mowers ebarpenf.dat. the VDT Eompsb cycle works, Tailored Street, Weab. ' EPAIRSTRepairs '1 he best'in A^h burton,at—-Micllok's Zealandia Boot Store ANTED~KNO W N—l^ aTXTioHON has received a large stock of fashion able Summer Bootß and Shoes of the beat material, also about to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for inspection. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker m the town, bhia givea him superiority and facility ie know the best va'ue and quality* Repairs carried on just the same, m the cheapest, neatest, and most) fashionable stylo. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, Ashburton. OH Where, oh where is the best Boot Shop 1 Why Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store, of course W~~~ ANTED Known—Tba*- what wa do" we try to do well. Bear thla m mind, Gentlemen, when ordering your Summer Outfit; and, Ladies, remember ib before fitting up your Boys for the holiday — Mit el and Turner A CARD, MESSRS STRINGER & GRESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, CHRIBTOHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE ab Mk Dayison's, West Street, Ashburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other day a when necessary. They will be represented In Ashburton by Mr J. Davisobt, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting investment ab lowest current rates STRINGER & ORESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CHRIBTCHCJRCH & ASHBURTON. •• . 2.50 CORWAR, RAKAIAV-- -■■•■■■■-•■■vj FOR BA_E BY PRIVATE TREATY. the well-known ESTATE of J. C. WATSON, E«q, MP 2070 ACRES, or thereabouts, of EXCEL LENT LAND, m high state of cultiva tion, abundant water supply m every Paddock, Dwelling bouse and buildings complete For particulars, apply WILDING, LEWIS AND BOLLESTON, Solicitors, 2 52 Christchurch and Ashburbon. TO BUILDERS. ~~ rpENDERS will be received at my Office, X. Timaru, up till 4 o'clock, 13th February, for building residence near Hinds, for G. Moßak, Etq. Plans, etc, may be seen at offices of New Zealand Farmers' Co-op, Ashburton, 2 46 JAS. S. TURN BULL, Architect) NEW ZEALAND~RAILWAYS VISIT OF IMPERIAL TROOPS IN connection with the above the evening train from Christchurch for Ashburbon and Methven on the Bth February will leave at 5.30 pro and rue correspondingly later than timetable times, except tbab the Aehburtoo brain will be only 40 mitiutes later south of Rakaia Excursion fares bo Christchurch aa advertised. 2 47 BY OEDER TTaRDEN Hoße*ficonr^pe7fo^Tß«bbw vX and Canvas Hose of the best quality, Nose! Spray Taps, etc, Large stock to select from at the lowest prices —Habdlet Bros . ' _____ __ . jPJ*IS_FI OQmJPJffiTITriCXW THE "TRIAD" offers a prize of two guineas to the person who gives bhe correct number (or nearest to the correcb number) of births registered m bhe colony for the year ending 31st December, 1900. To close 20th January, 1901 CONDITIONS. All that is necessary bo enter for this com* petition is to write down a number (enclosing a receipt for ss, or more, from any Triad advertiser) to " The Manager of the Triad, Djinedin.' Competitors may send any number of gueeses, provided each is accompanied with a receipt for ss, or more, tim a different ' Triad' advertiser, as per Hsb below. Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boote Curtis, F, Jeweller Gawne'a Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, etc Gear Meab Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hay ward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, 8, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's 1 Koeie Teas, all Grocers Lane's Creoeoted Emulsion Meddins, G., Ironmonger Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Nelson, Moate and Go's Tea. N.Z Express Gullen, agunb Nicholas & Pi'ckford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. v Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Sootoh Whisky Somerset Hotel, H S Drnmmond Spring Blosßom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co% Com Cure Tonking's Linseed Emulsion •Waho? Loasby's, • Roolibah Loftaby'a Walbke's Soap Wills' Three Oaables Oigarebtes k Tobao Yitw ft Co, Arthur, ned merobanti



O. Magnus, D. Patebsow Dredging Expert) : Member Stock -' apd , : . . . ; Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AHD CO 1 Dredging Brokers, 203 High Street, Chrißtchurch Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnua has nad 16 years practical experience on the Molynoox River, Otugo ALFRED HARRISON, EaQ Ashbarton Re resentatiye AT Ashbarton Pound, on February 4h, 1901, off the property of Mr John Primmsr, Tinwald, ONE BAY MARE, white i on ail four legs, white star on forehead, and white hairs m her tail. If not claimed and expenses paid by 22nd inst s will be sold at 12 nooa on that dag*. 2 55 W. KENNEDY, Ponnd keeper. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Btorei: West Street, Ashburton. Ip VERY Description of Farmers U Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Corneadrs, Wcolpacks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Covers, Efco. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our A gents m other parts of the Colonies, we are ia a position co obtain highest possible price, I for ail grain placed Sn our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect our goods ! before ordering elsewhere.. WE have several really first-class Farms for Bale on our books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750 „ Wakaoui „ 1031  Chertaey j 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburn  276 „ „ „ 574 „ Waterton „ T. F. GIBSON, . ■'- ' Manager NICHOLAS & PICKFOFD TTAVE Just Lauded, »x s.s. Waimate their first shipment o SUMMER GOODS, INOLUDINQ Ladies' Croquet and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, la Canvas, Farramatta, Glace Kid Back Skin, and Russian Calf. The Best Assortment^ ever Shown m Aehburton. Inspection Invitedt NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, BAST STREET. EEID d^GKRAY. TT AVING PURCHASED tDHE t ORANGE HALL,; Intend to convert the tame Into the molt complete fShow room m Canterbury, where a full Line of all Agricultural Implement [ and Fittings will be kept. Farmers, Contractors, and Agricultures lists generally are invited to call and inspect for themselves. | Engine Belting, Oils, Steam Gauges, &o, " Deerlng" Ideal Binders, Mowers & American " Mast "(Drills; <%o. REID & GRAY? BURNEET SOOREET, ' WANTED. * WANTED— Young General Servant, m family of tbree.—Apply by letter to «MK3 A B.» Mail Office. 2 48 EXPERIENCED Cook requires engage ment with Threshing Mill or on Station. First-class reference, Address— H.G., Goardiak Office, Ashburtoe. 239 OYSTERS, OYSTERS. - F!rsb of the season by to-nigbt'a express, at J H Jkwitt s, opposite Mail Ofhe. Telephone 96 - ■ I WANTED Knewa—Eloootion, Painting, »ed Pianoforte taught by Mkis Gibsok (late of Duaedin). Cameron Street Weit. 2 22 IN the race foTValae, teSoWlialaidia Boot Store leads. mENDERg "Waated—For the wearing"© JL two thousand pairs of Boots. Appl to«J Mbwob, OJ»aore« itroet



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WiATHBR FOBBOAST. — Captaiß Edwi» wires:—Moderate to strong west to south and fjoathwoati winds 5 glase Else. Posi! OffiOK—The Aahburtoo Poati Offio© will be cloaeii from 430 to 7on aooouab of the v ji;it> qI tb« Impeiiftli.