EPHEMERIS

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Phases of Moon for May

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following plaoee aa under, subject to the necessary alterations ; TUESDAY, MAY 7 For Northern Ports and West Coast, ale® for Monte Video, Taneriffe, &u<? United Kingdom, epecially addressed per Mamari, from Wellington, alto parco's for United Kingriom and Oonfinent of Europe, par Tar-Awers, at 6 30 p m THURSDAY, MAY 9 For Samoa,Hnwaii,Pliilippineß, Japnn, aleo Uaited Btfttea, U&nada, etc, United King 'lorn, and Continent! of E'iropp, via San P.anoiaoa (due London Jaue I*'), at 6 30 p m __

Ashburton Guardian Magnaest Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, MAY 6, 1901.

'Now th»t the tinn for the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall is so near, it has become clearly apparent that the people in tho country districts ar© not nearly bo excited about the matter as are ihoae in the four centres. S This has been shown by the absence of any response to the application from the central Reception Committees for outside contributions, Even in Napier two public bodies flatly refused to have anything to do with the c -! ;fthe Wellington celebrations. In Oamara, Timara, and other large inland towns through which the Eoyal viaiton will have to pass on their way to Dunedin, there is no excitement of any sort on this subject Ir Wellington, the capi tal, and even in the other centres there seems to be a remarkable want of agreement amongst the people aa to what should be done to pay fitting respect to our Royal vifcitors, and to make a proper display of loyalty. In Ohristcburch especially, there is a remarkable want of unanimity, and an unwillingness on'the part of some of the local bodies representing the subur ban districts to contribute towards the cost of the celebrations in the city. We do not; wonder at this, seeing that although Mt* Seddon has promised to get a bill passed authorising the Auditor General to allow the expenditure of public lands for the purpose, the money will be taken out of the pockets of the rate payers, If this were an occasion where a national or a charitable object had to be supported, we are sure that the people of New Zealand, from one end to the other would not hesitate for a moment. But it is not, The pro posed object of the display is to show the popular delight at the visit of the Royal family, and also to testify loyalty to the Crown; But we doubt very much whether even a Prince of the blood, in this age would consider the effervescence of a multitude, aa the best indication of the existence of such ' sentiments. We confess to being some what disappointed that the people in these colonies have not been able to devise some more rational and signifi cant method of indicating their feel ings towards the family of our Sovereign, than the old fashioned cus tom of beating drums, flying Sags building triumphal arches, and illu minating with Chinese lanterns } which in olden days constituted the chief mode of expressing a nation's delirious homage. We fancy that their Royal Highnesses wo«ld be much better pleased if their reception in the cities of Australasia were more in accordance with the character of the age we lit a in. And we can see that the general opinion, while cordially supporting ai hearty welcome to the Puke and Duchess does not endorse the views of I those conducting the arrangements for , their reception. j

Local and General.

The Bircci-EUOH Estate.—lc is reported that the fiuccteuoh estate has been purchased from the f xecutore of the l*te Mr J M Fwraw by Mr Kaward Gates, of Tinwald, The price has not transpired. This Dobik Fohooi..—We learn that the result of the scquiry instituted by the Eda oanon Board into certain charges made against the teacher of the Doric school has completely exonerated the teacher. Obitdakt—-A Press Association telegram j from Nelson informs ua that Mice Oatherii a McOormick, formerly of Aahbnrton, bat wl o was senb to Nelson from Naples for her 1 health, died at the Convent on Friday* CANTBRBUitY WiNTKR Show—Entries for the Canterbury Winter Show close on We<S nerdny, May 15?h,with the Secretary, Mr 0 B Pemberton, Cbristohurch. Besides the usual exhibition of fat stock, roots, seeds and dairy produce, there will be wood-chopping Bnd sawing competitions, and these will no doubt) attract ooa-iderabie attention* Tourists Tickets. —The Railway T>eptirt menfe has decided to issue tourist) excursion, I tickets from Auckland, Onebunga, Rotorua, I Thames, Napier, Hastings, Woodville. Wac ganui, Masterton, New Plymouth, Welling ton, Lyttelt.on, Christohurch, Asbburton Timaru, Oamaru, Palmerston South, Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Mosgiel, Milton, Law rence, GHnton, Inveroargill, and the Bluff, A Scoobspfol Opbbation—A little girl named Carney, residing with her parents at. Manildra, was conveyed to Molong Hospital last week for treatment of whab was imp* posed to be a fractured rib, An examination showed thai) » needle had entered the child's bo^y, and was completely embedded in her heart. A Bucoes*fat operation was performed by Drs Lamb and Veeoh, and »ho needle was removed. The little girl is now making rapid progress, towards reoovety. 'Thh Comet—The oomet ie a very striking object in the fky every evening from about six o'clock. It becomes visible just after dusk about 15 degrees above the western horizon and oppsars to be increasing in brilliancy. It looks as if its tail is presented to us somewhat foreshortened, and ;if so, the oomet will be a still more remarkable object later on. It will be seen from *our oable" grams that its tail appears to be much broader in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern* The Boot Tbadb—At the Arbitration Court at Chriatchurch on Thursday, in the bootmakers' dispute, Mr S Anderson, manu facturer, of Timaru, who bore out the aßser- j tion of the other manufacturers la regard to the decline o! tho boot trade. He laid that he had made personal inquiries in Timaru, and had ascertained the astounding fast that over 75 per cent of the boots sold in the town were of foreign or English manu facture, and the feeling in favour of the foreign article was inoreasiog. DISCOVTOY OP A DIAMOND FlElD.—The Wellington correspondent of the Otago Daily limns telegraphs :—The discovery of a diamond field in the Houth Island has been repotted to the Mines department by William Atkinson, who asks if he la entitled to a reward of £1000 for his find. He has been referred to the regulations under the Mining Act as to rewards for the discovery of the new mining fields, and has been in formed that a reward oan only be paid in accordance therewith after the discovery has been proved to be payable. Railway Tim stable.-The Government railways timetable for May is to baud and is an nnußuaUy bulky vo'ump,indeed each freeh iseus seems to be bulkier than the last. It is however not fresh information for fchs travelling public that swells it, but an ever increasing number of advertisements. This of course is all v«ry well fcrthe department but where do the public coma ia ? Most people wa imagine wou'd prefer to pay 2d for the guide without the advertisements than Id with them, aa the time wasted id firidirg the required infrrmation in wadicg 'hrongh so much supers' ious printed matter would bo cheap a1 * an extra coppar* AIIiOWANCE TO A SOLDIER'S MOTHER — Gunner Sidney Harford. formerly of the Nelson Nnvals, joined the British Navy, end his time expiring just bb the war in South Africicommence*, he jjined fcSe Nat»! Nava!B and went through the fighting in Natal. Subsequently he died of enteiio fever in Natal. The Government has now sent his mother, Mrs Harford, of Nekon, a gratuity of £75, as well as her son's full pay from Oatober 16 h to March 31st, and also intimated that she hf>B been granted a life annnity of £35. The deceased's effects, including the Queen's gift of ohotHtle, ac being forwarded to Mrs Harford. ' , A Painful experience—Mr £o' way, j of Kermode street, has just passed i through a unique and piinfui « xoerierco. Ie app at a that ab<>nt a month ago, whila camping out, an insect entered bJsear anc! caused him great pain, inasmuch that the medical man who attended him ordered him to the hospital, where he was treated for about a month. Ie eoema I hat he gave no indication to the doctor of what he suspected to be the cause of the agony he was endurbg. bob kept on picking his ear with a bit of stick until finally he dislodged a grub, and the pain ceased. He Is now out of the hospital and feeling quite well Sacked Concert -The patients at the Hospital and their friends had an opportunity afforded them yesterday afternoon of enjoying some excellent music, supplied by a number of ladies and gentlemen, who gave a sacred concert in the Convalescent ward. Mr Horace A Gates was musical director, and the following took part; — Mesdames H Steel, Misses Barratt, Willis, and Olark, and Mr Schwartz, Boloista; Mesikmes Ol°ridge,, MisEieß A. and E, Gates and o'bers, concerted pieces. Mr Mo Olurg gave a violin solo, in his usunl careful style, and Mr Sohwarta was very effective in his silo " Ora pro nobis." The instruments were plajed by Messrs MoGlurg, Arthur Claridge, Mies Ethel Gates (violin), H Gates (viola). Mjbs Ada Gates (cello), and Mrs Claridge (piano). Football—An adjourned general meeting of the Springburn Football Club was held oa Saturday, at which there was a large attend anoe of members, D Fergus, Tioe Captain, presiding. Votes of thank" were passed to the Patron, President, and Vice President?, all of whom were re elected. General regret was expressed at the loss which the Club bad sustained in oonaequenoe of the former Captain, 8 Johnstone, and other wellknown players having lefb the district W D Grieve was unanimously elected Captain, D Fergus Vice Captain, and L J McGregor Secretary* The Secretary was instructed to arrange for a match to be played on May 24th if possible, it also being decided to hold a dance in Stavelay Hall on Friday, May 17th. QISBORNE SuFRESiE CotTRT —At the Supreme Coarfc,(jrißbome,.a case of great interest to local bodies was decided. The Kaiti Road Board sued WH Tucker for rates on a special loan. The defence set up was that a new road district had been cut off from the old one by the owner, and duly made, and that if there waa any objection to the name, itshonld have been made at that time* Mr Justice Cocolly rnled on the main point that tho special loan under Local Bodies Act, having been obtained on (he security of the whole Road Board district and order of sever ance did not remove the liability of the latepayera in the new district to p&y their share of the special rate. Judgment was given for the plaintiff Board, each party to pay his own costs in the caae.

Wbatabb Report—Captain Edwin wires :—Weeo to south west aud south gale } glass j rise; indications cf rain. ; Giving Up Bosinjss —It will be seen by ] an advertisfinpii' in rtotter column that)! Miss Beafcio iSimmonde, mnaio seller and I teaene , is giving up biißioesß,and music and ec»gs can be bought a! cost price. I Salb of Baking BcaiNKss,—Mr Henry Stephensoa reports that dusipg last week he 1 sold the bakery business of MrJ Walker, Ashburtor/, to Mr G Bundy, Lyttelton, possession to be given as from May Ist. Acoidknt—Mrs Purchase, wife of Mr J Purchase, of this town, wa* seriously irjured on Saturday evening by being knocked down and run over by a trap driven by Mr M M>honey, which came suddenly j out of a right of way at the rear of the Commercial Hotel, Mrs Parohftse, who wan rendered unconscious, wai passing the end of the right of way, and did not see or hear the tr*p, bub she appears to know nothing more. Shortly before we went to press Mrs Purchase was reported to be in a very critical condition News From the Fbost—Letter* have been received from Corporal Edward Willis (Sixth Contingent}, and Sergeant) Alfred Willis, of the New South Wales Bearer Corps* (The former write* under date Marob 22nd, and itfttes that he is at a plaoa some where between Pretoria and Pieberaburg, which is the northern terminal of the lime from the lftte Transvaal oupita!. He l> In excellent spirlti, but «ays bit brother Arthur, formerly of the Asbburton Mounted Rifles, was si reduced by severe lea tickneti, which lasted for several weeks, that be had to go into the hospital with several others of the Sixth at Pretoria* Alfred Willis wrote from Koodepoort Nek voder date February 17th, « very fotemting account of his adventures. The chief matter of general icterest ia t, desorlptlon of how the Boors fired on the ambulance under bis oharge, killing a horse. He mentions that, the Company to which he belongs— (New South Wales Bearer Oorpe)— ■ has had six drivers and two bearers hit, and eae of the latter killed. Only one officer, two non commissioned officers and cix men remain out of 563 all told, who left New South Wales thirteen months ago. Most of the others have gone home. George Brad <";li (son of Mr U Brad doll, of Aehburton), is in the Brigade to which Alfred Willis is B';tached, and which has seen some rough work*

Wakanui Road Board.

The annual meeting of ratepayers of the Wakanui Road Distriob took place on Satur day, There was a good number of rate* payers present. Mr G W Leadley, ohairman of the Board, presided. The report for the past year was read, »nd carried unanimously. The outgoing Chairman's report was read as follows :— During the past year there was a change in the Board caused by the resignation of Mr Lloyd, who earned the goodwill of the ratepayers by the manner in which he discharged the duties of his office, Mr P Jones was elected in his place, aod during the short time he occupied the seat proved himself an excellent member. The works executed during the past year have nob been oi an exceptional character and require littln or no oomment. However, I shall just briefly say th»d the Board have carried out the following works during the year:— Shiogling about 759 chains, costing about £310 ; reforming and new formation about 800 chain", costing about £155$ and grub bing tussocks on vari< us roads, aboub 850 chain?, coating about £24 ; concrete pipe cuNerts and works requiring timber, about £87 ; general repairs, about £86. Small Birds—This aniiual recurring expense has not been bo heavy as usual, being about £94 Gorae Nuisance—This is an ever reourring bone of contention between the Board and the ratepayers, and I wish to submit to the consideration of the ratepayers the necessity tf having all gorse grubbed and removed off the roads. Besides adding to the appear ance of their own properties, they would relieve the Board of one of the most unplea sant duties which they have to faco, and save an amount of friction between the Board and ratepayers which heed not occur, As the fuwncial statement will be read to you. I will only jtiat say that the financial position on the 31si) March was as follows :— No 2 Ward, £143 18s 6d } No 3 Ward, £91 12-1 5d ; thia showing a Bank balance at the and of last year of £235 10s ll<i. I will now dose by saying that the late Board endeavoured to act economically, and in the best interests of the district, and trust that lbs ratepayers will be muiiflid with results. The baliuce sheet was then read Mr Stewart, chairman of the late Board, moved that the balance sheet as i t\ul be adopted, after it had bees audited by the Government Auditor, which was carried. He also proposed that the Ciork, Mr J Kiigour, be Granted a bonus of £10. ThU | was seconded by Mr A'lea.wbo said that if h& had his way he would make the salary £100 & year The Chairman aald that) at one, who had not been long acquainted with affairs of the Board, he thought that) the Clerk deserved the amount) Iti was resolved that the Clerk be granted a bonus of £10, and that ie be a recommen- j dation that; the Clerk's salary be raised to £100 per annum Mr Kiigour, the clerk, said that he had been taken by surprise. He had only done what the Board had ordered him to do. He thanked the ratepayers for tho amount granted to him Mr Stewart said that two years ago, the Board decided to pub a coal shed to the : Clerk's oottage. He e^td that the Board j had called for alternative tenders for both bricks and timberi He asked the new Board to see that the matter was seen to (The Chairman promised that ib should bo done The Ohalrmsa asked the ratepayers to express their opinion on the cleaning oat of the water races, He pointed cut that the County Council had decided to clean the races themselves. The general opinion of the ratepayers was that the races' were well kepb when they did the cleaning : themselves, and that it should remair bo. This was put as a resolution and carried, and also that an intimation to that effect be sent to the County Council. The Chairman moved that a hearty vote of j thanks be accorded to the outgoing members I of the Board, coupled with the name of Mr Stewart This was carried unanimously Mr Stewart, in reply, thanked the rate payers for the vote of thanks accorded to the Board and himself j Mr MoCaskill asked that when the Board wanted to lay shingle they should pat ib on the top of the road, and not on the sides where it is no use Mr Steward said thab in connection with the above the Board had particular reasons for putting the shingle on the sides of the roads The meeting was then adjourned until the balance Bheet had been audited by the Government Audioer

Commercial.

.«. —. HA7ELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stepheaaon, auctioneer, reports that there was a large attendance at his weekly sale on Saturday. The following are the prices obbai«<idi—Pig (Urge entry and good competition) weacere 8s bo 10-t; stores 12a to Ids 6d ; porkers 238 6d to 30s | large sorts, 35s to 37a6d 5 fat pigs 40 ; fowls la 6d bo 2« 6d par pair ; Boosters up to 3s per pair| ducks 2s 6d to 3s per pair; Turkeys 12* per pair ', Cowe (in profit) £4; 15a to £6 ss; potatoes 3a to 4s par laok ;eniona £d per fb 5 Wheat 6< to 7s per sack ; pork 3d per lb ; oats (seconds) 4s 6d bo 5a per saok ; apples 3a to 4a per oafte ; Tomatoes 2d per Iba A coDsigoment of American bloyoles w*s sold ad from £10 to £12 A large entry of furniture aud sundries realised good price*. ',

Sporting.

Uoited Preotf Asßooiailon—By Eleotrio Teiegr»ph~Oopy right London, May 4 The following is the rseult of 'he One Thou&and Guineas Strikes — Arta 1, Fieur d'Efee 2, Santa Brigida 3. London, May 5 Nine of R S FUevier's horsea were sold at Newmarket fjt 12.0C0 guineas. Loddlogton, Duke of Westminster, and Sceptre, for which Mr Pievler Jsßli year gave very long price*, were not sold. Lord EHesniere ga?e 53410 guineas for King's Courier

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

The following weights have been declared for the Ashburtosi County Racing Club's Autumn Meeting, to be held on Thursday and Friday, May 16 and 17 :~ Flying Handicap, of 35 boys j five far* longs—Formnsftn lOst 7lb, Somerled 8«t iOlb, Eide!eweißß Bst 91b, Wardngton Bafc sb, St Martin Bst 31b, Bonaparte 7st 12 b, Htw thorne 7st 121b, Grandshot 7s* 111b, Lady Lilian 7eb 71b, Lady Medallist 7«t 7!b, L**y Dundaa 7st sb, Whirlwind 7st 4!b, Bealy 7»t 31b, Rent Day 6st 71 b Melmsk Pony Handicap, of 25 soys ; four furlongs—Mercia lOst 31b, Taranto 9st j 12!b, Stepniak—Greenaway filly 7st 131b, Rosie O^hea 7st 121b, Minister 7at 101b, Mania 7sb 101b, Princess Perkin 31b, Pauline You Are* Belle 7st3'b, H*fd Times 7st 3lb, Fairy Bell 7st> 3!&» Juju 6st lOib ASHBURTON CODNTSf HANDICAP, of 70 SOV8; 1$ mile—Bsosoin 9at 21b, Straithnairn 9at 2>b, Glenaladale 7sb lilb, Heiress 7-t 9ib, v'"uku 7st 8!b, L»dy of the Lake 7sb 7lb, Flame 7st 21b, Cavalry 6at 10ib | Faibfield FTioh Weighs Handioap, of 35 eovs ; seven furlongs—Long Tom 9sfc 13!b, Cland<sboye 9sl 131b, Magnificent 9«b 12ib, Mars 9at 12ib, Hawthorne 9st gib, Lady Lilian 9a6 3lb, Terrapin 9«fc 3ib, Grand Shot 9it3lb, Valcan 9it lib, Lady Medallist 9at, Larboard Watch Bst Novel Handicap, of 20 aovs ; six furlongs —Bonaparte 9et 31fa, Valentine Bst 13lb, Nor Wester Bst6lb, Maximue 7st 10!b, Ruler 6st 101b, Gunrose 6 ;t 101b, Single Event 6st 101b Ghove Fakm Handicap, of 45 soys ; seven furlongs—Cora Linn 9at 71b- Eidelwelis 8-3t lOib, Hypnotist Bat 91b, Heiress Set Sib, Peerage Bst 51b, Lady of the Lake Bst, Huku 7st 13'b, Terrapin 7st 101b, Hellene 6st 101b, Clanburne 6afc 71b

WINSLOW SPORTS AND RACE CLUB

The following nominations were received on Saturday night for tbe Winslow Race Meeting, to be held on Friday, May 24tb :— Maiden Handicap, of 5 soys; six furlongs Ryo, Parole, The Rejected, Fairy Rose, Beauty Sleep, Mattel, tivehawn Maiden Tboi Handicap, of 7 »ovs; H, mile—Peer ens, John Brown, Bait, Nomense,, Slatnmiky, Nellie Gray, Jaoko (pony), Jack Nimble, Commonette, Silver Gall, Abd&liah Shales, Dally more, Jessie B, Eoho, Sheik, Silvermark, Federation, Klondyke 11, Narva, Simple Harry, Doubtful, Black Watch Winslow Cup, of 10 cove; one mile- Carlo, Acfcor, Nutcracker, gelding by Gorton —Wedge, Nobby, Larboard Watch, Farole, Sobriquet, Qlo»miag, Rye, Kulcina Pcblioaks' Trot Ha!»dioap, of 10 «ova; two miles—Klondyke 11, Slim Sleman, Peeress, Lignite, Ambitioa, Struan, Jubilee Plunger, The Doppleganger, Medium And, Jack Nimble, Standbye, Silver Call, Nirra, Fannywood, Eulalie, Wharfdale, Edward R, Federation, Braemar, Doubtful, Simple Harry Poky Rack Handicap, of 7 soys; four fnrlonga — Rosie O'Bhea, Minister, Juju, Mania, Artiste, Pauline You Arc a Belie, Pft-ole Lagmhor Weltbr Bandioap, ofßsovs; six furiongß—Tbe Rejected, Villago Lad, Number Ninp, Nutcracker, Fairy Rose, Wedge, Matte', Gloaming, Lady's Chain, N bby, Parole, K.ulnina

Ministerial Crisis in Prussia.

United Press Association—By Kleofcrlo Telegraph— dopy rifcbb

Berlin, May 8 A {Ministerial crisis has arisen In Prussia owing to a deadlock over the Oanal Bill, which provides for the linking together, by a canal capable of carrying gea-going vessels, the basins of the Rhino and Elb« and port of Stettin, at a cost cf nineteen and a half miilioo pounds, -* May 4 Owing to the deadlock over the Canal Bill, the Prussian Diet has closed. Several Ministers have re signed,

Great Fire in a Florida Town

United Press Association—by Ei«ofcrio Telegtaph—Copyright ;Nett York May 4 Thirty-five blocks of buildings at Jacksonville, Florida, were burned. The spread of the lames was greatly assisted by the gale which was raging during the lire. The fire destroyed the St. James and Windsor Hotel*, the OathoUc church, and two acres of residential properties,

Accidents and Fatalities

United Press Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright Nklson, May 4, ! A domestic servant named Beatrice O'Malley, aged about eighteen, and who was licensed to her employers from St Mary's Industrial Schoo', soaked a natn" her of match heads in water and drank the decoction. She has been removed to the hospital, and Is in a precarious condr Hon. Auckland, May 4. A married woman named Symon at* tempted to commit suicide by eating matches; Dr Goldie. under the pretence of giving her a sleeping draught, gavoher an emetic. She is now out of danger. Wansahui, May 4. The body of Arthur Porteg, twenty* seven years oi age, was foand in a rirer J this morning. He had been dead about a week. He arrived from Wellingbon three ar four years ago, with introductory letters from a French firm there, and stated that he wanted to invest money. Eifty pound odd %as found in his clothes Porbeg is sapp» ©d to have an ancle la the Marlborongh district. Wesepokt, May 5. A little girl, Josephine Cavrlckr, 3 years of age, was killed this afternoon through a cement culvert pipe in which ahe waa playing, collapsing- The skull and thJgh bonea were fractured, and she died a quarter of an hour after the accl' dentu

Fracas on Board a Barque.

A MAN SEVERELY INJURED.

j United Press Association—By Electtlc I Telegraph-Copyrigkb j Awqti.AHD, May 4 ! A quarrel occurred in the foreoastte of the barqae Northern Chief last night, resulting to one of the seaman, a Beard 1 inavlan, named Edward Land., being dangerously hart. It appears the crew went ashore in the evening, and returned shortly before midnight. A quarrel »Kose which ended fn Land being struck behind the right ear with a capstan bar, The blow rendered the man unconscious, and hi this state he still remains at the hospital. At tha Police Court tefs morning Amel Brown was charged with having done grievous bodily harm to Edward Lund by triking him on the head with a capstan bar. Bub Inspector Mitchell said tho hospital authorities regarded the case aa a critical one. The accused wa c " manded till Tuesday.

The Royal Visit.

United Prews Association—-By Blectiric Telegraph - Copyright Melbocbkb, May 5 The Ophir anchored in Britannia Bay, off Frankston, at nooa Rain fell yesterday, but cleared late in the day. The weather is cloudy and cold Ten thousand people are arriving doily Major General French commands the Federal troops at the functions The American cruiser Brooklyn visits New Zealand before returning to Manila Mr Wragge predicts a storm with the portentous title of Molock, which may reach here shortly

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, May 3 Fifty thousand pounds worth of Kruger's unsigned bank notes have been seiz^ffat F«jsen<^k«l. Captured correspondence included letters from Schalk Burger and Reitz respecting the Cape Colony invasion, a list of burghers on commando, and a scheme for the formation of a corps of train wrecker*. ( Civil administration baa been ex tended to Heideiburg and Standerton, London, May 1 Small parties of Boars are surrender ing daily. The War Office is more hopeful of a speedy termination of the war than it has been at any time toe weeks. In the House of Commons, Mr Cham berlain stated that the constitution of the Orange River and Transvaal colo nies would be defined by letters patent, promulgated by letters patent in each colony; Mr McKinley, in replying to a com munication from Mr Kruger, informed the ex-Preeident that be will welcome him unofficially in August. Lieutenant-Oolonel Oolville'e column surprised Commandant Hans Botha's laager near Heideiburg during a fog. After a short fight the enemy fled, leaving their wagon?, blankets, dyna mite fuses and detonators. Commandant Malsn captured near Orarlock a patrol of the Diamond Fields Horse after a gallant fight. The British were outnumbered, and all their horses were killed. The Boom subsequently released their prisoners Strong drafts of British troops are concentrating at the Orange River station, preparatory to a big concerted movement in the Hartbeestfifontein dis trict The Outlander Committee at Durban is surprised at the lenient terms offered to Botha, and urges Sir A Mllner to insist on the unconditional surrender of the Boers as a prelude to peace

Weuinoton, May 4 The Premier bass been advised that private O M Lindop, of Denniaton, is (seriously ill ab Pretoria.

CABLE NEWS.

United Free* Association—By Bieotria (Telegraph—Gopyright London, May 8 The Canadian-Pacific and Atlantic Coast; and Northern Railway Com panies, in conjunction with Mr* Ley land'a Steamship line, are opeaiug a new grain route ria the late ports to England. The new route will be 890 milei shorter than the present one. Excitement prevails in English mining districts over the prospective strike against the coal duty. Sir Reginald Beauchamp is seeking a divorce from his wife. Mr Hugh Watt, one time M F for the Oamlachie division of G'.argow, who visited Australia some yearfe ago in connection with Northern Territory mining schemes, is mentioned as a co-respon dent. The Korean Government has again dismissed Mr Mcleavy Brown, against whose recent dismissal Great Britain successfully remonstrated. Firth, M»y i The Government is purchasing 8000 acres at York, and intends to divide it for closer settlement in blocks. Adelaide, May 4 The State revenue for nine months has increased by £71,900, and th« expenditure increased by £$1,000 compared with the same period last ytar, Brisbane, May 4 ' Mr Justice Pan], on the ground that he himself is a ratepayer, refused to hear Bradford's application for an injunction against the Municipal Cpun cil. All other available judges are ratepayers, and consequently the case is postponed indefinitely.

Ashton-Flemington

From our own Correeponrinn

The many friends of Mr Mi'ohell, our wotthy sonoolmaster, will be pleased to learn that be Is fast recovering from his late illness, and wall soon be shout again. SHE! GROTS, The farmers tn this district hare taken advautags of the fine weather, all the grain is threshed out and delivered in the utorei, tho yields have been very good, Mr Jamie - Bon and others having thieehe'd 100 bashaii of oat* to the acre. The wheat al«o yielded very well. Every one is now busy with th« plough, bub there will not he io much crop put; in this year, us sheep pay mash better, SXEMXNGTON Thursday last was v big day at Fleming* too, there being an election between Ml Taylor and Mr Lill for Road Board honours. Both sides worked hard in getting elected at the poll, which resulted in Mr Taylor being returned by a majority of 13. At the close Mr Taylor thanked the ratepayers for returning him at the top of tha poll. Mr Lill also returned thanks, j PBESST'TIBUN CHURCH. The same evening the annual meeting in connection with the Presbyterian Chnreh wag held in the church, and was well at* rendsd, representatives from all parts of th* district being present and the Rev Mr Skinner was in the ohalr. The secretary read the annual report. The balance »he»t which was unanimouely adopted at read showing a credit balance of £54. It WM resolved to raise Mr Skinner's itipend by £40, also to send a donation to Mr MoKenlEe who has left) the district. The Committee for the year was elected being the same at last year with power to add to the number. Other bunlness was transacted imd tha meeting adjourned to the schoolroom where a grand harvest borne concert was held piobibly one of the best that has ever been held in Fletnington, A splendid programme was gone through in which the following ladies and gentleman took part. Miss Gl»rk, Miss Poison, Miss Donaldson, Mr oow, MrjMaOonuell, Mr Miller, Mr Jameson, Shearer, Mr and Mrs Craighead, Mist John ston and Lewia, Miss Watt, Miss Thompson. Advantage was taken at this meeting to present Mr and Mrs Kidd and family who are leaving the district for Winchmore, with a handsome travelling rag, eight day clock, ink stand, and woik basket, by tha residents of the district as a token of esteem. Tha Rev Mr Skinner made the presentation and spoke in high terms of Mr and Mrs Kldd's worth aB workers in the district and cbnrob. Refreshments were tnen handed round by the young ladies of the church. The usual vote of thanks brought a very pleasant evening to a cloee. (The school was very tastefully decorated by the young ladies of the chnrcb. The Presbyterians of Fleming ton. and Ashburton will be ple.ased to bear that a nephew of Mr McKeczie will take up the charge lately vacated by Mr Mc&eiizie. He comes from the North Island,

Harvest Festival.

The Harvest Festival in onnection with the Primitive Methodist Church held on Saturday and Sunday last was very satisfactory. The weather bang fine,good crowds gathered both to luncheon on Saturday, and to the Sunday's services. The luncheon was excellent, bo much so that many friends were not satisfied by giving the Is charge, bat gave 2s> The sale of goods »n'l produce was fairly brisk though many things are still laft for sale* Our Primitive Methodist friends are aiming at wiping off £300 debt on the chtuch. Already the back of the thing is broken and we hope by the end of the month to be able to report that thie Is &h accomplished fact. They wish to tender their sincere thanks to the public for the liberal support they have given towards this end j also to Mr Fowler, who very kindly p-aced his buildings at our disposal free of charge. On Sunday Mr McLennan preached an excellent sermon In the afternoon Mr Lili took charge of the programme,which was chiefly of a musical nature, he (Mr Lili) giving a suitable address in the middle of the programme, Tn the evening the Rev R Raine preached to a crowded congregation, taking for hiß aobjpefc '" Honouring God by the first fruits of our increase." Mr Jones con ducted the singing in his usual able sfcylft. The church was tastefully decorated for the occasion

Weather Report for April.

Although the month throughout was seasonable with fine autumn weather, there was a prevalence of north west winda com pared with the weather of the corresponding month in former yearai The coldest soap with'the lowest preianre was also experienced on^ the 27th, Kaln fell on eleven days registering 1.034 inches ; the highest 065 on the Bth, the lowest 001 on the 25th. The highest temperature in the inn, 127degs, was recorded on the 19bh; the lowest, 80 degs, on the 27th; the highest in the akade, 70degs, was noted on the 15th ; the lowest, sdegs frost, on the 27th, The wind bltw from the E on 1 day, Nff 1? days, S W sudays,5 u days, 8E 6 days, and NEI day. Frost was recorded on six mornings ranging from Ideg on the 18th, to 6<*egs on the 27th. The sun shone more or lets every day* Since the erection of the anemometer ca the 11th, the gfeatest velocity of the win<!§ wad noted on the 18th, the lowest 1$ miles, on the 22nd. The greatest density of the I atmosphere was observed on the Bfcb, when \ 9 (wet bnlb) was recorded, The lowesb «ur face radiation (grass thermometer), 9' wag recorded on the 27th. wws Domain, May 1, 1901 The rainfall at Mount Sotners for April has been 326 inohea. Rain fell on twelve days, most in one day of 24 boon on the 17th, when 1.03 in fell; The average rainfall for April ad Mount Somera for the last 8 years has been 4.22 inches. A tlight sprinkling of snow fell on the 27th A Epwabd Pbackb

THE CENSUS.

United Press Association—By Kieottrlo Teleg »ph*~Gopy right Melbourne, May 4 The oeceui dfcoloaes that there are 3417 i more males, sud 51,962 more females, than last ceriaua. This discrepancy ii partly doe i to the absence in South Africa and China of ihe contingents, and to departures for Weairaliaß goldfielde. Sidney, May 5 The census shows the population of New Bouth Wales to be 1,362,232, an increase of 229,995, The census discloses that the population of the County ol London has increased by 387,717. In sixty seven county boroughs the iac'o*Be has been a million and ft quarter

Aquatics

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Sydnbt, May 4 The Inter-State elght<>ottr race, on the Paramatta river, resulted es follows :— Victoria I, JNew Soath Wales 2, Sonth Australia 3, Queensland 4. From a start the New Soath Wales crew were best away, and they maintained {:he!r lead to Bozlaud's point, where the Victorians,whose form through out w&s much superior to that of any of the others, forged ahead. The local crew stack manfully to their work, and made some good spurts toward the fhJsh, but could not overhaul the Victorians, who won by a length and a quarter. f l^mfn 42aee. Queensland and South Australia wera practically out of it early in the race Six of the Senth Australian men originally chosen were sick, and their places were taken by substitutes

THE ASHBHETOft GU^B lA^5 MONDAY, MAY 6, 1901



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TWO STRONG REASONS W J Mdlroy, Eiq, Kumar*, N Z laid recently :— " From actual use in my own family, and remarks made by all who have ever uaed Chamberlains Cough Remedy, I know it to be the befit cough mixture in the market. I have had the agenoy for ovet four years, have sold many dozens, and have never had a singe complaint). Sold by Aihburtoa Drug Company pries (fed and 3a Yon can depend on ridding you children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers, price, Is The success of the 1} IC sala of pianoa and organs still proceeds at merrily as ever s and there seems no abatement of business- The fifth shipment was opened Saturday morning, and inoluded a beantifnl specimen of the maker's art in the shape o! ft mugnifi oent instrument by the well known firm of Kiohard liipp »B«J Bod s



Somebody with the statistic habit has been tabulating a lot of information about women and their work. Sixty years ago ten men worked for wages to every one woman ; today the ratio is four to one and rapidly diminishing. Thirty years ago two thirds of the self supporting women were maid servants. At present the population has been reduced to one thipd. By far th© greatest number of self supporting women ere of American birth and nationality. Next in number and enterprise come rte Hebrew women- Postage stamps issued by Egypt for the Soudan provinces now appear with I a new watermark 4 a crescent instead of the lotas blossom as in the former issae. The one and ten piaster stamps have already appeared on the new paper. : Wade's Worm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children hrive after taking them j price, 1b



j BOWEL COMPLiINT IN O&ILDREN 1 During the summer months children ; are subject to disorder of the bowela, and should receive the most careful attention" As soon as any looseness of the bowels Is noticed, Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should be given When children are teething they have more or less diarrhoea, which can. be controlled by giving Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Full directions with each bottle Sold by Aehbqrton Drug Co Price la 6d and 3s



Tk» hkWS TRIBUTE)—The remains of the late Mri Jas Johnston, of Spriogburn, were followed to the Mount Somers cemetery on Friday last by natives and friends from the district in whioh ahe waa so well known and respected, and elaewhsre, over 300 per eona being present) ab the ceremony, which was feelingly oonduoted by the Rev Mr Waatbrooke. The deceased lady had not been in her usual health for some time, but there waa apparently nothing to cause alarm to her numerous friends, and when on Wednesday it was announced that she had passed away, the news wa« received with astonished griof. Mrs Johnston came to the colony thirty eight yeara ago in the ahip * Brother's Pride/*ad went at once to Lake Heron, where her buaband waa engaged in the service of Messrs W Oand A J Walker. Subsecaaably he was appointed manager for Mr Tooth, ab Cleni) Hilla Sfcabion, and con tinued to nob in that capacity for fifteen years. Mrs Johnston leaves seven Bon? and , five daughters, and thirty four grandchildren! to mount their lobi



CONSULTING OPUOtAN Mr Ernest U Saodstein, DBOAI.FR MO, who haa lately returned after aix years' special study in England and Con tinent;, may be oooealted on all cases of defective eyeaight* Daylight nob necessary arHficial light being! used. Doctor' pre Bcriptione prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Oaishel Street W., over M fta ndatein, jew«ller 5 OhjripJiphHrp>. 9to 11 2 to4a»ily



ALL Claaaes Drapery and Clothing at . big bargain prices—White Calico 2% yard, Gray Oalioo 2|(l, Orefconnes 3|d, Wide reversible do at lOfd, Art Muslins, pretsy deaigQß, from Bsd yard, Whtte Turkish Towels 54d, Belgian Ticks, double width, la 4|(J, Fancy Oil Buzea Is 6d, Damaek QD*bliDg Hid, 2 yards wide Grny Twill Sheeting 10|i, Blaok Colonial Knitted Stockinga frcm 9d pair, Dress Sniffs, aouble width, from BJd, splendid lot ol Black and Navy Lustres, eto , OEOBGE DUNCAN & C©, Tanored Street WANTKD Known—That we make no charge to the publics for the magnifi j cent exhibition of evening dress fabrins aud requisites, now on view in our largejwindows. In view of coming festivities, wo would invite every lady to view this particular window.—Mitchell & Tubneb. P^AiTY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pan* for nothing. __________ N' EW Goods in photo frames, birthda^ books, needlework books, indoo games bibles, prayer and hymn books, fanoy glassware, cheap books, Toy, etc—A T H Williams East street. WORTH knowing that Gegbgb Dunoan AND Co, Cheap Gash Diapers and Olothlers, have now opened up bheir Winter shipments of Ladies' Threequ&rter Jackets, New Dress Stuffs, Fur Necklets, Capes, eto, also a large stock of Manchester Goods, comprising Flannelettes, Calicoes, Hollands, Table Baizes, Towels, Laoe Curtains, Cretonnes, etc.. As theise goods have been bought in tho cheapest Home markets for spot cash, they are confident the value is AI, and all buyers anxious to aave money cannot do better than try George DONOAN & Co, The People's Cheap Cash Drapers, Tanored Street, opposite Aroade f i ———i in i iii mi if; THE ABHBUBTON TRAIN SERVICES Trains e*ve Ashburton daily for— OHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, II am 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.55 a tn, 3.50 pin DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m | Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— I OHRISTOHUROH-at 10.45 a m, 12.48 p tn {express), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.35 am, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) I SPRINGBURN-at 8.46 a mf



J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMAKER A JEWEIiLER T>E9B to anDonnot chat he is making extensive Alterations to his Business Premises, having imported ENTIRELY HEW WINDOW FITTINGS of the Latest English Design, which when complete will enable him to Show his Large and Select Stock to the besb advantage ON SATDBDAY, APKIL 6. The liNsflT Stock op NEW JEWEILERY WATCHES, SILVER WARE, Ever offered to the Aahbnrton Fublis w be displayed. During Alterations Btttiness will be can i on as usuil. J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER ft JEWELLER, Kant Htreofc, Jtsbbartoa



TIAAKIfi PIANOS OAK ■ i ii iJ9 HAA&E PIANOS WA HAAKK PIANOS |II HAAKIS PIANOS •** Guaranteed ; excelled by konb ; easy terms. H. fit. JONBB. MONEYS MONEY TO LEND no Freehold Ssoority, in Bams to suit borrowers. Apply to MR 0 W. PURNJhXL, Solicitor, Mon'gomery's. Buildingß WANTED KNOWN. SPECIAL Purchase ef a Manufacturer's Stock of Ladies' Sailor, Trimmed and Utririmmed, HATS, at la each, for 14 days* ANDREW ORR. ALL&YS THE PAIN Charlotte A Maokav, Qason street Master ton, saytt :—' For more than three years I had suffered severely from sharp pains in my aim, sihoulder and spine, co that ft was almost impossible for me to obtain any sleep Settog Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised I obttiioed a bottle at Mr Eaton's chemist ■hop. By following the directions—l bad the Pain Bi&lm wall rubbad on to the affected pacts—and almost immediately I i xpwienced relief. After several applications, the paia was so allayed that I was able to obtain my regular skep and perform my household datiet. I consider it a wonderful medicine •od think aomueb of ft that I will never be without a bottle in my home ' Chamberlain's Pain Balm ia sold by Aibburton Drag Company price la 6d and 3s Smoke New Vmm



LAMPS. LAMPS; LAMPS. i MONTH. KBDUOfil)' PR; 038. 1 MOOTS. GAS L^BlPd FROM 12a 61 "~ "~ NorthUuht 12m 61, lintwr 12a 61, A<vryktor 15s, Brrckenbridge 17«-6d, Phenomenon 18^ fid. 8o!«r 20^, Luminatoi* 17a 6d LARGE STOCK of OAbBrDK on h*»d crushed ready for aae. OIL ..LAMPS FROM 3s 6J. KERO^K.NR LAMFH. FROM 6s. Lffcent 8a 6d, Burhury 83 6J, Oouripr 3t 6d, Wai nor s*, Uncle yarn 08 6d, Pathfinder 7* 6d, Micr- phots 7s 61, «-eiiz 7a Si, Bunrtf-r 8? 6d, Lit© 0-?, Club 10', Toura 10s 6d, K'nglet 12« 6d, Silver King 15s, Holo iphots 17s 6d, Kob-i-^'or 15-4, and ocbers too numerous to mention. LAMP OILS kept in Stock at 6d, 9>, and Is. Zealanclia Oyele Works, ' BUENBTT STEEBT, ASHBURTON, rxnx iw.tsT& cut a "T\ipq \jIjL\J±\JAU &JIIAUXLiO la iSwning Dress Goods AIA> 1 AOiNJiiO In Evening Silks AJLL COLORb In; Evening Satias LOVELY DESIGNS lo Evening H.*. NO YE LTIES In Ev*Qiag Shawls VARIOUS STYLES v >^ FAFS } GLOVES, HOSE, ' LAOBS, " ■"oHIFFONS? BIBBONS SEE OUR WINDOWS MITCHELL AND .TURNER, THE DRAPERS iv.Z- CLnTHING FACTORY f\XJ^ "Winter STOCK is now opened tip— AH Wool FANTS and SINGLETS ... ... 2sllld. COLONIAL PANTS *nd SINGLETS 4£6 d. Largest, Cheapest, and best Assortment erer shown in Aahbarton. NZ, CLOTHING FACTOItY- EJ fifr B M m a » PILLS CURE BILIOUS AHAOKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS* &c. They possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY, SAFE AND CERTAIN, The ScjHoolmistbess, St. Anne's School, Wandsworcn, writes as follows. J(t My mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for bilioua attacks and sick heaJaches, and have always found them most beneficial.'' • CBMfactund "^ 76f Now Oa^ord Bt«oti» I^mdoa. Sold by aU C&emlftta and Uedlcino Venaov»