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Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places at under, subject to the necessary alterations:

TUESDAY, September 24 For Wellington and Northern Ports, per Tarawera, at 6.30 p m

WEDNESDAY, Sept 25

For Northern Ports and Westport, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United States, Canada, eto, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe (due London October 26th), via San Franoisco, per Eiingamite, at 6.30 p m

MINING

United Press /rHsociatlon—By Electric Telegraph

Dunkdin, Sept 21

Additional returns—Clyde 1220_, Earn slaußh No 2 39 _ 16dwb, Olrig 370_ lldwt, Gold Queen 36'Z 3dwr, Perseverance, No 1, 340_; O fngo 32_,Vinoenb Extended 32<_, Empire 29 z 16iwt, Perseverance No 2, 29 _ sdwt 18gr, Earnslaugh, No 1, 27«>_ 16dwt, Success 23(zl01wt, Molynenux Hydraulic 23 _ Golden Treasure 23cz, L.wrnuoe 19;>», Golden Bed 18 a 16dwb, Chicago 18 %, Wai mumu 17o_ 13dwt, Meg and Annie 17(„ 7<lwt, Dunstan Lead 13o_ lOJwb, Shepherd's Creek l3oz ldwb, Golden Link 12oz lOdwt, Long Valley 12f% Gulden Beaoh lloz6dwb 12gr, Majestic 10r« lldwb. Donedin, Sepb 23

Returns—Golden Gate 7605512 Iwt, Golden Run 46e_ 4dwt, Happy Valley 17oz lldwt, Central Charlton 24, _ 7dwt, Unity 24:_ Bdwf, Matau 26iz Olrig37-z lldwt

Today's sales-Bandigo three parcels at 14?, three parcels at 14s 3d ; Central Eleotrio 9<, 8s 9d; Eleotrio 375; Fourteen Mile Beaoh three parcels at 17», 16e 9d ; Gold King 5i j Gold Queen 5* 9d ; Golden River 6s; Junction Eleotrio 28% 28a ; Loaning Rook 13) 9i, 1.8 3d, 181; Vincent Extended 8a fni

Commercial.

THE AGENT-GENERAL'S CABLE.

Wellington, September 23

The Agent General, in a cablegram dated London, September 2lsb, reports as follows; —« No alteration in the mutton market since last week. The quantiby going into con sumption at present ia very small* The lamb market is very weak ; prices are »d lower, and a further drop seema imminent. The beef market ia dull—N.Z hinds 3s!, fores 3| 1. 1 here is a good demand for butter and cheese, and the market is steady.'

CLEARING SALE.

Messrs Frledlander Bros, ltd, report having held a very satisfactory Oleoring Sale on Friday last, of stuck and farm implements, furniture, etc, on occounb of Mr M Mahoney, at his homestead, Elgin, when the foil )wing prices were obtained j— Massey Harris reaper and Mader £18 10', drays and frame from £10 to £17, d.f plough £5 10s. block and chains £2, roller £10 10s, set 6-leaf harrows £1 15s, drill £6, grubber £7, gorse cutter £2 2a 6d, hay rake £210', harrows £5, bay mare £18, bay mare Doily, £43 ; chestnut gelding Punch, £17 ; bay colt £44 ; grey gelding £35, bay mare, syre, £45, bay pony £19, black mare £710*, bay mare £7 10a, brown pony £10, harness from £2 to £3 12a 6d, gig £7, dog cart £9. Sundries and furniture sold ab full market prices.

HAVELOCK STREET MART

There was a fair attendance at Mr H Stephenson's weekly sale on Saturday, and a good entry of pigs and poultry, Prices all round were slightly i» advance of last week. Pigs—Weaners 9s to 12s ; stores 14a to 16s « porkers up to 27a. Poultry—Fowls ls to _a 61; Geese 5s ; ducks 2< to 2t 6d« Potatoes Ss to 6> s seed (Kidneys). 4s to 4s 6d j wheat up to 8i J pork 31 and 3|-«

DEATH.

Williams-At Tinwald, on September 22, ab his residence, Carter's Torrace, Edward, the beloved husband of Frances (Fannyj Williams. Aged 40 years.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1901.

The combination of those engaged in agricultural and pastoral pursuits to conserve their own interests in the game way that other interests are being looked after, is undoubted..? a very desirable step. If tbe organisation of the Farmers' Union is prudently car ried out, and the management there after is intelligent and progressive, there is every reason to hope for very satisfactory results. There are, how ever, several dangers ahead, which might arise from interna! dissension or fcheplacing in prominent poiitionsof men having axes to grind, or personal ends to serve. We note that those who are openly opposed to the movement pre dict that the first mentioned c^use is relied upon to prevent the Union from achieving any particaNr success in the direction proposed. We trust, how ever, that the farmer* will realise how much depends upon their continuing to pull together, and that they will not allow the anticipations of those who do not wish them well to be justified. We confess we see trouble threatening from tbe aims and aspirations of some of the leaders of the movement, and we strongly warn the farmers against entrusting too much to one or two men in each branch, or in the Union as a whole. Everybody knows how the Btrings are pulled by a few officials in the Trade Unions, the true interests of the workers being quite a secondary consideration in the policy of those organisations, We ad mit that the principle of trade unionism is a logical and proper compliment of our social conditions; but we maintain tibat the manner in which those bodies have bern jsonducte4 hay Iffng since lost for them the sympathy and approval of the community as a whole. They are run mo3tly by those who are not workers, and merely use these as a means to an end. We sincerely trust the farmers will carefully avoid falling into a similar mistake; Let every member of the Farmers' Union remem ber that he has not only a say, but a great inherent in its management, and let him as far a» possible, exercise that right. Then we should pot fear tjbat ope or two, more ambitious than the rest;, would make use of the Unions for their own ends. Ibis a real danger, a rock a bead of the Farmers' Union, and it is as well to keep it in view

Local and General.

Imported Blood Stock—At the Christ church horse parade on Saturday, much die atisfaction was expressed ab Lupin, Luapim, and Malaohi, the three blood horses imported from England oy th« Government. They were ccmidered too small, and quibe unsuitable to get remounts.

SrnsißLß Teachers—at the annual meet ing of the North Canterbury Branch of the Educational Institute, held in Christchurch on Saturday, a recommendation thab the Institute should be broughb under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act), was Eos*.

Trap Accident—A fcrapaooidenb oocurred in East streeb on Saturday afternoon, when the vehiohles driven by Mr J B^nifint, 6f Wakanui, and Mr W Gray, of Green street, collided. The whipple-trae attaohed to Mr Bonlfant's vehicle broke, in conse quence of which he was thrown out, for tunately escaping with a stvere shaking.

Drownkd—A young man named William McDonald, a wabohmak.r, was drowned in the Dunedin harbour on Saturday morning. He was going out to bhe yacht Thelma with a chain for the buoy. The chain got twisted round hii leg, and he was dragged down and drowned.

Tim Udkb of Cornwall — The London Sphere is responsible for the statement that th« Duke of Cornwall's character consider ably dtvelopod in the Australian tour* * For the Mi at time,' says that pap&r,' he has been thrown entirely on his own initiative. 1

A GomrroiNa Lawyer—A Ohriatohuroh solicitor who left) his boots and socks on the rooks at Sumner yesterday while he paddled on the beaob, had reason to regreb his con fi lenoe in the honesty of his fellow beings. When he returned there wore left to him only two very old and dilapidated boots. Some dishonest individual had taken both boots and socks.

Sbahiok Rkcmbation Rksort—A party oonßiating of the Chairman of the County County Council, and Messrs Chapman and Stitt, members of thatbotfy, with Mr Baxter, tho County Engineer, were driven down to the Wakanui Beach by Mr A H Shury on Saturday, for the purpose of inspecting some ait fit that bave been offered to the County Counolt as recreation reserves. The result of the visit will be laid before the County Counoil at its next meeting.

Gale at Hanmkr—A very severe gale prevailed at Hanmer Plains on Monday, lasb week. Tfte coach for Cnlverden waa being harnessed up when a gust of wind caught it and blew it across the road. Toe horses were frightened, and took to the hills, being recovered to® late for the coach to proceed that day*

Slavery at Thursday Island —A man named Ambrose has been fined £25 at Thursday Island on each of five charges of working aborigines without their having signed on. A European named M'Master was fined £20 for illegally employing aborigines. He had, ib appeared, bought a girl from her father for flour and tobacco.

Fun in Earnest-While some boys were playing * Kelly gang' at Charters Towers, one of them named Neilson pointed a pea rifle at James Reddie, and fired. The bullet entered the boy's temple causing instant death It appears thit another boy had loaded the weapon un known to Neilson.

Kerosene—How is ib done ? Our readers will see by our advertising columns thab Flr-CHeb Bros, are selling best kerosene ab 3a 9d per tin, or 7s 6d per case, whereas It is being sold (nob 130 miles from Ashburton) at 4s 6d per tin, or 9s per case, or 20 per cent higher than Fletcher Bros,' priae. Either Fletcher Bros must be making a loss or someone ia making a big profit

A Man Missing—The luvercargill .cor respondent of the Otago Daily Times telegraphs ',—' A settler named Offioer, of Scott's Gap, near Ocautau, left his house during Thursday night, and his b_re feet marks were traced to the edge of theO.autau Stream early on Friday morning. The missing man had been suffering from an atta-kof itflaeiz., and had on a former occasion, ib is alleged, threabened to do away wibh himself. Constable Joyce was still dragging the river, which is in flood, when the message lefb Otautau. Officer is a married man, with several children, bub is well known in the Western district.'

Thfit—Guatavc Hyam Solomon, a young lad (who was arrested in Ashburton), remanded for sentence on a charge of Bbealing a horse, saddle, and bridle, and a quantity of jewellery, the property of Albert Bennett, from Greenpark, on Sept. Bth, the total va'ue beirg £15 2s 6d, was again brought before the Cnristohuroh Court on Saturday, Mr Bishop said he had considered this lad's case, and found be had a bad record, and that there was no reason whatever to treat him exceptionally. A senrenoe of three months imprisonment would therefore be imposed.

Peel Fores_— The Peel Foresb corres pondent of the Lyttelton Times writes j— The weather still keeps wonderfully fioo,

but is far too dry, though this district does nob waub rain so badly as places near tbe ooasb. Lambing ia in full swing, and lambs make a show of a large per cenbage. Mr Clarke, who has nearly oub up ail hia bush, intends shifting his mill plant to Southland, were it is understood he has scoured a valuable b'.ogk of timbered country. loflaer_- la rife, consequently, the local school has only half attendance.

An Excellent Suggestion —The Lyttelton Times says :—' lb has been sug gested thab something in the way of a ', general movement should be made to send Christmas comforts to our contingents this year. We are not sure that the men have always even necessary clothes, bub that is a matter which should tie attended to by authorities. Remembering the enthusi asm and generosity that marked the behaviour of the public at the beginning of the war, It li» surely not too much to ask now thab small gifts of useful articles should be sent to the members of the Sixth and Seventh Contingents. They hive had pretty continuous trekking and fighting, without any of the glory and fame which earlier contingents were for tunate enough to gain, and there is no doubt that they hive been sadly neglected by the people of the polony. We hope, therefore, th«t a special effort will be made during the next month to collect a few cases of 'comforts,' so that our boys at the front will have something to remind them Chrlstmastide of their friends at home.

News in Brief.

~— The butchers in Timaru have decided to raise the price of mutton _d per lb, owing to the increased price of fat stock. The coal output at Westport )ast week waa 8628 tons 19 cwt, of which §39? tons 10 cwb were from the Westport Coal Com. pany's mine, and 231 tons 9cwt from the Westport Co-operative Company's mine. Since the coming into operation on the let June, 1899, ef the Divorce Act, 1898, 81 decrees for dissolution of marriage have been granted in Wellington. Fletoher Bros.' second Tea Competition closes February 28th. First prizs, handsome marble clock and brong?, also 19 other prizes. Consumers of their well known Teas should save all coupons. Arrayed in all his State clothes, the Sultan of Lahore, says an Indian paper, is a glittering curiosity. He wear, gems worth iP,400,C00- They sparkle in hia crown, on hia epaulettes, in his girdle, and in his cuffs Daring the period from Ist April to 17th August 2 492L952 passengers were carried on the New Zealand Government railways showing an Increase of 497,788 compared with the number carried during the cor _. eponding period last year. I The decision of the Madgeburg Fire In' e^ra»||B Company to retire from the cplon'y canie a'sf a suppose to upderwrl/ers bub, says the Wellington Pest, the heas?y fire loaees experlenped by aji compan'es are considered a su^clent explanation.

Weather Forecast — Captain Edwin wires ;—Northeast to north and west gale ; glass fall ; indications of rain.

A Large Order—Advice has jußb been reoeived in New Zealand to the efft cb that the Federal Government (after an exhaustive trial of the different machines) has placed an order with Rudge Whitworth, Ltd, for a large shipment oj Rudge Whitworth cjo'.es for the use of the various departments of the servlae.

A Brave Girl—Application for recogui tion of the bravery of Mis_ Alice Groomes, who saved her father from drowning, has been received by Mr Linn, Secretary to the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand. The circumstances are that on the 18th of July last feir.ol Alice Margaret Groomee, who is on'y 16 years of age. and the daughter of Emanuel Groome?, a6sberman, of Paterson's Inlet, Stowarb Island, noticed her father's boat drifting past Bravo Island, appa rently with no one on board. Be coming alarmed, she swam out to the boat, and, getting on board, discovered her father in a 6b. She brought the boat in and suooeeded in obtaining assistance, pro bably saving her father's life by her plucky and prompt action;

1.0-G T—-The anniversary of the Pride of Wakanui Lodge, No 32, waa celebrated on Friday by a tea and concert, In the Main School. The attendance was very large, including frlendß from Ashburton, Dromore, Lauriston, Methven, and other places. The wants of the many who sat down at the well Bpread t»blea were attended to in a very pleasing manner by Sisters 0 A and A Dalton, PCorbetb, R Wilson, A and N Brown, 0 Bubteriok and L Irevuiz*. and Brothers M Wilson, A Trevurzi, and F and W Butteriok. Bro D J Doak, who was in the chair, in hia opening remarks, gave a short report of the working of the Lodge for tho past year, which showed that eleven new members had been enrolled, that after Blowing for removals, the roll number now stands at about £0, that after giving donations to soveral temperance objects, there was a substantial balance in hand, and that petition protesting against proposed liquor legislation, had been forwarded to the member for the district; The following contributed items : Songs, Mrs Chambers (2), Mr Grace (2); Mr Carson (2), and 0 Andrews, pianoforte solo, Mlse Cochrane, corneb sola Mr Humphreys. Recitations—Meters Rands, Lelham, and G, W Andrews. Two dialogues were given by members of the Lodge with oharaoberiatio ability. The expeoted speakers falling to appear Mr Latham from Methven gave a abort address. The aaoompaniments were played by Miss Jones and Mr Grace. Vote of thanks by Bro Frampton, and the singing of the National Anthem brought to a close one of the largest gatherings in the history of the Lodge

MEMORIAL SERVICE.

In accordance with announcement, the service ab Baring Square on Sunday evening had special reference to the late President McKinley, and his tragio death. There were a number of people present in addition to the usual congregation, and though the service was prolonged beyond the ordinary length, interest in the proceedings did not appear to nag. Tbe rostrum was draped with black and while, aud, following bhe sermon, Mr W Grace sang * Remember now thy creator,' The ' Dead Maroh ' in Saul was played by tbe organist, after bhe bsne dicbion was pronounced, the large congre gation standing meanwhile. The Rev Toos. Fee reod appropriate lessons—Psalm 2, and Romans 13 ; Ins text being the last verse of the second Psalm—' Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye per sh from the way, when bts wrath is kindled bub a little. Blessed are all they that pub their trust in h-m.' Mr Fee gave a brief sketch of Mr McKinley's life, and paid a tribute to tbe sterling character and pure motives of the lamented President! Referring to Mr McKinley's assassination, and the apparent unconcern and silence of the Almighty in circumstances so inhuman, Mr Fee remarked that this silence might be marvelled at if the day of settlement wis now and not in the fubure. He then went on to speak of the organisation which was responsible for the foul deed. America appeared to be the ' happy hunbing ground ' of the Anarchist, a oountry where the Society had perfect liberty, and it might be one of the good re.u'ts arising out; of the sad affair, thab that liberty would be consider ably curtailed. After reading an exbraot from • Rocki Ahead,' giving the Anarchists' platform, the condition of Society, if anarchy gained the ascendency, was por. trayed. It was then shown how the tyranny and oppression sought by Anarchists in the first instance, to be removed by force, had been gained for the English nation by peaceab'e moan?. There was no doubb, however, in spite cf the humane laws of England, greed and avarice often caused oppression to the weak, but when education let in the light to the poorer classes, they began to organise, and form combinations to get what they considered to be their rights, bub such rights should only bs procured in a way that was honorable. Pitting selfishness against selfishness would never bring in the •• goldan age." While ib was true that English soil was less congenial for planting Anarchy than any ether, it was nob a pleasant prospect to look forward to if in the future an attempt was mads to propagate its principles in New Zealand. Having deoided to maintain a system of education, which excluded the Bible and prayer from our school?, with the conviction thab little scriptural training was given in the homes of the people, ib would be well to consider if the soil of our colony, under such conditions, was nob being prepared for a system—one plank of its platform being the destruction of all forms of religion. After remarking thab while many of the Anarchists were diabolical in their schemes and actions, there were no doubt some who were weak minded, and misled. Mr Fee suggested that the best way, iv bis opinion, for dealing with the movement was as follows :—The foremost nations of the world to arrest) every Anarohisb within their respective dominions, and deport them to some perfectly unin habited position of the globe ; supply them with material, implements, tools and food, so thab they could make a new gbart in life, and let these revolutionists work out their destiny solely among themselves without let or hindrance* Mr Fee was of the opinion that before very long, most of them would crave permission to re enter civilised society, and be gad to live under conditions of order and good Government, Before closing, the preaoher, reminded his hearers thab all who were nob living In harmony with the mind and will of God were in a sense Anarchists.

Sad Occurrence at Rangiora.

Some sensation was caused ab Rangiora on Saturday morning, when it beoame known that Mrs Wilaon, the wife of Mr W T Wilson, a highly respected resident and a member of the Borough Council, had hanged herself. Mr Wilson on arising In the morning was considerably concerned at nob finding her about. He insbituted a search for her, and evenbnally discovered Mrs Wilson hanging In an outhouse, No m >tive oan be attributed for the deed, although of late Mrs vVil?on had been a little depressed in spirits? Qre&b sympathy is felt in the distriot for tbe husband and family. An inquest was held on Saturday after noon before Dr McArthur, Coroner, touching the death of Mary Wilson, who was found hanging in a shed. Miss E 0 Wilson gave evidence that the deceased had suffered for the past three months with afluecz;, and was often in a depressed state, and had complained with pains in her head. W T Wilson, husband of the deceased, stated that his wife had had influer.z. several times, and had been attended by a doctor for the past fortnight. Ab times she was very low spirited, bub had seemed brighter the pasb two or three days. They retired to bed ab abo^i' JO o'clock on Fridiy night; _j.g heard pothpg during the nighb, and ;ab 'about 7 o'clock in tjie morning found the deceased had left the room. He looked for her iv an adjoining room, and then outside, when he found her hanging by a rope to the exiling of a shed quite dead, the body being oold. He cut it down, and oarried ib inside. She had Buffered from sleeplessness a good deal, aud walked about night after night. Dr Baber said thab about a fortnighb ago he prescribed for the deoeased for influenza She showed signs of great nervous debility and depression, amounting almost to melan cjtjqlfa. attributed her t'aap act to acute hysteria. The Jury returned a yerdij/b briab deceased took hgr own life while in a state of temporary insanity,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, Sept 21 The New Zealand Shipping Com pany declared a dividend of 5 per cent. Berlin, September 21 The Emperor conferred the decora tion of the Grand Oso3B of the Red Easle on Prinje Chan.

King Edward visited the King of Sweden at Helsinborg.

New York, Sept 2®

The Venezuelan and Colombian Liberal forces were badly defeated by the Colombian Government troops at Riohacha. The" Venezuelan General was amongst the captured.

Melbourne, Sept 21

The Board of Enquiry found the signalman primarily responsible for the Jolimont railway accident, and the driver oi the down train was to blame in a less degree.

[The up and down trains collided, but fortunately the drivers had succeeded in checking the speed of the trains considerably, and no very serious damage was done ] The Ten-mile Oross-country Oham« pionship was won by Stillwell in 62min _sec,

SOUTH AFRICA

SEVENTEEN LANGERS KILLED

THE CAPTURE OF BRITISH

SOME PRESS OPINIONS

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, Sept 19 Seventeen Lancers were killed, in cluding Lieutenant Philip Leslie Rus sel, of C«rngham, Victoria An official despatch states that a superior force at Vlakfontein, fifteen miles south of the Waterworks, sur rounded and captured two guns of A Battery and a company of Mounted Rifles escorting them

The only details Lord Kitchener has received of the Vlakfontein reverse are that a lieutenant was killed

Columns are pursuing the enemy. A strict investigation into the affair has been ordered

Brigadier General Pluuaer's New Zealanders captured twenty of Kruit zinger's commando at Rouxville

A proclamation has been issued enforcing the Fugitive Offenders Act in the Transvaal

Sir H Campbell Bannerman, speak ing at the North East Lanarkshire by election, declared that the annexation of the Boer Republics must be upheld

The Standard and Daily Telegraph, commenting on the recent reverses, question the wisdom of sending guns with small detachments, which run the risk of being outnumbered. The papers admit that unfavourable odds are occasionally inevitable from a military standpoint, owing to the character of the country, and the scattered position of the forcpe, as the result of the guerilla tactics of the enemy

The Times and the Morning Post warn the Government that the nation long since realised the necessity of fighting to the finish, and is entitled to have the responsibility brought home to those blameable, a fact which is only realised intermittently

THE LATE PRESIDENT.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph —Copyrighb

London, September 20

McKinley memorial services were held everywhere. Business in London was largely suspended.

A vast congregation attended the service in Westminster Abbey, includ ing Mr Ohoate, the American Ambas sador, and his wife, many Americans, and the Agents-General of the various colonies.

The King cabled to Mr Ohoate from the Continent :—-' Oar thoughts are especially with tbe American nation when their distinguished late President is being laid to rest.'

The Queen sent an autograph letter of sympathy to Mrs McKinley,

Washington, September 20

Tons of floral tributes were seat to Qanton, including wreaths bearing the names of rulers and statesmen. King Edward's wreath wis taken to Mrs McKinley's house and placed on the coffin, when the cortege was proceeding to the church.

The Czar's Tour

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright* Paris, September 22 General Bruguere on Saturday led selected regiments of the army at Rheims past the Czar and Czarina and President Loubet,

At the luncheon after the review M. Loubet declared the alliance between the two nations had powerfully con tributed to the peace of Europe.

The Cz-*r replied, stating that he was deeply moved by the touching cor diality of the demonstrations, the ties uniting the nations being reaffirmed by such manifestations of sympathy. Russia much loved and appreciated the French nation; The alliance waa the most paci£jc and precious element of appeasement for the whole humanity. The Czar started for Kiel in the afternoon, and received ovations all the way to the frontier, where he tele graphed to M Loubet his warmest thanks.

Received September 23, 8 43 a m Paris, Sept 22

Parisians are bitterlj disappointed that the Cssar has not visited Paris. The Czar sent 100,000 francs for dis tribution amongst the poor of the city, and promised a visit later. He divided 50,000 francs between the poor of Dunkirk and Rheims Oompeigne,

The Loss of the Cobra.

EVIDENCE AT THE INQUEST

A REMARKABLE WRECK

United Press Association— By Eleotro Telegraph—Copy righb London, September 21 Tbe Oobra was only transferred to the Admiralty on Tuesday. Tbe King forwarded a message expressing the deepest hearffelt sym pathy with the relatives of those who were drowned.

The evidence taken at the inquest showed that the Oobra waa going dead sow, and big seas were running. She was in about ten fathoms of water when a shock was felt. She broke her back, buckled, and settled down amid ships. There was no time to properly launch the boats. The dingey was swung overboard with the canvas covering intact, and was only reached by swimming, the twelve survivors ripping the covering. The Cobra's stem and stern met together in the air as she sank. The stern part alone was seen to founder,

The Royal Tour

SPLENDID RECEPTION AT OTTAWA

Ottawa, Sept 21 The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall have arrived at Ottawa. The Gover nor General, Lord Minto, Sir W Laurier, and members of the Ministry, officially welcomed them. The French colonists vied with the English in ac cording them an enthusiastic reception,

A Substantial Insurance Claim.

THE FIRE AT HORDERN'S

Sydney, Sept 21 The adjustment of Hordern's insur ance claims, . which approximated £300,000, distributed over forty three offices, has been completed, It took Mr Sam Hordern ten hours signing claims, he having to append hia name seventeen hundred timesi Excepting in the case of Whiteley's London, Hor dern's is the record single fire insurance demand.

Federal Defence.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, Sept 21 The report of the Commonwealth Military Pay Committee has also taen tabled. The scale of pay of the perma nent forces recommended ranges from £1500 a year for the major general, to 2s 6d up to 3s 6d per day for privates and guuners. The pay of the permanent naval forces should be decided on the military basis, and for the military forces 8a a day is recommended as the lowest rate of pay.

The Federal Commandant.

United Presß Association—By Elecsrio Telegraph—Copyright London, September 21 Lieutenant-General Sir H J Hild yard has declined tbe command of tho Australian Federal forces Melbourne, Sept 22 The appointment of the Federal Commandant will bo made iv a few days. General Hutton's name is growing in favour with the Cabinet.

The King Alfred Millenary

UNVEILING OF THE STATUE,

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Tdlegraph—Copyrig'ub

Losd x Sept 21 In connection with the Millenary of Alfred the Great Lord Rosebery, ia unveiling King Alfred's statue at Winchester, described him as the ideal Englishman, the perfect sovereign, the pioneer of England's greatness. He gracefully mentioned the ancestry of the Americans, ' who across the oen* turies in moments of stress and sorrow irresistibly join hands with ue.'

Lord Brassey and a number of other prominent men identified with the colonies, attended the millenary,

Exploring China and Thibet.

A BRITISH EXPEDITION

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Hong Kong, Sept 21 An exploring and surveying expedi tion, with nine months' equipment, which proposes to traverse Sze-chuan and tbe Yunnan provinces, and pos sibly Thibet, has left Pekin under Maj ar C 0 Manifold, staff-surgeon, A body of Indian Grburkaa is escorting the expedition.

Projected Colonial Exhibition at Earl's Court.

PRELIMINARY STEPS.

London, Sept. 20 An Anatralian-New Zealand Exhibition under the auspices of the Australasian Chamber of Commerce, is projected ab Earl's Court for 1903. It will not be held unless all the Commonwealth States are represented. A large guarantee fund is being organised. All the Agents General excepting Sir H Tozar (Queensland) and the Hon W P Reevee(New Zaaland), who were absent, approve, though they have not committed their Governments.

| Influential aristocrats, bankers and commercial men support the proposal, and it ls hoped that the Australian Chambers of Commerce will co.operate. The King's patronage la confidently anticipated.

The Inter-State Commission Bill.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, September 22 Mr Chamberlain cabled to Mr Barton that he had received a memorial from, a number of the great steamship lines protesting against the Inter-State Commission Bill applying to ocean trade, on the grounds that the powers proposed to be conferred were capable of being employed to destroy freedom of contract in the traffic, and compel the fullest disclosure of the manage ment of business. Mr Chamberlain adds—" Doubtless the Federal Minis ters will give full consideration to the protest." K|r Bar toil says the message clearly indicates that the Secretary of State for the Colonies is not interfering with Australian legislative i»ff*irs,

JTHE ASHBURTOK GUABDIAN t MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 190.



BUSINESS NOTICES First Shipment JUST ARRIVED. To be followed by Regular Shipments direct fr_tn Ceylon by every Mail Boat, OF TBE RENOWNED CEYLON TEA. HpHE NIK.VANA TEA COMPANY, JL Colombo, Ceylon, have made arrangements to spnd to New Zealand REGULAR SHIPMENTS OF THHW CHOICE CEYLON TEAS, feeling Bore the Tea drinking puhlie will much appreciate a PURE, CHOICE OEYL'»N IRA, Direct from the Grower, UN TAMPERED WITH, f^ BEAD THIsl- Thfis<s Teas are Packed In Ceyloa, and are absolutely PURX People rarely consider the I'MNG^R of drinking low claw Tp»fi. NIRVANA Is the highest gr«de known t© hf trade, and if sold by all leading grocers at the came price as ordinary Tea. > ASK FOR IT. LON'T FORGET THE NAME. Sola Aeent. Appointed— J.. T COOGH. Ashburton, Frea B*mp!e and Pamphlet on Application « sa o (_t| f~^ SB o CO \P _>H HCIi <j 1 ® * Ph _£ __ ■*__■* Q__ & O CU r*M ° fc S Q ** _!!__! faa«r S> CD r HfH fad £G !c ____________ - li__::;_z___:—_ NEW __A_&ND CLOTHING FACTORY NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS, j J «pr DOZSN STRAW HAT* OA DOZEN SOFT FELT HATS %\r\ DOZEN TENNIS SHJRTS New Regatta Shirts, Ties, Gaps, and all the Latest Novelties to open next week. Tbe Largest Selection in Tcwo, Prices Right. Quality Eight. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T? -A O.T OR V LOT HI NO i? ACTOR V . A. AGrER, A.RfrH,ITE : GT,. ARCADE, ASHBURTON, AND __, BEDFORD ROW, CHRISTCHURCH BICYCLES 'RE-PLATED AND RE-ENAMELLED IN all the COLOURS of the RAINBOW, including BLACK and WHITE. {SILVER AND GOLD DECORATIONS if required* FROM 20S oates 9 Lowry and Co., ZEALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, BUBNKTT STKURT rTt-KEyoor Hepalra to Stock's Bine JL Boot Stow



F. FERRIMAN j FOR SALE. Corner Nelson acd Oxford Streets, Hampstead nnHAT Comfortable House of 6 Rooms and Conservatory, together with good stables and trap house erected on tbe corner section as above. The Property ia well supplied with water by one of Messrs Booth McDonald's Windmill-. The Garden is well planted with ohoioe fruit treeSi The Section possesses ample frontage on both Nelson and Oxford Streets, and is within a stone throw of the i Hampstead Publio 'School I Cash or terms to suit Purchaser I Apply F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent 1). CLARKE'S CARBOLIRED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Registered under Trade Marks Act, No 13,796 and 158,143) Ha« been used 56 YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIALS Dear Sir, —Re Clarke's Oarbolized j Wheat Preteotor, I have used the above dressing for the pasb three seasons on an j average sowing* of 1503 acres of wheat 1 ani oats, and have always found that it gives every satisfaction It Is also mixed wi'h lees labor and germinates a week sooner than when dressed with biuestone. M Stitt I have used your Wheat PiOtector, also Biuestone both on the same paddock, ! and am much pleased with your Protector as a much better preventive of smut than Blcustone. I Jambs McLean, Cairnbrae, F. FERRIMAN. fUllilll I __u>m«nIMMjMMIIW I JMMJ^i;II^JMIIM p J_«-WI" ■■■■■■■I' OCEAN Accident & Guarantee CORPORATION Ltd. Capital _H,000,000 riIHIS Corporation has ABSOLU TELY NO TARIFF , Arrangements with any other COM PANY, and will Oover ALL EM PLOYERS at'"' LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. I Employers Insuring --with tub oan rely on Best Treatment, and Claims Do Not become a Charge on the Consolidated Bevesue. Neither will Clients be subjected^© the RED-TAPE METHODS inseparable from Government De •fARTMEKTAL CONTR.L. Accident and Illness Insurance World-Wide as to Travel. Nicol) Bros. AGENTS, ASHBORTON. __193 WHAT L*dies nay of Mitchell & Tun nhr's Show Room. Oh, how lovely 1 Jast hfeo b. nice garden 1 Nicer tban ever ! Quite as good m Christchurch Wouldn't that suit- We most tell her. TT|7 ANTED TO SELL—Seven firab'olaas Dairy Farms, from 60 to 200 Acres, close to Schools and Factories j easy terms- £pply F Pbookino, Land A gent, Stratfo.d CHILDRENS Boots and Shoes at all Prices at D. £i6>cx.s Blue Boot i Store



_ BOSINESB NOTICES ■ NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, TJAVB JUST LANDED! ex b.b. Whakatane and Mimaro, NEW GOODS FOE SPUING AND SUMMER. Ladies' Amerioan, English, and Continental Boots and Shoes Special Shipment) of Gen's American Boots in Tan Willow Calf, and Black Bot Calf, SPBCUL VALUE _. , . _, Stem Watertights, Shooter?, Bluchers, and Balmorals, at Best Value in Town Bowling, Crioket, Running, and Fishing Boots and Shoes, In stock, or made to order REPAIRS NEATLY AnB"pKOMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, BAST STREET. The Cheapest Shop in Ashburton. LAWN MOWERS.~~LAWN MOWERS FROM 228 6d EAOH, Including • Monarch,' • Pastime,' « New Easy,' &o. GARDEN~TOOLS. The Greatest Variety in Ashburton, at prices to suit everybody, Including the Now America- Scuff c Dutch, Garden and Plantation Hoes. Garden Rakes, Spadec, forks, Trowelt. Syringes, Borrfer Porks, Boys' Spades, eto AGENT for tbe CELEBRATED "SYRACUSE' Combination Seed Drills and Cultivators. Horse Hoes and Cultivators superior to Planet Jr at _ less price SHEEP SHEARST' O"SHEEP SHEARS- I have juit received my first shipment, including TUB, BB A, 11A, eto; also Turkey and Washita Oil Scones all AT bkhbook trices CARPENTERS' TOOLS—As usual, lamup to date in variety and price. The largest selection in the Ashburton County to select from G.'MEJJDINS, The People s Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade



BUSINESS NOTICES ESTABLISHED 1874* i Iff TIAIT 1 TTI Now th*b ehe ' llftllll I jl 1 11 wool market has ' lib 1811 I IB I ill assumed its nor* II 111 l IfllJII mal state, we can jIIJL MM \f i■ 1J Mi _Lf givemnohbetber «Sc CO, value this season £3 10s. Just Received — Samp'es A! fTfflin of Choicest TWREDS ever kl I |!|l|] shown. Consequently £3 10s t% | | | |% Suits are far superior this 11 Ii 1 ill 86A600* JUBILEe"bUILDING3 9104 MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER AND TEACHER of PIANOFORTE and J ORGAN. Musical Instruments of every description. Latssb music by every mail. Pupils thoroughly taught. Terms, £1 ls per quarter AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. Designs, Plushes, Wool, Sslks and Frames, I as usual- I Tanorbd Ssbset (next Hall, Herbalist) PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. WE beg to inform the public of Ash burton and surrounding district that w« have taken over the business hitherto car ried on by Mr Georgk Wornbr, as a Family Butcher. East Street, Ashburton, and that the business will be carried on, ' together with that of a General Stor<», in the premises at corner of East Belt and Wakanui Road. Wo trust that with strict atten tion to tbe interests of bhe public to merit a fair share of tbe public patronagei Customers waited on daily. HUSTON & SON. 26 , THE MOUNT SOMERS COAL COMPANY BEG to announce that the COAL from their NEW SRAM is NOW ON THE MARKET, price IVm per Ton at Mount Somers Station. This is a bright, shiney Coal, containing 35 per cent of gas ; gives a cheerful fire and a strong heat ; perfectly free from sulphur and soot; in fact, an ideal household Coal. Can be had from all Coal Merchants. JAMES GIBSON, Manager EGGS. MINORCAS, Brown Leghorns, Lang shaus, Indian Game and Pekin Ducks. SITTINGS FROM 5s TO Sis. Early Orders Booked and Executed in Rotation. 21 H. G. BERRYMAN. __, . .I i , — * ■ ■in i ■ i - ' •tf ASK FOR $ t Melsoil NEW TARIFF CHAMPION BLEND j ' ' OTHER PRICES: ft 1 ifcVa Vfo ¥z zfaVa JSJJHIMTEA USED BY US. J. WILSON USES NOTHING BUT GENUINE WHITE LEAD AND PURE LINSEED OIL FOR HOUSE PAINTING, &o. BEAUTIFUL WALL PAPERS. JAMES BAKER- FrjRMSHiNG Warehouse, (Havelook Street; ! TTE guarantees to sell at Ohristchurch prices for Cash or Time Payments,



Tho following are returns from West Coast dredges for week ending Sepb 21»b : —Ai 4Lie 6dwt, Mokoia 88o_ 16dwb, North Beaob 23'_, Paotolus 19r_ l(*dwb, Ahaura River 18 us 14dwt, Maori Queen 14o» lldwt, Ford's ("reek lloz 7dwb I2gr, Greenstone Creek 9oss3dwt»



A gentleman who Is Interested In mining has worked out from figures published by the New Zealand Mining aud Engineering Journal particulars whioh show thab 33 dredges tn Otago, half of whioh were built during tbn past three years, with a oapital of £251,800. bave produced 146,480c_ gold, valued at £567,494, out of whioh dividends have been paid amounting to £267,809, leaving £296,675 for distribution as wagep, stores, repairs, etc. Since tho last dividend was paid £40,000 worth more gold has been produced.



As the closing days of the sale of the D.I.C. in Ashburton are announced, "tljose anstoUs to try the new washing niachinea free of all responsibility had bettor* make their application white they have the ohanoe, as when o'^oa thtie own branch eaves the district), no further trials will be allowed, Testimonial j continue to come ia freely, the latest being as follows : — Mounb Possession, Ashburton Gorge, Sept 2nd, 1901. The washing machine sent on trial is in every respect satisfactory. Enclosed you will please find cheque in paymenb, whioh kindly acknowledge—Jfourß faithfully, Thos S Johnston Wade'si Wori Figs aye moat effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, la