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MINING

Dimnnrw Nov 3

Dredging Beturna —Success 38 ss Manuhe rikia 36rz ldwt 19gr, Earnso euah I 33u«! 101 wd, Central Oharlton 28 z 6dwt 6gr, Pau'fl Beach 23'Z ldwt), Farnscleugh II 18 z 16'wt I2;r, Olrig 16 2 l?dwfc, Dnnßfcsio L-*d 16 • & 15 wt, Oentrnl M*taura 16 z lliwl-. Gahripl 12 zßrt«>t- 16g', Ng*p*ra 111 12 z B'wr, Giob- 11 z 8-1 wt, Shepherd's t:re>'klO»z 81wi, Enterprise II 9z 91 wt 12sr, Gol'icn L*nk 9 z ldwt, Endeavour 9 >z, Naumai ?oz 6dwo bg<-, Golden Bed 6oz 15dwb

The Golden Gravel return is 18 z of amalgam. The Roxburgh Amalgamated Bhuoine Company washed up 1750z51wt. 6gr for October* Thn hieh river U keeping rive* dredges idle. Despairing cf its falling «000, a number of men are leaving Alexandra and other dredging centres, Becking work else wheroi

Dunbdin, Not 4

Today's Saler—Junction Electric 20s Returns—Empire 48oz. Golden Run 330z 133wt, Golden Gate 9oz Bdwt, Matau 16oz, Happy Valley 18oz lldwt. Grbymoush, Nov 2

D-ed<?lng—B'lUer Junction, 35cz 15dwb for 120 hours; Greenstone Creek, 14nz for J26 hours ; Leviathan, 16.0z for 113 hou-s ; Pao&olus, sOoz for five days ; North Beach, lOoz for five days ; Grey Consolidated, 12rz 18dwt fir 130 hours,; Greenstone Junction, 240z 18 iwt tor 125 hours.

Commercial.

HAVBLOCK STREET MAR3J

Mr Henry Sfceohenson reports that there waa a small attendance and a small entry at his weekly sale on Saturday, Prices for all lines, with the exception of piga, were a shade lower; Pigs - weaners, 7s to 8», stcreß, 9i to 12', small porkers. 16a. Fowlb 2s to 2* 6d per pair. Pota toes, 4s to 6 i per sack. Oats up to 7$ 6d, and wheat from 6<to7a 6d per sack. Or.c o« was sold at £417 a 6i.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1901.

There has faeea a good deal of discus sion during the past week, as might have been expected, concerning the question whether the two days' Show is a better arraagement than the for mer system of crowding everything in to one day. There have been not a few noisy objectors to the two chys, and some of them have. been very eropbatio in declaring that they will not show here again unless we go back to the one day Show. But all these objections can be boiled down to thii^ that the exhibitors cannot afford to keep their stockin Ashburton for the additional time required. Now a vrry little, consideration will show that so far from the two days' Show compel ling a longar stay in Ashbnrton, it actually nibbles most of the outside exhibitors to save a day here. This may seem paradoxical, but it Is ni vertheless a f*ct, as we shall prove. Under the old regime, the exhibits from North and South, to be in good timp, for the judging, which began not later than eleven o'olock in the morn ing, had to reach Ashburton the day before the Show, For instance, if the last Show had been for one day only say Thursday—Northern and Southern exhibitors would have had to reach here on Wednesday. Then, a3 the jadging was never finished until about live o'clock in the afternoon cf Show day, all the exhibits requiring to be railed had to remain in Aahburton, as no stock trains were available after that hoar. Under the new system the judging did not begin until one o'clock on the firßt day, as there was not so much hurry. Exhibits arriving on Thursday morning were therefore in plenty of time, and exhibitors had ample opportunity to pen and arrange them satisfactorily On Friday a large proportion of the stock *ms released in time for the outgoing tramp, thus making their stay in Ashburton two days instead of three as heretofore. But even in cases where the stock cannot be got away on the secend day of the Show, the animals wonld be very little— it at all—longer from home than they had to be under the one day syateoti. We have not heard any objection urged againafc the \ two days' Show by exhibitors, except on the question of detention in Ashburton, and as there is practically nothing in this, we have no doubt that when breeders come to understand the posi» tion, they will agree that the new tystem is much better for them. Surely they mast recognise that it ia to their advantage to give the public some opportunity of seeing their stock ; and this was very difficult under the old method of Kother and bustle. For eximplp, we remember the complaints that were made last year on this score, when even the judging was not finished at five o'clock. Now, tho visitors have bad an opportunity of seeing the high class animals which can be collected at our Shows ; and, to judge from the remarks we hear on all bides, this has come as a revelation to them. Some people are quite surprised to find we have such splendid stock in the coun try. Yet there was nothing particu larly new~-»8 compared with recent Ashburjton Shows—in the exhibition juat held. But avast number of visi tors in former years had no oppor tunity of seeing everything ia thtgi fixturep. They had just time to look over the classes in which they were particularly interested, and that was all. It appears to W that the advan tages to exhibitors, in a two days? Show are eufficiently obvious to any person who may seriously consider the matter. Whether the Association will be equally benefitted by the change is, j?e think, a question which ia entirely one of finance, and it cannot be settled immediately, To Judge, however, from

the returns already published of the takings at the late Show, we ebould say the outlook ia decidedly encour-

Local and General.

Christchob:ch Show -The train arrftnge ments for the Ohrietcharch Show appear in another column,

Weather Forecast^ •— Captain Edwin wires :—aSo^erate to strong southerly winds; glatß rise.

Bank Houdays—The Banks io A?hburton will bo closed on Friday aud Saturday .next

Cricket—All the counties have agreed to arrange matches with the Australian cricket ing tesm to visit England next year.

Vital Statistics—The vital statistics for the month ending OotobsrSlst, are :—Births 18, Marriages 3, Deaths 11,

Mbasi.es — A case of measles is reported within the Borough daring the past week. There have been several oases daring the last month.

Inquest—The adjourned icquest respect ing the death of the late Miss Bella Gordon, of Dromore, was resumed at the Courthouse this afternoon. The report of the Govern ment analyst had been received, aad wiit be dealt with at the inquest.

Pjrbsonal—Mr J H Pauling h»e Just arrived in Ashburton, from Masterton, »nd his brot-ber Mr Tom Pauling, the well known footballer, who has been in Sydney for some years, is also paying a visit to this town.

U.A.O. Dbotds—After the usual business meatirg of the U.A.O. Druids tonight, Bro W Moßae will give an exhibition of his eUotrio appliances^ He will show a 109 Vtflt dynamo at work, also a 25 and a 10 volt electric motor, the latter revolving vacuum tubes, and will give a short address by way of explanation*

Assaulting the Police—At Hunbly on Friday night) last a number of men resoued a prisoner arrested on a charge of attempting to force his way into a ballroom. They seriously attacked Constable Civaaagh, breaking his nose, and similarly maltreated Constable Howeli, who oarne to Constable Cavanngh'a assistance. The assailants escaped.

Proi'EßT* Sales—Mr F Ferriman reports the following aalea of property s —Town section 1016 and houae of 4 room?, on account of Mrs White; lobs 42 to 48, situated ab Attention, with dwelling house, on account of Mr Peters ; lotm 55, situated at Hampstead, on account of Mr Roberb Wheeler; two acres ol land and hcuse, situated at AHeutoD, on account) of Mr John McMuHant

Metropolitan Show.—The entries for the Metropolitan Show show a slight filling off as compared with last year, the totals being, exclusive of special exhibits in tents, 1906 this year as against 2703 last year, Several leading breeders of sheep, (fettle, horses and pigs are absentees this year.

A Record—The Rotomahana has lowered all rooords for mercantile vessels trading between Lyttelton.and Wellington. Leav ing Lyttcltou breakwater as 10 25 pm on Saturday night-, gbo reached Wullington wharf At eight minutes pisb nine on Sunday m-rning, fche trip thus Hking 10 hiura 45 minutes. The average speed was 16,3 knots. iShe had a lighb southerly wind and moderate sea. The Mararoa previously held the record with 10 hours 55 minutes*

A Standard English Wheil—No one ever questions the workmanship of a stan dard Kiglish cycle, and consequently the term • Britain's Bosfc BicsycK' unimsilly applied to the Buige-Whitworth, is a guarantee thats the world's beat in the way of design, construction, and finish has been pub in fehat machine. No one ever heard of a Rudge'Whltworth breaking down or losing Us • life ;' 1902 models to lani in a few days. These machines may be inspected at the City Oyole Works, Burnett Street-,

Stud Draught Hobses Wan ted—The Melbourne Leader of October 19 says that Mr H Rae, the well known horae dealer, of Melbourne), has been on a visit to Canterbury, New Zealand, in search of stud fraught horses, but has had to s;o away empty handed, prfces being higher there than in Victoria. After visiting Southland Mr R*e proposes to visit Qreab Britain in search of the stock he requires

Dos SiLVEB—Don Silver is without doubt the bast substitute for solid silver, and is guaranteed to wear white throughout- This m> tal is made up into Spoons ani F rka, and is sold at a very reasonab'e price by Messrs Fletohkb Bros., Cash Grocers. Table Spoons and Foks 7s 3i per half dozen, Dessert Spoons and Forks 4a 9<i per hilfdizuw I, is made in two patterns- Old English and Fiddle.

Poultry Export Trade—A represen tative of the Christchurch Press, who visited Cheviot recently, says that he was Informed that a trial shipment of turkeys to South Africa hid recently been made, and there i* every indication that this will prove an important and lucrative business. Forty prime birds are being shipped, through the agency of the Agricultural Department's export depot, by the Ota rama, Recenbly turkeys were quoted at Durban at a price equal to Is per lb dressed. Some of those sent from! Cheviot weighed, when dressed, 181b, and the average dressed weight.waa aboub 151b. It Is estimated that the cosb of rearing, fattening, and shipping k about 2a, so that on » 151b bird there should be a profit of 10a or 123.

The Colonial Bank—The Colonial Bank liquidators (Messrs W B Vigors and W A Simpson) have replied under date Dunedin, Oct. 15, to a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, dated Oct. 10, inquiring as to the position of the liquida tion of the Colonial Bank. The liquidators state that there remiins ' only one small matter to adjust with the Bank of New Zealand, which should be settled in a few days. We shall then take the first oppof tunity of appaaring before a Judge of the Supreme Court, and app?y to him for leave to pay a final dividend, which we expect to be about Is 21 per share, making with the 10s already paid a total of Us 2 1 per share on which the sum of £2 had been paid. There has been vexatious delay In bringing this liquidation to a close bu*. Ib has not been possible for the liqni* dators to expedite matters, law strife and legal delay being responsible.' The letter was laid on the table of the Legislative Council on Saturday.

Social at Lowguffh—The annual social meeting in connection with the Presbyterian Church services at Lnwoliffo and Coldstream, wai he'd at Lowcliffa oa the evening of Friday last, and was in every way a success. The weathtr on the occasion was very favour able, and friends fr m far and near were abie to meet in circumstances of comfort), and to enpy the meeting. The Rev J Skin ner occupied, the chair and opened the meeting with prayer and praise. He then made a few remarks referring specially to the loss which the church and the community had sustained through the death of Mr McKoage one of the oldest and most re spected there. He also expressed the heart felt sympathy of all the neighbours with Mr McKeage'e family iv their bereavement), The concert which followed was a very enj >y >ble one, Those who kind'y gave their services were Misses Gibbp, Maxwell, and Ferenu, ani Messrs MiUer, Hnpwood, Browne, and Jamieson. Mr Miller led the choir and did hia parb remarkably wall. Miss Gibba played the accompaniments, and algn gave a beautiful Hesitation—the Life boat* Altogether the concert was one of the beßt, we believe, ever given in the district. An exoollenb eupperfoHowed, good things of the very best quality being handed round till every one was satisfied* The ladies cf the district) gave ample eyidonce of of their kindnohs of heart, and their baking skill by the abundance of tha tempting eatablea which they contributed. The Chairman conveyed th' thanks of theChuroh Committee to alji who had so williagly given their assistance, and a very interesting and profitable meeting was brought fo a close py the eioging of a hymn and the benediction.

Gardening for the Month.

NOVEMBER.

KITOHBN UAEDEN.

Any wotk delayed last month from what* ever cause should now be attended to and every en leavour made to finish the sowing and planting of outdoor orops. Youn^ plan tations of asparagus will be ready for cutting, but take care that it is not poached ; the demand will be limited ac Boon as peas are ready ; it is a mistake to blnoh aapara gua-~the green heads are preferable. Striob attention is now requisite to keep the beds clear of weede, by hand-weeding or very cartful hoeing; in cloudy weather the present is a good time to saturata the beds with guano, or sheep's dun?, etc;, in the form of clear liquid. Pinch back broad beans when they set a sufficient quantity of pods ; mak9 another planting for a late crop. Thin beet root, carrots, parsnips, spinach, and turnlpe, and if neoetsirv make another sowing of each or eibher. The m*in sowing of broooll should now be made, and the earlier onea planted ou\ Plant successive cropa of cauliflower; kaep them healthy and vigorous by applying abuod»aoa of liquid rnanurp. During this and nex* month plant tub Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and savoy ; if space will permit, give them two feet apart Prick out celery into rich soil, from which the plants will lift with a ball ; a i>w may be plan 1 erl out in trenches, always making double rows instead of single, Tae trench ■hould be a foot in depth, and six inches of well rotted manure dug in and wellmxad with the soil; plant diagonally, having the rows and plants about eight inches apar». Cucumbers for pickling may now ba planted ; if the season is f*v unble they will yield abundantly. French beans may ba sown without muoh injuiy from frosts. Gourds, pumpkins, aad vegetable marrows may be planted out towards the end of the moath. Transplant leeks into well mannrsd soli, fiftaen Inches between the rown, and a foot in the row ; drop the plants into hoes made with a large dibbler, and do not fill up the hole*, but allow a very small quantity of soil to dtop into them with the plants. Peas should be attended to this month ; earth up aud stake ; in (lathering be careful not to break the stem; make another Hewing if wanted. Lettuce and other salads should be sucoessionally sown this month. If tomato plants are obtain^b'e, plant out a few in ft warm, sheltered placet

OOOOMBER AND MELON FbAMES Keep up the heat, thin out the vines regularly ; it is never desirable to let them run wild, or allow them to bear too many fruit at one time ; when this ia the case the plantb become exhausted, and do not bear for some time, till they have gained fresh vigour. Sow seeds for succession. The hob beds siould now be ready for the principal orop of mslons ; planb as directed under this hend in the calendar for September. Greenhouse Many of the commoner plants may now be planted or plunged in the open borders ; they will not only add beauty to the garden, but give more room indoors, and prevent the plants being drawn up from want of air and light; watering is an essential operation ai this season of ihe year. While the plants are its a growing condition a dtfiolenoy in their supply of water will opsrate most seriously against their progress; oo the other hand, more than enough is injurious Re-pot any plants that have bsoome pot-bound, Camelias stand the knife welt and should now be pub in Bo shape. Garaoiums and pelar- Koniums do nob require to be kept very olose acd warm, bnt the ventilation should be io managed as by on means to submit them to currents of cold air. For Bhow plants, shading must: be continued or not, according to the state of the weather.

Flower Garden and Shrdbbbbv Plant out all the bedding plants and tender aranu*!s that ara sufficiency har dened, Sow leeda of biennials and peren nials* Stake and tie up tall growing fliwers before they are injured by high winds. Keep lawns and graaaedgings frequently and close out. Orchard and Fruit Garden, Attend tjo disbudding and thinning the blossoms and fruib on all kinds of fruit trees ; stop the leaders when wood is wanted. Strawbeniea in bloom wili be greatly bene' fitted by abundant and frequent water from a flae-rosad watering pit.

Interesting Ceremony

United Press Association—By Eleottlo Telegraph—Copyrighb New Plymouth, Nov 3 An interesting ceremony here this af en ' noon was the unveiling of tha colours of the I four Imperial Regiments who fought in the Maori wars. There was a large muster of volunteers and Cidets who marched through crowded streets to St Mary's Church, headed by the Garrison Bin!, and then the veterans Of wbom24 paraded under Captain Webster. At the Church after an <mpresstve ceremony Archdeacon Wash (Waimate), painter of the'" hatchments, gave a brief address and handed the memorials to the church. The hatchments were then unveiled and dedica* tion prayers cfiare i by Archdeaoon Govett, of New Plymouh. The Church was crowded and a noticeable feature was the gathering lof old identities of the province. One Governor and the Premier sent apologies for abaeaoe.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Prees Association—By Electric Telegraph

Palmerstox North, Nov 4

4684 entries Inve been reoelved for the Show, agalnsb 4699 last year. Of these, 2500 are industrial exhibits and 600 inurements. The new dAiry section has 100 entries.

Wellington, Nov 4

Hey. J G Greenhough. President of the National Council of the Free Churches of Great Britain, Ia conducting services here. He will be welcomed by the city churches this evening. The gold returns of the colony for October show a total of 40.4740ag, value £155 930, and silver 41,810 oz*. value £4,876 The yield for ten months of the present year is nearly as larsre as that of tha whole of last year, viz- 371,157^53 aa against 373,616. The total for the year is expected to be the largest since 1873,

News in Brief.

Miss Xgoe, dressmaker, anqounoes that she has removed to Moore Street—firsb shop from East Street.

Any of oar readers nob having tried Fletcher Bros well known Teas oan get a sample half pound, at half the ordinary prices—that is £ib of Countess Tea for 4|ti, |lb Duchesa Tea for s£l, Jib Empress Tea for 6d, Jib Princeea Tea for 6JI. Oaly one half pound supplied to any one at Iheae prices This offer is open for two weeks only.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—-By Eleofcrio Te'egtaph—Oopy right London, November 1 The Daily Express states that George Hollamby Druce, an Australian, has applied to interview in Mrs Druce's probate action in connection with the claim made on behalf of h«»r son to the title and estates of the Duke of Port land,

The ' Nineteenth Century ' magazine has starred a remarkable agitation for a modified form of conscription by revising the militia ballot

London, Nov 3 Mr E J Lonnen, the variety actor, is dead.

Ottawa, November 2

The Canadian Pacific Railroad Com pany is sending a permanent official to Australia to promote trade between the two countries.

Sydnky, Nov 2

The Oourt has set aside a g*rnishee order for the attachment of £160 found upon Kerry when he was arrested in connection with the Ariadne wreck. The ordar was issued on a verdict for over £200 given against Kerry in 1894,

Melbourne, Nov 2

The Federal Government, after a Conference with the State Premiers, has decided to takeover New Guinea.

The Royal Tour

THE HOME-COMING

Uaioed Press A33odation--By Bleotrio Telegt»ph—Copyright London, November 1

The King and Queen have started for Portsmouth. The Royal yacht will meet the Ophir in the Solent

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall boarded the Royal yacht at Porte mouth, and were effusively welcomed by their children and the King and Qaeen. There was an imposing spectacle on the Solent, where there was a great demonstration November 2

Off Weymouth the King, Qtieen and Prince Edward of Cornwall proceeded from the Royal yacht in a stsaro barge, but the weather was too rough to board ?he Ophir, Thd Duke and Dachesa of Cornwall descended the companion ladder and conversed with the King and Qaeen and then re turned. A procession waa formed to Portsmouth, 'ihe Victor and Albert, the Opbir and the cruisers St George and Juno passed through lines of the Channel reserve squadrons at Spithead, salutes being fired. A hugn concourse welcomed the party at Portsmouth The Doke and King exchanged visits on the respective yachts, and the Kins; entertained the Duke and Duchess and

suite

RECEPTION IN LONDON

ADDRESS FROM THE AGENTS-

GENERAL

London, Nov3

The Duke of Cambridge, members of the Ministry, Lord Roberta and a crowd of notables received the King and the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall at Victoria Street Station.

Mr Andrew Olarko, on behalf of the Agents-General, presented a congrat ulatory address, thanking the King for the visit of the Duke and Duchess, which would help to weld the Empire together, was certain to be attended by consequences of the highea*, importunes and would accelerate tb.3 development of Australasia^

Tfa© King replied, declaring ; *My natural anxiety in sanctioning the vojagehas been fully.repaid by its success and the manifestations of de votion and loyalty evoked.' The splen did service of the colonial troop? was a signal proof of their devotion and patriotism.

The Duke dwelt on the deep seated loyalty and affection for the Empire by the great progressive aolf governing States. He would ever take the deep est interest in the vast possibilities of their future.

A tremendous ovation was accorded to the Duke and Duchess. The decor ations were striking.

SOUTH AFRICA.

A BRITISH FORCE SURPRISED

HEAVY LOSSES.

CAPTURE OF A LAAGER.

United Press Association—By Eleo'rio Telegraph—Copyright

London, November!

Kearney, who figured in connexion with the .agitation for the pardon of the members of the Fifth Victorian Contin gent;, is a youth and a son of a miner at Geelong. He started the movement for a petition to the King, but it was the action of Australia in the matter which influenced the King's decision.

London, Not 2

A thousand Boers, under cover of a mist, determinedly and at very close quarters attacked Colonel Benson's column at Brakenslaagic, north west of Bethel, rushing two guns. Both si<tes suffered heavily.

Eight British officers wore killed, including Colonel Benson, and fourteen wore wounded, Fifty four men were killed and 160 wounded, Oo'oQel Barker, from the Constabulary lines, with a relief, reached the column unop posed. Lord Kitchener reporting on the affair, assumes that the guns were recovered.

Colonel Kekewich, march'n|f two nights, surprised V«aalbert's laager, north-fastwardß of Rustenbergi cap'ar ing three woanded and 74 unwoonded, including Coramandanfc Kloppor. Captain De Oarteret, of the New Zeahnd Mounted Rifles, is convales cent, and has resumed duty.

THE FEDERAL TARIFF.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Melbourne, Nov 2 - Ten members p.ired for the censure motion, every vote being accounted for. The whole labour party excepting .Mr Hughes and another member voted with the Government, the Kanaka Bill being a strong factor ia that party's case, Mr Hughes says that; If he has the slightest possible chance he will move in Committee to nfer the tariff to the people. Be claim? this will have the solid support of the Labour party and the Opposition. Mr Reid claims that if all the members favoring free trad#had voted according to their conviction the Governraenfc would have had a majority of only one.

SYDNEY NEWSPAPER COM MENTS.

Sydney, November 2 The Daily Telegraph says that the Federal Ministry eau claim no more than that it has been given a ticket of leave daring good behaviour, or till' it goes up for trial at the next elections. No Joubt if the tariff passes into Uw" ia anything like its present state, the Ministry's life will not be spared beyond tiie elections The Herald says that the division represents the cleavage of the Hoase on the fiscal aud not on the original Constitution or the Federal question, Victoria dominates the situation hero and the Protectionists' votes carried the federal tariff.

Affairs in China.

Uaited Press Assooiabion—By Eleotrfo Telegraph—Copyright Shanghai, Nt>? 1 Preparatory to the Chinese Odurt'i return to Pekin, the authorities de stroyed the tower leading into the For bidden City, and replaced it by a wood and cloth structure, representing etone. Canopies and screens elsewhere hide thaforeign fortifications.

Nov2

Li Hung Obfcng'a physicians pro nouncs his condition grave, This will possibly interfere with the Rusao- Chinese negotiations in connection with the n?w Mauchuriarx Convention. Ail the other Chinese officials resist concessions to Russia lest other foreign Powers ahould claim an equivalent elsewhere. Prince Chung has started nland.

The Stranded Barque.

United Press Association—By Efeottlo Telegraph—Copyright. Dunedin, November 3 Saturday's gale does not appear fco have dona any sorioua damage to the barque Anfcioco^ Aooatna aa she lies on the beach at Kirtigi, so far a« oou'd be mide oat. Lloyd's surveyors could not gsn onfc to the vesEe', the weather being too rough, bub members of the crew who boarded her on Friday evening report) that water is washing inandoHtwi'h every seal The barque is on ai even keel. The b*Hs have,been blown to pieces, bub the rigging appears iutsoh The survey ore have recommended that the vessel nhoaUl be sold at one*. Experts think th»b it would cost as much to float the vevel aa she is worth, and euooess would be problematical.

Accidents and Fatalities.

United Press AsEQef&Uon—By Eleofcrio Telegraph—Copyright

Melbourne, November 3

Sit William and Lady JVi'Miilan and Sir John and Lady Dowuer were being drives along Flind9 a Street when the horses holted and colliirel with a tr»m. Sir Wil.iim M'Milian sustained several cuts. The others are suffering from shock.

Auckland. November 3

A young man named Ernest Buswell was driving a cart when the breaching strap became loose and the horae bolted/ Bus well was thrown on to the road, a wheel passing over the side of his face and shoulder, breaking the jw and collar bone. The unfortunate man was fearfully dis figured.

Wellington, November 3

At the if quest touching the death of James Mathers, who hanged himself on Friday, a verdict of suicide whilst tempor* arily insane was returned. Deceased left a letter addressed bo the Inspector of Police, seating that he was tired of life. InveroasoiljL November 3

Yesterday a man named Sheldon, employed in the brickworks at Waikiwl* was oiling the gear of a pog mill, and In reaching over his woollen scarf was caught by the cog wheels and he was drawn In, receiving injuries from which he died a few hours later.

The Blind Institute Inquiry.

1 United Press Association—By Eleotilc r Telegraph—Oopydjjhfc Auckland Nov 3 Ab the Blind Institute Inquiry Mr TJghe, the manager, admitted that he beat a mas n«me<i M'Kintey on two oooaalraß, bub thought that he was justified la >o doing, though he admitted bhab he did not act wisely, considering M'Kinley't *ge< M'Kin ley bad grown op under his oars m a lad, and therefore he did nob treat him a* he wonld one who entered the institute aa aa

adulb. He kept r&oehcnes for the sake of his aon and because he loved animals. He also thought that ib was good for blind people to learn to ride, particularly a« they were going to do farming work. Nothing had been done without the sanction of thfl trustees. The Oc urt adjourned till Monday,

Sporting.

V.R.O, SPRING MEETING.

Melbourne, Nov 2 The principal raoe t run today, resulted at follows :—

Victoria Dbbby, of 1000 soya ; 1| mile— Hautv.llers 1, Graaspin 2, Haysnaker 3. Eoanle Chiel, Ibex, Rock (Jan and Manleck al«o starle I. BettiDg 9to 4 against Haut villers. Iber took command from the start and led int» the straight, but at the distance Hautviilera took charge, and won by half a length; Tims—2mtu 3?8eo. A protest) wa« entered against Hautvillers by the rider of Gras^pao, on the groind of interference ia the straight, but was dismissed.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING

FIRST DA^.

G'lßisTCHunoH, November 2 Goaduding reeolta ;—

Bicoabton Wbltbu, of 2QO wvs: six furloQjiß.—Field Battery 1, Ayrdale 2, West Guard 3 Stepina, Peerage, and G^oldeniqera ecratohed. Won by & length and a half < Time-l.iß|. Divs-£3 12j 6d and £7 2% 6d

New Zealand Cup, of 1500 soys; SSmileti —Tortulia, Bs6 lib, 1 ; Melwood, 7st 2lb» 2; Sirius, 6ht 131b, 3. Won easily by two leng'hs. a head between second and third | Palaver was four lengths away fourth* Time —3min 35§<eos. Divs--Tortu,lia £9 Hi, Melwood £# 4s , ' :

Wuxcomb Stakes, of 50Q soys; four furlbngß—Orltff i; Qreek Maid 2, Wheel look 3; Woo comfortably. Time—sl*s*c« Divß~£l 15i *Dd £30 Ui ' •

TfflS ASEBtJKTON GOABDIA& : MONDAY, NOTEMBBK 4, 1901



F FKRRTM\N ALFHRD FOREST HO AD. IH V■> iv n0"... s fr.-m Vr C I'*i IS ( ni- ' vii g {:«■• ' r.i N Id: I i p '!> h v t-fl o» -h.- r I- ■ X • < »-■«'' -•, (\'o !' c v, ;• ■ p !L■ p35 36 »fd 37, • r .is. i' n ■ '' H'U* t t ni n ,rrs b - U/ . r L St (1 -- M Mo a n >,: :S ,. v-» ■ « :>.-!> ' v-i i- •• m !<' c> }.i ;..ii E-- '*" ".' 1 \ ■■■•:•{>■;!'■■■■ h- ■ ■. ii,i.-rur:t--: «> ■ ■. A).-.. ■ ,-■ - ■.. ■■■■■ Pall p'»rticuUrs us to pricß sid lemn (-fr» be ob'.&iued on »\ plicalio . F. F?RHIM \N, L'-ndanfi E8a!« At-en>, Hftipa'ead ItfAVW !pQ»^p^ inf»i?BO-ifn) from Ma JOHN ChtJM <o k»H his p-opcrty tita^ted «s s*bi:ve, o^niairins; nhout thne pPOtJ?, upotl which i 8 e»fcUd a fcubstaotial j Btlok bouse oft V;o rr.oirß, wirb eMir, an,, j »t the other end ot the i?ection r 6ta>»le and tfap nheti. i F. FKHS-IM ' N. L*- rl &' d Fsia'e Agfnt T--> T^»<i> Skr;»' Irv-'Biniont for Cap'tai IF f"r Ui^p'-^^l a Sp!. n<? d Bl^ck of G-ud Town-.P-npf-rty. returning good interest for*., ~~ W.aK'vKUL' for Tale. A FARM OF 500 ACRES. F. PRPR'MaN. JOSEPH FOBDS BCOI3R & WuBM j MIXTURE. ! . i TBSTIMOJSIILS. J «•— . . ] E.Z Farmers' Co-operative Associatitn of Canterbury, Ltd. To Mr F Ferriman, Ashburfon. D-ar bir, —Be 'Ford's Lunj? Worm M'xtare. In ooinp ianoe with yoar rrqooKt, we have p'e* me Ja staling tfca we have »^ow eoU hi- Mir'ur^ for several years, with aa it creasing demand, and it hae given general . Yo«rs faithfully, A H Tarnbull, Manager To Mr F Ferriman. A^hbarb n. D.wr Sir,—ln reply to your crqaM s this morning,.! have to 6»y th*v I have been Agent for Ford'a Lung Wotm Mixtore for the lust B even years, and althoHgh I hare supplied large qualities of it to hrnerß, I h*ve. never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy. I am, fear sir, Yours faithfully, D Thomas. To Mr F F.rriman, AehbaHon. D>ar Sir,— AlthDUgh we have acted as agents for Ford's Sccu a> d Lung Worm Mixture for the last two. yea--s, and rOiave sopplied bbaep breeders rfgu | larly during tha period, wo have not | yet) had a eoirpl-int. In fact, wo have heard notfroß lot favourable reports from all who have used i\ Ycufi uu'y, Wtight, Steph^oson and Co. j BDSIKF.^ N'OTtCKS X HAVE FOR SALE — The Late-1. and Mop*-. Op to dste F^tm ! Machinery in+ ho ma kefi FieLiinß Oil 0r.(2 G.*a KngiifS. horizm'a. Bnd eta'ionary types, f;cm l^hpto 7h p Rtnoko Shefj) M.chires Iron Standards and Fits ing V\ i c (pnoe j down Bfl.u'n) I Ma»'ire« ; 'I'winp, (Donaal'V a B B'} j Stan i»rrt 0!« for Thre-hirn.', Hsrvos'er j (vi dV>i!'^er M^cni e^,O\ lit»3er, P oujb j and Sprato r >—After s irUl will use no r>th«r J ViOUum 0 I?, p»eaU? redn.-td :n prioo Sheep Siip.»r« (Hmemoa) ; Br.-m io(z P.int The'Wooiva't H'gh Wheel Lkwh Mower, (.perfect m^chsnp) She Crown Cream Ss'P^r.Vor and Dii«y Churno BICYCLES anil all Requisites—The latest model Ch.tin Knvoy, beautiful machine for stjlu and finish. The coming moh'ne—Ch^inlefia Envoy, no cogo or chain, bub rolls &!om£? the caaieeb ranniaa maohino in th« market \ onoo riddop, always ridden. Inspection invite! District £gent Colonial Mutual Life Aficciation I Fire and Marine Insurance eff9C^ed Several numa of. Mont y to lend from fls j per cento j FOR.SALB. i Some G-o'H FABMS, from 50 to 5000 Acrt B» Chenp, and on most reasonab'e terms. Most of the muney can be arranged at a cheap rate Wanting-OATS and CHICK WHEAT in any quantity For partioularß app'y W. STONYER, ARCADB, MaOhiaery, Grain, Inmratre, Lund, R-Ute aotl Commisaion Ag^nt 9 243 Morrow,BaisettandCe, "CTTILL be only too pleased to show those i i need of FARM MACHINERY Their Exhibits at the Show. i They include— i McOormick Harvesting Machinery, i Buy Rake?, j Tool Sharpeners--, Daisy Oarts, Harnts", Machine Ol', H*rroWj!, Horse rfoes, 2'*ire, & Di cycles, ' Morrow, Bassett >i Co r Wills Street., AsuuunroN.



© v sil f'^li | sift c^^**^ l_2-iz_-—.—-—2. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY NEW STRAWS. KEW STRAWS B >ya from is; Mens from Is 6J. IjEirgest As3ortmet! f. 5 Lowest Price?. , „„„, i MENS TENNIS BH-IRTB, 3s 6d. MENS TENNIS SHIRTS. J New Patterr.e. New Patterns. Silk Stripe?, White Canvas, etc. Large Stock of NEW TIES from Is; Newest Patterns, well worth doable. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING PAOTORY L 0 THING JJ iOTOHY WE HAYS JOST RECEIVED TH& VERY LATEST IN TOE OLIP-, TROUSBR CUPS, POMP CLIPS, ETC. ' LADIES—We now stock the femouß ! « FJXIT ' SKIRT HOLDER. I Is per pair. Indispensable to all Lady Cyclists. Dates, Lowry and Co., ZfiALABDTA CYCLE WORKS, Rdrnett Street / UOK the bhow, for the Holidays— .I 1 Men'a Good Boots 7d lid at Mellnr's Zdafandla Boot Htoro j PAtTY Pun baking powdei wants one trial without prejudice, two patty paps cr nothing rjPHK Enquirer's Oracle, the best JL reference book on everyday subjects, is given away with lOlbs BOOK GIFT Tea



The Cheapest i*hop in 4shbu ton. . LAWN MOWERS. "~LAWN MOWERS, PROM ?2a Qi EAOH. Including ' Monarch," ' Pft&tiuap,' ' New Easy,' &c GARDEN~TOOLS. I ■)•... 0 i c Vnripty in Ashburton, at prioas to anib everybody, Including 'the New ! n ,.f.y.i >c!?fTe Mii'nh, (j».rii>n ?,nH Plantation Hoes. Garden Rakes, Spade*, Porks, TrcnvK Sv^na-8, B r vi- F rk*, B-ya' Spikes, Mo /-.GENT f«r the OkLKBRATED 'SYBACUSE' Combination Seed Drills and Culm a era. Horse jHoes and Cultivators superior to Plane& Js at leas prioe - SHFFP -SH-AR&""°°"SHEFP SHEARS. I have j ist received r.iy first shipmenb, including TtJ S, BB A, IIA, etc;, also Turkpy and Wasthita Oi' Smnes all AT BEDROCK PBICEB. CARPKNTKKB' TOOLS—Aa usual, I am up to date in variety fetid pdoe. The largest se-leotion in the Ashburton Oountj to Belect from g. melTdiins, The Peoples Ironmonser, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade Sheep Shears, Sheep Shears. Sheep Shears. \ T.TJ.S. 8.8.\. BB SHARPENING BTOKEB—Turkey and the real «Pike Brand," ••Lily White." HUBBUCK'S BRANDING OILS. RED and BLXTE, in 1 to 5 Gallon Brume, Also—Raw and Boiled Oils, Eaddle (red and blue), Lamp Black, &o, W. H. COLLINS & CO,, Hardware Merchants, House Decorators and Paintere, Sawmillers, Timber und Ooal Merchants, and Suppliers of every Requisite for Building Purposes. EAST AND WEST STREETS, ASHBUBTON. P.O. Box 35, Telephones 14 and 15. ■mm oWh—i^m^»qiew»jm«ap^ggi—ill WWl——a——""»"■—'■' B'T—BWft^ SPRING CLEANING, SPRING CLEANING. WE have just landed per 8.8 Karamea, and are now showing the Choicest Assortment of LINOLEUMS, &c, Ever Shown in Town, in New and Chaste Designs and Colourings. Dome early and get your pick. Also, a Nice Lot of Oarpefcs, Rugs, Mats, Jap nnd China Mattings Also, some beautiful Tapestries for Furniture Coverings As this is the season for Renovating, we are prepared to Repair end Recover Furniture, making it equal to new. Estimates given and work done on shortest notice. Take our advice—Come early and avoid the rash later on, AGENTS' FOR "s|l3sff THE FAMOUS ANCHOR SEWING MACHINE. _^^ffi' The Cheapest and Beat Machine mace, at half the usual price. ||jffl|^^^ J Also, the Gold Med»l Weener Piano, Olegg'a Perambulator and Go-Carts, Burson's Wicker and Rattan Furniture, F. Andrews and Go's ' Birmingham' Celebrated Brass and Eion Bedsteads. "Venetian Blinds omde and repaired. -T. H. UN DRILL- & CO., O&BIKETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, AKli UNDERTAKERS, TANORBD STREET.



OCEAN Accident & Guarantee COBPOKA.TION, Lm Capital £1,000,000 npHIS Corporation has ABSOLU TELY NO TAEIFF A rrangements with any other COM PANY, and will Cover ALL EM PLOYERS at LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. Employers Insuring with ua can rely on Best Treatment, and Claims Do Not become a Charge on the' Consolidated Bevenuk. Neither will Clients be subjected to the RED-TAPE METHODS inseparable from Government De-! PAETMBNTAL CONTROL. Accident and Illness Insurance World-Wide as to Travel. Nicoll Bros. AGENTS, ASHBORTON. 10 8 ; '» g ■ ASK FOR &t . • WEW TARIFF CHAMPION BLEND '' OTHER PRICES: I I NO CHINA TEA U_EDJ_MjS___ : Monumental gcalptor, 60 S*aflord B», Timatu A LWAfS In Stook— A 6teb Vy xjL olaai selbcMon.of Marble >J L-'l- and Granite Monuments, V-!p< II Oeslgns and Eatimatea may i 11 be inspected at the establishment A\ o! Mr John Vi/Ueon, Painter, v^ Burnett Strnet, Aahfaurton Lefctsr Cutting in any style "~^ New- Venue



NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS & SUBSCRIBERS. THIBIDAy, NOVEMBER 86h, havfng been proclaimed a Public Holiday, the "ASH BURTON GUARDI4N" will NOT be • published on that day. ! ROBERT BBLL, Meager.



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NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TROUBLE IS, The first thing the doctor does Is to get your bowels working • and he is right. Almost every disease you can think of creeps into the system when the bowels are clogged up. Constipation causes more trouble than most people realise, and the best thing is to keep disease out by keeping Constipation out. When you feel that way your safety He* in Impes'B May Apple. This is a scientifically compounded vege table medicne, and never fails to ocb, and act) promptly ; ib has cured where other medicines have failed, Impey's May App'e has a peculiar tonic effect, It keeps the bowels open and regular, strengthens the mucous membrane of the stomach, and Acts directly upnn the liver and kidneys, keeping them active and strong ; the blood is purged and you feel invigorated and ton«d up and fit for work. Impey'a May Apple is an idea! medi cine. We'll slog God bleßa the prince of Walea Protect him from the storm? and galee; And may his health for ever hold Free irons either cough or gold, Bat Erioceß too, despite restraints, Are subject to all chest complaints. For which the remedy, triad and sure, JsW, B. WoODS'GBEATPUPI-BBMIUICpaE



SCIATIC RHEUMATISM CURKD AFTER JWBTEBN TEARS OF STJFFHBING* ' I have been afflicted with sciatic rheu» matism for fourteen years,' nays Jjsh Edgar, of GermantowD, Gal, USA.- '* was able to be around bcft constantly goffered. I tried everything I could heat of and at last was told to try Chamberlain's Pain Bs'm, wh oh I did and w*» immedhtdly relieved and in a short time cured, and Jam tuppy to pay it has not sines returned ' Why nnh ase tWie liniment and get well 1 Ib is for sale by Ashtiiirtoa Drug Go. Wadbb Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, red ace fever and prevent tloCchss ; price, Is Smoke Now Veaof • i