THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains euve Aahburfcon .dally for— (TFfRISTOFUPnF—^ *">n \w 71 n*> ! 3.15 pm,76 i> m (tucprvim) ! TTMAKU-ai 10 55am l fcfiopih ! DUNRDIN—»t 12.54 p m (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Aehburton from— GHRIBTOHURCH—at) 10.45 »m, 12.48 p m (flxprsis), 8 pm TIMAKO-at 10.38 am, 2,65 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.5? p m (express) SPRINGBURN-ab 9.45 a m

EPHEMERIS

SUN

Phases oi Moon for June

Mail Notices

Mails cloee for the following places at under, subject to the necoßsary alteration* WEDNESDAY, June 19 For United Kingdom Continent of Surops via Mont* Tideo, addressed oorrctpradencs only, p*>r Qothio at 2 SO pm For Northern Porte and Weetport, per Tarawer*, »t 6 50 pm.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1901.

The Electoral Act Amendment Act, 1900, makes son>e rather important alterations m the Act of 189 S. In the first place the offices of Registrar of Electors and Returning Officer can no longer be held by one person. The former is compelled, under a penalty of not less than £10, to register any per son's claim to veto unless he is aware of any valid objection. If a person has been absent from (he colony on public business, or on any other busi ness, provided m the latter case the time of absence does not exceed three years, he is entitled to have his name replaced on tbe roll without having to wast three months to qualify. It ii made illegal to canvass for votes, or to issue imitation ballot-papers. The clause m the Act of 1896, which per mitted a declaration as to a claim to vote to be made m the presence of an elector of any district is repeated, and such declaration is to be made m the presence of an elector of the district m which th* claimant resides. A polling booth may not be established on a shepp station, unless the homestead of such station is more than seven miles from the nearest schoolhouse. The payment of members is to commence from the date fixed m the writ, m tim event of a contested election, as polling day, so that a member returned unop posed does not commence drawing public money sooner than those returned after a contest.

It is impossible to take up a newspaper nowadays without seeing abundant evidence that it ia imperative, m the interests of th« Frcpire, that strong measures should be taken to bring the Boer trouble to an end. Every cable gram from South Africa records the slaughter of men of both races as n result, of the continnaace of Boer com mandos under arms, And everybody recognises that there can only be one end to the struggle, namely the sub jugation of the South African Dutch to British rale, We sor this admitted by Boers as well as British—excepting of course 1, the fanatical crew, who hope to harry the British people into getting sick of the war. There cannot be any doubt at all that unless something entirely unforeseen should occur, the c mplete conquest of tbe Dutch m South Africa must be the ultimate result of this deplorable struggle. But th<? unforeseen does sometimes happen, as we know, and no human being can say that nothing will occur to interfere with what seems at present t>o*be in evitable, Therj are a number of journals which are permitted to circu late, m the British dominions, like Keynolds' newspaper, Mr Stead's paper, the Sydney Bulletin, and man who like tha Her L M Isitt go about harangu ing the people all vigorously, denounc ing the action of Great Britain m going to war; and there is no saying —m view of the fickleness and excita bility of human nature, how this may influence the settlement of this conflict, We have the examples of the Afghan war at the beginning of the Gladstone regime, and the Boer war of 1881, to show that it is possible even for the British public to ignore ail thought of honour; and, patriotism, m the consideration of some parochial ques tion or some sentimental cry. And so long as the class of men, who are responsible for fostering this phase of public excitement are allowed to pub licly ventilate their views, so long will there be a possibility of the national honour being sacrificed to morbid senti ment, and the national interests disre garded The cablegram we publish this morning with reference to Mr Kruger's proceedings, is of itself an in dication that delays are dangerous m the Bouth African question. That aroh plotter appears to be trying to induce tbe people on the Continent of Europe to invest m Transvaal seen, rities m ordar to give them an interest m the maintenance of the indepen dence of the South African Republics This if 8 of course, a small thing, bat it will operate with a number of other small things against a speedy termina tion of the war. Lord Kitchener, is no doubt carrying on his operation! as strictly m accordance with his well known policy as be finds possible ; bat he cannot resist the pernicious influence of the misplaced desire to placate the disloyal crowd, who are wprking against the obvious interests of the th* nation. We want a Cromwell, or a Shearman to deal with the Boers who continue m arms killing, robbing, looting and terrorising throughout South Africa. Wholesome severity would result m saving thousands of lives and millions of money, and sweep away all chanae of another heavy blow to the prestige of the Empire, similar to those received during the Gladstone Administration,

Local and General.

- "" ■«■ -"-- I What*** RwPoKf—Captain PMwin fore- J ci»«tf :—Norihw<:B> to wngß ftn d aontb gale t glass »■!»», nnd mnoh iroin. 5 Aft P A ssofiiATioK-—The annual masting, I whioh was fixed ior 'lueeday, June 2Stb, has' boen postponed on recount of the Royal visit, to Tooßday, Jnly 2nd at 2 30 p m. Ftf NBXAL—The funerai of MrWH Tait. Into of Ashburfon, and formerly of Timaru and Invercargili, took pines th's after noon. Beve ral friflods tent wreath*, and the Ray R A Woodthorpe conducted the funeral service. TftAIS A»KASraEMENTS--The train ar* rangements for Jane 21st, 22nd and 24th, In connection with the Royal Visit to Christchurch will be found on onr adrer* tisirg columns. Old Men's Home—The bedrooms of th« old men's home have just received a thorough cleaning and sweetening with Hall's Water Paint by Mr John Wilson. The tinted wall* are a decided improvement upon the old style of white wash AMR- -The members of the Ashbnrton Mounted Bil< s left for Christchurch to attend (he Royal Reception by special train this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Raksia section of the Company entrained at Chertgey, after wbieh the journey to Ohrietahuroh was made without stoppage. The trucking of the horses took place between 12 and 1 o'elook A?hjorton RnrLKS.—Fifty of the Rifles paraded at th» shed last evening under Cap tain Dolman. Lieutenant Clarke put the company through several movements, fit the clou of the parade Captain Dolman intimated that he would endeavour to faoili* tatft the obtaining of leave of any member of the company who experienced difficulty is getting away for the Boyal visit) camp. Football—The following will represent the Southern Cross Football Club m their mat oh against the High School, tomorrow: Stigley, Johns, Culv^rbouse, MoOUum, (iudEell (2), Buchanan, Purse, Robot torn, Hepburn. Brook, Hurrell, Simpson, Trezise, Ohoat, H Smith, ■ Tovy, Stock, WcKenzie, Emergencies: — J Smith, Johns, O'Kane, Madden, and Hughes! Kick off at 3 o'olook ahtrp. , AcoiDiKf. — A young named Frank Trevurza, of Wakanni, was admitte! to the Hospital yesterday, suffering from an injury to his head* therasult of a kick from ahorse. He wos trying to drive the animal over a water rare, when It lashed out, striking him on the forehead and fraoturlag his skull. He has ragalned consciousness, and hopes are entertained of his recovery. BisHor GxxifEi.—A Press Association telogram from Hokitika, datad Tuesday, states that Bishop Grimes is In ths extreme southern districts with Father Bogue, oele' brating mass and holding confirmations. They are experiencing terrible weather fer travelling on horseback. Dean Foley and ihe other priests returned by the Jane Douglas. They gave an interviewer an account of their tempest tossed travels and expressed their thankfulness to Providence for their safe return The Lam Mb Hxbbbke K. Sveil— The funeral of the late Mr Herbert R Steel took place this afternoon at the Aehhurton cemetery. The oortrge was a very lengthy one, and m front of the heant the scholars* and children of the Baptist Sunday School walked m prooeßsion. Amongst those who followed the remains of deceased we noticed His Worship the Mayor, Mr W H Coil ids, Messrs P H Gox, H 6 Barryman, J W Hardley, R Bird, Rev Fee, and others. The procession was over a quarter mile m length Official Census Rihtkus—The official eetißue returns of the four cities give Auckland ft population of 34,219, and with Buburbs 67,232 5 Wellington 43,586, with suburbs 49,392; Cbriatohuroh 17,537, and 57,037; Duned-n 24 866 and 52 398 The percen tages of increase are:—Wellington 18.04 per aenb, Auckland 16.69. Chridtohurch 11.12, Dnnedin 10 82. It ia claimed that Petone should bo idnludod m Wellington suburbs, which would [ ; ive a total of nearly 54,000, but the Registrar declines to do this, though equally distant; boroughs are included m other towns. i Hockey—ln vi-^w of the match North v South Canterbury to be payed !n Aehburtcn ehortly, a practice match will be played m the Domain tomorrow afternoon between teams representing the forwards and backs j tf the Ai-hhurton Hotkey Olub. Forwards! - G White, F Cl»rk, C Clark, H Milliohamp, F Watt, W Moore, 8 Choate, L McDonald, Humphries, Shaoley, Mortland. Back*—G Dadda, B Amos, W Amos, F Amos, E Mars rlpn, A Milliohamp, W Smith, J Fitzgerald, O Andrews, L F Andrewes, D Stock, Every i member is nques'ed to roll up sharp to time. Play to commence at 3p m. Mr F Clark, referee Captain Dolman on Discipline—At the parade of the Rifles last evening, Captain Dolman read the District Order, with reference to entraining and details for camp duties for infantry corps, The orders wer« evidently formed m accor dance with those observed by the Imperial Trcop9 during their tour. Addressing the company he said that the mission of volvißteera to Ohristchuroh was an im' portanc one and a striot observance of discipline would be enforced. There had been, perhaps & little two much elasticity In observing tho rules of discipline m the past, resulting m corap'iinta and unccm' pHtnentary remarks, which he thought would be avoided on the occasion of visit to Cbxistchurch. They had, daring the past year, greeted what might be termed the flower of the British Army. Their smart* ness ia drill, cleanliness In appearance and rigid observance of orders, were examples whioh might with credit be adopted. Daring the progress of the train trip to Chrlstchurch no man Is to be permitted to leave the train unnecessarily, and, on arrival at the terminus, they mast not leave tbelr respective carriages on any account nntil ordered to do bo by an officer. The senior mm commissioned officer will be m charge of each carriage containit g units. Camp rules w.ould be keenly carried out Any breach of rnlts would be reported to the adjatant Coo: eluding, he trusted they would conduct themselves creditably, Indeed a?l the local battalions, and no one would more appreciate their good condacj than himself U.AiO.D —The half yearly meeting of the Success of Ashbnrton Ladies Lodge was held on Tuesday evening, Sister Gobbe, CD, m the ohair. There was a fair attendance of members, and apologies w«re read from several unable co a t t«nd. The bards reports d that there were no members on the siok list. The following members were nominated for the respective offices : — CD, Sister M MoKee; PC D, Sister Gobbe; VCD, Sister C Hood ; Tronaurers, Sinters Bright and M Chike ; Secretary, Bro D Stook ; M Secretary, sister Ki'gour : C D Bards, Sisters Bright and Clarke; VCD Bards, Sisters Taylor and Croteo j IG, iSister Haar; OG, Bro Mulfordi Two candidates were proposed for membership It was deoided to hold a pound social on th« occasion of ths insbal* I&tion of officers whioh takes place on nexb meeting night, July 2nd, and the Secretary v?*« instructed to invite the members of the Star of Ashburton Lodge to the syne. Several accounts were passed for payment, and the ordinary routine business of the Lodge being transacted, the meeting was closed m dua form by the O.D, The fourth shipment of the new wash ing machine has now arrived at the DIC, and orders for trials awaiting fulfilment will be allotted m their order. The following ts amongst the latest of many original Ashborton and district testimonials :—Dear Sirs, I have much pleasure m adding my testimony to that of many others who have used your labor saving machine. A very large wash can be done m an incredibly short time with excellent results. I have tried a nnmber of washers, but I think there cannot be any doubt that your machine holds first place. The wringer which Is attached adds very considerably to the value of the m»chipe«—faithfully Yoars, EppE Wr&~ OS, Peter Street, Ashbnrton,

Trial of a New Fire Escape.

— n» — An exhibition of a new fire escape, invented by Mr 0 B Smith, was given m the Garrison Hall, Donedin, on Monday afternoon m the presence of about a dozen gentlemen, including Cap'ain Mitchell, of the Fire Brigade. The in vention consists of a brass tab *, through which a doable line of rope passes. The rope ib made fast to the interior of any elevated window, and a person desiring to descend simply seizes hold of two hai;d es attached to the tube, and, step* ping off ihe window ledge, la carried to the ground by hia own weight. An ingenious mechanism insid«s the tube regulates the speed, and this can be farther checked if neoesßftiy by the bystanders m the street. In this reßpecl the invention is claimed to be perfec\ the inventor holding that the descent can be adjusted to such a nicety that a person may be landed on a piece of glass without breaking it. Several descents wore made, including some by two lads 10 and 11 i years of age, and satisfaction waff ex* pressed an to the effectiveness of the invention by those who had a«nembled to wilneßs the trials -Otago Daily Timat.

Meeting of Householders

ELGIN

A meeting «f householders was held m the j Elgin lohool on Monday night), when the : attendance w«w »a Improvement on that of the previous meeting. Mr Hunnibell was voted to the chair, sod having read the annual, »nd inspector* report?, received only five nominations to form the new com mittee. Tbil being the r umber required, the fivejjdetarsChoak, Oavill, senr, Clemens, Dwyer, ' and Frotheroe were declared elected. At a meeting of the new committee held immediately afterwards, Mr Joseph Choak was appointed chairman. The time occupied by the householders' meeting was just under 20 minutes :— About; a record for a country meeting.

Colonial Club Dinner.

SPEECH BY GENERAL BULLER

United Preen Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right) London, June 18 At the Colonial Olab dinner at the Hotel Oecii 250 were present, inclnd ing the Agents General. General Bnl ier received an immense ovation. He stated that recent events showed that Great Britain possessed a number of very strong, lusty, and well matured children, prepared to help her m every difficulty m which they thought her right by sending her fine men, fins soldiers, and gallant fellows. Imperial unity was a dangerous idea unless backed op solidly Sir J Cockburn, South Australia, suggested <m emblem should be added to the Union Jack, specially appealing to colonists, and reminding them of the part they had borne m sending the contingents Lord Strathcosm, chairman, advo cated the enrolment of a Colonial Volunteer Corps m London

The Auckland Fire.

SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE,

United Press Association—By Klootrlo Telegraph—Copyright Auckland. Jane 18 There was sensational evidence at the inquest) regarding the Grand Hotel fire today. Mr Johns; on, the licensee, said it was h:s opinion the fire starter! m ihe dining room, and wan wilfully ee.u"f cl Sub Inspector Mitchell—That ia a very grave statement, and amounts to charging Botnecne with murdev. Mr Johnston a ,iid tho servants wbo slept direct lj under the dining room wera awakened by glass falling from windows above them. They Mt the bedroom to xee where the fire wa?, f-nd returned to their rooms to secure their effaots. In the meantime the ceiling above them fell. This, and what he saw himself, influenced him m his belief (bat the fire started m the dining room, not m the kit hen. Hie reason for thinking the fire wilfully oaueed was that the Frenoh windows leading from the balcony into the dicing room had not been looked that night;, an* keys of the door 1-iftfiing from the dining room into the paesaga opposite, and the pantry wars missing since tho Tuesday before the tire, I A light was kept burning m the pantry, and was unaccountably extinguished at midnight before the fire. Mr Johnston being pressed, Baid he had another reasoa, but might be sued for slan der. The ooroner said that what the witness stated would be privileged. Witness then ! retired to aonsulb hie •alioitor, and decided to say nothing farther on the point. Mr Johnston, further pressed, referred to the action for slander brought by his wife ftgrfojt an employee m Maroh, whioh was then adjourned, and whioh had been dis* continued since the fire. The ooroaer ssid there Jwas nothing is all this. Ihe chief cook, Madame Winter*, stated on the night of the fire rhe heard soufiing and quarrelling m the dining room, and a man's voice calling oat, "Where art you? Where are the keys?" Ofl going out to investigate she saw strangs men m the passage, who hi d their faces from her. The night porter Jones, was the only oi her witness called. He defied the presence of strangers on the premises, and stated that ha had heard no noiae as cf men quarrelling, ac allegid by Madame Winters. The enquiry then adjourned till the 27th inst. .

The Mad Mullah

FIERCE FIGHTING IN SOMALtLAND

London. Jene 18 The British, by a rapid night march, surprised and routed the Mad Mullah at Somali, capturing 5000 cattle The ■tain column proceeded to the Mallfth's camp at Gohip Meanwhile the Mullah, with several thousand followers, fiercely attacked the Zariba at Somali, defended by 300 British. The enemy were twice re pnlsed, losing §00. The British caiaal ties were 19

ARUNDEL.

A correspondent) writes aa Udder;—We are having beautiful weather for this time of the year, and the cheep markets are fairly brisk. I hear Mr G J I'rnnistoun of Peel Forest has sold a lino of 1900 weathers te Mr W Grant; at a little over 18a. The (spinsters of Arundel gave a very successful ball last Friday evening, which ; wai a great success. There would bi about 40 oouplrs present from all parts of the district, such an Mavtlcld, Ftuapuna, Bangi* tufa, Eftling, Peel Forset and other places. Danaing was kept up till five m the morning, when all went home quite pleased with the entertainment

Discovery of Wreckage

' ~»js United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright 87DNBY, Jane IS The wreckage at Kaipara is supposed to belong to the Norwegian barque Alma, which left Melbourne for Timaru m ballast on May 27th

The Conway Case

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Syjmikv Tnne 18. Tbe third trial of Jane bantu began before Mr Jnatic© Simpson to-day. Mr Mack Martin was counsel for the de fence, and Mr Wade Grown Pro»ecntor, The accused challenged twenty and the Grown two before the jury was em panelled

New Zealand Bowlers in Scotland.

United Press Asiooltion—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) LoNDeH, Jane 16 The New Zealand bowlers defeated the Poppy Show Olab, Glasgow, by 40 to 39

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright New York, Jane 17 < Oolouel Hay, United States Secret ary for State, made a remarkable speech at Buffalo, m which be protested against Vice President Roosevelt's and Senator H. A Lodge's declarations m reference to tbe expansion and tbe Monroe doctrine. London, Jane 18 Earl RoPßell has been arrested on a , charge of bigamy He was remanded and released on bail The Colchester Bench remanded Lily-white, arrested m New Zealand on a charge of murder. The case was heard m camera. In tbe case Jellicoe v tbe Welling ton Law Society, tbe petition for re hearing has been withdrawn.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright)* London. Jane 18 Mr Chamberlain, m the House of Commons, said the Government gener ally agreed with the principles of Sir David Barbour's report, though he did not guarantee that Lori Milaer would apply them all I?cheeper's force partially looted Mur raysborg. The Boers made a determined effort to recapture the convoy at Beits, and | charged right up to the mounted m , fan try. - j Mr Rhodes, addressing a gathering of j 3000 at Bulawayo, estimated that there were 9000 Boers m the field. It would be noneeuse to concede self government to f the Transvaal and Orange Hirer Colony until the federation of South African States. When that was achieved Natal and the Northern States would not sympathise with the Cape, which encouraged rebellion. Lord Kitchener advises that since his last report twenty four Boers have been killed, fourteen wounded. 265 made prisoners, aud 165 have surrendered ; while 3000 cattle, 1500 horses, 198 waggons, 137 rifles, and 8200 rounds of j ammunition have been captured, apart from Colonel Elliott's operations | In the House of Commons Mrßrode- I rick stated that there were 87,733 per sons m the Transvaal Concentration Camps, including natives, 2524 m Natal, 20,374 m the Orange fiiver Colony, and 2090 m Gape Colony. Mr Lloyd George moved the adjourn ment of the House, and complained that the refugees were not treated with con sideration. Sir H Campbell Bannerman declared th at concentration was barbarous. Mr Brodirick hotly denied any inhu manity. Extreme leniency had pro tracted the war. The high mortality m the Johannesburg camp m May was owing to Meailes. The women refused to follow dietary direction!. Every mail brought complaints that iojudicioai pro* Borr speeches were encouraging resistance. Mr HaMane, amid Liberal interrup tions, declared that the Government was showing all possible humanity* The adjournment was negatived by 253 to 134. Fifty Liberal Imperialists abstained from voting, including Mr Asqmth, Sir E Grey, Messrs Hatdane, McArthurt Fifty six Irish, BirWV Harcourt, and Sir W Campbell Banner man voted with the minority,

News in Brief.

Mr R D Johnston, agent for the Budge Whitworth Bio>3ln, has a notice to cyclists m this issue. The clearing gale of Mr R B ResteH'g furniture takes place tomorrow, at his residence, Grey Street, at 130 pm, Mr Henry Stephenson is the auctioneer. Messrs W H Collins advertise coal for sale. There is a Urge entry of all classes of horses for Messrs Frledlander Bros.' West street Horse Fair tomorrow The recent) comet Ss oalied by the Maoris AuahKturoa "—the long standing smoke. A man named Dunn has been fined J53 and #2 costs at Levin for knocking the eye out of a horse. As showing the mildness of the last few weeks m the Maaterton district, It can be mentioned that wattle trees aram some plaoea bndding for bloom, Although the Rev Dr Morley hat been appointed to a position In connection with the Wesleyan Ghnroh, necessitating his re« opoval to Melbourne, he will nob leave Chrietchnrab until April 1902 • The Dowager Empress of Russia is the possessor af the finest collection of Bussian sables m the world. Oae of her mantles, which she wean m winter sledge drives and m travelling, has a lining worth £10,000 It was made of skin* gathered for her by the Governor of a Polar province, whore taxet are paid m kind with furs, We have Motived from the travelling representative nf the Bjle Beans Company (Mr M H $rowne) a oopy of the Company's fortune telling book, which is being distributed among the householders of Ashlmrton, The Company have had 30,000 of this interesting little pamphlet published, ani are having them distributed throughout the length and breadth of New Zealand—in [ faot, throughout the whole of the Auatra-, Jasian colonies

Ashburton County Racing Club.

m v* •notlft' R«neml meeting of the above Club wkr held Lit ni(jht at the secretary's office, Burnett utroet. Mr J Studholtne, juo, presided. The report for the year contained many points of interests members, and was unanimonsly %d<>pted. The balance •heet read by the secretary shewed the total reoeipti for the year to be £1923 16s 3d, and expenditure £1808 12« 3d £126 10* Id hM »•» *pen 6 during tbe past year m Improvemenbß to the course, whilst £1005 hat been given m stakes. £he esih balance •mounts to £318. £200 of which is on a fixed depoßjt. The Chairman, io moving the adoption of the balance shnefa and report, said that be was delighted to be able ta place smsh an encouraging financial statement before memben. The Club was £30 batter off than ib wai !a«t> ys*r, although only £19 was then spent m improvement*, whilst thie year £126 had been laid ou*> m improving the conrse. Lam year they had received £50 from the Tinwald Olub, this year the* contd not show a receipt under that bead, to that m spite of the bod receipt of certain ttant, and a greatly j increased amount speai m conrse improvement, they were m a better financial position than ever. He was pleated to say that ail ill feeling was a thing of the pane, and the Club was now looked on, as ha considered it should b<", as a county insti tution, and not as belonging solely to the tewD of Ashburtoo. He also considered Nut the Club owed a debt; of gratitude to the Chairman of the Committee (T E Upton, E«q) t and the Giub's indefatigable secretary, MrAAFookt The motion was seconded by Mr Upton, and carried the Chairman then stated that for eotna time he had been endeavouring to devise some scheme which would popularise tha Club, encourage outside owners, and prove that the Club existed not only to provide amusement for members, but ensourage the breeding of better horsei. He had b»*n fa communication with Sir George Clifford, who h»d kindly drafted conditions nf two races, whiod m his (the Cbstrman'*) opinion if adopted would make the ClubV programme far more attractive* I'he conditions watt aa follows t—Spring Maiden Stakes, of 180 soys, second horse to receive 20 sovt oat of the stake. For three year olds and upwards that have never won a race of the value of 80 soys, or races of the collective valne of 160 soys. Weight for age. Winners af tha value of 50 soys to carry Sib extra. Maiden four year olds and upwards allowed s!be. Nomination on August — 1 soy, and further payment of 3 soys for sbartert at the post. One mile.—Autuma Meeting—Asbburton Stakes, of 150 soys, second horn to receive 25 soys out of the stakes. For two and three year olds. Weight for age. Winneca of a race or races of the value of 100 son Slbs, of 200 soys 51 bt, nf 500 soys iQlbt, of 1000 141bs extra. Maiden two year olds allowed bibs, three year olds lOtbs. Nominations en August — 1 soy, and further payment of 6 boys for starters at the post. Seven furlongs* He felt sure that if these two races were placed on the programme the result would be satisfactory. He moved that the Com* mittee be asked to favourably consider the proposal. Mr R Friedlander io seconding said, be thought great praise was due to tbe Chairman for his (Sorts to popularise the the club and its race meetings, Mr G M Watßon regretted that he could not support the introduction of the two raoee drafted by Sir Geo. Clifford to whom, however, he wai prepared to give every praise at a supporter of racing. Referring to the proposed raoe for two and three year olds, such a raoe had been tried m the past and had been proved to be a failure, betides which euoh a rase would prove a benefit merely to the owners of claißic horses. He thought the proposed Spring Maiden Stakes a mistake, at the Club would then be giving £120 for a maiden raoe, and £70 for its be*t handicap. Mr H F Nicoll was opposed to the prepo* sal, his reanoßs being similar to those of Mr WaUod. The resolution was carried. Tbe election of officers resulted as follows .--President—M Stitt. Vioe'Presl dont—J C N Grigg. Committee—Messra Denshire, Friedlander, Gate*, J Hampton, L»gan, L djC Malet, H Niooll, 6 B Peacoclto, F Ruaeoll, Upton t Watson. Treasurer—J Davison. Stewards—Mrs G A M Buckler, Upton, Studholme, Malet, Den* shire, Thomas, McLean, P Jones, Stone, Russell, and Peaehe , Mr G M Watson moved " That it be a recommendation to the Committee that three stipendiary elewarde be appointed for the ensuing meetings.'* He said that as malpractices were especially rampant In Canterbury it was necessary m the interests of racing that the ciub shonld make some effort to suppress them. The matter had been before tha Conference but without result The motion was nob seconded, aa another one was tabled by Mr W B Denshire and eventually carried—'Thafe tne Country Clnba approach the C.J O. with a view to getting that Olub to appoint a Stipendiary Steward for Canterbury Votes of thanks were accorded to the retiring Committee the outgoing Trea* surer (Mr B Friedlaader), and the Clerk of Scales, (Mr T Stonp). after which the meeting terminated*

The Adventures of Two Boys.

THEY WANTED TO SEE THE DUKI AMD DUCHESS.

The fact that their Royal Highness the pake and Duchess of Cornwall will nofc f include lavercargill m their itinerary has doubtless been a great: disappointment to many loyal subjects m tbe southern city ; but two little residents there were deter* mined that obetaolee of that description would not deter them from participating m the welcome which iato be extended to the royal party. These two enthusiastic small colonials are aged nine and eleven respectively. Their mum are Walter and Robert Adeock, and with plenty of youthful hopes In their breasts and no money m their pockets they started «ff on Thursday morning to walk ; the 130 odd miles which separates Inveroargill from Danedin "to see the Duke and Duchess." Tbeir vicissitudes on the road, as may well be Imagined, were many and great. They supported their courage and the Inner man by day by eating turnips, and at night sought a well'earned reposo m ditches, by the sides of haystacks, or to railway tracks Following the railway except /when approaching a townships creeping through two tunnels, they reached Dunodin on Sunday m a pitiable condition—half starved, In 4 rags, and with their feet cruelly laceiafced,butno6awhlfc damped In wrdous or pluck. Alari fifentmlft m the shape of the law suddenly potmeed down open them whilst dreaming In a railway truck of the glories visions they were presently to see, and they completed the dream m oeell at th<» police station on Monday evening' Pub both looked amazingly comfortable about half past 11 o'clock, as each at the end of a narrow wooden bed emerged from the eapacibOi folds cf several blanket* to receive at the hands of the nigbb watehmm » ; steaming cup of tea and a generous piece of breaa and jam Taja repast they lost no time m disposing of, »s they sat on tbe side of their lowly beds with their bandaged feed stretched out on the cell loor The performance of the two little *aga bonds created no end o admiratioa at> the police station, and the men not only tab about railing a subscription amongst them selves to reolothe the little chips, bub t* keep them here until the Dake and DnoheM . arrive A gentleman well known m thacity for hia long Qonn«etio« with the admioiitra tion of educational affairs alto wished to have lbs opportunity of housing the young ; sters and gratifying tbeir ardent wish t» 1 participate is the royal weteom* s bmt Mr Koderick Maoksnsie, of the BsoeUior Hekl, who communioated with lBsp««ler Pardy last night, obtained permiuiea to make the two young lads hit guests for the next week or so Meanwhile the anxious parents aft Inverc«rgill have been communicated witk~

THE ASHBURTOF GUARDIAN ■• WEDNfiSOAY, JUNE 19, 190]



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Smoke J^w Teowr Wades Teething Powdbiw for Babies are eootbiug, reduce fever ao<s prevent blotches; price, 1b



It speaks well for the prosperity of Anhburton aad surrounding districts that | ihefr continued Buccres has induced the D. I. C. of Uhrißtchurch to maintain their local branch so long. The sale was announced for ten days m the first place and It is now running well into ten weeks. Some new models of pianos and organs have just beep, opened np, era., and all i ntending buyers would do well to Insoeo this up to date establishment. CONSULTING OPUOIAN Mr Ernest M Sandsteio, DBOAJ.FR MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study m England and Coo tinent, may be consulted on all casesof defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary artificial light beiog used. Doctors' pre: soriptiooß prppared. Fees nicderate. Con j nlting rporns, Qashel Street W,, over M Sandstain, jeweller, Christchure^ 9to 11 2 to 4 daily TTUST arrived a large assortment of fj evening bhoes m glace, kid calf, panel* whits tatin etc, at D Stock Ttw southerly buster at its height, With wind and rain and sleet, Ii bound to give ua every night, I Wet clothes and cold damp feet. Bad coughs «n3 colds must then prevail, We'll try to make them fewer, And take a dose of never fail — Seme Woods' (Jbeat Pk^peemini K« Ladies visiting Dunedin are InvitedM vißit the hair dressing roomr of A to Hendry, princes Street. They are replet with every comiori for hairdressing ehampooning, singeing, etc



npENPERS Wanted— For the wearing o X two thousand pairs o Jioote. Appl at J Mkllob, Tarred Street Bmoke New Venus



Wadb's Worm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children brive after taking them price, Is



A OHRONIO COUGH QUICKLY CURED. BENJAMIN GUM SCORES. Mr Lnnro! Hoode, of Chrintohuroh, writes; Bkktamih Gdm had a marvelloaa effect on my cough and cold, which I contracted etriy Salt winter. I tried variont advertised remedial bat) gob so relief. A lady friend advised me to try your Benjamin Gam, and a very few doses gave me relief, aud it quickly oared BENJAMIN GUM always acts like this- It is pleasant to teke—Obildran like it— Hui'abie for yoQDg or old BsHJAftUW OWM, price Is 6d and 2« 6(3, from all Chemiati and Grooere, or post frep, from LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFACTUR ING CO., Ltd, Danediou ~ Wholesale from all Merohaotg NOTiCE MB & MRS COXON, Itonitig Experts, have been anked to visib Aabburton to Kivo lesions under the if new method of Shirt and Collar Ironing. Blouses, Babies* Bonnets, Pressing included. Commence on SATURDAY, Arcade Chambers. Terms ran be arranged. Hours from 10 to 12 ; 2 to 4 ; and 7 to 9 every day m the week. 6U4 ~MBB J. LLOYD, MUSIO SELLER AND TEACHEB PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, BEGS to notify her Friende and the Public generally that she has pur chased the business lately carried on by Miss Simmonds. and hopes by strict attention to bußioece, combinod with civility, to solicit a fair share of public patronage. Manic, Songs, and Maxical Instruments of-every description, at lowest prices. Pupi'B thoroughly taught. Terms—£l Is per quarter. BURNETT STREET, 6 101 Opposite Mail Office TflE LINKS THAT BIND. npHE Visl& of tha Imperial Troopi to ( Maoriland was on". The visib of the Dake and Duchess of Cornwall and York is another. The adoption of the Radge-Whit worth, Britain's B^sb Bicycle, as the premier wheel m New Zealand, Is another insttGcc of (he many tips belwen this colony aad the I Mothsr Country. Colonials figure ib out ihie way ;—What stands as the BEST IN BRITAIN IS Just What we Want ii ii Urn, OITT? OYOLE WOBKS, Burnett Street, AbLLuiton. HeTlrf ASK FOR o, v l I |tfo ATE & Co', \jF% Cir. H.?IPION3LEND OTHER PRICES: •■* '.% m iAoZfz zfoz& NO CHINAJtA USED BY US. j TOST Received a small supply of Common Prayer and Hymn Books ; new edition, with Prsyen for King Edward and the Duke end Duoheeß of Cornwall,-A T H Williams, Baßt Stireeb TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, ISO 2. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory CANTERBUEY, NBL3ON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND STONE, SON AND CO., Publishers of the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and StODe'd WeN lington, Hawke'e Buy, and TaranakJ Directory, etc, have the honor to notify thoir intention to compile and publish a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to be entitled : — STONE'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Sxone. Will contain more than twice the amonnti of matter given m any previously issued Directory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before publication, 10a flrt after publication, 12* Bd: 6 130 /"I OOD~NEWS~JaBt arrived, ex • * VX Matalua, A Murtih'i celebrated Hor«e Clippers with Spring Washers and Grass* hopper Springs, at 0. Meidings 1, "The People's Ironmonger, You can depend on ridding yonr children of Worms with Wade's Woesi Figs, the wop'Wful worm worriers pdcei Is *



' TREVORTON. ~~ WH V Pny Bent when £100, Caah or Tm-m? will purchase a (Jomfertabta House of 4 R ioma and Scullery, and Section I ht« property is situated near the tnuio toad, nad only a few ohkios from the school. Interest at 5 per oenb on the whole pnr' cha«B money means Itss than Ss per waek F. FERRIMAN. ~ ~~' "tin^wald " 6ACRKS of Highly prod active Lind, fronting Grove Street The land is well drained, and offers te persona m need nf a site for a good home every reasonable advantage F FERRIMAN. ALLBNTON. POR SALE—I 4 acrea of good Land with Dwelling House of Six rooms, and Bathroom, hot and cold water hid on, Windmills. Ample stabling including Loose box and Trap Erase; One acre of the land ia laid out m orchard. The land poißesxea ample frontage, and should prove a profit* I able purchase either for a farmer winhlnß to ' retire and live nesr the Town, or foe an industrious man wishing to make his living from the soil. Public SchoeS within sn easy dietance. F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agonh JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG WORM MIXTURE. FACTS WORTH KNOWING. Mount Joy. Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman — Deat Sir,-—I have used the above mlxbnre for two or three ye&rß paafc when my sheep showed signs of Scoar op Lrng Worm. I may say that I found it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can atrongly secom. mend the drench.—Yours truly, Samuel White Riccarton, Canterbury Mr FFerrlman, Ashburtoo,-—Dear Sir, —In reply to yonr enquiry re Ford'e Scour and Lang Worm Mixture, I may say that my manager at Methyen uaed it on Boma of tha smallest and weakest lambs we had, and that It stopped ihe scour !n them, and fchey Beamed benefited by th# dose they had.—Yours faithfully, John Deans KB IS WELL PAID WHO IS VtBZl SATISFIED 1 One Gallon Tina, 19s per Gallon ; Two Gallon Tine, 17h per Gallon. DO HOT BE DECEIVEO Lowest Cost per he»d of any Drench v and its work CANNOT BR EXCELLED D THOMAS Or F. FEIXRIMAN, Ashbarton D"."CLARKfi;s" OARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Rpgistered under Trade Marks Act, No 13,796 and ?58,143) , Has been csed 56 YEARS WITF T7NDETIATING SUCCESS. IMPOiifANT TESTIMONIALS, t Daar Sir, i-Re Olsrke'a Carbolized Wheat Protector. I iiava need fche above dressing for the past three seasons on an average sowing of 1500 acres of wheat and oats, and have always found that it gives every satisfaction. It Is also mixed with leas labor and germinates a week aoone than when dreesed with binestone. M. Stiot.' I have naed your Wheat Protector, also i Biuestone both on the same paddock, and am ranch pleased with your Protector as a much better pteventive of smnt than Btneßtone. James McXjun 9 Oalrnbrae. F. FEERIMAN SPLENDID , SUCCESS! w v OUK FIRST GREAT BALE IN ASHBUBTGN. PIANOS PIANOS t ORGANS ORGANS- -4 Mew Models on View, 5 see the wondeeftjl vashi.no machine. Aahburton Testimonials now coming ,n freely, First eecood and third ship ments sold oat; fourth jaet arrived and orders will $.g»in be booked for trials. DXC. | TANORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, Ashbmrton.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. OPEOIAL ATTENTION 18 DIRECTED TO @UR T A I'L 081 N G DEPABTMENT. Fit and Sty In Guaranteed. Fqual to the Best Ohristchurch Work. Large Selection of Tweeds and Suitings. INSPECTION INYITM). n./. <^<>thTng"factout.



CHILBIAIHo ClL>o , SPEEDILY AND PERMAKKNTIY SV USINO Planiekoa Ointment* WE have no hesitation m Baying tha this OINTMENT is tha moat Bleganb and Ffft-ctive over produced by Phsrmfto«utioal ar<", and hap npvor bpßii equalled an an External B medy for It fiiDimatinn, Bronohibia, Pleuri-y, Aathma, Bor§ Throaf, Croup, Scalp Complainr", L'>e« of Hair, Burns, Scalds, Sore and I- fl m d E^nf, Sandy Blight, Ulcer®, Tumors, Absceesei?, Whitlows, Pil«i Oucb ami Wouade, Ohai-ped Mando. Chilblain^, Bjilb, Carb«iue!e«i Pimples, Htyea, Blackhpads, Freokle*, Bites and Stinps of ioseots. Bad L?g«, B»dl Breasts, Eczesni, Erygipelaf, Eruptions, »nd Dry, Ifcchtng, *c»ly, Crusttd, Bbtoby, Chafjog or Irrigated Bkiu. It ie the Band Bmotieoti for Rotigh FTands, tfenierlnK them Soft, Olear, and White ia a SinjEit* Night, and, used wirh PLANTEKOA BO&P, BurpaßK«& all oiher treatment for Producing a Clear anfl Beautiful Complesion, it few applioatioDs rendering the Skin like Valvet. With refer* 'c to its Healing Qadifcies we ante yoo to kindly read the Testimonials publiehed. These speak for bhemgelvea. Atk for a free enpy of ftThe Invalid's Guide," which gives fall information with TestimoDuls. PLANTSKOA OINTMENT 2s Sample Tin for 6d Fiantekoa Medicated Herbal Sosp Is JACKSON, Saunders' BaildiogSj Eaab Street, AGENTS, Or from C/faemists and Leading Sborekeepg AUSTBATIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office*. Custom-house Qaay Wellington. Looai Board of Dibeotqrs : The Hon. Morg»n S. Grace, M,D 0.M.G., M.L.O. fChalrman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C fDeputy Chalrrot*n) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. Tbe Hon. Edward Kichardßon, O.M.Cr. M.L.O. lohn Doncan, Esq. J4BDICAI OFFICER Dr. EG X Anson, M.D.» KRO. England I^HE Oldest, Woalfehlast!, and most Prosperous AUSTUAILAV LIFE OFFICE • " ANJ> THE LARGIST MUTUAL < »PPIOE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Ma*nal Life Office which da. olares A BONUS EVEBY YEAR The Method of Valaatioa adopted by this Society ia of the moet stringent Character, and Ensures a larger Reservp to meet Liabilities than that held by at,d other Office m the Australasian Colonies, j ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCKIDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force ... ... 151.74 Snm Assured £45,528,09 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £8,815,73 BONUSES. Cash Bouaa for one year, 1899, £50fi,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amour't Ing to £942,600, after making apecia reserves. Gush Bonuses declared or lapt five years over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonai'es exceeding Foar Millions. ASSURE XOUR LIFE IN THE M.P. SOCIETY, And Sscare a BONUS JfiVERY YEAR. ■ ezpensefi of Management—9 Per Cen |oq the Total Income. Edward W. Lows, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Chrietchnrch Manning & Cos' NEW BKASON'B BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, TUB BEST IN THE MARKET Equal iv the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agaijfcs for Ashbnrton—MESßas Shear mam Bsos "ra"l"*DAl]NT»-ST LITTIB WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Bamhlerr HAYING Bold oct of ray old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have obc opened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAM BLEU" SPECIAL LIGHT K->CTOS» ROAD BAOKRS, A ROADSTERS j» all «lnes and ail fitfed with th evp» l«Btfng O Sr J detichablo Tyre. "TJHLJffi KAMLJBJ-ilflM. OALb AAl> INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. ')THBR MAE.ES FITTED WITH 0 & J TYRES. D. THOMAS. WANI'ED KNOWN. SPECIAL Purcfasae of a Manufacturer a Stock of Ladies' Sailor, Trimmed and ODtirimmed, HATS, at Ia each, for 14 days* ANDREW ORE.