EPHEMERIS

BUN.

Phases of Moon for July

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave ABhburton daily for— UHRISTOHUROH-at 7.20 am, 11 am

3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.55 am, 3,50 pm DUNEDIN—at 12,54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m

Trains arrive dally at Aehburton from— OHRISTOHUROH-at 10.45 a m, 12.48

p m (express), 6 pm TIMARU—at 10.35 am, 2.65 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a m

Commercial.

United Press Association-By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, July 26 European wheat markets are firm. The Engliih has advanced 6d. The American is irregular and exoited, consequent on the Government weather bureau repoits. Cargoes are strong, tending upwards; The American visible supply of wheat is 36,433.000 bushels. The Bradford wool market is very firm. Common sixties 18$ d, supeifine 18J 1. The London sales are very firm, especially for fine orossbreda. The Somerlea clip fetched 4|3, and the Waiau 4|-1. London, July 27 The wool sales closed firm at the highest prices of tbe series

HAVELOCK STREET MART

Mr H Stephenson reports that there was a good attendance at his weekly sale on Saturday. The entry of pigs and fowls was larger than usual, bub there was a drop in the prices of pigs. Prioes are as follows :-- Piga—Weaners 5s to 8s ; stores, 10s, lis 6d, 13a ; 80« vin pig £2 139 6d ; cow £6 15a. Poultry—Fowls Is to 2? 9J ; roosters up to 33 5d ; ducks 33; turkeys 10a, all at per pair. Produce—Potatoes 6s per Back ; onlonn Id per ib j carrots Is 10d per bag ; pork (large quantity entered), 3d to Bfi per lb.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit.. MONDAY, JULY 29, 1901. Local and General.

U A O D—Members of the Druids Lodge are reminded thab tonight's meeting will commence at 7 30, and thab Bro Elaton will deliver a lecture oo "Phrenology", after the usual business has been disposed of,

Poultry Society's Art Union—Sellers of the Poultry Society's art Union tickets are requested to hand in at once to the Hon. Secretary (Mr J VDe Beer) blocks of "the books, to facilitate the drawing to take placf, BOSINKSS Notice—Notice to consumers of Fletcher BroB.! celebrated Teas—Their first Tea Competition oloseß on Aupuet 31at, and coupons mußt Ye sent ia by that date. A full lift cf prize winners will bo advertised in Mail and Guardian early in September.

Et thbprish Delayed—The Naw Zealand matoh factory at Oaveraham has delayed the erection of its new building, a 1; a cost of £2300, on account of the action of Mr Horneby in bringing forward tho Dangerous Occupation Protection Bill. Between 50 and 60 girls are employed in the factory, which has been working for seven years, and there has never been an accident.

Fire—On Saturday evening, shortly after ten o'clock, a fire broke oub In a small oottuge on the North East Belt, occupied by Mr F Bstts. Although the walls and cail ing of one room were damaged, assistance was promptly rendered, and the fire was confined to this quarter. The fire bell wae runp-, and the Brigade mustered to render help, bub their services were nob required;

BociCEY—The first matoh this season between the Ashburton and Timaru Hockey Clubs, took place ab Timaru on Thursday last, and resulted in a win for Ashburcon by one goal to nil. This is the first season of ihe Timaru team's playing, and on form shown by the above team, they should develop a first class team* Their combiaa' tion was not bad, bub there was too much stick and kicking the ball. The Ashburton team played with the usual dash, the moat notable players being F Clark, White, and Marsden. D Stock was in great form ab full back. Mr F Clark was referee.

Southland Cattle for Canterbury, —Two Canterbury cattle buyers—Messrs James 3 ohns(Belfast) and H. J. Bailey (Waimakarlri)—are at present operating in Southland (says the Wyndham Farmer), Laßt week they despatched over 100 head north; and on Thursday the presence of the first) named gentleman on business gava a material filip to the cattle market at Wyndham.

ART—The local agent of the art union of Landon (Mr J M Cambridge) Informs us that Mr W L Wyllie, R A, the distinguished marine painter, hae been commissioned to etch a plate representing the naval pageant in the funeral procession of Her late Majesty. Mr Wyllie was preEent on She flagihip Majestic during the whole of the proceedings, and was thus able to make a careful study of the surroundings, eto. Those who have Been specimens of Mr Wyllie's splendid work will understand that the promised picture for IQOI-2 should be something out of the common run of these art union prizes.

Saved From a Wreck.—A well known financier of Wellington recently advanced £!S to a man who had signed to join the Lizzie Bell. He accepted the man's aig* nature to the shipping note, and then paid him over the money, less a consideration- The man in question gob dronk on the proceeds with all possible expedition, Bays the " New Z9aland Times," and then made matters worse by stealing wearing apparel from a public house. For thia he was arrested, tried, and aent on In due course to the Terrace Gaol, as a result of which incarceration he was unable to join the ill fated vessel when she left here on Wednesday. The financier's feelings are wholly of sorrow, but those of the maker of the note must be of a mixed nature. The detective who arrested the prisoner ia of opinion that s:me sorb oj: a medal should be awarded him for having saved the prisoner's life.

Cocrsiko—A meeting to form a coursing club in Timaru was held in the Sh'p Hotel Friday evening. There was a good attendants and Mr P J Duggan (secretary of the Oamaru Coursing Club), who was staying in Timaru, was voted to the chair, lie said that he had much pleasure in taking the chair and explained the working of the Oamaru Coursing Olub, which had started with practically nothing, but was now in a very prosperous position. He gave various hints with regard to the working of the olub and had little doubt that a club started in Timaru would meet with success. It was unanimously agreed upon thab a club shonid be starbed, and thab a deputation Bhould wait on the South Canterbury Jockey Olub with regard to getting the racecourse to hold its meetings! It was agreed that the annual subscription should be 10a 6<?, and thab all subscriptions should be in by the end of August). About twenty of those in the room agreed to become members and the next meeting is to be held on Friday August 2nd, in the Ship Hoteh

Smoke New Yeoas

The Weather—There are 14 inches of snow on the 11U at Mount Possession, and the sheep are tnowed in,

Foitball—The football match, Springburn v Winohmore, played at Sprirtgburn on Saturday last, was won by the former by 18 points to 3 points

Abolition of the Totalisat b—The Star Wellington correspondent wires that there is no prospeoti for tho Biil for the abolition of the totalisator being again reached this session

Weather Forecast—Captain Edwin wires—Nerther'y winds ; glass fall.

. Madame Belle Cole — Madame Belle Colt's song recital, which takeß place on Friday evening next, is advertised in thia issue. There should be a great audience to meet heri

Lease in Pebpetuiiy.— Attention m%y be directed to an alteration in an advert isement ref tenders for a lease in perpet olty at Westerfield, which now close on Wednesday next, 31st Inet.

Fakoy Dress Ball—The Guards' Ball Committee have reserved the atage for ladies who wish to view the fancy costumes at the ball on Wednesday night. Tickets for tbe stage may be procured from the hon secretary, and there is a limited number*

A Local Farmers' Union—lt la under stood that a meeting will be called at an early date in Ashburton with the object of forming a Farmers' Union. As already stated in our columns, similar action Is being taken by farmers all over the colony, and there is no doubt that the movement here will meet with general support

Ashburton Trotting Club.— The anuual meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club la advertised to be held In the Secret ary's office tomorrow (Tuesday) evening, to receive the annual report and balance sheet, and t;> elect officers, and to consider other gcnaral business.

A Factory Closed Down—Mr J Begg, tanner and manufacturer of woollen nuts and

ruge, has o'osed down hia leather dressing department, ebb fly on account of consider able expense incurred through the Work men's Unions' demanda for increased wages and altered conditions of employment

Personal—The trlenda of Mr and Mrs Maloolmson, of Fairfield, will regret to learn that the illness from whioh their eldest son

has been suffering for some time has now neaumed a severe form, and an operetion upon tho boy is neoeaaitated, and bhia waa to be carried oub at Mrs Maokay'B private Hwpltal this afternoon.

Poultry Show—We have to m%ke the following uorreoiione in our Saturday's report.—The selling class for Pekin and other duckp was rrjudged during the Show, and Mr E Reilly'a Pekin ducks in that class were then awarded first prizi, instead of Mr Berryman's. Bub in the opon com peting class for Pekin ducks Mr H G Berry man won first and epeoial for ducks, Mr Keilly being second instead of first. In the claßß for oats, Mr G Thom&h'a * Jack' won the first prize, and Mrs Buahell'a ' Bluoher' second. Ashburton Public Library—Notice is given in our advertising columns thab from the Ist of August the subscription to the ABhburton Publio Library will be 2s for three months, 3s for six months, acd 6< for twelve months. Two boobs will be allowed to each subscriber. As it intended to increase the number of books and generally improve the library it is to bo hoped tint the ratepayers acd the genera! public will make more use of the institution than heiotoiore,

Baking ? quark CmmcH.—The anni versary soiree, which was to have been held on Thursday evening last, bub was postpon d on account of the Inclemency of the weather, will be held in the Baring Square Schoolroom on Thursday evening next, August Ist. Tea at 5.30; after whfch a very excallenb Music d Programme, interspersed with suitable addresses, will be submitted. As tbe proceeds are in aid of the Renovation Fund, it is expected there will be a large attendance. Anniversary Services -Rev Dr Morley <;onduatod services at the Baring Square Church on Sunday morning and evening, and addressed the Sunday School in the afternoon! The services were ie celebration of the church anniversary, and were hearty throughout. There waa Ittble more than an ordinary congregation in the morning, but at night the building was comfortably filled. Dr Morley'a text at the morning service was from Genesis 13 ; 11,12, and from the mci* dent there recorded, the preacher piotured the deplorable • down grade 'of men who sought temporal prosperity without taking moral and spiritual issues into consideration. The priesthood of Jesus Christ formed the subjaot of Dr Morley's evening disoourse. The importance of the Priests' offiae, his duties, and the high estimation he was held by bhe people, under the Jewish dispensat on were eucointly dealb with, also how all the conditions of the office were complied with by Jesus Christ, who was the Prießb of no cne family or nation, hut of all kindreds and people. Dr Morley then went on to cm 1 phasise the sympathy of Jesus in all human suffering—how far such sympathy goes, and how lb may be relied on In the great crises of life. Suffering through heredity as a result of natural causee, such aa bad sanitation, and, most pathetic of all, Buffering through the effects of natural law, in oases where natural law could nob be complied with, aud the sympathy bo be expected from the world's Redeemer under all these circumstances, were spoken to, In the eloquent language of which Dr Morley is such a master. The choir sang an anbhem entitled 'Book of Ages,' and Mrs Flower of Timaru, gave as a solo, the late laureate's 'Crossing the Bar.' Ab the morning service Dr Moriey complimented the congregation on the improved appearance of the church, which, he s»id, was much more bright and comfortable than formerly. The annual tea and publio meeting will take place in ths schoolroom on Thursday night,

News in Brief.

During the month of June there were 20 deaths from phthisis in the colony and seven from cancer-

During the three months ended June 30 h, the deposits In the Post Office Sav ings Banks amounted to £1,186.883, and the withdrawals to £1,068,885. The corresponding figures for the same quarter last year were £1,075,876 and £966,881.

Fletcher Bros wish to draw attention bo their extraordinary low price for best kerosene aa they wish to make room for large shipments just arriving.

WILLOWBY.

On Monday evening the Ashburton Primi tive Methodist Church cboir rendered a Sicred cantata in the church. The weather was all thab could be desired, and the church was filled. Tbe Ashburton friends were supplied with supper In the vestry by the Willowby choir.

A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, when Mr Albert Samuel Hay man, of Willowby, was united in matrimony bo Miss Ruth Frances Harding, also of Wil lowby. The wedding ceremony was per formed by the Rev J M Buttle, of Timaru, assisted by the resident) minister, (the Rev •J D Jory.) The day was very wet, bub as bhe time approaohed for the ceremony, the clouds rolled away, and the sun shone out in all its beauty; Tho long continued frosts have broken up at last, but rain seb in, which will pub all ths cropa back. The farmers will be very busy when the fine weather comes. Tbe stock in the district are all looking well, as the farmers have plenty of turnips and hay on whioh to feed them. The farmers are hoping thab the long spell of cold weather will soon be over, as ib is very hard on the early lambs, a few of which miy be already ■eon in the fields'.

On the arrival of the last shipment of Washing Machines, the local Branch of the DI 0 narrowly misßed being brought before the S.M for blocking the footpath. Thia was averted by a speeiy clearance inside* The following is jusb to hand:—The Washing Machine which you supplied me, is, I em glad to say, a great success. It washes the finest of material without damage, and also cleanses perfectly tbe dirtiest of clothes, and with ib I can do my waßhing in half the the time it used to take me—Yours truly, Mas Box, w»t«toB

Reception to Troopers.

TROOPER J H SMITH

(From & Correspondent.)

On the evening of Friday last, the residents of Wester field gave a reception, in honor of the safe return of Trooper J H Smith, of this district. The entertaicment took the form of a social. The schoolroom was prettily decorated with greenery, fl*gs, and mottos. Dancing was commenced shortly after t p.m. and was kept up with much spirit. The most pleasing feature of the evening was a presentation to Trooper J H Smitb, of a silver mounted pipe, silver match bx, and 1 dressing case, which were presented, on bshalf of the residents ef the district, by Mr J Cook, who spoke in very high termß of the esteem in which Trooper Smith was h6ld in Westerfield. Trooper Smith, in response, briefly thanked those who had met together to welcome him borne, and was loudly applauded. QDroopers V J Hill, of Rangiora, \ and formerly a resident of Westei field, and F Knox, of Greenstreet, were also present* Meaera J Grace, Lagmhor, and C Black, Greenstreet, acted as M.O.'e, and carried oub their duties to the satisfaction of all lovers of dancing present, Capital music was supplied by Mr W Andersoe, of Ashburton. Mr M McDonald, Lagmhor, pleased the audience with a very nice song, for whioh he was loudly applauded. Capital refresh ments were supplied by Mr Madden, Aeh burton, and were presided over by Mrß Maweon, assisted by Mrs Cook, and the Misses Smith and Cook. There wereahoub eighty couples present, and when your correspondent left all were thoroughly enjoying themselves

TROOPER THOMPSON

A great gathering of the Highbank people mustered in the schoolroom on Friday evening, In order to welcome Trooper I X Thompson, eon of Mr John Thompson, of Highbank. Trooper Home, of Methven, was amongst those present, A very afatrao* tive musical programme was gone through, which was much appreciated. During tbe evonlng Trooper Thompson was presented with a medal, bearing a suitable inscription, the gift of the residents of Highbank, and also with a silver mounted pipe, a special present from the young men of the district

Tinwald Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the above Board waa held on Friday evening last. Present— Messrs C Doherty (Chairman), J A Clothier, J Gudseli, T Scaly and T Williams

correspondence

Correspondence was received from the Ashburton County Counoil, applying for proportion of Lionsiog Glerk'a salary—The amount was ordered to be paid

Letters were received from the Upper Aehburton and Bangitata Boards, a,s> from the Aehburtm County Couroil, refusing to asaieu in the maintenance of Archibald Street.—Further action in the matter was deferred until nexb meeting From the Ashburton Agricultural and and Pastoral Association, asking that the County Saleyarde Company be placed on the valuation roil with respect to part of Res. 2378. 2275.'-The alteration was ordered to be forwarded to the Valuer General

From the Department of Agriculture, requesting that alt applications for elaugb« terlng licensee be forwarded without delay. —The Clerk stated tha matter had been attended to

From Mr Q Bushell, complaining of water blocking the road fronting bis property* The surveyor was instructed to have the matter attended to From the Opotiki Town Board, trusting the Board would join in opposing the abolition of Town Boards. It was resolved to take no action ab present TUB ABATTOIR QUESTION From the Town Clerk, asking the Board to express its consent to the Fairfield Freezing Works becoming the central abattoir for the district

The Secretary then read the copy of the special Committee's report re abattoirs, 25th July, 1901, and aleo the statemene showing the relative costs if conducted by the local authority, and if tbe Fairfield Frerz rng Works were utilised It was resolved that the Board agree with tha report submitted by the Conference and consents to the Fairfield Freezing Works becoming the central abattoir

surveyor's report

The surveyor reported on the contracb for shingling the streets, and stated there would not be enough to Bhingle the worst paths if only one thousand yards were used It was resolved to continue the supply of shingle to a certain quantity TENDERS It was left in the hands of Messrs Doherty and Scaly to deal with the tenders received for reforming footpaths on Carter's Terrace MISCELLANEOUS Some minor works were authorised, and after passion accounts amounting to £45 14s sd, the Board adjourned

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not held ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents

"LARRIKINISM AT STAVELEY."

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib,— Re • larrikinism ab Staveley.' Ib it strange thab the Ashburton Minstrels gave an excellent entertainment to a large and appreciative audience, and yeb some igco:»nb individual reports thab the * hoodlums of Staveley' make lb a practice to attend these gatherings and annoy respectable persons, and in tbis case broke up two new forme, Having been there when the damage was done, I can positively state thab ' the two new forms' was one old form that was splintered, to my knowledge, three years ago, and was pub aside on the 13th msb as unsafe for use. Now, aa all I ask for is fair play on behalf of bhe ' Staveley hoodlums,' I hope the Minstrels will notice thia and apologise.—l am, eto, Secretary of the Hoodlums,

Farmers' Union

Unit id Press Assoolatioc—By Eleotrio Telegraph Palmebston North, July 2?

On tbe Farmers' Union Conference resum ing this morning, the delegates expressed distent from the Fair Rent Bill, and decided to approve the schema drawn up by the Taranaki Conference for oc-dperatlve fir© insurance, Ib was resolved that the Govern ment should be asked to bring in a compul' sory accident Insuranca Bill, on the lines of the German Act. Ib was decided that an amalgamation of the Producers' Union with the Farmers' could not be entertained, bub thab the members of the Producers Union would be welcomed as ordinary members of the Farmers' Union. A selection of an official organ for the Farmers' Union was left bo the Executive

The German Tariff

DUTIES ON AGRICULTURAL PRO*

DUOT3

London, July 27

Owing to a Socialist payer publish ing an incomplete German tariff, the Government has published the complete draft of the Bill. It concedes the de mands of the agrarians and consider ably increases the duties on agricul tural products. In commercial treaties the mimituum tariff on rye and oats is fixed at five marks, wheat five and a half marks, and barley three marks per hundred kilogrammes.

TUBERCULOSIS.

United Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright.

London, July 27 The Medical Congress unanimously recommended the suppression of ex pectoration in public places, the exten sion of the notification of the existence of phthisis cases, the establishment of sanatoria, and a special inspection of markets and dairies. The next Con gress will inest? in Paris,

Dorcas Society

The teventh annual meeting of the Ash burton Dorcas Society waa held on Thursday afternoon, in the Wakanui Road Board Office. There was a good attendance of membem The chair was taken by the Rev R A Woodthorpe, M A, who congratulated the members on their successful year* Ho had many opportunities of judging of th© work done by the Society, and could testify to the valuable assistance given in neoeß- ; si ous cases reports The report of the Secretary (Mrs Max Friedlander), showed that the number of active members was about tho same as in previoua yeare. Mesdames Brown, Ward, and Tippetts. and Mies Hilda Friedlander had joined the Society, and Mrs Curtis had resigned % 346 garments, an increase ol 68 on the previous year had been made vp t< and 334 had been distributed to families within the district. Parcels had been Bent to the Ashburton Hospital and Christchurch Female Refuge. Blankets and sheets had been distributed in some very needy cases The Treasurer (Mrs Trevor) reported that the total receipts for the year including a balance of £28 Is 7d from the previoui year amounted to £57 15a lOd. Of this sum £26 2s 7d had been expended in the purchase of material leaving a credit balance of £31133 3<* The report and balance sheet were adopted officers The following officers were appointed t— President—Mrs Woodthorpe. Vice Presi dents—Mesdames Buckley, Thomas, M Friedlander, J Orr, R Friedlander and Curtis. Treasurer—Mrs Trevor. Secretary —Mra Brock. Assistant Secretary—Miss Purnell* Visiting Committee—Mesdames R Friedlander, Trevor, Bland, and Miss Fullarton. Buyers and Work Managers— I Mesdames Max Friedlander, J Orr, and R Friedlander votes of thanks Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to the Wakanui Road Board for the use of the , room, tbo Secretary, the Treasurer, and to Mesdames Max Friedlander, J Orr, and R Friedlander, the work managers for their valuable help in cutting out and preparing i work &ci It was also unanlmoußly agreed that the thanks "of tbe Society are due to the public ot Ashburton for their generoua gift* of money and material, Mrs Alfred Curtis, who had resigned her membership, and who has been secretary of the Society from Ub inception, was elected a life member. Mra Cnrtls feelingly thanked the members, i Before the meeting dosed, Mra Curtis pre. eented Miss Purnell with a handsomely carved tea tray for having attended the greatest number ef times daring the year. A ' vote of thanks to the chair brought the 1 formal proceedings to an end. Afternoon tea waa then handed round, and enjoyed by members and visitors.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, July 26

The Right Rev Dr Montgomery, Bighop of Tasmania, has been unani' mously elected secretary to tbe Society for the Propagation of the Gospel.

London, July 27

The Queen Victoria Memorial Coin mittee bis accepted the design of Mr T Brock, the famous sculptor, for the national memorial of tbe late Queen, and the proposals of Mr Aston Webb, the eminent architect, for tbe treatment of tho space in front of Buckingham Palace, where the memorial will be erected.

M'Lsren will take A O Jotes to Australia."

Noumea Jaly 28

The barque Alexa was totally wreck ed while loading guano at Surprise Island. The crew and passengers have arrived at Pam safely. Melbourne, Jalf 28

A private cable announces the destruction by fire the leading Foochow tea merchants' offices.

New Yoek, July 28 The steamer Schinfeise, from Cal cutta, has been quarantined at New York: A Btoker on board is suffering from tbe plague.

The King's Title

United Press Association—By Electilc

Telegraph—Copyright

London, July 26

Mr Chamberlain has laid on the table of the House of Commons the colonial correspondence dealing with tbe proposed alteration in the King's title.

The Titles Bill allows the King to select and proclaim, within six months of the Bill being fpassed, any title he sees fit, with a view to recognising the dominions beyond the seas;

Lord Salisbury announced in the House of Lords that it is probable that the addition to King Edward's title will be "King of the British Dominions beyond Seas." • The Times says that the title Lord Salisbury indicated is not beyond criticism. Possibly it was not included in the Bill because the precise form has not been determined. Generally speak* ing, however, it is approved.

Accident to a Steamer

United Press Association—By Electro

Telegraph

Gisborne, July 23

The urgent necessity of a resurvey of the bay was shown in an unfortunate way last night. The Tyser liner Tomoana bumped heavily while lying ab anchor on whab the chart shows to be perfectly safe ground. The vessel is making a little water in the double bottom, and proceeds to Napier tonight for examination, there being no appliances for the purpose at Giabcrne. The ship did nob load frozen meat, bub ia to return laber on. There ia no apparent damage to the ship's cargo* Napier, July 29 The Tomoana arrived in the Bay ab ten o'clock, aud a diver proceeded oub for the purpose of making an examination as to the extent of the damage caused by bumpiog the bottom ab Gisborne: The weather, however, waa too rough to permit of the diver descending, and after discharging cargo the Tomoana wjll proceed on to Wellington at 4p mi The damage ia net serious

Enlargement of the Fairfield freezing Works.

Through the courtesy of Mr Waymouth, the Manager of the Canterbury Frcaan Meat Company, a representative of this paper had an opportunity to inspect the plans of the alterations and additions which are now in progress at Fair ton. Dealing first, with the alterations to the present building, the one storied cold storage room situated at the north west end will bo considerably enlarged, the roof will be raised to the height of the present cooling room, and tbua provide an additional space of another chamber 46 feet by 116 feet, and giving extra atorage room for 25,000 carcases. To the north of this again a large three (storey block will be erected containing cold store on the ground floor, frecz ng chamber on the flr&t, and cooling room on tho second floor, each Of these chambers moasuring 46 feeb by 112 feet, and providing further. storage for 18,000 carcases?, and hanging space in the freezing chamber for 4500 carcases.

Eastward of this, and to the northward of the present fellmongei-y and wool pulling room, another block is arranged, to com" prise a fellmongery on the ground floor, wool room on the first floor, and slaughter* house on the top, each of these departments running 110 feet in length by 34 feet. Still further to the east of the proposed new fellmongery, a single itoreied new wool pulling room will be constructed, supplied with excellent lighting by means of numerous skylights in tbe roofing. This special building will extend 110 feet by 30 injwldtfa. The whole of the foundations will be formed of concrete with brick structure and iron roofing, and the new cooling room will, as usual, be formed of wood in order to provide tbe louvres required for the admis' ston of air currents*

The present graded sheep race used for driving the flheep to tbe top floor, preparai tory to slaughtering, is to be removed and transferred northward, to occupy a similar position in connection with the additions, and the present covered in way over the loading elding, between the main building and the brick office used as the men's store room, will be shifted north, their positions being required for the new premise?* All the weight carrying construction Is to be formed of iron bark timber, and the materials generally to be used ere Iron bark, kauri, and totara, whilst special steel girders are to be inserted for additional strengthening purpose?! It may be stated that the Company itself Ib supplying the large portion of the ironbark timber whioh is being specially Imported from Australia, The bricks for the premises are to be manu factured in Ashburton, and the shingle and ■and for concreting and mortar,are cow being procured from a pit which has just been opened ab the south of the lake, and whare the men are now busy Binklng for and washing the shingle* In this connection, we learn that the aicbltect considers the sand and shingle procurable on the ground to be of the best quality. The whole of the roofing of the sew buildings will be formed of iron, and in con* nection with the reefing and girders a large quantity of iron straps and bolts will be required. In carrying out the additions to the new building?, numerous' improvements will be made, and arrangements resulting from past experience have been fully con sidered to tffeot) every possible alteration considered to be desirable, and on t.hia head the old blood channels wbich are at present found to be nneuitable owing to their abnormal expansion and contraction will be removed and replaced with channels of galvanised steel, when thia objection will be reduced to a minimum)

Ihe architect for the new building is Mr JCMaddison, FRIBA, and hia capable representative, Mr W A Gee, who has had a large experience of building operation b,lb now located ab tho works in the capacity of Clerk of Works. The contractors are Measra J a&d W Jomieson and their foremen art Messrs Hamilton and Harrop

The 7°hole of the additions and alterations will take a considerable time to. complete, but they are expected to be finhhed by tbe end of the present year, and the total cost, as per Messrs Jamieson Bros tender ia £14,803.

A noteworthy circumstance in connection with the tendering ia the fact that the three lowest tenders foi this extensive work were all within £20 of each other, which may well be considered as remarkable. Opera; tions wereltctually started about s week ago, and concrote footings and foundations are now being busily proceeded with Iv addition to Messrs Jaxnieson Bros' con*

tracr, the Company has the necessary additional refrigerating machinery on order from America. A further contract has already been let for brine walls iv the freezing roem, also for two digesters for tbe tallow room, and a large, brine tank for the engine roam, the successful tenderers for the latter being the Dunedin Engineering Com pany. The pipes necessary for circulating the brine in the rooms are now on their way from England, and the overhead railways are being gob In readinese ab tbe, Belfast Works, When the alterations aie finally completed," the moohinery and planb will oosb an additional £10,000, making, with the tenders for bhe now building, a.total expen ditureof about £25,000; tthe Works Will then be able to deal with 4000 carcases per day, instead of 2000 as ab present, and an additional storage space for 56,000 Carcases will thus provide for the large beta! of 79.0C0 carcases, and hanging space in the freezing com for 9000 carcases*

London and Globe Corporation

SENSATIONAL DISCLOSURES

London, July 2f Mr Barnes, Official Receiver, hag made startling revelations in connec tion with the London and Globs Fin ance Corporation handing shares to the British American Corporation with a view to covering indebtedness prior to the publication of the balance sheet in December last, instancing the transfer of 200,000 Westleroi Mining Com* pany's shares at par ex dividend. The Westleroi Company had five hundred undeveloped claims costing 88,000 dol lars^ representing issues of capital to the extent of four hundred and thirty seven thousand, Secondly, the Lon don and Globe Corporation paid the British American Corporation two hundred thousand by giving a half interest In five clainiß which cost 35,000 dollars, Mr Barnes has been invited to liquidate the London and Globe Corporation in conjunction with a Committee of Inspection; The West leroi is an American Company regis, tered in 1893 to purchase from the British American Corporation twelve claims in the Kootenay district.

THE ASHBUBTOP GUABDIAN; MONDAY JULY 29, 1901



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SPOBT. SPORT SPORT GUNS GUNS. GUNS. HARDLFY BROS EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAXD, direct from the Manulnctuiere, a large Consignment of the Famoue | NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Large tuppUes &'\m arriving of Eley's Auiberitr, Blue Bhuise, Kynrck.'a Nobels, tie. Special clearance of Wire Cartridges, ' owing to being overstocked. GTJ N 8, GUNS. For Firit-olass Gnns, at a low prioe, give u« r trial { onr prices defy competition. GUNS of all makes REPAIRED and put In irst'c'aii order by a Practioal Gtmsmlth Address-- HARDLEY BEOS NOTICE. JOST ARBIVifiD, GYOLB CANDLE LAMPS ™mmmy Easy to Light, Easy to Adjust, No Dirt, No Smell, Burns Ordinary Oandle.f „ , PRIOE- 129 6d EACH; Gates, Lowry and G0. % ZEALANDIA CYOLE WORKS, Burnett Street IHE DAINTIEST LITTIE WBEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Rambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I hare Use opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS to all dKes and all fitted with th eve* ■sting G «Sr J detachable Tyre* "THE UAAIBJLIIBIK.J OAL'a AM) INSPECT THE STOOK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MA&EB FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores West Street, Ashburtoa. ¥71 VERY Description of Farmers .I/JS Requisites at lowest rates. , Groceries, Hardware 6»<idlery, CorneaclrSj Wnnlpaok*, Twine, Oils Tii ware Hone Covers Soft Goods & Boots ..PR AIN SOLD OX .JOM MISSION. Having reliable Information from onr Asentß 5n other part*! of tho Colonies, we are in s puei'inn to obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed in our hands for disposal, f-harehojders should be particularly oare fu! to prqiiirs from n» and inspect oar goods befrrn ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farm for Bale on cur book«, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to oall on . n« f<»r mrfclcular«t : — 370  Fpringburn 103 „ Mount Vomers 1000 Acres Latu-iston District 750 „ Wakartul „ 1031 . „ Oherisey „ 1958 „ Drumore „ 1180  Springburn  476 „ 6000  Hindis „ (Id loeetoauit purchasers 2000 „ Mi'chain „ 400  Fairfield „ ICOO  ne^r Alford ,700  New-lands 700 „ Overdale . 300 „ „ T. F GIBSON Manajrsr ECLIP^K OYOLB COMPANY, - SHOW ROOMS'* Tancred Street East. JACTORY, Taoored Street West. AGENTB for Red Birds, Rwift*. and Columbiag." See the Chaintess Columbia now on view, Na sheddy work done. G H CARSON, Manager. Morrow, Bassett 4 Go, Wills Street, AsHßimroN. IMPORTED PLOUGH SHARES. RAFSOMES' R.N.F, and HORNSBY'S "C" SHARES all mm IRON HELD -GATES. 10ft, lift, and 12ft FEKGING_MATERIAL M. FRIESI. fcalftger ONCE again our Great Stock Taking Sale 16 at hand. Great Bargains at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store



WANTED KNOWN. KERR BROS., Burnett Street, are Selling Groceries, Crockery, Flour, Bran, and Sharp.", as Cheap aa any Shop in Town. Their Garden Seeds have arrived, and include seventy or eighty'varieties, 7 14 _ ! EMPBESS NEEDLE, SHORT SEASON ONLY. HO R T SEASON ONLY* Awarded four Gold Medals* ALL LESSONS FREE. ' nefcb Street Mrs Lloyd's Music Depot [ * *1 NEW ZOALAND CLOTHING FACTOKY ■ PARENTS INSPECT— Oar Boye' Strong Tweed Suits, 6a 6d ! Our Boys' Sailor Suite, 5s 6d Our Boys' Norfolk Suits, 14s Our Boys' Transvaal Suite, 10s Wear Guaranteed. Boys" School Boots from 5a 6 i Best Value Boys' Tweed Gaps, 3d and 6J Boys' Tweed Overcoats from 6s M ' ; BOYS' WATERPROOF COATS j NEW ZEALAND I ■ CLOTHING TTSAOTO&Y LOTHING Jj ACTORY REMNANTS of all sons must be cleared to make room for Goods now arriving — Pearce's Sale Drapery and Clothing WANT&D-Th-e Public to know that we bny for cash and sell for cash, hence our low prices.—Pearce's Sale, CorniT East and Burnett Streets \%T ANTED TO SELL-Seveiral Pairs T T Blankets (slightly soiled) at cost price Job lot Down Quilts from 7a lid each., — Pearce's Sale, Corner East r t nd Burnett Streets. WANTED KNOWN-Cretonneß3fJ t 1 White Twill Sheeting 3f i. Table Damaek Bgd, at Pearce's Sale ) Drapery ana Clothing W'ANTKD TO CLEAR—Job Lot Lidleß* finite, usual price Is 6i to 2s 9J, your pick at la 3d.— 1 Pearce's Sale Drapery, eto WANTED -All Working men to see Tweed Trousers 5s lid, Saddle Tweeds 7a Ud, Job Lot Suits from 25a 63 Pearce's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets WANTED— Bayem Men's Mufflers 9i; Colonial Knitted Socke, 2 pairs for Is 63, Gocd Caps lev— Pearce's Sale, Corner Easb and Burnett Streets ! WANTED -All Ladles te see our Black Figured Dress Stuffs 6s lid and 9d lid the dress—Pear«e's Sale Drapery and Clothing I W7IARMER3 and othen, prepare for the j Jj Winter, and have your Home made ) I cheery and bright with tbe powerful I ' aoetylone Gas. Estimates given by HABDLEV j 5 ; BRO3 ■



WHERE TO BUY. Great Clearance Sale Now Going On OF High-class Drapery & Clothing FOE A FEW WEEKS ONLY. BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. TTKBOUFDED SCCOESS OF A. ORR'S GREAT DRAPERY SALE. French Dress Fabrics—6h wi'l purchase a good costume Ladles' Back and Colored Jackets 63 lid to 12« 61 Ladles' Good Umbrellas, non cutting covers, 2« lid to 9s 8d Ladles' Hemmed Handkerchiefs 28 per dozen Ladles' Macintoshes, special value, greatly reduced Ladies' Mantles, Broche Silk, at half price Beat Colonial White Blankets 16* 6d, 183 6d, 21a 8i to 30j Men's Suits from 20s, grand value, all sizes M«n's Framed Felt Hats, tremendous reductions, from 4a 6d; A !©b of small eises, good quality, at 6d and Is each Men's Waterproof Coate, (special reduction TAILORING DEPARTMFNT-Salts to measure from £833 DRESSMAKING, as usual, at satiefactoiy prices BOOTS, BOOTS-Magnificent Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes ab greatly reduced prices ANDREW ORR.



OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT, ANDREW MACPHERSON (LATE OF JOHN ORR & OO.) WISHES ho inform the Publio and his Old Friends that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS on his own account, as — GENERAL IRONMONGER In the Premises lately occupied by Messrs Mitchell & Turner, Tancred Street. H wing bought my Stock at a very low price, I am prepared to sell same at lowest possible prices. BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY A SPECIALTY. Call and see for yourselves ; every article being of beat quality. Orders by post, etc, promptly attended to. D? not forget the address — ANDREW MACPHERSON, IRONMONGER, TANCRID STREET 7 195



F. FERRIMAN ~—FOB SALE. WINSLOW Concrete House of five rooms and good Store, together wi'h & acre of land F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOE~ALE. ALLENTON, within easy distance of the Publio School House of six room?, with two sores of excellent land. Thia ia an ideal home, and one in which economy and comfort will sail hand in hand F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOITsALB, Alford Forest Road House of four roomc, with 1 acre 29 perches and ; prioe £220, cash or terms F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR*SALE. Near the High School Quarter acre and House of four rooms F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR Ta L E . 2 Acres of land at Faitton Farm of 335 Acrea Farm of 478 Acres Farm of 1800 Acres of tuusock land F FERRIMAN, Land end Estate Agent_ TREVORTON, WHY Pay Rent when £100, Caah or Terms, will purchase a Comfortable House of 4 Rooms and Soullery, and Section, The property Is situated near the main road, and only a few chains from the school. Interest at 5 per cent on tha whole pur* chase money means lees than 2s per week F. FERRIMAN. ALLENTON. FOR SALE—I 4 acres of good Land with Dwelling House of Sfx rooms, and ! Bathroom, hot and cold water laid on, - Windmills. Ample stabling Including Loose feox and Trap House: One »T6 of the land jia laid out In orchard. The land possesses ample frontage, and should prove a profit* I able purchase either for a farmer wishing to j retire and live near the Tewn, or for an industrious man wishing to make his living from the soih Publio Schoel within an easy distance. F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agents JOSEPH FORDS SCORE & LUNO WORM MIXTURE. FACTS WORTH KNOWING. Mount Joy. Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferrlman. —Dear Sir, —I have used the above mixture for two or three years past when my sheep showed signs of Scour or Lrng Worm. I may say that I found it a cure, and the reßult was beyond ; rr>y expectation. I c&n etrongly recom. mend the drench.—Yours truly, Samuel White Biccarton, Canterbury ! M F Ferrlman, Aehburton.—Dear Sir, j —In reply to your enquiry re Ford's [ Scour and Lung Worm Mixtnre, I may I Bay that my manager at Methven used it i on some of the smallest and weakest lambs I we had, and that It stopped the scour in I them, and they seemed benefited by the dose they had.—Youra faithfully, I John Deans ! HE IS WELL PAID WHO 18 WELL SATISFIED One Gallon Tins, 19s per Gallon; Two Gallon Tins, 17a per Gallon, ! DO NOT BE DECEIVED. Lowest Cost per head of any Drench, and its work CANNOT BE EXCELLED. ; D. THOMAS ! Or F. FERRIMAN, > Ashburton ! ainiuiiiiii -„„.j^." — —-Tirr ' ANTED" Known—A Great Stock Taking Sale la now on aii Melloks Zealandia Boot Store ONDERFUL vaiuTfoTllttle money at Mellob's Zealandia Boob Store



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