gitl authority for grants for roads and bfidge» B cot { to fea expended as soon aa possible after the Estimates hare passed the House of Representfttivsej Mo additions he stated had been suggested to the Jbbovs, bub that of Crown Lands as wader, brought out) a considerable amount o! discusiion, and was eventually accepted as follows :—

Grown Lands : That after payment of the first deposit tenants on Grown Lands in baok bosh corns try and where roads are unformed, be allowed three yearn occupation free, not to be retrospective. That all Grown leaseholders (except those Coder the Land for Settlement Act) have the right lo purchase the freehold at any time after the expiry of ten years, from the date of lease, i«oh right to be retrospective, pro vided that the area held by any one person Shall comply with the provisions of the Land Aar.

Thai; the Government fell a chain wide oh their eide of the boundary lines between thuir lands and those of settlers,

OORNSACKS

Mr Allen (Waikari), stated that it had been decided by his branch that no altera lion be made in the present b:z? of sack?, and ha moved accordingly. Mr Lnokbead (Lincoln), would agree, but he thought wheat sacks ehou'd be reduced to SQOlbb,

Mr Maslin had seen smaller men than any »t that) Conference carrying sacks of grain all the season, and the human race was surely net deteriorating.

Mr Keith thought as they were reducing the ifsa of grain sacks in Aimrica and elsewhere, they should adopt a reduction here.

Mr McLean (Amberley), thought wheat, beans, peas, etc, in present bags were now too hesvy in weight, and he knew from personally carrying them that tbey should adopt a lighter weight, Mr Reid (DarSald), said heavy saska as ab present, induced heart ditease, etc

After adjournment for dinner, Mr Harding epoke in favour of reducing to ISOlbs weight He hid been handling grain that day, and Could assure them 3 bushel Bicks were Abundant weight. Id Bristol) the wheat which came from America loose, was there placed in 3 bushel bag*, and he would strongly urga this lighter weight being Adopted. Mr Laadley referred to the increased Cost of threshing with lighter bags He had to put on 3 extra men, and by this increased the oogt of production by £1 per thousand bushel*, and the present) price of wheat would nob stand it. la many of b'^e local stores they did not prefer the small bags. (This subjflo*! had come before the agricul tural Ooeferenee in Wellington and nothing bad reunited from It, and he considers:) they should defer consideration of this subject) until forther demands were made.

Mr McLean elated he knew of two young men being raptured, and further, the state Meat fcbali the cost ff threshing would be lattre&sed waa incorrect. It> was resolved, after further discussion, that the present) •?B9 of sacks be reduced by 3 inches in length »od 1§ inches in breadth, the reduction to come into operation on January Ist, 1903; the Minister of Railways to be requested not to penalise heavier weight until that date. LAND TENURE

A long discussion upon the Sand tenure qaesloD tcok place, the debate being led by Mr Maslin, who moved that all holders of land on lease fa perpetuity or perpetnal lease ba?e the light go purchase the freehold at anytime after the improvement conditions have been complied with, either by im mediate cash payment), orp»yments extend' lag over ati indefinite time. Reduction in rent to be made in proportion to each payments. No tr&ntfer to be registered unless such transfer has attached a declara* tion by the purohsser in terms of the ( Land Act and Lands for Settlement Act;. AH monies received to be earmarked for the purpose of extending the land for settlement policy* Mr(J Gardiner (Cbevht) seconded the motion, and said that) when the question of freehold was pat at the meeting at Cheviot there were only two held up against It. He condemned the lease in perpetuity, and w»a in favour of the land b'ing held in sm&ll freehold block"; Be complained that the land laws wers too compliciter*. He gave our legislators credit for good Intentions font there were few farmers in the House, , and but few mftnbera therefore really uodere'o^d the land question. Tie o iy two men who really had understood the tubjfeb were the Hon W Rotleeton and the late Sir John McKerzr* The obtaining of the freehold of their holdings was the best form of ioveKtmant that the tenant! could bavb for their savings*

Mr G A. McLean (Amberley) said he was Ib favour of the freehold tenure, bub he was eurprieed to hear a delegate from Cheviot asking for the freehold. They got bbc land there ab » vary low rate fci induoe them to take it up, and a large amoutib of public snoney had been spent there. He considered therefore, thab in paying for bhe freehold something should be added on account of that expenditure. The Crown tenants did nob pay land tax, nnd that wa?, he thought, ft® unfair thing. Mr Oorrigan (Morvan) agreed with the two first speakers, and pointed out that the QOBfc of «arvey and roading the Vfaikakahi estate (£9000) was added tp its cost, and fieo&nte had to pay § per senb Interest on that ssim for 699 years, He contended bhab the GOib of surveying and roadicg Waiko kahl was fexoessive.

Mr X Rainey (Lincoln) said the leasehold system had served its purpose in assisting in the settlement of the oountry, and they owed » debt of gratitude to the Hob W BollestoD and te the late Sir John McKen 7At) f bob every man who came bo the colony to ietfeSs on the land hoped to be able to obtain a piece that he could call his own, and everyone therefore should have the opportunity of obtaining the freehold in order tbab he would have & wholehearted interest la it, and could leave ib to his child ren.

f Mf Whitty (Templetoo) strongly advocat 1 £©d the freehold temirei Any &mounb of yojiDg men would nob marry because they wp,uld have no change of a permanent home fop tlismßelves under the leasehold, Al* inough'he would prevent the apotitnulation oil big estates ia the future he would let yoKng men have & reasonable freehold of their own, {hear hear). He thought the fait ways should be on the betterment system And he did nob see why leaseholders should bo exempted from the land tax.

Me Ward (Waimate) said everybody who had considered the working of our land laws muefe Bee that the freehold was the best tenure. You kill patriotism If you take away tfas freehold (hear, bear). He was bora in theoeunfry, 'and he wished to make Hie home here,' Hadid nob desire to feel lhat'at any tit^o'iti might be taken from him. He did nob care what Government, weki in power | if they becspie landlords we should be in a worse pight than the fceoftots of the wealthy classes ab Home, for we should have no appeal* If you give a mas a borne you settle him on tbe land. (Hear hear)* if you better the condition of the people in the country, you better those is th>) town. Then if you keep on borrowing the olimax must came soon. (Hear heir.)

Mr H*rding said there was a cry abroad that New Zealand was for New Z-alanderp, bub we needad settlers, wherever they came from, but we should never geb -them by preaching leaaehoß For forty years his family had >lived in the same homa in the told country, «nd nothing touched him bo keenlyaa to know that) atrangera were now fcherp. He etad t«{B feeling pervaded the Wboio English Bpsafeing face. In Canada pona &i& liettlars with a certain amount of money 5 can geti a grant ot land, and although he oareie fo New J^ftland in preference to going to Oanada, if he were at Home and were now consulted as to the best place bo wo to, he would advise going to aomewhere Where a freefiold could ba obtained. To pub tfn'dk@y and Work in land was to pufj value Id U safe bank. He contended the freehold System was aright and ptoper ond in aay tiew country, fnhd should be the property of the people 'who could manage its He «aotod from Mr Laurensoa'a speech in the Housa, who Hafd thab the only proper way to increase the taxation was to pub a heavier bay on land, Tfie piresenb system pft&fing the leiiid waß inegmtable. The eprew could ba turned on the tenants of the Crown guiie as much as ib could be tpropdoofn fab Home {Mr Glogu—' party.') It $yas Dpb thi» Goveromenb, or thg other Government pnly that would do this. AU OoFarpmeats ate human (laughter* *ac! a |Seml>BK • Tery mtwh bo '}

Mr Recce (Bangiora) cordially Wpported the motion. Nothing will give men so great sn inducement to improve the laud &a giving them the freehold of it. No country can be gveat withoub the freehold. Who, he asked were these single taxers in the House. Are they carpet baggers that they talk as (hey do? Sir John MoKenaie himself believed in the freehold as his aobions proved. Ib was all very fine to preach land nationalisation, bit when it came to the test we found that

everyone who understood the nutter wanted the freehold. He would give a man the right to eventually converb his present leasehold into a freehold. He asked them one and all lo fight to their last breath for the freehold tenure of land. (Applause) Mr D Jones (Templtton) hoped thab as farmer?, they would speak with no uncertain aound in favour of freehold (Hear, hear) He referred to the conditions with regard to Cheviot, and said whea they borrowed money to buy knd for leasehold purposes, they were selling it to che foreign money lender, and not to the settlerc Tho foreign money lender did not care at copper what became of the country bo long as he got hin money, (Hear, hear) He strongly supported the motion,

Mr Corcoran (Waimate), had also great

I pleasure in supporting the motion. Did they make a colonist a worse colon st by giving him a freehold ? He does not so willingly expend his bone and sinew on the leasehold, and hit bone and sinew is as good aB money. Freeholders' property was pledged for the country's debts, and the only way to secure the former waa to let them own the land. (Hear.hea)

Mr J Henry (Dunsatidel), said the debate was all on one side. There was no opposition, (Laughter) Ha did not think any free holder shoald grumble ab railways be!ng made in auy parb of the country to benefit the people of any class. There waa, he though % a tendency to consider this point too much. He did not think any freeholder should be taxed specially for making railways anywhere; Mr Keith (Harowood Road), said nothing proved more conclusively the superiority of tho freehold over leasehold tenure, than the*, facb that the Battlers at Oheviob aid Wai j kakahi wished to exchange their leaseholds for freeholds, fHear, hear)

MrPaonett (Sh< ffield), followed, advocat ing a, freehold tenure.

Mr Ma&tio, in reply, regretted there had been no adverse criticism. Soire of the leading Liberal organs of Canterbury would see they had misread the tread of public opinion, and this meeting would open- their eyes. The Land for Settlement Act had been a source of profit to the country. Mistakes were, of course, bound to be made, but he thoughb they were now on the right track. Lst them keep up the leasehold tenure, so as to get the people on the land. He hoped one result of the meeting wonld be that Mr Glass would find they were unanimous, and those under the Land for Settlements Acb were anxious to obtaia their freehold

Mr Lead'ey stated that a leaseholder, to his knowledge, had sold his leasehold and purchased a freehold Mr Miiclin'a motion was then pub, and carried unanimously

WOBKKBS* COMPENSATION ACT,

Mr Glass intimated tha-. he had asked the Premier with respect to thia Acb and its icflueDce on agriculturists, but particulars had not yet been received

Mr Leadley desired to know definitely if they were to proceed with the amending Bill, as they wanted fco know what ritka they (the farmers) were under. He proposed to Bend a telegram to Wellington that night for a deficits reply

Mr Maslsn also enquired if the House was to amend the Conciliation and Arbitration Act) so as to exclude farmers from its reaches, and ib was decided to forward the following telegram :— 1 The Premier, Wellington.—Conference of Canterbury D legates of Farmers' Union, sitting in Ashburton, wish to know whether the Government intend this session to amend the Workers' Compensation Act, and also the Conciliation and Arbitration Act, in the direction of excluding agricultural and pastoral pursuits from coming under the Act.'

The exclusion of mombera of tho H use from occupying seats on Land Boards was brought up by Mr Gardner, cf Cheviot, and it was also desired tb.it seats oa those Boards should be eieafciva,

Mr Maslin would support the former but th^nghb the latter position would be unwise arid Mr Gardner agreod to withdraw, and ac amended a motion was earrkd in favor of the first clauses.

Mr Wf.rd (Waimate) moved a resolution that the Land Purchase Bmrd be nob allowed to finally close without the authority of Parlhmenb.

Mr Maslio seconded pro forma but thought less uhance of oorrupb'oo under the present system. Mr Corooran spoke in favor of the motion* If ona of five partners purchased, say a large property, the other partners havicg to ratify that purchase should surely have a tay in the purchase. Mr Ward arguf d in fe»vos of tha pcrclm iog power being in the hands of Parliament and not an individual. The motion tlnb the fjnal decision be left to Parliament and not in the hands of the Minister as ab preaenb was loati

Mr Corrigap moved thab on each Land Board of the colony a Crown tenant) should hold a Beat.

Mr Maslin did nob think this principle would be wise as ha would thus be both master aa3 servant The motion was lost

Mr Corcoran moved thab rebates to Crown servants be abolished or made a general exemption. They phould all be treated alike whereas some gob 10 per cent and othera 5 per cent reduofcion Mr Ward and Mr Glass supported Mr Corrigan waa not in favour of abolish 1 ing bub wonld prefer bo see say 7J per cent rebate allowed all found, provided thd Government could nob reduce by 1Q per cent

Mr Recce could not gee the force of any rebate being allowed after a definite con? tracbhadbeen made

Mr Ward thought It a, sop Str Corooran thought no one asked for the rebate, but wheri'tne Carnival week was on members ol the House h,id granted them! selves £40 increase in the honorarium, and being then in a generous spirit, they I aided round more money. He therefore thought it should be universal, or on ths other hand abolished altogether!

It was unanimously decided that in future tall rebates should be abolished

TO-BAY (WEDNESDAY) On the resumption of business this morn' iog) ab § o'clock, the Chairman prr^ented the A^eoda p^psr with retpect to freig'its, as fol.owe : — (Ashburton).—That every meana be taken to reduce freights on produce to the lowest payable limit, bo as to allow settlers to send produce, etc ,to market at a profß Reduc* tion of railway charge? on carriage of wool* (Morven)—That the Railway Depirbment be aeked to mike better provision for the getting away of griln, ao thab the farmers i. may not be put to the greab inconvenience I they wore pub to laeb ceason ; atan, thab they I be asked to erect platforms for loading trucks

(Templeton)—Tbat the Union endeavour to get the Government to establish weight bridges afc the principal stations in country districts, in order that we may get correcb weights, which are impossible in the con« gesfced state ci traffic ab Lyttelton (Malvern)—Thab the freights on the Lyltelton—Ohriatchurch line ba brought more on an equality with those at the Dune* din—Port Cnaimprs and the Auckland— Onehunga line?. Thab imported timber and coal be carried on the railway ab the same rates aa the native

(Timaru)— Weighiiag cf grain at railway atationa, and carriage of manure WEipn ris &fr .fones brought 1 loiwwsl this subject and Mi 1 Qhlstiblm followed with a motidh ac follows ';—'That 1 the attention of the Minister rf Railways b3 drawn to the great discrepancies that frequently ooour in the weights supplied fay the Department, and the actual or correct weight of grain, and that he ba reqtffflftd to bo amend' the present system thab correct weights may be depended on in all oases. Alga, that the consignor should be supplied with a copy rf the weight.*

Wide variations between |ihe weights supplied by the railways and the actual weights were mentioned by several delegates Weighing, ifc was argued, wag dose too feurdedly hf the JJe^arlmin^

Mr 0 Willis credited threshing machine owners with supplying correct weights, and he thought these should be accepted by the Government

Mr Co roor a a would insist upon the correct weight being supplied even if the charge for same be increas ■<! to Is 6i p«T truck . j All the speeches condemned tho present I system, and the chairman thought they | should confine their remarks to suggested I improvements

Mr McMillan stated that the member far his district had stated that in future iron trucks would bi supplied. Weighing at Hornby instead of Lyttelton was suggested. Mr Ohisholm's motion was eventually carried , ■ GRAIN SUKDS The question of the ereotion of private grain sheds was introduced, and supported by Messrs Studholme, Chisholm, Hording, and others, and ib was urged thab the Government should encourage these erec tions, instead of charging for same as at present

Mr Btudholme moved—' Thafc Government encourage f nmera in the ereotion of private grain sheds ac country railway stationa by charging only che interest cf oost ct siding, on the bis!a of 5 per cent interest and sinking fuud-'

The rasolution was carried with one dis* sentient

RAILWAY FREIGHT

Anomalies in tha Kailway Tariff were raised,, the Lyttelton line especially charging excessive rates in proportion to other Hoes. Eventually, a motion as follows was carried :—' That avery means be taken to reduce railage and freights on produce to the lowest possible limit, bo as to allow settlers to send produce, etc., to ma ket at a profit.' Manure freights were brought up, and Mr Metca'f) suggested that the minimum weights for manure be lowered to Mbwb.

Mr 0 Wil'ia (Kllesmere) also brooght up the question of freights cf produce exported to Britain

Mr Maslin thought this was a BuVjjotmore for Ghamberß of Commerce to deal with.

Mr Ohiehoirn tabled a resolution re Freights—<• That energetic and continued efforts should be spade by the Government to open up markets in South Africa and West Australia f >r" New Zealand produce, and alo to provide direoo adequate steam communication for the same.

Mr Wilson (Timaru) seconded

Mr Reeoa bagged if the delegates not to geb 6ut> of their depth in dealing with this subject. He agreed with Mr Maslin that this was not a matter f>r them to deal with at present Mr Maslia thought) they should apply to their various Farmers* Oo.Operative Asso cialions, ani nob to the Government, and he moved aa amendment in that- direction, which was seconded by Mr Whitty

Mr Chisholm said thia oat trade was slipping through their flogera and the Co-operative Associations had done little to help in retaining it.

Mr Beeoe would not admit that all these Associations were to blame an the Rangiora Offi 'c had gone quietly bat) very fully into this eps •ill trade with South Africa. Mr Laadley in referring to contrasts be tween Australia and Africa, a*id that for years past a trade had been carried on between these two countries, The qu* stion of return freight was the bugbear of tbo whole matter.

An amendment in favor of substituting Firruera C -operative Associations in phca of the Goverom nb was carried and tho motion ag amonded was then paused

Moved by Mr Jones (Templeton, 1) "That the Confer -nee considers the per oanbage of auctioneers fees are 'xoesalve and that the Uuiou should bring preeturo to bear to obtain a reduabion oq present ratee.' He thought the ra'e should be reduced 33 per cent Mr Willis defended the auctioneers. Trie commission although now the same as when sheep were low, made the risk comparatively higher and he would ask them to oarefully consider thia commission quastioi before interfering with it. The ordinary auotioo business was harder work than farmers imagined, Mr J Wilsbn.Timaro, waa not in favor of the motion, as refunds on the charges for om^iisaion were made. Auctioneers aa & ruin were not wealthy men,

Mr Henry reported that this motion had been considered by his branch, and bad been rejaoted, as they felt it was interfering with private enterprise. They should look at the matter in a broad view, and nob earu the name they were getting in Borne qmrters o! beoonvng a Fquerzing miohjne. Mr Siudholrne thought they should • live and let live,' and they had batter drop the question, as the Union ehculd keep as many friends as possible MrMcLaan could do better with private firms thin Associations, aad he would not) support! thb motion* The first portion of the motion was almost unanimously nega lived

M this stage Mr Leadley complained that important ?übj >cts were being too lengthily diacussed, considering the facb bhat there were forty subjacts yet to be brought forward. MrJ Wilson of Tiimru moved thab this conference be asked to support the Bill now before Parliament w trotbing ab auetfons.

Mr McMillan 'seconded proforma, bub spoke against the motion, Mr Giaas thought these mjoqr Bubjootg should be lefb to the executive as they would be ab work until Saturday as they were going om

The chairman read the balance of the agenda paper and stated the bulk of these matters were of a minor character.

Mr MasHa objected, intimating that for^ instance tha Factory's Aob was a most* important one to farmers, and a motion condemning this Aob was carried' Ib was decided to leave out fcha Fair Reub Bill from discussion.

Mr Maslin moved that the Cocfjrenoe oppose State Fire Insurance, alpo that this Union oppose the inclusion of Freezing Companies and kindred Associations withia the provisions of the Factories Bill before the House

Re Settlers Fire Insurance, Mr Eeeoe complained of the high rate! at present charged farmers, whose buildings wer.e generally isolated, and there wst thv,s little risk.' IJis motion (hat the Executive take steps to have tb,ia reduced was, however lost

Workers Eight of Appeal was the nexb subject, whioh waa referrnd to tha Pro vincial Executive

Workers' Compensation Bill-

Mr Lesley abated that) if ftrmers were liable under thia Bill he had obtained rates from several Insurance offices, bub they were waiting to have the reply from Ihe Premier to the question telegraphed him yesterday LAND VALUATION Mr Ward thought the pfrsenb system of land ; valuation was a disgrace", and there was too much rule of thumb business about ib. When valuations were appealed against they should; be brought before a Board of practicalmsa in thedhbricb, who underataod the value of land

Mr Harding moved in the following direction

That all Aawa meat Courts under the Land and income tux Act should be com posed of one Aeeoaeor selected by the Government and one by the !cc%l bodies with'n the district, such Assessors to elect an Umpire, who°e decision shall be final in all oaaei where the Biid Assessors are usable to agree ■■ > ■ Mr Chapmaij stated that nine out of ten of fche valuers were incapable, and what they needed was that the valuation should be divided into districts. by aay three competent men.

Mr Maslln said it'was impossible for a proper valuation to be mads, considering the salaries paid to valuers. Mr Maalin's motion as follows was carried * That no person receive an appointment aa Land Valuer unlesß such appointment la endorsed by the local authorities,' Mr Ward (Vfaimate), moved, that the (jroyernment Go operative Works be abolished if possible, and contract system adopted.

HA.KIIOUR BS^PRESFNTAT^ON AND; IW£BIBK 9

'WON Of SB^Ta. Mr Chisolm' thought this a purely Ipeal mat'tee ancj it cpqld b,e d,eajt with at thene?t South Canterbury Conference, bnt Mr Ooreorao pointed out that the Tarana&l Conference had dealt with tftia matter by the following resolution ,«— Thab the^Jilion use its best efhrfes to «ecui?e a redistribution of seats on the New Ply mouth Harbour Board, on the basis of ;a.teable value, and that the Government;

nominee be appointed on a representation basis

This question waa ultlmalely referred to the Provincial Executive

TAXATION

I Mr Chapman moved i»a follows:—That Customs taxation ehall be for the purpose of revenue ami not as a protective tariff. Mr Btudholme seconded, and the pro? poßibion was carried unanimously. On the motion of Mr WhUty (Templeton), ib was resolved—that It be recommendation to the Conference that Borne steps be taken Do distribute among the farm labourers more pamphlefa of em educational nature, with a view to keep them thoroughly conversant with bhe farming industry. On the .motion of tho same delegate, It wai resolved that in the opinion of this meeing tho Conference at Aahburten should embody the resolution referred to the exeoutive of Wellington and Hawkes Bay Provincial Meeting regarding the eight hours Bill relating to the farming iadusfcries. The Xempleton-member further moved— * 1 That this meeting objects to the present system of Hospital and Gharifcab c Aid oo!leo> ions and ios distribution, and ooneiders that every local body should strike its own Oh&ribable and Hospital rate, and keop~ its own poor and injured.'

Mr Ward spoke in support Mr Harding stated that there was a communion of interests on this between town and country, which- should cot be' lightly interfered with. There should be uniform rating. There should be a community of interest with uniformity of sacrifice . On a show of bauds only eight were held up for the motion, which was lost

It was resolved ' That) the Government be asked to allow farmers to destroy all birds or animals destroying their Crops or stock at any time of the year LAND A«HSNOY. '

A resolution that the Seorebary of esoh provinca be requested to keep a book in which members having land for disposal may enter same, auch book to be opea to public iuapeo ion during office hours.' lathe event of sales being effected through this agency the Secretary to charge vendor one half per cent on the amount of the purchase money— was carried.

Mr J Wftitty moved that the Oonferenoe strongly protests agaiast the rating on unimproved v dues being made compulsory. This was carried. GOVERNMENT BORBQWItfa

The following motion was,adopted .'—A eel! reliant policy for the colony, a pradeot and economical fiscal system*, the ceesatien of foreign borrowing, except for reproductive works, the loans to be earmarked for and dcv ited to that) particular purpose, and a return to tha sys'em as propounded by the lute Hort J Ballanca.

A motion was proposed in favor of lectures beirg given to farmers and others by the Government) Veterinary Surgeons* The deaths of breeling eweS was a special feature which theaa laepuKors ehoald deal with.

The reeolu'ion was adopted. SHALL BIRDS 1 PEST

The extermination < f small birds was dealt with, the Chairman conip'aintog that whilst Road Boards spent large sums annually, tha Borough did nobbing ia, this resp ct.

The Ttiupleton delegate moved that the Government; be appealed to f compelling all local bodies to deal with the pest, ani th it the compulsory clauses of the Act should be enforced

The delegates at the midday adjourn ment proceeded to the Commercial H >tel to lunch, on the invitation of the Ashbur ton branch. There were also present by invitdtlon—Mtsarf? W H Collins (Mayor), Mr C J Harper (Chairman of the Couuty Council), Dr. Trevor, Mr Hugo Fri dlan der, and Mr C W Parnell. Tarioas speeches were made, and the delegates resumed business at 2 p m.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association,—By ElecDrio Telegraph

Napier, Oct 9

A largely attended meeting of delegates to the Hawke's Biy Branch of the Far mera Unio.i was htld yesterday. Mr^ Crosse was bleated the firss provincial chairman, and Mr J Br'ataon delegate to the Colonial Conncl. Ie was decided to approach the Minister for Railways with a view to securing a reduction In wool freights ; the Government to be asked to establish an experimental State farm in the bush district?.

Mangaweka, October 9

Information has been received here that Mr Barnes, agent of the Bank of New Zealand, when returning from Mangaonoho to HuaterviHe after the weekly opening of the Bank here yesterday, was stuck up by some unknown persons, Hia horse was shot, but the wound did nob take effect for coma time, and fur her a shot was fired without hitting, ajad Mr Barnes eseiped. The haul wotjid have totalled £1500 in notes and cash.

PATEA ELECTION PETITION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wan*anui, Oobobes 9

Judgment was givtn this afternoon on the Patea Election case. The election is declared void on one ground—That John Williamson, through & printer's error, was not allowed to vote, his name appearing on the roll as John Williams \ each party to pay his ows* cost's. A separate judgment was given by the Ohief Justice, and Judge Williams concusrred

Serious Charge.

United Proas Association—By fileotyrlo Telegraph C^BisTOKfURCi^, October 9 George Mumford, master of the sailing yaohb Ariadne, which was wrecked ab Waitaki oe March 24th, waa charged this morning with casting away the vessel, and remanded till Monday. Ball was allowed, Accused in £200, two sureties of £100 each, Accused was aneated at Lyttelton yesterday afterneon, and it ia understood that simul taneous arrests in oonneofcion with the same affair have been made elsewhere^

Parliamentary.— on oyr space compels us to hold oyer our reports cf the proceedings in Par?la,tnenk yesterday.

Personal -The Rev W Beck, of Leeston, haa coosonted to oondact the Sunday nervioes at) Baring Square Wesieyan Church on the occasion of the Sunday School anniversary celebration;

Noa'wESTBE— Tho nor'wester today has been qaite up to the standard of those which la the early daye continually swept over the plains of Canterbury, Tb is to be feared that the fruit) trees will Buffer severely, the recent south east gale sft'ob having done them any good ''

Sad" Fatality—A Wellington telegram sbatds that a fife ooourred during last night in a boarding house known aa Whitehall, the back rooms of which wcra gutted. A uervant named L'ly Pin« s aged 19, was afterwards found dead, in the damaged kitchen* She \nd been sleeping fa an adjacent room, and could have got through' the' door leading immodlatf ly into the itreeb, but aesma to have loab he£ way and ran right'into the smoke ao4 been suffocated.

Horticultural -SpcftETv—- The schedo|e of the Ashburfcon Sorticultural Society has been issued, ana contains the usual list of pr'laes'for exhiblta in the various Qla^aes. year the amount of the prizas In many of the classes ha,s been Increased, and no dont(b will draw oat l^eeneir competition. The amounts offered for the beat decorations are especially liberal, anc| should }ndace larg^ entries-

Biuqißwp Howaa' C^ildbb^ — We are informed that th,e tickets for t|je entertain' meat fay tfoe Bright Hours Children on Friday night are selling rapidly, and thab already s, large attendance is assured. It seems particularly appropriate thab funds for the purple of providing a town clock, and a chiming one at thab, should be augumeated by the performance of a company of children a&mjd the " Bright

THE LATEST

Horns and Foreign-

Uoited Presa Association—By Eleotric

Telegraph— Copyright

(Received Ootobei- 9, 920 a m) THE RIVAL YACHTS.

JNbw York, Oct 8

The Shamrock winters in America.

Matheoiatisiana find that the Columbia's superiority over her rival is out; taif per cent.

MTSS STONE.

The brigands who captured Miss Stone in Macedonia threatened to murder her unless ransomed within a

month.

The Afghanistan Succession

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United Press" Association—By Eieotrio ~. Telegraph—Copyright -■« Beceived 7October 9, 9 12 a m •■•;,..'': ' London, Oct. 8 The \ Times says that Great- Britain baa guaranteed Afghanistan support in' the event o? aggression as the- best preventive of danger and will aflord prompt and firm countenance to Abdurrahmans nominee, who is the nations favourite.

The Chronicle and Post are reassured owing to Lord Ourzon'n clear-sighted ness, courage, and personal acquaintance with the late ruler* aid confidently relies tip^n tbeprudenceand energy of Lord Oura^Q and the firraneaa of the Imperial Government.

SOUTH AFRICA.

AN ARMY ORDER.

TROOP.3 TO BE DETAINED ON

FROSTIER

Gnited Presa AssooiAtion—By Eieotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

Reoaived Oct 9, 9 50 am

London, Oct 8

An Army order published stated that daring the present emergency in South Africa soldiers will be detained on the frontier three to six months beyond the period for which they en listed.. Ten pounds, with three pounda for each additional month's service, will be paid to each rmu us compensation.

BOER WOMEN IN A FIX.

Major-Genera! Elliott's mobile column found 25 women concealed in a owe" on a high mountain at Brand *ater. The Boers hid hauled the women up to the cave with ropes,' Tho women desired to be released, but the British found it impossible to release them.

OAMMLUES AMONG NEW J ZKA LANDERS

Wellington,- Oot 8

Tho Pfeoier received the following cablegram today from the Casualty Department at (Wetown :*-'. Cavities reported:of the Seventh Now Z^land Mounted, Infantry at Goluk le :. on thf 4h October—lf! lied, 4?65 Sergeant G A Dungfin, 4443 Trooper William Smi.h. At iWdwana. on tho s',h Oc fober— Wounded 4617 IVooper William OampMl in tba hip, 4435 Trooper Wiiliam Ruther" ford in the leg. Dangerously i!l at Pre toria of enteric fever- 3745 Trooper W A. Hewson, Sixth' New Z blander a.' ■ -■

Affairs in China.

United Press Association—By Eleotrib

Telegraph—Copyright.

• Received October 9, 950 a m Hong Kosa, October 8 The Legation' quarter of Pekin is strongly fortified, the British portion being especially formidable. The Le gation Guards are being confined to their barracks owing to Chinese com plaints of their roaming about Pekin in an intoxicated state, maltreating and robbing residents: Shang is appointed Commissioner to negotiate commercial treaties and revise the tariff.

Labour Day

Today is Labour Bay, and although a itatutory holiday has not been observed in Ashhurton. All the Government offices, with the exception of the Courthouse and the railway goodg shed, were open, and business was going 00 aa usual with the retail traders, and the West Street merchants. The scholars attending the Borough School were granted & holiday.

United Press Association—By Eleobrlo Telegraph Christchurch, Ocfc 9 There is fine weather, bub a strong nor' wester for the Labour Dvy procession aod and sports. The day ia generally, observed as a holiday The proosesion excited much interest, and the sports at Lancaster Park this afternoon are being well attended. The chief new feature of tbe procession, werg the exhibits by the Salvation Army 4 Prices fqr the faesb working tsade and labour d|»play wero awarded as under takers* union 1, Tinsmiths and Copper* smiths 2. For the beet Completed trade display—Salvation Army 1, Carpenters 2. Most novel and interesting display— Halvation Army 1, Tinsmiths' Union 2

Dunedikt. Oot 7

ODhe principal attractions today are the racing at Wingatui, and the Labour D&y demonstration and sport's «,t the Caledonia grpandei The procession took tea minutes 'to paea a given point, the bikers, saddlers, and furniture trade making a good display. The weatlier is One hi^t threatening 'WatLiKOSOK, Ootober 9

The weather Ss dull and threatening for fche labour demonstration. The Trades Societies made a very fine show In their street procession to the Basin Roser^o, where the Sporta are being held.

SPORTING.

D.J.C.'S SPRING MEETING.

United Press Assiooiatibn—By Elootrio TeleKraph

Dunedin, October 8 The weather is e^oellent and the attend*. ance very goodi Reßulta—

H.nBDLRQ — Dundee 1, Roller 2, Hais Trigger S. AH started. Won by jSve lengths. Dividenda~£4 l&a and IQj

Hack Hand^oab—Pefcrovna 1, Beaucleso 2i Won by ha\f b, length, Secret gervloe was scratched. Dividends—26a aud 36i

Moseißji Handicap - Canteen 1, Fulmen 2, Pampero §. A great raoe, won by ahead; Fulmen go* ell the worst of the start, having a dii»dvantage of fully two lengths when the fl«g fell; Pampero two lengths off. Time—2min 17isecs. Dividend-£3 10a

Maidbn—Petrovna 1, 4yrdate a. Won easily by a length. Also started—Bona Rosa, St Ui*a, and Spring Gun

Rakau Annual Sports.

A public meeting; of those interested in the annual sports was held in the liakaia PabUc Library on Saturday evf n ng.

There was a good attendance, and Mr M J Liddy was voted to the cbair It was resolved that sports and races be held as usual in the Domain on Boxing Day.

The following appointments were made: —Patron, MrDG Holmes ; president, ! MrO A G Hardy, M H R j vice presidents Messrs T'Blackley, D Brick, A Craigbead. R MuHlgan, H J Harrison, J Irwin J Lambie, T Morland, A D M'llralih, J McLachan, M H R, F Nelligan, E Rich ards, J Stringfellow, senr arid L White ; atarter (horseraces), Mr E W Oaborne ; judge (horse races), Mr L Oxley t dark of the coßrse, Mr i) Street ; clerk of the fccales, Mr 0 Tubbs j starter (tthletics,, Mr H J Harrison ; judges (athletics], MtS3ra TBlackley, L . herlffs, J Th. mp Koa ; stewards, Mesßr3<i S Hardy, A J Magson, Denis Kciily, Jas. Douglas, A Stewart, ifi.MoAnulty, and secretary and breasurer, T ifl Auatin. Ie was decided to adopt last year's pro', gramme, subject to some minor alterations j that permission to erect publican's and refreshment tooths be approved, and ihat the Bjmham Band be engaged.

THE ASHBUKTOIS GUABDIAK : : WBDNBSDAYj OCTOBER 9, 1^0),



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Ashbubton Clde — Last night a musical evening was held ao tho Ashburton Club to celebrate the opening of the additions recently erected, when there was a large attendance of member.*. A lcng toast list was gone through and a number of songs were contrlbnted, and al ogether a very pjea-.aut evening was sp9nt, the arrange* ments being vety complete and nfljctii g great credit on the manager, Mr Whitaker. A AO, fe AC—Ab the committee meeting of the AA 0, & A 0 held on Monday nighty a letter was received for Mr G AM Kuekley, the club'a president), enclosing a cheque for three guinea?, and etating that he wished to donate a aonlar amount as a special pnz>, to be compited for by the olub membsrs, Twsnty new members were elected, brlngiug the total up to fifty for this season, whicli establishes a record. Tho followiog offioialu were appointed for the opening eporte. Starter —Mr D Wood ; Judges — Messrs Whitaker, Cox and Gibson ; Tims keepers Messrs Robiiiiard, Curtis, and je»Bon. The Olub also decided to affiliate to the Sports Association on similar term? to last season,



Tenders, ASiIBURTQN BOROUGH COUNCIL RESERVES FOB LEASING npENDKRS are invited for leasing the _L following Borough Reserveß: — T S 210, West Street, Ashburtou, with two suites cf Merchant's Offices, extensive Hotss Baziar, Commodious SUbles and other buildings erected thereon. T S 211, Coraer of Weao and HaVelock Streets, Ashburton, with targe grain store thereon, sz > 112 by 82 feet Also complete suite of Merchant's Cfftaas, a weighing machine fur weighing wool aud grain by the truck, and a R ill way Siding running through the centre of fas Store for loading and unloading purposes. This is a complete Store for a Grain Merchant's purpose?, and well worthy of inspection. These Reserves will ba let for a teriu of 21 years either on an ordinary lease, or a Glasgow lease with compensation for mv provements ab the . end of the term. Fail p»rticulars may be obtained at the Town Olerk'a office, where tenders wi ] be reoelved till 4 p m, on MONDAY, the 14b October next. H H FOOKS, Town Clerk Aahburton, Sept 11 h, 1901 9 94 T.tlNDifiES VTTANTBL i—T'eadera for puHing up about 70 Chaioa Fdnoing at Tinwdld, labour only* " Apply 10 89 FRIEDLANUEK BROS, Lt» PUBLIC NOTICES. THISILS LODGE, No. 113. THE Members of the abova Loige are tequeated to at'end the. Masonic Hall, Tanored Street, TO-MORROW (Thursday), October 10, at 7.30 p.m. Basiness—The P.esentation tf JdWfls to the Past Master* of the Ashborton Lodge, No 1811, E 0.. by D.G. Lodge Officers. JAMES MELLOR, 10 83_ . W.M. IbRIGHT HOUR'S CHILDREN ENTERTAINMENT. PROCEEDS IN AID Or I-OWN CJJ^OCM. THE BRIGHT HOURS' CHILDREN will give their entertainment in aid of tha above funds on FRIDAY, llth inst, under the patronage of the Borough Council. The Limelighb will be under the manage ment of Mr T. Crook, of the Chrißtohuroh Opera House, Admission—3s, §s, and Is. Tickets to be obtained from Messes H. M. Jones, A: T. H. Williams, and the Town Clbek. 10 53



AROADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 1901 MY NEXT HORSE PAIR wilt bo hold on the above date, for which I sun now receiving entries. 10 91 D. THOMAS, " wTnTEDS, Etc. " " WANIED-A Young General Servant- Apply to Mrs Reginald Cvrtis. 1 Whitton.'Aßhburton. 10 90 BPK^D a few BRIGHT BOURB on Friday Nighb at the OddfelloW Hill -Sa, 2s, le. , 10 85 f\ O-MORROW, at 745 p,m ;4 St Jl Stephen's Schoolroom., "Travels in Normandy a^d Bsittany,' with splendid Jimallghb views, by Archdeacon Harper. 10 88 WANTED— General Servant* Apply Mrs R W Haws, Winchmore, at Mr Shury'a. Moore Streeb 10 92 CHEAP, Prices — Coooanub 7d, Mixed Peel BJ, Rice 2d, Sago 2d, Tapioca 2J, and \figß from 63, Matches 4sd or 3 for Is. Other gooda equally as cheap, at Kbbf, Bros, . Barnett Street . 10 43 PLASTICINE for modeling, in packet, boxes, and bulk ; books tf instruction, a splendid pastime for children ; new lines in Boxed Stationery, (plain and fancy); ipWcv Good's, 'Glassware, Small Vases for cub flmerß, 2 for la ; splendid line glass Cabinet Photo Frames 6d oaoh—H M JONES- B"~ X I (fk T HOURS leave pleasant memories Oddfellowa' Hall, Friday NiKht-33, 2s, is. \0 88 FRESH Soieß, Flounder^ and alfkinds of Ifreah Fish, alao. White Bait, firaft of season, Tonighb by express, at J H Jbwitt's, opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. - ■ rilWO nioe Houses to Let, one in Grey : X Streab axid the other on West Belbj For particulars apply Misses Pasßj Kaeij. Streeti, Aliel Qoufeotionery, > ■■"'''!



FRIEDLANDER BROB, LTD WEST STREET AUOJION MART TO-MOIiROW. , THURSDAY, 10th OCTOBER, 1901 gPEOIAL RNTR V, ---■ \II,^E shall offer on account of varioui Vf olients,— Bay Draught GELDING, 8 ye»ro, good it all work ;any trial Bay Draught GELDING, a years ; soand and quiet; trial Bay Draught GELDING, 8 yeate, by Vanquisher ; good worker ; any trial Bay WELDING, 7. years, good in all work 12 Good Drsughb MARES and GELD ING ■% good workttß On account of Southern C:ient,— 15 Draught MARES and G3LDINGS, from 3to 8 years old  Oa accouoti of Northern Client,— 22 Good Young Draught MARES and GELDINGB from 3 to 7yrs On aooount of Southern Client),— 6 Draught) MARES and GBLDIKGS, young, staunch, quiet and sound On acooantot Northers Client,— 6 Young Draught MARES Und GELD* WGS, good sorts Present Entry—l2o Head of ail desortp* tlooi. « Sale at II o'clock sharp FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 10 72 J R v BLAND, Auctioneer IXTB HAVE FOX PRIVATE Tf SAL!— SEVERAL FIRST-OLASS Draught Entires. Full particulars on application,* ' FRIED! ANDER BROS, LbdJ WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THUBSBAY, 10th October 1901, For*which'we'will be pleased to receive Entries. Sale 11.30 a.m. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 9 99 Auctiooeersi MASSEY-R ARRIS REAPEBB AND BINDERS \T7"E have pleasure in announolog to; T T those of our numerous Olienes, who pofsees MasseyHarri* Reapers and Binders, 'hat an Expert is now at Ashhurton for the purpose of overhauling Machines. Farmers who wieh to make use of his services will | please communicate with us as "soon ;;s possible JFRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., - Local Agents WANTED— OATEN SHEAVES For Shipment to Soath'Africa* Apply FRIEDL&NDER BRO?., Lsd, - GBAIN SHIPMENTS TO LONDON WE Have a limited quantity'of Space by steamer available, and are in a posilun to quote lowest rates of freight Clients wishing to ship will pease com' municate with us promptly FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd TVTOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE BLOOD MARES AND THEIH BXPECTED PROaENY. An Owner can cover the risks on MARE AND FOAL for one month from date of foaling, or can insure for 12 months including the above risk Full particulars and rates of Premium from H. W. BARRETT, District) Agent, Live Stock lasurano« Co, ARCADE, A9HBURTON NEW ZEALAND DIARIES for 1902.— New Lines in Tases and Brass Ornaments, also Perfumery, Purses, Wallette, Writing Cases, Leather Hand Bags, Net Bags, eto; Weldon's Fashion Journals to hand, for September | Latest American Novelties in Toys; * Colonial Everyday Cookery, 9 the latest and best Cookery Book, Is. A, T. H. WILLIAMS, ANTED—A Young Man to take all Watches and Clocks to be repaired ; or old Jewellery to be remodelled, to be made as good as new, to ». X: COUCH, The Cheapest and Most Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, Tattered Street ' 9288 NdOY BRIGHT HOURS, and assist in procuring a Chiming Giock. Odd) fellows' Hall, Friday Nißbt-3a, 2s, la* 10 87 A SHIPMENT cf High Class Earthen ware just landed at moderate prices— Carson & Co, Tancred Street. 9 176 \ RTHUR V ATES' and Nimmo & Blair's XjL new garden and farm seeds In aoy quantity at lowest prioea ; also 'Iron Seed Drills and Cultivators—Cabsoi» & Co, 9 118 _ ; NEW Jani 4s doz ; Ceylon Tea Is 6d per Ih ■ Condensed M>lk B'; Tinaed Fruits from 9d ; Raspß"erry Jam la per j*r ; Mixed Peel, ready out lOd per ib j Finest Icing Ssigar 6d ; Dessioated Caooanutßd.~~ GABSoNftCo; 9 179. Bft A Word to t_*9 Wise 17 AsmmvaTom Ladiss an© Gentlemen,— SINCE opening up business in Ashburton eevea years ago, I have every reason to, be satisfied with the progress onr trade has made, Notwithßtan^iDg competition, the Bus.ines» baa grown year by year, and today we are doing by far the largest Boot Trade in Ashburtoo. Thia resulb has been obtained by keeping our Goods right up to date. We never sib down satisfied. We realise that to progress we must never be oontenb, as taafesand faehious continually change, and require to be closely watched; Oar customers cm rest assured that wa kseg> a watohful eye on the market 1, and. Eeve? l«t a chanoa to obtain the beat: slip, are therefore in a position io offai you much better value for Iqss money than any ether trader in AebbuMoß. We beg to thank our many ausiomers for their very liberal sapportiu the:pa«t>, and we ore sure by keeping on the same lines in future that v« have done in the pasf, i.e., to offer you the best possible valaa for little money* Our business must flourish and grow ;*, th« future as ib has done in the paefc Yours fafyhfallyt .JAMBS MELLOB^ 2e»3an^»,^fi^Sts»#, 1 *»febnKt<m



DAVTD THOMAS SOMERSET HOTPL YfißD. SAiURD.tY, Oct )2, J9Ol MR DAY T) THOMAS hw reoeivti instructions to Sell as abova - & quantity of Good Hoofing Iror» 8 Ridging, Spouting, Timber, fto, in lots to suit purchasers. Time of sale—l p nr>. }f 84 ' PROPERTIES ' FOR SALE. IHaVK FOR SaIY. — JU-vent'GooA FARMS in the Athlmrton Countjr, amongst them being— ; 1400 Acree, nesr Rafcaia, thoroughly improved, £9 500 Acres, Rakaia,thoroughly improved, £12 §60 Acres, Mltcham Road, do bnlldiogt 200 Acres, Mitcham Ro&d. no balldlnm. £4 5s 90 Acree, near Tlnwald, improved. £13 6s ■■*-—• 1000 Acres, Laoriaton, no building!, MM 207 Acres, Loweliffe, thoroughly Im proved, firat class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly In* proved, £14 , 233 Acres, Mltohara Road, improved, 420 Acres, Chertsey, well Improved, £t 3000 Acres, grand land. Lyadhnrat, £9 5000 Acree, Hinds to Eating, in tnasock, in blocks to enit parchaaers, £2 tOi to £4 53 Acree, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 476 Acres, Springbarn, improvement*, nearly new,, land good. £7 10a • 2 Acres, Orchard, AHenton, rood house, thoroughly improved, £498 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, Taocred Street, Ashbnrton. 1960 acree, good li»nd, Awaklno, North Acckland, thoroughly improved. £3 < 3500 acre?, good land, Wooditock* Southland, £2 10s ! 302 acrea, good land, thoroughly Improved, Woodstock, Southland. £6 10s 52 acres, Ashbnrton Forks, good land, £12 900 acres, Fairfield, thoroughly !m* proved, £5 10s 597 acres, Rangitata, subdivided, w«H watered, and Improved, £4 45 acres, Tinwald, £17 2500 acres, Laarlston, £5 10s J55 acres, Tlnwald. £18 382 acres, Elgin, £4 10s 300 acres, Fairfield, Groomed Boom and Stable, well watered, £5 2b 6d 123 acrea, Dromore, £6 1180 acres, Sprlngbnrn, thoroughly improved, gcod house and all necessary outbuildings 512 Acres, Ruapuna,- subdivided, well watered, with house, stable, black smiths shop, I*6 500 Acres, Rangitata, In English grass, subdivided info 8 paddocks, two roomed hob, £4 220 Acres, Racgitata, in tussock, cob divided into two paddocks, wire fetces, £3 290 Acres, Wlnchmore, subdivided, house of 6 rooms £10 D, THOMAS, \- Aihbnrtwi BUSINESS NOTICES For Absolute Sale /~*|N account of leaving the dielrict at my FURNITURE & FANCY GOODS MUST BE SOLD To effect a Speedy Clearance I am de« termined to SACRIFICE THE GOODS, t>ni will sell them BELOW COST. This ia a Chance nob be misted by THOSE ABOUT TO FURNISH. JAMES iJAKER, Furniture and Fancy Goods Warehouse, Haveloek Street. 1042 < * WHETHER YOU ARE ASSURED OR NOT TOU OANNOT DO (BSTTEB THAN A?PLT FOB * Combined -Life & Accident Policy, WHICH covers an Assurance payable fa event of Death from any oautc ia apy part) of the world, and also GompcMNt* tion for Disablement by Aooident. this is the Twentieth Century Speciality oferedby the Mutual Life Association (of Australasia. HUGO FBIBDLANDKR, Dittriob Agtit JOHN TOTTY, Representative for New Basineit, 9 51 Ashbarton J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER *. JEWELLER JUST Arrived, TWO OASIS Vf Electroplate and Sterling Sliver Wan from the celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, SHE?FIELD. Articles suitable for Presentation? and Wedding Prese. < a Specialty, INSPECTION INVITED., • WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen ; NICKEL KEYLESS. LEVERS at 27t This is the watch that has given •mote unfailing satisfaction, that, it is needl^' to mention its numerous excellent aaaW' 1 ties. Everyone Bold is an >dvettisenaent in itself. '■ - ,■■ SEW JEWELLBBY (kl ENGAGEMENT RTKOS. Mm ' Brooches, Bracelets, Ban^iei, Mnff* chains* THe Newesb Novelties in Gold Charms The Latest Appliances and Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING just to hand J. V r DE BEER East Street. Ashburto» S Smoke Hew V«anc