Commercial.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, Oct 17 At the first wool tales of the season the attendance w.b good. Merinos were sto 10 per cent higher than last year's opening ratest Fine crossbreds 5 per cent, and medium coarse crossbreds and lamba' wool 15 per oenb lower.

DEATH.

TAYLOR At Flpmington, on 18th Inst, B.sstK Gladys, infant and beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Taylors Aged 2 yearp.

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY. OCTOBER 18. 1901.

When so prominent a supporter of the present Government as the Lyttelton Times considers it neceaßary to make such a vigorous protest against Ministerial methods of con ducting the legislative business of the country, as that we re-printf d yester day, it may be assumed that public opinion is practically unanimous in condemning the tactics of Ministers. The most pronounced of their oppo nents have not given expression to a more emphatic and significant censure than their Christchurch supporter has done. " The worst feature of the Government method is not its brutality; though that is shocking enough, . . . . there is a still more immoral side to the business," We are quite in agreement with our contemporary's remarks, concerning the disgraceful way the estimates are being rushed through the House, so that it is impos sible for our representatives to give the various items of expenditure proper consideration. The press of the colony has in vain protested against this scandalous and iniquitous system, and we are astonished that so astute a politician aa Mr Seddon should continue it, knowing that some day a Nemesis will be upon his track, in tbe ehipe of the aw»ken« ing of tho electorates, There is a suspicion abroad that one reason for the re-introduction of all-night sittings, is that Mr Seddon intends to force through the Bill to raise the honorarium of members of Parliament to £300 and JE2OO respectively. The Bill might almost pass through all its stages before a tired and exhausted House could realise what had been done. As our Christohurch contemporary pointed out, the Premier need only to keep a small section of his followers in the House at one time, as they could easily over whelm the few j .ded members of the Opposition who might attempt to resist. And even if the latter should exhibit unexpected endurance and de termination, the relays from the Gover nment camp would soon wear them out We sincerely trust that for the sake of his own reputation Mr Seddon will withdraw his obnoxious measure, at least for the present session. If it must be passed it should for decency's sake be deferred until the last session of the present Parliament, and in any case should not come into force until after the next general election..

Local and General.

Shearing—Tbe Ashburton County Stook and Saleyards Co., Ltd., advertise that every convenience for shearing is available ab the Ashburbon and Tinwald Yarda. Bewabd for Bravery—Mr Aidrew Carnegie has presented the four men who risked their lives in the endeavour to rescue their ei.ht comrades who were embedded in a pit at Djmbrlstle colliery, Fife-hire, with a oh. que for £10,0 each, io recognition rf their bravery* End of _hb Session—lt is expected tbat the session will end on Wednesday, Nov. 5, | enabling the Premier, the Minister of Educa tion and the Minister for Railways to be present at the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Show, and the oon* oludiog day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring Meeting. Presbvteb_-_k Socui.—Mr Brne.t Emp.on, the gifted pianist, whose ability is well known in Christchurch aod Ashburton, will aontribat« a performance ab the annual Presbyterian Church re-union on October 25th. The ability of Mr Empson Bhould atbraob lovers of good music to attend this sooial. Thb lam Mr J. Jones.—Mr J« Jones, one of the brothers who have taken land at [ Omihi, and formerly of Ashbarton, died Under distressing oircumatanoes at Amberley on Wednesday night. The brothers had cycled against a head wind from R.ngiora to Amberley, and put up ab "the Railway I Hotel, where the deceased seob for Dr. ' Pitzhenry, who advised him to go to bed and keep quiet, as he bad apparently over axerted himself. During the nighb he became worse and died. The deceased was about 35 years of age. Timaru Porouoh Improvement*. — Polls were taken at Timaru yesterday on the Mayor's loan proposals (seven), totalling £62,900, and an eighth proposal re taking over the Mechanic. Institute. The result is as follows:—Dr. unge loan, £10 000, carried by 253 votes to 167 ; abattoirs loan, £4000. carried by 210 to 199 ; road making plane, £1000, carried by 224 to 199. The other proposals were rejected. Land Boarh — The Canterbury Land Board meb yesterday. A large number of applications for land were dealt with. It was refolved to recommend bhe head office to approve the ABhburton County Council's application for a reserve ab the month of the Ashbartoß Riyer. The Receiver of Land ; Revenue reported thab certain pastoral run I rents had not been patd^ and it was resolved | bo enforce the statutory penalty against all who have not paid up arrears by October $l f Other matters were dealt with and thj. [ Board adjourned. Children's Day—An editorial in the Outlook of 6th inst., draws attention to the fact thab Sauday, 20th, and Monday 21sb Q.tober, are dates that i. has been recom | mended should be observed throughout Christendom aa day 3of special prayer for S.bbath Schools. The circular issued by the Sunday School Uaio-t Executive in London is published in full, and suggested arrange ments for observance daring the tw<? days are appended^ Sunday School work era an.ti sympathisers will nob be pleased to learn that, ' at the dawn of a new century, on every hand, testimony is borne to tbe fact thab the Sunday School is not making satis factory progp-esß.' This note of alarm, being sounded by those who are supposed to be besb acquainted with the organisation, may arouse unusual iotor^t apd effort on Sunday next. Kercsene—How Is it done . Our readers will see by our advertising columns that Fj-BTOhbb Bros, are selling besb kerosene Kb 3a 9d per tin, or 7» 6d per case, whereai It Is beiDg sold (not 100 oities from Ashburton) at, 4s 6d per tin, or 9. per case, or 20 per cent higher than jnetohep Bros,' price. Either -Fletcher Bros must h« ts*king a loss or someone is making a big profit Fletcher Bros.' second Tea Competition closes February 28th. First prize, handsome marble clock and bronze, also 19 other pri#?s, C.mwners of their well known Teas i should save all coupons.

Wades Teethw for Babies are soothing, red pee leper asd preyeafc tjptphp.s l prioe, la

Wbathke Forecast — Captain Edwin wires .—Moderate southerly winds; gla.. rise ; indications of frost tonight;

Snow Holiday—-The Retail Traders' Association hag agreed to close the shops, &o, On the 31st October, and Is. November, bhe two days of the Afchburton Show, at 12,30

Fhow Privileges—the t.nd.rs for the A and P As-ocution Show privileges olose tomorrow, at noon, with the Secretary, Mr Simpson

The Honorarium BiLLr-The P.ym»««i«f Mscnbe.b' 811 (*ays the Lyttelton Times Wellington correspondent), providing for an honorarium of £3CO for members of the House of Representatives, and £200 for members of tbe Legislative Council, will be gone en with. The same writer also under stands that the Premier is determined to proceed with his amended Licensing Bill before tbe session ends,

The Weather—The weather during the last two days is the subj .ot of much interest and speculation. Sudden showers yesterday and two changes-af wind, were the pr?oars ors of a fine di.pay of lightning last aveninj., without any thunder b.lng heard. At daybreak this morning the ground was covered with sleet, and several times today hail has _*l.e_i.

Sakbow School CpiiPßTmox— lt ia pleasing to learn that one of our Ashbur ton Sandows has been successful at th. comp-tition held in Chriatchuroh on Thursday last, for the best development V Madden scored 92 points oab of a possible 100.

Pabuambntabi. —Our report of the pro ceedings io Parliament yesterday is unavoid ably held over. The greater pirt of the day,and night vas occupied in discussing the maii services and the Government proposals relating thereto* ... The Victoria Decoration—-The medal presented to Captain Do man, on Tuesday evening, is a very massive aad elegant piece ef jewellery* In is lemon shaped, the outer edge composed of a .ilver oak wreath fastened with a gold band, the centre piece, V R, being <1 gold, the letters oonj.ined. The revereo baars the following inscription: — Captain W L Dolman, N Z Volunteers. 1901.

Mirages—For the last couple of days (aays Wednesday's Timaru Herald) peculiar atmospheric conditions caused the appearance of a number of mirages alorg the coast northward and inland. On Monday after noon ab a little after 3 o'clock a Splendid mirage of the Temuka district was seen Some distance oub to sea, the houses, streams and bridges being clearly visible. On Tues day morning at a quurter to 6 o'clock a fine mirage was to be seen, and at 8 o'clock another very clear one showing the Rangitata bridge

Baptist Church— A conversaslone was held in the Baptist Ohurch last evening, in connection with the second anniversary of the settlement of the Rev. Lamb as Pastor of the Church. Although it rained heavily jasb prior to the commencement of the meeting, the building was quite filled. The building was very beautifully decorat ed with flowers and evergreens, and as tbe seats were arranged in gronpa, a very cheerful effect was obtained. Addresses of a very high class order were rendered by the Pevs loglis, Fee, Baine, and Ent-ign MaAuley. The Willowdy Choir gave some beau, if al musical items during the evening in such a manner as to win encomiums of praise from all present. During the even ing a freewill offering was made, which, with the offerings of lat Sunday, amounted to about £12. A very plentiful supply of refreshments was handed round by tbe ladles of the congregation. After the usual votes of thanks, one of tha mosb successful social gathering ever held In the Church wag closed with the pronounc ing of |-he benediction.

Sri_,_. They Wik.—Ab the Amateur Cycling Fporte on Tharsday, Ru.lga-Whit worth bicycles again 'scooped the pool,' winning the haH mile and one mile finals, besides winning tbe twa beats, New models now on view Kb tha Budge* Whitworth Oyole Agency, Burnett Srteat-,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotdo Telegraph—Copyright London, October 16 The Key Joseph Parker, in deliver ing his presidential address to the Congregational Union,oullined a scheme for a United Congregational Church. The Union decided to consider the proposal. The Treasury authorities hive pro hibited the use of glucoso or sugar containing arsenic in the manuf*cture of beer. The Tasmanian loan of £437,000 has been closed, There are one hundred and seventy one small pox patients under treatment in London. The servants in the Royal Palace, the children in msny of the public echoole, and employers in public institutions have been re«vaccinated; Lord Rosebery, in a remarkable speech at Birmingham, warned the nation of tha danger of self complacency. the French Budget Committee has omitted from the Estimates the cost of three ironclads,

£t Petersburg,,Ocb 15a The Rtjegian twenty five raillio sterling loan has been poldly received in Germany and France, The Russian Pregg declare Genera! Kouropatkin's visit to Central Asia ie only to inspect the military poets. London, Oct 17 The Swedish Antarctic expedition, commanded by Dr Otto Nordenskjold, has sa.led from Gothenberg. An aftray ojcc.urpecjt between the Worcester and Durham Regiments at Aldershot, in which a hundred men were engaged. Bayonets and ball cartridge were used, and several men were wounded The courtmartial found that the wreck of.the destroyer Oobra was due ■to structural weakness, ahd regret that the vessel waa purchased for the Navy since she was weaker than the other torpedo destroyers Mr W Willcocks, director of the Cairo waterworks and designer of the Assouan dao-_, on the Nile, is com pleting a eur^y pf the headwaters of the Vaal aod Grange layers, with the view of the establishment ol a vast irrigatbn scheme St Petersburg Oct, 17 Russia is urging a reduction of the claim of the French banker Lovando's claim against Turkey Melbourne October 17 A large area near the Williamstown piers Is sj_rewn with ton. of pilchards whioh wtre driven jn by a shoal of barracoota, and stranded/

French Recidivistes Drowned.

FIFTY LIVES LOST.

HotMKA, Oct 17

A terrible disaster occurred today. The steamer St Pierre was disembark ing thirty Recidiviates from the Isle ojt Pines into a launch when the latter capsized, and all the occupants, includ ing tWee women and some warders, were thrown into the water. The Kanaka crew of the St $.ierrp saved fifteen, including the women, but at least fifteen, including a warder, were drowned. Several bodies have been

Magisterial

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY,

(Before O A Wray, Bq.SM) Grain Cash—A o'aim of £83 6s Bd. for non delivery of £000 bushels of oats, of Messrs A H Turnbull & Co., grain merchants, Chriat charoh, against G W Leadley, involved a large quantity of evidenoa. Mr J Bickerton Fisher for plaintiff, Mr O VV Purneil for defendant Mr Fisher, in opening, stared plaintiff had purchased 5000 bushels of black oats, to be delivered onmlway. A.hburton, at 1.6&1 per bushel* Defendant, he claimed, Had refused to carry oub the sali>, and in f.ot .till declined. Owing to (She advance in the price of oats, there had been a good many oa.ee of this olass in Christohu.cb, which, however, did not heppen when rates were lowered. Mr Leadley had pltCed the oats in the hands tf Mr Gibson, of the Farmer.' Co-operative Association, for sale, and the Association communicated with Mr Turnbull who had bought the line, and a< u.U-1 Mr Gibson had issued to defendant aud plaintiff sale and contrao. no'e.. The defendant had subsequently written thab as phoing the oats in 801b bag. would entail higher thresh ing rates, he, suggested he should get £1 higher, but on 17th Angus, defendant finally 'refused to cury oub the eonbrac% and by this time oats had risen 6d p.r hushel, al though piaintiff would only c'aim 4i per bushel on the to^al. T F Gibson, manager of the looal New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, stated that on the 15th June he saw Mr Leadley, and offered him a price and the latter went out to see if he could get abetter figure, and on returning Leadley said he had been offered Is 6d, and it witness oould get Jd more he oould have the oate. Ib was then understood that the grain should be threshed into 801b bAgs, Loadley seated there would be about 6000 bushels of blaok oats. In consequence of this communication, he telegraphed Mr Turnbull putting the oats under offer to him &b this price—The pur chase was completed, and he sent a note of sale to Leadley and a brokers' certificate to Turnbull. Mr Purneil here drew attention to a discrepancy between dates of these two documents, bub witness explained ib was usual to allow 14 days to merchants. Sent a letter to Leadley on 17th June confirming sale, delivered in trucks ab A-hburton as in terms of purohase* On 19th June, Leadley replied that he was then unab'e to obtain a threshing machine, and that aa he had overlooked ihe extra cost of bagging into 801b sacks he asked him to try to Eaue.zs out another §d. Wrote to Mr Leadley on the same date, suggesting his putting on one extra man to bag and watch threshing at the same time. On Augusb Ist Turnbull wrote, that his vessel would nob be ready till 15th, and asking if Leadley could get the oats ready. Saw Leadley next day, and as he was busy he stated oould nob get thresh ing done, and had nob repudiated contract at thab time. Oa August 3rd, wrote to Mr Leadley that Turnbull wished the of.ta to ba delivered in a fortnight if practicable, and th it bags were at the Co operative store. On 16th Augusb wrote eno oeing Leadley oopy of letter complaining by Turnbull & Co of delay in delivery, and on receipt Leadley returned this next day in Ashburton, stating he didn't mean to deliver the oatc, and would nob do co. His mason being he had been Improperly treated and he would not be bounced by the merchants. Advised Turnbull thab Leadley declined to complete purchase, and the former replied in order to avo'd friction and without prejudice they would grant an extra _ to cover cost of bagging. Oats had advanced meantime and sold on 17ch Augusb oats of same value at equal to Is 10_d, per bushel. To Mc Purneil—Leadley had other cat transactions with his Association, bub was satisfied he was not confusing another transaction with the present. If Mr Leadley contradicted and would .wear he did not want bo sell, he would nob positively swear to the contrary; Was prepared to swear that Leadley did nob leave the matter open. It was possible Leadley's letter of 18 h might have crossed thab of witness enclosing sale note. The mail went to Wakanui thrice weekly. Thought Leadley came to see him after receipt of Turnbull'. letter of 16.1 i August and Leadley had never repudiated Contract, only stating the difficulty was to get « maohinp. Wrote Leadley another letter asking if he h.d rdo h... load of oat., hub this was an ind.pindenb lob and nobbing to do with lob under claim. The arrange ment with Turnbull was that Leadley was to deliver on the purchase all his oats then uobhreshed An essential part of tho con tract firsb m.de wis that Learll»y should deliver quickly, but later on told him if this were unsuitable Turnbull could fill the eh:p wibh another lob, bub this was nob Intended to oancei the contract; To Mr Fisher—Leadley's letter cf 18th June, thab there was a difficulty In getting a machine to thr«>sh, oould nob apply to any other oats _ gava Leadley a chanoe of repudiating contract if he desired between 17r.h and 20th June, bub he did uot wish to take advantage cf it. Hugo Friedlander—called, stated tbe market for black oats on the 15bh August, delivered into cental bags at Ashburton, was la 8d to Is 9d per bushel; on August 20th ab Is 9|i fully. Had bought Hack oats from Mr Leadley ; black and Danish, 5000 bushels ab Sh in cental?, or two bushel bugs, buyer to find sacks. To Mr Purnoll—From the 17th to the end of June oats had not materially risen and on 20th June witness bought 4000 bushels ab Is 6d en 29th and 20,000 at Is 7d. A H Turnbull. produce merchant, Ohrtot< ohurch, plaintiff.—To Mr Fisher—Had received Leadley's letter of 17th August repudiating contract. The markeb value of oats had considerably advanced be' bween 17th June and August as evidenced by purchases he quoted at later periods, 3600 bushels a. 2a Norwood, August 22nd, 2s at Da>fi.lrl. r>nd continuing to Increase. A return of Is 6sd In Ashburton in cental bags would be equivalent to la BJ^ free on board'ship. His c]Uim rf 4d per bushel was b»sed ab r&ther under than over the estimibe of h s losa. To Mr Purneil—The Co-operative Associa tion sent samples as brokers, down to him, but when sending same they had no general instructions to buy. Could nob state if evidence given in a former Courb oase was correct, that oats could be purchased cheaper In Ashbarton than elsewhere, as ho did not buy frorji farmers djreo% bub purchased only from brokers Mr Purneil, in calling Mr Leedl y, statgl there would be a s.ricua cor fi cb between his evidence and thab given ty Mr Gibson, G W Leadley, farmer, Wakanui, stated thab on 16th June he went to the Cooperative to purchase ironmongery, and denied Gib son's statement thab he went there to see about oats. Oa leaving the building Gibson asked if he knew of anyone having oats, and witness replied he had a dcz.n stacks him self. At Gibson's request then went into his private office, when the latter intimated he had an order to fill up for South Africa, and wanted quick delivery—Replied thab he had no intention to thresh until spring. Gibson add.d that he could then procure a good prioe if witness would sell, and offered la 6^, f hich he, witners, deollned* Gibson said h*. "ould'fill the 'order elsewhere, but he deßired to fill it as it was fora §peoi?»l client, MrTrrnbull, and he wnul 1 write and try to sque?z^ another |d, When the subject of 80 b bags w»i mentioned, t)ld Gibson ccmld deliver in bhab s's.*, but as the Royal visit was approaching, found he oould nob get a threshing machine. Gibson still tried to get him to acoepb the offer, but did nob Instruct him (Gibson) to place his oats under offer to Turnbull ab la6d, and nobbing ab that time waß settled aboub asale. After conversa tion _f ith machine owners found it would cost more to thresh Into §olb "bags, and he .y'rot? to Gib.on stating that he would require 16 7d, and this was bhe only offer he nude of the oats io h.s life. After forwarding the last letter reoeived a.le note, omtraob note, aod a letter* Went to the Co-operab've offi.e twice after reoeipb of this contract note, but f and Mr Gibson was aw.v, aod a a week or so after the Royal visit, Gibson had filled Turobuil's order with Fechney'a and other pats. On Gibson's return aßked him wbat he meant by forwarding jgaio and contract I notes, Saw Gib.gu after reaeipt pf letter dated 3rd August. Oats bad advanced §d' a bushel, and he told G bscn he would not be bounced by Turnbull or anyone else. J*f ade it quite clear to Gibson thab he had made no p^ntragt. Qa August 22ad had j absolutely no other oUb thau thost. Sflß. I . necbed with thi. action, when Gibson asHi j for another load. Ac hia first conversation j 1 with Gibson ha<? dwUootly sever aa.hor.Md ; I ■ J • i ■ '■

the sale of hia oats to Turr-bull. As the final ] remit of his threshing he obtained only 3300 bushels of black oats and not 5000. Had supplied no sample as had no intention of dealing with the oats. To Mr Fisher—He might or nob, ba an extensive farmer. Had farmed for 23 or 24 year.. JBEad previously sold oatß tbrough brokers, and knew bhe practice with respect to sale notes. Ia the case of a pale at. Fried ander's bad, eigned in hia office, bub denied thab he had been msde to. Did no' return G'bion the sale note as he had callpr} at bis effise. Did not try to "feel" tbi markeb a* indioa ci by Gibson at their interview, and oau!d nob reolleob going to see Gibson re offer. Admitted thab on the 18ih June he had by hi. letter p'ac.d the oats oa offer to Gibeoa at Is 7J, but at that time he witness had nob reoeived the s»l« n itcl After seeing Gibson oo the 15 h June did not remember going to Friedlan der's re oats. Would swear ha had no recollection of it. Had nob enquired for bags, bub believed the Cooperative _tore___m told his man there were sacks waiting Had ultimately sold his oats ab 2s per bushel To Mr Purneil-Mr Sibaon's statement thab h« (witness) wenb out of the Co-opera tive office on 15th June to enquire of other merchants the prioe for oats, was quite it-.orreco. Mr Purneil, in addressing the Bench, affi mcd th.b Gibson was the authorised a_;enb. The onus of proof lay with plaintiff, and the cane rested upon the first interview. As for the oontrad.ot.ons in the evidence, he asked tbe Bench why Gibson', evidence should be believed as against his client. The Utter was the more likely to be correct, as Gibson had so many other transactions to deal with. Owing to an advance in bhe market, Turnbull, he contended, had tried to obtain these o.ts under an old contract. Plaintiffs duty was to prove conclusively that Gibaoa waa the authorised .gent, and It was nob Leadley's part bo prove bhe| nega tive, alt hough he had really done this He claimed that Gibson's memory of the conver sation owing to his many transactions was less likely to be correct than thab of defendant Mr Fisher argued that whi'sb Leadley trusted to his memory, Gibeon had docu* mentary evidence, as instanced by letter, 1 sale note, contract note, etc. The necessary entriee were also made in store books when the contract was made. At thab time Leadley had another small line cf oa'a in the co-operative store, independently cf the oats to be threshed, and this was what was referred bo when Leadley was a?ked for another load of seed oats, for wlr oh 2t 4d had been obtained. Tho seed lob should nob have been introduced into this case, and it was done to ' fog ' matters. If the Bench wished for further evidenoe, Mr Gibson oould prove these special oats were formerly in store. EfecombatbedMr Purnell's theory that the case re-ted upon the conversation between Gibson and Leadlev, as there was oorrespon daDce to support Gideon's stab-meet. There was, he argued, no cv dance to show that Gibson was agent for p'aintiff. Mr Wray, in giving judgment, could oome to no other conclusion than that there was authority given to enter into this controot, as the letter of 18th June phced thi. matter to his mind beyond a doubb. As to the question of value, defendant was only to deliver the quantity actually threshed, and as this was shown to be 3300 bushels the damages should be limited to 4d per bushel n that quantity, Mr Fisher—lb has been shown tl ab 5000 bushelß of oats were sold to Fiiadlander, and as these were all of the same value, plaintiff would have been gad to have taken the whole 5000. Mr Purneil pointed oub there were only 12 stacks of black oats, and these had threshed out 3300 bushels Mr Fisher agreed to accept j.dgment based on 3300 bushels, aud the Magistrate gave judgment for £55 and costs for plaintiff.

The Hoyal Tour

United Press Association—By Electric \ Telegraph—Copyright

Ottawa, Oatober 16

The Duke and Dnchesa of Cornwall spent sixty hours sailing amongst the thousand Islet..

Af fairs in Afghanistan.

United Press Association—By Klecbrio Telegraph—Copyrighb Kabul, Oct 17 Habibullah has issued aproclamation promising kind treatment to his peoplo, the reduction of taxation, and increased pay to the Army. ■-■<.:.. St Petebsbuhg Oct 17 Russian newspapers are unanimous in urging the Government to occupy Herat, and to bring Afghanistan under Russian influence, while Great Britain's hands are tied in South Africa,

Interprovincial

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

AUOKI-AND, CM 17

» An aecldenb happened ab Hukerenul recently to a two year old daughter of Mr Lind .ay- The girl was evidently playing with a box of matches, which Ignited, and set the child's clothing on fire. Before assistance arrived she was so seriously burned thab she succumbed shorbly af cer- WBfJS. ■ Dunedin, Oc'oberl? A six year old chid named William Grounds, whose parents reside near the Port Chalmers railway, was killed at the Hanover Street crossing thi. evening. The child with others was playing on the line. The d iver of the train from port noticed the little fellow, bub was unable to pull up. The engine and four carriages passed over the body, which was gut in two. No one appear, to have been In charge oi the children.

MINING

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Dpjtedjn, Oct lg Today's sales—Ahaura. River 4*; Great Ofintral 5« j Hokitika Biver 18. 9d, 17>, 17s 3.1, 17s; Inchdale 5s 6a., 5. 6d ; Leaning Bock 13? 4£d, 13a 4£i; Vincent Extended 8s 6d, _______

NATURES WAY.

Have you ever realised that when you are suffering from sick-headache, lassitude, nervous exhaustion, I>w spirits, drowsiness, &0., thab this ia Nature's way of warning you that ib is tims to take Impcya' May Apple. These are symptoms of indigestion, and Impey's May Apple is the most eff .ctiv remedy In curing this mosb ommon of complaints. Never neglecb th« persistent warnings of nature, or you will become a chronic dyepeptlo, a helpless, hopeless individual, a bore to yourse'f and abore to friends.. Impey's May Apple is an ideal family medioine, and is Bc.entjfl.ally' com pounded It acts gently yeb firmly, ciuaee the elimination of Impure offending matter, and rids the system of the several exciting causes of disease. The tired, fade 1!, worn oub woman will find a trusty friend in Impey's May Apple. Chemists and Stores 2s 6d per bottle.

Sporting.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB'S

SPRING MEETING.

OFFICIALS:

President —Mr Donald McLean j Vice- IVesident—Mr James Small; Stewards- Messrs G Robertson, T Bishop, J O'Grady, H Gracfield, J G MoConaehi., D_tjM MoKendry, James Sutherland, J, H Stephens, A A Fooks, Penh McKeoary, Jno Fitzgerald, P Devane, M Lagan\ G Gri.e, jun, R F Cortls, and J Mullan ; Judge—Mr D McLean ; Starter—Mr R J Henry; Clerk of Scales—Mr DMcDonnell; Clerk of Course—Mr J MoOormiok; Handioapper—Mr H Brinkmau ; Time keepp.s—M«ser_ J V de Beer, J Lewis. and F B Sobillia'rd j Treasurer—Mr W Sutherland j S oretary—Mr 0 J Styohe*

Although a strong nor'wesb wind was blowing from early morning it was very little felt ab tbe sheltered grounds of the Ashburton Trotting Club, where the Spring meeting was held yesterday afternoon. The

attendance, though not up to the average, was moderate, but counter attractions would account for this, and the Christohurch 1 sports ' were nob as numerous as usual. The track was in first rate condition, and everything was in order by the starting o! the firsb race. The botalisator issued 101 tickets a. usual and paid two dividends. Mr J Mullan was in charge of the publican's booth, while Mr H G Flower had a refreshment booth on the ground I Daring the afternoon the stewards were called on to decide two protests for galloping and die missed both of them. The totailsator in vestment, only reached the small sum of £763 10s, a filling off of £400 on the amount handled ab last year's Spring Meeting. Following are the results .— Handicap Maiden, (saddle} of 20 soys. Two miles; 86 Mr W Bebbington's b g Fairboy, aged, by General Traoey, scratch (Owner) 1 56 Miss Gaskio's br g Botany, aged, Baecs ... ... (T Moor) 2 28 Mr J Moffat's b m Dolly More, 4jrs, 7tieo_ .» (R McCooaohie) 3 3 Ballinasloe, 7secs (J Smith), 18 Cedrio, 7aecs (G Grice, Junr), 2 Baltic M, IQaeca, (Owner), 0 B.l.iieen, 7aecs, (Owner), alio Btarted Botany was quickly in his stride, and led Dolly More for half a round, when she gob on 1 terms, and the bwo trotted together for the first mile, when Fairboy appeared on tbe scene, and catching the leader in the .tr&lgh. in the second lap, went on and won by thirty yardß, Dolly More, who tired, twenly yards away third. Time—s,3B%. Dividends—First 15s, second 7s District Handicap, (Saddle), of 20 soys seoond horse 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horses the lonafide property of residents in the Ashburton County, and must have been owned aud trained in the distriob ptior to August 1, 1901. Two miles 111 Mr E Sharplin's g g, Dopplflgauge-, syrs, by Baltimore, 22.ecs (Owner) 1 68 Mr J Casfc'd g m Dora, aged, by Al 9 herb Chevalier, 16seos (A Pringle) 2 20 M<ss F Cass' b g Stand-bye, aged, by Camel, 23secs .. (J Case) 3 Home Rule, 163e0s (T Laffey), Might As Well, 22aec* (8 Price), Athertoo, 23«00s (R M.Conachie), Silver Call, 25aeo* (J Brankic) Joubert, 27aecs (N Johnstone), also Btarted Sfcandbye wenb off with a lead of 80 yards, Dopple Ganger and Dora were seen to thread their way through in pursuit of the leader, and both raughb him in the straight the last time round, after beitg hard ridden, and Dora going uns'eady, leb Dopple Ganger win by a length. Standby a good third, Time— 5 37£. Dividends—lss and Bi.

Lagmhoe Handicap (harnes.), of 50 soys j second horse 7 soys from the stake j for horses thab can trot 5.30 or under ; two miles 44 Mr J A Buokland'a b g Veto, by Vaoclsve, sy;s, 24seo ... (0 Piper) 1 79 Mr X H Smith's bg B.lmoral 11, 28jco .. .. (M Edwards) 2 15 Mr E Thomas's b h Boldrewood, scr (R McCunaohie) 3 J3 Edna 17i.ec (N Price), aod 3 Braemsr 26.cc (Skiffington) also started The race resolved itself into a match 1 between Balmoral and Veto, as the oair

cleared out from the field, and although Veto

trotted at a peculiar gait ha lasted long enough enough to beat Balmoral (who broke badly twenty yard., from home) by ten lengths, Time—s l?fc. Divides.e—£l 38 and 4s

Ladies' Bracelet Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys, and brace'et value 15 soys ; second horse 5 boys from the stake ; two miles. 19 Mi«» N Angland'a b g Slimun, by . Bstlin, aged, SSaec (J Angland) I 67 Mi-is Gaskli-'a br g Botany, 35.e0 (T Moore) 2 34 Miss F Cass br g Standbye, 33seo (J C-w) 3

4 Miss Wilkin 4ieo (H Smith), 8 Home

Bale 2§.eo (L»ff*y), 40 H M Stanley 32ieo {O Digby), 28 C*rodie 37« ec (W Baxter), § Jubiloe Plunger 37aeo (B Ayebon), and 21 J outsort 37aec (N Johnston) also started

Botany soon pub daylight between the field, but Standbye and Slimun collared her before a mile and a half had b.en covered, and the firsb and second horses were locked together for the last lap, and SiimuD, proving the steadier of the pair, won by 4 length. Time-S 88§, Dividends—£3 19s and?e

AsHBCKTOtf Handicap (saddle), of 50 soys j second horss 7 soys from the stake; for horses thab oan trot 5.30 or under ; two miles 134 Mr C Dierok's br m Whisper, by

Lincoln Yet, 6yrs, 16? Ec (D Price) 1 36 Mrs J Smith's b g Gambler, 16seo (J Smith) 2 84 Mr R Day's Galway, lOaeo (R Day) 3 66 Little Bell 13sec (Bebbington), Hard Cash (late Hard Case) lß.eo (J Brankin) also started

Whisper Boon swept her way through, c'osely followed by Gambler, and carried on the running till half the distance had been covered, when Sydney oame with a ran which looked as if he would prevail, but Whisper, well rlddeh by D Price, stalled off hi* challenge, and Gambler, coming with a late run, saw Whisper pass the line a winner by two lengths* lime-5.25|< Dividend.—* 16] and 19s Fairfield Hanojoap (harness), of 30 soy* ; second horse 4 soys from the stake ; 1$ miles 74 MrK'H Smith's bg Balmoral 11, by Prince Irvington, 6yrs, 6s.c (M Edwards) 1 16 Mr E Sharplin'e g g Dopple Ganger, 18s.c ... _ (X Sharplln) 2 12 Mr J Smith'B blk g Abdallah Shale*, 20.cc ... ... (J Smith) 3 This race was simply a gift for Balmoral 11, who, going ab a steady gait for a mile, pasted his opponents, aad won easily. Time —4,8|. Dividend—l2a Dash Handicap, of 25 soya j second horse 3

soys from the sbike ; one mile. 12 Mr D McLean's br g Barney O'Hea, by Kingfisher, aged, 6*eo; (M Edwards) I 32 Mibs N Angland's b g Slimun, 17seo (JAngland) 2 11 Mr A MoCormick's b g Ambition, liseo (QwM g 1 M.C scr (T Hood), Q Miss Wilkin 2aeo

(H Smith), 55 Whisper sseo (mo. 2see pen;) (D Price), 48 Macaroni Bseo (W Hood), 8 Medjidie Usee (W L*_fey), and 96 Dora 12sec (mc 2?eo pen.) (A Pringle) also started.

Ambition and Slimun were responsible for bbc running till the lasb lap, when old Barney OH.a ca<ge through, and cotbing down the field in fine style, woo by two lengths* As the winner weighed in there was great cheering. Time-isf.36§. Dly^ dends—£7 8. and 18a * - •

NAPIER PARK RACES

SECOND DAY

Napier Park Racecoobse, Oat 17 Coaoluding resulbs: — Caledonian—Ladys Link 1, Passion Fruit 2, Th. Miner 8; won by a head; diva-£4 6s and M lis SEpQNif Hoapr,ES| — Scallywag 1, Th. Dufer <*tul Syivaou. dead hfiftt; dlvs, £2 14s, 7s, and J2s respeotively --j Telephone Hack—Assayer 1, Moogonul 2, Rain 3 5 divs £3 3s and £t 15s I Grand Stand—Perfection 1, Tigress 2, Warwick 3, Div, £2 IS.

THE ABHBUMOJS GTUBDIAH: FEIBA?, OCTOBEK 18, 1901



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