THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Asbburbon daily for— OHRISTOHUROH—ab 7.20 am, 11 am 3.15 p m, 7.5 p m (express) TJMARU—at 10.55 am, 3,50 pm DUNEDIN--ab 12.64 pm (express) SPRINGBURN—ab 4.25 p m Trains arrive dally ab Ashburbon from—• OHRISTOHUROH—ab 10.45 am, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU—ab 10.35 am, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN—at6.S7 pm (axprew) SPRINGBURN~ab 9.45 a m

EPHEMERIS SUN.

Date Riaea Bete

Phaßss of Moon fou November

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places at under, subject to the necessary alterations: FRIDAY, Nov 22. For Northern Ports and Westporb, also Australian States (due Sydney Nov 28ch), and South Africa, per Warrimoo, ab 6.50 p m SATURDAY, November 23 For Australian States, via Bluff and Hobart, due Melbourne November 30th, Japan, India, China, Straits Settlement, South Africa, etc, alsa Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (specially addressed via Brindisi), (due London Jan sth), at 12 30 p m Also Honolulu, Canada, United States, and United Kingdom (due m London on January Bbh), specially addressed via Vancouver, per express, to oocneet with Mokoia, at 12 30 p m For Northern Porte, per Moura, ab 10 30 a m For Northern Ports and Westporb, per Rotomahaoa, at 6.30 p m WEDNESDAY, Nov 27 SAN FRANCISCO MAIL For Northern Ports and Weßtpor6, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United States. Canada, United Kingdom, (due London Deo 28th), and Continent of Europe, per Tarawer*, at 6.30 p m

MINING

MOUNT LYELL BETJRNS

United Press Association—By Eleobilo Telegraph—Copyrighb Melbourne, November 21 I The Mount Lyell returns from 17th October to 13th November, show that 20,434 tons of ore were treated, together with 8311 tons of purchased ore; The con verters produced 825 tons of blister copper, containing copper 815 tons, silver 52,5670z, gjld 1520 cz. Dunedin, Nov 22 Today's sales—Bendigo 10«; First Chance 6b 9 5 ; Fourteen Mile Beach 13a, 13s 33, 13s 9d; Junction Electric 23a, 235; Leaning Hook 15s 6d, 15s 6d, 15 61; Meg and Aunie 233; Rise and Shine, three parcels at 13s; River Molyneux Ss, 5»; Royal Maori 18s 6d.

BIRTH. Good.—Qn November 19bh, Mrs J, H. Good, E*ling, of a daughter.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1901.

One of the most important questions that will have to be dealt with by the Common wealth Is that of Kanaka labour. Faw persona In this country have considered this mUter m all ifcs bowings, and as a conse quence tbe purely sentimental aspect) of the question finds moab favour here. The policy of a white Aua'ralift is also one that is very similar to our own with regard to the ooloared r»ce», and the people of this country have accepted the legislation re garding them as a matter of course. We are inc'lned to think that the attitude of New Zealand and some of the Australasian colonies towards our d«k skinned fellow men is illogical, selfish and unjust. No nation on the face of the earth has done more towards abolishing the colour line m oertain directions thun the British. They profeßi to recognise more emphatically than others do, the brothsrhood of man, and the speeches that have been made by their statesmen m past times upon the slavery question will stand throughout the ages as amoogati the noblest efforts of a civilising race. Bub nations, like individuals, are liable to asb m direct opposition to their ideals. Although Great Britain has made it a cardinal poinb of her palitioal creed that) all men are brothers, for 4" God hath m»<3a of one blood all the nations of men," ebo has never admitted the natives of her Indian Empire to all the rights of British Bubjjots. They are permitted bo sit m the House of Parliament ftud upon the judicial bench, but they ara not allowed to stand shoulder to shoulder m the ranks of bafcblo with their white brothers. This is of course mere sentiment, and is utterly illogical, But m other respects the Mother Country imposes few restrictions upon members of the coloured races. Indians, Chinese, and Japanese may enter Englapd,, Ireland or Scotland, and settle ihere if they choose. In tbe Auetrala. slttn Colonies tbe ease is very differentj and no coloured people may land In any of these countries without beiug subj ?oted to poll (axes and other disabilities. All this is utterly opposed to the policy recognised slaewhere throughout the Empire* There it only one valid argument m favor of such &n attitude towards the coloured races, and that is the possibility tjjsab m view of the enormous population of China, assd the enterprise of her people, they mighc at some future time get such a footing In these col<» plies that they would praotioally beoome the dominant peoples The term 'yellow agony' represents tfeis theory ; but there is very little m it. The cty ftjr a • white Australia 1 is another evidence of the ioaon sietenoy of human nature. We hava before p & pamphlet dealing with this subject m ■shkih m> are reminded that the founder of .Chris'iaiilty, fae «?ho preaohed the dootrine of universal brotherhood, wv<*ld nob have been permitted to live m theee ooloniws unspt She alien laws which they have en&ctsd, ior fee belonged to an Asiatic raca, and was a coloured wan. Thia Is rather a startling -view of this question; but it must be ad mitted to be a reasonable oiae. l^ith regard to the Kanakas, we think the balance *i evidence supports the contention thatfow white lafco«rer# cc,uld posajbjly do the work m <$aeensland that the B@tives of the tropics cow get through without Thfe wtsrk on fcbeeugtr .plantations ls,c»rde^i «n under a &#raijig sun, which the constitu tions of white men ara po£ §Mci to endure* In faat there are some wientisjiis wipio jc^atend that, m the otmfTQ of tjima, tho whites In Northern Qaeenßllandl ftiad (/he #orthern territory of Australia will themselves be.sotiae coloured. How will an alien law work thenf is soother sigaiSoaot aepeob of this

policy of excluding Immigrants from civilised States just because they happen to ba coloured, and thab ia, the indignation whloh the people of Australasia have always ex pressed at the exoSuslve policy of China. Bub although tha Chinese used to resist the entrance of foreigners into their country, they are now far more liberal towards outsiders than we are. We fear that; the true reason for the outcry against the Kanakas is the labour question. If the Kanakas wanted '•■ more wages tlnn a white man t> work m the | plantation!), there would nob be a word about •' Whibe Australia" m the Federal Parliament. And if we may judge from the utteranoea of some of the members of that body, the probability that the abolition of Kanaka labour will destroy bhe sugar indus try m Queensland is not likely to meet with muoh considerations

Local and General

Dk HuNtEßi—Dr Hunter continue! to improve. Ddnebin Show and Backs — The railway department advertises excursion fares for theDanedia Show and races m this issue. Wkatheb, Forecast! — Captain Edwin j wires:—North to west) and south west) gale } glasu f *1I; indications of rain. District Court.—The following fixtures for sittings of the Dlstdot Oourb abAshburbon , for civil business only are gasebted :—Oa Bth January, 12th March, 7oh May, 9ih July, 10th September, and 12th November. Personal—Atnongsb the large number of invalids during the past Bea»on we have to include a well known resident of Ashburton, Mr I R 0 C Graham, who haa been confined to bed for some weeks. We are pleased to learn, however, that he now shows indica tions of an improvement;. ©Shocking Fatality—A telegram from Waipawa this afternoon, eUtei thab Mr Rauben Edward's house at Te Ante was burned this morning, and three children worn burned to death. Ashborton Draught Horses—Some months ago it was mentioned m these oolamna that Mr Q 0 Primmer had for- Warded a very fine Clydesdale mare to Mr A Jackson, of Blenheim, purchased at Mr H Craufield's sale, and we now learn that this animal won the firßti, special, and champion for best Clydesdale mare at the Blenheim Show, The Coal Question—ln * recent article | on the coal question, it was stated that the carriage of native coal from Lybtelton to Ashburton by rail was 7 s lOd at ton. But this referred to brown ooat« We learn thab the freight on the gas coals of New Zealand, such as Weibport oo»l is 9) 3i a ton. In addition to this, there U a charge of la a truck made by the Gbvernmenb for weighing, equal to about 2d per ton. These facts strengthen the arguments m the article referred to New Zealand's Drink Bill-The table of the New Z jaland annual drink bill, compiled by the Rev Edward Walker, gives fignres since the last return issued m 1896, The total amount) h*a increased m four Intervening years from £2,265,930 to £2,747,170, and from £2 19a s|d to £3 8s 4£d per heai of population. Mr Walker attributes the increase to the con tinued general prosperity and effeebs inseparable from a period of war. A Potato Pest—Tha New South Wales Minister of Agriculture states that reports *re coming m from all paste of the country regwding whit U described as a • fly, 1 which is destroying the foliage of potatoes. This < fly' is a small grey hug, that hides under bhe surface 'eaves and sucks up the cap of fcbe plant through its sharp tubular mouth. It appears m such numbers that it soon kills the plants if not unchecked. The British Museum Library—At the recent counting of volumes In the Library of the British Museum the estimate reached the enormous fcctal of over two million volumes. It is calculated there are more than 16,000 volumes of London newspapers, about 47,000 volumes of pto^ vlncial newspapers, counting Welsh as well as English, 10,000 volumes of Scottish papers, and 9000 from Ireland, A9 the yearly Increase m newspapers alone is 1650 volumes from England* Scotland, and Waled, and the law of copyright brings every book published m Gjfeab Britain * to i the Museum Library, the question of acGomodafc|o» will before long become | very urgerab, A Masterpiece of Skilled Wobuman smpjis the 1901-2 Zealandia Bicycles. These popular machines are specially builb to stand | the rough roads m the Ashburton district, and are made with all the very latest English improvements, without extra charge, including the • Garrard' Free Wheel, which is admitted to bt the moat perfect) free wbool on the market Samples now on view at Gates, Lofr^ & Go's Burnett Street. I Dos Silver—Don Silver is without doubt the bast substitute for solid silver, and is guaranteed to wear white throughout. This metal Is raide up into Spoons and Forks, and is sold at a very reasonable prioe by Messrs Fletcher Baos., Cash Grocers. Tabie Spoone and Forks 7s 3d per half dozen, Dessert Spoons and J?orka 4a 9.1 pr hilf do 3«» Ie is made m two patterns— Old Bngliah and Fiddle, Teh Pboplbs 1 Favobhe—We notice thab Mr RD Johnston hai now landed his ship ment of 1902 model Rudge-Whitworbh B oydeti, fcnti we would advise our readers to icapeob same, as the Rudge-Whitwerth ii recognised as the leading machine m the Old Country and m the colonies, and it Is justly entitled to the families name 'Britain's Best BicyfiW _____

News in Brief.

The Wairarapa Daily Times is informed that m the clip on one station on the East Ooasb from about 20,000 sheep, there is a decrease of about 60 bales of woo', which is attributed to the dry weather experienoed. The Colonial Sugar Company wire that obey hev.e reduced their Sugars 10a per ton; bub we ilad on lo.okiog at Fletcher Bros.' advertisemeab thuti &he3f'haye re duced their Finest Oma Sugar 36i per ban, or Is per 70 b bog ; i co any of our readers requiring any should note their pricea before buying elsewhere First pI&S3 furniture made on the premises is it prominent jfiatura of Mr BUrstow's establishment la East stieet, bb3 fn t^is connection tho attention' of our readers Is drawn to his advertisements of specialties; Pictures and renovations also form an important branch of Mr Bairstow's business.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not tioM oortclvos responsible fo? opinions expressed by oar oorreipomlonta

WATER WANTED.

TO THB EDITOR. Sib,— Thf water supply on the west side i of ths town Btill continues m a vary unsatis factory condition. During the past month we have scarcely enjoyed a reasonable ft tw m the eide channels tor two days together, and frequently they have been absolutely dry, excepting m places where the drainage from the reeHonoea has been lying festering (m the bud. I had entertained hopes thab I the additional concrete channelling would have the effect of remedying this defect, Would a little more attention to details by the management help this matter 1~- 1 am, eto, Peter Stbeet Resident.

A Successful Company.

The annual general meeting of the Ashburton Minstrels was held last evening m the Commercial Hotel, when there wag a full attendance of members. Mr E Nordon was chairman. The balance oheeb for the first season jaab ends d disclosed a highly satisfactory year, resulting m a credit balance of £8, and the same was adopted on the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Schwrafz Various sug gestions were made and considered as to the disposal of fchia surplus, and eventually ifc was decided to apportion the amount as follows :—£s 5a to the fund for tha relief of the Cheviot sufferers, the balance to be expended la the purchase of Christmas comforts for the Ashbutton Old Mon's Home and the Hospital. Messrs W A Schwartz, J Burgess, and J Hammond were appointed a sub committee to arrange expenditure. Messrs Schwartz and Hammond were further appointed trustees of the properties of the Club,

SMOKE CONCERT.

After the general meeting of the Ashbuiton Minßtrele, an informal gathering of members and visitors took place m the Urge room of the Commercial Hete!, where an exception ally plaasant evening was spent, opened by an overture by Mr Curtis. The table was spread m Host Moffat's beat style, and after the usual loyal toaata, Mr Rudkin sang with expression a popular item, and following this the chairman referred to the recent marriage of Mr F. Curtis, the inimical direc tor of the company, His services m tbis capacity had been invaluable, and through his patience and o*te waa to be attributed the great success of the company. On b *half of the members it afforded him great plea sure to oommammorate this happy event by presenting Mr Curtia with a memento m the shape of a handsomely framed large group of the whole troupe, bearing a suitable inscription. (Applause) I Mr Curtis replied, expressing his appreela» i tlon of the nature of their gift, and the I pleasure afforded him m assisting the Minstrels at their various concerts. Mr Boh war: z was m good voice, and gave a solo With his luiul Btrong effect. In calling upon Mr Wright for a banjo Item the chairman referred to the generous response always made by Mr Wright m the interests of the Minstrels. Mr Wright's solo was capitally rendered, and was encored. ' Mr Schwartz hers took the chair, and the ■ rest of the evening was filled with song and chorus by Messrs Burgess, Anderson, Sban- Sey. Carson, Bray, and Moon, and these gentlemen acquitted themselves m a manner, which showed that the Minstrels comprise a < combination of marked vocal talent, and the choruses by the company were given with great effect) the aocompaaiments throughout being well rendered by Maaars Gurt.s and Cullen forming the orchestra. Mr Kitson's step dancing and tinging were prominent features of the evening* The toast of the st'ge manager, Mr Hammond evoked some enthusiasm, and regret was expressed that illness h»d prevented his taking a more prominent part m the public performances. In proposing the toast of the Pre-s, Mr "Burgees attributed the finanoial success of the Minstrela iv a large measure to the proprietors of the Guardian, who had vastly helped m promoting and forwarding the Club's interests* Mr Mackay replied, after whioh the health of Mr Cullen and the host closed a capital evening's entertainment* The members all expressed their pleasu rable anticipations of the next winter session of the Olub, when strong additional talent was promised, The presentation fa on view m Messrs Mitchell and Turner's window;

MAYFIELD.

(From our own Correspondent) The earthquake, bo sadly disastrous io other parts, was felt slightly here on Satur day, The rain which has fallen has bsen most grateftily welcomed, and will prove moat benefiolal, many farmers here getting very short of feed, and crops beginning to gaffer. Several young foah have made their appearance, and young etock, so far, promises well for future utility, Shearing la genera! throughout! the district. Cricket baa not been so enthusiastically played this season, psrhapa on account of ibe windy season. A good entertainment ia to be given on Novi 29 m aid of the Mayfield Library*

Christchurch Wool Sales.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph, Csristci?urch, November 21 The range of prices was—(yreasy merino, medium to good, <jd bo yji ; inferior, ty<\ bo 6d. Half bred, superior, 5Jd to 6|'l ; medium, Ql\ Do s|d ; inferior, 3| to 4sd ; crossbred, superior, 41 to^Jl ; medium, 3M to 3|d j inferior 2jd to 3d. Long wool, superior, Z\-l ; inferior, 2ii. Pieces and bellies, good, 31 to 3A3 $ inferior, 21 to 211; Lioka, Id to 2i>

Determined Suicide.

Unisod Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Inveucargill, Nov 21 * The body of Mr G J Sfiott, a printer, was found nan^iog In a pellar at fjallonv stein's building, Esk street, this afternoon Stott, who worked on the top flat, had been complaining of his head for some time, and was kst seen alive m the office about 5 o'clock the previous evening. He had been five yeira here, and Is said to have been foreman m a Seelong printing office. He was a man of strong temper" anca and religious convictions, and his demeanour m the debating society of the church he attended h&d frequently been remarked on as decidedly peculiar. He had used a strap to strangle himself, and hia feet were equarely on fche floor.

CABLE NEWS.

United Preee Association—By Eleotric Telegraph — Copyright DEFINITION OF A MONEY LENDER i Melbourne, Nov 21 The Council has passed the Money Lenders Bill, which defines • money lender' as a person who lends at a rate exceeding fifteen pet cent). A NEW SEAM OF COaL SIDNEY, NOV 21 A team of ooal hag been struck In the Sydney Harbout Colliery at a depth of 2880 feeb, ATTEMPTED SUICIDE Pike has recovered from the cffa-dof Bhooting hmself m the police ceil. On the °harge of attempted suicide a nominal sen- b eno) of a few hour*' imprisonment was paajed. [Pike had been arrested on & charge of deserting his wife, whom he had married, after a shott acquaintance, its Auokland a . !;w weeks previously. After tha woddlng j he and hie wife wenb to Sydney, whose she alleged he kept her short of money and finally deserted her, After his arrest he attempted to commit suicide by shooting himself m hi« oell ] TtfE COMMERCIAL PACIFIC GABLE Nkw YobKj Nov. 20 An Engliah Company are tha contractors for the first seotion of the commercial Picifio Oible from San Fraccisoo to Honolulu, JMONROE DOOTBINIS THE GOLDEN RULE Washington, Nov 20 Colonel Hay, addressing the New York Chamber of Commerce, said that the Monroe doctrine was the golden rule. He disclaimed any desire bo abuse the Giant's strength. Americni Interests m the Paclfia were destined to indefinite development, MISS AMY CASTLES' DEBUT London, Nov 21 The Times, commenting on the successful debut of Mias Amy Oaatles, the young Vie» fcorian sopr^na, aays she haa been admirably tiught, and if she perseveres she will repeal a very high place. Her voi^e ia of beautiful quality, resembling Melbs's.

The Captured Missionary.

MISS STONE'S RANSOM

INCREASED

United Press Association—By EieaUto Telegraph—Copyright JSew York, Nov 20 The brigands insist on the payment of a larger ransom for Miss Stone than is available [The ransom originally demanded was £22,916, and according to late advices from America a good proportion of that sum had been raised privately,]

England and America.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright New York, Nov 21 At the Chamber of Commerce dinner the toasb of 'King Edward'was drunk with enthusiasm, and 'God save the King' was played. Mr Choate mentioned, amid cheers the tide of sympathy with America and England, especially with regard 6o the address of condolence on President MoKio* leyV death, which was eigaed by every ootabla merohant, banker, and trader m London. So spontaneous was the action that the authorities In Washington inter preted ib as a national demonstration of friendship*

SOUTH AFRICA

United Preea Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright j London, Nov 21 Lieut. V Steward, of the 7th New New Zealand Mounted Bines, is con* Yalescent, and has resumed duty Ooienbrander, marching betwetn Magalapye and Warmbads had two engagements. Tnree Boers were killed, three wounded, and 54 captured belonging to Beyera'a and Vodenborst's : commandos, including Field Cornets | Schalk Roos and Albert Louw

RETURNED TROOPERS

United Press Association-—By Electric 1 Telegraph ' Wellington, November 21 I The following are the names of the ra' burned soldiers by the Delphic :—Seventh Oont{ngenb~P*rrier Major J W Scott:, Sergeant A Peterson, Privates Alex and Arch MoPhee, T tyhnkley, F B«toki. Sixth ConbSogent—Privates 0 Rourps, 1^ Thompson, Farrier W Oook; fourth Contingent—Farrier Sergeant W J Law renoe, Private 0 Hoopsr. Beoond Contingenb —Private A Turnbull; Other irregular ojrpH, Koberte' Horse, Private Hatherly, Johannesburg Mounted Rfles, PriyUe 0 Blight, Imperial Light Infantry, Private W Birmingham, South Afno'Sh JLigbb Horse, .PrSvateß G H Smith and! E Harris, Brabaob's Qorse, Private J Algie, Commander in' Chief's Bodyguard, Privates 8 Boweri and F Morris. Kitchener's Fighting Scouts, and Private C Morris

Railways in Africa.

United Freds Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Washington, Nov 20 Americana bave secured a million dollar contract for the Uganda railway bridges on the cheapest and quickest terais, Bk|jssels Nov 20 The Upper Congo Railway Company with a capital of one million, has been formed here to carry out the eon* struction of the line, The Oongo Free State guarantees the company i per cent on its outlay.

Agricultural Shows

United Press Association—By Eleatrta Telegraph—Oopyrighb Oamahu, No? 21 The show of the North Otago A and P Association began today m fine wea her, and with an attendance of 500 larger thin on any previous first day. The entries were not so large as last year, bat the show !n all respects was a first) class one. In thoroughbreds Mr Freeman's Conqueror wan first, and Mr Likens Euroclydon second for entires, and m hackney stallions Mr Bittersby'a Cock 0' the Walk beat Mr Patterson's Durban. The following are winners of the caps:—-Merinos, strong combing, AA Me Master: fine combing, F' H Smith. Border Leicester, «J S Homes, little Bros, winning the two championships. Fhglish Lelcesters, D Grant. Jjlncolns, J S EjLolmes, the Jjand Company winning the ram championship, and J S Holmes the ewe. Shropshire Downs, H Edwards. Fat stock. N 4 and A Land Company. Ayrshires, W Cowan. Alderneycbw, Christie. Dairy, produce, Miss Gemraell first cap, Miss Morton second cap, and Miss McGregor third cup Wanganol, November 21 The weather was'delißhtful for People's Day at the Show, and the attendanca was fally ap to the anticipated record, " being I estimated at 10,0,00. The ' Premier arid party and Sir Joseph Ward were amongst those present The champion thoroughbred entire was Musketry, and thoroughbred mares Aquatic/ J T Sinclair's dog won the championship for English Setter dogs ; J 0 Batcheior, champion ewe and ram ('Komney MarehJ, arid R Breroer, champion Leioeetey ram ' " "

SHOOTING.

The following figures are tha result of the ebonting match whioh tock plica yesterday between the Aehburton Mouoted Riftj» and the Ashburton Guirde, The weather was nob at all favourable, there being a stroDg nor'weater blowin)?, and makng it awkward for aiming on account of the dust. During the afternoon a Ight luncheon was supplied by the kind forethought of Captain Buckley. The match resulted m a win for the Mounted men by 104 point. The shooting, on the whole, was very oon*iitenW S3vcn »ho f8 eaon range, Wimbledon target. Ihe grand t >tals were :—

A section match In connection with th* Ashburton Bifles was shot cfi at the Ash* buiton range yesterday afternoon, for a prfza offered by the Shooting Committee of the Ashbarton RinV. Conditioae—Teams of five men from eaoh section, five shots at 400, 500, and 600 yds, eeoond class targets and scoring. The match waa fired under climatic conditions which were tryiDg even to experienced shots; Number 4 beotion proved easy winners by 35 points* The fol* lowing is the result : — No. 1 Section, Handicap 15—Totsl 96 No. 3 Section, Handicap 18— „ 135 No. 4 Section, Soratch — „ 170

HIGHBANK

(From our own Correspondent) THE WEATHER We have bad a splendid rain, which will have a lasting benffitting effect on grain and grass crops alike, and seemed to pad mw life io the settler?. The week after week of dry nor'weisters which waa dally making ihinga look bad for an sfter harveßd prospeo? 1, which is the one thirg-loiked for by most farmers. THE EAKTBQUAKE The eartl qiake was (elthere very slightly on Saturday morning last by many of the settlers, but no damage was done, THE REV. HEAVEN The Rev Baaven, the Church of England curUe, who has been m the district for tha past three years, and who is shortly leaving this district to settle m church work at) FUngiora, preached his farewell sermon on Sunday evening last, m the Hlghb&nk school, to a largo congregation. The rev. gentleman spoke of the good work begun by bis predecessor, Sister Mary, who had done so much that had lightened hit labours. HOISTING THE FLAG The day fixed by tbe Bchool Committee for hoisting the fUg and children's treat is December 16th (the People's Day), when we ahall be glad to see you, Mr Editor, and as many of your Mail and Quabdian readers bha« would enpy a visit to oar district. The Band and Mounted BiQes are expected. Sports commence at 1 pm, flag hoisting at 3,concert! at 8, with the customary dance to foHoWt

CRICKET.

The cricket match, Aahburton v Legmhor, played m the Domain yesterday, resulted m a win for the local Club by 105 runs, the seoras being Ashburbon 150, Lagmbor 48. For the visitors, E Godfrey with 14, was the only one to reach double figures, while G W Andrews 25, T Richards 44,FOlark 18, *nd L F Andrews 1.4, were the highest Bflorert for Ashburbon. Refreshments were provided by tho home beam after bhe first innings:

Sporting.

WELLINGTON SPRING MEETING

FIRST DAY

Ualfcod Press Association—By Eleofcrie Telegraph Hutt Racecourse, November 21 Concluding results :— Maidhn Hack Race — Trade Wind I, Mooi 2, Waipore and Kowliete, dead heat, 3. Dividends—On Trade Wind £4 18* 6d, Mooi £114a 6d Shobts Handicap—Torowai 1, Sentry 2, Ringlet 3. I)iv deads—Oa Torowfti £8 9i 6d, Sentry £i 13s> First Hack Handicap — Reclaimer, I, Fleka 2, Laureate 3> Dividends—Oa Reclaimer £15 3a 6d, Fleka £1 12s 6d. First Wemhk Handicap—Calceolaria 1, Stookade 2, Rebel 3. Dividends —On Calceolaria £5 2a, Stockade £1 3s 6i Flying Handicap — Muscovite 1, The Shannon 2, GolJenmare 3. Dividends—On Muscovite £3 13a6d, The Shannon 12s6d The sum of £10,050 waa pat through tb.9 fcotalisator, aa compared with £9994 on the first day of last year's spring meeting.

THE ASHBUKTOK GOARDIaN : FEIDAY, NOYEMBEH 22, 1901



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Ashburton Mounted Riflec, 2COycls 550  „ 500yds 413

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Ashburbon Guards, 203yds .. 483 „ SOOjrda  381 864 The following are the individual toons t»

AsHBuaTON Mounted Rifles 20Oyd« SOOyds Tt Oaptaiu Buckley ... 27 28 —65 Sergt Morrieoa ... 29 24 — 63 Trßray 27 26 — 63 Corpl Christian ... 30 21 —51 „ S- swart ... 24 25 — 49 „ McOjnell ... 28 20 — 48 Sergfc Major Gibson ?A 24 —- 48 Rav Blakiaton ... 24 23 — 4? Tr Oorbefct ... 26 20—46 „ Stone . ... 24 22 — 46 „ Sutherland ... 26 17 — 43 Bergb Beckett .« 24 19 — 43 Tr Hardy ... 21 19—40 Corpl Ironsides ... 22 16 — 38 Tr Dent ... 22 16 — 38 Lieut Harper .... 20 18 -™ 33 Tptr-Mpjor Gordon 15 20 ~ 35 Tr Campbell .„ 24 10 —34 „ Stringiellow ... 19 12 — 31 , t Dooherty „ 1") 13—28 » Oartja .... 22 6—28  Silcook ... 15 12 —21 Oorpl Biundsn 22 4 — gQ Tr BiXter „, 20 3—23

Total ... 963

Ashborton Guards

200yda 300yd« TI Corpl Olark ... „ 29 21—50 >• Willie 28 21 -*. 49 Pee A Milliohamp t- 21 25—46  Buohanan ... 22 22 —44 Oorpl Anderson ... 23 21 — 44 Pte Bell „, 24 20 —44 „ B Millichamp ... 24 20—44 „ S Gadseii ... 27 17 — 44 Sergt Tucker ... 23 19 —42 Pee G Gourdie ... 23 19 —42 „ Sparrow ... 24 17 —41 Bugler Leitoh .... 27 13 —40 PteJGadeell .„ 19 18 —37 i.Taib ... 19 n _35 Co!, gergb Schwartz 23 13 —36 PiePsge „ 25 10 —35 „ Kickards .. 20 14 — 34 Sergt Percy ... 19 12 — 31 Pte Maradea .. 14 14 — 28 „ Bußhell ... 16 12 — 28 „ MoAliater „ 6 19 — 25 Sergb Shanley .„ 8 11—19 ?te J Gourdia ... 9 4 — 15 „ Robintoa «. 10 2 — 18

Total ... 864



Sandbb ~& Bftps' Eucalypti Extract, — Under the distinguished pufcrouago of His Majesty the King of Italy, awards Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amstardfk'aj, acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni versities all over the globe. That the crude, f.aslnous oils, whiob are now foisted upon the F**b!ij? under the name of Eucalyp Extracts, may aob hf mißtaken for Sander &, Sons' Pure Volatila' Eucalypti ©iiraoj,, #c state :—lt is proved by te«t« aiade by the Medical Qlinice of the Universities at Bonn and fjrlefswald (Prussia), tnat only products bhab are s&tui'at^ with oxygen and freed of aoids, resinouß and other e^ltan^ep adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant) | *£ r o R t v#i4 £&9 appalling conee^uences result ing frpm ,th,e a^Uo.ajiilißß U substitutes, etc , m crp,up. bron.^utlß, diphtheria, dyssaiary inteppiil in^ammatjiOfa, e,t9., Ina'lt Jn giving Saispbb 'im Hwf V%W yojfT^«f"Ep^ ixvn &%%%m k a»<) be nh " J



|b needs Lord Byron's brilliant pou, His clever, brainy hea<J, To tell isa bow and why and when Some psople are not dead* Bub since he's gone we'll tell the way, How good health to assure, And colds and hacking ooughs allay, Take Woods' Gbeat Peppermint Cube Wades Teethings Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce foyer and prevent Uotcb.es; price, Is NO LOSS Of TIME. I havfl sold Cli&mberiain's Colic, Cholera and piarrhcsi Remedy for years, and would tather be oiit of co^'ae and sugar than it. I Bold flye bottles of it yesterday te tbrdshaEß that) could go no farther, and they are at work again this moniag—H R Phblps, JJlymoutb, Oila, US A. As will be eeen by the above the thr^shejrs were able to keep on with th veir work without losing a sJagle day's j time. You shbujd keep a' bottle' of thia JRemedy m your home. For sale by Ash barton J^rug po, Ifew Yeiius



You can depend on ridding yonr Children of Worqas with Wade's Worm Figs, the wopderfal worm worriers pr'ce Is WHOOP?N6 COCGEf. I A wouun who has had experience with thio disease, tells how to prevent any danger ous consequences from it. She says ; Oar three ohildraa .took whooping oough !»sb summer, our baby boy being only three months old, and owing to our givipg them Chamberlain's 'Cough Remedy, litrey lort noae of their plumpness and came bub ia much better health than other children whose parents did not use this remedy. Our oldest little girl would oall lustily for coojfy $yrup betwetn whoops. — JESSIE PINKKY Hall, Springville, Ala, U. 8s A. 3?ty» Raibedy is for sale by Ashburton Rrug Co. Wade's Wobm Fias are qaqst effective and not qnpjeasaat j qhi|dreq tisrive after tak^gg fchej|i prfcpj \^



j TXT" ANTED—A Young Man to take all J VV Watches and Clooka to be repaired ; ! or old Jewellery to bo remodelled, to be made as good as new, to is: R: COUCH, The Cheapest and Moat Reliable Watchmaker j and Jeweller, Tancred Street ; BAKER BROS. Complete Furnftsltlngr. UNDSBT/IKEBB. NEW Season's Currants jasfc to hand (extra fine sample) 6d per lb ? Good Cooking Fige 5d per lb, or 31ba for &U ; Jars Raspberry Jam 9d per j»r; lib tini Jam 4d per tin, 3a 9d per dozen j Preserved Apricots 8d per tin ; Preserved Pineapple 9J par tin 5 2|b tin Tomatoeß 9d per tin ; Desslcated Cocoanut 6<i per lb, at Fletohkb Bros, Cash Supply Stores ehaaoke New Veaos



THE ULSTER BOOT SHOP, Tancrod Street, Opposite the Arcade. ON STOCK—Good Aaeortrnent of Beet Makee of Ladies' and Gents' Boots, Shoe*, and Sllpperf, at Lowest Prioes m ABhburtont All Boods New and Up to Duel No old Stock. Repairs aad bespoke work executed on the shortest notice, and at Reasonable Rat6B" THOMAS YOUNG, II 123 The Ulster Boot Shop* ~l¥tTwebley, (Of Messrs Webley and Sons), i PIANOFORTE & ORGAN IUNERS, IS IN ASH BURTON. Town and Country Orders Bent m to Mr Llewellyn Owen, Mr Horace Gates, or tbe Commercial Hotel, will be promptly attended to, BANDS & SON. BULDER3, CARPENTERS, ETC., ! METHVEN. I GATES, Hwdlea, and Building Material kept m stock. ; Also Wall Papers, Paiute, eta. Fuoerals conducted. II 17



ANDREW ORR WOULD CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO NEW MILLINERY. q CASKS OF NEW HATS JUST OPENED Case Collars, Chiffon Rufllea, Novelty Sunshades Ladies' Kid Gloves, Orient, la lid per pair Ladies' Bioases, charming variety Ladies' Underskirts m Silk Moirette and other Materials Ladies' Corseta m all up-to-date shapea and patterns Washing Silk Ties, Maltese Lace Handkerchiefs DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT very busy. Orders being booked up to Christmas. Give Ordera early to aave disappointment. LACE CURTAINS m great variety; prices to sait a!!. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.—This Department is complete with Meu's aod Boys' Wear—Ties, Collars, Hats, up to date. TAILORING DEPARTMENT giving the utmost aatief-ACtion ; Style and fit guaranteed BICYCLES, BICYCLED—The Beat m New Zaaland for £16 10*; guaranteed for twelve months. ANDREW ORR.



BUSINESS NOTICES The Cheapest Shop m A^hburton. LAWN MOWERS"LAWN MOWERS, FROM 82s 64 SAOH. lacloding * Monarch,' • Pastime,' • Hew Easy,' 6e. GABDEN~TOOLS. The Greateeb Variety m ABhburton, at prioes 60 suit everybody, Including lthe"New Amerieac Soufifle Datoh, Garden Bod Plantation Hoeß. Garden Rakea, Spades, totus, Trowel*, Syringcß Border Forks, Boys' Spades, etc iJGENT for the OFLERRATBD 'SYRACUSE' Oombination Seed Drills and Culllvators. florae Hoes and Oultivatora superior to Planet Jr at j) lees pnoe SHEEP BHFABST*^HEEP SHEARS- I have ju«b received my first shipment, including TUS, |8,8 A, 11A, efcftjftlßO Tvirfeey and W»shita Oil Stonefl ail at bedrock pbices _. CARPENTERS' TOOLS—A« usual, lamup to date m rmety andlprloe* ane lareesb selection m the Asbburton County to select from G. MEDDINS, Tbe People's Iroamonger, Bornett Street, Opposite Arcade CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CUBTAINS. CURTAINS. CUBTAINS. CURTAINS. nPBOIAL EXHIBITION THIS WEEK AX MITCHELL & TUBNEB'S. LOOKOUT! LOOKOUT! FOR MELLOR'S SPECIAL BOOT SALE IS NOW ON. CHEAP BOOQDS, Good Boote, and wonderful Value for the Coining Show aad Holidays, Compare our Prioes, Compare the Value with any other Boot Bhop Prioo 't4sta m Ashbarton, We are determined to make things merry for » few ftyß* THE FOLLOWING PRICES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES; Obilds' B!»ck, White, or Tun Straps 2a 6d Gent's Rngiiih Bostn, groat Value lOi 61 Glrli 1 good Sohool BootP, Bpeoial 4s 6d Ladies' Walking Shoes, very ohoioe ;<M) Men'te real Rood Boots, very easy fitting 7e lid 6s lid Ladies' voryprofcty Waking Shoe going at Boya' Boots, uaual Prloeßj9J, now 4a 93 g a 11a Indies' Slippers, only a few Pairs left 3j lid Men's Bluchers, best Value m Canterbury Girls' Boys' and Maide Ankle Straps from ft, nd 2s 3d to 4s 9d REMEMBER, if you Shop with ua you save Money. We auk you a^aln to Comparfl our Priaee, and we are sure you will be convinced that MBLLOR'd is by far the Best House for Value m Canterbury Note the Address— JAMES MELLOB, TANORBD STREET, ASHBUBTON-



J HAY E FOE SAtB- Tha Latest and Moffe CJp to date 'Farm M&ohinery m tbe mnrket THE GOLD MEDAL DBILL the only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal m an actual Field Trial. Light draught! combined with atiength, a perfect) cower, end & trial gi?en, luspeotion invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER The, simplest, strongest, light dnught, will oat- and tie any cro{>. Most up to d»to m ibe market. See testimonials to cocfirm above. ' ' JONAS' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the ooga makes it the •Implest »nd best catting machine made, i HAST RAKE—■lnspect Hay R*ke for strength TBS ROTARY DISC RIDGKR This Machine takes the jJaco of three Implements, and does iti work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrows, Springtined Caltiva' tors, and fell kiqds of Farm Machinery kept ea hand. Prices Moderate, aid Terms very wy. Extras for above kept m stock j Agent) far Southland Implement nod Engineering Company BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and iioisH. The coining machine—Chsinless Envoy, no ooga or ohsin, bub rolls aionsr the easiest running machine In the market; onoe ridden, always ridden. Inspection Invite! District Agent Colonial Matimi Life Auoaiation Fire »ad Marine Insurance effected FOR S*ALE. 80ms Good FARMS, from 60 to 5000 Aoren MONEY To Lend from 4| per cent For particulars apply W. STONYEB, ARG&DK, MaShlnery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Commission Agent .9 243 ESTABLISHED 1874* Jf ¥111111 _ i 'iH ow tiiafc tl'c I/ill- 1 1! I I II wool market has lil 11^ 1 I ll I ill assuroeti ';ff |JOr* I I ill 1 lill m%l stftte, re oao A. MW\f i* iB MAmJ givemuohbetter J&j CJO* value this season £3 l()s. Jtiufc Keccived — Sdtnp'ee C4 IT 1 ff\C{ ot Choicest TWKEDS ever il | 111 IV »hnwn. Cooßrqucotly £3 10b i% I I I I\ Snlts are far superior tiiis 111 I 111 seasoH. KJ %j M A. fv JUBILEE BUILDINGS 9 104 IMPOBTANT. ~T DESIRE to.THANK my Customers for Pftsb Favors, and to Intimate that) as I am LEAVING THE DISTRICT, IT IS • ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY IHAT ALL OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS BE SETTLED FORTHWITH. For Absolute Sale, AT ANY FACRIBICE, ALL MY FURNITURE & FANOY GOODS} JAMES BAKEB Furniture and Fanoy Goods Warehouse, Havelock Street, 1010". Fishing: Season, 1901-1902. HAEDLEY BROS AGAIN to the fore with their new IMPORTED STOCK. OF FISHING TACKLE In great variety—Minnowß.sFiies, Reeb, Lineß, Waders, Rods, etc, etc Anglers call and inppecti WE are also prepared to give estimates for Hob and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Bathe, Portable Botlere, and Tinware of every description hardlFy bbos- BAST STREET, BARGAINS In Boots, Bargains In Boots, at Mellor's Special Boot Sals _________ MELLOR'S Zjalandia Boot Store Is . nsw showing some pretty lines m Ladles Boots and Shoes, m latest etjiea mi shapes



BUSINESS NOTICES { TN AN ASSIGN ED ESTATE. F O B IT A L E BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Qi&nfcity of ■ NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURES AND EFFECTS, j Comprising — Bertotead, Duchesse Cnesfc, Beautiful Overmantles, Washstand, Sltleboi.r', Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pleoea), Sofa, Chairs, Table*, P.cturi-B, Fendere, Fire B Mtw, Oo»l Souttlej New Singer Sewing Machine, EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never MUST BB SOLD QUJCKLY 10 REALISE ESTATE. OBAIOH'BADft BEKEYMAI^ ASHBURTON.