Mail Notices

The next besb despatch to the United Kingdom is via San Franoisco, leaving Ghristehuroh en Sepb 25th, and due Loudon October 26th

DEATH

Sprat. —On 19th inst, at Highbank, Nettie, youngest daughter of Charles and Martha Spray, of Highbank. Aged 14 months

MINING

United Press Association—By Eleobrlo Telegraph Dunedin, Sept 20 Dredging returns—Cromwelt 79 st 2dwb, Waimumu Central 340z lOdwt, Waimuma Extended 31'z 12dwb, Teviob 3lcz 7dwb lSgr, Central Cb»r'ton 23; z 7dwt, Charlton Creek 2i_ci, Inch V*'iey 2loz, Danhaok B:>z lßdwt, Inohdale 7o» 15dwt

The shareholders express sat! faction ab the Boundary Creek dredge ladder being lengthened. The claim is a good one. The Rise and Shine dredge has a fair amount) of maohinery ready for erection The Molyneux is subsiding slowly again, being a shade lower—4ft 6ln—than yesterday, Most of the dredges are working Bteadiiy The First Chance dredge is moving lower down on her claim The Sailors' Bend dredge ie still idle on account of drift Duhkdik, Sept 21 Today's sales—Bendigo 14b 9d, 14_ 9d, 15», 115s j Boundary Oreek4s 6d; Preferential 7«, 7s ; Dunstan Lead 16s ; GibDs' Beach 2? 6d 5 Gold Queen s*; Halfway House lis 61, lis 9d; Leaning Rook, three parcels at 15s 5 Monte Christo 32* 3d; Olrig 10s 5 Sixteen Mile Be*o_.s<, 5s 3i. Returns—Eleotrio Extended 43t2 Sdwfc; Central Mataura, No 1, 6oz 3dwb 9^r«; Central Mataura No 2, 27'z6^rs; Enter prise No 1, 1002 Udwfc 1 Alpine Consols 12 2 lldwt Bgrs j Alpine No 2,2 oz sdwt; Cen tra! Electric 13oa; Fourteen Mile Beach ISO 2 6dm; G*briel lSoz Bdwb 4grsj Sixteen Mile Beaoh 7cz 13dwt j Naumai 270s 9dwt ; Spec Gully 19 z Bdwt; Golden Gravel 31* rs. Eleotrio 2090_.*, Magnetio 28oz* for five days

Commercial.

London, Sept 19 At the wool sales prices were low ; eross breds show little change from last sales, The Penola clip sold at B§d. London. Sept 20 The wheab markebs are steady, and show a hardening tendency' The latest estimate of the British orop is fifty million bushels, Cargoes are quteb ; Victorian afloat 28a 3d j South Australian September shipment, 295. The Bradford wool market is very firm. Common sixties 19|I, super 20£ d. Ab the London sales there is spirited competitfon for all classes, Prices are unchanged. Omarana clip sold ab &£^, X vtandra ab 15f i.

WAR OFFICE ORDER FOR OATS.

Melbourne September 20 It is understood thab a parcel of oats whioh has been contracted for the War Office on account of a Melbourne firm, covers five thousand tons.

TIMARU PRODUCE MARKETS.

The week on the whole has been dull. In wheat there is little or nothing doing, and prices remain unaltered, the all round quotation being 2s 51 per bushel. There is a fair demand for oats, and all prime lines can be readily placed at 2j l£d, on trucks, Timaru. The market for barley is lifeless, and in the absence of inquiry no quotation oan be given. There is no prospect for an advance for potatoes j in fact the demand is easier on the week, and the quotation now i. £4 to £2 5s f. o. b.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Paævalebit SATURDAY, SEPTEMBSR 21, 1901.

The exract we published in a recent issue from some remarks made by Mi Napier, the member for Auckland, at the late caucus of Ministerial suppor ters with regard to the San Francisco mail servics is a most remark able utterance. It is difficult to understand the ideas of public duty, or the standard of poUt'ctl morality recognised by the honorable rat mber, who attempted this method of coercing the Government to act in the way he deaired. Some things are cer tainly made clear by Mr Napier's attitude in this matter, one of which is the very low estimation in whioh he holds the Cabinet of which he has been m demonstrative a supporter. For surely it is not conceivable that a member of Parliament would adopt such a brazen and unaeei»!y tone towards any administration that he considered worthy of respect. The whole country has been insulted by the preposterous threat o£ the member for Auckland, but Ministers especially have bee.n treated with indignity and contempt. Another conclusion to be drawn from the incident »_*der notice is that there are men in the House of Representatives, who are much too small-minded, selfish, and ignorant to be entrusted with the affairs of the State. According to Mr Napier he is not alone in his determination to compel the Government to continue the contract mtk Messrs Sprekels, " The whole of the Auckland jnem bers will," he says, !«go into Opposition if the San Francisco Mai! Service is not renewed. We, however, hope it will be found that Mr Napier takes altogether too much upon himself in making this awful threat. At anyrate we foci pretty sure that the leading members of tbe present Opposition would not have at any price men who could be induced by such paltry considerations as the expenditure of a few hundred pounds a year in their own district, to act in direct antagonism to the interests of tha wbols of New Zealand, Most of our readers know that Sprekels' Oceanic line of steamships is being subsidised by the New Zea land Government to carry the Frisco mail. They also know that this Yankee firm was enabled to drive the Union Steamship Company completely out of the trade, owing to the arbitraly maritime laws of the Hawaiian Island.. It may not be generally known however, that the rate paid by tjie New Zealand Government to Sprekels is njojr'e than three times as much per pound of letters as the Postal Onion rates. We are in fact, paying him nearly at the rate of £20,000 a year to mmb him in running out our own vessels, The present line of eteimera cirrying the Frisco mails was established in direct opposition to British trade, and it seems to us that t*? subsidise it spe cially te the very last thing thi*. co^n? try should da If the Oceanic Com pany chooses to carry our letters and papers at Postal Union rates, Im it do so, but we see no sense in rewarding those who have hustled our own ships out of the trade It is worthy of note tbftt the Government of New South Waleg refused to give Sprekels more than the miuiojuo) rate of the Postal Union, namely 2s per lbj b?s $ew

Zealand, under pressure from tbe Auckland members signed a contract to pay 103 M per lb. We hope the House as a whole will be firm in refus ing to pay a subsidy to the Sprekels line beyond the minimum rate of 2s a lb. The Union Company, which has taken over the management of the Vancouver line, is making arrangements to put 00 steamers of a far superior class to those running between Frisco and Auckland. We trust therefore that the House will iaugh at the threats of Mr Napier, and—when tbe question of renewing the present contract for the Frisco mail service, which expires next month comes on—will refuse to give a penny more than the minimum poundage r&tp.

Local and General.

Foojal Column—The social column will be found on the fourth page of this Issue, Gjsbamhnk Hobse Pabade—A parade of I entire horses will be held at Geraldine on Wednesday, October 2ndJ ! Wkather Foreoass — Captain Edwin wires .—Strong north to east and southeast winds, glass further fall; indications of heavy rain. ABBBCTRTON POPMRY SOCIETY—Mr J B Christian has been appointed Secretary to the Ashburton Poultry Society, vice Mr R T Clark, rcaigned. Personal—Mr H Stephenson, auctioneer, is another victim from influenza, and Mr Bland officiated for him today at the ueu»! weekly rale. Day of Atonbmbot—Monday nexb being the d»y of atonement*, the offices and stores of Messrs Friedlander Bros, Ltd, will be closed. Eiaciion of Synodsmtan—Mr George, Hardy, ihe returning officer for the Rakaia district, n quests nominations for the posi tion of Synodsman. Nominations must be delivered at Mr Hardy 8* office, Rakaia, by 4 p m on October 14th- New Business— Mr Thomas Young, of Leeston, announces that he will commence in business aa a bootmaker in Tanored street during the first week in Oobober, when bo trusts by good workmanship aod punctuality to receive a fair share of support. He will keep a gcod a took of boots, shoes and slippers always on hand A Sand Eating Horsb—A post mortem examination of a valuable horse, whioh died suddenly at Wanganni a few days ago, revealed two buoketsful of sand in the stomach, whioh hat? been swallowed while the horse was grazing in a paddock of sandy ■ formation, Coal Stobagb for Eogb—Starting on Monday, September 2, the 'Government cooling stores, Sydney, reoeived 15,000 dozen eggs during the first week, and have arranged to accommodate 150,000 dozm this season, as against 100,030 dezen last year. Eggs Btored in November, 1&98, which have repeatedly been taken oub and submitted to %11 sorts of tests, are invariably reported to be as good as any ' oase' eggs. The New South Wales Agricultural Ghzatte contains the testimony of those who have availed themselves of the Government cool stores, proving conclusively that thia method of storage has been eminently satisfactory. Departmental Reports.—We are in receipt of the annual Departmental Reports of the Post and Telegraphs, Mines, Railways and Lands and Surveys. These are very elaborate publications, as indeed they should be, in view of tha fact that tbey cost a very large sum to the country. The Mines Report cost in printing alone £136 3s 6d and the Lands and Survey Report £359 9. 3d, nob including the lithographs, whioh are numerous and costly. A Peculiar Mkdioal Case—A rather peculiar medical oase ooourred in Timaru lately (says the Post). A little girl about five years old, who had been complaining of irritation in her nose for over two years, was relieved of the trouble a couple of weeks ago. Dr Bowe thorraghly exam nod the nasal organ, and discovered a shoe button em bedded inside near the bridge of the nose. The obstruction had remained in that position for three yearn, and must have caused the poor child much suffering. Prince Albert Private Hotel.—Mr A H Fellingham, who has leased the Prince AlbertP.ivate Hots', Wills street, announces in our advertising column that he is now prepared to receive boarders. The house has been completely renovated and refurnished throughout, and being centrally situated, within three minutes* 1 walk of the railway station, post office, and principal business thoroughfare, is specially adapted for families and visitors to the town. Mr Fellingham promises home comforts and all conveniences, combined with moderate terms, and as he his had experience ia the W.O.T.U Coffee Rooms, Ohrietohureh, he shouli know the public requirements and will no doubt meet them Morsaliiy Among Sheep—As as instance of the extent to whioh farmers are suffering this year by reason of the mortality amongst ewes and lambs, ib is stated (says the Timaru Pest) thab one farmer in the Sb Andrews district has lost no less than 65 out of 300 ewes, besides a Urge number of lambs, already this season.—Considerable mortality has ooourred thi. year on bhe East Coast and other par's of the Wairarapa among.t Lincoln crossbred hoggets (says the Hawke's Bay Herald). One owner ascribes the mortality to the water. A sample of this is to be sent for analysis to the Stook Department. Bequest—The South Canterbury Hos pital and Charitable Aid Board are to come in lor a bequest. Some years ago Mr Richard Barker, brother of the late Mr S D Barker, bequeathed to the isoaj.s a spin of £2000, for the erection of a septaciamk ward at the Hospital, The money was not to be handed over to the Board, so long as Mr S D Barker liyed, as he was to have a life interest in it. Ab his death the whole sum was to be passed to the Board, and as that occurred on Taesday lasfc, it U probable that the Board will soon reap'tfee b@nesb of the legacy, Canterbury I and Boarb -** Tha L&nd Board met in Christchurch on Thursday. A number of applications for land and for transfers of leases and licenses were dealt with. Messrs E Gallagher and W Oonnell, hj9ld,crß °* sections in the Papaka settlement, are to be noticed that unless satisfactory information as to tho building of suitable dwelling housed is received by October 2nd, the Board will consider the forfsiiure of their leaseei Regarding reserve No 1667, South Rakaia township, the Board could nob cancel the offer to Mr H J Harrison, who is bo be called upon to pub the interior of tjje building into good order. QDhe proposal 1 of the Road Board as to reserve 2166 ww approved, provided the settlers interested agree to the propose^ expenditure. The proposal of the Rangitata Road Buard as to Lob 44, Reserve 1661, and Reserve 1237 was also approved $ and tha proposals in regard to other holdings in the Rangitata and Shepherd's Bush district were deferred for further information.

A Midnight Episode—A weary looking h orEe came to the door of the Mail Office about midnight lasb evening, and deposited on bhe pavemeob a beery individu*', who, when he hsd picked himself up, knocked hefibatjngly ab the door. The journalist on duty who had Jjeajrd the thud on the pave ment lost po tif»a In openjng |>he door, thinking some one was in (trouble, when he was rather astonished to hear a ferocious demand to come outside and expV'n some thing. Naturally, the pressman was nob taking anything like that, and said so. When the crapulous p»r*,y found thab his invitation would notbeaooepted,he announced thab he would soon fix bhe blankebty blank business up, and moved off in company w^i-h bin feorse. Later on, he waked into the c#oe uns.nnojj_.oid, and being politely shown '* the" * door h$ de- P»rtes in ft very thoughtful manner. Still later, ha v. as heard haying- a violent altercation with his moke, Rjaking night hideous with his objurgations. Jb would be interesting to know when this cheerful revelier got home, or whether he gob home at alh If he should happen to read this paragraph he may possibly have a haay recollection of bis midnight adventures

The Cape Ca*le—The Superintendent of the Cable Company, is advised thab the steamer Anglia, has completed laying bhe Mfturitiu.-Rodrquiz section of the Oape Cable, and is now paying oub towards Gocos or Keeling Islands, and expects to arrive there about October 2nd 1 Negotiating Niagara Falls -Mr O D Graham la.ely for the fifth time made a i successful passage of the Niagara Rapids, I He was, as on previous occasions, enclosed in a barrel, and was fished out near the whirl pooh He Wis then found bo be partially saff cated, bub the attention of his assistants soon resuscitated him* Th oaands of persons witnessed the exploit, including large crowds from the Pan American Exhibition The Tagus EpisoDE.~Commenbing on the " Tagus" episode in the House of Representatives, tbe Timaru Herdld re marks :—•• There was too much of the showman business with the returning con tingents, by no means too well managed, and the results of using them as patriotio exhibits, without a due degree of forethought and oonslderateneßß, inoludsd a good deal of discomfort for them on more than one oooasion," Starr BoWkkti Societies—The Invercar gill Starr Bowkett Society, which has 1389 shares, and has been in operation for five years, proposes to practically graft a new society on the old one by the issue of 1000 new shares, and contemplates periodically repeating the operation, placing the different issues in groups. Ib is contended that this will save greab expense, to people desiring to avail themselves of the advantages of the system. A statement has been forwarded to this office showing how this scheme is to be worked, ( Auckland Municipal Affairs—The Auckland City Council has resolved o frame a by-law to prevent expectorating on the footpaths. It was pointed out that as a result of an agitation by medical men of Sydney a by-tow with this object had been adopted by the Sydney Council* The Wanganni Borough Council had adopted the by-law, and similar by-laws were in force all over America. End oe* the Session—The Wellington correspondent of the Stersays s—Now that it has been determined to proceed with the Licensing and Counties Bill, the end of the session is nob within measurable distance. The probabilities are that pro rogation day will nob be reaohed before the eve of the Canterbury Carnival Week, early in November. Payment of Jurors—According to a northern exchange, the position of coron er*, juryman is now so much sought after sinse the emolument is 4 i for the first four hoars and 8s a day after that ib is related that a man who could no longer work on the co-operative works, and is not old enough for the pension, has left his address | with the police to be summoned on any jury, and having a ' bike' will go to any part of the city if called up on a store keeper's telephone. What People Die of—Professor Snelli sonhas, says the American Journal of Health, madeoub the following etja.tis.ica with respect to the mortality of the world:—Of 1,000,000 persons, only 900 die from old age, 12,0.0 from gout, 13,400 from measles, 2700 from apoplexy, 7000 from erysipelas*, 7500 from consumption, 48,000 from scarlet fever, 25,000 from whooping cough, 30.000 from ' typhoid and typhus fever, Bnd 7000 from rheumatism, But whab do tbe remaining 841 500 die from 1 A Judge's Oommbnis—Ab the Timarii Supreme Court the other day his Honor Mr Justice Denniston commented on the fact that oases of theft by chrques were frequent, and th»b they were made ridiculously easy in New Zealand. Cheque boohs were kepb in almost, every store and business place, and were oftentimes left about so carelessly as to be accessible to almost any person. They were the source oi a greab deal of mischief by reason of the temptation which they offered. The Town CLOCK-With reference to the discussion at the last meeting of the Long bowl. Riad Board upon the question of contributing to a town dock for the new Post Oifioe building, we have been requested to exp'ain thab the nrmbers were of opinion that as the County Csund! levied a rate on the whole of tha County, ib would be fairer to the ratepayers generally, if thab body contributed to the clock fund sufficient for al the other local bodies. Ib was nob the intention of the Longbeach Road Board to recommend the Council to strike a special rate, a. might be gathered from the minuted note of the matter. Ashburton Cricket Club—Tha annual general meeting of the Ashburton Cricket Cub was hald last evening ab McConneil's rooms, there bsing a fair attendance of member.. Mr O $ Taylor was voted to the chair. The ba'»aae sheet and reporb were read and adopted, The election of office bearers far the ensuing season was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows:— Patron—G A M Buckley Esq ; President— O W Purnell Esq ; Vioe Presidents*—Dr Bol ger, Messrs H Davis. P H Cox, Andrew Orr, O Reid, T E Grange, H C Percy, Northcote, J C Lane, Fletcher, R Shearman, and W H Dardis j Captain—C J Taylor j Vice Captain —L P Andrews ; Hon Secretary and Treas urer—R Choab; Committee—Fred Pri.chard, Percy Orr, I A Baigent, Davis, Tregear, Crowther and Powell; Delegates to Sports Association—C J Taylor and I A Baigent, At the suggestion of the chairman, Mr Percy Or moved thab the opening match be played againsb22colts, to be chosen from the different gchools, which was carried. Mr Taylor spoke strongly on this matter, saying thab the cricket in schools should be fostered Sand encouraged by the members of senior olub. as much as possible, as ib will be from the schools that the teams of the future will be drawn to uphold the cricketing prestige of Ashburton. A letter was read from tha Secretary of the Sports Association, and referred tp 'the Committee. The meeting closed with a vote of iV.anks to the chair man, and to Mr McConnell for bhe use of his j room. A Free Trip to Australia—The 53 mile teat race to decide who shall represent New Zealand in the Warrnambool to Melbourne toad race was held on Saturday last, and resulted' in A Ralsbon and T ClarksoD, the two Rudge Whitworth riders In the race, completely running away from the rest nf the field, and finishing first and seoond respectively' The Loyal Mayfield Ladge.l.O.O.F, M.U, will celebrate its opening by holding a ! social and dance on Friday October 11th,

Shops and Offices Bill.

Wellington, Sept 20 j A deputation of small ehopkeepera Interviewed Mr Seddon tonight to" object to the proposal in the Shops and Offices Bill requiring such shops to be closed at S o'clock in the evening, Mr Seddou said Jn the interests of health he objected to see shops liepb open till 10 or 11 o'clock.; Whilst 6 o'clock might be injurious, he' would like to see the deputation agree upon some hour at which they should close. The deputation agreed thab 9 o'clock would be an acaeptable hour for closing. Mr Seddon said he felb satisfied the Legislature would do nothing Inimical to the interests of am ill shopkeepers, or be in any way instrumental in depriving people of their livelihood. There were people, however, who went to extremes in all things, and there must be legislation against such people, for if they kepb open tfi ll'Vcfock they compelled others to do so. JJe assured the 4epubat{iß tji^t tjip interests of email shopkeeper*, woqid. be considered.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb

BRITISH AGENTS EXPELLED FROM THE PHILIPPINES: Washington, September 19 The American authorities have ex pelled the agents of two British firms from the Island of Samar, one of the Philippines, on a charge of purchasing hemp and other produce, knowing that Filipino insurgents receive money for the purchases. WRECKAGE FOUND. Sydney, Sept 20 The mystery regarding the Bteamer Fiado, which disappeared during a voyage to Noumea some months ago } ; has been solved, a quantity of wreckage | belonging to the vessel having been found on the New Caledonian coast. • GERMAN COLONISTS FOR QUEENS * ) LAND. 5 Brisbane, September 20 ' The representatives of German colonists ' from Bessarabia, South Russia, interview * _ ed the Premier with reference to the j immigration of their colony, which is very , large, consisting chiefly of German Saxons 5 to Queensland. It is understood the 1 Government ia offering them every en > couragemenb to come.

Outrages in Armenia.

MORE BLOODSHED AND PILLAGE;

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, September 19 Advices from Armenia announce that shocking bloodshed and pillage by fire has again been witnessed at Mush, the scene of the massacre in 1894. The situation at Sasun, near Musb, is described as critical.

The Earthquake in Scotland.

DAMAGE AND ALARM.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, Sept 19 The earthquake reported yesterday was felt over the greater part of Scotland north of the Firth of Forth. It was especially severe in the Grampian Hills, Inverness, Nairn,- Forres, Ding wall, and Cupar. No casualties are reported, but considerable damage was done and much alarm felt.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Serious British Reverses-

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right.

London, September 20 Lord Kitchener reports that on Tuesday evening three companies of mounted infantry with three guns, under Major Gough, were reconnoitring sooth of Utrecht, in conjunction with the Johanneaberg Rifles under Oo'onel Stewart' when they sighted 300 Boera retiring from Sheepers Nek towards Blood River Poort. Major Gough started for a ridge overlooking the Poort, asking Colonel Stewart who was marching an hour behind him to co operate. The Boer movement was evidently a trap, for when Gough was in reach of his objective point the Boers suddenly in considerable strength under cover of the Poort attacked on the front and right flank. After severe fighting the British were over powered, losing their guns, although the sights and breach blocks were firsb destroyed. Two officers and fourteen men were killed, and four officerai and twenty ipen wounded. Major Gough and another officer escaped during the night to Dejagers Drift, They report that the Boer*! numbered over 1000 under Louis Botha. Colonel Stewart waa unable to co-operate with Major Gough, and fell back on Dejagers, his patrols not being in touph with the enemy. Reinforcements were sent by General Lyttelton.

A Torpedo Destroyer Wrecked

EIGHTEEN LIVES LOST.

United Press Association-By Electric i Telegraph—Copyright London, September 19 The torpedo boat destroyer Oobra was wrecked while making a steam trial from the constructor's yard at. New castle-on-Tyne to Portsmouth, Bhe struck a rock on Dowsing shoals, broke in halves, and foundered. Twelve out of thirty aboard were rescued alive. Six bodies were brought to Grimsby,

A GALLANT OFFICER.

A SAILOR HERO. LoNBOS, September 20 The Oobra was sister ship to the Viper, and was just completed at the Elswick works; She struck at seven on Wednesday morning. The sea was terribly rough and in a few moments she broke amidships. A whale boat and dingey were launched and were fully crowded, tbe whaleboat swamping and drowning all. The chief engineer of the Oobra, nine bluejackets, and two other [persons in the dingey were picked up after battling for ten hours with the waves. Besides the navi gating party of 53, under Lieutenant Tosworth Smith, there were «_ number of civilians and workmen aboard, also tbe manager of Parsons?' Turbine Works, and the engineering manager of the Elswick, a total of 71. It is jteared that all are drowned 'excepting those in the ' dingey. Lieutenant Smith stood on the bridge with folded arms, and went down with the vessel. At the last moment the Chief Engineer, who stood beside hira a dived, and was picked up. A sailor clinging to the dinghey, seeing it was full, fell back, saying ■• never mind, mates, there is no room for me," and was drowned.

San Francisco Mail Service.

United Press Association--By ESleobrp Telegraph-^ Copy righ b S¥DNE¥, Sept 80 referring to the San Francisco mail service contract, the Daily Telegraph fia y ß : -__«» The subject has nob yet been finally considered by the Australian Government, but it may be regarded as certain that the Oceanic Company jf\\\ have to modify the demands made by Mr Sprecklee if tortus are to be conpiuded.''

THE LATE PRESIDENT.

United Press Association—By Eleobrlo Telegraph -Copyright

SPECIAL SERVICES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.

? London July 19 I Special eervises were held in tha j chief cathedrals throughout the United I Kingdom to-day to the memory of the late Mr McKinley. The Earl of Pembroke represented the King at a crowded service held in Westminster Abbey, amongst those present being Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll. Washington, September 20 Seventy thousand persons visited Oanton from all parts of the' States. Twenty thousand joined ia the proces sion from the Methodist Church to the cemetery, including President Roose velt, the members of the Cabinet, Con gressmen, chief generals and admirals, foreign Ministers, and representative Americans There- was little pageantry, though 2000 regnlan, 5000 National Guards, and a strong force of old veterans par ticipated,, The silent homage was tha most impressive The day was extensively devoted to mourning and prayer. Kail way and other traffic was largely suspended during the hour of interment Mrs McKinley's condition is grave

LETTER FROM DUNEDIN.

Dunedin, Sepb 20 The President of the Workers' Polibioal Committee has written to Colonel Roosevelt: " Having regard to the pathetic and out rageous manner in whioh the late President} was muirdered, ib is hoped by all English speaking lovers of America thab you wii! influence your legislators in the direction of educating or destroying Anarchists, who write or lecture in favour of reform by use Of bhe assassin's weapons, Auckland. Sept 20 There were bwo memorial services today In connection with the death of President McKinley, one ab Sb Paul's (Anglican) Church and the other service ab Pitt Streeb Wesleyan Church Wellington, September 20 A short combined service in connection with bhe burial of Presidehb McKinley was held today in the drill shed by a number of clergymen. About four hundred persons attended, including Ministers of the Crown and the Chisf Justice. Prayers were offered, the burial service read, and several hymns were sung. Nelson, Septembei 20 The garrison band, in the presence of a j large body of people, played a funeral march and some American a;rs as an indication of sympathy, on account of Mr MeKinley'a death. '

The Czar's Tour.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Paris, Sept 19 The Czar and fWitsa and President Loubet were present at a brilliant re view at Rheims. The Czir, on horse back, witnessed a mimic attack, whioh ended in a splendid charge by two divisions of cavalry. His Majesty was interoßtpd in the new quickfirmg gun without recoil. At the luncheon M Loubet said the army wae proud and grateful for the Czir's presence, and his interest was a powerful encouragement to further efficiency. He drank 'Success to the Russian army, united with Franco's by a profound feeling of confraternity in arms." The Ozar in replying, referred to the perfection attained by "the brilliant army of France, our friend," and said he regarded it as a powerful support of the principles of equity on which re posed the peaca and wall-being of nation?*

FOOTBALL.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Ojpyrighb WE___i_it.cn.OK September 20 Ab the meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union Oenimibtee tonight, ib was mentioned by the treasurer that the net profit, of tjja tour of the New South Wales beam amount ed to aboub £650.

The match, Southern Cross second fllf teea agvnsb bhe Excelsior seconds, played Oil Thursday last, resulted In a win for the former by one point, the score being 6 point! t) 5.

Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club

The annual meeting of the Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club was held lasb nighb. There was a large abtendanoe of members, and the President, Mr C W Purnell, was in the chair The President moved the adoption of tie annual report and balance sheet; which was, oarried The bahnee sheeb showed receipts, iaclad ing last yeara' balance, £70 17s 14, and expenditure £58 16s sd, leaving a balance In credit) of £12 osßd. The reporb stated thab the year had on the whole been a yets eatlifaobory. one. Five matches had nee£ played with other dubs, three of which were won and bwo lost. The thanks of the Olub were due to the President (Mr Purnel!) for the presentation of bwo handsome trophies for competition amongst members; Special I reference was made to the late Mr Alfred Harrison, whs had always taken & warm interest in the Club. The kindness of the ladies who provided afternoon tea on Bator* day was acknowledged, and the report concluded by expressing a hope that mem bers would ppottae hard dunrsg tbe corning season, ond with a view to promote this ii was recommended that a series of pro* gressive tournaments should be arranged, to be played regularly, ab least once a week Seven new members were elected, and the following offioeEs:—President, Mr 0 W Purnel!; Vice Presidents, Messrs H Fried. tender and T Bullock; Hon Secretary, Mr Walter Coath; Hon Treasurer, Mr G Friedlander j Committee, Messrs D Wood, 8 Gordon, PHCox, HH Fooks, Thompson, L J Hebbi, and C F Salmoud; Delegates to bhe Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association, Messrs Wilding and Olivierj Delegates to the Sports Association,: Meßers Cos and Gordonj Ladies' Committee, Mes&athes H Friedlander and Tennanb, and Miss Blandish. Although playing is now going on, tha season will nob be formally opened until aboub the middle of October, when the grass courts will be ready 01 the motion of Mr Cox, seconded by Mr Friedlander, it was decided te bold an open tournament on the grass courts during the Christmas holidays. Mr Cox stated thab entries had already been promised from players residing in various parts of the oolony Mr Hobbs proposed, and Mr Friedlander seconded, that ib be a recommendation to the incoming Qomqriibbee tip. consider bhe bilicy of erecting a pavilion ab the Doiftalq courts ab an early date. After discussion thi motion was carried unanimously The President moved a resolution regretting the death of Mr Harrison, who had been one of the oldest Vica Presidents, and a letter of oondolence was ordered bo be senb to Airfe Harrison

The meeting concluded by passing votes of thanks to the Ch&itnun and the retiring officer*

fQE ASHBURTON GOaBBIAN : SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1901



T. Bullock. TO LE T L f ,R{JE*rflOßß"Cent.rallvßi'u*«red In Bttn nett S*-, nrxfc Mail Cstkhb. App'y to T BULLOOK,



■ : ''FOR SALE. I Onsrlse S*ree% Allentorj j TTALF-AORE, bei7g Lot 21, with Cot* JTI .tage.of three rooms, icaUfry »nrl pantr^|aJ-.olihf'd,'etc thereon; tnaorocarpa «it.ee*"~ *firuiß if r quirtJ Apply T P.ULLOOK <aftw_——»■■■- ***** r -, ,. „ ...,,,.,.... ,„ .., „ .„. -,„,„ FOR SALE OR TO LK.T. DESIRALE- Suburban Pesider.ee, front log Mum Roufh Road, Ttnwalil, »rd only aiiprfe .:d_s*><t)ee from Traffic Bridget, H.tr»gß_hf!J .with-.Four new drub okas land J the bow£ leniQßl»'B nl eight rf>omi., watshhoune eto I alio stable mid trap*h«d fuli*ps.|t!Oiif«ri. on applio<>t;r.n .*«-:•;; -r -Tj BULLOCK, Agent



. FOR SALE, fallowlnc-Gof.-. Buifdifg Sites, At-W nr^oo Town 427. J »eri., Taticre<- Street; csntris,' Bitßß*i*'in * 3Wb B'o'ion 82S. | «cr«>, good land, Cox 6*rp#>f ; r.n'y ftw mi-nates walk from Pout Offias Town Spc-ion 11?2, £ acre, Wil's street went, good ret-idential site. Northern a?ppcfc Town Sepdoitt 1129 and 1130, *ach | acre ; C m»rt>i_' "treefc wes* ; wll bs sold. together or i^parateiy E**»y Terms $ particulars on applies Hon T* BULf Of X



-f 0 LET, DWELLING of .Five Rooms, Verandah and -Oti.leiry } centrally situated, fronting Wakanui Road east T. BULLOCK



TO .LET - - - /"lOTTAOE of Poop Rooms, scullery. ISte, \.J together with two Eaetions, fronting Alton** Soad $ ir^ ohis land for gardens Apply to ____^ T BULLOCK, Agent 7] "TO'LET QHOP wiih Dwelling Rooms attaohefl, IC^ oeatraSly sitaatfed ia Tri&rgie; low rental T BULLOCK " t^TTkt] OUTOHER'S SHOP, Eaab Street; good J3 stand; lately occupied by Mr G Worner .T BULLOCK



F. FKRRIMAM FOR BALE. Corner Nelson and Oxford Streets, Hampstead mHAT Comfortable House of 6 Rooms and Corsem-ory, together with good stables and trap house erected on tbe corner section as above. The Property is well supplied with water by one of Messrs Booth McDonald's Windmill". The Garden is well planted with choice fruib trees. The Section possesses umple frontage on both Nelson and Oxford Streets, and is within a stone throw of the Hampstead Public 'School Cash or terms to suit Purchaser Apply F FERRIMAN, land and Estate Agent



BUBJN_flf.fi NQTTC ES JAMES" BAKER." FcßsisniK© Wabehousb, (Havelock Street; TTB guarantees to sell at Qhristchnreh pricea for Cash or Time Payments.



A. AijJbiß-,. ARCHITECT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON, AND 83, BEDFORD ROW, CHRISTCHURCH Wfa»..._» i ..»—»-»,»,. -■■_„ .■„..--. ,, ..,.■>. ......,., I t„^.»^j.., O  j Mrwßrw^M t .•■£ ,lf i I !-*1 ! rt>'*.•■'s• j . jr.*-:- , *"" '" "~ '" ■- KEW 'ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOiiY



D. CLARKE'S OARBOLISED 'WUT7 A HP PROTECTOR iName and Label Registered under Trade Marks Act,. No 15,796 and 158,143) H»* been need 58 YEARS WITH UN DEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL s **. Dear Sir, —Re Clarke's Carbolissed Wheat Protector, I have used the above dressing for the past three Beasons on an average sowing; of 1503 acres of wheat and oats, and have always found that it gives every satisfaction. It is also mixed wi'h less labor and germinates a week sooner than when dressed with biuestone. M Stitt



NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS, 2C DOZEN:-STRAW-HAT3- - O -■■•'- ■ CU\ DOZEN-VSOFT FELT HATS 90 DOZEN TEI3NIS SHIRTS New Regatta Shirts, Ties, Oips, and all the Latest Novelties to open next week. The Largest Selection in Tcwn, Prices Right. Quality Right. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING "FACTORY LOTHING JO AOTORY



I have used your Wheab P.oteotor, also Bluestone both on the same paddock, and am much pleased with your Protector as a much better preventive of smut than Blu^stoae. Jamhs MoLB4N, Cairnbrae, F. FEKKIMAN.



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BICYCLES RE-PLATED AND RE-ENAMELLED' IN all the COLOc'BS of the RAINBOW, Including BLACK and WHITE. SILVER AND GOLD DECORATIONS if required' FROM 20s.



Gates, Lowry and Go* % ZEALANDIA CYOLE WORKS, Burnett Street-.- -



" A THING OF BfI4JJ-Is\-IS ■■ A JOY FOR EVEB™ hp HEM FORE Procure tho Services of «T. I*. MI& G- « TO DECORATE TOUR'ttOMES With his. Beaotiful Designs in Paper and Paiub Work, Aa Spring is coming, apply early to "avoid tha rush of worlr. WINDOW GLASP, PAINTS, OILS, A PAPERINGS IN STOCK; v # Ju* IJL JL \J UT kj. Tanored Stbbkv.



\\ • HAT Ladies my of MITOHBLL & Toe VV nbb s Show Room. Ob, how lovely ! Just like a nice garden l Nicer than ever i Quite ns good as Christchurch Wouldn't J i hat suit—- We masb tell her. j



% TIT ANTED TO SELL-Seven first-class Dairy Farms, from 60 to *200 Acres, close to .Schools and Factories; easy terms- Apply F. BaoosiNO, Land Agent, Stratford



BUSINESS NOTICES NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, TIAVE JUBT LANDED ex s.a. Whakatane and Mimaro, NEW GOODS FOE SPEINO AND SUMMEE. Indies' American, English, aod Continental Boots and Shoes Spceal Shipment of Gents American Boots in Tan Willow Calf, and Black Box Calf, BPECI&L VALUE Menu Watertight*, Shooter., Bluohers, and Balmorals, ab Best Value ia Town B.wliug, Oriokei-, Running, and Fishing B.oti aud Shoes, In stock, or made fio order REPAIRS NBATLY ATO^PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET.



The Cheapest Bhop in Ashburton. LAWN MOWERS ~LAWN MOWERS, FROM 22n 6& EACH. locluding < Monarch,' • Pastime/ 'New Easy,' &c. GARDEN~TOOLS. The Greatest Variety in Ashburton, at prices to suit everybody, Including the New Americur. Scuff'e. Dutch, Garden and Plantation Hoes. Garden Rakes, Spade**, Fork*, Trowel*. Syringes, Borrfar Forka, Boys' Spadet, eto AGENT for the CELEBRATED 'SYRACUSE' Combination Seed Drills and Cultivators. Horse Hoes and Cultivators superior to Planab Jr at | less price SHEEP SHEARSr°"SHEEP SHEARS- I have just reoeived my first shipment, including TUS, SB A, 11 A, etc; also Turkey and Washita Oil Stones all AX sbdrock PRICES CARPENTERS' TOOLS—At usual, lamup to date in variety and prioe. The largett. sekotios in tbe Ashburton Ooantj to seleob from g. meßdins, The People a Ironmonger, Burnet! Street, Opposite Arcade



BUSINESS NOTICES ESTABLISHED 1874* Mil AITI YH Now th»b the nSIII 1 1 I II woo! markeb has lllßil 1 fl I ill assumed its nor- III! Ifllill m&l state, we oan MM\WLWiMMMmw g j ye much better &. 00, value this season £3 10s. Just Received — Samples fi ITFFUn of Choicest TWEEDS ever k] I |f|\l shown. Consequently £3 10s i% I I I i\ Suits are far superior this 111 | I Lj JUBILEE "BUILDINGS 9 104



MR 8 J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER ahb TREACHER of PIANOFORTE and 1 ORGAN. Musical Instruments of every description. Latest mnslo by every mail. Pupils thoroughly taught. Terms, £1 Is per quarter AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. Designs, Plushes, Wool, Silks and Framei, as usual* Tanored Scbbbs (next Hall, Herbalist)



PUBLIO ANNOUNCEMENT. WE beg to inform the public o! Ash burton and surrounding distriob thab we have taken over the business hitherto car ried on by Mb Gborge Worner, as a Family Butcher. Easb Street, Ashburton, and that the business will be carried on, together with that of a General Store, in the premises at corner of Eaet Belt and Wakanui Road. We trust that with strict atten tion to tbe interest b of the public to merib a fair share of the public patronage* Customers waited on daily. HUSTON & SON.



GARDEN TOOLS! Garden Toole, of every description, the largest variety In the Cousty, ab prices which defy eompeti* tion. LAWN MOWERS from 22a 6d each} wire netting from ]%<i par yard. To be had only ab G Meddins, the People's Iron' mooger .



THE MOUNT SOMERS GOAL COMPANY BEG to announce bhab the COAL from their NEW SRAM is NOW ON THE MARKET, prioe IVS per Ton ab Mounb Somers .Station. Thia is a bright, shiney Coal, containing 35 per cent of gas ; gives a cheerful fire at.d a strong heab ; perfectly free from sulphur aud soot; in facb, an ideal household Goal. Can be had from all Coal Merchants. JAMES GIBSON, Manager



Ji_(jr(jrks. MINORGAB, Brown Leghorns, Lang* shane, Indian Game and Pekia Ducks. BITTINGS FBOM sfl TO »I«. iSarly Orders Booked and Executed ia Rotation. 21 H. G. BERRYMAN.



J. WILSON USES NOTHING BUT GENUINE WHITE LEAD AN© PURE LINSEED OIL FOR HOTJSI PAINTING, &c. BEAUTIFUL WALL PAPERS.



Fishing Season, 1901-1902. HABDLEY BEOS AGAIN to the fore with their new IMPORTED STOOK OF FISHING TACKLE in greab variety—Minnows, Flies, Reels, Lines, Waders, Rods, eto, etc Anglers call and inspect WE are also prepared to give estimates for Hob and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every description HARDLEY BROS-, EAST STREET,



CHILDREN^ Boots and Shoes at all Prices ab D. Stock's Bine Boot Store



.As the closing days of the sale of the D.I.C. in Ashburton aro announced, those anxious to try the new washing machines free of all responsibility had belfer make their application whiie they have the ohanoe, as when once their own branch "eayee ihe district, no further trials will be allowed,' Testimonials continue to come in freely', the latest being as follows ; — &j.ounb Possession*, Ashburton Gorge, Sejjb 2nd, lgQjL The Fishing machine sept on brial ie in eyery risspecj; satisfactory. Enclosed you wiil please find cheque m payment, whioh kindly acknowledge—Xours faithfully! Tkqs S Johnson



Smoke New Venoi



Yon can depend on ridding your Children of Wo^rfls with "Sfade^s Figs, the wonderful worm worriers | price 1?