THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashburton dally for— CHRISTCHURCH—ab 7.20 am, 11 am 3.15 p m, 7.6 p m (express) f TIMARU-at 10.55 a m, 3.50 pm I DUNEDIN—ab 12.64 pm (express) j SPRINGBURN-ab 4.25 p m

Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— CHRISTOHUP.OH—at 10.45 %m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm TIM ARC—at 10.35 am, 2.55 pot DUNEDIN-at 6.67 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-ab 9.45 a m*

EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phase* of Moon for August

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following plaoes at under, subject to bhe necessary alterations. SATURDAY, September 7 For Tasmania and a Australia (due Me! bourne Sepb 14), also Ceylon, India, China, Straits Settlement, South Africa, eto, also Continent of Europe aad United Kingdom (due London Oct 22), via Brindist, ab 12 30 pm For Northern Ports and Westport, per Takapnna, at 6.30 p m

Commercial.

Cnlbed Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, September 4 The wheat and fl >ur afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,550,000 quarters, and for the Continent 2,230.000 quarters Ab the tallow sales, 1650 casks were offered, and 1375 sold; mutton, fine, 29a 3d $ medium, 27s 6d; beef, flue, 28s 9.1; medium 97«

GERALDINE STOCK SALE

The usual stook sale was held at Geraldine on Wednesday. The entry comprised about 2600 aheep, and bhe sale was a very good one. Toe following are the quotations;— Sheep—Halfbred ewes, in lamb, 19s 6d; threequarter bred 2 tooth ewes, 18s 9d to 19.1; 2 tooth store wethers, 13s 9d; fab wethers, 19i to 19s 61; threequarter bred hoggets, 12s Id, 13s 2d, 13a 4i, 13s 6d to 13s Bd. Cattle—lß months old, £3 ; yearlings, £1 19s to £2 0s 6d | 3 year old steer-?, £512s 6d; 2| year old steers, £3 17a 61 bo £419]; 2 year old heifers, £3 ; dry cows, £4 lOi to £4 15 ; springers £5 15s, £6 bo £7 Pigs-Stores. Bs, 9a 9i, 10j. 12s 6d, 13;, to 13a 6d,

RAKAIA STOCK SALE.

There was a fair entry of sheep ab the Rtkala monthly stock sale yesterday, and the following prices were obtained :— Merino wethers 9s 91 te 12? 3d ; fat crosa breds 13s 6d j crossbred ewes in lamb 15s; aid ewes with limbs at foot 8s 2d ; hoggets 12a 3d to I4i 101. One halfer said at £5 15s

DEATH.

Rimmikotos—Ab his residenop, N. W« Belt, Ashburton, suddenly, Ch4iu.es, the ke'oved husband of Blakohh Rimminoton Aged 72.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1901.

The statement with regard to the New Zealand Railways presented to the Bouse on Wednesday, by Sir Joseph Ward, shows a marked increase on the traffic returns for the past year, and Is on the whole a very good indication of the prosperity of the country. The gross revenue for the past year amounted to £1,727,236, being an increase of £103,345, and the net revenue was £599,339, an increase of £27,850 The revenue derived from the goods end live live stock traffic namsly, £1,103,548 was an increase of £69 166 over that of tha previous yoar. The cost of working was £1,127,848, equal to 65.30 per cent of bhe revenua The Minister estimates thab the value of tbe concessions granted last year was equivalent bo a rebata of £75,000. The result exceeded his moat sanguine expectations. The in crease in the passenger traffic—viz., 775,309 passengers and 19,586 seaion tickets —was a record one, and bhe Increased revenue from these sources totalled £29,957. The value of the freight concessions since 1895, is pub down at £420,239, and lb is stated thab the Government contemplate farther concessions including the abolition ot the special charge for the Rtnmbaka incline* The Minister admits thab the railway business has outgrown the carrying capacity ot car lines, and says that aa there is every indication that the business of the railways will jsontinue to in crease, lb is imperatively ce,oeis_ry to make provision for dealing with the trade ojf the colony in an effioi.nb manner. From this we may presume thab it is the intention of the Government to take immediate steps ta remove the congestion which has so long exiitod with regari to trucks* lb would perhaps have been more satisfactory If there had been an announcement that arrangements were now being made, wbfoh would prevent any serious b!ook during tho coming wo#l and grain seasons; In view of Sir Joseph Ward's able administration of the Railway Department, and of his evident intention to run it ob business lines, there n Cab be a general desire nob to embarrass h.m by needless demands, or even to press reforms which cannot conveniently be carried oub just now. Nevertheless, we cannot refrain I from expressing a hope thab tha Minister will recognise the importance of making a concession with regard to bhe special rates on the Lytbelton-Chriatchnrch line, Bimilar to that promised for the Rimutaka incline. As we have more than once pointed out, the hi ayy rates charged between Christchurch and its port very serionsly hamper trada through* j oub Oanberbury, aud divart a considerable j proportion to southern ports. We trust therefore thab Sir Joseph Ward will jt»ke this matter.into his favourable consideration. The statement shows that the oapital coat of the linen open for traffic has increased from £16,703.887 last year, to £17,207,328 for the year under review, and the interest earned thereon has increased from £3.42 per cent, last year, to £3.48 per cent for the year ; ending 31 at March, 1901. The Minister we observe compares this rate of interest with thab earned on the capital post of railways iv the Australian colonies, which be gives as follows s-Victoria, 3.07; Qaeensland, g67 ; South Australia, 3-51; Tasmania, 1.11 . New South Walss, 5.63 { Western Australia 5 81. Bub we believe than in i»ore than one of those States the cost of the rolling stock Is included in bhe calculation, which has cot been taken into acnounb in estimating the interest returned by the New Zealand lines. Our own opinion is that the expenditure on rolling stock, whioh has been taken oub of loan funds should be added to the capital. Thab which comes oub of revenue if, of course, charged ts the annual working expenses. No private company could olaim to be making a profit of so muoh per cent if ib made a practice of charging ita rolling stock to capital account; Possibly, the system of bookkeeping employed in the Government Departments may geb over this little difficulty, bub a mere layman, even if he be an accountant, aan only speculate, We are very hopeful however, thafe undfljr the progressiva rule of Sir Joseph Ward, the railways of New Zealand will be conducted on up to date principles, and that where (reforms are needed in any branoh of tha service, he will see tlnb they are carried oub at the earliest possible moment*

Local and General.

Wiatheb Fobicas9—Captain Edwin wires :—Moderate westerly winds 5 glasa rise. Old Men's Home—Mr Petsr Gourdie, who has scoured the contrast for building the new Old Men's Home at £6474, commenced work today. Troiting Meeting—Owners and trainers I aro notified by advertisement that tbe traok lat tho Show grounds is now available for ' exeroiung intending competitors. Sudden Death—Mr Charles Rimmington, a very old resident of thia district, where he wa» long engaged in farming pursuits, died suddenly at his residence on the North West Belt lasb evening, Mr Rimmington was reading a newspaper when he fell from his seat, and expired immediately. We understand that no inquest will be held, ai Mi Rimmington had been in failing health for some time. The funeral will take place on Sunday at 12,50 p m» The Pacific Gable—Doubtless Bay has been finally selected a_ tha landing place in New Zealand for the Pacific cable. P.ana hare been prepared for the necess ary buildings for offices and staff quarters, and everything should be in readiness for the landing nf the cable by April next. It le expected that the cable will be laid about the end of next year, *' Estheu.'— The Wesleyao churoh last evening was unable to accommodate all those who attended to witness the performance of the cantata * Esther. Everything went well from beginning to end, and a general wish was expressed that the cantata would: be repeated at en early date. A full report Is unavoidably held over. Bheei* Purchase. —Mr E. Gates has purchased from the Edendale Estate, South, land, a fine line of 1200 ewe hoggets, for his Bucoteuch Estate. The hoggets are Leicester and Romney crosses, and are for breeding fmrpoaes. They arrived by the 2:50 train rom tbe south today, and went on to Mount Somers by the 4.25 train 0 st or Living in South Africa— Mr James Maxwell, who holds an impor tant appointment in the South African railway service, mentions In a letter to a friend thab in his present location ( at Springs, 31 miles from Johannesburg) ague are selling at 12s a dcaen, oatmeal at 7s 63 a atone. American Hour 25s per bag, potatoes £4 10 3 per bag, whisky Is 6d a ' hauf,' and baer at Is a glass. A New Yobk Moxstbosit*—A thirty ■torey structure ia now nearly finished at the south east corner of Broadway and Thirty Third Streeb New Tork, Ib le being erected by tbe _S.na Real Estate and Loan Company! When completed it will re pre Bent an investment in land and building of aboub £2,600,000. Hugh Lamb, the architect of the structure, whioh oooupies a plot about 100 feeb square, has worked oub the .front elevations in red granite and Philadelphia brick. The important matter with the 'modem' architect of the large American cities is to pile the highest building on the smallest site surface. Every square yard of site in Broadway, New York, represents a snaa'l fortune. Effects of Poisoned Grain—Talking about poisoned grain and Its effects at the Levels Council meeting yesterday, the chairman said that he was very sorry to say that it was killing the pnkaki. He had himself been preserving these birds, but the grain was now destroying them. He had seen some beautiful birds lying dead on the road, aud he had also seen a pig lying dead on the roadside, poisoned by the grain. Mr Macintosh said that it would kill tbe puk ikl right out. Several other members said th%b they noticed the grain was having its effects on sparrows and linnets The Other Sios^-The editor having written two or three leaders telling the British Government how to manage affairs at home and abroad, advising the Caar regarding his treatment of his subjects, cen«ur!ng the German Emperor for his excessive ' freshness,' suggested "threaten inglythat the Khedive bad better be csrtfdl what he ia about, pitronislngly instructing the Pope, and Informing France thab the editor has his eye upon the doings of the Republic In the E*st, goes home to be greeted with : • Now, J )hn, tha servant ha. gone home with inflaetzu, ao you must geb some coals up from the cellar directly, and after that run round to the chandler's and buy some soap and a half a pound of candles I have totally forgotten them.'

Weight Lifting Competition — A large number of athletic enthusiasts assembled ab Saunders* Buildings lasb evening to witness Mr F A Hornibrook and one of his Christchurch pupils, Mr Trent, giving an exhibition of weight lifting. Mr Trent lif?ed with two hands at arm's length over his head, 145 lb°, and with ona hand 105 lbs. Lying on his back he supported a 135 lb bar with a twelve stone man on tho top of It—making a total of 303 lbs. He also gave an exhibition ot heavy rubber pulling, whioh gave his audience a good opportunity of seeing his fine muscular development. Mr Trent also performed several other fgats of strength during the evening, coning level with, and sometimes beating his teacher, Mr Hornibrook. The lacter entertained his audience during the evening in order to give Mr Trent breathing time. He lifted 120 lbs with one hand above his head, and to the admiration of those who witnessed the feat, he held oat at arm's length, and at right angles to his body, two dumbella, weighing 63 lbs each. He fallowed this ap by lifting 140 lbs from his chest to aria's length over head, with two hands, seven tin. es, and then support* tag it, brought it down with one hand only. All the movements performed by both athletes were done steadily and without a jerk. Considering that all this Is entirely the result of careful training., neither man being much if at all •bovetke if wage size, it will be seen what an admirable system Sandow's is.

Mk Cmfford Walker—Booking for Mr Clifford Walker's recital on Tuesday evening next has already commenced, and there is every indication that the success which he ha? achieved In Welling' ton, Christchurch, and Dunedin will be repeated here. Humorous songs, recitals j and character sketches form a programme which she aid appeal to a wide aodienoe, and the gamut of emo'ions which this versatile gentleman calls into play, has made him ona of the most successful entertainers of tho day. For fonr years he toured South Africa, and appeared before $11 the potable people mads prom* inent by the war. With General Baden* Powell he gave a regital In Mafeking during the Matabole rebellion, and one of his recitals was given nnder the patron ago of President Bteyn. After leaving Africa, Mr Walker retnrned to London, where he reappeared as an actor ab the Prince of Wales' theatre, performing for 200 nights, after which he resumed his tonr as a monologue enterfa'ner. His enter 9 tainme^ts are said to be very bright and refined, and many Ashburton people who have read of his recital. in Christchurch are looking forward with the keenest interest to a most enjoyable evening. A Hioh GB-.PB Bicycle*—This after noon our attention waa called to a lady's Budge-Whitworthbieyole, which for neatness and high class fioiah reflects the greatest credit on the makers. The machine mi. be seen in the window of R» D, Johnston, Cycle Agent, Burnett Street.

News in Brief.

I The Ashburton Drapery Company 1 are now displaying new season's novelties. Mr H Stephenson will sell the balance of drapery, left over from the last sale, tomorrow, without reserve. Cu'lory, Glassware, Dinnerware, eto, lent oub on hire, for ba'ls, weddings, etc, by Fletcher Bros, Ctsh Supply Stores, All hireage to be prepaid,

CABLE NEWS.

„,, - „ . ._, „!*.... United Press Assooiatlon-By Eleotrio Telegraph-Copyright Lokdon, Sept 4 Wu Ting Fang, Chinese Minister at Washington, has been transferred to London «. . ... , ,_-.., 1 tbe Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London sent hearty greetings to the Methodist (Ecumenical Gonfßrpnr-p *h?r»l_ \a _.._-_-.»» J™ T ™J An which is sitting in London • Pet?MBUEO, Sept 4 The Russisn Admiralty is negotiating ior the purchase of a gan invented by Frank Garland, of Connecticut, which fir*.- one __..<. «L»_i _v . '. W",WI fares 208 one pound shots per mmute General Sir Evelyn Wood has been appointed Commander of the Second Army Corps District MwrnntTuvw H__t_mV,_. i t ,1. LBOUR, NE. September 4 in the House of Representatives a clause was inserted in the Postal Rill, proriding for the employment of white lot./..!-. _■_«.». «« ■»<,.! _._,_...,.■-.- labour only on mail steamers. — j— — ■-?

Hospital Committee

Tbe monthly meeting of the Ashburten Hospital Committee was held this morning. Preaent-Mtsars H Friedlander (chairman), f Collins, Stitt, Chapman, and J Davisou The resignation of th« laundress was received, and accepted ■ft*isa om Kelly wrote applying thab her name be placed on the list «f probationer?, an d the application was agreed to The question of outstanding fees of patients was again broughb up by the chairman, and ib was resolved that the mfctter 0 », the coUect!on of out9 tanding accounts be left in tbe bands of the Chairman and Mr Davison, with power to place in the hands of a'solioitor *• waa leoided that tenders be called for the purchase of tbe wind mill and old tank-, ftnd v tht Mmova! 0 f Mmc lb was resolved thab steps be taken to owy out necessary repairs and painting to fche Hospital, as instructed by the Hospital Board; the Visiting Committee to instruct 4he Mohifceot accordingly Messrs D*vison and Chapman were appointed a Visiting Committee for one and two montha respectively The returns for the month showed 25 patientl discharged, 20 admitted, S deaths, the present number in hospital being 12

Tuberculosis Commission.

ENQUIRY INTO DR KOCH'S THEORY

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Copyright London, Sept 4 The Royal Commission appointed to enquire into Dr Koch's theory with re gard to tuberculosis not being com municable from bovihoa to human be ings, as enunciated by him at the re cent conference, consists of Sir Michael Poster, Dr G B Woodhead, Professor of Pathology at Cambridge, Dr Sidney Martin, Professor of Pathology at University College, Professor Boyne, of Liverpool, and Dr John McFadyean, of the Royal Veterinary College

The Kaiser and the Envoy.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Berlin, September 5 The Kaiser, in a serious and severe attitude, seated on his throne and sur roanded by prince?, received Prince Oban and the Chinese Ambassador at the Palace at Potsdam, Without rising he beckoned Prince Chan to approach. Prince Chun bowed thrice on entering and leaving, and appeared very nervous. He handed to the Kaiser the Emperor's letter expressing deep regret at Baron yon Ettteler's terrible end at the hands of Boxers and rebellious soldier?, admitting he was still deeply animated with a feeling of penitent shame, and hoping the Kaiser's indignation would yield to the old feeling of friendship and the ( resumption of intimate relations. Prince Chan added that the Emperor personally stood aloof from the com plication?, though according to custom he assumed the blame. He hoped p*st events were only passing shadows. Hongkong, Sept 5 The Russian Legation at Pekin claim that Russia's intercession saved Prince Chun from indignity. London, Sept 5 The Times says the apology of the Emperor of China to Germany was hardly explicit. The Empress Dowager did not express penitence for Baron yon Kettelers murder, though she wae , the chief offender

Sculling.

United.Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb Ottawa, Sept 5 Owicg to the high wind and choppy water the sculling race at Rat Portage, between Gaudaur and Towns, was postponed until Thursday,

The Trades Union Congress.

COMPULSORY ARBITRATION MOTION REJECTED. United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyrighb London, Sept 4 The Trades' Union Congresß adopted tbe Parliamentary Committee's recommendation to obtain the decision of bhe Honso of Lords as bo how far picketing is allowable without rendering the Unions liable for damages. The Congress rejected Mr Ben Tillett's motion in favour of a court of compulsory arbitration to deal with trade disputes, the representatives of 676,000 members of Unions votiog against the motion and those representing 266,000 unionists for it.

Strengthening the Australian Squadron

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, September 4 The torpedo boat destroyers Zephyr and Fervent form part of a flotilla of destroyers intended to strengthen the Australian squadron [The Fervent waa launched at Paisley in 1895, has a displacement of 270 tons, is 200 ft in ifngth. with a beam of 19ft, and draught of 7.8 "t. She has an indicated horse power of 3800, with two screws, and can attain a speed of 27 knots an hour. Her armament consists of one twelve pouuder and five six pounders, and she has two torpedo tubes. Fler complement con sists of fifty men. The Zephyr is a similar vessel in all respects,' except thab her draught is 53 feet, and stye was launched in bhe same year.]

A Valuable Discovery

FXOITFMENT AT BROKEN HILL Unlbed Press Association—By Eleotrio Talegraph—Copyrighb SfyDNEy, Sept § lb is understood thab there $re good grounds for stating thab after lengthened experiments a successful method of desulp hurising sulphide ores has been discovered. The process has been described as inexpen sive aod expeditious, bhe ore being com pletely desulphurised in a very short time without the aid of roasting furnaoeP, and ab a cost of only a few shillings per ton, leaving the sulphide ores completely oxidised A State trial has yet to be made on a large scale. Much excitement prevails ab Broken I Hill.

Ashburton Minstrels at Lauriston.

A most successful entertainment was given by the local Minstrels at Laudator* la.b evening. The railway goods shed (kindly lent for the occasion) being taxed to the utmost. Mr J J Ritson, late of Dixs Qhrißtohuroh, nnde his firsb appearance, and created a decided furore, his acting and make up being perfect, Among the items were banjo selections by Mr Wright's Banjo Band, which were rendered in a most efficient manner, and were much appreciated by the large audience. Taking the enter* tainmenb on a whole everything went very smoothly, and the Minstrels are to be congratulated on being able bo produce such enjoyable amusement for their country friends. Mr Sohwartz made an efficient interlocutor, and the corner men caused roars of laughter with their comical absurdities and jokes. Mr Frank Curtis acted as accompanist, and Mr JR Gullen played the violin obligatos in a very pleasing style. After the concert a ball was held, whioh was kept up to a late hour. Mr Walker, who supplied the dance music, on behalf of the Library Committee, thanked those present for their bheir patronage and hoped all had enjoyed themselves

Counterfeit Coin

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Inveroabgill September 5 Ab the Supreme Court, ab the concla°ion of the hearing of a charge of coining ag»inst four youths, his Honour said lb was dear from bhe evidence and was admitted thab the accused had made coin from a mould, but lb was a question of considerable diffi' culty whether thab mere making of coin to resemble a current coin, withoub any inbenb to pass ib, was orime or not. It seemed difficult bo believe bhat the n ere making of coin in thab way was penal, especially as the penalty mlghb be life imprisonment. His Honour, therefore, submitted bwo issues to the jury. Did the accused, or any of them make counterfeit coin (1) with inbenb to make ib resemble a current silver coin, and (2) with intent bo make ib pass for a current silver coin. The jury answered the firsb in the affirmative, and the latter in the negative His Honour entered a conviotion, and stated that be would submit the point he had mentioned to tha Appeal Court. If ib was held that the mere making was no offence, the conviction would be expunged. In any case, no punishment will follow the jury's decision. Two of tbe youths have yeb to be tried for uttering eounterfeib half crowns. This, one of them said, today, was the r> suit of a change of clothes, and that when he found bad money had been given to a shopkeeper, they were afraid to rectify bhe mistake.

Interprovincial

United .Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Gisborne, Sepb 5 Ab the Supreme Court, the charge against Hohe Tawera, aged about thirty, charged with indecent aesaulb, resulted in an ac quittal. The circumstances of the case are remarkable. The woman was unable to 1 identify the assailapt. but from footprints suspicion fell on the accused, who was arrested by a native policeman, The accused offered to give cattle and horses to settle the matter, and therefore made a written statement confessing hia guilt At the higher court counsel for the accused objected to bhe confession being admitted as evidenoe. The Judge upheld bhe ooatention on bhe ground thab ib had been indubed by the hope of escape held out. Ib Is the Maori custom (accused's oounst.l stated) to settle matters by payment in kind. Auckland, Sept 6

Ab the inquest on Arthur Dempsey, licensee of the Arohhill Hotel, a verdicb of suicide while mentally unsound was returned. Peter Sinclair, aged 60. waa killed by a fall of earth ab the Porootsrao Railway Worka. Inveeoahgill, Sept 5 At a treetjcg of creditors of Robert Fleck, farmer, ab Riverbon, it was stated bhab the debtor had filled because of a judgment of the Supreme Court, giving one N Kean £594 damages for injury, and through loss by burning of a threshing mill. 'Che jury in the case against Conrad For tune, pupil teacher, a!) Orepuki School charged with Indecently assaulting a pupil, after deliberating two hours, returned a verdict of ' Nob Guilty.' . The girl has jusb turned fourteen years, and became a mother i*sb week. The first annual meeting of the Southland Farmers' Co operative Association was held at Gore today, bub the business having practically been commenced since the , balance sheet had been made ap, there was little to report. The ohairman, Mr Murdoch said he had since sold 20,000 bags of oats, 4000 live stock, manures etc., and w*s now prepared to supply all farmers'requirements domestic and otherwiae, ib waa resolved that when 500 shares are taken up in the southern and western districts, the head office shall be removed to Invercargill. Napier, September 5 At the meeting of the ' Napier Borough Council tbis evening, Councillor G H Swan, who had been thirty eight years in Napier, apnou&oe^ his resignation from the Council, ow|ng to taking up his residence in Haw era.

MINING

The Greenstone Creek, Three Mile, and the Junction Companies' dredges are getting clear of bhe silt thab was broughb by the reoenb Hoods, The two latter should have average reburnsi The former, however, is engaged in preparatory work, and i* not likely to wash up for so tip time to come The Leviathan Company's dredge continue* to slightly improve The Maori Queen Company's wash continues hard Dunedin, Sept 6 Today's Sales—Charlton Creek 225; Electric 34s 6d, 34s 6d, 34s 6d, 345; Firsb Chance lis; Fourteen Mile Beach 26a 6d. Halfway Houae 15s, 16s; Junction Electric 4 parcels ab 29a 6d ; Monte Chrtsto 34s 9J, 34s 9d ; Reeves' Proprietary 12a 6d ; Vincent Extended 7s 9d, 8s 9d

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The usual monthly meeting of bhe Ash* burton County Council was held today- Present—Mes.rs C J Harper (chairman), H Friedlander, E G Wright, 8 Chapman, M Stitt, J Johnston, GAM Buckley, W Morgan, and J Lambie. Reports of businew done by the Chairman sicea last meeting, together with ranger's reports and lists of rates, were laid upon bhe table. j Correspondence was read from Mr W S Strange, complaining of refuse seeds flowing down the Ashburton river, and bhe Mayor's reply on the subject, referred to the Council, was read. The Chairman's reply to an enquiry from the member for the district re estimate of repairs to headworks, was read. Me Wrlghi objected to thab portion intimating thab the ratepayers would nob accept any modified scheme. Members pointed out that Mr Taylor, who appeared to acb as the mouthpiece of the ratepayers, positively stated do modified scheme Would be accepted by them. Mr Wright further considered that, independently of Govern menb aid, bhe work must eventually be carried out by the Council, The Chairman's action was approved* ENGINEER'S RBFOBT. The Engineer's reporb was then read as follows :— Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply—Up to 30 h August, there was a good supply infill the races, but the lood io rivers whioh occurred on that date, disarranged the intakes more or leesi At the inleb of the auxiliary channel, a large quantity of shingle was thrown up to nearly the heighb of the river bank, and ib will be necessity to have a breastwork of timber in the vicinity of the sluice, to prevent overflow, lo the eveab of the river again rising, while the set con tinues in its present direction. The protec tive work between this intake and Pudding Hill Bridge is in hand. I took levels and laid off the alteration of race, whioh the A. and P. Association requested ab the southwest corner of the Ashburton Ssleyards ground. There is scarcely any fall, and the maintenance must be oarefuily attended to. The Wakanui Creek has been dry for a few days, as the resulo of blockages at intake during recent heavy freshet, bub the supply will be restored in parb tonight, and full supply in a day or two. The supply from Rakaia Biver ab Acton was kept np with very little intermission. Two sheep bridges have been ereoted between Ashburton and Fairfield,: and several fords have been attended to.

lAshbarton-R»ngita.a Water Supply—The supply during ahe month has been tatisfac tory. Several fords have been repaired. A culvert has been put in ab the Hinds Gorge, and the oreek ab the foot of terrace there has been widened very considerably. Two of the sheep bridges on line of Anama Main bate been ereoted, and the others are in progress, Ab Thompson Street, Tinwald, concrete pipes have been put in, in lien of ford, whioh has been filled up to sbreeb level Ashburton Forks Water Supply—The service in this district continues to be satisfactory Taylor Stream Bridge—The eight iron bark piles on decayed portion have been satisfactorily driven, and the superstructure there is now being reinstated. The bridge will be open for resumption of traffic next week Winterßlow Track—Tenders have been invited for bridge near lower end, and slso for the formation cf 60 chains of track. The next oontracb should be for construction of bridge near the r.pper end ab woolshed, consisting of three spans of 20 feet, with piers formed of iron rail.. Any available balance would be used in improving other portions of the track Protectivj Works, Upper Side Ragle's Crossing—These works have been finished in terms of specification. The recent flood in river caused a little damage at ore point, but this has been made good, and also a little additional fascine woik put io. The total co_t has been £56 Coun'y Plantations—The panting autho risad near Chelmsford and Lagmhor, and Weß'e.fioid-Valetta R»ad, as also that at Ftwfisld has been conripbted, a«d the contractor is now starting to flaib at Ruccleuoh, Alford, and Pudding Hill, and Anama. Tusaock fires h»ve occurred recently in some of the plantations, v 'z (I) Plantation Reserve, 2562, which originated in Mr Harrison's land, destn ying 25 oh-dns g >r.e fence and some 25 trees, besides scorching others whbh howevir urn likely to reonver. (2) in R 8 32628 at oltl Valetta tanks. This orginated in the Medictl Reserve adpiain'g, and irjured more or If Ba the two year old trees over »j? area of about ]2 aores (3) Reserve 2571 PuJdlng Hill. This fi.e originated in the portion of the Reserve aboub to be planted on the lower tide of the main channel, which the Ranger was burning preparatory to planting. The wind suddenly veered round, and seems to have blown ecme tpirks across the main ohanoel, causing the fire to spread through the plantation?. The larch trees are of conside rable height, and only the bottoms are affected. Iv that moist situation, there is ft good prospect of recovery. (4) Part of Reserve 2567, near 'The BtoLhert." at Cavendish. The fire seems to have originated on the leased portion of Reserve, and would have swept the whole planted portion there, had ib nob been that the water race intervened. The fencing of frontage of Reserve 1774 near Fairfield is in hand, and the repairs of dividing fence ab Spread Eagle will be finished In a few days.

FOOTBALL.

; The football match, Bprlr.gbu.rn v Mona, played! on the Domain ground yesterday afternoon resulted in an easy win for the bush contingent. During the first spell the Springburn team scored two tries, neither of whioh were converted, the place kicking being poor. The Mona team gained no better in the second spell, for although they occasionally invaded their opponents twenty five the pressure was only momentarily. During theßecond spell Springburn added another try, thus winning By nine points to nil. The Springbnrn team were a very compact set, a *plendid line of forwards, and the passing of bbc backs, was ab times, exceptionally good. The Mcna team were far boo lighb for their opponents, and Buffered in almost every scrum, Mr R Castles was i referee. A match between teams representing the second fifteen of the Soutern Cross and bhe Excelsior football club was played oo the ground of the latter yesterday, and after a fast and open game resulted in a draw, aach team scoring 3 points* As no referee turned op the onerous position of umpire was unfortunately tauten by an individual who did nob appear to nnder* Stand the game and while thanks, are due to him for his kindness in officiating, it Is to be regretted that in the second spell he did nob give complete satisfaction. Johr s, Smith, and Hunt played well for the Southern Cross, while Hood and Thomas were of much assistance to the Excelsior,

THE NINE A SIDE TOURNAMENT.

The finals of the nine a side tournament for the gold and silver medals were played in Viotoda Park, Temuka, on Thursday after* noon, an 3 resulted in wins for Geraldtas (seniors), and Star (juniors), SENIORS Geraldine v. Waihi—This game was practically confined bo bhe forwards, and Geraldine had much bhe better of the game, winning by 3 to 0 JONIORB Wiaehmore v Geraldine—Winchmore were continually o_? the defensive, and were defeated by 6to 9 *■ ' ' '■•■•- Geraldine v Star—This was the besb game of the day, and was a ding dong go from start to #aiah» Three spells had to be played before, a soore wm registered, Star winning by 3 to 0

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PUBMO MOTION. First Shipment JC&T ARRIVED. To tte 'followed by Regular Shipments direct from Ceylon by every Mail Boar, OF THE RENOWNED CEYLON TEA. THE NIRVANA TIA COMPANY, Colombo, Oeylon, have made »rr»nKtmen*B to send to New Zealand REGULAR SHIPMENTS OF THFIR OBOtCi. OETLON TEAS, feeling sure th® T«?a drinking pablic will much appreciate a PURE, CHOIOE OKYLON TEA. Direct. Jrom the Grower, UN TAMPERED WITH. ____, READ THISI- Thes. Tea. are Packed In Oeyloo, and are abeolotely PURE. People rarely eontdderthe DANGER of drinking low claea Teas. NIRVANA is the highest gride known t« 'he trade, and is sold by all leading groeiMra at tho (same prloo t>a ordinary Tea. ASK FOR IT. DON'T FORGET TBE NAME. Sole Agent Appointed— I. T. COOOH, Askbiirtoia. | free Swmrde and Pamphlet on application mitß GOVERNMENT INSUR ANCE DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with their Trade or Easiness nnder " Th© Wtirken' Ocrßpenustfoa Act," "The $£toptoyerß( Liabilities Aote," as well as under the Common Law. Owners of Property and Moftgagees' also protected under Special Tables. PERSONA!, ACCIDENT INSURANCE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars m to Rate*, etc, apply to the Local Office of th Department. J H RICHARDSON Commissioner Welliogfeon. 6th June, 1901 I HAVE the following PROPERTIES FOB SALIS . !Acre and Hour;, William Streeb south Aero and House, Havelock Strseb west Acre and House, West s de J good po»l tion 1 Acre and R«wideßc«, wish good outbuild ings ; Moore Street eoet House and Two Sections, H«mi.Btead 8 Acrea aod Good House., Wt-kanut Road 5 Acrea, Allenton, grand Bite for a dwel'in'R Severs! Good Sections at F-urton Town Section, iv various positions and pHcPS . Eight B loihed Houae. Peter Strcot west— To Let H. W. T3ARRETT, 8 15 AG' NT, ARG&DE, ASHBU&TON LADIES NUBSE, Burnett Stroefc West, opposite Dr. Maude's PKEPABED to take In Patlnnlii and give every attention and Irst^oiast aeaommocUtioo. PAtieu.B attended at their owe home*. ' NEW % g ALAND CLOTHING FACTORY NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS, «pr DOZBN STRAW HATsi tf)f\ DOZEN SOFT FELT HATS 2f\ DC KEN TENNIS SHIRTS 0 i New Regatta Shirts, Ties, Gaps, and * all the Latest Novelties to open next week. .-,..■ Th© Largest Selection io Tcwo. jPrices Right. Quality Right; NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING 17 AC TORY LOTH ING JCaO^ORY • — fe». BfnBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford %\ Timaru . A LWAYS la Stook—A first T7 JjL clans BelecMon of Marble Jt-J l—L^ aod Granite Moa«_»«nt*, jl Oea.gns and Estimates may j I be intpfeoted ab the establishment J.X ot Mr John Wilson, Painter, *f Burnett Street, Ashburt.n Letter Cutting in any style ECLIPSE I CYCLE C&. :j ENAMELLER3, TLiTERS, AND I. MACHINISTS. . ■■>



F. FERRIMAN FOR SALeT"""" Corner Nelton and Oxford Slreets, Hampstead | FpHAT Comfortable Houae of 6 Booms «md 601 servstory, together with good stables aod trap house ereoted oa tbe corner seotion aa above. Tbe Property h well supplied with water by one of Messrs Booth McDonald's Wiodmi 1". The Garden is well planted with ohoice fruit trees. Tbe Seotion poaietaes ample frontage on both Nelson and Oxford Street!, aod Is within a. stone throw of the fltatnpste&d Publio 'School Cash or terms to suit. 'Purchaser Apply F FERRIMAN, Land and Estote Agent D. CLARKE'S .1 OARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Registered nnder Trade Marks Act, No 13,796 and 158,143) Has been used 66 YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIALS Dear Sir, —Ro Clarke's Oarbolized Wheat Protector. I have ased the above dressing for tho past three seasons on an average sow.tig of 1509 acrea of wheat! and oats, and have aiway. found that ft' givea every satisfaction. It is also mixed ! With less lahor and germinates a week sootier than when dressed with biaestone. M Stitt I have ased your Wheat P.otector, also Bluestone both on the same paddock, and am much pleased with yowr Protector a. a much better preventive of smut than Bla-sioae. Jam 83 MoLban, Cairnbrae, F. FERRIMAN. mv ii,, :-ji!LiJii±Ji—B BE WISE, OY YOUR BOOTS AT_l>. STOOIL'S LUE BOOT SHOP, "OURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. . A P*ir of Slippers given away with every pair of Bootß to the value of 10j. MINORCAB, Brown Leghorns, L»ng« shuns, Indian Game and Pekin Duoke. SITTINGS FBOM I 5« TO Sis. iSarly Orders Booked and Ekeouted in Kotatiun. 21 H. G. BERRYMAN. EMPKESd NEEDLE. SHORT SEASON ONLY. HORT SEASON ONLY. Awarded four Gold Medals. ALL LESSONS FREE. Burnetb Street—Empress Needle DaplU



• BUSINESS NOTICES r~mmmmmmn ■■inn mmmammmmmmmm,mmnmm .„_■-.,.-.. ■..i-»._-..—i.ii..w...i-i.ii.i.. .w.i.««._i-.., win ■■.. mmtm ml GARDEN REQUISITES. GARDEN REQUISITES. GARDEN REQUISITES. TITATER POTS, all sizes, with or without rose. TTOES, every shape manufactured. /CLIPPERS for Hedges and Borders, f\VT OF SIGHT TRAPS, "Certain D_ath to Birda." IT AWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. 1" INES.—• Belfast Garden Lines,' non-breakable. TVAMHOB RAKES, wi.h or without H%ndleß. |VT ETTTNG—3f., 2ft, and 18in. specially Imported for peas. OPADIS—A. and F. Parkes. all aiaes, jD. « Whltehotises,' Colonial Slashes. |~lo~me and Buy. W. H. COLLINS & CO,, HARDWARE EMPORIUM, Bast Street, Ashburton. Telephone—l 4 and 15 Post Office Box 38 MMMMiMMMWMHMaMMIHM^ IF yoa buy from m yoa are sore of the beat, no natter how little you pay—beat at th. prioe. If from any reaion yoa osnnot bay, we etrongly advise yoa to take tbe other nide of the street, or if yoa ■mini look at oar windows, keep a good hold on your parse for a. look at the Season's goods . now showing, and the Exqojgite Novelties displayed in oar premises, is a very strong temptation to boy, consequently ©very lady who.wishea to " ju«t have a took at the new things " is cordially welcomed, MITCHELL AND TURNER to



BUSINESS NOTICES PDBLIO ANNOUNCEMENT ~\T7E beg to inform tho publio of Ash VV barton and surrounding district that wb have taken over the business hitherto car ried on by Mr Gbokgb Wobnbr, as a Family Butcher. East Streeb, Ashborbon, and thab the business will be carried on, together with that of a General Store, in the premises at corner of East Belb and Wakanui Boad. Wo trusb thab with striot atten tion to the interests of the publio to merit a fair share of the public patronage* Customers waited on daily. HUSTON & SON. 263 OCEAN Accident & Guarantee COBPOKATION, Ltd. Capital ... ... £1,000,000 rpHIS Corporation has ABSOLU TELY NO TAEIFP Arrangements with any other COM PANY, and will Cover ALL EM PLOYERS at LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. Employers Insuring with as can rely on Best Treatment, And Claims Do Not become a Charge on the Consolidated Revenue. Neither will Clients be subjected to the RED-TAPE METHODS inseparable from Government De | partmental Control. Accident and Illness Insurance World-Wide as toJTravel. Wicofl Bros. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 8 193 $ g ASK FOR e^ . m—4r. NEW TARIFF CHAMPION BLEND OTHER PRICES: iff ft m '/I 0 2/2 2/4 Z/b j NO CHINA TEA USED BY US. j Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, red nee fever and prevent tlotches; price, Is* j Smoke New Venus I



X'he lootl branch of the D.I,C. haa now been in fn'l swing In Ashburton for jusb 6 months, which is 5 months longpr bhan was anticipated ab bbc commencement qt the sale, The sale has proved an unprecedented success, and as it is now drawing to a o.ose, those who are contemplating purchasing a piano or organ, or musical instruments of any description would do well to make their decision while suoh a magnifioenb stock is here from which bo make bheir selection. A new shipment, which will also be the lasb, has uab been opened Wade's Worm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, Is



Aa the closing days of the sale of the D.I.C. In Ashburton are announced, those anxious to try the new washing free of all responsibility bad better make their application white they have the ohanoe, at when once their own branch leaves the district, no further trials will be j allowed, Testimonials continue to come iv freely, tbe latest being as follows :— Mounb Possession, Ashburton Gorge, Sept 2nd, 1901. The washing machine senb on trial is in every respect satisfactory. Enclosed you will pleasa fiod cheque in {.ayinent, whioh kindly acknowledge — fours althfully, Tmoj 8 Johnston Smoke Now Venus



1 OHSONIC DIARRHOEA* j Mr 0 B Wingfiald, of Fair PUy, Mo U 8 A, who soared from chronic dysentery for thirty five years, says Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy did him more goo 1 than any other medicine ba had ever used. For sal. by Ashburbon Drug Co*