Mail Notices

Mails olosa for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations: THURSDAY, APRIL 25 For Northern Ports and Wtstport, also Mnnt-o Video, Teseriffe, and United Kingdom, epectally addrested per Wakftnui, 1 aiao parcels for United Kingdom and O»n r tlnent of Europe, per Rotomahana, at 6 30' ,P m FRIDAY. APRIL 26. For Northern Ports and Westpozt, nlso Australia (due Sydney, May 2), and S South Africa, per Warrimoo, at 6 30pm

Commercial.

United Press Assootatbn—By Eleotrio Telegraph Sydney. Ap"l H Wtenf". chick, 2s 2d to 2« 3d; milling, 2i 84 to 21 W ', flour £515s to£Bsa; M*nitob*n,£lo 5a to £10 10i. O»ts, prime New Zealand Is 9d to la 10d, medium Is 6d to Is Bd, < milling Is lljd, looal Is 5d to Is 9ds Barley, Cape, 2s 2d to 2s 4d ; N»w Zealand 2i 4d ; miizß, 2i 3d to 2i 4<i. Peas 3s 3d to 3a 6d. Bran, B|l to 9d ; pollard, B|d to 9d. Potatoes, CircuUrs £3 15s to £4 ss. Onions, NZ, £4 to £5 s "Victorian £6 to £6 ss. ! Baiter-dairy 8d to 9d, creamery 10J; cheese, NZ, to 6d; bacon, s|d to 6|d; hame, (The above quotations sre those ruling' between merchant and retailer, and do not ! represent the slightly lower values obtained , by a recognised broker.) Melbourne, April 24 Wheat, 2s 81 to 2s 8&i ; oats, Algerian, Is 5d to la 7£d ; seeding, Is Qji. Matee 2s Xfrl ; bran and pnllard, la; potatoes up %o £3 15s; onions, £5 10s Adblaidb, April 24 Wheat) 2s 7fd to 2« 8d; ftour, £6 5s to £6 7s 6d; oats, Algerian, Is 8d to Is lOd; •tout, 2i 2d to 2s 8d; bran aad pollard 10£ d

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET

Christohuroh, April 24 OatxTjS —The fab ealtie entered numbered 247, iocludiag aom« good itation line*. There wai k slight improvement for prime bat inferior was weaker. Good to prime sold at 20a to 22< 6d, other* 17a to 19a 63 ; beat (teen £8 to £9 Isi, others £5 10a to £7 10«; beet heifers £3 to £8 203, others £4 15s to £6 10s ; beßt oowa £7 to £3 2s 6d, others £4 2a 6d to £6 10s; dairies, ia good good demand, up to £9 15s. Shebf.—There wnt nothing doing m store or fat sh«ep About 2000, mostly ewen, were entered. There wos no demand for export, bub the batchers kepi th« prices ateedy, with a eti^hb improvement for good sheep. Wethers brought 15s lid to 18s 7d; best ewes 15s to 16s 83, merino 13s to 14s 6d, inferior down to 11*; merino wethers lit to 14s. Fat lambs—2Bso oam« forward bub not many were prime. Any. thsug up to the mark sold well, and other sorts Is lower. Freezers soid at 13s to 15s Sri, extra prime up to 16s Id, others 10s 10 12s 6d. 12,245 store sheep were yarded, mostly rough sorts and deatera* lines from tbe Ohathams And Maryborough. The vendors reduced the reserves, being anxious to quit, and more changed hands than usual at slightly lower rates ; forward wethers 14s Id to 14s 10J ; backward 12s 31 to 14j ; good young ewes 14a to 16s 6d; medium •sort* 12s to 13s 6d; aged 61 to 8% \ lambs 9< to 10s 6d for backward sorts and Us to 13s were passed Pigs—4so w*r» offered ; bnconers 32s 6d to 465, oidinary up to 52s 6 5 for extra hoavy, equal to 3£d to 3^4 per lb ; porkers, good eale, 23) to 31* 6d, equal to 4(i per !h ; good stores were m demand at 19i to 255, tmalier 12s to 18s, tuckers 4< to 6s

BURNSIDE MARKET.

Uai'ed Press Aesooia ion—by Eleotrio Telegraph Dunedin, April 24. Fatc*Hie—ls9 ysrded ; almost wholly fair to medium. Beef, which soM well under tair compeui ion, w^a at nboufc 23i per lOOlbs ; b st bt-llocka, £8 5> to £10 5«; medium £7 to £7 15 j ; light, £5 10* to £6 16s ; best cows and heifers. £•* 10* to £$ ; medium, £|3 t-o £5 15s ; aged cows £410 bo £416*.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1901.

We publish with much pleasure, a second communication from " Farm Hani," thfl more so, because of the manly and moderate tone of bis letter. We refer to the subject he deaia with again, because we find that some of oar former remarks about the Trade Unions and their methods have been somewhat misunderstood. Let ua make it clear then to begin with, that we are by do means opposed to workers suffering under aoy form of injustice or hardship, and combining to improve their positions by fair and reasonable means. And we do not deny that farm hands have a grievance m the matter of their hoars of labour. This, however, is not a universal complaint amongst this class of the community. We know some farmers who .employ a sufficient number of farm hands to get their work done without calling upon anybody to labour more than eight or ten hours a day except on special occasions. We admit, however, tliat the hours mentioned by our correspon dent are too long, and those farm hands who may be required to keep such hoard havo a real grievance. Our contention with regard to the relations between employers and employed m the agricultural districts was—that the Unions bblonging to the manufacturing and mechanical trades were not actuated by any special love for farm labourers m proposing to stir the latter up to join with them & but were merely striving to increase their own political power. They know very well that if all the farm labourers m the country were to combir.« and form a union, this wouid hb.ve little influence m the management and policy of the Trades and Labour Councils. There are far too many Unions m the centres of population for that. This being 80 obvious to all who have impartially studied tho subject — which farm labourers as a rufe have not done—we considered it our daty to warn that class of our fellow workers not to walk blindly into the net that ia to be spread for them, lent they übonld hereafter find themselves m a worse position than they are now. There is no more tyrannical master than a Union, as these bodies are at present constituted and managed. If a map, knows he is worth more wages than he is getting be ma} at any time throw up big situation and place a higher value on his work, which he may get elsewhere j and gradually m this way he may reach what would be top wages. Bub under Union domination, be it compelled to elemaod a certain wage, even although be may be quite aware that he is not honestly worth it, and maty also be certain that no one will give it to him. Here the emptiness of the claim made by the Unions ,tbat they are benefittiog the workers is shown. They will not find the unem ployed labourer work, because, fortu nately for the employers, they cannot compel the latter to engtge men wbo

are not compel nr to earn the statutory wage. What, thnn, ie tv become of those who are quite willing to work, and have perhaps, families to keep, bat who ar<» not, and n- ver cas* be, good workmen ? Hundred* of men of this class hate been elbowed out of the centres whore Unionism prevails, and have drifted into the country districts. Bat philanthropic Trades and Labour Unions are now looking these un | fortunate* up, and if their raids on the industries m the rural districts succeed, ths men and women whose interests are being «o carefully looked after will hare to trek to South Africa or some other p^ace where the legislature is m a position to resist the pressure of labour organisations. We note that oor correspondent suggests that employers of farm labour, if properly approached, might agree to make some improvement m ths position of their hands, more especially with regard to their hoars of labour. Thai Is a very stnsible sug gestion, and we recommend that before entering into any negotiations with Trade Union emissaries, the farm hands endeavour to carry it into effect. If this does not bring about satisfactory results it will be time enough to form a Farm Labourers' Union. But m that case they would avoid many pitfalls by carefully keeping aloof from the Trade Unionism of the centresin New Zealand That is an element of perpetual dis cord, and is, we fear, fated to seriously prejudice the prosperity of this country.

Local and General.

Weather Forecast—Captain Edwin wires : — Strong north to went and south west wind; glass fall, but) rise after 10hours from now; Indicationb of rain Dkolabation ojf the Pom.—The official declaration of the poll for the Borough election, appears m oar advertising columns. Canonical LAN«r/AOS.—-la the course of discussion by Gainsborough Guardians on Tuesday, the Rev Oanon Moore protested against the purchase of a new hearse, re marking that they were the most horrible beastly, and disgusting things m the world. Teh Abiitbatjon Cocm— Mr Justice Cooper at yeeterday'a sittings of the Arbitration Court asked the country newspaper proprietors to supply a statement of their revenue and expenditure and the circulation of their papers* Rangitata Road Board.—Messrs Jamas { Dellow, C J Harper, Charles Jaine, W P Kejlocb, and Bobarfe Tarbotton hava been eleoted member! of th« Rangitat* Road Board. There fa; one new member on the Board, Mr Jaine, who takes th« place of Mr fi'-Taylor. Aocoitntb—A number of cases In which the Ashbarton Publishing Co., (former proprietors of the Mail and Guardian) were* plaintiffs, were get down for hearing afa the B.M. Court this morn- Ing, but a!! were arranged before the Court opened. South Fakaia. JRoad Distbict—The following candidates were nominated as numbers of the Board, and as tha nanv ber does not exceed the vacancies, bhe Returning officer, Mr L Cxley declared them duly elected members of th« South Rakaia Road Board :—Messrs J Copland, D G Holmei, H T Harmon, Juhn Lambie and T Morland. Wants Attention -At the corner of Eabt Belt and Wakanui Road m the Borough a email portion of the concrete channelling was left uncompleted, and as a result of the road formation now going on the town drainage at this point is running trer tha road. With the pre valence of fever m the town this forms an additional menace to the health of those m the neighbourhood, and should receive immediate at tension. Billiards — A billiard matsh of 750 np waa played at Waihi last week, when Memmott (receiving 10i)) won by 25 points from Weiss. Memmott' averaged 20 right through, and Weiss a fraction over 22. The Auckland Stvr states that after their New Zinland tour Weiss and Mem mott return to Australia, where Woiss intends to take up John Roberta's wager to co cede 55,0 hi i2 ? CQO fco »ny playor m th« world. This match takes place m Jane* Firk Works Display.—As will be seen on reference to our advertising columns, subscribers to the ttund whioh provided the stock of fireworks, with which it waa in' tended that * display should be held on the day that would bo sett apart by the Government for general rejoicings re Briftalns successful emergence from the Sou'h African War, are invited to attend a meeting to be held at the fire brigade station this evening. As the object for which th« fire work* were procured still appears to be m the far future and some of the stook is besoming useless through keeping, it it now suggested that the fireworks should be ussd m connection with the welcome to be tendered to the troopers returning by tha Tong>riro« |

Wedding at Tinwald

A wadding whioh had been looked forward to with tome interest took place at Tinwald yesterday afternoon, the parties immediately concerned being Miss Susie Msharry, daughter of Mr Meharry, a vary old resident of the town, and Mr C Oapamagain, The Presbyterian Ghuroh was very tastefully decorated for the occasion by lady friends of the bridet The Hey Mr Skinner, ©ffioiafced. The bride looked very pretty m pink figure;! silk, relieved with white chiffon, and wore the orthodox Toil and orange hloaaoms, also a diamond bracelet) the gift: of the bridt'groom'a mother, residing la England* The bridesmaid wora oream figured lustre, trimmed with, silk and ribbon, picture hat, trimmed with oream •ilk and cornflower*, and oartied *■ a shower bouquet. Mr G Morrison, from the Lagmhor estate, officiated as beet man. Th« bride waa given away by her father, Mlaa MeKay prealded at the organ. After the ceremony tha party repaired to the Templar Hall, where the wedding breakfast waa laidl Rev M Skinner proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom, to whioh the bridegroom responded m a modest speech. The toasts of the bridesmaid and boat and hosteaa were alio honoured. During the afternoon tea and refreshments were diapenaed to the many who o<lled to congratulate. The evening was spent m g&mes, conge, &c, 1,11 thoroughly enjoying themielvee. The brid«s« travelling dreia waa of brown cloth trimmed with whltesatin. The bride, who ie a great favourite among Tinwald people waa tha recipient of a number of uieful and valuable presents.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not held oarieives responsible for opintoaß expressed byonr correspondents

TRADE UNIONS.

TO XHB SDICOB. ciß, —I do not think wo workers gob much consolation from your well intended remarks on my letter on the above subject, nor tan I see any reason; why the farm labourer should not be allowed the claims I beapoke for him then. One argument you used was ths»i becauseoorl r their yonth the team bands are better paid comparatively than are some other clauses of workers. If they are at their woik younger than the majority of worker*, I don't think It should ba ho, for I know it ia at the sacrifice of the mental development of many that they are m that position. The country boy ia not I nearly ao well educated as his town ooaain, ! and that is one reason why he ia tb.B slower, and surer, if you like, of the two. Bat he must at least work at bia business four or five years, like any other worker, before he ia able to earn £1 a week, and except m rare caasa he o&nnod earn more than that amount no matter how excellent & worker he beoomea. As for him setting up en his own aooount, I think ib it just m hard to get a ■tart on a farm as it is m many of the other trades or callings of life. It is not, however, ths wagea we complain about so much as the needlessly long, conti*?aou» hours we have to work month after month, without that iittle diversion which we all know Is so necessary for the well-being of anyone. I was told by one of the workers os a threshing machine the other day th*t ten different hands had left th« machine within a month solely because they would nob or could not endure the long hours the grasping mill owner expeoted them to work. Is it not unreasonable to aak men to work at bard labour from five m the morning until nine and even ten o'clock m the evening, with scarcely sufficient time bo take their meals, as many of these men have to do? The person who thus works from daylight to dark without any time whatever for meotal or pleasurable pursuits mimes the true aim of life, and livet, I think all will admit, altogether too tnuob on the animal plane. But I suppose things naturally right them* selves m time, and such will, no doubt, be the case bore, as many good workmen are already leaving the farm and finding more congenial employ meat. I may say that some landholders now let their men off Saturday afternoons at three o'clock, and I think the farmers generally would do the «ame were they approached on the matter by the workers m a right manner, and the system to extend through the whole district. Fearing I am trespassing too much on your epsop, and thanking you again, —I am, etc , Fabm Hand,

Ashburton Football Club.

The annual meeting of (he Aihburton Football Club was held last evening, when there was a fair attendance. Captain L J Hobbi wai m the chair. The repofb and balance sheet, shewing a debit balance of £l 4s, was read and adopted. After consider able ditcussion as to the advisability of carry log on the Club, ie was ultimately decided that ib should be wound up, tha general feeling being that there were not sufficient players ia the town to admit of two clubs being successfully carried on. The officers were authorised to collect all out standing subscriptions with the object of winding up the club as early ai possible. Votos of thanks were paused to the retiring officers, after which the meeting closed.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTION.

Householders' Meetings

CHERTSEY.

The general meeting of householders for the purpose of electing a committee for the school was held oa Monday 22nd, when the following committee was e'ected. Messrs G Soarlet,t>, J Stewart, G Campbell, J Iron- Bide, Downie, T Ward, andFß Stewart Mr G Soar'etb was re eleoted chairman, and Mr J Stewart secretary. A meeting of the new committee was then held, when it was decided to ask for an assistant mistress for the school m view of the improved attendance.

GREENSTREET.

The householders meeting was n*jt well attended, the following were elected as a Committee for the ensuing year : —Messrs S Knox, H Hunt, 6 Wilson, John Gilmoar, J D Stewart. Mr Stewart was elected Chairman.

WAKANUI.

At the householders meeting at Waka nni tha following gentlemen were elected a new Committee :—F Franapton, John Moore, J Calms. J Chambers, t& Oleliand E Thomas, D J Doak At a subsequent meeting of the new Committee, D J Doak was appointed chairman.

A Dunedin Rumour.

A HIGH HONOUR FOB THE PREMIER Dpnedin, April 24, In aiub*leader ahe remark*:—"From a source whioh we have always regarded &• thoroughly trustworthy, we have this piece of atartling information: 'A, rumour haa reached me (and I give it for what ib is worth) to the effect that the eniuing Parlia* tnenfe will be tho last whioh Mr Seddon will meet as Premier, It ia understood that) the Imperial Government will reward the right hon gentleman's splendid service* to Imperialism by offering him the Governorship of a constitutionally governed co'oay." If the effjr ia made and aooepted, there mnat neceeaariiy be reconstruction of the Cabinet m whioh case Mr Ward will, mall probability be called «v by the Liberal party to direct their future destiniea."

The Somali Rising

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph~-Oopyrighfe London, April 24 The rising of the Ogaden Somalia m Jubaland, East Africa, has been crashed, and British authority restored.

Interprovincial.

j United Progs Association—By Klectiic Telegraph Auckland, April 24 Robert Barlow Ferguson was fined £100 or a year's imprisonment tor having an Illicit still at Kennedy B»yi Blenheim, April 23 The body of George Finnestsr, boat builder ab Bulwerfeon, Pelorua Sound, was found by a searoh part^ on the beach at Stafford Point, m the Sound yesterday, Finnstter left Havelock on Thursday for home m an open boat, which was found on Friday eighteen miles from Haveiook. Palmerston Nobth, April 23 Malcolm Mclatyre, third engineer at Longburn Freez'ng Works, had hia right i arm smashed to palp this morning through being drawn into the machinery. The arm wag amputated ab the hospital shortly after the acpldent occurred. WpLfcJNpsON, April 24 A Wellington firm has completed arrange* tnents for shipping 1500 head of frozen poultry to South Africa every month. The War Office Is willing to take 1000 remounts from New Zealand next month for sue m South Afrtoa.. The Waihl Conciliation Board resumed this morning. Barry, who ab the close of the proceedings yesterday refused to answer the Union'e question, said that he had given the matter consideration and would make a statement to the Board, In discharging the men he acted he bolie*ed m the best interest of his Company and the main body of workers. On reflection he was prepared be admit that In dismissing the men he might have anted impulsively, and if m the judg menfc of the Board, after hearing the whole evidence on the question, ib was felb he had aobed contrary to the provision of the Conciliation and Arbitration Act, he was prepared frankly to admit that he had committed an error of judgment.

County Councils' Conference.

United Prass Anaooiatlon—By Eleetrlo Telegraph Tnuscr, April 24 A. conference of delegatos from the Booth Canterbury Cointy OoudoUs was held to day to diacuns matters of mutual Interest. The Levels County sought to obtain an J expression of amicable opinion m regard to | th« application of the new law permitting one county to collect contributions from neighbours using it* roads to any great extent for heavy traffic, the Levels County having to bear a good deal from the northern i part, from Waimate, and from other neighbours. The other County representa tives condemned the law as lMogiosl, and no } agreement was poasible. In regard to tbe •mall birdß, it was agreed to recommend the adoption of a new system of buying birds, at a priao to enable people to kill them, and 9d per dc son for the smaller birds aad 1« 61 per drswn for lark»S thrushes aad blackbird* was 6x«d. The purchase of eggs was also recommended to bo continued, During the last two years tbe Levels Oound' piid over £1300 for abating the nuic.ui.cj. Ad amendment to clause 16 of the Noxious Weeds Act was agreed to be necessary m the interests of local authorities. The charge for correcting the Government Valuation Rolls was objaoted to as excessive. A simpler proceeding for the closing of roads m Canterbury (stated to be followed m the North Island) was desirable, aad tht redis tribution of the represtttioo for the Timaru Harbour Board was demanded.

THE CONWAY MURDER TRIAL.

JANE SMITH BEFORE THE COURT. United Press Assaiiation—by Kleobrta Telegraph—Copyright ((Received 11*5 p.m) Sidney, April 24. The evidence at the trial of Mn Smith was largely a repetition of that given at tbe inquest. Fanny McDonald, stewardess on the Talune, said the accused was intro duced by bur to Captain Robertson the day prior to the arrival at Sydney. The accused waited aboard the ship tiil Captain Robertson returned m order to obtain his assistance to get the draft cashed. Accused was m bed at eight o'clock on the night the ship left Wellington. Both the accused and Miss Huddleston had plums at lunch on the 10th, The case will probably be concluded to morrow.

The Situation in China

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright CORE AN RAILWAY LOAN; JAPAN JEALOUS (Received April 24, 1145 pm London, April 24 A French syndicate, m conjunction with the Rosso-Chinese bank, furnish the loan proposed for the Corean railway on the security of the Oorean mines. Japan is extremely jealous over the transaction, and alleges that Rtmia is ignoring the terms of the 1896 convention.

A TURKISH TRANSPORT WRECKED.

Two Hundred Lives Lost 4 Cowardly Captain and Crew. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received April 24, 115pm 1 Lndon, April 24 The Turkish transport Aruslnn has been wrecked m the Bed Sea. She had 2500 troops and 100 pilgrims aboard. The captain and crew seized the boats and deserted the ship. 200 soldiers were drowned and the rest were rescued after beiug m a perilous position for 48 hoars,

The Imperial Budget

United Press Association—By Elaotrlo Telejrraph—Copyright THB INCOME TAX PROPOSALS. THB NEW L«AN. Received April 24,1126 p m London, April 24 In the House of Commons the Income Tax proposals were sanctioned by 369 votes to SS. The reception of tenders for the loan is closed so far as London is concerned. Country applications arriving this morning will be received.

Shocking Drowning Fatality

United Preve Association—By Blectrio Telegraph—Copyright GRKTMODtH, April 24 A doable drowning fatality occurred thii afternoon. Two children, named Kro»nlog«, one eight a:sd the other three years of age, were playing on the railway bridge, near the Ho«pil»], when they appear to have Ultau off into the water below. Tha youngest, was picked up floating on the water, bnb a wound on ita head showed that the child had struck the culvert, and wa« killed, The other child disappeared, but the boiy was recovered by dragging, The children had wandered away unknown to their mother

Teachers' Salaries Commission.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington* Ap II 24. Giving further evidence before the teachers salaries commission to-day, the Secretary of Education said he did not think a colonial scale would interfere with the privileges'and functions of Education Boards, Very few assistants would have to retire under the scheme, which would result In assistants being available lor responsible countsy positions at a higher salary than they are now receiving* Qualifying a statement mide yesterday regarding the salaries, he said, hla personal opinion was not that after & living wage had been reached, the salaries men should be doable womens, bat In case of men, the excess over a living wage should be double the excess m the pase of i women I?he Commission Is this after* noon visiting the City schools to see the manner of working Up till noon interest in the polling m the city was greater than ! for the same houra during the General election The poll clerks were kept busy ftom the opening time at all the booths® Touting at the doors of the booths was as active as if they were national Instead of local elections Great excitement Is ex* pected as the day goes on The result for the Mayoralty is expected about eight, and for Councillors between ten and eleven.

Ithw been the ouitom for theKingiof England to kin the cheek of each lady pre sented to them at the Drawing Roem. I Again there ars indications of a pomlble v iib lia EDglaad of the Ameer of Afghani!* tao, who has of late manifested a keen desire to c"me to London, j The Kaieer left England, It it laid, with the aadera tanking ihab, if the affaira of State permit, he may visit Klds Edward at Bal moral next autumn ; and there U torn* pp*> sibtlity thab next season London may tee both the jailer and feb* Ct»u

South Africa.

United Press Association- By Electric Telegraph—Copyright SUPPOSED PEACE NEOOTI ATIONS. A TEMPTING OFFfiB. FOR VALOUR,

(Reoeived April 24, 11 45 pm Londom, April 24 . Mrs Botha has again visited her husband. There are persistent report! of the renewal of peace negotiation*. The British South Africa Chartered Company has offered 100,000 acres to induce Australian farmers to settle m Rhodesia on the sole condition that £100,000 be expended on improve ments of the land within ten yt*ri. The Company's representative is sailicg for Australia m connection with the scheme. Three Victoria Crosses have been awarded to Canadian Dragoons for bravery at Kumati River. The Standerton Police surprised and captured twenty five, Boert at Daaof ( New Denmark

STORM IN VICTORIA

United Frets Association--By Elecfcrio Telegraph A BABQUE ASHORE. [{Received April 24, 1050 p id) The vessel ashore at Cape Patterson is the barque Artisan, bound from Manila to Newcastle m ballast. She struck during a gale at three o'olock on Monday morning. AH the bauds reached tbe shore safely. With tht 'heavy sea running the barqce fa doomed. The Artisan is owned by Thomas and Company of St Johns, New Bruaswipk. The George T Hay is anchored behind Cape Woolamw, and is unable to get out without as sistance. There is a danger of her drugging her anchors. ! Tbe steamer Melbourne has arrived froai Newcastle. She reports a hurri cane »li down the coast, and everything moveable was swept away.

FIRES.

SERIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. United Pten Association—By Eieetrle Telegraph Auoklans, April 24 A fire occurred »b Waikino this morning and destroyed Montgomery's billiard room, Williams' fancy goods shop, Sihallack 1* fruit shop, N White's shop, and Harper'i boarding house. The rest of the block wes saved by a hose laid on from Victoria battery. The only insurance ii on Williams' •toek, £200. PuNKWjf, April 24. A fire b.'oke oub this evening m the leor storey store of Laidlaw and Gray, iron mongers. The place fa reached by a right' of-way, and is surrounded by the National I Bank, the Bank of New Zealand, the office* of the Royal and National Insurance Gompanies, the Dunedin Cinb, and other important buildings. Tho building, which i was of brick, was comp'eteiy gnttei, iinfc the brigade appear now to have obtained control, and will evidently confine it to bht store where it started. Fortunately, scarcely a breath of wind was blowing.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—Bj Electri® Telegraph—Copyright)

IMPRISONED FOR LIBEL London, April 23 The offence of Mr McHugh, M.F. for North Loitnm, was that of publish ing the names of Protestant juryman m connection with the conviction of Land Leaguers on charges of conspiracy and intimidation. A FRAUDULENT PRIEST. Monsignor Qaerin, of Qhateauroar, a towo m France, has been arrested on charges of swindling by meana of a fraudulent bankruptcy. Hit defaloiW tions amount to £150,000, and ill victims were chiefly Catholics. THK IMPERIAL REPRESENTA TIVE CORPS. The troopship Britannic, with the Imperial Representative Corps, which attended the Commonwealth Inaugural ceremonies, and afterwards went through the Australasian colonies, has arrived home. MR CARNEGIE'S ENDOWMENTS Mr Andrew Carnegie gives forty-five thousand pounds sterling to endow ib« libraries at Vancouver, Ottawa, Winni peg, Windsor, and Ontario, THB STEEL TRUST. British iron and steel capitalists are combining to protect themselves against the steel trust. A sum of £10,000,000 sterling is to be spent m the establish* meat of steel and iron works at Saolt Sainte Marie, a town m the province of Ontario, i» Canada. The works will employ 10,000 hands. COLONIAL OARSMAN AT HOME Spencer H Gollan, the well-known Hawke's Bay sportsman, Torn Sullivan, the ex-New Zealander, and George Towns, the Australian sculler, rowed from Oxford to Putney, a distance of 104 miles, m thirteen boors fifty-six minacea, thereby estvbliehing a long distance record for a triple sculling boat. The journey was made m the 55ft treble sculler, recently built for Mr Gollan witb a view of breaking Thames records A PRIEST AS NAVIGATOR. Sydney, April 24 The Marist Mission schooner Eclipse has arrived from the Solomon Island*, m charge of Father Roullac and six black boys. Despite bad weather, and the fact that this was his first attempt at navigation. Father Rouillac man aged to cover seventeen hundred wiles m sixteen days, THE LOSS OF THE FEDERAL M^LBOpKHB, April 24 In connection with the loss of the steamer Federal, the lighthqusekeoptf at Gabo states that on the afternoon eji which the ship is supposed, to have been lost, the vessel came so close to tht lighthouse that he could have thrown s> stone into the steamer, Tba light* housekeeper at Everard and a man camped, near Ram Head tell similar stories. The theory mooted is that tot captain kept close m shore to avoid to* big waves, aad struck a sunken rock, and thifc the crew got into ths boats, which were swamped after being launched. SvpNEy, April 24 * Calcutta files received today eontem the acconnt'of the wreck of the steamer Taber, formerly the Faod O Company's ncona, at Mauritius on March 2tsk They state that twenty livee wareiost No doubt this h the s»o»e disaster as is referred to m » former pftblf message. The case of Henry Jobntton, charged

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LO ABB if'B Stands unrivalled for Indlg c WAHOO tion and uiver Complaint 16 ia purely herbal, and eanao injure the most) delicate oonatitntion. It effect is almost instantaneous; r single doa usually relieves, whilst one bottle is gener ally enough to oure. LOASBY'S WAHOO does nob require a> dozen bottles to be takes before ycu caa judge its value. No other Medicine adver felted asks you, as We' do, to buy only one bottle; take it regularly according' to directions, and then give the verdict. Hundreds of testimonials m our possession prove that many confirmed dyspeptics, after every known remedy had failed, have been completely cured by the aid of only one bottle of Loasby's Wahoo. Loatby'a Vf^boo— Pripe %* f}d, everywhere Sole manufacturers and proprietors-** LOASBY'S WAHOO MaNUFAOTUR ING 00., L'L'c, Dunedln> Wholesale Agents— Keinnthorn<s, Prosser & 00, N Z Drug Co Ltd



PoljrpatMc Medical Tnstitute. Corner of Gloucester Sfereet) and Lfttimer Sqtwre, OHRIBTOHUROH, (Immediately behind the Exchange Baildioga FIFTH VISIT TO"ASHBURTON. FIIDAY AFTRKNOON, MAY 3rd, 1901, 2 o'clock p.m until Bpm SATURDAY. MAY 4th, 9am antil 1 o'clock p m CONSULTATION FREE.—OIiANGE'S HOTKL. -- 4& POLY PATHY, She New Method of Healing, !• the S 0" WpP\jf surest and most rapid Systfltn, as it cures with abiolnte certainly such diseases aeCanoer, Epilepsy and Asthma, iTiMlfflffWfn«Mnf™*™ 'ocarabie under the old ay»tem, »s well »■ all Chronio jlfflß^^peßSßl'""^ Nervous Oomplafnts vt Women and Men. MOBE Turks made bit FOLYPATHY th»a any other system 3^^gßßy't:!3j i:CjJjM^^*M io the World THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS jjßPjßjF^JEX^^Jjfj^J ' as under j— 4^n^ffwnrPPjiili^rfrftJ Fhlkptic Fits tor Eight Ybars; also Hbam i fi^^Sf^^^^^^BJnffl ■ nur medioinei have done me a great) deal of good. I ' 3^^B^B|HHHHMkS feel bootee m every way, and the pains «t the heart) hare ■HnP^HHrH entirely left me. I have not had one fit) olnoe takiof; I yuar me^^°'Be—l remain, yours truly, I^HjfcHßSES^^E^^Htß Jsremlah Foster M||ilWPW^S^^^sjl LtJS« DIBBASE AND EXTREMR DEBILITY «6a|MHflflK|flH|^^Kß I hftT« muoh pleasure tn nendiug this letter, thankiog f^Ußßfß^^Kl^^w^mpM you very muoh for the benefit I hars derived from yonr MW^B^llHj^^^^W medioine, which I have been using iSx weeks. I was tHt^BKnHHBBP^H reduced ia weight from 12st 41b down to 8 171 b, and I _^ fIBHIIBwSIWPsSMIWSiJ a^ quite given myself up to my Maker; bat thank God {■BtUH|UwflH§|9^H|H after I had been under year treatment nine days my |^|^pW iTMS^yiM^^aHF*^^ll"^B dou'^ ace * th* 13^6 m me» »D<* I could feel it | '*■N ■"" "^T^BPrSH^gß^Bß^^^ myself, and have been improving ever twee. You csn I *^^gjßji^S!gHriSK?!!!!!Ss"g»* ÜB° this letter for a testimonial,, or refer anybody to me. -~-ea'"" s**' Wishing you every prosperity,—Yours rcspeotfaUy, 4 157 John Klphlck GKEATCLEAKING SALE OF PIANOS_& (i ORGANS. NO BEASOSABLE OFFER BBFCSED. The Dresden Pianoforte Company ARE now holding their Annual Sale of Pianos and Organs, wh6n their largo and varied stock of fireb olasi instruments will b« offered to the public «b wholesale prices for cash or 00 the most reasonable terms. The ingtrnmenta are on view at Tfil s Dbbsdem Agency, Mb Bbnrit Stbpbbotoh's Auction Booms, Havelook Street* Their Mr R A Home and Mr J A Coombs, salesmen, from the head oflaoa, Dunedin will be to atteadaaoe At the above address. The Sals will last for a few weeks only, and intending purchasers are invited to call at opaefftnd iaspeot the stock, when Mt Horse will aipply all information required. If you have aa old PIANO we will take It In exohange, or treat) it as the° Deposit if required. Full value allowed. J A X REIDLB. Genßral Ma»ager "" OSBORN£: SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. IN VALUABLES for GRUBBING TURNIPS and OULTIVATION OF ALL KINDS. We are prepared to give a trial to anyone requiring one of these Implements. ON VIEW AT JOHN ORR & GO'S. ASHBURTON,' OATES, LOWRY AND CO., .HA.VJBS JUST OPBNJSJD rpHS VERY LATEST IN ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, THE VERY LATEST IN OIL LAMPS, THE VERY LATEST IN BELLS, Including the Electric Push Button N Z Flag Bel!. Large Supply of Freeh OARBIDE also to hand (Our Carbide i« crashed and ready for asp.) CGESBORIEI? at Ohristchurch Pkices, and Everything a Tourist requires can be obtained at Zealaodia Cycle Works, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON" N.Z CLOTHING FACTORY. /^|UR Winter STOCK is bow opened ap— Ail Wool PA"NTS and SINGLETS ... ... 2a lid. COLONIAL PANTS and SINGLETS ... ... 48 6d. Largest;, Cheapest, and best Assortment ever shown m Aehhnrton. :o:—~ K.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY. WA L L P> PERS. WE HAVE TO HAND per the last Home boat—29 Baleß of the very atest ARTISTIC PAPERHANGINGS, the Colourings and Designs 0 which are decided works of art. Included m the shipment are JBeasitifu Friezeß and Borders to match the Papers. I hold the largeßt slock ol WALL PAPEBS m South Canterbury Clients can therefore rely upon having a large variety of each respective sort to choose from. imwnwwpii "0 * iimiiimiih m «_—^._.—. pj/^-my HOUSE DECORATOR AND SIGN- J. WILbUJN. ow£Sr- Box 16. lekjibot©



< F FMRWM\N ' ALLBNTON. rpENDERS are invited for teasing 7 acre. X of rioh gardening or grass ntj land %t Alleaton for ft term r.f three or five yearn, ffhe Property h sunated wifehio a few ohains of the Towa Belt mid its position makes it ooovenienfc for almoat any purpose. Tenders doae ob TUESDAY, April 2nd next. FuH particulars on application. P. PER RIM AN, Land and Estate Agaah i 108 SAW I| ACRES OF LAND WITH A GOOD HOUSE. Jbsve for a^le a good Home'foear' th« Public School. The house oontaias' Bix rooms, Soaliery, and detached Washoase. There i@i also a couvaniatsb stable. The Garden ia well planted with fruit trees m fall bearing. Easy terms may ba arrftnged for the purchase of this property. • P FERRIMAN, Land aDd.Estate'&geDt. FOB SALE. fpOWN. Sections 745 and 746, situated In _L Peters Street with Houee cf six rooms bathrooms etc. The property ia situated within » few minutes walk of the Railway ivcatioa, and ii worth your immediate »tten tioo, P. FEKRMAN, Land ftDcl'Estuts Agont9 FOE SALE ONE-EIG SET Acra and Hoaee of five rooma Bathroom, Scullery, etc. This h to model home, and if you are m need^of Bnch, my udviue is inspect this property" ab oooe, Fall particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, LkWD AND ESTATE AGENT. _____ . NORTH EAST BELT I HAVE received instructions from Me J. Maynabd to Fell Mb very desirable Property situated on the North Eitst Town Beit eompnetng one bail Acre section, tspoa which ii eroded a very convenient Dwelling Bouse; two half Acre sections adjoining, running through from the Bolt to Princess Street, and one half acre section facing the Belb Mr Maynard ban decided to Sell, and & reasonable Price will be accepted to effect a speedy oaie F yttRRIMAN__ . - FOR HALE '~~ """ O«x Street—a Comfortahle Home con sisting of 6 Rooms ereotsrl upon a quarter of an Acre of good ground; This Property is withht** few minutea walk of th« Domain, Post Office, aDd Railway .StaMon. If you need an investment for your savings, orwieh to become your own Landlord inspect) this forthwith F FBRFIMAN, Land and Estate Agent HAMPSTEAD. ! j fiAA WILL Buy a Section wi'h a Foar sb}y\J Roomed H< u»e and Scullery.. Easy Terms F FERRIMAN, L»nd and Estate Agent". """_ _ _^ Cojc Street West, A New Houae, containing 5 rooms, bath room and scullery. Apply F FERRIMAN, Ltnd and Estate Agent FOITsALE, Middle Road, AllsnUm, Lob 143, containing about 6 acres of firib class land, on which ia erected & dwelling Honso of font rooms ; part of the land is laid oat m orchard and garden, and is m good heart j a (stream runs through the propesty, * !Ehoie In neerch of a property of thie deioriptioß, situated close to town, should inspect) at onoe, as the owner desires to make » tpoedy sale. F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agoni SPLENDID SUCCESS! or OUR FIRST GREAT SALE IN ASHBUETON. PIANOS- P i A N O S- O R Q A N S. ORGANS. FIFTH SHIPMENT JUSr 10 HAND S SIE THE WONDERFUL WASHING MACHINE, Abhburton Testimonials now cominjgf m. First and second shipmentß sold out; third due ex 8,8. Icdramayo aboot 25th April. DI.C. TANORED STREET, Opposite Aroade, Aahburton.