Mail Notices

THURSDAY, MAY 2 \ For Northern Port* and Westport, ptr i Tarawera, at 630 pm FRIDAY, MAY 3 For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australia, due Sydney May 9, and South Africa, par Weetr^lis, at 6 30 p m Note-—Owicg to the detention of the Bonoma at Sydney, the despatch of the San Franoieco snail has been delayed. Dae notice will be given o! date of despatch m a day or to _____

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Asbburton dally for— UHRIBTOHUROH—afc 7.20 am, 11am 3.15 p m, 7 6 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.85 am,350 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m

Trainis arrive daily at) Ashburton from— OHKISTOHUROH—at 10.45 am, 12.18 p tn (express), 8 pin" TIMARU—*t 10.35 am, 2.55 pm DDNEDIN—at 6,67 pm (express) SFRINGBURN-at 8.45 a m

EPHEMERIS

Phases of Moon for May

Commercial.

United Preeß Association—By Eluotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received May 1, 9 45 p.m London, April 30 The wool sales opened briskly, and prices were unchanged, except for low crosabredls. Sydney, May 1 Wheat,chick, 2s 2£d to 2s3£d; milling,2« 6i to 2i 7d; flour £55s to £6 ss; Manitoban, £10 5s to £10 10j. Oats, prime New Zeakad feeding, «B Is 8d to Is 9d, 'O' Is 4d to Is 5d ; milling Is lOd to Is lldl Barley, feeding, Is lOd to Is lid; seed, 2s 21. Maize, prime new, 2i 6d> Peaa m4dto 3^ 6d. Bran, B|'t to 9d ; poli&rd, B|d to 9d. Potatoes, Circulars£4lss. Onions, Victorian prime £8, New Zealand, prime, £7. Butter- Creamery 101; second quality, 9d. Cheese, NZ, s&i to 6d; bacon, 7d to Bid. Ham.-, N Z, 8£ i to 9i (The above quotations are those ruling between merchant and retailer, and do not represent the slightly lower values obtained by a recognised broker.) Melbourne, May i Wheat, firm; milling 2s Id ; oats, milling, Is 7&d; eeed Is 8d ; stout white, 2s 0|1: Barley, 2i 21 to 2b 2d. Bran and pollard, lOJfd Adblaidb, May 1 Wheat is firmer at 2a B£-d, and holders uak an advance on that. O*ts, Al^erifiD, Is 3d to U lOd ; white, 2s 2d to 2a Bd. Bran i.ad pollard, 10^-d

GERALDINE STOCK SALE.

There was a good attendance at the Geraldine live atoek sale yesterday, wheo the entry of sheep was about 9000 Ewes sold fairly well aod «o did forward lambs, but wethera and aged ewes dragged a litt c. Fat lambs >brou>iht 12« 1M ; threequirter bred lambs Kh 63, 11), 11s 41, 12a. 12b W, 12h 61; Btrall cull lambs 6a 21 ; halibrsd wether l»mbs 9< 33 ; fat eweß 10) Id, lOi 6d, 11» 2(3, lla 6d, Us 9d and 12i ; full mouth haltbred ewes lls 9d ; merino ewes ss, 5s Id to 5s si; merino wethera 4s to 4* 3d ; six and e:ght tooth halfbred ewes 14j 3d. There was a fair eatry of pigs—porkers sold from 15i to 16s; weanera s<s to 7. There waa a good entry of cattle, which were under the hammer when our message left Geraldine.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET

Christchurch, May 1 The Addington stock sale was held today. Fat Cattle—There were 143 yarded.mostly light weights, and only a dozsn steersi Beet beef up to 22a per lOOlbo, inferior and medium I7s to 20s ; beat steers £8 to £9 17s 6d, lighter £6 5s to £7 10) ; heifers, £5 5a to £7 2i 6d ; cows, £4 10a to £7 17s 6d. Store cattle—loo head were yarded, and there was a good demand. Three year old heifers £4, eighteen months old £3 12s, yearling steers £2 lie 6d ; niui. m mhs old oalvo £1 Us to £1 13;

Shbbp—There were 3000 fat «b«op yaided, mnatly ewee. There being no buyers for export, and too many for the batchers, caused a weaker market. Extra prime wethers 20a 3d, good 16s to 18s, unfinished Ms 6d to 15s 6d ; besb ewea 15s to 17a 6<i, medium 13s to 14s 6d, others 9s to 12s 6di Fat lambs—4437 were yarded, bat) the quality on the whole was not good, and they met with a slightly easier iale. Freezers 12s lOd to 15s 3d, others 9s 4d to 11s 7di Store aheep—6467 were yarded, mostly lambs and wethers. There was a fair sale for ewes and wethars but a decided drop m Samba. Wethers 12* 6d to 13a lOd ; young ewes 13a 6d to 14s 6d, others down to 12« ; lambs 10a 63 to 12s Id. Pigs-500 wans penned, mostly inferior fats And small sorts. There was a good demand for the beat sorts. Fate, with the rise, brought 26e per head j bacooors 35i to 49s 6d, equal to 3Jd to 4d ; porkers 27s 6d to 31s 6d, equal to 4d to 4|<f; Wga stores 15a to 20a 6rt, smaller 3* to 12a; uuokere and weaners 3s 3d to 63 6 i

BURNSIDE MARKETS.

United Press Association—By EUotrio Telegraph Dunk din, May 1 Fat oattle—22l were yarded. For aU of the best pens there was good competition, the prices were fully equal to last week. Half and three-parts fat were taken np by graziers at good prloee; best 'bullocks £10 to £1116 m, medium £8 to £9 sa, Inferior and small £5 5s tn £7, best £6 JOs to £7 15a, medium £5 5s to £6, inferior and email £3 15i to £410s-

BIRTH.

Pameson—Oj April 26th, at Mrs Hooper'e Nursing Home, the wifa of W. Patterson, of Liamore, of a daughter.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit THURSDAY, MAY 2 1901.

Dueins the sitting of tbe Arbitration Oourt m Ohriatchurch last week, it was stated that the reason why bo few boys could he found to take op certain trades was that girls were pushing them out of tbe arena. That however is not correct. It is a fact well-known to moet people that m those occupa tions, which have of late years been largely taken up by girta, such as teaching, newspaper work <fee, ifc is very difficult, if not almost impossible to g«t boy apprentices. lo the printing trade the explanation is not far to seek. The linotype has rendered it. useless to learo the business of a compositor, »8 » permanent occupation. That, or some other labour saving machiae,will m the near future be m general use every where, therefore a youth seeking a life eareei' cannot take up type setting at a calling. With a girl it is different, since tbe majority of those now em ployed m printing offices may reason ably expect to be married after a few years at the trade. Why boys are unwilling to becoms teachers U »©i

quite so apparent; bat we think the' cause may be attributed to th« system of appointing teachers m New Zealand. A young teacher may be a long time m getting a school after he has com pleted bin apprenticeship: and even should he succeed, hia position is { not permanent. There is no se curity of tenure, Hence young men prefer going into something that is likely to laac. We sometimes wonder that there are any males at ail entering the scholastic profession under existing conditions. As for the girls, their prospects of marriage discount the uncertainty of tenure. and, as m the printing business, the boye stand aside, I and leave them mistresses of the posi tion. Everybody known that it. is a rare thing to get many answers to an advertisement for a boy except for special occupations, while for nsws paper work or teaching there are jel dona any "candidates. Bat girls come forward freely enough. Before con cluding we should like to ask how it ii proposed to supply the demand fer apprentices m certain callings if the State shuts out girls ? Also, what is to be found for the girls to do when the present avenues to employment ate clcsed to them ? Those questions are being forced upon as by the working of the machinery devised by the State, to regulate labour matters iv New Ze&» land. We commend them to the care ful consideratioD of oar legislators.

Local and General

The Inward Mails: —An English mat! arrived m Ash burton last night. Vital Statistics—The vital statistics foi the month ending April 30 are as follows :— Births 21, marriages 4, deaths 4 Weathee Refobt — Captain Edwin forecasts :—Strong north to west and southwest! winds, glass fall and warmer weather. The Aahbarton Drapery Company an* nounces m this issue special prices for blankets, dresses, and jackets, which they are now offering. At Home — The Ashburton Musical Union purpose holding an " Afc Home" on the 21st May, which premises to be a great sneeebs. Shooting A Peace Emvoy—The official statement regarding the death of Mr J J Morgertdal. the peace envoy who conveyed Lord Kitchenei'^ teams to the Boer laagers, will be found on our fourth page. Tkottj>« Club Fined -At the Magis trate's Court, Temuka, on Tuesday, the Temtska Trotting Clnb was fined £10 for using a tatallsator, without having a license to do bo, Thb Chasb of Db Wet-A most Inter eeting account of the abuse after De Wet m the northern part of Cape Colon?, m which 1 the Third New Zealand Contingent took parr, appears m a letter m another column, j received by us from Corporal HJO Has per. Fhe Voted for Both—A We'llngton lady, who exercised her vote for the first time at the murrclpal election, speaking to a friend outside the polling booth said " I didn'o trouble abooo those councillors, bat I vofed £>r both Mayors !' Unclaimeu Letters.—Letters from places beyond the colony addreaaed as under were received at the Aahburton Post Office during (he month of February and are still unclaimed —J Oatmichael.F l)eoaley,Mrs Ewing, John Fi zP-i trick, J Murdock, Mrs MeKomar, Neil! & C 'mpany, Mrs John Patterson, J Fallen, J S Scott Junior, Walter W»tto, James Wioterburn, The Allent©k School Petition—The residents oi tho Allmton district forwar' fled a petition to the North Canterbury Board of Education, asking the Allenton School »>hou'd be raised to the status of a main school. It was resolved that the' Board cou'd not see its way tn acceed to the reqaesi. Patriotic Febvocb Waning—After con sidering the application of Mr D Arnofct, the master at Wood«ide, fnr fifteen months' leave of abser.ee, m order to enable him to pin Biabani'a Horn, now operating m South Afr'na, the Appointments Committee of the Education Board, at the meeting held yesterday m Christohurch, could not see its way to recommend the Board to grant the desired leave, and the Board confirmed the Committee's action. Sbiayyn Versus Ahhwy—-The question of providing a school for the children of the Ashley Gorge settlement was brought befora the Education Board at its meeting yeitet day by Mr R Meredith, M H R, who stared that there were sixteen children of school age, and that the distance from the nearest school, that at East Oxford, precluded them ! obtaining education. ' Oh, that's humbug,' remarked Mr Hardy, with reipeot to the | latter statement; 'you should oomo to Ratals, and you will see children who go seven or eight miles to school.' The chair- ! man (Mr T S Weston) thought Mr Hardy j had expressed himself rather strongly. Mr Buddo remarked that the Ashley district would be well served if, like the Rakaia district, It had schools at distances of four miles apart. The Akiadnjb —Mr J Mills, of Dnnedtn, who purchasad the Ariadne wreck for £215 has made a very good bargin. The lead ballast is said to be worth £1400. and m addition he has got the trimmings of a folly rigged ship. The ballast has I shifted a little farther oat by the heavy sea, and now lies m about four feet of ! water, but no difficol'y fa expected m its recovery, when the heavy sea abates. The broken wood m being sold for fuel, and the ropes, blocks, and chains are finding ready purchaser?. The Maoris still levy the patriotic shilling from visi tors, who have to pass through land belonging to the natives m order to reach the scene. ! Who wouldn't be a brainless fool, With heaps of gliet'ning gold, Than some poor scholar freeh from school j Thrust homeless on tho world 1 Who wouldnt rather lose his wealth, j Than coughs and coids endure Then be content, enjoy good health, Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure

COURSING.

NORTH OTAGO MEETING. OAMABtT, MftV 1 The first day's coursing of the North Ot»go Coursing Club w&b held today on the Piumpton Racecourse reserve m perfect weather. The trials were good, not being bo long ac laet year. The first round of the South Island Challenge Stakes was deoided, and the following Asbburton dogs won their respective courses:—Mr Lee's Mlspah And Botherem; Mr Wsedon's Roxaoa; Mr Kennedy's MafekiDg.

ALLAYS THE PAIN

Charlotte A Maokav, Qneen street Matter* ton, says :—'Formers than three years I had suffered severely from sharp pains m my aim, shoulder and spine, so that ;t was almost} impossible for me to obtain any sleep Seeing Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised I obtained a bottle at Mr Eaton's chemist shop. By following the directions—l bad the Pain Balm well rubbed on to the affected parts—and almost immediately I experienced relief. After several applications, the pain was so allayed that I was able to obtain my regular sleep and perform my household duties. I consider it a wonderful medicine and think so muoh of it that I will never b« without a bottle m m? home ' Chamberlain's Pain Balm is sold by Ash burton Drag Company price Is fid and 3s

Letter from the Front.

The following is an extract from ft letter ! reoeived from Orpoml H J 0 Harper, of the Third Ooniitgent:— HopetowT, ecven miteß from Orange River station, February 25th, 1901 —It muab bd three weeks ago eicce I last! wrote from, Balmoral. We were fehen under orders to entrain for Norval's Point, bat is turned out that we went to Nauwpoort. We had rather a natty journey m crowded etml track*, which took two days and three nights without any mishap, but we got a soare one night and everybody had their rifles handy. We got m four days ab Nauwpoort, and were properly refitted and mounted* The column was strengthened by some late arrivals, amongst them the lab Dragoon Guards. General Plumer waa m command, with Cloiiw* Jeffries and Cradock under him* On the morning otFebruary 10 the column left Nauwpoort with a light) transport (two blankets and one oil sheet per man, no tents) »ad seven days' rations. We travelled up the Hoe to Arundel, where we oatr.pod, and next day passed the battlefield* of Rensburg and Oolesburg where the First Contingent made its name. At Colesburg we left the Hoe m a north westerly direction and camped some twelve miles from the line- An early start next morning, and travelling m th« same direotion, brought ns m touch with Da Wst's oomtnando about 2 p.m. A lively little fight ensued m which we could see the Boer convoy clearing out, bub had otb time to make much ground *b the Boers had a good position. Next morning we irsre after them again. Of course they had left their position and bad followed their convoy, but we pioked up their rearguard about 11 t.mi They made no stand. The race was now beginning to get exciting—the Boars marching for life and we for the honour of catohicg Da Wet, oo you may imagine it was not slow going. Wo tailed them up very oloso until dark, the advance guard under Oolonel Jeffries doing some very pretty work. It same on to rain hard about 4 jt.m, and we pub m a rather uncomfortable night as we were very wet before our blankets arrived m the waggons. De Wet was now beading for the railway twelve miles north of De Aar, and that night his laager oonld not have been more than five tniiee from our camp, so next morning we were at him shortly after sunrise* The Boers had a good position which bad to be taken as coon as possible. So the guns gob to work and the mounted men attacked the flanks. Colonel Oradook's corps was on the left flank and centre of the section*, and we had the most fighting. It lasted about two hours, m which we had a complete victory, took the kopjes, and had the Boers clearing away m all directions, Bat our horses were too done up bo follow immediately. Severs] dead and wounded Boers were found ; we had » few wounded. After a halt of an hour or two on we went again, and had sighted their oonvoy and all about 4 pm, but it came on a most fearful thunderstorm, which turned the country into a swamp. We made an effort to get ab them, bub the guns w«re axle deep m mud, and we had to oamp within Bight of the enpmy that night. Nexb morning we wont after them again. De Web had moved m the night, bub had left thirty waggons wibh all sorts of stuff In them, and a lob of ammunition. He had blown up the railway to prevent the armoured train advancing, We reached the line about 12 o'olook, the Boers early m the morning, as they gob a good start of us, but on we went, feeling sure that our best chance of capturing Da Wet had been spoilt by the tremendous rainfall. However, we followed, asd several other columns joined m the chase. Our waggons were left miles behind, so we bad no blankets, and only a few rations— bisouits; tea and sugar run out, and w»lived for two or three days on mutton neat. We had to go back one day's march to pisk up the ration convoy. The river stopped the Boers, who had to change their course, and after we had picked up the ford were after him again, and found the trail nexb day, Do Wsfc'b commando were m a bight place with an uncrostable river m front and several columns m their rear. We pioked up his rear guard about 10 am. They were travelling up the Orange river towards the railway. We sternchased and the Boers made no stand. All day and late m the afternoon we came on their rear guard preparing to bait; we had gone 45 miles. They cleared as hard as they could, and our advance guard had an easy capture of De Wet's only gun and pompon, besides a lot of email arms, ammunition, a few Cape carts, and 150 prisoners, Next day we made Hopetowc, seven mites from Orange river. Our brigade was totally unfit to follow any further, h*!f the men walking. We had given De Wet the greatest shake up be has had yet. Fresh brigades ate eMH on his trail, and will soon finish him up 1 hope, ( Wo are camping here a day or two, and »b yet know nothing eta to oar future move ments, bub expect, an our time is up, to be relieved shortly by the Bixbh Contingent. — I am very well, m spite of our record march and life m the open, and hope you are all well also, and am looking forward to our meeting soon m New Zealand

Troopers' Reception Committee.

A meating of the general committee was held tout evening Id the County Council Chambers. Present—Messrs W H Collina (chairman), Davison, Timmlna, Paul, Nordon, Ferriman, Gibson, Morrisedy, Jone«, Tucker, Doherty, Heseltlne, and the Rev X Feet Apologies for absence were received from Meisrs Snodgrsse &nd Oox. The evening Reception Committee reported that th«y could not see their way to carry oat a social and ball on the lines suggested, viz—A, sooial from 8 to 9.30» and a danos during the rest of the evening, and therefore they recom mended thab the concert portion be aban doned. A long discussion followed, and eventually it was deoided to cancel the Booi&l and to devote the whole of the evening to a ball. A short thanksgiving service was advoaated, and the Reception Committee were recommended to add this to the afternoon display m the Domain; A letter was received from the Titnaru Band effacing their services for the sum of £8, and this was left with the Reception Committee to de%l with. It was deoided to request the railway authorities to arrange for exoursion trains, and also to delay the southern and Mount Somers trains m their departure from Ashbnrton on the reception day; Various other details were discussed, and full Arrangements made m connection with the function, which promises to be most success ful.

News in Brief

The fifth visit of the Polypftbbio Medical Institute, of Christchuroh, is announced for Friday afternoon next, the 3rd, and Satur day, the 4th inst, from 9am until Ipm The new washing machine beingintroduced into this district by the DIC is having a tremendous run. The first and second shipment are all Bold out, and testimonial* from this district are now coming In freely. The third shipment ex *S*S Indramy' is expected ia a few days, m the meantime the publio are reminded that orders for (re trials mnst be m before the end of the present month The American Cycle Trust having pur chased 24 factories m America, the surplus stock of several of the heading houses are being placed m the principal auction rooms j of New Zealand: Mr Henry Sfcephensoo will sell the first shipment of 10 Ppalding bioyoles on Saturday nexb,May 4th. These machines ! must be cleared, therefore intending par chasers should not miss the ohanos of secur* iog a fits* class Americas bicycler The machines are fitted with Westwcod rims, Dunlop tyres, are guaranteed for 12 months, and beautifully finished m the latest style,

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE BUILDING REGULATIONS.

10 THE KDIUOB. Sir—ln your report of Borough Council meeting you make it appear that Mr Reid's amendment on the Wakanui Road Board* application wm carried m opposition to Mr | Jones' motion, whereas m seconding Mr { Jones motion that the building be not allowed m wood I ouftgested that it might be granted if m iron; and on Mr Reid accept ing this suggestion, Mr Jones" motion was withdrawn and Mr Reid's was a passed an* auirnouily*-1 am eto, Robert Awjo&Ni

1.0.0. F. M.U.

A special meeting of the Loyal Metbve B Lodge of OddfellowsJwaß held m the Library, Methven, on Tuesday evening Pro Secr< • rary Swanson, of Ashhurton, presiding. After the usual business of the Lodge had been dealt with the N 6 called upon D.P Grand Matter V Ellen of 6pringbarn to present the new Dispensation that had just arrived from Manchester, to the Lodge. The D.PiG M m presenting the Dispensation to the Lodge m his usual kindly and humorous manner, explained the use of the Dispensa tion, and asked the members present to treasure it and strive to have their names placed on the Merit Board attached to the Dispensation. P.B Alf Jsgo, of Sprlogburn, pointed out to the members their duty to their Lodges and showed what oould be done if members worked together, as his own Lodge had gone ap m a few years from 25 to about 60 members, P.S Jas Patterson advised members to qualify themselves to fill the different offices by •tudyhsg the rales &ad making themselves acquainted with the laws of the Order. The Pro Secretary then gave the following address: — | Worthy vioe and brothers aanmblad, I feel ! very pleased indeed to be onoe more among you, and I must congratulate you on bht very material progress yon are making, and the very keen and intelligent interest yon are taking m your Lodge, and I sincerely trust you will always continue to do so. It gives me unfeigned pleasure to be here at the opening of your Lodge's Dispensation, and to be able to explain to you the various portions of the emblems of the Order con tained therein. Although I explained to you (at one of my former visits here), that CHdfellowship was of very ancient date, it being m the year 79 A.D, that they received the name of Oddfellows. I may say that they received this name from the Emperor < of the Romans, Titus Ccenar, for their peon-1 liar faithfulness to him, and tbefr loyalty to their country and to each other. He not only gave them this name, but m the same year he presented them with a Dispensation very similar m design to the one before you, bat engraved upon a plate of gold, having the following emblems viz : The Royal Arch of Titus, and the ark of the Oovenant; the golden candlettioka and the table weighing a great talent; the sun for the Noble Grand ; the moon and stare for the Vice Grand ; the lamb for the Secretary; the lion for the Guardian; the dove for the Warden, and the emblems of mortality for the Grand Matter. And all down through the darK ages we can trace the noble career of our predecessors of the Order, and note with pride that their influence was always for good, an the very foundation of their principles waa faithful ness to God, and loyalty to their oountry and King, and c ireful consideration of one another ; the helping of a brother m distress ; the' providing for tfao widow and orphans of deceased brothers; and, m fact, acting the part of the truly benevolent. But although the Oddfellows Sooiety has always been a benevolent society, it was not until the beginning of the Victorian age thab they became a benefit society with fixed rates of contribution and benefit, and at the start you can well understand thsy had many difficulties to meet and surmount. But fortunately the order has been directed from the commencement by men of un doubted business capacity and unquestion able moral integrity, and it is due to their moderating irift ience and unvaried labour that it has continued to adapt its«'f to the spirit of the age until to-iay its ii fiienne is world wide. The State eckncwledges its claims to legislative protection, whilst pulpit, preeß, and platform unite m eutogig* ing the distinctive principles of this and other kindred orders. Bro Henderson tharked the visiting Brothers for their kindness m vieitiog the Ledge, and also for the instruction m Lodge matters they had given them, and after several of the members had spoken to the same effect, the meeting closed m due form

Board of Education.

A meeting of the North Canterbury Board of Education was held at Chrlatohurch yesterday, when the following business affecting the Afchburton county was dealt with. The Appointments Committee reported that Mr T Mitchell, master at Ashton, had been granted an additional month's leave of absence, and Mies Buck, of Newlande, until the end of the winter holidays. In the latter case, as the edacation of the children was suffering, owing to the continual changing of teachers, the committee reluctantly agreed that any application for further leave could not be entertained. The employment of a partofeime teacher at Chertsey was authorised, until the average actendance should warrant the appointment of a mistress. Inspection reports were received from Mr Wood on the schools at Dromora, Newl&nds, Elgin, Liamore, Buapnna, May field, Ash burton Main and Side, and Hampstead,

The Unrest in Russia.

DISCOVERY OF A GREAT CON SPIRACY, United Press Association —By'fileotric Telegraph—Copyright. St Petersburg, May 1 The discovery of Nit: Wat: documents has revealed a great conspiracy. Six hundred arrests have bern made ab Petrekowka, m the Kherson district, the prisoners being conveyed to Warsaw citadel. Bodies of Cossacks occupy the towns of Sosnowioe. Siedlce, and Dem ; brova, In Russian Poland.

Shipping Casualties.

WRECK OE A NEW YCRK BARQUE United Press Association—By Eloctrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, May 1 The steamer Sobraon is leaking badly. Her bottom was ripped open, and her forehold is full of water

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, May 1 The Austrian troops m Fekin have been reduced to two, and at Tien-tain to thirty.

Oats for South Africa.

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph Chkisxchuroh, May 1 The tteamer Nithudale left to-night for Durban for orderi. She has a cargo of 126,325 eighty pouad b»gi of oata, loaded at Lytselton and limara, for the British forces Id South Africa.

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wblungton, May I The Waihicasebeforethe Conciliation Board ?c»b resumed today. Humphreys stated he iad been dismissed from the Jubilee Mine forgiving evidence before the Board. The Board decided to ask the manager of the nine to explain. Robinson, a battery hand, jondetnned Sunday work, and apoke of the svils of battery dust. The Appeal Court today delivered judg ment m the claims against the City Corpora tion for laud taken to widen Willis Street. Th*s City Council asked the Court to set. aside the filing of the claims, ou the grounds of failure to give notice of intention to contest the claims was inadvertent). The Chief Justice and Justices Denniston and Cooper held that the Oourt had no power to give the Council another opportunity of contest ing the claim. Justioe Edwards dissented, holding that it was snatching a judgment against, the merits. He thought the Court had power to prevent theabnc "f Mie process of the Court. The motions wcio dismissed, with costs on the highest scale, The Council obtained leave to appeal to the Privy Council. The Court adjourned until the 22ad lost. The mails by the Sierra, which left Auckland on April 13th, arrived at San Franoiaca yesterday, one day lrte; An official message from South Africa announces that 3787, Popham, is believed to well and with his regiment f 2447, Ashby, died of enteric at Krugeredorp on 27th April; 1380, Lanes, died of enteric at Johannesburg on 28th April; 1077, Lament, died of enteric at Potohefatroom on Maroh 21»&. Giving evidence today before the Coal Commission, Bir Jamea Hector said the colony bad no coal to spare for export, m faot the available supply had been greatly over estimated. The colony should, In his opinion, import more ooal. Chbistcecboh May 1 I'he Education Board hat deoided to ask the schoolmaster at Irweli to resign, owing to his refusal to instruct) the scholars m military drill ; The Education Board has agreed to expend up to £50 m entertaining the children praaoub &t the reception of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, Three points of difference will be sub mitted to the Arbitration Court m the bootmakert dispute. The first is whether she rough stuff departmenb is to be included m the award, the second la m regard to tha wages, and the third the hours per week* In regard to the rough stuff department; the masters agree to include under the heading of skilled artisans thore engaged m sole cutting, but not m the other branches of the department. The employers aay they oaomot pay the minimum wage, £2 10s, asked for, and that the shortening of hours would injure the industry m the oolony. I& is expected the case will be concluded about noon to-morrow. The ironmoulders dispute will be taken next, Greymotjth, May 1 Tho Premier, all day long, has been receiving congratulations on the eighth anniversary of the Premiership. The con gratuiationa came from all parts of the oolony and from person* representing all shades of political opinions, The Premier, it is understood, ridicules the rumour of his being offered a Governor ship of a colony, and saya he prefers his present position

Sporting.

NORTH CANTERBURY RAGES Following are results : — Winter Oats— Lady Dundas 1 ; dividend £7 6s Distbict Welter—Golden Lake 1; divi dend £2 2* Kino Ebwabd Stakes—Cora Lynn I ; dividend £2

CABLE NEWS.

United Freas Association—By Electric) Telegraph THE SALISBURY GOVERN MBNT SAFE London, April 30 In the course of an address at West Leeds, Mr H J Gladstone, M P. de clared that do alternative to the present Government was actually possible. Hib declaration greatly irri tated the Liberals at the time, and Mr Gladstone now explains that he made the statement m order to emphasise the necessity of converting the electorate to the Liberal party's doctrines, BLOOH'S PROPOSALS M. Bloch,the Russian Peace Apostle, connects the recent visit of M Delcusee, French Minister for Foreign Affairs, to St Petersburg, with an effort to bring the Chinese que&tion before the Hague Arbitration Committee. M Bloch aieo connects the French Minister's visit with a proposal for the reduction of military service,and the transformation of the armies of the Powers, owing to the lessons taught by the war m South Africa Received M»y 1, 918 p m NEW ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL Several donations of ten thousand pounds, several of a thousand each, and one of five thousand have bean made to the building f and of the Anglican Cathedral at Liverpool. I Mr Plarpoafc Morgan has acquired a large Interest m Ley land Bros., well, known line of steamers trading from Liverpool. It ie feared Mr Morgan is I aiming to obtain complete control with a view to an American attempt to capture the British expost coal trade. Berlin, May 1 Ludwlg Graf, twenty bix years of age, foreman of the Railway Works, was arrested at Ludwigehaven, charged with committing eighteen murders similar to thtsa of the notorious "Jack the Ripper.' 1 He confessed that he did It aa vengeance <n womankird, and he blamed the reading of poisonous literature which led to crimes. HOW THE AMERICANS DO IT 1 Washington, April 30 President McKinley and bis Minis terSj kccompamed by their wives, with ladies' maids, have started on a seven weeks' political tour m the Middle and Eastern Statee. The party will live aboard a Pullman train, and the arrangement? are extraordinarily luxu rious (Received May 1, 964 p m METHODIST PLAN OP UNION , 1 Sydney, Mny 1 The Presidents of the various Metho dist connexions have signed the plan of union. A NEW BISHOP The Her Dr Cooper has been in stalled as Bishop of Grafton and Armidale TASMANIAN POLITICS HOBART, May 1 Dr McOoll, a Protectionist, fills the vacancy m the State Parliament caused by the election of Sir E Braddon to the Federal House,

The Royal Visit.

EXTENSIVE SKATING ACCOMMO DATION. THE DUOHEBB AS TELEGRAPHIST. THE HONOURS. BAD WKATHER PREDICTED FOR THB OPHiR (Received May 1, 9 47 p m) Melboubhe, May 1 Seating accommodation for 60,00 has been provided along the route t the Royal procession. When the Duke's commission for the) institution of the Federal Parliament has been read the Duchess will press a dainty golden telegraph key and start, on its waj to Buckingham Palace, a message advising the King of the fact. All the lines of cables will be kept clear. The key will afterwards be presented to tbe Duchess, The Melbourne University confers the Doctorahip of Laws on the Drake. The ad eundem degrees will also be conferred on Mr Barton, Lord Ten* oyeon, the Bishop of Tasmania, and Sir Samuel Way Sydney, May 1 Mr Wragge predicts that the Ophfr will experience rough weather between Albany and Melbourne

Wellington, May 1 Ife ie announced that the Duchess of York will l&y the foundation atone of the Victoria School for Maori girls m Auckland. Tht funds for the building have now reached £§00. In addition to the three honorary commissioners appointed for Wellington, the following will be associated with Mr John Holme*, the executive •otnmlsslsDer, Sn arranging matters for the Royal visit i— Auckland—Mecars Henry Brett), Seymour , George, and John McLeod j CbrUfeobaroß— Messrs 6 G Stead, Boberb Allan, and H F Wigram; Drinedin—Messrs Robert Ohli* holm, F B Chapman, and Oolonsl Wales j Invercargill—Nioholas Johnston.

South Africa.

United Preis Association—By Elaottio Telegraph—Copyright London, April 29 A Newspaper Office Wrecked. Australians' Avenge their Honour. Received May 1, 943 p m Sydney, May 1 Lieutenant Colonel Robin, who is m charge of the troops on the Tjongariro, has expressed his appreciation of the conduct of aU on board. With regard to the wrecking of thi South African Mews office, he said, of course it was a hideous crime, but no one could say that what wait done wag undeserved. Some of the men aboard speak freely of the details, which show that tht occurrence was the work ojf thirty-five of the steadiest men m the Contingent* The editor of the paper got news of impending trouble, and . vacated his chair early, and only one person waa m the building when the-; avenger I of Australian honour arrifed. He left [ suddenly by a window! The party, without haste or passion, destroyed codVj distributor (!), forces, and paperi, but did not damage the machinery or type. The paper came out reduced m sizp s with apologies for Its smallneu. Twenty pounds covered all the damage done. The Tongariro, with the New Zealand Contingent sails to nigbtj The Hon George McLean visited Colonel Robin aboard the ship. The Tongario looal troops march*! through the streets, and were welcomed at the barracks. The Tongariro, with the returned New Zealanders, sailed fo* New Zealand as 11 o'clcck to-night.

Railway Line Destroyed.

Further Captures of Mi& aad Stock. {Received May 1, 9.47 p.nn ) 1 London, April 30 Boers destroyed the railway line midway between Bosohrand and Geneva, An engine and two carriages of an ambulance train were derailed, bat nobody was injured, A force of Victorians, ur-der Major Henniker, inlicted losses on Oomman* dant Malan m the Oradock district; Major Dumonlin's column has reached Aliwal North, after scouring tbe sooth east of the Orange River Colony. He brought thirty prisoners, sixty thousand Bheep, six thousand cattle, one hvndred waggons, three hundred horse*, and eight hundred refugees; London, May 1 Privates J Percy and Linei, of the New Zealand Bough Ridere, died of enteric at Johannesherg, as also Priv ate Angel, a Westrallan; Private Anderson, of Queensland, was killed at Oiifant's River Eight men belonging to Breitenback'i commando at Bethel surrendered. They declared the whole commando, numbering three hundred! was anxious to surrender, Details of the fight at Malalafcine, ia Zululaud; show that the Magistrate Mr 0 A Wheelwright, and twenty its Europeans, marched at night a mile and a half to meet Beyers Commando, num bering four hundred, posted afc N'koc geni Nek, commanding the whole range and a portion on the Ulundi plain. The energy used expanding ballets. They were driven at daybreak to the summit of the range. The British ex tended along the Boer skirmishing line, each fighting independently. Most of the British casualties occared m dis lodging a party from ditches and trees at Nkongein Hill. Five British checked the enemy's advance across the plain. Tbe Boers were driven to the Zalnlaod border, carrying their dead. Lord Kitchener has asked for the names of those who distinguished themselves.

THE ABHBUETOF GDABL-JLAI. ; IHOBBDAY, MAY 2, 1901



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SOME NOVELTIES are bow ob show at the ECLIPSE O¥CLS CO.'S Show Rooms. The New Gem Spanner, wbish fits any Nut, is indispensable to Cyclists. Our price 2s. Saddles, best quality, from 10aj Handle Bars from ?s 6d, any shape ; Lamps—Lucas' Gauuine English made from 3s 6d ; Tyres re-rubbered trom 10s ; Chains from 10a; Bicycles, every part guaranteed 12 months, from £15 cae«b. — Inspection iavlted You can depend on ridding you children of Worms with Wadb'B Worm Figb, the wonderful worm worrierß, price, la |



BOWEL COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN Daring the summer months children are subject to disorder of the bowels, and should receive the most careful attention]! As soon as any looseness of the bowels is noticed. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should be given When children are teething they have more or less diarrhoea, which can be controlled by giving Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Fall directions with each bottle Sold by Aehbarton Drag Go Price Is 6d and 3s. f\ O TO Hardlky Bbos. for Ironmongery VJT Tinware, and Brush ware; Mantle Pieces from 245, Register Grates from 16s, Rasgei from



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PRIZE DUOKS. FOR SALE — Purebred White Pekin Duoke, from first prize stock, 5n each Apply H G Bebkyman, Aahbnrton_^2_ WANTED KNOWN. OtPEOIAL Purchase of a Manufacturer's O 1 Stock of Ladies' Sailor, Trimmed aad Untrimmed, HATS, at la each, for 14 days< ANDREW oßK^_^ NEW Gooda m photo frames, birthday books, needlework books, iodoor gaivioa btblcp, prayer aad hymn books, fanny glassware, cheap books, Toy, StC~A X H WiLMAMS JSftßt atseet, i



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Poljrp&thic Medical Institute. Corner of Glouc-s'esr Street and Lat.imer Square, OHRISTOHUKOH, (Immediately behind the Kxohu,nge Buildings FIFTH VISIT TO"ASHBURTON.; FMDAY aFT- KNUON, MAY 3rd, 1901, 2 o'clock p,m until Bpm S&TUKD.tY, MA'S 4th, 9am until 1 o'clock p m CONSULTATION FREE.—GRANGE'S HOTHL. jg POLY r'A'l'HY, the New Method of Healing, is the / /""* \fJSs£*\jf surest and most rapid Syßt^m, ac it cures with absolute l jM/£S£kot>r^niy such diseases HBCnnofr, Epilepsy and Asthma, |^^^^^^^^^^^gg|iDcurable undtr the old syi-tcm, as we'l as a'l Chronic 4K|fSSsQ^t§S<g&H!9^lJhn^ Nervous Coirplfti'-'s ti Women and Men. Moke J^^^^^3w^Pg3-l Cures mads by POLYPATHY than any other system ij^^^^^^^W^3 lU c THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS jiOTsE^^Stt^^^SS[ Fpimmio Fits for Eight Years; also Beast g\*£3pS£®~i^iS£S^SSSl33& Yoar medicines have done mo a ptput deal of good I fefil better m every way, and the pains at the hearc have tßßßßßP^ffpT^Rlr^Ljhgj entirely left me. I have not had one fit Bines taking g[^|^^.j^|>yW|HEa^j^CTi yiiUf medicine—l remain, yours truly, jIgSIJ^BBWWSS^^^aJbB * MJNG DISBASE AND EXTREME DEBILITY I have rauoh pleasure iti sending this letter, thanking WapgtejS^MHßHjMn|| you very much for the benefit] I have derived from your MfSBI-riSHfiSrafT«M medicine, which I have been using six weeks. I was Htj^^pWgWW-B reduced ia weight fmm 12«* 41b down to Bst 71b, and X I^'lffVfffW" tiiSipMaJ had quite given myself up to my Maker j Imfc thaok God f^JßHßffl^^^SiffiißffW pi after I had been under your treatment nine daye my IBHHBwJIaI^PmkIHHHR-KH friends could see a change m me, and X ooutd fee! 1b wW^ lurf^'ffiSfrsafggft'rti^^ myself, and have been improving ever blboo. Yo« can '^^2''B!^::^S^^z!!SSf^s^Si:^ua * üße l^'e 'G'^er or a testimooial, or tefer anjbody to me, ■—"*^»"' *~l^i'!';r««willa ■11-JL-'ai- Wishing you every prosperity,—Yours respectfully, 4 157 John Klphu-k _ LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. £ MONTH. EEDUGEO PRICES. 1 MONTH. GAS LAMPS FROM 12a 6d. Norfchlifeht 12a 6d, Ketefr 12« 6d, Acetylator 15s, Breckenbridge 17s 6d, Phenomenon 18* 6d, Soar 20», Laminator 17s 6d LARGE STOCK of CARBIDE on haad crushed ready for ase. OIL LAMPS FROM 3s 6d. KEROSENE LAMPS FROM 63."' Lucent 3s 6d, Burbury 3a 6d, Courier 3i 6d, Warner ss, Uncl© Sam 6s 6d, Pathfinder In 6dl, Microphote 7s 6d, Delta 7g 6d, Banner 8a 6d, Lito 9«, Club 10s, Toura 10s 6d, Kinglet 12s 6d, Silver King 15a, Holo phote 17s 6d, Koh-i-Nor 15s, and others too numerous to mention. LAMP OILS kept m Stock at 6d, 9d, and Is; Zealandia Cycle Works, BURN ITT STRESTj ASHBURTON.; JUST II TIME GUNS. GUNB. GUNS. Single and Double Barrel, from 30s to £7 10s CAETBIDGSST~" X'"""CARTEJDGES. Ehy'B Blue, Fmokelesß, end l Tniverstl ; NEW OLOB, RIVAL HOHSIFCLTPPERS CHEAP AND GOOD. T I A IVT f^ r? Q ("Orion," •• Zealandia," and '« Scott's ") Register JA» Al \ VXtli'O Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Oarpen'ers' Tools, Lamps, Builders,' and Furnishinu Ironmongery, etc. Kind'y Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money- G. MEIJDI^S, _ The Peoples Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade GREAT CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS & ORGANS. " *<B <r|u| ,. ("%% lIN-IMIIIH Hi KO REASONABLE OFFER BEFCSED. The Dresden Pianofoite Company * RE now holding their Annual Sale of Pianos and Organs, when, their large and A varied stock oi Grst olasa inßtrument ß will be offered to the public at wholesale nricoß for oaeh nr on the moot reaoooable terns. The inatrumentß are on view at Thb Pkxbdew Agency, Mb Benry Stephenson's Aoction Booms, Havelock Street. Their Mr R A Home and Mr J A Coomba, ealeamen, from the head offioe, Duoedin will be m attendance at the above address. The Sale will last for a few weeka only, and intending narobftsera are invited to call at or.cc [and inepect the Btocfe, wheo Mr Horße will Bapply all information required. If you have an old PIANO we will take it m exchange, or twftb it an th< Deposlfc if required. Full value allowed. J A X REIDLE, General Manager "UTcUVmiNG FACTORY. f\ ÜB. Winter STOCK is now opened wp— All Wool PANTS aiod SINGLETS ... ... . 2s lid. COLONIAL PANTS and SINGLETS ... ... 4a 6d« Largest, Cheapest, and best Assortment ever shown m Ashbarton. _—. : o; K.Z, CLOTHING FACTQItY. WALL P> PER S. TTTT E HAVE TO HAND per the last Homt boat—29 Bales of the very ft' atest ARTISTIC PAPERHANGINGS, the Oolouringa and Deaigaa o which are decided works of art. Included m the Aipment are Beaatifa "friezes and Borders to match the Papers. " I hold the largest s^ock of WALL PAPEES m fctmth Canterbury Clients cm therefore rely «pon having a large variety oi e,ch respective sort to choose from. - — HOUSE DBOORATOR AND SIGN- J. WILSO-N. °m£Fh-- fj • fIJ-J-lr^W-ti- B^ Telephone