South Africa.

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ANOTHER TRAIN DBRAI ED

BOEE OFFICIALS AND IMPORTANT PAPERS GAPfURED

(Received February 20, 9.1 prcs) London, February 19 The Boers derailed a train between Ventenijing and Johannesburg, but were repulsed before they were able to plunder It. AH the stores at Koinati Poorfc have been closed, owing to the discovery that they were supplying Boers who were fighting. The Standard abates that Mr Malcolm Claifk, a well known Identity hi the Transvaal!* with large mining Interests. aonompltshed a daring cross eooatoy journey from L©|dsdorp to Pretoria. He captured six Boer officials, and brought them, with important papers to, Pretoria.

(Itawhrod February W, l&87 p m.)'' . Bbisbank, February 20 A commencement has bents mad® to t?i>iM a Sixth Oonting»nt>, It is expeotßi the number will bo about 400 men and 300 hotnn. Government h»i been ■ Informed that the Qaesr slanders captured afe Swmlsb kopje •v« rej oinad their company

London, Feb 19 Theron, replying to Ret De Wet's overtures to the Afrikander Bond leaders to assist ia the efforts to se care peace, says that it is impossible lor him to recognise the status of the Grunge River Peace Committee, which Fiet represents. He is unable under the B.oad constitution to negotiate with a body whose principles are at variance with the Afrikander party. Nevertheless he ofiers the services of the constituted authorities to promote pe»ee honorable to both sides, harmon ising with the declared policy of the Afrikanders In tho House of Commons Mr Chamberlain said the proclamation of the intentions of the Government re garding the administration of the new colonies m South Africa had been withheld m deference to the opinion of Lord Kitchener and Sir Alfred Milner that the moment was inopportune but Sir A Milner would say when it was advisable to make this proclamation One hundred members of Strath cona's Horse join Baden Powell's Po lice after visiting Canada. Perth, Feb 20 The Government has decided that the proposal to recruit constabulary for South Africa here cannot be enter* taiaed Adelaide:, Feb 20 Mr Holder has informed the Impe rial authorities that the Government will be very glad to offer facilities for the recruiting of the colony's quota of one hundred constabulary for Sooth Africa ' Sydney, Feb 20 Dissatisfaction exists among the troops recently returned from Sooth Africa. They complain that the pay promised from Imperial authorities over and above the amount paid by the New Fouth Wales Government has been stopped, The matter has been submitted to the Colonial Secretary.

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Telegraph The troopers who returned by the Rin\« t»k« were entertained ab luncheon by Ministers to-day. Messrs Walker and Mills were present, alao the Mayor of Wellington, Veterinary Lieutenant ¥oung respsnded to the toast of tha returned men.

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Eleofcrie TolograpH Auckland Feb 20 la his antiual report), Sir James Hector, Chancellor of the New Zealand University, refers io protest* received agaiust the action of the Senate to abolishing all bat the four large centres for the November exams. The Parliamentary Committee also recommended that the five catstres proposed to be abolished be retained, and the Premi r had written m fche same direction. Tha Senate would have to consider whab action, if any, should be taken m consequence of these representa tions. The proposed changes m connection with the senior scholarship end eolictor'e geoerfcl kaowlsdffe exams were also referred to. Ohhwstobuech, Feb 20 A Bpeoial meeting of the Hospital Board took place to-day to consider the questions of providing accommodation for inebriates and the admission of chronic cases. The following Biofcionß were carried after a good deal ot discussion:■—" That a room or roams should be provided fa the hospital for publents suferinif from drink." " Thafc m tfye opinion of this Board—(lJ it is necessary to make provision for cases of chronic and hsotir&fole disease occurring m this district-.; (2) fch« mo«t suitable provision* would be by bne erection of a special ward ad thta Hospital 5 (&) and a copy of this resolution should be forwarded to the Minister of He»ltb t together with the information asked fof by himt" ! Wellinoifok Peb 20 ! The Victorian Polo team yesterday de feated Wellington by ten goals to three I After a faab and open oonteab. DoriDg the present dairy produce season the National Dairy Association has made representations to the two Shipping Com. panics carrying the Oolony'B output to the London market on the vexations delays which take place m the dißoharge of dairy prodace at the London docks.

"Tommies" in Trouble.

United Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph AtiOKL&ND, February 20 Five of the Imperial troops were charged ttb the Police Court this morning for being absent without lea?e from the Britannic. The Magistrate said to the Sub-loepeotor: "You do cot waafc to sand them to gaol do yout' The Sub Inspector replied: "Yes; where els* are they to goto!" The Magistrate said they did not know that it was any criminal oflonce being absent withont leave. ■ Qn6 of the Highland Light) Infantry interposed Baying: "It is an injustice to try aa an deserters. We are m hie Majesty's uniform. 1 misfflod the boat throagh falling olf the train at Mercer. I wae jsrkedl off Roing romnfl a sharp ourve. I had not the latenfeion to stay behind." (The Magistrate: "Doyt a wanb to rejoin your regimes"!' ! AH Sve: "Yes, air." At thii stage the case was allowed to stand over. The Imperial troopers were sabiequentiy raleaeed on parole, on andertftking to remain at the Permanent Artillery quarters nnfiil Colonel Wyndham is communicated with.

Everyone doei not know, saya an otago taper, that about 200 of the Imperial brqopt were not allowed to. land m Daeedinv'lfc ■terns that neither were they permitted to lairf at flobart, and a Tasmanian paper gives fch« allegad reason :—When the treops were io Sydney OQa °t men got into trouble, and an afficer ordered him to be frog marched The delinquent dared the officer to iafliob thii dtignboefnl form of puaißbmersfc, and was tttpportod by bis comrades. The man wnsia't! frog mavahfid, bufe the threat suffiaed m ex- BipsrWa the badly fed aui oTerorowdesS t'iaope Oa tlis day loHowing, the Briebane n'sopl® fi*nt abrdid the Brttsonio & quantity o! water meloas and vsgetftblee for the use of liif mf«t< A* tt!g>nt! t *®91* oJS9«ri wee®

coming abroad, the men quietly armed themselves with the eqmehiesb of the melons ; and treated their superiors to a volley. It was found impossible to sheet the offence home to any parbioular man, and benoc the wholesale stoppage of bave. And yet, to look at these soldiers, you would fanoy yon never saw & more Innocent and lnmb*iike lot.

Sporting.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB.

Takapuna RA«Kcoraßß,'Feb 20 Gonoludirtg results, third day— Poky—First Whisper 1, Ivan 2, Orange and Blue 3. Won by two lengths. Divi* derd— £h 11b Devoisport -Hastings 1, Moment 2, Taka puna 3. Dividend—£l 17a Second Steeplechase — Voltigeur II 1, Tarrigan 2, Sfcraybird I. Dividend—£l 17s Weetek—Onrvebte 1, Blairoarig 2, StOnft 3. Dividends—£sl and £54

EGMONT RACES

Haweba RAceooubsb, Feb 20 Concluding rei-.ti.Vß — EciMOHT Cub, of 250 aova j I£. mile— Nobility 1, Will u 1 the Wisp 2, Dayntree 3. Won by a length. Time—2.39. Dividend— £2 18* Sibbs Hack Pboduos Ssakbs—(Halo 1, Sophia, 2, Nai Nai 3. All started. Won by two lengths. Dividend—£s Wkmer—Gipsy Qjeen 1, Bowsprit 2, The ffev.pie 3. Lasting, Brown Bid, and Aeeot Vale also started. Dividend—£2 2* Sboond Hack Flat—Dartmoor 1, Taplow 2, Waiiti 3. Won by ahead. Dividend— £6

SECOND DAY

Hawbba, Feb 21 Following are rosulta •— Waimath Handicap — Calceolaria 1, Mooohttki 2, Sylvia Park 3 Woo by a length. Tommy Atkins, the other starter, stumbled breaking his leg. Time—l.3l $. Dividend £2 18a • Second Hack Hurdles — Me,malta l f Qmprab 2, Puanga 3 Aleo ran—Hautonga and Discount Dividend —£5 10s Third Hack — Taplow 1, Bowman 2, Heart Whist 3 Scratched—Wateiford and Discount Dividend—£4 8a Atkwsow Mkmosial—Nobilifcy 1, Battle axe 2, Full Cry 3. Gipsy Qieen also ran Won by a length Tima—2l2f Dividend— £1 10a . Second Hubbies—Wai warn l,Ttoubadour 2, Tul 3. Bcallywag waa scratched Dividend -£7 2s

WEU4NGTON, Feb 21 Mr H M Lyon, Secretary of the Welling ton Racing Club, ha-3 resigned his position.

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Assooiatlon—My Elouiiio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Feb 21, 1045 & m, This Office 11 32 a m london February 20 Colonel Plumer'a and Lieutenant Hennikers detaehmonfc of Victorians on Monday got within five miles of De Wet's laager. The Boers hastily divided, half going westerly and half m a north easterly direction.

43,000 Horses to South Africa

No Alternative t© Annexation

Received Wakapuaka Feb 21, 923 am, This office 9 56 a m London, Feb. 20 Mr Broderiok, m the Commons, promised drastic reform m the army medical service. He stated that he hoped by the end of March to have increased the mounted forces with Lord Kitohoner m Africa to the extent v quired. Daring the last three months, besides 13,000 horses sent from England, there have been 30,C00 despatched to South Africa from other sources. Mr Aequith stated that there was no probable alternative to annexation of the conquered territories, stnd an interval waa essential before constitutional government was possible In them

Stragglers Surrendering

He Wet Still Moving

Received Wakapuaka Feb 21, 9 33 a m This Office 10 2 a m Lohdok, February 20 General French ia constictly receiving tsho submisiion of stragglers from Botha's main commando. De Wet, after the flight from Hout Krai!, near Frieska, obtained remounts westward of Hopeioun, Sir George Sprigg, the Cape Premier, pro poses to confer & medal with the Imperial star on all the British colonial forces that have taken part m the war.

NEW ZEALAND'S CONTRIBUTION.

OUR CASUALTIES. United Press Association—-By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, Feb 21 Including the Sixth Contingent) tho total number sent to Bouth Africa by New Zealand waa 89 officers, and*22B3 men. Of these four officers and 69 men were killed,, 3 officers and 101 men were dieoharged, onetffioeie resigned, two officers and one man wera transferred, two men were dismissed, 11 officers and 223 men are on leave m New Zealand, and the present strength m South Africa Including men going or returning is 68 officers and 1887 men

The Cable Question

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Received Wakapnaka Feb 21,9 7a m This Office 9 47 a m Melbourne, Feb 21 The Agent-General has cabled that the Pacific Cable Board meets on the 24th and will consider whether Yicfcorla is jaatiSed ia signing the Eastern Extension agreement, The Premier Informed the Agent General that the Victorian Government desired to do nothing amounting to a breach of faith bat would be glad to have the same advantages of the reduced rates of the Eastern Extension lines as were aecared to other Australian States if the Pacific I Board can approvp.

Visit of the Heir Apparent

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Received Wakapu&ka Fcib 2)1, 9 45 a m, This Office 11 32 a m Melbourne, Feb 21 Ifc is expected that the York festivi ties will cost about £100,000 extended over a week.

The Rebellion in East Africa

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Received Wakapaakft Feburary 21, 9 18 a m thii Office 10 3? a m) Lqndon, February 21 As a. sequel to the rebellion amongst the Ogadain Somalia m Jnba land m B»8t Africa m November last | when Mr A O Jenner, British sub commiisioner, was murdered, a British punitive expedition has captured GgadftW and the Bultan of Jabalaod.

Home and Foreign

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Received Wakapnaka Feb 21, 9 23 a m, This Office 9 56 a m A Scene m the Commons London, Feb 20 John O'DonnelJ, msmbar for South Mayo s created a scene m attempting to address the House m the Irish language. The King The King starts on Saturday on & brief visit to the Empress Da wager Frederick, »t Kronberg. Received Wak&puaka Feb 21, 9 31 a m This office 102 am Treasury Bills Goveramenb ii issuing £3,000,000 worth at Treaimry bills.

The Indian Troops

GISBORNE EN" FETE.

United Press Associrtion—By EUotriu Telegraph CiisBOKNE., Feb 21 There is glorious weather for the reoeption of the Indian troops today. The Djibouti* I arrived at) 7.10 a m, and the troops landed !at 10 »m. The Premier, Mr Ward and party arrived shortly after daylight m the Tulianekai, and landed *t 8 30. At) an early hoar the streets began to fill, people coining i» m a regular procession from the country. A considerable number of Datives being m the gathering* Buating Sew on the vessels m port, from the signal station, and every stuff ia town. A close holiday was observed., The holiday dresses of the crowd, and the brighb attire of the ladies, and the uniforms of the locil troops made up a scene of brii iianoe and animation that left nothing to be desired. On landing, the mounted section of the vie tors provided the prettiest military display yet seen here, The formal reception ia m the Keoreation ground.

The Bouvy Affair

United Press Apsooia.ion—By Eleotrio Telegraph VVELiaNGTQN, Feb 21 Edmund Bouvy, formerly cook to Count D E Oonrte, the French Consul, id m Wel lington. Last year he was extradited to New Caledonia under the supposition t>at he was an escaped convict. He has just returned here, and B'utos he arrived m Noumea at the end of June, and after undergoing quarantine was eximtned by the French aut orities and found not to be the Bouvy they wanted. H© was accord ingly released, and for some tima acted as cook to the Governor of New Caledonia, and has coir.c bick by way of Australia and calks of taking steps m iho New Zealand Courts to vindicate hi« innocanca

The Dental Board.

United Press Association—By Bieotrio Telegraph Welungton, Feb 21 The Dental Board has just cono'uded its examinations; Eleven candidates presented themielves, six being successful. The names of these given alphabetically and not necessarily i« the order of merit are :— Howard Henry Baker, Auckland ; Fred Robert D* Veaux, Chrlstchuroh ; Oeoll John Paul Howard, Christchuroh ; VVm Purdie, Ohristohuroh ; Chnrles Percy Stone, Auok. land; Gavin William Wardrop, Danediat

News in Brief

With to-day's Issue wo enslose & circular from Messrs Strange and Co., Drapers, Chrietcharch, announcing that the last ten days of their end of season sa'e, has now arrived.

MINING

THR SALTING CASE

I Gebymooth, February 20 ! The Foley'e Greek sailing oase has occupied the District Oourt Bines Friday. The case | closed this afternoon Judge Ward summed up strongly against the accused, and the jury alter a bhort deliberation returned a verdict of | guilty against tb» accuseds George Lawson, i William Lawson, and Edward Pring, with a strong recommendation to mercy on behalf of the latter. An application for probation by counsel for the accused was refuged by the Judge,who sentenced both the Lawsons to two years each. Priog was allowed twelve months probation, he being the dupe of the others. The Court was crowded each day. Mr HaonsQ was Grown Prosecutor and Mr Guinness conducted the defence. Duhbdin, Fab 21 Today's tales :— Alpine Oodsols, 42s ; Boundary Greek, 228; Endeavour, 23« 9d ; Extended Fourteen Mile Beach, 2a ; First Chance, 15a 9d ; Ford's Greek, 16s, 15a 9d ; Fourteen Mile Beaoh, 37s 6d ; Gold Queen, 30s; Golden River, 6a 4sl; Leaning Rock, 4s discount; Millers Flat Electric, Bs, 7« 6<l, 7i3d, 7s; Mokoia, 29j; Monte Christo, 34a; Nelson Creek, 71s, 70* 61; New Alexandra 15s; Sailor's Bend, 40*; Second Magnetic 30s ; Upper Magnetic 365, 36a 6d f 36s 9d, S7e { Vincßnfr, 48i 6d, 48« , Wai' mama, 27s 6d ; Walpuna, 23a. The Secretary of the Last Chanca Hydrau llo Sluicing, Elevating, and Dredging Company (Limited) reports a return, of SOoz for three weeks' work- The directors of the Tuapoka Dredging Company have declared a dividend (the 12fcb) of la per share, The Perseverance dredge ie af oat again, A piank m the well sprung* The dredge resumes dredging to-d*y c The Monfc DOr Gold Mining Company, at Roes, slnca its registration m 1882, with a capital actually paid up of £10,800, hat declared dividends to the amount of £36,000, and has expended £73,009 163 4d. On December 31b*, 1900, there were twenby seven shareholders. The quantity of gold produced since registration was '115,00000 17dwt 2gr; valued at £95,758 6a 103, The amounb of cash at the company's banken on December 31st, 1900, was £12 2s 7d, and the contingent liabilities were nil. The company employe twenty men. The directors of the Waipuim Greek Gold Dredging Company have under consideration offers of several dredges, and await the report of their engineer prior to purchasing* The further favourable reports oa the claim and the prospects of adjoining propsstles have had a beneficial effect), and calls ar« coming m freely, and shares irmly held. The Leviathan ia looking wall, and an* feher good return ie expected* The Nelaen Oreek is alto very promisingo The New River dredge is working on her new side, but is not expected Jto gtrc moch of» return thla week. The dirt is easily dealt with. There has been a forward movement m the Maori Quefiß. In this claim some fleh ground exists. The Maori King, farther down the Itrsam has a mala na of gold that has been worked m past years, running through both. Given good teats, the Gray River and Dobson dredges are expected to give a alight improvement. With the view to fdoilitate the gold dred ging industry, says the Grey River Argus, the secretary of the Postal Department ha* ' given instructions that telegraphic reports are to he sent from all ©ffioes m the vicinity of rivers 1b this district to other offices down stream, on the occasion of abnormal rises or weather conditions likely to reault m a flood' This will prove a boon to ths industry, as timely w&rning will enable dredgem&stera to secure their pontoons at the approach of danger. _

SUPREME COURT

United Press Association —By Eleotric Telegraph Wanoanpi, Fob 21 The Supreme Court opens on Monday before Judge Edwards. There are thirteen charges against) thirteen persons, including attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, attempting dttio, and several cases of in decent assault

The Midland Railway Commission

. . *_ , United Press Association—By Elect 10 Telegraph Nelsoh, Feb 21 The Midland Kailway Commission com menced its sittings here to-day, taking evidence with reference to the Betyrove I Motupiko section

A Federation Referendum!

United Press ; AssooiaMen—By Electric | Telegraph WAKOANOT, February 21 The Herald suggests tb«t when the census is being taken a referendum should also be taken on the question of New Sealasa joining the Commonwealth, and points out that nothing oould be easier, simpler and more inexpensive than this method of obtaining a verdict of the adult population, on federation. The ballot papers could be attached and distributed with the census papers

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association^•Bj-Elttofcrio Telegraph Nelson, February 21 M»jor Franklyn and Philip Beet (both County Oounci'lorg) have been Mooted to represent the Waimea County Harbour Board. There were nine candidates DuNKDitf, Feb 21 The city valuation for 1901 2 is £259,629, against £245,463 for the previous year, Weixinoton, February 21 The Wellington Friendly Societies Council have deoided to convene a conference of Friendly Societies, to be held m Wellington six mou'bi hence WASQANDI, Feb 21 At the Magistrate's Court this morning Jamrs Shore who, about three ye»rs ago, Was charged with the Petone murder, was sent to gaol for nine months for being drank and disorderly. Shore has be-n a great nuisance to. the police for a loog time past, and previously has been dealt leniently with by the magistrates, who sympathised with him m consequence of being charged with the murder Chhistchdroh, February 21 John Scott Myers, treasurer of the I"de* pendent Liberal Labour Association, sued the Hon Richaid Seddon. President of the Liberal Federation of New Zealand for 19a &d the co«t of an advertisement Mr Beetham gt»ve judgement for the defendant.

A Costly Experiment.

Unlted Press A»Bocla6ion—By Electric Telegraph—Oopyright DtTNEDtN, February 21 William Stanton, desoribing himself Dr Stan ton was fined £50, the maximum pen alty for using the title as doctor and thereby falsely implying, he was recognised by law a« a medical practitioner.

Federation Commission.

United PrsßS Association—By Electric Telegraph Christchtjbch, Feb 21 Tha Federation Commission resumed to* day. Mr G H Whitcombe, of Measra Whitoombe and Tombo, opposed Federation, as it would necessitate New Zealand publishers publidh ing m the commercial capital of the Commonwealth. Mr J A Froatiok, president of tbn Fede rated Boot Manufacturers Association, atatad thab Fsderatioß would practically mean the annihilation of the New Z aland boob manufacturing industry, owing to the greater specialisation ot the work m Australia. Henry Overton, farmer, CO lsldered it would bu a grand, thin« from a fam «r's point of view if Now Zealand feder-ite^; The day was not far distant when this ootony would have to draw on the merino floekb of Australia for breeding ewei< Charleß Arthur Lees, grain merohant, be lieved m free trade, and federation was tha nearest approach to that obtainable* He did not consider industries would suffer very much if we federated. New Zealand had everything to gain »ad, nothing to loia by federating*

Ashburton Sports Association

——— j ANNUAL CARNIVAL OFFICHSS OF THE MEETING Referee—P H Cox, Esq ; Btsrt9r--Me RG, Shearman ; Judges of athletic events- Messrs 3 Bnodgraas, D Grant, O D Hardie, and A W Whitaker f Judges of military events—Colonel Bailey and Captain G A M Bnoklejr; Judge of fjre Brigade events —M«siri A A looks and James Cow ; (Timekeepers—Messrs Jeason, Robilliard, R Friedlander, J V de Beer, and FCurtis; Lap-takers—Messrs S Madden, P Oookson, acd D MoDonneli; Clerks of the Coarse —Messrs W B Denshire, O Northcote, and j ; M J BurgHi; M*rk«men—Messrs F Clark. < : L J Hobbi, O Campbell, and G F Dodds ; (Telegraph Board—Messrs McSherry and H H Fooke; Pavilion Stewards—Messrs (E M Morrisaey, F Orr, FMakslg, and B Amos | Handioappers of running events —Messn W 3 Shearman, D Grant, and D McDonnell j Secretary—l A Baigest ', Assistant Secretary—Fred Prltohard.

t£he annual carnival of the Aihburton Sports Association took plaoe this afternoon on the Domain Oval. (There wm a fair attendance of the pnblio when the proceed ing* oommeooed, and the public continued to arrive during the afternoon, so that the takings at the gates must have been fairly satisfactory. The officers gave every attention to their various duties, and the various event* were got off as punctually to time as the very limited time allotted to each—five minutes—permitted. It might be aa well m futura to alter this arrange ment, the time being too short. Following are the results tip to the time we went to press :— 100 Yards Gash Fooob Race ; First prize, 5110s; second, 10s—First Heat—J J Dean, Byds 1, 3 Daviaon, sor 2, John Joe, 9yds, 3. Time, IO|; close finish. Second Heat—B A Lewis, 6yd», 1, T Nolan, 10yds 2, B Moriarty 12yds 3, Won easily. Final Heat—J J Dean 1, John Joe 2,8 A, Lewis 3. Time, lOieoi. All qualified started. 100 Yards Aauraira Handkjaf ; First prize, 30a, second, lOa—Wm Anderson, 3yds 1, Culverhouee, 6ydn 2, J Frledlander 3. Time, 10S« Won by two yards, Half Milb Amateto Bicyolb Race ; First prize, 40b | second, 16s—First Heat —G Robinson, 80 yards 1, Claude Willis, 75 yards 2, T H Gates, 20 yards 3. Second Heat~R D Johnston, 40yds 1, W Legttett, 70yde, 2. Fmal Heat—-Kobinson 1, Willis 2 4 Leggott, 3. Time-~1,6&. Fire Brigade Competition—Manual engine, 1 man (dry) — Prize 20a—E Burrough, 544*62, 1 1 Dorm, 37*808, 2; Geraldine No 2, 48|sec, 3. Geraldine No 1 54^ecs and Geraldine No 3 55§aecs also competed, 440 Yards Amateur Fiat—Prizes, 40a anc 15s—B Cnlverhouse, 30yds, 1; W Anderson 19yds, 2; P White, 35yds, 3. Time—aloes

fHE ABHBUKTOH atJABDIAH (TfiCOHSDAy, FJSBBtJARt 21, 1901



[ FRIkDLANDER BROB, LTD i" cinrs b ac"kTsT~ i ___ i OUR Next Shipment) of full size CORN* SACKS, ex ' Whungapi,' is due at Lyttelton shortly, and we are now booking Orders for delivery, ex ship. Farmers will please advise us of thefr requirements promptly, to save extra railage and handling, 2 86 FRJJSDLAjtfDER BROS, Jjtd. HERBERT A. FLOWER, ! MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER 8 FRUITERER, Sec, /"CHOICEST English Confections, Toffiw, VV Oandies, and Pure Boiled Lollies, Hot Pies, Gold Luncheon, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate always ready. FLOWER'S BEFRESHMENT JROOMS, East Stree Aehburton. ""JAMES BAKER, FORNISHING WABEHOCBE, (Havelook Street; TTE guarantees to sell at Ohdstefanrob. prices for Cash or Time Payments. 1 14 _______ MESSRS STRINGER & CRESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, CHRISTOHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFIOR at Mb Datison's, West Street, Ashbarton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days wh»e necessary. They will be represented m Ashburton by Mr J. lUvison, who i«:authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting investment at lowest current rates. STRINGER & ORESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCF * ASHBURTON. ■^ rf ASK FOR '.' "^ 7" ____B-__B___F ._■ ■ J* W NEW TARIFF ,J CHAMPION BLEND to other,prices: $ V$V3 iAo¥zz/4Va m CHINA TEA USED BY US/ iiriiwr CBAIGHEAD & BIBSYMAN HAVE just opened out, ex b.c. Paparoa from London, the largest shipment of New Goods they have hitherto imported, comprising the most up to date Suitings from the best Manufacturers as now worn ab Home. Their immense stock of Fashionable Tailoring Goods now affords customers such & splendid range of nc-w materials of guaranteed qual ty and stylish patterns choose from as should pleaee even the mo fastidious, and their prices, worhmansbi and fit will compare favorably with those of the leading firms m Christchurch or other cities. They are aleo showing a grsnd lot of new Hats, Shirts, Ties, Boots, etc., thii seas! n Customers would do well to place their orders early as C. & B. have already a erpe rtimber cf suits en the books promised before Xmas. 11 14 a o a> CS ~ & en o p »- s r « g ■ - w^ &q B* I Q ■M SIS % tf SCO «*J _, cS O b 3 J^ft © '5 1 s ! hy ' 3 if ■§ * fij H R «» | w SH^ . 1 O « " | " < SI j s 3 i i ■ O ■'■£ o *mr T I< I cq Ph is ,1 hj GC w i g -s CC OS ■» 08 ! 6 g mtfuLYn o%m MC.S.M., CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Music and of the Musical International College, TT7ILL Reume Music Lessons (praotics>l Vf and theoretical) on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held m the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 average marks obtained §3 per oent. WANTKD KNOWN-That Un-tntf Zealandia Boot Store is the cheapxs" d best boot shop m Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, THEORY & HARMONY Ernest Empson, G.T.A.B. /CERTIFICATED Teacher of the Assoois, \_j ted Board of the Royal College of Music and the Boyal Aco-demy of Music, London), ia prepared to receive pupils for the above. Rooms above Mr H M Jones, East Street "" FUE^ALID, WELL Cured Prime quality HAMS and BA(X)N. Cheaper than Re* •r Mutton. Guaranteed grain fed by /armors of fchie district. FARMERS' MEAT SUPPLY CO. J H Ktjlb. W" ANTED~^NOWN—Men's BiuoheT* 5s lid at Mellor's Zealandia Boot f StoreiJ .



T. Bullock. f PENDARYEB DISTRICT j Part of the S3lma Estate. } 1603 iSSS 1603 i "DEING R S 27185, 26682 and part 26699. J3 There is a Woolsbed, Cottage &o, erected thereon. [This Property is to be offered by Austion at the Arcade on : SATURDAY, MARCH 2. T BULLOCK, 2 121 Agent for the Vendors. f i i—■■__———■ mi i i i« i mi i.in ii m. |F. FERRIMAN, "^~CL^ARIS&^I3 " ( OF . LIVE & DEAD STOCK In the F*r-f*med Soatkbridge Diet riot. j MONDAY, MB. 25. 1901 LAND, L_Sb. LAND, HMATBON & CO. have received m• --• strnctione from the Executors m the Estate of the late Mr Joseph Benny, to hold an ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE Of all the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK On the E^ate, together with THE PKDIGREE BTOOK, For which the late Benny «at to famed, The following sre rnly a Few of the Lo's oniffr'— The Rioh Red Bull Dufee of Hammond, 2 years Rich Roan Bu", yearling 2 Pedigree Cows, m full profib Fouth^vn Ewes ard Lambs, and other pedigree lots • 200 Kw*s »nd L*mbs 3 Drmtghfc M«es 2 Foals 1 Yearling Draught 1 Light. Mare and Foal 2 Hacks 5 Milking Cows 5 Young Cattle Roller, D F Plough, Harrows, Reaper and Binders, 3 Dray« and Frsmss, 2 Traps, Matsey Has riß Grubber, 2 Sets Chain Tiipod Harrows, Seed Uleaner, Chit ham. (new), and a host of (sundries too numerous tc particularise. Also, LAND. LAISD. LAND. Account of the Estate, at the same time and place, 96 Aorce 3 Foods 18 Perches, situated on the banks of the Rakaia, near South bridge, about 40 acres Id grass, balance m rape and turnips Sale at 12 o'clock sharp Luncheon Provided Further particulars may be obtained fn tn H MA i SON & CO, < The Auctioneers. Or from •1. '-. ' ' i STRINGER & CRESSWELL, j Christchnroh and Ashburton, [ 2 160 Solicitors for the Executors. j ~ ■-:—- ■ - FOE SALE. A CHOICE HOME m Allenton. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent "■■' F/> R SAL'Ef. ■-■ ALLEKTON. Near tho Woollen Factory, AN IDEAL HOME, with which could be combined a pr'fifobl» Fuliry Farm. 1 have been instruct rd by Me James Keid to Bell his well known property, siiuite as above, comprising 2 acres of land, on which is erected a comfortable house of five rooms and soaUery with pump inside, stable, trap and chaff bouses, also a large fowl house and run ; part of the land is laid out m orchard and is well stocked with choice fruit trees. The property adjoins •< Messrs Kereel, Doherty, and Holbotough. It has an ample frontage on two roads, and is situated m close proximity to the public eohool | The reason Mr Reid has placed this property tn the market is that he h*s purchased ft Farm at Marton, m the North Island, and is desirous of settling thereon at an early date. -•■>■.■ F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent TO LET, CARTER'S T-RRAOE, Tinwald, HOUSE of nine rooms, detached Wash house, also good Stable*, with 4 acres of land, part of which is laid out m a good orchard. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent TOWN SECTIONS I HATE severs! Sections m various parts of the Town for sale, well adapted for building purposes or for holding for future profit. F. FEEEIMAN, LIND AND ESTATE AGSNT. 2142 ■MlS't* CAKSO-T, MUSIC TEAOEER, Corner Wills and William Streets. WEBLEY & SONST PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING -taken over the lafee MkOosokn Coombes' connection, will visit Ash burton and surrounding distriotn three times per annum, viz., March, July and November. Orders may be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Often at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton



WANTED -Wise mothers to bny thei Boye' and GirV school boots at MXL- I,OR'S Zealand ia Boot Store. OH Whfre, oh where Is the best Boot Shop? Why MBLLORsZealandiaßoot Store, oi course. _________ WELL, it ia like this—lf you want a real I good Boot or Shoe for little money, i hen go to Mfixob's Zealandia Boot Store TpOR Sale, cheap, for Cash—Several hun ' V dred pairs of Boats and Shoes. Apply to MBLtos's Zealandia Boot Store i "O^MEMBER that Mslior's Zealandia lAi Boot Store is the leading Boot Shop, Wonderful value at Mfllous WE have the men and the machinery ' and you can therefore rely on your work being done thoroughly at the ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS. 2 128 • T^TOOB Bicycles on hire at the Eclipsa Cycle Go's. Show Eoome, Tancred Street, Mr Balrstow'e late premises, 2 127 SALE —Fancy Work, Isiiks, Arasenes Perlines, Canvas, Berlin Wools, Linens and Stamped work generally, all reduced during Mbs Alcorn's Sale rpHE ECLIPSE OYOLE GO'S. NEW SHOW BOOMS 1 ABE NOW OPBN. Don't fail to call and see them. 2 129 SPECIAL Bargain Sale- George Duncan j AND Co again to the front witn all round value m Drapery; Kverv line » nibble. Here arc a few : - Roller Towelling) ?|d ; Grey Cslico, 12 yards for Is 9d; Whit* * Calico, 12 y»rds for 2s 9d ; Wonripn'a Bi»ok Stockings B|-I p-iir, Sun.trjer Gloves, 5Jd, Prints 2|l, 3^, and fl^, wor'h 2,1 yard more ; comp and eec dipp'ay at hop froT't— GtoKfSB Duncan ai;d Co, T»ncied Sure ..'" : __210 L ■ SPEND your mot ty wit^ly by gfittint' beet value obtainable— Try Duncan AND Go's B'»rgaiu .Salt—-Colored Counter panes 2s 9d ; White Sat id QuiltP, "oiled, muct #n, 4s 6d, 5s 9d, upwards; Hocey Comb Q, lilts at tame pi ices; .bound-to go quickly, a few pairs slightly soiled—Colonial B ankf'ts' 18a 9d pair, for 12a 9d, 24< 6d for 18s lid ; Unbleached Damask Tabling lljd ; Superior . Twilled Flannelettes at 4f I yard, worth 6sd Dressmaking done at economical prices ; fit and satisfaction guaranteed. No c address—■ f^ EORGE T^UNCAN C> r\Q., IjTEORGE JL/UNOAN 06 XjQ', 4 Tancbed Street, Aahburton 2 99 WANTED Known—Thai- what we do we try to do well. Bear this m mind, Gentlemen, when ordering your Summer Outfit; and, Ladies, remember it before fitting up your Boys for the holiday— Mit -el and Turner HERE WE ARE AGAIN. —CANNOT BE BEAT.-— < SMALL expenses enables ub to cive epeoial value. P'ums for all:— White 5 Handkerchiefs 2fd, Turkey Red Hundker chiefs 4d each, Working Shirts Is 3d and Is 6c?, Men's Colonial Tweed Sac Suits 22a 6d, i Tweed Trousers 5s 9d, Buah Rugs {3a 6d, Denim Trousers 3s 9d—at* -q DUNCAN & Go's, READY MONEY DRAPERS, Tancred Street. ATR, Alcorn's Sale—A splendid stock jCjL of Men's and Boya' Clothing at greatly reduced prices; Boys' Norfolk Sui'B - at 11s 6d, worth 15a 6d ; Men's Strorg Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 8? 6d, usual price !ls 6d ; Ladies' Hose from 6d a pair, a special line at Is ; a great, variety of Men's and Bovb' Straw Hats, mast be sold ; Ladies' Seron Oxford Shoes from 5b 9d SPECIAL Birgaina at DusCAN and Co, C«sh Draperß, Tancred Street—Double "width Dreßs Muff B|d yard ; Block Dress Serge, worth Is 6d, now Is; Velveteens at la 3|d yard ; Fancy Muslin for Blouses 2|d yard", 4|i, upwards; Cornets, strong and serviceable, 2i 3d ; no rubbish at oar sue, but al! new and clean goocK 2 98 GfH 1." --- - ■ ~ " ■ ■■■- ■'•" BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. To Mr H C Percy, and others signing Petition, IN compliance with your re quest, I hereby call a Public Meeting of the Burgesses of Aebburton, to be hold at Mr D Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street, on WED NESDAY Next, tbo 27th inst, at 8 p m, for the purpose of considering the action of the Borough Council m giving permission to the Hospital Board to drain thi sewagt of that institution into the street channels of the Boroagh. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 2 158 Mayor. DISTRICT ORDER Volunteer Office* 20th February, 1901 A PPLIOATIONS are invited from Men Xlv desiring to Join a Seventh Contingent to procoed to South Africa South Canterbury is expected to find Thirty-three Men Conditions :—Height, between sft 7in and 6ft % age, between 20 and 35 years ; minimum chest measurement, 35 inches; raaximurr weight 12£ atone ' Candidates must be unmarried, must pass equitation and shooting tests and pass medical examination by a medical officer, who will be appointed fer the purpose Rate of Pay : 5s for Privates, correspond* ing rate for other ranks Applications to be Bent m at once to Lieutenant Colonel Bailey, Volunteer Office, Tim»ru Candidates must supply their own blao* keta 0 S BAILEY, Lt-Col, 2161 Commanding S.O. Bub-Dißtriot^ ASHIURTON COUNT IT J&B NOIL. \ LTERNATIVB Tgpdfrs for 5 or 7 years XTI are incited 0e the Lease of the Irrigation Fajrro /now occupied by Mr Forsyth. Conditions of lease on view at the Council's offices, where tenders will be received to 12 noon on the 28bh inst. By Order. F MAINWARING, Clerk** Ashburton, February 21st, 1901 Jrls9 _ , ,—,—_ —-a# . ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is rwtpby given Jnat a meet ing of Ratepayers inrNo. 1 and 2 Ruapuna Water B*ce Dist|)€ts will be held at the Buapnna Poblio Hall at 3 pirn, on WEDNESDAY, 2|tb ifistant, to consider ■ oomplefion of water\raoe from the Kangi tata. , By Order* 3 F< M4INWARING, Clerk:, ; Ashburton, 19th February, 1901. 2 15 1 QT. STEPHEN'S QHUROH [ O Ashburton. ' On the Wednesday evenings m Lent, the ' Vicar will deliver a course ef short addresses 1 on ' Human Life m the light of Religion. 1 1 The Value of Life 2 The Fatperienee of Failure 8 3 The Necessity of Repentance • 4 Indifference ia Religion r 5 The Mystery of Suffering J 6 The Discipline of Death 1, R. A, WOODTHORPE, M.a, Vicar



J 13 ALE AT MAYFIELD > . __. , ___ (By Pigen Poa<) There was a ve.ry large attendance at the clearing Bfiie at Mr R p Speneley's Kedpark Farm, Rtiapuna, to-day, buyers mustering m f xoeptionally ttrorg fmce, from not oniy ail parta of the county, but also from a considerable range beyond. Mr Newmans drag conveyed a party from Ashburton, and the farm presented near the hotn^Btead, m point of numbers and variety of conveyances, quite the appearance of a show ground. Mr Spensley, during his term of ownership, has worked a considerable improvement m the property, and the sheep and stock are m first cin.es condition. Ihe auction did not commence until one o'clock, although even after that hour the attendance was being added to. The auctioneers were Mr D Thotpaa, m conjunction with Pyne & Co, and turns were taken by Messsr Thomas, Jen nings and Curtis, Commencing with the sundries a capital clearance was made, and as expected ab high rates—under splendid com petition-»-&nd it is a forgone conclusion that the cheep, stock, ftnd implements will realise particularly well. Parliament Prorogued A Press Associ ation telegram saya Parliament has been fur ther prorogued to 18th April, Clearing Sale—A clearing sale of live And dead stock and 96 acres of land will take place on Monday text, on account of the executors of 6he late Mr Joseph Benny, Southbndge. Particulars may be obtained from Messrs Mateon and Co, the auctioneers, or Messrs Stringer & Creeaweli, solicitors. Validhtohy—At the Oddfellows' Hall, 1 last evening, a social was held at I which good-bye was stid to Mr John May, who b«(L occupied the position of station master here tar a few years. There was a large attendance, and songs and dancing j occupied & few pleasant hours, ,Dunng the evening Mr May was asked to accept a testimonial and a puree of sovereigns, (both tjf whivh will be sent on m him to Xawera), )as-*he notice ie so short. He leaves to rn'rrow, and cn'riea with him the good wishes of the community m this district. NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD, ; TIMABU IMPROVED JfARMS FOR SALE. 530 acreo Rangitata, 250 acres Olaramont, 250 acres Waitotitr, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Eingsdown, 1000 aorer Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various size? la Sotth Canter* bury Improved Farms for tease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairiie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Ttir.a of various sizes on the Rainoliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improve^ Station properties of 7000 acres each. ~ /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Policyholders and those about to insuia should note the three essentials of Li« Insurance,— SECUBITY. LIBBKALITY. ECONOMY. IN THE GOVEBNMENT OFFICE,— SECURITY !b unimpeachable; the pay i ment of every policy is guaranteed bj the State; and, m addition, the accmnu " lated Insurance Fund, invested m the soundest securities, now amounts to over three millions sterling. ■T IBEBAI.ITY is unequalled. Policies m JLJ arrear aro kept alive bo long as the charges oil the policy are not m excess of the surrender value. Policyholders are unrestricted as to travel, residence. ;md occupation. Claims are promptly puid. . Froiuiuuis aro charged for age nearest • birthday. Policies aro unchallengeable on any ground except fraud, or suicide within Gix months. TTtCONOMT is insured by direct Pariia- JU mentary supervision. All pxpcnditiire outside payment of claims, &c. lir.s fii>» to receive the sanction of tho LeKi^l.iture. Funds,; over THREE MJLLJJW^qUNDS. Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus In 1896 (for three years), £225,000. 3, H. BICJETAKDSON. 63 -- . ComniiaFionnif "r *~ —— Tjd [ E ■ McCORMICK HTAS AWARDED AT 0} HiS CHRIBTOHUROH SHOW, ' On November 9,1900, rCJi© C^ortilioate of Merit, Whioh carries with it a SILVER MEDA the highest award given to Harvesfcln Machinery at thla Show, It wins In PARIS mote Awards than any other American Exhibitor there, beside* ANNEXING the Grand Ifielt* Tyl Trophy of r Bold Meddl and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL OOMEBS. iindjuapeot thla Superb Machine before buying elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett & Go ASHBURTON M. PRIEST, Manager CHEAP Cottage Property <—Jaere sec 6km and Cottage, situated la Oxfor Street, Hampstead c price required Apply to T. BULW3OK. ~" ""WANTED ' TEWIiT, Fishmonger unci Poulterer, m 0 still buying Old Hens, aad any qua a tlty of Hares. Fresh Oysters by expte« tCo-morgow night. Opposite Mail Office, b . WANTKD—A House of sbont Ten Rooms for % good tenant.—App'y Henry StethehsoNi 2 134 ALL Luasby's reparation — Ciunamo Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamio Gam—at J3) GooOH. Y"~OUR. REPAIRS done "at once at D Sbook' Cash Boot Store ! fTIENDERB Wanted — For the wearing" 1 X. two thoueand pairs of Boots.aring of to—J Meliob, Tancred Street OUR Boons and Shoes sell themselvo have a look ut D SroOK's prices. B*~~OOTS "Boots" F7o"m~ls"to 30b, at— Mbllob's ZealandiT Boot Store T> EPAIKB ! Repairs the best m ABh X\ burton,at—MiSLLos'fl Zealandia Boot Store "T]p rANWED Known—aJhaTouTOiioiotHs «T and Llnoleumr are bought direot from the British Mills, and stand unrivalled for variety and values—Mitchell and Turner /CARPENTERS Tools at bedrock prices Kj Registrar Grates from 12s 6d, Tiled Registrars and Mantiepieces complete,from 52s 6d. Our prices defy compel tec — Habplbit Bbos 7^l OOD Piano (second hand), £17 10s VX cash, or 20 payments of £1 each. This is a bargain. New Pianos from £1 per month ; Organs from 10s per month. Two special lines of Pianos— £33 and £44, on monthly payments of £1. Muilo, Tiolins, Strings, etc—H Mif QMS



CONSULTING OPTICIAN MrErneeb M BiindßteiD, DBOAf, F» MO, who has lately returned after sis years' apeotal study Id Ecgland &Dd Con tinent, may be oodralted on all oases of defective eyesight, Daylight not necesaa ry KEtiGoial light being ueed. Doctors' pre scrintlont prepared. Fees moderati. Con •ultlttg rooßn, Owbel Street W;, over M Sandsteio, jaweller, Ohriitohurj*. 9to IS, l t 2 to 6 daily BOOTS ! Boots Boots Nothing bu Boota a»i—Mellob's Zealaodia Bo; feo?», (Csncwd Street



O. Magnus, D. Patjskson Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Advieer* of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AND GO Gold Dbbdchng Brokers, 208 High Street, Ohristchuroh • Reliable and straightforward advice given so Otsgo and West Coast Dredging Claimi. Mr Oiof Magnus has cad 16 yean practical experience on the Molyneux River, Ot*go ALFRED HARRISON, EaQ 1 Aehbarton R.epse«en6»tive



Wade's 15Vcrm Figs are most: effetive and nob nopleßßftnt; shildren thrive after tnkla them. Price, la ;