Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places as troder, subject to the necessary alterations i THURSDAY, MAY 30 ! For Northern Ports and Westport, per '< Tarawara, at 6 30 p m

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains cave Ashburtion daily for— UHRIBTOHURCH—at 7.20 am, 11 am 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (expresc) TIMARU~at 10.55 a m, 3 50 pm DUNRDIN—at 12.54 p m (express) RPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ashburtoo from— OHKISTOHURCH—at» 10.45 »m, "18.48 p m (express), 8 pm" TIMARg-at 10.35 a m, 2 85 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 P m (exprsss) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a m*

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Phases of Moon for May

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1901.

It will doabtlf 88 be remembered tbat this journal m an article published some months ago, referred to the pro bability of Mr Seddon being given & Governorship. Within the paat week or two this rorooar Beetna to have taken a more definite form, and it ia freely stated that some of the articles which have been written lately upon fehe sub ject have been inspired. We do not know whether this suggestion has aoy foundation m face or not, but we should think thafc some of them raueb have been inspired by anything bat a desire to cc« Mr Sfddon receive a suitable reward for bis serviceH to rbisoonntry, The precis of An article published by the Auckland Star on Monday after noon on this Bubjeb!, ia before |us, and it is quite evident that the writer ii not aware of two very important points which must be considered m connection with this question. One is that the Governor of a self governing colony does not need to possess the qualities which are ascribed to Mr Seddon, who ia credited with being the most speculative and enterprising politician m the southern hemisphere; with having great force of character, and being determined to have his own way alwayo. He is eJrf> an admir able administrator. Ij^Hfenld each a man carry oat the pe^^Kury duties of the King's repreaei^^^Bin a self governing state, where^j^Hremier was a strong man like himself The other point to be considered m discussing the possibility of Mr geddon'g beingselected ac the sovereign's representative m one of these colonies is that the colonial governors have usually beeirtaken from a class that moves m court circles. They are therefore expected to be the leaders of society m their new spheres, the representatives of Royalty socially as well as officially. How could a democrat like Mr Seddon be expected to fulfil that portion ef the dnty of a Governor! Oar contemporary enlarges nponfthe need there is for having men like Mr Seddon as Governors of our possessions m this hemisphere, "It seems an extraordin ary thing «ays the tsfar thatj the ex perience gained by sucescful adminis* trators of colonial affairs is not taken advantage of, and is often deliberately disregarded by the Home Government, and to the fatuous policy the Empire owes most of the costly blundering which has marred the coarse of its colonial development" What scope would a successful administrator of colonial affair have m New Zealand for instance, and what influence could he have upon the legislation of the country. The Star however deal with something both practical and possible when it suggests that Mr Seddon should rftceivef the governorship of the Fiji ahd the High Qomtmspionership of the Pacific, There be would have no Par liament or Ministers to interfere with him, and his abilities would hive ample scope. If his health would stand the ssraio that would be put upon him m such a position, we should say that no more fitting selection than Mr Seddon could be made, if be still deßires to labour m the service of the Empire. But many of his friends think that he it* entitled to a rest, and that a reward that would enable him to be relieved from work and worry would be better for him now,

Local and General.

Government Pabades~A Hut of the Government P»rad«e for 1901 will ha found m our advertisirg columns. A Sweep Winner-—Beecroft Company, Hasting*, New Zealand, has won the third priz* of £BCO In Tatfcersall s sweep on tha Turf Club Handicap; Dbath at the HosriTAt— Mr Frank Amos of Riverside whe hae been an inma' 9 of the local Hospital for some time died there at an early hoar this morning. Kjkgvisk.—Qaite a Urge number of King finfa hare been picked up on the beach be* tween Kingsdowa and 8b Andrews within the last month or six weska* Some of the fish are uncommonly fine specimen!, weigh' ing: &s ranch ai 201 b. Fxport of OAts.—The export of oats from North Otago and South Canterbury appears to be very heavy at the present time. (The Bernioia, which loaded 80,000 sacks of 801 b each m Oamaru, has ineraased her cargo by 3i,0C0 sack* at Timaru, and the Fashoda ha* taken m 23,000 sacks m Oamaru, Pbbpabing a Welcome—An enthusiastic meeting was held m the fUngitata Station schoolroom on Monday night for the purpose of arranging a reception for Trooper George Aitken, oo his arrival home from the Trans* vaal, It was decided that the receptinu takv 1 the form of a social, and that Trooper | Aitken be presented with a gold medal. A I strong representative committee was formed with power to add, ai the B»ogitat»riftu*J lo not intend to be behind other digtricte fit the hsarfcioe*s of their welcome. Nkw Zealanders m Sooth Africa — N«w Zealanders continue to hold their own m sport m Souttt Africa. The Maftkiog Mail, of April 10, give* an account of a pricket match played there on Good Friday, between New Zealsnders attached to the artillery at) Mafeking and a detachment of Bechuanalaud Rifies, which the New Sea landers wop by nine wicketei The New players sjrere Innpa, SandereoD, Blimett, Bbok, Haigh, Bfasloy, Johnson^ Buttare, iiyuo, I)avideoD p and Stpith, Railway CHANaBS—Mr (Iranfc will be Ttaffio Snperintendent of Riilways for the whole of the South Island, and Mr Arthur for the North Island. It is annoutscd that Mr Gaw, of nDune. din, will become the Chief Traffic Manager of Railways, filling the place of !Mr Hudson, who goes to Tasmania. Mr chief clerk m the bead -office, «o£a ko Pftr'lstcftnrch ks Dlotrict Traffio Mr '%ant/Dietrtot';Stip«rlw pep4ep|b of th,o WellJngton-Sfa^f-JJTew Plypiogthjseptiop, tajkee,a,^llsr r ppajtiflg Id Donedin, and Mr Arthur, district Traffic Manager phfJ!3rchl|rc|?j engcepda Mr (Jrant m Wellington' VoLtiNfEERS—The Guards, to fch« aumibsr of forty-five, marched to the Domain on Monday evening, and under the dlreotion of Staff Sergeant Major -loses, put ia an hour and a half of real good work. The ln|t|a! wotk was taken from the regulations for a company m attack, and clearly demon strated to the man the duties expected from saqh section, from the firing line to the reserve, and also the result cjf a, battalion .moving iu'the same niannner. paying failed In an adyann.e wit,h Buco9»bsvo Tolleyj, fashes i;y itc.lf pompanje* were ordered, and finally the iih&rge with #zed |words. aa a battallion m column, *}«o changing fr^nt, and deploying to either Sank, was fllntorattf by the Bergeant Major, Tfa» etrepiggfc work concluded with an imaginary nuioh past, m view probably of th« review m Ghristchurch.—There was a good attendance fyt Jhe Biles at their weekly parade last evening, Captain Doiman being ia aommand. Au hour's asefal worfc was aceompilthed. It was annouuoed that Colonel Moore, of the South Canterbury" Battalion, would inspect both of the local companies on Tuesday evening nex>.

• The Lwabd Mails-A Hoaat malli 1 arrived from the Souch last night. i P«RSONAti.— The Hon J G Ward was a p»»s»>'ik!er hy today's express* {nsi'ing through AshburtoQ on his way to Dutiedin. Nkw Zbilakd Accident IwsmuNOl Coir PANT.—Ad important ar?ver!;iiements of the New Zealand Insurance Company appear* m this issue.

News in Brief.

Messrs Gates Lowry & O annonnc» that for one month they »ra offering a oyclisti outfit delfvered post) free and will return the money if satisfaction is not given to the par* chaser. Fall particulars will be found m our advertising colamna.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold onrushes responsible for opinion* txpiMsed by out correspondent!

A CORRECTION

SO THB IDISOR Biß|—The report of the No License Con vention held Id Aihburton on May 24th, hat jus* borne to my hand, Permib me to oorreot two mistakes id your report of my address iat the evening meetings (1) In no way did I make the disgraceful lannnda • The writer wanted 6he open bar* abolished for personal reasons.' We are credited with enough intemperate speaking j sad if snoh a * hit beneath the belt)' were made by me, hardly any language would be strong enough to characterise sneh tiaotios. (2) I referred to the Lyttellm limes for au opinion on the pmpeobs of the No License ptrby, bob I did nob refer do it m ' A strong, supporter of the liquor teraffia.'—l am, etc, Aiiix. Dovz.it. The Manse, Rangiora, May 28,1961 [We publish the Rev Mr Douli'i disclaimer with ptaatnre, but m justioe to our reporter it is only fair to Bay that) his statement as to the exaot) words at ad, ie confirmed by others who heard them. We confess we see nothing m them.—£»•] 70 IKE BDITOB* Slß,—Before the last general election yon made the discovery that the cause of all or most of the drunkenness m Aenburton, was the leniency of the Prohibition Magistrate. I thought you gave me oredit for too mush, as there are other places where there Is sot a Prohibition Magistrate, whioh have the iiame of being as bad as Ashburtoa. I thoughts ib was only the excitement) of elec tion times whioh had reached the editorial : chair, bub as you have returned to the | subject) m your recent leading articles, I beg to submit a few facts. I know some m this distriot who have bean sent) to Lyttelton for I a month, and some for three months, and are so better. On fchs other hand a man who had gone so far as to be considered , hopeless, told me that what I said to him from the Bench had more effaot than all his friends ceold do or say, and be has been sober for the last eight) years. Only yester day a man told me he had not touched drink sinoe he had been before me some twelve months ago, facts like these and others I oou Id adduce, convince me that there is more hope of reforming a first or twentieth offender by leniency than severity.—l am, etc, KOBEBT ALCOEN.

In the Event of War

SUPPLIES FOR GREAT BRITAIN

United Press Association—By Elect*io Telegraph—Copyrighb London, May 27 The American Gold Storage Com pany proposes to run steamers to Man chester and Southampton, with the object of establishing enormous depots containing supplies of Hairy and farm produce sufficient to last Great Britain for cix months m the event of war.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Asacraauoii—by Elnctrio Telegraph—(Jopyrighb

London, May 28. Lord Milnor's speech has caused ex* hllaration amongst the loyalists m South Africa, many of whom, owing to Botha's expressed dislike for Lord Milner, feared the lfttter'u absence would be Indefinite. Two Boers who surrendered at Ermelo were allowed to go out and fetch other feurrenderers. They brought to Middle bore fourteen Boere, 12.500 cattle, 12,000 flheep, and thirty horses. They pretended to break through the British.lines, and thus outwitted Uppertmnn'a commando. Ohribtchcboh May 28 The Canterbury War Fund committee have deoided to erect a brass tablet m the Qa.tntdr&f to the memory of those members of the Canterbury Troop m the Third Con* tingent who h&ve met thsir deaths m South Afrioa, This will absorb the greater portion of the balance of the fund now m the hands of the committee

The Pacific Cable.

PROGRESS OF THE WORK,

Unitti Frest Association—By Electric Telegraph Bkisrank. May 28. The cable steamer Britannia leaves to* day to make a survey between Qaeena iand and Norfolk Island. A test house will be created on the island, and the steamer will the a proceed to New Zealand, taking soundings all the way. A. test house will also be erected m New i Zealand, but as the northernmost point m the North Island is considered unsuit* ; able, a Jslso will be selected further south. Mr Peake, engineer m charge, aecora" panics the Brh&mua. It 13 hoped that' everything will be ready for *l»yipg thp Australian New Zealand aeotibu of the pable m March next. As that work will noo take much cime connection should be made soon afterwards.

The Mount Lyell Company

United Frees AMooi&bion—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright i Melbourne, May 2& The half yearly reports of the Mount Lyell Company $0 March SJafc last show? that the net profits for the bjx months were £123,303, and dividends were paid aggregating £811,000 After paying for the Royal Tharsia mine, and making full provision for liabilities, and liquid assets amount to £161,000. The cost of production is slightly higher than for the previous half year. It is estimated that there are close upon j^OQ^fQO tons of workable ore from tj?e surface of the No 5 Jevel. Excel lent results are bejng ofytaine^ from the purchase of fluxes.

Fatal Gun Accident

Uoitited P«e88 Association—By Electric Telegraph Chbistchukch, May 28 ' $ James Abiabsar Martin Metherell, a far mer at Rangiora, left his home yesterday with a double barrelled gun, containing one cartridge, to have a shot at a hare. After' wards he was found dead by a fence. The gun was m the fence and the cartridge had 1 exploded, the shot having entered the man's lift) brtait; Christohubch, May 29 A verdicii of accidental death was returned at the inaueat on fames Metherall, whose i gnn tjplo^ed while he W»s getjijng Jhroagh a fenoe at Rapglora po j^onday. w

The Royal Visit

THE WELCOME IN SYDNEY,

AN EFFfOTIVfI. AND BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY,

United Press Association—By Kjeotrlo Telogritph—Oopyright Sydney, May 23 Yesterday's crowd, though not co inrge on the whole as the one at the Commonwealth celebrations, was more denpe owing to the shorter route trav ersed. In Bonje places the police had difficulty m prevanting the crowd from breaking through the barriers, but altogether it was most orderly, good humoured, and well behaved. The Royal outriders, with their powdered hair, came i& for a good deal of chaff. Public men nod the Press generally express themselves highly delighted at the success of the functions and the behaviour of the people. It U claimed that the street decor ations at the Commonwealth inaugur ation were eclipsed, and that yesterday's display was {the most beautiful and effective ever seen m Australia. The military display was very fine, and splendidly carried oat; under the direction of Major General French. Six thousand troops m full dress uniform, with their arms, and including twelve hundred cadets took part. Amongst those who welcomed the Duke and Duchess at the landing were the Admiral and his staff m full uniform, Steady rain continued to fall almost simultaneous!? with the arrival of the Roy si carriage at Government House, whither the Earl of Hopetoun had ridden forward to welcome the visitors. The rain continued throughout the night, but did not damp the ardour of the crowds, who densely packed the streets till a late hour, viewing the illuminations. ! Notwithstanding the great crowds and heavy traffic no serious accidents have been reported. One train colli ded with the rear of another, and a number of people who were alarmed, jumped oft, two being slightly injured, Pickpockets made the best of their opportunity, and reaped a good har vest. Yesterday's functions concluded I with a dinner at Government House, given by the "Rarl of Hopetoun to the Duke and Duchess, and a number of influential guests, including the Earl of Eanfurly. On Sunday, the Right Hon E. Bar ton, on behalf of the Federal Govern ment, sent birthday congratulations to the Duchess of Cornwall. The Royal pair were cordially re ceived by the people as they passed along. There was a note of welcome m the cheering for the visitors to whom Sydney had paid such a signal honour. The parade through the crowded and embowered streets was a triumphal progress, The Duke returned the salutes of the crowd with his hands, •r raised his hat, and the Duchess bowed slightly. Both looked weary after their journey, and gave the im pression that they were going through a task. At one point m George atreef some little confusion was caused, the crowd having broken through the lines, and as the State carriage passed, the people pressed dangerously close on the wheels. The Royal occupants, however, preserved their equan:raity, and by a little skilful maneeuvring, the soldiery and police soon regained com nrand of the situation. There were no addresses or formal epeeches at the landing ceremony, which occupied only a few minutes Sydney, May 28 The Royal review at Centennial Park today was one of the most effective sights witnessed m Australia. The British journalists, who have witnessed many similar displays, unanimously declare that it was one of the finest they bare s«en. The weather was threatening early m the morning, but cleared up beautifully before operations commenced and ihe sun shone down on a brilliant picture. On the rising ground m front of the Royal pavilion were massed nearly nine thousand mounted men and infantry Behind them again was a dense throng of spectators against a background of blue hills on the other I side of Botany Bay. The Duke, accompanied by Prince Alexander of Teck and his staff, with Major Generals French and Penton, rode sloog the lines. After the inspec tion was finished a grand march past commenced, headed by the Lancers and the First Australian Horse, with the massed bands playing them past the saluting base. The Duchess, with her ladies m waiting, the Lieutenant Gote* nor, and Mr Barton, occupied the Bojal pavilion. The Duke wore the uniform of a Colonel of tlie ■' Fusiliers, and was ; attended by Lord Hopetown. Betincl the pavilion, on the grassy slopes, were thousands upon thousands i of spectators. It is estimated that 150,000 of the public were present, The Lancers, Scoctish Riles, and Permanent Force obtained the plaudits of the multitude for the clock work precision of their marphing and their steadiness. At the conclusion of the raarc'n, the mounted forces galloped past the Royal stand. The Puke presented Trooper Dru frayer with the late Queen's feasb 3 an honour awarded by popular vote of his comrades m Fouth Africa. The Duke expressed his appreciation of the qualities displayed by the troops to General French, the JNew South Wales Commandant. The Royal visitors to:nighfc held a reception at Governmsnt House. It was a brilliant function, and there was a large attendance, Duripg t^e military review, numbers ' .flf boys cjinijaiecj A branch broke,, and two spectators below were injured, a boy receiving a fractured rib and internal injuries, and a man being badly cut about the head.

A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

A Committee meeting of the Ashburtou A. and p. Association was held al> their loonift ytsfcerdav af'eruoou. Present—Messrs G W Imdley (President), J S Bland, G Rich, I X Ooorsod, G Melke, J Bon if an t, VC Stone, T N Digby, T F Gibson, and C Reid. COBBISFONSINCI Correspondence Wat read. From the Canterbury A ft P Association n memorial to the late Mr G Ensor, to the effect it could not see its way to contribute to the proposad memorial soholatship. A similar reply was received from the Timaru Association* The Chairman said that as these were the only two replies received m answer to their application, he felt the matter would have to be dropped. The letters were reoeived, and it was decided to place on record the remit of the attempt of the Association, and Its regret that the memorial scholarship could not be provided. Frem the Timaru A & P Association, enquiring what concessions were givea to member* m the way of complimentary or family tickets. Mr Stone considered more encouragement should be given to members m respect to the admission of their families. It was decided to supply the required information. From Mr G Thompson, replj jug to an application for prize money granted for a special priaa of €1 Is, offered by him for the best colt by his horse ' Lord Stanley,' and declining to pay came, on thn grounds that no exhibit had reached the Show, although a prize bad actually been awarded. After discussion, it was decided to write to the Olais Stewards, and also the prize takor for an explanation. NKW MBMBEBS The Secretary complained tthab members of the Society were m the habit of ncminat* ing new members, when the latter had bo intention of joining, as ho found on applying to them that subscriptions were nob forth coming. It was decided thae the names of all new members, whose first subscriptions remained unpaid should be cancelled from member ship, eOMPLIMENTABY Complimentary references were made to the pas') services of Mr R Millar, and it wai resolved to forward him ■> letter of thanks, and conveying the best wishes of the Association. TJIB SOVEBNMBNT STALLIONS The Chairman suggested that the Govern ment be approached with a view to obtaining for the district one of the draught and hackney entires recently imported, and a motion to this effeot was carried ; and it was further decided to request) the member lor the district to support the application ! IBAMOIBS AND THE BLAtJGHTEBIHG ACT ; The Chairman drew attention to the provisions of the new Slaughtering and Meat Inspection Act, and as this gavt to the local authority very great powers, he deemed it of sufficient importance to bring before the meeting. The power to appropriate fonda from the general account) and the authority to set aside the will of the ratepayers rendered thie subject of great importance to all m the district, and 1 he considered it e> matter the Association should take up. The expense of establishing new works was, he thought, too great a burden to throw upon the ratepayers, especially considering the facb that they had freezing works close to i their doors, and if slaughtering ware oarried out there a great saving m inspector's fees would result. In the event of an abattoir being built, he pointed out that under the regulations the inspector* fees must) be made up to £200 per annum, and as he had been assured tr>e local fees would not amount to £40 a year, there would be an additional charge of £160 Mr Bonifant thought no better place for an abattoir could be obtained than the Fairfield Freezing Works. The objec tions as to distance from Ashburton was not a serious one, and he referred to the greater distance the Christohuroh Mean Coy conveyed meats to their retail premises. The Chairman considered m any case the Freezing works should be tried for a year or two. There was a meat inspector there at present, and every facility, »nd therefore it appeared a foolish thing spending a lot of money m new buildings, etc. The meat could easily be delivered by the freezing Company by waggon daily to the various •hops. Mr Reid explained that) practically nothing had been dene definitely by the Borough Council, who were so far only making enquiries, Mr Qookson proposed that the Association reoommend to the County Council that no definite steps be taken until the freezing / works had baen applied to; Mr Gibson pointed out that the Freezing Coy was agreeable to do the work, and the motion was amended m the direction of pointing out to the County Council the advantages which would ensue by slaught ering atFairfield, and this was duly carried. Mr Cookson thought if this course was finally adopted, the Butchers would pract ically have no inspection fees to pay. VKTEMNAKY 80K62ONS' Mr Reid moved that applications be made to the Government for definite information as to the terms on which the surgeons services would be available to the public m this district, and this was decided npon. NOXIOUS WEEDS. The Chairman reported that Mr W W Smith had prepared a very excellent paper on Noxious Weeds and he had Jinttruottd that the same be printed m pamphlet form for distribution to members, and his action was approved.

Sporting.

DUNEDIH JOCKEY CLUB

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph ' Dchedik, May 28 The stewards of the Dunedia Jockey Ciab met tonight. After » fall and exhaustive inquiry into the ownership and running of Vaailla at the late meeting, it was resolved " That Joseph Tootney, John Curran, R Derretfc, a*d themare VaniHa be disqualified for twelve months, aod that J A MoGuine«H be called before the committee for id expla* nation at a future meeting* "

The Plague.

United Prsgs Aeßociation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright MstBOUBNE, M»y 28 San Franciaoo has been declared a plaguo infected port, . Brisbane, May 28 A. man named Fred Lockyer has been attacked by phgae, Sydnry, May 28 The warships Karrakatta and Boom erhang have returned from Brisbane. One of the Karrakatta's marines is ill. It is 6uspected to be a caea of plague, and the vessel has been isolated

SUPREME COURT.

Uolted Pre|s Assooiatioß—By Eleofcrio Telegraph—Copyright

Nappe, May 28. . In the Supremo Court Frank Freter was sentenced to twQ.jeara for stabbing a Maori riamecl Hawea. The evidence showed that as a result of a quarrel m a hotel at Te Aute, Hawea, and acctsad Wi-nt out to fight and m a scuffle which ensued Freter need a knife four time, inflicting one very dangerous wound. The Jury fcund him guilty under provo cation. mm o _ Ohbistohcboh, May 28 Walter Narbey, for sheep stealing, waa found guilty and eentence 4 deferred. Philip Kissel, for attempted rape, was found guilty and a sentence of ten years passed. The delenoe was insanity, but the eyidepee waa not aupclent to preve insanity pnder the Acto IJia Honour said that the accused would be ienb to gaol where probably after a peried of prison confinement ha would be sent to an aiylum for the rest of his life, rb his being at large would be a dancer to th» community. Mrs Hood's oase is concluded, th« jury

returned a verdict of not guilty without retiring. An indiotment again*!; Ann m Bond, for perjury, is being heard bffora Judge Cooper this morning. The accused is wife ofGW Howl, whn w»e ncq'Ui Wl nn jMin'ifty on a similar charpe, arising out of » wages cat* htard at Cu!vendee.

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Frees Association—By Elwtrfo Telegraph—Copyright Harrow Escape of the Chief Boer Leaders United Pr§se Aaiocifttion—By Bltotrio I Telegraph—Copyright Received Wnkapuaka May 29, 1058 »18 This office 11 6 » m j London, May 28 When Colonel Bullock entered Er naelo, Both*, Lucas, Meyer, Beitz, and Scbalk-Bargber were nearly cap tared. Colonel Gorringe has checked Kroifc zinger at Bamboesberg, compelling him to turn northeast. Msjor-General, the Earl of Dun donald, referring to the war in South Africa, said it was easy to properly defend the country if the condition! of service were easy, and the men were allowed to work in their own time, and wear any kit they liked Received Wakapaak* May 29, 9 15 ft m Ihi« Office 10 »m London, May 29 Scheepere commando has been driren to the hills northwards of Aberdeen, Botha with a large commando with no gun a and little ammunition, which is avoiding encounter is working east wards in the vicinity of Swaailand. The limes correspondent says that Kroitzinger with 700 men is advancing southwards in a line drawn from Aliwal North to Maraisburg, and captured ft post of 41 Midland Mounted Biflts, Colonel Scobeil faces Eraitziogers advance 55 miles northeast of Oradock.

RETURNING TROOPERS IN TROUBLE

(Received May 29, 12 fIQJp m Pketh May 29 Arrived the transport Morayshir* from Capetown witb ovar 700 returned soldier*, including twenty three New Zealaaders* There are eight oases of mea«l«s aboard, and a good many others are recovering from fevers and wounds, Some trouble occurred on the voyage owing to tho refusal of the man to holystone the decks injtheir quar ters. A courtmartiai was-held, and nine were confined to the guardroom. Faan of a mutiny were entertained, bat order was restored by the strict enforcement of discipline.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA

Doited^ Press Association—By BlaotHo Telegraph (Received May 29, 921 am) London, May 29 Another indication of the speedy return of tbp court to Pekin, Is that the Ohina Merchants Coy Shanghai, is transmitting tribute race to Tien tsin. The Times correspondent at Fekin reports that the British peace proposals are likely to be adopted as the basis of an edict, m which the Chinese indebted ness will be admitted at four hundred and fifty million (£450,000,000) taela plus interest. The allies will then begiu the work of evacuation and China will willingly comply with the t terms laid dewn.

Home and Foreign

United Preu Association—By Blecbrie ££3 Telegraph Madrid, May 27. Admiral Cervera, addressing the Naval Congress at Madrid, said he feared that Spain would become like Italy In the S Middle Ages. London, May 2$ Eighty-three miners were entombed at the Caerphilly mine Thirty eight .bodies have been recovered PijsiH, M»y 28 General Andre, Minister for War, speaking at Troyes, urged the eoldiera to trust their superiors to unite to strengthen the army, and so co work aa to enable victorious France ultimately to recome her former rank amongst the nations

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Preu Association—By ESectrio Telegraph—Copyright Wilmington, May 2t. The Midland Railway Commission met this morning to hear the final addresses of the Counsel, but »s Governmoab have not yet considered the matter suhmittedgby Mr 1 BtU, theie representative, as adjournment will be made lor a week. Wkkuk«mk, May 29 Mr Bonayne, General Manager oi Bail ways, and probably Mr fieattie, Loosm»«lf c Superintendent, will travel by the Rejal brain throughout) the colony. AH trains running on the Wsllinaton' Napier section will be •faipped win ri» Wpßtiughou»e brake by July. The ifstem is being applied to tha Royal |train la each of the four oentrei. DuNfiMN, May 89 Definite instructions have bees received by the|Publio Work* Department) to erect platforms ac the Octagon for the Royal reception. The Government arch for Old Age Pen sioners will accommodate 500 people. The rivers of Central Ot&go, an again In flood. ~ Werjulngtow, May 2$ Mr Singleton the new cheeae expert fee government arrived m Auckland by the Sierra yesterday, and will vleib the principal dairy factories m Taranakl on hia way to Wellington H Lacas Clerk of Court, Reef ton, for twenty eight years died today of diabetes His relatives live ao Nelson Wasgakui, May 29 Obituary—Judge R Ward, ex Native Laud Oourb Judge, aged 61. Deceased oame to the colony 57 years ago with hie father, the first Primitive Methodist Missionary m the North' Island. (This does not refer to District Judge Ward who was recently reported to be m iil health. \

The Winter Show

United Fre«« Asaooitloo—By Eteetrie Tejegraph CHWSWJHtTBCTI, May 29 The Winter Show opened at twe this afternoon. The formal opening by the Premier takes place to-night. The entriee are large, especially m the hortloalturai ssotlon

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The Shire B*almon Dak«ib Swkal.— Danger Signal, one of the Shire atalHen* nresented by Lord Bothchild to the N«w Zealand Government, is to be sent to OhrintK churoh for exhibition at the Winter Show. He is to be permanently located either In Canterbury or Qtago,



Hmokb New Vena. OH Where, oh where is the Best Boot Shop 1 Why Millok's Zealandia Boot Store, ot coarse. CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M Sandatein, DB 0 A.', F R MO, who has lately returned after six years? special study -\a England and Con tinent,' may bo copsalted op all casesof dejeptiyp pypsigbt. ' p»y%ht noi neceesarv artificial light being uned. Doptoro* bt? BcripfcioDß prepared. Fees moderate. Con 'ulting rooms, Cashel Street W., over M | esindstein, jeweller, Christchurc*-; Bto 11 to 4d ilv Smoke X'ew Venus



The phenomenal run on the new wash ing machine have cleared the D. I. 0. oat of first, second and third shipments. At present the firm are nnable to supply the demand, and it will he the end of the present oputh before the next consign' raenb (now on the water will arrive.



/GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE | v DEPARTMENT. PolicjrbolAers Mi those about to ktsui* Bfoould note lbs ftireo essentials of Lift insurance,— BBCUBITF, ECONOMY. j IN THE OOVBENBfKKT OFFICE,- SBGOBITT it unimpeachable; the pay menft of nety pouey is guaranteec? toy the State; and, la addition, the accutnu lated Insurance Fund, invested m tba soundest secnritite, now amounts to over 1 three zailliocu sterling. T IBEBAtiITY is naequftllcd. Policies m J J ftrrear tt.ru kept alive bo long as the cba^giOß on the policy are not m excess of 4he Burretttjfijr value. Policybolders are unrestricted as ftp t^arel, residence, and occupation. Clairrv* «ro promptly paid, Premiums are chajrged fop age nearest birthday. PolioUg &r.o upchel^pgesWe oo any ground except fraud, or Buici^e wiibic biz mon4hß. ECOHOSMTT is insured by ,direc?i Pflrl^ meatary supervision. Ail expenditure outeide payment o* ciaimß, &c; has #rß> to receive tb* sanction of the Legjtijatjjfo. f(//?^, fliw 7W/?££ Af/££/OiV POf/^gff. Annu&l Income, over £400,000. Cish Surplus In W6 {for three yean}, £225,000. . 3, p. BICHARDSON. * f] ' "■ Commisflioner J~~UBi' arrived fr*Krle^;*Bßortmenß~o eveniug bhoes ia g\me s kid calf, patent whileaatin etc, »tD S^ME^ ~ "MOKET. T|/fONEy *T0 LEND on Fc#e*oJ<i I' I Security iin anms to salt burro were. Apply to MR 0 W. PURNHiLL, Solicitor, Montgomery's Bnlidlago Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc, SET with a Haromer. from ail iron mougerfc and Storekeepers, BIFURCATED BIVET 00, l«0.i | London, England. F«S] particulars from Harrison k Webb. Aooklttßi, iQxxb this out and ebow year I mrononger. ______ i r rriEAOHER of the.Pianoforte & Singing. IJAVBLOOR BTEEIT Second Term Cijm^eD^ed on MONDAY t 07th iosl



PUBLIC KOTIOE. TUST Received a smalt supply of Common Prayer and Hymn Books ; new edition, with Prayers for King Edward and the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.—A T H Williams, Easb Street WANTED Known—Tnab we make no charge to the public for the mugnifi cent exhibition of evening dress fabrics and requisites, now on view m our large windows. In view of coming festivities, we would invite every lady to view this particular window.—MigQHELL& TrjBNKB. "DANOING <* WOOD~OARVING MRS CURTIS holds above Olaeses on FRIDAYS ab Arcade Chambers Wood Carving 1,30, Children s Danoing 3.30, Practice Class 7.30 5 265 HARIS FOR FREEZING. rpOKKIN <fe CO. have increased their payments for Hares from 9d large to 10d, amall 6'i to 7d, and they pay all railage. 5259 TBIAD J*h©tosfrapliic Competi tion. THK '• TRIAD " offers a Ist prize of two guineas and a second prize of one guinea, for Photos of Scenery by Amatears, not less than cabinet size*, mounted or unmounted. No photos Bent can be re tamed, and may be reproduced m TRIAD, To "lose 20th May, 1901 Pnzz'n Competition for children under 14, te« TRIAD C3NDITIONB. AH that ts necessary to enter for this com* petit inn ia to poßt photo or phonos (enclosing a receipt for sc, or more, from any Tbiad advertiser) to " The Manager of the (TRIAD, Dsnedin ' j A)ax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bermaiine Bread —all Bakers Brlnsley and Co 'c Rangen Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange 1 Curtis, F. Jeweller Dunlop Tyres Gawne'e Sauces. Pickles, Vinegar, etc Gates, H A ; Mimic seller Gregg and (Jo, W, Coffee, Starohi etc Wayward* Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatriok, 8, and Co, X Jams ,Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozie Teae, all Grocers* Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibah, Benjamin Gnm, and Cinnamon Curej Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing JWtory Neleon. <»loate and Cob T«» Ocean Accident and Outran tee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sandereon's Sootch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea 0 eed and Co., Corn Care Tonk ing's Linseed Emulsion •'Tai" Extract of Soap Waltke's Soap



THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, aad Grain Stores Weat Street, Asnbnrtofi, EVERY Description of Farmers, Requisites at lowest rates. Groeedeo, Hardware Saddlery, OornsaoK Woolpackßj Twine, Oils Tinware Horse Covers, Soft Ooadfl k Boot* GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable Information from ocr gents In other parts of the Colonies, we are a a position to obtain highest possible price, ior ail grain placed m our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from as and inspect oar goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really firat-olass Farms for Bale on our books, and farmer* winning to purchase would do well to oalt oa us for parblonlars :— | 1000 Acres Lauristeo District 750 „ Wakauut H \ 1031 „ Uhertsey „ I9SB „ Drontore „ 1180 „ Sp?ingburn „ , 476 „ 5000 ; , . Hinds 9 « (In loti to etsib purchmetej 2000 „ Mltoham 3S 400  FaftSeld „ 1000 „ near Aiford 700 „ Nawlands », WO „ Overfale „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager FOR HOUSE T>AINTINO, OUBB JtAINTINO, ! i OWN WRITING, Tj^TO, OIGNWRITING, JjjTO, (PRY «T X*. HE I €5- €3- 1»® Tanorih Sraans. _ KOTICE^ ' '' jg.pa»aa>a A NY person ertMtwoni foand TrespaisiDg JuL oq the Rlversdale Estate In pmemit oi gtme sr otherwise will be prosecuted. 21 W S SI'RANGE WEBLfeY & 3JNT PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING taken over the lfttaMsOftapß Coombms 'ooQneotion, will visit &*k buetoa a»d surrounding districts three times per anouin, viz., March, Jaly and November Oi-dere may be bft ab the Oommeroiai Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Otvea at bis Mtifilo Studio, Aroade Chambers, Asbburt«a



PJJjPOWDERS RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PffEfEUT FITS, COHVULSIOHS, ETO. ¥r«s«rre » healthy state of the const! tattau during the perioil of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, BHEMIST, WALWBBTH, SURREY," * Ali enKrave<l oa the GovcrniMttt Stamp affixed M each Packet. KoflttDhorae, ?:ouet aad 00. Ageafea • |rf ASK FOR .^ fc ! NELSON NEW TAfiUFF CHAMPION BLEND ■, ' OTHER PRICES: 0 ¥et/&tAo ¥z 2/4^/8 JiqjS^AJ^USEDJ^fJJsJ S* r~OJdF'NOVBLTIBS are"now J«Bi"how at ] the ECLIPSE Of OLE 00-f »flw | Koomn. Xiie New Oe0» Spaunen wbfefcj 6l« any Nut, ia indicpensable to Oyoli»'s. Our pri«B gs, SwMles, best qualifcyj from lOe; Saoile Bsra {rom 7s 6d, any shape ; JLampa—Luoas' Genaiae Bngllsh mad^ from 80 8d ; Tyres 1 re-rubbered from ifla ; Chaiaa Iran 10s;'Bieycloo, every part gtuwanteed 12 mouths, from £15 cash. —»loßpeetdon 'iovltedi^ i IJol'i ever pi<iy wuh •.iyaf,inue 5 In mm it should expiodo, Beware of robbers late at oighfi And fcake the safest road. D^a't IftQgh ftt any little ill, But; health at ccoo asaure, Bad ooQftha »nd oolds arise from chill, Take Woods' (Jreao Pepp^miufcOur®. "" bmoke Few Venus



KZ-CLOTIITNG FACTORY. CSJATERPROOF GOATS and Gapes, 21a to 80s oovgar oovts, 24*, ohbstbrfirlds, 2«» 6d BOYV WATBftPaOOF OQVIRT COATS and REEF EMS - (oV — GREAT VA*-I-.1.Y Waterproofs Mide to Measure—W«ar Gaarnnjbred 200 Patterns to choose from. N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY -RANGES. RANGES,= SCOTT'S 'PKERLISS 1 RANGES SCOTI'S * ATLAS' RANGES BKINSLEY'S 'OHAMPION' RAHGEB SHAOKLOOK'S • ORION ' RANGES HEPBURN'S 'KAPAI' RAKGES Largest Stock. Lowest Prices 1 JOHN ORR & GO'S. A S HJBU'JR TON, I j mmmmm^gf^ mmmmM JUST IN TIME GUNS. GU|LB- OUNS. Single »nd Double Barrel, from 80s to £7 10s OABTBIDGfii! ''"CARTRIDGES. JBley'iS Blue, Smokelese, and UniYers.l; NEW GLUB S NEW RIVAL HORSITCLIPPERS CHEAP AND GOOD. T% A TVT i"^ T? Q ("Orion," ••Zealandia," and '• Scott s") Regißter Xl/xV H \jrii^ Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenters' Tools, Lamps, Builders' and PornUhimj Ironmongery, etc. Kindly Pay Me a Twit, and Save Monoy, G. MKUDINS, The Peoples Ironmonger, Burnett S*.reef, Opposite Arcade AL L P^A PEH 8. *X7E HAVE TO HAND per the laßt Homt boat—29 Balet of the very atMt ABTISTIO PAPIRHANGINGS, the Colonringa *nd Designs of which fete Welded worka of art. Inoinded m the shipment are Beaotifol Friezes and Borders to match the Paper*. I hold the largest slock of WALL PAPERS m tooth Canterbury Citato can therefore rely upon having a Urge variety of e«h respective sort to ah 0086 from. ____. - rT - rT n/\liT HOXJSE ©KOORATOR AND SIGN- J. VVILbuJN. ,jSt