Mall Notices

Mails oloso for the following places as under, subjeot to the necessary alterations: TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Ff>r Northern Ports and Waab CoMt, per Rotornahnns, at 630 p m WKDNESDAY, APRIL 10 Fcr Samoa, Philippines, Japan, also United States, Canada,, etc, United King Horn, and Continent of Europe, via San Franoisoo (due London May 20th), per EMnqatmte, at 6 30 p m

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains eavo Aehburton dally lor— UHRIBTUHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 ftm 3.15 p m, 7 6 p tn (expreae) TIMARU-at, 10.55 a m, 3 50 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (expreee) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daUy at Aehbartoo from—* OHRISTOHUROH~ab 10.45 % m, 12.48 p m (expreßs), 8 pm! TIM ARC—»t 10.35 am, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 pm (express) SPRINGBURN~at 8.45 a m

EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1901.

The coming into operation of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1900, renders necessary an election of all the nine members of the Borough Council on April 24th. The opportunity ia presented to the burgesses to recon struct—if they are so disposed—the entire personnel of the Council. This Is an important innovation, and un doubtedly gives the ratepayers a better opportunity to'expresstfaeiropinion upon the action of their representatives than was open to them under the old regime. There has been no sign up to the present time that this matter has attracted any attention m Ashburton, bat we assume that keener interest will be taken m the municipal elections m future, and more votes will be recorded Probably too, there will be a greater choice of candidates when bo many seats are to be filled ; for it is notice able that for a few vacancies there is often no competition at al'. We think the present ie a good time to impress npon the burgesses of Ashburton the advantage it would be <o them if they would take fnaore inte rest than they seem to do iv the nff*irs of the Borough, In a general way all the concern they manifest is of" an individual character. A resident may ask for some special concession, or for asphalting or chan nelling m front of his property ; but there is no special effort mide to im prove the town or to exercise any sort of supervision over the borough expen diture. That kind of thing is all Irft to the councillors, and we have no doubt that those gentlemen have striven to do their best to discharge the somewhat thankless duties entrusted to them. But it stands to reason that it would be much better for the town if, instead of only nine persons, tho whole of the ratepayers devofced a Jittiaof their attention to municipal matters, and the results would soon become apparent. Borough Councillors cannot aftord to give more than a certain portion of their time to public aff*irp, and they cannot discover everything th»t needs atten tion. In saying this, we are free to confess that some of the present coun cillors are very energetic m looking after certain little matters " "eh they they appear to make it their businesi to watch over. But it is apparent that, on the more important questions there is a tendency on the part of some to trust to the presumably grea ter knowledge or experience on such points of ona or two of their fellow members. That this state of things has not been peculiar to any one municipality may be gathered from the fact that payers' Associations are being formed m novae places to advise and assist the members of the Borough Councils. These bodies should not be left entirely to their own devices, seeing m wh»t a number of ways any amamnagement or neglect naay affect the well being of a town. There ie a very considerable revenue and expenditure 'obejregalated. The preservation of the public health and other important responsibilities have to be entrusted to the Councils It is therefore evident that the ufliirs of each town should be m the hands of capable men with at least some business kiaowledge. We cannot perhaps get men with the financial smartness and the departmental experience of one or two New Zealand Cabinet Ministers that we know of; but we may hope to find some amongst us to understand jusfc how to m<ike our revenue go as far as possible, and to keep our expenditure within reasonable limits. We truat the burgessea of Asbborton will avail themselves of the coming opportunity to placo m the Council only those who may appear to possess the necessary qualifications, They should not elect men merely because they happen to be »n^iousfor municipal honours, but be c*iaae of their £tnesg for the position. And it must not be supposed that a dis play of 'desperate energy s —sb somtbady once described the fussing about little details which belong to the doticsof the staff—is * proof of administrative ability i There are much more important quest-, ions to be dealth with ib the near future than some of those which appear to be worrying »few of oar Borough Ooun pillots. We shill very coon have lo deal with the readjustment of the assestments so «s to provide for rating on tha unimproved fulnett of the town property. That is a reform certain to be brought forward ehortly. A better water gupply for fire prevention purposos must soon be arranged for: The establishment of afeattoira will be one of the first duties of the new Co»neil; and we are inclined to ihink that one or t«yo social questions might with propriety be dealt; wjith by representatives of th© burgesses.

Local and General.

Personal- Mr Hugo Friedlander ii now improving m health aifchouph slowly J he was able to drive into town today. Judge Ward—We regret to learn that i Judge Ward li seriously ill. His condition is euoh aa bo cause hia medical advisers great anxiety. Thh America Cup—The new yaehu wbioh has been built to defend tbe America Cup has been christened the Constitution. A Gbowdbd Station—There was a larger I crowd od the Aehbnrton railway station laet evening than has been seen since the Ash burton contingent of Rough Riders went *way m February of last year. It is com puted that over 500 were on the platform. Temuka. Sports—At the Temnka eporte yesterday, A Hnston, of Ash barton, won the one mile handicap from the fifty'five yards mark and came third m the champion two mile* which was won by R Conn ell, his brother being second. Teb Trains—Large numbera of travellers took advantage of the train service [during Easter and yesterday especially, the trains both north and south being crowded. To day's southern express waa wall filled with returning viaifeort. The Roads—As a result of the unusually heavy grain oartagea into Aahburton from the surrounding district during thn past few weeks tha varioui roads have been consider ably cut rap—yesterdays heavy rain should however, help to improve them tomewbat. Akolihg—Fishing has bten carried on ! with conaiderable Bueoasa during the past I f^w days* Mr 0 Bowman got from th» Ashburtrn river 14 fish up to 31b, and Mr 0 Walker took 7 flh from the Rakaia from 5 to 8 lbs, Mr A Den Si also getting 4 fish averaging similar weights. Th* Municipal Elections—We hear on good authority that the Trades and Labor Gounoil of New Zealand, which is at present holding its sittings m Dunedin, has arranged to content the seats m the four large centres of the colony m the interests of Labour at the approaching municipal elections. Tram Accident. — A Press Association ■ telegram from Christoburoh states that one of the trams from Sumner, heavily laden with excursionists, ran off the points near the Heathoote bridge, about six o'clock lasb evening, completely bluoking the line. It is reported that aotne of the paaaengera were injured.

Bowling—The Ashburbon rink of bowlers succeeded m getting m the final of tha 1 tournament at Oamaru, the winner* being i the Taieri rink. The local men are to be ! congratulated upon securing snoh a good position amongst so many competitor! from the Insdicg clubs of the South Inland, The Ashburton team returned by the express laab evening. Tinwald Sam op Wokk-—This function held at Tinwald on Eaater Monday was very well attanded despite countor at; 1 tractions and the strong efforts made by tha ladles and other workers were re* warded by the satisfactory results. The various atnUßSments were successfully carried out and the committee and those assisting deserve every eredifc for carrying out the numerous details of the entertainl nienfc. On the Road to Bulawayd—-We have been shown a numberjof verses written by a troopei m the Irish Yeomanry at the front, under the above heading. The composition is too long for our columns, bnb the spirit and humour displayed m the verses which by the way take the form of a song, plainly indicate that the writer is quite happy with his rough surroundings. He bbvp, "We always | anghed and joked, though with locusta we were blinded and with dust wore nearly choked." Depabtdhe of thh Seventh Contin gent— The members of the St-ventfa Oontir gent embarked on board the Gulf of Taranto at Wellington on Sunday; They were addressed by the Mayor, Governor, and Premier. The Premier, m the course of his | remarks, said that occasion would hardly [ likely arlso for the necessity o! sending another Contingent away, but If it should happen that mare men were required, more i would be despatched to the seat of war. He did not believe for one moment that too many had gone. The transport cast tfi from the wharf atnid hearty cheers. i Bafwist Church.—Afc the Baptist Church on Sunday last special harvent thanksgiving and Easter services were heldi The interior of the church wan nicely decorated with fruir, sheafs of grain*, ft >wers, and foliage Pastor W. L%mb preached both morning and evening and his sermons wore appropriate to the occasion. Special anthems were sung by the choir, also a solo by Mrs H. Steel. The collections for the day amounted to over £20. A Rroial gathering m connection with the harvest festival is to be hold on Thutsday t vening next, and no charge will be made for admission!

Alleged Incosgbcity—During tha in troduction to his sermon on Sunday night, Rev Thos. Fee entered his protest) against the practice of holding sports on Good Friday his referenoe being particularly to the gathering at Lancaster Park on Friday There was a marked Incongruity m tuoh festivities being indulged m on the day, which the universal Christian Church commemorates the tragical death of its Divine founder. Mr Fee did not) think it creditable to the Church, that) so many people apparently were ignorant of the evenb, which Good Friday oommemo 1 rabed HoOKBY—The <ir«t senior-match of the I season was played In the Sydenham Park, j Chrlstchuroh, between the Sydenham and At-hburton beams and resulted m a win for Ashburton by two goals to one. The ground was m excellent order, and there* fore made the play vsry fast. The game was a very friendly one and some very good play was shown on both sides, but the combination of the visiting team w s superior t© the home team, which made fhe game very much one sided at times. Gerard scored for jhe Fy.-lei'ham and Fitzgerald and Clark for (he visitors. A Modern Saint—The Roy Thomas Chompnesa, a popular minister of tha Wcsle' yan denomination, and editor of 'Joyful News,' urges* m thn columns of his paper that an immense Mission Hall should be erected m Liverpool a* a memorial to the late Rev Charles Garrett, the building to be designated •St Charles ' Cathedral. On the ocnaaion of Mr Garrett s death last October, •Jan Mjiclarea' remarked th»b by such men as Mr Garrett, a city was made richer, its life purified and cleansed, its ideals lifted above what was gross and materia', »nd to the whole Chnrph of God was brought home a living cample of Ohrjsfcian faith anJ of Christian service Old Mkn's Hq^bs—-The master desires to acknowledge, with thanks, then eelpt) of the following article*, for the benefit) of the i inmates :—Mr Maraden, railway bookstall, papers; Mr W Bryant), buns ; Mr F de O Malet (per Mr Oookeon), English illustrated papers; Ashburton Club (per the Secretary), papers ; Messrs NiooH Bros, banana* ; Miss Ohanell, magazines and piper* ; Mail office (per Mr Willie), papers; Mr F G Brittaia (Chriatohurch), magazines; Mrs Nealon, honey (for the sick); St Stephen's harvest festival, fruit) and vegetables; Mr Drummond (Somerset Hotel), apple*; Mr Dodds, p*perß. Receiving box ab railway stabion—March 16, magazines and papers j April 4, papers. You can depend on ridding yoar children of Worms with Wade's Wokm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers; price, le _______

THE CRISIS IN CHINA

United Proas Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, April 6 Russia notifies that the occupation of Manchuria will continue nntil order and tranquility are established, Tbp Official Messenger, a 8t Peters burg journal, explains that inaccurate and alarming versions (of the Conven tion) bave raised obstacles, 'and have prevented China from accepting the provisional agreement intended to ensure the gradual evacuation of Manchuria. Its final restoration was impossible until there was a strong Chinese Government at Pekin, able to guarantee Russia against the recurrence of disturbances on her borders, Washington, April 6 Count Cassint, the Russian Minister at Washington, handed Colenel Hay a communication showing the disin terestedneßsa of Rus&ia throughout, and her determination that Manchuria, should remain an integral part of China, together with a proposal for the withdrawal of troops as rapidly as safety will permit, London, April 7 After Russia's refusal to produce the proposed Convention, the Japanese Government delivered a more emphatic 1 protest to China against the Conven tion, London, April 8. Router's St Petersburg correspondent states thati a diplomatic note has been issued which announces tha*) since the { Manchurian Convention was not accepted, proofs have been forthcoming of the I friendly sentiments of Chins. Russia, ! renounces farther negotiations, while remaining faithful to her original pro. gramme, and quietly awaits events. The allied Generals recommend that the foreign Ministers m Pekin shall Insist that six thousand troops shall per manently garrison nine points on the Pakin'Shalrhaikwan railway, exclusive of two thousand troops stationed at Pekin, Genpral ChaffeefAmerican) and Wegack (Russia) consider that much fewer troops and the guarding of fewer points, would be sufficient. The allied Generals de* mand the destruction of Chinese forts at Shan'haik wan, Pet'tang, Taku, Tong'ku, Pui'tsang, and Yang'tean. The Dowager Emp-ess has fasked the Yang'taa Viceroys what they recommend China to do In the .event of "Russia re' tahifog Manchuria The principal Governors &nd Viceroys of various provinces urge the adoption of the reform scheme advocated by the Emperor.

South Africa.

I United Press Association—By Eleotrio I Tolrgraph—Copyright London, April 5 The Boers near O'Neill s farm were resting under Msjuba Hill. They numbered five hundred, and the portion ! which were sent to wreck the train were ■ successful. Word was, however, con veyed to the British at Mount Prospect I Station, and 160 Grenadier Guards walked along the railway line and suprised the looters, who retreated. Despite the fire from British rifles, and the gun on Layig's Nek, the retreating Boers fought their way over the , shoulder of the range and rejoined their companions near O'Neill's farm. The Grenadiers hotly pursued the enemy, and made a capital fight. The Mounted Rifles from Volksrust caught the retreating Boers on the flank, and four of the enemy, including Field- Cornet Burgp, were killed. London, April 6 Colenelf Dartnell and Aldeaon are driving the enemy southwards. They have captured a hundred waggons, 6000 cattle, and 1000 sheep. They found a pompom smashed at the bottom of a precipice. Many Boers have surrendered ou the Zulu frontier. It is officially announced that Col, Piumer has occupied Pietpotgietersrust unopposed. .General French poßSoaaes all the commandant'd known gum m the south-east. The South African medal, to be issued shortly,; wilt bive twenty-four chaps, representing the different en gagements. The men who have served continuously under Generals French, lan Hamilton, and Barton, will pro bably receive five. London, April 7 A correspondent of the Paris news paper Le Matin interviewed Mr Kroger at Utrecht. The ex-Preaidenfc was sitting with an old Bible under his left band. He made mendacious charges against British soldiers. He said Betha was solicited to hear Lord Kitchener's peace proposals and I is?— tened to them m order to gauge from the extent of the concessions offered I Great Britain's desire for peace. He added, •' We will grant peace when asked to do so without the demand for our submission. We will never forego our independence. The Boers know their old President is praying for them. God will not' permit his faithful ones to perish," London, April S Scheeper'a commando on Saturday captured seventy five of the sth Lan cers and Brabant's Horse. Several .commandos^ averaging 200 men, are harassing the poantry between Aberdeen and the Orange River. A small commando is also m the vicinity |of Carnarvon. Otherwise, Oape Pol ony is clear af raiders, The Boers left a 4.7 inch gun attached to an empty train near Heidelberg. Parties of the enemy are daily sur rendering at Volksrust and Heidelberg They assert that they remained m the field because they believed Botha's assertions that Eruger was bringing reinforcements. Colonel Gorringe's colonial column is refitting at Rosmead, Oape Colony, after three months hard trekking. Their daily average was 31| miles, and on one day they covered 60 mils*. Lord Kitchener has presented the Red Gross Society's medal to Madame Ferriera* head of the French ambulance at Johannesburg, for the kindneis she had shown to British prisoners; The Boers bave occupied Phillips town, j

ROAD BOARDS.

WAKANUI.

The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held on Saturday. Present—Mr P Stewart (chairman), and all the members. A good deal of correspondence of a routine i character waa dealt with. 1 The Department of Agriculture intimated ' 1 that the Slaughtering and Inspection Act came into operation on Aprii iat From Mr John Orr, complaining that a certain person had not been compelled to grab gorse on a public road.—lt was decided to leave thie matter to the incoming Board It was decided to inform Mr Butterick that previous permission to form water rave oressiag R 8 22223 was not now m force Several alterations were made m namaa on the roil It was decided to Inform Mr Smyth tbab bis offer for lease of reserve oouid not be accepted aa the reserve is to be let by public tender Ib was agreed to effect certain improve* meets to Mrs Patterson's cottage at Riverside. The residents of Dromore asked the Board to form the read through the town, and it was decided that tenders be called for this work, returnable by April 30 Mr Holboreugh's tender was accepted for formatloß at JStaveley road The overseer's report waa read and approved The annual meeting of ratepayers waa arranged for May 4, and the election to take piaoe on May 7 Th« following resolution waa also carried : °~* That as the Board understands the Borough Council allows wooden building* to ' be erected m the fire block, tbe clerk is instructed to ask the Borough Council to allow them to erect) a small wooden building on T.B 99, Moore street, for tbe purpose of a . wash and coal house j After passing aooounta amounting to £125 j 19s 6d, the Board rose

MOUNT HUTT.

The usual monthly meeting of the Board wait held on Ist April, ail the members being present) It wrg decided to expend an amount sob exceeding the rates received from their sections on Messrs Steele and Maodougall't cutting, to obtain ft legal opinion re removal of shingle from the fan ab the mouth of the dry creek, to interview Mr Mcllraith re obtaining shingle for the River road, and to procure a road roller ! The Minister of Lands wrote ro recovery of rates on foifelted sections on Highb&nk, and that th« Land Board had no money oat of which to pay the rates,—lt was resolved to write again to the Minister of lands and point out that) the Boird m their Interview with him had endeavoured to show that > their wish was nob ao much to obtain payment i of rates already lost) as that the Land Board should take steps to secure the rates for the local bodies m the future Advice of a number of alterations m the valuation roll waa received from the Valu ation Department The Clerk was instrnoted to have some I tepairi made on cutting on Aynaley'e road •>nd ab Gunn'» Creek crossing Accounts to the amount of £IX2 4i Id were passed for payment) It waß decided to hold the annual meaeting on Monday, May 6th, and the election on Thursday, May 2nd

Mail Steamer in Difficulties.

; «. _ United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received April 8, 11.5 pm) Melbourne, April 8 The mail steamer Prince Regent Bigaalled Wilson's Promotory that her port shaft was broken and she required a tup. The steamer was in ward bound from Sydney.

Sir G. Turner on New Zealand Federation.

United Press Association—by Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received April 8, 9.20 p m) Melbourne, April 8 Sir G Turner, when, before the Federal Commission, evidenced a strong desire that New Zealand should join. He thought she would not only i be admitted as an original state, but would receive special terms to meet her isolated position. He considered it useless to expect that any commercial reciprocal treaty could be arranged if New Zealand elected to stand out.

GREAT FIRE IN ADELAIDE.

United Presa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph«-Oopyrighb Adelaide, Aptil 7 A fire at Martin and Company, a large drapery establishment, caused great detraction of the stock valued as £100,000, Every insurance com pany m the city is involved m the lose; The amount of damage is not yet assessed. Martin and Go's building and stock were valued at £115,000. The damage amounts to between £70,000 and £80,000. The whole western wing; of Martin's large three storey building was gutted. Great damage was done by water and smoke. The eastern wing is still smouldering m the basement. One hundred and thirty employees and a number of customers were inside when the outbreak occurred. The employees lined up at the main entrance, end assisted all the females to escape be fore they themselves attempted to leave.

France's Road to the East.

United Press Aeeooiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Paris,, April 6 France is creating three bases on the Oape ronte to the Far Eas^. Fresh grants have been made of ten and * half million francs for the headquarters of a fleet of cruiberg at Dakar, m Senegal j ten millions for a second base with a dry dock, at Diego Suarez, Madagascar, and three millions for farther works »t Saigon*

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Kleofcrio Teleg aph—Copyright St Petersburg, April 5 The Russian censor has interdicted the publication of the portrait of Cbant Leo Tolstoi, recently excommunicated by the Holy Synod of the Russian Church; There are complaints m the news papers that the experiments being made by the Admiralty with sab" marine boats are confined to boats of the Holland pattern. Berlin April 5 Tbe German battleship Kaiser Friedrich was set on fir© owing to a conclusion. The pumps were employed pumping water into her, and extin gaished the fire after two hoars.

Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club.

OjFFICFRS :— Patf-n- D Thrmas, Fgq. ; President—G GAM Buckley. Etq ; Vice-Presi dents—Dr Hunter, Messrß Hugo Frledlander, W Preston, .1 Snodgrass, J Tucker, T F Gibson, D Wood, H Willis, C A T*batearj, Captain Oole man ; Captain —Mr 0 Campbell; Sub-Cap* sin- Mr L J Hobbs r Com mittee—Messrs F Seldon, W Bowl* Ing, I A Balgenr, W J Shearman, R G Shearman. N Jones, G A. Dickers bob, J) Grant; Hon. Treasurer—Mr M Brace ; Hon Secretary—Mr M J Ljiifckey ; Assistant Secretary—Mr F B Robilliard ; Superintendent of Sports — 0 Campbell; Referee—D Thomas ; Starter—D Grant j Judges —A. Whitaker, J E Green, R G Shearman. P H Cox ; Timekeepers— F Cartis. G Jesson, A J Mtiller : Laptakera—l A Baigent. F Seldon j Marksmen—N Jones, G *» D cksnaon F B fiobMUrd, L J Hobbe, W Bowl ing ; Clerks of Coarse—J SJTenaant, E Clarke • Telegraph Board — N Jonep, M Broce * Pavilion Stewards C North cote, J Reid ; Referee for Fire Brigade Events—J Cow j Handi* cappers — Cycling, G H Lothaby ; Athletic, W J Shearman j Hon Secretary—M J Lynakey.

(The annual carnival of (he above clnb took place yesterday afternoon. The day broke fine and the prospeots were hope ful until about one o'olook, when a strong ! southwest wind sprung up and about) 4 o'clock rain commenced to fail, than marring what would otherwise have bees a most enjoyable days' sport. Owing to the ] inclement weather the Committee were forced to delete from tho programme the Two Mile E»Bfcer Handicap. The field of riders was the most representative ever seen In Ashburton, including Tarobctli and Xer shaw the Jfamons New South Wales cracks, W Reynolds One and Five Mile champion of New Zealand, H Amos Half and Three Mile champion of New Zealand. The craok riders were seen at their best m the One Miie Invitation scratch race which was ran under the following conditions. Four um pires were piaced at given points round the track. The rider first past the umpire at eaoh point received a quarter lap prize of 2* 6d and as a result of the liberality of the Committee, the race was both a fast and interesting one. It appeared at the outset that T Oatee had laid himself out to annex the greater part of the pacing money, for he wont to the front at the crack of the pistol and succeeded m retaining his portion until the last lap when entering the home straight Turnbul! and Amos shot to the front and^fter a neck and neok contest, Amos crossed the mark first about half a length only separating him from Turnbull who rode with great force considering that he was suffering from the effects of a severe accident sustained recently m Chrlstchurch, [In the other cycling events it was clear that Robertson had been treated far too leniently by the handicappars as he succeeded m aonexing'the Half and Three Miles Handicaps with the greatest ease. In the latter event he was severely penalised, but this did not m any way effect his chance, for he may fairly be said to have bolted from his fellow competi tors Tho running events were all keenly contested. The 880 yds Handicap whioh w«s carried off by Flewellyn, a promising Chrintchurch runner, after a most exciting contest, A 0 Keatißg, S Penticost, E W Csrdale won the balance of the pedestrian events. The officers all worked splendidly, and great credit is due to them for having carried the programme through punctually to fcimci Following are reaults: —

CYCLING EVENTS Half Mile Biovcle Handicap—First heat— G L Robimon, 60yds, 1 ; 0 B Willis, 90ydB, 2: Time—l 6 Second heat-W J Robert aon, lOOycSs, 1 ; A B Truseofct, 75yds, 2* Time—l4|j Third heat—A Hyslop, 80yd», 1 ; G R Uatnpbell, 90yds, 2. Time—l 4s. Final—.Robertson 1, Robijaeon 2, Hyslop 3. OK me—l.4 The racing waa robbed of all interest by the fact that was apparent m the first heat, that Robertson was far and away better than the bandicapper had supposed. He won m each case almost by his handicap One Mi;e Bicycle Handicap— First heat— W J Robertson, 175 yds, 1; J Alexander, 130 yds, 2 ; H Amos, Per, 3. Time—2.H| Second heat~G L Robinson, l2oyd«, 1; A B Truioott, I3oycia, 2 ; W Reynolds, sor, 3. Time—2 17f Final—Robertßon 1, Reynolds 2, Amos 3 Time—2 16 Reynolds and Amos rode well for second place, but could not pet near Robertson Half Mile Youths' Bicycle Handicup—J Gadsell 1, G Dodda 2. Time—l.l 2 The handicapping was done on the ground, the winner who kept hia coat on was evi dently overlooked by the haodieappers ac he came through at the right time and won easily. One rider fell immediately after the start through the frame of bis machine breaking Invitation Scratch Raoe, oo« mile—H Amoa (Tiroarn) I, W Turnbull (New Soath Wales) 2, W Reynolds jAuckland) 3- Time —2 22 Gates (Ohristchureh) and Kerthaw (New South Waleß) also started. The former led until the last lap, and consequently gained all the lap priz?s Amos and Turnbull sprinted about a hundred y&rds from home, and after * ding doog struggle the former woo by two lengths Three Mile Bicycle Handioap—-Robertson, 310ydi,l; ffyslop, 340ydi, 2. Time—7.2of Robertson's handicap wag 400 yard?, but owing to hia performances m the two previous races he had 90yds taken off. This, however, did not make much difference, as he won easily. This tider, who ia new to track racing, promises well: He was rehandi. capped for the two mile event from 300 yds to 75yds, on the same mark as Gates, but the rain prevented this from taking place.

ATHLETIC EVENTS. 100 Yards Flab Handicap—First heat—H H Fraser, scr, 1; 0 Friedlander, 4yds, 2* Time—lOfsee. Second heat—-W Anderson, 3yd», IjEW Cardale, 4ydß, 2 ; P H Bowlp, 6yds, 2. Time-lOfsec; Third heat—A O Keating, 2yds, 1; A May, syd», 2. Time— lO|aec. Final—Keating 1, CUrd&le 2, May 3 Time—lo£«ec Anderson, who strained himself m the firs' heat gave up, and Keating wen a good race 220 Yards Fiat Handicap-First heat— E Cardale, 7yds, 1; H H Fraser, icr, 2j J Stalker, sydt, 3. Time—233eo. May and Fiewellyn also started. Second heat—A, 0 Keating, 4yds, 1; T H Bowie, 13yds, 2. Time—23| Lynskey 2yds and 0 Friedlander Byda also started. Final—Cardale 1, Bowie 2, Keating 3. Time-23jec Fraser was expected to win this, buft Oardals ran very well and just won 220 Yards Flab (youths)—D Roberteon 1, R Minnis 2. Time—26£iec 100 Yards {boys under 12)— L Madden 1, S Whitaker % Time—lSsecs A oapital race, and the time was very good 88G Yards Flab Handicap— Fiewellyn, 39ydi, 1; S Penteoost, scr, 2. Time—2.s. Stalker and R E Andenon also started The scratch man ran well, bob failed to get up 440 Yards Flat Handicap—S Pentecost, sydi, 1; M J Lynekey, cor 2; A O Keating, 12yds, 3. E W Oarda!e s O Friedlander, W Flewellyn, and R E Anderson also started. Time—s2|»eoß Great interest was taken m this event, owing to Lynskey having to give Pentecost five yarda. The^ local champion ran wall, bat failed to out down the handicap given to his redoubtable opponent) Hall Mile Relay School Race (teams of fonr)—Tlmaru Main School 1, Normal School 2 Borough School entered two teams* A very interesting event. Time—2mln FIBE SRIGADR EVENTS. Coupling Practice, 2 men— Timaru No 1, 3Sf sec, 1 ; Aehburton, 39^eo, 2. Lyttelton, Ohrlstohurch City, Ohristohuroh Railway, aad Timaru No 2 also competed* Ashburten gob through m 38secs, bat was penalised owing to a half kink m a hose Manual Engine Competition, five men — Ashburton No 1, 44£ sees, 1; Timaru No 1, Slsecs, 2 ; Ashburton No 2, 79sec8, 3 Firemen's Race, 120yds—R Dona (Ash barton) 1

A.A.C.& A. C. Concert.

The annual graod concert, promoted by the A A C & A Club, took place last evening m the Oddellowa' Hal!, bui, unfortunately, the inclement weather had an adverse effect oi the attendance, which wae only moderate, A first-class programme had been &i ranged, which, under ordinary circumstasoet, would. have attracted a full house, Mr Gates Orchestra of eight performer! with Mrs Glandge ab the piano, and Master Clarldg« lead ms, played nicely a couple of overtures, and also supplied other music. Mr F W Hobbe, of Christohurob, sang the "Yeoman's Guarci". and another selected soag m the second portion, both of which met with due appreciation, and h« was recalled. The Dinging of Mrs C M Brooke was thoroughly enjoyed, and this lady chews marked im provement) airjce last heard m Ashbtlrron. Her two programme solo*, 'TheNighfclngato't Trill,' and 'Because I love yoa,' were admir able selections, and eminently adapted her fine voice, although her encore songs wars cot quite bo suitable. Mr* W," Johnston's two contributions were carefully rendered although this lady was suffering from the effects of a cold, her members were enoorvd. : 'The Gauntlets' sucg by Mr W Anderson showe > this young vocalist to possesi a flaa voles ! and we shall expect to see him make hit mark m musical circles later. Mr A Savage of Mel bourne, a native of Ashborton, also showed to advantage it) his rendition of a cornet solo 'Itie^Deathlesi Army' and ihii yonng man who is yet m his teem greatly S leased the audience, Messrs F Oolllot aajl Dykes of Chriatchurch had a good rtotp* tiou and their tongs were appreciated, tht latter Binger especially bringlsg down the house with his comic items. The various accompaniments were played by Mrs Glaridgt Miss Bell and Messrs F Curtis a»d Robot, A farce, entitled 'Don'c spoil the piece,'send the aHdtenoe away m a good humor, the following local performers taking the various charactera: Messrs L J Hobbs, W Anderson, Seldon, 0 Campbell, RcbilHard, md liastar Harry Fooks. The bulk of the aotling fell to Messrs Hobbs and Anderson,"who gave evidence of a good deal of study of their parts. The female characters were imper sonated by Messrs Campbell and Beidna, the make up of the former beSßg partlanlarly good. During the evening Mr 1) (Tfaomac appeared on the stage and thanked those who bad patronised the AA C and A 0 Sports m the afternoon, and also those who had braved the rain storm and attended the concert. He counselled all young men to join the club,

The Ashburton mounted Rifles.

The Mounted Bifiea enoampmentj wu conoJoded yesterday after an Interesting and profitable experience for the mem beiß. On Sandfty a church paracla was held, the service m the Lagtnhor chapel being taken by the Rev. J Blakisbon who has been elected Honorary Chaplain to the Corps. Lienfeaant Walker it the Third Contingent who has attended throughout the camp has been appointed an Honorary Member of the Company, Yesterday a series of sports was held on the Lsgmhor Estate which were thoroughly enjoyed by all the members of the Mounted Rifles.

Chertsey Annual Sports and Races

STEWAKDI, Jadgea—C A O Hardy (Horee Evitate); L Oxley, R Mulligan, J StringfeHow, Bin, and J Copland (Athletic Event*). Starters—T E Upton (florae Event*); B J Harrison (Athletic), Haodlcappen —The Committee (Horse Events); D T Todd and T E Austin (Athletic Event*). Clerk of the Course—W Hood. Clerk of the Scales—T Ward. Gatekeepers— G Scarlett and P Dofg, jnr. Protest Committee—The S'ewarda and Officer*. Notice Board—A J Megaor. Tlme keeptr—G Hardy. Secretary and Treasurer—R A Shannon.

The above races were held m the Chertsey Domain yesterday, when there wu a large attendance, about 60# people being present), and there wa« nearly £24 taken at the gates. With the exception of the Maiden Trot and the Farmers' Plate all the evenoß were well contested, especially the two open trots, when the issue was m doubt until about* twenty yards from the winning post. The athletic events were ftlio good, and it speaks well for the handtcappers both m the home and the athletic events. The following are the results :— HOEBB EVENTS, Maiden Trot (saddle or harness); one milt and a quarter. Collins, llseo ... I Abdallah "Shales 2sec ..  2 Joubert 10s»e , 3 Lieutenant sor, Moiaa Ssecs, Figfatiag Mac 4aeos, Brig 7seot, and Simple Barry 9seos, also started. Won Easily. Fabmbbs' Plats. Kulnioa 20ifc 41b M .„ .. 2 The German lOtt 81b .. m 2 No Surrender lOst 121 b.. .„ 3 Won easily U Milk Opik Tbot Jabil«e Plunger 26sec  ». 1 Lieutenant 26seo ,« ... ... 2 May 20sees, The Dopplegangec 21i«ct, Lignite 22« eos» Kimberley 23secs, Nan», Doubtful, and Abdallah Shale* 26sefls, Biack Angel 28sees, and Croemi 33feo*, also started. An exoitlng finish, won by » length; CHBRTsur Cvr. All Saints list « .. .„ I Carlo 10st> littt ,2 RyeQabßlb 5 Number Nine and Kulnina also started. Won by a length. Time—2min 22sec Open Tret, two miies. Mr 0 Harold's Lignite, 4yrs 28ieo •• 1 Mr Richard's May, aged 26seo •* «, 2 Fanny wood 23aecB, Dopplegacgsr Knot, Kimberiey 29 sees, Moiaa 31sect, JTobilee Plunger 32aeca, Diploma S4rpc, CrwsnsSS seas, Dot 40seci, Simple Harry 40tcoit Another exciting finish, May broke just •>• she onught Lignite, who w< n by a length* Time—Stnin 54sec. HORRT BCOBBY. No Surrender  .. .. 1 Paullne-you'r-a-beile .. » 2 Rye and Tenderfoot also started. Ry« felt when m the lead, and No Surrender wen comfortably. PEDSStBUK EVJBNTI. Grand Handicap-—First distance 100 yds— First heat—J Davisson scr 1, J MoAnilty 12yds 2 ; time, 99-lObh seo. Beoond hsat— W Walden 11yds 1, T Nolan 9yds 2 ; time, 10$seo Final—J Davisoa 1, J MoAealty 2, W Waldon 3> Won on the tape j time, lOseo. Second Distance, 220yds—J Davlion ser 1, J MoAnulty 2, W Walden 3 ; time, 22|teo. Third Distance, 440yds—J Davfoon tar I, J MoAnnlty 2, W Walden 3; timt, 54f»iOt Hop, Step and Jump—G Farqahar 1, W Fitzgerald 2. Half Mile-W Fitzgerald 2pydi \ t 3 Donnithorne 15yds 2, J Oofey P^ydt 8| time, 2min I3s6c. Mile Race—J Co fie y 3Syd« 1, S Donni thorne ecr 2. A good race, won by two yards ; time, smin 2seea.

Mrs Dodd and Digestion

A MESSAGE TO NEW 25EALANDFRS

HOW BILE BEANS CURE

It Se aimoßb safe to nay th»t fifty onfc of every hundred people m Aaitraktflt. itiffer from indigestion. In America the ailment la even more common, m fact it !■ milte m pxception to find a man or women In N«w York whose digestive organs *re perfect. Indigestion ie brought about by an Inability of the stomach to digest food given to it. The result ii that the patient, suffers great pain and iuconvenlenoe. It become* dimonlt to breath?, the breath becomes tainted, pains occur m the stomach, ambition owwmi, and generally speaking life becomes a burden If the B'oonaeb, or more properly •petJdsg the liver is kept m proper order, indigestion will disappear . Bile Beans for bilio«eet« have rarely been known to fail m aiding the atomaoh and liver to perform their duty, ud henco they prevent iudigestion, oonstipfctlos, biliousnes-, and a host of ailments that Owe their origin to a disordered liver. A* farther evidence of their efficiency we publish the following letter from Mrs W Dodd of Orosi St., MuokUmd, N Z which reads :—Having had occasion to use Bile Beam for bUltoof

THE ASEBURTOS GUARDIAN i TtBSPAT, /PRIL 9, 1901



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Musical Union—A full rehearsal of tfels Hcciety ia called for toTiight at the practice EAonas, where the final practice for Orchestra »nd. golo/eto fpr the forth* coming popalar concert at aw»»ged fof Friday wife wlil be »«!#."



COMPAKE -PQf TEA 00 BN SACKS. OUR N«»xb Shipment of full size CORN SACKS, ex • Whangapi,' i» rlue »t Lyttelton shortly, and we are now hooking Orders for delivery, ex ship. Formers will please advise us ol o«jfr requirement!! promptly, to aave extra railage and handling. 2 86 FRIEBLANDER BROS, ta». ~~ "InjeTsale" ' i)UU ACRES *J\J%J DIVIDED into 6ve Paddocks, good for all round fat ming. Portioa pp Jfjb jn new graso, and part suitable for puttiag nto wheaii this year. Full particulars furnished on appllmtion IB jJULLOOK^ \ took® I*sw Teatti



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G EAT CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS & ORGANS. NO SEASONABLE OFFER BEFCSED. The Dresden Pianoforte Company ar» n ow hold'na their Annual Sate of Pwnoa &** Orgms, wh*n their Urge and a R^a» £^. zsssz ' w£z% cc i:« £££ S^to KMS»rt A« Booms. B«** S«r.. t . TMr Mr R A Horn, ati Mr J i Coomb., .oletm n, ft™ the h«»d offlo., Daotdto, Will be lo utteodKlco at tho above addreM. requires* If you have m old PIANO, we will take Ib m exchange, or trart it ft* the Depodt If required. Full value allowed • oko ' JA X REIDLB, General Manager 0 £t)Ji



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