EPHEMERIS

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Phasea of Moon for December

MINING

United Press Association—By Electric Talegraph

WEST COAST DREDGING RETURNS

Returns from the dredges of the nnder mentioned West Coast gold dredging companies have been reported, as follows, for the week finding Dec 7ih :—

Pactolua (121 hours) 102 z GrseJßlone Junction (136 hour*) 80 zSdwt 12ijr. Al (125 hours) 41oz, Buller Junction (136 hours) 36'z, Reeves' Proprietary (104 houre) 26cz, Leviathan (66 hours) 25rz I7dwt, Eiickson's Reward (121 hours) 230z 13Jwr, Hokitik* River (109 hours) 23tz, Red Jacks (125 hours) 22m lOciwf, Kohik.ohi (121 hours) 2loz 15dwt, North Beach (week) 19oz 12db, Grey River (72 houra) liioz, Greenetone Creek (72 hours) lOoz

Dunedin, Dec 7

Returns—Aloxsindra Eureka 44 z, Earns* Gleueh No 1 33rz-18-.lwt, Earnecleugh Na II 30 ,z lOdwb.Chic »go 26rz lOdwt, Success 26- z Bdwb, Olrig 25 z 71 wt, Manuherikia 22 z 19dwb 17gr, Globe 20oz 81wr, Molyneux Hydraulic 19cz 8 Iwb, Ng^para No 111 16'z 3dwr, Golden Bad 16<z, Endeavour 14oz 12dwb, Lawrence 13oz 10 iwb, Paul's Beach 9ozl7dwb

Eunediw, December 9

Returns--Empire 45:z 2<iwt;, Golden Run 290z 15dwt, Majestic 22z 16dwt, Inch Valley 22rz 103w6, Golden Gate 19oz 17dwt, Otago )5 z, Matau IZ:'£ lOiwt, Golden Traafurs 12rz, Happy Valley 17 zls iwti

Today's sales—Grey River Consolidated 1?, Meg and Annie 21s 6ci, Paotolus 29a 6d, Trafalgar 19s 6d

COMMERCIAL.

HAVELOCK STREET MART

Mr H. Stephenson reports that there was a fair attendance ab his weekly sale en Sa'urdaye There was a large entry of piga, fowls, etc, and the following prices were realised :—Pigs—Weaners, 4a 6d to 7< 6i ; stores, 7a to 10a; porkers, 12s to 15s. Fowls, Is 6d to 2a 6d, and up to 3a 6d for roosters ; ducks, 3s to 5s 6d. Cows —One springer at £7 10s. Potatoes were alow of sale.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1901.

A aooD deal has been written lately about the reported efficacy of the open air cure in cases of lung trouble or even of consumption, and we came across an article recently in one of the scientific journals speaking very favour ably of this method of treating con sumptive patients. Tt was also alleged that the climate of some p*rts of New Zealand waa very beneficial to persons suffering from pulmonary disease, that of Naseby being mentianed as an example. It is understood that the Government has decided to make the experiment of establishing a sanato-

riara in that town for the special pur pose of treatiog oonsurapfive patients. The belief that such an institution, established with proper provisions for safeguarding the interests of the rest of fehe inhabitants in the district, will pro bably be of great advantage to a Eorely Fffiictcd portion of our fellows hai received strong confirmation recently from the remarkable success that has attended the cases treated by Dr Stephenson in bis private Hospital at Dunedin. A representative of this paper had a chat on Saturday with Mr George Hazleton, of the Ashburton Post Office, who has just returned from a three months sojourn in that institution. When Mr Hazletoa left

Asbburton he was sufiFerinp from some affection of the lun^s as a Brquelßrquel to a severe attack of influent, and his con dition caused considerable anxiety to his friends. As soon as Dr Stephenson took him in hand he was subjfeted to a strict course of fresh air treatment, which practically consisted in lying all

day in the open air, and being as much expobed to it at night as was consistent with protection from the elements, the windows and doors cf the sleeping apartment being kept open all night. The temperature of ihe patients is carefully watched, and no fires are allowed, warmth being secured by rx« tra rags if necessary, and in special cases, hot water vessels are used. Mr Hazletcn sajs that on more than one occasion during hia stay in the sana torium, snow was blown in upon the b d clothes. A. generous diet is pre scribed with a good deal cf meats and plenty of milk, no drugs or stimulants, except in very special cases, are given. The exercise taken by the patient is regulated by the doctor, but as a rule the main thing seems to be, to be al ways out in the sun and air when that is possible. Mr Hfiz'eton says that there have been two cr three esses of tjie complete cure—as far as it is pos sible to judge—-of pronounced con sumption, even in an advanced stage; and it is claimed that certain cures pan be effected in the earlier stages of this fell disease. .As for Mr Hazleton

hicaaslf, those who have seen him sin c

I his return, say be ig the beat advertise ment that Dr Stephenson and his system could have in Ashburton, That system appears to be to let nature have as much of her own way as possible, and the most remarkable thing in connection with this matter, is that the successful experiments of J)p Walther at his sanatorium at |fordr»oij in Germany, have not long ago revolutionised the patbolo-

gio^i treatment of pulmonary diseases.

I Wo trust tho proprsal Jo establish at least one sanatorium in this colony will beearriod out. We do notwiehtoseethes©

islands converted into a huge hospital

for the treatment of diseases which are paly introduced by tho patients them selves. JBut consumption iB unfortu nately tike the poojr, and is always with ÜB, Indeed tho most recent statistics show (hat it is increasing mgm than any Other disuse. With proper precautions, however, it miy not only bo possible to keep it within bounds, but actually to mitigate its virulence, even if wo cannot estsmp it out altogether iv this part of the world.

Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent tlotcheaj price, |.b

Local and General.

W«atheb Forecast! — Captain Edwin wires:—Moderate to strong northeast to east and southeast winds; glass rise after 12 hours from now f indications of rain.

Wheat Cakgo Sold -Mr J»mes Meehan, of Makikihi, has received & cablegram from London that the cargo of wheat shipped by him in the Blenheim has been sold at 28) 31 a quarter ofif coisfe,

The Attack on the Farmbrs' Union— On our fourth page we reproduce an article from tho O(ago Daily Times of Friday last on «' Tha Campaign against the Farmers 1 Unioa" which oontains an effective reply to the address of Mr Laurenson delivered in the - Oddfellows' Hall on WednesdayevaniHg last.

Making Basth—Mr A Gibbs, the well known shearer from Tomuka. who is at present at Laghmor, succeeded in dipping 100 heavy orossbreds between the houre of 5,30 and 11.30 a.m., one day last week.

Cyoling—At the Austral meeting ab Mel* biurne on Saturday, the International Scratoh Mile wag won by D J Walker, of Victoria, by three lengths. Time—2miu

30seo

Missing—A junior clerk in the DIG, Christohurch, w&a sent to the bank with about £300 on Tuesday last, and has nab been seen siucei He ia supposed to have cleared out with another young fellow ouo of a tobaeconiet'a shop.

The Export Duty on Timber—A abate ment has been published thab the Govern ment contemplate bringing into operation, at an early date, the export duty on timber, bab Ministers wiih i<i to be known that they hava no such intention.

Tikwalo Races—The annual meeting of the Tinwald Racing Club will be held on January lat, 1902. The programme, which has been approved by the C. J. C. and N- Z Trotting Association, appears ia our advert ising columns. Nominations oloaa on Saturdary, 21st December, and weights will be declared on the 27th inert

The Discovery—Two of the Discovery's men, who belong to the Navy, have left) the vessel, which is now undergoing repairs in the dock at Lytbelton. and there have been numerous applloations from New Zialanders of adventurous dispositioi to fill any vacancies that may occur.

St. STEi?HEN Is--Tfae Rev. J de B Galwey 8.A., wiil deliver a lecture, with limelight ilia Orations, on •• China as »n Empire and a Mission Field" in St Stephen's Schoolt oom this evening at 8 p.m. There will be no charge for admission, but a collection will be m»de at the close of the lecture on behalf of the New Zialaad Church Missionary Aesoolation.

Ghastly Cheek—Commenting on the recent assault on a respectable Ohinamin in Chrlatchurch ; the Spectator eaya; - Anyone conversant with the details of t! U affair must feel a thrill of shame when he reflects that MaorHanders have the ghastly ohee« to send out miaaionaries, not only to teach the heathen but to force bheir religion upon the Chow insteid of teach ing the homa made heathen article.

A Heavy Fxplosiox—As the result of the recent collision in the Ohinemuri River between the two steamers trading to Paeroa, over 11 tons of gelignite were partly destroy ed, and in order to prevent further danger from explosion it was decided to blow up the lot. Oae of the blasts proved of an ex ceptionally severe character and caused a scare not only »b the Thames township, but also ag far up the liver as Paeroa and Mackay town, where residents rushed from their houaee in the greateßt alarm. As this ex plosion c-eated & general frijzhl) it was thereafter decided to destroy the gelignite ia smaller quantities, and this wa=t carried oub without further excitement!

Loyal Orange Lodge—After the usual monthly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Loyal Orange Lodge on Thur-day evening, the brethren adjourned to the Templar Hall for the purpose of saying farewell to P,M , Bro Jas. Baker, who Is leaving for the North Island. P.M , Bro Cockburn, in proposing the health of the guest of the evening) referred to the loss the Lodge would sustain by losing Bro Biker, as he had always proved himself a good Orange roan and citizen. Several brethren also spoke and all j >ined in wishing him happy times in his new home. Bro Baker feel ingly respondad and hoped to be able to attend a Lo3ge In New F.yraouth, a» be never felt more at home as when In the company of Orangemen* Daring the pyenlng several songs and recitations were rendered.

Public Noiioe—We wish to draw our Udy readers attention to the shipmenb of Indies' " Speoial " Rudge-Whitworth Bioy ales, which Mr R. D. Johnston has |ast landed. They are now on view at the dep|b, Burnett Street, and any person in want of a high grade fashionable machine should not fail to inspect them. Hollis Cycles— Tho display of Hollis cycles now on view at John Orr & Go's is well worthy of inspection by ail cycling entbue* X iasta. These machines are made from genuine B S.A parts by the oelebrated gunmakera, I. Hollis & Sons, Birmingham, which should be sufficient guarantee of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finished, and the high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of the Hollis bioyoie has been'most rigidly maintained. Up to dath Bicycle Goods—There is now on view at Meßßrs Oates, Lowry & Go's Zea landia Cyole Works an entirely new and varied assortment of the very latest in cycling rfquisites. Among the new samples just teoeived are new designs in ladies' ekirt clips. These handy little oHps, co neat and useful, are indespensable to every lady cyclist: The firm have also received a ship* menb of the new ' Garrard' Free Wheels. These new wheels {which fib any standard make of bicycle) are very neat, and are the means of saving an enormous amount of pedalling 5 are most effeotive, having a roller back pedalling brake, and so simple in con struction that any person can fit them in a few minntes.

News in Brief.

MrD. Mahonoy, Cain's Terrace, Titnaru. has for sale 404 acres with house, stables, granary, etc , at Eallng; also 260 acres, with 400 acres lease in perpetuity, r»b Rangitata

According to Mr J L Sootr, of Christ cr.urch, who has jist returned from a trip to the Old Country, good sound bicycles cau be bought in America for from between 16 or i 8 dollarl^ cr about £53 JOa each.

M" Henry Stephensoa will hold an important sale of furDitute, etc, to-morvow (Tuesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, and Thurs day text, at the game hour, when he will dispose of the who'e of the contents of Mr James Biker's furnishing warehouse, The owner is going to the North Island imme diately, and we learn that everything will have to be sold.

Cheviot Relief Fund.

} The following subscriptions have been received towards the Cheviot Relief Funds—

Wakanui Road Board.

The usaal monthly meeting of the Board was held lasfa Saturday, all the members being present, CORBESFONDENCH,

From the Department of Lands, Christ ohuroh, wanting to know the leogth of Winter's Road that is being formed, in order that tha reserve of land revenue may p»y over the amounts of "Thirds" to cover the 0086—Rsported thab the information had been Sent.

From Thomas Kelly, stating that ft portion of th? fence at Reserve 1119 had been burned, As hia stock were getting out he rrquoated thab the fence be pub in repair«— Reported that the matter had bean Kttsnded to.

From the Longbeaoh Road Board, statiog thab their Board would commence to pay for eggs and heada of small birda on the 23rd of last moDth, and they trusbed that the Wakauui Road Board would see their way *~o continue payment for the same. The Olerk was Inetruoted to reply that this Board are now prepared to pay 2j per hundred for eggn and heads of small birds. Sfrom the Department of Agriculture ask ing the Board that it ba ab once arranged that the appointment of any inspector appointed un^er the Abattoirs and Slaughter* houses Aot 1894, ba cancelled,--Reoeived* ROLL AMfEBATIONS From Messrs Westoi and eon, Solicitors, Onriatohurch, thab Thomas George Forrest I had sold R S 34355 containing 6 acrsi 1 rood 7 perches to Tbooiaa Jones. From Alexander M Arthur, thab he had sold Lot 5, D P. 1482, at fcairton, to James! H Morrieom From Tbomaa Langley thab he hid aold Lola 76-9, 94-6, D.P, 258, Lot 104-7 D P., 439, and closed road oontaiuing 508 acres 2 roods to Thomrs Kelly, Ashburton. The Valuation Dapartmenb to ba advissd to make the neceßaary altsrabiors OVEKSEEB S REPOBT Contract 51, shugliug on Butberiok'a road, has been completed and passed. Contract 52, shingling on Gvrdaer, Chert sey, and Winter's roada is nnder satisfactory progress, and may ba completed in about ihree weeks

Contract 53, grabbing gorse on gravel reaeivoß waa completed a few daya after the last meeting, and passed. Contract 54, ahinglbg on Wilson's roa(\ The quantity of shingle required Bhould be delivered in a day or two ; the delivery baa b en done quickly and satisfactorily so far, but the contractor has nob carried out the oonditiooßof tbat part of the specifications which providee that the sbiogle when spread shall be harrowed three times in 12 chain lengths, and all the stones broken and kept up to within that diatanoe of the spreader* t leae conditions being ineocibed fur the purpose of the breaking being done tinder the supervision of the Board's spreader, it being found that in former contraota quantities of stones were thrown into gorse fences and water races, and many complaints from settlers have been made on this matter. Albbough I have drawn the contractor's attention to the clause relating to harrowing and atone breaking, ib has beea igacred. On goiDg |over the works yesterday, I find the harrows have bees over about 120 chains, but the shingle in this length was set), and the harrows did not bring up the stones to the top as well as if it had been done after eaoh d-iy'a spreading. Contract 55, formation on Winter's road, tenders were invited bub not accepted, being considered too high as Instructed. Tenders were invited again, but under different oon ditions, Henry Martin, of Dromore, having voluntarily offered to grub all the tussocks and burn them on the line of road to be formed, at 8d per chain. This offer I was instructed to accept. After about 6 chains weregrubbad Martin sent in a letter stating that unless he got Is per chain, he would give up the work. The work was adver tised and lot to another person at Is per chain, and a few days after the formation w*s let at 4s per chain, and both one con tracts are progressing «S favourably aa the weatber wjil permit* Aa authorised that length of road, aboab 14 ohaine at Reserve 1496, has been let for £1, all the tuseocks thereon to bo grubbed and burned; the grubbing has been finished and the burning may be done at aay tim«&

As instructed, I have written to Mr Watson, Bolicitor, asking him to kindly furnißh the Board with the dates aad the numbers of the New Zealand Gazette where ia the notices, etc B were published, proclaim ing the Board's intention bo take an acre of land under the powers given in the Public Works Act-, 1894, at Reserve 1119, for the purpose of a gravel pit). So far, nor* ply haa been received*

I have also, as instructed, ordered from t^e Government printer, a oopy of last session's etatubas.

Resolved—That as the contractor for No 54 contract has not carded out hia work in accordance with the specification in the matter of harrowing and breaking the large stones, the C erk ia hereby instructed ti pub on additional labour to complete the same as per specification should the con tractor fail to do co. The spreader to remain oq the work until the whole is oompleted* The members sbated that they were sur prised that Mr Watson had nob replied to their letter of November 23, asking him bo supply thnm with the dates and numbers of the New Zealand Gezstte wherein the notices were published relative to taking one acre of i nd at Reserve 1119 under the powers given in the Public Worka Act, 1894;

The Clerk was instructed to again write to Mr Wataon reminding him that he had not answered their letter, and point out that the Board contemplate fencing in the land, and before they serve notices on adj lining owners to fence they would like to be assured that their title bo the land has been com: pleted, and they trust that he will supply them with Information at once.

Resolved — That when the Board are satisfied that their title to one acre in Reserve 1119 is completed, the Clerk is hereby instructed to eer?e adjoining oocuplere with notice to fence.

The Overseer's report was then adopted, and the action of the ohairmuD in various matters since last meeting approved of, Accounts amounting to £159 10s 4d were pasted for payment. The Clerk was asked If he had received their workmena' policy of insurance from the Ocean Company. He stated that he had asked the looal agent for it, who said he would write to the head office ; bus no reply had yeb been'received. He had seen the head of the department when inChristchurob, and understood from him that the policies were ready and would be issued. Resolved—That tho manager of the Ocean Accident and Guarantee 00-oparation be written to asking them to forward the policy of insurance at oncei

Reaolved— That 2s per hundred be paid for heads and eggs of small birdc, the members of the Board to act) as collection, payment to be made on Tuesdays and Satur days at the Board's office to bearers e>f tickets signed by any member of the Board. Feaolved—Thafe the County Council be info' mcd that this Board do nob think that they are justified in making pay mead for eggs and beads collected outside their distr'ot by any person appointed by them, and'thati in future they dinnob rgoeivo any accounts sent on that account.

Resolved—That Percy Jones and Albert C Cameron sign the contracts let since last meeting.

James Allan was granted permission to plough roads for the purpose of destroying gorse by Lot 10, pt Reserve 1467, and allowed up to the end of March next) to complete the work

Resolved—Tnafc amrsgements be made with the Bank of New Zealand, whereby they can borrow by way of overdraft up to £300 if required l> Resolved—That a circular which haa just been received from the Department of Public Health and read, that) consideration be postponed until next masting Resolved—That the Office be closed for Christmas and New Year's Holidays from the eve of Deoember 24th, to January 2, 1902 1 The maeting then adjourned

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—-By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

AN UNFORTUNATE AGREEMENT.

London December 7 Much dissatisfaction is expressed owing to the Postmaster-General agreeing to ce«operate with the National Telephone Company without the approval of ParHa- i ment. The effect of the agreement will be to bind the customers to high rates until 1911, when the Post Offiae will be enabled to purchase the Company's plant. THE FEDERAL COMMANDANT. General Hutton sails by the Austral. Bis headqaarters will probably be Melbourne ANOTHER TORPEDO BOAT DAMAGED. The torpedo boat destroyer Wlzird, in a collision outside Portsmouth had her bows twisted, I MONOPOLY OF THE OIL TRADE The Standard Oil Trnst has purchased the Shell Trans pott Company for twelve million pounds, thus acquiring monopolies of the oil trade in Africa, Borneo, and the East Indies. THE GERMAN BUDGET—A DEFICIT . Berlin, December 7 The Gerraaa Budget shows a deficit of £2,945,000. THE CAPE CABLE. Melbourne, Dec 7

Mr Beak In Is of opinion that the Com monwealth would have to take over the Cape cable under the agreements made with the various states. The matcer will be decided next week.

REDUCTION IN WAG3B. Block Fourteen Mining Company at Broken Hull has notified a redaction of wages similar to that announced by Block Ten.

THE OHILL&GOE MINE?. The directors of the Chlllagoa Railways and Mines Company will suspend mining and smeitinsj operations pending the pro curing of additional capital.

SERIOUS FIRE AT KALGOORLIE. Perth, Dec 7

A fire at Kal?®orlle destroyed two hote?s and two large business premises. The amount of the damage is unknown.

THE PLAGUE SCARE IN SYDNEY. £"ydney, December 8

The Board of Health ars hopeful that plague will not break out, as no bubonic ra^s have been c>ught since November 2dth The plague patient is now convalescent. THE ADELAIDE TRAMWAYS. Adelaide, Dec 8

The Billgivivg power to priva'e enter prise to acquire the city tramways led to a big stone wall. The House sat from two o'clock on Friday afternoon till lato last night. The second reading was carried by • wen votes.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Frees Association—By Eleoteio Telegraph—Copyright

London, Dec 6 The Duke ot Argyll, speaking at Manchester, advised the Anglophohe German professors to visit South Africa | and ascertain the facts. The German military attache would also be able to enlighten them. Paris, Dec 6 Colonel Lynch, the newly elected member for Galway, writing to a Paris newspaper, claims that his Irish Bri gade fought as the rearguard, its action saving the Boer guna daring the re treat from Dundee after the relief of Ladyenaith, Berlin, December 7 German newspapers, sneering at Mr Chamberlain and Lord Salisbury, de clare that the disinclination of Aus tralia to seed more troops to the war shows that England will find the colonies a broken reed. The Vossische Zeitung says the colonial military | ardour vanished when it became evi -1 dent that war was no nursery game. London, December 7 Lord Methaen'a capture at Lieden bergh numbered 38. Great Britain has paid £6000 in settlement of American claims in South Africa. De Wet, with a large commando, estimated by some at 1400, is being persistently and closely hustled, the lightest men with the lightest carts , being selected from a mobile column for rapid, sweeping work,

The first Black Watch and the Second Eeqex Regiment have sailed Irom Bombay.

In January the completing of a block house will release a thousand men from doty on the lines of communications, and enable them to proceed to the froDt.

The Standard's Brussels correspon dent asserts that Fisher, Weasels, and Wolmarans favour Dutch and French intervention to secure peace, while Kruger and Leyds prefer to wait for Great Britain to take the initiative.

The Boer leaders in Europe have published • statement to the effect that they will reject tny proposal b«Bcd on annexation, Th<>y further declare that tboy will not recognise British overtures unless the latter are submitted to Krager tm! the Boer generals. Kruger states that he has recoived a report from General Botha which places the Boer strength in the field at 16,000 men.

The oew Contingent being sent to South Africa bj Canada will comprise 900 men.

The Morning Post's correspondent states ihtt Lieutenant Kelly, of Aus tralia, displayed great heroism at Brakenslaagto, He fearlessly rallied im men, and when picked tip after the fight his body was found riddled with ballets. London, Dec 8 The Boer leaders assort that tboii statement waa indisponsable, owing to the officious advice tendered them in the direction of peace by third parties without authority. English newspapers interpret the statement as a direct snub to Sir Henry CumpbelUßinuenaan and thsLiberil Federation,

[In his latest; speech a few days ago, Sir Henry Campbeil-Bannerman gave hie French pro ||ocr admirers 'a terrible shook' by dec'R'riDg tha f annexation was inevitable. '

Fatal Accident at Ottawa.

TWO PERSONS DROWNED

UnitedPreas AtnoolafcSon—By Eleotrto Telegraph—Copyright) " Ottawa. Deo 7 A party from Government House fell through the ice on the Ottawa River, and the daughter cf the Minister of Railways (Hon AGBUit) sod Mr Harper, Assistant Deputy Minister of Labour, were drowned.

Libel Action Against an M.P.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, December 6

In the libel action brought by Measn Wernher, Beit and Company, the well known South African mining company, against Mr A B Markham, the member for Mansfield, ac the result of charges made by him in the House of Commons on March 19th last, the Judges struck out the bulk of Mr Markham'a pleas of justification for libel, on the grounds that the allega* tions of political profligacy would an* fairly prejudice the plaintiff*.

The Vancouver Service

United Proas Association—By E!»ctrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Brisbane Dec 7 Mr Mills states that while in Eng land he arranged contracts for two now steamers for the Union Company, one of 2500 tons for the intercolonial trade, and one of 8500 tons for the New Zealand Calcutta trade. He hopes soon to pat the Vancouver ser vice on better lines. The Union Com pany intends to make i vigorous eftort to develop the Australian-Canadian trade. Mr Mills has arranged for (he Canadian-Pacific Railway Company to send an experienced passenger agent to Australia, and make Sydney bis head* quarters

Increase of Parliamentary Salaries.

TWO MEMBERS REFUSE IT,

A correspondent of the Press says J— Ai far as can be ascertained all member! except) two who held up their bands la the holy horror nb the increase of Parliamentary salaries, have compounded with thijr consciences, and sent receipt* to the Treasury for the quarterly Instalment oi the £60 Increase, Meiers Hutxheson and Atkinson are said to be the only two who had the moral courage to refuse and retufQ the money to the public treasury, GibBORNE, December 7 The Cook Couuty Liberal Association passed a resolution protesting againet the inorease in members' salaries before tht question had been submitted to the people.

CRICKET.

TOUR OF MACLAREN'S TEAM.

United Press Association—By Kleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Dee 8 The match between the English team and a Newcasfcle Eighteen was commenced yesterday. Mtclaren was suffering from a chill and did not play. England in their first Innings scored 315--Tyldesley 37, Qualfe 39, Jessop 49 (including nine fourers), Gnnn 44 ( MoGahey 42, Gfornetfe not out 31. Newcastle have four wickets down for 86 - Hogue 29, Oapp not oat 30.

FIRST TEST MATCH

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM

The following fa the Australian team for the fi-st test match :- J Darling, Clem Hil', E Jones (South Australia)! H Trumble, O McLeod, FL<ivor (Tictorla) j M A Nob!e, F V Kelly, V Tramper, W Howell and S Gregory (New South Wales); with L Poidevia (K.S.W) as twelfth man.

Sporting.

United Prew Association—By Electrio Telegraph „ _ Wellington, Deo 9 Mr Doughs Gordon's walJ-knowo raoe horae ' Boreas 'died at Porlrua yesterday of pleurisy and pneumonia.

CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB

The following are the aoeepbanees for the Chrietoharoh Bacing Olub's Summer Meet* ing :—

Nursbrtt Hahdioap, of 45«ovbj fonr fnrlongs—King Stork Bsb 13!b, Stepdancer Bsb, Looh L»y 7eb 121b, Farioas 7sb 91b s Gladiala 7ab ?lb, Walda 7st 71b, De Mureka 9*6 41b, Natalie 7eb 41b

Windsor Handicap, of 65 ao?s; one mile —Sbrathuairn Bit 12lb, Dandse 8«b 7lb, Huku Bsb 31b, flermoea 7sb 12lb, Scottish Minstrel 7at Bib, Aqualis Sat 101b

Selling Hack Handicap, of 22 jovbj fiire furlongs—Yaeulb -Bat slb, Waihora 7«6 131b, Blucher 7sb lid, B»fl6x 7afc 61b. Makaatuki* 7sb 4tb

Flying Handicap, of 45 °or«; alz fnrlofigi —Babbieory Bsi 81b,- Whirlwind Bst Sib, Lady Duodas Bst 51b, Antigone Sit 3ib. Lady Medallist 7st 131b, Pallas 7sb 121b, Gwnonite 7at>l2lb, Remany 7tb 51b, Paawai 7»b 21b, White May 7sb 21b, Rye Ist, Cretonne 6s 101b, Calotype6«t 101b, Ba*inn» 6st 10ib.

High Wsight Handicap, of 40 core j one mile and a quarter—Huku 12«t 101b, Olandeboye lleb 9b, Maria* lOat 131b. Nance O'Neill 10ib 111b,

Hornby Handicap, of 30 ao7«; two mile«—Viotta tor, Mies WVbeck 2acoj Honesty 2seo, Ring Jamot -B<«e, Gambler liseo, Tfl ri[aa 9leeo, Dooiey 2lwo, Lad? Dudley 21 sec, Imperious, jau, 23mc, Van oiiffe 2Qieo3 ( Res all 28seo, Lmh»2B»cc.

Avos Handicap, of 3Qsovs; one mile— Monte Carlo 2mo, St Kilda 13Beo, I6«eo t Prinoa Qharminat 20 iq, The Wo.kmen 21wo, Qipsy^SieQ, Boeiey 24»eo>

ASHBURTON COUNTY STAKES.

The following remain in the Aahbnrtoa Coun;y Stakes after first forfeits have beep dec'ared :— Sir George Cliff >rd'a br h Glonogla „ ti oh I Aherlow „ „ br f Dirk .1 m oh o Deerstalker i. n oh c Golden Vein „ ,i oh o Terealeb Mr J Wi'son's br o Rcsemers Mf J B Reid's b t Caliver  s , br $ Sfovanaah, „ ;, oh o Bombardo Mr E Gateb' br o Weftbeck „ b f Lady Lillian Mr C G Dalgety'shr c Firebrand i t „ oh f Stepdanoer „ „ brg King Stork Mr B Allen's br f by Perkla Waibeok 11, —Obl**» Mr G G Stead's bo Menohikoff  „ eh f Cruoiform „ „ b c Royal Aitiltury Mr T Sheanau's Merry Maker Mr H A br t Pqawa.l Mr J R'McKecss^ach c Baliae MrMaohei'sbo'Farioaß ' * Mr B Solomon's b g Blafesr Mr H Friedlandee'« eh f Panama it oh f G!»diila

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P. FERRIMAN I HAVE the following &utrs available to lend on first class Freehold Rural Lands-£7OOO, £6000, £4000 and £1000 lit 4| per cent, also other sups en lease hold, F FEBRIMAN, Licensed Land Broker FOR SALE, j AT ALLENTON, ! ABOUT 2| Acres, s'tuated on the continuatiou of the N.E Town Belt, mpon wheh ia elected a firf>t ola« 8 He. use of 6 rooms, and good Stables. Part of the land is laid out In good orchard. Terms or F FEERSMAN, Land and- E Ute Agenb FOB SALE, TAISCRFTJ STREET, A GOOD FOUSR, close to the Masonic JT^ BUH The Proper y must he sold %B<he owner is leaving f»r Christchmch. Thla property .iine^^^^ Land and Estate Agent



FOR PALB, WAKANT7I ROAD, APRUPFETY consbtinp r>f 1 rood 20 perchea with h< use of 4 rooms and garden which is well lad out F FERRIMAN. Land and Estate Agent FOR HALF, A BARGAIN near the Woollen Factory ~4 Acre or Land, with a 3 roomed Bouee and Senllery, pump inside. If you »f« seekias? a good home on easy terms see th! 9 F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agenfc " V AT HAMPSTEAD, HOUSE of 4 room* and l-Bth acre of L^nd ani Estate Agent """""""for" sale, QIOTIONS in various parts of the town Land and Estate Agent. TO LET, A HOUSE of 7 rooms and Scullery corner of the N E Town Belt j F FERRIMAN, I Land and Fstate fc __ HOUSE in Paler Street of 6 rooms .. P FE.RBIMAS, - r Land and Es-ate Agent """ n^~tTg b. HAVING disposed of my Practice to De Bf-yd, all persona indebted to me are requested to pay the amount of their respective Accounts to Mr F Ferriman, Ashburton, whose receipt will ba a efficient discharge^.^ maudEi Ashburtoa, 20-h November, 1901



T, BuliOCte- _____ 'tFTk t, EAbT STREET, at a Reduced Reot*!, SHOP and Prerniben lately occupied by Mr Georgo Woroer T BULLOCK ROOM 8 In Arcade Ohambars; also in V»o';ori» Buildings T. BULLOCK. ~ money! fJIO lend on approved freehold SecU'ihifß I thn fallowing epi-cial aumst £1575, £5Qd aisd £300. Apply to TBUUOOK TREVORTON. 2 roods 3 7« PEROHBS With Small Cottage and Stable thereon j £53 prioe rrqaired. Terms c*n be arranged. For further particulars apply to T BULLOCK to le¥ DWELT IKG of Five Rooms, Verandah, and Scullery j conveniently eitunted ; fronting Wakanui Roa-i East) Po»aef9ion can be aiven next week ______ T BULLOCK """'JO LET, AT A LOW RENTAL PEKMIBES adj lining McConell's Stablee, Tancred Btreet, lately occupied by Mr RTO'atk T BULLOCK



BOUGHT , i at ss. in the £! ! speoial"pdbchase OF j GOOD SONGS. FTIHE Uudersigned have secated at the jL above prico from a big Melbourne fi-m, who were largely overstocked, 5.000 copies of good up t) date sorg , most of which are r.f very reoenb ie-ue, aud composed by the foliowing veil known authors:—Gounod, B»rri, B'ockley, Poutat, BAf:, MUclvicl Watson, Molioy, Bishop, Lover. Mendeh- Bohn, Ikh-end, Trotere, Su'livan, Vsrdi, Glover, Picooioiniai, Hatton, Hunrfel, C;ari bal, Walacp, Piasuti, Gowen, Rieubault, Klein, Garaldlane, Scott Gatty, Tito Mattei, j Decz», S'epheu Adam"-, 1 6 ir. Jude, Etc :kel,' Toati, Sir H R Bishop, Befchold Tours, i Blumenthftl, Loder, Ooisford Dck, Hope Temple, Arditi and others. From the ab >ye oompoaere, it; wil be seen at a glapca that this is nob a cheap rubbishy colleation of time expired oopyrighb stuff, bub a Belecdon oi some of the very beat aonga by the best) | composera, uaaaliy retailed ab 2s each (two ehilliogs) nett. In order to effeob a speedy olearanoe thete will all be fold in sealed packets, contßioing 10 BOngs each for 5?, or an average prioe of 61 each. Each packet will be muked ' Soprano,' * Tenor,' 'CoatraUo, 1 and ' Bass,' and the settiDgs of the aorga contained therein, will be specially ejected for those voices, Samples rf these are cow on view in our window, and the public caD j'idge for themselves of the value offered. Premises open for business every Toeßday and Satur day only. We are also showing come new lines, containing rnarvelloua value, in the following bound vole:—• Wide World Song Polio,' (96 sonse, 3s), ' Globa Song Folio,' (ICO songs 43 6.1), ' Universal Pianoforte Folio, 1 (62 pieces 3s 6d). Also a eeleotion of n&w and novel piano lamps in varioua shades and colours, Bhowiog a beautiful soft light at 9j 6tJ, 15n and 17a pair. INew piano sconces (caudlestiskp), in prtiatic de^na, 6s 6d, 9i 6J, 12s 6d, 153, ISa 6d, and 30a pair. Small gooda of every doecripLUti. GRACE BROS, Arcade, Ashburton* Tueadaya and Saturdays. ffIHE ECLIPSE CYCLE CO., TAHORED STREET, A SB BURTON. Enameling, Plating and light Engineer ing Work . COM PA Rig 72/2 _?K"Ai/6 1/8 2/4 W_J DO you waatt your home 6o iook nice and fresh for Ohristmas? Then send along any furniture wbioh needs re'eoveriog oe renovating to H BAIK6IOW, who makes It look like new. 11 146 I



■ JL_—_—-—-— — BEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOBT HAS * reputation for BOYS' CLOTHING • thafc-tho following lines ujrhold : OA&LAND INSPECT Boy*' Sailor Suits 5s 6 i Boya' Melville Suits 9* 6-1 Boys' Norfolk Suits Us B&J9 Norfolk Suits loa Boya* 3 Garment; Suits 18s M Bojb* Kharkf c Suita 7s Boys' Washing Blouses 4< Guaranteed! to be the very bkst quality obtainable for the money. HEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T?AOTORY LOTH ING" JC AC TORY 3LB Screw Top Jim J »ra, 4^ dczbn Enamelled and Brass Preeerring Panß of jm+raHteed quail'y, and Preserving !?Bgar; —Carson & Co., Tancred Street j



BUSINESS NOTICES ' "SaTrirgf. I^amug*. Moulding. new KSw3IILLS IN ORDER to meet (he demands of the Trade, we have erected in connection with our Timber Yards in West Street, a Complete SAWING, PLANING- AND MOULDING PLANT, B E A S 0 n"FIF"t I M B E B. We are now in a poiaifion to supply oar Clients with SEASONED FLOORING, MATOHLININQ & MOULDING of every description. Bar-dsawinu to order, and Brackets and Fretwork executed to any pattern required SUPPORT LOOAL INDUSTRY JUbT"L4NDKD-Ex Lizzie Taylor, 47,000 fesb RED PINE Ex Huis, 22,000 feet WHITE PINK F.x Helen, from Hobarfc, 22,C00 feefc BLUE GUM IN STOCK-Doors, Sashes, G.ueß, Hurdle?, Briokf, Oamecit, Lime, anJ every rrquiaite for the Trade W. H. COLLINS & CO,, Hardw.are Merchants, House Decorators and Painters. Sawmillera, Timber and Goal Merchants, and Suppliers of every Requisite for Building Purposes. EAST AND WEST STREETS, ASHBURTON. P.O. Box 35, Telephones 14 and 15;



EL M. JONES _ x __ II M. JONES SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN To Cheer the Young, nod remind the Old the years are pacing away nnHE Undersigned baa a very Lirge and Well Selected Stock of Books, Stationery, _1_ Fancy Goods, T. ya, China and Glass, Leather and Plated Ware, Suitable for Gifts, Eewarda, and Presentation purposes. Imported direct from Leading London and Continen tal Houses. BOOKS. BOOKH. BOOKS. From Ward, Lock and Co., Oassella and Co., Holder and Stoughtcn, Griffith, Farren and Sens, University Press, London Sunday Union, and Others TOYS. TOYS. TOYP; TOYS. Greab Variety, from id Doll to a Steam Engine; DOLLS. DOLLB. DOLLB. Sleepfoe Dells and Wideawake Doila, Jointed Dolls, "Breakable and Unbreakable Dalls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Purees, Pooket Books, Letter Cases, (Silver Mounted), A'bums, Photo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes, Tourists' Cases, Ink Stands, Dressing Cases, Music Oases, Jewel Oases, Betters. Cabinets, Glove Boxes, Companions, and many other lines too numerous to particularise CHINA, GLASS, PLaTED, AND LEATHKKWABE BIBLES in Great V*rlety, Prayer, and Hymn, and Tune Books, CHRISTMAS CARDS— Beautifd Hand Painted Cards, Is. Album of Forty View of I Aobbarbon, 1b H 260



LOOKOUT! LOOKOUT! MELLOR'S SPECIAL BOOT SALE IS NOW ON. CHEAP BOGIES, Goad Boots, and wonderful Value for the Coming Show and Holidays. Compare our Prices, Compare the Value with any other Boot Shop Prica Lists in Aabburtoa. We are determined to make things merry for a few dayß' THE FOLLOWING FRIGES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES: Childs 1 Biack, White, or Tan Straps 2s 6d Gent's English Boots, great Va!ua 10a 61 Girls' good School Boots, Special 4a 63 Ladies' Walking Shoes, very choice at Men's real good Boots, very easyfitting?^ Hd 6a lid Ladies' very pretty Walking Shoe going at Boys' Boots, usual Price 83 9J, bow 4<j 9d 5s lid Indies' Slippers, only a few Pairs left 3a lid Men's Bluchers, heist Va'.ue in Canterbury Girls' Boya' and Maids Anklo Straps from Si Hi 2s 3d to 4a 9d REMEMBER, if you Shop with us you save Money, We ask you again to Compare oar Prices, and we are sure you will be convinced that MELLGR'd is by far the Beet House for Value in Canterbury Note the Address— JAMES MELLOR, TANORED STREET, ABM BURTON-



I ff t ff .. ! First Shipment JUST ARRIVED. To be followed by Regular Shipments direct from Ceylon by every Mail Boar, OF THE RENOWNED CEYLON TEA. HpHE NIRVANA TEA COMPANY, I Colombo, Ceylon, have made arrangements to send to New Zealand REGULAR SHIPMENTS OF THEIR CHOICE OEYLON TEAS, feeling sore the Tea drinking public will much appreciate a PURE, CHOICE OEYLON TEA, Direct from the -Grower, UN* TAMPERED WITH. j 13, READ THIsl- . These Teas are Packed in Ceylon, and are absolutely PURE. People rarely consider the DANGER of drinking low class Teae. NIRVANA is the highest grade known to the trade, and is sold by all leading grocers at the came price >s ordinary Tea, ASK FOR IT. CON'T FORGET THE NAME. Sole Agenb Appointed— J. T. COOOH, Ashburton. Free Sample and Pamphlet on applisation HE H& 1 HE ! I HA I HA I HA! HO ! HO! HO ! T>RETTY LOUD SMILE YOU SA^ Yes ! But I Bought a Pair of Boots ab D. STOCK'S BLUB BOOT STORE To day, and I am fust tjj.in.king of the money 1 I Saved* THAT'S THE PLACE .FOR | SMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS Hustle along aad get jont next pair of Boots Chora. They're at the TOP NOTCH FOR VALUE. \ SHOE that does not wear well is nob J.\. cheap at any prioe. Our Ladies Stylish American Shoes, in black or tan, bubtooed or laced, ab 9s 6d, wear well, look well and fit well; our bbwd walking ahoea ab 6s 6d end 6a 8d era marfela. Come and see them, ab R Alcobn s 1 11 49 IriARMERvS and others, prepare for the Jt; Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright tvilh the powerful acetylene Gaa. Estimates i^iven by HABDLEST Bros '



Who beat fche ISogl^ahmoa at cricket) Who taught them how to play H Who played the fleuoe with every wigket'i Australia leads the way. What plays the deuce with cough or cold What makes consumptives fewer ? Oh What is that worth more than gold Wood's Great Peppermint Cure* Smoke New Venae



HOW TO AVOID TROUBLE, Now is the time to provide yourself and family with a bottla of Chamberlaina Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It 1b almost certain to be needed before the summer is over, and if procured now may save you a trip <o fchefeown in the night or in your busiest season. It is everywhere ! admitted to be the irost successful medi cine 1n use for bowel complaints, both for childrenand adults. No family can atf jrd, to ba without lb, Jfor sale by Ashburton Drug Co, Wade's Worm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, le j



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