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MINING

Uiiited Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph, Tunedin, Nov 2? Today's sales—Gold Q teen 4s, 4,t ; Golden River 7J lid, li 3d ; Junction Electric 22b 3d ; Leaning Rook, 3 p*rcels at 15a 63, 15} 9i ; Leviathan U f Is : Risa and Shine 13a 31 ; Royal Miori 21s 6J

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1901. Local and General.

Count? Council.— Ab the annual meeting of the County Council held today, Mr 0 J Hupfr was re-elected chairman. Weather Forecast^ — Captain Edwin wires:—-Strong north east) to north and wee!) winds ; glass fall ; indications of rain. Sports Programme— Racing oyo'iafca and } athlstea can Ree a programme of i»l! sports meetings to be held this season, at the Budge Whitworth Cycle Agency. Jottings by the Way—The general report of Mr T Bullock's trip to England will appear In our issua of Saturday, under the heading of • Jottings by the Way ' Complimentary—The Chairman of the County Council today, ia the course of his annual address, paid a compliment to the reporters to the local pres?. A A 0 & A 0 Sports ~C-»mpetitore at the eporta of the A A C & A C on December 5th t are reminded that the entries close tomorrow n'ght, aad that all entries for the ladles' bracelet) must be accompanied by a letter from the lady nominating. Taylor's Stream Coal Company—At a meeting of tha directors of the Taylor's Stream Coal, Lime and Quarry Company, Limited, last nighbj it was agreed to put) two miners on. They are from the Old Country, and are practical miners from the Forest of Dean Coal Fields. Sale Withdrawn—The DepufyCfficial Assignee, Tinmu, notifies that the sale of farms, cattle, etc,, in the estate of J H Wareing, Temuka, f rmcr. has been withdrawn, and that tenders will be received f jst the estate as a whole. The tenders close tomorrow, and the list of assets cm be seen at the office of the Deputy Assignee, Timara. Lessons of the War —On the fourth page of this istua will be found the reporb of the conclusion of a series of lectures delivered by M de Bloch on 4 The Trans vaal War ; ite lessons in regard to militar ism and army organisation-' Fabbjebs' Uki >n Pjscus ion — The discussion between Mr G Lauienson, M T-T R a,nA M'.fi w T. ao^l«w .la ttiinnnntiflri. in our advertising columns to fcaka place in the Oddfellows' Hsll on Tuesday next, 3rd December, when there will doubtless be a large attendance, aa the matter is creating a considerable amount of attention throughout the County, Err:* To Laohmor—The run to L^gmhor tomorrow of the Amateur Athletic and Cycling Olub promises to ba wall attended, as a very large number of members of the J C üb, including many ladies, have signified their Intention of availing themselves of the invitation so kindly given by Mr Buokleyi The Channelling Case—The case of Tiawald T wn Board v Watkine, aga'n came [before Mr Justus Denniabois in Chambers yeßterday. Mr Fiaher, for the appell&Dt Board, applied for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal againss the decision of the Supreme Court, but-, after hearing Mr Purnell, for the respondent, Hh Honor dismissed the application, with ooate I The Fedeeal Tariff—As an Illustration of the tffeob of the Federal Tariff, the Duoedin Slur mentions that the Weatralia's sole cirgo from the Bluff for Byduey consists of a, solitary box of cbeeße, Up to the present there is nothing booked at Lyttelton and Wellington, and when the vessel leaves the latter port on Saturday it is expected that the cargo under the hatches will not embrace more than fifty tons; Saleyarps Charges--In connection with the interesting informations pub lished by Mr T Bullook, It may be stated { that the charges ab the Glasgow saleyards are ;—upon cattle 9i, calves 2d, sheep and lambs Xd, goats 31, swine 3d, horses 6d, and for weighing :—cattle and calvea are charged Id. and the same prica for every 5 or less number of sheep and lambs. Ch viot Relief Fond—A grand fancy costume cricket match will be held in the Domain tomorrow afternoon, when a collection in aid of the Cheviob "elief fund will be made The programme includes suoh items as competitions between motor cars and bioyolcs, tug of war, Daikbown firo brigade versus all comets etc* The procession will start from the tire brigade station ab 2 o'clock. It ia expected that' there will be alarg* attendance of the public, and that a largo amount will be subscribed to this very deserving fund. Watektdn Wksleyan Chujrch—-The anniversary tea in connection with the above church was held on Tuesday night, and, like all previous ones, was an unquali fied success. The weather was exception ally fine, and the tea was largely patronised there being representatives from all the surrounding district, The tables were presided over by—No I—Misses William son and ItsFers> and Mrs Hopwood; No 2 — Mrs Watson and Misses Watson (§) and Miss Thompson ; No 3—Mrs MUrch, Mrs T Williams, Miss March, and Mrs Werren. After tea, the usual public meeting was hold in the church, which was filled to oveiflowing, many being unable to get a ac^S The chair was taken by the Rev. D Jory, who delivered an excellent address, as also did the Rev. J Skinner, Messrs Chapman, and Hardy. The Treasurer's report showed a credit of £8 Is 4d Jlualcal items were rendered in a very acceptable pannar by Messrs Werren and Bayraan (solos) .j Mr Gloyas (cornet) ; Mrs Hayman, aolo : and Miss Watspn ? solo ; recitation by Misa Llll. Various votes of thanks having been given, the ir«eetjng closed with the doxology, and

the benediction by the Chairman.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting, postponed from Monday, was held last evening* Present—- The Mayor, and Crs J Davisoo, H M Jones. a Aloorn, J W Timmlns, H Wiilia, 0 Reid, 3 W Andrews and R Clark FINANCE The dibit balance at «he Bank was shown ;o be £1891 15s <W, and £.Qb 6a 5d had been received since bst meeting CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence wps read as follows : — From the Hod Secretary Samaritan Home, re election of trustees for the ensuing year, »nd asking the Council to elect a delegate who would have one vote for eaid trustees.— Ihe Mayor waa appeiated a delegate, on the taobioo of Or D^vison From Mr S Buxton,, re coaditionß for pond service, which he required foe irrigation.— Received Frem Mr J 0 N Grigg, thanking the Oounoil for kind sympathy, from the f *mily of the late Mr John Grigg.—Received From Canterbury Frozm Meab Company, enclosing subscription to town clock cf J35 sa;—Received F;om Mr J-»mes Martin, for obaoge of nama on the roll to E1.2 .beth See!, for T.S 1224.—Granted oa the usual terms From Mr A H Anderson, re steam road roller, in reply to an application for a catalogue.-—Received From the Borough scavengers, in ex planation to Mr F Curtis' remarks.— Received, and ifa was decided to send the latter a copy of same From Standard offiae, re printing —Re ceived From Mr A H Brlbtaio, re high pressure water supply. —Received From Mr George Bright, re Bhingle on Wakauui Road Wa.fr, that) he had come across ebingle Or D^vison stated the poaibion wae the same as on the East Belt), where Mr Fi'zgerald had been instructed to use the shingle on the road The matter was referred to the Works Committee From Mr Thomas Andrews, re accounb for work at the Borough Chambers, in removing Outbuildings Or Beid oonsidered that) the price formerly agreed upon waa an ample one Cr Andrews explained that the original tender had been altered Cr Reid moved thab the matter be referred to the Works Committee, and this was o&rried LIBRARY COMMIITBB'S BBPOBT 1 Upataira Reading Room—This room haa been furnished and fitted np as a reading room for eub-flribera only, and is now ready for usei 2 Books—Your Committee hava added three books to the list) submitted at last meeting from works suggested by Or Reid, and the remaining books suggested will ba placed on the next erder. Cr Timmius explained thab an order for books ordered would amount to £25—The report was adopted. HQHTING COMMITTEE'S REPORT Your Committee beg to recommend the Council that the lamps in East Street, and bhe lamp at the corner of the Library Re serve in Havelook Street, be lighted every Saturday night when the moon Is nob shining tllf bhe time arrives for bhe general lighting of the Borough in March. The cost per night will be 10a 6d, as (stated in the Gas Company's letter, which is appended hereto# —Adopted. RESERVES OOMMITTEB'g REPORT Your Committee beg to make the fol lowing recommendations with re^paob to re-letting the Borough Rseervee, the Seaees have fallen in :— 1 T.S 219, 220, &c — Your Committee recommend that T.S 219 and 220, T.S 853 and 854, T S 1108, 1109, 1116, and 1117, T.S 1005, and T.S 1015, ba Bubmifcted to public tender on a yearly lease. —Adopted, 2 Parb T.S 532, 533,550, 551.—This Re eerve has been occupied by Mr OSmithel for the past three years, and your Committee recommend thab the premises ba submitted to public tender on a lease for the term of three years, the upset rental to be £ per annum, and the premises to be painted within three months from taking possession. The Mayor thought the Oounoil should paint its own premises before letting.—The 3 Reserve £$43—The three years' lease of this reserve hits ]'isb expired, and the present tenant having epp'ied for a continuation of the leasij on a yearly tenure at the same rental, your Committee recommend thab his application be granted. This c'&use was alter discussion altered, and it was decHcd bo submit by public! tender for a bhree years' louse. With respect to Clauss 2, Crs Willis thought the present lessee should, unless the Council were certain of other applicants, gran*; a renewal to former tenants; Cr Andrews considered all reserves should ba advertised for by open bender. WORKS COMMITTEE'S REPORT 1» Mr Flower's Application to drain into Park Street,"-Your Committee woold re commend that Mr Flower's application be granted, provided he ttgrees to pay half the cost of a conctete channel along his frontage in P*rk Streeb.—-Adopted 2 Labour Gang—The Works Committee have lefb in abeyance the matter of dis charging some of the hards of the labour gang, in order to complete the works now in band—Adopted ' & Water Supply on Wea* Side—Your Commit toe find there was a scarcity of water on the west) Bide of the town for one day about three weeks ago, which was due to interference with bhe Charles Streeb race, and instructions have been given to attend j to the matter—Adopted 4 Municipal Buildings—four Committee recommend that an asphalt footpath be laid dowu around the Municipal buildings, and | also an asphalb approach with concrete steps ba made at the entrance, and the necessary alterations bo bhe fenoo—Adopted 5 Paiatiog—Your Committee beg to re* port) thab it l»as aooeptad tenders fqr painting from John Wilson, (1) ior the offlco outbuildings at £2 2i 6d, and (2) for j bhe windows, doors, spouting and down ' pipes and woodwork on the old Library building at £4 15j—Adopted 6 Flagetiff—Your Committee recommend that the present fUg pole be removed, and a suitable iiigstaff* be. erected outside the munioipal buildings-^AdopteJ The Inspector's reporb on sanitary matters waa a very satisfactory one. Some defeotive pipes on buildings were reported on, and it was decided the Inspector should take the necessary steps to have this remedied. Cr Willis drew attention to a quantity of nails being abrewn along the e*sb side of E*sb street. These might have come from pneking cases, but they were a source of danges to cyclists and horses.—The Inspec tor was instructed to take steps for their removal. The Foreman's reporb on the general work of the past forbntght was received. He reported thab bags, atones, and hedge nuttings were placed in the phonnela.—lb was resolved that the Inspector of Nmsaoeea. be instructed to take aotion. A reporb was received from Dr Symes, Health Officer, with respect to the complaint of Mr Cox, as to the premises of Messrs Nicoll Bros,, adjoining the Bank of Au9bra iasia. The Doctor stated the manure, &o<, Bticvad thera was a menace to health. Cr Aloorn oonsidered the locality waa a business portion of the town, and this |.Uce nhoiild nob bo singled oub, as there were other premises where the same materials were stored) Or Daviaon spoke in favour of the iesaees bavins? notice to remove bhe nuisance, and it was decided to 'sake this course. QUESTIONS Cr Timmins asked if bhe Council would take steps to extend the area of streets for watering, more especially the streets In t-he nor'wesb direction, which would prevenb the du&b coming down from thab direction. Or Wil is asked if a reporb current thab some asphalting was' nob paid for by rate payers for crossings to private premises was , correct.—The Clerk explained thab the only exemptions w§re prossings opposite the various Qburobjs, which were not charged for. The same Councillor also enquired if, when a delegate were appointed by the Council, this delegate was assumed to i exercise a vote bearing oub his own personal opinion, er expressing the views of the Counoil.-^The "Mayor replied thab the Coun cil had the power to inati'u&t the delegate how he was to act. Cr Timmiua suggested that where the addresses of past Mayors of the Borough I were known, that they be written to for an

enjarped photo to beplaoed in the Municipal V , Chambers. | Cr Jones enquired as to the conditions respecting stock traffic over the Aahburton bridge* Or Willis enquired if, when Dr Symes was m Anhburton, he had been aßkeJ to make arrangements whereby the reporting o! local infeotioua oases, should be made to the Council The Mayor answered that he had ap proached the Health Officer on this point, I and that Dr Symes was in favour of atepa being taken to ask the Givernment to ap point sub-inspectors, and it was decided to support this action, Cr Timmitiß moved thab the streets running west from the railway line be watered as far as Park Street, to modify the dust nuisance. j Cr Davison replied that the man in charge of the watering Garb was fully occupied with the present range of watering. Cr Timmins considered that an additional 9a a day would be money well spent in ob: taining extra assistance in this respect for wiody days, in any oase. O Willis seconded the motion. He thought at present too much water was placed On some ot the streets, and as ft result they wtte made quite muddy The M*yor considered that tha street watering bad never been better carried out in the history of Ashburfcon than now, and the matter dropped. TENDERS The Council then went into oomtnibtee to consider the tender for reserves T S 210 and 211, now in the occupation of Messrs Fried lander Bros, After the Council resumed, the Mayor announced that the tender of Messrs Fdediander Bros, at the upset price for both sections, was accepted. The tender of Mr H W Barratt, for Boroujfh Valuation and compiling the Rate Roll, £15, was accepted, the cnly other tender was for £16 16s SANITARY Ihe MUyor stated that as she scavenging contract had nearly expired, ib would be necessary at the next meeting of the Council to consider this question, which was of vital importance to the ratepayers, He looked upon tho present system of pans and night o»rta as a disgusting one, and a disgrace to the towo t DOMAIN BOARD The Council then sat as a Domain Board, but the business was uuitiportant. A motion, expressing tho sympathy of the Board with Mr and Mrs Smith in their late bereavfmsnt, was passed unanimously* Tbe Board then ar j »urned

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE.

(The ordinary meeting of the Ashbnrton Hospital Committee was held this more ing. Present—Messrs rl Friedlander, {ihairman), 8 S Chapman, J Daviaon, VV H Collins, and M Htltt, The medical officer reported that during the last month 13 patients h*d been admitted and the aime number discharged, leaving 15 inmates remaining. Tte fever ward had again been, and stiU is in use. Th 9 doctor reported that two male patien'e were more fit subj >ots for a home* He regretted that Nurse Bennstt was leaving, as he considered she had done faithful eervioe. He regretted also that Probationer Roberta desired to leave. These frequent obanges in the r.ure ing staff, making, he thoughtl, three in a listlo over twelve months, were not conducive to efficiency, and were discouraging to him in the course of instruction he was giving, as his work was to a great extent lost; With a new pupil he would reqairs to return to element&ryinstrucbioD, and give two separate courses for only two pupils. The medioai officer considered the work of the nureiog staff continued to be conducted in a satis factory manner. It was decided to apply to the Charitable Aid Board with respect to the two male patients, with a view to their removal to a Home A letter waa received .from Probationer Roberts, forwarding her resignation, ac she expected to take up a position in the Ohrfatoburoh Hospital, when the nest vacancy ocourred. She desired to leave on the 30th of the present month The Chairman pointed oat thab Miss - tv,->,,n... h»a only served one yaar out) of the two of her term, and although a written agreement had nob aotua'ly been signed by her, be considered «he was morally bound to remain for the remrinder of her term Mr Stltt agreed, and waa of the opinion that if the circumstances were explained to the Cbristchurch Hospital authorities they would probably deal with the applicant accordingly The matter waa dealt with in Committee, Messrs Friedlander and Stitt objecting to its being so dealt with The subject of the Hospital Btaff generally was further discussed in Committee Mrs ra Friedlander Bros, Ltd, as agente for the Commercial Union Aamranca Coy, Ltd, applied for the insurance of the Hospital staff, if agreeable to the Committee Oa the motion of the Mayor, it was decided that the staff be insured, and the Mayor and Mr Davison were appointed fco obtain rates, and give effeot to the motion at the loweet rate quoted '

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, November 20 The friends of ' Colonel ' Lynch, the newly elected member for Galway, have warned him that if he comes to England he will be arrested for treason. Mr Arthur Balfour is suffering from a sharp attack of inflaenz*, and his engagements have beep cancelled. A. number of British commercial representatives visit Russia in January to ascertain the progress of agriculture and the prospects of the maafc supply. Berne, Oct 25 During a heated debate by the mem bers cf the Roquebrune Municipality, in the Riviera, M, Qrsini, a member, shot the Deputy-Mayor dead, and after wounding others, escaped. New York, Nov 26 The American submarine boat Fulton was submerged for 15 hours. Her officers assert they could live below for a week comfortably. Berlin, Nov 26 The Kaiser retired Colonel Birton Reissurtz for not preventing the Blaskowitz-Hildebrandt duel Constantinople, Nov 2Q One hundred and thirty deaths resulted from the recent earthquakes | at Erzeroum. I Athens, November 26 The Greek students accuse Queen Olga of facilitating the translation of the Gospels for the benefit of the Panslaviste. Paris, Nov 26 Tha Chamber of Deputies, by 295 to 249, authorised a Franco-Chinese loan of 265 million francs. Melbourne, November 26 A largo gathering bade farewell to Sir Hector Macdonald. The question of the legality of seal ing a ship's stores as soon as it touched an Australian port will shortly be tested. Mr Kingston has directed the issue of a writ claiming £150 as the .penalty for a breach of the Customs '•Act against the mail steamer Oceans, which recently broke the seals between Sydney and Melbourne. Sydney, Nov 26 The Mayor statee thatplague-infected rats have been found in two different parts of the city. Stringent pre caucions are being taken.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Eloctrlo Telegraph—Copyright '

Berlin, Nov 26 Most of the German papers publish strong contradictions of the alleged British atrocities in South Africa London, Nov 26 Mr W T Stead and the Rev Harold Ryletfc bailed out Dr Krause. The Magistrate warned them that if Krause did not surrender his sureties would be liable to bo prosecuted for conspiracy Commandant Buys sent Schinapers, the actual murderer of Lieutenant Miers, who was shot dead in Septem ber last while acting as the bearer tf a white flag, to Louis Botha for pun- I ishment Private W Richards, of the Seventh New Zealand Mounted Rifles, was slightly wounded at Pondwana Most of the Oape Mounted Rifles and the mounted police in the district, the mounted volunteer?, the town guards, and seven irregular corps have been assigned to Sir J G- Sprigg to de fend the districts for which he has undertaken to hold himself responsible.

HONOUR FOR A NEW ZEALANDER.

Dunedin. Nor 26 News has been received that Captain EJ T Fulton, tvho was in command of the Ofcago Company of the Fourth Contingent, has had the D.8.0. conferred oa him in recognition of bis seiviees

The Liverpool Bank Robbery.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph London, November 25 Dick Burge, a pugilist, has been arrested on a charge of complicity in the Bank of Liverpool robbery, in which £170,000 was stolen The police tract d £100,000 to various banks in bookmakers' accounts. The Judge granted an embargo thereon. London, Nov 26 Burge has been charged with utter ing forged cheques for £86,000, £36,000 being traced to h's wife's banking account.

One Way to Fortune.

Unite I Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright New York, N"ov 25 Dr Dowie, the foundvr of (Zon City,' has been assessed in Chicago as owning £100,000. Mrs Eddy, another promi nent faith healer, is worth seven million dollars (£1,458,333.)

"Br" John Alexander Dowie toured New Zealand over cwelve years ago on his 'heal' ing'mission. Mrs Mary Biker G Eddy Is described by herself and her followers as the •fov.ader and discoverer of Qhrietiao Science.'

The South American War.

United Press Association—By Elect*lo Telegraph—Copyright New York, Nov. 20 An American warship forbade the Colombian gunboat to bombard Oolod, and landed marines to guard the rail way, The Governor of Panama defeated the Liberal tones at MatacbiD, and is now marebstag on Colon.

A Point of Law.

United Presn Association—By Eleotrio I Telegraph—Copyright ! SIDNEY, NOV 26 In the Fall Court judgment was delivered in the case of a man charged with stealing a letter wherein a point was taken that as the crime was com mitted against the Federal Depart ment, the State had no jurisdiction, Mr Justice Stephen held that the State Court had no jurisdiction. Justices Owen atad Simpson, on the other hand, held that the State law appertaining to Federal territory re mained in force till specially superseded by Federal enactments. On the strength of this majority the accused was sentenced to nine months, j

The Shooting Affair at Kennedy's Bay.

— —• ■—-- United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Auckland, November 26 In connection with the shooting affair at Kennedy's Bay, Sydney George Symons, mate of the barquentine Senorlta, was brought before the Caarb this morning, and reminded lor eight days, bail being allowed in two sureties of £150, aud hie own bond of £250.

Charge of Manslaughter.

Per Brass Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland Nov 28 The third trial of Dr John Wilkins, on a charge of having, on or about May 17th last, committed manslaughter by killing Mary O'Dowd, was commenced today. The Crown Prosecutor contended the evi dence indicated that an illegal operation had been performed, Tha evidence was similar to that given on previous trials. The prisoner, who conducted his own case, frequently made comments en the evidence of witnesses, and was more than once reprimanded by the Judge, who on one occasion remarked, • Yon seem to think you a*e privileged to insult the witnesses, insult me, and waste the time of the jury. I have seen a great many low ruffians in that dock cross-examine a witness, and 1 have never seen one do ib so badly as you.' Dr Wilkins replied, ' Yep, very well, your Honour.' Hia Honour Informed the jary that in kw this cross-examination was entire'y beside the question. The case will be continued tomorrow.

The Soet of Bike to Ride—People when baying a bioyole, of reo hesitate aa to what brand is really the best. We would advise intending purchasers to consult Messrs Oatee Lowry & (Jo, Burnett Street), and have a bicyolo specially built to order, ia their Gbristchurch factory, and know that yog c*u ride over the roughest part of the district without fear of their machine breaking down.

Sander & Sons Eucalypti Kxteact, — Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni verslties all over the globs. That the crude, resinous oils, whioh are now foisted upon the public under the name of Euoalyp Extracts, ma? not be mistaken for Sander & Sona 1 Pure Volatile Eaoalypti Extract we state :—lt is proved by tescs :nade by the Madical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Grieiswald (Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from fchG application of substitute,' e'tq,; in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery internal inflammation, eto»,.ins'it ?n getting Sakdsr and Sons' Pobh Vor itike Eupa lyfxi DxtiAcra, and be safe '

The Fire in Wellington.

INQUEST ON A VICTIM.

United Press Association—By Electric Tdlegraph Wellington, Nov 26 An inquest was opensd to-day concerning the death of William Isaac Crawford, who met hie death through injuries received at tho burnijg of the Oriental Hotel on Monday morning The medical evidenoe showed : that the deceased was terribly burned eboufc | the head, arms, and body, and also on the tODgue and throat. Crawford occupied & room on the second fijor, and was aroused by the night porter, a negro, who appears to huve acted with great bravery throughout* • How Crawford reached ths street ie not yet clear, but he was found wandering about on railway station in great agony. He toldthe hospital surgeon that he had been drinking the previous night, Death was due to shock. The evidence was not concluded. The ioqtrry was adjourned until Monday. The deceased was a married man, and oame down from Maatsrton on Wednesday. He had been living in the Wellington distnot for the last two or three years. B« was a graduate at Trinity College, Dublin, and was the only surviving eon of the late Crawford, of County Sligo; Ha was rruß'uy engaged during bis colonial[career in scholastic and literary work. At one |t)ma he was ma3ter at the Newjogtoo Oollege, Sydney, and later at the Armidale'Grammar School. Thenoe he went to Qaeonsiand, and was engaged in teaching work atßanda* berg. During the whole of this time Crawford was a constant contributor to many Australian papers. For some tfmi past he has resided at Masterton, where he was eDgaged in coaching. He leaves § widow, who is a well known miniatura i painter, end two infant children.

CRICKET.

TOUR OF MACLAREN'S TEAM.

MATCH AGAINST NEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, Nov 26 The game was resumed today in great i heat, bat after lunch the wind swung roand to a cool quarter, and the lob of the fields! men was rendered more tolerable, Poidevia and Iredale began with the same freedom they displayed yesterday, and mastered the bcwling completely* Qaaifewas pat on, making the eighth bowler tried, but tba batsmen kept going merrily till luncheon. Irsdale was batting more in his old time style, free, and o'ean, and Poidevin'g strokes were clean and hard. Ihe recovery of tho New South Wales team after so bad a start was one of the finest that has occurred ca the ground. Immediately after "lunch MoGahey, at short leg, snapped op Iredale off Jones. Poidevin received an ovation on topping MacLaren'e sor res He strained his leg, and 0 Gregory had to ran for hinu Clarke, the last man, scored 10 before ha was out leg before, the innings closing for 422. Requiring 379 runs to win the Englishmen opened their second inning*. McGaheyand Maotaren began tha task. The former scored a couple, and then stepped out to Oiarke, and spooned the bail softly to Gregory at Billy piinU Hay ward joined the captain, and steady play brought the soore to 82, when MacLarea narrowly escaped being run out, owing to a smart return by Tramper. The century appeared in an hour and forty minutes, and both batsmen were battling splendidly* Hay ward was jusb over the half century when Oiarke got him with & be ( uty. Very clow play followed Quafe'e appearance. The latter was ab the wickets twenty two minntei before obtaining & single. Clarke had the batsmen tied up. Then Quaife tipped Howell into Kelly's hands at the wickets. MacLaren, who was playing Clarke very gingerly, smote ona back, which the bowler accepted. Tj IJesley and Jonea played oab time. The followio^ are the scores: New South Waks. First lanings ... ...  288 Second Innings. Kelly, o McLaren, h Brauad ». 25 Howeil, b Barnes .. , (t> 27 Trumpsr, b Braund   '/' jg Hopki s. cTyldefley, b Braund  4 S Gregoy, b Barnes .„ ..27 Noble, b Barnes .. .. .-74 0 Gregor.7, Ibw, h Braund ... ." 3 Duff, c and b Brannd ... ..0 Poid-vin, not oat .. ..  151 Iredale, c Mo'Jahey, b Jones ... ... 21 Oiarke, Ibw, b Braund .. '," 10 Suadtiaa ..,   22 Total ...  422 Bowling Auilysis—Braund, Eix wickets for 130 runs ; Barnes, ihree for 105 ; Jessop, 0 for 57; Q <aife, 0 for 12 ; Jones, ons for 24 ; Gunn, 0 for 21; Hay ward, 0 for 21: Mo- Gahey, 0 for 10. Englishmen* First -innings ... . ,„ 533 Sacond Inniogß. McGahey, c S Gregory, b Clarke .«, 2 MaeUren, 0 and b Clarke ,„ ,„, 73 Hayward, b Clarke ... ,„ , . 55 Qaaifo, 0 Kelly, b Howell ... .1 3 Tyldesley, not out .... ... ... 22 Jones, not out ,„, m 6 Extras .... ,",' * 3 Total for four wickets .. 160

VICTORIA v SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Melbouene, November 26 Victoria's first lacings cloned for 464 (Layer nob out 105, Stiandsrs 22). South Australia, in their second innings, made 259 (Hill 43, Hack 60, Reedraao b5, McKeuzio 20).

The following will represent the Ashbur ton Grickeh Olub In the match against eighteen cricketers in fanoy dress, to-morrow afternoon on the Ova!, in aid of the Cheviot Relief Fund :—C J Taylor (captain), h F Aadrewes, G W Andrew*, Fred Pdtohard, Peroy Orr, Tragear, Powell, J Friedl&nder, A J Lane, Oi ark, Anderson. Emergencies —Reveli, Berryman, Stephens and Fee

Interprovincial

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright Nelson, November 26 The Nelson A and ¥ show was opened ioday ia five weatheri There was ft fair attendance. Cattle, piga, horses, and cheep are gen^raUy very good, and the entries altogether are larger than last year Auckland, Nov26 Andrew Ferguaoo, who was injured by * fall down the Post Office lift) yesterday, died ,at the Hospital, He was married, *nd wu 1 fifby two years of age. Wanganci, Not 26. Ab a meeting of temperance worker* »nd sympathisers tooighc, the following reso lution was passed:—• That thin meeting expresses its appreciation of the action of the Government in piEsing the Opium Prohibition Bill, believing that the pro. hibicion of opium will be helpful to the improvement of the morals of the people/

News in Brief.

——-^—♦■- — Mr A Whitaker, lata manager of the Aahburton Club, announces that he has entered into possession of the Royal Hotel. [ Sir Whitaker has had the house thoroughly renovated throughout, and the roomi ra« furnished, and travellers and the genera! nublio can rely on tha best attention. Visitors can rely on every comfort) being provided, and Mr Whit&ker's fishing hut at) the mouth of the Asbburton river will be placed at their disposal; The .Colonial Sugar Company wire Ihab chey have reduced their Sugars 10a per ton; but we find on looking ab Flktohee Bros. 1 advertisement that they have re« duced their Finest O*De SugaE 30s per ton, orlsp3r7o!b bag; so any of oar readers requiring any should note their priors hejorfe buying elaowhers l?ou can depend on ridding your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worker,* pr'ce $s

IHE A£HBtJRIO!S GOAKDIaN ; WEDNESDAY, NOYEMBEB 27, 1901



BUSINESS NOTICES Fishing Season, 1901-1902, HABDLEY BBOS\ AGAIN to the fore with their new IMPORTED STOCK OF KI-HTNG STACKLiEiu proat variety—Minnows, flies, Bfifita, Ugsb, W&ders, Boda, eto, eto AugleTß call ard laspeo* i WE aw also prepared to give eetima'fls for Bet and Cold Water Services, Tanke, Bathe, Portable .BolkrEj &Dd ffitware of tvery j ideßoriptioa HARDLFy BROS BAST STREET, ({■jHlMMtttMiWbiUtf9 '« nir il .|"--r i ■*«* ■»«——■»— - ■ ■""-1I "'in ll|l¥'-"*^-*««*—m- Bp J t h. HIGGS HIS Latest Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. J w L. HIGGS. House Decorabor, Fainter, G\»zut, Slgnwriter, etc, Tdnored Street. HE ! HK ! HR I HA 1 HA ! HA 1 HO S HO I HO ! "PRBITV LOUdTmILE YOU SAY ? Yen ! Bat I Bought a Pair of Boots at D. STOCK'S BLUB BOOT STORE f o d»y» and I »m Just thinking of the money J Saved* THAT'S THB PLACE FOR SMALL l?R0FIT8 k QUICK RETURNS. Hustle sIQQg and get your next pair of Boots there. They're at the TOP KOTOH FOR VALUE. „__—._ , , . — TTN AN ASSIGNED ESTATE. F O B "~s"a L E BY PRIVATE TREATY. NEW HOUSEHOLD FORNI TURE AND EFFKCTS, Oompiitlns? «— Rp.dMcad, Duchesfie Cießt, Bftu'iftil O'otm*n''e3, Waehstand, Sidebo'.r', Very H-»arJ»omo Dinner N«rv!ce (70 piecep), Sofa, Chair*, Table*, P.c orre, Fenders, Fire B a'sees', Coal ScHttlP, New Singer Sewing Machine, eto. EVERYTHING QJITE NEW (mver o*6')" MOST BE SOLD QUICKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. OBAIGHBAD k BBbRYMAN /SRBUHTON J. V. DE BEER WATOHMAKER & JEWELLER TUST Arrived, TWO CASES .Of Siectroplate and Sterlitig Silver Ware from the celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, "SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentation? wad Wedding Presentti a Specialty. inb: action invited. WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen 3SICKEL KEYLESS LEVEFx3at27s This Is the watch thac has given pach unfailing satisfaction, that It i<* needless to mention Its numerous excellent qoali ties. Everyone sold is an advertistment in Itself. HEW JEWELLERY $1 ENGAGEMENT RINGS. £30 Brooches, Bracelets, Banglee, Muff chains. The Newest Novelties n Gold Oharma The Latest Appliances and Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING just to hand J. V.DEBEER East Btreet, AshburtoD MR 8 J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER and rpBACHBB of PIANOFORTE ano X ORGAN. Musical Instruments of every description. Lat«sb maeic by every maif. Pupils thoroughly taught. Terms, £l leperquaiter AGENT FOR EMPBESS NEEDLE. Design*, Plashes, Wool, S^lka aad Frames, BE ÜBUal' QFanored Street (next Ball, Herbalist) m"HE IS CLIP SiT^YcTLls CO., TANORED bTREET, ASHBUBTON. Eoamelliog! Plating and light Engirnei ißg Woika.



T HAVE FOR SALE- The Latest) and Most; Up to date Farm Machinery in the market) THE GOLD MEDAL BBILL The only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal in an actual Field Trial. Light draught) combined with sttengbh, a perfect power, and a" trial given. Inspection invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER Ths simplest, utrongset, sight draught, j will cut- »nd tie any croj. Moat up to d*t? j in the market. Sco testimonials to confirm above. JONUS' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER . Doing away with Ibe cogs ia*kes it thej aiinpleßt and beßt catting machine made. H4Y R&KE—lnspect Hay Bake for atrenath THE ROTARY DI6C RIDGKR This Machine takes the place of three Imp'oments, and does its work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip growere. Pkughs, Harrows, SpriDgtined Cultiva' tore, and all kinds of F*rm Machinery Kept oa hand. Pricea Moderate, aid Terma very easy. Extras for above kept in stock Agent for Southland Itnp'ement and Engineering Company BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chaiss Envoy, beautiful machine j for strength, style aad finish. The ! coming machine— Chainlesa iS&voy, no cogs or chain, but rolls alpocr the easiest runninsi machine in the market f onoe ridden, always riddea. Inspection invite I District Ajgeoti Colonial Mutual Life A^Bociation Fire and Marine Inaurauee ejected FO B SALE. Some Goodl FA^MS, from 50 to 5000 Asrea MONEY i To Lend from fl§ per cent For particulars apply W. STONYER, AROABB, Maohinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Oomffiiesion Agenb i.9 243 ESTABLISHED 1874. MTI A IT I¥ ¥1 Now thai) 6lie oliiil 1 1 II wool market has ft 111 I 1 1 I ill aasumed its nor fill I 1 il liSi ma! state, we can Xf^FlliJJil^ give much better & CO* value this aeaßon £3 10s. Just Reaeived—.Samples £4 fT ITHfi of Choicest TWKEDSever kl I |i|l&i ehown. Consequently £,i 10b i% i | I 1% Suits are far superior this ij |J J| J[ k/ aeasoo. iUBILEE"BUI'LDIN<S'i 9 M>»



BUSINESS NOTICES y ANDREW ORR WODLD CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO NEW MILLINERY. Q OAStS OF NEW HATS JUST OPENED Case Collarp, Chiffon Ruffles. Novelty Sunshades Ladies' Kid Gloves, Orieut, Is lid per pair Ladies' Blouses, charming, variety Ladies' Underskirts in Silk Moirette and other Materials Ladies' Corsets in all up-to-date shapes and patterns Washing Bilk Ties, Maltese Lace Handkerchiefs DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT very busy. Orders being booked up to Christmas. Give Ordara early to save disippoiutment. LACE CURTAINS in great variety j prices to suit all. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.—This Department is complete with Men's aud Boys' Wear—Ties, Collars, Hals, up fco date. TAILORING DEPARTMENT giving the utmost satisfaction j Style and fib guaranteed BICYCLES, BICYCLED—The Beat in New Zealand for £16 10a; guaranteed for twelve months. ANDREW ORR. ; The Cheapest Shop in Ashburtou. LAWN MQWERS.~~"LAWN MOWERS, FROM ggs @d EACH. Including « Monarch,' ' Pastime,' • New Easy,' &c. GABDEN~TOOLS. The Greatest! Variety in Aehburton, at pricou to enib everybody, Inoludiag tbs'New Amerioan Scuff.'c, Dutch, Garden and Plantation Hoea. Garden Rakes, Spadep, Porks, Trowels. Syringtß, Border Pork^i, Boya' Spades, eto AGENT for the CKjLEBRATED •SYRACUSE' Combination Seed Drills and Cultivators, florae Hoes and Cultivators superior to Planet Jr at £ lesa price SHEEP BH£ARST'°HSHEEP SHEARS. I have jtisb received my first shipments, including TU S, BBA, HA, etc ; also Turkey and Washita Oil Stones all at bedrock prices CARPENTERS' TOOLS—As usual, lamup to date In variety ana prloe. Use largest BGleotionJn the Ashburton Count? to eeleoi) from G-. meßdins, The People'a Ironmonfijer, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade TH4T NICHOLAS &■ PICKFORD'S IS THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLAGE FOR FOOTWSAR THERE IS KO DOUBT. ORDINARY PRIOESf Ladies' Glace 2 Bar Sdoas 5s 9d, only a lew pairs Ladies' Glace Walking Shoes, Patent Cap Lace or Strap, 6s 9d Ladies' Tan Walking ShodS from 7a ' Ladies' Smart O*nv.aa Shoes S< 9 i and 4^ 91, black or tan Gents' OaDvas Shoes 5s 6d, 6s 6i, md 7a 6i Genia' Tennis or BwHutt Shoes 2s 9d } 3s 6d r 7a $d, 12a 6d, Us 6d } 18s 6d I 6d, 20^, 22s 6d | Ladiea' Evening Shoes from 8* ! Men's B'ucherg, nailed or plain, from 5a 6d | Boys' and Girlh' School Boots from 4^ 9d j Children's Strap Shoes, sizes 2 to 6, at from 2s 3d Girls' 2 Bar Shoes from 3s 6d | Gents' Cricketing Boots, Running and Cycling Shoes, at various prices j Hundreds of other lines at equally low pricea NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, : EAST STREET;



\First Shipment JUST ARRIVED. To be followed by Regular Shipments direct from Ceylon by every Mail Boat, OP THE RENOWNED CEYLON-TEA. THE NIRVANA TEA COMPANY, Colombo, Ceylon, have made arrangements to send to New SJealand REGULAR SHIPMENTS OF THEIR CHOICE CEYLON TEAS, feeling sure the Tea drinking public will ranch appreciate a PURE, CHOIOE CEYLON TEA, Direct from the Grower, UN TAMPERED WITH. READ THIS— Thess Teas are Packed In Ceylon, and are absolutely PURE. People rarely consider the DANQKR of drinking low class Teas. NIRVANA is the highest grade known to the trade, and is sold by all leading grocers at the same price as ordinary Tea. ASK FOR IT. pON'T FORGET THE NAME. Sole Agewfc Appointed— J. T. COOOH, Ashburton. B'cee Sample and Pamphlet on application TTwTlson" HAB a LARGE & BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPEttS,' Cheap or Expensive, to Suit All Glasses of Rooms BURNETT STREEU MiTrTwEJiLEy, : (Of Messrs Webley and Sons), PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, { IS IN ASHBURTON. Town and Country j Orders BBnt in to Mr Llewellyn Owen, ; Mr Horace Gates, or the Commercial Hotel, wilt be promptly $fcle»,sed to p ,



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Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent Uotohea; price, Is