Mail Notices.

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Commercial.

United Press Association -By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney,- November 13 The quotation for local wheat has advanced to 5s 5d and 5s 6d. Large sales of Californian have been effected at 5s 4d. Some country mills are closing owing to the scarcity of grain.

At the wool sales bidding was irregular, and the lots of better description which were passed were more numerous than previously. The market, however, is not apparently lower. At the stock sales good quality sheep were deridedly dearer. Buyers of stores were active, causing a rise in lower quali ties. New Zealand shorn sheep sold to 21s, woolled to 225. Cattle were at higher prices. Three bullocks averaged £2i, others .£l6 7s,cows <£i.5 12s 6d.

Ashburton Grain Market.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quotes as follows on Nov. 14th, 1902: Wheat- Tuscan 4s to 4s Id Pearl 4s Id to 4s 3d Hunters 4s to 4s Id Oats —Duns 2s 4d „ Danish ... 2s 4d „ Sparrowbills ... 2s 5d „ Canadians ... 2s7dto2sßd Barley—Malting, prime 2s Pd to 3s 3d Inferior ... 2s to 2s 3d Peas —Prussian Blue ... 5s „ Partridge ... 3s Gd Chaff Good oatsheaf ... £4 2s 6d to £i 5s Grass Beed Farmers' ... 3s to 3s 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

The following is the grain report for the week finding November 13th : —

Wheat.—Some excitement has been caused by a further advance in price of flour for export and offal, and good enquiry has come to hand at advanced rates, fully Id per bushel rise being reported. A large line of mixed Tuscan and Hunters has sold locally at 4s Id per bushel on trucks, while a line consisting of 370 of Pearl and 80 Tuscan reached 4s 3d ex store at Ashburton. Farmers are taking advantage of the good state of the market and are clearing off all remaining lines. We quote Pearl 4s 3d, Tuscan and Hunters 4s Id on trucks.

Oats. —There is no business being done. Quotations are nominally the same as quoted last week. Canadians 2a Bd, Sparrow bills 2s od to 2s 6d, Duns and Danish 2s 4d to 2s sd.

Oatsheaf Chaff.—As we anticipated supplies have about reached their limit and many orders, which continue to come in, remain unfilled.

BIRTH.

Jennings.—Nov. 13th, the wife of Charles Jennings, of a daughter.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1902.

A lthough there was only :i small gathering yesterday to receive the Prime Minister of isrew Zealand on his arrival ac Ashburton, owing to the short notice given of the visit, it was made abundantly clear to Mr Soddou before he left the town that the people of Asbburton wore glad to see him here. The visits of Ministers of the Crown to this locality are like those of the angels~few .and far between. We should like to point out that—situated as this town is, on the direct route from north to south—the in habitants of the district cannot bo con sidered unreasonable in thinkiug th.£j,t a Minister might spend a few hours here occasionally, in going north or south. Such visits could not seriously interfere with the general business of the country, and they svould certainly be in the interests of this large and important electorate. There are many matters of local importance which could be dealt with by direct com munication with members of the Cabinet, much more satisfactorily than by correspon dence conducted through the ordinary official channels. It is related of King Alfred the Great that he endeavoured to find out by personal observation the wishes and wants of his subjects; hence his marvellous success as a ruler. And if an absolute monarch recognised this, nnd profited by the knowledge, how much more might be e?pected under the system of popular Governi^enii jyhich we in New Zealand pride ourselves in pQ^&sssiijg.' Wo sincerely trust that the Premier, who is sure to be the head ofthe Government for some time yet, will make such arrange ments as will eaable a Minissky cf I he Crows to visit Ashburton at least once o$ twice a year. Such an arrangement would be of great advantage to the country, and it is needless to say would be in the interests of the Government.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tub Mayor and tub PeEitjEjj. —On returning from bis visit to the Hospital yestsrday morning the Premier, at the invitation of the Mayor, visited the latter's residence, "Menorluo," on the north-west belt, whore he was warmly welcomed, and stayed for a brief interval. Land Board. —At a meeting of the Canterbury Land Board, held in Christ church yesterday, it was decided to inform Mr George Harrison, llekeao settlement, of its inability to grant him belief on account of loss by fire. Failing to Ouky Commands. — Four seamen belonging to the ship Oamaru were charged $t Timaru yesterday with wilfully failing to obey th«, lawful commands of the captain. They were convicted ayjd 'iued 27s each, or seven days\imprisomnent, The defence was insufficient food, and being refused money to get the necessary clothes Deposit Branch. —The Public Trustee has arranged fco establish a deposit branch on similar linos to those usuaily ryu by a private company. The principle is tftafc persons having valuable docum; nts can make arrangements with the Publics Tnisfc | Office to take charge of them and be respojisfble for their safe keeping. The office will pjro?ida boxes and duplicate keys, one of which will k,e in the hands of the owner, the other being retailed by the Public Trustee. Imports and Exports—During the quar ter ended 30th September, the imports to the colony amounted in value to £3,55.16,891, against .£3,314,936 for the corresponding period last year. The imports from the United Kingdom were £1,873,667; from the United States, £396,468 ; from Aus tralia, £555,067- The exports during the same period amounted to £2,806,823, against £2,432,820, The exports to tha Uni^d Kingdom were £1,598,31.% against £1,475,828. The exports to Australia in creased from £534,388 to £839,964,' but j those to South Africa decreased from £256,572 to £170,424.

The Ashburton Boll.—The Ashburton. electoral roll is now printed, the last supplementary having been given in to-day. The total number of electors now on the roll is 6074.

Mrs Harbison Lee.—Mrs Harrison Lee addressed a large meeting in the Odd fellows' Hill last night, the chair being occupied by Mr E. Alcorn. The subject of the address was " Beautiful Britain," and was illustrated by limelight views. The lecture was very attentively listened to, and at the close a hearty vote of thanks was carried'to Mrs Lee by acclamation.

A. & P. Show Entries.—We notice that some of the northern shows are taking kudos for the number of entries for their Shows, the Wauganui A. & P. Association claiming a record for the colony, with 2274, but when we find that there were 817 poultry and 323 dogs, we find that the comparison with the Canterbury Shows is —well, odious.

The Polling Places.—The list of polling places is published in another column. There are twenty-three of them, the one more than at the last election being Clent Hills. The nominations of candidates must be made not later than the 18th instant, just a week before the polling. Nominations of scrutineers of the licensing poll will be considered at the Courthouse on Friday, 21st, at 11 a.m.

The Peice of Flour. —The New Zea land Flourmillers' Association have advan ced the price of flour for shipping from <£IO to £11 per ton. Wellington merchants can offer no explanation of the cause of a further increase in the price of flour to ,£ll per ton, but presume it will be attributed to the demand in consequence of the Aus tralian drought. Generally it is thought (says a Press Association telegram) it is a case of the Millors' Trust making itself fo't.. Flour has gone up from <£G to ,£ll within eighteen months.

Presentation—The " Daily News " (New Plymouth) states that a pleasant function took place at the local telephone exchange on Saturday afternoon, when Miss P. Bell (of Ashburfcou), who has beeu temporarily stationed there for some months, was pre sented by her confreres with a silver mounted Russian leather purse and card case combined, in token of the esteem in which she is held. Daring her stay in New Plymouth, Miss Bell has won the esteem, not only of her fellow workers, but of the subscribers generally, her prompt and courteous attention at all times being much appreciated.

The Factories Act. —While the Premier was at the Commercial Hotel yestcrlay, Mr Wm. Meßae, storeman for Mr D. Thomas, waited on him, and pointed ont that as the Factories and Shops and Shop Assistants Acts were now constituted, the department in which he was engaged in West street found matters rather awkward. On the half-holiday the stores were obliged to con form with the law and dared not sell any • thing although they were sometimes obliged to keep the doors open. Mr Mcßae said that representations had been made be fore, but nothing was done. In reply, Mr Seddon said it was quite likely in the rush of business this had been overlooked. He advised tha interviewer to forward ft com munication to him as Minister of Labour, when it would receive his attention.

Ashburton Debating Society. — The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Debating Society was held last night in the antfi-i'oom. of St. Stephen's school room. The Rev. E. Whitehouse took the chair, and the suggestions of the sub committee with regard to the social even ing to be held next Thursday were read and discussed. It was decided that mem bers be permitted to invite as many friends as they desire. Two new members were elected, and those present were then called upon in turn to make an impromptu speesh on some given subject. Very amusing discussions followed, speeches about " State control " and " The British policy in South Africa" causing a great deal of interest and some excitement. The meeting was not brought to a close until all those present had spoken.

Scoring off Dick Seddon. - It has often been remarked of the Premier that he can enjoy a good joke. During the.course of his round at the Old Men's Home yesterday he came across one Johnston, an old West Coaster. The latter's identity being ■ revealed to the Premier caused him to "halt" at the bedside of the man, who in his younger days was one of the shining lights in the athletic world. So was the Premier, who after a few minutes' chat with Johnston about olcj times, reeled off a joke at his own expense. *' It wa3 in the early days," said the Eight hon. gentle man," when I was a bit of a runner and jumper (laughter) that I engaged to wrestle one ' Paddy * . I won't rrention name 3. The styles were to be Cumberland and "Westmoreland. Well, we set to, and after a short struggle I felt my foot ' going from under' and came down. So you see 1 got the worst of it. It was a puzzler to ma to know bow he managed to throw mo, as at that time 1 was not easily thrown. Time went on and "Paddy" took ill. On his deathbed he asked for my forgiveness, for putting me down, for, said he, ' I put out my ' f ut,' and that's what brought him down." Evidently th;s was against the rules, but anyhow "Paddy" scored.

News in Brief.

A petition is being signed in Brisbane in favor of a reprieve for the Keniffs.

The members of the South Eakaia Lodge, No. 31, and other Masonic brethren, are requested to attend the funeral of the late Bro. David Gordon Holmes to-morrow (Saturday).

The Eev. Archibald E. Hunt, late of Port Moresby, New Guinea, has accepted the call to the pastorate of the Timarn Congrega tional Church. Mr Hunt is expected to £ake up his duties about the New Year.

ideal Yiji.c&nis,y.d Tyres are highly ap pteeiated by the New Ze&laad puhjjc ; this is scarcely to be wondered at {seeing that the "Ideal"holds practically every New Zealand record worthy of notice, It also holds several Australasian records. The fiji'dicary solutioned Ideal tyre, gave won dsrfui r.csul&s in the way of wearing quali ties, ;and satisfaction generally, and the new vulconised tyre made'bythis Company should be one that stands ahead of all others, the best judges viz, the riders and cycle agents speak very highly of " Ideals."

THE PREMIER'S VISIT.

The Luncheon.

After the Premier had returned from his i visit to the Old Men's Home yesterday, he was entertained at lunoh by the Borough Council at Mr Moffat's Commercial Hotel. An excellent iuucheon was provided by Host Moffiat, which was done full justice to. The Mayor presided, on his right being t the guest of the Borough Council, (the Right Hon. the Premier). There were also present-Di\ Trevor, Mr MuLachlan, M.H.E., Crs. Andrews, Alcorn, Willis, Davison, Davis, Jones, and Messrs F. Main waring, and J. Studholine, junr. (repre senting the County Council), C. W. Pur nell (Borough Solicitor), H. H. Fooks (Town Clerk), E. S. Bean, and W. Brock. An apology was received from Mr Har per, Chairman of the County Council. The toast of " His Majesty, King Edward VII., hnving been duly honoured, The Mayor proposed the health of their guest, the Premier. He said he must apologise for the impromptu luncheon, but as the time was limited, he hoped any shortcomings would be overlooked. They were-not often honoured by the presence of the Premier, who, he was glad to say, had a very good opinion of the town. On behalf of the Borough Council, he could say that he was very well pleased to welcome the Eight. Hon. gentleman. It gave him great pleasure to acknowledge the excel lent services of the Premier, especially in

regard to the manner in -which he had 1 represented the colony at Home. During I the last two or three years the Empire had j passed through a great crisis. However they might differ from Mr Seddori in poli tics they could not do otherwise than admire his action in support of Imperialism. As the colony's representative at the King's coronation, Mr Seddon had done his duty admirably ? in fact, he doubted if anyone could have done better on this side of the line. (Hear, hear). It was his fer vent hope that the health of the Premier would be prolonged; at anyrate, he was a strong man, with a strong mind, and he trusted he would be spared to assist the colony in the future. Ha was pleased to see that the Premier had taken a sensible view of the South African question. The toast was then duly honoured, the company singing, "For he's a jolly good follow."

The Eight Hon. the Premier, replying to the toast of his health, said :—Mr Mayor, and Gentlemen, —I am pleased to be with you to-day, and also to see the courtesy that has been extended to me. It is grati fying to me to find that among those present are some who differ from me in politics. But, however, we may differ upon political questions, there is, I am glad to say, the greatest unanimity existing among the people upon Imperial questions, espe cially in respect to the Mother Country.— (Hear, hear). Of myself, I can say,that my health is splendid, and it has withstood a good deal. I realised that it wanted a strong constitution to go Home with, but I was pretty well prepared for it before I left. (Laughter) I must congratulate the colony on the way in which our sons did their duty for the Empire in South Africa. New Zea land has worthy sons of worthy sires. (Hear, hear, and applause.) There were many large and debatable questions dealt with in the Mother Country while I was there, and which I shall not touch upon here. When I left New Zealand we were on the eve of terminating a great war, and when the historian comes to write up a history of that great war, the work done by our gallant sons of New Zealand will form a big page indeed. (Applause) There was always a latent feeling of aflection for the old land —a tie that a son would risk his own life for hia country's cause, and it is that feeliny that has been well developed. I can safely say that no part of the great Empire has surpassed New Zealand in this way. (Hear, hear) In going to South Africa, I had a cordial reception every where I went; the utmost oourtesy was ex tended to me at Durban, Johannesburg, Kimberley, and Capetown. Peace now reigns, and may it long continue. (Applause) 1 think: it; will be a great pity if British Statesmen undo what noble work has been done by our soldiers in South Africa. We don't want any second Majuba mistake. Peace has come, and now the two races should work harmoniously together. My principle i 3 to stand by a friend ; don't give any individual the cold shoulder. It is so in kindred, and it should be so with a nation. Now, there are a large number of Boers; some of them are loyal, and others are against us. The feeling, as far i>s I could judge, was that'the great majority of them are against us. In Cape Colony itself there is a most bitter feeling. I .think that they should be dealt with firmly, but kindly, [n a speech I made at Johannesburg, I said that we must stand by the loyal Boers, and I pointed out that our first care was to help the loyal Beers. (Hear, hear.) I wasdelighted to read Mr Chamberlain's speech, and I may say that I am entirely in accord with what is contained in that speech. While in Eug land I took occasion to suggest to Mr Chamberlfdn that he should visit New Zea land. I said the Prince and Princess of Wales have been to see us, and they have stated that during their tour there was no country they were so delighted with as New Zealand, (Loud applause.) I think it is the duty of the British statesmen to couie and visit us, and see for themselves what is going on. _ Now that Mr Chamber lain is going to Natal, I am sure he will realise what the seat of the trouble is, and especially when he gets to Capetown he will realise it more. Now I am going to give you a bit of information, and that at first hand. I take this opportunity of contra dicting the report that while in South Africa T advocated the suspension- of the Cape Colony constitution. What I did do was to suggest that it was the duty of the Prime Minister to call his Parliament to gether, and not-go on spending money on account of the wai? without calling his Par liament together. la doing so, 1 knew what I was talking about. Practically, they carry on supported by the parties who are opposed to them. Now, I think that the Press of the colony help public men. There is so much difference of .thought, and statesmen are assisted greatly by the help of tho Press. (Hear, hear.) There is not much news to be found in the Home paper 3 regarding New Zealand. For three weeks while at Home' I only saw one para graph referring to New Zealand, and that was only two or three lines. Personally I think that our internal doings should be sent to the Mother Country through the medium of the Press. It is the duty of somebody to keep this in view, and I strongly favour the assistance of the press in this subject. I was glad to find that the stand our colony took in the defence of the Empire was ap proved of by the Motliep Counjirv ; at any- j rate I don't anticipate any objection being taken to it. In looking forward, lam glad to say that thera will be patriotism and ! unanimity in South Africa, and that both sides will work together. (Hear, hear,) We must do our best to make a self-con tained "Empire. I have cf<»ne my. best to represent the colony in tlife o}d. Country, and wherever I went I met with a cordial reception. There are many old West Coast ers in Ashburton and some of them are pre sent with me to-day. I was very nearly coming to Ashburton in 1878.. Perhaps if I had, you would not require four candi dates in the field now. (Loud laughter.) On my right is Mr Studholmo, and thprp is Mr. McLachlan, and also Mr Brock. I wish to 3ay that my colleague, Sir Joseph Ward, spoke very favourably of Mr Brock, one of ywav candidates. In conducting your elections I think we should take a leaf out of the book of the «|l'ot^§j? G<}uh* try. Politics are conducted on better lines there. I say let us go on in our pub lic life with a good will to all, and do our best in the interests of the country. (Hear, hear,) I notice that Ashburton has gone ahead: it has a good country arpunqf it. j The Government has done what it could j in the interests of the inhabitants, but I j am glad to note that it is a self-contilned j district. I was glad to visit the Hospital, J and proud to meet the daughter of James , Macandrew there, especially ns the latter j was aty t<iu politician. I .yisiv©d the Old i Men's Home, and it is situated on one'oj! ! th.c brightest and best spots th'at'could be wished for. Those whom I have seen there ars th§ $inpire builders who haye fought

the battles of the Empire, and in praising up our deeds we must give these men cre dit for what they have done. It wa3 a pleasure to me to notice how those old men

enjoyed their repast. In concluding my 1 remarks I wish happiness and prosperity to the Borough of Ashburton, and to His Worship the Mayor himself. (Loud ap plause.) The Eight Hon. the Premier proposed the toast of " His Worship the Mayor and Borough Councillors." He said that he would not be doing his duty if he left Ash burton without drinking the health of the Mayor and Borough Council, and with that he would add the County Council. He had received a nice letter from the Chairman of the County Council, regretting his inability to attend. In responding, the Mayor apologised for the inadequacy of the entertainment, which was the result of uncertainty as to what the arrangements were to be. On behalf of the Borough Council, he said that they stood fairly high in public estimation, and they were also striving to do their best for the public at large. The Council had large questions before them, and it was quite probable that the Council would have to apply to the Government for a loan under the Local Bodies Loans Act;. (The Premier: That would mean increasing the pnblio debt. (Laughter.) He thanked the Premier for his references to the Council. Mr J. Studholme, jnr. } replied on behalf of the County Council. He was glad of the kindly references made regarding the County chairman. He would heartily endorse the remarks of the Premier, and expressed his approval of the way in which the election was being fought out. The proceedings then terminated.

The Late Mr D. Gordon Holmes.

Although the announcement of the death of Mr D. Gordon Holmes, which was made in our columns yesterday, was not alto gether unexpected, it was none the less painful news to the many friends of the deceased gentleman. Mr Holmes was es sentially one of the pioneers of New Zea land, for there is more than one work of the early days that stands still, and will long remain as a record of his usefulness, Amongst the most striking of these is the Lyttelton tunnel, for Mr Gordon Holmes had the entire supervision of this great undertaking, under Messrs Holmes and Eichardson, the contractors. Mr Holmes was born in Ireland, and came originally to Victoria about 1860, whence he came here to take up the work already mentioned about 1861. He remained with Messrs Holmes and Eichardson until the south line was completed to the Selwyn; and shortly afterwards, in partnership with his brother (Mr John Holmes) he bought the property on the banks of the Eakaia, which he named Holmslee, and where he has resided ever since. They also bought some years later the freehold of the Mount Harding station, about 5000 acres, Blackford and othur proper ties. Mr Holmes held a seat on the South Eakaia Eoad Board from its forma tion until the time of his death ; and his sound common sense and quick perception gave him great weight on the Board. Mr Holmes was much esteemed in private life, and was always ready to extend help to those needing it, and was a strong and faithful friend. In business matters, he was clear-sighted and punctual, and he was trusted and respected by all who had deal ings with him. Mr Holmes married a daughter of the late Dr Deamer, and he leaves also, eleven children. The funeral will leave Holmslee on Saturday at 2 p.m., for th* Eakaia Cemetery.

Election News.

Mr W. Brock at Winchmore

On Wednesday evening Mr W. Brock met the electors in the Winchmore school. Mr J. S. Bland, (Chairman of tho School Committee) occupied the chair. The candi date spoke for an hour and a quarter, and received an excellent hearing. He stated that he was not running in the interests of any candidate, bub as a supporter of the Government was doing his beat to win the seat for himself. He had received a vast amount of support, and from quarters he had never anticipated, A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Brock for the straightforwaid and manly exposition of his views. A similar compliment was ac corded the Chairman, who stated that he was perfectly satisfied that Mr Brock was honourable and straightforward in his candidature.

Mr John Studholme at Winch more.

Mr John Studholme, Junr., addressed the electors nt Winchmore schoolroom last evening, and was accorded a very hearty reception. Mr J. Bland occupied the chair, and during the progress of the speech np plause was frequent. A hearty vote pf thanks was proposed by Mr Capon, seconded by Mr Hausen, and carried unanimously amidst great applause.

Correspondence.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible fot opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

FARM LABOURERS' COTTAGES.

TQ THE EDITOR.

Sir, —I notice in Me Studholme's circuit issued with your paper, a scheme for workers homes —a scheme of which he claims to be the author. Well the honour, if any, I will give him, and congratulate him on his lofty ideals, but Sir, have we not already a num ber of Homes and Benefit Institutions ? I would lito to ask Mr Studholme if he pro poses to add goodness knows how many more to be supported by the taxpayers' money; also if Mr Studholme and other converts of his scheme would, in the event of these ten acre settlements being the failure that they were when tried by the Conservative party years ago, guarantee the Government against any loss that would take place, and further if Mr Stud holme and his class think that the privilege of having men alongside their runs to be ready for a days work, when the squire re quired a little labour, is not worth some thing which the big landholders ought to pay for themselves. If these ten acre homes would be the success Mr Studholme would have us believe, why does he not put a few on his own run ? I would remind Mr Studholme that plenty of money at a low rate of interest is already available fgr that; purpose under the Advances to Settlers* i.ct;—l am, eto. s ; "" '■ ffiOBKKB. !

CRICKET.

Per Press Association—By Eleffcrio Telegraph GKHIS'iCHTJBCH, Nov. 13. Mr F. C. "Raphael, secretary to the New- Zealand Cricket Council, has received no intimation that Lord HawkeY team has 1 abandoned its colonial tour. * The team was supposed to have left En gland yesterday by the Majestic, and no information to the Contrary has been received. Probably the cable to Melbourne refers? te the abandon', incut of the Australian portion of the tour.

South Africa.

United Press Association Ky Electric Telegraph—Copyright Capetown, Nov. 12 A modified permit system replaces mar tial law in the Transvaal..

m , . .. „ Capetown, Nov. 13 The Argentine Consul at Capetown de nies that special terms have been offered to Boet settlera. ' Martial law in the Transvaal will shortly be withdrawn, though a : modified permit system will be continued. The demolition of the forts at Pretoria has begun, the guns being packed in the Utirr3icks«

The Boer Generals.

United Press Association—Ry Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, Nov 13 A Brussels telegram reports that the Generals asked Mr Chamberlain to inorease tne Imperial grants to the Boers, to give an amnesty to rebels, and to permit Mr Kruger and the other European leaders to return to South Africa.f Mr Chamberlain refused fco discuss the question of amnesty or the return of the leaders. If he found the grants insufficient he would apply to Parliament for more. It is stated that the Generals are dis satisfied with the result of the conference.

Canterbury A. and P. Show.

CHRIS'TCHtrBCH, Nov. 13 The weather was fine for the principal judging day of the Metropolitan Show; and promises to remain so for the people's day to-morrow. In the sheep classes, the merinoes, with a few exceptions, are only moderate. The English Leicesters are one* of the best exhibitions of the breed ever seen on the ground. Border Leicesters, Lincolns, and Bomneys are small classes, and without exceptional merit. South! downs are the best show of that breed ever made in the colony, and competent authori ties declare that a large number of the ship are fit for any English Show. The same applies in an almost equal degree to Shropshires. .Corriedales are a spe cial feature of the section for fat sheep, and the lambs are equal to the best ever seen here. Mr Stringfellow took three firsts in Corriedales, besides other prizes, and a first and second in fat sheep. Mr T. E. Upton got one first and two other cards in Shropshires. Mr Leonard White also gob a first and other cards in Corriedales. There is something approaching a boom in Corriedales. Five established flocks com peted in the breed classes, and others, which have not yet reached their fifth, generation of in-breeding, were shown in the half-bred section, while founders of new flocks were on the look-out for breed ing stock, The value of these sheep has been amply proved - for lambs, mutton and wool they are the best or farmers' sheep. Mr J. Stringfellow's winning ram in the agedclussisofatype to strive after, and there were many which approached it. Indeed, the uniformity of character of most of the Corriedale flocks has greatly in creased during the last two or three years* and no doubt further improvement will follow exchanges of blood. Such skilful breeders as Messrs Stringfellow, Jameß Little and E. and J. Eeid will make a success of any breed they take up, and they are enthusiasts in the Corriedales, while both Messrs Ensor Bros, and Mr Leonard White are undoubtedly on the right, lines. With fifty-four entries (compared with twenty-four last year) the Corriedales were amongst the most important and interesting sections in the show. Mr Jona than Hibbs sent for exhibition several of. his important Dorset Horn sheep and their progeny. They a?e nicely shaped sheep, with wool of fair quality, but/ decidedly out of condition. Mr J. Stringfellow was represented by two pens of halfbred wethers, Corriedale - Lincoln rams from merino ewes, both being first - class exhibits, receiving first and second prizes. The cattle are the beat that have been seen at the Association's", shows for "some- years. There is an increase over the number of entries for the previous year, and the qual ity of the animals is also conspicuous, there, being a high average stsndard. Milking strains were specially well forward. In this connection, many visitors expressed pleasure at the reappearance of Mr J. Q. N. Grigg's Dutch Fresian cattle from Long beach. He exhibited two fine specimens of these milking cows, which are in greater demand iv the North Island than in the South, and secured prizes with both ani mals.. The show of Ayrshires ia certainly the best, that has'~heen ;T seen; The invincible SunnysidV lierd was again well represented, and again took the. principal honours, Mr Ferguson of Hals well took first prize in the class for cow or heifer calved since June 30,1898, his ani mal turning the scale at loewt 3qr lllb, and Mr J, Stoddartwas second, hia animal's weight being 13cwt 2qr 21b. W. Cowaij of Enfield, Oamaru," Bent forward a, splendid team which took a large number qi prizes. In" shorthorns, there is an excellent entry, JM." Chamber lain's bull. Duke of Eothesay,' has carried everything 7 befqre him. The fat cattle arp also very well represented, and altogether the show in this department is very at tractive. The entries in draught horses we.re disappointing as to. numbers. Tha quality of the' aggd animals was fairly good, and in one or two classes there waa^eea competition. 'Owing to the baokward spring, however, most of the younger animalg show a lack of condition, arid the general run of the exhibits did not show the character which might have been expected. The ■ championship in stallions was awarded to Mr John Boag's Eoyal Fame. Mr Eainey's Highland Chief, which won the Association's =820 prize at the horse parade, did not put in an appearance. The championships have been awarded as follows:—Merino combing ram and ewe, Culverden Estate; strong combing ram, Charles Goulter (Blenheim) j ewe, Mrs Nicholls; English Leicester ram, F. C. Murray; ewe, Little Bros; Lincoln ram, Australian Land Company (Moeraki) j Southdown ram, James Johns; ewe, Henry Overton; shorthorn bull and cow, A. Cham berlain; Ayrshires; Sunnyside Asylum, j draught stallion, John Boag; draught mar* T. Taylor.

Draught Horse.?.—ln. draught horses ft number of Ashburton exhibitors were to the fore, but as the report on this section can not well be abbreviated it is held over till our next issue. "

Produce.—Mrs McDowell, of Wakanui,«j usual held her own in the produce classes;

Sporting.

P3W ZEALAND METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB.

At the Metropolitan Trotting Club^S Meeting, at Christchurch, yesterday, the Speedwell Handicap, of 80 soy?, 1 mile, was won by Mr E. MdDonheirs Hamlin, by -Minnie, in the excellent time of 3.24 2-sth sec3 3 pulling up. *

At the blood stock sale conducted bj Messrs Pino and Co., at "Christchurch, yes-« terday, the local purchases were :—E f ', by Stepn|a^—lllusion, Mr IVI. Frjedlandeiy giiirieasj.br f by Gipsy 'Grand—Rainbow, Mp H. Thotnpson, A'shfturton, 20 guineas, j b f, 2yrs, by Musketry—Jenny Deajis, Mj? J. Buckley, Ashburton, 55 guineas.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1902



F, FBREIMAN. ~~ FOR SAL;-. ~~ WILLS STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mi F. H. Beckingsale, who ia leaving for Wellington, to Sell his property situated as aboye, comprising Town Section ! 135, con taining one rood and a modern built Dwel ling of 6 rooms, bathroom, pantry and trash-house. The grounds have been well laid out it gardens, and from the admirable situatior of the property it ia well adapted for pur chase either as au investment or foi residential purposes. To Trustees in search of a sound invest ment this property is well worth at' entiou eb it will return a good interest on th« purchase money. U'ull particulars can be had on applies tion. F. FEERIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. A GOOD Sheop Farm of 800 acres, wilt good buildings, near to School and Church and within an easy distance of a railway. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. WILLS STREET, WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr William Sparrow to sell his two sec tions No. 582 and 583, siluated in Wills Street, West. Ibe sections are well fenced and are admirably situated, facing the Domain and within a minute's walk of tho Railway Station. ,  Terms can be arranged to suit pur chasers. F . FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR S\LE A FARM of 640 acres, in good heart; fences in first-class condition. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent nnO Let or for Sale, at Tinwald, corner with a four-roomed House, \ acre section, near to the School and facing Graham s EOad' F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate A gent TT AM instructed by Mb Haae to Sell his comfortable home on the N.E. Town Belt. This property is cheap and well worth your inspection. Jj « Jj JDJ JL&JtLXIvXi3L.J3! « Land and Estate Agent. BUSINESS NOTIOSS New and Second-hand Furnitur c and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockery ware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. EOBINSOH, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 'To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. J. L. HIG-GS, PAINTER, t>f Tancred Street, HAS decided to stand on the Liber il platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade, Pictures Framed, Sign-writing a specialty Call and see the latest ia PAPERS. JOHN OLSEN, M'-Irose Hairy. H mosfpad, WISHKS to notify to the inhabitants of Ashbnrton that he has erected a substantial dairy in brick, with all the latest app'iances, for the clarification, pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Just the kmd of milk for the weakest of invalids and most delicate children, and a milk that •everybody ought to use. Uopasteurised milk supplied from Novem ber Ist and until machinery fitted up. Families waited on. Wanted regular supplies of milk delivered at Melrose Dairy. 10 244 H GRESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897. FLIGHT years experience with E. G. and S'- F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upatairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets ! of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums.' Gas administered. All work guaranteed, j Houbs of Attendance —9 a.m. —5 p.m. Private Residence—Care Mes Grant, Willd Street. Helpless with a Rheumatism ■ You've tried liniments and prescriptions without result. Now ... CT7BE YOURSELF with THE GREAT . .. GANADIAH . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. : A Quick and Permanent Cure. ; SOLD BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 pee Bottlr. ■ Sole Agent for Australasia:. .1 GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington, SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at handj we huve provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pleasure of our customer?,— Mitchell & Tebheb The Drapers,



' > ______ BUSINESS NOTICES. NEW" ZEALAND CLOTHING ■ FACTORY. p I fi • fi_m> 10 s* ahoo UHSO *vk &■—' *^» • ■ Stßr I QTT^P VR TOT? 1 ' ''X "" " N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. ■ Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Parir, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles, beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses. Silk Underskirts—all shades Lace Collarettes—very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes. Corsets. CB and P.D, just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened, | ex Paparoa. | Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery be placed early, as the orders are pouring m. j Appointed Sole Agent for the sale- of Model Patterns and the "New Idea" Journal, to whom all Subscriptions may be paid, Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets A N I) II X W ORR. j~™*»»———* — , I. PHOTOGRAPHY. HALM AND CO., Saunders' Kuildings, Asbburton, BETTJRN Hearty Thanks for the patronage they have received during the past three years, and beg to announce that during the Month of November we will do One Dozen ENAMELLED PHOTOS and One ENLARGEMENT on a beautiful-plate sunk mount, for 12s 6d. 18s 6<l. 13s Gd. The work will be up (o our usual standard. Visit our Vestibule and see specimens. 1 1 £ jam—ff 11 1 wiinin'nii i 'ill' 's^mM^ms^^Msmi'Mix^^sm^^ f I BSK& ' TB^¥ALUE_| !I ' /f^^il f l iTwhat you get at ALCOEN'S I , M *SS|^B^^psl(^^t ' Ladies fiat ton or Laced Boots, up-to- 13 1 M a^HWsSl^^J^^% '*v date 3h.-u.ies, Patent Toe Caps, 8s 6d, 10 s 6d, H iM ' \ LADrES3II''SVICABLE SU M MER SHOES M : H "'"■'■ ; Strapped, Laced, or Buttoned 4s lid, 5s jffl I n s "' ~ 9>^'Os y'^ 7s Gd> 8s rjcs> 9s 6d> lOs '1b (sd> H ■a B >ots and Shoes to fib the feet for Ladie3 i H H .■ ' an(^ O-entlemon. H : J, WILSON'S I SHL NEW s-rt I. WALL PAPERS i - ' - - - Have Arrived. i j And wilfbe Opened up This Day, September 12th. I Simply perfect in Design and Colour. The Papers are quite J different to anything of the sort before imported into this (town, I and vastly superior. (ISST- The Prices are the same as for Ordinary Paperhaugings. Borders and Friezes to Match. Persons desirous ot choosing from the full stock, but not intending to use the Papers for seme time, may have them laid aside until required- SA T TP Q A T TP QATp iLJuJli* oA-IjUu oilJuJiu NICHOLAS~& PICKFOBD WILL hold the first Clearine Sale of BOOTS & SHOES. The first and Only Sale in four years, commencing TUESBAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902 — BEING OVEESTOCKED AND IN WANT OF ROOM] In order to reduce Stock and make room for goods arriving, we will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale for %l Bays. The Stork must be reduced. No consideration of profit will ba allowed to interfere with this object. Discounts range fromSiO to 20 per cent. All in want of smart Shoes or Boots for the coming holidays should make a point ol visiting this Sale & securing some of the Bargains. Remember The primary object of this Sale is to reduce stock. NICHOLAS &PICKFOBD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON See Circular for Prices.] SMOKE ONLY NEW YENUB. A . PKfcfjECi 1 XOB4CCO,



Tiia Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally'every Xew Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 months and can be supplied and fitted to your Cycle without any additional cost. The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Ttre Coy, Christchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for 6 months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.



The Budge Whitwobth has been adopted as the leading bicycle by all classes, manifestly because of its superior quality; because of its reliability; because it has proyed to be the best bicycle built.— R. D. Johnston, agent, Burnett Street,



CROSS CHILDREN. When ejuildr.eji acp srpss and peevish and are listlessand drowsy, there is s-'oi#ethin£ wrong. * TJiey peck at their food, but eat; very little. It is most likely that suchi chil dreaare suffering from the proverbial "pain under the pinny" Overindulgence in eat in» is the prinoip&i Giif;sp of children's ail ments, and it has always been so, Prudent mothers will preserve the health of their children by the use of Impey's May Ap ple, the ideal family medicine. _ It does not ! gripe, sicken, w weaken, it is pleasant to 1 take, and if administered affording to di rections it cleanses the stomaph and pjrevgnts worms breeding. Impey's May Apple is good for all the family and wouldn't harm the most delicate stomach, impels May Apple is sold by all dealers at 2s 6d per bottle If not obtainable locally send postal note to the wholesale agents, Sharland and Co., Ltd., Wellington. §TA^piSs AW PREECE, Photographers under the EgyaZ patrouage oi the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Hip,h Street, Christchurch. j STRANG-E'S EldredgP B, Sewing Maohiue, 6s,



A Good Reputation.—Always remember that cycle building is the work of skilled j^echanicß, and that "dabblers" should never be allowed to build bicycles, which may mean sei'ious and possibly death to the riders. Messr^ Gate? Loj^y and Co have been building cycles for* 2Q years, and their reputation is built in their : Zealandia cycles. New models now on vionr I at the branch, Burnett Street. 11 67 • -T7IUBNITURE. —Go to Steanqe's for Jj variety and best value. [



! Tije Tailoring Tba.de Dispuie — The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Cpuiji; that CaAiaHKAD an:q Bebryhan put far more \ybrk in 'suits than ordinary (Christchurch) tailpring. Manufacturer's agents explain thai Craighead and Berry man's linings have to be made and imported specially, being better quality than usually sold. OMiey have just engaged several extra experienced niBU to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices! Observe the quality!—(Advt.) ' HP)AILO&IiSIG. — SiukNaE's are unsuv> JL passed for fit and style at moderate prxges,



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich matt farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Duoks» chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and eachcne means a profit with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue . We seli on cash or time payments, and cangive yoa real assistance when you need it. Tha advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.—Adyt. QTEANGE'-S Eaimnis Wtyte, PatesV k3 SatJn'Quil (full size) 15s 6d., r Smoke New Venus