Mail Notices

Malls olose for the following places as under, subjeob to bhe necessary alterations — WEDNESDAY, April 9 For Westport, per Pukaki, at 6.30 p m THURSDAY, April 10 For Northern Ports and Westporb, per Rotomahana, at 630 pm FRIDAY, April 11 For Northern Porta and Westport, also Australian States (due Sydney April 16fcH), and South Africa, per Warrimoc, at 10 3} a m The nexb mail from the United Kingdom is due in Ashburton, via Brindisi, on April 11th

MINING.

Dunedin, April 9 Today's sales — O'Callaghan Creek 8j; Golden River 7a 91 5 Grey River, Consoli dated 2s 6d ; Meg and Annie 20s 3 1, 20a; Wttimumu Central 10a, i" ■ ' ' —-- ■ -"—■

COMMERCIAL.

BREADSTUFFS ADVANCING IN AUSTRALIA.

Sydnby, April 8 The market for breactatufhand foodstuffs Is active, owing to short .supplies. The Adelaide wheat marked is excited, while Melbourne anticipates startling advances in wheat up to 4s a buohel. Flour 1? at £9 a ton,

HINDS SALE.

A very successful sale was held at Hinds yards on Monday, April 7oh, 1802. A fair yarding was offered, and nearly every lob changed hands. The following are some of bhe prices obtained:—Fat ewes 8s 9i, fab lambs 9s 6d to 13k, fab and forward wethers 12s 9d to 13b 6d, store ewes 6s 6d, four tooth «wes 148 2d, store lambs 6; 4d to 9a 6J, two booth wethers 10* 41 to 12s 9d.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1902.

The time is approaching—the 28th inst—when School Committees will have to be eleroed for the coming twelve months. It is very much to be regretted that so little interest is taken in these elections by the general pub lic, and by those entitled to vote at them. There is always a little stir in connection with similar functions re lating to other branches of our local Government system; la the elections for County Councils, Borough Councils and Eoad Boards a very fair percent age of those on the rolls avail them* selves of the privilege of voting for the men of their choice. But only a very small section of those entitled to elect our local School Boards or Committees bother themselves about the matter, and very few persons, amongst those who ara eligible to sit on these bodies, are to be found willing to undertake the work. There is no doubt that the limitation of the powers entrusted to School Committees causes some to stand aloof from them, but such people apparently overlook the fact that a Committee composed of intelligent men can, even under present cir cumstances do much to raise tbe tone of the institution under its charge, while on tbe other baud tbe opposite condition of things with re gard to the personnel of a committee seriously injures the school, We need not stop here to point oat how this may happen; everyone who is fairly conversant with educational matters in this colony must understand the position. Our object is to urge upon the householders of this county, who have the responsibility of electing School Committees, to take more interest in the matter than they have hitherto done. It is to be regretted that tbe last alteration in the method of electing the members of School Com mittees did not make it compulsory that nominations should be made a week before the election, for owing possibly, to the fores or habit, the old system of merely choosiDg from those who may happen to be present at the election meeting is everywhere in vogue. It strikes us that there would be more persons found willing to act on School Committees if the elections were con ducted on the same lines as those of other local bodies. We are not pre pared to say that it would not be a wise step to enlarge the franchise, by permitting all persons having votes for the House of Representatives to vote at School Committee elec tions ; for those youDg persons who have passed through our schools, and have perhaps brothers and sisters in them still, no doubt take quite as much interest as their seniors in the well being of the institution they have been so long associated with. It may be urged that tbe cost of the School Com mittee elections on the lines we have been discussing would be a difficulty. Rut we are of opinion that if it is worth while giving to tbe people local government in education as in other matters, it is worth doing so in such a manner that the results will be satis factory. No one has yet ventured to say the present system of constituting School Committees is satisfactory. We trust that those who are entitled to vote at these elections will endeavour to fulfil their obligations to their child ren and tbe country at large, and make a point of attending the householders meetings on Monday, April 2,Bth. We have heard it stated that on« reason why tbe householders in the country districts do not attend the annual meetings as they should, is that they often overlook them, as they are not advertised in the local papers. There is some force in this, and that is why we annually remind our readers of their obligations as we are doing now. Nevertheless, the action of the Edu cation Board in not sufficiently adver tising these important meetings cannot be commended.

Local and General.

A Local Patenter—Among ths recent applioations for New Zealand patents is one by Mr W Thomas, journalist, of Geraldine, for an improved process of printing* Horticultural Society — Attention is drawn to the HortiouUural Society's adver tisement, announoing thab the annual meeting of the Society will be held on Wednesday, April 23, at Miss Graham's office. Test of Locomotives—The Minister for Railways is making arrangements for a comparative test of locomotives manu factured In Great Britain, America, and New Zealand. The trials will take place on the Clinton-Gore section of the railway. Tee Bailwavs—On the realised figures for 11 months the railway revenue for the year is expected to be abont £100,000 above the Ministerial estimate, which was £1 760,000. The expenditure should be about £1,245,449, or £92,445 above the estimate. Ths Mayoralty—There will be genera ■atisfaotion thab Mr W H Collins, our pre' aenb Mayor, h"-s consented to offer his services to the Borough for another term; Mr Collins has had a good deal of delicate and important work to do during his term of office, and has Acquitted himself to the satisfaction of bhe ratepayer?. Thh Royal Bioscope—Mr E H Steven son's Royal Biosoope agilu attracted a fair audience la.t evening, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather. The programme was completely changed from the previous night, and the audience was very apprecia tive. ' Views were shown of the Niagara Falls, English Cathedrals, Ireland, and King Edward opening Parliament. The final production Joan of Aro, was a grand spectacular film, 400 feeb, in lengbh, the story of the martyr being fully illustrated. Farmers' Union—On Monday evening, Mr G W Leadley addressed a well attended meeting ef th* members of the Greendale branch of tbe New Zealand Farmers Union. ! Mr G W Holland occupied bhe chair. Mr j Leadley dealt with the nwa objects of the Union, and also answered a number of ques tions, Mr Harding, secretary for Nortfr Canterbury, also addressed the meeting on insurance business. On the motion of Mr T W Adams, seoonded by Mr Storey, the speakers received a hearty vote of thanks. Accident-—A painful acoident oeourred on Saturday to a traveller, Mr W J Rout, who was going to omss bhe railway line opposite Saunders buildings. He passed between the stock yard and the cottage, and fell over ou to the railway line breaking his leg. Mr James Tasker came to his assi-bance and he proceeded to his borne at Shirley (Christchurch) by the first train thereafter. It might he as Well to have the passage ( referred bo blocked as {it is somewhat risky, ' especially bo strangers, and is not of much advantage to the residents. Acclimatisation Sooibty—Ab a oom> mlbtee meeting of the Acclimatisation Society held last evening, preparatory to the annual meeting, bo take place on the 220 d inst, it was stated that the Society had had the mosb successful financial year ib had yet exper* ienoed. In consequence, ib had been pro' posed that buildings should be erected at the mouths of the Ashburton, Rakala, and Ran* gitata for the sleeping accommodation of members. This will be a great boon to anglers, and should result in a considerable increase in the number of members. Tbmpebanck Lecturer —• Mr JSmedley JP, from Derby, In England, who ia travelling round the world, h to deliver a lecture in St Stephen's schoolroom on Thursday evening next, ab eight o'clock. Mr Smedley has for many years conducted a mission in Derbyshire, and has just completed a lecturing tour throughout India and Australia. He will lecture in Ashburton on ' Experiences in India' and •Temperance Reform.' As no charge will be made for admission, there should be a large crowd to haar Mr Smedley. The Waxworks—Mr Rowley and his company arrived in Ashburton yesterday, three trucks being required to carry his Impedimenta. The Oddfellows' Hall presented a busy scene, as 20 men were working tooth and nail all day. The whole of the floor space has been utilised for the figures, which include a large number of new ones. Since Mr Rowley visited the colony he has been showing la South Africa, and he obtained representa tions of generals and notable men on both sides of the war. The cyclorama pictures have been placed underneath the Btago, and no extra charge will be made to inspect this portion of the exhibition. Mr Rawley also gives a vefy pleasant entertainment of the vaudeville order, and refinement is a feature which is assured. The waxworks open on Saturday evening and should be well patronised. A Nqveltv—The Khaki bicycle is now being fitted with the two-spaed gear hub, which nob only gives free wheel, but has the additional advantage of allowing the rider to change his gear at will from a low to a higher gear whilst riding, and oan be in speobed ab Besb and Towne's, Saunders' Buildings, Consumers of Flebcher Bros' well know 0 brands of teas will see by the above firm' 3 new advertisement bhab in their next tea competition they have decided to give a priae bo everyone who sends in over 30 coupons. First prizs, handsome oiook and bream or hand painted dinner seb , The Tenth Oonsignmbnt of goods (thia season's) just landed by Messrs Oabes, Lowry and Co include novelties quite new to Ashburton. Among bhe latesb in cycling clips are the * Klip well,' 'Gdptite,' and ' Holdfast, 9 also uew styles in cycling penohos. This firm is noted for always being up to dace with the Home market, and their stock ii the largest aud mosb varied in the colony = _^_____.___,_____,

News in Brief.

We direct) our readers attention to an ad vertiiemenb in another column from Messrs Graoe Bros, who after exactly twelve mouths very successful run here are remov* ing nexb week to establish their business in Christohurcbi Saturday next is positively the last day to Ashburtion, and keen buyers would do well to profit thereby. Daring Mr A A Fooka' absence, arrange ments have been made with Messrs Haaraer and Bridge to carry oub surveys j in the Aahbarton 0 itracy. Mr 0 J Styehe will snpply information. Mr G H Goodal!, auctioneer, Masfcerfcon, announces in our advertising columns that he has a number of business openings in Wairarapa for sale. The Evening Post s&yb:—*T.he excellent deer shooting which can be had in New Zaalaad is proving » distinct source of attraction t3 sportsmen from other parts of j the world, Among those now in the colony for that purpose are sportsmen from India, England, and Australia,. While the Government of New Zealand and jbhe Australian Commonwealth are doing their beat: to suppress 'TabtersallV sweeps they are allowing the prospectuses of Ger- j man lotteries to pass through the post. Bcores of these prospectuses, offering prizes amount? ing to 500.000 marks, have been distributed In Ohrlstcfruroh during the present week.-r Lyttelton Jimu. Any of our readers requiring a lamp of any description should pay Messrs Fletcher Bros" establishment a vißic, as they have just opened up an immensa shipment: of lamps of all fcinds, which they have marked at the lowest payable pr joes. Their window display will give you BB ea °£ *ttr 8e Btock they oarry ■

Wbathbr F«akoAST — Captain Edwin wires:—Strong north to west and southwest winds, glass fail, Indications of rain. Hotel Changesi—The Mounb Somers Hotel is about bo change hands, Mr Thomas West, the present lessee, going out on Saturday, and Mr Bates takes possession on thab day. Road Board Election-A notice in our advertising oolumns intimates that the annual election for Nos I, 2, and 6 Wards of the Upper Ashbnrbon Road Board will take place on May 2od. sth, and 7th. Nominations olose at noon on Monday, April 21«t, at the Road Board Office, West Street, Ashburton. An Important Part-AH Rudge Whit , worth cycles are fitted with dust proof bail bearings of the most approved design; Various forms are used, each having been adop'ed in its particular place as the re uib of exhaustive experiments and long actual experience.—R D Johnston, agent, Burnett Street, Ashburton; 1

ROAS BOARDS.

Anama- A meeting of bhe Anama Road Board was held on Wednesday last. Present—Messrs E G Wright (chairman), D Morrow, and W Nosworthy. THIBDB. The Receiver of Land Revenue advised that the balance of thirds due on Ri 8. 35779-80 had been paid, BOAD CLOSING. The Chief Surveyor wrote approving of the plans of the road proposed bo be dosed on tbe Downs, and bhe clerk was instructed to forward bhe proposal to the County Council for its consideration! PCBMG HEALTH. The Chief Health Officer forwarded a number of forms for use by householders in notifying oases of infectious disease. BATES AND FINKS. Ib was resolved that demand be made for j payment of bhe 10 per cent; fine on arre»rs i of rates in oases where the rate has been paid by the amount of fine, WOBKS, The Chairman reported he had arranged for repairs to Mayfield Ford, and the share of ooßb to be borne by eaoh Board, wish the chairman of tbe Rangitata Road Board. Correspondence with the contractor for shingling north Hinds road was read, a payment) passed on aooounb, and further inspection arranged for* Mr G LTwentyman waited en the Beard ard on behalf of Mr Wilson stated thab repairs were required In Miller's road, and on behalf of Mr Goo Harrison, mentioned thab there was a bad placs opposite his gate, Mr Twentyman also stated that the late flood had cub into the road by Toner's. He 1 further asked thab in future shingle should ! nob be taken from opposite his frontage as the tendency was to turn the river on to bis { iandi j Mr Twentyman was informed thab these matters would be considered. Mr Mo Rao said there ware bad holes on Miller's road and the road past Gale's, Members then arranged to inspect Black's orossing, the long catting, the shingle oon« tract on north Hinds road, and other works and repairsi HEKEAO SCHOOL Mr Twentyman said that a number of residents desired to have the name of Heke ao School altered to Anama, but Mr C J Peter thought as there might be a Post Office there, ib would lead to confusion with the present delivery of private bags at Anama Railway station. Mr Feber attended and after some discus sion agreed to waive his objection, and the Board agreed to approve of the name of Anama. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting was fixed for Wed nesday, May7bh. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £76 15s 9d were passed, and the Boam adjourned.

Coldstream.

A meeting of the C^ldsfcream Road Board was held at Lowoliffa schoolroom on Saturday hat. Present ~ Messrs E H Dobson, M G Rich, W Ohlenall and P R Dearden, Toe chairman (Mt J Studholme junr), wrote apologising for his absence, and mentioning several matters which he considered nqaired the attention of the Board, Leave of absence was granted to Mr Sbadhoime, and Mr Dobson was voted to the chair. VALUATION ROLL *^he Secretary to the Conference of local bodies wrote requesting information aa to the cost of the rolls to the Board. The Clerk was instructed to supply the information, and the chairman was appointed delegate ro the Conference. TRANSFERS The completion of transfers of some roads and gravel pits wa=t left in the hands of the chairman and clerk. BEDDON TESTIMONIAL A subscription list for the above object was received with a letter from the Mayor of Ashburton requesting that the list be returned by March 31st* The olerk was instructed to return the Hit and say the Board regrets it did nob oome before it until after the date named. BALING BOAD. (The Ashburton County Council wrote declining to pay a third of cost of maintain* ing the fence along the railway, and trusting the Board would not allow bo small a matter j to stand in the way of the opening of the road. The Clerk was directed to reply thab if the matter Is so email ft trusts the Council will see its way to undertake the mainten-, anoe of the fence, FORDS, The Clerk waa instructed to have the Hinds ford on the South Road repaired, and oall the attention of the Longbeacb Board to the state of the north approach to the ford on boundary road ) and the generally rough state of that road. WORKS. The Olerk was instructed to Lavs a drain on Dobson'a road cleaned oub at once as the water was rising over the road—also to have a sheep bridge erected on the Beach Road, and some holes near the pound filled and drained. GORSE, Leave was given bo Mr Ohisnall bo plough gorse on boundary road, a part of Coldstream itoad, The general question of gorae clear ing wag deferred for a month. RATH. Notice was given of the Board's intention | to strike a rate of $i in the £at next meeting, ANNUAL MEETINOi The annual meeting waa fixed for May 3rd. AOBOUNTS. Aooounts amounting to £44 12s 7d were passed and the Board adjourned.

Meeting of Ratepayers

ANAMA

4 meeting of ratepayers of the Anama ' Road Distinct was held at the Road Board office, A puma, ab noon oa Saturday, April 2nd, as advertised, to consider a proposal to close a portion of the North Hinds Rood. The Chairman of the Road Board occupied the chair, and read the advertisement calling the meeting. Advertisements notifying the proposed closing of the road were also read, and a plan of the same exhibited, and the position fully explained, and the meeting on being invited to express icn opinion, unani mously voted fpr the closing.

SOUTH AFRICA

♦ United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, April 7 1 The Vickers-Maxim Company hss pubtnitted to the War Office an •rmoured motor oar for coiat defence, adaptable for servicfl in the field, and carrying * pom pom and two smaller guns of the Maxim pattern. De la Rey has under his direct com mand nine hundred men, and is ftcily able to concentrate two thousand, Beyers is in command of four hundred Boers at Zoutpansbfrg, and Alberts ■nd Opperman have four hundred under them at Bethel. Small bodies are at Ermelo, Piet Retief, aud between the Vaai, Potohefstroom,aud Vereen'going, About four hundred and fifty of the enemy are scattered northeast of Orange, Zastron, Ftcksburg, and Brandwater, and five hundred and fifty are in C«pe Colony, chiefly in the vicinity of Garics and C«l?inia. De 1* Rey used three guns and a pom pom on the occasion of the fight at Boschbult; The British succeeded in sileucmg one of the enemy's guns. Altogether twenty four members of Mr Kruger's family have ttken the oath of allegitnce. London April 8 Lord Kitchener's weekly report shows that seventeen Boers were killed, Btx wounded, 107 taken prisoner^ snd thirty one surrendered; Colonel Pitcher's column on Thurs* day, near.Boshoff, killed Commandant j Erasmus. Kruitzmger's trial hss concluded. Ho wis acquitted, and will,consequently, be treated as an ordinary prisoner of ' war. Of the 2937 officers and 68,311 men invalided home, 7478 died, while 5262 men have been discharged as unfit for duty. The total deaths during the cam paign in Sonth Africa have been as follows :—.Killed in action, 502 officers and 5114 men ; wounded, 176 officers and 1774 men. In captivity, 5 officers and 97 men. Deaths from disease, 313 officers and 12,403 men. Acci ■ dental deaths, 24 officers and 543 men. !As the result of the conflict at Boschbutt recruiting in Canada has been stimulated. Lord Roberts has cabled to Lord Minto expressing his high appreciation of the Canadians, and his regret at their losses at Boßchbutt. The Government are publishing all the despatches relating to the Spionkop affair. ' A Mansion House Fund has been opened at the instance of Lord Miiner and Mr Chamberlain, to provide the families of a thousand Johannesburg j loyalist refugees with £50,000 worth of j household goods prior to their return, to replace the things looted from their houses. ■ Sydney, April 8 A new Federal Contingent is being j enrolled under the title of tbe Com monwealth Horse.

NEWS OF NEW ZEALANDERS

United Press Association—By Eleosrlc Telegraph WHLLiryGTON April 8 Major Piioher cables frem Capetown •— 6 Lieutenant Taylor, Privates Quinn, Mir ohell, and McKaivie, are doing well. Private Howard i» dangerously ill with enteric at Wynberg*'

APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS.

WELLtsraTOisr, April 8 The following provisional appointments have been made in the Soubh Island section of bhe Tenth Contingent:—Officers—E Squadron, Lieubenanb Derrebt in command ; F Squadrqn, Lieutenant Maying in command; G Squadron, Lieubenanb Keddel! in com 1 m*nd ; H Squadron, Lieutenant Butler in command) Non oommisßioned officers—E Squadron; Sergeanb H S Curtis, Lyon*. Fear, and J W Durham, Corpora's J Andrews, Neil, O W Hill, W Mathers, D H Croeaer, and O C Smith: F Squadron: Sergeants JET Burnett, E L Holland, Corporals C A Jeffreys, and J Nioholls, Lance Corporals E V Johnston and A L Buroh. G Squadron: Sergeants Stotb, F Booth, P C Cooper, and R Sutherland, fl Squadron: Serjeants Challis, A West, J Murphy and Wilkin, Corporals R C Lseey, O McGregor, F Morisco, and H Stalker* .Sergeant in command of details, acting Sergeanb Keddell. Captain Coegrove has been appointed paymaster, and Lieutenant) Bremner, of Gisborne, Lieutenant' Quarter* master, _ ■

The Shooting of Australian Officers.

-—~*—♦ United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copy right > London, April 8 A Liverpool man, formerly a mem ber of the Bash veldt Carbineers, de clares that Morant shot and killed Van Bnren on the open veldt while speaking to him abont the murders. He then reported that Van Boxen had been gallantly killed in action, The officers and men of the Carbineers represented every nationality. The missionary Heese started a report about tbe eight Speioked murders, and was shot. The murders totalled between thirty and forty. In some instances the motive was robbery, others were committed out of sheer recklessness through drink. Neither officers nor men were ever short of whiskey.

Afghanistan.

Per Frnss Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, April 8 Habibullah is allowing the Suunitee, in Central Asiatic Rossis, to travel through Afghanistan in going to Mecca. The jjovoe Vremya suggests that, if probably approached, the Ameer would agree to the appointment of a diplo matic agent at Kabul. The Haddah Mullah arrived at Kab«!,and congra'ulated the Ameer on his succession. He suggested that as the late Ameer, Abdor Raman, was called the '« Light of tbe Faith," the present Ameer shou'd be denominated the " Hope of the Faith." Habibnllah declined to adopt the suggestion, saying that he h&d not earned the title.

Magisterial

ASHBURTON- WEDNESDAY.

(Before Messrs R AJcom and D, I Thomas, Js.P.) false pbexenoks. Joseph S J Pengelley (on remand from Timaru) was oharged with obtaining, on the Ist day rf April), £2 by false pretences, from E J Righton, with intent to defrnud the said E J Righton. Accused pleaded not guilty. Edward J Righton, manager of the Aeb barton Club, said that on 29th or 30th of March aocused gave him a cheque for £1. On April lit he asked witness foe another blank cheque, which ho filled up for £2, getting the previous one back, as well as £1. Accuaed did not ask him at thab tlmo to hold the cheque over, but did so later. Witness complied with the request, and afterwards passed ib through the Club's account. The cheqie Wat returned marked ' no account * Accused, who was undefended, did nob cross examine, — Robinson, ledger keeper in the B»nk of New Zealand, Christchurch, said aorsused did not have an account In the Bank of New Zealand at present. He had had previously. To accused—The account had been closed, as there were no funds. There was nob sufficient cash to pay the Bank charge. Accused said that he had sent several cheques to the Bank in Chrlatchnrch, and had received no acknowledgement. He could not get money to cover the cheque in Ashburton, as he expected, and went to Timaru. As he found he could nob do his business there in time to cover the cheque, he wired to Righton to that effeob. Mr Righton (recalled) produced the telegram he had reoeived from aocused. This was after Pengelley was arrested. The Bench said they were satisfied that accused had given the cheque knowing he had no funds. He would be sentenced to one month's Imprisonment. The Court then rose.

CABLE NEWS.

: ■ ♦ — . United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph -Copyright London, April 7 Euston Hall, the seat of the Duke of Grafton, has been destroyed by fire. The great collection of paintings was rescued. The President of the Johannesburg Chamber of Miues estimates that the Boer Government obtained £2,697,173 worth of gold while holding" the mines, besides causing direct losses of £3,400,000• lb is reported on the Stock Exchange thab a Transvaal lean of thirty millions, at throe per cent, with a minimum of ninety nine, will be Issued Immediately. London, April 8 After exhausting the reserve the Australian and New Zealand Mortgage Company shows a debit balance of £6820. The Chairman recommended gradual judicious liquidation. The Hon. H Copeland, In the course of an interview, declared that the State Premiers would attend the Coronation If treated as Royil guests. The Colonial Office was trying to treat the States according to the precedent of the Canadian Provinces. This was unfair, as the States were only federated on 39 points, whereas the Dominion of Canada was tantamount to unification. Nkw York, April 8 Patrick, convicted of . the xaurder Of William Rice, the New York millionaire, has been sentenced to death. The New York Chamber of Commerce) is Inviting the Prince of Wales to attend V the dedication of the new chamber in September, The first case bo come before the Hague tribunal is a dispute between the Catholic Church of California, and the Government! of Mexico, involving a million dollars. Chicago is offering the freedom of the city toMrKruger, and has Invited him to visit Chicago. The Chinese Exolusion Bill has passed .he American Hotiße of Representatives. The increase in taxation in Jamaica is causing trouble. A citizen having heeu arrested provoked riot at Montego, Reinforcements of armed police were sent: One civilian was killed and several wounded, and three police officers* and sixteen of the force were wounded, while one was disembowelled. The cruiser Tribute has been sent to the Bay. Sydney, April 8 The census shows the number of New Zealand born people residing In New couth Wales to have increased from 9015 in 1891 to 10,589 in lasb year. Brisbane April 8 A New Guinea official states that the two murderers of Dr Chalmers and the Rev Tompkins, having been spoken to by white men, made no attempt to conceal their crime. When told that the clergy* man had never done them any harm, they replied that they wanted to kill white men. Melbourne, April S The Federal House reduoed the duty on cotton to 5 percent, on calico and linen meat wrappers to 10 per cent. The Government were defeated on both pro posals by a narrow majority.

Corrupt New York Police.

. «__— . United Press Association—^By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright New Yoke, April 7 An educated criminal, in conjunction wibh the District Attorney of New York and reporters on the New York Herald stafi^ are alleged to have bribed the Bowery po'ice, in return for a promise of immunity from arrest as receivers of stolen property, tho police supplying them 'with house breaking implements. The exposure caused a panic amongst the police, who have retained the best lawyers in the city to defend them, -~-——~——___—_-__.

The Manchurian Convention.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, April 7 Japin, Britain, and America, have approved of the Manchurian Conven tion, which is ready for signature. China secures material advantages under the Convention, including the admission of Manchuria as an integral part of the Empire, but China i 8 com pelled to unreservedly admit that she was the aggressor on the river Amur in 1900. London, April 8 Russia signs the Convention today. The evacuation of Manchuria is to be completed in eighteen months. She waives the question of special privi leges for the Russo-Ohinese Bank;

t ; IHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, APRIL S, 1902 .



; F. FERRIMAN fur sale. B. INVESTMENT SHABES. FOUR Shares in the Ashburton « Permanent Building and Investment lociety; 31st issue. Paid up to April, * 1802. Price-£42. Apply F FERRIMAN FOR *ALB, Cameron Street, Ashburton. /k N. Meal Home for a man of moderate XjL 'means, being Town Scot^n 700, ttpon which ii erected a House of 7 room*, ( with every modern ooavenienop. Prompt) Inspection is invited, as an advertisement wcold fill to do tbe property justice, Full particulars on application to F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate A dent, Havolook Street, Ashburion FOR ' SALE Clarke Sbreeb and Allen's Road, Alletttons I AM inetruo'-pd to sell thab very desir* able residence containing 6 rooms, pantry and poroh. together with one acre and ten perches of land situated as above. The property ia for immediate sale, and ab the prios asked should command a ready sale. Fall particulars may be had on appla nation to ' ;J F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent Havelook Street. FOR SALE I HAVE received! instructions from Mrs ' Hardley, Senr, to sell her property fronting on the East Beb and Eton Street), comprising one acre and forty perches of land, upon which is ereoiert dwelling house containing Dining room 18 x 16, -Sitting Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitoben and Binllery ; two stalled Stable and Fowlhouse, !Sh@ property ia well supplied with water from a wiadffiiH and tank. Part of the land is kid out in girden and orchard. Full particulars on application to F FERRIMAN Land and Estate Agent, Havelook Street FOB SALE Faral »f 121 Aores situated at Fieuaiagbon I HAVE reoeived instructions to sell a very convenient farm situated as above, with all the usual farm improvements. This property on aooouct of the owner having purchased a larger f»rm la for imma- ' dkto sale and occupation, and is admirably adapted for a dairy farm. Further particulars on application to ¥ P. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent: Hfivotnck Rtr*n»r, BUSINESS NOTION Easter Greetings.* - AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. WHEN out Senior in 1872 commenced Bushiest in A*bburtoo, he came to stay, and we thank our Krienda and Olients for the great support expended to us for over 80 yoßta. TbJ* valued confidence wa shall do our B'mtwt) to conserve !a every possible way, and with this in view we have decided to eff« the following advantageous terms to oar Ufge number of patrocs : — Ist. DISCOUNTS.-On all Merchandise If paid f:»r before the 15 h of the month i*,fpllnwjqj:.. .thd 'month of purchase a cafeh 'StEOsanb of 5 per cent will be tLowed. 2nd. COMMISSION.-On or &bmb tho 30th September in each year, when our books will have been attdi'ed in connection with our annual balance, we shall refund to all our Clients who h»vo favouied ua with their stock, wool, grain end land busineis. a reb»teof 20 per osti^ "f the net commission earned, gu*ranteßing a", the same time to bo as reatonuble in our ch-nri^PH t*a any other firm doing business in this Counti", and to further inoroase such r b^to should buaiooss rooul'u warrant our doing to. 3bij FINANCING—To meeb the repeated wii;h»H of oar nutnerou" C ienti we have clea dsd to allow thim to iteop their a counts with as head chargo. Order Books will be nupplied BD as to enable them to operate on BUoh aocounte. Fixed de^oait« to a limited amount onl? at current raws of internet will also be reoeived if desired. Her« ia Co-operation on tho mosb liberal principlr, and our Friends will see fit a glatien tbe advantages thete new terms f.ffsr. They are not Baked to lake up shares to be entitled to either the flash Disoounb or Rebate OommlsslM), and the former they will receive when they pay without having to wait until the end of the year, neither will tin allowance Of thia discount be dmendeot on any other Contingency* Ws effar these concessions re*irrlTrio"B* such stringent stipulations, and trust the retldeato of 'he district- will reciprocate. . The above t*rms to come into fotoe on the Ist of April, 19<W. JTBIEDLANDER BROP, Ltd 32 f HAVE FOR SALE — The Lateeb and Moeb Up bo date Farm Machinery in t*<e market THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL. The only Drill thab carried off a Gold Medal in an actual Field Trial. Light draught combined with strength, a perfect sower, and * trial gtveo. Itißp^otton iaviterl THE ROl-AKY DISC KIDQER. Thia maebmo takes the place of three traplemento, and does the work better. A great saving to mangel and turnip growen Ptoughß, HarrowH,Bprins;tined Ualtivatoru, und ail kinds of Fuim Maahinery kept on hand ; pricea moderate and terms very eaay. Extras fo- above kept in stock BICYCLES and all Requisites. — The latest modal Chain Envoy, b»outifni machine lot strength, style »nd fioislu The coming machine—Chainlcßß Envoy, no ooga or chains, bail rolls along—the easiest running machine ia the market; once riddea, always ridden. Inspection invited . AGENT. FOR JSoulhland Implement and Engineering Company Colonial Mutual Life Aesuranca Society United Fire and Marine Fire Insurance Cimpany Money to L«nd fr m4J per cent. 1000 Aerea L<>,nd, good round land. Price reasonable; and rm easy terms. 2000 A«es good all rout d Lind, can be had cheap. Very easy terms. fiOO Acres Sheep Lund, very little money required and easy terms. 5 Acr«s, with dwelling of six rooms, aice home, price and terms very reasonable. Also 2300. 900, 600, 374. 200, 650, 260, • 2t*» SOO, 100. 90. and 79 Acres LinJ ; a number of others equaily cheap, aad on easy terms. for' particulars apply W. STONYER, TANCRED STREET •Next Bank of Australasia) lAwShtnery. Grain, Produce, Insurance, Land and Commission Agent "tuT- IOull"\ c«r«« Coughs of Long Btanaii^. promotes Easy Expectoration. PacH, 2<«d ; obtainable everywhere. bieaoke Kew Venus



BUSINESB NOTICES GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. JUST LANDED,—SingIe and Double Barrel Breech Loading; A real Good F.B. at 45a. D.B. from 65* upwards. AMMUNITION TO SUIT ALL. CARTRIDGES, including Iley's Universal and Blue. Nobel's BilUstite, Smokeless. NEW CLUB. NEW RIVAL. Powder, Shot, Caps, Loading Implements, Gun Oases, Cleaning Rods, «Sro. LAMPB. AND LAMP WARE- Library or Dining Koom from 27s 6d to 55a 5 Table from 2s 6d to 30a: Call find in pect the " New MilW," — Hand Lamps from Is. LAMP OL&SSE3 AND WICKS OF ALL KINDS. CARPENTER'S TOOLS Of all Descriptions at Reduced Prices. Greatest variety and Cheapest in Ashburton, RANGES _ REGISTER GRATES TO SUIT THE TIMES; V_J # JLXJL jLJ JLJ JL-* JL. JL^I k3«| The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade J. WILSON ' DIRECT IMPORTER OP ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent 8> t of Tradesmen kept for House Painting and Decorating in all its Branches, for Town and Country, I Have a Well Assorted Stock of MIXED PAINTS In Large or Small Quantities; also Painb Brushes White Lead Linseed Oils (Raw or Boiled Scrim Window Glass Fancy Glass Turpentine Benzine Methylated Spirits Artiatß* Material Beautiful MIRROR GLASS in large sheets, oan be out to any size HARLXLEY BROS., PLUMBERS, IRONMONGERS, AND TINSMITH Our Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGE'S, SO AND GUN FITTINGS Is to HmkT; and Oar GUNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Is In the Hands .of a Certificated Engineer, therefore all work will be oarried out on latest scientific lines, and guaranteed We bold a large stock of WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATHS, FORCE and LIFT PUMPS, SINES, LAVATORY BASINS. HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &o, and make HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK a Specify SPOUTING, RIDGING, and all classes of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured. Pips Welis Driven, Pumps, Hydrahlic Rams, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. ! A Staff of Competent Workmen always available for all classes of Plumbing work in any part of the county. *_*» a*] HARDLEY BROS. po B- 88 PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STREET * Him no hi ifli, AUTUMN AND I Bpe°&r^ bymy WINTER NOVELTIES. New Uoods in all Departments 1 Beautiful Selection of i NEW MANTLES. JACKETS, GAPES, SEAL JACKETS, SILK BLOUSES, FURS, GLOVES, and 1 DRESS MATERIALS, LAOE COLLARS, SELK SKIRTS, _c, mI>UGIQA/f i Y/TlVrr^ H GIVING EVERY SATISFAO \ Jt_&& MA JBJLLN lX TION IN FIT, STYLE, and PRICE HIGH-CLASS TAILORING Perfect Fit, Good Workmanship, Prices Very Moderate. ANDREW ORR. IT WILL PAY YOU | IT wm™__ mcom To Try Our j 't% llk^HTO 3jA aIrsTANI>SINTOCKT"Pol' Is a Sweet, Deliciousl Nectar right MeJDOINAI^D & CO. Tailors . through. BBp^ CEYLON TEA. IcLOTiHi^r^ro^l "o!o Agent~ £ '~-^——t_\ j # T> COOCH, Ashburton, -vsr A mraTST*TO/"\rVl7!_l fTI H E Coventry Machinists' Company, W i*. AJWXI irJCfcl/V/i? O JL Limited; (incorporated with the Swifb Cycle Company, Limited,) have the pleasure of infsrming their agents and the public T , __ generally bhab tbe King h»s been gracioußly HE Largest Stock of Water- p | eaß ed to grant them a Royal Warrant of Apnointmeab, as Cycle Manufactures to His proofs in the newest shapes, Now Majesty. „. . r The Company have now had the honour of „ , holding a Royal Warrant of Appointment for Opened over t, wen t y years, having firsb been ap* ~ ~ n *--mc pointed Cyole Manufaobnrers bo His Majesty, RAINPROOF TWEED CHSSTERFIELDS J hen Prln y ce of Waleß> in January, 18^. ** 42s 6d and SBj 6d ____ BLUE TWEED CHESTERFIELDS, 30a ECLIPSE CYCLE CO., AGENTS, TANCRED STREET. GREY TWEED CHEBTEREIELDS __ rT~i~ri^r^ ' 309 HATS FAWN T^YEED CHESTERFIELDS HAV§ -^ B - opBNEDf WATERPROOFS MADE TO ess s « GOTHIC/ tf-I Direct from the Manufacturers, a Large A Very Large Selection of Water- Bhipmenb of Gents' Hats in the very Latest proof Patterns to self cb from Styles, including complete ranges of the __,^ oelebrated IHE NEW ZEALAND » COOL SPRING" BESTQUALITY CLOTHING FACTORY FLEXIBLE HATS, F. H. BEOKINGBALE, for which we are the Sole Agents in this Manager Disjbriob. D"~URING this sale you oan get Reliable CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN Pbabob, Draper and Clothier. I Ashburton.



CAN BO NO MORE. When your doctor says he can do no more, you feel—well. No! but that your end has come., It often happens with chronic dyspeptics that they try all sorts of physic, go from one doctor bo another, till at last there comes bhe sentence: ' Can do no more' Despairing, sentenced dyspeptics should try Impey's May Apple, the ideal family medicine- Its efficacy in cases of chronic dyspepsia Is marvellous. Ib cures when nobbing will cure. It le absolutely safe and reliable for const Spa -1 tion. indigestion, biliousness and all liver and kidney troubles. Impey's May Apple is extracted from the storehouse of Nature, and is purely a vegetable remedy. May be token by the mosb delicate women and , children. Chemists and stores, 2s 61.



The efficacy of TUSSICURA in all lung and throat complaints ia undeniable. It * touches the spot; every time. The Elusive Pic+s^in Is the source of much sport and the cause of many injuries..' Football players should use Chamberlain's Pain Balm, an antisept'c liniment, espeslally valuable for sprains and bruises. One anpltcation gives relief. Try it. The New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Asso ciation of Qanterbury, Limited, Ashburton, sells it,



i - \ Baby's Cough Must Nbvek Lin(jeb— Nothing is more distressing than to see a helpless little Infant suffering wibh a ooogb, and to be fearful of using a remedy ! which may contains some harmful '' Ingredient. The makers of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy positively guarantee that I this preparation does nob contain opium ; In any form, or any Other harmful ■ substance. Mothers may confidently give p this remedy to their little ones. Ib gives , prompt relief and is perfectly safe, lb j always cures and cures quickly. The . Sli<sw Zealand Farmers' Cooperative , Association of Canterbury, Limited, Auhburtoa, sella it.



J 1 ,_„,, l |^^**'^*^*,??M""'!" The Plague has come bo light again To give us all a soare; Death stares us in the face, that's plain, j Let every one take care. Attend to every ailment that You may have to endure, Diive off your cough and pub ©n fab Wibh Wood's Gbhat Pkppkkmint Cure If yon are suffering from Bronchitis, send to your chemist for TDSSIOURA. You will instantly reoeive permanent relief, 1 a



Hollis GYOLBs^Tiia display of HolHft cycles now on view at John Orr & Oo'a Is well worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus* lasts. These machines are made from genuine B.S. A parts by the oelebrated gumnakers, I. Hollis & Sons, Birmingham, which should be sufficient guar»Kfce«> of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finished, and tho high standard of quality attained in bbc manufacture of the Hollis bicycle bw been most rigidly maintained. Wade's Worm Figs — the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective, ll W^es everywhere \