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COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association-By Elctric Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 27 i Cheese-New Zealand,' 475, Batter, 104 s to 105s All classes of New Zealand and, R'ver Plate mntton have advanced 1 16th d. Lamb—Prime Canterbury 5 l-16th d, fair average, including Dunedin, South land, Wellington, and secondary Canter* bury, 4 1316tb:_l, New Zealand beef, 180 to 220_b par quarter, fair average quality, ox fores 4ji, ox hinds unchanged.

THE AGENT GENERAL'S CABLE.

Wellington, April 28

The following cable message has been ' received from the Agent-General, dated ! London, ..April 26 h :—»« Mutton market ! firm, trade "low. Average price today— Canterbury 211, Duoedin, S mthland, and Wellington Meat Export Company mutton 3§ I j other North Lland-mutton 2§ i. The lamb market is we»k, and shipments are arriving. There has been a very heavy alteration in lamb and beef. Since last week buyers of butter are holding back expect ng prioes to lower. Price today is 105*. Cheese la very firm at 86', Hemp is depressed ati £36 nominnly ; M*y and July shipments £533. There is a better demand for cocksfoot seed, New Zealand, 17ib standard, 47e»"

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashburton Agency of tbe New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter. oury, Ltd, quote aa follows on April 28, 1902:— Wheat- Old prime milling ... 4a to 4_ Id New „  ... 3. lid to 4'i Oats—Duns .. 2a to 2 1 14 „ Danish ._. 2s to 2s Id „ Sparrowbills 2a ld to 2« ljd „ Canadian ... 2a 2d to 2« 3d Barley—Malting, prime 2s 9 J to 3» 3d Inferior 2a to 2s 3d

Peas—Blue Prussian 5a 6J to 6s „ Partridge 3* to 3* id Chaff—Good oateheaf 60a lo 65s Grass Seed—Farmers 3s to 3s 6J The above are prices current paid to farmers on track* at Ashburton

DEATH

PniTOHABD—On Sunday, April 27th, 1902, ab the residence of Mr D. C. Stock, Moore Street, Ashbnrton, Oxjvk Llew.bli.yn, daughter of George and Mary Augusta Pritchard, of Marawiti. Aged 8 months

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1902.

It cannot be denied even by the most pronounced opponent of the present Government that the Postmaster- General, Sir Joseph Ward, hai shown himself a most capable and progressive Minister. If he had nothing to show beyond hia scheme bo successfully car ried into effect of a universal penny pas'age sjstem for New Zealand, he would stand high in the ranks of public benefactors. That work will identify his name with a great progressive movement whose benefits are being felt throughout the while colony, more particultrly by the poorer classes. Indeed, we may go farther and say that having made communication by letter so much cheaper than it was before the penny postage must bring people into more frequent communi cation with one another, and that must conduce to the benefit of the whole community. Rut Sir Joseph Ward's motto seema to be 'ever onward/ and he has held out hopes that before long we shall have greater facilities with regard to cable communication with other countries, and the war has strongly emphasised ihe disadvantages we are labouring under owing to the existing high cable tariff. The Postmaster-General's latest achieve ment shows that he is always watchful for opportunities to carry out his progressive schemes. For he saw in the desire of the Federal Government to secure a concession for cable mes sages an opportunity to get an equiva lent in the admission of our letters to Australia at a penny, and he has succeeded in arranging for this. Those who have friends in Australia or who do bu-inees with any of the Common wealth States will fully appreciate Sir Joseph Ward's latest work, We have no doubt that he wiH succeed in his determination to secure cheaper cable communication between New Zealand and tfao rest of the world. As Minister of Railways, Sir Joseph Ward haa shown a strong desire to meet the convenience of the public. In bis statement to Parliament he fore shadowed further consessions by the Railway Department in freights and fares. -•' In rrply to a deputation that jnleryieyed him in Dunedin the other day, he gave an intimation as to the nature of the promised concessions, Details were not available, _?at gen erally Sir Joseph indicated that sub stantial reductions would be made in i the passenger fares for long distances, which will be a great boon, and will enable the people of this country lo visit most parts of the colony they have not yet been able to see, owing to the cost of travelling, In future the poorer classes will be able to Fisifc those plapes which have been so often described by admiring tourists, but which the poorer people of the colony have never yet teen.

Local and General.

Personal —Mesas s J M Cambridge, E Todhunter, aud R Herring leave the colony for England by the Athenio, whioh sails for London on M*y Bth.

Then and Now—ln the year 1799 the first criminal trial in Scotland for il'egal combinations took place In Edinburgh. A report of iho trial will ba found on the fourth page of this issue, and onr readers will be able to jadga for themselves of tho progress trade unionism has made in a century. A Scandalous Report Pknibd — A private cable message received in Christ church on Saturday from Captain Chaplain Luxford, of the Southern Battalion of tho Tenth Contingent, then at Sydney, says :—'Scurrilous article In newspaper charging Contingent! with gambling and drunkenness, and alleging fofloffiotent food; Is false. General behaviour exemp'ary. 1

Lccal Industry-Mr O Muir, coach builder, of this town, has just turned out a very hands, me dog cart to the order of Mr Whltakar, of the Royal Hotel, The whole of the work was executed at Mr Mar's establishment, and is a very creditable piece of workmanship Indeed. Tae vehicle I.* of the Eoglish pattern, painted in lake and picked out in blaok and gold. The mountings are of brass, and the trimmings in morocco leather. Altogether the vehicle has a very stylish appearance*

The Auckland Islands—Two adventur ous farmers—Mr W 3 Fleming, of Southland, and another —have leased some thousands of acres in the Auckhnd Islands, for the inconsiderable trifle of £24 per annum, and have matured a scheme whereby they will stock what is generally considered to be a wilderness with aheep and pigs. Mr Flem ing's idea regarding tbe wherewithal to ran the pork producing part of his venture ia a somewhat original one, According to our informant, it appears that sea Hons are very numerous at the islands, and Mr Fleming is of opinion that they will make excellent fodd for the porkers.-Bruoe Herald

Fm_atDunsandfl —Mr WFM Buck leys fine residence at Duasandel was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday The oook, who was. the only person in bhe house at tbe time, went to bed aboub nine o'clock, and peroelved a smell of smoke. On going down Btairs she found that a fire had broken oub In the lumber room. The men employed on the piaoe, assisted by other residents In the locality, managed to save some of the furniture in the lower rooms, but bhab in the upper rooms and the building itself were totally destroyed. There ia no idea as to how the fire occurrd.

The Rev, E. Whitehottse—Ab the householders' meeting ab Hampstead last evening tbe Rev E Whitehouse, the newly appointed vioir of St Stephen's, was present by invitation. The rev gentleman was nominated for a scab on the Committee, but, of course, had to decline, as he was not elegible. In explaining the reason why he was present, Mr White house, by his genial manner, soon made himself quite at home among strangers. H) said that he was always onthudtstio on school matters, and tuofc a lively interest in matters educational. When he tfas legally entitled to seek election he would accordingly do so, This remark was reoeived with much gratification by the householders present.

A Watbbspotjt.—Captain Munn, of the barquentine Kabs Tathazn, sighted a g eat watetspout on his recent voyage from Ntpirr to Newcastle. He described ib as a magnl ficenb sight, the water rushing up one side and apparently down the other, whlie pari of the time the transparency enabled the water to be seen crossing and raoroasing with tremendous ve'ocity in Ids internal formation. I j also had'" the appearanoe for aloit a m'nute of an eaormons vo'ume of water revolving at a terrifia rate round a transpai ent centre, all being visibb, the naar side consequently appearing to be going in an opposite direction* Trt'mdndous rain con tinued for two hours, and the waterspou then burst, the crew of the ves?el bti-g muoh relieved;— Auckland Stor,

Bakaia Swimming Club — The Rakaia Amateur Swimming Club held their annual social on Friday n'ghb In the Oddfellows' Hall, 'he affiir being a great success. Tbe music was sapplied by Mr Terris' band from Ashburton, Songs were rendered during the evening ani were muoh appreciated. Dmolng was kept up till an early hour, Mr F Street acting as M C. Refreshments were supplied by Mr Murray. During the evening Mr Rowntree, in a brief speech, touched on the successful season the Club had bad. Another social will be held in abonb two months' time

PaESBNTATiow— A party organised by the members of the late Ashburton Brass Band paid a surprise visit to Mr G Hosken last evening for the purpose of wishing him bon voyage on his departure for England.' In the course of the evening, Mr C Chapman, on behalf Of the members of the old band, presented Mr Hoßken with a handsome travelling rug, and Miss Hosken with a deck ohair. In doing so he asked them to accept the best wishes of all present for an enjoyable trip and a safe return. Reference was made to Mr Hoßken's long and honout able connection with the band, and the universal esteem and gratitude that his energetic and kindly assistance had emplant ed mall who played under his baton, Mr Hosken suitably replied, and hearty cheers were then given for Mr and Mrs Hosken and family. Ths remainder of the evening whioh was devoted to social amusement was brought to a olose by the singing of' Auld Lang Syne.'

A Novemv—Tbe Khaki bicycle is now being fitted with the two-speed gear hub, whloh'not) only gives free wheel, but has the additional advantage of allowing the rider to change his gaar ab will from a low to a higher gear whilst riding, and can be in speobed ab Beat and Towns's, Saunders' Buildings. Bicycles fob Evkbyboov—l have for sale the following second hand cycles :— Star £4, Anglo Speoial with free wheel, £10, Raglan £8, Sterling £7, Waver!ey'£s, Anglo Special £9, Lady's Humber £11, Lady's Cleveland £7, Lady's American £6. Ail thesemachloes are In firsb class order, aod are real bargains. —R D Johnston, Burnett street,

Weather Forboast — Captain Edwin) wires: — 6troug winds from between north ' and east and southeast; glass further fall; indications of rain.

Magisterial—At the Police Court this morning, before Mr R Alcorn, J P, an old offender, named John Kelly, known m 'Kelly the RakV who w;s arrested for being drunk yesterday, was convicted and discharged. A firsb offender, charged with the same offence, was also convicted and discharged.

Fairfield Fsepziko Works—The Can terbury F»cz n Meat Company, Limited, announce that the Fairfield Freezing Works will be closed for slaughtering for export purposes durlrg the week from the 19sh to 24'h May, for the purjfoie of cleaning water races.

LoNGBBAcrt Road Boaro—Messrs G W Body and JON Grigg have been elected members of the Longbeaoh Road Board

The Mayoral Election.— Mr Henry Davis reminds the electors that the polling for the eleotion of Mayor takes plaoa to morrow between the hours of 9 a.m, and 7 p*m.

Hookey -The following teim has been selected to pUy against the Rakaia Olub tomorrow (Wednesday), on the oval, com mencing at 1 30 ptn sharp :—Bsoke—Stock (Captain), Milliohamp, Houston. Smith, D>ddt_, A Sl'oook ; forwards—Watt, Millichamp, M< Donald, F Clark (2); emergencies—Fi'.zgerald, Marsden, Baker, Rands;

Cultivator Trial—A public trial of the Osborne sprjnStcoth cultivator will be held at Mr A Keane'a farm, Newtown, Rakaia, at 1 pit onJPhuraday next. AH interested in agriculture should enr'e ivour to be present at this important trial! It Is olaimed for this Implement that It is one of the handiest and most nsaful machines yet introduced Into this oolony.

Poor it, at Newiands—An enjoyable social was given in the Newiands school on Monday, 2lst inst. There waa a good attendance, and surpassed anything in this respect held in Newiands. Songs were contributed by Mrs Jones, M'ss Porter, and a pianoforte solo waa nicely played by Miss Searell, of Christchurch. Messrs A Jamieson and Coombe also gave vooal item", whioh were ranch appreciated, Mr R Cullen and Miss Richardson supplied music for the dancing, and Mr*W Pearce acted as MO. Mr P Jones was in the chair, and at the conclusion of the concert a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the performers.

The Spobts Association—The quarter* ly meeting of the Ashburton Sports Association delegates was held in the assistant secretary's office, Burnett Strseb, on Monday evening Present—Messrs P S Cox (chairman) S J Gordon, J S Tennanti C Campbell, and the assistant secretary. It was agreed that the guar* anree form given by the Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club in the matter of laying down three asphalt courts in the Domain be endorsed and handed to the Domain Board in due course. In auswer to a letter received from the Pirates Football Club it was decided thab the Pirates Football Club give ten dnys' notice to the Sports Association of any important match they wish to play on the Oval, stating the exact honr and day to be arranged for.

Tail&king—Mr Kerr, of Strange and Company's Tailoring Department, Ohriat ohnrab, and one of tho firm's principle cutters will be in ABhburton again oo Saturday 3rd May, to 'fit on' orders entrus^ej to him, and to book fresh ones. He may be seen ab Strange and Company's Agancy (Mr Sandrey'f) on above datt>, from 11 a m to 6 46 p m. It is hardly necessary to s»y anything here ai to Strange and Com pany's tailoring, because the firm has earned a reputation for itself thab extends fir and wide. But one point is worthy of apeolal notioe, whilst Strange and Company's suits and single garments ts measure are so remarkable for out, fl f, style, and workman ship, their prioes eiemst. moderate. Those requiring winter suits er overcoats, eie, oau hardly do better than oon*ulb Mr Kerr on May 3rd—if, In deed, t'tey h£ve neb already done so,- [ .

A Display m Lamps—The finest disp'ay of Cycling Lamps in Ashburton is at Messrs Oates, Lowry, and Go's, Burnett Street. This firm have now opened up their new stock of Latnp3, Oils, Carbide, etc. which will be sold at exactly the same prices as their Christchurch house.

News in Brief.

The time for receiving tenders for renticg part of the Tinwald Domain has been extended till Saturday, May 3 *d

We understand that the collector for the Hampstead Town Board (Mr Braddell) h»s reoeived Instructions to sue for all unpaid rates ab once.

TheN Z Farmers' Cooperative Association have bseu instructed to sell by private treaty, on account of Mr A J Huston, his farm at Mayfield, consisting of 1560 aores of agricultural and paßtoral land

A Poisoning Case.

THREE DEATHS

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Hamilton, April 28

News has reached here thab on Thursday lasb some nine natives of Tehoetalnul, near Morrinsville, partook ef honey and were poisoned* Three died bhe next day ; two are dying, and four are still in a dangerous condition

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON COUNTS RACING CLUB

AU-UMN MEETING.

The following nominations have been received ;—

FIRST DAY

Flying Handicap—Whirlwind, Antigone, Weponer, Rawmore, Gjod Spec, L»dy DaodaßjßiU Perkins, Laiy Gorbou, Cannon ite, By, Hearts, Abydos, Rsflax

Melrose Pony Handicap—Rosle O'Shei, Biubles, Display. Farewell, Meroia, Dandy Coon, Adele, Process Perkin, Prirjoesa Royal, Helios, Gunner Qmen

Ashburton Handicap—Djin Djin, Huku, Soottlsh Minstrel, OaTeo,Glenaladale, Siege Gun, Terrapin, Lady Lilian, Hastings, Calibre, Skobeloff, Abydos, Dandas

Fairfield Whiter—All Saints, No 9. Scottish Minstrel, Lapidary, Olanburn, Clan deboye, Huku, Lady Medallist, Kotokoto, Single Event, feurrey, Redoubt, J. P, Valentine, Roller

' Gbovb Jarm Handicap — Whirlwind, Pallas, Long Tom, Romans' ka8"» Flame, Magnificent. Antigone, Hastings, Riwmore, Ordnaaoe, Rostmere, Lady Duudaa

SECOND Wakandi Handicap —Antigone, Good Bpeo, Whirlwind, Long Tom, HasblDg, Rye, Rwmore, Abydos, Lady Medallist, Roßmsre, Ordnance, Romany Lass, Lady Dundas;

Kolmar Handicap—Rosle O'Shea, Fare* well, B*ubles, Meroia, Dandy Coon, Adele, Princess Perkin, Gunner Qaeen, Priuoe.s Royah ■Actcmn Handicap—Djin Djin, Scottish Mfostrel,' Qlenaladalf, Terrapin, Hastings, Skobeloff, Biegjj G\in, Cameo, Lady" Lillian, Calibre, Magnfioent, Dundae, Abydos, Trial Handicap—Lambkin, Lady Brandt, Aaiitji ment, Tha Soldier, Wee Warbeok, Wepener, Romany L»s.<, Sahara, Tui, Lady Gorton, Mendip Roie, Don Bell, Catherine Gordon, Hearts, J P., Bill Perkins.

Juvenile Handicap — Secret Booiety, Antigone, Firebrand, Grand Rapids, Wei beck,' ftaßf_mere, Pallas, Furious, Grand Chain, po'ure'tel, petfetfal * gy^onds, Bill Perkins

WiNOHMOBH WtliTßK—All Saints, No 9, Scottish Minstrel, Long Tom, Lapidary, Olanburn, Skobeloff, Huku, Koto Koto, Bingle Efreub, Redoubt, J.P., Tahn'ine, Roller, Lady Medallist. Farewell Handicap—Whirlwind, Flame, Meroia, Pallas, Dundae, Magnificent, Ter* rapin, Hastings, C.meo, Lidy Lillian, Abydos,

OBITUARY.

JAMES WILSON.

Mr James Wilson, a well known and highly respected resident of Dromore, died at midnight on Saturday. Mr Wilson was born In County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1850, and came to New Zealand in the ship Glenmark in 1871. Since hie arrival in tha colony he has been engaged in farming, first at Green dale, then at Seafield, and for the past 20 years at Dromore. By energy, industry, perseverance, and rectitude in dealing with his fellow men he achieved marked enocess in all his farming operations. Six imnths ago his health began to fall. It was thought that a change might benefit him and he went to the Sinatorlnm at H miner for two weeks, and afterwards to Strathmore Hospital. On his return to Dromore he became so we-sk that at j length he had to take to .his bed. All ! that human aid could achieve was done for him. Sympathy for him and for his family was general throughout the dis' fcrict, and numerous friends visited him during his illness. A devoted wife was at his bedside night and day. attending to his every want. He himself bore his cross with Christian fortitude. To those who stood by his bedside he frequently spoke of others suffering in the district. In the midst of his own pain his nobla and unselfish nature was not obscured. Of him it can truly be said that to know him was to love him. Mr Wilson waa of a retiring and unassuming disposition and had no ambition to mix in pnblic affairs. As be himself said *He wished to be at peace with all men ' He was for a tine a member of the Wakanui Road Board. One bright feature in his character was his great love for children! For near'y twelve years he was a member of the Dromore School Committee, and he always took a keen Interest in educational affaire. His was Indeed a kindly and benevolent disposition and many wil miss his kindly advice and genial manner. Great sympathy is felt for the widow, three sons and two daughters who are left to mourn their loss.

The funeral of the late Mr James Wilson took place today, and was very largely attended, over 200 following the remains to tbe Ashbnrton cemetery. The pall bearers WBre—Messrs W J Allen, T Lyeaght, A 0 Maxwell, and P Hanrahan, senior. The Rev G B Inglis read the funeral service at the grave. A number of vary fine wreaths were sent by sym pathisers.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold oaroivos responsible fot oplntonß expressed br onr eorreapon'isnta

THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY

TO THE EDITOB

Sib,—l have read with interest your reporter's notes oa tbe Dairying Industry, and mast say I am well pleased with the deductions drawn. I am only in a small way myself, but feal that even to me there would be a gain If I oould geb my milk stralghb to a factory, and receive the cash ab bhe month end, or ab any regular interval. There wou'd be no more wotk for myself and family than there is at present, and there would be something definite before us. Your reporter's remarks as to feed and housing are to the point, and you are to be eoogratu' lated on the stand your paper has taken in this rmtter. Ido not think there would be any d ffioulby In making the industry nay if smarted on a proper basis, and with eiffijlent capita. I should think 3000 shares of One Pound (£1) each per share would be ample to provide building?, machinery, etc., and provide a working oapital. Would it not be a wise sVp to get a meeting of those interested, and ventilate the matter, or follow up your vanttlati _ by providing a good current of air, strong enough to get farmers and tradesmen to take up shares. Shonld this matter be taken up, I trust yon will peg awjy, and make it clear that given sufficient working capital, good management, and plentiful supply of milk, there wi I be n bright future for the iuduslry, and through the industry, for the whole country side I am oi opinion that the Dairying Industry la-hut in its infancy in this colony, and that It has before ib as large, if nob a larger, futae than cur froz;n meat industry Further Its bemfits will be more directly folb in that ie is only 'he big man who can grow sheep, We iessf). men of smaller acreigecin step into the dairying and get proportionate returns for our capita! and labour. Trusting the goal will be reaohed, —I am, &c. INTERESTEO Alford Foresb, April 18th, 1902

SOUTH AFRICA

Per Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

THE RETURNING TROOPERS Adelaide, April 28

The Manchester Merchant brought 244 men of the South Australian Fifth and Sixth Contingents from tbe Oape.

THE NORFOLK

ARRIVAL AT SYDNEY

ALLEGED GAMBLING

THE STATEMENT UNFOUNDED

Sydney April 28

The Norfolk arrived this evening. A paper published a somewhat sensational statement regarding alleged gambling and drinking on the transport. Enquiries made at the time showed there was little, if any, ground for the statement. To-day the same paper publishes a letter from Sergeant-Major Pleasants denying any gambling aboard, or ? at any rate only a little of a harmless description, meant top%ss away idle hours during the tedious voyage- He adds;—" I have been on several troopships conveying troops to and from South Africa, and can say the men aboird the Norfolk were exceptionally well behaved. There was less gambling amongst them than any other Contingent that left New Zealand." A second letter from Rev. "Mr Luxford, Chaplain, states that the charges are not only unfair but untrue. He was pleased with the sobriety of tbe men, the majority of whom are teetotallers. Gaming was not prevalent, the order prohibiting it being with very few exceptions willingly obeyed.

Messages from Mr Seddon

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Wellington, April §8

Sir Joseph Ward has received the follow ing cable message from Mr Seddon, dated Albany, Monday, 6pm~(,All well lo health, and our party, officers, and men are firab rate; Lost; five horses j rough weather in Australian Bight' Another message states thab Mr Seddon had a very cordial reoepbion, The Drayton Grange leaves for Durban ab midnight

Borough School Committee.

The Borough School Committee met last evening. Present—Messrs W Craig head (chairman), Phaup, Hewson, Jones, Becklngaale, MoOallum, Kereal, Rev T Fee, and Dr Hunter.

ANNUAL REPORT

The annu .1 report, to be presented to the householders'meeting, was read and approved.

THANKS

Rev T Fee proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Cfiairman for the courtesy with which he had always treated the Committee.

Mr Hewson had much pleasure in seconding the motion.

Tho motion was carried with acclamation Mr Craighead responded. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Board oi Eluoation wrote, con firming the appointment of Mr F A Siloock as second assistant master.— Reoeived

The Board also wrote stating that at present it could not increase the staff at the Ailenton School.—Received.

The meeting then adjourned.

Interprovincial

United frees Association ~liy Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, Aptil 28 At tbe Pieebyterlan Church, Masterton, yesterday, the cougr< g»tion were invited to «igu a petition praying -for the abolition ef the totalisator

The Department of Agriculture has decided to discontinue the Issue of a monthly report on the progress and prospect of the colony's fruio orops. This step is taken owing to the apathy ef fruitgrowers in sending in returns.

ihe Cabinet reappointed Mr Arthur Guinness to the Viotoria College Council

The Ministers tonight decided to instruct the Agent General to close with the Biue Star Line for the South African steamer ser vice, certain difficulties whioh arose, having since been removed: The Cabinet also decided to place a vote of £1000 upon tbe Estimates as a contribution towards reaearah in tbe Antarctic! This sum is in connection with bhe despatch of the relief ship, Morning, with stores to the Discovery, now wintering in the southern icefields

/ Masterton, Aptil 28" The Farmers' Union passed a resolution on Saturday protesting against tbe action of bhe Government relative .-to the Manawatu Railway Company

Palmebston North, April 23 A case of some interest was disposed of at the P.M. Court this morning, when Mrs Wilmobb, licensee of the Provincial Hotel was charged with permitting drunkenness on her premises lb appeared bhat the hotel had been purchased by contributions from the separate estates of aoouaed and her husban. Subsrquentiy the behavior of the latter jeopardised the license, and 'Mrs Wilmotb obtained an order under the Married Woman's Property Protection Act, and the license was transferred to her after signing a dooument recognising her husbands interest in the property, aod on the distinct understanding with t he Licensing Committee that Wilmotb was nob to be allowed on the premises. On Friday nighb last, Wllmott and his son entered tbe hotel under the i: fiuence of liquor and raised a disturbance, the assistance of the police having to be obtained. Mr Greenfield, S.M., stated that it was clear from the evidence that the llofcor had neb been obtained at tbe Pro vincial Hotel, and aa by a recent decision it was not an tffence for a man to remain at an hotel after going there intoxicated, the information would be dismissed Ho directed thab in view of an understanding with the Licensing Committee regarding Wilmotb, that the matter be brought before the Committee at th*ir n.xb meeting,

Napier April 28

Information has been received that the Weber, ne&r D*bnevirke, post effise, was broken open on Saturday night, Only postal notes ex'raoted, and these were fcund in tte schoolroom

Hawkba, April 28 Mr Douglas, Government Veterinary, has reoelving a cable notifying his appoint* ment lo Imperial service in England in connrotlon w.th theinspectfoi of remounts and will reßign from New Zealand service and and leave the colony shortly. Ohbistohcbch, April 28 Tha retiring mayor of the city, Mr A E G Rhodes, will be entertained by the city councillors aba dinner en {fritlay n*ghb Mr C M Gray, one of the Justices at the Police Court this morning, referred to |ho d ffpulty fcupi in oertr'n sohool attendance o*Bo3 in whioh the child otb? unoontrolable and the parent not to blame for Irregular attend wa. There is no way, however, of punishing the child and it is nob fair to fine the parent. He expressed the opinion that the Kduoabion Board should be written to, and it should be stated that the tims had come to establish a truant sohool in Christ church'for such uneontrollsble children, in accordance with the Sohool Attendance Aot. The remaining Justices expressed tbe same opinion, and it was decided that the Chair man, Mr W H Hargreavee, should write repreeeating the matter to the Board.

Lawson Ridley, an old age pensioner, 66 ye»rs old waa found dead this morning hanging by a rope round the neck from a rafter in the hut where he lived at Fendaltou.

Oamaru April 28 At the Magistrate's Court this morning, D*vid Dickie, licensee c£ tbe Weston Hotel, pleaded guilty bo allowing liquor to be consumed on his premises by one not a traveller or lodger, on Sunday, the 13th Instant. The liquor was sold to a bona fit traveller, and by him handed to another man. The defenJant was fined £2, and £1 14s coins, and the lloense endorsed

Affairs in Russia.

MADDENED PEASANTS

ESTATES DEbTROYED

MINISTERS THREATENED

WITH DEATH

United Press Assoo.atloa—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, April %% Renter's Agency reports that Little Russia is bordering on a revolution. Starving peasants at Pollava, incited by Nihilists, attacked sixty estates, destroying everything they were unable to remove, throwing into the river ! enormous quantities of stored refineries. Twenty estates were ravaged a 6 Kharoff the landlords fleeing and abandoning everything. While some officials exhiHt weak-. ceas, others order the eoldiers to flog peasants wholesale, The Oz»r bas abandoned the ißten^ tion to vjsit j^losqow, owiog to th_ gerious agitation there. ' Ministers are daily threatened with de*tb. Secret agitators are urging St Peters* burg factories to strike in May.

An enquiry into the murder of MV Sipiagniue revealed a wide anti;- Government conspiracy, Numerous! arrests were made, 'including a Jewess betrothed toßasohanett, and her father, who supplied the means of assassin*-* tion, Baschannet vainly tried to com* rait suicide when informed of their arrest.

St Pete^eubg, April 2§ Russian labour agitators urge the. peasants^ tq r|d the country of foreign devils, whether capitalists, engineers, or managers,

, The Moscow workmen have asked M Pletive to permit their organisation, on the liupa o! English Trades Unioni,

TSE ASHBUETON 6UARDIAN: fTJEBDAY, AFBIL 29, 1902



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F. FKRRIMA *"™~" ALFORiI VQRIBV ROAD PTHHK Undersign, ed hi instructed by Mr J.. Graham to Sell forthwith that capital Home, consisting oS Half >cxc of fond, fronting on the Alford Forest >*o»d, apon whioh is erected a comfortable <_. Rt oratd House, with Sculleiy. The interest on the cost ot thb rpsldense will ftmcu-t 10 about 3-> 9.i per w-<k» Cash j deposit, tha balance -measy teims P FERKIMAN, | Land an»l T'eta'e A.'pnt. FOR SALE THE bast Building Site in Ailenton, at the corner of the JS W Town ! Belt, adjoining the proper y of Mr J M Cambridge F. FEBRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR SALF, A T Tinwald, a good Horns for j Working Man, consisting of a 4 R >omed j Howe an<3 J Acre good Land i F. FERBIMAN USD & ESTATB AGENT BUSJNKBB NOTICES H. GRESHAM, SURGEON & MECHANICAL DENTIST. BEG 3to Inform the residents o! Ash burton aod Sarrourding Dismots tbsi he will commence practice ia foomi next to Mr Watson, Solicitor, aboub May Int. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, aod Cement. Gold and Porcelain orowni made ; also seta of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work gtiarsttisd. HOTOB o» AjtrBMDAKOB—9 a.m,—s f.mt :.-16i > , , FOR WATCHES CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLAT 8 SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, 610 TO G. JESSON, Praotinat Wetioamaker and Jeweller, Burnett Bfcreeb, {opposite Somerset Hotel) Aehbnrton. —Repairs a Specialty,-— Presentation Gommitteeß liberally dealt with, & > j * ■"■ l WATRBPBOOFS rpHE Largest Stock of Water proofs in the newest shapes, Now Opened RAINPROOF TWEED f HHISTBRFIBLDS 428 6d aod 58* 61 BLUE TWEED CHI-SIBRFJELDS, 30. GREY TWEED CHESTffiBEIELDS FAWN TtfßE" CHESTERFIELDS 42s 6d WATERPROOFS MAI>B TO MEASURE A Very Large Selection of Water proof Patterns to sehct from IHE. NEW*"ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOhY F. H> BEOKINGSALB, Manager J __________ EL-SQii jf\tJiTH MJ TEA . ! AT AMY PRICE "HE^WYi 2/4 2/a HIGH CLASS~Tu"LOi}INa ITTE Have just opened, ex c. s.. f f * Paparoa,' a hrga shipment of MEW WINTER GOODS, comprising a fiae assortment of 'up to date* Suitings in Worsteds, Vicunaa, Cheviots, Meltons, Baaverß, Roa Irish Fri<_\ Rainproof Uvercoa'.ings, F.-tnoy Vestings, «§o. - §g2P %Ye undertake to execute all orders jousted to no to tho satisfaction of our clients, and at prioes which will compare favourably with those of any of the leading Chrletohnroh firms for equal qualiiy, or fir, style, and workmanship. Also, Ladies* Tailor-made Oosfrumes, Jsokete, Habits, &o, in tbo latest styles {jbaigheadTbberymais The Leading Triors and Outfitters. Ashburton. OIT KNOW IT ! 1 know It 1! In fact everybody knows that Mellors Zaalandia Boot Store gives the beet value in Boots and Shoea in Aahburton.



___■_■____■__■——■■■■■■■■■■■'^^^■ —',,**,bbi MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &0. REGISTERED TEACHER of MUSIO Moeio and Musical Instruments of every description. • Latest music by every mail, just arrived, new assortment of Mouth Organ*, etc! AGENT FOR Wheeler and Wilson Sawing Machines runs as light as a feather, turns drmlgery mo a pastime. The magio silent sewer. AGENT FOR EMPKEBS NEEDLE. All materials kept. Lessons free. Tanobbd Strdbt (next Hall, Herbalist LADIES ! The wonderful 4 Daydream Onset for s<s lid during the sale.— Peabob's Drapery 8»le Smoke New Venae



BUSINESS NOTICES \ ! J. W I L 8 0 N i DIRECT IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A C-tnpctent Btt of Tradesmen kept for Home Painting and Decorating ia all Its Branches,Jfcr Town and Country. I Have a Well Assorted Stojuk 0! MIXED PAINTS Jo L&r«o or Small Qjantities; also Paint, Brushes White Lead Linseed Oils (Rawjor Boiled Borim Window Glass Fancy Glass Turpentius Ber.z _c Methylated Spirits Artists' Material Besu-ifnl MIRROR GLASS in large sheets, oan be oat to any s!z» PING PONG, PING PONG, I PING PONG, FROM 63 64 TO 223 ©d A SET.—Odd Racquets from la 6d each, TT7E are also mak!ng the REGULATION TABLES, which add greatly to the enjoyment of the gam\ To those who don't play (onr advise is)— Come and biy a NICE EASY CHAIR sit ins and watch those who do play this splendid indoor gatnei T. H. UNDRILL & GO., FUBNIkSHING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET (Established 1832 STERLING VALUE AT -THE READY MONEY SHOP. OUR aim is to eupp^ Goods of Reliable Quality at lowest Rook Bottom Prioes righb throughout, not (as is often done) t faring a few articles at kaen prices as •baits.' whioh are no criterion of the general value Riven. We BOY In the BEST Markets for prompt CASH, thus securing substantial discounts— have very Small Working Expenses, avoid losses incurred by giving Credit, and therefore Can and Di Sell at tbe Finest Margin of Profit. Any person can see readily, that tbe foregoing inkoiulee and conditions ensuro to our Customers STERLING NEW iLCT6oT S ™OW_ AEfIIVING. E. G I B B A R D, BIADY HOMY DRAPER, Jgs TANORED bTREET (opposite Arcade), Ashbnrton nn ,1 I.i kJ X. • .■'««_•• It was a common enough expression in Australia one timp, and tbe victsra was generally one of those folks who never look where they are going. Caution is at all tim s the evidence of wisdom, and in no particular should it be shown than in choosing one's TEA. You can get all kinds of Tea in Australia ; donbtteaa you can get many of them where this journal circulate!?, and caution, therefore, ia absolutely necessary. The finest, purest, most reliable Tea comes from Oeylon, noft China or Inda, and experts of the Tea-room, no less than those of the household, agree that jt J /<mm^SmmmW^^ X FAR AND AWAY THE BEST j S**-** Y&c£/&^£££ CEYLON THAT Ii GROWN. NIRVANA TEA is picked and packed under British supervision, EacJ pound or half pound is put up in lead in Colombo, the capital of Oeylon, an« ihia being soldered, the package is made air tight and the contents preserved from deterioration. SOLE AGINT- J. T. COOOH, Ashburton. BUY FROM ALCORN'S KAIAPOI BLANKETS. SEB SPECIAL OIFBB. Re MITCHELL & TURNER'S BUSINESS. A RRANOEMEJNTS were completed ou THURSDAY, April 24, by which MR TURNER retires from the business as from April Ist, and by which MR McOLURG (New Zealand representative of Thomas Collike <fc Pons, London Warehousemen, and lately of Messes J. Ballantyne & Co, Christchurch) joins MR TIMMrNS as a Partner. Announcements as to the future conduct of the business will be issued shortly. MITCHELL & TURNER.



LLEWELLYN OWEN, MCSM, CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER. STUDENTS prepared for any Muaioal Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of.Music taught. Candidates presented afc .Fxamlnations 137 ; average marks gained, 94 per cent. WANTED.— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hun'de ; also Hotel Servants, to apply to J, McDonald. Manchester Street, Ohtist churoh, All orders promptly attended to. Miss Conway supplies fema'e servants. 8 102 Smoke New Yenua



' The efficacy of TU33ICURA in all lung and throat complaints ia undeniable. Ib ' touches the spot' every time. BILL MARTIN SPEAKS, To Ideal Tyre Company, Ohriiitohuroh,— Dear Sire,—l have muoh pleasure in writing you bo say how heartily I appreciate the Ideal tyres whioh were fitted bo my machine and upon whioh I put up my seventeen New Zealand reoords, and won the several oham* pionshlp pr _9s. I am very pleased with fhem-WILLIAM MARTIN 4 17 TUSFICURA cures Coughs of Long Standing, promotes Easy Expectoration. Prioe, 2a 6d ; obtainable everywhere. !



THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG CURE. TUSSICURA, The following are six excellent reasons why persons pufferlng from Phthisis, Bronchitis, Infiuerzi, ladigestion, Sleep lessness. and any form of Lun_? or Throat Disease should try TUSSJCURA :-



1 It is in no sense a quack medicine, bub lo composed of tbe very best drugs, and ib is the invention of a thoroughly qualified pharmacist, who has made a speoial stndy of the subject. 2 It has never been known to fall in any case where it haa been tried, and hundreds of people have test! fied to its efficacy. 3 It haa earned the approval of medical men, who regard it as an admirably specific in Throab and Lung Diaoases, especially in their earlier stages. 4 tls equally well adapted for the | adult and the child, the only caution required being the reduction of the dose in the cace of the latter. 6 It not only gives immediate relief to the sufferer, bub. If persevered with it also ensures a perfect cure. f} lb has proved itself by the wonderful epopee? it ha? achieved during tbe short time It li i§ been before the public, superior to any other fixture of the kind ever introduced in the pojpny; Price 2s 6dper bptjije Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer, S J Evana, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents, Kempthorne Prosser and 00. Obtainable at all Chemists and fceeperf In the polony. ,



The * Microbe,' bringing oough and co.d, Has now a busy season^ And bound bo geb a lasting bold Uolesß we Hsb bo reason, Neglect may bring v.B to the grave, That's poeitive and sure, Bab every danger we o»u brave With Wood's Great Peppermint Cure Smoke Ntir Mmw



Should other remedies fall you can always depend on TUSbICURA. Allwtoj have tiled ib say tbe same.