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Mr Henry Sbephenson reports as foilowß on bis Saturday's sale j-—PißS—Prices were lower than la3t week'a for weanere, bub porkers were eliphtly better, Weaners fetched from 3* to 7« ; sburee 81 to 10s 6d j small porktralfo to2oa; large 30a to 35a. Fowh—Very large entry, but bidding was slack, selling frem Is to Is 6i per pair; better class 3s ; roosters 3s 4d. Produoe— Wheat 10a to 13a per sack, according to quality ; potatoes 5s to 7* per sack ; onions % j per Ib, and 53 to 7s p»r sack 5 oarrobs 2i per sack ; apples la to 2s 61 per oase ; pears 2« 9d per case, A lot of furniture sold well. j Fourteen bicycles sold from £11) £8.

DEATH.

Armstrong.—On 4th M*y, at Tikorangl, JWew Plymouth, Julia Leonora (Lilly), wife of Frank Armstrong j daughter of the late George Hart, of Wlnchmore. ,

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, MAY 5, 1902. Local and General.

Gardening—The gardening work for the month of May will he found on the fouith page

The CtRONAf ion—A movement is on foot in Ttmaru with the oIJBQb of suibably celebrating the Coronation of King Edward VII<

AwABOAi—At the annual meeting of house holders oeoneoted with Aware* school the following committee was elected :—H M Anderson (chairman), Wm Hardeon, A Shanke, aud Wm Swain.

Fxpokt of Preserves—The firm of Messrs Irvine and Stevenson, of Danedin, on Saturday shipped 2000 cases of preserves from So Georges Jam Factory, weighing 60 tone, for transhipment to Sonth Africa.

Musical Union —On aoooaob of the severe UlueßS of Mrs Adams, the usual oroheetrai praotioe and ohorus of the Musical Union will be postponed till the following Monday and Tuesday reapeotlvelyj

Imported Flour—A consignmaut of 1985 tons of floor reached Auckland by the Sierra from San Francisco, the present high prlae of fl>ur having induced a merchant to import witu the object of obtaining a redaction in the ruling rates.

Beer Fives -The Health officer has drawn the attention of Danedin publicans to the faot that they will have to substi. tnte a pipe of some other material for the usual leaden pipe for baar, the beer drawn through which the first thing in the morning la invariably found to con« tain lead in solution.

Md«.e Dolores.— During her chert.stay in Ashburton M'iile Dolores found time to pay a vlait bo the Domain, and expressed hersaif much surprised at the great Improve ments that had been made in ib since she was last in Aahburton, She also visited the Convent, and spent some time ohatting with the ladies there. She Uft for Oamam by Saturday's express

New Postal Regulations —A new po3b offioe regulation prohibits postal paokets having on them any word oe words of any objectionable oharaefcer, In the term ••objectionable character" la included the woTd " debt " or any word or words indicat ing in"** the postal packet relates to a debb or liability for money. All Buoh postal packets will be detained and senfe to the Dead Letter Offioe, to be there dealt with m undelivered*

The German Spies.—Writing to the Ohrlstohnrch Press, a correspondent Bag gests that possibly the, foreign gentlemen who were mistaken for German " sp'es " on the Oalvarden railway, were the two Swiss scientists, who recently travelled throagh tha colony. They carried maps with them, and being good geologists, were naturally very much interested in the physical configuration of the country through which they travelled.

Tatteksalls. —In connection with the new mode of oarrying on business adopted by Tattersall, it is stated (says fehe Ho bart Mertury) that the Tasmanlan revenue will still oominne to benefit to nearly the same extent as hitherto, in proportion to the amount of business transacted, as the tickets issued will pass through the poet to applicants, as formerly. Tha post offices of the other States will, of coarse, be losers.

A Big Programme.—The Salvation Army is this year to make a tremendous effort The intention, announced by General Bo 3th, ia to save 100,000 souie, 5000 of whom are to he habitual drunkards. Tha names of the latter, as far as known to the police, are to'sbe obtained, and they are to be visited ab all houm of the day and niphh aad forcibly haaled off to " guard rooms " and brought round fay Arsriy cffioers and Army tea* Meetings are to ba held in publlohoueea, aod the Army count upon fahe assistance of both polios and publicuoa in fcheir gigantio eru- Bade.— Exchange.

SPRINGBFBN—The annual Booial of tha Sprlngburn Football Oiub will be held in (he Stareley Halt on Friday evening next. Personal,—Mr Henry Davis left) A«h burton today on a trip to l,he Hanmer Sprirgßi—We regret) to learn that Mr Cooper, manager ct ths Fahfisld Freezing Worko. is at present in Ohristohuroh, where

he will undergo ao operation for a eetloaa | complaint from which be baa been enfferiog for come time. < The SKoottNG Sbasok.—So- f*r, looal Bportimem have not met with any great measure of success with the gun this 1 season. Several parties have been out, but returned with email bage. Game appear to be not so plentiful a« was anticipated. Waiunol Road BoABD—At the meeting of ratepayers of the Wakanui Road District* on Batarday, Mr G W Laadley, late Chairman of the Board, said that owing to a pressure of husineiE, he bad forgotten to hand in his nomination till too late.

Matfjeld MaiEi—The ftpplioation of the residents of Mayfleld for a dally mail haa been granted by ths Poebmatter Genera!, oendltlonally upon ft reaionable tender being put fa for the carriage of the mail for bha two m-tdUionai days. An advertisement) ftppe.u ij. id another o;lurnD, inviting tenders, wu:ch are to ba Bent io by i May 19

Musical Union Dakce—The itnnDal dance promoied by the Muaioal Union will be held on Wadneuday evening nsxb la the OJd fel lows' Hail. Refreshments will be pro 1 vldedi As this i« a very popular fixture, there should be a large attendance, and a very enjoyable evening should be spent.

Funbbal 07 Mb A Fribbt—The funeral of the late Mr Arthur Frisby who was accidentally billed at Willowby on Thursday, took p-ace yesterday and was very largely attended, res'.-ioatis of Longbaaob, Wiooh* more. Greeaadreeb, Hinds, and elsewhere, being present). A large number of wreaths were deposited on the coffin, and the funeral procession moved to the Winslow oemetcry where the R»v Blakiston re*d the service ab the grave,

A Political Pakson—The BivW Thom son, if Boots Ohurolv Wellington, bha parson who recently Bpokeoab againab theparaimony of tho woalthy classes, annoanoed that the texo of his aermon for yesterday would be— ■ Should Messrs Fisher, Atkinsun, and Hutcheson be returned to the House of Representatives in December V It its under* stood the parson himself intends trying for a seat.

Mysterious Explosion—A mysterious noise stauled the inhablbants of Ohrintohnroh »nd Lyttelton about 9 o'clock on Sutarday morning. Some people thought that another eatt'iquake h»d ooourredat Cheviot because the sound was a heavy rumbling noise like that wbSoh was r3ported to have oocurred ftb the last Cheviot! disturbance. Ecquiries have, however, shown that there has been no terrestrial disturbanye anywhere in Canterbury, and the generally accepted theory now is tint an aerolite has exploded some distance from tbe earth, in the neighbourhood of the Port Hills.

Hamfstead School Committee — The Oommit/'ea met in the sofaoelhouae on May Ist, when nil members of the Committee were present', to receive a report from a Sab Committee which had been appointed to consider how best to maintain the upkeep of tbe school in view of the altered ruled t>! the Boatd of Education reducing the grant for incldenal expenses. 1b was agreed to dispense wrh the services of a paid secretary* and Me Ball was very cordially thanfeei for the iffialent services he had rendered to the Bchcol and the committee during his lone term of office. Mr A C Hardy was appoint* d secretary n place of MrJßsll. It was agreed to call for tenders for fueli The Roy R Raino and Mr A Orr were appointed vistticg Committee fir the mon H,h. Ib was decided to hold the usual monthly meeting on the first Friday in each month; The meeting then adjourned

Bicycles fob Evebxbody—l have for sale the following seoocd hand cycles:—Star £4, Anglo Special with free wheel, £10, Raglan £8, Sterling £7, Waverley £5, Ang'o Special £9, Lady's Humber fill, Lady's Cleveland £7, Lady's American £6. All Shesemaobloeß are In first) class order, and are real bargains* —R D Jobnstoo, Burnett street.

Any of our reaners requiring a lamp of any description should p&y Meters Fletcher Bros establishment a visit, us they have just opened; upjui immense shipments of |Umps of ail kinds, which they have marked at the lowest payable prices. Their window di*play will give you an idea of the large stock they carry

A Display in Lamps—The finest display of Cycling Lamps in Ashburton i 8 at Messrs Gates, Lowry, and Go's, Burneti Sbttiet, This firm have now opened op their new stock of Lamps, Oils, Carbide, etc, which will be Bold at exactly the same prices as their Chrigtoharch house.

A NovEMr—The Khaki bicyole it now being fitted with the two-speed gear hub, which not only gives free wheel, bat has the additional advantage of a'lowing the rider to change his gsar ad will frcm a low to a higher gear whilst riding, and can be in speated at Beat and Towna's, Sauadera' Buildings,

News in Brief.

QDheie are 700 members on the roll of the Matterton 4. and P Association

It Is stated that the W O odville Rifles expend more money in ammunition than any other two corps in the colony,

Perrons In pursuit of game are warned against trespassing on the properties of Messrs G Lnmb, John Hunt, and John Ooohrane, Elgin.

The sawmillera in Wellington and Hawke's Bay distriots have decided to rescind their resolution to work only five days a week.

The Gouatesa Riza spent co leas than £3000 dcriog the three months she was in the ooloay.

The camber of sohools in operation !q Noith Canterbury ab the end of last year was 205, inolading 20 aided schools.

India will ba introduced to the new post' age etampi baring the King's portrait on Jnne 26 —Coronation Day,

Bristol o(t:'z?na lave decided to hold religions servioes and feed 12,000 old people and 80,000 sohool children ab the Coronation

Birmingham Town Council have decided to ppend V €SOOG on ths Coronation festivities to be rained by public subscription.

Mr D Thomas will hold a clearing sale o sheep, horses, implements, etc, on the farm of Mr W Wills, Lawoliffe, oa Wednesday, May 21ab. Mr .Thomas will also hold a clearing sale on aooouab of Mr W Davey, Westeineld, en Monday, May 12oh.

Mr Elij ih Wilt m, whose death was record ed Id Wellington the other day, was a member of one of the largest families in New Zealand, the members of ib cumbering over 200.

Messrs Matson and Co offered the Birdling estate for Bale on Saturday in Christohurch. comprising 6003 acres, at Kiibuna, with 7000 sheep in oae lot, It was withdrawn at £35,000

Mr D Thomas (in conjunction with tbe National Mortgage and Agency Co., of Chrlstchuroh) will sell Mr E Richard's valuable farm of 1200 acres at Doric. An advertisemsufc appsars in another column.

A most unusual accident is reported from Verviers, France, where an srbiean named Sarlst was caught in tbe belting of some machinery which revolved horizontally 3ft from tha ground* Sarleb was whirled round about 39 times, and was finally thrown upon the ground* Strange to say, he suffered no harm;

Mr T Jones, owner of Merrigal Station In the Gilgandra district, New South Wales. has received a letter containing two £5 notes and a sorap of paper, on which was written : " For 21 sheep of yours picked up by a drover some years ago." It is signed "JB."

Worms undermine Children's Constitution Uae Wadb's Woeai Figs, Is boxei

When You Cannot B=leej? for coughing it is hardly necessary that anyone should tell yon that you need a few dosea of Chamberlain's Ooagh Remedy to allay the irritation of the throat and make sleep possible: Ib aiwaya cares and cares quickly. The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Aehbatton, sells ib

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Prees Aseoolatton—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Lonpon, May 8 Oobnel Boohforfe's column is hast licg Babenhorst'e oomroftndo; Daring an engagenaent on Tueßday, Field Oornet Bbkker was killed s and Field- Oornet Geldeuhuiß wounded; Colonel Barker reports the captnre of Commandant Manic Botha and twelve others eonth o! Frankfort on Weduesday, Manic ia General Botha'a nepnew, and Be Wet'd ablest Hen ten ant, A previone report that he was killed daring Lord Kitchener's great drive was an error. Lieutenant Vallance, of the Eighth

New Zealand Contingent, is convales cent, and has returned to duty. In the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain stated that one-third of the Johannpsbun* refugees bad re turned to the Rb.nd. Lord Selborne said the traneporfe service was a magnificent record for the mercantile marine; The Govern ment was considering the question of recognition of the services of the captains and officer?. The Daily Express states that no more Boer prisoners will leave South Africa. Steyn has summoned his wife and children from Holland. The family have sailed for ths Cape.

Affairs in Russia,

United Press Aseoolation—By Elobric Telegraph—Copyright St Petersburg, May 15 The whole district between Moscow and Vladimir is in.a condition of labour revolt.

May 3

light hand red men belonging to the Russian regiment stationed at Moscow, have been transferred to the remotest provinces for refusing to fire upon rioters in Moscow. A marine infantry detachment in St Petersburg has been similarly punished for not helping to repress the students' disturbances.

Affairs in China.

United Press Association—By Eleettlo Telegraph—Copyright London, May 3 Sixty troop?, nnder the command of Yuan-shi-kai, Viceroy of Chili, were killed while attempting to quell an anti-war indemnity rising at Ohing tiogfa. "Yuan-sbi kai is sending three regiments to destroy tbe neighbouring town,

The Plague.

United Prows Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

Sttdney, May 4 Two fatal cases of plague were reported today.

Meat for South Africa.

United Pre<B Association-By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, May 2 The War Office has ordered from Victoria 800,0001b pf corned beef and mutton, ohiefly beef,"and 150,0001b of New South Wales beef and mutton.

An Effective Alliance.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio] Telegraph-—Copyright London, May 2 Japan's arsenals have been placed ftfc the disposal of British squadrons,

4 Diplomatic Rupture,

United Press Association—By E«!eot?fo Telegr&ph—Copyright StDNEY, May 2 The diplomatic rupture between Italy and Switzerland* in owing to the latter refasing to prosecute the Anarchist newspapers, continues, as neither party will admit that it Is in the wrong 1

The Navigation Syndicate.

United Pre.,B Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, May 4 The Daily Express states that Mr Pierpoat Morgan has bought the White Star Company right oat, including the Australian connections, debarring the Company from baying or building ships, or engaging in shipping business for ten years. Ihe price paid was nine millions, seventy-five per cent in cash, and the balance in stock in the Navi gation iyndicate. The Leyland Com pany receivea £1,600,000, and the Dominion Line £1,200,000.

Mr Morgan's commission for carry ing oat the amalgamation scheme is 1,450,000 dollars,

Macquarie Island;

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Gopyrlghb SyDNBY, May 3 A Herald correspondent writes that included in Mr Seddon's mission is a proposal to annex Macqaarie Island to New Zealand. The paper warns the Commonwealth against permitting the loss of each an important fishing and fish-breeding ground,

The Coronation;

United Press Association—By ElectrioJl Telegraph —Copyright London, May 2 The visiting; sovereigns Rfc the Coronation festivities will attend a Te Deum service at St Paul's Cathedral oa July Brd.

CORONATION DAY SERVICE.

AUCKLAND, May 3 The Primate has received a letter from the Archbishop o! Canterbury, by tha King's oommand, forwarding copies of the form of service for Coronation D*y. Tbe form consists of the prayers to be said la Westminister Abbey, and a recital of the ceremonies to be then observed; The Arohbisbop expresses tbe hope that a general use of such service will help to build the whole Empire together under the constitution and Crown: Th<re will pro bably be two or thtea Anglican services in Auckland and suburbs, the neighbouring parishes bsing grouped for the purpose.

Hollis Cycles— The display of Hollis oycles now on view at John Orr & Go's is well wotthy of inspection by all cycling enthus* lasts. These machines are made from genuine 8.8.A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I, Hoills Jc Bone, Birmingham, which should be sufficient) guarantee of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finished, and the high standard of quality attained In the manufacture of the Hollis bioyole has b««» most rigidly maintained,

ROAD ROARDS.

Mount SomerS'

The annual meeting of the Mount Sotnera Read Board was held on Thursday, there ' being present—Mr Chapman (chairman), and all tbe members! NEW ROAD, LAKE HBBON Considerable correspondence from the Department) of Bonds on the subject of the Mew Road, Lake Heron, was received, - and the Chairman was authorised to sign tha form of agreement conditionally that the clause providing for the work being done on the cooperative principle, be exercised. Is was alto deaSded to inquire if the Depart ment would accept plaus and apeolfioitioDS of the work if prepared by other than a licensed surveyor. BANK OViSBDRASTi The necessary resolution* empowering ths Board to borrow from its Bankers, the Uniou Bank, Athburton, to the extent of the legal limit, in anticipation of its current revenue, were passed. 1 SMALL BIRDS, A letter was reoeived from the Oouaty Council stating that it had been decided to pay 11 per head for sparrow*. linnets, and | larks, during the months of May, Juoe, and July, and ir quiring if the Baard ooaid arrange to receive and oounb samp. The Chairman stated that he had replied in the afficmaive. ROAD DEVIATION. The Department of ltoodi wrote enclosing copy of proclamation in terms of Section 18, of the Land A or, 1892, respecting deviation of road through BS 22033, Block IV, AUord Survey District RIVJBR ENCROACHMENT. In reply to the Board's letter of Bth vlb,, the Ciuuoil covv wrote to the effoot that the Board was empowered to use the Taylor's Stream riverbed for restoring the road to Winterelow damaged by recent fhods, on condition that) none of the work oaated injary to freehold, RESIGNATION 07 MBMBBRS Messrs J8 Herriog and Jobs A Garney wrote resigning their effioes as members of the Board ; the fanner in consequence of , being about to leave the colony, and tbe latter through being imvble to devote sufficient time to the inspection ef work under his charge. The Board expressed regret at the loss sustained through the rebirtment of these two memberai ACCOUNTS, Aooounta amounting to £38 181 7d were passed for paymsnt and the Board adjourned. The Ratepayers' Meeting was held at noon oa Thursday, Mr Chapman, aa chair man of tha Board) presided. An adjourn ment to 2pm was deoided on, On returning, the minutes of previous annual meeting were read and confirmed. CHAIRMAN 3 fcTATEMBOT The Otittirrnau, at considerable length, gave a resuß 6 of the principal work under' taken during the past year and requiring attention during the present one; the principal of which would bs new road on the west side of Lake Heron, for which the Government) grant of £350 was now avail* able; Some little delay may yeb, however, ba coots oned in consequence of a clause appearing in the agreement which provided f«r lha work being done under the ooioper*' live system. The Board had cemmunicated with the Department of Lands with a view to having this excised, and it was confidently expected this would be effected. As the sum of £700 had origtoally been applied for, it had been deoided to make further sppli* cation for the £550 not yet granted, also to apply for £160 cm account of improving the Alford Forest Village Settlement; roads, and £100 for a footbridge over the Bowyer's Stream, Staveley. In making application tor theee grants, attention had been drawn to the urgency of the works in question, and the inability of the Board to undertake the heavy expenditure n quired on its own account. GDhe recent heavy floods had also caused serious damage to tbe district roade, and the various r\ver crossing*, moifi of which had again been repaired at great expense teethe Board, this to a great extent accounting foe tbe diminished credit balance on tha year ended 31st M»reh. Tbe balanoe sheet was then read, but in oonafqueooe of ite being unaudited, it Was. not laid officially before the meetiog. The various ibima of expenditure were as under : Geacral Accotmt—Now roads, £200 5j 9.1; Repairs, £444 la 31; Bridges, £4 7s 3d ; SUades, Office Expenses, &Oi, £84 12s 5i j Material and Plant, £12 19j lid ; Destruo tion of Small Birds, £30 10s 41; Misoel lannouß, £17 4i 5d ; leaving a debit baauco on 31 t March ot £10 9s lOd. Land Fund Account— Fxpondhure on Roads and Water Supply, £15 gt 2d, leaving a credit balance of £46 0j 4.1, or a credit b*lauoe on the joint aooounta of £3610 a 6i. Xha Chairman stated that now, as in former years, the audit of Accounts had not taken pace prior to the meeting! As, 1 however, the bilat.ee sheets submitted by the present Clerk had never required altera' tion by the Audit Inspector, he would move i the adoption of the one now read (subject to audit).

This was secon Jed by Mr Grieve, and carried.

Matters of loaal importance were then diiouceed*

Those present expressing general regret at the retirement of Messrs Chapman, Herring, and Carney.

Mr Harrißoo, in referring to the retire' meat of the gentlemen mined, stated that Messrs Chapman and Herring had for a uwtnber of years faithfully served the ratepayers and ably assisted the Board in the oondaot of its basines?, in faot he was not aware of any other member who had ever been pat to such trouble and expense. Mr Oaroey daring his shorter term of office, had aiso shown marked ability in laying oub and superintending works In his part of the district. Ii concluding his remarks he moved a hearty vote of thanks to those mentioned,

The resolution was oarrled by acclamation, The Cletk being Instructed ts oonvey to Mr Herring the ratepayers hearty appreciation of services rendered the district daring his term as a membsr of the Board, at the earns time trtj't'cg that hit retirement) would only prove temporary, and that he may return to the oolony much benefited in health, and again accept a seat on the Board.

Mr Canny baring responded, Mr Ohspr man, after referring to the lots sustained by the district In consequence of Mr Herring's rofctrsment, returned bhank» to tfioae pmeat for the voto accorded him, and trusted the Biard meetings io the future would be conducted as amioably as in the past* A vota of thanks having been accorded the outgoing Board, and the' Ohalrnnn of the meeting, which were suitably acknowledged, the mealing terminated

Wakanui.

The Wakanui Road Board met on Satur day: Preseat—All the members. The Olerk took the chair, and read the Returning Officer's report, and called for nomination! for Chairman. Ib waa resolved that Mr Feroy Jones be Chairman for the ensuing year. COSBBSPOKDKNCB Correspondence was read and dealb with as under :— from the Wakanui River Board re flood ing of the Wakanui Creek—Reoeived. From the Longbeaoh Boad Board, tegret ting they QiQnot) lend their road grader, QCh* Upper Aahburton Road Board also wrote to the same effsob.—Received, From Ooean, Aoeident, and Guarantee Corporation, enclosing policy, and stating all the Board's staff, and oontrttotora were j covered by the policy—Received, from the Drug Company re poisoned wheat—Received, From the Ceuoty Council re the purchase of headß of email birds—Reoeived, and decided that members collect beads. BESERVES Tenders for reeorves were aeoepted aa under : -Nob 1413, Mrs Spring, at £3 2s 6d ; 1412, John Parker, 17« 611 2210, James Brno 3, £2 Is ; 1420, JohnOromlc, £1; 1418, Alu Bennett, 15s; 1414, Peter Cba'msrs, fis; TENDERS It) was resolved that tenders be invited for reserves 1416 and 1763. GBNEBAL It was decided to s\H the attention of the Cemetery Board to a nuisance caused by tome trees on the Main South Road.,

BHIKCLK* It was decided to cail tenders for the supply of about 1003 yards of shingle* de« livered where required. Teoders t« olost on 17th insb. GRATEt. That tho matter of obtslning ehiogle for the Elgin road be left in ihe hand* of the Cleck and Mr Uochrane with power to aot>.

PAT «H»ET. Acoouofß Amounting to £22 12s 5a w«s passed for payment.

MEETINGS, ' It was resolved to boid ths meetings of the Board on the first Saturday in the month ati 12 SO p.rn a« previously.

MAIN SOOTH BOAP. Mr AHoq moved that* notice be giveo t» the Upper Ashburton Road Baard to put the Matin South Road in repair. Mr Cameron seconded the motion, The motion was carried* BATHS. It was decided to scad a final notice to all re sons who were in arrears with their rates and to sue for all rai es unpaid by the end o( the month.

Some disoussion took place on the ereatton of a fjooo on a receive. The matter was left to Mr Ooohrane, The Board then adjourned.

ANNUAL MEETING OF RATEPAYERS

The aonnal meeting of the Wakanut Road Board was held on Saturday, when there was a ijood attendance of ratepayers. Mr Ptray Jones, chairman of the Board, occupied tba chair. Tho late chairman, Mr 6 W Leadley, re*d bis annual report, whioh dealt with the work done by the Board daring the year. The balance sheet for the year 1901-1902 was also read.

The ehairiraa's report was adopted and the balarca sheet was received

Mr Leadley said the ratepayers would have to consider the request of the Hump' stead Town Board for asaUtaoae to the miictcDttcae of certain roadß. At a rate* payer he would object very strongly to have to maintain Hampetead town district roads, la tfaa past the Town Board was dealt with most generously by thlc Board. la hie mind there wa« no doubt there would be & fight over the question, and it w»s the dnty of the ratepayers to resist to the last, (Hear, he»n) This was » serious matter. If the Hampetead Town Board were to come to them and demand assistance in the main" tenanee of their roads, the Borough Coanoil would have aa much right t» ask for assistance in the maintenance of their streets* In the Hamjpstead town district there were no less than six traction engine owners, and engine traffic damaged the roads more than anything eiee, He moved :—' That this meeting of ratepayers of the Wakanoi Road Dlstr'c , being Informed that the Hampitead Town Board has made a request to the Board for the maintenance of certain roads through their district, is of opinion that the o'.alm should be resisted, and recommends the Board to take such action as may b« ezt pedient to do so.' Mr Biaokbarn Beoonded the motion

The Chairman said the Hampstead Town Board expected the Beard to ani»t them in the m&inton&EOfl of 242 ohiins.

In reply to Mr J Coohrane, Mr Leadlejr ■aid the Hampste»d Tows Board ooald force them to ooatribute towards the maln« tenanoe of roade QBed equally by both districts. Mr Leadley read the PnbHo Works Aob bearing on the lubjact. Mr Parneit'e services had beea retained to proteot the Board in the matter. Mr Leadioy's motion wac carried •naoimously Mr John Coohrane thought the Board cbonld take steps to have gorse cleared off the tends. Stock was also a ntmanee on the road*. He moved to that effect at m reoommecdstion to the Board

The motion was not seconded.

Mr Leadley said that if Mr Coohrane had as many miles of road to keep 'dear as ho had he would not be bo utriapent on the matter. He bad noticed that Mr Ooohrano had only jasc finished ckariog hi* own gorte. (Laughter.) There was snob a toaroity of labour that it w*9 difficult) to got gori>e gmbbiog dones The Ob&ii man moved a hearty vote of thanks to the late chairman, which wat oarried with acclamation, Mr beadlef responding*

A vote cf thacksto the Board for their work during the year olosed the meeting.

Weather Report for April.

The weather daring two-thirds of the month was web, with a dense heavy atmos phere. Bain fell on 18 days, registering a total of 3.041 inches. Tha highest), 039, felt oq the 23rd, the lowest, 00), on tha 16th. The wind blew from the N VV on 10 dayi, NE 3, ■ E2, 8188, S W6, and W 1 day. Th« highest velocity, 118 miles, was recorded on the 14th, the lowest, 1 mile, on the 16th. The highest temperatare in the son, HSdaga, w«a noted on the 14th, ths lowest, 79degB, oa the 22ud, The highest in the shade, 65df ga, was recorded on the 14th, the lowest, 30(1 fgs, on the 20-h. Barometrical readings, (taken daily 9 a m), ranged from 29.80 on the 2ad, to 80.08 on tbe 30th. (Terrestrial thermometrioal reoorda varied from 36deg« on the Ist, to 12degs on the 28tb; Frost wai registered on two mornings, and then were 4 days without sunshine. W WS Domain, Ashbartoo, Mvy lit, 1902

KYLE

The total rainfall registered at Kyle foe the month of April was 1.70 inohep. Bain fell on seven days, the maximum being on the 11th of the month, when 0 65 inohei was registered.'

J Lambih

ALFORD

Bainfall daring the month of April, 1902— Afford Forest 675 i Alford Station 2.04 E Hebjhng

The Imperial Conference.

United Press Aeaooiatlon-^By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, May 3 The following list of subject* to be dealt with by the Imperial Conference has been circulated by the Federal Mini* itrys—

Sqggegted by the Oofonisl Office— The political relations between the Mother Country and the Colonies, Im perial defence, commercial relations within the Empire, the relations between Australia and Now Zealand and the Islands of tho Pacific, and other matters of general interest.

Suggested by Cape Colony and Natal—>Tho nataralisattod laws.

By New Zealand—A preferential colonial tariff for British manufactures carried in British stripe ft the Colonies, tho redaction of duties on colonial pro duct* now taxable jan Imperial »rmy reserve for service out of the colonies ia the case of emergency j the increase of the Australian Auxiliary Squadron on the linos of the existing arrangement, Australian - New Zealand > Canadian mail services ; the fata re government of Soath Africa, together with the admis sion of colonial professional men to prac* tice tht ir professions, and periodical colonial conferences.

By^fche Commonwealth—The Army and Navy supply contracts, oeoan cables, an Imperial court of appeal, mntoaf protection, tho logs of the '! most ftroqr ed nation " treatment if preference i« given to British manufactures, and an Imperil! stamp charge on colonial bonds.

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F. FERRIMAN ■ TfoeTsale^ AFHBURTON T H&VE FOB SALE, a SubatwsU&l BrtQk HOUSE of ieven roowf, with every eonvenuMoe, fcogetheK with ONE AORS 20 Perobea of L&od, aitu&fsd wiihln easy Stance of»aohool. 'FBIOB ... ... J62-25" She Property ia very euitable for cg-jap** ] tloo fej a man wibh a family who v.»;us« ■ moral »nd pbfiloal health a» w-H^l Mooomy $ or to the owner of a little e.»t4*.&l j Who wishes to Invests it with eeouriiy *nd j profit. Other improvement! coinpu«s an CJrobMcl and Stable. —*o— Oompiirison between JJ22F invested !n this Property, and at deposit in any Bank :— 12 Months Interest en £225 on .Deposit ... £6 15 0 111 Mecthf Rent of above Property, at 10a per we«k . L £36 0 0 Letts on' goinga— B*y Oommission col' looting rent) at 5 per c<at\,.. £1 61 0,1 Zaturacoe 0 7i 61 RaS9B 0 10) Chi „«2 3 6 23 16 6 Balanoa Id fftvoar of the amount iovaatod in Proparby «. £17 1 6 per arnum Frail pftrtiouiara of the Property may be hud on Application. F FERRIMAN, Land and KBfcftie ARenfci FOR SALE, <)AA ACBES of Good Sheep Feed, OUU oons'stinfij of 60 Aoree Turnips, 240 Acroa of Good Graes, and abuncianoa of Cl*tea Straw, Th« »bove is aifcuated aboud 14 miles from Aabbsrtao. Th?ri has nob been nay etocM oa the Uod for tha last four months F - FERRIMAN „,„,_ „.,,„.„,, ,„,.„,. A. —- FOR SALE AU THE ftINOS C\ Af\ AOBIB in Tusaock j fenced ; d^A) with a raull Dwelling. Easy tßm>l FFBRRIMAN "" TIN\VALD FOE SALB, within a few minutes walk «f the yafeyarde aad Railway Station, 20 Acr«% with Dwollip/J F ,FBRBIMAN._ NETHERBY. ■'—' _ i FOR Sale a madol Farm oonsiBtlos; of 6 acre (food Lund, with built hoaee 6 toon)! (tod Ruibftbls oatbuildinjjl F FJSRRIMA.N • FfiHE undersfgoed hsi tat Sale a gfoi .JL F*rm of about 400 a«w, good heavy Land, well worth an immediate inspßofcion, F FERRIM\N _ FOE SALE riiDß best Baiidiog Site in Allenton, 1. »t tho corner of the X W Town Belt adjoining the proper y of Mr J M CJaswbnd'ge P. FBBRTMAN, Lard and Katate Agent "" ' FOR SALS, AT TintniJ*... a g»»d Hora9 for Working Man, consbtlug of a 4 B joined Bouse and J Acre good Laud F.'FEOIMAN L^KD & ESTATE AGENT BU3INKS3 NOTICES MBKT. - • Tri P» OL4BIIDGB b gs to fennoa»oß that he htw Sskaa over MoCokbli/s Staoke, {EftHored Sireeti, where he will be glad to weloume old Frienda, Horaei aod Traps on hire at all faoura of the day er night. Olippiug cndert&ken at teasonable prlops. Vehicles Hult&b!o for Wedding or Picnic Parties oivq be obtaine ! at a minute's notice. F. P. OLARIDGB, Penpcietor. ttalephone Ho 91, 4 357 H- GKESHAM, SIJBGBON & MEOHANIOAL DENTIST. BIQB to inform the iteßitfenta of Anh> bortoß and- Sarroutding Disuriotß tbvt he will oommecce prnctice in rootna tfexb to Mr Watson, Solicitor, aboui May iet». StoppScgs la Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. (Sold and Pofcalain crowns mads ; also eetf of teeth with Vulo&nite * end Piroelalr gttn»' Gas udmiaißtered. All worfe guarastsisd. HotJBS of Atibhuanoe—Sft.m,—s p.m. tm "■ COMPARE ?l%£> 1/6 1/8 '2/4 2/8 fiIHE lotiowitvg priceo-«*li convince ; yc/O JL that Kbbb Bros," Burnett Street, are wiling as chtap as any shop iv town : - 70 b B*g Sugar Ms6d ; Bhip'a Limo Juice,, li per bottle ; Aesorted Meatfi, 1« per tin 1 New Currant"!, 5 ijper Ib ; F!rp, 7d per ib ; Bice, Sago, and Tapioca, M per ibt All oihut goods f pally ohs^p,



. BUSINESS WOTIQBB _, ANDREW ORR. AIdRGB Shipment of Goods ex Paparoa, having arrived One Monti Later than expected, will Now be Cleared afe IMMENSE REDUCTIONS FOB TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY



ladies' Jackets and Mantles, j JDiess Fabrics of all kinds ! . Lanies' Corsets, | flannelletes, Pheetings lalie3 } Underclothing, Ribbons, Glores, Millinery, Umbrellas, 100 Pairs Coloured Blankets at 16s 9d 75 Pairs large' Size Blankets 22s 6d CLOTHING AND BOOTS $ Reduced Pri«es ANDREW ORR pob CARRIAGE LAMPS, GIG LAMPS, PONY LAMPS, AND MWPWABS OF IYJESRY BESOUPTION GO TO W. H. COLLINS & CO.. Sawmillere, Timber Merchants, and Importers, Ironmongers, Painters, Glaziers, etc., Asbbnrton DON'T ALL COME AT ONCE ! ! T>UT wa Shall bo Ready for a gcod many of yea Any Morning After 10 o'clock, Aw\ Dou't Forgot your full Parse, as the SPECIAL PEICES ire fur GASH, AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP SALS. STERLING VALUE AT THE READY MONEY SHOP. OUR aim ia to supply Goods of Reliable Quality at lowest Rook Bottom Prioaa ri£»ht throughout, not! (as ia ofben done) offsriog a few articles at kwn prices as * baits,' which are bo criterion of the general value givon. Wo BOY in the BEST Marketefor proropi) CASH, thua aeouriog substantial discounts— have very Small Working Expensoa, avoid losses incurred by giving Gredi^ and therefore O*n and Do Sell ab the Finest Margin of Profit. Any person oan eea readily, that febe foregoing principleF and conditiona enaare to one Customers STEELING T%LUE FOR THEIR MONEY. NEW GOODS MOW AEBIVI.NG. E. G I "B*S"A R D, ''W BEADY MONSY DRAPER, Jjg§ TANORID STEEET (opposite Arcade), Ashburton J. W IL SON DIRBOT IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent Set of Tradesmen kept for Honse Palntlcg and Deoorating io all its Branobe»,!for Town and Country, I Have a Well Assorted Stock o? MIXED PAINTS in] Large or Small Quantities; also Palnij BcushOH White Lead Linseed Oils (Raw^orjßoiled Sorim Window Glbes Fanoy Qlaaa Turpentifia Benzine Meihylated Spirits Artiatß" Material Beautiful MIRROR GLASS in Sarge sheets, can begout to any sizi FOB ] The Boot Palace* WATCHES CLOCKS, JBWBLLBBY, I SPARROW SILVEE &®T> BLEGTRO-PLATI ff * Ml illttlU »f . BBASONABUB 'HOVELTIES, Eto s " mm ARRIVED — LADIES' & CENT'S G. JESSON, BOOTS & mom „ , ,_ 4 . . . . .. CHILDREN'S STRONG SCHOOL BOOTS Praotbal Wetohraaker and Jewellep 9 f , ■■ & «it.. it GUM BOOTP, GOLOSHE3, Burnett Btteet, (opposite feomeraet Hot'elj Aohburton. GENT'S FOOTBALL BOOTS. I— -Bepairs" Specialty.—- Ladies' Evening Shoes a Speciality. Presentation Committees liberally Oorner Eaßt 6nd Moore Streetß> daalfe with. Ashcnrton,



(i hb King to Dine 500,000 Poor,—At a private conference of the Borough Mayors of .London the Lord Mayor anuounoed that bis Majesty the King wished to give a dinner to the very poor of London to tbe number of half a million in celebration of his Corona tion at an expeneo of £30,000, and dcs:red the Lord Mayor and Mayors to make the Heoeßsary airangements for the entertain ment?, whioh will tike place limnltianeously in London the week after tho Coronation. The Mayors gratefully thanked His Mb j «ty for his gracious acd thoughtful intention, and assured him of their loyal support in carrying oub the scheme, The details of the huge aoheme will be elaborated by a committee. A FicyOLß Invsntioh— Asa invention that Is causing a good deal of interest at the prosent time, has juet been placed on tbe market, The idea is thab of Mr O R Wilson's of Chrietcharch, for which he claims, that) by his method the driving power is trans mitted direct to the chain driven wheel, thereby dispensing with the unplf amnt back lash, noticeable on the- safety bioyole of to-day. By this method the epeed is greatly inoreased and the friction reduced. To properly understand the nieohamo&l advan tages gained, one really requires to inspect (he model, whioh is now on view at; Messrs Best and Tcwne's sliop in Manchester Street, Christohurch, who are the builders of this machine, and who are to be congratulated on (be finish and general appearance of the work* The firm will be pleased to exhibit and explain the machine to any interested cyclists who cm visit their premises. Should other remedies fail yon can always depend on TUSSICURA. All who have tried ib Bay the same. fttioke New Yeoaß



PnevimnU, with its ewifb attack, Shown oieroy to bub few, Aud i hoeo ih&tl strength and good health l&ck Can't hope to pull sufe througb, When winter bring* its cold and wet, Such things we o4n endure If we bub have the s< me to get Seme Wood's Gbkat Pb^ferhinx Ccbb Smoke New Yemw