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TUESDAY, March 4

For Northern Ports and We_.porb, per Rstomah ana, ab 6 30 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 5

For Northern Ports and Weebporb, also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe via Monte Video and Teneriffe, (specially addressed per Ruapehu), per Waibora, at 6,30 p m

MINIG

Dunrdin, March 3 Additional returns—Waikaka United 23o_j, Upper Magnetic 240Z 7dwfc, Upper Waipori 2L,z 17dwt, New Nevis 14os_ 12dwb, Reliance 13ozl2dwt. During the week ended today reports have been reoeived from 57 dredges, the total yieM being 1712 s. 3dwt lOgr, or an average of 30.z Dunedin, March 4 Today's sales :—Junction Eiectrio, 23., 22a 9.1; Leaning Rock, 16*, 16?, 16s, 16s, 15s 94, 15. 91; Paotolua, 43s 6d. Wellington, March 3 Haa Hau dredge returns, 16oz 2dwb for 84 hours.

Takaka Sluicing Company, 590z for the fortnight.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright London, March 2 Mutton is unchanged. Lamb—New season's prime, s_i ; fair average, 54 1; New Zealand beef, 1801b to 2201b, fair average quality, ox fores, 31; ox hinds, 4id

HAVELOCK STREET MART

Mr Henry Stephenson reports aa follows ou his Saturday's sale :—There was a very large attendance throughout, and bidding was brisk. Pigs were slightly in advance of last week', rates, Pigs—Weaners 7. to IQ_ 6d, stores lis to 15., porkers 16. to 21s 6d, larger sorts 265. Fowls—A large entry, Is 6d to 3i, ducks 2a 6d to 3s 3d, geese ss. Produce—Ghiok wheat 10s 61 per »ack. Potatoes 53 to 5s bd per sack ; onions §! to Id per lb. Fruit—Plums 3. to 3a 6d per o-se, apples Is 6d to 2. 6_, pears 3a to 5s 6d per case, '.omatoos Z_i to 4i p.r lb Furni ture—A large entry of furniture sold ab good puces.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

Tho Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on Maroh 3, 1902 :—

Wheat—

Prime miliingPe&rl _- (old) 2s lid bo 3s „ „ Tuscan— (old) 2s lid to 3s Hunter's (old) 2s 10J to 2. lid Oats—Duns 2s to 2< Id „ Danish 2- to 2. Id  Sparrowbills 2. Id to 2s 2d „ Canadian 2. 2d to 2s 3d  Barley—Malting, prime 2s 6J bo 33 Inferior 2s to 2i 3d Peas—Blue Prussian 2s 6d to 2i 7d „ Partridge 2s 3d to 2s 6d Chaff—Good oataheaf 52. 6d (old) Grass Seed—Farmers 3. to 3s 6i The above are prices currenb paid bo farmers on trucks at Ashburton

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1902. Local and General.

Ma-.iste_ua_-— Ab the P-lsoe Court this morning Edward Gale was fiaed §3 or in default 24 hours' imprisonment for drunken? nana, and 40d or 7 days for using obscene language. Thb Seddon Testimonial -The Otago Paily

j Times says Mr Seddon should resent as an J insult the offer of a money gift in recognition 1 of his performance of duties for which he has J been well paid. j E^PKCTOBATINO ON FoOTpATHS—In Spite I of the numerous notices erected in ponspiou -1 ous places in Christchuich, to the effect 'that lit is forbiddeß to expectorate on the foot I paths,' bhe habit is still continued, I Rangitasa Races—Entries for the horse I events at bhe Rangitata Rices must be in i the hands of the Secretary by Saturday, I March Bth.

Thb Governor—His Excellency the Governor was a through passenger by the

express for the north last nlghU

Temuka J3_cycm Sports—Entries for the Temuka Bi_yc.«i. Club's Wheel Race, olo.e on Friday, March 14th, -.no. for the other events on March 21sb

The Sandow System—Mr F A Horcl brook is ab present in Ashburton making arrangements for starting his fe»andow classes at the end of the present month

Angling.—-Mr W W Smith .uooeaded in landing a big basket of fine trout yesterday from the Ashburton river, in the .vicinity of Sprea-eagle.

Fine Line oi Fbe_s_ _Rg—A day or two ago a grand line of 2000 wethers from the estate of Mr Duncan Cameron of Springgeld was received at the Fairfield Frerzing Works. We learn that they have turned out very|well, quite up to expectations, beiog & very even lot in tip top condition.

LjcjeoJ-EKAN?! Dickinson—Miss M F Dickin son, mistress at the Dromore School, is a sister of tha late Lieutenant Dickinson, When the sad news of Lieutenant Dickinson's death became known at Dromore, very greab sympathy was expressed for Miss Dickinson by the residents. The school fl.g was hoisted ab half masb early on Saturday morning, and will remain at half masb for a few dayß- When the school opened yester day morning, the master, Mr A O Maxwell, addressed the children, pointing oub the aoble manner in whioh the New Z.alanders at) Botha-burg had died fighting for bhe .pause of jrigiib and justice, and Mr Maxwell referred .peoiaHy --= £.i-Utenanb Dickinson in this connection

!New Zealand's Drink Bii_l.— The Rev. Edward Walker has jast is.ued the New Zealand drink bill for 1901, The gross expenditure for the year was £2 922,982, being an Increase on the pre vious year of £175,812 Ifhe amount per head of population was £3 lis o|d, being an increase of 2s So 1. The increase per head of population In the five years since 1896 is lis 4.. He maintains that an Increase of drinking among young men and among women in recent years has been a matter { of common observation, and is of ominous J import.

MOETALITS- Among Lambs-The last few weeks have been rather serious to sheep farmers in North Otago. L.mbs have been dying in very large numbers all over the district ; in one flock 200 out of 500 died, in another 20!) dub of 700, and in a third 150 out of 400 and a large _iam,b ;r of other losses might be mentioned. The loss has been computed at about 15 per cent in all. This large mortality is attributed to several things, by some to lung worm, and by others to scoor, brought on by the rapid growth of bhe grass,™ Worth Qfago T'mm 9

Weather Forecastl — Captain Edwin wires .—Strong northeast to north and west winds; alter 12 hours from now (115 p m), glass fall, -

Pbobbrty Sale—Mr Ferriman reports the sale of Mr David Wilson's honse and land ab Allenton to Mrs Arthur Wilson, of Winslow.

Hookey— The annual general meeting of the Ashburton Hockey Club will be held in bhe County Council Chambers tomorrow nighb, at 8 o'clock, when all members and intending members are requesbed to be p.esenti

Deparot---. of Ninth Contingent— Excursion fares by rail to Dunedin for tbe deparbure of the Ninth Contingent, will be issued ab any station on the Hurunui-Bluff Becbion from the Bth to bhe 11th inst, avail able for return till the 19bh inst.

Chabitabi_b Aid SoppiiiES—The Charit able Aid Board invite tenders for supplying groceries, bread, meat, milk, fuel, drugs, and undertaking interments for the Old Men's Home. Tha tenders qjose on Monday, March 17th, and particulars may be obtained at the office of the Old Men's Home.

Thb Thaohing Profession — There is evidently a .oarolby of youths desirous of becoming pupil teachers in Canterbury, for when one Christohuroh school committee irecently invited applications for a pupil teaohership, there were no male applicant?, bub 15 female applicants, The chairman of the committee in question pessimistically remarked thab in 15 years there would Dot be a male teacher in Canterbury,—_P. 'ess.

Glenham Settlement — The Glenham Settlement, oonsiaoing of 11,455 acres and

10 perohes, will be open for selection on Monday, 24th March, 1902. The Glenham Se.tlem.nb Is situated in the eastern part of

Soubhland Land Distriot, aboub thfrby three

miles from luveroargill, and seven miles from Wyndham, which is the centre of a successful dairy farming distriot. The

property Is in two separate areas, a few miles apart, and was acquired by the Gov. eminent from Mr James Anc.er.on under the Land for Settlements Aot.

Martin's Intentions—Aooording to the

Dunedin special correspondent of the Chris t ohurch Press, who interviewed Martin on

his arrival ab bhe southern por*-, ib Is the intention of that noted ovolisb to spend a

coupe of months in this oolony. Martin stated that he would first ride at the Otago fa.etiog on tbe 8 h insb, followod by bhe Inverosrtjll meeting on the 12th, and then at the Ashburton sports on the 20bh March, which will be hia firsb appearaoca in Canter-

bury. Leaving Naw Zealand, Martin will tour Italy and bhe Unibed 3ta.es, on the com pletion of which tour he will retire from the track with a fame yeb unequalled for a cyclist. The Prince on New Zeai-Anis—Li his speeoh at the Guildhall, London, on December 4th, the Prince of Wales said : —"New Zealand afforded ua a striking example of a vigoiou., independent, and prosperous people, living in the full enjoyment of free and liberal Institutions, and where many interesting social experi - ments are being pub to the fce«.b of experience. Here we had the satisfaction of meeting large gatherings of bhe Maori people—once a brave and resolute foe, now peaoeful and devoted sub] sots of the King." Wirth Bros.' Circus.—Wirth Bros.' Circus shows in Ashburton on Friday evening next, and, as u.nal, the propria i bory have nob been idle during their absence, having secured several highly trained performers for their company. Master Alexander and Little Maelngu, equestrian and contortionist respectively, seem to have ' taken on' mightily In Dunedin, the Otago Daily Times stating thab they are superior to many adult per formers. Mr John W Cooke, an athlete, in his * leap for life' act, covers a distance of 35 feeb. Several other members of the troupe also do some surprising feits. Altogether the Show Is well worth seeing, and as lb will be here for only one nighb, we predict a bumper house to welcome Wij-h Broi back to Aahburtoa.

South Canterbury Bime Associa tion -The first annual priza firing com petition In connection with the South Canterbury Ilifla Association will be held od the Timaru rifle) range, on Thursday and Friday, the 13th and 14 h of M .rch. Tbe programme includes the following items : —Independent vanishing head and shoulders ; cover match—fixed head and shoulders ; recruits' match ; South Can-

terbury match and schoolboys' match. All matches are open <o all comers; Permanent Artillery, Tolunteer Rifla Clubs, (Defence) and Citizens. Entries to ba made with the Secretary of the Association on or before Tuesday, the llf h

Maroh, 1902. ab the Defence Office Tlinaru, by p.m, or with officers coiiimandlng Corp.. not later than Sabnr' day, Bth March, 1892. Poafc entries may be made on the range on payment of 3.

61. Entry forms can be obtained from Officers Commanding Corps.

Budgb-Whitwobth Cycles.—Any lady

or gentleman contemplating buying a machine should nob fail bo examine the latesb Budge.Whitworth models. Easy

terms can be arranged, and your old machine taken as part payment,—R. D, Johnston, Agenb, Oiby Cycle'' Worfes, Bur. nett Street.

News in Brief.

The contract for the Ohrlsteburch cor poration abattoirs ab Sock burn was signed yesterday. The conbraeb price ls £10,100. Work will at once ba commenced in connection with the abattoirs.

At a meeting at Dunedin last night it was decided to form a Competition Society for the purpose of arranging competitions In the study of music, el .cutlon, and other fine arts, phyi'cal education.

Messrs Strange and Co, drapers, florist church, distribute with this issue a circular announcing that during the last few days of their end of Summer Sale they are disposing of quantities of oddments and remnants ab low prices, also as a final attraction, a pureba-p consisting of 450 stylish mantles and jackets

We understand that the firm of. Tribe & Co, outfitter., High Sbreeb Chr.B.Qhurol-*, made a very advantageous deal 1a,., week. Being aware thab the firm of Bradbury and Co, merohants and manufacturers of Lloh fbld Streeb, were aboub to enter into liquidation. Tribe and Co. m .do them a sporting ojafar, whi^h was acpepted, for the ' pick' of ii heir new goods. They made a very large purchase, and we are Informed will be able to sell for lens than the manufacturers' coat, and then make a B-tiefaobory profit. The sale starts on Friday next, Maroh 7. 3 48

The Ninth Contingent.

THE ASHBURTON SECTION'S LEAVE

REFUSED

The Mayor reo.ived a .telegram this morning from Captain Jackson, commanding the South Island Bibtalion ab Forbury camp, definitely stating thab leave carmob be granted to the Ashburton men, It is needless bo say what "a great disappointment this aunounoe t^enb will be bo the people of this district, who faaye made great preparations for a _ead cff to our wys, an| to the young soldiers themselvos, several of whom wer_> anxiously looking forward bo seeing the*, relative, once mere before leaving for the fronb.

A Good Market for Poultry.

United Press A.so.labion—By Eiectrio Telegraph

Wellington March 5

The Agricultural Department has been advised thab there is a profitable market in South Africa for 40,000 head of poultry p.r month. Fowls vera ' recently soiling in Johannesburg ab 16. a pair. &n<_ ?ggs wore fetching from 3s 6i to Is 6d a dcgm. During the present) season bhe Agricultural Deparbmenb sold 20,000 eggs for breeding purposes, and was unable to supply the demand.

District Horticultural Society

The above Society held Ita third anneal Show in the Waterton Library Hall on Friday, 28.h inst, and like its two pre decessors proved an unqualified success. The Interest iu the Show, as evidenced by the large number of entries, 381 from the 79 exhibitors, is moßb certainly creditable, while the attendance of the publio in the afternoon and evening waa a record one, and bids well for the success of future exhibitions held In oonneotlon wibh the Society, The day was an exceptionally fiue one, and everything passed off pleasantly. The flowers were staged in Mr Patching's large marquee hired for the occasion, and its space was taxed to the utmoss to find room for the various exhibit. The vegetables were staged in the Hall, and were certainly a marked feature of the Show. The fruit was staged in the room ab the back of the Hall, and the display spoke well for the fruit producing properties of the distriot, as well as reflecting credit on the* growers. The exhibition of bread, buns and scones, sustained the reputation the ladies of the district have as bakers. The patching and darning classes for the children under 14 years were well filled and the excellence of the exhibits plainly showed that this part of the children's education is being well looked after. In fact every branch of the Show was well patronised ; in most of tha classes the competition was very keen, and the judges -Messrs W. W. Smith and J. Porter, for the fruit, flowers and vegetables * Mrs J. C. N. Grigg and Miss Irving, patching and darning ; and the Misses Horsey (2), bread, etc.,— must have had a difficult task in making their awards, whioh it is pleasing to state gave general satisfaction. Iu the evening a splendid promenade ooncerb was held, songs being given by Messrs W Grace and Hopwood, and Misses Donaldson, Watson, Miss Thompson playing the accompani ments and also giving the overture. A hat trimming contest was held during the evening, and the 10 young men who entered showed that they had each an eye for the artistic and had evidently kept it open to some purpose or such splendid results could nob have been attained. Too muoh praise cannot be given to the un tieing efforts of the Sdcretary—while the management committee worked hard and successfully to make the __how the success it proved to be. The following is the prizS ii_t: —

Open olass — Pob plants : 2 Fuohsias, separate varieties, Mrs Bushell 1 and 2. One fuchsia, Mrs Bushell 1 and 2; single geraniums, separate varieties, Mrs Bushell 1 and 2; two double geraniums, sep.tate varieties, Mrs Buahell 1 and 2 ; besb plant in fl.wer, nob otherwise specified, Mrs Bushell 1 and 2; beat collection of ferns, nob less than 4 varieties, Mrs Bushell 1 and 2,

Amateur Class — Fuohsias, separate varieties, Mrs W F Jaine 1 j two sipgla geraniums, separate variebies, Mrs Prebble 1 and 2; two double geraniums, separate varieties, Mrs Prebble 1, Mrs N Maroh 2; besb window plant, Mrs Moses 1, Mrs J Shearer 2, !5 entries); besb pot maiden hair fern, Mrs J Shearer 1, Mies Prebble 2; best plant in fl.wer, nob otherwise specified, Mr J Watson 1, Mr J Peat 2, Mr Moaea, ho»

Cub Flowers — Open class—Roses, best oollec ion, Milliahamp Bros, I; Verbenas, 6 varieties, 1 bloom eaoh, Mrs Buahell 1 and 2 ; dahlias, single, six varieties, two of e_ch, J G N Grigg 1 and 2 ; dahlias, oaotua, 6 varieties, bwo of each, J C NGrigg 1 and 3 ; marigold, French, 6 blooms, JON Grigg i and 2; Mrs Bu.hell h c ; Phlox Drummondi, 6 varieties, three brus.es each, Millichamp Bros, 1 ; best collection out flowers, Mrs Bushel! 1; Zinnia., b varieties, two of eaoh, JON G<lgg 1 and 2; Gd'Urdeas, 6 varieties, two of each, Miliiaharnp Bros 1 and 2, J C N Grigg he. Amateur Class—Cub Flowers—Roses, four varieties, one of eaob, F Clark ' 2nd; C .rnation, 4 varieties, two blooms eaoh, Mrs Walter Smith 1, Mrs W F Jaine 2j pansies, best collection, Rev J Skinner 1 and 2 ; dabliaß, double, 6 varieties, one of eaoh, Mrs WF Jaine 1 and 2; dahlias, cactus, 4 varieties, one of each, Mrs W F Jaine, 2nd; Gladioli, 6 spikes, 3 variebies, Mrs Moses 1, Mrs W F Jaine 2; Asters, besb collection, F Clark 1, Rav J Skinner 2; 12 Asters, 6 varieties, F Clark 1 and 2, W F Jaine h c; marigolds, Frenoh, 6 blooms, Mrs W F Jaine, 1 and 2, Mr Moses hc; marigolds, African, three orange and three lemon, Mr Moses land 2, F Clark ho; best collection of out fl Vers, Mr Moses 1, F Clark 2, Mrs W F Jaine ho ; besb sun flivvers, two blooms, Rev J Skinner 1, Miss R Body 2, Rev J Skinner fa o; Gaiil-rdias, three varieties, two of eaoh, F Olark 1 and 2 ; besb collection of hardy Perlnnials, Mrs W F Jaine 1 ; Verbenas, four varieties, two trusses eaoh, F Olark 1, Mrs W F Jaine 2; sweet peas, collection, three spikes eaoh, F Clarke 1 and 2.

Bouquets—Open Class—Besb HancJ Bou quet (wired), Miilichamp Bros 1 j besb bridal bouquet (wired), Miilichamp Bros 1; beat table bouqueb (nob wired), Mrs Bushell 1, Milliahampb Bros 2; three vases, besb decorated effect, Mrs Bushell 1 and 2; best a >ral design, Mrs Buahell 1 and 2 Amateur Class—Best hand bouqueb (nob wired), F Clark 1; besb bridal bouqueb (cob wired) F Olark 1; besb table bouquet (nob wired) F Clark 1, Mies F Houston 2 ; bhree va.63, bast deoorative effec, Mrs W F Jaine 1 and ho, F Clark 2j' besb |oral design, Miss LJJaI. 1

Children's Classes—Besb bouquet, Lily Buahell 1, Vida Watson 2; best basket of flowers, Emily Housbon I, Edith March g j besb floral design, Edith Maroh I, Hetty Houston 2 ; best collection of wild fi.wers, Emily Houston 1, Vera Bell 2 Fruit—Open class—Besb 6 aprioot,, one variety, JONGrigg 1; best 6 plums, one variety, JON Grigg 1; besb plums, three variebies, four eaoh, JON Grigg 1 ; apples, 6 dessert, 1 variety, J C N Grigg 1, Milli champ Bros 2 . apples, 6 cooking, one variety, JON Grigg 1, Miilichamp Bros 2; apples, best* collection, nob less than 6 varieties, 4 of eaoh, Miliicham Bros (splendid entry) I,' .01. Grigg 2; pears, best oolleotlou, 3 varieties, 4 each, J C if Grigg 1, MlUiohamp Bros % Amateur Class—Bes't collection of fruit, W Moses 1; plums, 3 variebies, 4 eaoh, Miss E White 1 and 2; apples, 6 dessert, one variety, W A MoL.uchlan 1, Mr W F Jaine 2 (12 en'rles); apples, 6 cooking, one varieby, E Stephens 1, Rev J Skinner 2, Mrs J Johnston ho' (]L4 'entries) $ applee, besb collection not less bban 8 varieties, "4 each, F Olark 1 (splendid entry), Mrs Prebble 2} pears, besb colleobion, 3 varieties, 4 each, W Mosos 1, Miss E White 2, Mrs Prebble h o ; besb 6 p'um., 1 variety, Mr. Weston 1, E Stephens 2, Mrs Oroy h o ;besb 6 peaches, 1 variety, Master A Slovene 1 ? Mrs J?rebble 2, Mrs Stevens h o, (6 entries) ; best b. apricots, I variety, Mrsßlee 1, Mrs Prebble 2

Vegetables—Open class— Best collection lu basket or tray, Mrs Bushell 1 {(.rand entry), J C N Grig* 2 Amateur olas.—-Best collection in basket or tray, W Moses 1 ; vegetable marrow., two suitable for table, Bev J Skinner 1, A Kevins 2 (eight entries) ; tomatoes, best six, one variety, out of door grown, F Olark 1; celery, three heads, J Werren 1, Jno Watson 2 ; cabbages, two heads, J Werren jL ' W Moses % j carrots, bunch of six, J Werren 1 (a magnifioehb entry|, Joseph Watson $, (e'ght entries); onions, twelve, A Read 1, Mrs Mugford 2 s lettuce, 'three heads, one variety, W Moses 1; parsnips, six, Joseph Watson 1 and 2 ; beans, broad, 12 pods, Mrs Houston 1- Rev J Skinner 2 (six entries) ; beans, French, 12 pods, P prencjergasb 1' J Werren 2 (9 entries); butter beans. 1$ pods, |? Clark J, A Reid 2 } savoy.., 2, MrVMorse '1 and 2 ; potatoes, kidney., 12 of one kjtjd, F Clark: 1 and 2 (0 entries) j potatoes, round, 12 of one kind, F Clark 1. Joseph Wabsop. 2 |ten entries); potatoes, 12 not otherwise specified, Smith 1, J Read 2, John Watson fc o (nine entries); potatoes, best §ol!eption, nob Jess than 4 varieties, 4 of eaoh, Mrs Hou.pon 1, F Clark 2, J Read ho (7 entries);" rhubarb, beat 6 stuks, F Clark I, Rev J Skinner 2 ; turnip., bunch of six, W Moses I and 2\ cauliflowers, 2 heads, W Moses 1 } leeks, bunch of six, J Werren 1, W Moses 2

Special Classes—Bast loaf of borne made broad not iosa bhanibs, Mies M Shearer 1, Miss Taylor 2, J^ies'Cri-fisan h o'((j envies)} best plate of buns, home ipade, Miss OrossarJ 1 Mrs Qroy % | be. (j plate of horne ir;,i\&q

eoones, Mrs John Watson 1, Miss Weston 2, Miss A Maw h c (6 entries) j besb bouquet In bhe show, Millichamp Bros; besb decorated bioyele, Miss Myols 2nd; sweetest emeliing bunch of out flowers, Mrs Bushell Ist Industrial Class for Children—Under 14

and over 12—Darning, woollen stocking, J Emily Houston 1, Vida Watson 2, Emily Houston 3, Edith March and Vida Watson kL%JT'7LJm c«oV a n- 00,« Emilx y Houston 1, Lizzie Maw 2, Nellie Ryan 3, Edith March h o (12 entries). Under 12 years-Darning, woollen "tooking, May j Gillespie 1, Iva 6illeepi9 2, Eva Addis 3(3 eutrifs). Patching, calico, Itsie Watson 1, Hetty Houston 2, Iva Gillespie 3, Eva Addis ho (6 eptries) ... For Exhibition only—A very beautiful stand of dahlias of different varieties, one of phlox drummondii, and rhubarb were sent from Mr J Porter of Allenton Nursery ; two palms from Mr E Maroh, and a stand of 6 marigolds (African) orange from If in F Houfton Hat Trimming Competition, Mr S Orossan oiaX b'o Prebble 2> Mr F olftrk and Mr A

Conciliation Board

ASHBURTON-MONDAY.

After th. luncheon adj.urnm.nt the dispute in the Ashburton o.achbuilding trade was taken, The following firms were cited:—Messrs John W Baker, Charles Reid, Steel Bros, Muir and Kennedy, A Ironside, H Childs, — Shearer, D Anderson, J Edgingbon, J Stephens JOHN W BAKB» ■ The Board deoided bo take Mr John W Baker's case first Mr McDonald in opening the case for the Union, said that as far as he could gather there was only one matter in dispute. He thought in all f.irne.s bo the Union, some arrangements should be oome to as regards wages. City workers coming into tbe country found the wages lower Mr Baker asked if there were sufficient members of the Union In Ashburton to justify the Board sitting in Ashburton ' Mr McDonald said there were Mr Baker said workmen in the country districts could turn out equally good work with the city workers, bub they were slower. Mr Baker proposed the wages should be 9. per day. With regard to tbe Union's dem-nd that the week should consist of 48 hours, Ashburton could nob fall in with that, as it meant starting at 7.30 a m Mr McDonald said that if bhe employers agreed bo the number of hours to comprise the week's work, the employers could fix the hours of work. Ia respect to apprentices, Mr Baker thought that 253 per week was sufficient. CHARLES REID The case of Mr Cnas Reid was nexb taken Mr Reid said he could support all Mr Baker had said. They had to compete with an imported article which could be landed here muoh cheaper than they could manu facture ie. The competition with American articles was besoming very keen, The freight on the material whioh they bad to pay would more than counterbalance the increase in wages. They had to keep » larger stook than Christchurch shops as vehicles were ordered hurriedly. There was a good deal in Mr Baker's contention in laok of competition, only one good man being in each department. They would not get a good man to go into the country. Ii tbe Union insi-tod on the half holiday, ne thought it should be on the day fixed for the town.

The Union representative agreed to this Mr Bellamy said thab Mr Reid had offered 9. a day, and he had oSF.red bo pub ib before his Union F H STEEL Mr F H Steel agreed with what had been ' said by Messrs Baker and Reid. A country man had nob tbe experience of a town m.n, A man paid 9. per day in the country was on as good a foobiug as a city mau who was paid 10.' In regard to an incompetent man, he thought the employer was the b.st judge of what thab man could do. H_ did nob think it was a fair thing bo demand a half holiday, as if they had a rush of work on a Thursday bhe employer would have to pay a time and a quarter overtime. He thought 25- a week was sufficient for a fifth year apprentice. He contended that for the first two years a boy was a dead loss to his master, who had an opportunity during bhe last thiee years to make up what he lost on him before. He asked the Union whab the objection was bo piece work Mr McDonald asked if the piecework was profitable Mr Steel said it was Mr McDonald said that when a man was given piecework ho slurred through ib as fast as he could to make as much as he could of a bad bargain. The work would nob stand Mr Steel contended thab all through the master in tbe nountry was at a greater disadvantage than the master in the town. American baggies ware being imported wholesale into the coloDy Mr Bellamy said tbe colonial vehicles could hold their own with anything imported from America MUm AND KHNNEDV The case of Mulr and Kennady was taken, Mr Muir said that he could add nothing bo j whab had been said by bhe former speaker. A m'farlanb, spbikgburn A McFnrlane, Springbum, asked if the Union could fore, him to discharge a non Unionist The Chairman said they could nob This concluded the business, and the Board will give Its decision later, The Board proceeds to Timaru to hold a' sitting la bhat town

The Boston Concert Company.

We wish to remind our readers that the Boston Concert Company, due here next Thursday evening, appear to be of the first rank, as the following Press criticisms will show 5—

Bernhard Walther now ranks with the foremost violinists of the day,-— Musical Times. Bernhard Walther played with finish of execution, delicacy of tone and such masterly style that he was recalled four times. In response to the last encore he played cleverly Pagardni's Duet on one violin- --"Daily Pofy, Liverpool. Never have we listened to so rich a soprana voice as thab of Lilian Walther. Her numbers called forth rapturous applause to which she graciously responded. She ls a queen on the stage, in appearance, style, and manner.—Ob.. Her, Liverpool. Oyrca Urownlee |Tew_on ls a Californian. In his writings there ls a child like simplicity aS in Eugene Field's best productions. His whole soul .8 wrapt up in his work. His humorous recitations are all bis own pro ductions.—.? E Brophs. Newton is a master of th"e rßo'nolqgue. As Aunt Sbutawlcker ho kept tbe audience in a continuous roar of laughter.— Oregonian, Portland, Or. Miss Beatrice Vartha, the accompanist, contributed a couple of pianoforte solos, Gotbsehalk "s * II Tremolo' and the arrangement by Liszt of the Kermesee scene from 'Faust.' Miss Varbha, who played with brilliant tech nique, waa recalled,— NZ Times, Welling ton.

CYCLING.

United Press Assoola. lou-r. By Eileebrlo Telegraphs—Copyright Adelaide, March 3 The Wheel Race resulted:—.Cameron (Victoria) 1, Rolfe (Victoria) 2. Champnais (Adelaide) 3. Time—4min g.eo. D J Walker won the International Half Mile Championship in Imin ll^.eo, Burton, a New 2 jalander, was third in bhe Hopetoun Spikes, of one .rjlle. ' * tJ

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric (Telegraph —Copyright

rwiprrT^w. INFLUf-ISZi, LONDON, March 2 Se™n members of the Government „.. . „ &re suffering from li'flaenza. MR SAVILLI! GOBES ESTATE. ™ . . *_ A •_____ •«_ lhe esfcat6 0* fch« lftt6 Mr Sav_llß Gore (assistant private secretary to kord Hopetouo) has been sworn at £26 326 m-,„ \,- _. THE MELAISE3IAN MISSION, Admiral Rawson and Bishop Mont _, nmprv h.va .Monbi- . k_. «-..:---.-. <_f ?-° mery «?•" aooepted the position Of nce-presidents to the Melanesia.. Mission. DIBOR]DER AT ST- PamasßUßG. St Petersburg, March 2 Two hundred and fifty students, and others at Moscow have received terms of imprisonment ranging from a week to three months for creating a disturb* snce, BIRTHS ANfl DEATHS IN SYDNEY Sydney, Maroh 3 The number of birthe in Sydney lait year was 12,601,10.66 being illegiti mate. The deaths numbered 6197, or 12.62 per thousand, being 1.8 higher than the mean rate of the previous 10 year. The most noticeable feature was the large increase in the number of deaths from phthisis.

SOUTH AFRICA.

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Telegraph—Copyright

London, March 2 The reserve squadron of the Seventh Dragoon Guards at Aldershot, also the Depot Squadron of the Sixteenth Lancers, have been warned to hold themselves in readiness to embark for South Africa.

Several Griquiland West farmers have received sentences for four and three years' imprisonment for acting as Boer officials.

Oolletson's Constabulary surprised a laager at Batlaroviile, on February 19, and captured sixteen, including Land* drost Rodemeyer. They also captured seven subsequently. Commandant Scheepere' father ia a surrenderer at Wonderfontein.

Tho columns in the Ficksburg distriot captured ten Boers, and 3000 cattle. Melbourne, Maroh 3

The Agricultural Department has received a cable message from London, inviting tenders for 500 tons of flour and two million pounds of compressed beef or mutton for the army in South Africa,

THE GALLANT SEVENTH

MOTION OF CONDOLENCto-

Before the business was commenced at the Borough Council last evening, the Mayor said he wished to bring another matter before the Council. They were all aware of the disaster which had befallen the Seventh Contingent in South Africa, and felt very much regret at the number who were killed, bub in war some must go down. He had received two telegrams from the Premier with reference to the matter, and the grief of the relatives might be somewhat allayed by the gallant con duct of the. Contingent, which did credit to themselves and their country. Nearly all the commando bad been made prisoners or shot. He moved that—' This Council desires to express its sympathy with the relatives of our brave soldiers who have recently lost their lives in the service of tbe Empire, and directs that letters of condolence be sent to the relatives of the late Troopers Basil Stephens and David Bruce,'

Cr Alcorn seconded the motion. He thought tho action of the New Zealanders one of the grandest things done daring the war.

Cr Andrews supported the motion, as did C -uncillors Davis, Willis, Olarjc, and Davison. v The motion was passed, the Councillors. standing.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By EJeotrip Telegraph—Copyright SyoxEYj March 3 Further cases of plague are reported, a man named Austin, of Alexandria, t^e father of a previous patient, and a woman named Qlements, of Surrey Hills ' The case is also reported of ayoong letter carrier at the General Post Office. Adelaide, March 3 It is reported that on the steamer Ooolgardie, which has arrived from Sydney, is a lady passenger who it supposed to be suffering from plague, The steamer Is detained in the road stead. There is great excitement amongst the passengers.

Interprovincial

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Auckland, Mar 3 The Presbyterian Church at Manku was burned down last night, sparks' from a burning bush were the <. tmse. .A tHarsTaHUROH,' March 3 At the Magistrate's Ooutt this morning, an old age pensioner named Georfce Whibtley was sent to gaol for fourteen days for falsely representing the value of his wife's property, and was ordered to refund £11 18s 4d, the amount of the pension obtained through such false representations, or serve a farther term of seven days in gaol. The e.s. Toroa, which arrived from the Chathams yesterday, brings new? that four men namedj Rapley, Pepper, Ton* gere, and Murphy, were drowned while sailing from Pit. I.land to the mainland. Wreckage from the boat has been washed ashore.

At a meeting of the League of New Zealand Wheelmen to«nlc;ht,-a proposal -bat tho Ijeagueqhoald'assume 'conbrol of road racing was lost. 1 ■» >' '•

THB ASHEUBTOIS GUARDIAN; TUESDAY, MARCH 4, -1902,



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l*_Wiiiii| M ."l's^^ —~*~"""""" mmmwkbtUmikm' IrWlmtiir umiii' ilin.iiH_»ilhiiliili F. FERRIMAN 1 "HFoB~S A L E Corner of Will. Street and.East. Belt, 1 Ashburton. I I HAVE reoeived .qb__ uo-ionß fir. m Mr John Ains worth, who ia leaving for j the North Island, to sell his ve? y ddslrable ' reaidenoe, eitoated as above. j The honte, which contains 5 rooms and scullery, has only recently 'been erected, j and is. const, ucted of the best material by I ft first class builder. j The section Is well situ.ted. and has I been woll fenced and cultivated. As the owner has decided to leave for the North Island at once, my instructions lire to effect a speedy .ate. Foil particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. ' ■: FINAL NOTICE. TT Is requested that all" Accounts duo to Da ; Maude be paid to bho undersigned . within 14 days F FERRIMAN. Asbb-U'.ot), February lltb, 1902 . TO LET ALFORD FOREST KOAD COTTAGE and 4 Acre of land recently occupied by Mr B Barr. Apply Land and Estate Agent TO LET; " Kermocle Street, Ashburton, A COMFORTABLE House of 6 rooms, together with good garden and orchard Apply F FERRIMAN _„_'„,, „,,,i.... -_ : TO LET, Peter Street, Ashburton, A" HOUSE of five rooms; | acre of i"_k. land j good stabling ■ Apply F FERRIMAN ; ■■■ ' TO LET. Winter's Road, Allenton, AFIRST CL.SS Dwelling, containing six rotras ; 1| acres of land, good garden and orchard j detached bathroom, washhonse, stables and trap house F FERRIMAN .1. „,... __,_. _._■-.. - -. SHEEP FARMS. I'BAYK several good Sheep Farms for ealo, ranging from 350 to 1800 aores. The properties are well fenced j _«__. watered and are within easy access of j a market. Full particulars on application. j F. FERRIMAN, j Land and Estate Agent FOB SALE TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. A SOUND INVESTMENT. "1 H A.VK received In.fruotlona from Mr . 1 Edward Gibbard to sell part of Town Section 308. situated in Tancred Street, upon which ia arected a veiy ccmmodiou3 and convenient Draper's Shop, with dwelling attached, large front glass windows*, good position. The property Is let to a good tenant, and ia yielding an annual rental of £91. Ful! particulars may be had on appli cation to F FERRIMAN. Land and Estate Agent, Ashbur! on apijit_«ia_-^^ .^iii-nini«--W---_i-_-_^-WWO BUSJNBSS NOTICES 111 111 Try McsDONALD _& CO., Till II O D Burnett AIIO K6. street. 2 122 $ ®) THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING TJI AOT OR ¥ LO THING JC AC TORY "I" S tha Cheapest House for Ready Made Clothing. Men's Sac Suits, 25) Men's Sac Emits, 29s 6d, IN COLONIAL IWEED, BEST VALOE, A Large Stock of Boys' Clothing in Sailor, Norfolk, and Melvillo Shapes at Bed Rock Prices. CALL AND INSPECT. 'JHE NEW Z&AL&RD CLOTHING FACTOBY F. H. BEOKINGSALE, Manager ' TYO you know that H Baibstow ia selling I JL-A lor o_-h at 1... then Ghi'ia.chcirci. j pric3H, a. the few following qaota.ions will .how : —Bra.s rail Ircn bedatead?, fx.eDd_d j font rail, from 50: j Duoh«ss Üblcs from J ■50. l Duol'esa cherts from 455; in.peotio I »nd comparison invited. 11 I I $n_.<ke Ntw Vcuas 1



imm^>i> BUBINK3B NOTICES | DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP j i npHTS PARTNERSHIP at present existing between H, O. Sheimpton and ' Anuthier, trading under the name of the ASHBURTON DRAPERY COM- I fPA^Y will be Dissolved on THURSDAY, MARCH 20th, In consequence of the above, we will'hold a FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY, COMMENCING r PUTiTDC!T\A*V "C 11?'PT)TT A T?V O'V XXX Ul XiOX/ii. X , X? XL- OXij U A JO. X tG 9 „ And Continuing till WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19th. ALL ACCOUNTS due to tha Company must ba paid on or before TUESDAY, March 4tb, after which date all amounts remaining unpaid will be placed in .he bands of a Collector for immediate settlement. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO, J. WILSON HAS J net received ANOTHER 10 Bales of Lovely WALL PAPERS. INCLUDED in the Shipment are some beautiful Designs in Dining Room, Bedroom, and Hall Papers. Persons desiring to choose their Pap .rs from the full stock may have them laid aside until required. HOUSE PAINTING.. THIS part of the business receives our special attention, none but GENUINE Oils and White Lead being used. Thorough tradesmen^ sent to towa^or country at shortest notice, Sign-writing a specialty. I have a Choice Selection of PICTURE FRAMES MGULDING.3. Frames made to order on the premises. JOHN WILSON HARVESTING TOOLS. HAY FOBKB—2, 3, and 4 Prong. OLO^ ER FORKS.—S Prong, with Guards Scythe blades and Handles, Hay Rakes, etc Machine Gils, Castor, Bradding, and Linseed Oils. Paints in all Colours TOOLS Suitable for ths Harvest Field, it.o!udh_B--Vioeß, Screw Wretiohes, Spanners in Seta of four, Rivet and Bolt Punches, Pinoere, Plyers, Copper and Iron Rivets, Reaper Suctions, eto. PRESERVING PANS -Enamelled aud Bras., from 5) 6d each. Being overetcoked I at the latter part of tba s.a.oi., lam Selling them off Cheaply CARPENTERS' TOOLS—I have jus. landed a large shipment direot fmm the m_ke._, , and have reduced prices all round, Customers osn rely upon Prompt and Courteous Attention without being pressed to G. MEJJDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade __a____M__MN___-_-Ml___-N-i_H_Ml^^ A T TKNTIO N. ANDREW ORE'S Great Clearance Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS CUMMER-JOED SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th. •___.»__» EM_M j i BARGAINS] EXTRAORDINARY IN EV_?R¥ DEPARTMENT. •___________ ! ANDREW ORR. IF YOU DON'T SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY OUGHT xo; ARE YOU ABOUT TO BUILD . DO YOU REQUIRE DRY FLOORING]?] DO YOU REQUIRE DRY MATCH LINING DO YOU .'REQUIRE DRY MOULDING I J_T 80, I WE OAN EXECUTE YOUR ORDERS WITH DESPATCH. Our- New Steam Sawmills are now in full swing, and Orders e_.tn_s.e_ to ua will receive prompt attention. Gates and Hurdles supplied to order. W • M.» \j OJLhji JN d ol \j v ) « 9 IRONMONGEf S, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. laab and West Streets, Ashburton. Telephone 14 P.O. Box 35



New $.aland's brave and hardy men Will cfr.V6 the JJoers from hll |to gleii, Old England's sons have nob forgot M*juha Hill—that dreadful blob. They 1J fight a?l weathers, Que or wet, Nor care for cold thab they may get, Which knowing well they can endure By baking Woods'Greab Peppermint Cure Wades s Teething Powdebs for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and present tlotebes ; price, ls j Sjfjpke |few l?engg» <



Hollis Cyolks—The display of HollJi oyoles now on view at John Orr & Go's is well worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus iast.. These machines are made from genuine R.S A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, X, Hollis & Sons, Birmingham, whioh should be supioiegt guarabtfb of their .^denoy 1;'- 1 'Tfl| models we have seen ar£: superbly finished, and the high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of the Hollis bioysla bat be m most rigidly maintained. CANADIAN SEAWEID bURB, Don't disregard the sharp and prompt warnings of nature. When there Is an exooss of mioacid in the system natara will reveal the fact, and if prompt steps are nob taken to eliminate the poison aoo.e and chronic Gout will be the result. With the first signs of Rheumatism or Gout, remember that the £ res. Canadian igeawegd Cure Is a certain remedy.—A'dyc. * .* . * . v ...