EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for August,

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places^fas under, subject to the necessary alterations. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL. TUESDAY, Aug. 26. For Northern Ports and West Coast, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United States, Canada, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, via San Francisco (due London Sept. 27th), per Rotomahana, at 5.45 p.m.

Mining.

Per Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Dunedin August 25 During the week ended to-day returns have been reported from 71 dredges, the total yield being 2740 ounces 3dwt 23grs, or an average of 40ozs per dredge. Additional returns—Perseverance 1420z5, Eoyal "Waimumu 39ozs lldwt, Waikaka 33ozs, Enfield 22ozs 7dwt, Waituhuna 20ozs 3dwt, Lawrence I7ozs, Waikaka Queen 15ozs 14dwt, Eeliance 13ozs 6dwt, Upper Waipori llozs sdwt, Evans' Flat lOozs Bdwt. Dunedin, August 26 To-day's sales—Alpine Consols 153 6d.

Commercial

Ashburton Grain Market.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quotes as follows on Aug. 25th, .902: Wheat— .Tuscan 3s 9d to 3s lOd Pearl 3slodto 83 lid Hunters 3s 9d Oats —Duns 2s 2d „ Danish ... 2s 2d „ Sparrowbills ... 2s 2d to 2s 3d „ Canadians ... 2s4dto2s6d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Od to 3s 3d Inferior ... 2s to 2s 3d Peas—Prussian Blue ... 5s „ Partridge ... 3s 6d Chaff Goodoatsheaf ... 65s to 70s Grass Beed - Farmers' ... 3s to 3s 6d 1 The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

The Dunedin Markets.

The continued gloomy outlook in the Australian Commonwealth, coupled with the New South Wales Premier's estimate that at least .£IOO,OOO worth of fodder will be required weekly for that State alone, is bound to keep this market very strong. During the week there have been consider able transactions in fowl feed, and (Mel bourne buyers have operated to the extent of about 10,000 bags, mainly drawn from the northern districts. It is noticeable that the demand has been for the better sampl3s only-—that is to say, wheat which, while a little sprouted, is otherwise sound. This.lends colour to the assumption that it will probably be mixed with prime wheat on' the other side, and worked off for milling purposes. Chick wheat is from Id to 2d higher, as the result of the week's business, and as high as 3s Id to 3s 2d has been paid for the 'pick of the samples offering.—" Otago Daily Time*."

The Sydney Wheat Market.

Regarding the position of wheat in Sydney, the " Daily Telegraph," writes ; — Reviewing the markets of grain and pro duce over a period of 30 to 40 years, it is extremely difficult to find a parallel with current conditions. Never as long as the oldest trader can remember have supplies been so short or so firmly held, nor have buyers ever been so strongly in evidence at high prices. The position with regard to wheat is very strong. Although bids have been freely made at 4s Bd, holders are reluctant to quit, as they feel sure that a 5s market is within measureable distance. Already a large number of the trade have turned their attention towards San Fran cisco, with a view to obtaining supplies in that direction. The prospects for the coming harvest in this State are regarded as being the reverse of favourable while in many parts of the State the effects of the drought are causing dire distress. A large number of the trade are of opinion that famine prices hav»e come to stay for a con siderable time.

Asgburton Guardian MAGNA VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1902.

We gave an illustration in a recent article of the manner in which some of our legis-; lators, in striving to attract public atten tion, merely exhibit their own ignorance of the very first principles of political economy Such examples are recordedon almost every pa^e of "Hansard," and on this account it fs $ pjjfcy 'tljiat the electors do not give a little attention po that interesting journal. However, the brief rej>or£;g of the proceed ings in Parliament that are published by the press of the colony, frequently supply striking .evidence of the peculiar notions of that some of our legislators entertain! A few days ago, 1! while the Fisheries Conservation BUI was before the : Legislative Council, pae of the members of! that body tried to introduce # elapse per mitting licensed anglers to enter upon, or pass through any private land without re ference to the owner. Doubtless the same legislator would be prepared to make a simi f air with regard to the holder of a shooting licence, #nd bye and bye, no doubt, would follow it up by further little en croachments upon priva.te'prop^Kfcy. It is some consolation to the land owners of tjliis. #o,untry ,to know that at present the mem jb. <si'S jof ParjiamenJ;, who hold such remark jabjle ,vi,<?w£ ftonoernjing individual rights are in & miftoijty],' .ap<& .w^seQWatly the clause referred to was r,ejecwjl ; JSupincicjleritsljike this are of common occurr.en.Cie,' and as we all know, many obnoxious provisions "hay/j been inserted in our Statute law owing to the want,of political knowledge on the part of our legislators, and of the electors who insisted to place them in Parliament. We iiope jihv PJ-Vl6 is not ar distant when the State will ; take s^sps to educate the people on this very important sub-joci..

Every person who has tried T.USSIC.UEA -says t|\e .same (thing. It is absolutely infallible in aty causes. '" ' ' ■•

Sraokfi ¥©jy Venus

Worms undermine Children's Gonstifcui. ions. Use Wade's Worm Figs is boKeB,

Local and General.

The Grub.—Complaints are rife among many farmers in the lower districts of this county regarding the ravages of the grub pest. In some parts of the Wakanui dis trict where the grub has made its appear ance much havoc has been wrought.

Fire. About 6 o'clock on Sunday even ing a fire was discovered in a porch behind Miss Barrett's school, Cameron Street west. A number of neighbours succeeded in Extinguishing the flames before much damage was dpne. There is no clue to the origin of the fire, the Misses Barrett being absent in Timaru at the time.

Accident.—About 8 o'clock yesterday morning, a telegraph messenger named IJro phy was riding a bicycle down East street, when he came into collision with another cyclist named H. Daly. Both machines were damaged, and Brophy had his face out.

The Shearers' Dispute.—The Canter bury Trades and Labour Council is asking shearers, in the interests of brother workers, to refrain from going to Australia until an amicVole settlement of the present dispute there between the shearers and the pastoralists has been arranged.

New Line of Steamers.—An American exchange is responsible for the statement that a new line of steamers will shortly start running between Seattle and Aus tralia. It is stated that the steamer 3 will be 10,000-ton boats, operated by the Tyser line.

Robbing Clothes Lines.—Residents in the North-East part of the Borough have more than once suffered from the depre dations of clothes line robbers, but last evening these gentry eclipsed their previous performances by clearing some lines of about .£lO worth of clothing. A peculiar feature iv this last incident is that a dog tied pretty near the lines gave no alarm. It is to be hoped the police may be able to clear this matter up.

A Strange Presentment. — John Walker, one of the miners killed in the Mount Kembla disaster, had for years a strange presentment that he would meet his death in some such accident. He left work in a Durham colliery owing to a feeling that something was going to hap pen. Shortly afterwards thirty-eight men lost their lives there. Coming to Australia, he worked at the Bulli mine before the ter rible catastrophe, but left there and went to Clifton owing to thesame feeling. Work getting slack at Clifton, he migrated to Mount Kembla, where he met his death.

The Weather.—A stiff nor'west gale sprang up on Saturday evening, making matters decidedly unpleasant for pedes trians'. Clouds of dust swooped through the streets, a goodly percentage of it find ing its way into business premises, and lodging on the goods exposed for sale out side the shop doors.. Beyond the necessary clean-up on Monday morning, no further inconvenience was experienced, and no damage is reported. Some paddocks near town were "lifted" slightly, but not sufficient to do much harm. A nice shower fell on Sunday evening, and needless to say, it had a beneficial effect.

The Concentration Camps.—lt seems to me (writes M iss Rees from one of the con centration camps in South Africa to her relatives in Gisborne) that the gravest defect in the concentration camp system lies in the unconditional and ungrudging generosity of Britain, and in the similarity of its methods of Socialist theories. And in this case, as often, those for whom every thing is done and from whom nothing is expected in return, become wilful, un grateful, and pettish, like spoiled children. This temper is too common among the i!Boers to-day.

A Warning to Farmers and Importers. —Til his lecture to farmers in the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association's rooms on Saturday afternoon, Mr T. W. Kirk, Gov ernment Biologist, drew attention to the danger of wead-seed dissemination that lurked in the straw packing of imported agricultural machinery. He had examined on several O3oasions the straw in which such machinery had been packed, and had found innumerable seeds of weeds, some of them of the most noxious kinds. His ad vice to farmers was to burn all such im ported straw without delay.

Rangitata.—A most successful concert was held in the Rangitata Station School room on Friday evening last, in aid of the prize fund. Mr J. Haar, chairman of the School Committee, occupied the chair, and carried out his duties very satisfactorily. The night being favorable there was a large and appreciative audience. Songs were rendered by Miss Wallace and Mrs Irwin, and by Messrs Dorward, Brodie, Hintz, Glanville, Lezard, and McNab; duets by Mr and Mrs Irwin, and Mr Lezard and Mrs Irwin; quartettes by Messrs Irwin and Lezard and Mrs Irwin, Miss Walluce ajid Mrs Wilkinson; recitations by Miss Lunaway and Mr Hintz; instrumental music by Mrs Irwin (piano), and Messrs Dorward and Glanville (violin), and the school children gave three songs, and went through dumb-bell, physical nnd wand exercises. Miss Keddle and Mrs Irwin played the accompaniments. A dance followed, which was largely attended.

1.0.0.F, M.U,—The members of the Loyal Mayfield Lodge of Oddfellows celebrated their first anniversary in the Lismore school on the 15th inst., by a social and dance which, was a great success, about fifty couples being present. During the evening songs were contributed by Misses McMillan and Ferguson, Messrs R. Hill, W. Martin, T. Frost, J. Murison, and McDonald. Mr McDonald gave a series of bagpipe selections, and Mr McKeczie danced a Highland , fling. Music for the dance was supplied by Mrs Nell (piano) and Messrs Bennison Bros, (violins), and the duties of M.C. were ably carried out by Bro. W. Goskerie. The room was prettily decorated with flags. The refreshments, which were provided by Mrs Jas. Paterson in her usual excellent manner, were served in a large marquee kindly lent for the occasion, and left nothing to be desired.

Export of Gabijen S?ei?s. —The export of New Zealand-grown gardpn seeds is fast developing into what promises to bepome a Valuable' asset $o tlje colony. Messrs Nimmo and Blair, jyhp have, dcjvoted cpnr siderable time ana a^ntian |q working up this trade, have for several years past beeu filling gradually-increasing orders for Eng land, India, the United States, and Cali fornia. Last week they completed ship ments of large quantities of these seeds for South Africa and Ireland, and they have in hand orders for forward delivery from Holland, France, Germany, England, America, and other countries. The pros pects of the export seed trade are most en couraging, particularly in the case of South Africa, which country is likely to take large quantities of New Zealand-grown seeds. Some little while back, when some of these seeds wete offered on"the American market, one firm replied that itVa's something akin ( to impertinence for New Zealand to offe'i seeds to" America,'but, nevertheless,' orders nave (We forward. The value of this trade to the colony may be judged from the fact tftat'soi/ieojF the grasses exported command from £60 to M IOO per ton.-" Otago' Daily Times."

Second-Hand Bicycles Wanted.—Hav ing sold out of second-hand bicycles, I am now prepared to take twenty machines as pait payment for the New Season's Eudge- Wlufcworth Bicycles, which are now being unpacked, and are admitted to be 365 days ahead of all other machos in ttie market! —E. I). Johnston, Agent, Bxarxept Street ,[Advt]. 1 Tailoring.—We have just received our first 'tvyo shipments of new summer goods coßjnrisin^' the most np-£o-date' suitings as now womW>%Qm*r W e al^s customers to select from the weft which is far more satisfactory than ordering froift small patterns. We have a very large stock to select from. We empioy first class tradesmen -every garment made on our premises. We guarantee all our work, fit and style at prices that will compare favJtfraMy with those of any leading New Zealandcity^firih: We respectfully invite customers'to kindly order early to prevent 'disappointment in the "rush., before jfche shows! ' .Craighea* and Berryman" the fea'% tafers Ashbuptpn. | Adyt.j

Weather- Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires:—Moderate to strong southerly wind; glass rise.

Mount Some us Riding.—Mr ThomaS Harrison being the only candidate nomina ted for the vacancy in the Mount Somers Riding of the Ashburton County Council, he has been duly elected.

Popular Conceet.—Our readers are re minded that the sixpenny concert promoted by the Ashburton County tfand will take place this evening. The programme, which i^ an excellent one, appeared in our last issue. The Old Men's Home.—A considerable portion of the old buildings cf the Old ; Men's Home have been removed to the new site on Smithfield Koad. The acety lene gas, which was recently installed in the new buildings, gives every satisfac i tion.

The American Evangelists.—lt will possibly interest our readers to know that a letter has been posted to Dr. Torrey and his talented companion Mr Alexander, ask ing them to pay a visit to Ashburton. Should it be impossible for the evangelists, to comply with the request, the railway department will be asked to run one or more excursion trains to Christchurch during he ten days' mission in that city.

A Failure.—When Mr J. Huteheson the senior member for Wellington, was expressing his views on the Elective Executive Bill, Mr Barclay, one of the Dunedin members, interjected — "That's why you have been a failure." "When the hon. gentleman," calmly replied Mr Hutcheson, "has been returned to thi3 House three times at the head of the poll he will be in a position to taunt me with being a failure."

Potatoes for South Africa.—Twenty seven thousand cases' of potatoes are to be shipped from New Zealand to South Africa by the Norfolk, which has just arrived at Wellington from Brisbane. Of these BGOO cases will be taken from Picton, 17,820 from Lyttelton, and the remainder from Dnnedin. The potatoes are being shipped in strong cases, each of which will be branded on two sides with the words " New Zealand Pota toes." Special care is being used in the selection, so that nothing but the best will find its way into the new market.

Surveyors For West Africa—Nine sur veyors selected by the New Zealand Govern" ment, at the request of the Imperial author ities, for work on the Gold Coast, West Africa, will leave Wellington today for Auckland, from whence they will take their departure on Friday by the Ventura. The party comprises Messrs T. C. Dennison, (Oamaru), N. Haszard (Waihi), Leonard Webb and Percy Webb (Masterton , Frede rick Jordan (Auckland, J. Stevenson (Christchurck), Reginald Webb (Napier), George Joyce (Invercargill), and A. Stretton (Thames). The Acting Premier and the Minister of Lands bade the party farewell yesterday at a gathering at the Parliamen tary Buildings, and expressed cordial wishes for their success in their new sphere of work.

Portraits are Public Property.—The New York Court of Appeals has de cided that any person's portrait is public property in the United States. Miss Abigail Roberson, a beautiful young woman, and member of a well-known New York family, recently brought an action against a flour firm for using her portrait as an advertise ment on their boxes and barrels. The Court of Appeals, on July 1, decided against her. The court says thnt any person's portrait is public property. Advertisers had as much right to use it as a newspaper or a magazine. /■

Motor Bicycle Race—The Dunlop Com pany are out again with a new proposition in the shape of a motor bicycle race from either Dunedin or Oamaru to Christchurch. Already several firms have signified their intention of entering machines and it: only requires a few more promises of entries to make this event a certainty. Should the race tnke place, New Zealand will have the honour of having the first motor bicycle road race held in any of the British do minions.

U.A.O.D. —The quarterly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Lodge of Druids was held last evening. There was a large at tendance of members,* A.D., Bro Bowman, in the chair. The Visiting Bards reported that there was onlyjone member on the sick list, and sick pay was passed for payment. One candidate was initiated into the Order and one proposed for membership. It was announced that at the next lodge meeting Mr Timmins had promised to entertain the members with a magic-lantern entertain ment. The Officers expressed a wish that as many members as possible would make an effort to be present, It was also re solved to invite the members of the Ladies' Lodge to be present, and to provide light refreshments at the close of the entertain ment. A small Committee was appointed to make all arrangements. After transact ing routine business, the Lodge was closed. The receipts of the evening were .£65,

A MATRistoNtAii Lottery,—A young man has has written to the Wellington " Evening Post" a huainess-like letter from Blenheim, on the subject of matri mony. He is'^anxious" to get married, but can't for want of funds to makea home," and points out that, for the same reason, there are a great number of men and women passing through life without a chance of bo ing wedded, and of bringing up families. As a remedy, he proposes that the " Post" should open an agency, worked on the sub scription t asis, that members should con tribute a certain sum annually, and that life partners be drawn for quarterly. The lucky couple, under thi3 refreshing scheme, would be entitled to the net proceeds of the quarter, leas 10 per cent—s per cent for up keep of the lottery, and 5 per cent for local charities. The bold manner in which the proposer ignores the sentimen tality upon, which marriage is alleged to hinge, enlists * the " Post's " admiration, but the whole scheme is one which it de clines to handle. The responsibility of controlling a lottery for the ladling out of prospective wives and husbands four times a year, and of issuing to them a sufficient sum to build a house, wherein the hazardous business of bringing up a family might be carried on, is a trifle too gigantic. How ever," it adds, "if we ever set' up business as universal suppliers of healthy we will givei tije, B^nkoi^ proposal a fair trial." '■■'■'

Parliamentary Models.— Mr Monk, the member for Waitoinata maintains that one of the greatest objects of menbers of Parliament should be to present a model of equity and character for the people of the country.

The Late Trooper Collison.—There has just been hung in the Public Read ing Room an excellent likeness of the lato Irooper Collißon, of Hi«hbank. Ifc is an enlarged photograph of the deceased trooper taken in mufti, and was executed at the establish ment of Messrs Hal ma and Co., Saunders' Buildings. It is enclosed in a handsome gilt frame, and will be placed alongside the other photographs of our fallen braves. At the base is the following:— Trooper Collison, of the 10th Contingent. Accidentally killed at Forthay, South Africa, 16th June, 1902: Aged 20 years.

The Powee of the Telegraph.—lfci3t said that within a quarter of an hour of the messenger's departure from Buckingham Palace with tidings of His Majesty's illness every portion of the King's do minions wa in possession of the terrible news. It is amazing to think that even while some parts of London were without the sad in telligence, Calcutta, Melbourne, Toronto, Cape Town, Cairo, and Adelaide were all talking of the tragedy.—Home paper.

Daily Telegbams at Sea.—The Cunard Liner Campania, which arrived in Liverpool from New York, was in wireless communi cation with passing steamers practically from the time she left the United States until she was off the Irish coast. Steamers were sighted every day on the voyage, and the passengers on the Campania were de lighted with the wireless messages, some,of which were transmitted long distances.

A Modest Request.—When particulars were received of the bequests under ' the will of Mr Cecil Rhodes, Mr E. W. O'Sul livan (says the Sydney " Telegraph ") ex pressed the modest wish that £100,000, should be devoted to the erection of a colos sal monument in Sydney Harbour, repre resenting "Australia facing the Dawn." Mr O'Sullivan wrote to Lord Rosebery, as one of the trustees under the will, pre ferrin? a request -for the mouey. The other day he received a reply stating that the letter would be laid before the trustees, but Lord Rosebery did not think there .was anything in the will that would authorise the trustees to carry out the proposal.

Championing the Farmers.—Mr Hasel ■ den, member for Patea, speaking in the House lately,'said: - I would ask the hon ourable member for Lyttelton where would the townspeople be without the farmers, who are the backbone of the country? And yet the' honourable member has the audacity to get up in this House, and out side of the House, and hold them up to ridicule. The honourable member ridicules the people who have made the country, the people whom every member of the House knows are heroes to go into, the black blocks and carve out homes for themselves and their wives and families ! And they are derided by these townspeople who have lived and battened On the country people! But the honourable member will find that the farmers will be heard at the next general elections.

Physical Training.—The subject of the physical training of our population is one of the highest importance, for it is on that that our very national existe nee may one day depend. An effete, flabby, thin-blooded race can never hold its own in the struggle for the world's commerce, can certainly not maintain its place at the head of an Empire. And the matter is one of pressing moment. Lord Meath, in his evidence before the Royal Commission on Physical Training in Scotland, stated that of 11,000 men who offered themselves as Army recruits in Manchester in 1899, only 1,000 were found good enough for the Regulars, 2,000 more being relegated to the Militia, and 8,0.00 rejected entirely. The Inspector-General of Recruiting also reports that in 1901, and that in spite of the lowering of the standard 29 per cent of the candidates were rejected on the ground of physical unfithess alone.— " Sheffield Daily Telegraph."

News in Brief.

With this issue wo distribute on behalf of Messrs Strange and Co. a circular con taining particulars of their great stock taking Sale. The Geraldine Racing Club's Spring Meeting- will be held on September 25th and 2Gth. Nominations close on Thursday, August 28th. ■■"

The takings at the football match in Dunedin on Saturday reached the sum of .£214. ,

Mr J. L. Higgs, painter, of this town, is now offering wall papers at a discount for cash. It might pay our readers to call upon him and secure a bargain, as it is now time to tliink of the annual spring cleaning.

Mr W. S. Maslin announces his candida ture for Garaldine at the forthcoming Gene ral Election " in opposition to Seddonism."

The Touring Club of France has the en ormous membership of 72,480, which gives one a fair idea of tho popularity of cycling in the land of the Gauls.

The " Waimate Times " understands that Mr John Campbell, of Fernhill, St Andrews, has definitely decided to contest the Wai taki seat. It will be remembered that Mr Campbell came out at the last moment in the interest of the Prohibition party at the last election.

The " New Zealand Times " says that an attempt is being made to get the various trades and labour councils of New Zealand to pronounce in favour of the nationalisa tion of the liquor traffic.

The Moeraki lighthouse keepera the other day made an unsuccessful attempt to cap ture the whale which was reported to have been seen in the bay, and which still lingers in that vicinity.

The King of Italy, says an exchange, recently had a narrow escape of a serious accident near Rome. 0 wing to faulty steer ing, the car,' which was descending a hill, charged into the wall of a convent and was considerably damaged. The King escaped with a. shaking, but had to walk a mile and a half to the nearest station.

When residing in Auckland lately (says the '-Herald') Lady R&nfurly specially noticed one bay who. has been very success ful at recent flower shows* and gave him much practical advice on the glowing of flowers. On her return to Wellington she sent him two beautiful books, profusely illustrated, and containing all the latest horticultural information. The books' are valuable in themselves, besides being a further proof of the thoughtful kindness oE Lady Kanfurly.

The statement often made that returned members of New Zealand Contingents can not settle down to hard work has received most emphatic contradiction, remarks the " Mataura Ensign," in the case of a mem ber cf the second Contingent, whose father is a well-known and -worthy farmer, near Riyersdale. So far this season this young, man has ploughed no less than 300 acre? of Tand entirely by himself.

TJie great Wa^rrnambo.ol to Melbpur^e. Eoad Eace takes place next Saturday, sho 30th, inst., New Zealand being- represented \$ Ralston and Calder. The. D.unlop Com pany have made arrangements foij cables from Melbourne giving the positions of contestants a,s they, p^ss through various towns en route, so. that even at this great distance the. public will get the information as to the, progress, of the. colony's rep^esenta-

Serious Disturbance in Lyttelton Gaol.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

■ _ Chbistchuech, August 25 A senous disturbance occurred in Lyttel ton Cxaol on Sunday afternoon. Two prisoners, Joseph Mason Poggan, who was C 0^ Ce£r n-d {- -he receQt attack on a Warder, and Herbert Allandale, who is serving a sentence of eleven years for robbery and escape from gaol at Wellington, seized Warder Manning in the library, and took hi.s keys away from him. Warder Parker coming along, wa3 attacked by the prisoners, Foggan producing a knife and demanding to be taken to where Warder Lodge was, saying that he intended to kill him. Warder Parker blew his whistle for assistance, and both prisoners were over powered and locked up in cells, It is sup posed that Foggan made the knife in lug cell.

The Stabbing Case at Masterton

United Press Association—By Electric - Telegraph. Masterton, August 25 Gunther, the victim of the stabbing affray oh Saturday night, is still in a critical , condition. Mahoney, the prisoner, has been remanded till Thursday.

CABLE NEWS

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. , -

RUSSIAN SHIPS.

St Petersburg -August, 24 The Minister of Marine has ordered that materials of Russian origin must be exclu sively used in the construction of all Bhipa built in Russia.

ORDERED TO DEATH.

Despite official secrecy, it has leaked but that a squadron of Russian cavalry at the recent St. Petersburg manoeuvres was or dered to plunge into a river, and fifty were drowned. FRANCE AND CANADA. 1 Paris, Aug 24 Sir Wilfred Laurier, who interviewed M. Delcasse, denies the report that he is nego- > tiating a Franco-Canadian treaty, though. he is endeavouring to obtain a reduction ot the duties on some articles. THE BRITISH SOLDIER. London, August 24. Lord Kitchener, who is the guest of Lord Londonderry at Wynyard Park, in a speech, advocated the addition of elementary mili tary schools, and appealed to employers to ; find good permanent work for many returning soldiers. MR SEDBON IN ENGLAND. London, Aug. 25 Mr Seddon, in accepting the freedom of Annan, said it was right to exhibit generosity to the Boer Generals, but not to place them on a higher pedestal than British officers were ;on. He urged them to withhold judgment with regard to the overcrowded transports until the evidence was received.

THE AMERICAN TRUSTS. Washington August 25 President Rooseveldt, speaking at Provi dence, said the nation must assume control of trusts, using their powers with modera tion.

SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR BOERS. London, August 25 The principal Dutch newspapers hava opened subscriptions for the Boers, headed with large anonymous donations attributed to Dr. Leyds.

CAPE POLITICS, Capetown, Aug. 25 Mr Jula, a Progressive member of the Cape Assembly, moved that nine vacant seats ought to be filled up. The -whole of the Progressives outside the Cabinet, "ex cept one member, supported the motion, but the Ministry crossed the floor and assisted the Bond in defeating the motion, by 41 to 23. The action caused a sensation. The Progressives intend to introduce a Bill framed on.the lines of the laws operating in the Orange and Transvaal Colonies for the suppression of - sedition and seditious utterances.

OBITUARY. Melbotjbne, August 25 The death is announced of Mr Richard Stewart, one of the oldest theatrical man agers in Australia, and the father of Miss Nellie Stewart.

South Africa.

United Press Association—ByElectrio Telegraph—Copyright London, August 25 A Keuter message states that there are many complaints in the Rand district that oversea colonists are leaving because there is no land for settlement by the scheme enabling them to obtain farms. Mr Reitz, addressing the Netherland Literary Congress at Courtrai, delivered an inflammatory harangue on the sufferings o the Boer women and children. He declared that he bore unquenchable resentment against England. "

Smuggling Arms into South Africa.

United Pres3 Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Capetown August 2S A case marked f saddlery/ consigned by a British firm to a Transvaal firm, burst OIL the wharf at Durban, revealing it" to be full of swords. . • - : '

Alpine Fatalities.

United Press Association—>By Electric Telegraph—Copyright-

London, August-25 The brothers who were killed on the Alps were named Fearon. One was a London curate, and the other a Government; Factory Inspector. A terrific storm occurred on Tuesday night and Thursday. AH the guides and climbers at Grindelwald, includ ing another brother, formed search parties, and disoovered the bodies of the curate and a guide at the summit. The storm had carried the others over a precipice. The parents and sisters of the unfortunate tourists were also staying at Grindelwald,

An International Incident

GERMAN SAILORS AERESTED.

St Petersburg, Augtisfc 25

In obedience to the military rale forbid ding ordinary seamen to frequent th,e Boulevard on Sundays, th.c Commandant of O,dessa ordered the rexnAV^J of two. sailors of the Qermait gunboat Loreley. They re-. son,ted b,e^gr removed, and were arrested,' charged with being drunk and disorderly. Failing to receive an apology, the oom« ---manderofthe Loreley has complained to the Admiralty, at Berlin.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1902



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P. FERRIMAN. j * FOR SALE. FARM ROAD,. ALLENTON. A VERY Desirable Property comprising 5 acres good land, with family residence. Situated within easy distance of the Public School and Woollen Mills. .Immediate occupation can be given, and "easy terms of payment arranged. P. FEERIMAN, Land^nd Estate Agent. FOR SALE ALLENTON 1. A DESIRABLE little property couipris f\. ing nearly £ acre of land and a Dwelling of three rooms with double brick chimney. The property is for immediate sale and possession. P. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent



FOR S\LE BURNETT STEEET WEST.» I HATE received instructions from the Exeoutors of the late James Haw kins to sell Town Section 645, containing i-acfe, situated in Burnett street West } adjoining the property oocupied by Mr D. Leitch. The improvements consist of a xr ell-built four-roomed house. The property is well situated, and is in close proximity to the centre of the town. My instructions are to effect an imme diate sals. Easy terms can be arranged, and prompt possession can be given. Further particulars can be obtained on npplioatioa to . F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent ~™ . FOR SALE. AITKBN STREET, ASHBURTON. AVERT Desirable little Home, replete with every convenience, compris ing five rooms, pantry, bathroom, and detached waahhouse. Water laid on from windmill to washhouse and bathroom. The land is nicely laid out in gardens, and well stocked with fruit trees. Easy terms and immediate possession can be giveni F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent.



FOR SALE ! Near the Alford Forest Road. k FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE and Section jt3L planted with Fruit Trees. Price £130 F. FERRIMAN. FOE~SALR ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON MR F. BULL has instructed me to sell his property situated within a few minutes* walk of the "Woollen Mills, con sisting of about £of an acre of land, upon which is erected a house of 6 rooms; imme diate occupation can he given, and easy terms of payment can be arranged. F. FEERIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. "foe salk " A N excellent suburban property contain .OL ing 10 acres, with good dwelling house and stables. Tho property ia one which will grow into money, and from its convenient s,ize, its admirable position and increasing valud, is well adapted for a farmer who wishes to retire from active life.



Full particulars on application. F. FSEBtMAN, ' Ashburfcon. FOE SALST CHARLES STREET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLEMTON. I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling house of Six Eooms> situated within three minute*' walk of the Woollen Mills. Tho land comprises two acres and other improvements consist of Good Stabling and Poultry Yards. The Property is for immediate sale, and is well worth inspection. Full particulars can be obtained from . F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. " FOR SALE ALFORD FOREST ROAD, NEAR WOOL LEN MILLS. HOUSE of 4 rooms and porch, together with one acre and 29 perches of. land The property is occupied by Mrs Kissnne, and is for immediate sale and occupation. Price and tenna may be obtained on application to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent.



BUSINESS NOTICES. H GEESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANIOAB DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897. F< IGHT years experience with B. G. and j P. W. Greshatn, Dentists, Dunedin ' »»d Invercargill. I Has commenced practice in rooms ■ upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' | Auction Booms, Burnett Street. > -Shoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. & G^d and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. Ail work guaranteed. Houbs or Attendance —9 a.m. —S p..m. Private Residence—Care Mrs Ghant, Wills Street. ' I



NOTICE Pish! Fish! Fish! TO A.NGLEKS AND ALL IN l'E RESTED. OUR New Season's £fcoek of Fishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane" from London. Eods, Seels, Miniinws, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. 1! JBeing direct importers from the manu itrefctirers, quality aad prices cannot be foeafcen. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Duuedin or Christchurch prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur-' chasing elsewhere. j HABDLEY BEOS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. SALES may come and sales may go, | then the question is—Where to get ' gtsod, sound, honest value the year round' j Try JFT. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, j and Boot Warehouse. Discount; at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Ca*h Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. WHY are the people after the Coro nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign while the King only gets a Crown, and it takes a crown to buy one bottle of PLA.NTEKOA, xrhiie a sovereign will buy four bottles, and a large box of PLANTEKOA Ointment in i $he bargain. I



BUSINESS NOTICES. --THE CYCLING SEASON = NEW NOVELTIES ! ! ! MORE IMPROVEMENTS !! ! NEW PATENTS !!! Just Landed—Continental Vulcanised Tyres (Dunlop) A 13SOLUTELY the best wearing and lightest running Tjre ever made. Fits any -OL machine. Price 25s each. Admitted by Experts to be the most serviceable Cover aver invented. PUMP CLIPS.—We have a prrand assortment of all the latest in Pump Clips, Toe Clips, etc. Hill's improved " TNSTANTEE," with looking device, 2s per pair. No rattle whatever, and so neat and light. : Enamelling and Plating Department : Now is the time to have V""-' Bi'"s overhauled, enamelled, and plated, etc. Our Enamelling and PUt.ng Plant is the moat up-to-date in New Zealand, hence our success in obtaining the highest awards wherever exhibited. Largest Cycle Makers and Importers in New Zealand. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street. BOOTS. BOOTS. WE ARE SHOWING Choice ranges in Ladies' boots and shoes, Full stocks in Children's school boots. Smart shapes in Men's Boots Slippers in endless profusion. \l7 E WILL ACCEPT a Very Low Price for a number of [ODD LINES of Boots and Shoes.



MITCHELL & TURNER. HUBBUCK'S OILS & CASTLE BRAND COLORS A S Specified for use by all leading Architects and used on all Board of Education Works. WE USE ONLY THESE t : : "All work done under supervision of our thoroughly Experienced Foreman, HR. CHAS. CHAPMAN. 8 I'GN-W RITI tf Gt. \V, H. COLLINS & CO., Pointers, Glaziers, Signwriters, Paperhangers, Examiners and General House and Art Decorators. S/"N"O Tl%/S" For keeping frost off early Fruifc. Best and cheapest %JMj I -IS!. in the world.



2 • HPHE LEADING Establishment for Well-made Fashionable Clothing. 1 Hats, Caps, Ties, Shirts, Collars, etc. ETEW GOODS FOE THE STJMMEB SEASON, Including all the Latest Novelties, WILL BE OPENED EAELY NEXT MONTH. : o: New Zealand Clothing Factory S> I>Kr ■ A XX' ALL THE \i AGE Suecial Eeductions -—:o: Special Reductions ■NICHOLAS &PIGKFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens' from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. Our' Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns," NICHOLAS &~PICKFOB.D, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



■ J. "WILSON BURNETT STREET. | ——Painter, Glazier and Paperfaanger.— IMPORTS DIRECT FROM THE BRITISH BIAMfJFACTUKERS i WALL PAPERS ; Of Every Description- ALSO Genuine White Lead, Mixed Paints, Linseed Oil (raw or boiled), Window- Glass, Mirror Glass, Picture Mouldings, etc. I stopk everything required for Painting and Decorating Houses. "VT "O f£he Public when buying from me, or having 'work executed, ,oan thorpughjy J3I ©_O» rely upon the GENUINESS of all the material procured w as th,e case may be Whatf I sell and use is the genuine article, made specially iov foouse painters. Buying in large quantities and being a tradesman T know exactly .wtw* is wanted. First-class Tradesmen Bent to town or country to execute Painting, 1 aper hanfirkig, and Glazing. ■ : , ■, t , • ti. c Orders by post attended to promptly. Kindly send length, breadth, and height of rooms to ensure correct amount of paper or paint being spnt Sole A genfc for Halls Sanitary Water Paint, Si.g# 19 riting a Speciality. G. M ED 1) I N S -jFJISSPiSCTJFULLY requests inspection of the foHowiug fisasoAg/bile articles, just JA/ iaiwfed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. ; GARDENING TOOLS. I Including Spades, IT****, JJakos, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and «.oy^ : Spades and°Forks, etc. ,-, t -v . ,-> r- T'tot tto FARME-Rls' REQbISITLS. Le&tog.Plou-h and Back Chains, Gor.e (Matin's etc.) Gorse Grubbers, PickTS Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Biu^tone, Oils, Paints, etc. ' Best Kerosene • •■• 4s 54 P er tin. jS^tef firfS-te I?*.^?' M.'''W«l_4i?^.^ ■ New Ho^e,- etc., *lli aMl. lT.£Sy of CABPBNTBR-S TOOLS, and keep the greatest W U*y >t «u> lowest prices iv Ashbui'ton. _ The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade.



p{ 0 PIE S of the " ASHBURTON GUARDIAN " may be obtained from MR J. JACKSON, Saunders' Buildings.



The Pbice of Eggs.—Judging from the present value of fresh eggs, as compared with previous seasons, it would appear (says the Wellington "Post") that the increased interest taken in the poultry trade during the past two years is having a good effect upon the market value for this important resultant product. Better systems of pre serving for the winter demand have been discovered, with the effect that the market is now prevented from being glutted at that period when supplies are exceedingly j heavy, say, the months of August, Sep tember, October and November; the surplus beino* readily absorbed for preserving and utilisation during the off season. A comparison "of wholesale values for three years will prove interesting :—August 23, $QO, 7-Jd to 8d dozen; 1001, B£d dozen ; J902,10d per dozen. A gradual increase is apparent throughout the period under Review. Another factor will intervene this year to further' stiffen values, as eVidenced by the following extract fr.oih the letter of one of the leading egg-brokers of Auckland' to a merchant in Wellington :—•' Since the advance in the price of meat the inquiry for e,ggg has been very distinctly influenced and the demand is now greater, than the supply. Although the. wholesale value is now 9d f.o.b. here, J feel certain $hat lQd will be next week's price, and the market firm at that." All circums.tances s,eern to indicate a' prosperous season for' those interested in this industry. fhe f f Handy Man's " a jolly fellow, ' Be jt'war or be it peace;' And he's not the fjrgt to bellow That all fighting ought to cease,. Although his life's in danger ever, Against bad health he should ensure; To cure all colds is our endeavour With the Woods' Gkeat Peppermint '5 Ctjbe. Wade's Worm Pigs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers— are always effective', is boxes' ey cry' wher§



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Sander and. Sons Eucalypti Exibact--> Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam.; acknowledged by Medical' Clinics and Universities all over the globe. That: the crude, resinous oils, which are new foisted upon the public under the name of- Kucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euea« lypti Extract,, we state-:—lfc is proved by tests made by the Madical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn aad Griefswald J.Prnssia), that only products that are saturated ■with oxygen aad freed of acids, ■ resinous and othai 3ubstances adherent to primary distills feioo, ■will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant« Tq avoid the appalling consequences result* ing from the application' of substitutes, etty in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sandjer and Sons* Pubk Vo-latii* Eucji,* fcifPTi Extr4QT and be safe^