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Phases ef Moon ie* February

Mail Notices

Mails close for tho following placet, as under, subject bo bhe neoessary alterations;

MONDAY, February 24

For Chatham Islands, per Toroa. at 6.80 p m For Northern Ports and Weatporb, per Walhora, at 6.30 p m

TUESDAY, Feb 25

For Westporb direct, per Kinl, at 10 30 am

For Northern Ports and Wesbporb, per Retomahana, at 6.30 p m

Tbe nexb mail from the United Kingdom la due in Ashburton, via Brindisi, on Tuesday Feb 25th

MINING

United Press Association—Bj Eleocrlo Telegraph Greymodth Feb 23

Returns ~ Paofcolus 730z, Greenstone Junction 560z Bdwt, Hokitika River 55dwt 12dwb, Buller Junction 44ra, Leviathan 38rz4dwb, North Beach 330z 17dwt, Al 30oz6iwb, Welcome 28oz lOdwb, Mosquito 27> z 18dwb 12gr, Reeves's Proprietary 23»z lOdwb, Greenstone Three Mile 220z, Eohi kohi 2lcz, Stafford Waimea 20.Z, Eriokson's Reward 18cz 4dwt, Red Jacks lloz 7dwt, Maori Gully lOoz lGdwb, Greenstone Creek 8. z 15dwt, Grey River Boz, Caledonia 6cz 91 w t 9gr. Dunedin Feb 23 The following additional dredging re turns are reported: -Earnscleugh No 11, 103oz 17dwt, 12gr, Sneddon's Freehold 60oz, Olrig 490z, Perseveranoe No II 29--Z, Suooesß 330z 14dwt I2gr, Gold King 24c z, Gabriel 230z 6dwt 9gr, Happy Valley 230z, Manu herekia 220z 17dwb 6gr, Duneban Lead 220z 7dwt, Molyueux Hydraulic 19cz 2dwt, Waikaka Queen 18oz «dwb, Waikaka 17cz 12dwb 21gr, Chicago 16oz ldwt 21gr, Alex andra Eureka 15oz, Waimumu Queen 14;z 12dwt 22gr, Upper Ciutha 15dwb7dwfe, Spec Gully llczOdwt 15gr, Golden Beach lOoz 6dwtllgr, Chariton Creek 9«-z 7dwb. The Island Block Company washed up for 48cz 13dwti

Dunedin Feb 24 Returns—Empire 55 -z 17dwt, Meg and Annie 32pz, Golden Gate 3loz 12dwb, Endeavour 19oz 2dwb, Enfield 18oz 4dwt, Golden Treasure 18oz, Majestic l2oz 18iwb, Golden Run lOoz 17dwt.

Today's sales—lnoh Valley lis, Junction Eleotrio 23s 61, Manuherikia fifteen shares ab 37», Meg and Annie 21s 63, 2ls 3d, Rise and Shine lis 31, lis 6i, Upper Magnetic 6s 6s 61.

COMMERCIAL.

HAVELOCK STREET MART

Mr Henry Stephenson reports as follows on his Saturday's sale :—There was a fair yarding, and the attendance waa good. Prices obtained were as follows :~Pis?s — Weanera, 6a 3d to 8a 6d; stores, lis 2d to 12s 6d ; small porkers, 14a to 16s. Poultiy—Fowls, a medium entry, Is 6i to Is lOd ; ducka, 2a 61 to 2* 9d ; geeae, 4s 61. Produce—Potatoes 5a to 6s per s*ek ; onljns, Id per lb. Tomatoes, 4£d per lb ; apples, li 6d to 2s 6J per case. A lot of sundries sold well.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1902.

The Boer war will bring about many reforms in the Army methods, not only of Great Britain, but of the whole of the great powers of the world. One of the most important of these reforms must be a large increase in the mounted infantry and artillery forces. The ex perience of ths past two years in South Africa has clearly demonstrated that the mobility of troops is one of the greatest factors leading to success. An enemy who can m<»ko bis appearance unexpectedly in any given spot on one day, and be twenty or thirty miles distant in less than twelve hours, who can strike hard, and avoid a return blow, is infinitely mora formidable, and difficult to overcome than one that works on the lines hitherto adopted by European armies. It is certainly a remarkable evidence of the way old theories with regard to war are adhered to, in spite of the significant teachings of history, that the system of warfare carried on by the Greeks and Romans has been co long retained by the civilised nations. Because their solid masses of disciplined troops have in variably swept before them the un trained hordes of Asia and Africa, the Western nations appear to have taken it for granted that weight and numbers were amongst the most important ele~ ments that contributed to their success, The history of victorious career of the fierce Huns under Attila or of the mounted Tartars under Tamerlane, or even of the frequent successes of the wild Arabs of the Soudan made no impression on the military tactics of European nations. All the great battles of modern times have conse quently been fought on the same lines as were followed in the historic fights of the Greeks and Romans, in which dis cipline and numbers were the principal factors that ensured success. But the Boer war has shattered all the old theories, and has eonelusively proved that an enterprising and skilful leader of mounted troops can hold his own against vastly superior forces composed chiefly of infantry. There can be no doubt that the war would havo been practically ended long ago, had the British troops been as well able to get about as the enemy, But our men could never come to close quarters un less the Boers had such confidence in their position or their superiority in numbers that their defeat seemed im-? possible. It might have been supposed that the authorities would have prompt ly grasped the position so painfully forced upon them even in the earliest stages of the war; but that was evi dently not the case, for the bulk of ro-inforcements sent from Home to South Africa were until quite recently almost entirely composed of in fantry. Only within the past few months have these drafts been mounted, and so great has bees the difficulty of obtaining recruits for this braheh that, as we know, the small contributions from tbe colonies have been eagerly accepted, and even aßked for. It has become quite evident that although infantry may be made use of in garri son work, the task of finishing the Boer war is in the bands of the mounted

infantry and the artillery corps. This great revolution in the art of war will make a most important difference to the future of these colonies. One self evident fact is that no nation on tho face of the earth could ever hope to conquer aud annex any of them.. The probability of euch an attempt ever b ing tn»de is so exceedingly remote that we need nof stop to consider it We may, however, .peculate upon the possibilities opened' up for us by tbe demand that has now been created for remounts for the Army, snd which must stend'ly increase »s all tbe Powers _ will have to accept t the new order of things. How New Zealand may endt-avoar to profit by the position that has been created, will be dealt with in a future trtiole,

Local and General.

Lord Rosebery at Chesterfield—An exoerpb from the reporb of Lord Roaebery'e brilliant speech at Chesterfield, will be found on our fourth page

Proposed Testimonial to the Premier —Owing to the unfavorable weather on Saturday evening, ib was thought advisable bo postpone the meeting convened for the pn-pose of considering the question of presenting a testimonial to the Hon R J Seddon, till tomorrow (Tuesday) evening, a* 3 o'clock, An advertisement to this effect appears in another column.

New Business—Ms 3 W Maloelmson announces that he has commenced business as a farmers' agent in the Aroade, He is a buyer of meat at> the Fairfield Freezing Works, aUo wheat, oats, barley, and peas on trucks at Ashburton or country stations, and is prepared to accept iasuranoe risks, fire and! marine, being ogenb for the North Queensland Insurance Company. Mr Mal colmaon Is well and favorably known in the Ashburton County, and wo wish him every success in his venture*

J New Poison for Small Birds—The fol lowing conversation book place at a recent meeting of the South Canterbury Farmers' Union :—-Mr Maslin said that common salt and sharps well mixed made an excellent poison for small birds, and he suggested that an experiment should be tried* The Chair man : ' Have you tried lb on your neigh bour's fowls V Mr Maslin: * Ne} bub I have had lb tried on my own.'

Funeral--The funeral of the late Mr D. Kellahan took place ab Mayfield on Friday afternoon, the body being laid in the Ruapuna cemetery, the Rev Mr Eaine conducting the service* Tha bearers were Messrs Morrow, J Doyle, Murison, and Gallagher. There were a large number of mourners, who oame from all parts of the county bo pay the last mark of respect bo bhe memory of tbe deceased gentleman. A greab number of beautiful wreaths were sent In by friends of the family.

Magisterial.—Ab the Police Court this morning, before Messrs R. Alcorn and W. H. Rule, J.'sP., a firsb offender for being drunk and disorderly was convicted and discharged.—Patrick Cashan was charged with drunkenness on bhe 22nd instant. Aocused made a long speech in defence of bis conduct. A prohibition order was made, to take effect againßb him in bhe town and county for the usual berm. On bhe charge of drunkenness, he was convicted and dis charged.

Ths Price op Flour—ln our advertising columns will be found a sworn declaration made before a Justice of the Peace by Mr P Virtue, Manager of the Northern' Boiler Milling Company, stating that he can produce a number of New Zealand Flour Millers' Cooperative Association invoices dated January and February of this year, for various brands of their flour invoiced at £6 fob, lees 2\ par cent, ab Canterbury and Otago ports. We may say that the price of flour at the mill in Timiru Is £8 per ton. Bow to Katse the Price of Wheat— The London Daily Express is responsible for thsfollowing statement:—A gigantic scheme for the raising of the price of wheat is on foot) in Kansas, It ia proposed that bhe farmers of the entire wheat belb of America should agree neb to raise any wheat in 1902, but to grew other crops in its place. By this means an artificial dearth of wheab would be brought about, and this year's surplus stocks could be sold at an enormous advance. This proposal Is said bo be seri ously considered by the farmer.

Sale of Stud Sheep—We hive bo draw bhe at ention of would be purchases to the highly important sale of first class Shrop shire sheep to be held by Mr D Thomas ab the Tinwald saleyards on account of Mr T E Upton on Friday 28th insb. Mr Upton has been long and favourab'y known as a successful breeder and priz.taker in Shrop shire sheep. The flock is in good condition, true to bype with hard oouatitutio a. none of them ever having been pampered. Mr Upten is selling the whole of his sheep of certain ages, none having been sold privately of bhe ages now offered. This one is descended from imported stook on both aides,

The Millers' Trust—The Wellington oorreepondenb of Truth says from whab I can learn there is a disposition here oa bhe part of several commercial agents bo throw In bhe weighb of their influence with tbe northern flourmillers in resisting the attempt of the New Zealand flourmllie.g Assooiabion to geb bhe sole control of the flour markeb of bhe oolony. laducemont is likely to be offered to bhe Northerners bo place their flour on bhe local morkeb with the object of pushing local sales and ultimately attacking the Millers' Association on bhe flank in the South: I beard casually of one order for fifby tons for the local markeb having al ready been sent north with every probability of others following.

Teachers' Provident Fond—The various Boards of Education throughout New Zea land, says the Obago Daily Jims, have been asked to assist bhe cause of the teachers' provident fund by retaining, whenr.^ueebed | per cent, of the salaries of teachers in their disbriot. (The Boards whioh have replied so far have all given a general eupporb to the scheme, while several have courteously and emphatically agrgad bo ageisb the teachers in this mosb important matter in every way that lies in their power, nobably Southland, South Caaberbury, and Wesblandf Replies are still expected from several Boards

TsTEWEim'EN Telegrams —In respecb to the experiment being tried by the Telegraph Department of issuing telegrams in type written form, bhe operators have, of course, nob only to arquire speed ab typewriting, bub also bo accustom themselves to the clicking of the keys of the typewriter as well as of bhe telegraph instrument;. So far bbo experiment has worked well—bo bhe receiver of bhe message ib is certainly a greab improvement upon manu.crlpb telegrams, good as the writing of telegraphists gener. ally is—Mid if it continues to do so the typewriter will be used for this purpose ab most of bhe telegraph offices.

School Girl.' Bikes — Messrs Oatea, Lowry and Co. have now on view a beaubi fully finished bicycle, amiable for a girl of Bto 12 years of age. The maohine has all the latest improvements, whioh is a sample, Messrs Gates, Lowry and Co, have also several new styles in Zsal&ndia and B S.A. Oyoles

News in Brief.

A sitting of tho Conciliation Board will take plaoe ab Asbburbon oa Maroh 3rd. The Wesbporb Coal Company's output of coal last week waa 8911 bona 10 owb. Mr P R Dix on Friday oomplebed tbe purchase of the Princess Theatre and Pro vincial Hobel, Dunedin, for £20,000. We wish to call the attention of our readers to the ababemetst published in anobher column with reference to tho remarkable cures being effected by the use of Plantekoa*

The Alford Forest Sports Committee inyite tenders fop the right of the publican's booth and the refreshment booth at the sports and races, to be held on Maroh I*/. A meeting of the Winslow Sports and Racing Club will be held on March 1 .b, at the Winslow Hotel, to make arrangements for this year's sporfce and races,

Weather Forecast! — Captain Edwin wires:—Moderate north bo easb and south east winds, glass fall ', indications of rain.

Personal —Mr Ronald Douglas, for some years fedgerkeeper In the Bank of New South Wales, has been transferred to che Christohutch Branofa, and leaves Ashburton tonight.

Tnß Brass Band.—Mr T Young notifies in our, advertising columns that he ia prepared to give lessons to any persons desirous of qualifying for a brass band. Mr Young Is, we believe, a good musician, and well qualified for bhe work he undertakes.

Our Navy.—The entertainment of «Our N*vy ' was reproduced at the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday nighb. Notwithstanding the inclement state of the weather, there was a fair attendance. Mr Butler again reoibed the necessary explanations of the pictures, whioh were received with much applause by the audience, the general imi pression baing that this entertainment haß a distinctly educative effeofc, and should be largely patronised by the public*

School Inspectors' Reports, — The Chairman of one of our publio schools has forwarded to this office the Inspector's annual report on the school, with a request that ib may be published, Ib may be as well to remind those interested in these matters thab an arrangement) was come bo aome year or so ago, that sohool reports should not be published, as no good purpose can be served by such a course.

Pbiel Forest.—The Lyttelton Times says: * A larg*. number of holiday people have been camping in Peel Forest lately, and oompiaintg are made that they pitch their tents on private land and out down fern trees, leave fires burning, and do other damage, without obtaining permission to enter the property. Ib is understood that in future camping will nob be allowed on that spot.'

In Mbmoriam—On Sunday morning, ab 8b Stephen's Churoh, the Rev R A Wood thorpe preaohed a memorial servioe In con nection with the deaths of the late McsdameE Horace Gates, J M Cambridge, and Mr IR 0 Cunningham Graham: Mr Woodthorpe referred to the services rendered to the 'ohuroh by the two former, Mrs Gates having been especially a moat useful and willing worker in all matters pertaining to the general good of the ohuroh. The preacher also referred in kindly terms to the late Mr Graham, of whom he had seen a goad deal reoently, The sermon was throughout listened to with great attention, and the choral portion of the service was in harmony with the oooasion

Fibb—A telephone message was received at the Burnett Streeb Fire Brigade station shortly after 8 o'clock on Saturday evening, to the effect that Mrs Randall's house on the Belt Road, Allenten, waa on fire. The Brigade turned oub smartly, and went to the Ecene v but found tbe house pracbioaliy destroyed. The ourrlole engine from bhe Havelock Streeb station was ab the fire very quickly, bub nothing could be done to save the building, which was a very old one. The insurances were—£2so on the house in the Liverpool and London and Globe, and £100 on the furniture in bhe Victoria Office. The piano was underwritten by bhe Dresden Company, who will replace ib.

The Tkox.bi.es of a Clown -A distur bance took place at the Prince Albert boarding-house this afternoon. It appears thab a dispute arose between Alexander, the Australian Blondin, and his clown. The clown demanded his money, which Blondin refused to hand over, and trouble ensued, in which the window and curtains suffered severely. The police were called In, but by the Intervention of the proprie tor, Mr Felllngham, matters were tempor arily adjusted. It is possible that the matter may come before the Oourt tomorrow morning.

Bodgs-Whitworth Cycles.—Any lady or gentleman contemplating buying a machine should nob fail to examine the latest Budget Whitworth models. Easy terms can be arranged, aud your old machine taken as part payment.— R. D. Johnsbon, Agent, City Cycle Works, Bur, nebb Street.

Holms Cyolis—The display of Hollis cycles now ou view at John Orr & Co'e ia well worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus iasts. These machines are made from genuine B.S.A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I. Hollis & Sorts, Birmingham, whioh should be eufficionb guarantee of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finished, and bhe high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of the Hollis bicycle has be.n most rigidly maintained.

The Ninth Contingent.

United Press Assooiabion—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Dunedin, February 23 There aro now 169 horses in camp. They are being classed by veterinary surgeons into three grades,

Corporal Stephenson has bsen appoinbed chemist and dentist to the Contingent. Aboub seventy pairs of boots were Issued yesterday, and in soother week bhe men should be fully equipped.

The camp waa thrown open to visitors to day, when many found their way out bo Forburj. Ohuroh parade was held pre viously.

Auckland, Feb 23

Two troopers, who are patients at hospital, are progressing furiy well, Alien, of Hawera, who is suffering from an Internal complaint, has undergone an operation, aud is getting on well. The obher man (Pope) is suffering from the effects of sunstroke.

Arrival of the Wakanui.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Wellington, Feb 23

The steamer Wakanui from London, via the Cape and Hobart, anchored in the stream this morning, owing to a case of smallpox having ooourred on the vessel prior bo her arrival ab Hobarb, the particulars of whioh were given by cable a few days ago. Special precautions are being taken by the Health Department. The Health OQioer is at present on board. All the passengers will probably be vaccinated before being permitted bo land.

Stranding of the Paeroa

United Preas Aasooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Auckland, Feb 22

The Northern Steam Ship Company's Paeroa, when entering Whakatane Heads with passengers at 6 o'clock this morning, broke her steering gear and ran on to the rocks striking amidships, After an anxious time the Incoming tide floated her off. One of her boiler tubes burst and the boiler shifted. Most of the passengers were landed in an open boat. The steamer has now been beached.

Bank of Liverpool Frauds.

SENTENCES ON PRISONERS.

Lohdon February 21

In the Liverpool Bank ciees Kelly and Stiles were sentenced to two years' imprisonment, and Goudie and Burge to ten years. Mr Justice Bigbam, in sentencing tho prisoners, said Barge had cheated and terrified Goudie, whom the robbery had benefited little. Kelly had restored £17,000, Stiles £6474, Burge £30,001, in addition to £46,000 lodged iv Mark's and Mance's banking account.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleorbio Telegraph—Copyright

THE KING'S MOVEMENTS. London, Feb 21 Hia Majesty tho King ia vitdtlng Lord Barton, at Rangemors, in Siafford&hire. COUNTERFEIT BANK NOTES. Three hundred counterfeit five pound notes, perfect imitations of gonulne notes, have been received at the Bank of England I and many are In circulation.. RUSSIAN UNIVERSITY TROUBLF. St Petersburg, Feb 21 Owing to eight hundred students claim ins? larger reforms th.n those which M. Vannovsky, bhe Minister of Instruction, offered, the St. Petersburg University is closed. THE SHAMAKHA EARTHQUAKE. Five thousand people altogether parished In the recent earthquake that devastated Shamakha, RUSSIAN NAVAL VOTE. Berlin, Feb 22 The Berlin Press comments on the fact thab Russia's first answer to the Anglo - Japanese and American policy with reference to China, is a vote of an extra ordinary credit of fifty million roubles for warships of new type.

RESIGNATION OF ITALIAN • CABINET. Bomb, Feb 22 The abstentions outnumbering the votes for the Ministerial candidate for the Presidency of the Italian Chamber, the Cabinet resigned. The Socialists found the Government programme inadequate, and the Conservatives resented the Divorce Bill. It is understood Signor Zanardelil, the Premier, will reconstitute the Cabinet from the parby known as the Constitutional Left, SIR JOHN HALL. Sidney, Feb 2 Sir John Hall waa among the passengers by the Monowai, which sailed yesterday for Wellington.

The Federal Tariff.

United Pres. Assooiabion—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, Feb 28

The Tariff Committee fixed the duty on cement at 9d per cwfc. Mr Kingston promised to carofally consider roprefien tations from the Queensland members of the Federal Parliament to replace tho duty on New Zealand white pine, and grant a rebate on all wood used foi boxes wherein butter is exported.

The British Navy

United Press Assooiabion— By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb London, February 22

In the House of Commons, In tho debate on the Naval Esfclmabes, Mr Arnold- Forster, Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, announced that It was proposed to introduce a Bill enabling the enrolment of naval reserving in every colony whioh was willing; to comply with the Admiralty^ terms, He stated that £ye submarines would be completed this year, and the Admiralty intended building more. He indicated that there would be extensive re-armament of the smaller battleships and the larger cruisers, with the mosb power ful modern guns. He added that next year eighty seven warships would be under construction.. 'Our programme,' he said, 'maintains the standard of England's naval strength in excess of the strength of any two Powers, while the magazines are full of armour>plerclng projectiles and ammunition.'

CRICKET.

ENGLISHMEN v. VICTORIA.

Melbourne, Feb 22

The match between MaoLiren's beam aud Viotoria wa. commenced today, The weabher was perfect,

Gunn, Jeßaop, and Birnas stood out of the English team, and Trumble was rest irg; Worrall won tbe toss, and ohose to bat. Worrall bad a mebsorio career. He made six single, quickly, then lifted Baund oat of the ground for feur cff the nexb. He fhen essayed & high drive cff Blybh Snbo the ladies' pavilion, bub Garnetb caught him on the feuce. Armstrong and MaoAlisfcer re< turned to the pavilion in succession without altering tbe total. Warne, who opened with Worrall, batted steadily. Layer joined him, and added Ift, and then retired tempo rarily hart. Stuokey fell to Braund without scoring. Four wickets for 31. Warns gave a hob chance to Blythe, who failed to take ib, McLeod partnered him, bub was thrown oub with half a doz=n bo hla credit, five for 45. MoMichael, who went in next, after getting a fourer gave Jones a chance. Six for 53.. Lavet. then resumed batting, and play became brisk, Warne scoring quickly; The oenbury went up for an hour and fifty minutes' play* The partnership gave an exhibition of attractive cricket. Lavefc was bhen disposed of for 35. The remaining batsmen made a poor stand, Warne carrying oub his batl Mao Wen aud Jones opened the Innings for the Englishmen. Both were missed after scoring a few runs by Saunders in the slips. They bhen rabtied up bha runa. Jones with 22 up ended bhe partnership by lifting Layer to Worrall. Oae wickeb for 42. Q'juife was nexb, and play was particularly dull for a time.

The following m& the sc.oi.es s— Vicsobia. First Innings. Worrall, o Garnebb, b Blythe .. ..15 Warne, nob oub .. . 61 Armstrong, si. Kofason, b Braund .. 0 MacaHaber, Ibw, b Braund .. .. 0 Layer, o Hay ward, b Braund .. ..35 Stuakey, b Braund .. .. .. 0 McLeod, thrown oub .. .. .. 6 MoMichael, o Jones, b Blythe .. .. 4 Woodford, ab Bobson, b MoG*hey .. 3 Collins, o and b Braund .. .. .. 1 Saunders, b MoGahey .. .. .. 2 Sundries .. .. ... .. 2 Total .. .. .. .. 129 Braund book 5 wickets for 67 runs } Blythe 2 for 47 \ MoGahey, 2 for 23 England. Firab Innings. MacLaren, o and b Collins .. ..100 Jones, o Worrall, b Layer  ..22 Qaalfe, nob oub .. .. .. ..29 Sundries .. .. .. .. 9 Total for two wlokets  ..160

OTAGO v SOUTHLAND.

Dtjnsdin, Feb 22

The orickeb match between Obago and Southland was commenced ab Oarisbrook to day. The weabher was dull, bub kepb fine, exoepb for a lib tie dma'.e shortly before four o'clock, which served to make the ball greaay and diffioutb bo field. The proceeds of bhe match goto bhe veteran •Charley' Frith, who has baen laid aside by illness for some blme past. After the rain of last night and early this morning, the wlokeb was rather dead, and in favour of the bowlers. Obago won the toss and deoided to bat. They started aboub half pasb twelve, and were nob disposed of till nearly five o'clock, when the total had reached 247 runs. Southland went bo the wtukebß shortly afber five o'clock, and at tho oall of time had lost one wicket for 25 runs, The following are tha scores :—

The British Liberals

United Press Association-- By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, February 22 Lord Rosebery's decision to remain outside Sir H Campbell Bannerman'a "political tabernacle" staggered the Liberals, amongst whom there is ft great conflict of views. The extreme Radicals and Nationalists are jubilant. The former declare that Lord Rosebery has quitted the party. The Rose beryites reply that he has quitted the Bannermauitps. When Sir H Oampbeil-Bannerman entered the House the Opposition did not attempt to cheer him, Ths Times comments on the of thii incident, and adds that tbe Liberal Imperialists steadily support Lord Rosebery;

Fatal Fire in an Hotel.

EIGHTEEN PERSONS KILLED.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph —Copyright New York, Feb 28 A fire occurred at the armonry of the Seventy-first Regiment in New York, and spread to tbe Park Avenue Hotel, Eighteen were killed and fifty injured, Great damage waa done to property.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Per Pross Association—By Eleobrlo Telegraph—Copyright

London, February 22 The Queenslanders attached to Gene ral Plumer's column captured twelve Boers at Wakkerstroom on the 19th. Eleven surrendered at Balmoral, Commandant Christian Botha cousin of General Botha, a prominent rebel who was captured in November last, has been sentenced to ten years' im prisonment, and fined £500, or an ad ditional year in prison. Private William Robson Davie, of t;he Seventh New Zsalanders, has died of wounds.

Lord Kitchener reports that Colonel Parka's mounted force, with three hun dred of the National Burgher Scouts, surprised a Boer force at Nooitgedacht, capturing 164, including Field-Cornet Dutoit, and Lieutenant Viljoen. There were no British casualties.

London, Feb 23 A crowded and enthusiastic meeting of Dutch and English at Bloemfontein denounced the Continental slanders, and recorded their appreciation of the humanity and good conduct of the troops.

Sydney, Feb 22 A meeting of the constituents of Mr Arthur Griffith, a member of the State Assembly, carried a resolution censur ing. him, and asking him to resign, as a result of his Anti-British utterance in connection with the Anti-War League, In reply, Mr Griffith says it is neither agreeable nor profitable for him to face a storm of popular indignation, bat, unfortunately, he has strong ideas of right and wrong, which cannot be sub ordinated to any newspaper organised spasm of popular ignorance or racial antipathy.

The Case of General Buller.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, Feb 21

Mr Balfour, in replying to a pro- Boer correspondent, said that Sir Red vers Buller waa not askei to re-write the account of the. Spionkop fight, for he had never written »ny account

General Bailer's despatch had merely criticised unfavourably Sir Charles Warren's memorandum. The War Office abked for a narrative publication or leave for Lord Roberts to deal with thera*terial already supplied

The allegation suggested that there waa a tampering with the truth waa pernicious nonsense.

Plague in Australia

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Sydney, Feb 23 A.woman named Dignan is suffering from plague at the Criterion Hotel. The Criterion Theatre was, therefore, closed lasb night. The LlDfield case was traced to Sussex street.

The block comprising Her Majesty's Theatre was released from quarantine, and the theatre was reopened last nighb. Two women, Gilbert and Curran, were suffering from plague ab the Criterion Hotel, and a man named Williams in Sussex street.

Since November 29 oases have been reported. In the outbreak of 1900,155 cases were recorded in the first 15 weeks, but the differenco in the season must be taken into account. In February, 1900» bwo cases were reported, while during this February 11 cases have occurred. In bhe first outbreak the disease was worst during March, April, and May.

The Army Meat Contracts.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, February 2& Bergl's tenders and his undertaking thtt live and dead meat should be ob tained as far as possible from tbe colouies have been published as a Parliamentary paper. The tender states that it is made on behalf of a syndicate, including Houlder Bros and the Federal Steamship Company. In the event of its noceptano*, theeyndioato guaranteed to establish cold stores iv South Africa.

The Crisis in Spain.

Unibed Press Assooiabion—By Eleotrio a Telegraph —Oopyrighb Mabeid, February 22 The traffic in Barcelona is beiog resumed.

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F. FERRIMAN 8 Toe sale™" Corner of Wills Street and Easb Belt, I Afh>nrton. 5 I HA YE received Instructions from Mr I John idnsworth, who is leaving for I the North Island, to sell h?s ve?y desirable \ residence, situated as above. J The house, which contatoß 6 rooms and j scullery, h»B only recently boon erec'ed. j tmd Is constructed of the best material by | a first class builder. The section la well situated, and h*B been well fenced and cobivated Ah the owner has decided to leave for tha North Island at once, my Instructions are to effect a speedy f alei Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, Lane? and Estate Agent). __fr».W__ l . M ._W~-__~_»~. ■ • ■■..__. -. 1 ~- 1—»«™. FINAL NOTICE. TT is requested thab all Accounts duo to D*. Maude ba paid to the undersigned 14 d&Vs j_ F FERRIMAN. Aahbnrton, February 11th, 1902 TO LET, Kermode Street, Ashburton. A COMFORTABLE House of 8 rooms, together with good garden and orchard Apply F FERRIMAN ____, TO LET, Peter Street, ABhburton, A HOUSE of five rooms; J acre of laud j good stabling Apply F FERRIMAN TO LET. Winter's Road, Allenton, AFIRSTGLaSS DwelUog, containing six roc-Hiß ; I| acres of land, «ood garden and orchard 5 detached bathroom, washhouse, stables and trap house F FERRIMAN r ... ' " SHEEP FARMS. JHA"VF, several good Sheep Farms for sale, ranging from 350 to 1800 Acres, The properties are well fenced a nd watered and are" within easy access of a market. Fall particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent »"*———'— — ■ • ■ FOR SALE tANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. A SOUND INVESTMENT. IH^VE reoeived in.'ructions from Mr Edward Gibbatd to soil part of Town Section 108, situated in Tancrei Street, upon which is erected a veiy commodious and convenient Draper's Shop, with dwelling attached, large fronb glass windows, good position. The property Is let to a good tenant, and is yielding an annual rental of £91. Full particulars may be had on appli cation to F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Aehbnrton T. Bunocfc.__ DWELLING of 5 Rooms, veraod-h and scullery, conveniently situated, front" inß Wakauui Road Kant T BULLOCK -""~" "toilet COTTAGE of 3 room?, together with one acre of land, fronting Trevor's Road, ITfinrf.. T BULLOOK , bijilmngTllotments TOWN Section 955 and 956, £ Acre, corner Northeast and Southeast Belts Price £20 each for the two. IS 818, § Aore, Altken Street; Price £3a BuLLQcK> LOW PBICED BUILDING ALLOT MENTS, fronting tho Alford Fores Koad, Lots 8, 9 and 10, path R.S 8767, each eontaloing \ aore. price £12 15a easb, to sold aa a wbole or singly Also.— Lots 13, 14 and 15, a* £16 10s each Liberal Terms IE BULLOCK, Agent COTTAGE of Two Rooms, centrally situated in Hftvelockßtreeb. Apply to T BULLOCK RaKAll. TO "LET GOOD Business Premises, consisting of Shop and DwelliDg, lately occupied by Austin Bbos, Tailors, well situated, fronting one ef tbe main thoroughfares For particulars, &o, apply to T BULLOCK, Agent • fuir~SALB» SHEEP FARMS. " SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FAR&IS, ETO, 1492 acres, sheep country, mostly in its native state 800 acres, improved, very good sheep country 1200 acres odd, sheep farm, with good improvements 190 acres, improved, near town §00 acres, has been sown with English grasses 800 acres odd, improved farm, gocjd for all round farming 1800 acres, mostly unimproved 40 acres, near the sea s 98 acres odd, improved, not fat from Tinwald 350 acres, light land, partly improve Also— Several blocks of good land suitable for «11 round farming, varying in area from 5!) acres to 1200 acres Most of the light land blocks are very instable to work with rich he&vy farm lands. Fall particulars, terms, etc, iurciahed " application, 1 ® BULLOCK '



m ®l THE NEW ZEALAND /ILOTHING TfAOTORJ Clothing Jf actor y X S the Cheapest Houao for Ready Made Olothing. Men's Sac Sails, 2f>3 Men's Sac Suits, 29s 6d. IN COLONIAL TWEED, BEST VALUE, A Large Stock of Boys' Clothing in Sailor, Norfolk, and Melville Shapes at Bed Rock Prices. CALL AND INSPECT. IHE HEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOBY F. H. BEOKINGSALB, Manager DO you know that H Baibstow ia sell.n tor o&eh at leas than Ohria.oharcg prices, as the few following will chow : -Brass rail iron bedstead?, extended foot raril, from 60j ; Duchess tables from 30a j Dacbesa chests from 455; inspection and comparison invited, 11 1



BUSINESS NOTICES j — ! ■ ■—■ ■ ■ ■ ! TO OUR CLIENTS MD FAEMEBS OF THE ! ASHBUKTON COUNTY. X l 7 E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and GRASS SEEDS, and as hitherto, are prepared to pay BEST MARKET RATES. In good or bad seasons, if the quality of tbe grain be good, bad, or indifferent, whether prices be high or low, we have always been in the market, and for this reason wo claim to be supported in seasons, as tho present one, when outsiders are competing for the purchase of certain kinds of grain only, which they happen to be in want of. We ask onr friends to give us tne offer of their produce before committing themselves elsewhere, and guarantee to give highest prices for any samples that may be submitted to us. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD, IF YOU DON'T SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY YOU OUGHT TO.' ARE YOU ABOUT TO BUILD? DO YOU REQUIRE DRY FLOORING? DO YOU REQUIRE DRY MATCH LINING DO YOU REQUIRE DRY MOULDING X.F SO, WE OAN EXECUTE YOUR ORDERS WITH DESPATCH. Our New Steam Sawmills are now in full swing, and Orders entrnstei to us will receive prompt attention, Gates and Hardies supplied to order. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. Easb and West Streets, Ashburton. Telephone U P.O. Box 35 SPECIAL SALE, NOW ON. GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS, ABBBURTON AN ADVANTAGE APPRECIATED ;by town and country alike. ALCORN*S SALE. ORUB?LS aTnLr Blvinß J. WILSON HAS Just received ANOTHER 10 Bales of Lovely WALL PAPERS. n .. n INCLUDED in the Shipment are some beautiful Designs in Dining Room, Bedroom, and Hall Papers. Persons desiring to choose their Papers fromjthe full stock may have them laid aside until n quired. HOUSE PAINTING;. TBIS part of the business receives our special attention, none but GENUINE Oils and White Lead being used. Thorough tradesmen sent ]to town"or country at shortest notice, Siga-writing a specialty. 1 have a Choice Selection of PICTURE FRAME MOULDINGS. Frames made to order on the premises. JOHN WIJL.WON ,, 1,, ■ miiimii.w —'-inra■■■n— mil_■■ hiti■ ■ ■■iwii—wimwuiimi mil nrrnriiTinr.



ASHBUBTON LADIES AGREE THAT 18 THE CHOICEST AND MOST DELICIOUS TEA On the Local Marke% Packed in lead, and encased in card board Cartons to ensure freshness and flavor right to the breakfast table. Bole Agent— J. T. COOOH, Ashburton, lifiiF Try Mcdonald && co„ TAILORS. S 2 Q2 NOTICE TO FARMERS. NOW bhabthe season for ploughing has come again, I beg bo Inform the #armors of tho County that I am prepared to REPAIR PLOUGHS AT MODERATE JRATEB. Having had long experience in thi. class of work, I can guarantee all Jobs turned out, Blrst olasa Engineer employed. All kinds of Coach and Lorry Building executed to order. Charles Muir, ASHBUBTON IMPLEMENT. WORKS, (Late Reid & Gkay), Cameron Streeb - LiAMPLES of Towels, Toileb Covers O Toileb Sets, Quilte, and lots of useful things, Mast be Sold at Oace ab Wholesale Price-. W H PMBOB, Cash Draper



Jam Making Season—Any of our readers wanbing Jam, Jelly, or Preserving Pans, could nob do bebber than read Messrs Fletcher Bros advertisement, as bbey have a greab many kiuds to choose from, and their prices are bedrock. Owing bo being such a phenomenal Fruib Season throus;houb the county, there is likely to be a shortage in Jam Jars, so any one requiring any should buy while prices are low.



Otaoo—First innings—Mills 43, Burt Q, Auatin 16, Baker 8, Siedeberg 13, Dowc^a 70, Geddes 55, Wilkie 3, Kilgouc 11, Williams 1, Guubhorpe nob oub 1, extras 26. —total 247. SotTHLAND—Firsb laninga—Kaae 2, Dr Thomson not oub 1, Maley nob oub 16, extras i—total for one wicket 25;



j ARE YOF CONCERNED People who are * all out of sorts,' and listless complaining young folk whose condition portends thab they are on the verge of becoming anasmlc, are Just the ones that WILTON'S BOVO FJSRRUM will do a world of good. It is an ideal combination for pale, tired, 'rundown' people. Beef to nourish and strengthen, iron to purify and enrich the blood, to bone and Invigorate: Of all chemists and stores, price 23 6d.-*-Advt, We wish to notify oar readers that Messrs F:etoher Bros Second Tea Competition closes ou February 28th, so that all who bold Coupons must send thana iv before the above date, if they wish bo h*ve a ohanoe in tbil Prize Disbribufcioa