Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places as under, subject te the necessary alterations ■—

THURSDAY, March 20

For Northern Ports and West Coast, per Rototnahana, at 6.30 p m

FRIDAY, March 21

For Northern Ports and Westporb, also Australian -States and South Afrioa, per Mouowai, ab 10.33 am

The next bast deepa .oh for United King dom is via Sau Francisco, leaving Ashburton on April 2ad, aud due London May 3rd

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON WOOL SALES.

United Press Asaoola.ion~By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, March 18 At the wool sales a good selection was offered, and there was keen competition. Prioes showed an upward tendency. The Elderßlie clip Bold at 18g 1.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS

Sydney, March 19 Wheat, milling, 3. 3d ; chick, 3s 31 Flour, £7 15s to £8 ; Manitob.n, £1110 a to £12 5b

Q_.ts--Tasmat.ian prime feeding 2e lid to 3., local Tartarian seeding 3* 4d Barley, Cape, 2. 7d ; English, feeding, 2s 9d to 3s Maize, prime, 3s 9d Bran, la _d ; pollard, Is __ Peas, Prussian Blue, 6.31 to6s6d Potatoes, Tasmauian, £5 to £5 10. Onions, Victorian, _S'ilO_ Bacon 7£d bo 9£d Butter, oreamery, ls 3i Cheese, 7d Hams, New Zealand, 9^d to lOd (The above quotations are those ruling .between merchant; and retailer, and do not represent the slightly lower v alues obtained by reoogoised brokers.) MELBOUENfiI March 19 Wheat, 3a 5d to 3? s|d Flour, £7 15. to £8 Oats, Algerian feeding, 2a 6d to 2s 7p, milling 2a 9d, seeding 2s lid Barley, malting to 4s lid Maize 3a 7d Bran 11|_, pollard, U|d to ls Potatoes £3 10a to £3 15a Onions £310s to £3 15s Adelaide, March 19 Wheat. 3s 3d to 3s 4 i Flour, £7 10a to £7 15s Oats, Algerian, 2a 3d to 2s (id. stout to 3s Bran, Is, pollard, Is

CLEARING SALE AT FLEMINGTON

Mr H A Lloyd, representing the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association held a clearing Bale yesterday at Mr D T Mcllroy's at Flemingbon, whioh was remark* ably successful, thepric.s for horses and cows being excellent, There was a good attendance, moßt of those present being buyers. The followiog are some of the prices obtained ;— RorEea.— Four year old draught mare Dot £45, draught gelding £41, draught mare £36, yearling draught filly £28, trap mare £14.

Oatble.—Cows £3 10., £8 2s 6d, £7 17s 63, £8 12. 6d, £6 17s 6d. 18 months heifer £6 17. 6d, two oalves £2 17s 6d, 1 fat heifer £5 2s 6d, three yearlings £3.

Pigs.—Breeding sows 40., 37a, 32 forward stores 34a 6d e_oh, 27 weaner* 17a eaoh.

Implements.—Hay rake £2 15s, Roller £10, MoOormick Reaper and Binder £4 10b. harrows £5 10-, S-F plough £3 7s 6i, D.F plough £7 15., dray and frame £10, trap £12 10s.

The harness and furniture brought excep tionally good prices under keen competition, and the sale altogether waa one of the best ever held in the district.

GERALDINE LIVE STOCK MARKET

There was a large attendance at bhe Geral dine live stock mile yesterday, when tlitr entry of sheep wbs over 20,000 and prices in consequence were a little easier, forward owes sold exceptionally well, but there was not much demand foraged ewes. Six and 8 tooth orossbred ew^s sold at 10.4 d, 12. 21, lis, 12s 2d, and 12) 61, full mouth ewai, 10s to lis, 2 and 4 tooth ewes lis 6d, 12p, 12s 3d 4 and 133, forward iambs 9a to 10s 31, iambs (small sorts) 9; to 10- 31, old ewes (broken mouth) 3s 6d to 5s 61. Three quarterbred 2 'ooth ewes 13. 6d, 2 tooth ewes lOj lid to lis Id, fab ewes 7a 101 to 13^ 7(1, two tooth wethers and maiden ewes 13- 31, halfbred four tooth ewes 14a, cross brert eweß 7s Id, tbreequarterbred lambs 10-, 10s 31, aad 10s 4d, 2, 4, and 6 tooth wethers 13s 41 to 13* Id, thresquarterored 6 aad 8 tooth ewes 10* 6d, lis, 12* to 12a4d. There was » good entry of rams bub the sale had not finished when tur reporter left Gera'J dine. English L-ioeeters brought I£, 2|, 1_ and 3} guineas, Border Leicesters 2|gs, Shropshire 2J and 2§g-. The prioes quoted are for two tooths. Over 100 head ot cattle were yarded, and the following prices Ware obtained :—Steers £312s 6d to £5 15s, cows in profit £3 10. to £7 s_, dry cows £3 15s to £5 10a

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET

The Christchurch wheat market oonbinues very firm, but with little business doing, Growers are now generally asking 3. 6cf, but millers are not inclined to make such an advance, and 3s 3£d is the outside price that is reported as having been paid for one or two lots, S. 2d to 3.31 being all that most buyers ate giving. It Is reported that 100 tons of flour is on the way from Sydney to Wellington, the price pail being £7 fob, which, with froighti and duty, will be eqxxe.l to £8 10a at Wellington

Tbe oat market has farther weakened, and as growers have not yet lowered their values to buyers' limits, there is practically no business doing. A few lines in centals have < been purchased at 2s for Jong, and ga Id for' short feed at country stations. Thsref.no demand for either coastal shipment or for Australia at the prioes that have recently been quoted, as _ower quotations flan be ob tamed In Southland, f. grade being offered at 2s 2d fob Bluff, which ia eciual to about la lid on trucks in G.ntebury. *

The Germsnious is expected to leave Port Chain-era this wsek for Timaru, where she will take in part of her cargo of oats for South Africa, and. will complete her loading at Lyttelton

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Chrisxohdroh, March 19

Cattle: —In Fat Cibtle, there were 149 yarded, a mixed entry, Si-d the small entry kept up the late rates, viz., 17s 6d to 22s 6d per 1001b, Steers brought £7 ss, £9 7s §__ uo to £.10 7s 6d, for extra prime heifers £5 ss, £7 10s up to £8 10s, for extra fat cows £5 to £7 2s 6i up to £8 28 61

Sheep—679-1 Fat Bheep were entered, of mixed quality, mostly butchers ewes, and all class us were easier by. Is per head* Beat fre.zars fetched 15a, 16», and up to 17a for extra prime ; lighter, 14. to 148 lOd ; un» finished wether. 12s 6d to 13s lOd ; best heavy weight ewes 14s to 15s 6d ; good, lis to 13s 6d ; secondary, 83 to 10. 6d ; inferior, 6s to 7s 6d: Fat Lambs—2s6l, mostly un* finished, and the market was easier all round by 9d to la per head. 1960 were tiken for export ab 103 4d to 13. sd, averag" ing 15s 3d ; 343 to butchers at 8_ to 12. IQd, a _aw extra good bringing 14b 3d; 258 were passed a. lis to 12s 9d, Store Sheep—Bß2B were peasied, yery mixed and mostly rough ew.s. Forward wethers fetched 12s 2d t. 13. 4_; others, 10-lid tolls lid; mixed ewes and wethers 10. 3d (to Us Id : tjood young ewes 10. to lis 3d ; medium, 9- «>J to 9» 6d; aged, 3s lOd to 6a 63 ; boilers, 2. £H_ Lambs, forward, 9i to lis IQd; others, 5.54 to 8a 6d

Pigs—ss3 were yarded. Baooeers were very mixed, mostly half fats off stubble, and all clasees, except prime, were easier, and unfinished ware little eought after. Fair b.conera brought 35 1 to 47s ; an extra prime line of 25 brought 52a 6d ; unfinished, 28s to 335, equalling about 3|d to 3|.i per lb, porkers were easier a* 24a to 30s, equal to 3|_i_ Storm 10. to 20s 6d, suckers 4j bo Ba.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1902.

Wb congratulate the County Council upon having elicited a very interesting discussion the other day on the small birds pp-at. Altboughtbemeetingwasby no means as large as it should have been, considering the importance of the subject, those present dealt with it in a way that showed they had given it very careful consideration, There ia undoubtedly something to be said in favour of the suggestion that the laying of poison should be made com pulsory on all landowners, bat we think the proposal of Mr O Doherty, would if carried oat, eventually prove to be tbe most satisfactory method of keeping the small birds within bounds, The evil is a great one, and there is no use trifling with it. It has already been the causa of immense loss to the farmers of this country, and recent re ports tend to show that notwithstand ing the efforts hitherto made to cope with the pest, it is actually worse this season than ever before. This being eg, it is abundantly clear that if it ia to be successfully dealt with, the question of expense must not stand in the way. Mr Doherfcy'a opinion apparently is that if the County Councils offered a substantial price for birds per hundred an inducement would be supplied to people to go into the business of bird killing and netting for a living. We believe that his view ia the correct one, and we hope that the price per bun* dred that may hereafter be offered will be sufficiently good to lead many men and boys to go into the enterprise with tbe idea of making a livelihood in it. It is very probable that others besides farmers will then be interested in the matter. Should the catching of small birds be systematically carried on, a valuable industry would even tually be established in the colony, and the small birds would become an article of food as they are in many parts of Europe and the United Kingdom. We know that something of this kind has happened with regard to the rab bit pest, which we are assured is in a fair way of being eradicated, as a consequence of the systematic trapping and killing that has been going on for years. It is true (hat the cost has been very great, but the credit side of the account has been gradually mounting up, and by and bye the ravages of the rabbits on the runs of the early settlers will only be .remembered as an ugly dream. Why should not something like this bo hoped for as a result of encouraging the wholesale killing and netting of the small birds? Looking at tbe position from this standpoint, it seems to us that tha local bodies would be acting with prudence and foresight in offering • substantial price for birds, especially if they make a clear distinction between those shot or netted and those poisoned. If this can be done, the local bodies could easily make arrange ments to enable them to recoup them selves for their outlay, for tho birds would find ready sale as an artiolo of food. But whatever coarse may 6oaliy be decided upon it in to be hoped that neither the local bodies nor the farmers will rest until something is done to cope with the .mall birds post. It is no. a matter that can be hung up indefinitely, for every succeeding ye»r adds to the losses sustained by the country and in creases the difficulty of obtaining relief.

Local and General.

J.Bo3T—The frost on Tuo.diy morning las. was more severely felt in the Forks distriot, where sheets of ice were not at all uncommon.

Easter CAMP~The South C&ntarbury Rifta Battalion will go into camp at E.ster. A sits for the camp has been selected some where In the Caves district) on tbe Fairlie line.

_r_ef_ No-L_g___.se Campaign—The Rev F W leibt arrived here last evening with a view to making preliminary arrangements for bhe forthcoming No License campaign.

Hot Cross Buns -The master bakers of South Canterbury held a meeting In Timaru yesterday, when they decided that In future no not cross buns shall be made on the Thursday sight preceding Good Friday, or delivered on Good Friday morning.

FUNERAI.—The funeral of the late Mr Charles Good took place on Tuesday after noon, at 2 p m, from his mother's residence, Oox street. About forty traps, among In some of whioh were a large number of deceased's relatives, followed bis remains to the Ashburton camefcery, where a very impressive service wag conducted by the Revs TFee and E Raine. Wreaths were sent by a largo number of his friends aod relatives.

PDeaj-H of an Old Ashburton Man— News has been reoeived of the death of Mr Thomas Hicks, for many years a resident of ABhburton, where he was engaged in the baking buslne.s, having worked for some years for Mr J Fowler, and waa afterwards on his own account. Mr Hicks, who was a member of the Masonic Order, waß one of bhe earlie't settlers in this district, coming here Irs 1874 He died in Wellington on Uth March, agtd 72

Tpß Tenth Consinobnt—A district order Jjas been Issued stating that ac possibly a a Tenth Contingent will bo required for Soubh Africa, it ia consif'grad advisable to ascertain as soon as possible the names and qualifications of those who are thinking of applying for commissions as officers. Written applications are therefore invited from those who are willing to servo as offisers. These should be posted nob lator than March 24th, addressed bo the Distriot Adjutant, Volunteer Office, Christchurch.—

Conmbmat-ON Service—Bishop Julius administered the rite of confirmation to a large number of young people last evening, at a Bpao>l service ot St Stephen's Ohuroh. His Lordship took fop his fr-xb * Keep innooanoy, and take heed unto the thing thab is right, for that sha'l bring a titan peaoo at the last.' His address was a very impressive *ne, and was listened to with close attest, on.

Faßf. WipEM—The _.udge-Whi.worth free wheel clutch has proved Itsplf from experience of the pas. ieason to be far the most reliable of all the models on the market. The driving is effected through a series of rocking pawls set in the body of the hub. Neither spring nor rollers are em ployed, the resulb being a device of extreme simplicity and unfailing efficiency.—R D Johnston, Burnett Street, agent.

The V.ALDAKBS~Tha Valdares make thf»ir appearance tonight in a very attractive entertainment which has been so highly spoken of by all of our contemporaries in the places they have been appearing in lately, , This paper is always careful not to mislead the public in preliminary notices of travelling companies, but when ib is able to qaofce flattering reports from other well known journals, ft may safely recommend a company to nublio support. This is the case with the Valdares,

Presentation—The carriers of Ashburton met in Devane'a Hotel on Tuesday night to say good-bye to Mr Jonah Dalley, one of their number, who has accepted a position in the firm of Messrs Goss and Oo„ timber merchants. Cbrisbohuroh. During the even* iog, Mr Hefford, oa behalf of his fellow carrier*., presented Mr D.lley with a travel, log bag aod a pip) as ao expression of the good feeling wnloh had always existed between them and their guest: All present spoke highly of Mr Dalley, and wished him success In his tew sphere, to whioh the recipient suitably replied. &. pleasant even' ing was spent, several of those present rendering songs, eto.

Weasels—During the discussion at the conference at Ohristohurch of local bodies regarding the small birds' nuisance, Mr J Wolfe put in a good word for weasels, which he considered were the best friends the farmers of Canterbury had, as they were very keen on destroying larks, rats, and mice. To an interjection that they were also fond of fowls, Mr Wolfe said they were not to confuse stoats and fer rets with weasels. The last n .mcd, he considered, instead of being killed at every opportunity, should be fostered.

Fumigating. Mails—The system of fumigating mails ls to be changed. The mails will be fumigated on board the sbeamers instead of being landed at the quarantine stations. Formaline will be used in the case of English and American mails, while the bags from Sydney and Brisbane will be subjected to a longer and more thorough fumigation by means of sulphur fumes,—New Zealand Times.

Our Wire Mileagp—The telegraph lines iv the British colonies have grown from 115,000 miles In 1889 to over 150,000 in 1899, and the telephone lines in those colonies now aggregate more than 50,00.) milos in length, remarks the Electrical World The figures are those of the United Scates Treasury Bureau of Statistics.

House's Curious Experience — A piece of wood, about six Inches long and two inches in width, was taken from the nose of one of the horses belonging to the New Brighton Tramway Company on Friday. On investigation ie wbb found to belong to the top rail of a fence six feet high, and apparently out of the reach of the horse. There was a scarred mark on the rail from which the wood had come, aud it is presumed that the fence was struck by lightning during the thunder storm on Thursday evening, and the piece of wood was driven into the horse's nose. —Press

Selecting Co_.tii.gb_.i Officers.— The following curious advertisement, signed ' Stewart Newell, Colonel Com manding Dlstricb,' appeared in a Welling ton paper of 15th March :—" In view of a further contingent being required for south Africa, lam directed to invite applications for commissions in Bame, to take every means of ascertaining qualifica tions of applicants, and to state clearly my opinion of the qualifications and fitness of such applicants. Applications should, in all cases, ba made to me as Officer Commanding distmt, and I am further directed to make it clear that no advantage will be gained by addressing higher authority," What has come to pass 1

E.S.A Atamntas—The latest Atalanta cycles are bmlc entirely of 1902 genuine 8.8 A parts, fitted wfth plated rims, Dunlop or Palmer tyres, and are without a doubt the strongest, aod most easy running B'S.A machine obtainable in the oolony, Messrs Gates. Lowry & Co, are the sole makers for New Zealand

Tba Competition—Fletcher Bros next Tea Competition closes on August 31st. Firsb Priz., either Handsome Clock and BroEi-. or Hand Painted Dinner Setj also 19 other Prizsa to be given away, to ihe largest oonsumers of their well known brands of tea.

Hollis Cycles—The display of Hottis cycles now on view at John Orr & Go's is well worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus' lasts. These machines are made from genuine B.S.A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I. Hollis & Sons, Birmingham, which Bhould be sufficient guarantee, of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finished, and the high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of the Hollis bicycle hai bam most rigidly maintained.

News in Brief.

Mr D Mahoney, Timaru, has for sale a 325 acre farm

The Aahburton County Council invite tenders for leasing portion of reserve between Ashburton and Fairfield Works, comprising 12S aores, in two lots, for a term of seven years

A further rise of 6s per ton for pollard ia announced by the N.Z. Flour Millers' Asso ciation. The price quoted is now £4 10?. Bran continues at £3 15s per ton.

Messrs Strange and Co announce that thair sample rooms, Burnett Street, Ash burton, are now replete with winter goods of every description, and request inspection of the same.

The arrivals In the oolony for the month of Febrnary numbered 2155, as compared with 2238 for the corresponding month of 1901. The departures (including 1209 troops for South Africa) numbered 2955, as against 1653 In February, 1901.

As will be seen on reference to our adver tising columns, a first class opportunity offers for an energetic man to acquire an old established shoeing and general smith's business ab the Hinds, Mr George Tait having decided to dispose of his business owing to ill health. The shop is conveniently situated near the Hinds railway station, and in the centre of a large and important distriot. This is an opportunity that seldom offer,., aud anyone desirous of making a good start Should give it attention,

We understand bhat the firm of Tribe & 00, outfitters, High Streeb, Christchurch, made a very advantageous deal lasb week, Being aware that the firm of Bradbury and 00, merchants and manufacturers of Lich field Street, were $boub to enter into liquidation. Tribe and Co. made them a sporting off ar, which was accepted, fur the 1 pick' of .heir new goods, They made a very large purchase, and we are informed will be able to sell for less than the manufacturers' cost, and then make a satisfactory profit, The sale starts on Friday, March 7. 348

Messrs Fletcher Bros advertise in this Issue a full list of Prize Winners in their Tea Competition, whioh closed on February 28th, Owing to the large number of Coupons sent In, they decided to give ten extra prices, making thirty prices instead of twenty as previously advertised

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright SMALLPOX.

Telegraph—Copyright

London, March 18

The removal of a smallpox patient from Duntrune, in Forfarshire, was stoutly resisted. Fifteen col.toots fought the police to prevent their own removal, and escaped. They have not been captured.

END OF A STRIKE.

New York, March 18 The New York-Newhaven railway strike has been settled.

A CURE FOR CANCER,

London, March 19

In the House of Common., in reply to a question, Mr Balfour stated that since the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons had appointed a committee to consider the question of a cure for cancer, with the prosp.ct of success, it was nob de.irab'e for the Governmant bo appoint: a commission.

PRINCE HENRY AND THB KAISER,

The Kaiser welcomed Prince Henry at Guxhaven.

CAPTURE OF BL&VERS.

Portuguese gunboats captured twelve dhows at Mcz.mbique, killing fifty slavers, and liberating seven hundred slaves.

EXECUTION OF A MURDERER. Harold Apted, who murdered the girl O'Rourke at Tun bridge, has been hanged.

GOVERNOR OF CEYLON.

Ib is rumoured that Lord Laming too, ex- Governor of Queensland,. uooeeda Sir J West Rldeway as Governor of Ceylon*

A THEATRICAL DIVORCE.

Mrs Russell, otherwise Bessie Rignold, was divorced from her husband on the ground of adultety with Edmund Gurney, an actor. Mrs Russell is a danghter of William Rig nold, and Rubbqll, whose stage name is Guybon Hesth. is a New Zealander. Both are well known In Australian theatrical circle.*

ANARCHISM IN SWITZERLAND.

It I. reported that Lord Lansdowne, owing to the Swiss Federal Council declining to institute proceedings against an Anarchist journal .at Geneva for Insulting the memory of King Humbert of Italy, sent a strongly worded Note which the Council refused to accept, since it did not admit foreign criticism of its internal administration.

RUSSIAN AFFAIR.

A LOAN IN GERMANY.

London, March 18

For the first time for eighteen years Russia has placed a loan in Germany, amounting to ten and a quarter million sterling.

The Daily Telegraph states that Russia's forward policy in the Far East has been abandoned in accordance with M. da Witte's financial policy,

A DEMONSTRATION.

St Pk_-ER.bi.bg March 18 The workmen and students' demon-

etration in the Nevsky Prospect, St Petersburg, was suppressed. Several were killed,maDy injured, and hundreds arrested.

THE CORONATION.

i —. » ROYAL DINNER TO THE LONDON POOR.

London, March 19 The King, desiring in connection with the Coronation, at a ooet ol £30,000, to dine with half a million of the poorest in London as bis guests, has asked the Lord Mayor, Sheriff, Chairman of the County Council, and Mayors of Boroughs to make the neoessary arrange* meats.

Mr Cecil Rhodes.

United Press Association—By Eiectrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, March 19 After a slight reaction for the worse, Mr Oecil Rhodes slept slightly and rallied. He received telegrams of inquiry from the King and Queen, Lord Kitchener and Lord Rosebery.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, March 19 Three fresh plague cases are re* ported, three youths named Minn of Surrey Hills, Aldridge of Erskinville, and Maher of Redfern.

Army Contracts.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, March 19 In the House of Commons Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's motion for an inquiry into the Army contracts was negatived by 346 to 191. The Nationalists and Roseberyitea voted with the minority.

Mr Asquith admitted that Lord Kitchener would be a necessary wit ness in connection with the cold stor age contract, but argued that precedents justified the demand for an immediate inquiry, though he was confident that the honour of British officers was un tarnished.

Mr Balfour replied with unusual warmth. He said a full inquiry wai impolitic and impossible at the present time. When such an inquiry was made, it would show that the Army was never so well, fed, clothed, and horsed. An inquiry now would be worth five thousand reinforcements to the enemy.

Interprovncial

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Wvlus&sw Maroh 19

Sir Joseph Ward went So Lybtelton this evening for Cheviot to unveil the memorial to the late Sir John McKerz:e

Sir John Packenham, British Minister for | Sweden and Norway, arrived on a visit to the i oolony, by the Warrimoo. He is aooom* panied by Lady Packenham A man named Thomaß Shaw, who was j kicked in the stomach by a horse on Monday, died at the hospital today, j Ohbisxouukch, Marsth 19 A fire broke out !u the Public Library to night, bub was extinguished before much , damage waa doae. Dunedin, March 19 At the inquest on the body of James MoMahoD, a swagger, who was drowned ab bhe wharf, bhe jury returned a verdict of ao-idental drowning, asd the foreman com* plimenbed Marbin, an A,.8. on the Rubhweli, for hie ab tempt to save the man whoa he fell i .to bhe water

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Preßß Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, March 19 «

Lord Kitcnener's weekly report shows eleven killed, seven wounded, 158 taken prisoners, while 126 sur. rendered.

General Bruce Hamilton surprised a commando on the 15th at Ngothi Basic, killing four, capturing cix, and wounding seventeen, The nnwounded include General Oherry Emmet., Botha's brotber-m.law, whom Kitchener describes as an important leader.

Mr Brodrick said the Boers cap tured in British uniforms were liable to be courtmartiailed and shot. Lord Kitchener bad executed some.

Captain M Jones, Sixth New Zealand Mounted Rifles, ie convalescent, acd has resumed duty,

Lord Metbuen is progressing patis factorily.

The Boers admit three hundred casu alties at Twebosch, though only eleven were seen dead near the British lioee.

The Standard is responsible for the reported Boer admission as to the num ber of casualties at Tweeboscb,

Lord Kitchener states that there are already sufficient troops in the Western Transvaal to deal effectually with the situ-.ion.

THE SEVENTH

Wkllinoton, March 19 Colonel Porter, of the S.ventb, In a cable message to the Prem'er, states that he left Capetown (?) o» March 18bb_ Ha taya he was engaged in successive drives in tha Orange Colony, and the strain on tha men was hard and continuous. The regiment captured De Wet's guos, and reoeived thanks. On the 24th, with bravery and gallantry, ib repulsed a large force of tha enemy in a midnight) attack. They wet* specially paraded and thanked by Lord Kitchener. The casualties during the month were killed 26, wounded 42, died 5, total 71. The captures were prisoners 15, guns one 15 pounder and two pom poms, with 2900 rounds of ammunition and fuses, 23 rifles, 1400 rounds of ammunition, horse* aad mules and saddlery, oxen aod cattle, and sheep. A large number of wagons and oarfct were also O-ptured and destroyed.' The health of the regiment generally ia good. In another message senb from Helibron on the 14 h March, Colonel Porter reports having returned from a drive in which the men met with not muoh opposition, and there were no casualties. The regiment i_ well, and 16 is reported thab the wounded are all pro* greasing well. The strength of the regiment in the field is too low. All well.

The Ninth Contingent.

SEND OFF AT AUCKLAND;

Auckland March 19

The send off to the Ninth Contingent today was in every a great success. The weather was perfect), and enormous crowd*, which displayed tbe greatest patriotic en* tbu.Usm, witnessed tbe proceedings. The half holiday was generally observed, and the city was gaily decorated with banting. The Contingent left the a«mp aboub 9am and on the way to town passed through tha Domain, where the Premier reviewed the Cadets in tbejpreeence of a great crowd of men, women, and obildren. Mr Sadden addressed a few words of encouragement to the Cadets, congratulating them on their attention to drill. The GoDtirgan., headed by a band, then marohed off to the Choral Hall, where luncheon was .erved. The toasts of' The King' and * Governor' were duly honored* The toast) of ' The Army, Navy, and Volunteers' waa replied to by General Babington, who said the Colonial! were peculiarly fitted for the class of fighting now going on in South Afiica. In future,* however, they might meet enemies of a different class, and it behoved tbem to b» ever ready if they wished to keep the sword of New Zsalaod bright and sharp. That could only be done by organisation aod dleoipliae. All who bad the true interests of the Empire at heart would not forget the people of New Zeal-ad. Tbe Premier also I spoke. He said be had received a cable from the Secretary of State, asking that New Zealand be represented by local forces ab the Coronation. The British Government were prepared to receive any number not. exceeding 150 of all arms, officers net te exceed ,four. He also read another cable from -be Secretary of State, expressing appreciation of the splendid patriotism of New Z.aland in offering another contingent! Tbe troops were given a little time to say good bye to their friends in the Metropolitan Grounds. The Contingent then marohed through the city to the troopship, the streets being lined with great orowdß, and windows, verandahs, and every point of vantage being occupied. Ib was a splendid sight, and tha scene in the harbor as the Seven steamed away was something never to be forgotten. A fleet of coastal steamers escorted the Devon down tde harbor, and a fleet of whit* winged yachts made tbe final demonstration a wonderfully picturesque Boene,

The Fatal Accident in Lyttel ton Tunnel

THE INQUEST

Cheisxoburoh, March 19 ■.

At the inquest on the body of Samuel Forsyth, railway guard, who was killed in the Lyttelton Tunnel, the evidence threw no light on the cause of the accident. It was pointed out, however, thab the dining oar whioh was in tha middle of the train, was looked during tbe run between Lyttelton and Christchurch, thus preventing oommnni cation between portion* of the train. Tbe jury returned a verdict of accidental death, with a rider that tbe practice of forwarding the dining oar to Lyttelton should be dir continued, as it impeded the progress of the guard from one end of the train to tbe other.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold ourselves .e_p_«_iWe fm opinions expressed by oar oormptmd-n--

FARMING AND SHEEP BREEDING.

TO TIM KDITOB

Sib,—l have read with interest yens articles headed Sheep Breeding in the Ash burton County, and a Model Farmer, and am pleased to hear both Messrs T Stone and W Langdown are reaping the reward they deserve, being white men in their dealings. Might I suggest,, Mr Editor, that you might go further, and obtain from these gentlemen an article dealing with the manner they treat their land, and a few hints on the selection, &ci, of stook.—l am, ko.,

Old Neighbour.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY* MAROH 20, 1902



F. FERRIMAN J FOX $ALE, ALLENTON A COMFORTABLES HOUSE together ■ with one acre of land, Further .onvflftienoea oomprise Waahhou.e aod copper, Stable acd Traphouaa and Fowl run. Thia is a very de_.ro.bie little property and th«J owner ..... given ma instruotiooa to .Beat H . peedy sale. Furiher particulars on Bpt.lim.ioi. in F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Havelook Street, Aahburlon FOR SAL B Farm of 121 Acres situattd at F'einington I HAVE reoeived instructions to mil a very convenient farm .ittinted a. abovo, Wilh all tha usual farm improvements. Thia property on aceom.t ol tbe owner having purchased a larger farm is lor imme diate sale and occupation, and io admirably ft<.™pted for a dairy farm. Further particular* on application to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. Havelock Street. FOR SALS Clarke S.rcot and Alien's Road, Ail.nbon. I AM instruct to sell that very desir* able ro_idet.ee containing & rooms?, | pantry and porch, tcgother with one acre and j t«n perches of hud situated as above. The property is for immediate sale, aod at the price asked should oommaud a ready tale. Full particulars may be had on appli cation to F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent Havelook Hfr^et^ fob sale, A FARM 0! 150 Acres of Plains Land. Apply F FERRIMAN Land and EettCte Agent FOR SALE I HAVE reoeived instructions from Mrs Bardley, Sear, to sell her propartj fronting on the Eaat Belo and Eton Street, comprising; one aore and forty perohes of land, upon which is erected dwelling houae containing Dining room 18 x 16, fitting Room, 4 Bedroom., Bathroom, Kitchen and Bcullery ; two stalled Stable and Fowlhouse. (The properly is well aupplied wi.h water from » windmill and tank. Fart of the land in bid out io g.rden and orchard. Fall particulars on application to F FERRIMAN Land and Estate Agent, Havelock Streeb mmm -u___._--i.i 1 in iii-jw |g «iMi«wiM-ii£i»iin ■■■ii* wry BUSINESS NOTICES HAViI^OU"TME]D OUR _*_£_ lOs 8171X8 • Only this year's Tweeds uold. |We fearlessly ae.erb this is sterling value. Mcdonald <& c?o, tailors riIHE LAST DAYS OF SALE of 6IBBABD\-_ STOuK GIBBARD'S STOCK GIBBAUD'd STOCK BARGAINS BARGAINS BARGAINS Gent's Natural Pants, ealo price la 61 (-ent'e M .rino half Hoap,   8i Gent. Soft Felt Hate „ „ la lid Gent's Tweed Suite „  22:? Ladies' F»Bt Dyad Hobo  „ 10£_ Ladies' Llblp& Cotton-.loves „ bd JLacHmi Onbreakab'.. Carpets  .> 2s 6d Ladies' Summer Bii plots   9d LOOK HERE LOOK HERE Rem Stitched Har.clkerchirfa Is 9d half dras.n White (.alien for lining 2a 9.1 d. Ken Floral Art _J»?*lin 2s lid drs_en Pt-per Collarß 3d box, Bib 3d. DRESS GOODS DRESS GOODS DRESB GOODS Lp_9 than Ohrititchurch Prices. Floral Black Silk finish Lueteis 7a 6d £>-__- ALL RSUUCED. Linoleum?, Floorcloth., Curtains, Sheet, lag, TowsiF, Toiiut Cover., Quilts, Counterpanes Good Washing Prints 3a M dor^n. B ing your ready Money and get good Goods in Exchange THE POLYTECHNIC. Late GIBBARDB, Tancred Street LAWE'S SHEEP DIP. THE BEST ANeTtHF, CHEAPEST. THE Ashburton and Tinwald Yards are cow In operation under the expeiienoed management of Me D. McQueen. Teems Cash LAWE'S POWDER DIP. LAWE'S FLUID DIP. 0.» -fcl- at the Stores, Saunders' Buildings, at low__t rates, W. W. WHITE, Attorney for 207 EDWARD SAUNDERS; A MONG those [who make Cyoling a Pleasure tbe; 8 should be no two opinions regarding the free wheeh lb has added a new charm to the pastime generally, and haß been of inestimable advantage to lady .yclis.B. Thb Swibt CiroL-i Co» were the first to apply the principle to cycles, some twenty years ago. Samples may be seen at THE EOLIPSE CYCLE GO., TANCRED STREET PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA'rBTUOIOB, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS, WE uwdolng TWELVE ENAMELLED CABINET PHOTOS and EN LARGEMEKT. oiz_ 12 x 10, mounted ni .. beautiful tinted plate .ui.k mount for Jos SEE SPECIMENS, aa this is only for a Limited Time. COME EARLY.



BUSTNERS NOTIQF.B ' SEASONABLE LINES. | SHEEP NETTING. SHEEP NETTING. SHEEP NETTING. MANURE FORKS. MANURE FORKS, DRAGS with Square or Round Tines GOUSL_ KNIVES, GORSB KNIVES, GQRBE KNIVES. Whitehousu's Special Slasher. Also extra Blades made and guaranteed to be the Best. Martin's, Edward.', and all other approved brands in stook at . W. JH- COLLINS & CO., 1 IRONM.'NGEPS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & GOAL MERCHANTS. last and West Streets, Aahburton. ] Telephone 14 P.O. Box 35 I LAST WEEK OF [ Dissolution of Partnership Sale. FTIHIS SALE WILL CLOSE POSITIVELY on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19th. DUEING THIS LAST WEEK we will offer VERY SPECIAL BARGAINS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING MEN'S, WOMEN'S. & CHILD KEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES ALL SEASONABLE GOODS IN THE SHOWROOM ALSO, ODDMENTS AND REMNANTS throughout the Shop and Showroom The Public are invited to call and inspect the Bargains WE ARE OFFERING. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. ■■HUM JMLIJHI—fWI ILMIMI ■■! llWl—_■ ■■lIMIW ■11--111-HI-I l-WIII -—■l-M-111-l MB- I " !■■ "« ~l : J. W I'L SO N' DIRECT IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent Srtof Tradesmen kept for House Painting and Decorating in all its Brandies, for Town and Country, I Have a Well Assorted Stock ol MIXED PAINTS In Large or Small Quantities 5 also Paint Brushes White L*t-d Linseed Oils (Raw or Boiled Scrim Window Glaia Faaoy Glass j Turpentine Benzine _ Methylated Spirits _A.Pt is tfl _u_i__kf]fi3?_-t__l Beautiful MIRROR GLB.SS in large ssheets, can bo out bo any siz. ..-i*. W-SW-OMIIg. -Mt_-»Ml___*~__-B__^^ FAKMS for private sale. «7« HiVifl THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 roomed houae, 4 stall stable, loose box, and 1 granary j good cropping and grass land 400 acre hvm at T.ismore, good improvements ; 250 acrea In grass, 50 acres ready for wheat, 50 turnip?, and 50 stubble ; 7 roomed house, stable, woolahed, g.anary I 7t'6 acre farm at NewUnde. with 5 roomed house j acrea In turnlpe, 600 newly laid down, 187 old pasture 730 acres Hinds district, Rood buildings, all In gra.s, well fenced and subdivided into 9 paddocks, well watered j 1100 acre farm at Ealing, nu improvements 3 800 aorea in tussocks, balance In j turnips 406 acre farm at Ealing, with 4 roomed house, stable, and other improvements j all in grass I 1 600 acres at Methven, 8 roomed house, and other Improvements | 156 acre farm at Fiemington, 4 roomed house and stable, well watered and fenced 476 acre farm at Sprtngburn, all newly laid down; 7 roomed houae, 6 stall stable, woolshed, divided Into 10 paddocks 450 acre leasehold farm, at Mitcham Road 950 acre farmatSeafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm at Fleming' on, highly improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well! fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 fltall stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3800 acres, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; close to railway ; with good building*, house, woolshed, cottage, and other improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be sold subdivided in two blocks.) We shall ba glad to give the falie_t Information to Intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD, _j__Q_K_mmri**»mmwmimxmiti im»mm*rmmmmimmmmmmmmt»mMmmmmm_____mmmMimmmt ■ aa—n—i ■ ■_!_■_.B_r_Mii-_» LADIES WHO LEAD THE FASHION t fc t Should visit ALCORN'*, and inspect their Latest Novelties in Jackets, Mantles, Furs, and most charming selections in Dress Goods. Also the very latest models in Parisian Millinery, etc, FOR SPECIAL DISPLAY SEE WINDOWS _a___B_________a__»l'_' i'»' ■ l-_MI' __«M_---M---~WM-B-M~-^-W--»M----M-*"'*M"*W^ M EL L O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. THE LEADING BOOT SHOP. ORONOUNOED by the Ashburton Publio to be the most reliable Boot Shop in \f Ashburton. Wise Fathers and Mothers, if you wish to save money go straight to MELLOR'S NOTED BOOT SHOP, where you will get the besb value in Foot wear. The following are a few of our prices i— Man's Good Strong Shooters 10. Men's Lace Boots, great value, 7s lid Glrla' Shoes, wonderful quality, 10 to 13, 5s 6i Ladles' Pretty Strap Shoes, only 63 3d Girls' and Boys' Sshool Boots from 4s 6d And a thousand other lines that cannot be beaten for price or quality Remember, if you give us a trial you will be convinced that MELLOR'S Zealandia Boot Store leads for value in BOOTS and SHOES. Note the address— J. JML JfcT. JL_ JL, O _R S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, Tancred Street, Ashburtoo



CANADIAN SEAWEED CURE. Rheumatism and Gout are caused by urinary arid biliary poisons being deposited In the jnußcleß or joints, or being retained in the blood, and the prompt expulsion of these poisons" is the spocii|<s and special fanctlon of the jG..eat Canadian Seaweed Cure It Is a remedy of extraordinary potency in diseases generally dependent apon a uric acid diathesis. Sold by all chemists.-—Ad?-» Wade's Worm Fim are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, Is



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Ohildrsn Wees TBEspw. have more or less diarrhoea. This should be controlled and oaia. he, by giving Chamberlain's Golic. Cholera and Diarrhea* Remedyf Every household should have a bottle at hand. Get It today. Ib may saye. ft life. The New Zealand Fanners' Gooperative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Ashburton, sells it. Smoke New Venua



i Sandee & Sons Eucalypti Botbaot,— i Under the distinguished patronage of His ; Majeßty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Dnl verslties all over the globe. Thab the erode, rerineas oils, whioh are now foisted upon the publio under the name of Baealyp Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sandw & Sons' Pure Volatile Euoalypti Extra*,, w«r state :~lb is proved by teics __»de by tha Medical Clinica of ihe Universities at Bono and Grlefswald fcPi. ussia},. bhat only products thab are «ja,fc-_t_.bed with oxygen and freed »f acids, _*»inout. and other substance* adh*n_. to primary distillation,, will develop tho ourative properties possessed by the plant** To avoid the appalling con_MpMn<ws remit. Ing from the appl.oabl&a of substitutes, etc.,, in croup, bronchitis, diphbherla, dysentery internal Inflammation, etc., ins.tti !n getting Sam?s-__. and Sons' Pcbk Voutink Egg. vxvm Extract, and be safe



Wades Teething Fow__i__§ for Babies are soothing, red ii* fever and] prevent Uotches ; pries, Is Swwfc* Hew Ye_Ha_,