Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations. THURSDAY, July 3. For Northern Ports and Westport, per ( Rotomahana, at 6 p.m.

ALTERATION IN THE CLOSING OF MAILS.

On and after the Ist July, the express mails for North will close at 6 p.m., and the pillar boxes in East and Burnett streets will be cleared at 5.30 p.m., in consequence of alterations in the Railway time-table.

Mining.

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Dunedin, July 2 To-day's sales—Alexandra Lead 7s 9d, Royal Maori Is 9d. _

Commercial.

CLEARING SALE.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, Limited, con ducted a very successful clearing sale on Monday on account of Mr W.McClymont, Mount Somers, when all lots submitted were sold at satisfactory prices. The fol lowing are some of the amounts realised: — Implements-Mower £5 10s ; D.F. plough £7; grubber .£2; roller £7; drays .£8 10s and £12; tip dray .£ll 10s. Sheep—lß7 ewes in lamb 10s lid; 46 store lambs 5s 3d; 46hoggDts Bs. Horses—Black mare .£4O; bay mare .£4O; bay geldings £38 and £39; chestnut colt 3yrs £38; bay colt, light, £10 15s; chestnut filly 2yra £33 ss. A quantity of harness sold at good prices.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1902. Local and General.

The Inward Mails.—An English Mail, via Brindisi, arrived by the express from the south last night. Snowfall.—The Mount Somers train was covered with a coating of snow this morning. Weather Report.—Captain Edwin fore casts '• — Moderate winds from between southwest and. south to east; glass rise; frost tonight. Personal. —We regret to learn that Mr Cooch was not any better at 3 o'clock this 1 afternoon. Horse Fair.—Messrs Friedlander Bros.' monthly horse fair will be held in their West Street mart to-morrow, commencing at 11.30 a.m, when over 90 head of various sorts will be offered.

The Produce Market. — A buyer of sheep and lambs informed us this morning that he is giving more than the price quoted for lamb, in our issue 4d per lb. Messrs Nicoll Bros write us on the same subject and their letter will be found elsewhere.

Accident.—Mr George Nicholas, who was seriously injured by a trap accident on Sat urday night, is progressing favourably to wards recovery. From further information with regard to the aocidenc we learn that Mr Nicholas was accompanied by his two daughters who were also thrown out when the trap collided with another vehicle, but they were only slightly hurt.

American Flour—Mr William Bryant, the well known baker of this town, got a small lot of the American flour recently imported into this colony, and his opinion of it was given as follows:—" Without a doubt it is the worst flour I ever used. It is both soft and weak, and useless for bread making. I would not have it at any price, even for mixing with our local flour, which is exceptionally good."

Hockey.—A practice match will be played on the oval to-morrow at 3 p.m. A match has been arranged with the Rakaia Club, to be played at Rakaia on July 9th, and arrangements are also being made to play at Timaru at an early date. The represen tative match, North v South Canterbury, to bo played at Ashburton, will probably take place early next month. In view of these fixtures, it is hoped that there will be good muster of players at to-morrow's practice.

Butchers Fined—A Timaru butcher was fined £o on Monday for neglecting to com ply with the Slaughtering Act, in that he had neglected to brand his meat, and to boil offal before giving it to his pigs, and to remove all offal from his yards, as pre scribed by the Act. Another Timaru but cher was fined 20s for failing to boil offal before giving it to his pigs, and for having allowed pigs to wander in too close proxi mity to his slaughter-house. The > infor mations were laid by the local|Stock inspec tor, and are the first of the kind that have been brought in Timaru.

Cable Tariff.—The Telegraph Depart ment advises that cablegrams for trans mission via Pacific or via extension to stations on the overland line to Port Darwin may be accepted at the uniform tariff of fourpence halfpenny per word, also that pre3S telegrams from authorised correspondents to any part of Australia, either via Pacific or via extension may be accepted at the rates hitherto charged on Press telegrams for Now South Wales. Th® same rates "plus"2s per 100 words will apply to press matter for Tasmania.

Impudent Robber. —At the Chrisichurch Magistrate's Court yesterday morning W. A Suttor was charged that on 19th Juno he fraudulently obtained £10 from H. Mat- I eon and Co. by means of a valueless cheque I Accused was also charged with obtaining i £5 by the same methods from E.G. Stavely, manager of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency oompany. Suttor repre sented himself in ohristchurch as a son of t the Hon. F. B. Snttor, of New South Wales, and stated that his purpose in Canterbury was to purchase fodder for for the New ' South Wales Government. He obtained i advances of money, and left for Welliegtcm, jrhere he was arrested under the name of pijird by Detective Cashells. Accused was GWfce'ncftiifcQsi? non£hs .os. each charge; cumulative, the tfagpjpjbqfc remarking p*b{; it was one of the moep jmpudent robberies he had heard of for some time.

The Schools anup the Coronation Demonstration.—The committees of the Kyle, Doric, and Seafield schools having considered the best means of disposing of the donation of £5 each from the County .Council, r^esoly.ed to give the children of itih.W schools-'a joint treat, whioh was accordingly done at Kyle yesterday after noon, 'fhe youngsters met at about 2.3Q, and after indulging in yarions games, etcl, were regaled in " the sishp.osQoin, after which Messrs Lambie (chairman of fchp Kyle School Committee), T. Mulligan and las Bruce, ,on< behalf of Seafield, and Loch liead, on behalf of Doric, gaye short addresses explanatory of the circumstances resulting W fche gathering. A yote of thanks was passed to the County Council for the generous donation it had made to the schools. Three hearty cheers were given for the King, and. w^fres expressed for his speedy restoration to health. A special vote of thanks was passed to Miss Mcllwraitb, the teacher of the Kyle school, foi 1 her services as secretary to the Com mittees.

Ashburton A. & P. Association.

A Committee meeting of the Ashburton j A. and P. Association was held yesterday at the Association's Rooms, Arcade. The | President, Mr C. Reid, occupied the chair, I and there were also present—Messrs M. Friedlander, J. S. Bland, J. Stringfellow, T. Stone, D, McKendry, G. W. Body, John' Small, J. Bonifant, T. Bullock, E. Cookson, Daniel McKendry, J. Shearer, T. Harrison, J. Bishoo, Jas. Small, Geo. Mcßae, G. Capon, T.^Digby, W. T. Lill, W. J. Silcoek, T. F. Gibson, T. E. Upton, J. C. N. Grigg, S. Chapman. The report was adopted on the motion of Mr Shearer, seconded by Mr Bland, and i was submitted to the annual meeting. Mr Stone's notice of motion in respect to the alteration of date of annual meeting was read.

In reply to a question by Mr T, (.Harrison it was stated that the motion was intended to aim at the alteration of the date to come in at the end of the financial year.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting was then held. The minutes of ihe last annual meeting \t«l'9 read and confirmed, I CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read as under — From Thbs. Mawson stating that he could not act on the Committee owing to ill-health,—Received, and regret expressed at Mr Mawson*3 decision. | From Miss M. A. Williamson, expressing thanks on behalf of her father, for letter of condolence on his recent bereavement.— Received.

From Mr J. Sfcudholme, junr., apologising for absence, and stating that he intended to be present at a meeting of delegates in Chrißtchurch to discuss matters in refer ence to the Farmers' Union.

From Mr W. Harding, secretary Ashbur ton branch of the Farmers' Union, thanking the Association for the use of the room, and asking for the use of same in future.— Referred to the incoming Committee. Apoiogies were also received from Messrs J. Tucker, R. Friedlander, Harding, and G. W. Leadley.

REPORT AND BALANCE BHEET. The report and balance sheet were read and adopted. The balance sheet showed that the balance brought forward from last year was £145 12s on profit and loss account, and that the debit balance at bank was £133 14s Id; also that the total receipts for the year were £890 16a 4d,. and the expenditure £892 17s 3d. The report was aB follows—

In retiring from their year of office, your Committee have pleasure in presenting to members the annual report and balance sheet of the i ssociation's proceedings and work generally for the past year. Being the twenty-fourth year of the Sooiety's exis tence, it is with great satisfaction they are enabled to record the undoubted increase of its growth and prosperity, its eminently sound financial position, together with the many useful matters taken into considera-" tion under its auspices for the mutual benefit of members, farmers, and pastoral ists generally. Special notice may be drawn to the statements of the Association's liabilities and assets, showing its property to ba worth £1544- 0s sd, as against'a liability of £133 14s Id, which, for a Society with iuch a small membership, is probably without parallel in New Zealand. Your Committee would here especially draw attention to the small membership for such a large agricul tural district as the Ashburton county, and consider the members' roll should be at least doubled. It is hoped that your in ! coming Committee will use every endeavor j to influence their neighbouring settlers to join our ranks, thereby strengthening the Society's status and increasing its useful ness for all connected or concerned there with. ■ . There have been eleven meetings of the General Committee held during the year, three special meetings, and also numerous sub-committees to carry out the Associa tion's work. Tk'e following are the attendance of the late General Committee, viz.:—J. S. Bland 10, J. Bonifant 9, G. W. Body 6, E. Cookson 8 T. M. Digby 5, Hugo Friedlander nil, Max Friedlander 3, E. Gates 1, T. F. Gib son 5, J. Gilmour 4, T. Harrison (elected to fill vacancy) 4, E. Horsey 4, T. Langley 7, F. McCafferty 7, Dan. McKendry 7, Denis McKendry 8, G. Mcßae 11, J. Shearer 7, J. Small 7, J. Small junr. 9, T. Stone 11, J. Stringfellow 10, J. Tucker 8, T. E. Upton 7. The attention of members is drawn to the matters that have occasioned the

special meetings held during the year, viz., | for the alteration of Rule XIV.. affecting the mode of electing officers, and also the very important question of obtaining, under the Association's supervision, the services of a duly qualified Veterinary Surgeon for j members and settlers, to practice in the ' county, and your Committeee hope that no ! time will be lost by those interested in sign- ! ing the deed of agreement covering the guarantee to obtain a good Practitioner, which is now being carried out. Another question for consideraaionby your incoming Committee is the matter of judging Entire horses at the annual parade instead of at the annual show, which course is being adopted by kindred Associations. After much careful consideration by the Committee and members, it was decided that the time had arrived for this Associa tion to set apart two days for their annual exhibition, and have no hesitation in affirm jng that their conclusions have proved successful, for notwithstanding the lieavy additions in expenditure for labour 00? casioned thereby, the balance sheet shows a profit 00 the year of £50 12s Id, which, together with .£53 10s 6d expended in per* manent improvements on the Show ground, amounts to .£lO4 2s 7d. Members are no doubt aware that con siderable improvements were carried out on the Show ground at the commencement of the year, by the alteration of the course of the water race on the ground, for which the best thanks of the Association are due to the Ashburton County Council and th9ir Engineer, for the courtesy and considera tion extended by that body in the matter, and which has so materially assisted the Association in providing water for stock being exhibited. Several accommodation paddocks have been fenced off, and much appreciated by exhibitors. As before mentioned for the first time, the Show was extended over tyro days, and under very favourable con ditions, as' to weather, was pronounced by yisftprs and coniesseros from all par.ts, as a magnificent qxiijbition, mqre partfcularly in the draught horse selection of stock, one of the judges having expressed his opinion that it was the best he had seen, south of the line. The new venture of a two day's Show, of course, entailed spme slight dissatisfaction, but'Witjx the past experience it is hoped your incoming Committee will be enabled to remedy any defect in this directipn. The Committee' most strongly recommend for further consideration the matter pf carrying put the parade of ajl prize winning stqek on the second day of "• show '■' which undoubtedly is one q£ the attractions, looked for by the public, and which with a "two days show" should be successfully carried out by the officials. The total receipts for the year were ! £§90 16s 4d, and thp expenditure £89217s 3d. ! The gate money £21116 6d shows an in crease of «£69 5s 64 on last year's returns, and the entry fees £221 5s 4d, an increase pf 4sl iO» H wIW& m^st W d 9ubtP dlv prove that the Association is progressing most favourably, in all respects and with sound management must have a bi<? future, recognising its substantial financial posi- The Committee would like to draw the attention of their successors to the falling off in the past year, or two in the " dairy Wuce exhibits," and would recommend E Mmc increased encouragement be offflrß<fe/ari3 the " Dairying Industry. A?rcopy^ffe(feala,^ gheet has been forwarded to each xnemte, It is mmmfY to lo further into-details. .lUtet^fc your Committee wish to return; thanks to several gentlemen, who so kindly gaVe their Valuable' services, as Judges, wjtn Miibix entire s*tisfac.fci'on ; to tto'wa.ny fljiaa

and otters for their generous donations to the " Private Prize Fund "; the class Stew, arda and other officials for their much ap preciated assistance ; as also to the P.p&s generally for their valuable reports, ,t)tc. The Committee trust their successors may have a highly prosperous year educationally as also financially. The President, in moving the adoption of the report, took occasion to refer to the sad circumstances Under which the meeting stood adjourned, and returned thanks for the resolution of sympathy tbe't had been passed on the occasion of the death of his sister, Mrs D.Williamson. It gave him great pleasure to move the adoption of the report, which was a satisfactory one. Last year was the first time that a two days show had been held, and it was pleasing to note that it was a successful one. There were one or two matters of importance that he would toucli upon. First was the dairy industry, which was of such impor tance that he considered the Association should suppart it. As carried on elsewhere, this industry had proved very successful, and he considered something should be done to encourage it, especially a* it was a successful industry, and brought in a good deal of revenue. He had made enquiries, and had found out that this was so, and it was incumbent on the Association to do what it could to advance suuh an industry here. Another matter was that in refer ence to the guarantee for a veterinary surgeon. Members should know that this was an important matter, and they should take an interest in it, or they would not get the Government support. Government provided veterinary surgeons at the abat toirs, and could not undertake anything moro. The amount to be guaranteed by each member, .£2, was not a large sum. Mr Eeid then alluded to the work done at the recent Agriculture Conference at which he and Mr J. Studholme, junr, attended as delegates. There were three subjects brought forward from Ashburton. One was moved by Mr Studholme, and he (Mr Eeid) seconded". In effect it was that agricul tural science should be taught in our sohools. This was a most important sub ject, for the reason that our land was de creasing in value, and something must be done towards increasing the value. A good deal was taken out of the soil, and some thing should be put back. There was only one place where that was done—at Lincoln College. But he could not see what good they did there taking it all round, with the exception of putting out a few students. A good many delegates at the Conference thought that the College could be utilised in other ways. The other matters dis cussed at the Conference were of a minor nature. In retiring from the position of President, Mr Eeid cordially thanked the members, and especially the committee for the way they had pulled together: He had never worked with' a better body of men, whose chief aim had been to consider the interests of the Association before their own. (Applause.) Mr Bullock seconded, and would draw members attention to three important ques tions which should be seriously considered by the Association. Firstly, there was the dairy industry 3 secondly, the increase of members ; and thirdly, the great success that had attended the two day's show. That it was a success he was glad to hear, although he was away at the time. Eefer ring to the dairy industry, Mr Bullock said that it had proved a great success in other parts, and the Association should do all in its power to get this important industry inaugurated. There was no doubt in his mind that the export of butter in this colony •was quite equal to the export of mutton. Passing on to the balance-sheet, Mr Bul lock said that he was disappointed at the membership. In Masterton there were 700 members ; Christchurch, 600; and Carterton 500 ; but Ashburton could only show 169. Every member ought to do all in his power to put members on the roll. (Hear, hear) He moved that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded the President and Mr Studholme for attending the Agricultural Conference. This was carried by acclamation' Mr Stone was pleased to support the balance sheet—that was as far as the figures were concerned. Mr Stone then criticised the balance-sheet, and was of opinion they ought to work without an overdraft. Members should not expect permanent improvements to be effected out of overdraft. (Applause.) The prize money should be shown in, a moro detailed form. Id answer to Mr Stone, the President pointed out that the item for printing was less than last year. Candidly the Associa tion had every reason to be proud of its success. It would have been advantageous to have taken up his (Mr Eeid's) sugges tion, that was to issue debentures, and thus make it a complete concern. He left the matter for members to consider. Either they could go into debt or take up these debentures as suggested- Mr Grigg; Mr Bullock's suggestion is a better one, to increase the membership.

The following gentlemen were elected as members of the Association: —Messrs J. Wilson, Robert Bell, R, Johnston, (Flem ington), J. Osborae (Willowby) H. Moc,kle (Hinda), A. Butterick and Geo, Ashton (Willowby), T. Daly Winslow), C. Doherty (Tinwald), G. Thompson, junr, (Lyndhurst), G. W. Watson (Greenstreet 1, W. Sutherland, junr, Jas. Quigley, and Jas. Hampton, (Tinwald), J, M. Hampton (Tinwald), Peter Doig (Chertsey), John Matheson (Buccleuch), Jas. Dellow (May field), T. Blackley (Acton), P. Devane, J. Ivess, C. W. Purnell and G. W. Andrews (Ashburton.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The report of the scrutineers was read, which stated that the following was the result of the ballot :— President—Mr Thomas Stone; Vice-Pre sident—Mr J. Tucker. Committee —Messrs F. Millton, G. Moßae, Tucker, Bonifant, Stringfellow, Stone, Cookson, John Small, Chapman, Upton, Bland, Body, I0(«o. Maw son, Shearer, James Small, Gibson, Denis McKendry, Daniel McXendry, McCafferty, T, Harrison, Stoddart, Malet, Rich, Bishop, Withell, Lill, M. Friedlander, The President explained the mode of ballot, in answer to Mr Huston. Mr T. Harrison mentioned that he had been nominated for the offices of President and Vice-President without his consent being obtained. Mr Gibson thought that it would facili tate matters if members could attach their signatures, thereby accepting same. THANKS. Mr Stone returned thanks for the honor done him. He had been asked to stand for the presidency, but had suggested getting someone else. Subsequently he \yas again approached, and saw Mr Rich, who would not stand on any consideration. However, now elected, he would do his best for the interests of the Association. Mr Bullock proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Eeid for the interest he had taken in the Association; also to the outgoing com mittee. Mr Grigg seconded the motion which was parried by acclamation. Mr Re}d returned thanks after which the. meeting adjourned.

Board of Education.

The North Canterbury Board of Educa- i tion met yesterday, when the following r matters of local interest were dealt with: — . The Appointments Committee reported J that Mr T. Mulligan, at one time in the sorvice of the Board, had consented to take charge of the Seafield school, subject to the Board's sanction. It was resolved to reply that if the residents feel satisfied, from what they knew of Mr Mulligan, the Board will offer no objection to his taking temporary charge of the school. It was < resolved to request the Harnpstead Com- | mittee to reccommend another candidate, a male, as pupil teacher. The report was adopted. The Normal School Committee reported that it had been decided to inform the principal that the Board expects the male students to take woodwork as a part of their ordinary training, arrangements to be made with the instructor accordingly. It had been agreed, with regard to the teacher's manual training classes, on the recommendation of Mrs Bullock, that a certificate of proficiency be issued to those who passed the examination proposed to be held, the certificates to be signed by the Chairman of the Board, and Inspector and Mrs Bullock. In connection with the training of the students the question of drill had been raised. The Secretary was instructed to inform the Department that the Board wished to resume the teachers' drill classes, which the students would also attend, and would be glad if the Department would provide the services of a competent drill instructor for the purpose. Attention was also called to the fact that the services of the instructor of the boys' classes at the city and suburban schools had been with drawn. The letters from the several |Edu cation Boards with regard to the working of the regulations under the Manual and Technical Education Act had been con sidered. The replies generally were to the effect that other Boards were entirely with this Board in the opinion that the present regulations were complex and exacting, and impracticable to administer without an increase in the office staff. The Committee therefore recommended that the subject form a matter for discussion at the forth coming Conference, and that the Boards Inspectors be requested to report on the present regulations, especially with regard to the working of them. The Chairman said he hoped that the dif ficulty attending technical instruction under the present system would be get over by the Conference. At present, owing to the restricted nature of the regulations, it was impossible to establish technical edu cation in the centres or suburban districts.

The report was adopted. Mr Weston moved: " That the members of both Houses of Parliament be respect fully requested to move the Government to take steps to increase the capitation al lowance from £4 to a sum not less than 256 d." Mr Peryman seconded the motion, which was agreed to.

Farewell Social.

The Baptist Tabernacle was crowded last evening, on the occasion of the farewell social to the Eev. W. Lamb, who leaves on Thursday for the Wellington district. Tea was laid at 5.30, the tables "being presided over by the following ladies :—Table No. 1 —Mesdames Chalmers and Greenslade, assisted by the Misses Dempster and Steele; No. 2 —Misses Tucker, Good, and Meddins ; No. 3~Mesdames Kingston and Grant; No. 4— Mesdame3 Williams, Primmer, and Wheeler, assisted by Miss Williams; No. 5 —Messrs Compton and Keeley, assisted by Miss Hunt ; No. 6 (Yonng People's table) — Misses Ager, A. Gates, Claridge, and Sil cock. After full justice had been done to the excellent tea provided, to which it is estimated about 3QO sat down, the room was cleared for the after-meeting.

Mr Greenslade was chairman, and on the platform were thß Eevs. G. B. Inglis, T. Fee, E. Eaine, and the pastor, Eev. W. Lamb. An apology was received from the Eev. E. Whitehouse.

Eev. T. Fee expressed his pleasure at being present. The departing pastor and himself had got on very well during the time they had been known to one another. Mr Foe then went on to note the develop ment of human nature, both physically and mentally, and took the strong man, Eugene Sandow, as an example of how, by persistent culture, the body can be built up to withstand an enormous strain. Eegarding the no-license move ment, Mr Fee was extremely sorry at the departure of Mr Lamb, who had filled the post of secretary with honour to himself, and had done everything to advance the cause. The reverend gentleman character ised the recent scene in Melbourne, when Lord Hopetoun had given intoxicants to be consumed as a shame and the outcome of ifc disgraceful. He wished God-speed to Mr Lamb and his, family in their departure from Ashburton.

Rev. Mr Eaine punctuated his remarks with humour, and went on to say that he looked upon the departure of Mr Lamb as a matter for regret. He was a good neigh bor, and had rendered him valuable assist ance when he, the speaker, Jwas a'• grass widow." No home was anything without love, and Mr Lamb's inner cirol© had that character about it i« every res pect. It was a matter for congratula tion that Christianity had greatly deve loped, and was continuing to develop. •Mr Lamb waß a good organiser, and was not afraid to take his share of outside work. The No-license Convention was losing- a good worker, who, he traatedj would prosper in his new sphere of labour. Rev Mr Inglis laid great stress on the importance of little things, which, by constant attention, led up to the higher ideals of life. He, for one, was sorry Mr Lamb was going, and he, hajci taken a prominent part in the duties ol the church. Toughing upon the importance of little things as exemplified by the Westinghouse brake, the lucifer matoh, and the microbes of disease, 'Mr Icglis illustrated their importance, although apparently insignifi cant to the eye. Much harm would be done if little things were not attended to.

Ksv Mr Lamb, in replying to the kind remarks made about him, said that it was not necessary for him to deliver any s<a,t speech. His association with the. other ministers was a pleasure fax hjjs' to look back upon, and a good time had been spent together. The interests of the town work was part of his own, which he would always do. Regarding the drink traffic, he ww sure his church was unanimous, on that point. His good-bye was specially directed to those with whom he, had been closely connected during his residence here. He was not a believer in tea meetings asa means of raising revenue, but supported them' from a social standpoint. On one occasion he appealed tp his, congregation and i,n response tfhejewith about £40 had been rajs;ed.. He could have comfortably gone on for years, but it was the, will of God $hat he should leave them, and there was no other motive whteli caused him to part from them.. He had done his best, though perhaps not pleasing everybody He had preached to the best of his ability, and now he was leaving thorn fully con vinced that he had nejformed his duties faithfully. MrQiieienslade, on behalf of the Xowngl Men's Society and the congregation, said good-bye, to Mr Lamb. It was decided to present Mr Lamb with the proceeds, from, the tea masting, and this he handed to. My Lamb, who was also the recipient of a Bible \ and album from the young paopje, and a revised version of the. Testament, for'which, i Mr Lamb returned thanks. During the evening musical selections i were rendered by the. orchestra, and the choir sang anthems in aoreditable manner. Misses Tucker and A. Gates gave vocal items with much taste and expression. The meeting terminated with the bene diction.

THE KING'S ILLNESS.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, July I The Prince of Wales last evening stated that he was satisfied that the King was doing remarkably well. After his Majesty had spent some hours on a couch he retired to bed at 8.30, refreshed by the change. The Colonials, Indian Princes, Indian troops, five hundred boys from the Green wich School, and a number of naval pen sioners who fought in the Crimea and the Indian Mutiny, received an ovation at Southampton on their trip round the fleet. The Indian visitors were delighted with the warships, which were an absolute novelty to many of them. The colonial troops, who are to be re- I viewed to-day, will be invited to prolong I their stay. 'This is interpreted to mean fchat the Coronation is likely to be earlier than was anticipated. A rocket sent up from the Great Wheel at Earlscourt, rose 1000 feet, and gave the signal for the lighting of the Coronation bonfires, of which 2000 were soon ablaze.

LATER NEWS

To-day's Wires.

THE DOCTORS' BULLETINS.

Continued Improvement.

The Review.

Per United Press Association—By Elec tric Telegraph Copyright.

Eeceived July 2, 9.1 a.m. London, July 1 A bulletin issued at ten this morning stated that the King had passed an excel lent night, with a natural sleep, and had gained strength and made substantial ■improvement in all respects. The Crown Princes of Denmark, Sweden, and Eoumania, and the Dukes of Aosta,

Hfisse, Cambridge, and other Boyalties, the Indian feudatories accompanied the Prince of Wales, who was followed by the Queen, the Princesses of Wales, Victoria, and Maud, and crowds of spectators, besides the Premiers and many notabilities, Pijians, Maoris, Sikhs, Negritos, who aroused great interest. The Colonial war veterans were splendidly greeted. After inspecting", the Prince of Wales received a salute and presented several Victoria Crosses and" medals. Mr Seddon attended the intercessory service at St. Paul's. Received July 2, 12.18 p.m. London, July 1 A bulletin issued at 7 p.m. states that I advancement towards recovery is main- I tamed and also that the King's appetite is improving. The dressing of the wound causes less pain, but the King is still easily fatigued by the least exertion.

References in the New Zealand Parliament.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph , Wellington, July 1 In the Legislative Council, Mr Walker moved that an address of sympathy be for warded to the King, expressive of the hope that his Majesty would have a speedy and complete recovery. He believed that such an address would meet with the approval not only of the Council, but of the whole colony. The King's illness came as a shock to the whole country, and a universal cry arose to the Throne of Mercy for his re covery. The King's life had been that of a " live " man, and his loss would have been a loss to progress. Mr Baillie seconded the address, which was agreed to. Immediately on the House of Eepresen tativea re-assembling, Sir Joseph Ward moved:—"That before entering on the ordinary business of the session, this House desires to express its deep sorrow for his Majesty the King's illness, and its earnest hope that he may speedily, he restored to health, and that an address be presented to the Governor, requesting him to forward & copy of this resolntion to the Secretary of State for the Colonies for submission to Ms Majesty." Sir Joseph added that the Governor had, during the afternoon, re ceived the following message from Mr" Chamberlain: —-"Glad to inform yon the King continues to progress as favourably as could possibly be expected. No bad symptoms. Inform Parliament."- The Acting-Premier, in expressing regret at the oiroumstances -which had caused the of the Coronation, said his Majesty had the deep sympathy of his loyal subjects, who earnestly desired thafc his recovery might continue till he was fully restored to health. Sir William Russell seconded the motion, -which was agreed, to.

Imperial Conference.

TMted Presg Assooiatiao—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, July 1. At the Conference Sir Edmund Barton suggested giving the colonies reasonable consideration with regard to army and na,Y3J contracts, a clear definition of the position of the colonies in granting Britain a preferential tariff in relation to their en joyment of most favoured nation treatment at the hand of foreign nations, State ownership of ocean cables, mutual protec tion, of patents, Imperial stamp charges, oolpnial bonds, establishment of an Im perial Court of Appeal, and the discussion of the possibility of a mutual tariff within, the Empire. Sir A. H. Hime suggested that the naturalisation of aliens in any part of the British Empire should be sufficient for the whole Empire. Sir Wilfrid Laurier adopts a very con-

servative attitude on the subject of Im perialdefence. He. considers that the corn, tax afford^ Qreat Britain an opportunity of ogling concessions; in return for ad ditional remissions on English imports into Canada. Sir Ednnind Barton considers that the Conference v& very satisfactory so fax, and he is hojpefttj of the results. The Premiers, Lord Onslow, and Sir Montagu Ommaney, Permanent Under Sec retary of the Qolanial Office, were present at the Conference. Sir John Anderson was "

appointed secretary. .'; Mr Chamberlain, who presided cordially 3 •wslcomed the delegates. He referred to f the advance of Imperial Federation since ,' the Conference of 1897, swing to the estab- lishmont of the Commonwealth and the \ spctotaaeous assistance of the colonies in l war time. He mad© a non-committal state- . ment outlining the leading subjects sug gested by himself and the Premiers, and he invited 9, frank expression of opinion. The Conference has adjourned till Friday when Imperial defence will be discussed. It has been arranged that M iniaters -who accompany Premiers will participate in the discussion of subjects specially concerningl their departments, consequently Sir John Forrest and Mr Border, Canada, will take part in Friday's discussion. The Conference will meet subsequently thr,ic© a week, and strict, secrecy has beer* enjoined. Mr Chamberlain and Mr Seddon support adherence to, the. published subjects,. Mr Soddcsn adding a. resolution dealing with, foreign nations' efforts to exclude Bxitisht vessels from all coastwise trade.'

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN|: WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1902



F. FERRIMAN. F. FERBIMAN LICENSED LAND BROKER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, EAVELQCK STREET, ASHBURTOS, ■ HAS FOR SALE. The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of which may be had on application:— THE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. A SNUG-HOME, consisting of 6'"> Acres jn of Land, Sis-roomed House and Outbuildings. The land is subdivided into paddocks, and is within easy distance a eohool F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Ashburton. ~ FQR SALK 2£ Acres La'Sd, Belt Road, Allenton. MRS Randall has instructed me to Sell that'very desirable residential site, situated in the Belt Road, within a few chains of tKe north-west corner of the Domain, containing 2| acrps. Part of the land is laid out in garden and orchard, and the latter is well-stocked ' with choice fruit trees. Other improvements consist of a stable ' and trap house. The property is for immediate sale and ' an early inspection is invited. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. Nelson Street, Hampstead. Within a few chains of the School. MR T. G. HIGHT, in consequence of hia having removed to Mangasturoa, in the North Island, has instructed me to effect an immediate sale of his property situated as above. It consists of a sub stantial Brick Dwelling containing four rooms, erected on a quarter-acre section. My instructions are to sell, and no reasonable offer will be refused. Immediate inspection is invited. ■ Poll particulars can be had on applica fcl°n" F. FERRIMAN, LISMORE. qw f\ ACRES of Land. CapitaliSheap ej> D U Grazing Farm. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, ASHBURTON. HALF-ACRE of ground with House of Six Rooms, good washhouse, copper, ' and washing trough. The interest on this • purchase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4s per week. F. FERBIMAH, Ashburton. SMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and 6 Acres of Land within a very easy distance df the Factory. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. TOWN SECTION 334, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. QUARTER- ACRE of ground, with House of Four Rooms, Stable, and Orchard, F. FEREIMAN, Ashburton. miRiNS'W not;cfs. The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd TQoiifCY HOLDERS are hereby notified that Mr Henry Stjephenson has been appointed Local Agent at Aeh burton, vice Mr William Stonyor. The Society is now issuing Policies con taining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henry Stekhenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 6 110 District Manager, Christchuroh. h7~gbeshaS SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. BEGS to inform the residents of Ash burton and Surrounding Districts that he has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas Auction Rooms, Burnett Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums Oas administered. All work guaranteed. Hours of Attendance—9 a.m.—s p.m. 4 1-66 — T? OR SALE—The Masonic Hotel at Tau S^ ranga,, large turnover; new Hotel at Neapara; both free houses. 6540 acres, comfortable Homestead, shearing shed, etc., 6 miles from Tauranga Post Office ; price ; J32 per acre, with, terms. 200 ucres first class Dairy Farm within 1 mile of Butter Factory, School, and Post Office; new /• roomed House; price JEUOO cash. Also an old established Auctioneering Business in ihe North Island. J*>r further particulars JggoKBY. g 220 Cain'B Terrace, Timaru. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed ...~ ... *W»<*>°- Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashbnrton District— James Pipe. Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6 23 WANTED, AGENTS. Wanted—Agents. f}£\ TO take down orders on a New ,sb*<s Article, suitable, agreeable, and use ful to all (work permanently or in spare time.) Agents wanted in every district and colony. Enclose envelope for particu -1&T8 Address:' Wanted, Box976,Sydney,N.S.W. 6 301



• KtJKIMRqS' NOTICE STOCKTAKING SALE, ; : End of the Cycling Reason. : : FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. ———S ale Commences. July i St.— Bargains for Every Cyclist. The Entire Stock to be Cleared r Bells, all sorts, from 6d upwards to 4s j Oil Lamps at 3s each -»~ ,» ». .. ** Gas Lamps at 8s 6d each SOME OF Candle Lamps at 7s 6d and 10s 6d each Outfits at 3d, 6d, 9d, Is « Oils at 6d, 9d, Is 4 * VTTi T"* T\k ¥ /"i T7* O Oil Cans at 3d« 6fl ' 9d and ls asll-C l-'l-fSilr^i^ Toe Clips all prices from 9d upwards ' UXt X Xtl VJ-i^ TrouserClipß in endless variety from 2d per pair Lady's Skirt Clips 9d per pair. (You want a pair.) Blumels Celluloid Mudguards 8s per pair Silvertown Covers, all sizes, 19a Hall, Shone, rubber adjustable Guards Oceanic Dunlop Covers, 17s 6d 7s 6d each Inner Tubes 7s 6d each ALL FOR ONE MONTH. In fact anything necessary for a Cyclist you can obtain at greatly reduced Prices at Zealandia Cycle "Works, Burnett Street, Ashburton. j W. Schwartz, Branch Manager.



CORONATION SALE ©F FLAGS. FLAGS. 108 Dozen Flags Just Opened for the Coronation, Procession, at 2s 6d per dozen, or 3d each, full size, consisting of New Zealand, Union Jack, St George's Cross, Stars and Stripes, Imperial Flag of England, Harp of Old Ireland, Bonnie Scotland, Royal Standard, etc ANDREW ORR.



PICKED & PACKED IN CEYLON. Put in Soldered Lead Packets. Straight from Tea Garden tolTeaJPotf j 'H^Jst^^ DON'T ' Guaranteed the Purest Tea. The leading Brand of Ceylon Used injithe Government Houses and by the best people in Australia, i Agent—J. T. COOOH, Askburton. SIGN WRITING. f HAVE secured the services of ME BEADWELL as Sign-writer, Gilder, etc. j ; Mr Bndweli has been in the employ of Mr W. Sey, of Christchurch, as writer for the j . past twelve years. This branch of the business entrusted to me will receive prompt attention, as hitherto. « j. wTxTs on. I 5 . i BUENETT STREET, I Painter and Decorator. Direct importer— ■— -y^aii Papers, Window Glass, '.Paints, 'Oils, r -,- , ■iiiiiiM.iiniiiiiMiimiiii Tni ARIOH GOLD MINE DISCOVERED I¥ ASHBURTON.-A Great Boom for the District. M&LLOB'S Zealand!* Boot Store, takes & Leading ?a*t. The Aihbarton Public have long ago discovered that by Shopping at Mel-; f lot's Zealandiaßoot.Btore they Save Pounds and Pounds a Year. . D fc Remember tbat MELLOR'B Bootß and Shoes are always• nP"g-»*J; M^° not forget that his Pricea are very much Cheaper than any other Boot Shop in ). ABbbUrtPD* COKONATION COKONATION Dwinjr Coronation we intend to give onr Caßtomerfl better value thaa ever ' Wi«e Fatfaera m& Mothers ! It will pay you to take notice of thw. t he following are a few of our Prices { Men's gopd^^i Shoeß , f rO m 6s H Lftdl T 53 Wo« Shoes Great- Take at 3a lid Ladies Even M chooißootgfro£n Ladies' Button Shoes, wonderful value, ,9s 6d Men's good strong Blachers, 5s lid Ladiee' Felt Slippers from Is And a thousand other lines that —* he b^e. tor prioe or qa.lity ' Bemember, there is not . Shop in Asbbarton f- rich, bay yoar BOOTS and Shoes from ao other Shop to* * J MELLOB'S, ZEALANDIA BOOT filOß*,



TAiLORiNa.-Skaagei's and visitors are ! respectfully reminded that we do not make ! etenee fitting suits, nor charge strange priced %toW& AsJiburton, by supporting 1 local industries; Gmfflcp .WF fit! Compare our prices! Observe &£ Wf&ftf #»d •• up-to-date" style of our gftddd, 1 remember that our motto is always " eatis : faction."— Cbaighead and Berbtman.— " All who wish to, protect themselves itaci t,he reauiU? of a b»d cold should not uejkct to tajke T^SBl^aF> - SfiAp^e New Vf^p



MSEINOOLA. This is the name of a new cloth for ladies, blouses,, delightfully soft and warm, manu factured by the Kaiappi Woollen. Factory. It is made in a large and beautiful variety of patterns and colourings. " Merinqola " is made from thai purest and finest merino wool grown in New Zealand. This wool, while upon the sheep's back, has been bask ing for mpnths in the sunshine on the open 3,ud sunny dpwns and uplands of Canter bury, and has imparted to, the ploth much of" the warmth and mellow qualities so essential to health and comfort. Invalids and delicate persons who suffer from cold and frosty weather of winter, will find this an ideal cloth to wear. " Merinoola " ready made blouses excel lent in style, fit, and finish, are now made in large quantities in the Kaiapoi Company's factory. "Merinoola" can be obtained from all the leading drapers throughout New Zea land. Af&forit, and be sure the genuine Kaiapoi cloth is supplied. 6 250 for Coughs 'and Colds, however Severe, there is'nothing lo c>mvarftwithl]JSSlQU, rU '



F'^r all complaincs of th,& T^r^at, Lan»« ancJ BrotcblßlTflbiflP, E^SSICURA. is th. sovereign rocneoy, At all cbemista Wade's Worm Figs—.the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safe and sure remedy, in Is boxes; sold everywhere



Astonishing accounts of the efficacy of the great Canadian Seaweed Cure as a specific for iheuajatisua and rheumatic af fect^J&a pontiwie to come in. The treat ment pjr rheumatism and gout by internal I yen^adies b^s hitherto been uncertain j but 1 all doubt as to the value of the. Canadian Cure is now removed, it having completely cured many chronic cases. Sold by Gee-. W. Wilton and chemists, price 3s 6d per bottle.