EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for December.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to Iho necessary alterations:

TUESDAY, Dec. 30. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

For Northern Ports and West Coast, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United States, Canada, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, via San Francisco (due London Jan. 31st), per Rotomahana, at 5.45 p.m.

Commercial.

Havelock Street Mart

Mr Henry Stephensou reports a small attendance at his weekly sale held on Saturday last, owing to the holidays. The entries all round were small. A medium entry of pigs met Avith very good competi tiou, Tro.>,uoi-o selling froiQ US' "Up ~tu-I8S; small stores 235. Fowls sold at Is sd, lo Od, to 2s 6d; ducks 3s. Potatoes were slow of Bale at 9s per sack. Chick wheat 12s to 15s.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1902.

■ We recently published a letter from Mr Thomas Wilson, of Seaview, complaining of the way come visitors to the Wakanui Beach trespass on his grounds, and express ing his opinion that it is not necessary to make any provisions for a supply of water, or to pufc up houses on the recreation reserves. We have nothing to do with the complaint about trespassing, since that is a matter entirely between Mr Wilson and the people who may visit the beach near his property ; and by all accounts he is quite prepared to give any trespassers an un comfortable time, without availing himself of the law relating to this'offence. But with regard to the water supply, and houses on the reserve, we cannot agree at all with Mr Wilson that neither should be provided. On the contrary, we think that no time should be lost in obtaining a supply of water for each of the reserves that h;ive been purchased by the County Council for , the express purpose of securing a cci side resort for the people of the district Water I ea'i be got, ac the pump on the Acclimatisa tion Society's paddock proves, and if the public are to derive any benefit from the liberality of the County Council with regard to these domains, the sooner something is done the better. Not only is water required i but shelter as well, and it is very desirable i that no time should be lost in planting suitable trees on each of these reserves, for they will, not be of much use for a fow years. Ifc has occurred to us that this is a inatfcfr the Ashbnrton Beautifying Associa-. tion might well take up. No doubt the County Council would deal with the Association as the Borough Council did, and assist it to make the Beach domains as attractive aa possible. The suggested extension of the functions of the Assoeia-, tiou would probably iuduae the people, of ' tie whole community, who would all benefit by its labours, to give liberal assistance to i make those reserves the favourite resorts of hoiLl^-^^Grii^ml_afcJihe same , i-*tttrej-HT^reat attraction to the distncfnrs for the houses Mr Wilson so much objects J to, they will be in evidenco later, after water and shelter shall have been assured. But in the meantime what is there to pre vent Me Wilson, or any other landowner adjoining the Council's new properties J , from putfciug up a few small buildings just | on their boundaries, and letting them for the season? We venture to say that this i would not be a bid speculation, for thero are numbers of people who would gladly, pay a good rent to secure a few weaks Incidence by the seacido over-y year, Mr Wilson does not seem to realise that tho time must come when these public domains will greatly incre S3 the value of the property in their immediate neighbourhood. When they are tastefully |aid out, and provided with plenty of shelter and water, sites in the locality for summer resorts will be sought after by the wealthier people of the county, who will probably erect cottages for themselves. The problem that exercises Mr Wilson, how to look after them 3uring the rest of the year, will present no diffi culty at all. We commend the suggestion with regard to the Beautifying Association to the members of that body, and we hope that the County Council will, either with the assistance of the Association, or pn its I own account, take immediate stops to plant , trees in the domains recently purchased fqr j the benefit of the public. !

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Greetings.—The literary staff of the Ash burton Guardian cordially reciprocate the " Christmas greetings and good wishes for the New Year," forwarded by the literary staff of the Wellington " Evening Post."

Personal—Mrs Donald McLean has been ;isked, and has consented to contribute pianoforte f?olos at the South Canterbury Caledonian Society'? Concert on January Ist and 2nd,

Postal Facilities.—At the suggestion of Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd, the Postal Department has arranged to make up the mails for Methven and Lyndhursb to go by the oxpress each evening. Pre viously* mails for this branch line were made up to go by the 3.15 afternoon train only. The new arrangement, which com mences to-night,'win be a great conveni ence to business men in Ashburton and to the settlers in the Methven district,

LONGBEACH PAROCHIAL DISTRICT. — A meeting of the Church members in the Longbeach Parochial district will be held at the Vicarage, Tinwald, on January 13th, to consider the question of severing the Tinwald Town District from the Longte ich Parochial district and adding it to the Ashburton Parish.

Vagrancy—A man named Gregor Me Greg<u" was brought before Messrs Aloorn and Ivule, J's.P. this morning, charged with vagrancy. He was sent to gaol for seven days, the Bench stating that it was with reluctance they did so, as there was no member of the Charitable Aid Board hero, who had sufficient power to send the man to that institution.

Cvcr-TNG, -At Lancaster Park on Satur day, when the finals of the Christchurch Cycling Club's meeting were decided, A, Huston (95yds) won the Wheel Race, A, R. Barker (90yds) being second, and JET. Holland (50yds) 3. W. Martin was amongst the starters, but the effort to get up to the leaders seemed to have exhausted him. The time was good 4min 28 3-sth sees. Martin won the Five Mile Championship of Canter bury in 12min 36sec, and the Half Mile Invitation Scratch in linin lOsecs.. Huston rode well in all events ho competed in..

Accident.—On Saturday afternoon Mr Beech's bakery cart while being driven round Hampslead ran iuto another vehicle coming in an opposite direction. The driver of the baker's cart was hurled from his seat and the cart turned right over, but the driver suffered no injury beyond a little shaking. The horse, however, did not escape so luckily, being somewhat knocked about in its endeavours to extricate itself.

The Waimate Spouts.—The only com petitor from Ashburton afc the Waimate Sports, held on Boxing Day, was W. Fitzgerald, and he was very successful, winning the 120 yds Hurdles, Pole Jump, Irish Jig, Irish Hornpipe. Ho was second in the Caledonian Handicap (880 yds) and second in the Waimate Cup (440 yds flat).

Tinwald Racing Club.—A train will leave Ashburton for the Tinwald Race course at 11,45 p.m. on New Year's Day. The Tiinaru and Springburn trains will be delayed. In addition to the horse race 3 tte sum of £o will be devoted for sports aud gnmes for the children. The Chairman of the Tinwald Domain Board gives notice that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the meeting, when charges will be made for admission.

The Christmas Trade.— Owing to the wet weather experienced on Christmas Eve, there was a decided shrinkage in the turn over by the Ashbnrton shopkeepers. The fancy goods shop did not do anything like the business they would have dono had the weather been fine. One business man con sidered that the wet weather had decreased his trade by 25 per cent, and other trades men said the same thing. In respect to the fancy goods trade, that, would be affectod more than any other. A fair amount of business was done in other lines, most of the visiting poople from the country making their purchases early.

\i-. Inquest at Mount SoMERP.^An inquest was hoW-t^-bko-^uooideuoeoL" Mr J. Peter on Friday, the 19th inst./on the remains ,-of'ii man named John Dwyer, whodiesL»tfddenly on the 'previous Wednesday''night. Mr Win. Morgan, J.P., was" coroner, Constable Dillon representing the police, and there was a jury of six, of which Mr R. Nosworthy was chosen foreman. The evidence of Dr JBurrell, of Methven, was to the effect that I death was caused by aneurism of the aorta, and after heating the evidence of Messrs J. Peter, F. Allan, and Aldridge, the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence. Deceased was in the employ of Messrs Nosworthy Bros., as a | shed hand, and was well known in the district.

I . \Takanui Wesleyan Church. — The annual social aud concert in connection with theabove church was held on{Boxing night. Although the weather during the afternoon was so unfavourable, and the roads in the evening so wet, the schoolroom was com fortably filled. The Eev. T. Fee occupied the chair, and an excellent and varied pro gramme was gone through, friends from Chiistchurch, New Plymouth, Dannevirke, and Ashburton, contributing items; the genaral vordict at the closo being that it Win one of the best —if not the best —con- cert ever given in Wakunui. The refresh ments provided by the Wakanui ladies were quite up to the usual standard of excellence, whbh is sayinf much. The conduct of the audience was orderly and appreciative, and altogether both performers and people had pleasant time.

T-SK TjAte'Me If. W. Barrett.—Yester- j da/tKepr.lpit of the Presbyterian Church j was draped in black out of respect to the monory of the late Mr IT. W. Barrett. At the close of the morning service the congre gut.on atood while the organist (Miss L.! Watt) played the " Dead March."- -Hymns suitable to the occasion were made use of throughout the day. The Eev. G. 13. Inglis briefly referred to the important position Mr liarrett had occupied in the Chnrch and the deap interest he hud taken iv all Church work. He was for many years secretary of the Committee, and was raroly absent from any Cuureh meeting. He was aa active member of the choir, and was al ways helpful at social gatherings in connec tion with his Church. He would be sorely missed, bat his friends should remember that for the Christian death had no terrors. " la God's presence is fulness of joy j in f-ligj.clctlif, Vnvnfl. thorn a.rfl nirta.gu.ma-t^^'mr.J "more." In concluding, the speaker com mended the sorrowing family to the care of thoir loving Father in Heaven, who nevor for a moment forgets any one of us.

Miss Welts' Conckrt.—A grand concert to Miss Maggie Wells will bo given in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday (tomorrow) evening. Miss Wells h,as not yet been beard in Ashburton, but competent critics, who have heard her sny she has a most promising contralto voice, so promising, indeed, that Madame Trebelli (Dolores) strongly advised Miss Wells to at once commence a.tudy at Home, and kindly gave her letters} of intrqduction to Madame j?atti, Miss Ada Crossley, Mr Santley, and several other great English vocalists. Miss Wells is not yet out of her teens. The pro gramme appears in another column. Miss Wells will herself give three items, and the other items on the programme indicate that no trouble has been spared to give the Ash burton public something worth hearing. With the above recommendations, it may be assured that all those who attend Miss Wells' concert will have a treat. This is the only c>ppdi>tuuity Ashburton will have qf hearing this talented young singer, as Miss Wells will be leaving for England in the course of a few weeks.

The Tailokinu Tba.de Disbute —The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court ih'dt Ceaighead, and Bekryjian put far more work in suits than ordinary (Ohristchureh) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents oxplain thau Cpaighead. and Berry man's linings have to be made and imported specially, being better quality than usually gold. They have just engaged several extra experienced man to. oppe w}tfy the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is H $a ; tisfa,ction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New bummev hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices ! Observe the quality !—(Advt.)

FIRE.

About twenty minutes to two on Sunday morning, Constable T. Hammond, who was on duty, discovered a fire in the premises in Burnett street, occupied by Mp W. Hyde, tinsmith, adjoining the Ashburton Club. The constable immediately gave the al^rm, and iv a very short time Captain Barber and his men were on the Spot. No time was lost in. getting water on to the building, which, was enveloped in flames. The fire apparently started in the oentre of the building, and spreading very quickly, soon had a good hold. Mr Hyde, who ar rived while the Brigade were at work, succeoded iv getting his books out; of his office, but lost all his tools of trade. All the stock was destroyed. The Brigade Succeeded in saving the building from totaj destruction. The origin of the fire ap pears to be a mystery.as Mr Hyde states that when he left the place on Saturday night everything was all right. At the conclusion of the Brigade's work, the President of the Ashburton Club, Mr W. H. Rule, who was at the fire, complimented the Brigade on their smart work, and also for saving the Club's valuable property from destruction. The building is the property of the late J. Huston's trustees, and the insurance upon it is £225 iv the Manchester oflice. The stock was insured in the Victoria oflice for .£2OO, and the tools and machinery for .£SO in the samo office.

News in Brief.

The Grand Lodgo officers of the Canter bury district will pay an official visit to the Star of Ashbnrton Lodge to-night, The Longbeach Bachelors' Invitation Ball will be held on Tuesday, January 6th, at 8 o'clock. The Ashburtpn Drapery Company are offering balance of their stock of toys at cost price for this week,

Farmers' Union.

A Committee meeting of the Ashburton Branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union wag held on Saturday. Present —Messrs G. W. Leadley (in the chair), T. Stone, T. Har rison, S. Chapman, J. Lambie, J. Studholme, junr., W. T. Lill, and J. S; Bland.

On the motion of Mr Stone, seconded by Mr Studholrae, it was decided' that Mr J. B. Christian be nppointert Secretary to the Ashburton Branch of the Union as from January Ist, 1903.

Mr Harrison moved, and Mr Lill seconded, that the subject of wool brol.ors' charges be remitted to the North Canterbury Provin cial Executive for consideration.--Carried.

Mr J. Lambie moved that the present system «>f weighing farmers' produce as between farmers and uierehants.'or buyers and sellers, is very unsatisfactory, and that this Branch of the Farmers' Union strongly urge thn General Executive to use tvary endeavour to arrange wiih the Railway Department to undertake the weighing of all produce carried over the lines, and give a receipt for same, and that this Govern ment guarantee wetght be made the legal basis of weight as between buyer and seller, and that the said certificate be accepted as correct. A reasonable charge to be made by the Department for such work.

Mr Studholme seconded, and it was decided to refer the resolution to the Pro vincial Executive.

Mr Harding was added to the Commit tee.

The President warmly eulogised Mt Harding for his services as Secretary. He had done Ms work methodically and well. Both as Provincial Secretary and Branch Secretary his work was beyond all praise. Mr Lambie also testified to the good work done by Mr Harding...._i _ _ :: - A vote In acknowledgment of his excel lent_sj}ryieea was-earried by acclamation, on the motion of Mr Studholme, seconded by Mr Lill.

Mr Harding' acknowledged the compli ments paid him in a few remarks.

The President spoke about the proposed movement that was on foot to establish a memorial to the late Mr John Grigg. He was not aware as to what form the memor ial would take. He asked could they, a3 a Union, join with the A. and P. Association in the matter.

I Mr Lambie thought that they could I authorise the President to use his own dis cretion.

It was resolved—" That this Branch learns with pleasure that it is proposed to perpetuate the memory of the late Mr John Grigg, and hereby authorise the Pre sident to co-operate with the A. and P, Association in the matter.

After passing accounts, amounting to £7 7s Od, the Committee adjourned.

The Trouble with Vene zuela.

United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright New York, Dec 28 KJhas been agreed to refer the Venezuelan dispute to the arbitration of the Hague Court.

London, Dec. 27.

Britain, Germany and Italy, while ex pressing a preference for President Roose velt's arbitration, assented to his suggestion to refer the dispute to the Hague tribunal.

. The New York correspondent of " The Times" says that Colonel John Hay se cured a victory of good will. The meeting of minds was attributable to Colonel Hay's adroitness in presenting his standpoint to the other Governments. President Eoose velt in a sense had been the arbitrator, be cause he was allowed to indicate an arbitral tribunal which the Powers did not prefer. The correspondent also suggests that cer tain terms in reference to the Monroe doc trine are being excluded from the Hague Court's deliberations.

" The Times" says the reluctance of the Powers is due to their fear as to the in ability of the Hague tribunal to exert adequate pressure upon President Castro to secure observance by Venezuela of the award of the Court.

South Africa.

United Press Association —Hy Electric Telegraph — Copyright.

Durban, Dec. 27.

Mr Chamberlain received a tremendous ovation at the Durban Town Hall. Ho ex pressed the King's and the Government's sympathy with oversoa subjects and kins men, and said that he desired to understand them better, and the twofold object of mak ing permanent the new relations, and gain ing information on the apqt. Natal would be able to give independent advica and in formation concerning problems that must be solved by local wisdom and statesman ship, not by the touch of a magician's wand. Time was a great healer, but patience was wanted.

Responding to the toast of his health'at a luncheon at the Marine Hotel, Mr Cham berlain expressed the hope that the result of his visit would be to strengthen ;the hands of Lord Milner, who was proving himself equally great in regard to the conciliation and the maintenance of the rights of the Empire. Two proud kindred races had come to stay. The struggle for supremacy had been inevitable; no statesmanship could have permanently prevented it. Now that the issue h^d b,ee,n decided and the brave leaders of the foe had admitted that the British flag must be paramount, what could separate them 1 The Boers need feel no humiliation. They were offered equality of position.

Mr Chamberlain added : —" With them the issue lies. We extend the hand of fel lowship, and ask them to grasp it, without any ' arriero pensua ' —without any mental reservation."

In the course of his speech at the Marine Hotel, Mr Chamberlain announced that general Ben Vilpen's offer of a Boer C'on-s tingent for the Somaliland &xpedition had been accepted, He urged the Boer leaders, especially the leaders of religious thought, to help forward the reconciliation and fed eration of the two races. He presupposed that it was safo to concede solf-government but this was dependent upon the spirit in which Great Britain's advances were met. It was to be hoped £h,at self-government would pome soon, but no mistake could be greater than to hasten it prematurely. When it did come, it would set a seal to the perpetual unity and friendship of the races, and herald the birth of a new nation and flag. Mr Chamberlain's spe.9cb.es caused a great impression. Mr Chamberlain, in the course of his speech, said \ —•" I oome in thp spirit of reconciliation, but also in the spirit of firmness."

Replyiug to various deputations, he said that he would consult Lord Milner with re gard to their representations. This is in terpreted to mean thai; Mr Chamberlain dop? not interfering with Lord Milner's policy.

The Late Archbishop.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

London, December 28

The local clergy watched the coffin dur ing the night in the Cathedral. The Pri mate was burried with the utmost simplicity in the cloisters, the Bishop of Winchester reading the committal sentences. All the Bishops except Bishop Ingram, who is serionsly ill. were present.

Queen Alexandra's wreath; at her special request, was buried with the jemains.

Lord Clarendon represented King Ed ward.

THE WEATHER.

The weather, which has hitherto been monotonously bad, is now attracting more, than., usuaji attention, especially in the country*, where the continued wet weather is causing some anxiety, for not only is rust threatening, but it is feared that the harvest will be inconveniently late. The appearances on Saturday morning were hopeful, but it was evident there was a great deal of electricity in the air, and aboijtr,^'jp'QU)ck. a, thunderstorm came on accompanied by- some rain. It could be. seen, however, that a much heavier storm was raging .to the south west, and news published' below shows that this was the .case. - Sunday was fine, being hot and close, but rain fell in the night, imd a drizzle has continued since eleven o'clock to the time of going to press. The sensational thunderstorm of Satur day was run into by the South Train between Hinds and Ealing, and although no damage was done, the passengers expec ted the skylights would be broken. Fortunately the storm was confined to a narrow belt, which was soon passed. Mr Smith, Guard of the Mount Somers train, informs us that the thunderstorm on Saturday was one of the most severe he ever experienced. All the skylights of the carriages were broken and one thick side window. The passengers were much alarmed.

Shortly before 4 p.m. on Saturday a heavy thunderstorm broke over Christ church, and for half an hour rain fell in torrents. TJie storm then cleared off, but between 6 and 7 o'clock another thunder storm, accompanied by very heavy rain, passed directly over the' city, coming from ths south-wiest. .It was also experienced at Lyitelton. -,-}u- Captain Edwin wired to-day :—Gale from between north-east and east and south ; glass furtherJfall; much rain. - :

A TERRIFIC HAILSTORM.

Mount Somers, Dec. 29

A terrific hailstorm struck the Mount Soinera train on Saturday evening between Westerfield and Valetta, and broke several windows of the carriages.

Lawn Tennis

THE ASHBURTON CLUB'S TOURNA MENT.

The Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club's Tournament, which has begun on Christmas Day, has been carried on, when tti« weather permitted since, but had to be abandoned on the afternoon of Boxing Day and Sat urday as the weather was too bad to admit of: play. The officials were painstaking in their efforts () i«a,ke the tournament a success. P! ay was resumed to-day in mug gy weather and a very small attendance. The following are the scores :—

Men's Singles (scratch) —First round: P. H. Cox beat C. H. Thompson 6-0, 7—5, E. Salmond beat J. R. Sinclair 6-4, 6—o, T. Orr beat E, F. Armstrong 6 —2, 6 0, A. Borrows beat J, S. Sinclair by default. Second round : P.*TL Cox beat It. . Pearce 6—o, 6-0, E. Salmond beat W. 11. Bieker ton6—4,6-0, C, X, .Salmond. beat T. Orr 6—2, 6—o, A. Borrows beat T. Colthart 6—4, 6—2. Third round: E. Salmond beat P. H. Cox 6-3, 2-6, 6 -3, A. Borrows beat C. F- Salmond 6—4 f 6—2. Men's Double^-(scratch)—First round: Messrs W.H. Bickerton and T. Colthart beat A. T. Spain and C. S. Sutton 6-4,6—4, Second round s A. Borrows an* J. R. Sin clair beat E. Salmond and C. H. Thompson 6—2,6-3. ' ■•"■■

Ladies' Singles ("scratch)— First round : Miss Nicholson beat Miss \V. I'urnell 6—l, 6—l. Second round:- Miss Whitehouse beat Miss Nicholson G-4, 6—l, Mrs W. II Bickerton beat Miss Orr 6 ( '2, 6—4.

Men's Singles (handicap)— First Grade —Third round: W. R. Lytteltott (scr) beat 11. Curtis (rec 2-6 15) 9 8, A. T. Spain (owe 15) beat C. H. Thompson (scr) 9—6, C. Weir (rec 4—f> 15) Vat At Borrows owe) 30) 9- 7. Fourth round : W." R. Lyttelton (scr) beat C. F. Salmond (owe 15) 9—B, C. Weir (rec 4 6 15) beat. A. T. Spain (owe beat'-W. R. Lyttelton'(scr) 0-7.

Men's Han»"icai' Singles (second grade) —Second round: V. Gray owe 2—6 15) beat J. E. Purchase (owe 3—6 1% by .default;. Third round: F. Cowper (owe 15) beat C. 'Alcorn (owe 3-6 15) 9—7, J. Pipe (roc 15) beat H. U r. Bundle (owe 15) 9-8, G. 'Fowke (owe 3-6 15) beat P. Gray (owe 2—6 15) 9—7, P. White (rec 15) btafD". Wood, (scr) 9—5. Semi-final:-J. Pipe (fen 15) beat F. Cowper (owo 15) 9—3, G. Fdwke (owe 3—6 15) beat P. White (reQ 15) 9—2, Final: G. Fow-.ke (owe 3—6 15) beat J. Pipe (rec 15) 9 -2.

Ladies' Singles Handicap.—First round : Miss M. Lyttelton (owe 15) beat Mr 3E. Nicoll (rec 1(5) by H default,. Mis,s JNichol, son (owe 15 '4-§) -beat" :Miss' Coithart (owe 30) by default. Second round : Miss Jithel Cooch (rec!3-6 15) beat Miss M. Lyttelton (owe 15), 9—5, Miss W. Purnell (owe 15) beat Miss' Bates (scr) 9—2, Miss Nicholson (owe 15 4-6 boat Miss Alcorn (owe 4-8 15) 9—l', Miss Hilda Friedlander (rec 15) beat Miss Hannsmann (sor) by default. Third round : Miss W. Purriell (owe 15) beat Miss, Ethel Cooch (rec 3-6 15) 9—7, Miss Nicholson (owe 15, 4-6) bea.t Mrs W. H. Bickerton (owe 15 46) 9—o, Miss Gilchrist 'owe 15 3-6) be^t Miss Bell (rec 15) 9—7, Miss, 41ice Orr (awe 30) beat Miss Hilda Friedlancieivlrec 15) 9.-3. Fourth round : Miss Nicholson (owe 15 4-6) beat Miss W. Purnell 15) 9—4, Miss Alice Orr (owe 30) be%t? Miss Gilchrist (owe 15 3-6)9—4, "." : : " r: : . .. ■

Men's Doubles (Handicap) — Second round: A. T. Spain and V. G. Booth {owe 15 3—6) beat P, Gray an.d T. Begg (scr) 9—4, C. A. Sufcton and E. F. Armstrong (owe 4—6 15) beat W. Friedlander and R. Shearman (scr) 9—7, T. Orr and R. Pearce (owe 3—6 15) beat P. H. Cos and Rev. E. Whitehouse (owq 3-615) 9-6, J. R. Sin clair and A. Barrows (owe 40) beat W. Shearman and J. M. Dawson (roc. 13), A. W. King and O, Weir (owe 3-6 15) beat R. P. Hugonin and W. R. Lyttelton (owe 15) 9-5. Third round—J. E. Sinclair and A. Borrows (owe 40) beat A. W. King and C. Weir (owe 3-6 15) 9-6, T. Orr and R. Pearse (owe 3—6 15) beat C. A. Sutton and E. F. Armstrong (owe 4-6 15: 9-4, W. H. Bickerton and T. Coithart (owe 15 3 —6) beat D, Wgq4, and Boss (reo. 15)9.-6. Fourth round—-W.' if, Bickerton and T. Coithart (owe IS 3—B) beat T. Qrr and & Pearse (owe 3—6 15) 9 - 4.

Ladies' Double Handicap—Second round: Miss Nicholson and Mrs Bickerton (owe 15) beat Mis.s Lyttelton and Mrs E.. Nielli 9 —7, Misses E. Cooofr and' JAdrienne Orr (rsc 15) beat Miss W, Purnell and Mrs M, F^iedlander^ (scr) 9—6, Third round: Misses Whitehouse and Orr (owe 15) beat Misses Standish and M. Fullarton (rec 15,2-6) 9-5.

Combined Handicap—Second round; H. Curtis and Miss Bell (rec. 4—6 15) beat R. Colthart and Miss M, Colthart (owe 4—o 15) by default, T. Orr and Miss Bates (scr) beat W. H. Bickerton and Mrs Bickerton f(owe 4—6 15) 9-8, P, H. Cox and Miss White house (owe 15) beat E. Shearman ancj Miss Pooks (rec. 4—6 15) 9—2, C. H. Thompson and Miss Maokerras (owe 15) beat JA. Hart and Miss Shury (rec. 4—6 15) by default. Third round: 11. Curtis and Miss Bell (rec. 4 -6 15) beat W. B. Lyttelton and Miss Lyt telton 9—7, C. H. Thompson and Miss Mack erras (owe 15) beat J B, Sinclair and Miss Orr (owe 30) 9-^3. Fourth round :P. White and Miss E. Cooch (reo 15 2—6) beat H. Curtis and Miss Bell (rec. 4—6 15) 9—B.

The Committee were Messrs P. H. Cox, D. Wood, D. Priedlander, H. H. Fooks, E. Shearman, C. F, Salmond, and the Rev E. Whitehouse. A committee of ladles, headed by Mrs Crisp, with Mesdames Saunders, Purnell, and 801 l did everything to enter tain the players. Messrs Coath and Daw son, in their official capacity did excellent work,

TO-DAY'S PLAY.

Play was resumed this morning in muggy •weather, and a poor attendance.

Mejn's Singu.es, scratch event (final) —A, Borrows beat E, Salmond 6—3, 6~2,

Men's Doubles, scratch event, (second round) —P, H. Cox and C. F. Salniond beat TV. H. Bickerton and T. Colthart 1—6,6—4. Ladies', Singles, scratch event (final) — Miss Whitehousa beat Mrs W, H,

Bickerton 6—4, 6-2. . Ladies '.Doubles (semi-final)— Misses A. Orr and E. Cooch beat Mrs Bickerton and Miss Nicholson, 9-4. Final —Misses White house and Orr beat Missea Adrienne Orr Cooch, 9-3. ; Men's Doubles, handicap' (final)— Messrs Sinclair and Borrows beot Messrs Bickerton aud Colthart, 9-7. Men's Doubles, scratch (final)— Messrs Borrows and Sinclair beat Messrs Cox and Saknond, 6 -3, 6—5.

The combined finals will be played to morrow. '-..,■ -.-,-.

Sensational Cycling.

Referring to the exhibition given by W. Martin, the cycling crack, in his attempt to lower the motor mile record—which he did by covering the distance from a.flying start in Imin. 28 3-5 sees -the Lyttelton Times " says :—The Lancaster Park track is by no means adapted to the high speeds that mo dern racing mdtora are capable of achieving but there seemed no limitation to Martin's dare-devil courage and marvellous driving ability. Up and down the banking and along the straights he and his motor thun dered at a speed that w/mld beat our fastest express, and with a noise that was deafening and fiendishly distracting. Taking ,the corners wide, and leaning over at {an angle of fully 70 degrees, he frequently found himself a few feet off the picket fence as lie straightened the machine up for the next level run. ; Spectators ceased to support the fences, occupants of the grandstand left their seats, women, and men too, shut their eyes and shuddered as the infernal machine and driver, with hair flying in the wind, and a stern, tense look|on his" face;' flashed past. Attractive this motor-racing may be, but perilous in the extreme it undoubtedly must be, and the crowd breathed a sigh of relief when the exhibitions terminated, and the plucky chaffeur cleverly brought his machine to a standstill in a hundred yards.

Sporting

DUNEDIN RACES.

: Dunkdin, December 27 : The following concludes our report of the second day's racing:—

Stephenson Memorial Stakes — St Denis 1, Gladsome 2, Sycliem 3. Goldapttr also started. Dividend—<£3.

Second Hack Handicap—Bulawavo 1, Cerise and Blue 2, Koputai 3. Eight started. Dividends—£i 25 16s and £1 10s.

Grand Stand Handicap—Petrovna I, First Shot 2, Cherrystone 3. Blazer and Vladimir also started. Vladimir -whipped round when the barrier flew np, and took no part in the race. Dividend—^S4 2sV

Juvenilb Handicap—Leonora 1, Crown Imperial 2, Roscommotf '3. : Only starters. Dividend ~£3 16s. ,.-,.. ■

F.vukwell Handicap.— Ardnarff l,Tufto 2. Only starters. Dividend— .£l 4s.

SALE OF BLOOD STOCK.

.Auckland, Dec. 27 > At the dispersal sale of the Messrs\Dnder's Stud, Mr M. Friedlandor, of Ashburton secured the following:—Brood mare Anna belle, 130ga; yearling. brother to Halber dier, HOg*.

A.R.C. SUMMER MEETING.

Auckland, December 29 The weather is fine but windy, and the attendance poor. Results are— '

Alexandra Handicap—Okoari I, Pallas 2, Laiidlock 3. Scratched : Formula, Tjto meo, Despatch and Jewellery. Won by a length ; a head between second and third. Time-.1.28£. Dividends—£s 13s and 16s 6d. ;

Second Hurdles—Miss Drury 1, Inch cape 2, Cannongate 3. Scratched—Papatu and Perseverance. Won by two lengths j a fair third. Time -3.244-. Dividends — £2 8s 6d and £1 3s.

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

The following handicaps have been declared:—

Grove Farm Handicap, of 1 sbvs; sis furlongs—Nutcracker lOstSlb, Renounced 9stlOlb, Lady's Chain 9st 31b, St. Finbar 9st, Bendoe, Sandhurst and Kitty Bst lolb, Mavis Bst 71b. ' ■.■':

Tinwald Cup, of 20'sovs; one mile.— Barney lOst 71b, Nutcracker lOst, Helois 9st 131b, Fairy Rose 9st3lb, Lady's Chain and St. Finbar Bst 101b, Soubriquet Bst 71b.

Farmers* Pr,ATk, of 7 soys; one mile.— Lambkin 12st 121b, Bendoe 12sfc 2lb, Sand hurst 12st21b, Mavis and Never Mind list 101b, Juju list.

Domain Welter Handicap, of 7 sots 7 furlongs.—Barney list 21b, Nutcracker lOst 101b, Helois lOst 71b, Lambkin lOsfc 51b, Fairy Rose lOst 31b, Lady's Cliain, St. Finbar and Sandhurst 9st 101b, Soubriquet 9st7lb. ;

Thompson Handicap, of 9 soys; 1$ mile —Barney lOst 31b, Fairy Rose 93t, St. Finbar Bst 101b, Sandhurst and Bendoe Bst 71b, Bendigo Bst.

Farmers' Trot Handicap, of 10 soys; 1| mites—Experiment sor, Merry Girl, Siesta, Fanny Tracey, and Battler 2secs, Veltha, Cocoanut and Tenby ssecs.

Tinwald Handicap Trot, of 10 soys; 2 miles—Hamlin scr, Sjydney 4secs,Fairboy and Hard Cash 22secs, Boxwood 24secs, Spotwood and Edward R. 25secs, Dolly Moore 28secs, Monkey Brand, Nans, and Transit Royal 34secs, Terata and Experi ment 39secs, Merry Girl and Siesta 42secs, Veltha and Tenby 45secs.

METHVEN SPORTS.

Tho following are the handicaps for the Meth yen Sports i on New Tear's Day :—•

Maiden Fiat Race—Merrymaker 10.10, Firebrand 10.7, Roper 10.5, Chalnguard 9.7, Brass, Fiotion, and Galway Jack 9.5, Bell rock, Woodbank, Victoria Cross, Marks* man, and Swatzenricha 9.0.

Maiden Trot Mizpah scr, Jack Nimble 3secs, Phem and Juno ssecs, Little Spec, Wildman, Black Paton, Brown Prince, and Maggie ?sec, Coral lOgeo.

Cup—Mwxyinaker 11.3, Firebrand and All Saints 11.0, Ropei arid Cantionshot 10.12^ Gold Bangle 10.10 r I&ye 10,9, Biera 10.7, Miss O'Connell 10.3, Birthday, W ; ttd Man from Borneo 10.0, Gal way Jack an&Ngi h,eri 9.9, Marksman. 9,7,

Qeisn Trqt,—Lignite scr, Impudence fsecs, 20secs, Ambition 30secs, Oarodic and Mizpah 35sec, Jack Nimble, Miss Blanch and Pierre 40S6CS, :

Ladies' Ptjbse—All Saints 11.2, Cannon ehofcH.O, Gold Bangle 10.12, Biera 10.9, Jess 10.0, Tenderfoot, Fiction, Galway Jack and Ngaheri 9.9» Swatzenricha 9.7.

THE ARHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, DECEMB ER 29, 1902.



Dat >ec. >» w )> I! >>

te 22 ... 23 ... 24 ... 25 ... |26 ... 27 ... 28 ... 29 ...

RIS63 4.20 4.21 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.24 4.25

Sets 7.38 7.39 7.39 7.39 7.40 7.40 7.40 y 7.41



First Quarter Pull Moon Last Quarter New Moon Apogee ... Perigee ...

d h m 8 5.57 p.m. 15 3.17 p.m. 22 7.30 a.m. 30 8.55 a.m. 3 4.0 a.m. 16 1.0 a.m.



F. FEBRtMAN. i "farmers i 1 nnHE reoent wet weather will necessitate JL increassd attention to your Sheep and Eainbs. Do not neglect them by allowing them to suffer from Scour or Lung-Worm. Joseph Ford's Scour and Lung-worm mixture, Ib nn acknowledged cure for both foour and Lungwonn and. its use greatly im proves the tone and condition of Sheep and Lambs. . , The following are the opinions or two of our well-known breeders who uao FORD'S MIXTURE :— Baoolouch Station, Mount; Somers, 14th March, 1902. Mr F. Fkrriman, Afehburton. Dear Sir,-Ee Joseph Ward's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture—For many years past I have heard good reports attending the use of the above drench, but until this season I have not had occasion to put it to the practical test. Early in the season my lamba <rere scouring badly and in some cases before the usual outward appearances of Scour were apparent, some of the biggest and fattest of them had died. I obtained sufficient Mixture from you to drench 3000 lambs, and from the results obtained, I consider that it is impossible for me to speak too highly of it. At a cost of about ljd per head to drench, it has been the means of saving many of my lambs which were worth f2s 6d each. lam so satisfied with-myi experiment, that I intend to use -Joseph Ford's Mixture as often as I may have occasion to deal with Scour or a thrift less oondifcion in my flock, and I can con fidently recommend any farmer whose Sheen or Lambs aro suffering from either of the sbove causes to use Ford's Mixture. He will be well paid for his outlay. Yours faithfully, (Sgd) E. GATES. Ashburton, January lOfch, 1902. MVF. Fbreimas, Ashbnrton,— Dear Sir,-He Joseph Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture. — Last season I drenchen 450 of my Stud Lambs with the above drench. They had commenced to pcour. suddenly, and I had already lost ten by death. I drenched the whole lot once and they commenced to improve right away. A week after drenching they were totally different Bheep. The best proof that I can give of the drench is that I have this geaßon drenched the whole of my flock whather they showed signs, of scour or not, as I consider it improves the tone and vigour of tho Sheep. I can confidently recommend anyone having culls or sheep that are not doing r well to drench them with the above Mixture. Yours faithfully, (Sgd) T. E. UPTON. Patentee and Proprietor. ;' BUSINESS NOTICES;.- ' Only this season's Tweeds sold ■ ■;.,■:,-: iiiLiiiAHßS ..;' ' A- tiie request of a number of Players .-J3L. in fcho district, I have TfiesSlved to form a 'BfLMARD ASSOCIATION j __—. • i The Premises now known as The East Street Billiard Saloon, will be used for this | purpose. I Thia Society will commence operations on ; the Ist JANUARY, 19:8, and from that : date, none But Members will be admitted. E.C. SIIOARD, 12 303 LESSEE. To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, • '■■ of Tancred Street, XT AS decided to stand on the Liber il i platform, and would solicit your support i and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed. Sign-writing a specialty. Cill and see the latest in PAPERS. I H. GRESHAM, SUEGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 • F-IQHT years experience with E. G-. and i F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dnnedin and lavercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Houbs of Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence—Care Mrs Grant, Willd Street. . Helpless with Rheumatism ■ You've tried liniments and prescriptions without result. °CTffitE YOURSELF with THE SREAT ... CAHADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A znedipine and Not a liniment. J A Quick and Permanent Cure. j SOI.D BY ALL SEALERS j At 3/6 p*R Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. FOR SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and l|d foe 100 yard lots.—Habdlkt Bsos. 10 101



BUSINESS NOTICES. : .. . GEO,< MBDDINS, The People's . Iroiiunoiigeir. I HAVE just landed ex " Waimate," etc., direct from the makers—A Great Variety of Good 3 suitable for the present season, including BRASS AND ENAMEL PRESERVING PANS, Cooking Utensils to suit everyone 1 in Tinned and Enamel Ware, Brass and Copper. Harvesting Requisites. Hay Forks, Hay Eakes, Scythe? and Handles, Heap Hooks. Tools foe Harvest Field, such ns Screw Wrenches, Sets of Spanners, Files, Hammers, Vyces, Punches, Cold and Wood Chisels, Plyers, Pincers, Copper and Iron Rivets, Tacks, etc. Castor and Other Machine Oils. Ready mixed, in all colors, White and Red Lead, Hematite, Boiled and Raw Linseed ■ 'A gent for Scott's." Atlas," Shacklock's "Orion," " Zealandia," and Hepburn's Ranges, Davey's Celebrated Sewing Machines. I Inspection Cordially Invited. !■ X — Burnett Street—Opposite Arcade. | SANTA CLATTS AND FATHER i XMAS COMING AGAIN. | - - H. M, * JONES. - - i a£\ Cases of Toys. Fancy Goods, Books, Stationery, China, Glass, Plush, AA\ I Japanese and leather Goods 5000 BOOKS. BOOKS. 5000 : Prize, Reward and Presentation Books- — ■■> „ Leather Goods. .Leather Goods. Dolls. Dolls. Dolls. Dolls — ■ '; Great Variety. All sorts and sizes from Id to 15s. ! Toys, Toys; Toys. Toys, . Toys. . ■! All imported and best value obtainable Christmas Cards in great variety Must be Sold. Lowest possible Prices. Call early & often j . H.--M. JONES. ' Something Useful from the Zcalandia <tydc Works. [ YOUTHS' "Atalanta" Bicycles ... £15. , Just the thing for a Bright School Boy. GIRLS' " Atalanta " Bicycle ■•• £16. , An ideal Preseut for a young Lady, • These Machines are fully guatanteed and of new designs. Easy terms arranged if required. ; Genuine English Silver Kin«? LAMPS, j These beautiful Lamps are very acceptable to any Cyclist. Packed in neat box i -r ready for post—'4a 9d each. 1 TO TOURING CYCLISTS.-Call on us, and we will examine your machine (free of charw) before starting on your holiday tour. # . j ACCESSORIES.—Our stock of Cycling Goods is the most up-to-date in the district. ! CHARGES.—AII Repairs and Sundries at Christchurch prices. Ashburton, Branch—Burnett Street. NEW; ZEA.LAHB CLOTHING | \ :;,. FACTORY. 'C.HfIISTMAS_ PRESENTS. iw;EvSIBLi: and Useful Presents to give to your friends. O " ■'■ „ ■ A GENT'S /ILK TIE, _^ Zealand Clothing Factory. i ... ABiwoß-trr^; .*-\ all afcfcbo Zealalld ciotmtir^tv^ A GHNT'S BILK HANDKERCHIEF, A TRAVELLING RUG, __^ aland Clothing F.xctory. A GLADSTONE B\.<*, pacfcory> ! SEE OUR GREAT CHRISTMAS DISPLAY. N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. O'ME AND SEE OUR, , CHRISTMAS .PRESENT'S IN ENDLESS VARIETY. Electroplate Goods-'of very best quality ami design. I English Cutlery of every description. WATCHES, WATCHES. CLOCKS, CLOCKS. Presents (or Ladies. Presents for Gentlemen. COME AND SEE. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Persons who wish to 'do their own Painting will ffnd it to i their advantage to call at''my Oil and Color Store. 1 have Ready Mixed Faints, Genuine White Lead and Oils, or I will mix any shade of our own Genuine Paint. s_ J. Wli-SON, Paperhanger, Painter, and Sign-writer. A MERRY CHRISTMAS A™A - - HAPPY NEW YEAR. A S usual MELLOR'S Zealandia Boot Store is having a merry time in Footwear. Remember if you want to spend a Happy New Year go to MELLOR'S and buy a pair of his easy fitting Boots or Shoes You can get any style or shape you like, DO NOT FORGET THAT -9IELLOR gives by far the best VIIIUC in Boots & Shoes in Ashburton SO BE WISE AND BUY YOUR BOOTS AND SHOES AT MEL L OR'S ZEAUNDU BOOT STORE, Tancred Street.



Tiib Blue Riband op Cvcu,ino.—At Lancaster Park on Christmas Day, the amateur riders competed for the most valu able trophy in the colony, the Rudge-Whit worth Cup, value 100 guineas, presented to the N.Z. League of Wheelmen by Rudgo? Whit-worth Ltd., of Coventry, England, which was won by D. M. Rodger, who started from scratch. Rodger was mounted on Britain's best bicycle, the Budge-Whit vrOßTK.— (Advt.)



"My face is ray fortune, Sir, she said. And truly, for she used New Century Soft Rubber Hair Curlers.—Advt. FATHER Christmas at Stranqs's— Burnett Street;



STANPISH AND PREECE, Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Hi°h Street, Christchurch. The. Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 months and pan be supplied and fitted to your Cycle without any additional cosh The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tyke Cot, Christchurch and Melbourne, and are j guaranteed for 6 months, and ia an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.—(Advt.) '



Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract— Under the distinguished patronage of His ! Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinioa and Universities all over, the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are new foisted upon the public under the name of Kucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state: —It is proved ; by tests made by the Madical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Qriefswald JPrussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids; resinous and othci substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop tha curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from th application of substitutes, etc, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc.,insist on getting Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eon/ lypti Extract and be safe.



Those of our readers intending to buy a Christmas or New Year present, should givo Fletcher Bros, a call, as during De cember they are giving 2s in the £ discount off all platedwave, clocks, and cutlery, so that anyone studying econony, should see their stock, and get prices before buying elsewhere



FTIOY Land nt Stbanqe's, Burnett Street