EPHEMERIS

BUN.

Phases of Mood ie* March

MINING

Ddnbdiw Maroh 28

Today's Sales—Euterpriee 295; Meg and Annie 235, 22s M ; Rise and Shine 24s 91, 24j 9d, 24* 9d, 24« 6d, 24a 6d, 24a 3d, 24a 3d ; Upper Magnetio 7s, 7i» Betonn—Nelson Creek, 7ioz, for 67 hoars.

COMMERCIAL.

THE LONDON MARKETS.

London, March 28

There Is a email catalogue it the wool sales, and eager competition at late rates. Merlnoa are very firm; shabby low cross* breds are occasionally easier. The Tamanni clip sold at 6£3, and the Gear clip sold at s|i. The local quantity catalogued to date 1b 125,213 bales, «f which 121,587 were sold.

Canterbury and North Island mutton has advanced 1 163 ; New Zealand beef, 130 to 2201b por quarter, fair average quality ox hinds, have declined |1t The read are unchanged.

HINDS SALE

Ott aooount of the inolemsnt weather, the Hinds eaie, which was to have been held yesterday, was postponed

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

The attendance at the Tinwald yards today was fairly good. The yarding was about 4000 sheep and 8 head of cattle, Bidding was exceptionally dragging, owing probably to the oondition of the sheep after the bad weather. 8 fab heifers brought £5 10s to £6 7s 6d. Butchers' ewes 9i to 13s 9d, webbers 12s; old ewes 59, 6b, 7* Bd, 8s 2d, in small lines. A line of 1200 two tooth wethers were passed in at Ids; two tooth ewes were also passed at 111 6d and 13a ; merino wethers 2a 6d, and the culla at 23.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1902.

More than a year ago we pointed out; what a serious mistake was being com mitted by the local bodies having con trol of our river, by permitting and in some casee encouraging, the growth of gorse, broom, etc, in their beds. Apart altogether from the damage this does in the way of spreading the noxious plants on the land adjoining oar streams, we showed how, as time went on, and email freshes piled np silt and debris od all the patches of vegetation these must intf rt re with the free course of the water at flood time, and tend to force it over the banks on to the Bur roundiog country. This is just what baa happened, and we have today been assured by more than one dweller on the banks of our rivers, that had the courses of the streams been k&pt clear in the past, mnch of the damage and inconvenience that have been caused by the recent flood, would have been avoided, We think this matter is one that should engage the immedi ate attention of the local bodies, more especially those of Canterbury, whose rivers running down through nothing but shingle, are difficult to confine in their natural courses, even oilier the most favourable conditions. How much more so mast they be when blocked for miles with gorse and broom and the accumulated silt of yeara. It seems to us that the subject is well wort h the careful consideration of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations of Canterbury, for the present state of the riverbeds is a continual menace to the property owners all over the plains,

Local and General.

Maxfield Sale-—The second sale at the newly ereoted Mayfiald yards will be held on April 4th, when some large entries of Btook have been promised.

Railway Refbhsbmbns Rooms—We learn that in consequent of representations made to the Minister of Railways by the Asbbar ton No-License Council, the new lenae for the Ashburrou Railway Refreshment) Rooms oontatna a proviso that the sliding panel between the bar and the ladies waiting room shall be boarded up

Bw Yields —In mentioning some of the threshing returns in this district this «9*?on s a few days ago, we stated that Mr J Tucker, of AUenton, had got 1080 bushels of oats off ten acres, This was a mistake as Mr Tucker bad no oats this ytan He, however, had 1040 bushels from ten aorea last yean

Magisterial—At the Police Court this morning before Mr E Aloorn, J.P, a first offender was charged with being found drunk in Burnett Street last night. Aocuaed was convicted and discharged on the payment of &s flab hire.

Unsafe for Tragic—A notification appears In onr advertising eolnmna from the County Engineer thab the Hinds traffic bridge on Surveyor's Uoad, and the May field stock bridge are unsafe for traffic until farther notice.

Abhbubton Pebmanent Building Society —It ia notified in our advertising columns that the offioea of the Asbburton Parmanent Building and Investment Sooiety will be etosed from 4pm on Thursday, 2?bhinab, until 9,30 a m on Friday April 4&h. for Easter Holidays, The office will be open on Tuesday evening, April Bob, for the usual monthly payments

Valedictory--Last evening a anmbt« of gentlemen, representing the Ashbarto^ Permanent Building Society, tha Ashbur* ton Salepards Company, and the Ashbnr* ton Gas Cotapsny, met in the Board room of the Building Society's office, tn say goodbye to Mr Hago JMedlander, who ia connected with all three companies, prior to his leaving for a trip to England. $r Trevor, chairman ef the Building Society, occupied the chair, and Mr Joseph Ward theviee chair, Apologies for absence were received from Messrs E G Crisp and C A TabnteaE, and Mr C J Harper, chairman of the Saleyarda Company, was unavoidably absent. The chairman, Dr Trevor, made a humorous and kindly speech, In which he wished Mr and Mrs Frledlander and family an enjoyable trip, and hoped fchey would reoeive benefit from it, and expressed the general feeling that all would be glad to ace them back again, looking well after their toar, Messrs Joseph Ward, Raliack. $a;faer, Orr, and O,ox also spoke, and Mr |S'ried lander feeilagly responded, thanking all tot their good wishes.

iNTBfiCHANGEABiLH's— -Eadga Whitworth cycles are oonstruat&d throughout on the priuoiple of absolute iwohangeabiliby, Anus £n oaee ofaooidenb any\ part can be obtained ftnd relied upon to fib into its plaoo wibboub difficulty or alteration of any kind. In" apeotioo invlfeed. ,» D Johnston, agent, Burnett street i m Smoke/New Venus

'Easter Holidays—The Aehburfcon County Uounoll notifiua that their offioas will be oioeed from Thursday evening till Wednesday morning for the Eaater holidays.

Railway Refreshment Rooms—We undargt»nd that Mr J Quill, the present lessee of the Railway Refreshment Booms has again been the successful tenderer. There were fourteen local tenderers.

The Lath Baihfaix —Mr Smith, the our»tor of the Domain, informs as that 8.029 inohea of ruin were registered in the Domain from noon on Thursday to 9 p m on Monday, which is an average of more than two inches each twentyfour hours.

Football— Footballers are reminded that the annual meeting of the Pirates' Football Olub, adjourned on aooount of the weather from Friday last, will bake place In Mo- Connell'a rooms tomorrow evening, at 8 o'clock, A full attendance of members and intending members is urgently requested.

Railway Bookstalls— We understand that Messrs Simpson and Williams, of Ohristobnroh, are the successful tenderers for the Ashbnrloa bookstall, also for Chriatchuroh and Oamarn stalle, aa from April Ist, 1902, for three years.

The Hospital Committee—At a meeting of the Hogpi'.al Committee, held this more* ing, the Mayor of Ashhartoa, Mr W H Collins, wad unanimously elected Chairman of the Committee, in place of Mr Hugo Friedlander,! resigned*

RUAPCNA HbADWOEKS — Notice of motion has been given by Mr Harper for the Oonnfcy Council meeting on April 4tb, 1902, viz :—Thafc tha resolution inetrnct> Ing the engineer to proceed with the maua faotnre of concrete pipes for Knaptma water works be rescinded, and the concrete culvert, as recommended by Mr Napier Bell and the Ooanfcy Engineer, be carried out in the spring.

Pbimimve Methodist Anniveesaby —■ The anniversary of the Primitive Methodist: Sunday School, to be held next Sunday, promises to be a great emccese. The soaging la already fixed. Special praotioes have foeea going on for weeks, oondaoted by Mir Jones* Qaite a number of the children will recite bota on Sunday afternoon and on Monday evening. Seeing there has been a large increase of Sunday scholars during the year, it is expected this anniversary will prove the most) successful ever held In the ohuroh,

Pbqfessor Bickekton —- The long standing quarrel between the Canterbury College Board of Governors and Professor Bickerton has arrived at an acute stage, the Board having, at a meeting yesterday, decided, by 9 votes to 5, to terminate the Professor's engagement by giving him the requisite notice. He has been connected with the College for nearly twenty years, latterly as Professor of Chemistry.

Pkomfio Fruit Crop—Thia year the frnlfc crop in Utago has been exceptionally prolific, and in Dunedin plums and apples are a drug in the market. A MUtoman the other day, having a large quantity of apples and plums on hand, inquired In Dunedin as to the price he could obtain for his fruit. He discovered that plums were unsaleable at any price, and the best offer for apples was five shillings a cwt.-~ Bruce Herald.

Easter Monday SpoßTs—Tfaa Aahburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club is bo be coDgratulated on the large entries received for the Easter Monday Sports in the Domain, la some of the running events as many as twenty five entries have been received, including the names of some first class men from Dunedin and Christchurob. namely Jacobs and Price, Murray, Dunedin'a champion representative, and Keating, the Pioneer Club's ohamuion representative. The interolub events between members of the Dunedin, Pioneer and Ashbncton Clubs should produce some keen competition and oloeo finishes. Among the oyolists who will compete are Amos and Rodger, and about) a demo riders from Ohriatohuroa and a f«w from Oamaru. For the relay taoe for primary schools, entries have been received from the Timaru, Eiffeltoa, and Aahburton Schools, and the boys from the Normal School, Chrletohurah. With such large entries, and given fine weather, there should bo a reoord attendance in the Domain on Monday to witness the sports.

Stainer's CboOifixion~-4is the public have been notified already before the Ash burton Music U Uaion was presented some time back with a sufficient number of copies of Stainer'a grand work 'The Crucifixion,' to enable the members to prepare the oratorio for presentation ; thoaondition being that the proceeds should be given to 8t Mary'd Home, Christohuroht This ia a beautiful work, and the Society uuisr the able oonduotorship of Mr L O<ve», will pro* duoe it in St Stephen's Church next Thursiey evening at 8 pm. The Society thia year has bean utrengthened consider' ably. The priooipal soloists will be Mr M J Burgess (tenor), and Mr W A Sehwarz bass). There will also be » string band under the leadership of Mr L McClurg. A; the proceeds are for a well deserving institution, it is to be hoped that all who can will avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing this beautiful oratorio,

An Ancient Document— A rare and ancient vellnm document has been rescued from a Wellington rubbish heap. It is a twentyione years' lease of a certain tene ment, drawn ap between one John Toke, of Godington, in the county of Kent, and John Oliver and William Oliver,stationers, of London, and is dated Lady Day, February 26th, 1763, In the reign of George the Third, 139 years ago. It 3s beautifully written, apparently with a steel pen and in indelible black ink, The orthography Is faultless, and each letter and figure is drawn with the greatest accuracy. Id is now in the possession of an Ashbntton gentleman, and w*s given to him by his brother, who accidentally saw it lying on die top of a heap of rubbish at the back of a house which was changing hands.

B.8;A Atalantas—-The latest) Atalanta cycles are builb entirely of 1902 genuine B.S.A parts, fitted with plated rims, Dunlop or Palmer tyres, and are without a doubt the strongest, and moat easy running BSB.A machine obtainable in the colony, Messrs Oates. Lowry & 00, ara the sole makers for New Zealand

Oddfellowship.

The quarterly summon ad meeting of The Loyal Ashburton Lodge was held on {Friday evening, Bro W J Leggebt, W G, presiding, and despite the very wet nighb, there was a good master of members and visiting brethren. Two candidates were initiated into the Order, ciok pay and other quarterly accounts passed for payment, and a large amount of routine business transacted. P G Bro Chas. Reid informed the members that, he, aa a member of the Hospital Board, had strongly supported the rule to allow hospital patients to have their own medical adviser to attend them while in the institution* llhis resolution, he explained, had been carried by tha members of tha Hospital Board some three months ago, bub as soon as ib bad been carried, a member of the Board had moved a notice of motion that ib ba rescinded, This, he was pleased to sty, had nob been carried, and he felt sure that members of Friendly Societies and others, would appreciate bhe new rule. A resolution was passed by the Lodge, jnetruoting the Secretary to write to the Hospital Board, stating than the Lodge was wholly in accord with tha new rule, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bro Reid for the energy bo had shown in getting it brought in, The receipts for the evening amouuted to J3W ?e Bd, whloh included £28 5a 3d h»H saturns for the quarrer. The quarterly eufnmoped meeting of the Loyal Iry Lodge (J?emaU) was h«td fast evening, N G Bro A Paterson (P G) in tha chair. (The weather, although inoiemenb, did nob deter members from attending, and a good attendance waa the reault, Two honorary members were admitted into the Order, and affceu passing accounts and trans acting routine business, an flection of two trustees was held, which resulted in S£ste?e Dolman and Crooks, senr, being placed in $hab ogjae. The Lodge was then opened for harmony, when several Sisterg contri buted to the cDfayment of the evening. The NG, Bro Patersou, also proved hja ability as an entertainer by giving a qoraloa! recitation. Th« Lodge then closed in doe form.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold oomlves resptnsibl* tot opinions expressed b; our <sorre«pon<t«tit«

IMPERIALISM RUN MAD

TO THE EDITOB

Sib,—l am glad to see yon axe sounding a note of a'ann at the Premier's action in depopulating our bhi all colony, and I sio' oerely hope all the independent journals in this colony will follow your example. It is all very well and right to show our patriot' ism and loyalty to the British Empire, but surely we have done chat, and anything further, ia simply proclaiming to the world the weakners of the British Army and our own weakness.—l am, &c. s J.L.

UNDER WATER

SO THK HDITOR.

Sib,—l beg to call the attention of the Tinwald Town Board to the faot that about four chains of the footpath between Sheas er's and Clark's ia under water. In some place*, the water is six inches deep, and something ought to the done, especially as winter is coming on,—l am, oto , P£DESTBIAN GCinwald, March 22.

News in Brief.

Maw will be celebrated at Methveo on Easter Sunday, March 30oh, Tenders are invited for additions and painting to school buildings at) Maytieldi The annual genera! meeting of the Baring Square Tennis Club will be held tomorrow evening, at 7.30

Messrs Nicholas and Piokford notify in their new advertisemenb in another oolomn that those ia want of a pair of dry, comfort able, good boobs should oall at> their shop in East Street, where they oan get the very thing they want*

Messrs Strange and Co,, Cnristohuroh, distribute with this issue a catalogue cf fashionable novelties and bargains for Easter. They also announce that for the convenience of Ashburton residents a full range of Bam: plea may be seen at the Ashburton branch, and tbat all goods purchased there will be forwarded carriage paid

Mandleburgh'a are aoknowledgedgto be one of the best mackintosh manufacturers in the world. We have bought) this manufacturer's goods from the liquidators in the estate of Bradbury and Co, Limited, and are now selling to the publlo the very besfi waterproof coats quite new and fresh, at a lower price than Bradbury and Co sold to the trade W A Tribe and Co, 219, High Stieet, Christchuroh,

The Okoroire Poisoning Case.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright , Auckland March 24 Inquiries by the police with reference to the Qkorolra poisoning case are tending to show where the poison was, it having been asaertained that those who took ill had lemon sponge and whipped cream for dessert, while those who did nob suffer at all eeem to have passed thin dish. Dr Roberts, who has now returned to Cambridge, favours the theory of arsenical poisoning. Samplos of the lemon sponge and whipped cream are to be analysed. Among the Okoroire guests taken ill were Mr and Mrs Wilson (the latter od Friday morning) who are sbiSl ill. Two others, Miss Joshua and Misa Barnetb, are in Auckland. Mies Barcett, one of the guests poisoces, though not quite recovered, U not seriously ill. The following were affected by poison s Misses Home (2), and Miss Wilson, Bri&* bane ; Miss Mahoney, Miss Phyllis Bloom' field, and Mrs Court, Auckland ; Miss Burnett, Wellington ; Miacea Madden and Tina, waitresses; Mesdames Walker and McOabe, housemaids; Mr Blake, hotel clerk 5 Mrs Smith, married daughter of thp proprietor ; Mrs Oallaghaa, wife of the proprietor ; Mr Ohivers, gardener; Mr D Gardener, a halfoaste Maori ; the cook (Japanese); Mr Oallagh&n (proprietor of the hotel); Meters J and A Court, Mr Wilson* Miss Joshua (Mba Barnett's cousin) was not affected. Miss Joshua partook of similar food to Miss Barnsbb

Interprovincial

United Prase Association—By Eleotris Telegraph

Auckland, Maroh 24

Mrs McGregor, aged 70 years, widow of the lace Captain Kenneth McGregor, while passing a furza fire ignited her dress. She was badly barned, nnd died from the effects.

Mrs McGregor was found sitting in a chair. The clothee were burned com pletely off the body. The floor, wall, and chair of the room were badly charred. Though only forty yards from home when she found her dress in flame j, age and lameness delayed her. There was nobody to assist her, and she sank overcome into a sear.

Wanganoi, March 24

An inquest was held this morning on the body of the young girl Hilda Campbell, who was found in the river yesterday. A verdiot was given of suicide while temporarily insane. The evidence disclosed that the girl was engaged to a trooper who left in the Ninth Contingent, and this weighed on her mind.

Thames, March 24

Mr MoQowan, Minister ef Mines, has arrived at the Thames, He makes a tour of the electorate, commencing at the Thames tomorrow.

A remarkable sight was to be seen yester day. Thousands of black fish, a species of whale, appeared in the Hauraki Gulf, and headed towards the rivers running into the Southern Bight. For ever an hour a continuous stream of fish, some thirty feet long passed. It is expected that several hare been stranded on the flats.

Wellington, March 24 The Ventura, with the British mails of March 8, left S»n Francisco for Auckland at 10 p.m on the 20th, due date Wkstpokt, March 24

A daughber of Mr Edward Patoa, ef Murehison, was stock up by a man on the Matakitaki road and robbed, with violence. Ohbistchurch, March §4

. The Canterbury College Board of Governor* this afternoon took decided action in regard to the position of Professor Biokerton, wbo is ia charge of the chemistry department. For many years there have beeu disputes between Professor Biokerton and the Board, and bhe latter has decided that in the interests of bhe College and students the engagement of Professor Bickerton be ter minated upon the requisite notice.

CABLE NEWS.

Per Fr*ss Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

THE SOLD MILITARY SECRETS.

London, March 23

France fears that Colonel Grimm onay have communicated to Germany the whole tenor o! the Franco-Russian Convention, including the mobilisation plans in the event of war with the Triple Alliance.

RUSSIAN GENERAL ARRESTED

Vienna, March 28

The Tagehhtt states, that General Oount YarkoJl, attached to tha staff of the Grand Duke Sergios of Russia has bean arrested, Documents found in his pockets showed he was connected with the National Revolutionary Com mittee,

THE « STANDARD " ON MB SEDDON.

London, March 24

The Standard says Mr Seddon's pro* posal for a triennial meeting possibly contains the germs of a practical form of federation. His far-sighted re marks on an Imperial Reserve are deserving of attention.

SUEZ OANAL BLOCKED AGAIN

A British steamer took fire and sub sequently overturned, blocking the Suez Canal.

FATAL RIOTS IN BATOUM.

The ringleaders in the Batoum strike were arrested. Twelve hundred men rioted and attacked the gaol. The troops fired in self defence, killing thirty and wounding fifty-eight, Nineteen soldiers were injured. STAMP DUTY IN THE TRANS VAAL:

A proclamation issued In Pretoria fixes the stamp duty at 7s 6d per £100 sterling on the share and loan capital of companies.

OBITUARY. Buda Pesth, March 24 Koloman Tiszst, late Premier of Hun gary, is dead, aged 72, NEW GUINEA Melbourne, March 24

The Commonwealth Government has taken over New Guinea, When the necessary documents have arrived from England, a Bill will ■be introduced providing » constitution for the island. A PATHETIO SCENE IN COURT

Perth, March 24

Donald McKay, sbarged with the murder of a man named Gray, and William Oallen, and John Campbell, with aiding and abetting, were sen tenced to death. A pathetic scene occurred in Court, McKay, a young man, tearfully stating that he had not the slightest! intention of killing Gray, when he struck him under provocation, GOVERNOR OF QUEENSLAND.

.Brisbane, March 24

Sir Herbert Ghemside, the new Governor, received a cordial welcome.

A SBRIOUS FIRE.

A fire at Obilder destroyed twenty two baaiu6Bß places, The damage is estimated at £21,000. The National Office has a line of £735.

Mr Ceoil Rhches.

London, March 24 Mr Cecil Rhodes' condition has not improved.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Asflociation—By 'Kleotrlo

Telegraph—Copyright

A FLAG OF TRUCE

London, March 24

Schalkbtirjyer, Reitz, Lucas Meyer, Krogh, and Vandorwalt, have arrived by train at Pretoria with a flag of trncp, from Middleburgf

The Standard's Pretoria correspon dent states that Schalk Burgher and the others foavo been at Rhenostarkop for the pasit week, where they were greatly harried by Colonel Park and once narrowly escaped capture. Their position became increasingly hopeless. Oeßpatch riders on Friday night an nonnced the delegates, who arrived at Balmoral rander escort on Satvrday: After interviewing Lord Kitchener at Pretoria they proceeded to Kroonstad, whence they go oat under cafe conduct. Tbe party look well, giving evidence of the healthiness of the life on the veldt.

Other advices state that Burgher and Reita intend meeting Stejo and De Wet, and possibly De Ia Rey. The impression ia London is that whatever the result may be, while a general simultaneous surrender i* po». eible, it is highly improbable. The eilence regarding Botha is commented on.

RETURNING N»W ZEALAN DERS

Sydney, March 24

The troopship Manhattan has ar rived from Capetown with eight returning New Zealanders aboard.

Affairs in China.

United Press Association--By Gleatrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Lokdon, March 24

The Manchester merchants, resisting the abolition of iikin created surprise. Their action is calculated to imperil Britain's negotiations in Shanghai. The concensus of opinions of the lead ing Ohina merchants is that British trade will be able to bear increased casroma duties as an equivalent lo the abolition qi likin and concessions in other reforms to ensure freedom of trade with the interior.

The Coronatton.

United Preas Association—By Kleobrio Selegraph—Copyrighb

London, March 24

Sunday anchorage room for many foreign ships ia being provided at 3?ortsmorath for the review on. the occasion of the Coronation. The mayor of the city will entertain British and foreign officers, ' The Prince of Wales will hoist the flag aboard, the battleship London. It ia the present intention of the Admiralty not to withdraw any vessel from the Mediterranean, or to inter fere with the defence of the other outposts of the Knapire for the grar,poßea of the review.

THE FLOODS.

Bridges Wrecked.

Trains Blocked.

The properties of Messrs Sturgeon and Black, at Greensteeet, suffered most from tha flood, the water on Sunday oovaring » good deal of their ground, and making It ueco«« sary to take precautions for the safety of the families and stock. We have not, however, been able to ascertain whether any serious damage has been done in this locality.

A washout occurred at Galrnbrae, on tbe Mebhven line, but communication is not interrupted. A gang of men proceeded to the spot to repair the damages Although the Mount Somers line was under water yesterday morning in some piaoes, 6r*ffio was not muoh delayed I The whole of the low lying country along the line, however, ii more or less under water* and id Is probable there will be some loss of stock

The express train from Duaedin could not) reach Timiru last evening, and the evening express to Ohristohuroh started from that town, no mails from farther south being carried

It is reported that the bridges between Aihburtoa and Timaru are still intact, and 16 is considered that a cassation of the rain for a few hours will prevent further damaget We learn that the Meant Somers railway line is BOtnewhati damaged, and the trains have to proceed very slowly. The bridge at the saw mills is washed away, and numerous footbridges ate either destrsyed or badly damaged^

The water was very much io evidecoe aboub Tinwald yesterday, Mr Henry Davit being an especial sufferer, losing five pig*, and about 200 fowls, '

THE DAMAGE IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICTS

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

CHBisiOHOBOHf March 2$ The flood in the northern districts Is the most severe experienced since the great) flood of 1868 i All the rivers and streams over flowed their banks, and a great area of country is submerged. Root crops suffered badly, and a good deal of stock has been drowned. * The damage to the Ashley Bridge cannot be repaired in le«s than a. month. There is no access by road or railway to any of the districts north ol Rangtora, bub news by telephone shows that the floods are very heavy, and the damage consider able

The Railway authorities have made ar rangements with MrOD Donald, Ranglora, to run conveyances between Rangier* and Seftjon, through Waikuku, to carry passen* ger* and mails until the river inbtidei sufficiently to enable a ooaoh terries to be established between the Rangtora and Ashley railway stations, Toe footbridge over the Maklrikiri at> Loburn has been partly washed away* The Road Boards will have to meet a consider able outlay in paying for damage done to roads and bridges, the Ashley Board being m particularly heavy sufferer* The wing wall of the Ashley Traffic Bridge protective works, erected at a cost of over £300, has been almost entirely swept! away. So far as can be ascertained at> present, the bridge and Its approaches have not suffered serious damage, The costly experiment of confining the Ashley River within less than half of its original water way seems to have proved a failure, acd people are now conjecturing what the railway atithoribtai will do with the shortened bridge to meet a similar flood in the futures Those residents In the neigh" bourhocd of Rangiera who have suffered damage through the river overflowing are talking of making claims against the Government) for compensation*

Chbistcburch, Miroh 25

It Is estimated that it will take about a week to repair the damage to the Anhhf railway bridge, Moab of the material neoessary is at presenb on the is c, and pre paration has been made foi starting the work ff repairing the stnictnre. Arrange^ ments havo been made to convey passengers and mails by ooßch, a distance of twelve miles, during the period the bridge ll impassable. Passengers by the express for the south this morning were only booked as far si Tlm&ru. .

HANMER AND CHEVIOT ISOLATED.

The Amberley correspondent ot the Press states that tbe Waipara Cheviot line has been a great deal damaged by the rains and; consequent floods, filosb of tbe embank' mente have sunk, and will require reballait* ing. Communication bstween Amberiey and Hanmer Springs and Cheviot it oftmpletaly out eff.

Id the Amberley district the heaviest rain for years baa been t xperienoed. The Kowat river is very high, flooding ths low lying lands at Laith&eld, destroying the potato crops, and ectodng several dwelling honiet. There is about two feet of water in Me White's store. The Walpara ia running back and bank; The approach to the new bridge in the oourse of ereotlon at Leithfield has been destroyed, the timber having baeo carried away.

The Hawarden correspondent repotta that the township is completely isolated. N« papers or mails reached it from Cbristohuroh yesterday; The Wsltohi and Horunut rivers are in heavy flood* There is no appearance of the weather clearing* Ths roada and culverta have been washed oat.

TO TIMARU AND BACK

(By Oar Special Reporter)

The damage caused by the phenomenally heavy five days' continaoDa ruin is far more serious than was at first supposed to be tht case. Our special correspondent (who managed to get through as far as Timara and back yesterday) reports that thousands of acres of land aro under water. Grain stack* are standing two and three feet deep la water, roads are impassable, elvers aad creeks are running bank high, stock art isolated on high emluonees, whar6i tndi oamps are floor deep ia water, portions of the railway line are submerged, and tb» whole facie of the conn try from the Lsgi mho? oreek right away to Titnuru ia praoti* ealiy a sea of devastation* There are, of

I course, portions of country neb at all 1 seriously aSaofced, bub all the rich lands abutting and immediately near the rivers, are flooded, and the damage in loss of grain, turnips, and grass feed will be very serious indeed. Ib is impossible to estimate the actuai mischief till the waters subside, and one is able to get about the country* which in, at the. time of writing, utterly impossible Abovt Temuka and ne*r Oeraldfne, and al«9 about) Makikihi and Willowbrldge, there are some hundreds of acres of wfaeab and oats ia stook, and it is very doubtful whether any of it will be saved, and even if saved it will be next; to valueless, ezoept ai pig feed. Some thousands of bushels ef 111 bad been sold, bub this will avail the owners

nothing, for, of coarse, the sales were made (as they always are) subject to delivery ta good condition. From Orari news arrived yesterday that the family of aMe Louaie were only re moved jusb in time, and that Mr Louoie was rescued by Me J W Higgles by meaM of a boat. Quite a atrong sbream wai flawing across she railway near Mr Barker's, and there ia a lot of sconr. ,The water kepb coming over in rolls, and bub tittle repairing oould be effected foe gome time.

According to a correspondent of the Tima v Post, the largest fteode sinoe 1868 ware running yesterday at Garaldine. Resi dents of Pleasant Valley had to leave their bouses for the high land early on Sunday morning. The stook bridge at Bpeeehley'i Grouting has bees washed away, the Waihi suspension bridge has gone, and all tha bridges between that and: Woodtrary exeepb thfc traffic bridge are destroyed, Enormous losses of sheep are expeoted. Oommasl* catnou by road hetween Orati and Geraldlne Is blocked; The Orarl broke over its baaki and joined Bobbie's Creek, and the water reaches from Mr OrbeH'c to past Mr Barn's) place. The rivers subsided daring Sunday night, bob with the rain continuing yesteri day, were rising again. 4 large area »f grain was still cut,

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FOB MLS, ■ ALLENTON A COMFORTABLE BOUSE togotfber with one acre of laud. Further eouvansJanoeii comprise Washhouoe and dopper, Stable »c<3 Traphouw and Fowl TbU is a very desirable little property a»d tlin owner hwi given mo inetmoUcma to c ffeat k speedy sate. Further pariiottlftrn on application %a V FF.RRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Ravelook Street, Astobnrton FOB SALS Clarke Street and Allen's Road, All? ntoni I AM instruofcod to sell that very deslr able residence containing 6 rooms, |»nfcry Bod porch, together with oueaore and Sen perches of land situated e.s above. Thi property la for immediate eale, and »ti the price w&td should oommaud & ready tale. Fall particulars may be had on appli cation to F FBRttIMAN, Land and Eetata Agent Havelook Street. FUR SALE, A FARM of 150 Acres of Plains Land. Apply i F FERRIMAN Land and Estate Agent FOB SALE I HAVE received instructions from Mrs Hardley, Senr, to sell bar proparty fronting on fche East Beb and Eton Street, oooipriuing oae aore and forty perches of land, upon which ie erected dwelling houie eontalning Diaing room 18 x 16, fitting Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen and Bonilery; two stalled Stable and Fowlhonae. th» property la well eupplied wtth water from a wmdosill and tenk. Fart of the land U Utd out ie garden and orchard, Full parfcioolars on application to I F FERSIMAN Land and Estate Agent, Havelock Street FOE SALE F«sm of 121 Acres ettuatsd at Flemiogton I HAVE received fnsfcruofcioDS to sell a very convenient farm situated as above, with all the usual farm improvements, This property on aeeouDt of the owner baviug putohated ft larger farm 1b for Imme dtntia Bale and occupation, and is admirably Adapted for a dairy farm. Further particular® on application to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. KaveSook Street, BUSINESS NOTICES riIHE LAST DAYS OF SALE ( OF GIBBADD'3 STOCK . GJBBARD'd STOCK" GIBBAIiD'd STOCK BARGAINS BARGAINS BARGAINS Geot'B Natarft! Pants, sale price Is 6i Gent't Merino half Hobß, „  6i Qent'g Soft Felt Had •>  1" Hi Gent'a Tweed Salts «i it 22s Ladies' Fast Dyed Hose t>  10Jd Laiiiea'Llale&CottonGloves  6d LftdifisUobreakableCorsetß,! n 2b 6d . JLadieß' Summer glngieta „ n M LOOK HERE LOOK HEBE ITetn Stitched Handkerchiefs la 9d half dozen White Calien for lining 2a 9d dezsn Floral Art Mn»lin 2s lid dozen 3P*per Collars 3d box, Bib 3d. DRKSS GOODS DRESS GOODS DRISS GOODS Lean lhan Chrietohurch Prioeß, Fleral Black ISilk fioish Lusteie 7s 6d Drews ALL H EDUCED. Unolrum*, Floorcloths, Cartaine, Hlieat- Ing, Toweiß, Toilet Coven, Qullte, Counterpanes Good Washing Prints 3s 9d tkzan. B^lng your ready Money and get) goad Goade in Exchange THE POLYTECHNIC. Late GIBBARD'S, Taucred Street. nEIwi?r¥HEiLP dip. THF- BEST AND THE CHEAPEST. THE Asbborton and Tinwald Yards mp. bow iaopsra-ionundpr^ie experienced m»o»gementi of Mr t> KoQcteek. 3kbms Cash LA.WICS POWDER DIP. LAWE'S FLUID DIP, Ga sate at the Stores, Suundere' BuildiDgs, ht lowest) fates. W. W. WHITE, Attorney for $507 JSIjWARD BAUNDKRB* W" ANTED KNOWN-Th»(> lam proparsd to give Estimates- for all Plumhere' and Gaßlitting Work, and can «»r»D«ee complete .abwhoilon. Hot, and Cold Water Bei-vioea Said on. Well binkmg, Bathe Tanks and Boiler Frames. Having had along «perie D <w in Gun Repairs, those Spommw who reqaire bhelr Gudb repaired 17 m Expert) ehoold bring them to me nrly.«««*•BeftßoD iB °]cm apon ÜBi WILLIAbT"b. HYDE, Burnetfe Street, N'Xi) Door to Olub Plumber, Locksmith, Gaefibter & .Tinßinith. Lowest prices compatible with workmanahip ____L~ f 1 ABLE FOTICK—That Mailer's Zaa .l landia Boat Strre i@ giving butter yilae thaa ever in footweit



BaSINBSS NOTIOBB __^ HTHE, WHATHKR DURING THI PAST WEEK HAS FOUND OUT THE WEAK SPOTS IN YOUR UNDERSTANDINGS. Oh! For a Pair of Dry, Comfortable, Good Boots, SIGH NO MORI, OALL AT NICHOLAS & PICKFORD'S AND GET THE VERY THING YOU WANTj THE FINEST STOCK IN TOWN. AmcrioAn Makes in Men'a and Women's latest np<to-date Styles afc lowest pricos, in Strong Makes, Splendid Values, only Reliable Brands kept I _^ ; NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD. EAST STREETj J. WILSON " DIRECT IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent 8< t of Tradesmen kept for House Painting and Decorating in all its Br&nohes, for Town and Country, I Have a Well Assorted Sfcook o( MIXED PAINTS Id Largo or Small Qtmntttlen; aleo P»iDb Brusbea White Lead Linseed Oils (Raw or Boiled Sorim Window Glaea Faooy Glasa Turpentine Benzine Mefihylated Spirits Artists' Material ' Beautiful MIRROE GL4SS in large sheet?, can be oat to anjf sia3 i FIRST CONSIGNMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE



AUTUMN & WINTER SEASONS J?OW BEING DISPLAYED, A ND in consequence of a change in the Proprietorship of the Business, will be offered at specially low prices to facilitate a settlement of Partnership accounts. BPEQIAL.—-A Great Nnmber of Lines in oar last Season's Stock will bo sold daring this Season at spesially beddobd peioks. INSPECTION INVITED ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO, MEL.LOR'S ZEAL AN DIA BOOT STORE. THE LBADING BOOT BHOP, 13RONOUH0BSD by the Aahburton Public to bathe raoafc reliable Boot Shop la Aehbarton. Wise Fathers and Mothers, if you wish to save raon'<y go straight to MELLOE'S NOTED BOOT SHOP, where you will get the best value in Foot wear. The following are a few of onr prices :— Man's Good Strong Shooters 10s Men's Lace Boots, great value, 7b lid Girls' Shoes, wonderful quality, 10 fco 13, Bs 6d Ladies' Prefcty Strap Shoes, onl? 63 3d Girls' and Boys' Sahool Boots from 4s 6d And a thousand other lines that cannot be beaten for price or quality Remember, if yon give ua a trial yoa will be convinced that MELLOR'S Zealand!* Boot Store leads for value in BOOTS and SHOES. Note the address— j; MJS 1-* JL. OK, 2BALANDIA BOOT STORE, Tancrec* fetreet, Aahbarton



FARMS FORjPEiyATE SALE. X¥TE HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE : -376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 roomed houae, 4 stall stsable, loose box, and granary j good cropping and grass land 400 aore farm at TJamore, good Improvements ; 250 acres n grass, BO »°re"aad/ for wheat, 50 turnip?, and 60 atabble j 7 roomed house, stable, woelshed, gtanary 766 acre farm ab Newlands. with 5 roomed house; aerea In taralpß, 600 newly laid down, 187 old pasture 730 acres. Hinds districb, good buildings, all in grass, well fenoad and subdivided Into 9 paddocks, well watered 1100 acre farm ab Eallng, no Improvements ; 800 acres in tuasocks, balance in turnipa 406 acre farm afc Ealing, with 4 roomed house, stable, 'and other improvements ; all in grass 500 acres ab Methven. 8 roomed house, and other Improvements 156 acre farm at f Jemington, 4 roomed house and stable, well watered and fenced 476 acre farm at Sprlnjjbttrn, all newly laid down } 7 roomed house, 6 stall stable, woolshed, divided into 10 paddocka 450 acre leasehold farm, at Mltcham Road 950 aero farm at Se afield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm at Fleming, highly improved, divided into 8 paddooks, well Seed and watered, 8 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooma, 6 stall atable, and other necoaaary outbuildings •MOO -icres all in ffrasa, well fonood and subdivided ; all well watered and good railway; with good building,, house, woolshed Sttoge, and other Improvements } easy terms, dhls ,property can be sold subdivided in two blocks ) We shall be glad to give the fullest information to intending parchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. ; friedlander'bros., ltd, ! BI^AINIiKTCSS* HUG*** FLANNELS? AND WOOLLEN UNDERCLOTHING. T7IIRST Consignment of the new Wools direct from the mills, at lower price tban ever | m\d in Now Zealand, at ALCOBN'S Drapery, Olothiog, en* Boot Warehoan j



From Capetown comes word that fine service .is being rendered the Cape Colony authorities by the number of motor quads which have been specially con structed for ass on railway lines. The quads are built very light, seating six people, and can travel at 30 miles an hoar. They are fitted with Danlop motor tyres which ran on the rails, Bide flanges being provided tx keep the wheels on the rails. The quads are proving Invaluable for patrolling and rapid scouting, and as they carry patrol for three days they are splendidly adapted for this work. Farther, they weigh only 150 lbs, so that a eonple of men can lift the quad off the calls, should a break in the line render it neces sary. Moreover, a quad if used for scooting purposes affords a much less conspicuous target to the enemy's ftre than a raijway engine, whiqh pannot, on many portions pf the Cape lines, safely travel at 30 miles an hour. It is now proposed to supply every section of the Gape rail roads with these motor quads.



Holms Cycles—The display of Hollis cycles now on view at John Orr & Co "a is well worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus' SftSfes. These machinas aje made ifrom genuine fe.S.A parts by the celebrated gunmakere, I, Hoilis & Sons, Birmingham, which should be euffioient guaraotet of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finished, gnd the high standard of quality attained, in the maaufaebare of the Hoiiia bicycle h«t been roost, rigidly maintained,



Wade's Wokm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, Is