Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places, as J under, subject to the necessary alterations. THURSDAY, June 26. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Botomahana, at 6.30 p.m

Commercial.

SKIN SALES.

The usual fortnightly skin sales were held on Monday, when the following prices were obtained:—Crossbreds Is Id, Is 3d, Is 4d, Is 7d, Is Bd, Is 11d, 2s 4d, 2s 6d, 2s 7d, 2s Bd, 3s, 3s sd. Merinos lid, Is Id, Is 4d, Is sd, Is 7d, Is 10d; halfbreds 2a 3d; mixed 4d; 1 ram 6d; hides 8s; pelts 2d, 3d to Is; fat (bag and tin) Hd, Ifd, 1 7-Bd, wool (bale) lid, 4*d, sd, SJ&

Mining.

—, ♦ : United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, June 25. To-day's sales — Bendigo 7s, Dunsta* Lead 3s 6d, Golden River ss, Junction Electric 13s 6d, North Beach. 12s 9d, Sailor's Bend 32s 6d.

IN MEMORIAM.

In loving memory of Masy Ann Bos- WEiL, who died June 26th, 1901. Do not ask ua if we miss her, There is such a vacant place, Can we ever forget her footsteps And her dear familiar face. One year has passed and still we miss her a Words would fail our loss to tell, But m heaven we hope to meet aer,| Jesus doeth. ail things well. Inserted by those who lovedjher. ___

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1902.

The news received here this morning that tho Coronation of King Edward has been indefinitely postponed, owing to the illness of His Majesty, came as a great shock to the people of Ashburton, and when extras were issued from this office this morning they created the greatest consternation through out the town. There were some incidents m this connection that were almost dra matic, aa for instance when a maa on a ladder fixing up some Coronation decora tions, heard the news read out by his mate on the pavement below, he held his hammer m mid air until he had fully taken m the situation. It is impossible to gather from the brief report so far to hand whether the King's condition ia really serious; but if he lis suffering from perityphlitia, it is a malady that ia at all times attended with danger, there having been several fatal | cases m this district within the past few ' years. It is pretty well understood that the public are not permitted to know very much about the ailments of the members of the Royal family; least of all of those of the Sovereign, so that without any desire to magnify the gravity of the situation, we cannot »hut our eyes to the fact that there are strong grounds for apprehen sion. This being so, there will be a universal feeling of anxiety through out the Empire until we are assured that His Majesty is on the road to recovery. It will be seen that the cablegrams published this morning state that a further operation was to be performed on the King yesterday, and we can imagine the excitement that will be felt throughout the dominion of the King until the result of that operation ia fully known. Meantime, we can only pray that the King of Kings will permit our Edward to rule over ix 3 long enough to entitle him to be ranked amongst the best of our English sovereigns, which, judging from the manner m which he has begun his reigc, n-ight confidently be expected.

Local and General.

* # * The Ashbubton G-uaedian will be published to-morrow as usual. The Borough Council,—Owing to the postponement of the celebrations the Borough Council offices and public Library will be open this week aa usual. Telephone Exchange.—The following are the latest additions to the Telephone Exchange .—No. 22, W. B. Hyde, plumber, Burnett street $ No. 112, Carson and Co,, grocers, ironmongers, and eycla importers, Tancsed street. Postponement op Celbbbatignb. — A notification appears m another column fco the effect that m consequence of the illness of His Majesty the King, the Coronation celebrations arranged for to-morrow have been indefinitely postponed. Thk Electoral Boundabies. —The Rep resentation Commissioners have praotically concluded their labours. It is understood that the Commissioners will recommend fcfast the system of single electorates »I«jul4 be reverted to m the four cities. Cost of Federal Mails—A Parliamen tary return shows that tha Commonwealth pays £140,000 annually for the carriage of external and coastal mails, including. £72 000 to tha Orient and Peninsular Com panies, and £17,000 for the Vancouver serr vice. Eating on TJnimpkovbd Value.—A wire from Christchnrch states able interest has been takenin the poll m the Borough of Woolston on the question of rating* on unimproved values, m conse quence of the campaign that is being don ducted by Mr H. G. Ell, M.H.B. The poll taken yesterday resulted :—For 252, against 190; majority m favour, 62. Wab Medals. — The following Ash buritonites will be presented with #ar ©Mais on Coronation Day:—Captain F. G. Tucker, Ashburfcpn"; Private C. W. C. Steward, Ashburton; private A. Willis, Ashburton; PriyatpE, Willie Ashburtpß; Private GK Lawson (Fourth), Ajfqrd Forest ; Private D. R. Revell (Seventh), Ashbnrton; Corporal T G. Williamson (Seventh),' Wakanui Road, Ashburton { Private W, B. Willis (Seventh), Ashburton. Britain's Best. —Any persons thinking of buying a bicycle should go along and have a look at the machines which have po«r by their sheer merit, won the generic &% of " Britain's Best Bicycle." These bicycles aw i#»#ufa.ctured by the world's largest cycle btffl&p?, $udge-Whitworth Ltd, Coventry, England. Js. D Johnafcpfy Burnett Street, is the local agent. BILL MARTIN SPEAKS, lyg To Ideal Tyre Company, CbrisfwiWVwl Dear Sirs,—-I have much plearareiii wwtinjj you to say how heartily I appreciate th© J*lea tyres which were fitted fco my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen New- Zealand records, and woathe several cham pionship prizes. I am very pleased with them-WILLIAM MAKTIN,

WiArHEB Foskcast.--Oaptam Edwi j wires :—strong winds to gale from between southeast and south and west; glass rise j weather colder. Gun Club.—A meeting was held at Petrie's Hotel, Arundel, on Saturday even- i ing last to form a Gun Club. There were | about thirty persons present, and Mr J. Lorgt^y occupied the chair. It was decided to form a club to be called the Arundel Gun Club, jf^mberahip to be 5s per annum, and members to have the use of the Club's trap, J^he following officers wore elected: —President—Mr D. Frasor, Shepherd's Bush 5 Committee—Messrs E. Bull, Duncan Fraser, T. Lorgelly, J. Henry, R. Jaokman, J. Lorgelly, and L. Williams; treasurer, Mr B. D. Potrie; secretary, Mr G. H. Patrick. The committee is to meet next Saturday and draw up rules, etc. CoBONATtoN Bonfires—A Scotch paper says the idea of having a simultaneous blaze of bonfires on every hilltop m the land f rcim one end of it to the other on the night of the Coronation seems to have " caught on/ and the Central Committee is busily flfagaged m issuing its instructions. Half pait ten is the time suggested for Scot land. The public are cantioned not to stand too near to leeward of the bonfire mass at the time of lighting, especially if it has bfeen saturated with paraffin. The flame has been known to fly out 160 feet. On the most inaccessible heights it is sug* gested that a " flare " may be burnt to give completeness to the demonstration. "Where possible the hills are to be illumined with red, white, and blue fires, and at eleven o'clock, when all the bonfires will be burn ing, it Is hoped that a bouquet of rockets will be lent up. It is certainly a grand scheme, and if successfully carried out should have a magnificent effect. HolliS Cycles.—The display of Hollis cycles now on view at John Orr * Go's ia well worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus iasts. Thesemachines are madefromgenuine B. S. A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I Hollis and Sons, Birmingham, which should be sufficient guarantee of their efficiency. The modols we have seen are superbly finish ed, and the high standard of quality attained m the manufacture of the Hollia bicycle has been most rigidly maintained.

News in Brief.

Mr Andrew Carnegie's free library gifts last week totalled £30,000. The Went Coast rivers are m heavy flood. Messrs W H Collins and C« advertise Mount Somers coal at five shillings for a quarter and ten shillings' for a half ton. Messrs EYiedlander Bros, Ltd., instructed by Mr Max Friedlander, will hold a clearing sale at Ardagh Farm, Lyndhuret, on July 23rd. The Auckland Harbour Board has decid ed to" advertise for an engineer, at a salary of £1000 a year. TheTimaru Borough Council have Just raised the salary of their engineer from £200 to JE226 per annum, The Farmers' Union has at length got a footing m Westland* province, where several branches are m course of formation, states the " New Zealand Times." In 1850 on an average every person had £9 m the bank j this amount haa now in creased to £27. The Oamaru "Mail " says that the local memorial to fallen troopers ia not to be erected of Oamaru stone as rumoured. English miners raise on an average 300 tons apiece a year, German 320, and Ameri can 440. Mr Henry Stephenson, instructed by Mrs E. Mackay, Barford Private Hospital, who is leaving for an important appointment m Australia, will sell by auction at his rooms on Thursday, July 3rd, the whole of her superior household furniture and effects. The Mafeema swamp area, several thou sand acres between Levin and Shannon, has been sold by the Manawatu Eailway Company to a Wellington syndicate for 430,000. The trough people are great chicken Raisers. ■ Aiftiurii gives the income derived by them from this industry as .£67,000,000. The average number of horses killed m bull fights every year m Spain exceeds 5000, while from 8000 to 12,000 bulls are sacrificed. The " Southland Times's " Lake County correspondent writes:—So prolific was the harvest this season that a boast of a 100, 120, and 136 bushels of oats to the acre is by no means a rare occurence. At a meeting of the Gisborne Coronation Committee last week the question was raised as to whether the Boer flag should be in cluded m the decorations. After discussion it was decided not to use the flag. The Paeroa correspondent of the Auckland "Star" wires:-"A remarkable feat was performed on Saturday by a Maori boy named Taupaki, a member of the Paeroa School football team. He missed the coach, taking the team to Waifcekauri, and walked there, a distance of fourteen miles, arriv ing as the first spell ended. He was allowed to play, and scored no lesa than three tries. Footballers of the future will not be scarce if there are many boy enthusiasts like Tau paki." A man, sick and starving, was found the other day by a police constable m the rail way reserve, Melbourne, where he had lain m the wet grass for three days and nights, foodless and exposed to the bitterly incle ment weather. Three days before, feeling ill, he commenced to walk to the Alfred Hospital, but fell to the ground exhausted, and was unable to rise again. A good Sa maritan m the shape of a woman gave him some soup, but that was the only nourish ment he had had for the three days. Young was taken to the Melbourne Hospital, where it was ascertained that he was suffer ing from a complication of diseases includ ing heart failure and dropsy, increased by starvation and exposure.

Inquest at Rakaia.

From Our Own Correspondent.

An inquest was held at the S.M. Court, Bakaia, on Tuesday morning, before Mr L. Oxlsiy, J.P., and a jury of six, of whom Mr Mdrton was foreman, touching the death of an old man named William Frederick Chandler. Richard Hill gave evidence that deceased wag an old man-of-wars-man, and m receipt oi the old ago pension, and that he was a widower, and had boarded with him for some twelve months. Deceased was 71 years of age last February, and had com plained of being unwell since last Wedness day. but could not be induced to call m medical aid, and said it was only a touch of influenza. Deceased got worse on Sunday, and witness insisted on bringing him m to ace Dr Bluett. The doctor did what he j could for htm; and explained that he was j near his last end, and said he had better get a home for him m the township, for if he attempted to remove him to the hospital he would certainly die on the way. Witness < removed deceased to the Eailway Hotel, j when he very shortly afterwards was taken | worse, and Dr Bluett was summoned. All j efforts were of no effect, and deceased died there, ' Dr ptoett ilespribpd the state of the deceased "when: h.€> was brought in','and said he saw there was no hope for him. The drive m from Bankside would assuredly hasten his end. He had only made a super ficial examination, but found that the kidneys and heart were m a very bad state.; probably, had he received medical atten tion earlier, his life might have been ex tended. He was of opinion that it was a natural death. The jury thought it unnecessary to have a post mortem, and returned a verdict of death from natural causes. |)flpeas.ed r&4 r9F*ted m the district for •many years, and a native of Kent, IJog* land. He nad ap relafyyps m tlj.e cblpjjy, butabrother was supppsedto beresident somewhere m Australia,

Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—arealways effective. Is boxes every where, *' <3wpke New V«niw

The New Home.

: « ' Some weeks ago we published a descrip tion of the new building, which has been erected on the Smithfield Road for the old men who are looked after by the Charitable Aid Board. At that time the carpenters had just finished, and the painterb were at work inside the buildiug, while the grounds, drainage, etc,, were just about being at tended to. A day or two since, our reporter again visited the Home, and m company with Mr Wm. Leggett, Clerk of Works, went over the building and grounds. Mr Leg gett very courteously supplied our reporter with a great deal of information on matters of detail m connection with the arrange-1 ments for the health and comfort of the future inmates, but as this was pretty fully dealt with m our previous article on the Home, it is only necessary to say that the completion of the inside work has made this a most convenient and up-to-date establishment, and it will reflectthe greatest credit as long as it stands upon all con cerned m securing such a resting place for the weary and old and worn. With regard to the outside arrangements, drainage, etc, it may be mentioned that on the ground there is a wooden building which was re moved from the old site. This is to be used as a smoking and day room, where the old men can read and smoke to their heart's content. A verandah runs right round this building from the lower to the south eastern corner, and seats are placed close up to the walls, In regard to the drainage of the insti tution, our representative was informed that all sewage is collected into one drain and is deposited m a dry gully eight chains away. The rain water is collected separ ately, m case it is required for general purposes. In reply to a question by our reporter as to the means of escape m case of fire, Mr Leggett explained that there was nothing to attract fire to speak of, as the institution was built of brick. As for escape, the accommodation for the inmates being on the ground floor, means of escape was made comparatively easy, no matter how decrepit an individual might be. Doors open to the outside from all the compartments where the inmates are to be domiciled. As there is a steep gully m front of the building, it is intended to level the front portion and put up a guard fence for safety. The designs for the building were pre pared on lines suggested by the secretary of the Charitable* Aid Board and Mr Morrissey, manager of the Home, together with certain members of the Board. No architect was employed which, ac counts for the foresight displayed m look ing after the wants and requirements of the old men committed to the public care till "Called away, from the light of day To a home of eternal rest. ** Before concluding, a special word of praise is due to Mr Peter Gourdie who has left the building finished m a manner that leaves nothing to be desired. A good water supply has been obtained by sinking, which will be sustained by wind power. The creek has been diverted into a new channel, which will give nearly two acres more room at the back, and it is intended to make this part as attractive as possible by planting shrubs, flowers, etc. Now that the building is finished, and ready for furnish ing, it will not be long before the inmates will be removed to their new quarters.

Correspondence.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents.

OAK PLANTING.

TO THE EDITOE. Sir,—Noticing m the Domain holes being prepared presumably for the planting 1 of j trees on Coronation flay, I trust that those ' concerned m the choice of site of the oak i trees, will not allow the trees to be planted \ closely together as apparently is now in j tended to be done. j Trees planted m such a manner will J ' navpr grow into specimen trees otf show I their beauty when grown up, as the ; branches will interfere with one another, i oak trees specially requiring a large and ' wide space to show their symmetry and i beauty. In choosing an oak for an "Edward" I oak, it is very desirable that one be chosen ! that has not lost its " leader," as such a tree will only grow into a bushy *dwarfed looking tree, the tree I would suggest for the Coronation oak is the one at the south f west corner of Baring Square East, that i tree being a perfect specimen of a young English oak. -1 am, etc., Aebobatini.

THE CORONATION CELEBRATIONS.

TO THE EDITOB. Sib,—l read m Saturday's paper that our respected townsman, Mr Joshua Tucker, proposed to have a working exhibit from a local coal mine drawn by a traction engine m the procession on Thursday, but was denied the opportunity, on the plaa that it was contrary to the by-laws. Perhaps so. I need scarcely assure Mr Tucker, many people sympathise with him m his laudable desire to take a practical part m the pro cession. Of course there is a certain amount of danger to the public with a traction engine, but what about the risk of horses bolting at the fireworks display through the streets. Verily, there are more things m "Heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of m our philosophy."—l am, &c, OBSERVER.

THE MAYOR AND THE BY-LAWS.

TO THE KDITOK. Sib,—Referring to the Mayor's explana tion m the Council on Monday evening, I may say that at the Committee meeting to allot positions m the procession, a member mentioned to the Mayor that I was going m the procession, but did not want to cause any inconvenience, and I asked to be allotted a position either m front or behind. His Worship declined to put the request before the Committee, it being contrary, he said, to the by-laws to run a traction engine through Bast street. Sub sequently I met the Mayor, and he repeated this and advised me to get two horses. The Town Clerk suggested that the Council, under the circumstances, need not prose cute. The Mayor's reply was: "It cannot be allowed." Thjs is tb>e position, and j leave the public to judge whether the con* fcracfiction/made hy the Mayor ia the Borough Council disposes of the statement made mmy letter. If the Mayor did not refuse me permission to take a coal exhibit with a traction engine m the procession, on the ground that it was contrary to the by-laws, what did his objection mean ? I leave your readers to judge. —I am, etc., Joshua Tucker.

Football.

Rakai^ y« P*batks.

The following will represent Rakaia m its match against Pirates on Coronation Day, at Ashburton : -Full back, P. She^- { heard; three-quarters, C. May, W. Harvey, G. Bruce; five-eighth, W. Shirriffs ; half, J. O'^ourk^ (oapt.); wing forwards, F. Ironside, J7 Dayiaon; forwards, Maurice Rielly, C. Shannon, Taylor (2), H. Kennedy, Mick Rielly, 1?. Hurrell, and six emergen cies.

The following will represent the. Excel sior Football Club against MeriyaijO. E., to be played at Christen urGh, tomorrow;, at 11 a.ms—Williams, Child^ (§►), 'ij^llgro\^, BfcKenzis, "V^il'kie, Buchanan/, liaker, ■^Hqrfta'B'(^), Stills (2), Ooqltson. Any qf ' the 4bovp players ni^abla tq atfcendj are rpqueat^d tq notify the captain this ev§^-

THE KING'S ILLNESS.

CORONATION POSTPONED.

THE KING'S CONDITION.

PROGRESSING SATISFACTORILY. .

[Per Press Association.—Copyright.] (Received June 25th, 9.17 a.m.) Lonpon, June 124. Coronation postponed. King operated on Saturday. Progressing satisfactorily. LATER, The Coronation has been postponed. The King was operated on on Saturday, and made satisfactory progress towards recovery, but recrudescence of the malady necessitates a further operation to-day. A later message states that the King is suffering from perity phlitis. [Perityphlitis is inflammation of the parts surrounding the larger intestines.] It is expected the Coronation will be postponed for an indefinite period. The news spread consternation amongst the hundreds of thousands thronging the streets inspecting the decorations.

CONDITION MORE HOPEFUL

(Eeceived Wakapuaka June 25th 9.33 a.m., Guardian Office 10.45 a.m.) London, June 24 A bulletin has been issued this afternoon, signed by the doctors, which states that no operation was performed on Saturday, when the King's condition was satisfactory; but there was a recrudescence of the trouble on Monday night, and an operation will Ibe per formed this afternoon. The public interpret the bulletin to mean that the King has a growth or inflammation m the region of the vermiform appendix. A later bulletin states that the operation was successful and borne well; the abscess was evacuated, and the King's condition is satisfactory. The Earl Marshall has received the King's commands to express His Majesty's clesp sorrow owing to his serious illness. The Coronation must be postponed, but the King's earnest hope is that all celebrations m the country will be held as arranged, and alao dinners given to the poor.

THE PREMIER'S CABLEGRAMS.

Sir Joseph Ward received a brief cable early this morning similar to the first Press Association message, and later on he wired to this office as follows :— ---" The second cable which I have received from London from Mr Seddon advising ma definitely of the postponement of the Coronation of His Majesty the King m conne quence of an operation being necessary, requires me to ask that all public ceremonies m connection with the Coronation be postponed. I therefore advise you at the earliest moment that all public ceremonies arranged for to-morrow must not take place. On receipt of further advices, fixing the date for the Coronation, I shall advise you. j J. G. Wakd.

The King's Illness

The Reception of the News.

Wellington, June 25 All Coronation Celebrations m Welling ton have been postponed, except the enter tainment of the children and dinners given at the benevolent homes. The Banks having advertised a holiday, will have to close to-morrow, there being no machinery under the Act by which they can cancel a holiday once announced. Napier June 25 i The news of the King's illness and the postponement of the Coronation created consternation. In accordance with Sir J, <3c. Ward's wire all festivities have been post- | poned. ' ■ ! Wanoakoi Jnne 25 The local Coronation Celebrations Com mittee met on receipt of cable re the King's i illness, and decided to postpone the cele brations. / Blenheim, June 25 The news of the King's illness was a great shock to the community. The work on the street decorations was at once stopped, and a meeting of the executive was called for one o'clock to consider matters j with reference fco to-morrow's^unctions. I All coronation functions toniorrow aban doned with the exception of the 1 childr&ns luncheon. A close holiday will be observed religions services m the respective churches -will ba held m the evening m connection with the King's illness. Waipawa, June 25 It has been decided to carry out the programme arranged for to-morrow as peace celebrations. , Nelson, June 25 All Coronation festivities have been postponed. Timartj June 25 Great regret was expressed here on re ceipt of cables re the King. The Mayor on advice from Sir J. Gt. Ward with the entire concurrence of the citizens cancelled all arrangements. Dttnedin June 25 The news of the King's illness causod widespread consternation. Mayor Park called a meeting of the executive at noon to cancel all to-morrow s functions. It is proposed to hold to-morrow night a monster j religious service to offer prayer for the King's recovery. The weekly half holiday is to be held as usual to-day, and all celebrations for to morrow have been declared off. The Mayor's meeting was adjourned till three o'clock. In the meantime the Be ' tailers' Association forced his hand by closing this afternoon and opening to-mor row. The general feeling is to abandon ail festivities. The old men and poor children will be entertained and there will be a monster intercessional evangelical service to-morrow night. The Anglican ohurches hold services nightly for a week.

' The latest phase of the position is shown \in the following wire from Sir Joseph Ward:— . W. H. Collins, Esq., Mayor, Ashbur ton,~ln reply to your wire I have already wired you, but the position is an exceed ingly difficult one, made so from the fact that no official communication has yet been received from the Secretary of State. If one should come, it may alter matters, and I shall advise promptly throughout the colony the moment I am m a position to do so.—J. G. Ward.

The Eetail Traders Association advertise m our columns that owing to the postpone-* ment of Coronation celebrations, the usual half holiday w^U be observed to-mori-Ow (Thursday),

Although the oelebrations programme has been abandoned, a united religious service will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock, to pray for the recovery of the King.

America and Cuba

Washington, Jr*ne 23 A sharp contest took»]a,oe between Pre sident Eooseveltj and the Republicans m Congress o^er the extension of trado reci prooity with Cuba. The republicans dis approve of President Eoosevelt's endeavor? to force legislation on the question.*

MfIRWOQLA. This is the name of a new cloth for ladies' blouses, delightfully soft and warm* manu factured by the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory. It ig made m a large and beautiful variety of patterns and oolourings. " Sforinoola " i 3 made from tha. purest and Jincst merino wool grown m. New Zealand. This wool, while upon the sheep's back, has fepan bask ing for months inthesußishisaon the open au.d sunny don JJ? a»d uplands, of Canter bury, and, has Imparted to, the cloth muoli Q.£<th& warmth, and mellow quajftto& so essential to health and com.fc«<t, invalids and delicate persons who, suffer from coid and frosty weather of winter, will find this an jde,&| elo^h, to wear. '* Iftfer^no.pia " ready made blouses excel lent m. style, fit, and finish, are now mada m large quantities m the Kaiapoi Company's factory. " Merinoola" can be obtained from all the leading drapers throughout New Zea land. Ask for it, and be sure the genuine Kaiapoi cloth is supplied. Q |5,Q

SOUTH AFRICA.

Further Surrenders.

The Pretoria Plot.

Deaths of New Zealanders

Martial Law at the Cape

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Capetown, June 24 Major-General Walter Kitchener and Sir Hugh McOalmont have sailed for England, and Lieutenant-General French, sails to-day. London, June 24 There have been 276 further surrenderors afc Kimberley, all rebels, excepting seven. In the Western Cape Colony, 650 have surrendered, including 481 rebels. In view of the conclusion of peace and the absence of documents, thoee implicated m the recent Pretoria plot have been released. The deaths of Private William Whetter, of the Eighth New Zealand Contingent, from dysentery, at Klerksdorp, and of Hugh Edward Collison, of the Tenth New Zealand Contingent, from accidental dislocation of the neck, at Newcastle, are reported. Lord Kitchener, at a luncheon prior to i his departure from Capetown, m accepting ! a sword of honour, said he did so as a com- I pliment to the Army. Ho was relieved to find the Cape Colonists did not denounce martial law, for the declaration of which he was primarily responsible. Without it the Cape farmers would have been actually or politically dead. They were fed with lies, not always m Dutch, until they thought the British a nation of monßters. Martial j law intervened and prevented people taking a fatal step. Now that peace was restored I he urged all to banish racial feeling 3, to banish Leagues and Bonds, and unitedly to I throw m their lot m promoting the common welfare.

The Tenth Contingent.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, June 2* A cablegram from South Africa st»tes that the Tenth Contingent will embark for New Zealand early next month.

The Transvaal Constitu tion.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, June 23 | In the presence of a large and represen tative assembly, the letters p&teat ©I the Transvaal Constitution were read atPPc«fe« toria. Lord Milner th«n read the Boyal Com mission, appointing him to several officers, including the Governorship, and took the oath, which was also administered to mem bers «f t&e Executive Council, including Mr J. Davidson (Colonial Seeretary)> Mr P., Duncan (Treasurer), Sir Godfrey Lagden (Minister of Native Affairs), and Mr J. W. Honey (Minister of Customs,). The ceremony concluded with three cheers each for. the K,ing and Lord Milner.

Queen Victoria's Death.

'End of Mourning m Fiji.

United Press Association—By Bteetrle Telegraph, . Suva, June 24 The conclusioii of the period of mourning j for Queen Victoria was signalised yester day by one of the most impressive native gatherings ever held here. Five thousand natives participated m the ceremonies, which have not been wit nessed aiaee the casting off of the mourning for. Oakobau. 1 The head chiefs of all parta ©J the islands presented the Governor with. £1700, col lected among the nats.T«s for a Victoria memorial m Fiji, ftw which over .£3600 i« m hand.

A CHINESE CRUISER SUNK.

Hong Koxra, June 23, Tiie magazine of tho Chinese cruiser Kaiehio. exploded on the Yangtze river, and the vessel sank m half a minute. One hundred and fifty were killed, and only two ■ saved,

The English Education Bill.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right. London, June 24 Tn the House of Commons, Mr Ball our, referring to the Education Bill, said that instead of grants of £640,000 to voluntary schools, representing 5s per child* and of £220,000 to necessitous School Boards, Sir M. Hicks-Beach was groyared to grant £1,760,000, making 4s per child, on the average attend&n.o*.in all elementary Bohools The remaii\deE would be distributed ia i poor districts, whose financial capacity would be shown by the amount pfo&ucibjkj from a penny rate*

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, JUHE 25, 1902



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t CORONATION SALE 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. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT \/l R CHARLES CHAPMAN has been appointed Foreman of our PAINTING DEPARTMENT, And we are prepared to execute SIGNWRITING, GRAINING, HOUSE-DECORATING, and PAINTING m all its Branches. A competent staff of Workmen are always ready to send to any part of the Town and Country. Good Work and Satisfaction, therefore, cannot fail to result. ______ SIGNWBITING A SPECIALTY Photo Muranese, Muror, Kristelle, and Sheet Glass cut to any size ' Orders Promptly Attended To. M __ M ____ !%•____„______ W. H. COLLINS & CO.. Painters Glaziers, SiR-writers, House Decorators, and Paperhangers. P.O.BoeSS. ' Telephone H*H



TMTMTVBSfI NOTION ~" bicycle"lamps. rpHE Finest Assortment of Bicycle Lamps you ever saw; : : Prices Most Reasonable : s Phenomenon Gas Lamps, 17s 6d each ; Solar Gas Lamps, 17s 6d each j Northlight Gas Lamps, 12s 6deach; Silver King Lamps, 15s each ; Koh-i-nor Lamps (ladies), 12s 6d each. All makes and styles to choose irom. We have " Bobby Dodgers " at 3s. \ Pump connections 6d Solution 3d, 6d, is SOME OF Outfits gd, is Oil, (lamp or lubricating) 6d, is i [Bells from 6d / \TTT> T^DT-r^TJQ Toeclipsfromis v/ U JL\t X Xl^J. VyJCiO Enamelling complete machine 20s Enamelling and Plating complete J machine 30s Now is fhe time to overhaul your Bike, don't wait till Spring is here, GATES LOWRY & CO,, Zealandia Cycle Works, Burnett Street, Ashburton. I W. Schwartz, Branch Manager. SIGN WRITING. T HAVE secured the services of MR BRADWBLL aa Sign-writer, Gilder, etc. Mr Bradwell has been m the employ of Mr W. Sey, of Christchurch, aa writer for the past twelve years. This branch of the business entrusted to me will receive prompt attention, at 1 hitherto. j j. wTlIs on, BCJENETT STREET, Painter and Decorator. Direct importer— , j Wall Papers, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, ' j ARIOH GOLD MINE DISOOVEEED IN ASHBUKTON.—4 Great j Boom for the District. j MIiLLOE'S Zoalandia B:ot Store, t&kss & Leading Part, The Achburian Public have long ago discovered that by Shopping ftt MeU lor's Zealandia Boot Store they Save Pounds and Founds a Year. Remember that MBLLQR'S Boots and Shoes are alwayn up-to-date, Do i not fortrpt that his Prices are very much Ghoaper than any other Boot Shop m Ashburton, < CORON&TJON COKONATION Dori"!? Ooronadon we intend to give our Oaatoraers better valua th%n ever* Wite leathers and Mothers ! It will pay yon to take notion of this. The following are a few of our Prices 1 Men's gocd "troos; Shooters, 10* Lidiw 1 Pretty Shoer, from 6s 3d L*dies' Evwoing Shops Grp.it Value at 3 i lid Oirls'und Bnye' School Boots from 4«6i Ladies' Button Shoes, wond«rful v*lop, 9a fid Men's good strong Hlucbero, 5s lid Ladies' Felts Slippw from Is And a ib^asittd other lines that cannot be be*ten for pric« or quality BettSfetbber, there is ao» a Shop m Ashborfcon thitc^DKive you as good vulne for so 'itflemoiuy »i MKLLOR. Kfinember, tbat MBLLOR'ji'Zeataodia Boot Storn i« the leading Boot Shop, so if you winb to S*ve Money and grow rich, bay your BOOTS and sdhoea from do other Shop but 3". ISLLOB'S, &RALANBIA BOOT STORE, Tußcred Street, Ashbarton



F. IBERIMAISr. ' JOSEPH FORD'S c & Lung Worm Mixture FARMERS t If your sheep on the Tur nips are not doing well, or if you have any Culls which you wish to see transformed into First-class Bheep, one dose of Joseph Ford's Mixture, Given m accordance with the conditions lent out with every tin, will immediately improve their condition, and it will be dimoult to recognise the culla again two weeks after drenching. Read what Mr T. E, Upton, the well-known breeder of Shropshire®, haa to say about Ford's Mixture :— Be Joseph Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture. Ashburton, 18th January, 1902. Mr F. Fen-imsn, Ashburton, Dear Sit,—-last season I drenched 450 of »y stud lambs with the above Drench. They had commenced to scorn* 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 sheep. " The best proof I can give of the Drench is that I have this season drenched the whole of my fiock 1 whether they showed signs of scour or not, aa I consider it im proves the tone and vigour of the sheep. I can confidently recommend anyone having oulls or sheep that are not doing ■well to drench them with the above Mixture. Yours faithfully, (Signed) T. E. Upton. Be Joseph Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture. 1 Bucoleuoh. Station, Motmfe Soraera> March 14th, 1902. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburfcoa. Dear Sir,—-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 m the season my lambs were scouring badly and m some Oftses before the uanal outward appearances of aootut were apparent, some of the biggest j and fattest of them had died. I obtained tuffiedeiit Mixture from yon to drench 3000 Jambs, and from the results obtained, I g consider that it is impossible for me to apeak too highly of it. At a cost of about l^d per head to drench It has been the means of saving many of my lambs, which were worth 12s 6d each. I am so satisfied with my experiment I that I intend to use Joseph. Ford's Mixture as often as I may have occasion to deal x with scour or a thriftless condition m tnj fiook; and I can confidently recommend any farmer whose sheep or lambs are suffering from either of the above causes to wse Ford's Mixture. He will be well paid for Mb outlay. p Yours truly, (signed) B. Gates. Ifcis always advisable to drench Lambs with Joseph Ford's Mixture after weaning, although no signs of scorn- are apparent. f. ferrim!an, ASHBURTON, . Patentee and Proprietor. Insure your life m the 1 Australian Mutual Provident ( Society. S'nada Exceed £17,000,000. Most liberal Policy Condition*, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Beserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— Jambs Pipe. Address letters—Post Office, Ashburfon. _6_234 hTgresham. BUBGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. BEG& to inform the residents of Ash- Tbutton and Surrounding Districts that he haa commenced practice m rooma upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Booms, Burnett. Stoppings m Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeta with Vulcanite and Porcelain gumß. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hotjbs or Attbkdancb—9 a.m.—s p.m. :4 166 ■ ;j ___ __ gagapMUMHiiillMKßM •MHilllill ■" « ""■ ' , OPFew zealamWj . t ..„„, ."... Men's English and American • ■' , BOOTS THE " WATER KltfGk 1* Guaranteed Perfectly Waterproof WE will return you your money it these Boots do not give satisfaction Men's Dancing Shoes, 7s6d Men's Goloshes, 53 6d Ladies' Evening Shoes, 3s 6d Ladies' Goloshes, 4s Men's Women's and Children's FELT SLIPPERS. ■Children's School Boots at Lowest Prices EBW ZEALAND Clothing Factory.