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United Press Association—By Eleotrla Telegraph Dunedin, Feb 21 Today's Bales —Alexandra L?ad 5« 6d ; Upper Magnetic 5a 31, 5 3d, 6a 3d, 53 3d

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1902.

Kbfhrhikg ediborially to the recent state menta made by the boob manufacturers of

Our Manufactur ing INDU-TRIES.

New Zmland iv ex planation of the falling off ia their

volume of business, the NZ. Herald mys'.— When ib waa proposed to place duties on the importation of boots and shoes, which are articles of absolute necessity, the arguments were thought to be very strong* It was pointed oub that it would «ive a large amount of employment to people in bhe colocy, (specially to young people of both sexes; that lb would enable us to work up the leather produoed here instead of having to send it to England to have it made into the finished article. It was contended, too, thab the protection aeked for would be merely temporary, and thab as soon as the trade was started and bhe operatives had learned bhe work, then the protection could be withdrawn and the people would obtain their boots and shoes ab the lowest possible prioe. The first duties Imposed were moderate, and then we had a oensbanb cry that ib was nob enough, and that just a very little more was required to establish the trade. We have gone on step by step, on one persuasion or another, till now the duty stands on the tariff ab 22£ per cent ad valorem, which means in actual working, eomewbere about 55 p3r cent. And yet, in the face of this, the manufacture has declined, as is acknow ledged, the imports have increased and are increasing, and the people of New Zaaland are paying about half as much more for their boots and shoes as they ought to be paying. Nob a single advantage oan be pointed out on the other side. The number of persona employed is not increasing! We are simply paying to bhe Government heavy duties on Ametioan articles. We were bold as bhe grandest argument of all that the establish ment of the manufacture would ' keep our money ia the country.' Why, recent legislation has made it imperative for ua bo aend our money to the United States for boots and shoes. Oar imports of boots and shoes in 1896 amounted in value to £127,985, while in 1900 (during which interval bhe home made article should have been outting ou^ import?) the amount was

Local and General.

An Adventuress—On our fourth page today will be fuuod an interesting article giving the life history of an extraordinary woman,

Whba_ on Victorian Railways-The Victorian C-binet has deoided that two working days should in future be the limit for consignees to b3 allowed to leave their wheat in the railway trucks. After the lapse of thab time demurrage will be charged In all oasas at all porta of shipment.

Pam of Wheat—The Oimaru Mail of Monday reports that Bines their last reported sales a fortnight ago, the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zaaland, Limited, have placed ab full market rates upwßrd of 7000 sacks of wheat, including about 2000 sacks of the n*w season's crop.

Damage by Pmal_ Birds—The Tuapeka Times saya thab a well known settler in the Lawreroa district h»s had a forty acre paddock of oats completely stripped by the small bird?, and thab complaints ef similar depredations by the poet are heard from almost every quarter of the district!

Besponsibility of Fmploykes — A esse which came before the Magistrate's Court yesterday, emphasised that em ployees are very often nr-glfcful of the fact that they have responsibilities to their employers, j ast as the latter have resp-msu bllities towards them. A man, who engages to do certain work, even though the agreement be only understood, is nob jastified in throwing up the job at a moment's notice, when such action must evidently cause inconvenience, and perhaps loss, to his employer. This was the gist of the Magistrate^ comment on the ease referred to, and his words are worth emphasizing^

A Tight Rope Display—The Australian Blondin, Alexander, advertises thab he will give a grand display on bhe aerial wire rope, thirty feet high s and a clever trapeze pcr 1 formanoe in the Domain tomorrow afcernoon at 3, and also on Monday evening/ A startling programme will be given, including marching forward and backward, standing on his head, sitting on a chair, walking with feet encased in large baskets, riding a model bora? across, carrying a boy or lady across. He will also give an amusing act, blindfolded and tied in a bag ; ride bo and fro on a large bicycle in a large bloza of fireworks. A silver coin collection will be taken on the ground.

Whebb Jews aqq Barbed—An inoldenb forcibly illustrating the intense antipathy to Jews, is reported in tlie Portuguese army f the ranks of which only include a single Jew, named Athias, 80 long as he remained in the ranks thia m»n escapei notice, bub some few months ago he had the ill luck to be recommended for a commission. The whole body of officera at once petitioned against the presence of a Jew, aud ever since have made Alhi&s's life ao miserable that be himself has h&& to ta^fc the initiative in obtaining permission to remain iv the pou commissioned grade, and to be transferred to another corps; The curious rarity of Jewa in the Portuguese army ja attributed to tbe substitute system, of whioh Jewa almost wholly avail themselves.

National Maori Museum—Mr A Hamll. ton, Registrar of the Otaga Unlveralty, haa communicated with the Hon J Carroll, the Hative Minister, with regard bo the eatab" lishmeat of a National Maori Museum. Mr Hamilton's idea is tfaab the institution should be established at one of the lajfg_ (.entree, probably Wellington, where Maori Relics could be deposited in safe custody, and where collections could be madei £b ia thought that if thia were done, it would be following up the Maori Belies Act in a proper manner, as several prominent Maoris »_ different parts of the colony have expressed a d_eir_ to take advantage of acme auch museum, in svbii-b to place valuable tribal and family possessions.; it ie also thought that a museum would help to foster that strong epirsb of kinship among §J.oris, whioh was a prominent feature of their life in the early days, and would hislp to arrest the passing away of a knowledge of Maori art and industries; Mr Carroll has the matter under consideration.

School Girls' Bikes — Messrs Oates, Lowry and Co. have now on view a beauti fully finished bicycle, suitable for a girl of Bto 12 years of age. The machine has all the latest improvements^ whlpfe is a sample, Messrs Dates, Lowry and 00, have ' g*so several new styles in .Zsalatsdia and U.S.A. Cycles

Weather. Foreoas-I — Captain Edwia wires:—Northeast to north and west gale ; glass fall, indicabiona of raini

No Lights ! - Inspector Kennedy waa obaerved to be ve'y watchful at the corner of East and Burnett Ssreets last evening, and several nervous cyclists wondered whether the moonlight would excuse the absence of the regulation lamp.

Salt to Animais—A farmer in th© Inglewood district is of opinion that too little salt is given in animals' food, and attributes the appearance of his herd and his hor_e teams to the beneficial effects of salt as an addition to the ordinary diet. Be says : 'My horses lock better and work better, and eat less hard feed than any of my neighbours' horses.'

NeiTlands amd FAibTosr Fohoolß -Messrs Perryman, Adams, and Hardy, MHR, members of the North Canterbury Bsard of Education, arrived by pxpress today, and in company with the Board's arohiteob, Mr Schmidt, drove out to Newlanda with tho object of considering whether ib would be better to alter bhe cite of the school ao aa to bring it within reasonable distance of the Fairbon school or to build a new school ab Fairton.

Pr_9_rvisg Egos—The beab means of preserving eg,s has long been a aubj ;ob of research among people engaged in poultry raising. A clue to a possible new method was given by a member of the Wellington Philosophical Society! Ib appears that there is a predatory brown spider whose hablo is to abeai tha eggs of another species. When lb engagea in this pursuit, ib alwaya injects some substance into the ova, and the result is thab bbc eggs are preserved in such a way that they never go bad or dry up.

A Rich Treasure-Trove—A valuable find of ancient treasure ia reported from Mon talto, in Liguria. Iv the course of some works of demolition in connection with one of tho most ancient ohurohea in Italy a small underground chamber was discovered. It was filled with art objects dating from the Roman epoch, for the most part silver amphei„ and vasea, finely chiselled and filled with gold and silver coins of ancient Rome.

Irrigation—The value of the Irrigation works recently opened in the Levia district is already in evidenoe. The pastures were never looking ao fresh in any previous summer as they do ab the present time, a fact whioh la attributed to the moisture which the laud has been receiving since the water supply system waa brought into operation. One farmer in the district states thab owing to the luxuriance ot the feed einoe the irrigation works were opened, hia 25 cows have been giving 201b weighb more milk per day than before.

Cbuo__y to Horses— On Friday last, before two Justices of the Peace ab Welling ton George Davis pleaded guilty to trying to cremate two horaea whilst bhe animate were alive. The evidence disclosed that the horses stuck Davis up on a 20 mile journey > They were lashed brutally. Then, as they refused bo go, Davie, In despair, placed a huge bundle of titree beneath their bellies, and set fire to it, The animals whioh were on exhibition ab the Court, were in a pitiable condition. Hair and akin had disappeared, and burnt raw fhsh was showing distinctly. Davie was only fined £3.

Qua Navy—ld connection with the firsb visit here tonight of the new and unique entertainment' Oar Navy,' it may be pointed out thab a full staff accompanies the ahow, including Mr H Wyndham, the ohief elec trician ; Mr H Rushworth, the musical conductor; Captain Fred Reeve, who geographically desoribea the stirring events, and Mr J Earle, with two assistants who are responsible for the realistic stage and mechanical effects, whioh we understand are a great feature in th? entertainment. The chief impressions afforded by the programme are of the marvellous realism of the moving and vivid pictures which are dramatically accompanied by the sounds which the ear generally agsoci&tes with the scenes pre sented, aud the great amount of information about the British !N*vy whioh the landsman is aoabled to acquire without trouble Row mny people, for example, have seen torpedo boats whilst at full speed, disoharg* ing their terrible mtaailea from the great machines of modem war thab form their ohief equipment? OomparaJively few, we may he quite sure, and then, unless by the merest chance, not ao clearly aa the whole operation ia revealed during the performance of' Oir Navy.' Tbia ia the firat tour in N-<w Zealand. A big house ia aßsured. The box plan Is ab Jones.

Cycling Sundbie3—For cycle repairs and anything In the cycling line, the City Cycle Works is the best and cheapest shop In Aahburton —»Rf D» Johnston, proprietor.

SUN.

News in Brief.

The Auckland City Council phased a resolution at a meeting last night favouring a preferential tariff in favour of British goods.

We wish to notify our readers that Messrs Fletcher Bros Seaond Tea Competition closes on February _Btb, ao thab all who hold Coupons muab send them in before the above date, if they wiab bo have a chance in this Prijse Distribution

The Ninth Contingent.

THE ASHBURTON SECTION.

The Mayor has been n@gotiating with the authorities at Forbory camp with a view to ascertain whether the member? of the Ashburton section would be given leave to revisit their homes before their final departure for South Africa. It was hoped thab an opportunity would be given to the people of Ashburton to bid our boys a formal farewell, but notwithstand ing the representations of the Mayor, and the efforts of Mr Ferriraan, who has been for some days in Dunedin, it appears from the following that we shall nob £©9 our boys—at anyrate in Ashburton—before they go:—• Forbury Oamp, 18/2/02, To His Worship the Mayor of Ashbur-

Sir,—Jam Instructed, by the officer commanding the camp, to inform you that he cannot see his way to gr^nfc leas_ {:© tlie Ashburton members of the Ninth Contin gent, as the distance is so great and time so short.—Yours faithfully,

Fked. Freeman, Lieut, and Adjutant*

United Presa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Ajio^LAND, Feb 20 The Premier has telegraphed bo Mr Jack aea Palmer to the c#Bob that as the labter's oonabituenta are equally divided on tfee subject of his going to Sauth Africa with the Ninth Contingent, he does nob see his way to confirm Mr Palmer's captaincy. The North Island babbalion of the Ninth Contingent la getting on well in its drill at the at Tepapa, and all the indications are that when the month's instruction ia ab an end th.c battalion will bo Jihorqugfily well trained, The officers and the stag inaiructqra report the men %a WpU behave^ and very keen to learn their work 0 An experienced non'com instructor said today thab he had never known such a number of men under similar conditions to hive been on the whole so well conducted. §_wo more officers, Lleubenanb Bruce Beale Bpd Lieutenant o'a.ee, fjrosn the South, have arrived and are doing dp'y in ea&ae There is a considerable numjbsr of meij temporarily op the aiok list for dysentry, presumably panaed by the change of water. The quality of the water supply, however, la excellent, and aickneea ia expected to ceaea in a few daya. Thin afternoon a trooper named Allen, from the Hawera diatrlob, waa taken Into the hospital from the camp Buffering from pneumonia Fifty five horses arrived today by the fs> Apawjfrom Gisborne, for the Contingent. " CjdtR^CHURCH, Feb 20 Mr A Jack, engineer i„*oh&rge of railway construction on the Waipara Cheviot section has ,been appointed Lieutenant paymaster of of the South Island battalion of the Ninth jOop^ijtjgpnb, and leaves immediately to take up duty." ' 'n ''

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Kloobrlo Telegraph—Copyright

A GERMAN SPY.

Paris, Feb 19

A German Baron has been arrested In Nice on a charge of espionage. He was found in possession of Lebel cartridges and of annotated French staff maps.

THE LIVERPOOL B..N__ FRAWDS.

London, Feb 19

Burge has been found guilty of conspir acy in connection with the Liverpool Bank frauds. Sentence was deferred pending the trial of the others concerned.

JAPAN AT THE CORONATION.

Tokio, February 19

Japan will send four of her best iron clads to England for the King's Coronation. THE CLAYTON-BULWER TREATY.

Ottawa Feb 20

A strong feeling exists amongst the members of tho Dominion Parliament, that Canada's interest s have been sacrificed in connection with the abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty, I: is considered that arbitration in respect to the Alaska difficulty ought to have been made an equivalent.

THE SCHLEYSAMPSON CONTRO.

VERS XT;

Washington, Feb 20

President Rooseveltendoraed tbe verdict pronounced upon Admiral Schley by the Conrb of Inquiry, -which was to bhe effecb that apart from the grave mistake in con nection with the Brooklyn's co-operation, Admiral Schley handled his ship well and manfully. ,

PRINCE HENRY's VISIT. New Yoek, Feb 19

In connection with Prince Henry's visit to New York, 15,000 members of German societies in New York will parade the streets on February 26th.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Per Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, Feb 20

The inmates of the Petersburg and Heilbron concentration camps have been sent to the coast to Durban

William Partridge, of the Sixth New Zealand Mounted Mounted Rifles, died of enteric at Ohariestown.

The Scotsman urges the Imperial Parliament to express its earnest ap preciation of the patriotism of the colonies by tendering the Motherland's thanks, with an assurance that colo nial feeling and opinion was estimated highly, and would exercise a due effect upon Imperial policy.

Adelaide, February 20

The local unit of tbe Commonwealth Contingent sailed in tbe Manchester Merchant. There was no ceremony.

Sydney, February 20

A large and enthusiastic demonstra tion at Newcastle expressed confidence in the Government's conduct of tbe war, and repudiated the foreign slanders.

Russia in Manchuria.

United Press Association—By Kloobrlo Telegraph—Copyrighb London, February 20

Oolonel -Jay, the American Secre tary of State, sent a vigorous vote to Russia and Ohina insisting upon equal rights and a ivantages for all tbe Powers in China. He states that a Russian monopoly in Manchuria must inevitably lead to similar demands by other Powers elsewhere, thus wrecking the policy of the open door.

Statesmen at Play.

AN INTERNATIONAL CHESS MAiCH.

United Preas Association—By Eleqrtio Telegraph—Copyright London February 19 A chess match has been arranged be* tween five aside teams representing the Parliament of the Australian Common wealth and the House of Commons, It will begin on April Idth, and the Aus tralians have secured first move. Mr A Bonar Law, the member for the Blackfrlars division of Glasgow, will captain the Commons team. He offers a champion cup in perpetuity for the match. The Times has undertaken to pay the expenses of cabling the match.

Sir John Hall Interviewed.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Feb 20

Sir John Hall, interviewed, aaid that with reference to New Zealand joining the Commonwealth, he did not think ib would be wias to sacrifice its independence. It would have but a email vote in the Commonwealth Parliament, which would be so far removed from New Zealand criticism and influence that if the oolony once federated it would be found that ib had sacrificed its self govern? ment to a very considerable extent. Sir Johu added—•' No, we muab remain out* I do not think we shall lose by it."

While In England ib appeared bo bim that there waa a feeling of disappointment at the way in which the business of the Common wealth Parliament waa carried on. Among bhe English mercantile oommunity there was ooaalderable soreness ab the high Proteoblve tariff proposed by the Federal Government. Mr B*rton'a hesitation In the despatch of bhe additional troops for South Africa made, to aay the least of ib, an unpleasant impre: sion on the English mind*

A Coal Strike.

TROUBLE QN THE AORANGI,

CJnJtsd Ppe«s Association—|sy Elecfirip telegraph—Copyright S?BNEf Feb 20

A strike has occurred among tbe coal lumpers on tbe coaling steamer Aorangi. Tbe strikers allege that the ship's line bad hitherto coaled only by jseana of unionists. This crip, how ever, some non-pfnionista were employ ed. After an interview wftfi the Attorney-General^ the secretary of the Lumpers" Union promised to res commend ths men to retain to work, upon the understanding that tbe old terms of employment—Unionists only

~_.phc.aljj be adhered to. At a meeting tbe men decided not to resume until an o|3|cial reply was received i'rois Hew Zealand, confirming tbe repognifjon pf the statement that hitherto only Unionists bsFe been employed*

The Army Meat Contracts.

United Presa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, February 20

Bergl, interviewed in reference to the meat contract, said he had signed an undertaking to amalgamate with any existing firms supplying South Africa with meat. While the price of colonial meat was such as to leave a profit, supplies would be drawn from the colonies.

Lord Stanley, speaking at Liverpool, admitted the sole responsibility of recommending the acceptance of the meat oontracb. He said that the biggest men of South Africa were behind It.

Tariff Relief for Cuba.

United Preaa Aaaoolatlon—By Kleotilo Telegraph—Copyright Washington Feb 20 President Roosevelt's views as to the settlement of the Ouba tariff have finally triumphed.

The Committee of Ways and Means in tbe House of Representatives .is drafting a Bill to grant tariff relief to Oub*.

Plague in Australia

United Press Aaaooiatlon—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, Feb 20 A man named Watkins, of Bedfern, employed in Sussex street, is suffering from plague. Another suspicious case is reported at Miller's Pjint. The patient Hilder is dead.

Brisbane Feb 20

A youth named Burns has caught the plague. Three other suspicions cases are reported.

Shearing Rates in Australia.

RISE IN WAGES DEMANDED.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright

Sydney, February 20

The Australian Workers' Union has issued a manifesto in oonneotion with bhe forthcoming shearing season. Ib makes a atrong appeal for support. The Union points oub that two years ago it succeeded in restoring the old rates of wages, and last year practically wiped oub the Pastoraiiats' Union agreement. The manifesto indicates thab ib has been decided to raise bhe shear ing rates to 35a per hundred aheep in New South Wales ; 181, with 20 i without rations in Victoria and South Australia ; abed labourers' wages to 30a per week with 45s without ratlona in New South Walea, and 25s with rations in Victoria and South Aua* bralia. Members of tbe Unions are warned that they will nob be allowed to work with non.members, Tbe hope ia expressed that that they may aeonre their demands through the Arbitration Court before shearing com' mencea ; if not, members are naked to ahow their loyalty by fighting for union principles. The increased cost of living under the Commonwealth ia given aa one of the chief reasons for demanding the advances

North Otago Rifle Association.

United Press Aasooiation~By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

Oamaru, Fab 19 The first meeting of the North Otago Rifle Association began today in fine weather. The entries were very satisfac tory, and there waa good shooting. Follow* log are the resule j — President's Match, seven shots at 300 yds and 500yde—Corporal McKerzie £4, Band master King 64, Bergb-Msjir Eibblewhite 63, W Nimmc 62, Colonel Headland 61, Private BtayeDSon 60 ; Captain Little 59. Private Watson 59, Private Dewar 59, G Leslie 58, Sergb Spiers 59 Redoastlo Match—Private Barc'ay S 1?, Oorpl Merle 55 a 61, Corpl Fleming 60, Colonel Headland 69, Seret Henderson 59 Captain Creagh 57, Sergt Msjor X bblewhibe 54. Sergeant Scotb 54, Oiotain Little si, W Nimrno 52, Bandmaster King 51 For tha Teams' Matoh the Palmersbon Rift E are in the lead For the Aggregate Match Corpl McKenzie leads with 125. Colonel Headland 120, Kibblewhite 117, Corp 1 Fleming 118, Sergt Henderson 116, Captain Creagh 115, B-_d* master X _g 115, Private Barclay 114

Wellington Prisons.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright.

WB__w_on Feb 18

Mr Jelliooe, solicitor, has issued a writ agaioßo Mr Haselden, 8 M, claiming £501 damages for an alleged defamatory abatement made by Mr Haselden aa Chairman of the Point Halswell Gaol Commission ab the opening of the enquiry on Monday last, The Prison Enquiry Commission continued hearing evidenoe today; Warder Murphy gave [evidence denying the truth of the charges made against him in regard to his treatment of prisoners at Point Halswell.

Burglary at Reefton.

United Press Aeaoolablon—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Reefxon, Feb 19

The gtablonmaaber's office waa broken open laab night, the lock being shattered by gelignibei Notes and gold amounting to over £20 wera stolen from the abation, whioh is in a lonely situation a mile from town, and favourably located for a robbery,

The Premier

SPEECH AT WESTPORT

United Preae A3sooiatJon—By Electric Telegraph

Westport, Feb 20

The Premier waa entertained at a publio banquet in Victoria Theatre tonight! During the'course of hia speech he aeld that statesmen in the Old Country were now only too glad to get an expression of opinion on colonial questions from colonial statesmen, He dwelt) at length upon the benefits to the Empire by the Inclusion of the Cook Group In Zealand's boundarlea. Speaking of the Anglo Japanese treaty, he said it would be of great benefib to New Zealand.' The navies of bhe colonies, tf&p&n and Britain w'ou'd command the eastern §eas," and prpjjeot jbhe nation'a cosnmeroe. ~|_ _onne§ tfpsj with the Cardiff mine he gaid the Government Intended to haye the tramway constructed to tbe ooaj area ai onoe. His hearera would probably aoo„ ace lb worked aa a State mine

Magisterial

Ab tbe Police Court (his morning, baforc Messrs D Thomas and R Aloorn, Jmtiaai, Robert Crawford was charged with being drunk at the Railway Station on February 20th. Aocused waa further charged with committing a grossly indecent act on the same day and at the same place. Sergeant Eirlow said thab a witness, who had given accused in charge, bad nob appeared, though he had been warned. Mr Thomas asked if the man had been subpeeaaed.

The Sergeanb said be h_d nob, Mr Thomas aald if he had been subrceaaed and had nob appeared, he would have issue!! a warrant for his arrest.

Ab this stage, the witness appeared, and waa iworn.

J-mes Reid, a clerk at the railway ■tattoo, said he had seen the accused on the railway station on the day iv queitiou, when he hid committed the offence.

Accused esid he did not remember the ofhnos.

Tbe Bench said the aoouied had Itld himself open to twelve mouths' imprlaeo* menti Acoused would be fined 5s or twenty fear hours' imprisonment on the charge of drunkenneas, and to be imprisoned for aeveaty-two houra on the other charges

BOWLING

Three ricks from the Ashburton Bowling Olub played a match with Timaru bowlera on the Timaru green yesterday afternoon. Play started at 2 p.m, and ab the finish of the game the Timaru men had a substantial majority of 25 points to their credit. The green waa in very good order, and tha game all through was a most enjoyable onef Ab the end of the match the visitors were supplied with some welcome refresmente. At the 7th head the score stood—Timaro 29, Ashburton 12 j at the 14th head, Timaru 51, Ashburton 36.

The following were the players and total scores ;— TiMAKU. ASHBURION, No. 2 Rink. Bourn Meddlne Sealey Somenrllle Gillman Harrison Rowley (skip 28 Craighead («klp) 12 No. 3 Rink. Davies Fowlep Gabites Dodds White Scrlnt Fraser(skip) 30 Coleman (iklp) W No. 4 Rink, Philp Hnnter Young Manchester Courtis Snod grass Gow(sklp) 17 Hardy (skip) 21 Totals 75 50 Majority for Timaru, 25. —Timaro Herald

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Adelaide, Feb 20 Much dissatisfaction exists locally over the selection of Carter as second wicket keeper iv the team for Englandi The JSegitter etigmatiaea the non selection of McKenzie as an absolute aot of Injustice, and a breaking ot faith with him, whioh the cricket authori ties eugbt to resent. Ib adds that McKenzie waa given to understand when playing la Melbourne and Sydney that he would certainly be picked aa second wiokeb ketpeK There are complaints from other sources of an apparent intention bo ignore the claims of South Australian player* to inoluiien Id the Australian .team.

TIMARU v. ASHBURTON

The Asbbnrtou Club's team was unauooeai* ful at Timaru yesterday. The following repoifc la from the Timaru fferald, Thia game, played yesterday, owing to the weak fielding of tbe visitors, ended in a win for Timaru bj eight wickets. Ashburton winning the toss, elected to bat, Tbe veteran of forty 6ve seasons, G Andrews, played a fine inninga of 45 without a chance, being the last man oub, Of the Timaru men it would be invidious bo mention any players, bb they ail made serviceable scores, thanka 60 their opponent' erratic fielding, aome dozen catches being dropped. After' noon tea was kindly provided by Mrs R- 3 Reid. The following are the scores :— Ashburton P Orr lb w, b Macintosh   4 G W Andrews, c Cox, b Malcolmson .. 45 F Pritchard, 0 White, b Macintosh .. 0 A Pilbrow.c Lynch, b White ..  13 A W Lane, b Make'maon   7 L F Andrews, 0 Macintosh, b Mai oolmaon ..    12 T Richards, 0 Lvnoh, b Jones ..  2 E Marsden, b Jones g F Rands, b Malcolmson ..  0 C J Taylor, 0 White, b Maloolmion .. 2 ' W Anderson, nob oub 2 Extras „ ,„ 4 Total 93 (TiMAno G A Jefferson, o Rauds, b Maraden ... 30 N X Cox, b Maraden .„ „, .» 38 T Lynch, b Lane .„ , .«, 44 R Malcolmson, b Orr ,„ _ 31 G P Woods, b Rauds ... __, 8 A B White, b Rands .„ 0 GMR Jonea, b Orr „, „ ... 15 0 N Macintosh, b Orr „„ w ... 2 J Valentine, b Lane ... ._, ... 26 R S Reid, not out .„ ... .„ 29 M McKellar, not oub „ 3 Extraa „_, .„, __ ..,11 Total for nine wickets ... ,„. 216

Sporting.

EGMONT RACES

SECOND DAY

Haweba, Feb SO Following are concluding reeulte :—

Atkinson Memorial Stakes—Batblease 1, Taplow 2, Motor 5. Won by a noae, Div —£3 19s

Second Huß_L_a -Kaiwhakaroa 1, Han tonga 2, Sultana 8; won comfortably. Div— £2 7a 64

Fourth Hack—Convoy 1, Flying Jib 2, Marianthus 3. Dlvs— £2 3a a 1 and £1 l_a Nor„aksv. Stake-—Beau Ideal 1, Lady Bell 2, Onubae 3. Diva—£llsa Qd and £1 lis

Back Scdrry—Sandy 1, Rita 2, Paraora 3. Dive-£- 10a §d 3nd £2 5a 6d

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If ■ F. FERRIMAN FINAL NOTICE. Ma requestud that tvll Accor.ots due to M&Xim be paid to the undersigned 1_ daya ' F FERRIMAN. shburton, February lltb, 1902 • TO LET, Kermode Street, Ashtnirttm. COMFORTABLE Houho oi f» _ rooms, together with gt^od g-mlcn 1 orchard App'y F FERRIMAN TO LET, Peter Street, Aehburton, HOUSK of live rmns ; \ in-re of L land i gxnl stabling Apply y FKRRIMAN TO LKT. Winter's Bond, Allenton, B FTRSTCL^SS Dwelling, containing HL six rotros ; 1_ acres of land, good rclen and orchard j detached bathroom, isbhonse, stables and trap house F FERRIMAN SHEEP FARMS. ' HAVE several good Sheep Farms for gale, ranging from 350 to 1800 ires. The properties are well fenced Id watered and are within easy acoess^of tt_rker. Fall particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR SALE _NORED STREET, ASHBURTON. A SOUND INVESTMENT. HAVE received Instructions from Mr Edward Gibbard to sell part of Town sction 108, situated in Tancred Street, jon which ia erected a ve:y commodious id convenient Draper's Shop, with wiling attached, large front glass Indows, good position. The property Is t to a good tenant, and is yielding an anuai rental of £91. Full particulars may be had on appli rtion to F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Aehburion BUSINESS NOTICES LLIWiSLLYN OWEN, M C _ M. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACfIiiR. prppxred for nny Musical S Kxaminaiien hnld in New Zealand. All bianchcs of Music taught. Candidates prerected at Kxaminations 37 ; averi'ge m»i_B ga ned, 94 per cent. £j HABVJ_bT CHEQUES I IrK order to make room for tbe New | Winter Goods (now on the w_t^r) we sve received lo c'e*r <ur surplus Stock at teatly reduced puces. Our weliknown UGH CLASS TAILORING. Fashionable V.cuna Suits rrduoed to 58 10s Cash* fashionable Serge Suits reduced to £53 10s lath. Fashionable Tweed Bulla reduced to 33 10b Cash. Fashionable Tweed and Worsted Trousers o measure reduced to 15* C~ah. M" Largest Stook in Ashburton to aeleob rem 3BAIGHEAD & BEBRYMA^ The Lea_l_g Tailors and Outfitters. AehburtoD. Try M.cl3oN__]lLl3 _fc CO., TAILORS. &_J iu ' FOTIOE "TO FARMERS. SkTOW that the season for ploughing has J_N come again, I beg to inform the „_rmero of the County that I am prepared to iREPAIR PLOUGHS AT MODERATE RATES. Having bad long cxperienoa lo tbU olasa of work, I can guarantee all jibs turned cat, Firet class Engineer employed. Ail kinds of Coach and Lorry Building executed to order, Charles Muir, ASHBURTON IMPLEMENT WORKS, (Laic Reid & Gray), Cameron Street ■Wmo*3EACos *%\ FUR first class Dairy Prcduoe go to Cah -oh & 00, Tancred Street



_«____________ -— j 9 ' •» GREAT j_tocl_ial-ittir deductions AT THE NEW ZEALAND riLOTHING T7 AC TORY Olothing JC ACTORY Roys' Straw Hats reduced to 6d Men's Straw Hats 7s6d reduced to 2s Men's Hard and Soft Felts Is Men's Black Soft Felts, 2a 6d Meu'd Drab Soft F.^lts, 5s 6d Boys' Tweed Caps, 8d and 6d Boys' Tweed Hat?, 6d and la CLOTHING- Boys' Tweed Suits reduced to 5a 6d Boys' Tweed and Oo:d Knickers Men's Tweed Trousers 7s 6d Men's Tweed Sac Suits, 21s These odd lines have all been thrown out for ABSOLUTE SALE, bo come early. 'ill.. NEW Zt-ALAND CLOTHING ■ FAOTOKY F. H. BEOKINGSALE, Manager SAMPLES Bought at „ Large Discount— Lirlies' Gloves, Hosiery, and Ties, o_!y one rf each kind, Wholesale Priaeß—W H Peabck, Cash Draper WAKTfiD every one to try Meiaok's Zealandia Boot Store for w.nder ' ful value.



• BUSINESS NOTICES SPECIAL SALE, NOW ON. > GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNPEUS' .UTH.DIN'CS, ASMItURTON m»-in_>-\ *l_ki__■■-_ n - „  lllll||lß _- ULJU ,___ XB Ammm «mwhuhm-iiinm-dLiiim.»iw_»iiiim>M i-iii IF YOU DON'T SUPPORT lOCAL INDUSTRY i V o v o u«■ it '.r or o; ! ARK YOU AlHHir TO BUILD? DO YOD RKQl'lllh; DRY FLOORING 1} VO YOU HI QUIRK DRY MATCH LINING BO YOU REQUIRE DRY MOULDING I_P so 9 WE OAN EXEOUTIf YOUR ORDEBB WITH DESPATCH. i Oar New Steam Sawmills are now in full swing, and Orders entrustel | to us will receive prompt attention. Gates and Hurdles supplied to order. W. H. COLLINS "& CO., IRONMCKGEBS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & C3AL MERCHANTS. East and West Streets, Ashburton. Telephone 14 P.O. Box 35 mwmmmm ________■_____.- mtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ammmmmimKVJvuimm^mi^mmmmmmmi^mKtr TO OUR CLIENTS &BD FARMERS OF THE ASHBURTOH COUNTY. T¥7E ARS CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and GRASS SEEDS, and aa hitherto, are prepared to pay BEST MARKET RATES. In good or bad seasoEßj if the quality of the grain be good, bad, or indifferent, whether prices be High or low, we have always been in the market, and for this reason we claim to be supported in seasons, as tbe present one, when outsiders are competing for the purchase of certain kinds of grain only, which they happen to be in want of. We ask our friends to give us tne offer of their produce before committing themselves elsewhere, and guarantee to give highest prices for any samples that may be submitted to us, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD, ■■m—iiiiiii t_w»._»arosect_—e-"> tjastsmmp*wtaaßßs*mai2&Bß&Bß>BUOmu~tKKtA*B*Bßoßfß3*,Bßn*BMKX&»: J. WILSON HAS Just received ANOTHER 10 Bales of Lovely WALL PAPERS. INCLUDED in the Shipment are some beautiful Designs in Dining Room, Bedroom, and Hall Papers. Persons desiring te chooae their Papers from]the full stock may have them laid aside until nquirfd. HOUSE PAINTING. THfS part of the business receives our special attention, none but GENUINE Oils and White Lead being used. Thorough tradesmen sent to town or country at shortest notice. Sign-writing a specialty. I have a Choice Selection of PIOTURE FRAME MOULDINGS. Frames made to order on the premises. JOHN WIJt_»C-_X AN ADVANTAGE APPRECIATED i*BY TOWN AND COUNTRY ALIKE. A 1 .PfYDTVI >C_ C aT~I7 ORmm BY POST receiving ALIV/UJ-tll & Oilljt_« prompt attention ______ „,.,.. .—_. .—-__



LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Fire Reserve Fund, £2.040,000 Funds over Ten Million Pounda Sterling MR JOSEPH WARD having resigned the Agenoy of thia Company ab Aehburton, Clients and others are informed thab MR J. B. CHRISTIAN Burnett Street, has been appointed aa hia successor) The Company is noted for its liberality and promptness of settlement of claims. BIRD AND ADLEY, i 74 Managers, Christchurch IS THAT JjOY READY For Bis Next Pair of BOOTS "TITTE Have on hand a large assortment of BOOTS AND SHOES Built for Just the wear thab Boya and Girla oxn give them. SCHOOL BOOTS, LIGHT AND STRONG, I At Prices to suit the Working Man. D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE Burnett Street, Aahburton J WBieHT, Conductor and Promoter of U»e ABhhurton Barjjo Band, ITS Prepared to receive Pupils £or BANJO, MANDOLINE and GUITAR. Concerts, At Homes, Garden Parties, Etc, attended. A good supply of Instruments and Music kept in stock. For Terms, etc, app'y 2 S3 J. WRIGHT, Tancred Street*



New Zealand's braye and hardy men Will drijre the Boers Irom hil sto glep, Old England's eons haye nob forgot Majuba Hill—tha,b dreadful jalofr. They 11 fight all weathers, fine .or wat. Nor care for cold that they may get, ' Whioh knowing well they can endure By taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cu^



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Jam Making Season—Any of our readera wanting Jam, Jelly, or Preserving Pana, could nob do better than read Messrs Eros advertisement, as they have a great paoy kinds to choose iroip, and their prices §re bedrock. Offing to $elng such a phenomenal Frsjib Season throughout the county, there ia likely to be a shortage in Jam Jars, so any one requiring any should buy while prices are low, CANADIAN SEAWEED CURB. When ygu feel those sfiarp twinges of pain and realise that you are rheumat|o or gopty, do pot despond, fou need not suffer long if you »ill bub accept tlje suggestion and try the Great Canadian Seaweed Our© It expels th© excessive uric acid from the system and dissolves and eliminates the sediments and deposits and effects a permanent enre. Sold by Geo W Wilton and all chemlsts,~Advt Wade's Worm Figs are most I effective and not unpleasant; children ' tbriva a.iar saking tbem prioe? Is Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent t letches j prioe, U rn



Hollis Cyolb_—The display of Hollis cycles now on view at John Orr _ Go's is well wot thy of inspection by all cycling enthus» lasts. These machines are made from genuine B.SA parts by tbe celebrated gunmakers, I. ifollta k Sons, Birmingham, whioh should be sufficient guar SBt_s> of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finished, and the high standard of -quality •attained in the manufacture of bhe Hollis bioyole haa bens most rigidly maintained. Smoke' New Terms I v_,.*., ... v t



Sander & Sons Erjo__p»r_ EkfTiupT,— Under the diabingufehed ' pasro_ajp of Hie Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amater_»m, acknowledged by Medical Cilnica and U«l veraltiee all oyer bhe globs. That the crude, reeinoua oils, whioh are now foisted upon the public under the name qi JSuo^lyn Bftbraobe, may not he mistaken fqr Sunder i Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Exbraot, we state :—lb ia proved by teats made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Boon and Griefawald (Prussia), thab only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of aoids, resinous and other substance* adheres bo primary distillation, wil! develop 'tha ourajjive properties possessed by the talans)j To avoid the appalling cajißeqaencea reQuft ing from the application of aubatifeutea, eto., in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery internal iniammabion, ebc, ln»*ib id getting Sandbr and Sons' Pure Vo__tinb Euo ltfti Extract, and be aafe THE MAM IN BLUE, The ' bobby,' the * cooper,' th^ *neele|' pr whatever yon choose to p,ajl the, policeman, plays an important part, for he helps to maintain the Saw. The man or woman who offends against society is in danger of being arrested. Those who offend against the laws of health are not arrested, bat pay the penalty ia yean of suffering. Careless eating le the highway to stomach troubles, dyspepsia, and disorders of the liver and kidneys. If you are suffering, Impey's May Apple will put you right This ideal family medicine is a certain and effective remedy for constipation, indigestion, and all stomach complaints. Sold by all grocers >«nd chemists at 2s 6d per bottle, ■■-•■ > ,