Mail Notices.

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

SATURDAY, Aug. 30,

For Australian States (due Melbourne Sept. 6th), India, China, Ceylon, Straits Settlement, Japan, South Africa, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (due London October 12th), via Brindisi, at 12.30 p.m.

For Northern Ports and Westport, per Botomahana, at 6 p.m.

Commercial.

SYDNEY FAT STOCK SALES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, Aug. 28 At the Homebush sales all descriptions of sheep were in request, and prices showed a decided rise. New Zealand fetched 25s to 365.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1902.

It has been said by philosophers that man is naturally a savage at heart and will remain so, even under the most favorable oonditions, for no amount of civilisation and refinement can thoroughly eradicate this attribute of humanity. Educationand the refining influences that now surround us keep the inborn ferocity of mankind in the back ground, and it is only now and then that it comes to the front and gives us some startling reminder that it is there. When war is the agency through which this dormant quality is aroused amongst civilised people, the revelation is not so startling as if made under other circum stances, because war itself is a monstrous 'anomaly in this age of intellectual progress. So when we' are told all about the destruction of the houses of the Boer farmers, the breaking up of their furniture, and the shooting of the Cape rebels, we simply accept, it as the inevitable accompaniment of the existing method of 'settling inter- i national strife. Wo have not yet recog nised the incongruity of killing and being killed in support of certain views of Govern ments, while a similar method when adopted by individuals is regarded as criminal, and is i punished accordingly. But there are other ways in which men can exhibit their innate ] cruelty besides killing each other in battle: Amongst the cablegrams we publish to-day are some referring to a military ride; which has just taken place from Brussels to Ostend/ in which thirteen horses were ridden to death, and a great many more were dread fully distressed. It will be remembered that a similar exhibition took place last year, and then several of the horses dropped dead. On each occasion the Emperor of Germany took great interest in the cruel contest, and the people of Berlin following the lead given by their Sovereign accorded the victor an ovation. We havi been in the habit of looking upon the Spanish custom of bull-baiting with aver sion and contempt, but this cruel and sense less military ride seems to us to be infinitely worse. We confess we are astonished that public opinion in Germany has not been strong enough to compel the Kaiser to put a stOD to a proceeding, which is a disgrace to civilization and to the people of the Father land.

We have from tune to time published articles on the capabilities of the Ashburton county in the various the business branches of farming, and o? farming, we notico that there is a

tendency throughout the colony to give more attention to the oppor tunities that offer for'tha extension of farm ing industries. TVe learn from our, con temporaries that a school has beon estab lished iv Wanganui, where the students, by the payment of a small weekly fee, are initiated into all the mysteries attending the breeding and raising of every descrip tion of poultry. The climate and other conditions ruling in this colony are so favourable that poultry may soon be a very large item of export. Another branch of farming that the small settler has hitherto paid little attention to has been the pig industry. Yet this, conducted scien tifically, must be one of the most profitable pursuits of the smull land holder. We export little in the way of pork and bacon, except a certain trade in the latter f torn Canterbury to the Austra lian markets. The pig here, however, is a natural adjunct to the agriculturalist, being fattened on the stubble of the grainflelds. Then, in the matter of fruit-growing, we import great quantities of preserves, etc., but as large a return from those products cannot be obtained from as small an area as from the growth of fruit, though it means that the settler has to wait a season or two until his orchard ia fruit-bearing. But there are many other small branches of the farming industry which can be followed with profit, and there is every sign that the settlers of the Colony are be ginning to Recognise this fact.

The Timaru "Herald" makes the following pertinent remarks on the working of the Labour legislation of AN object lesson this country :—"The on ouH labour sitting of the Arbitra laws. tion Court in Timaru en Tuesday last, and the particular business to be transacted, should serve as a useful object lesson, and certainly lend pojnt to pur remarks. There was no dispute between the employers and the emplojod.in the rjabinetmaking and upholstery trade in Timaru. Wages werg fairly good, in some oases high, and all parties were well satisfied. One may well ask why such a pleasant state of affairs should have been disturbed, and discord have been introduced where harmony pre viously prevailed. That state of affairs npyer would have been disturbed if the local .employers and employed had been left to manage their own affairs in their own way. But it did not suit the Cabinetmakers' and Upholsterers' Union of Ch'ristchurch that it should be so, and they therefore com jnauced .an attack upon the Timaru em ployers. Yesterday we published a full report of the proceedings jn the Arbitration Court, and it is unnecessary fo go over the ground again, If, however, any of our readers have not made themselves ac quainted with that report we strongly recommend them to do so without delay. They will then see what a veritable incu bus on industry the arbitration system threatens to become, and, indeed, already Is. vg jt reasonable that a Christchurch Trade ,uni6n; should have it in its power to interfere in the industrial affairs of Timaru, and to summon Timayu employers to the Arbitration Court, and dictate to them the conditions upon which they shall employ labour, the men, be it remembered, haying not the smallest .cause of complaint, and not alleging ph.ap t^ey have such cause ? If fchatis'not creating industrial discord we 4q fi.ot know what is. Does it not; seem strange fW& unreasonable that'a/' Trade Union in aaofte;.\Gjentre should have pow.er to do ' such palpable z&isjahief ? Does 'it not also seem strange that these miserable agitators should be able to compel a sitting of the Arbitration Court to try a dispute entirely of their own making and to which neither the Timaru employers nor employees £,re .consenting parties ? Finally, does it not seem mox^ grange than all ihe" rest that the law as it now stands apparently compels the Court to treat such a dispute seriously and debars it from telling the frhrisfcchurcfl meddlers to mind their own business a'nijL te let Timaru tradesmen and their workpeople pursue their own course unmolested by ,o#tsidfl interference? There is only one gleam of fcopfi iin connection with matters 6,f this sort; it i$ Ifyat; by and by this straine^l and misused system mtts,tfn,i^ie yery nature of things break down under jtspjyn w.eMit,''

Local and General.

Weathee Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires: — Moderate south to east and north east winds ; glass rise ; frost to-night.

Business Changes.—Mr F. Clark, who has so long carried on the business of a tobacconist, etc., in East Street, has sold out to Mr Bert Flower. We understand Mr Clark is about removing to Christ church.

Magisterial.—At the Police Court this morning, before Mr R. Alcorn, J.F-, John Patrick was charged with being drunk yesterday, and was discharged with a caution.

No-license Mission.—We would remind our readers that this will be the last night of Mrs Harrison-Lee's No-license mission Her subject will be "The battle with the bars." Those who heard Mrs Lee last night were exceedingly pleased, and we quite expect she will have a full house again to-night.

Egg Kating. —An Ashburton poultry breeder tells us that he has found cutting the beak of an egg eating fowl the very best cure for that bad habit, all other known means having been practically use less. About one-eighth of an inch is cut off both parts of the bird's peak, and it will not be able to break an ogg.

Lyttklton Harbour.—The Lyttelton Harbour Board have decided to instruct the Harbour Improvement Committee to con sider whether the Board should advertise for an engineer at £1000 a year. The members stated at the meeting that the harbour was in danger of falling behind other harbours in regard to facilities for shipping.

To Volunteers. —Armourer - Sergeant Buckley will inspect arms on issue to the various corps in the South Canterbury Volunteer District on dates as per advertise ment in another column. The dates of inspection for the Ashburten Corps are as follows : —Rifles, Monday, September loth ; Guards, Tuesday, September 16th; Mounted Rifles, .Wednesday, September 17th.

False Pretences.—A young man named O'Hagan was convicted at the Magistrate's Court at Timaru, yesterday, of obtaining five shillings by means of false pretences, and was fined ,£2. The evidence showed that he borrowed the money from Miss Necklin, dressmaker, by representing that he was a son of the landlord.

The Eighth Contingent.—According to the " New Zealand "Times " there is an Australian Bushmen Corps the members of which are not lost in admiration of the Eighth New Zealand Contingent. Ib is said that while out on the veldt together the New Zealanders grazed their horses - in threes—one man tending each trio of horses. The Australians were in the habit of sending out ninety or a hundred horses in charge of three men ! '

Potatoes for South Africa. —A telegram from Ulenheim says :—Although only a fortnight's notice was given, the contract for the. supply of 350 tons of potatoes for South Africa has been completed, and the 8000 boxes hare been railed to the Norfolk at Picton. The Government representative has been extremely careful in supervising the selection of the potatoes, and is well satisfied with the quality. One hundred thousand feet of timber were used for the boxes. This district is supplying nearly one-third of the quantity to be shipped by the Norfolk. . .

To Accountants and Auditors.—The annual examinations (open to both sexes' under the auspices of the N.Z. Accountants) and Auditors' Association, for Fellows Associates' and Students, will be held on October 2Qth and following days, and applications must be lodged with the Registrar, J. Henry Mackie, Esq., Mercan tile Chambers, Queen Street, Auckland, not later thnn September 20th. The syllabus will be found in our advertis ing columns and detailed informa tiou, applications, forms,, etc., can be obtained from the Registrar.

A Body Found.—A Press Association telegram from Hokitika states that at dusk last night a man who was walking along the south beach, four miles from Hokitika, saw the body of a human being in the surf. He recovered the remains, which proved to be those of an elderly man, partly dressed. Apparently he had been bald in life, but the head and" face are now some what disfigured. The matter was reported to the police, who will bring the remains to town. The identity is at present un- Imown, but it is believed the body has drifted from the north.—A later telegram states that the body found on the beach is probably that of John Grey, an old man who was working below Mikonui, South Ross. He is reported missing since Sunday, and it is believed he has been drowned while attempting to cross the river on foot when the'stream was in slight flood.

Milner Sates, —"M. A. P." relates a story told by Lord Milner. There is, as everybody knows, a great firm of safe and strong-room makers bearing the High Commissioner's name in Finsbury Pavement, and this eminent firm has a, very seriona grievance against him and the Boera! Some months ago, it seems, they noticed that their trade in Hol land and Belgium was steadily going down, and at length they sent out special agents to see what was the causa of it. These agents came back with the simplest yet quaintest of stories. The name of Milner, said they, is loathed, feared, and execrated through out the Netherlands,* and no banker or man of business will buy a safe bearing that name. Milner may be a " safe man "in South Africa' but he won't do in Amster dam or Brussels.

Presbyterian Century Funb.— We take the following from the report of the last meeting of the Auckland Presbytery:— ff The Key. W. Gillies, of Timaru, appointed by the Assembly to raise the century fund Cti ,£IO,OOO, and who had previously been welcomed by the Moderator, addressed the meeting, giving an account of his mission and its results to date. He stated that he had raised in all the sum of .£7700. Palmer ston North was the only district outside of this Presbytery he had not been to, and it would largely depend upon the reception he got in Auckland as to whether he would succeed in raising the £10,000, as he desired to do, before the next meeting of the Assem bly. It was agreed to heartily commend Mr Gillies' in connection wi £h the century fund to the various congregations. It was further decided that the; clerk be requested to advise Mr Gillies as to arranging his visits to the congregations/

Olp Boys' Association,—The postponed meeting of the Old Boys' Association was held last night in the school building. Several letters to the Secretary were read, including one from Mr J. S. Tennant, en closing a guinea subscription. Mr P. Orr said that owing to the lack of interest shown in the Association it would be im possible to form sports clubs at present, but he proposed to foster the social side of the club. As the social side could not be made prominent during summer time, he prbp'osed 'to postpone the Association's meetings till next &pril, the exact date to be fixed by the Committee. These pro posals were agree, d "to. The rules which had been'drawn up by the Committee were read and adopted. On the proposal of Mr H. IT. ?ooks; }t was decided tp make Mr pennant q, fife. member of ihe Associa{;iqn.

Sander ani? Sons Eucalykt; Extract— Under |he distinguished patrqna'ge fif Hi§ Majesty the King of Italy, awarded. i)ipio r ma at the International" Exhibition, Am*, sterdam; acknowledged by Medical Climes and Universities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Kucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca iTOfci Extract, we state:—lt is proved by tests' made bjf the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bohh and Griefswald )Prussial,' "that only products that are saturated with oxygen and'freed of acids, resinous and other substances adherent'to primary distillation;" will develop the cuvfttive properties' possessed by 'the'planf. .Tb avoid tha appalling ftorisequences result in croup, bronph^tiEJ, diphiih^'ia, 4Jtenl?erjr, internal ioflawm^tion, §tc, insist on getfiifl^ Sandeb and Sons' Pvm Volati&b Eucja ixpxi Extbaot mi be sate,

The Timaett Races. — Train arrange ments for the Timaru races are advertised in another column.

Personal.—Herr Rosenbaum, the mar vellous penmau, who can write the Lord's prayer seven times on the space of a three penny bit, is at present on a visit to Ashburton.

Anniversary Festival. —In consequence of a clerical error the date on tickets for the Baring Square Sunday School soiree was stated, as 24th October, we have been re quested to intimate that the correct date is Thursday, 16th October, as shown in adver tisement in this issue.

Flemington Gospel Temperance.—The monthly meeting of the Flemington Tem perance Society was held.'on Friday evening. There was a very large attendrmce. The president (Mr Taylor) occupied the chair, and gave a short address. A good pro gramme of songs, dialogues, and recitations was gone through, and interesting addresses were given by Rev. Mr Fee and Mr Shaw. Refreshments were handed round in abun dance by the ladies, the proceeds of the meeting being given to the Sunday School funds. The usual votes of thanks brought a very pleasant and profitable meeting to a close.

A Growing Reputation.— Oar repre sentative was shown this morning some excellent pieces of cabinetware executed at the establishment of Messrs T. H. Undrill and Co., Tancred street. The articles com prise a magnificent hall stand, made of rimu, handsomely carved, with bevelled glass doors and brass finishings; also a hat and umbrella stand, of a chaste design, and excellent workmanship. The above men tioned were made to fulfil an order from Christchurch. Only quite recently the same firm sent away a duchesse table to the order of a Christchurch client, which shows that there is a demand for local manufactured articles that can be procured here, in some respects, at less than Christ church pricea. Ashburton is steadily gain ing an enviable reputation in this way, as it is not long since we reported that a large or er received from Christchurch by another local firm was executed and sent away.

The Falkland Islands.—lt will be news to most Englishmen that the Argentine Government claims the Falk land Islands as apart of the territory of the Republic (writes the Buenos Ay res corre spondent of the "Daily Mail.") Since 1833, when England for the second time took possession of the islands, Argentine has put in a formal diplomatic claim to them every year. It is now stated on good authority that a special appeal will be made by the Government to King Edward Til on Ist January next for the restoration to the Republic of " Las Malvinas," the Key to the Straits' of Magellan. The Falkland Islands lie 300 miles east of the Straits of Magellan, and have an area of 4740 square miles and a population of between 2000 and 3000. The British Government has recently constructed a fortified coaling station at Port Stanley. The islands were originally discovered by Davis in 1592. They after wards belonged to France 1 aud Spain, but sinoo 1771 have formed part of the British Empire by right of first discovery and subse quent settlement. An Argentine settle ment established there in 1820 was destroy-! Ed by the Americans in 1831.

Tailoring.—We have just received our first two shipments of new summer goods comprising the most up-to-date suitings as now worn at Home. We always encourage customers to select from the web which is far more satisfactory than ordering from small patterns. We have a very large stock to select from. We employ fir3t class tradesmen - every garment made on our premises. We guarantee all our work, fit and style at prices that will compare favourably with those of any leading New Zealand city firm. We respectfully invite customers to kindly order early to prevent disappointment in the " rush " before the shows. Craighead and Berryman the leading tailors Ashburton. [Advt.]

News In Brief.

At the Wakanui Church last night the Key. G-. B. Inglis delivered a sjiriing lecture on the Covenanters. An electrical installation is to be estab lished in connection with the Chriatchiirch de3tructor.

The projected Trawling and Fresh Food Company for Christchurch has been abandoned.

Christchurch City Council are negotiating for the puachase of Canterbury Hall on be half of the citizens.

Messrs John Orr and Co. invite tenders for making a drive 200 ft, more or less, 6ft by 6ffc, with timber where required, the work to be done to the satisfaction of the Government Inspector. Tenders close on September 6th.

A large area is being sown for oats on Edendale estate, Southland, this season no less than 1800 acres, the most of the sowing being now finished.

Lord Fairfax, an Amerioan citizen and a British peer, went to England to attend the Coronation. He is employed in a New York bank.

Ona hundred and forty-seven thousand yearling trees were lined out at the State nursery as Tapanui during last week, a record six days' work. ■<

Fully 10,000 cows were dehorned in Tara naki alone daring last autumn, and it is probable that in another year or two horned dairy herds will be a thing of the past.

According to the " Dunstan Times," over 2000 fruit trees, including oranges, lemons, and figs, are to reach Clyde shortly, They are to be planted on the west bank of, the river, within a mile from the town.

I|; is said that a movement is being pro moted in Temuka to haye the gaa laid on to the town from Timaru. The individuals interesting themseives in the matter aver that if 100 subscribers can be obtained the Timaru Gag Company will conneot the town with its worts. ' \ ,

There are at present twenty-four cases of scarlet fever under treatment at the Wel lington Hospital, including ten cases in the Plague Hospital at Berhampore. and seven cases of measles. ■'■ .-,

At a meeting of the Wellington Land Board yesterday a list was submitted show ing that the unclaimed accrued" thirds" to the credit of local bodies in the Welling? ton land district amounted to .£21,733).

On the ISth a mob of cattle from, the Marion Downs, Queensland, was sold at the Adelaide (S. A,) cattlo market, realising prices ranging from £11 to £18 7s 6d a head, Before reaching the South Austra lian border the cattle had travelled 300 miles over country absolutely bare, No water was available over the last stage of 100 miles.

The Land Purchase Commissioners have paid visits of inspection to Strathallan es tate, Fairlie and the Opawa estate, Albury. As Miss M'Lean was not willing to treat with the Government, they did not inspect Strathcowan. *

An Australian paper states that two Ger nian's walking round the world, who were in Adelaide recently,-report that T^T. Schwiegershausen, the round the world cyclist, has forfeited his wager, owing to haying ridden on a train in New Zealand.

Correspondence.

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

"THE HOLY CITY."

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib,—l quite agree with your correspon dent, " Top Liner," in his remarks as to the awful parody on the above. Of all the sickly things I have ever heard, this takes the cake. I am really inclined to think that the rev. gentleman who bolsters it up wants a change of air and scenery, or there is no telling what may happen to him, and what surprises me most is his wanting to publish such rubbish for an intelligent population.—l am, &c, Bilious.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—.l have noticed in your columns during the past -week some correspondence in regard to a solo rendered last Sabbath evening. Whilst sympathising with Mrs Harrison Lee in her mission, I cannot com pliment her and her helpers upon their choice of solos which were given on that occasion. "Top Liner" says he never heard such a parody upon the "Holy City/ Does he mean the manner in which it was rendered, or the words used, which have so kindly been made public by you. Either in my humble judgment, was and is an awful parody. I am. certain "Stephen' Adamß," never dreamt that his ever-living song or the tune would be used in such an awful manner. The Eev. Fee says "Top Liner" is mean to get behind a kopje to criticise. It is not mean or cowardly at all. It is a matter of convenience, and the Rev. Fee/ will never help his cause by slurring others who pass their opinion upon what really was a public mission, and so open to criticism. I wish Mrs Lee good luck in her mission. I have heard her on three Conti nents and two Hemispheres, but never heard her supported by soloists in such a manner as she was last Sunday evening. I am, like " Top Liner," mean, and sign myself from a hollow log; but, Sir, you have my consent to disclose my name to the Eev. Fee alone if he so desires. Thanking you, Sir, in anticipation,—l am, Resident.

Concert and Dance at Elgin.

[By Our Special Eeporter J

The old-time custom of holding annual socials in aid of the prize funds of our district schools appears to continue in popular favour, and has been for years the recognised way to raise the necessary wherewithal to purchase prizes for the young folk attending school. Last evening about 170 persons attended at the Elgin school on the occasion of the annual con cert and dance in aid of the prize funds. The building was filled to overflowing, several having to content themselves by standing in the porch. The evening being fine, several townspeople availed themselves of the opportunity of a ride or drive to this quiet little school district, which is situate about five miles from town. Con veyances went out from Ashburton, well filled with ladies and gentlemen who were to take part in the concert, and others, and several Ashburtonites, bent on hnving " an evening out," went out on their bikes.

Before opening the entertainment, Mr A. Protheroe, chairman of the School Com mittee, took the chair, and explained the object for which the entertainment was held. Taking a retrospective glance at the year's work, he could say that it was very satisfactory. The Inspector's/report on the school was a good one, and the Elgin people were very well satisfied with their schoolmaster, Mr Hunnibell. He could assure them that the school ■wai as good as any in the North Canterbury district. There was one thing he would deprecate, and thai was the dismissal of the sewing mistresses from our schools, which he considered a shame. After a brief good humoured remark or two anent the master himse'f, Mr Protheroe called upon Miss Coehrane to open the concert with a pianoforte overture. Songs were capitally rendered by Mrs Dee, Miss C/Butterick, Messrs E. Manchester, W. Brooking, G. Carson, 11. Stock, and J. W. Malcolmson. Mr E. Frizzelle kept the audience in roars of laughter with his comic recitations, and Messrs H. A. Flower, T. Eollitt, and Lusk appeared quite at home in their, comic songs. Encores were the order of the evening, to which the performers responded as occasion demanded. The accompani ments were nicely played by Mrs Hunni bell, Miss Coohrane, Miss Protheroe, and Mr Hunnibell.

At the conclusion of the concert, Mr Choak said that he had great pleasure in seeing such a full house,-and proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all who had helped to make the social a success.

Mr Brown seconded, after which the National Anthem was sung, and the con cert part of the evening's entertainment was brought to a close.

Refreshments, which were provided by the ladies of the district, were served in a marquee adjoining the school, at which the performers were entertained after the concert.

The room was then cleared for dancing, which, was indulged in with much spirit till an early hour.N when the gathering dispersed, all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Miss Cochrane, Mr Anderson, and others supplied the music. It is ex pected that the* net proceeds of the concert and dance will result in a nice little sum to go towards the purchase of prizes for the scholars.

Jean Gerardy Visits Ashtmrton.

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Jean Gerardy, probably the greatest cel list in the world, will give a ooncert in Ash burton on Thursday next. This will be good news to our readers. It was at first feared that this distinguished artist would not be able to appear here, but in response to over a dozen written requests, Mr John H. Tait, who is manager of the tour for Mr A. H. Canby, hns fortunately been able to arrange for a concert to be given her© on Thursday evening next, immediately after the arrival of the train due at 8 p-nv, from Christ church. The whole of the Australian and New Zealand press unreservedly admit that Jean Gerardy is unquestionably one of the most distinguished artists who .have ever visited the Southern Hemisphere. That a great treat is in store for the Ashburton public goes without saying, and it is to be hoped that our leading oitizens will show their appreciation in no uncertain manner, of the compliment being paid us by a visit from such a great master. That is the only way we can induce visits—even though they may be very far and few between— from representative artists. The career of Jean Gerardy has been quite remarkable. He made his first public appearance at the age of 11 years, and ever since his per formances have created the greatest en thusiasm. He appeared before the Queen of Spain shortly after his debut, and so struck was that Royal personage with his playing that she conferred a Spanish honor j upou him. Then^he made his first appear ance in i London a few months alter, and Paderewski, the great pianist, was so en thusiastic about Gorardy that he offered to play the ruano accompaniment—a very rare tribute from one great artist to a youth not 12 years old. Then he was commanded to. play before Her Majesty, the late Queen Victoria, who was so deeply struck with the boy's powers that he became a great favorite with Her Majesty. He has played several times before the Royal Family. Then he is being assisted by two brilliant artists in Miss Electa Gifford, an American soprano, and Mr G. Galston, a brilliant pianist from London. The box plan for this great event will open to-morrow morning at Jones', and as a great audience is sure to be at th.ci concert our readers should book at Qnpe.

Mrs Harrison-Lee.

Mrs Harrison-Lee again addressed a, large and enthusiastic audience at the Oddfellows' Hall last evening. Mr Brock occupied the chair, and pleasantly intro duced the speaker. Mrs Harrison-Lee then proceeded with her address, in the course of which she argued the best reason for prohibition was that it would help the working man, who, the speaker said, was the very back bone of the nation, for it was by his exer tions that the better classes would be able to maintain themselves in luxury. Who then she asked had most right to the beßt ot tood, the best of raiment to keep him up to the standard of physical strength, which alone is the working man's bank account. Yet hy allowing this drink evil to be abroad in the land, we are robbing him of even the most common luxuries, robbing him of the strength that ia .the direct means of hia livelihood, and by robbing him we rob hia family also. Oould not we, like the fairy godmother of old, armed with the pen oa polling-day strike out the top line and at the same time strike away all the sordid care and want, and bitterness from him and his family and start them on in a fresh life, the life of happiness and righteousness that brings its own reward. Quoting a states* man's opinion, the speaker then showed how the abolition of drink would affect the revenue, and mentioned the case of Liver pool having closed 300 hotels, already ra ferredto in her address as at Dromore and elsewhere. The lecturess also pointed out that the money not spent in drink would be otherwise available to the people. Through the pressure of time, the speaker was not able to quote any more reasons ia favour of the question, but hoped to do so at some future time. The lectures* con cluded her address by a stirring appeal to those who upheld the cause, not to waver in their purpose, but by their enthusiasm and steadfastness endeavour to kindle such a fire in others that would convince and convert them to the right way of thinking, so that on the polling day all would unite together in the holy work of love and redemption, for the sake of him who nilleth not death to a single one. The speaker then resumed her seat amid enthusiastic applause.

The Chairman then announced that an other meeting, the last for the time beW would be held to-night. Mr Fee also an nounced that he and Mrs Harrison-Lee had some interesting literature on the subject in hand for those who would bo willing to procure any.

One question was then asked and satis* factorily answered, and the proceedings teir* minated withthe Benediction. •

CABLE NEWS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright,

London, August 28 A series of earthquakes have occurred at Mulanoo, near the American army's head quarters. The rivers and mountains have been considerably disturbed. Sixty Fili pinos have been killed.

operations on the eastern side of Sirr I?^^closed a cave 350 ft long and 70ft teet high, stalactites and stalagmites forming pillars. The Secretary of the Decimal Association asserts that two hundred and ninety mem bers of the House of Commons are prepared to support the compulsory adoption of metric weights and measures. The Admiralty has declined to raise the subsidy to the Calliope Dock at Auckland to payable at the rate of JBSOOO a year for thirty years. Holbein started from Cape Grisnez on Wednesday afternoon, on a third attempt to swim the English Channel. The condi tions are favourable.

PAEis.Aug 27 A bpamsh anarchist has been arrested at Nile. It is reported that he was under orders to kill the Kaiser.

An outbreak of ruffianism has occurred in Paris. Gangs of Hooligans are fighting each other and robbing pedestrians. Some are using lassoes.

St Petersbubg August 28 The " Novosti" states that the amended German Tariff Bill is undoubtedly pro hibitive and must lead to'a tariff war with Itussia.

Sydnkt, Aug2B With reference to the cable announcing a reduction in fares round the world, it is stated that the reduced rates now in force amount to £7 off. a rouud ticket. The Oceanic Company is also in the agreement. A number of firms have been fined £5 each for passing false Customs entries. At the Mount Kembla inquest, Morrison, one of the night deputies, stated that, in his opinion, the disaster was due to the fall of the roof in a thirty-five acre •vasts working.

The labour schooner Sybil, which left the Solomons in April last for Brisbane, and has not since been heard of, is believed to have had one hundred natives aboard, in addition to ten whites.

The Isthmian Canal.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Washington, August 28. President Roosevelt, speaking at Augusta, said th" at America would soon commence the Isthmian Canal, the greatest engineer ing feat of the twentieth century. Mr Knox, United States Attorney-Gene ral, after visiting Paris, stated that his Government would not purchase the Pana ma Canal unless France gave a guarantee against loss through, defective title.

The Monroe Doctrine.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Washington, August 27 President Roosevelt, in a speech, declared that the Monroe doctrine is simply a stats nient of America's firm belief that the nations existing on that Continent must be left to work out their own destinies. America could no longer be regarded aa a colonising ground for any European Power. The one Power able to make the doctrine effective is the United States, for the nation which advances the doctrine must have the power to back it up.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Capetown, Aug. 28 Dr Smartt opposed a Colonial Commission to inquire into the administration of mar tial law, on the ground that it would en gender racial animosity, and was designed to whitewash rebellion. r.

Melbourne, August 2S A letter from a Victorian member of the South African Constabulary deprecates the rush of people there. The writer states that they will see the moat awful misery in a few months. Wages are sound and hie-h, but it costs five times as much for living as it does in Australia. "How can this burnt out wreck of a country, desolated by three years of war, support a large population. 3*

Returned Contingents.

Per Press Association—By Bleofcm Telegraph AucKTxAsn, August 28,

The troopship Montrose sailed for Wel lington this afternoon. A number ©I troopers left behind will go south by the Moura on Saturday. , The southern officers and troops who ar rived in the Wakanui left for the south by the Rotoiti to-day.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN ; FBI DAY, AUGUST 29, 1902.



P. FBEUIMAN. ~~~FOR SALE. FARM EOAD, ALLENTOtf. AVERT Desirable Property comprising! 5 acres good land, with family residence. Situated within easy distance of the Public School and "Woollen Mills. Immediate occupation can be given, and eaay terms of payment arranged. F. FEKRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. 4 DESIRABLE little property compris <\ ing nearly £ acre of ]and and a Dwelling of three rooms with double brick chimney. Th« property ii for immediate biuo ana «OlB»SliOB. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOR SALE BTJBNETT STBEET WEST. IHAVB received inatructions from the Executors of the late Jambs Haw- Xixs to sell Town Section 645, containing i-acre, nituated in Burnett street West, adjoining the property occupied by Mr D. Lftitch. The improvements consist of ft well-built four-roomed house. The property ig well nituated, and is in olose proximity to the centre of the town. My instructions we to effoct an imme diate sale. Easy terms can be arranged, and prempt possession can be given. Further particulars can be obtained on «_*•*. FFERRIMANi Land and Estate Agent. ~~FOR- SALE.



iITKEN STBEET, ASHBUETON. AVERT Durable little Home, replete irita every convenience, compris ing fire rooms, pantry, bathroom, and d»taoh«d wa»hhou«e. Water laid on from windmill to waahhouse and bathroom. The land is nicely laid out in gardens, aad well stocked with fruit trees. Easy terms and immediate possession can U BlWB* F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE ~ Near the Alford Forest Eoad. AJOTJB-EOOMEDHOTJSEand Section planted with Fruit Trees. W* *130 F , feeelmAN. : FOSTSALE. A*' X excellent suburban property contain- J&_ ing 10 acrei, with good dwelling li»ui9 and etables. The property is one which will grow into money, and from its eonvani«nt aize, its admirable position and iacreaßinsf valua, is woll adapted for a farmer who wishes to retire from active lifffl. Tall particulars on application. P. :FEEBIMAN, Ashburton. - FOR SALE^ ~~* CHAELES STEEET, near the WOOLLEN MILLS, ALLENTON. I HAVE for sale a comfortable dwelling hou'.e of Six Eooms, situated within threw minute*' walk of the Woollen Mills. The land comprises tiro acres and other improvements consist of Good Stabling' and Poultry Yards. . The Property is for immediate sale, and is well worth iaspeotion. Fall particulars can be obtained frAra * F. FEEBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE ALFOBD'FOERST EOAD, NEAE WOOL LE^ MILLS. HOUSE of 4 rooms and porch, together with one Acre and 29 porches of land Tis« property is occupied by Mrs Kissane, and i* for immediate sale and occupation. Price and terms may be obtained on application to F. FEBEIMAN, Land and Estate Agent.



H GEESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAB DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897- EtIGHT years experience with E. G-. and i F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Ha» commenced practice in rooms •epsfcttirs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Booms, Burnett Street. Stopping* in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets <of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. ©m administered. All work guaranteed. Blottus of Attendance—-9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Eesidence—Care Mrs Gbant, Wills fitreet. Paperhangings 2s 6d in the & discount for Cash FOE ONS 3IONTH, AT «, jt_^» Ai.i.y UU) Taacred Street. "PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Artistic Signs Paihtbd. A.HTISTS' MATERIALS, NOTICE Pish! Fish! . Fish! TO ANQLEES AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods ju3t to hand ex s.s. " Whaka kfkua" from London. Rods, Eeels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Plies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc.!; Bem£ direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christ-church prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. HAKDLET B&OS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburfcon. Orders by post promptly attended to. \\ ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate, ' ' a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street.



' . BUSINESS NOTICES. —THE CYCLING SEASON;-" NEW NOVELTIES ! ! ! MORE IMPROVEMENTS !! ! NEW PATENTS !!! Just Landed—Continental Vulcanised Tyres (Dunlop) A BSOLUTELY the best wearing and lightest running Tyre ever made. Fits any Jm. machine. Price 25s each. Admitted by Experts to ba the most serviceable Cover ever invented. PUMP CLIPS.—We have a grand assortment of all the latest in Pump Clips, loe Clips, etc. Hill's improved " INSTANTEK," with looking device, 2s per pair. No rattle whatever, nnd so neat and light. : Enamelling and Plating Department. : Now is the time to have your Bike overhauled, enamelled, and plated, etc. Our Enamelling and Plating Plant ia the rno3t up-to-date in New Zealand, hence our suocess in obtaining tho highest awards wherever exhibited. n Largest Cycle Makers and Importers in New Zealand Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street. BOOTS. BOOTS. ..,, Ml *y*. WE ARE SHOWING Choice ranges in Ladies' boots and shoes Full stocks in Children's school boots. ' Smart snipes in Men's Boots Slippers in endless profusion. TJH E WILL ACCEPT a Very Low Price for a number of ODD LINES of Boots and Shoes.



MITCHELL & TURNER. HUBBUCK?S OILS & OASTLE.BRAND COLORS AS Specified for use by all leading Architects and used on all Board of Education Works. WE USE ONLY THESE : : : All work done under supervision of our thoroughly Experienced Foreman, ME. CHAS. CHAPMAtf. .8 1. G'N-.W RITING. W/H. COLLINS & CO., Painters, Glaziers, Signwriters, Paperhangers, Examiners and General House and Art Decorators. S/~i~O T ~^l/IT For keeping frost off early Fruifc. Best and cheapest V^JA/JLISIL in the world.



# ■ -■ _ c I'HBW" ZEJJJjAKDJ mHE LEADING Establishment for Well-made Fashionable Clothing. I Eats, Caps, Ties, Shirts, Collars, etc. NBW GOOES FOE THE STJMMES SEASOF, ; ' Including all the Latest Novelties, WILL BE OPENED EAELY NEXT MONTH. —-to: New Zealand Clothing Factory, ■■s.AJLK* A lIP, ALL THE RAGE. ; SDecial Reductions :o: Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICRFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. \ Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s Gd, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens' from 8d per pair. School Roots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of everj description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. . Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS &PICBIFORD, EAST STEEET, ASHBUETON,



|J. WILSON^ BURNETT STR.EET. —-Painter, Glazier and Paperhanger. IMPORTS DIBE0? FEOJI THE BRITISH MANUFACTURERS WALL .PAPERS Of Every Description ALSO Genuine White Lead, Mitfeu Paints, Linseed Oil (raw ai foiled), Window Glass, Mirror Glass, Picture Mouldings, etc. I stock everything required fof Painting and Decorating Houses. "VT T> The Public when buying from me, «t feaving work executed, can thoroughly X% • !>• rely upon the GENUINESS of all the- »ia£srial procured or used as the 4am may be. What I sell and use is the genuine article, made specially tor house winters. Buying in large quantities and being a tradesman T know _ex.actly what is wanted. Firsfc-class Tradesmen sent to town or eountxy to execute Painty Paper hanging, aaswl Crlazing. " ■ . . , ,  , » ; Orders by poab Attended to promptly: Kindly send length/'ferswJtfr, and Jjeigfrt ffl ■rooms to ensure corceet amount of paper or paint being sent. Solo Agent for H«wi Sanitary Watee Paint. Sign Wntiag a «j*eM»ty, I G. MED 1) INS 1 Y3ESPECTFULLY requests inspecfcioa of the folo»i]USf seasonable articles, just JLaj Jiinded, at prices which should tempt all to buy.. GARDENING TOOLS., ! Including Spades, Forks, Kakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' *ff4 s I Spades and Forks, etc, "^nrMrrnTTrn ! FARMERS' REQUISITES. Leading, Plough and Back Ciuuns, florw .^niyes (Mavtin's etc.) Gorse Grubbers, Picks, Axes, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Btaestone, Oils, Paints, etc. ' Best Kerosene ... "■• 3.4 per tin. ! WIRE NETTING.—Having a large stock on hand I ana selling—§b,eep (with centre ! strand) * U per yard; Fowl, 18in, ld s 24in lid 8 -86 in. 2d per yari swfr *in ,to "smmGMACHffIBS -1 am Sole A-ent for the celebrated « DAY EY " msMpe,f&f aVmakVr S pe°Sty of CARPENTERS TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety fat the \ lowest prices in Ashburton. The Peoples' Ironmongc, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade.



Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safb ' and Bure remedy, in Is boxes; sold every where Smoke New Venus



THAT AWFUL BEPBESSTON. Hundred? o,f suffe.rers frqin dyspepsia have! experience^, that awf u\ depression, but experience fails to teach sqine people, for they will continue taking noxious nosr trums, in the vain hope of finding a remedy. Impey's May Apple cures " that awful de pression," and effects a permanent cure. Impey's May Apple is the result of years of study and research, and experimenting with medicinal herbs, roots, and barks, ?ind combines the laxative principles of thebesh Its excellence is due to the scientific way it is compounded and the original method of I manufacture. Impey's May Apple, the ideal i family medicine, is a safe and positive j remedy 'for ' constipation, indigestion, dys pepsia} bilioiisness, heartburn, and all irre gularities of 'the liver; kidneys, and bowelß. It' acts promptly, p.ainles'sly.'and pleasantly, and effo6t3'a permanent cure., ' Sold by all c'hpmjkV and l sftirekejepe^s' afc %'6d. per. bottle, pr post free from the wholesale agents—Sharland and Co,, Wellington,



Eyeipy ner?on y^ho has tried TPSSICURA |ay^ t^ie same filing. 1^ is absolutely infallible \n all oases. Smoke New Venus



J}Q NOT DESPOND. Whan yew feel those sharp twinges of psii}, aud realise that you ar© rheumtatio or goaty, do no£, d,esp9p,di iTqji need,not si^Ew long if yon:^ill accep.t'Ahe sug^stioJi, :i nd try t&e Qre^t Canadian §^aw«ea Care, It; a^pels th,e excessive wic acid fjrom th« system, ai3,d dissolves and eliminates that sediments and deposits and effects a per manent cure. Sold by Geo. W. Wiltoai w4 all chemists.