Mail Notices

Mails close for the following places as| under, subject to the neoessary alterations — WEDNESDAY, April 23 SAN FRANCISCO MAIL DAY For Northern Ports and Westport, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippine*, Japan, , United States. Canada, United Kingdom, -(due London May 24&h), and Continent of Europe, par Z'&landia, at 630p m. Money orders 2.33 pm, registered articles and parcels Ut the United States at 5 p m

COMMERCIAL.

FOOD STUFFS IN SYDNEY.

Sydney, April 19 Bread stuff* are exoltetf,. and good sales of wheat have been made in Sydney at 43 3d. The country price is higher, being ia some cases equivalent to Sb per bushel, height to Sydney paid. Flour ia at from £3 15a to £9 6s per ton.

SKIN SALE.

Mr D Thomas held a skin sale today, when there was a good attendance of dealers. The fallowing are the prioes .•— Merinos 9d to la 5d ; orossbreda Is 7d to 2s ; hoggets Bd ; 2 balea wool 4£d

HINDS SALE.

The usual monthly sale at Hinds was held today, the attendance being very poor. The eabriee, however, were good, large numbers Oi sheep and cattle being passed. The following are some of the prices ;—Sheep— Lambs lis to lis 6d; merino ewes, 4 -7.; orossbred ewes, 8s 6d to 93 9d, Cattle— Yearlinea £2 j 18 months old, £3 10.; cows £4 to £5.

ARCADE HORSE SALE.

There waa a good attendance at the Arcade horse sale on Saturday, the entries being fair. The following are some of the prioes realised:—Marea £39 10* to £41, old draughts £715s be £9 sa, light horses £610 a to £16, gelding £33. A sale of musical instruments was after wards held on acoounb of Messrs Grace Bro*, when several instruments were disposed of.

DEATH.

Bernard.— On April 20th, ab his late residence, Tancred Street, Samuel Even, beloved husband of Emma Burnard, in his 48th year, after c short aud painful iilness. Hia end was peace.

Asgburton Guardian MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT MONDAY, APRI 21, 1902.

A very important meeting has been convened by the Ashburton A, and P. Association for tomorrow afternoon in order to consider the question of ob. taining a good veterinary surgeon for this county. We have already pointed out how necessary it is, in the general interests of stock owners, and of tbe community at large, that expert advice should be within easy reach of farmers and pastoraliats, and the recent legis lation in connection with the food supply has strongly emphasised this necessity. It has been made evident that the time has arrived when tbe public will require some guarantee that the meat and milk theylconsume are free from any taint of disease, or at least so far as proper precautions can ensure this ; and should the dairy industry be taken op in this district, the stringent provisions of the law relating to it oannot.be carried out without great ex* pense to those engaged in ir, unless the services of a competent veterinary surgeon are eas'ly obtainable. But even those who may be only concerned with the ordinary business of grain growing or stock breeding, have long felt the urgent need of a competent expert in the diseases of stock, for a good many of these are qaite beyond the experience of the average farmer. The heavy mortality amongst the lambs this last season has not even been satis, foctorily accounted for, much less arrested by any measures which mere practical experience unaided by scienti fic knowledge, has been able to suggest. The mortality amongst horses has also been heavy, and it would almost seem that new diseases are continually making their appearance amongst ani mals, as amongst, human beings. Per* haps it might be more correct to say new developments in certain classes of disease, bat in any case it is apparent febat scientific knowledge is neceaaary to succassfolly cope with the causes of euch exceptional mortality as that we have referred to. Some idea of what this was amongst horses, may be gathered from the fact that, although only a very small proportion of the horses in the county have been insured, the payments made by tbe local agent of the Live Stock Insurance 00. of N,Z. (Mr H W Barrett), for losses of horses, mares, and foals, daring the last season amounted to £500, representing nearly fifty animals. It may be sup posed that as there is already a veterin ary surgeon at Fairfield there is no necessity to ask for another for this district. But the work required from the FairfMl officer has been so much in creased of late, what with the growth of tbe business of the Company and the establishment of the public abattoir there that ho has not snfficient time to attend to the requirements of this large district. Probably, it would be necessary for the A- and P. Association, in approaching the Government with a request for a veterinary surgeon for this county, to offer some guarantee, which would no doubt be easily obtained were tbe services of a duly qualified man made available. The important interests involved in the successful hreediug of stock throughout New Zealand, render this question of placing professional advice within easy reach of the farmers of this country a much larger one than that of merely supplying the wants of this district, and we trust the government will lose no time in prodding for a constant supply of .competent sur geons for this country, by insfct? tuting ft training college in the colony. This matter which was advo cated in these columns during the last session of Parliament was brought before Government by a member of the House, and a promise was made that the subject would have the early attention of the Cabinet. It ia to be hoped that this promise has not been overlooked.

Local and General.

Wbathbb Fobeoast — Captain Edwin : wires:—Strong winds to gale from between north and west and southwest; glass rise, Thb Springbubn Estate—We are mi i formed that the amount realised at the sale lof part nf the Springfield Estabe totals | nearly £48,000. Pobtfonbo—ln oonsfquenoe of the death of Mr Bee. Sharplin, the social in connection with the Bpringburn Football Club, whioh was fixed for April 25th, haa been post poned,

New Zealand an» the War—New Zealand has now despatched to South Africa 6343 officers, non>oom missioned officers and men, and 6491 horses, ainoe the 20th October, 1899. ; Pkbsonal—Mr JJ 0 Qaaine, who at one time held tbe position of secretary to the Ashburton A. and Pi Association, ts ab present paying a vialb to Ashburton. Mr Qualuo is looking really well, and received a hearty welcome from hit old friende. Fatal Accident—A Press Association telegram from Grey month states that a man named McNeil fell down the hold of the Haupiri on Friday and died Ib the Hospital on Saturday. Hia back was broken, He leaves a widow and large family, Bioyole Stands-—Local cyclists will be pleased to notioe that bioyole stands have been placed in position at tbe Post Office, and are ready for use. UFPiR Ashburtck Road BoiUD—The following are the persons nominated to serve as members of the Upper Ashburton Road Board, viz, Messrs D McLean, U J Harper, and X Campbell. As these gentlemen are the number required, they are deolaired duly itaeted.'/ Thb .Proposed Railway to Mayfiblcd— Ib is'aonouueed in our advertising columns that a meeting of those interested in the Mayfield railway schema will be held at tbe Mayfield saleyarda after bhe sale on Friday next, ■ Phb-bythbian Church—The services at the Ashburton and Wakanui Presbyterian Churches yesterday were conducted by tbe | Rev J Sbinsou, B D, minister elect of Trinity Ohuroh, Timaru. Large oongwgUions as* aembled at all the services. ' Farmebs'Union—Ab the meeting of the Farmers* Unicn at Leeston, Mr Harding stated that tbe number of mem bers was now 23.000, and that the Trades and Labour Unions numbered 18,000, He stated that the Farmers' Uulon had 350 branches in New Zealand. Unemployed in Wellington—A meeting of unemployed waa held ab the Basin Reserve, Wellington, on Saturday. About oie hundred men assembled! A deputation was appointed to wait on (he Minister for Public Works, and urge that something should be done in the way of finding employment for men in need ef it. * Tbaohbes »oe Sooth Afbioa. — The Imperial authorities have agreed bo grant firab'Olaas passages for the teachers selected in New Zealand for service in South? Africa. The teachers will leave the Bluff by the steamer Westnlla about the sth May for Melbourne, where they will join the steamer Damasous for Capetown. Fparcity of Teachers—The Western Star learns thab there is the greatest difficulty in getting relieving teachera in the Southland district. At. Guoamis'a Bush School, the teacher of which has been appointed to proceed to booth Africa, the children assaembled on Monday only to find there was no one to wield tho tawse.

Farming Under Difj_ict._c.tiks—• Owing to the impossibility of getting on some of the heavy land one large farmer in the Geraldine distriob is sledging his srooks out of his paddock, and having them threshed with a il*ll, for which he is paying 6d per bushel for oats.

Thb Pbioe or Fooostopjfs.—lt is nnder stood bhab in con«tquenoe of the farther rise in the prioe of fijur, bhe master bakers in Wellington will advance bhe prioe of bread to threepence halfpenny per 2 b loaf. If flour keeps up as anticipated, broad will probably ieioh 4d per loaf by May. Tne pride would have been raised before this, only thab one baker stoid oat, hub bhe Association ia confident that he wil! now succumb to pressure. Oatmeal is ab a higher price ab the present time than has been known in bhe marktt for many years. The Dairying Industry-Mr A C Thomson, Chairman of the Souih. Canter bury Dairying Association, says that the dairy industry Is taking on so well in that district that inquiries are dally being made by farmers about the starting of creameriea ab Pareora, Sb Andrews, Geraldine, and Roaebrook, and if the necessary guarantee of cows and shares is forthcoming Mr Thomson says there is no reason why these districts should not each have a creamery by next spring. 3he Home. — The Master desires bo acknowledge with thanks the following gifts. etc—Mrs Elliott, vegetables (twice); Mrs Hugo Friedlander, papers, magazines, cards, etc.; Mrs Andrew Orr, bonks and magazine.; Mr Britbain (Ohristchurob), magazines; Mr Gordon, Union Bank, London limes, Awlralasian, ebo»; Mr W W W hibe, eighb bound volumes Lyttelton, Times for years 1678, 1879, 1860, also loose copies of English and Colonial papers. Thbee Wabbiors—An exchange says :— Three of the Lieutenants of the Ninth gob married to the ladles of their ohoias within a few day* of the troopship leaving Port. One marriage was celebrated on Monday, and bhe vessel lefb on Wednesday! These gallant sons of Mars were evidently deter* mined bo make sure of the girls bhey were leaving behind them, Ab bhe same time they must be bold men indeed, for what is ib bhe old proverb says 2—Before going bo war say a prayer ; before going to eea, say bwo prayers ; before marrying, nay three prayers* Yeb here we have men suturing inbq all three vanturea ab once,— Free Press Farmers' Liability—At a meeting of the Leeston branch of the Farmers Union, Mr Win, Harding, provincial secretary, explained, In answer to a question, thab every farmer was responsi ble under the Employers' Liability Act for any accident happening to employees working for a contractor such as a builder, threshing, or machine owner, and ft was the farmers' duty to insure against such risks, whether the contractor or machine owner was .insuring his men or not. - Mr Harding claimed that the Farmers' Union had raised the price of oats this season, and had been the means of improving railway travelling and haulage, and had reduced the rates of Insurance.

The Mayoralty—There were two nominations today for the Mayoralty, namely Mr W H Collins and Mr Henry Davie. The polling will take place on the 30th inst. The requisition that was presented to Mr Henry Davis, is pub lished in onr advertising columns.

OoußSiNO—The Ashbnrton Coursing Club has made arrangements with the Ashbnrton County Racing C üb, and Mr R McDonoeli, ihe sub lessee of the grounds, for holding the forthcoming meeting on bbegi Ashburton Raoecourse, _, Everything is to ba Carried oat in order to make the meeting a success. The hares are being collected, and a man ie to be engaged to look after them carefully; until the day of the meeting, good escapes being provided, and it is expected th»t most of the hares will git safely to cover. The Disaster to the Eighth—Mrs Simpson, of this town, has received information that the Trooper earned J C Simpson, who was killed in the late disaster, most have been a man of that name who was well known in rowing circlea in North Canterbury, and who is known to have got away with the Eighth, although not on tbe roll. Mrs Simpson waa naturally anxious, as her eon, Boiler Simpaon, was the only member of tha Eighth ot that name enrolled In the regiment. Thb Ashbobxon County Band—The Seoretary of the Ashburton Brass Band has reoeived from Mr Lynskey, Seoretary of the A \ C and A Club, the following aoknow lodgment _—' The Committee of the A A 0 and A C have to thank you for the able manner in which you carried out year engagement on Easter Monday, Should we at any future time require the services of a Band we will ba only too pleased to give a further eogageme.6. The Band has also been thanked by Mr Rowley, of the Wax* works, who spoke in high terms of the efficiency of the Bind, and of the manner iv which tbe members carried out their contract to play for bis entertainment during the week he was in Ashburton Look as This—You can get a dozen pieoee of music, songs, marches, eto, for the price |of one piece ; from 3 i a copy ; acoordeons from la 6d, autoharps from 5, violin case 1 and bow 355, manddme and case £2, violin strings and Actings, musio carriers, stands, olariooetr, mouth organs, tutors ; must be oleared regardless of cost. Address, next MoOallum, Grocer, Xanored Street.

MAYFIELD.

(From ouf own Correspondent) The annual congregational meeting in con nection with the Presbyberian Ohuroh was held on Friday, Some important and inter esting business was transacted. Mr Haiti gave a reporb of work done during the past) year, and spoke of the need of a veabry, whioh he hoped would soon be added to bhe churob. Ib was deoided to leave this nutter in the hands of the new Committee. Mr Morrow proposed thab a verandah be added bo the Manse, and a Managing Oom-, mitbee waa ohoaeo bo get estimates, and \ collect donations already promised. The old" Committee waa reelected and officers re* appointed. j Mr Murison proposed bhab it be recorded in the minutes, the regret fsla by the con gregation ab the loss by death of one of their oldeab members, Mr Kellahan, and thab a message of sympathy be handed Mrs Kellahao.

Mr W Wilson, Treasurer, read bhe balance sheet, a very satisfactory one. Ib was pro posed and seconded that a gifb auocion be held instead of the usual tea meeting nexb year, after harvest Ab bhis stage in the proceedings, refresh' ments kindly provided by Mrs and Miss Ham, were handed round, and much ap preciated by those present. After this, Mrs Twentyman faveured the meeting with a song, * Only Tired,' very sweebly rendered.

Mr Ham, in bhe name of bhe congregation, presented to Mr Twentyman, a handsome silver hot water kettle, as a recognition of his kind services, as organist for many years. Mr Twentyman heartily thanked the donors, and gave a humourous speeoh. Mr Morrow, in the names of himself, Mrs Morrow and their family, presented the Session Committee and congregation with a very handsome communion service, com* prised of four pieces of silver, also a baptismal font. Mr Gallagher, in a feeling manter. pro posed a very grateful vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Morrow and family for their splendid gift. This was unanimously carried, as were also votes of thanks bo tha Chairman, ohuroh officers, Sunday Sohool teachers, and bhe ladies,

Mr J Murhon sang • Jerusalem,' and a most satisfactory and enpyable meeting was closed with bhe benediction.

News in Brief.

At Naseby the price of bread has risei to 8d cash and 9d hooked. Tenders are Invited for leasing parts of the Tinwald Domain. Tenderß close on Saturday, April 26tih, The annual meeting of the ratepayers in bhe Mount Somera Road Distriob, will be held on Thursday, May Ist, ab noon. The election of two membera ot the Mounb Snmers Road Board will take place on Wednesday, May 7th. Nominations are due on Thursday, May Ist. It was stated in Timaru on Thursday (saya the Post) that an order for a line of wheab to be delivered in Timaru had been sent to Canada, The trade of the United Kingdom has multiplied 121 times since 1601; that of our colonies 46 times. Lovers of danoing are reminded of the SwimmlngClob's dance on Wednesday night, ab nine pm. The tickets are going off well, and the dance promises to be moat success ful in every way. Visitors to Christchurch from the Ashburton County are invited by adver tisement to call at the hairdressing parlour and tobacconist shop of Mr George Sutherland, nexb Empire Hotel, High Street, Christchurch. The marriage of the largest man and woman in the United States, If not in the world, was to have taken place at Helena, Montana, USA, » few weeks ago. The contracting parties are Miss Ella Murray, of Missouri, who is Bft lin tall and weighs over 4001b, and Uiward Beaupre the 'Montana Cowboy,' who tips thes-cales at367lbs and Is Bft in heighb. Beaupre is 21 years old and has never been oub of the State,

A party of tourists recently returning aoroas Foveanx Sbraib from Stewart Island noticed a humble bee pa<ss across bhe traok of their steamer aba distance of six miles from the Bluff. The sburdy little voyager had apparently seb his compass for Dog I'land. Is it nob quite unusual fer such an Insect to be foand so far away from terra firma 1

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, April 20 . Lord Kitchener refased tbe dele gates' reqaest for an armistice whilst consulting the commandti In the House of Commons, Mr Balfour stated that Lord Milner and j Lord X itcbener had twice conferred with the Boer delegates. Lord Kit chener, at their request, agreed to afford facilities for the election and meeting of representatives from the commandos to consider the position. In the House of Lords, Lord Saiiß bury read a statement in identical terms. The statement caused an excellent impression in the lobbies of Ihe Houses, and in city circles and clubs. The election of representatives is inter preted to mean that the delegates are in full possession of a tangible basis for peace, The consensus of opinion among the newspapers Is that the Boer leaders in the field are convinced that their own scheme of settlement ie impossible, The fact that they are pursuing peace without an armistice is interpreted to mean that they do not anticipate a mandate to resume the struggle.

The Daily Telegraph says the leaders brought no plans to tho conference. They sought an official assurance re garding the future of the conquered Republics!, and the British plana for rehabilitation of farms. This assurance was given. j Tbe Standard suggests that consul - tation is intended to satisfy Lord Milner that the delegates were able to pledge the whole Boer community. The Times and the Standard agree that it would be premature to assume j that the burghers, representatives can ! decide the f question of surrender, but ;tbe leaders no longer show Kruger's and Lloyds' intractableness, Mr Bal | four's cautious announcement empha sised also the firmness and consistency of Britain's policy. Thirteen Boera have been captured eastward of Reitz, Amongst Colonel Bochfort's captures at Scbweizsreinecke were Kennofi, De Wet's adjutant, and commandant Death waite, The columns returning to Klerks dorp made another sweep, capturing sixty four of the enemy, including field Cornet Niernardi, and Chris Lie* benbsrg, General Liebeaberg's son.

Mr Seddon in Sydney.

A GRATIFYING RECEPTION. United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney April 20 The Drayton Grange entered the harbour shortly after two o'clock yes day afternoon, and was berthed at Sydney at four o'clock: The Warrimeo outward bound for Wellington, went alongside the veaaelat the Heads and took of mails frem the Premier and the Contingent. The Drayton Grange proceeded up the harbour amid a salvo of whistles from the harbour steamers. Mr O'Sul livan, Minister for works, boarded tbe vessel and welcomed Mr Seddon.

A brilliant gathering attended the banquet at the Hotel Australia in the evening, under the auspices of Birt and Company and Houlder and Com pany, to welcome Mr Seddon. Am ongst those present were Messrs Barton See, Wise, O'Suilivan, Reid, Sir W J Lyne, Mr James Milla, Mr Cox was in the chair;

Messrs Barton and See, Sir W J Lyne, and Mr Wise eulogised the guest. Mrs Seddon waa presented with a bouquet on behalf of the shipping companies who tendered the banquet. It may be mentioned that but for the companies forestalling them, the New South Wales Government had intend ed to give a reception to Mr Seddon.

Mr Wise characterised Mr Seddon as a greet Englishman, who not only represented Imperial interests, but represented democracy. He would figure in English history as one who helped to make the Empire a living reality.

Mr Seddon met with a great recep tion on rising to respond, amidst shouts of " Kapai the King." He said such a gathering was not a personal honour, but an honour to bis colony, which was ever frieodly to Augtrajia .He hoped the friendliness would continue in the interests of both. Whatever differ ences of opinion might exist between the statesmen of Australia or the poli ticians of New Zealand, could not destroy their friendship, begotten of kinship and kindred interests. Their interests were largely identical, and they must work together for the common good For the time being New Zealand had to work out her own destiny, but would never look with a friendly eye to Australia, He trusted that for the present they would have reciprocity, not reprisals. The question was who would hold out the olive branch. New Zealand was prepared to do bo. Four years ago a law had been passed by the colony permitting reciprocity with South Australia. He had been too long a public man to be drawn on the Pacific Islands question, but New Zealand's policy for the last thirty years had been a desire to see the British flag over all of them. Foreign possession could not be other wise than inimical to British interests. Australians would find when they came to discuss the question that it would not be discussed with regard to how it would affect Australia or New Zealand, but how it wo ald affect the British Empire, He protested against being used by newspapers as an instrument of torture to pin-psicj? the .federal $eyernment on various matters, Be cause one happened to have tendered a contingent before another there was nothing to cavil at. He gave a denial to the statement that he had advo cated sending a horde of Maoris to settle the war, and reiterated his remarks about kid-gloved methods of war;

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

OBITUARY.

London, April 17 Sir William Anderson Ogg, ex-Sheriff of London, is dead, aged 79 yearn. The death is announced of Francisco D'Asfltasi, husband of ex Queen Isabella II of Spain. UNITED IRISH I_SAGUE. London, April 10 Mr McHugh, member of the House of Commons for Letrim North, waa fined £50 by the Land Court, at Dublin, for inserting iv the newspaper, the Sllgo Champion, » resolution adopted by the United Irish League demanding the surrender by a tenant of a farm taken despite the warnings of the League. THE NEW LOAN. The new consols loan bas closed* 16 was covered twentyfold. The larger applications wilt receive below five pec cent of their respective amounts. The new scrip is quoted at 113-16 th premium. The five millions of consols taken by America was subscribed tenfold. HORRIBLE TREATMENT OF A KANAKA. Brisbane April! 9 The body of a Kanaka, strapped to a log and, terribly mutilated, has been discovered in a water hole at Ingham.

The Tenth Contingent.

THE NORTH ISLAND BATTALION.

I ARRIVAL AT SYDNEY. TO GO TO DURBAN* Sydney, April 20 The Dray too Grange arrived yesterday afternoon. The voyage across was pleasant. Out horse died. Forty eight stowaways wen found after leaving Wellington, Thirty were enrolled In the Contingent, the re maining eighteen, being either unfit for service or under age, will be returned to Wellington. Lord Kitchener cabled yesterday, in structing the Drayton Grange to proceed to Durban, Lord Ranfurly'a farewell telegram waa read to the troops, and was much appre ciated by the officers and men. The Drayton Grange oleared the Heads lb 5.16 p m

SOUTH ISLAND RATTALION.

Chbistohuoh, April 19 At 12.50 the men were entrained for Lyttelton. Tbe seaport town waa bedecked with flags and a large crowd had assembled to wibneea bhe final scenes iv connection with the departure,, At half pact 1 o'olook ths Contingent marched along Norwich Quay, and pro* ceeded with tha work of embarkation, The last man was on beard before 2 o'olook and promptly as tbe hour struck tbe gangway waa raised. Five minutes later the big troopship alipped her moorings, aod at 2.15 she waa steaming through the moles. The crowd displayed the greatest enthusiasm, cheering wildly, The Norfolk was accompanied down the harbour by a number of veasels, including the Zealandia, Botcmahana, and Moura, as well as a num berjof smaller craft*

MESSAGE FROM MR SEDDON.

I Christohttroh, April 20 The Mayor reoeived the following cable I message frera Mr Seddon late on Saturday evening:— ''Convey officers, men, Tenth Contingent kindest regards. Feel assured, like New Zealandera that have preceded them, they will distinguish themselves and add laurels to oniony. God speed them on their national errand, farther their efforbs, watoh J over them, bring tlfsmsafe^home jyjaln. Kiaora.—-Seddon."

Great steamship Combine

[ United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, April 19 The leading American, British, and Continental steamship lines have entered into an arrangement to avoid ruinous competition in the North Atlantic trade. They mutually share Improvement in trade reduce expenses, and amalgamate the repairing works and ofihes. The com bination acts in union with tbe American railways to secure uniformity of service lo winter and summer. There will be no international trap ef or of ships in ■ conneo; tion with the combine.

The Disaster to the Eighth.

United Press Asßoclablen—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, April 20 The Federal Ministry telegraphed to Mr Seddon their sympathy with New Zealand for the railway accident to the soldiers in South Africa, Mr Seddon waa not aware of the disaster before leaving Wellington.

The Plague.

United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, April 20 Two cases of plague are reported. The latest development is the closing of the Zoological Garden?, owing to the discovery that a wallaby was suffering from plague. The death of a number of herblverous animals in the gardens recently led to an investigation. Ib is supposed the disease was contracted from rat infested fodder. Brisbane, April 20 One case of plague la reported ab Pevonporb,

The Crisis in Belgium.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Bbussels April 19 The Chamber of Deputies, by eighty four to sixty.four, rejected the proposed revision of the Constitution, Vandervelde, subsequently address ing the Socialists at Brussels, urged them to remain quiet. He expressing the hope that King Leopold would intervene to terminate the crisis. A resolution waa carried to continue the strike. Socialists at Lonvain, outside ths residence of M Schollaert, President of tbe Chamber, rioted, stoned the police, and attacked the Catholic Club. Tha j Civil Guard fired volleys, killing five and wounding twelve, several fatally. Tbe streets are barred, and the military are maintaining order.

f£E ASHBUBTOS GUABDIaK ; MONDAY, AJ?ML 21, 1902,



F. FERRIMAN j FUE SALE, Homer of Middle and Alien's Road, ALLKSTON, I HAVE received instructi^ns to sell, by private treaty, three blocks of land sltoated as above. Block 1, containing three acre.-, Block 2, containing three aero.. Bit ok 8, containing four .tores, one iood, .weoty nine perches. On block 3 a well boilt Home is on ctt d, and a portion of tbe land bas been hid out iv garden, rod orchard. An opportunity of socarino; .mill and convenient blocks of land such as these seldom oilers, and as my instruction., an. i to tffeot an immediate sate, intending ptirebasera will do well to call and obtain lull particulars of tho properties and inspect at o_oe. Easy terras of payment can be arranged, and the land will be sold In one or more Weeks* F FERRIMAN. , ""fob saleT- Cornet of Graham and McMurdo Streets, Tinwald. IBAVE reoeived instruction!, to Sell Lot 71 ou Plan 91, eltuated be above, containing n.arly i acre, and upon whioh is erected a very Comfortable Dwelling House of' oar roome. The Property is almost within a stone'e throw of the Tinwald Railway, and as th» owner is leavfog •*« ..iatrloti I have .eon Instructed to effect) a ip_ ndy sale Foil particulars on anpHeafcion F FERRIMAN "~FUK SAL*E. B. INVESTMENT SHARES. FOtJR Shares in the Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment: {Society j Slats i-sne. Paid np to April, 1902. Price-£42. Apply F FERRIMAN FOR SALE Clarke Street and Allen's Rdad, Alhntoni I AM Instracfad to sell that very desir able ra.idence containing 6 roome, pantry and porch, together with one sore and ten perches of land situated on above. The property is for immediate Bale, and at the price asked should command a ready •ale, , , .. Full particulars may be had on apph 08tloato FFERRIMAN, Land and Bitato Attenb Haveiook Street. FOE INVESTMENT I HAVE for immediate investment ths Bum of £14,000 on first mortgage ot rural lands, at .£ per cent, In soma to Biiib borrower-. , _..«. F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Aeenb, Ashbnrton FOR SALE I HAVE received Instruction!, from Mra Bardley,Senr. to .sell her propertj fronting m tho Eaatßelb and Eton Street). compris'iu; one acre and forty perches of land, upon whioh ie erected dwelling house containing Dining room 18 x 16. Sitrhg Room, ft Bedrooms, Bathroom, Kit chert and Sonilery ; iwo stalled Stable and FowlhoUSr. Tho properly is well supplied wi.b water from a windtcHl and ttnk. Part of tbe \w& h laid out I _ g*rd_ts and orchard. Fall par.k-al-.rs on application to F FBRRTMAN Land and Estate Agent, Havelock Street BUSINGS NOTICES uj , „!, in i ---------------- " I. o : . WATEBPEOOFS ' rpHB Largest Stock of Water proofs in the newest ahapee, Now Opened RAINPROOF TWEED CHESTERFIELDS 42s 64 and 583 6d Slue tweed chesterfields, so« orel tweed cheßtereield3 30a FAWN T -VEE" CHESTERFIELDS 42s fid WATERPROOFS MADE TO MEASURE JA Tery Large Selection of Water* proof Patterns to select from ' -THE NEW 2EALAND CLOTHING FACTOKY V. H. BIOKINGSALE, i Manager A WARNING. VOICE, A REPEATER. 4 143



j | BUSINESS NOTICES LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, RUGS, ETC. LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, RUGS, Etc., AT 1 T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. V/l/'B HAVE just purchased a very Choice Assortment ot TRAVELLIRS* SAMPLKS in Hearth Ruge, Carpets, Squares, Hall and Passage Mats (in the latest designs and colours Th% above are to be sold at prices much below the usnal Cash prices. Passage Mats from/la each. Hearth Rags from 2s 6d, 3s 6d, and soon. We mb now showing NEW BEDSTEADS (just opened op) direct from the Birmingham Factories, the latest in Iron and Brass Steads. J BEDD.SG and FURNITURE of all kinds in Stock and made on the Premises, j Old Furniture Repaired and Renovated equal to New. Bedroom Ware, Dinner Sets and Tea Sets, Silverware, Lamps, VaeeSj tnd Fancy Goods, Perambulators and Go-Oarta, Wicker and Fancy Chairs, j SEWING MACHINES-The Best at lowesb prices, (The famous 8 Anchor,' T. H. UJN DRILL & CO., FUBNISHING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET (Established 188-1 BAIL UP! It was a common enough expression in Australia one time, and the victim was generally one of those folks who never look where they are going. Caution is at ali tim -a the evidence of wisdom, and in no particular shonld it be shown than in choosing one's TEA. Ton can get all kinds of Tea in Australia ; doubtless yon can get many of them where this journal circulates, and caution, therefore, is absolutely neoessary. The finest, purest, most reliable Tea comes from Ceylon, not China or India, and experts of the Tea-room, no less than tho ie of the household, agree thab A/^9_^**'l*"^'x IS FAR AND AWAY THI? BEST YC^j/J2/^3^2 CIYLON THAT 13 GROWN. NIRVANA TIA is picked and packed tinder British supervision. Eaojj pound or half ponnd is put np in lead in Colombo, the capital of Ceylon, and this being soldered, the package is made air tight and the contents preserved from deterioration. SOLE AGENT- J. T. CGOOH, Ashburton. Mam__.__ji-_iD.il j ■■■Hi mm iii ii ■■nnii_-i__--i--—m» '»n \\mm»mmwmmmmwmmmmwmimm<mma2Cmmwmmm~mw GUNS.  GUNS. GUNS. JUST LANDED.—-Single and Doable Barrel Breech Loading* A real Good S.B. at 45.. D.B from 65. upwards. AMMUNITION TO SUIT ALL CARTRIDGES, including Eley'a Universal and Blue. Nobel's Billis.ite, Smokeless. NEW CLUB. NEW RIVAL. Powder, Shot, Caps, Loading Implements, Gun Oases, Cleaning Rods, &c. LAMPS, AND LAMP WARE- Library or Dining Koom from 27s 6d to 55a; Table from 2s 6d to 30s; Call and inspect the " New Miller." — Hand Lamps from Is. L..MP GLASSES AND WIG&8 OF ALL KINDS. OAKPBHTEJIi'S TOOLS Of all Descriptions at Reduced Prices. Greatest variety and Cheapest in Ashburton, RANGES k REGISTER GRATIS TO SUIT THS TIMES. G. MEDDINS, The Peopled Ironmonger, Burnett S _reet, Opposite Arcade BUY FROM ALCORN'S 6EWTLKMBNW • .. . _IuAPIiCB Bacta Waterproofs I S.yli*h Millinery Blouse F.'annells and O'o.hioß Underwear \ Smarb Jackets Flannelletfces Hats I Hosiery j Dreos Materials Pretty Underskirts! JUST ARRIVED. JUST ARRIVED—TwiIIed Striped Flan JUST ARRIVED—New Blou«_ Flannel- n.le.tes from 4J., Twilled Pick do, 4£d, 6., ettes 4_ 9d doaao, Sd a yard, worth 7£J ; D W /7§<s upwards ; Fianellette Embroideries, 2£d, Dress Serges la 31, l" 61, 1« 9is Fancy 3d, 3£d to 6d a yard. Colonial Flannels from Tweed Dresses from 6s M ; speoial line io|d • White Blankets 8s lid upwards j Women's Blaok Ribbed Hose la a pair. White H C Qail _s fr»m 3a lid, double bed Ribbed Wool Singlets, fall s's.. Is. worth is pi^ • Maroell* ditto, 4- lid; Wbi.d Satin 9. s Wool Shawls Is lid, 2s lid, 4a 6d to Finish, do, 9i 6d to 15s 6d, Alhambra do, lOsddeaoh la lid upwards GIBBARD'B AT GIBBARD'S HARD 2 BE&T—Heavy Reversible Oar- HARD 2 BEAT-Boya* Navy Serge Matt pet, y .rd wide, 1. a yard ; Oil back 3or o' War Caps Is, Superior Velvet do, 2« } dered Floorcloth*, yard wide, la 3d, 2yds Reversible Silk Derby Ties 6d, 9d, Is ; Men's wide ditto. Irrm 2. 31; Special Line Tapes* Strong Wotklni? Shirts, 2s 6d;ODlomal try Hearth Rugs 6. ild to o ear. Real Ribbed Wool Pants 3a lid, Extra heavy Velv.t Pile Axmlnater do. do, 7s lid ; Orepe do 4s 6d ; Colonial Underflwmels 2s lid, Cnth Ore.onnea, from 4Jd ; Double width Good knitted box, le j Samson Brace., Is ; Rever.ibl. do, .rem 9^:1; L.cc Curtains, Men's Sui.a (Good heavy line) 21s; Card flae neleobion, tip top value Is 9d to 13 3 6d Trousers, 4i lid ; Moles, 5. 6d; Boys Navy Sailor Suits 4s lid ; Tweed do from 6. lid AT GIBBARD'S J AT GIBBARD'S Hundreds of other SPEOIAL LINES which cannot be quoted in the limited space at command.— Inspection Invited. E. G I TIT A R D, READY MONEY DRAPER, JB TANCRED STREET (opposite Arcade), Ashbnrton mmmmmmmim ~mmmmmmwmmmmm^ HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBERS, IRONMONGERS, AND TINSMITH Our Season's Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS la to Hand; and Our OUNSMITIIING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Is in the Hands of a Certificated Engineer, therefore all work will be carried out o, Meat) scientific lines, and guaranteed W.. hold a large atook of WINDMILLS, TANKS, BAT9B, FORCE and LIFE PIIMM SINKS, LAVATORY BASINS, HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &o, and make HOT and (X>LD WATER and SANITARY WORK a Specialty SPOUTING RIDGING, and all classes of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured, Pipe Wells Driven, Pumps, Hydrahiio Rams, WindmSls and Water Wheels fixed and BaPP^ d t ' ftffo { Competeßt! Workmen always available for all ola.ses of Plumbing work in any putt of the county; WB , HARDLEY BROS. ™ -82 PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STRKET J. WILSON DIRECT IMPORTER m ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS, A Competent Set o. TmleauM kept for Hoane Palntlpg apd D^rab^ In all ibf Branohas'for Town and Conniry^ «£ MIXED PAIHTS In Large er Small -Quantities j also Palnb Brushes ' White Lead L^eed Oils ((Ray Or ?q.led Sim Window aiaes Fancy Glass l££n_la« Be ? ine Methylated Spirits * v Artists' Material Bemtilal MIRROR GL__SS> large sheets, can bs out to any Bias [



A Waste or limh—Often we have noticed cyclists, wasting their time in walking, idmpiy because they have no lamp. Messrs Oates, Lowry and Oo have landed! an enor mous assortment of cycling capes, lamps, oheap mudguards, eto, etc, _.nd their Ashburton branch are selling e_b exactly same prices as bhe Chrisbohuroh shops. The Latbht Consignment. —I have juab landed a shipment of Rudge-Whlbworbh bicycles, also all cycle requirements for the winter, including bhe latest styles of gas, oil, and candle lamps j also Bluemel's and Hallshooe mudguards. Inspection invitee}. -_.R. D. J@hnst®n, Burnett street, Aah» burton* A Novelty—Tho Khaki bicycle is now being fitted with the two-speed gear hub, whioh nob only gives free wheel, but haa the additional advantage of allowing the rider bo change hie gear ab will from a low bo a higher gear whllsb riding, and oan be in speobed at Besb and Towne'a, Saunders' Buildings. BILL MARTIN SPEAKS. To Ideal Tyre Company, Obriiitohuroh,— Deir Sirs,—l have much pleasure in wribing you bo say how heartily I appreciate the Ideal tyres which were fitted bo my machine and upon whioh I put up my Severn been New Zealand records, and won the several cham pionship prizes. I am very pleased with them-WILLIAM MARTIN 4 171 TPSSJGURA cures Coughs of Long Standing, promotes Easy Expectoration. Price, 2a 8d ; obtainable everywhere,



Holms Cycles—The display of Hollis pyoles now on view ab John Orr & Go's is well w«ttby of Inspection by all fyoling enthua' fasts. These are made from genuine B'jp.Aipartß by the celebrated gunmakera, I, Hollis & Sons,' Birmingham, whioh should be sufficient guaranbe^ of their epolency. The models we have seen are aup&bly finished, and tbe high standard of quality attained ia the manufacture of bhe Hollis bioyole baa bwn wait Jlfldly $9jat.fttned,"



The Elusive Pigskin is the source of muoh sport and the cause of many injuries. Football players should use Chamberlain's Pain Balm, an antisept'c liniment, especially valuable for sprains and bruises. One anpllcation gives relief. Try it. The New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Asso ciation of Qanterbury, Limited, "Ashburton sells ib. No Opium in Chamberlain's Cough Rkmbby—Many congh cures contain opium. The effect of this drug is to diminish secretion of the mucus, and the relief afforded is only temporary. As soon as the effect of the opium passes off, tbe malady retarns in a more severe form. The system Is also weakened and rendered more susceptible to cold. Chamberlain's Oough Bemedy does not contain opium In any form. Ib affords relief and leaves the system in a healthy condition. Ib always cures and ourea quickly. The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Ashburton, sells it. Smoke New Verms The efficacy of TUSSICUfU In all lung and throat complaints ia undeniable. It * touches the spot! every time,



' Home Rule,' once very much discuasod, Is laid aside and lefb bo rust. Old Gladstone, spite of all his skill, Failed to paps this famous Bill. How often do the greateib fail And coughs make ill the strong and hale, Unleaß the remedy they procure— W E Wood's Gbbat Phpfebmins Cose I STANDISH AND PRBJEO^ Photographers utjtfqr the Royal patronage of the Prin6e and Princess of Wales, gcudlo . Qigh Street, Ohriscohuroh. 4 l§s



LOVING! AND SUFFERING. Woman must love ; it is her nature. She achieves her highest happiness in marriage ; but too often love has proved to be Death's decoy. All around ua we see numbers of bright bonny girla of out acquaintance who've married and wrecked their lives, Poor health shattered the i once robust constitution. There ia no strength left for household duties, no nerves for saoia^pleasures. Weak nervous wor(\©n should take Wilton's Bovoferrum lfß v ee| and Ijron),. Eor every form of 'weakness and physical decline it tea restorative of inestimable value. It builds up the system. Sold by ehewfeb* and 2|s 6d»