Mining.

Dunedin, June 16 Returns:—Clyde 940z ; Sheddan's Free hold 71oz ; Golden Run 750z; Monte Christo 4! ok; Vincent Extended 17oz 9dwt; Otago l7oz ; Champion 16oz sdwt; Golden Trea sure 16oz; Upper Magnetic 13oz lOdwt; Coal Creek 240z.

Today's sale3—Alexandra Lead 6s 6d; Bendigo 10s; Golden River 6s; Leaning Rock 4s; Old Dunstan 3s 6d ; Olrig 21s 6d; Teviot 8s Bd.

Commercial.

HAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports as follows on his Saturday's sale:—There was a good attendance throughout, and bidding was brisk. There was a rise on last week's prices for pigs, weaners fetching 7s, 7s 6d, and 8s ; small stores Us,porkers 24s to 275. Fowls Is 6d to 3s pec pair. Produce -Oats, 4s to 8s per sack ; potatoes ss6dto6s6d per sack; peas 10sto 12s : onions _d per lb. A large assortment of sundries sold at satisfactory prices.

DEATHS.

Williamson. —At Groatie Burn House, Ashburton, on June 15th, Elizabeth, wife of Donald Williamson. Aged 66.

Adams.—Ou the 14th inst., at Saunders Buildings, Ashburton, Hannah Eliza beth, dearly beloved wife of William Adams. Aged 55 years. R.I.P.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1902. Local and General.

Weather Forecast. - Captain Edwin wires : —Strong to moderate easterly winds ; glass rise; frost to-night.

The County Band—A meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton County Band will be held tomorrow, Tuesday evening, at 7 o'clock.

Magisterial - At the Police Court this morning, before Mr R Alcorn, J. P., a first offender was charged with being drunk on Saturday, and was fined ss,

One Less. —In consequence of urgent private business claiming his attention in the Old Country, Mr Smedley, temperance advocate, has intimated that it is impos sible for him " to stop and help fight the battle for No-License at the next elections."

Prime Canterbury.—A Christchurch resident, at present staying at Bourne mouth, in the South of England, states that Canterbury mutton is sold there as follows :—Legs and loins, lOd per lb; fore quarters, 9d per lb; necks, 7d per lb.

Hunting the Kenniffs.—The Brisbane police complain that the difficulties in hunting the Kenniffs are largely increased by the settlers supplying the fugitives with neqessaries and giving them informa tion.

Monster Eel.—The following are the dimensions of an eel caught by Mr Matthew Smith in the Domain this morning: Lengtsh 4ft. 3in, girth 18in., weight 17ilbs. It was a swamp eel, and was caught in the pipe between the baths and the middle lake.

A Return Gift.—The "New Zealand Times" states that in recognition o£ the liberality of Lord Rothschild in presenting two stallions to the colony last year, the Government haa decided to send him a collection of photographs of New Zealand scenery. These will be enclosed in a waka huia, or Maori case. The case, which is of totara, measures 24in. by 29|in., and is 4m. deep. The sides and cover have been carved in Maori style by Mr Jacob Hebber ley, of Petone.

1.0.0. F., M.U.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge was held on Friday evening, N.G. Bro. W. J. Leggett presiding. There was a fair at tendance of members. Sick pay was passed for payment to those on the sick list, and the funeral donation passed for a deceased member, Two candidates were proposed for membership. It was decided to take part in the afternoon procession on Corona tion Day, and the Secretary was instructed to write all the other Lodges in the district inviting them to join in. It was decided that members assemble at the Lodge room at 12.30 o'clock. After the usual routine business was disposed of, the Lodge was closed in due form.

Speech and Song Mission—At the in vitation of the pastor and congregation of the Baring Square Church, the two lady evangelists known as Sister Eleanor and Miss Jule Layton have consented to hold a ten days' mission in Ashburton. The initial services were conducted on Sunday, and were well attended, especially in the evening, when the building was packed with an audience which appeared to be highly interested. Though it is now-a-days no°novelty for members of the fair se« to occupy platform or rostrum, there is a special attraction %vhen two ladies of the culture and ability of Sister Eleanor and Miss Layton use their exceptional gifts of speech and song for the benefit of all who care to listen to them. On Sunday morning Sister Eleanor spoke from the text—"And kow ahideth faith, hope, and love, these three'; but tji_ greatest of these is love." At the evening semcp £he same evange list gave a stirring address from JJ portion of the message to the Church at Ephesras { ~ " Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee because thou hast left thy first love." Miss Layton sung two solos—Jude's " Better Land," and "When I Survey the Wondrous .Gross/ the latter to the music of "He wipes the te?f from every eye." Mis_s .Lay ton has a cultivated contralto voice ot wonderful range, and' sings, with rap attention to expression, but any approach to " performance," so objectionable m places ot worship, does not appear in the slightest. The accompaniments were played most sympathetically by Miss Eva Jones, and the congregational singing was hearty in the Qxtx&W, The missioners use Sankey's ■hymns, aud it w pne evidence of the thoroughness of their methods that a supply of the hymn books is part' of %i? equip ment, and are supplied to the congregations #t the services. The meetings will be con; "turned every night this week. ■

Britain's Bw.-*4ny persons thinking .of buying a bicycle shoufd gq alpng find We'a look at the machines which hay.c now, by their sheer iperit, wop the generic title of " Britain.s Best Bicycle/ These bicycles are manufactured by the wpr}d?s largest cycle builders, Rudge-Whitworth Ltd, Coventry, England. R. D Johnston, Burnett Street, is the local agent.

For ali complaints of the Throat, Lungs, i»d gronohlal Tabes, TUSSIOURA. 1« the Bovoreiga reswaciy, At all chemists

i Personal.— Major W. St. George Doug las, Assistant-Inspector of Post Offices for the Midland District, and for many years Postmaster here, is^ at present paying Ash burton an official visit.

Coursing.—The adjourned meeting of j all interested in forming a Coursing ' Plumpton for Ashburton, will take place tomorrow evening at 8 p.m., as the business is important a full meeting is desirable

PotJLTBT—A telegram from Christohurch states thab owing to the South African markets being glutted with poultry, buyers for export; have ceased to operate for the present. Prices for fowls have weakened perceptibly, and at Saturday's market a large quantity of dressed poultry was offer ing from Auckland at 2s 6d pair.

Combines and Tbusts.—lu his Winton speech Sir Joseph Ward mentioned the existence of combines and trusts in New Zealand, and hinted that legislation might be necessary during the coming session to prevent a continuance of a monopoly which had been especially hurtful in America.

Winslow Hotel The Winslow Hotel has changed hands, Mr Cusack having sold out to Mr Thomas Daily .—-Mr Cusack has taken over the Royal Hotel, Christchuroh.

Salvation Army.—Special services were held in the Salvation Army Barracks yesterday, and were conducted by Adjutant Burton, of Christchurch. Despite the very wintry weather good crowds were in attendance. Impressive sermons were delivered in the morning and evening services, and in the afternoon an eloquent and stirring address was given on tho rescue work of the Salvation Army by the Adjutant, who intimated to the congrega tion that it was just as much their duty to alleviate the sorrow, suffering and misery of the outcast and criminal as to attend a place of worship and to participate in psalm singing and devotional exercises. The address was listened to with great attention and was punctuated with pathetic accounts of real rescue, reformation and conversion work. Cadet Mogridge sang an appropriate solo with good effect, which was much enjoyed by the listeners. A collection was taken up, which amounted to about £4. Mr R. Alcorn ably officiated in the capacity of chairman, and warmly eulogised the noble and Christlike work done in the slums and haunts of vice in the large cities by the Salvation Army. To-night a Salvation address will be given by Adjutant Burton, the service commencing at 8 o'clock. Cadet Mogridge will sing. No doubt a good crowd will attend.

A Novelty.—The Khaki bicycle is now being fitted with the two-speed gear hub, which not only gives free wheel, but has the additional advantage of allowing the rider to change hia gear at will from a low to a higher gear whilst riding, and can be inspected at Best and Towne's, Saunders' Buildings.

News in Brief.

, «. The Ashburton County Council notify that the bridge over the North Ashburton river at Pudding Hill is unsafe for trac tion engines

The Balclutha Borough Council have definitely decided to erect a town hall to celebrate the King's Coronation.

Road racing men in New Zealand who contemplate entering for the Dunlop War rambool to Melbourne Road Race, are ad vised that entries will be received by the Dunlop Company, Lichfield Street, Christ church, up to August Ist, and entry forms oan be had from them on application.

Mr John Wilson, painter and paper hanger, Burnett Street, announces that he has a beautiful stock of wall papers on hand, and that he executes orders for paint ing and paperhanging in town and country with despatch. Sign writing is a specialty with Mr Wilson, and he is prepared to execute orders in his usual artistic manner.

The latest in connection with racing on the Continent is that the French sports have invited an English amateur team of four to Paris, to compete against four of their riders. The affair has been looked upon with favour in England, "and accord ing to the last news was likely to come off.

 The London correspondent of the " Echo de Paris " has reason, to believe that Lord Salisbury will accept a dukedom on his re tirement from the Premiership.

The Dunlop Test Race on August 3rd promises to bring all the champion road men of this colony together, and amongst the likoly starters mentioned are Ralston (last year's winner), A. Calder, Nattras, Wearne, Bain, R. Connell, Congreve and others.

A New Windmill.

Mr W. R. Hyde, who has a thriving little business in Burnett street, Ashburton, has on view at his premises a new windmill, Nicholas' Celebrated Ball-bearing Wind mill, for which he claims that it has many special advantages over the ordinary wind mill in use now. Mr Hyde is sole agent for

this mill, which is bnilt on the most up-to date lines. As the mill is a ball-bearing one, it runs very silently and smoothly; requires very little breeze to keep it going, and should a high wind crop up, the wind-

mill is so constructed as to put itself out at! Once, thus avoiding damage. The bearings ' being made on the bicycle principle, very | little oiling is necessary. It can be set at a low elevation, and works with a down draught as well as any other. Placed in a plantation where the draught is not se strong, the mill would be found to work just the same. The front stays can be adjusted to true the vane; in fact the whole machine can be easily adjusted at any time. It is not necessary to set the mill at a high elevation, which makes the matter of ex ) pense a lesser one than that of the other mills. The mill can be seen working at Mr Hyde's premises, Burnett street, where he will be pleased to give any information concerning it.

THE Spion Kop Despatches.

The following letter by Sir Charles Warren appears in the London "Times'* weekly edition of April 25th. The Spion Kop despatches referred to by General Warren will be found on the foufth page Of this issue:—

Sir,—For the past two years I have con sidered it right to remain silent under the criticism passed on me in the Spion Kop despatches. But recently a White-book has been pub lished containing, I have no doubt, all the despatches having reference to the Spion Kop operations which had reached the War Office in March, 1000

This White-book, however, does not con tain some of the most important documents bearing en the subject, and those now pub lished, it considered by themselves, give a totally incorrect view of tho matter and one which reflects most injuriously upon the military reputations of myself and thoso who served so well under me.

I trust that my conduct will be justified by the publication by his Majesty's Go .em inent of complete documents—a course I infinitely prefer to undertaking my own justification. ' ' But the military reputation of myself and of those who were under me is involved.

Pending such Government action (which I trust may be taken without delay), I refrain from troubling you with any fur ther statement at present. 1 have the honour to be, Sir, your obedent '' . seryaxtf, '" ' Charles Warren. 10, Wellingtou-cresen t, Ranjsgate, A^pvii 10,

Dairying in the North.

HOW THE INDUSTRY IS . CARRIED ON.

OPINIONS OF TWO WAIKATO FARMERS.

(By Our Speoial Reporter.) ' At one time the Waikato district offered very little inducement for settlement, and while other parts of the colony were slowly but surely being peopled by settlers of the right class, migration to the Waikato was not so fast as one could expect. Since then things have changed; settlers have been attracted thither by the encouraging reports circulated by those who had tested the capabilities of the district for settle ment purposes, and now everything points to the Waikato as being one of the foremost in the colony, both from an agricultural and mineral point of view- Knowing that two residents in the Waikato are at present in Ashburton on a visit, our reporter was kindly granted an interview with them, not particularly to gain any information as to the healthy prospects that are held out in the north, but specially to find out from them how the dairying industry was getting on, and as one of them was acquainted with this district, he would be able to contrast it with the Waikato for dairying purposes. Messrs Keeley, and Cowley, the parties interviewed, were extremely courteous to our representative, and at the outset were emphatic in their belief that the dairying industry had made the Waikato what it is to-day—one of the most prosperous in the colony. Where the land was good, and was composed of black soil for the most part, but to contrast the two qualities—there and here—it would be quite safe to say that for winter feed this district was the best. As our representative had, in several instances, on his recent tour round the district, met with many farmers who averred that the winter would be the sticking point, it will be interesting to know that the opinions of these two individuals—who, by the way, are practical dairy farmers—are quite the reverse. They Openly stated that this climate was much in advance of theirs in many ways. Visiting Ashburton in the depth of winter, there is no better time for them to make a comparision in this respect. ! Their opinion is that it is quite as cold up ) north as it is here. It is not uncommon to ! have a frost at the beginning of October, or ! even later. The feed is as much affected in j ! the north in winter time as it is here, j ! Judging by appearances, the Ashburton district lends itself favourably to the dairying industry, especially in the Waka nui and Longbeach districts, these locali : ties being more known to Mr Keeley than ! the districts near the hills, but not too cold for dairying he thought. Taking, for ! example, the base of Mount Egmont, in the , Taranaki district, Mr Keeley emphasised his belief that there was not a great difference in the temperature of the two localities mentioned. "It is very cold at the foot of Mount Egmont in winter time/ he said, "and there are many dairy farms situated there." So much then for the climate. Speaking, of the Waikato itself, it was mentioned that all the estates have been cut up into dairy farms of from 100 to 500 acres, where comfort and contentment reign supreme. Of the work ing of these farms, our representative was informed that milking generally started in August, but some creameries ran all the winter; others shut down for three months. In the interval, attention was given to the herd and various detail matters, which go to make the industry a profitable one.

selecting the herd. Questioned on the point of selecting a herd for dairying purposes, both were agreed that the Shorthorn breed was the best. They give plenty of milk, and the calves of that breed are worth double of any other. The half Jerseys are good milkers, but the offspring arc not worth as muoh when put to market. It would take at least three or four years to get a good herd, as it often happens that half of the cows have to be turned out again after being used for any length of time. They regarded it as a difficult matter to get good milkers. , preparing the land. Special attention must be given to pre paring the land upon which the herd is to be placed. It is always (best to hreftk part of the land up, and use the other part for the herd to live on. Sheep and cows will not do together. The herd must be well watered, which must be pure and whole some.

HOW THEY DO THINGS UP THERE. After a farm has been started, no difficulty stands in the way of; making it a success* ful venture. To be sure on this point, the farmer must bo an experienced hand. Dairying is not novice work; it requires much labour, energy, and foresight to run a farm to a payable point. In the Waikato all those engaged in dairying pursuits know what they are about; have a keen know ledge of everything connected with practi cal dairy farming. Thetis why it pays up there. Natural favours are essential to its success, as well as the artificial work that goes with it. If the land is at all suitable, and those placed on it know what to do, everything will go on alright, and that is, exactly the position in the Waikato today, where to use the words of Mr Keeley "everybody is doing really well." The dairy factories in the Waikato iv many 1 instances aye run on the share principle, where shares are taken up and a small sum paid Is for each share. The butter fat is what the farmers get paid for, a small deduction being made to go towards paying any liability on shares. The milk is returned after skim ming, and this the farmers give to the pigs and calves for fattening purposes. Fed on this, pigs at six months old are worth £2 each, and calves at three months 30s each. The income derived from this source alone which Messrs Keeley and Cowley both ad mitted was a substantial one. Naturally a calf is looked for every year, and one gen erally turns up. As to the working qf the local co-operative principle it waa pointed out that it works very well. Banks ad vance money on the strength of the shares, and the system becomes one similar to a joint and several bond. In answer to a question 9d was stated as the price the fac tory got for butter fat, and it took 2£ gal lons qf 3.6 test milk to make lib of butter fat. It would take £2000 to erect a cream ery, and £500 would be the sum required for a skimming station. SOME GOOD POINTS were given regarding the relative value of the land down here and up there for growing winter feed. Up north they got the spring earlier, but this was counter [ Mlanced as the autumn came upon them I earlier. Here the autumn was later, and consequently there was more feed available in the winter time Carrots and mangolds did better here. Their experience had taught them to pay some respect to green oats .which {was a capital feed, and it took less trouble and less expense, the only fault being that the percentage was lower, It took about two acres to keep a cow in the Waikato—that would be for permanent feed. ' All the "ex pense is simply the cows and the milk cans to make a start with. Other branches of farming were pursued with such uncer tainty, that dairy farming was taken up in the Waikato because the farmers were place^ Qua better footing th^n by to luck, THE FINANCIAL SIDE of the question needs to be approached carefully. No industry can prosper unless both capital and energy is thrown into it. Unlike times of old, the market is made, and the quality of tho article sent forward will beat 1 comparison with any forwarded front other parts of the world- A good article will always command a good price. Following this, a substantial revenue is the result. Then again, our representative was informed that land in the Taranaki district had advanced 75 per cent, since the industry was established, and in the case of the Waikato go per cent, was tho advance reached. Que thing, the money was sure; on tho 20th of every month thore was the cheque. It was quite different in other branches of farming. No reliance could be placed on the exactness of the income. The better the land, the larger would be

the bonus. Mr Keeley estimated tho profit from each cow at about £8 or £Q a year, and for himself he made £3 10s a cow all told. This is for milk alone, independent of the profits from tho sale of the calves and pigs. Mr Keeley may well be counted an old resident of the Waikato, he having resided there for the past twenty-six years. He has carefully watched the growth of the industry there from its commencement, and is confident that if onco started hero there would be no doubt whatever about its success.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Visit of Boer Leaders to Europe.

Speeches by the King.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright

London, June 13 Two thousand Boers have surrendered atßeitz. One blockhouse in every six erected in connection with the war will be left stand ing. London, June 14 Botha, De la Rey, Meyer, and Reitz, are expected to arrive in Utrecht in July. Botha spends several weeks in London in August. It is expected that there will be, five thousand additional surrenderors before the 17th. Many recent surrenderors are young boys and old men. The King delivered two great speeches at audiences given separately at Buckingham Palace to the Lord Mayor and members of the City Corporation and to the Chairman and members of the London City Council, who were bearers of peace congratulations. In the first speech his Majesty' expressed thankfulness to Almighty God at the ter mination of the struggle. He recognised the sacrifices, the admirable fortitude, and the spontaneous exertions of his subjects at Home and beyond the seas, which had con tributed to the increased unity and strength of the Empire, also the valour and endur ance of the troops, who had been opposed by a brave and determined people. He re joiced to think the latter would now become iour friends, and earnestly hoped that by mutual co-operation and goodwill the bitter feelings of the past would speedily be re . placed by ties of loyalty and friendship. In his second speech the - King said he looked to the introduction of a jsystem of government which, with God's blessing, would bring to South Africa the peace and prosperity following its establishment in every quarter of the globe. He confidently believed that the good feeling displayed by those who had so recently been our opponents argued well for the future of the vast country added to the dominions of the Crown.

Mr Seddon in England.

ARRIVAL AT SOUTHAMPTON

Per United Press Association—By Elec tric Telegraph Copyright.

London, June 15 ' The Cape Liner Saxon, with Mr Seddon J and party, Captain Seddon, Colonel Porter, j and part of the New Zealand Contingent, j arrived at Southampton. The Sheriff and the Mayor of Southamp ton, Lord Onslow, and the Duke of Con naught's Aide-de-camp, met the party, and gave them a cordial welcome. Mr Seddon, on being interviewed, said the terms of peace would secure the great essentials of unconditional recognition by the Boers of British sovereignty, and the abandonment of their claim to indepen dence. He was gratified at his South Afri can tour. He visited the camps and the New Zealanders, and saw the wounded in the hospitals, and those injured in the Ma chavie railway accident. Lord Kitchener and General lan Hamilton had warmly eulogised New Zealand, declaring that she had left her mark on South Africa, He considered South Africa was a great coun try, and had many possibilities if the peace conditions were wisely interpreted. In the course of the interview, Mr Seddon said that he , favoured a triennial conference of Imperial statesmen. He was optimistic regarding the outcome of tho trade discussion, but disclaimed any inten tion of dictating th© terms ot preferential trade. Whatever the result was, it would not damp tho colonial patriotism, but with out regard to sentiment, and as a mere matter oi sa ci y, statesmen ought to make the Empire self-sustaining, giving con tracts wherever possible to the colonies. The more they strengthened them materi ally the better able would they be to assist the Motherland,

Mr W. P. Beeves and many New Zea landers met Mr Seddon and his ?party on their arrival at Waterloo station. They drove in Eoyal carriages to the Hotel Cecil, large crowds warmly cheering them. Mr Seddon spends the week end at Lord Onslow's seat, Clandon Park, Guildford,

United Press Assoqiatio_.-~By Electric Telegraph Temuka, June 16 Sir J. G. Ward this morning received the following cablegram from Mr Seddon, dated London, 14th :—-"Nice reception at South ampton ; Sheriff and Mayor welcomed us, also Lord Onslow on behalf of the Colonial Office. Met Mr Hamer (Mr Seddon's secretary previously on leave at Home), and other New Zealanders. Met a number of the Lancastrian Society of London, who presented Mrs Seddon with a bouquet."

The Irish No Rent Campaign

United Press Association—By Electee Telegraph—Copyright. London, June 14

At the instance of Lord De Freyne, and with a view of enforcing the law laid do.wi\ in the House of Lords in the case <ijuinn versus Latham, the Court. c*f Chancery in Dublin h%s issued writs against thirty per sons, inoludmg several Nationalist mem bers of the House of Commons, Mr Michael Davitt and other members of the United Irish League, and the proprietors of " Free man's Journal," on a charge of conspiracy to compel the sale of the property below its value, in the course of the " No Rent " agitation on Lord de Freyne's Connaught estates. Damages are claimed. The trials will be the most important that have taken place for years.

A Fatal Fire

United Press Association—"By Electric Telegraph —Copyright New Yoek, June 14 A fire occuring in a leather goods factory in Philadelphia, two hundred girls rushed for the fire escapes. Many were crushed,, Some fell to the pavement, and were killed.

CRICKET.

THE SECOND TEST MATCH ABANDONED,

London,, June 14 Owing to the continued wet weather, the test match was abandoned without further play- In the first day's play, Hopkins took two wickets for 18, while Jones had 31 scored off him, Saunders 15, Trumper 33, and Armstrong 5, all for no wickets.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Chri.-TCH_rch, June 15 The four patients at the temporary In fectious Diseases' Hospital are now con valescent, and will all be released in about a week. They include Thomas Shields, who was the first case from Lyttelton ; hia sister, Jane Shields, who caught tho plague while nursing her brother; the boy Rogers also from Lyttelton, who has been danger ously ill, and Moore, the man who was taken ; off the Monowai at Lyttelton and who Dr Fenwick, medical officer in charge, says has been suffering from plague minor.

Longbeach Road Board.

The Longbeaoh Road Board met on Saturday. Present—Messrs J. 0. N. Grigg (chairman), Lill, Bishop, Body, and Stod dart. > The Chairman said that the Bank balance was J>656 lis lid to credit. CORRESPONDENCa. Correspondence was read as follows :— ■ From Mr W. Porter, asking for a transfer of lease to Mr Robinson.—Agreed to.

From Mr Blee, in regard to transfer of lease, as the same had expired. From Secretary Canterbury Jubilee Memorial, in regard to moneys collected by the sale of medals.—The chairman was appointed as a delegate to attend any previous meetings in G hristchurch to con sider the matter.

From the Acting-Premier, announcing the peace declaration, —Received. From Wakanui Road Board, asking for information in regard to the road-forming machine. —It was decided to reply that the machine was giving every satisfaction. The Secretary was instructed to give all information regarding cost, eto. From Mr Keir, in regard to blades for road machine. —Received.

From Tinwald Town Board regarding the condition of a drain.—lt was resolved that the Secrerary write to the Board asking them to clean out the drain at the junction of Lysaght's Road. It was further resolved to draw the attention of the Town Board to a hidden dam in that locality.

From I. Read, re balance of account. - lb was agreed to pay the same, as certified to by the maintenance man. WHEATSTONE drain. Mr Cowan interviewed the Board, asking for the Wheat^tone drain to be cleaned out. He had received a letter from the Board asking him to clean it out, which he was unable to do. In reply to the chairman, Mr Cowan said he considered the Board responsible—not the County Council. After considerable discussion, the Board i decided that the chairman and Mr Bishop interview the County Council to see what could be done; also to write to Mr B. Evans, Staveley, for information on the subject. surveyor's report. The Surveyor's report was read and considered. TENDERS. It was decided to call tenders for shing ling on Surveyor's Road. lysaght's road. In respect to work on Lysaght's Road, the Board resolved to leave the matter in the hands of Mr Bell. . ford on Griffith's road.

Mr Bishop reported on the visit to thia locality, where levels were taken with the Surveyor.

The Board decided to ask Mr Ashton to cut the gorse, and in regard to deepening the ford, it was resolved to ascertain if the maintenance man and Mr Read could do the work. • ACCOUNTS. After passing accaunts, the Board ad journed.

Wreck of the Steamship Mawhera

Auckland, June 16

News by the Tavruni states that the Union Company's steamer Mawhera was totally wrecked on Apataki Islands, in th© Paumotu Group. Details brought are very meagre. The steamer ran on the reef late at night, and all hands were saved. Th© news was brought to Papeete by a trading schooner on May 31st, and a French war ship was despatched to the scene of the. wreck, which is 300 miles from Papeete, on June 3rd. Dunedin, June 16 The Mawhera was valued at about £7000 and was uninsured. It is intended to auction the wreck and salvage.

THE ASHBURTON GIJARBIAN:MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1902.



F. FERRIMAN. ; F. FERRIMAN LICENSED LAND BROKER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE. The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of whioh may be had on application .— THE UNDERSIGNED HAS _OE SALE BY PSIVATE TREATY. A SNUG- HOME, consisting of 60 Acres ,/"ti of Land, Sis-roomed House and txtbuildings. The land is subdivided into our paddocks, and is within feasy distance a sohool V. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Ashburton. A HOUSE and £-Acre of Land close > J\. the residence of Mr Geo. Coleman. nic®, «812 S. Why pay rent when you can t a home for this price ? P.. FEEEIMAN, j Ashburton. lismore: 3p*f\ ACRES of Land. Capital Sheep O\J Grazing Farm. ' p. FEEEIMAN, Ashburton. SMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and j\ 5 Aores of Land within a very easy lutance of the Factory. F. FEEEIMAN, Ashburton. HINDS. CIAPITAL Four-roomed House and 50 j Acres of Land. Thia Property is in •&sy distance of the train, is subdivided indwell watered. P. FEEEIMAN, Ashburton. NOITH-EAST TOWN BELT, ASHBURTON. RALE-ACRE of ground with House of Six Rooms, good washhouse, copper, and washing trough. The interest on this purchase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4s per week. P. FEEBIMAK, Ashburton. i TOWN SUCTION 384, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. QUARTER-ACRE of ground, with House of Four Rooms, Stable, and Orchard. F. PEEBIMAN, Ashburton. -_— J^wn^'belt. the park terrace of ashburton FOE SALE, One Acre of Ground, and House of Six Rooms, Bathroom, Pantry, Scullery, and Washhouse s an ideal home for a farmer who is retiring, and wishes to be surrounded with a picturesque outlook, and to be in the proximity of the Domain. The Land is of the very best pualitv. The house was not built by contract, and only the very best material Rttd workmanship was put into the building F. FERRIMAN. ASHBUR_GN. Mm* fiUBWB r»?^»_3^^MM_^-M_Ke»'Wg i wwrTM__ri_ ilin,i«»i BUStNB-S. K.OTIOB- ; SUI-IGEON AND MECHANICA& DENTIST. BEGS to inform the residents of Ash burton and Surrounding Districts that he has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also Bets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hours, ov Attendance—9 a.m.—s p.m. 4>m . A. DIl-01-AIJILBJt- To Electors of Ashburton,— statement that we will be Candi dates for Ashburton Constituency at next Election is absolutely without founda tion, our time being wholly occupied in executing 1 ' orders required in both tho €abinetmaking and Upholstery lines, all of which are finished off at sensational oheap prices by MOBIABTT 8r05.,, Cabinet makers, Upholsterers, etc, Wakanui Road. _» , * |« •. Men's English and American BOOTS THE "WATER KING." Guaranteed Perfectly Waterprooi WE will return you your monej it these Boots do not give satisfaction Men's Dancing Shoes, js 6d Men's Goloshes, 5s 6d '■ Ladies' Evening Shoes, 3s 6d Ladies' dfoloshes, 4s Men's, Women's and Children's FELT SLIPPERS. ■ Children's School Boots at Lowest Prices NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory. _ ■ ——■—: —r* ""* Wuiok- New ¥61188



1 , HOBINKSB NOTIQBH , BICYCLE LAMPS. — JUST LANDED-— TPNOE.MOTJS Shipment of Bicycle Accessories, including— Solar Gas Lamps : : 18s I Phenomenon Gas Lamps ; 17s 6d Oil Lamps of every make from 3s to 17s 6d Calcium, Carbide, Vaseline, Acetylene Burners all sizes, Cycling Capes, Automatic Mud Guards, etc. Largest Direct Cycle Importers in New Zealand. OUR REPAIR DEPARTMENT. Now is the time to get your Bicycle thoroughly Overhauled, Re enamelled, and Plated. Our present charge for this work is from 20s upwards All work done at the Zealandia Cycle Works Is carried out under the Personal Supervision of Mr W. Schwartz, who will be pleased to give Estimates, tree of charge, for any repairs, alterations, etc. _^ OATES, LOWRY & CO,, Zealandia Cycle Works, Burnett Street, 6 116 And afc Christclmroh, Wellington, Napier, and Timaru. J. W I L 8 0 N BCTRNHTT STEEET, HAS A BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF WALL PAPERS. Sign Writing a Specialty. Good Tradesmen sent to any part of Town or Country to execute Painting or Paperhanging in all its branches. Telephone 65. T>ICKED. & PACKED IN CEYLON. Fttt in Soldered Lead Packets. Straight from Tea Garden to Tea Pot. fM\ (u/n)) ill P AGG • K__!S 'nnrmto 'tun mat BffSfiS IS ___ _____ Guaranteed the Purest Tea. The leading Brand o£ Ceylon. Used in the Government Houses and by the best people in Australia. Agent—J. T. doOCH, Ashbnrton. _—___________________julmiin—JMUMim——M■ 'mil — 1 ■Nyiiilisi'i»'inpni'nwmmrn~irirtrrr«rriit m rr— -———*««"*—°« - GUNS- GUNS. . GUNS.. fTJ T LAMD'RJX—!• -iriglH and Double Barrel Breech Loading, A real 4 Good - ,B. i» 45 . »-' B from 65; upwards. AMMUNITION T > SUIT ALL. CARTRIDGE.-, iocludinj* Kley'a Universal and Blue. Nobel. Ballistitr, Smoke'ess. NX W OLU B. NRW HI. AL. Fowder Shoi Op«, Loading Iropleajpntw, Gun Own, Cleaning Rods, &c. ' ' LAMP*,' AM n LAMP WARE- Library or Dining oom from 27s 6d to 55a; Table from 2* 6<i to 30s. Call and inantwt tho '« New MHW." — Hand Lamps from Is. / Mdm|W LAMP «JL*SSBS AND W1C&B OF ALL KINDS. "GAKPEKTBK'S tools Of all Descriptions «t Beduced Prices. Greatest variety and Cheapest in Aahburton. ;! RANGKS & REGISTER GRATES TO SUIT THE TIMES. ; G. MEDDIN'S, The People's Tronmonfijer, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade ' „__.„„—,— y»rs mm _ v &mma&miimmmm*mamma tiwii—iiiii_iiii«iinwnnii mil nrmri ~n -amn _r_>»rwn« MAY. 1902 Bought of MITCHELL .& TURNER DKA.PERS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBOHTON ' I I Examined by 11 _ __—_____ . . £~T~7i " ~£ . a d 6yds Dk Dress Tweed 1' 6d 09 0 j Now U 06 0 2 School Capes 8. lid 017 10 "„ 3a 6 > 7 0 1 1 Ladies' Macintosh 30s 110 0 „ 21s j1 1 g I 2 Sohool Hate ««« 07 0 „1« 02 0 [I ;0 Coloured Muslin, for Aprons W 08 9 „ 3Jd 02 11 j 1 M«n'fl Twetd Coat. 22s 61 'I 2 6 „ 13b 5d 015 6 .1 IPr Workmg Trousers 8s 61 6 j 5s Jld 05 11 M «»^ m -___-____ 5 1 2 Wotkiog Shirts |4- 6. 09 0 „2a 93 05 6 I Pai_ I \ 2 Ucd..r Flannels 9d 07 6 „2> 6.1 05 0 \ By Cash, mtlA I 2 Pair Under Pints j2a 04 0 1« 6d 03 0 s Thanks, 1 } 1 White Quilt, Dblo Bed I 10s 9J 10 10 9 B*9l 0 8 9 1 Coloured CJalit, Bglo Bed j4.6dJ 04 6 , „Si 6_l 03 6 4 Oulouwd Towels i/^^^lßOl JO6 0'; It i, ;« 4 0 1 Coloured Tabl. Cow {Large} 18- 6* 018 6  10, 6- 010 6 IFkirLaooOuteioS * M °8 6 ! ••«■ « , 08 9 18 Yarde Pink Flannollette 0s 6ii 05 6 „ 3fl j0 3 9 | 4ydiFa_oyFia_ml.ua o. 3*d 02 10 „ fl*d 016 9 P.lr Oaibmaw H«. ia 3d ___2_^ "9' _i_L-_ I J£9 3 2 Now £5 14 1 I Wo ■*<** thi< B on,*what un_-aal mothml of 5h0«.8% «4». R,hH« vf .^e RpduoMoos I W!) i* .. op* .>oi of D-Mipr_. every turUcio «jf v?l '/ l3h ,X "'^"ery dny we J»,«;»J n 0 « D - -'"I;;j r n FI JC DO u ; T nm,«f -is not d S ak. * ft,*, .here are hi .IS oL ?h?Ouuu%, U«. wo venture to say thai, no b<_^o Sß *» , df_« miMnaKe-ermadeio Aehburton, ha. ever the ,»oo«.j atteadiog S to of PMb.er.blp dale no _ going «» in ourJPremlses. See W^oted.."



PUBLIC NOTICES. J The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd TQolicy Holders are hereby notified that Mr Henry Stephenson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash- ] burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. The Society iB now issuing Polioies con taining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 6 110 District Manager, Christohurch.



Milk Kisses! Do you like soft, sweet kisses ? Thought so ; but the kind you are thinking about are not the kind we are talking about. We allude to Fletcher Jfros. dp. eipus'Mil}t lOssps.whipharemadp of the finest factory butter, cream, and sugar, and sold at the low price of Is per lb. Try some of their kisses, and you will be delighted with them. Worms aadermlue Children's Goo tltut.on Urn Waod's Worm Figs, l«.bo*ev



STANDISH AND PREECE. Photographers under the Royal patronage of the -Prinoe and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch. Wanted Known—-That for Coughs an. ■.{.•lds, however » .vcre, 'here ia nothing iv compare with 'HHSiCUPvA.



A Boon to J>_Qtisra — _» , ASHBURTON MOTMBS WILL PROFIT BY THE EXPERI ENCE Of ANOTBBR, Among all oiaßgei of pecyle ~o find children suffering from weak kidnftyn. The : ißtelligent mother ko<*ws ihat r.hta ia not a, habit, and searches for a remedy, Io ia something very bard fco relieve, and the family phystcan tells her thab the onild will' grow oat of ie, Sometime* they do and aomotimea they doat. Ia tha meantime annoyance and embarrasnjsnb are the result. If anyone knows a remedy, ia io aoh an ao*> of Hilarity, ia it not a duty to make h pub lic ? Should eelfiahries. Ac pride keep ib oonaeabd 1 Mrs _i.uin_.srd &l o_tord street., Hampstead, tbi<_ towo^ has used Do_t),_ bsckaebs kidney pjljs ia her family and now makes the following stabeoumb for the bwefe of tvu^iomi mrxihurs aad for the relief off interesting liftie, ohildcer... "I recoommend Donee, ba&k .oho fcklmy pills to mothers who faa._ol_ild_.ea Buffering with ceatt kidney*, oa<_ of my uhildten was fifflioted with Ihia di.tre.pjng -jiUady and I did %ot know that th»r« was a tnedi ojae in existenoo which aou'd care this.troa* fie.' I had Borne of Doab __ backache 1 pill* In tha hove':) intending to use _lv?m my _4i whoa, I, heard ot a swe of weak a»B3 q! tha kidueya which had been cured by Don's bsekscha kidney pills, sp I Btßtted to giv _ th .m to my boy* Tfo© ' improvement waa mnrked. Th«y are aplrodid ia such Oiifies ~nd I ira enly too g!*d 'o n_encio» the facb aa a guide to others. I oboained tho pills at th<a Ashburton Drag Go's store ia. East Street. Do nob btj 8-ibiffiod with, any-imitation of Doan's pilia. Rotnembee it, wna D.)c_n's backache kidney pttla ' which. helped Mrs Summers and is ie iraporta.nl) thab you gat she same medicine. Do<m'"D B.'ckaohs Kidney Pil_a are sold by all ahemiaiu and Btoreke._pt.ra ab 3) pec box (six boxes 16s 6 i), <m w«U be posted on receipt, of pric b? 'he proprietors, Foster MeL_Uaia 00. , 76 Pitt Street, Bj,dney, N. S, W. Bat b3 sure they are DoakV.



Hollis Cycles.—Tho display of Hollis cycles now on view at John Orr * ■ Go's is well ■worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus iasts. Thesemachines are made from genuine fi g. A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I Hollis and Sons, Birmingham, which should be sufficient guarantee of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finish ed, and the high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of the" Hollis bicycle has been most rigidly maintained. The Cup That Cheers.—What is more invigorating than a nice cup of Coffee these . frosty mornings; and you get one if you buyoome of Fletcher. Bros, fine blend of Java and Mocjia, which makes a cup of Coffee fit for the Gods. We "grind the Coffee on the premises, thereby ensuring its freshness. We have only one quality and one price, namely, Is 6d per lb, and there is nothing befcfrer to be had. The Peerless Incubators are the Ghmtes, Moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each one means a profit with hardly any work. Seed for our catalogue. We sell on cash or time payments, and cangiv© yoa real assistance when you need it, Thfc advice and help of our expert always afc your service. We keep the best of every* thing for the poultry yard..—Advt.