EPHEMERIS

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Phases of Moon for February

Mail Notices

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

WEDNESDAY, February 5

For Northern Ports and Westport, per Tarawera, at 6 30 pm

THURSDAY, Feb 8 For Northern Ports and Westport, per Rotomahana, at 6.50 p m

FRIDAY, February 7

I For Northern Ports of New Zealand, also Australian States, India, China, Straits Settlements, United Kingdom. Continent of Europe, eto, (due London, March 23rd), ! specially addressed via Brindisi, per Westralia, at 10.30 a m

The next mail from the United Kingdom is due In Ashburton, via Brindisi, on Tuesday

Tha next best despatch for United King dom is via San Franoisoo, leaving Ashburton on February 19,b, and due London March 22nd

MINING

Donbmn, Feb 5

Today's sales—Endeavor 15) 6d ; First Chance 9s 6d, 9s 6d ; Gold King 4s 3d, 4s '6d, 4s 9J, 4s 9i ; Golden Biver 7s 91 ;■ No Town Creek 22» 61.

Beturns—Waikaka United 350z lOdwb for the week

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1902.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, Ltd, have permitted us to publish a copy of a circular telegram they have received from the Premier, embodying the con ditions under which Ihe War Office is prepared to purchase 20,000 tone of oats in New Zealand, and our readers will find the text of the telegram in another column. In view of the great importance of this matter to the majority of our readers, a representative of this journal interviewed Mr Hugo Fried lander this morning, and elicited fWun him a good deal of interesting informa tion as to the position. Mr Friedlander statfs that in previously purchasing oats in this colony, tho War Office made no reference to a limit in price, and ho is inclined to think that the intimation given above that ifc would ba usoless to quote beyond twenty-three shillings and sixpence a quarter, or 2s lld| a bushel delivered at South Africa, is in conse quence of what happened in connection with the meat contract the other day, anl to prevent New Zealand from quoting prices that would have no chance of being accepted. We think this explanation of the inclusion of a limit this time is probably conect. It is evident that tbe War Office can buy oats at a maxi mum price of twenty three shillings and sixpence, c iV, and unless our pro ducers can supply at something like that figure they will be out of it. Under the conditions given, they at least know how matters stand, and should be able to make their calcula tions accordingly. At the limit given, tha oats would realise about 2s U-Jd a bushel, c.i.f, and tha*; would be a shade over 2a, bags included, f.o.b. It might appear to be a simple thing for the farmers to figure out whether they can profitably deal with this business; No doabt several of them could combine and tender to supply a unit of the quantity from 000 tons upwards, for we understand from Mr Friedlander that his firm is willing to act for farmers in this reep^ct, ohargingfaem a small brokerage, say not exceeding per bushel. But there is a serious difficulty in connection with the bags, as may be gathered on perusing tbe specifications, which were forwarded to Messrs Friedlander Bros some months ago, and which are also published ia another column. Mr Friedlander showed our representative a sample of the standard bag, and it is certain that such bags could not be obtained in this colony in time to be used on this oc easion, Moreover, even if bags of a similar quality could be got ia New Zealand soon enough, their cost, being more than double that of the bags in general uae here, J would seriously affect the calculations of sellers of oats bound down to the limit given. A review of all the cii» cumstances would seem to show that theie is not much in the new o*t con tract to tempt merchants, unless some way out of the difficulty as to bags can be found. In this connection Mr Hugo Friedlander has promised to supply us with any further information be may obtain on the matter, -

A few weeks ago Ashburton was visited by a representative from the Jubilee Institute for the cars Of the Blind, Auck the blind. land, and it will no

doubt interest those who subscribed, and also those who did not avail themselves of the privi lege, to know something about! the institution, its inmates, and their wel fare. The institution was established in 1890, and fa open to all blind per sons in the colony of New Zealand, It has for its object the amelioration of the condition of the blind, by provid ing instruction in elementary know ledge, and in such arts or handicrafts as will enable them to earn their own living. Provision ia made for the management by a general Council, coneistiog of twenty-four members, who] are elected yearly by the sub scribers, and the investment of funds is* in the hands of trustees. The mini mum yearly charge for each pupil for maintenance, clothing, and teaching is £25, and tbe cost of passage to and from the institute must be borne by the friends of the pupils. The institute usually contains §bout thirty resident pupils, while about twonty r five non-resident pupils undergo training dpring the year, Tbe course of instruction for while!.on

include?, reading, writing, spelling, geo graphy, grammar, arithmetic, music, modelling, object lessons, typewriting, and b»ndioriltp ; ajjd for adults pd

children over twelve the inmates are taught how to manufacture baskets, mats, hearthrugs, halters, skewers, net ting of all descriptions, palliases, mat tresses, hammocks, whips, hat racks, fruit boxes, etc. The pupils beoome very expert aft making one or other of

the foregoing articles, and in this way

'help ?o pay for their residence at the institute. For tbe sale of goods made during the year ending Maroh 81st, 1901, tbe sum of £838 17s was obtain-

Apart, therefore, from subscribing

to the institute for its maintenance, those desiring to assist the blind could do so by purchasing articles manufac tured there. Orders for goods sent by post, addressed to Principal or Sec« rettry, will receive immediate atten-

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Local and General.

Weather Forecast* — Captain Edwin wires:— North to west and southwest gale, after 12 hours from now; glass full again soon.

Licensing Committee—The quarterly meeting of the Ashburton Licensing Committee will be held in the Courthouse on Thursday, March 6th, at noon,,

Ninth Contingent — The Recruiting Officers were hard at work this morning examining the applicants for the Ninth Contingent. This afternoon the riding test took place in Mona Square. Lieutenant Colonel Bailey was acting jadge for the riding

The Oats Costbacts —At a barqueb at Nelson on Monday night, the Premier de tailed the conditions of the order for oats for South Afiio>, and said it was an insult to offer such terms,

Patbiotipm in Sausages-—According to a North Island paper, sausages usually known as ' German' are manufactured and sold under the name of' Hawke's Bay sausages,' by an enterprising Napier patriot.

Distinguished Pno-Boßß—The Te Aroha News, of January 30th, stated thab Sir H Oarnpbell-Btnnermaa, "whose utterano3B have met with such universal disapproval." was to be bnrnb in effigy ab Cambridge that evening, at 7,30, in front of the Post Office building.

An Abdent VoLUNTBEa—A member cf the Ashburton Guards who had volunteered to go to the front wtth the Ninth Contingent, walked on foot a distance of 25 miles this morning in order to undergo the usual tests. It is to be hoped that he will be accepted, as he is evidently made of ths kind of stuff thab is wanted ab present in South Africa.

Maori Relics. —Mr Bell, of Sunday Is'aud, one of the Kermadecs, has recently been to Rotorua. He thinks the Maoris must have been in occupation of the Xerma decs during the atone age, for he bas found (when preparing the ground for his crops) Maori weapons, greenstone adzes and chisels. The bush is teeming with bird life, the tui or parson bird being very plentiful.

Great Tunnel Feat -The Pennsylvania railway tunnel, one of the greatest engin eering feats ever acoompliahftd, was com pleted last month. There are twenty five underground tracks and two miles of plat torme. Trains will run from the west direct to Montauk Point, on Long Island, where ultimately there will be a great steamship terminus. The Transatlantic voyage will thus be shortened by a day; The coat of the construction of the tunnel was £10,000,000.

Canadian Thistle—An o;m%ru farmer who has endeavoured to keep his place clear of the Canadian thistle Informs the North Otago Times that the weed is to be seen over hundreds of acres ef the Totara and other districts, and on the roads sheep travelling eat the heads as they go along, and will probab'y be spreading the seed all over the country* Once, he sayo, this thistle gets a proper footing it will cost the firmer the value of his land to exterminate it.

Volunteers. — The Ashburton Rifbs Government parade was held lasb evan ing, when the company mustered 40 men under Lieut. Hayes The company marched to the Domain, where an hour's useful skirmishing and attack drill was done, the marching and movements being very steady. The corps returned to the drlllshid via East Street The volley tiring of this company will take place tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.

A Qoick Response—After four o'olook yesterday, Colonel Headland, of Oamarn, received an urgent telegram asking if ten men could be sent from Ounaru to Christ church on Thursday to go bo South Africa to (ill vacancies in the Seventh Contingent. Colonel Headland replied in the affirmative, and the announcement was made in the evening paper, and this morning the Defence Office received a large number of applica tions: The man will be seleoted be eeleobed before noon," and will leave by tomorrow's exprass.

Boundary Dogs—A telegram from Ohrist ohurch states thab the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has decided to write to etationownera in Canterbury asking them to abolish boundary dogs on their properties. This action was taken on account of a letter wribten to the Society by Mr Sydney Weetman, Commissioner of Crown Linda, who Bays that steps may be taken under the Police Offences Aob if these dogs are not properly housed, fed and watered.

Divohob—At the Timaru Supreme Courb yesterday, the following divorce cane was heard:—Mary Quinn v J A Qulnn, an application for divoros. Mr Rolleston appeared for petitioner. Respondent did not appear. Mary Q lino, petitioner, gave evidenoe thab she married the respondent on the Jet; December, 1880, at Ashburton. Had lived ab Geraldine for the past 19 years. Her husband finally left her nine years ago last May, Her husband had never returned, and had not provided anything to wards her support for about fourteen years. Her husband had assaulted her, and a case was beard against him in the Magistrate's Courb at Geraldine. Her husband drank a good deal after marriage,—A decree nisi was granted, with £15 costs againsb respon dent

Amateur Cycling k Athletic Club— A general meeting of the A.A.C & A.C was held in tho Aroade office on Monday evening, when aboub twenty five members attended. Mr F W Seldon was elected to fill tho position of captain, rendered vacant by Mr Hobbs' removal, and Mr Ueorge Dickenson was voted to the vice-capbainoy, vice Mr F B Robilliard resigned. Messrs Righton, Reid, E Purchase, and D Friedlander were eleobed to the vacancies on the Committee. The question of tho Easter carnival was dis cussed, and the hon. secretary was instructed to print the preliminary programmes as sen i.i possible. The amount of prizj money this year has been largely increased, and the amount given away in the running and cycling events ehould offer inducement for competitors from all parts of "jhe colony. The Secretary mentioned thab W F Simpson, the phenomenal distance performer at the late ohamp^onshipgp would be a competitor. With the usual vote to the chair the meeting terminated.

Campaign Against Consumption—News by the San Francisco mail states that King El ward has been enabled to inaugurate a new campaign against consumption, as two hundred thousand pounds have been plaoed ab his disposal for charitable or utilitarian purpose?. Sir Ernest Casel, one of London's merchant princes, is the donor. The money will be devoted to the erection of a sanitarium for tuberculosis' patyenta hi England. The institution Is intended to accommodate one hundred pitientß—fifty of each scsi Prises have been offered for the best plans for this sanatorium, And the competition is to be open to medhal men of all nationalities* lb is expected that the sanatorium will be built near London, as lb has been found thab the open air treatment is as successful in England as In Switzerland.

One Month Only—Messrs Oates, Lowry and Co. are prepared to receive a few second band Bicycles in part payment for new onea. Highest market value will be allowed on English or Colonial m&kes.

Smoke New Veoai

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

London, February 4

There are eleven hundred and fifty nine cases of smallpox in London. Seventy-three were reported yesterday.

Mr Roberts, a Unionist, was elected for Ecoleshall. He polled 5231 votes, and Mr Vaile, a New Zealander, a Liberal, 4119 votes

The Brussels correspondent of The Times says the sugar conference is aiming at the reduction of the sugar tax to a uniform rate of five francs.

Paeis, Feb 3

Le Matin says that Switzerland proposes an early revision of the Geneva Convention. Several States are anxious to embody the lessons cf the war.

Sydney, Feb 4

Mr C Savile Gore, * member of tho Etrl of Hopetoun'fl staff r is critically ill with enteric.

Vice-Admiral Sir Herry Rswson, the new Governor of New South WalfS, reaches the colony in* Juoo,

The Hon B R Wise suggestß thtt the Federal Government should grant a rebate in the Costoms on gooip, British or foreign, imported in British bottoms.

Melbourne, Feb 4

The suppression of "Tattersills means a loss of £60,000 a ye»r to the Post Office.

Brisbane Feb 4

The Federal Premier hts informed the Queensland Government that the agreement between Japan and Queens land, covering the introduction of Japanese Übour, hts been superseded. The landlady of a city hotel died from plißue. The statement that a boy was suffering from plague at Gladstone turns out to be incorrect.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Pre;s Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

THE HUNGARIAN REMOUNTS.

London, Feb 4

There was a renewed and heated debate in tbe House of Commons over the Hungarian remounts. Mr Balfour promised an enquiry as to tbe remounts in South Africa;

AN EARL AOCTDENTLY KILLED.

The Earl of Monster, of the Royal Scots Guards, was accidently killed at Kroonstad.

A collision between armoured trains occurred at Burghersdorp. Five sol diers were killed and five injured,

The Army Meat Contracts.

DISCUSSION IN THE HOUSE

OF LORDS.

Unifced'Prees Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, February 4

Replying to Lord Oarrington in the House of Lord?, Earl Raglan said he believed that last year a proportion of Argentine beef was supplied to tbe soldiers, but owing to the more settled outlook Lord Kitchener had decided on a wider area of competition. Three firms had tendered, Bergl and Com pany being tbe lowest. There were no grounds for the colonial protests. Everything that could reasonably be expected bad been done to encourage colonial meat

Lord Stanley stated that Bergl in formed the War Office that a number o£ prominent South African firms were providing a capital amounting to half a million to work the contrast: Lord Stanley believed that Messrs Wernher and Beit, the South African capitalists were not connected with the a :hetne

Earl Raglan said that before the contract! was final'y clinched, and he understood before the colonial pro tests were received, the contractor gave a written undertaking (o give Australasia the preference as far as possible. If prices were reasonable Australasia should furnish the bulk of tbe requirements

Lord Oarrington is pressing inqui ries further,

A Death Sentence Commuted.

United Pre^s Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, February 3 Brierre, who was sentenced to death at Chartres for the murder of his five children, had his sentence commuted to penal servitude for life* Many felt that the presiding Judge was unfair, while other petitioners emphasised (he absence of confession.

A Disastrous Fire.

WATERBURY WATCH COMPANY'S

STORES.

United Press Association—By Eleobric Telegraph—Copyright New York, Feb 8 A fire occurred at the stores of the Waterbury Watch Company in Con necticut, doing damage to the value of half a million sterling. Several deaths were occasioned.

February 4

Thirty acres were devastated at Waterbury, and the damage amounted to four million dollar?.

England and Germany.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Beelin, Feb 3

The Berlin Post, in an inspired article, refers to the cordiality over the Prinze of Wales's recent visit. It de clares that the Boer war will not impair the Anglo-German relations, norths relations of others, with Britain, adding that Britain's position in tho world is unshaken.

NEVER WORRY.

Worry kills, for worry is a potent cause of Indigestion and the kindred ailments of Biliousness, Dyspepsjg, Constipation, Palpitation, &c Sever worry, but take Iropey's May Apple and get aboulyour businr gj. It will do its work while you are doing yours, Impey's May Apple is an Ideal Family medicine, and It la nature's own formula for the correction of irregu larities of the stomach, liver, and kidneys* It is a gently-acting laxative which effectually and finally replaces the too violent catharbics of other days. Impey'a May Apple permanently overcomes chronic Constipation. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers at jfe 64 per feottlf,

Volunteers and the War Office.

A DE VDLOCK,

(Per R.M.S, Ventura at Auckland.) Auckland, Feb 4

A despatch from London.dated Jm 11, says that the British War Office is confronted with a most serious condition' of affairs. Its calls for Volunteers to relieve the regiments at tha front have thus far met with absolute'y no response, and have served to intensify the wide spread indignation existing among all Volunteer Regiments. In the first place Volunieers answering the calls would only receive one shilling a day, while the Yeomanry, in whleh many Volunteers have already < nllsted, receive five shillings The only solution of the deadlock appears to be th<it the War Office should Intro duca conscription, or withdraw new regulations. These have stirred up a strife which has not existed for many years between the Government officials and the voluntary arm of the service. According to high officials, It will bank rupt the majority of the regiments. Under the new rules, every regiment must go into camp for one week in each year, and the Government grant is reduced In proportion to the number of absentees from each company. Volunteer com manders cay that it Is impossible to get more than 40 per cent of the men together during the same week, so different are the occupations of tbe men. In addition, the War Offise refuses to recognise drills which are not attended by a percentage of men which It has been found quite impossible to attain. No drill hail or ground in London la large enongh to enable battalions to matceivre. Among those who condemn the new regulations is Colonel Balfour, a brother of the Cabinet Minister, who commands the London Scottish. The matter will be brought under the notice of Parliament. If the order of the Secretary of State for War, Mr Brodrick, is enforced, the Volunteer force, so a Colonel of one of the strongest London regiments says, will dwindle to nothing. In the meantime the War Office Is waiting anxiously for an answer to the c^ll for troops for service In South Africa,

The New Cats Contract.

Messrs Frledlandtr Bros., Ltd, have kindly supplied us with a cony of the circular telegram they have just received from Mr Seddon with reference to the purohaas of 20,000 tons of oats in New Zealand, whioh Is as follows ;—

(Memo )

«_. ««, Nbison, 4/2/02. War Office prrpired to accept offers for supply through New Zm'and Government of twenty thousand tons oats, must be f.a.q— no use in quoting beyond 23a 63 per quarter j 10 000 to be shipped io March and 10,000 in April, bags of best quality obtainable, containing 80ibs netfc oats; bigs are to be Inspected with regard to quality, oondioion, and weight by New Zealand Government, en behalf of the Seonftary of State for the Colonies, such inspection to be final ac to quality and weight; cost of re-bagging, if neaewary, at port of dieoharga, to fall on contractor, decision of military authorities regarding necessity to be fiaal; steamer to carry no deck cargo of any kiod ; steamer's name and port of loading, and data of shipment to be reported by contractor at earliest possible date, any alterations im mediately ; steamer calling for orders Durban, to be given within twenf y four hours on arriving; she may be required to discharge at two of the following—Dcrbao, East London, Port Elz beth, Capetown, and Delagoa Bay ; in case of steamer unable to cross bar at East London lighterage paid for by contractors; oats to be unloaded at average rate of not less than 250 tone per diem? His Majesty's Government paying demurrage at the rate of 6d per day nets registered tons, half a day demurrage only paid in case of detention not exceeding twelve hours on arrival at Durban ao advance of 80 per cent will be made in London on value of cargo exclusive of freight on production, of insurance policies and bills of lading—insur ance to be effected by approved under writers or companies in case of freight and freight contingencies being insured the advance will be 80 per cent; of invoice value, balance due to be paid London within fourteen days of receipt of cable from General Officer commanding Capetown notifying dit chargo with regard to any payment con -1 tractor in res peas of freight) or demurrage he shall indemnify War Office a like claim on ship's owner for cancelling on contract la case of vessel not arriving at Port of dii charge on date to be agreed upon.

R J SgnnON,

Specification FOR Bags.

Marks Dimensions. On one Side. On Reverie. Bags Jute for 80!bs Oats Supplies o*ts 38in x 231n O A.S 0. Weight 2lbs. BOlba O 1. The distinguishing letter to be coloured as on the sealed pattern bag, and no variation in marks will be allowed. 2. The bags supplied meat conform in all particulars to the sealed pattern bags depo sited at Supply Reserve Depot. A variation of Icz and over or under will be allowed on each cf these bage, 5. They are to be made from Jute sacking (12 porter) equal In quantity and make to the sealed sample. 4. Each bag must be strongly and neatly sewn by hand or machine with donble hemp twine (tarred) equal to sealed sample, 5. Each bag must be clearly and legibly stamped in permanent ink, on the outside, at the top, with the name of tbe contractor, and the year in which the supply is made. 6. All bundles of bags are to be ao marked as to allow of quick identification with the invoice* 7. If one fourth of any delivery be found to be inferior to the rf speoiive sealed pattern bags, the whole delivery may be rejected. Messrs Fbiedlandkr Bros , Ltd., Ashburton, N;Z.

Gardening for the Month

FEBRUARY,

Kitchen Garden.

Tf chervil is in demand sow a little In a warm border to afford a Bupply during winter. Onions for winter 6alad, as well as transplanting in spring, should be sown early this month, >v tra&burg and brown Spanish are the best varieties for this purpose. Harvest onions as they ripen ; do not dry them out of doors, but as they are gathered tie them into small bundles and hang them in open eheda or dry lof fee, where they wllldry gradually, maintaining their proper colour and natnral flavour throughout the season. If exposed out of doors or In the sun after being ripe and drawn, even if no ralu falls on them, the dews ab nfgbt and the hot sun by day will discolour them, and ciuse their flavour to be hot and rancid. The last sowing of spinach and turnip should now be made on ground from which early potatoes have been taken ; for spinach the ground cannot be too rich. Every vacant piece of ground should, when the weather is favourable, be planted with cabbage, brocol!, Savoy, Brussels sprouts, and curled greens. Earth up celery and give it plenty of Pquld manure, Make) ocaa* sional sowings of radishts of sorts, and about the end of the month sow early horn carrot for drawing in a small state during winter. Ripe early potatoes intended for seed should be sun dried bafore storing tot next planting season. Sow the last crop of Frenoh beans in a warm situation* Light, rich soil is nee easary for them at this reason.

CUCUMBER AND MELON FRAMES.

Keep cue ambers in a healthy growing state ; do not allow the plants to get weakened by too great a number of fruit. Late melons will require the same atten tion as last month.

Greenhouse,

Attend to the instructions of last month. Examine all plants thab now suffer from want of pot room, and give them a ehift so that they may have a chance of making fresh roots before winter.

Flower Garden and Shrubbery,

Tie up all tall growing plants, gather flower seed*, and If delayed, attend to the Instructions of last month. These depart' menbs, during this month, should be all neatness, order and beauty. Give dahlias abundance of liquid manure. Plant crocus and other bnlbs for early blooming

Orchard and Fruit Garden.

So soon as raspberries have done bear ing, cut out close to the ground all old wood, as well as all bhe weak, malformed and superfluous shoots of the present season's growth, leaving four, or at most five, of the strongest and best ripened ci.nes tor the production of next season's crop; and, as soon as the pruning Is effected, tie up the canes to proper stakes, or fasten to whatever form of trellis or supports may be prpvided for them. The canes should then be cut back to about four feet from the ground. Deferring this operation a single day after the last of the fruit is gathered is a complete waste of the energies of the plants, and a prevention of the thoroughly ripening of the wood and buds of the fruiting canes of the fol'owlng season. Raspberries require a deep, lighb, rich soil, and if the weather is favourable fresh plantations may be made at the time of pruning.

Sporting.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S

SUMMER MEETING.

The following handicaps have been de< olared ;—

Hat swell Welter Handicap, of 50aovs; one mile and a quarter—Nanoe O'Neil lOst 131b, Good Speo lQsb 81b, Lapidary 10at 7ib, Dormant lOab 7ib, Bisley lOafc, Clanburn 9st, liotokoto 9st, Medus 9it.

Hornby Welter Handicap, of 100 soys; seven furlongs—Cora Linn iOeb 121b, Skobe ieff 10-.t 10 b, Scottish Minstrel 10ab 5 b, Vandyke 9at 12lb, Huku 9jb 9ib, The Master 9ab 51b, Babbleory 9sb 3b, Good Spec 9at 2ib, Lidy Medallist 9st, Savannah S)b 91b, Flame Bst 91b, Antigone Bsb 91b, Blsley B*tßib, Oyster Bsb Tib, Charioteer 88fc, Signal 83b.

Lystelton Plate Handicap, of 120 scvb ; five furlongs—Orloff 9st 9 b, Imperabor 9it lib, Greek Maid 83b 121b, King Stork Bit 71b, Welbeck 7sb 91b, Lakeshell—Bloomer oolt 7sb 9!b, Aherlow 7ab 71b. Stepdancer 7at 6tb 5 Punamu 7st 6!b, Waldak 6st 10 b

Craven Plate Handicap, of 150 eovs ; seven furlongs—Sb Mjohaal 103b 71b, Glen egle osb lib, Cora L'n'n Bsb 11 lb D'undas B*b 111b, Tsaritz* 8H § b, Goldsnmere Set 0 b, Scottish Minstrel Sit 21b, Lady Liiiian'Tat 111b, Terrapin 7st lUb, Vanlyke 7st?ib, Heiress 6>t 10lb, Whirlwind 61b 71b, Ludy Medallist 6*t 7ib.

Mount Somers Road Board.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was held on Monday. Present—Mr Chapman (chair, nnn), and all the members.

ROAD DEVIAIION.

Mr 0. W. Parnell, representing the Ashburton County Council, wrote to the effect that in conseqnence of arrange ments made with the Commissioner of Crown Lands to have a road deviation through R.S. 22038 iftvoted under the provisions of " The L\nd Act, 1892," ft would be necessary to receive the Board's approval of such a course.

In connection wi'h this matter th© necessiry resolution was p»tsed.

COMPILATION OF VALUATION ROLLS,

The t*ydenham Borough Council for» warded copies of resolutions adopted at the Conference of Local Bodies, held for the purpose of considering the question of compiling the Valuation Rolls, also of correspondence with the Valuation De» part ment on the subjesb. The action of the Chairman, who bad acknowledged the same prior to tha meeting, was approved.

NEW ROAD, LAKE HERON.

Thu Minister of Lands wrote acknow ledging the Board's letter of 21st Inst., and stated (hat he oou'd not at present see his way to authorise the commence* ment of work on the new road, Lake Heron,

PROTECTIVE WOJRKS, AYRTQN's ROAD* The question of constructing protective works on Ayrton's Road, Baylor's Stream, was considered, and ultimately the Board decided to meet there at an early date to make arrangements for having the work put In hand as soon as possible.

II'LEOO'S BRIOftB, An application for assistance toward maintenance of his fence used ac »% approach to the above bridge, and recently damaged by travelling mobs of sheep, was made by Mr R. Anderson. The member for the ward was instructed to have the matter remedied as soon t£ possible.

ACCOUNT^

Accounts amounting to £§3 Igs 3d were passed for payment, and the $oard adjourned.

Nelson's Diamond Jubilee.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Nelson, February 4 The leading feature of today's celebra tions was the military review and tourna ment. Three mounted corps of district artillery and infantry took parb in the former, and the tournament was a big success. The Marines from the warships also gave an exhibition, and were received with cheers.

The Premier opened a Japanese bazwr In aid of the Presbyterian Church, before a large attendance. Mrs Season, Sir J G Ward and Lady Ward were also present. In the bowling tournament Nelson scored 29 against Palmerston North 7. Nelson also defeated Blenheim by 20, Blenheim beab Palmerston North by three Pom*B' ________

Hollis Cycles—Tbe display of Hollis cycles now on view at John Orr & Oo'a let Well worthy of inspection by all cycling entries lasts. These machineq are made from genuine B S.A parts by the celebrated gunnVakera, L Hollis k Sons, Birmingham, whioh should-be sufficient guarantee of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finished, and the high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of bhe Hollis bioyole has beon most rigidly maintained.

Jam Making Season—Any of our readers wanting Jam,' 1 Jelly, or Preserving Pans, could nob' do better than read Messrs Fletcher Bros advertisement, as they have § great many kinds to choose from, and tfefell prices are bedrock. Owing to being such a phenomenal Fruit Season throughout the county, there is likely to be a shortage In Jam Jars, so any one requiring any should buy whiie prices are low.

A WORLD WIB-E REPUTATION

; Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rheal Remedy has a world wide reputation for lte cures. It never fails and is pleasant to t»fce« For Bile by Ashburton Drug 00,

THE ASBBUBTON GDAEDIaN : WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY I, 1902



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F. FERRIMAN I FOR SALE Goodwill of Farm of 352 Aorei, part of tbe Pareora Estate, hsld under Leaee in Per peluity for 999 years. I HAVE received instructions to sell the Goodwill of a Farm of 352 Acres, forming part of the Pareora Fetate, situated •bout 6 miles from the St Andrew's Railway Btation, and 10 miies below Timaru. Tbe Improvements consist of three miles of caw Isneiug, three roomed cottage and scullery, •table and ohaffroom 30 x 14, implement, shed 30x12; The buildingß are all tew j' 140 a^res are laid down in grass this year, | 64 acres are sown down in wheat, 30 acres j in oats, 35 acres in turnips, and tbe r« , fflafnder is in old pasture. j This property it one of the pick of the estate, and is in good heart It will carry j two sheep to the aore, and last year fattened 40G lambs, which were cold on the farm at 14i Id each. Full particulars can be had on application So F FERRIMAN, Land and Fstate Agent 1, Ashburton #.„«__ : „,.  ■-, ,■ «_-_-_ — ■■..-— ---FOR SALE TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. A SOUND INVESTMENT. IBE&VE received Instructions from Mr Edward Gibbard to sell part of Town Section 108, situated In Tanored Street, npon which is erected a very cemmodious and convenient Draper's Shop, with dwelling attached, large front glass windows, good position. The property 1b let to a good tenant, and la yielding an »anual rental of £91. Fall particulars may be had on appli oationto _ „ F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Ashburton SHEEP FARMS, IBAVE Beveral good Sheep Farms for sale, ranging from 350 to 1800 Acres. The properties are well fenced and watered and are within easy access of a market. Fall particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent IgpßSfSMllMHWi !■■■■■ ill■lliii*mwim»mh |iiiwiii ■»■ ■_■ ■"»i^iiwi«ii-u_J^^««w^ imtoimmsb_f BUSINESS NOTICES JAMES BAKER in thanking Patrons for past favours, would solicit a contiou* Mica to Ms Bucoesaore, W. & M. BAKER, who will carry on the business as usual at the Furnishing Warehouse, Havelock Btreefe 12 127 ' *•* .__k^_k^r ._ilr___ --» 4J mSM M^m .__p£_fll_av m 4HY TEA r AT 4JJTY PRICE SBS& »/6 »/& 2/4 2/8 T HAVE FOR SALE — The Lateft and MoPh Up to date Farm Machinery In tbe markeb Only a few of the now Celebrated PLANO Machines left. Twine snd Oils in Stock. One Threshing Plant in thorough order, and guaranteed, with all engagements; good reasons given for selling ; to be sold cheap. Two Second Hand McOormick Reapers and Binders, guaranteed in working order. One Second H*nd Wood's, only done two seasons ; guaranteed in good order. FAB MS. 2OQO Acres, pplendid all round Farm worth lnspeotiou, cheap, and on efesy terms 300 Acres, nice Farm, well fer.ced, very little money required j a real bargain 400 Acres, very good little sheep farm, only £3 10s, on very easy terras. 400 acres leasehold can be had with above if required. 8 Acres, with dwelling of six rooms, nice home, price and terms very reasonable. Also 2300. 900, 600, 574, 200, 650, 260, 20?, SOO, 100, 90. and 19 Acres L-md • a number of others equally cheap, and on easy terms. AGEKT— Oolonlal Mutual Life Assurance Society United Fire and Marina Fire Insurance Company Southland Implement and Engineering Company Money to Lend fc^m 4| per cent. For particulars apply W. STONYER, TANORED STREET Bank of Australasia) /•■ jhUahinery, Grain, Produce, Insurance, Land and Commission Agent HAVE you noticed what) a nice finish in a room pictures noatSy framed makes ? H. Baikbtow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate price. Address —Eaet Street, two doors below W H Coi 108 & Co. ]1 PRINCE Albert Privat Hotel, Wills Street (near Railway S. ation and PoHt Office), Ashburton. Onder New M»nage ment. First Class Accommodation for Boarderß, the Travelling Public, and Fami' lies.. Good Table kept, Hot and Cold B»ths, ffarifl moderate. Loose Boxes for Horses. Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. —A. H. FELLINGHAM Proprietor. 11176 3 LB Screw Top Jam Jarp, <H dozen Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pans of guaranteed quality, and Preserving Sugar; —CAwson & Uo., Tancred Street BO you want yonr home to look nice and fresh for Ohriatmaa ? Then send along. any furniture whi)h needs recovering or renovating to H Baibsitw, who makes it ooklike new. 11 145 Smoke .New Yen©?



VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING & PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston RESUMED Teaching on THURSDAY. 30th Jaa, Havelock Street DOOT READ THIS AND THEN FOKGET IT GREAT RED LETTER DAY. TITHE Poljteo^nic Drapery Company has J. purchased tho entire stock of Mb E. i Gibbabd's, Tarcrod S&reeb, for cash, snd intend to sell it for what it will bring Having large consignments coming from Eng land, an! very little room, we will mike prices blush at their own oheapneßa. Prices Completely upset J A Sale prolific with price surprises! A carnival of cut priops Look here Auotion prioes without the auction! Linen Faoed Paper Collars 2* 9J dcz boxes Men's Braces, Hats, Ties, and Sox, all at 6d Cento' 85i Tweed Suits for 21s 6d Fancy Pinafore Muslin, 2a lid dcz Standard Prints, 3a 111 dcz Pink Twill flannelette, 3s lid do« Scotch Cotton Shirting, 4s lid doz White Linen Handkerchief?, Is 6d half dcz 4s 6d Men's Ft-ltHats for U lid Black and coloured Dress Stnff*, Cartains, Calico, Prints, Quilts and Hosiery, all cut price marvels In addition to this the new Manager will give to evory customer spending 5s a piece of mueio worth 2?. This is a chanoe in a life time of securing a good stock of music ABSOLUTELY FOR NOTHING. Remember the ad it ev.— Lute E Gibbahd Tanored Street, now the POLYTECHNIC. PARALYSING, POLYTECHNIC PRICES Come and share la the spoil. THE SALE IS ON 1 0-DAY. _ — 1 m • GREAT Kednctions AT THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T?ACTORY LOTHING JC ACTORY Boys' Straw- Hats reduced to 6d Men's Straw Hats 7s6d reduced to 2n Men's Hard and Soft Felts Is Men's Black Soft Felts, 2a 6d Mend Drab Soft Felte, 5s 6d _. . Boys' Tweed Gaps, 3d and 6d Boys' Tweed Hatp, 6d and Is CLOTHING— Boys' Tweed Suits reduced to 5s 6d Boys' Tweed and Cord Knickers Men's Tweed Trousers 7s 6d Men's Tweed Sac Suits, 21a These odd lines have all been thrown out for ABSOLUTE SALE, so come early. - THE KEY/ ZEALAND CLOTHING • FAOTOBY F. H. BIOKINGSALE, Manager TO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—F.ies, Casts, Waders, Shury'a Fancy, Minnows, etc, etc.! All Anglers' Requisites at Dunedin priees,at; Hakdley Bros , East Street. 11 ISS j , „ WANTED KNOWN—That a big Hue of Lace Curtains we have just landed, ex s.e. Paparoa, is fu'l of really nice goods at tempting prices. Full display in , our wiadewe— Miwmhi, & Tubvbh. ,



' BUSINESS NOTIOEB SALE TO-DAY. MEN'S Cloijhing, Boys Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Muslins, Prints, Dress Materials, Millinery, Eto. All the latest and newest must be sold to make room for Winter Shipments. SAVE YOUR MONEY AT AJLOOITIN'^. J. W i L SON"- HAS Just received ANOTHER 10 Bales of Lovely WALL PAPERS. INCLUDED in the Shipment are some beautiful Designs in .Dining Room, Bedroom } aod Hall Pupere, Persons desiring to choose their Papers from the full stock may "have them laid aside until required. HOUSEPAINTING. THIS part of the business racaives our special attention, none but GENUINE Oils and Wtii-e Lead being used. Thorough tradesmen sent to town or country at shortest notico. Sign-writing a specialty. SPECIAL SAL E 5 now ON. GKANT AND MOORE, ■ SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, AS9BURTON JIAKVESTINGr TOOLS. HAY FORKB—2, 3, and 4 Prong, OLQV ER FORKS.—S Prong, with Guards Scythe Blades and Handles, Hay Rakes, etc , Machine Oils, Castor, Bradding, and Linseed Oils. Paints in all Colours TOOLS Suitable for the Harvest Field, including--Vioas, Screw Wrenches, Spanners in beta of four, Rivet and Bolt Punches, Piaears, Plyers, Copper and Iron Rivets, Reaper Sections, eto< PRESERVING PANS-Enamelled and Brass, from 5i 6i each. Being overatoo ke I at tha Utter part of the season, lam Selling them off Cheaply CARPENTERS' TOOLB—I have just landed a large shipment direct from bhe makers, and have reduced prices ail round, Customers can rely upon Prompt and Courteous Attention without being pressed to Buy. G. MELXDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett S*reet, Opposite Arcade"



ASHBUBTON LADIES agree that i is the choicest and most delicious; ( TEA 1 On the Local Marke", I Packed in lead, and encased in card baard Oartona to ensure freshness and fl ivor right to the breakfast table. Bole Agent— (J. T. COOCH, Ashburton. PHOTOGBAPHY HALMA'f~BTUDIOB. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. WE are dome; TWELVE ENAMELLED CABINET PHOTOS and EN LARGEMENT, s;a-j 12 x 10. mounted on a beautiful tinted plate sunk mount for Jss. S3E SPECIMENS, ai thh is only for a Limited Time. COME EARLY i! J 14 LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Fire Reserve Fund, £2,043,000 (Funds over Ten Million Pounds Sterli eg MR JOSEPH WARD having resigned tbe Agency of this Company at Ashburton, Clients and others are informed that Ma J B Christian, Burnett Street, has been appointed as his successor! The Company is noted for its liberality and promptness of settlement of claims. BIRD AND ADLEY, I 74 Managers, Christchuroh W DONGES. HAVELOCK STREET, and at Arcade Chamber?. rjIEACHER of Violin, Mandolin, and Harmony Pupils attended at their own homeef Quarter commences from any date. QOfL FIRST EVENT ORih IOUI FIRST EVENT <£OUI OF THE NEW YEAR. grange's Sale. A GRAND CHANCE for the Ashburton Public to participate in the Bargains, Call at Our Sample Roorcs Burnett Street, and peruse th? Catalogue MR GEORGE SANDREY, our Reprei sentative, will get yon anything you seleot at Christchuroh Sale Pricis. All the immense Stock of Samples must be sacrificed, Cleared out to make room for new. EVERYTHING REDUCED MUST GO. Drapery. Furniture, Bedsteads, Bedding, Crockery, and Boots. A Call will convince you. Come E»rly. Don't Forget. In a short month the Bar gains will be gone. NOTICE 10 THE FARMERS AND THRESHING MILL OWNERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. "OTAVING taken over the business of KENNEDY & MUIK ; Blacksmiths, Engineers, Coach and Lorry Builders and Horseshoers, On my own account, I desire to thank the Clientß of the old ifirm for their patronage in the past and trust that they will continue their support to myself in the future. The business will fee carried on as heretofore under the style of Keened? & Mvpn. Charles Muir.



A CURE fOR CHOLEBA INFANTUM



' Last May,* ssya Mrs Curtis Baker, of Bookwalter, O, U S A, *an Infant child of our neighbour's was suffering from, <sho!e*-a infantum? Tb6 doctor had'given up all hopes of recovery. J took a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrheas Remedy to the house, telling them I felb sure It would do good, if used according to directions. In two days' time the child had fully reovered, and Is now (nearly a year since) a vigorous, healthy girl. I have recommenced this Remedy frequently j and have never known it to fall In any single Instance.' For sale by Aehburtori Prog 00,