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MINING

United Frees Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Ddnbdin, Maroh 21 Today's sales—Alexandra Lead, 4a 10_d, 4.10£ d ; Leaning Rock, 12s 9d, 12s 9d 5 Mo?quito 233 ; Tevlofc 5s 6d.

COMMERCIAL.

HORSRE FAIR.

There was a very fair attendance today at Mr D Thomos' horse fair in the Arcade, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather. The entries were large, good all round, and the upward tendency recently noticeable was maintained; Up to the time of our going to prees some good prices had been given, a* tha following will show :— Unbroken stook—Yearling draught colt £25, yearling colts £19 to £23, yearling filly £30» three year old filly £37, two year old filly £45. Broken stock—Fonr year old gelding £26 10*. black mare £39, two year old bay colt £49, bay mare £27 10a.

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

At the Intercolonial Medical Congress, held at Hobart last month, Dr T. M.

Septio Tanks.

Kendall, Medical Ad viser of the Metropolitan Board of Water Supply

and Sewage, Sydney, read a paper on the rational method of sewage disposal, in which he gave full particulars of the working of the septic tank system in Sydney and suburbs, and also various other methods of sewage conversion, etc. At the con clusion of the address, Dr Hudson, New Zealand, said he would like to know bad the Scofct-Moncrieff system been in use io any locality for a lengthened period without being offensive. Dr James Mason (New Zealand) testified to the satisfactory use of tbe septic tank system in .mall communities, as they might be drained at little expense. The septic tank, however, was found of no use in abattoirs without precipitation treatment as well, As to these tanks in hospitals, care mast be taken to keep the washings from the operating theatre out. These tanks did not eliminate ail pathogenic germs, Dr Stoney showed how the Beptic tank system was a failure at a hotel at Nowra, through the lack of care and attention. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Dr Kendall, who, replying to speakers, said they had had the Scott Moncrieff tank working in Sydney for two years, and no one had ever complained of a smell arising from it. The cost for in stallation was £15. It waa found in advisable for refuse from a hospital to go through these tanks. If these opinions may be depended upon, the question arises whether the proposal to have a sceptic tank at the Ashburton Hospital is the best scheme after all,,

Local and General.

Weather Forecasts — Captain Edwl W.reß:—Moderate to strong soubhwesb to sonth, and southeast winds; glass fall.

isHBUETON Mounted Biflgs—The necessary permission having been granted, the Company have decided to go into camp at Mount Hutb, Methven, on Thursday evening, 27th inst. Company orders are now being issued.

Scarlatina—There are still aome ca.es of .oarlatina in the town and district, bub in view of the precaution, being taken generally it will doubtless soon be stamped out.

Small-Pox in London—The deaths from smallpox in London lasb week numbered eighty-one. Since the beginning of bhe outbreak the deaths have totalled 845.

Coronation Guksts—During Ascot week, the King will entertain a large company at Windsor, including bhe ohief Coronation guests.

Thb Mayoralty—We understand thab a requisition is in course of being signed anking Mr W H Collins bo allow himself to be nonimated for the mayoralty for another term.

Response to an Irish Greeting—The King, in thanking tho Irishmen of Jamaica for their loyal greeting eenb on St Patrick's Day, said ho was sure the whole Irish nation really joined in the greeting.

A Horrible Crime. — A man named Albert MoNamara has been sentenced to death for maliciously setting fire to his ebop in Melbourne, with the resulb that his fourteen yeir old child perished in the flames.

Prop_rt¥ Sale—Messrs Maling and Shallcrass, Geraldine, reporb the sale of Mr M. Harper's property, Beautiful Valley, consisting of 1015 acres of good grazing and agricultural land, together with 1300 sheep and ail live and dead stock as a going concern to Mr W B North.

Poultry Export—Some four hundred cases of poultry are now in bhe Lyttrlton Harbour Board-freezing store, awaiting shipment to South Africa. There are also in the store 1100 oases of butter for export for South Africa and Australia.

Prolific Oats—Mr M'Phedran, of Ooonor Farm, Claremont way, has har vested soma very heavy yields of Garton oats, the mill tallying from 96 to 120 bushels to the aore (say. the Timaru Herald). The crop was truly a heavy one, as is evidenced by snapshots taken of Ib, the photos showing the standing crop on a level with the body of the man driving the binder, Mr M'Phedran speaks eloquently of the quality and frnitfulness of the seed used, and in a long experience says he has never found anything better.

Beer Drinkkes' Stbikb—The Mulline Beer Drinkers' strike drags wearily along and there Is no sign of an immediate settle ment. Tbe laß. few days have been very trying for the strikers, the thermometer registering over 100 degrees in the shade. The strike was declared seven weeks ago and with two or three exceptions bhe men bad held out well. Two wellknown hotel keepers from Meozieß visited Malline during tbe week, and in making a splash were instrumental in inducing a .couple of the strikers to break their resolution, bub bhe main body guard ia still holding oub, A few of the old time striking beer drinkers have lost much wsigb.fc since the declaration of the strike, as hop beer ant) squashes are Dob suitable to their palates*—Albany j[W A) Advertiser*

B.8;A Ata_an_Aß—The latest Atalanta cycles are built entirely of |9Q2 genuine 8.8 A parts, fitted wtbh plated rims, Ponlop or Palmer tyres, and are wibhout a dojjbb the strongest, and most easy running BJB.A tnachina obtainable in the colony, Messrs Gates. Lowry & 00, are the sole makers for New J-oaland

Thb Frisco Maie.—The Southern portion of the Frißco mail left Ohristchnrch shortly after 3 o'clock tbis afternoon, and should arrive here about 4 30 pm. The Eastek Camp—Captain Nlcoll Informs us that he has received intimation that the South Canterbury infantry Battalion Easter camp has been abandoned Intbrohakgeability—Rudge Whitworth cycle, are constructed throughout on the principle of absolute inchang .ability, thus in case of aooid.nt any part can be obtained and relied upon to fit inbo its place without I difficulty or alteration of any kind. lv* epeotion invited* R D Johnston, agent, | Burnett street; A.A.O and A.C — The Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club's annual Easter carnival will be held in tbe Domain on Eiste. Monday, when a splendid programme of athletic and cycling events will be submitted. Entries close for this fixture tomorrow, Saturday, with the hon. secretary, Mr J Lynskey. Thb PaEl-ißia-—The Mayor has reoeived a telegram from the Premier, at Hamilton, in which the latter thanks Hia Worship and the oltiz-ns of Ashburton for the very kind wishes, and hopes for a pleasant journey, whioh the Mayor conveyed to Mr Seddon when he passed through Ashburton the other day,

PrP-Psional Addbiss—Tho Hon Major Steward, member for Waitaki addressed his constituents at Fairlie last evening. He dealt generally with tbe work of last session and the present position, aud announced that he would seek re-election in Deoember.

Magisterial

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY

(Before 0. A, Wray Eiq> S,M)

W R Hyde was charged with b9ing found on licensed premises, to wit, Devane's Hotel, while a prohibition order was in force against him. The accused said that he had gone to the hotel to deliver a message, and had had no drink.—Fin'-i 10-.

Harry Logan waß oharged wlbh behaving in a violent manner in the Mount Somers brain, and with assaulting a passenger. John Smith, Guard of the train, said that bhe train was in the Tinwald Station when his attention was drawn to a fight in a carriage. Aocuaed had a man down on the floor: The passengers had to leave the train. Sergeant Barlow said there was nothing against the man previously; Accused was fined £5, or id defaulb two months' imprisonment* Albert Orum (Mr Wilding) v F Pearoe, olaim £1 2a. Judgment by default. Rob.rD Meaolem (.Mr Watson) v F Bebts, claim £——-. Judgment by defaulb, THE COMMISSION OASffi W Stonyer (Mr Fr*_ofe) v F A Cocks (Mr Ore-swell), olaim £60 4i This was the sequel of the case reported iasb weeks Mr Francis said that the lines he inbended to take were the same lines as bad been taken in Messrs Friedlander Bros, case against bhe same defendant. The plaintiff, William Stonyer, gave evi dence similar to that whioh he gave in the previous case. Mr Cresswell said thab he would BUggesb that His Worship should reserve his judg. mant in both cases bill he brought an action against Mr Thomas to recover the commieaion that had been paid to him, His Worship said he would like to hear the other case before giving judgment.

The evidence in tbis case was the same as was given in the ease brought by Friedlander Bros, whioh was published in our issue of March 13th.

Mr Oreeswell said that under those circumstance's he would proceed against Mr Thomas.

Mr Wilding (for Friedlander Bros) would prefer that judgment should be given in tbe two cases betore the Court. His friend was trying to geb Mr Cooks out of the conse quences of his own folly. Mr Franois quoted authorities to Bhow thab the agent introducing bhe purchaser to the seller was entitled to commission.

QU Worship said that after carefully considering the circumstances he bad come be the conclusion that Friedlander Bros were the only parson, entitled to commission He would therefore give judgment for Friedlander Bros in tbe first) case, and tbis would settle tbe dispute,

Mr Creßswell said thab Mr Hugo Fried lander was not entitled bo expenses, as he was really the plaintiff in the c.ac.

Mr Wilding said that this was nob so. Mr H Friedlander was the managing director ot the company. Bub he would nob press the matter. AN" ADJODHNKD CASE Leltoh v Hoaken—ln tbis case, His Woisjip had adjourned the question of costs.

ii long legal argument ensued between Mr Cresawell for the plaintiff, aud Mr Wilding for the defendant.

His Worship said be would take further time bo consider the matter.

THE VALDARES.

This talented variety Company, concern ing whose doings iv other New Zealand towns the publio have been recently In' formed through our columns, made its second appearance in Ashburton last evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, which was crowded, some people having to stand. Ib is quite safe to say that the entertainment provided was one of the besb of ib« kind that has ever been given in Ashburton, and everybody who was presenb musb have acknowledged that lb was well worth risking a webbing bo witness. The Company appears to have taken lbs name from the Valdare Family, who are billed as bhe * world's greatest triok cyclist.,' and certainly ib is almost impossible to conceive thab they can have any superiors in the management of the wheel. Ib is needless for us to attempt a description of the wonderfui feats performed by the Vaidares on a bicyole, suffice ib say thab they aj?e marvellous, and cause more astonishment than the best acrobatic feats one oould ever see, The Sisters Val also gave a very sensational and interesting exhibition of wire walking, appearing to be quite ab home on a sender wire stretched aoross tbe stage. Their performance in tbis department of the entertainment was latently watched, and bhey were loudly applauded as each different feat was successfully accomplished. The performances of Zamoni, an exceedingly olever conjuror and ventriloquist, are quite equal to the wonderful feats of the wiziri Anderson, who succeeded in mystifying his immense audiences in Europe, Ame* rica, and the colonies many years ago* Another artist who was deserv edly applauded was Moub Ario, whose astounding feats in baianolog and dealing with lying knives, bills, eto, were executed with a deftness anil certainty that were marvtilomji When the nninitiated publio witness these remark&b c performances they cannob help wondering by what amount of patient labor and practice each extraordinary dexterity has been arrived ab. There was gome good singing in the course of the evening by Mr Richard Shepherd and Miss Beattie Galardi, a vp-y charming and piquante looking young lady who sang and danced with muoh skill and archness. Messrs Hartford, Shepherd. Powers, and Miss Lewis, espsolally the first, contributed to make what was certainly a mo.b interesting and amusing entertainment), and it is satisfactory to know thab ths talented company will , appear again this evening, when the pro gramme provided will be entirely new.

Ram and Ewe Fairs

Ashburton.

The Ashburton Ram and Ewe Fair for 1902, was held yesterday at the Tinwald yards. The entry consisted of about 13,000 ewes t and 300 rams. The attendance was an average one, many coming from the South, notwithstanding that the Timaru Ram and Ewe Fair had been fixed for the same day. Owing to the web, .orne buyers did nob care to operate, and the auctioneers had some trouble to geb a bid, and when bids did come they were very slow, and caused the sale to be very irregular.

Ewes, —The ewes were principally of tbe young class, but many lines were coarse, though in fair condition. Most of the large lines were In dealers' hands, being brought down from stations by them, and sold at a drop from last year's prices of from 5i to 6i per head. There was a fair enquiry for good, young sheep, however. Rams—The ram sale was held after the ewe fair, and owing to the lateness of the 1 day, and all the best of the cams having been sold privately, the sale a. auction was nob much. Of the many lines, tho Shropshire were the moat enquired after, and on account of Mr J W Rigors, some were sold at sgs at &ue ion. The ft )ck rams were in very good condition, the br.e.ie s being well repre sented by Messra F Wright and J C N Grigg in English Leicesters and Border Leicester.. TheShropahires were represented by Messrs Gregg, Upton, Rogers and Thompson. Mr Rogers showed a line of eight two-tooth Shropshires, well goo up and in the pink of Condition, a credit to their owner, and he topped the market at 7gs. Mr Upton's rams looked well, and .howed fine breeding, with short and fine legs. Mr I Thompson bad his rams well got up, tney being very fat. Mr JG N Grigg'a were a nice lot of ramp, but did not sho«v the oare so noticeable of late years. Mr Grigg also showed a nice line of Border Leicesters of the right class and efatnp. The Lincolns were a large line, not the bast sheep, and being oub of fashion, were nob sought "after. Mr Max Friedlander was the only representative of Hampshire Downs, Following are the prices realised :— EWES. The sals was opened by Mr R Friedlander, for Messrs Friedlander Bros, Ltd, with a line of ewes of backward qaality for whioh he gob no bid. He sold , 200 crossbred ewes at from 10s to 10s Id, i 800 do 6 and 8 tooth 10s up to 10a 91, a line of Lincoln ewes at 9s 6d. Mr D Thomas sold 283 orossbreds 4 and 6 booth ab lis lOd, a line of 2, 4 and 6 tooth 1 at lis to 13), a email line of Maronan ewes ab 13s 2d, the Mount Peel merino ewes were sold at 2s 2d to 3s 2d. He passed a line ot halfbred ewe lambs at lis 3d ; also, in con junction wlah Messrs Friedlander Bros, a line of ewes ab 12s sd. New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Com pany sold ewes 2. 4 and 6 booth at lis 41 to 11a sd, 800 halfbred 2 and 4 tooth for Mr O J Harper at 14s 9i to Mr F Baker. The top market prion was for a line of halfbreds at 12a 6J, Older sorts sold at from 3) to BAMS Mes«ri Friedlander Bros sold English Leicesters up bo 3i«na, and Shropshires' ab the same price for Mr I Thompson. Border Leicesters from If to 2| gns. Foi Hampshires there was no bid ab auction j Lincolns brought from half fco l^gns. Mr Thomas sold Border Leicesters ab 3^ gne, Lincolns \_ to Jjrgn, English Leicester* !up to sgns for Bali.nbyne's trustees, and ! Shropshires for Mr UpSon 1 at 4gns, and Mr Rodgers 7gns to 2gns. The New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Co sold English Leicesters at 3_gns for Mr F \ Wright of Dunsandel, Shropshires ab 2f to 3goß for Mr I Thompson. I Mosb of these prices were gob privately, I very few being Bold ab auction.

Timaru.

The annual Ram Fair under the manage ment of bbc Timaru Agricultural and Pas toral Association took place yesterday afternoon on the Show Ground at Smitnfield. The entries were 834 as against 879 last year, the falling off being principally due bo bhe nou entry of Ashburton sheep. The attendance was somewhat smaller than usual, but those present represened pretty well all bhe sheep men of the district). The sheep came forward in very good condition, when the unfavourable seasons and the bleak weather of yesterday are borne in mind. Some well known flook masters of South Canterbury sent forward their rams, while several pood specimens came from tbe south, from Wiadeor Park and the Land Company's Clydovaie estate. Tbe sale aa a whole was satisfactory, for practically the whole of the entry was disposed of, The tone of the sale throughout was much healthier than at the Fair at {.Christohur-h lasb week, thb improvement being most not!..able in English Leicesters The top price ab the Fair was secured by Mr R Kel land for an English Leicester for which Messrs Guinness and LeOren (Ltd) secured the bid of 7|?ns, Mr F M Young, of Winchester, being the purchaser. Now and again sales dragged a lictle, but pas3ed lots were placed privately, the prices thus gained being included in thesalemen'a reports.

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph (Reoeived Maroh 21, 10.40 am) Adelaide, March 21

McLaren's and the Australian cricket teams departed by the Omrah. They re ceived a great send off.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Assoolabton—By Eleotrio Telegraph Auckland, Maroh 21 An Australian party,visiting Walmangu, Rotorua, were standing on the bank of the big geyser, which shot up five hundred feet high. Johnstone,running from the falling stones, fell into the hot stream and had one leg scalded and the other broken.

Wellington, Maroh 21

Ib is understood that the special corps of the Defence Foroes in the colony, such as the Naval, Artillery, and Engineers, etc, will neb join the infantry in tha Easter camps, bub will go into special camps. The Postal and Telegraph Department Btateß there Is no truth in the reporb that the cable steamer Anglia had arrived in Doubtless Bay. She is nob due there till Sunday nlghb. At a largely attended meeting of Js JEH ib was decided to presenb Inspector Pender with an address and testimonial on his retirement. The Mayor also undertook to call a meeting of cit'_ms with the same object. • The Department of Agriculture has arranged to send a further shipment of fifteen tons of cheese to Soubh Africa in May, from the southern factories. The Magisterial enquiry as to the recent fire on the barque. Jessie Osborne, began today. Counsel for the Customs Department stated there was no suggestion that the fire was other than accidental. Christc-TOrch, March 21

At the Magistrates' Court this morning, Alfred Whltwortb, tailor, who disappeared for soma days and was eventually found in a linen press, was charged with obtaining £25 from Robert Painter by false pre tences. Painter stated in evidence that he had been engaged by accused as traveller, and paid accused £25 as a guarantee. Accused failed to give an agreement of employment. After ac cused's disappearance Painter laid the Information. Accused asked Painter to withdraw the information If the money was refunded. The money was not refunded. The Bench held there was no^ sufficient prima facie evidence, and die mls.ed the ease. Whltworth was immedi ately arrested by the Court bailiff upon a creditor's warrant, alleging he wa. about j (jo leave without paying his debts.

ST. PATRICK'S SPORTS ASSOCIATION.

OFFICIALS

Judges—Cycling and Running—Rev Dean O'Donnell, P H Cox, and W H Collins. Patting Stone and Hammer Throwing— Messrs J Mullan, J O'Grady, and O Reid. Jumping and Pole Vaulting—Messra H Cullen, W H Dardia, and J Jamieson. Wrestlin.—Meßars M Lagan. Jas. Small, and G Fobertson, Referee—W Shearman. Umpires—Mers-s E J Rlghton and A Whibaker. Pedestrian events—Messrs W Shearman and D McDonnell. Timekeepers —Messrs G Jesson, and R McDcnnsll. Laptakers and Marksmen — Messrs P Goo_Bon, H Mileom, and T H&ueox. Result Board — Messrs H McSherry. Pavilion Stewards—Messrs M J Moriarty and F Wilson. Clerks of the Course— Messrs F Nukes and C Muir. Starts.— Mr John Wilson.

The St. Pabrlok's Sports Association were very unfortunate in the weather yesterday,, for it began to drizz c about ten o'clock and continued to rain with little intermission ail day* Had it not been for this it was evident from the comparatively good attendance, notwithstanding the weather, that there would have been a record day iv the Domain, and a record gate. As ib was, there were two reoords put up, both for determination, one by the Association in going on with the sports under Buch untoward conditions, and the obher by the publio in going to the sp rts and seeing them through in spite of the rain. There is no doubt that bhe unexpectedly good attendance was largely due bo bhe presence of bhe newly established Brasß Band on the ground, and the Association may thank ib for a better gate than ib would otherwise have had. About ooe o'clock the B»nd to the number of seventeen, nnder Bandmaster Humphries, marched on to the Oval, and aa its music could be heard nearly all over the town, bhe best assurance was given to the public that the sports, whioh many thought would be'pub off, were in progress. Thence oub the Band courageously stuck bo its wotk although the members must have been very web, cold, and uncomfortable all the lime. Aparb from its plaoky action in this respect), tbe Band created & mast favoiable impression, and those who have been rnosb energetic in promoting its estab lishment; are to be heartily congratulated upon its initial success. Tne weather con-* ditione, of course, militated a good deal against the sports, and seme of the competi tors, notably those in the bicycle races, had an experience which bhey will not be likely to wish repeated, their faoes being, towards the end ef the day, freely bespattered with mud. However,, bhey seemed te take the situation in a very philosophical manner, and apparently made the beet of it, the stoicism of bhe spectatrrj no doubb having its effect upon them. The oyoling craak, Martin, had nob an opportunity to give the publio of ABhburbon tn idea of his wonderful powers, partly on account of the weather, and partly because he was handicapped oub of the only events he started foi. The New Zealand pedestrian champion, McLacblan, was also expected by the bandioappers to do im possibilities, as the tunes, in spite of the wet and the greasy track, showed. The Ashburton cyclists, especially Holland, rode well, and aome of the obher local competitors did oredit to the district* Ib musb nob be omitted from this report that Martin ap peared on the brack with his motor tandem, and he and Palmer the Queensland rider, took it round at a greab paoe, negotiating the turns with the greatesb ease. All the officials worked with a will, and with great success to carry oub bhe excellent arrange ments they had made—under the very trying conditions resulting from the rain. At a meeting of tbe commitbea and bhe competitors before tbe commencement of the sports lb was agreed thab If the gate money fell below a certain amount bhe prizes should be reduced one half. The total receipts we learn amounted to £38 The following' are the details cf the various event.:— Half Mile Amateur Bicycle Handicap. First prize, £1 10s; second, 10s. First heat—G T Robinson, 60yds, 1; 8 J Gud.ell, 75yds, 2 j A M Robertson, 65yds, 3 ; D Rod gers, scr, also started. Time—l miv 6seoa. Second Heat—G Bushell, 90yd., 1; W J Robertson, 45yds, 2 ; 8 Boyd, 15yde, 3 ; A Davidson. 30yds, G btandrlng, 65yds, and P Armstrong, 75, also started. Time Imin 4f sees. Final Heat—Bashell 1, Robinson 2, Gudeell 3. Time Imin 4|seoi Bushell was let in altogether to, lightly. 100 Yards Amateur Handicap. First priz?, £1 te—l Adams, Byds, 1; W Ander- Bon, acr, 2 ; Jas Rooney, 6yds, 3; H J Mood, 6yds, also started. Ao easy win. Time— ll_ea«.

100 Yards Maiden Handicap* Firsb nrfza, £1 10a; second, 10s—G Gollins, 7yds, 1 ; G Hill, syda, 2; P Healv, 6yds, 3; bwo others starced, Time—-lljaecs A good raoe.

One Mile Cash Bicycle Handioap, First priza, £2; second. 15s. Firsb Heat — H Holland, 55vds, 1; J Connell, 85yds, 2; A Huston, 100 ,d», 3; two others started. Time—2min 11 Jieos. W Martin sor, and A McNeil 150 yds, also etarbedl The handicaps and tbe rain were boo much for Martin, who only rode three laps. Holland finished brilliantly. Second Heat—R J Cooke. 110 yds, 1 5 J Connell, 45yds, 2; G Saver, 140 yds also started. Time—2mia 13J3608, Final Heat—Huston 1, R Connell 2, Holland 3. Time2min 10§ieos, A splendid raoe;Oß Connell and Holland paoed one another up, and the former retired.

220 Yards Amateur Handicap- First prize, £1 Is—Thomas Adams, 14yds, 1; James Rooney, llydv2 5 W Anderson, scr, 3; H Moon also started, won easily. Time —24|aec8i Running Long Jump, first prize, £1; 2nd, 10s—J MoTeague, sor, r_fbß£ins and D Dalton, 15ft limine (2lins),a dead heat. At the jumping off, MoTeague was the winner. Eight others competed. Wrestling (Maiden), Cumberland style. First prize, £2 ; second, 10s—J Moore, 1, Thomley, 2 ; two others competed. Wrestling (Open), Cumberland sbyle. First prize, £3 5 second. £I—D Bropfay 1, T Priel 2, A Palmer 3. Two mile Amateur Wheel Race. First prize, £3! second, £1; third, 1088 tDhe following rider* competed—Dan Bodgers, S Boyd, A Davidson, W"J Robertson, G T Robinson, G Sbandring (Christchurch) H P Amst, S J Gudsell, G Bushell. A splendid race, resulting in favor of Bodgers, Boyd, and Robertson in thab order. Time—4mi_ Sheffield Handioap (135 Yards), Firßb price £10 ; second £310s ; third £1. First Heat—S 01 Brandon, Byds, 1; W Daore, llyds, 2; J McAuliffe, 15yds, 3; J Mc<» Teaeue and R Johnston also started, Time —ISfsecfl* Second heat—S German, 14yds, 1 ; A E Philips, 12yds, % \ J W Green, 7yds, 3. G Childs (lQydß) 9 also started. Time— 14J5.09. Third heat—L O McLachlan, )sor, I; a walk over. Fourth heat-—J Nagle, 13yds, 1 ; A J Barrett, 12yds, 2 ; T Nolan 19yds, 3 ; the only starters. Tlme~-14secs. Fifth heat—W Meharry, 12yds, 1; E Mc_ Guigan, 15. ds, 2 ; E McFadden, 10yds, 3. Time-13.|ieos. Sixth heat—J BJrch, 13yd, 1; D 8 Thompson, Sivds, 2 | R Peokham, 16yde, 3. Time—l.fseos. Semi Finals— First heat—E T Brandon, Srds, 1; W Dicre, llyds, 2} J W Green, 7yds, 2. Time-13§BeoB. Second heat—J Nagle, 13yds, 1; L MoLach* lan, sor, 2; A J Barrett, r_yds, 3. Time— 14aecs. Third heat—J Birch, 13yds, 1; E MoFadden, 10yds, 2; E MoGuigan, 15yds, 3, Time—l4giecs, Final heat—Ei T Bran don, Byds, 1; J Nagle, 13yds, 2 i \\ MeLioh* lan, Bcr, 3. Won easily. Tkne~"l3f ?eos, St Patrick's Wheel !«,(<■«&, two miles, (cash). First prize £\ 10a, second JQs, third se—H I Holland, 85yds, 1 ; A Huston, 150 yds, 2 ; B Connell, 10yds, 3. J Connell, 130 yds, R J Cooke, 165vds, G Sausr, 200 yds, and A M'Neii', 235 yds, also started! R Connell and Holland had a long chase as the leader! paced each other well, but all were together In bhe last lap but ene, when J Connell fell. When R Connell shot oub he looked aoerlt*i_ winner, bub Holland passed him half way reund, followed by _$usooo, she two Ash* burfcora riders finishing first and second, a length between hhem. Time—4,39|sees. 120 Yards Hurdle Handioap (Cash); firsb priz3 £1, second 7a 6i—First h*at: J M'Auiiffe Byds behind sor, 1; E M'Fadden 15yds behind Bcr, 2. Time-?2ojiieo. Second faeab : J M'Tigue, l^yds behind .or, 1;. F Rands, ayd,s behind sor, S, Time—2l§3ec. Third heat: W Huston, 7yd« behind sor, 1 : W D-ore, 17yds behind scr, 2. Time—2o| sec. Final • F Rands, By_B behind scr, 1; J M'Tigue, 17yds behind scr 2; E M'Fad den, 15yds behind sor, 3. A close finish. Tlme-18$«eo»

IMM'___^___M_____a______ a>> _^^ !One Mile Bicycle Handicap (AmatenrJ • fiisa pii„_ value £1, second 7s 6d—W J Robertson, 70yds, 1: G Staodrlna, 110 yds. 2; 8 Boyd, 20yds 3. D Rodger sor, 8 J } Gudsell 130 yds and G Bushell 145 yds also J started. Boyd and Rodger, succeeded la catching the field just after ehe be!! rang for 1 \,ha last lap. Robertson came to the front with 200 yds to go, and, thoush challenged by Staodriug and Boyd, succeeded in keep ing his position, He won by a length from ' Standring, the same die ranee separating aeoond and third; Time-2min 1711601 PuHiogthe 16lb Shot-D L Dalton (6ln), , 34ft lOin, 1; T Thomley, ecr 2. Throwing the Hammer ; firsb prlis. 15", eeoond ss—T Thomley, 88fb 6in, 1? D ; Dalton, 84ft lln, 2 Three Mile Bicycle Handicap (Cash) } ' fi/sb prize, £2, second, £1, third, 10a—R J ; Cooke 225ycs, 1 ; A Houston, 215 yds, 2 } A , M'Neii, 330 yds, 3. W Martin sor, RConnell 100 yds and H Holland 120 yds also started, Martin, by magnificent riding, caught Connell and Holland in a mile, bub the trio never gob near Cooke, Huston, and M'Neii, who paced well, and fiaished in thab order. ! Cooke won by a length, after a oloae race* Cooke, fine riding fully maintained his [ Ohristchurob reputation, and elicited great ' applause from tho spectators, M'Neii being ; several lengths behind Houston, Time— i7n_in ll|sec.

Wresjlin^r, (Boy8)j trophies presented by Mr J Bmall—D Robertson 1, M O'Kaln 2. Boys' Race 135 yds; fi at prize values 5s : second value 2s 6d—E Friedlander 1, L Madden 2.

440 Yards Handicap (Cash); first prize £2, second 15), third ss—J Nagle, 40yd., 1; J M'Auliff., 40yds 2; E M'Fadden, 22yd« 3. L(J MoLaohlan aer, E T Brandon, 20yds. D S Thomson 25yde, J Feobney 28yde, J Birch 36yds, J H aly 45yds, and R John stone 55yds, also started. Nagle finished well, and won by a yard or bwo. M'Fadden a good third ; the scratch man just failed to geb up. Time—s23BC.

News in Brief.

The Rev Dr Waddell, editor of the Outlook was among the passengers for Auckland by the Sonoma from San Francisco.

The Canadian Atlantic Railway has been acquired by the Vanderbilti,

Eighb American vessels have been cap tured by the British while poaching on the sponge grounds off the Bahamas.

Messrs Strange and 00, Oaristcnnroh, announce to all who may be thinking of furnishing that they are complete household furnishers, and invite inspection of the goode iv their warehouse,

Mr D Mathieson, of Rugged Ridges Station, Kurow, oflers a reward of £60 for the recovery of 1200 sheep whioh have been lost, stolen or strayed from his station, on or aboub Maroh 8 h.

We understand that the firm of Tribe & Co, outfitter?, High Street, Christchurch, made a very advantageous deal last week. Being aware thab the firm of Bradbury and Co, merchants and manufacturers of Lloh field Streeb, were aboub to enter Into liquidation, Tribe and Co. made them » sporting offar, which was accepted, for the ' pick' of oheir new goods. They made a very largo purchase, and we are informed will be able to sell for less than the manufacturers' cost, aud then make a satlß.aetory profit. The sale starts on «Vtday, March 7. g4B

Messrs Fletcher Bros advertise iv this issue a full list of Prizs Winners in their Tea Competition, whioh closed on February 28th. Owing to bhe large number of Coupons sent in, they decided to give ten extra prizes, making thirty pri-sa instead of twenty as previously advertised

Affairs in China.

United Pre's Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrigh b

London, March 20

Yutn-slu-hki refu.ss to be bound, and cHngs to the pledge not to employ foreign instructors in tho Mtvy. Tho negotiations in regard to tfee Russian ohino_9 bauks' claims h*ve been dropped since the American Note and the British aod Japanese protests. The Mancburian negotiations have been resumed on a much modified b*ste» •nd an early settlement is probable.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Eleobifo Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, March 20 Further plague cases are "—Two youths named Robertson, at Surrey Hills, and Godwin, at Bexley, and a man named Baldock, at Kogarah. Two of to-day's and three previous patient! were employed by a city printing firm.

Old Age Pensions.

United Press Association—By B?._.rfa Telegraph—Copyright

London, March 20

la the House of Commons Mr W. R. Greene, member for Chesterton, moved the second reading of the Old Age Pen sioners Bill, for granting pensions to the deserving poor at the age of 65. The Bill provides that the State shall contribute £6 a year to each pensioner, and local bodies the balance.

Mr Long, President of the Local Government Board, said the Government! sympathised with the object, but ib was Impossible In time of war to increase the taxation for such a purpose. The Stat© was expected to contribute £3,920,000, and local rate- £6,370,000, and the pro portion would be much large. In a few yeara,

The Bill was read a second time without division. The promoter will, however, withdraw the measure, remodel it, and reintroduce it next session.

France and Russia.

United Press Association—% Bteetrfo Telegraph—Copyright ?Lr_KDO-T, March 20

France and Russia have communicated a joint Note to the Powers, declaring that? while they approved of the principle, of the Anglo-Japanese agreement, they reserved the right to take concerted measures to pootect their interests In the event of any aggressive act on the part of a third Power, or of fresh troubles in China.

The Times says the declaration is a significant indication of the great service in the cause of peace rendered by the Anglo-Japanese agreement. France and Russia are seeking to preserve their psestige In China by saying f ditto' to Britain and Japan.

Mr Cecil Rhodes.

London, March 20

Mr Cecil Rhodes is a little stronger: He thanked the Queen for her inquiry as to hia health.

THE ASHBUKTON GUABDIAN: FRIDAY, MAKOfI 21, 1902



F. FERRIMAN ___] ~™FOB SAM, j ALLENTON A COMFORTABLE BOUSE together* with one acre of land. Further coaveaienoea ootnpr.ee Waahhouee and copper, Stable and Traphouao and Fowl run. T_i» li a very desirable little property »nd th<s owner haa given me instructions to cSact A up. .dy sale. Further particulars on application to V FK Mil MAN. Land and Estat. Agent, Havelock Street, Ashburt on FOE SALE _?»rm of 121 Aorea situated at 3. ieuiiflgtnn I HAVE reoeived in.fcrnoMor,. to .ell a very convenient far'" *itu*ted aa above, With all the usual farm improvomenta. This property on account of the owner bavins; purchased a larger firm Ib for imme* „kte sale and ooonpati.n, and i. admirably adapted for a dairy farm. Further particulars On application to F. FERRIMAN, L»nd and Estate Agent. Havelock Street. FOX SALE Clarke Street and Allen's Road, Allentom I AM in-traced to sell that very desir able residence oontainintr 6 rooms, p.ntry and porch, together with one acre and ten perches of land situated aa above. Tha property ia for immediate aale, and at the prioe asked should command a ready full particulars may be had on appli cation to F FERRIMAN, Land and Bstiato Agent H-velo.k Htrreft. PUR SALE, A FARM of 180 Acre, of Plains Land. ■ Apply V FERRIMAN Land and Estate Agent - .. — .it i_—_i *■ ...-■■■■in ■»■ ~ FOB, SALE IHA?B received instruction, from 'Mrs Hardley, Senr, fo sell her propertj j fronting on the Eaab Belt and Eton Street,' ooroprtamss one aore and forty perches of land, upon which is erected dwelling houeo fioutaining Dining room 18 x 16, Sitting Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen and Soallery ; two stalled Stable and Fowlhou.p. The property la welt supplied wilh water from a windmill and t.nfc. Part of the land la laid oub io garden and orchard. Full particulars on application to ( F FERRIMAN ; Lead and Estate Agent, Havelock Street j BUSINESS NOTICES HAViT^OU^mED " OUR -S3 lOs SUITS., Only this year's Tweeds sold. I We fearlessly aaeerb this ia sterling value. Mcdonald &co, tailors fTIHE LAST DikYS OF SALE o_* GIBBABD'i bTOuK GIB BARB'S STOCK" GIBBAHD-S STOCK BARGAINS BARGAINS BARGAINS Gent. Natural Pants, sale prioe li 6-1 Gent's Merino half Hose,   6<\ Gent. Soft Felt H_t* >> • > 1* Ud Gent's Tweed Suit*  >, 22' Ladies'F-8& Dyed Hoao  i, 10_fi Indies'Ll-le& Cotton- Inven „ tut Ladlflp Uob.eaktbteCorpe.B,,  2a 6d Ladle.'Summer-Inlets ■ , <» 9 J LOOK HERE LOOK HERE Hem Stitched Handkerchiefs Ib 9d half dc _ m Wnite Calion for lining 2s 9d dc„.n Floral Art Mwlin 2s lid drzen Paper Collar. 3d box, Bib 3d. DEKBS GOODS DRESS GOODS DRESS GOODS Less than Ohrlstehurch Prioes. Floral Black Bf.lL; finish Luster. Is 6d Bwai ALL BSJDUOED. Linoleums, Floorolothp, Curtains, Sheet, lug, Toweir, Toilet Cover?, Quilts, Oounterpftne_ Good Washing Prints 3i 9rl do__i. B'ing your ready Money and fjeb good Good- in Exchange THE POLYTECHNIC. Late GIBBAED 8, Tancred Street. IcumilNG FACTORY 1 __> f. THE NEW ZEALAND \j LOTH ING J? ACTOR V T 8 ths Cheapest House for Ready Made Clothing. Men's Sac Suits, 25i Men's Sao Suits, 29s 6d. IN COLONIAL TWEED, BEST VALUE, A Large Block of Boys' Clothing n Sailor, Norfolk, aud Melvillo Shapes at Bed Bock Prices. CALL AND INSPECT. THE NEW __EAL_-ND CLOTHING FACTOKY I. H, BKOKLNGSALE, Manager



BUSINESS NOTICES — :—: ! SEASONABLE LINES, _. _ SHEEP KITTING. SHEEP NETTING. SHIEP NETTING. MANURE FORKS. MANURE FORKS. DRAGS with Square or Round Tines GOHSE KNIVES, GORBE KNIVES, GORBE KNIVES. WhitcbousH- Special Slasher. Also extra Blades made and guaranteed to be tbe Best. Martin's, Edwards', and all other approved brands in stock at W. H. COLLINS-& CO., j IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. | East and West Streets, Ashburton. ! j Telephone 14 P.O. Box 35 I FAKMS for prlyate sale. ¥¥J- _ HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE:— ! 376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 roomed house, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and grass land 400 acre farm at Li.more, good improvements ; 250 acres in grass, 60 acres ready for wheat, 50 turnips, and 50 stubble ; 7 roomed house, stable, woolshed, granary 736 acre farm at Newlands. with 5 roomed house j i acres In turnips, 600 newly laid down, 187 old pasture 730 acres. Hinds district, good buildings, all In grass, well fenced and subdivided into 0 paddocks, well watered 1100 acre farm at Ealing, no improvements ; 800 aores in taaaooks, balance in turnips 405 acre farm at Ealing, with 4 roomed house, stable, and other improvements j all in grass 600 acres ab Methven, 8 roomed house, and other improvements 156 acre farm at Flemington, 4 roomed house and stable, well watered and fenced 476 acre farm at Springburn, all newly laid down ; 7 roomed house, 6 stall stable, woolshed, divided Into 10 paddocks 450 aore leasehold farm, at Mitcham Road 950 acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm at Fleming on, highly improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 _oo_w, 6 stall stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3800 acres, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; close to railway ; with good buildings, house, woolshed, cottage, and other improvements ; easy terms. (This (property can be sold subdivided in two blocks.) We shall be glad to give the fullest inf .rmation to Intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD, muitum.ii. mi—i—iiii—_-ii-iin iinniimii in i iiiinii nßnra-i-,_nii>ii___aiw_n_mp_w-__i—_iwr_rir*nrTT~~*^""*'''' ,l— J. WILSON DIRECT IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent Btt of Tradesmen kept for House Painting and Decorating !n all its Brauoh qh, for Town and Country, I Have a Well Assorted Stock ot MIXED PAINTS In Large or Small Quantities; also Pain. Brushes White Lead Linseed Oils (Raw or Boiled Sorim Window Glass Fancy Glass Turpentine Benzine Metihylated Spirits Artists' Material Beautiful MIRROR GLASS in large .beets, can be cut to any sfzs UDIES WHO LEAD THE FASHION T . t Sbo^d visit ALCORK'4 and inspect their Latest Novelties in Jackets, Mnn rlnH, Furs, and most charming selections in Dress Goods. Also the very latest models in Parisian Millinery, fitc, FOR SPECIAL DISPLAY SEE WINDOWS MELLOR'S ZEALAISDIA BOOT STORE. THE LEADING BOOT SHOP. 11RONOUNOED by the Ashburton Public to be the mosb reliable Boot Shop in Ashburton; Wlbp Fathers and Mothers, if yoa wish to save money go straight to MELLOR'S NOTED BOOT SHOP, where yoa will get the best value in Foot wea_. The following are a few of our prices ;— Men's Good Strong Shooters 10* Men's Lace Boots, great value. 7s lid Girls' Shoes, wonderful quality, 10 to 13, 5s 61 Ladles' Pretty Strap Shoes, only 8s 3d Girls' and Boys' S.hool Boots from 4s 6d And a thousand other lines that cannot be beaten for price or quality Remember, if you give us a trial you will be convinced that MELLOR'S Zealandia Boot Store leads for value in BOOTS and SHOES. Note the address er: HELLO R, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, Tancred btreet, Ashburton LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, RUGS, ETC. LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, RUGS, Etc., A- T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. WWJ E HAVE juat purchased a very Choice Assortment of TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES in Hearth Rugs, Carpels, Squares, Hall and Passage Mats (in the latest designs and colours. The above are to be sold at prices much below the usual Cash prices. Passage Mats from Is each. Hearth Rugs from 2s 6d, 3s 6d, and so on. We are now showing NEW BEDSTEADS (just opened up) direct from the Birmingham Factories, the latest in Iron and Brass Steads. BEDDING and FURNITURE cf all kinds In Stock and made on the Premises. j Old Furniture Repaired and Renorotod equal to New. Bedroom Ware, Dinner Sets and Tea Sets, Silverware, Lamps, Vases, and Fancy Goods, Perambulators and Go-Darts, Wicker and Fancy Chairs, SEWING MACHINES—The Best at lowest price., . j (The famous ' Anchor.' T. H. UNDRILL & CO., I FUBNJftHING WAREHOUSE, I TANCRED STREET (Established 188 ---' i



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I Tea Competition—Fleboher Brat nesrfr [Tea Compebltion closes on A-gusfc Sla^. f First Prize, either Handsome Clock and Bronza or Hand Painted Bianer Set ? als* 19 obher Prizes bo ho, given away, to tb« largest consumes** of their well kntma brands of tea*. H»ws, ChroLBS-*The display of H-lfie cycles now ou view at John Orr fc Oo . is well worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus* lasts. These machines are made from genuine B.S.A parts by the celebrated gcnmakers, I. Hollis -c Sons, Birmingham, whieb should be sufficient guarasteb of their efficiency. Th» models via have seen are superbly finished., and tbe. high standard* of quality attained. ia the manufacture of the Hollis bicycle h_% been most rigidly maintained.