Mining.

Dunedin, Nov 3

During the week ended to-day, returns were reported from 70 dredges, the total gold yield being 23250zs 14dwt 15gra, or an average of 33ozs.

A dditional returns—Upper Waipori 41ozs, Endeavor 33ozs 2dwt, Success 30ozs, Happy Valley 27ozs, Waikaka United 24ozs lOdwt, Paterson's Freehold 22ozs lOozs, Reliance 16ozs 13dwt, Lawrence ! sozs sdwt, Waikaka United lOozs lOdwt, Waitahuna 9ozs 6dwt, Coal Creek Flat 9ozs 2dwt lOgrs.

Commercial.

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Sydney, Nov. 4 At the wool sales, foreign competition was animated. Greasy sold up to 12Jd, while the top price for scoured was 16jd. At the sheap sales 300 New Zealand sheep sold at from 14s 7d to 24s 9d, aud 27 bullocks averaged £18 14s 3d.

Ashburton Grain Market.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quotes as follows on Nov. 3rd, 1902: Wheat— Tuscan 3s lid to 4s $, Pearl 4a to 4s Id Htmters 3s lid Oats—Duns 2s 4d „ Danish ... 2s 4d „ Sparrowbills ... 2s 5d „ Canadians ... 2s7dto2sßd Barley—Malting, prime 2s Od to 3s 3d Inferior ... 2s to 2s 3d Peas—Prussian Blue ... 5s „ Partridge ... 3s 6d Chaff Good oatsheaf ... £4 Grass seed -Farmers' ... 3s to 3s 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

Agent-General's Cable.

i Wellington, November 3. The Department of Agriculture has re ceived the following cable from the Agent- General, .dated the Ist inst:—" The mutton market is firm and speculative. The quantity of mutton going into consumption at present is small, the average price to-day being—for Canterbury mutton 4£d, North Island 4|d. The lamb market is weak; there is a dull sale for all lamb. The stocks on hand are light and firmly held in a few hands. The average price to-iday is for New Zealand lamb —Canterbury brand s|d, other than Canterbury s|d. The beef market is dull, New Zealand hinds 4Jd, fores 4d. The butter market is steady, Danish 116s, Canadian 102s. The cheese market is firm, the price to-day is 55s per cwt.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902.

We believe that most poople will agree with the remarks of the Judge who sen tenced Worthiugton to seven years' imprisonment the other day, that he is one of the most dangerous imposters who have ever been in the Australasian colonies. There have been a good many similar im posters in this part of the world during the past quarter of a century, but none of them succeeded in bamboozling the credulous j portion of the public more completely than ' YVorthington aid, When he vks in Ohrist churoh, men and women in all ranks ot'life fell under his • spell, even educated men were among his dupes. Lawyers, doctors, eacbers, ministers" of religion, and even journalists succumbed to his influ"nce, and lent themselves willingly to the schemes which he said were for the elevation of the human race. There are men and women in every community who are extremely emotional and ready to be impressed by any strongly magnetic individual. Worth-. ington was a remarkable example of this kind of Influence, and we suppose that every time anyone comes along with a similar mag- I'neti' 1 personality, Jiiindredg perhaps thous ands of our fellow men ai*d women will fall down and worship him. This peculiarity makes it very easy for adventurer of the Worthingtou stamp to trade upon the amiable weakness of our worthy, but weak I brothers and sistei-3, and we fear that ! Worthington's fate will not prevent other i imposters from following hia example. While few will deny that this arch villain has been justly punished, many will be in clitied fo speculate upon what might have been his future had he used his great talents !in a wise and legitimate manner. What a politician he would have made !

The members of the Committee of the Ashbur&>n Agricultural .arid Pastoral As sociation are to be congratulated upon the prompt and graceful manner in which they acknowledged Mr Thomas Bullock's services to the Association. We do' not know ex actly how many new members Mr Bullock has himself added to the roll, but it is be yond doubt that he has directly or indirectly been the means of very nearly doubling the number thereon. He has given much time and consideration to working up the mem bership of the Association with almost phenor^engl success; wftile exhibitors and the public have season to thank him for more than one improvement in the arrange ments for the Show. A member of the 4 Oom mittee votcied a question that has been asked by more than ohg p.-rspn lately, when he asked why Mr Bullock did £<>£• begin booming the Association earlier ; and that gentleman's reply was not only quite satisfactory, but it suggests that other useful movements may p^ive atten tion from Mr Bullock in the fnfcupe, now that he has moru tjmo available. We are sure that, in view of the yeoman's service which he has rendered to the Ashr burton A. and P, Association, the promoters of any desirable public work in this district may depend upon Mr Bullock's countenance and support. He has already done a good deal for Ashburton, but it is evident that he is desirous of continuing to do what he can for the benefit of the place with which I?e hss \}()4p- c" ?? n o an<^ S() cl°se'y identi-

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Weather JForecast. —Captain Elwin wires •• —Moderate southerly winds; glass rise.

Peesqnal.—Mr J. L. Brown's son, Leslie, who was thrown f roni a horse some days ago, still remains in an state, afthough lie can take nourishment. Thp doctor entertains hopes that he will pull through.

Buir.DiNfi Society ArpaoPßTATio^r—The appropriation of £300, which was drawn for last evening in connection with the Ash burton Industrial Building Society No. 2, fell to Mr J. M, Patterson, of Lisrnoi-e.

County Council —Messrs W. x. Chapman Thus. Harrison, and Andrew MgFarlane having been nominated for the Jdounf, Somers Riding, a poll will be taken on Woyembor 12th at the places mentioned in an advertisement in another column. OBiTUA.Br.-The death of Mrs Thomas Hood, wife of Mr T. Hood, of liloomfield Farm, Overdale, removes from amongst us another of the earlier settlers in this county, she having come here with her hus band in the early seventies. Tho deceased lady was greatly esteemed throughout the district, which was evidenced by the very large and representative gathering of friends who followed her remains to their last rest i&<Z giacp, The greatest sympathy with fhi family is felfc throughout the district.

The Dissolution of Parliament.—A f " Gazette" notifying the dissolution of Par- I 1 iament will be issued to-morrow, and the I writs on Monday next. I

The Frisco Mail. —The Frisco mail reaches Wellington this afternoon. The southern portion will go on to Lyttelton in time, it is expected, to catch the express at Christchurch to-morrow morning.

A Slim Boer.—The "Natal Mercury" states that a Krugersdorp farmer, who upon the outbreak of war buried £1500 in an ant-heap on his farm, has just returned from Ceylon, located the ant-he ip, and again taken possession of his fortune.

The Dairying Industry.—Mr Dixon manager of the South Canterbury Dairy Company, states that at the present rate his company is paying for butter-fat the winning cow in the milking competion at the Timaru show would return her owner (all ■wing for a slight variation in her daily quantities of milk) the sum of £2 11s lOd for one month of 30 days. " ,

A Eeookd Passage.—The mail steamer Serria, which arrived at Auckland yester day, made a record passage from San Fran cisco, her time, including detentions at Honolulu and Pagopage, being 17 days Ohrs lOmin. The actual steaming time was 15 days 23hrs 28min-several hours better than the steamers previous recerd.

Presentation. —Mr George Crotnie, late of the Winchmore school, was the recipient a day or two ago of a pleasant token of the esteem in which he is held by a number of Ashburton friends, who presented him with a silver spirit flask, suitably and tastefully engraved (from Mr De Beer's establish ment.) Mr Cromie is going to the Eeefton District High School, and we have no doubt that he will .be as successful there as he has been in this district.

Christchurch Carnival Week.—Con siderable difficulty is being experienced by intending visitors to Christchurch in secur ing accomodation during Carnival Week. Owing to building operations in connection with the hotels, it has been ascertained isays the " Lyttelton Times "that there will be 430 fewer beds available, so far as hotels are concerned, this year than there were last.

Guessing Competition.—The winner of the fat bullock guessing competition at the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show last week was Mr J. Nicholson of Ashburton, whose guess was 7271b5, and the actual weight 7301b. The fat sheep guessing competition was won by Mr A. M. Jameson (Timaru), Mr H. Stringfellow, of Chertsey, coming second. The weight of the five sheep was 2861b. Mr Jameson's guess was 286|1b, and Mr Stringfellow'a 2831b.

Spectacular Concert for Show Niohi* —In our advertising columns will be found the programme fo^ the military spectacular concert, which takes place in the Oddfel lows' Hall to-morrow night. The pro moters have been diligently preparing and rehearsing for this great event, which pro mises to ec'ipse anything of the kind ever staged in Ashburton. The military musical march wiil bo far superior and more pic turesque than any previous performances of this kind, and will conclude with a solo and chorus by an officer and eight Dragoons in full dress uniform. The doors will open it 7.15 p.m., and the Ashburton County Brass Band will play selections until 8 p.m, when the curtain rises. The proceeds are in aid of the Ashburton Guards, and volun teers are permitted to wear uniform.

OyEEPAiiE.—The closing- meeting of the Overdale Band of Hope was held in the school on Thursday evening last. The President (Mr R. Oakley) occupied the chair. The chairman, in his opening re marks, said he was pleased to see so raany present, and expressed the ljope that those who had signed, the pledge would be true to it. During the evening the Rev Mr Riddle addressed the meeting on drunken ness, and the evils of the '• shouting" system. The following programme was rendered :—- School girls: Recitation—Master Ross, song—Mias Oaklpy; Reqtaf;ion — '.'. Choice of Trades," school boys and girls; Trio— Mis3>-s Oakley (2), Boyd; Eeoitation-Miss Winnie Eoss ; Recitation —Miss Dorothy Oakley; Homophone solo—Mr H. McDon ald; Duet —Misses Oakley; Reading—Mr F. Hood; Recitation—Mias N. Lewis; Song—School Girls ; Song—Miss Oakley. At the close of the programme, refresh ments, provided by the ladies, wero handed round. After these were partaken ef, the usual votes of thanks brought the meeting to a glcsq, haying thoroughly enjoyed themselyeg. °

A Show in Itself. —The exhibition of Zealandia cycles, in Burnett Street by Messrs Gates, Lowry and Co., stands alone and above anything of the kind ever shown before. The promises will remain epon both Show mornings, to enable visitors to inspect the new B.S.A. models, and the very latest in lamps and cycling goods.—(Advt.)

News in Brief.

Reading matter will be fouud on the first and fourth pages to-day.

The Ashburton Drapery Company have a new advertisement in this issue.

A full list of places where Mr John Stndholme, jnr., will address the electors will be found in our advertising columns.

Mr Seddon was chagrined whilst in Lon don to find that'" Three solid weeks passed without one cable about New Zealand ap pearing ia the London papers.

Mr John McLachlan will address fche electors at Lowcliii'e School on Friday even ing. Mr McLach'an's Committee rooms, are op"en daiiy up till 5.30 p.m. and in the even ing fnjrii § till 0 o'clock, '

Mrs Harrison L^e will conduct meetings in several of the country' .districts.' Aj; Lagmiior on iJMday night, November 7th, and at Mount Somers o» Monday night, November 10th. Meetings at 7-30.

T?he Endeavour Society connected with li'tf.9 Baring Scjuare Church give an enter paininent t.ornj.'ghp qf a yery interesting and instructive description. Some new lantprn glides will be shown, and no doubt this will draw the young a3 well as the old..

la tins issue B. GTbba^d, the ready money draper, Tancrgd Street, announces that he has just; opened another lot, of a noted make of men's navy serge suits in all sizes, and that those who have haen waiting can now be supplied. Other special lines are also advertised.

The question of admitting Corriedale sheep, into the' Flock Book will be discussed Ry So'u'tii lsi%nil members of 'the- Sheep HrQGder-s' Association "ijt; a j^eeting in the GantGi'bufy Agricultural and Pastoral As; sociation's Rooms on the evening of Novem ber 22th.

The big Show Tea will take place as usual in the Primitive Methodist Church on Thursday, November 6th. Tea on tables fnqm 3.3(| to 7.30. It is needle3s to say this is one of th<j gLandpsfc displays in Ashbur ibon so far as tea meetings are concerned, and the meeting is growing in interest every year. Last year witnessed the biggest crowd the promoters ever had. It is expec ted there will be a larger one still this time. In tb r g evening'a splendid programme will be rendered, i*ud addresses, delivered by Key. Guy and local ministers.

Twitch Grubber Trial.

The trial of twitch grubbers, held under ! the auspices of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, took place yester day on the farm of Mr Geo. McEae, near the Greenstreet school. The Association have offered a prize of £5 5s for the best implement for bringing twitch or weeds of, a like- description to the surface, and in response to the Association's offer six firms entered and put in an appearance on the ground. There were quite one hundred farmers present, among whom were Messrs Duncan Cameron, G. W. Leadley, Thos. Stone (President A. and P. Association), D. Thomas, J. S. Bland, Jno. Shearer, C. Eeid, and many others. The judges of the com petition were Messes G. W. Leadley, Denis McKendry, and E. Tout, with Messrs Eeid, Bland, Stone, and Daniel McKendry in attendance. The firms present; drew for places, resulting thus : Cooper and Duncan 1, Morrow, Bassett 2, Massey-Harris 3, Cooper and Duncan 4, Loan and Mercantile 5, P. and D. Duncan 6.

The following is a complete description of each implement taking part in the trial:

Cooper and Duncan. (Mr W. G. Sandrey, local agent.)

This firm had two entries, one 6ft and the other 7ft width. Driver,* H. Gellatly; Mr Geo. McEae's team. Their Colonial spring-tine cultivator is of their own manu facture, made with end spiings on the draw-frames as well as the three-leaf spring tines, thus giving the machine a lot of life in handling the twitch. By means of a horizontal worm screw tho depth of the machine is given. With the aid of a crank lever the machine is lifted at each end, which is a great saving of time to the operator at turnings. Two twitch knives are adjusted on the end of the i frame to prevent the twitch fouling and l travelling with it. The second entry, the Ipswich steel cultivator, is made by Ean some. Sims, and Jefferies, of Ipswich, England. This machine has the spring tines carried in four adjustable frames, with top spiral springs to give pressure aud depth. Two tines are placed behind each, bringing to the surface any twitch that might be covered by the wheels. A ' brake is also carried to preclude the possi j bility of the weight of the trees carrying |. f the fore carriage on to the heels of the ; horses. A lever on the main axle gives depth t.o the tines, and allows of lifting at ends.

Morrow, Bassett, and Co. (M. Priest, loci! representative.)

The "Excelsior" machine, with which this firm competed, is made by the Cock shutt Co., America. Driver, E. Gellatley; Mr Bland's team, Winchmore. The imple ment is of 7ft 6in width, and pressure is put on by a large lever adjusted., by reversible points. By removing small pins, the machine can be got at easily. There is a block ladder at the rear with a step im provement which is tightened by screws and the tines are built in sections. There is also a special helper; all the parts are interchangeable, including the hub. Jt is claimed that this is the only machine that pressure is put on by a chain attachment to the sections. There is also an oxtra strong coil spring for helping to lift the machine out of the ground.

MASSEY HARBIS COMPANY. (Friedlander Bros., Limited, local repre-

sentatives.)

This well-known firm had an Bft machine in the competition. Driver, A.. McAlister, Greenstreet, with his own team. This machine carries a patent coil spring which makes it rise easy, so much so that a boy can raise the sections without getting off the seat. The lever can be applied so that the required depth can. he gqt at at the will of the operator. It is mounted on high steel wheel", carrying Massey-Harris perfected roller bearings. A cold rolled steel axle runs across the machine, and the frame is trussed, making it exceptionally strong. It is claimed for this cultivator that it successfully coped with the twitch in Canada, where the same difficulty occurred. The tines ape tempered by a special process in the firm's factory with fucile oil. The machine can be equipped with lead wheel or pole.

N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COT,

(D. Thomas, local representative.)

This Company o with their 15 ---tme Nicholson " Hercules " cultivator, of English make. Driver, Mr Smith, with Mr Eland's team. This implement's set of cutting tines are divided into three paunls that alicr»y independent action oq an un even surface^ provided with a lever for instantaneous raising of the tines and teeth, the weight of the driver helping to raise the same. The depth of cutting is regulated by a combined lever and balance spring. The implement was of 7ft width.

P. AND D.-DUNCAN. (A. Wallace, local representative.)

Messrs P. and D. Duncan had their 6ft " Giant" special spring-tine cultivator at wor;k, Ijj. Church, driver, with hi^ own team; The cultivator is fitted with spring, steel tine?, working on levers,adjustable for either width or ziz-zag. Pressure is put on by means of a worm and wheel. The njachine carries various widths of- shoes for different kinds of >york. Mr J. Keir, of Christehurch, well knoVn to Ashburton ge'ople, was in attendaiteg in, th.B intprests of the firm. ~

The trial commenced at 1 o'clock sharp pn a piece of ground that had been cross ploughed, but still there was plenty of twitch, lqft for the machines to operate upon. Morrow ? Bassetfc find the Massey- Harris implements*took the centae of the ground, while Messrs G'ooper and Duncan, P. and D. Duncan worked at the ends, the Loan and Mercantile machine next to the last-^aif|ed flrn}, the second machine of Goqper ' and Duncan's working near the centre. After all the implements had been " put through their facings " on this plot, tljey were taken, on to a heavier piece of lan<f adjoining, which had i}e,t been oyoss ploughed.' If ere they were,' tried in tb,e tame' order as before, each " implement working between the. flags which denoted the SQacj? allotted. Some excellent work Was perfqrme<f by eao,h 'and ' all o.f them, which brought forth much praise from the judges, who were much pleased with the trfals gi^oU: 'I'hg reafvjltsi will nqt he njade public till the morning of the Show. A special word of praiae is due to the drivers the Messrs, (Jellatly, Smith, MoAUgter aftd' Ohunjh, for the excellent manner- in which they handled the teams.. Pour-horse teams were used, oomposed of 3ome splendid draughts in the best of condition for the work they were set to perform.

The trials were concluded about 4.30 p.m,

Correspondence.

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

A DISGRACEFUL CASE.

TO IFHK &DPQH,

Sj[R,—On reading your report of the Court proceedings last week, I was filled with loathing fQr a traffic which makes possible such ruin in a home as was indicated by the Magistrate's separation order. In this pase we have a first-class tradesman, who when sob,er,'is able to earn. 10s B<j per diem, but spends all the cash he' can lay hishandg on in liquor, contributingpractically nothing to the keep of his wife and f.iurly. I feel certain thatevepy man in the country, who has a thought abqve inerQ sp].fishuosg, and every woman who enjoy 3 a comfortable home, will think of the poor victims of the drink denjon, and strike out the top line on election day, and votg oiit out) of the greatest obstacles to social progress whether mental, moral, or religions.-—I am, etc.,

Yiair.ANT,

Majeroni Dramatic Com pany.

THE SHAMROCK AND THE ROSE.

The Oddfellows' Hall was crowded last night on the occasion of the production of the " Shamrock and the Rose" by the Majeroni Company. As its name implies, the play deals with the incidents arising out of the relations between England and Ireland. This pity, which has had a lengthy run in London anci Australia, is a very bright and telling one, full of striking situations, and is set off with telling and sparkling dialogue. ' Mr Mario Majeroni, as " Stephen Flint," the vil'ianous son of a pitiless landlord, has before (he time dealt with by the play, gone through what he believed was a mock marriage ceremony with " Morna Moore," (Miss May Glanville), the daughter of a tenant on his father es tate. In the first act, " Dandy Dunraven " (Mr George Majeroni), a young farmer, falls in love with this girl, and his affection is returned, though she cannot,marry him. Flint then appears in his right colours, and confesses that the marriage ceremony waa a sham, and that she is not his wife. Stephen's father, "Nicholas Flint" (Mr C. Knight), is "now compelled to flee the country, but before doing so he realises on his property, evicting all tenants who cannot pay their rent. The most sensational situation is his brutal eviction of Morna's mother, who is in a dying condition, not withstanding the warning of Dr Eiveredale. Mrs, Moore dies as a result of this illtreat ment, and with her last breath calls on Dunraven to protect her daughter This he promises to do, and throughout the rest of the play is ever at her side. The rising of the curtain on the second act discloses Flint senior about to leave the country, but a man named Mulligan (Mr F. Hill) who has some hold over Flint, and who is " wanted "• by the police, demands money to effect his own i escape. By the time he is satisfied, Flint's son comes on the scene, and demands half of his father's money, This is refused, and a violent scene takes place between father and son. In passing a ruined abbey, Flint is met by Desmond and his bethrothed. A quarrel occurs over the lease of Desmond's farm, which Flint declines to renew, and the tenant follows his landlord vowing vengeance. Nicholas Flint lies in wait for his father near a cliff, but gets hold of Mulligan by mistake, and hurls him over the precipice. Flint himself escapes, but is afterwards arrested on board a liner. Desmond is afterwards accused by Stephen Flint of his father's murder and is taken into custody, but is rescued by the übiquitous Dunraven, who was an unknown witness of the murder, and ,who struck the murderer with a cudgel. The mark; left by this blow, leads to Flint being suspected of theihurderof his father, and to avoid arrest he cqminits suicide, thus freeing Morna Moore. Mr Georgo Majeroni acted the part of Dandy Dunraven in a manner that called for the unstinted praise of the audience, and sustained an eager interest throughout. Mr Mario Majeroni had an unpalatable role allotted to him, but nevertheless his acting was all that could be desired, while the minor parts were all well filled. The tragic nature of the play was -relieved by the native humour of Dunraven, while Sergeant Drake (Mr F, Severie) and Constable Jones (Mr H. Vollere), two ineinheis of the Royal Irish Constabulary, were irresistably droll.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

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Mastebton, November 3

At a meeting of the Masterton branch of the Farmers 3 Union, a letter was read f*om the Commercial Un,ios Assurance Com pany, stating that when the . Company tendered certain reduced rates it was dis tinctly understood that the whole of mem bers business would go to the Commercial Company. It was sta>tod that the Company had waitad for a year in expectation of the fulfilment by members of their part of the agreement, but without ra=ulfc, which it considered a breach of fuith. The P ost dent of the New Zealand Farmers Union who forwarded the letters stated that he had known for some time past that an agreement had been made by the Com panies as to rates, and the letter was only to put tham off the scent.. They must now consider what can be done to counteract the combination which amounts to a monopoly. The matter will be» fully dealt with at the next meeting.

Palmeeston North, Nov. 3

At the S.M. Court this morning, W. L. Siddels, licensee of the Commercial Hotel at Ashhurst, was fined. £10 for Sunday trad ing, and hi 3 license was endorsed, on a charge of permitting drunkenness on his premises. Notice of appeal was given.

Cheistchtjech, Nov. -3

The Secretary of the Christchurch Cy cling Club has received a pab,le fixyn W. Martin, the celebrated cyclist stating that he intends making a tour of the colony after the Austral Wheel Race.

At Lyttelton to-day, two men named 4-lexander Brown and Edward Nelson were convicted and discharged for making false statements in their claims for enrolment. The former had not been twelve months in the colony, and th,e latter was not a British subject. The Registrar did not press for a heavy penalty, and it was shown that Nelson had informed the police when he found he was not entitled to be enrolled..

Tjm^w^ November 5 TJie Timaru School Committee has re solved to ask Parliamentary candidates, (1) If they are in favour of extending the primary system by providing a suitable syllabus for the 7th and. §th Standards without on th,e work of secon dary schools. (This is because of the difficulty of getting the Timaru school made into, a District High School, owing to the existence of the ot^ep High, Sch.Qftl.) (3). — If they ar,e in farou,r of tho control of High schools being placed in the hands of Education Boards.

W41H4T8., November 3

There are Hrge. entries for. the A. and P. Show, on Friday, 71Q as against 572 last year. In all the'principal classes thore is an increase^ but particularly in draught horses. The weather continues cold and changeable with strong winds, and, growth is greatly retarded in Qonseqnen.ee, iNVHRC^RGitiL, November 3 On the proceedings against the Registrar of Electors at Inverqargill for wilfully neglooting to expunge names from the roll Mr MoCarbhy, .S.M., inflicted a nominal penalty of one shilling and costs. Of course no was of opinion that defendant had not afford^ comp^ain^ts/'tib^'asaWttuaoo. and information which they were entitled. to expect from a public oflßcer. He accepted tfie Registrar's' explanation thai these obsttuetiftas' were placed in their way, because he thought he was^ustified by his reading of the law, but, now that his 'duties had been laid down the $&?gistrar would have jk> understand that obstructions put in p\e way of anyone, whatever party he Bright belong t<>j wpuld re^def; him liable to. se^er^ punishmeni,

The-Pacific Cable.

United Press Association—By iUecfrrio Telegraph—Copyright. Brisbane, Ifov, 3

..The Federal Postmaster presided at the ftfncial; opening of the Pacific cable at Scmthpart. He sent messages to Sir W, Lauriep and President Roosevelt, The Mayor cabled to the Lord Mayor of London and the Mayor of £few York, Mrs Drake cabled to Lady Hopetoun, Lady Lamington, Mrs Philp, and Mrs Seddon. Telegrams were also despatched to other notabilities.

Wellington, Nov. 3

Sir Joseph Ward states that the Pacific Cable will be open for traffic in a few weeks. The staffing of the different stations will contribute to a slight delay. The cable has beeu put down by the contractors a month ahead of the contract time. The rates to Canada and the United States terminal charges will probably be - Commercial messages two shillings pel' word, Govern ment Is 4d, Press Bd.

South Africa.

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London, Nov. 3. Mr Chamberlain travels by way of the Suez Canal, and will land at Durban. He will be unable, through lack of time, to visit Rhodesia.

A Cominissiou has been appointed in Pre toria, under Article 10 of the Vereeniging agreement, to assess the claims and make enquiries whether the notes and receipts produced as evidence of war losses were issued for valuable considerations, The Government notifies that the grant of three millions under the Vereeniging terms is not applicable to burghers in good financial position. This notification cor rects a current impression that any burgher who suffered war losses is entitled to share in the grant.

Another notice claims the interest due on the late Government's advances to burghers.

Capetown, Nov. 3. Despite Mr Merriman's strong opposition the Cape Assembly voted £20,000 towards the Victoria memorial in London.

".. A new ordinance in the Transvaal pro vides for the application of local option by a majority or exclusive control of the liquor traffic by trusts for public purposes. The employment of barmaids is prohibited.

Free Education in New South Wales.

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Sydney, November 3

A private Bill, introduced by a labour member, making education free, has passed the Committee stage. The Government at the outset opposed the Bill, promising that when the finances warranted the altera tion they would be prepared to consider the matter. A deputation from the La bour party waited on the Premier, with the result that he accepted the reforms, and promised to make education free from January, 1904.

Prisoners Escape from Gaol.

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HoKmKA, Nov. 3

Four long sentence prisoners recently drafted from other gaols to the Hocal gaol, while engaged on road work within half a mile of the gaol, suddenly attacked the warders, Messrs Lodge and Morgan, thia afternoon with shovels and other tools, the prisoners succeeded in overpowering the warders, and in making their escape. They secured rifles but no ammunition. The prisoners must have separated, as one of them was seen two hours later on the terrace overlooking the racecourse. Up to 11 p.m. the police had not succeeded in making a capture, but it is almost impossi ble from the nature of the country, for them to make good their escape.

Court of Appeal.

The Otaki Manslaughter Case.

Christchurch Tote Betting Case.

Convictions Upheld

Wellington. November 3

Argument was heard in the Court of Appeal this afternoon upon the question reserved for the opinion of the Court in Mrs Brake's case. Accused, it will be remembered, was tried at Welling ton, in August last on a charge of the manslaughter of her daughter, Dorothy Gwendoline Drake. The evidence adduced by the Crown, tended to show that the child, Dorothy Drake, died shortly after, and in consequence of, blows inflicted upon her by accused and by elder daughters of accused in her presence, andhiy her sanc tion. The defence was that what was done was a correction for disobedience, asd did not exceed what was justifiable for that purpose. The Crown then tendered evi dence as to the treatment of the child by accused during the period of five; years preceding the occasion in q.uestion,^.with a ■view to showing that she. had always enter tained a strong feeling of dislike amd illwill towards the ohild. The- evidence was objected to by counsel for the accused, but Judge Edwards overruled the objection and admitted the evidence, reserving the question, however, for- the subsequent decision of the Court of Appeal, The jury convicted accused, of manslaughter and sentence was. deferred pending the t"ecision of the Court of Appeal on the question reserved. The Court this afternoon, after hearing Messrs Skerrett and Wilford for accused, unanimously held, without calling oc. Messrs Stringer and Gray foy the Crown, that the evidence had fee&n properly ad mitted as tending to, show what had taken place was, not d.one in the bona fide exercise ftf parental authority. The Court, there fore, confirmed the conviction of accused, a.nd she will come up fox sentence at the next criminal sessions. „ . . ■

The Cour-t subsequently heard an appeal in tha case of the .King* y. Baraett. Defea dant was convicted by the Stipendiary- at Christchurch of ■ Jietting at totalis^tor odds. He moved the Supreme Court at Ghristchurch to prohibit further proceedings on the ground that, there was &o evidence before the Magistrate to sup port the conviction. The principal question raised was whether there was any evidence that entry in the books -of defendant showed that & bet appearing, therefrom to have been made with one " Groper," had been made with any real parson, and whether there was any evidence of identity of "Gtgpqv" with one William Wales. Ju.dge Eenniston dismissed 'the motion holding that there waa sufficient evidence on these points to support the conviction. The Court of Appeal, after hearing Mr Skorre.tt for appellant,unanimously upheld this decision,, and dismissed the appeal without oa.lling upon Mr Stringer for the Crown.

THE VENTNOR.

United Press Association—-By Electrio Telegraph ■= .

Auckland, Nov. 3

The search for the Venfcnor'a missing boat has so far been unsuccessful.. A. fire. man named Van Poppell, *ho is' amongst;. missing, is said to be a Belgian nqble. inan,' ' • ' ' ' '

H'The mate Mr Cameron, interviewed, saic^ * the Ventnor left Wellington, at 9.30 oil Sunday moraing with fine" clear weather and a smooth sea. Early on Sunday after noon the steamer cleared Cook Strai^' £j,nd a course wag shaped to garry her five opsi^ m.iles seswar,d of CapeE^tqoflt, At f o,ur o'clock he wa? rsleased'by a third mate (Mr If re). Bje gave M.r Ure the oourse, and told him to keep a look out for the light at the Cape towards the e»d of his watch Mr .Cameron then went below. At mid night the second officer went on -watch.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN j TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902



F. FERRIMAN. FOR SAL . WILLS STREET WEST. IrHAVE received instructions from Mr F. H. Beckingsale, who is leaving for Wellington, to Sell his property situated as above, comprising Town Section 1135, con taining one rood and a modern built Dwel ling of 6 rooms, bathroom, pantry and •wash-house. The grounds have been well laid out in gardens, and from the admirable situation of the property it is well adapted for pur chase either as an investment or for residential purposes. To Trustees in search of a sound invest ment this property is well worth attention. as it will return a good interest on the purchase money. Full particulars can be had on applica tion. F. FERRIMAN, • Land and Estate Agent. FOB SALE A GOOD Sheop Farm of 800 acres, with good bnildings, near to School and Church, and within an easy distance of a railway. F. FEEKIMAN. FOR SALE. . WILLS STREET, WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr William Sparrow, to sell his two sec tions No. 582 andsS3, situated in Wills Street, West. Ihe sections are well fenced and are admirably situated, facing the Domain and within a minute's walk of tho Railway Station. Terms can be arranged to suit pur chasers. F. FERRIMAN, . Land and Estate Agent. FOR S/\LE A FARM of 640 acres, in good .heart j fences in first-class condition. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent finO Let or for Sale, at Tinwald, corner •with a four-roomed House, i acre section, Bear to the School and facing Graham's Road. F. FERBIMAN, Land and Estate A gent I AM instructed by Mr Haab to Sell his comfortable home on the N.E. Town Belt. This property is cheap and well worth your inspection. F. FEKEttMAN, Land and Estate Agent. " BUSINESS NOTICES WANTED, CJEVERAL LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d hiive the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Note— Discount Coupons for Cash. : Special Prices : FOIL 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies* to see Fast Prints 35d, Delaines sijd, lovely Blouse Pieces from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 64d, ■wide Nainsook 6id. W, H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg h*orn Flop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot Corsets 2s lid a pair. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WE WANT ROOM FOR XMAS GOODS. WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jackets, Is lid each. Special prices for all Dungaree Goods thi3 season at W. H. Pearce's, Cash Draper. WHAT a pretty Brooch! Yes, I got it at Pearcb's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier H GKESHAM, SURGEON ATCD MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 EIGHT years experience with E. GK and F. W. Q-resham, Dentists, Dunedin and InvercargilL Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement- Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hours of Attendance —-9 a.m. —5 p.m. Private Residence—Care Mrs Gbant, WilLs Street. Helpless with ft Rheumatism ■ You're tried liniments and prescriptions without result. Now ... CUBE 7OVBSSLF with THE SREAT ... CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLD BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 per Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots' and Shoes at Jas. MEiiioic's, Tancred Street. W' HAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great, novelty J FOR tip top value in Boots try Mei.lor' Zealandia Boot Store. fTIHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt I that Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store jg the best Shop to buy your Boots.



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