Mail Notices

Malta close for the following places as under, aubjeot to the neoei»ary alterations ~ TUESDAY, Marob 18

For Northern Ports fttid West Coast, per Rotoinahaoa, be 6 30 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 19

For Northern Porte, per Mftrarou, at 10.30 a m

FRIDAY, March 21

For Northern Ports snd Westport, also Australian St&taa and South Africa, per Monowai, at 103 Dam

The next best despatch lor United King dom ia via San Franoisco, leaving Aehburton ob April 2ad, and das London May 3rd

MINING

Auckland, Marob 17 Daring February the Talisman Consoli dated Gold Mining Company treated 2822 tons for bullion valusd afc £3128.

Dunbdin' March 18

Today's sales—Gulden Bad 8s; Golden River 7s 3d ; Meg >uid Annie, 19* 6d ; Monte Ohrißto 30s, 303 ; PoiD' DV. 2a 5 Rise and Shine 19s 31, 19s 61, 19i 6s; Upper Magnetic 5s 3d ; Pacfcolus 45b,

COMMERCIAL.

THE LONDON MARKETS.

London, March 16 Butter—Choicesb Ruasian is selling in London at IQOs to 104 a

Mutton—Canterbury croaabred wethara and maiden ewae, 3 9-164. Other sorbs, including River Plate, are uachangnd. Lamb, fair average, including Dnnedio, Southland, Wellington and secondary Canterbury, 5 l-16d. Prime lamb and beef are un* changed Woo! —At the sslea a good selection was offered yeaterdayi Fine wools realised beab prices in the series, Continental representa tives being eager buyers, The Manawa olip sold at s§cl and the Lansdowne at 9|d, To date 33,069 bales bave been oatalogmd, and 37,338 sold

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Aahbarton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on Maroh 17, 1902 :— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl « 3» to 3s Id „ „ Tuscan „. 3s Id to 6a 2d Hunter's ... 3s to 3s Id Oats— Duns 2s „ Danish 2a  Sparrowbille 2s Id  Canadian 2a 2d to 2s 3d Barley—Malting, prime 2s 9d to 3s 3d Inferior 2b to 2s 3d Peas—Blue Prussian 2s 7d to 2s 9d „ Partridge 2a 6d to 2a 7d Ghag—Good oatsheaf 52a 6d (old) Gratis Seed—Farmers 3a to 3s 64 The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

There was a good attendance at the Aahburton yards today, and a large entry of (sheep, between 12,000 and 14,000 being submitted. The bulk of the entry was made up of ewes and stores, arid the fat pens were not at all weli filled. Bidding for fat sheep was Blow. Thpre was a small entry of cattle, only aboub 25 head being yarded an i they were nob a well finished lot. The following are the priceß up to time of pntng to press :—-Cattle —Steers eni heifers £3 7s to £5 5s ; fat cows £5 2i 61 to £6 16s ; dairy cows £4 5-t to £6 17a 61; yearlings 38*; calves 25s 6i ; (springers £4 7s 6d to £5 10s; dry cow» ££1 6s to £3 7s 6d. Sheep—(Jroßebred ewes 7a 5d to 11s 91; merino ewes 4a lid to 5a 33;ewea wethers 14s 91; freezing lambs 123 si; you* g crossbred ewes 10* 5$ to 15s; aged ewes Is 9d co 7s 81; Samba 5a 4d to 9j 7d ; crossbred ewes (boilers) Is 81; merino' ewts (boilerf?) Is 6d ; oroesbred wethe T8 14j to 14j lid : merino owns Is 6J tola 4d. Store sheep were sold up to late rates.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1902. Local and General.

To Our Readers—To enable the menoi hers of our staff to participate in the half holiday on Thursday tha Guaroiah will be published at noon on th.t day. Advertisers are requested to hand in advertisements noc later than 11 a.m.

Wkathee Fobeoast* — Captain Edwin wires:—Glass rise { moderate to Btrong south to easb and northeast winds; indications of frost tonight.

Pebsonal—L C McLaohlfto, the oharapioa sprinter of New Zealand, was a pissenger to Ashburtoa per the express today. Pi»lmer f the Viotorian rider, is also in town,

Gkbaisbte Spouts.—Owing to the un favorable weather yesterday the Geraldine St Patricks Day Sports were postponed until Faster Saturday. Eatjflae .close for the eporta on March 24th.

Valsdicxoey—A complimentary ban qneb will b8 tendered to Mr Hugo fc'dedlander, prior to his departure for Europe, by the leading residents in the town and ooanty of Abhbarton. The baaqaefc will ba held In the Co»|tniorc}al Hotel on Friday evening next.

Obituaky—We regret to have to record the death of Mr Charles Joseph Good (aon of tha Jate Mr Joseph Good), of Ashbnrton Forks, after a long and painful Illness, at the early age of 34 years, Mr Good appeared to be maoh better early on Sunday morning, bob later on in the morning his condition became worse, and he passed peacefully away abont 10 a ra. Ha leaves a widow and six children to mourn his loss.

The Weather. — The phenomenal weather continued yesterday, when rain again set in about nine o'clock in the morning, and continued more or less heavily until abcut eight o'clock in the evening, when all the elonds dispersed, and thera was a prospect of a frost towards morning- — Our Rakaia correspondent wrote as under yesterday:—A steady norwester has been blowing sines noon on Sunday, and will do good in hardening the feed and drying the stooks stijl oat. At 10 am the wind changed to the south west and thore was every appearance of heavy rain, and at 10.40 it was raining hard. Land Fok Settlemjenx—The attention of grain growers, dairy farmers and graders is directed to an advertisement in another column notifying that 5000 acres of the well known Springfield estate, Methven, has been subdivided into blocks from 16 acres to 387 acres, and will bo offered for sale by public auction on i Saturday, April 19ch. The blocks under offer are sitaated within easy distance of the Methven and Oairabrae railway stations, and are well watered both artificial If and naturally. The land is exceptionally well adapted for grain growing and grazing purposes, and at present is In a high state of cultivation, The terms offered for acquiring this land I are very favorable, and no doubt every block will be disposed of under the hammer. The sale will be c jndaoced by Massrs Friedlander Bros, Ltd, in con junction with Mr D. Thomas. i

House Faib— Mp D Thomas' usnal horse fair takes plaoß on Friday, when an entry of about 120 head will be n a omitted. Special entries are advertised in this issue, and the auctioneer intimates tbat the geaoral entries this time include really g;ood horses of all classes. Those on the look out for good hone flash would do well to attend the fair.

Convent Schools Concert—Ticke b holders who did not ase their tickets las*3 nig lit are asked to keep them, as the committee has decided, on account of the wet weather, to gire another concert soon, Cor which the tickets not used will be accepted. High School Sports ~The High Bohool Sports will be held in the Domain on Friday. 21st Maroh» »t> 3 pm. The old boys are notified in oar advertising columns of their events. The Committee have to thank the Sb Patrick's Spor's Association for kiod permission to use their material. Union Day.—A suggestion haa been made in a North Island paper that, m a aorb of set off to Labour Day, the Farmers' Union of New Zealand institute a • Union Day.' Rabbits in tsb North Island—Hi? 3 W. A. Marchant is astounded at the manner in which the rabbits have disap peared from the East Coast runs, North Island Some 12 years ago, when he visited those lands, the hills seemed moving with rabbits, hat daring his recent tour he counted only 90. Presentation— At the Central Hotel last evening a very handsome presentation was made to Mr W Kiddey, labe of the Somerset Hotel, who has left for a situa tion in Christnhurch. Mr H Large waa in the chair, and made the presentation. Several other gentlemen present spoke in eulogistic terms regarding the host of the evening. After the presentation thereat of the evening was spent in harmony. Mr Kiddy was also the recipient of another handsome present at the Royal Hotel on Saturday evening. FuNEEAL 4 --The funeral of the late Mrs Crosson took place at Aahton on Sunday afternoon, and was one of the largest that has been in the district. The cortege moved slowly along for the Waterton Cemetery, where the Rev. Mr Skinner conducted a very impressive funeral service, A large number of wreaths were sent by sympathising friends. The late Mrs Crosson was one of the first settlers

in the district, and was highly respected by all who knew her. Much sympathy Is felt thronghoob the district for the bereaved family. The VAriDABES.-~The Southland limes reports that the exhibition of the Valdares who appear &•: the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday and Friday evening ie truly neaaabional, and is well worth seeing. The Valdares were ably supported by the other members of the company, who are adepts in their particular branches. Zamoni as a magician with sards and billiard bails and as a ventriloquist was a host in himself, and his contributions to the enjoyment were reoeived with hearty appreciation. The tr&mp cyclist) aleo showed himself to be a master of the wheel, while his comicalities were irresistible. His act on the buggy wheel waa a d fficult pieca of work, f and called forth vociferous plaudits. The sisters Vale on the tight rope and Arlo, the juggler were also perfect] In their Hnec, and Tom Hertford's comic items c»u>ed roara of laughter, Mr Shepherd's songs were loudly applauded, and the firoe was aa successful as on the previous uighf. The whole entertain' menb delighted them present) and afforded a very pleasant evening's erjjiymeaf.

The Champion Cyclist—The renowned Bill Martin, the champion cyclist, was a passenger to Ohristohuroh from the south by Saturday's express. Although no mention was made locally of hie intended 'rip through, a very large crowd were on the platform e»gesr to catoh a gHmpaa of this lioo of the oyoling world. Oa Martin nmargins from bis carriag) he was reoognived and surrounded by a number of visiting oyoliste at present) in town, while representatives of the 8» Patrick* Sporta Association also interviewed him, Tho publia thronged round Martin, and during the train's stop page here, he was the hero of the momenn, all appearing greatly interested in him, The groa'j cyoliati looked In the pink of con Utioo, and carries his forty years and over well, and for a man of his age to beat the best and boldest riders of this oountry and of the whole world ia cruly marvellous* In anuwer to a representative of the 8t Patrick's Sports Association, Martin stated he was taking his motor tandem to Chris'churoh b) be properly fie ted up for the looal meetiDg, when, to use his own words, • I expect bo break 1.40 for a mile easy.' He also promised an exhibition of cycling the like of which will open the eyes of the spectators. A&ked re Palmer, another noted Australian visitor to Ash' burton, Martin was eulogistic in praising hia great sprinting powers, and he expects Palmer to bs Australia's best) cyclist) in a very short time. As the train waa moving off, Martin stated he would be in Ashburton by last train to-morrow evening or first train en Thursday morning, when the public will see aod If now mare about him.

B.S;A ATAIiAN*AS— The latest At&lanta oyoles are built) entirely of 19.02 genuine 6.8-A parts, fitted with plated rtme, Dunlcp or Palmer tyres, and are wibhout a doubt the strongest, and moat easy running BIS. A machine obtainable In the colony, Messrs Oatee. Lowry & Co, are the sole makers for Hew Zsalandi

News in Brief.

Mr J. Tucker aanoancea that he has received a new shipment of barbed wire* An enterprising Timarnvian haa par chased stx donkeys for hire on the Caroline Bay sands.

Mr R X Parkerson, Baling, has an lm«» proved farm of 558 acres to lefc for seven years.

The Longbeach Road Board advertises that all rates unpaid after March 31st will be charged 10 per cent additional.

Messrs W" H Collins and Go announce in oar advertising columns that they have sheep netting,, draga, gorge jkulvea, and all seasonable lines now showing. Farmers and others requiring them should not fall to give them aG*U.

The Wellington-Manawata Railway Company has decided to recommend a dividend of three per ceut for the half year, making sis per cent for. the whole year.

Two prisoners esoaped from the Wan ganui gaol yesterday, bub one named Thurston waa recaptured immediately. The other, Roderick McDonald, a former escapee from Wanganui, is still ab large.

CRICKET.

ENGLAND v SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaide, March 17

The weather was fine today, and the wicked good. South Australia's second innings closed for 306. The Englishmen in their second innings have lost no wickets for 21—Oann %&, Quaife 5, extras -2- Scores ;— Sooth Aus^BALiA—Firsb innings 207. Second innings—Jarvis I®, Reedman 2i, Giffea:3o, Hill 61, Kirkwood 23. Evans 7, Waters 23, Claxton 83, Jones 3, New land, nob oat, 7, Travers ,0; extras 2@. Total 306.

ENaußPWßH—First Innings 318. Se* cond innings, no wickets for 25..

The Borough Council and the Band Subsidy.

The Committeo appointed by the Council to report on the question of subsidising a Band recommended as follows :— I—That the amount of £20 be placed on tha estimates for the ensuing year, subjaot to the conditions hereinafter mentionedi

2—That this subsidy of £20 be paid to the Ashburton County Brass Band, as applied for by the deputation ab last meeting, pru> vided the balance of funds neoesaary for thn proper equipment of the Band is duly pro vided, and subject to the following con ditions :—(») That the Band is duly regis tered ; (b) That under the patronage and direction of the Council the Band taka part in not lens than four sixpenny 0 noeroa daring the winter months, and in not less than four open air oonoerts during the summer months; (o) Thati the services of the Band be available for any special function at whioh hbe Council may requira them ; (d) That His Worship the Mayor of Aehbur ton, for the time being be appointed one ol the trustees ; (c) That two members of the Council ba placed on the Board of Manage manti

3—Your Oommittee beg to report that Binoe the last meeting of 6he Council an application for a subsidy was also received from Mr George Hosken, on behalf of the Ashbui-bon Temperance Brass Band, and was considered by your Oommibbee, who would recommand that a reply be sent stating that fchs Cou oil regrets it cinnob see its way bo grant any subsidy to this Band at present. Or Aloom moved as an amendment that the amouno of subsidy be increased to £30. The Ashburbon Band to reoelve £20, and £10 to the Temperance Baad, Or Jones seconded this* Or Timmins opposed the motion. The abhor Band did not come forward till the first) was fairly started, when they came along to out up the spoilt Cr Reid was surprised that Gr Aloom should move such an amendment. When Or Willis brought up the question of sabsidlaioji; a Band some months ag > he opposed it. Since that time several gentlemen had taken in hand the formation of a Band, and now.'were prepared to support ft good Band. If this Temperance Band could justify their exis tence, they wouid be right in coming to the Council later 00, Councillors would be very fooliah, however, to vote money to it now Or Olark thought there was onlF room for one Band here. Or Davis said the matter had been con sidered by the Committee. He was willing to grant a subsidy to the Aahburtoo Brass Band. Although at ona time he had opposed the proposal, the position had changed now

Gr Aicorn said that iD had been made to appeir that he was against a subsidy to the Band. He had been in favor of i<i all along. Bad he did not see why another £10 should not) be pub on the estimate". The other Band might give concerts ac well as the Ashburfcon Band. The Mayor suggested th*fc Or Aloorn should withdraw his amendment), as tbe Temperance B&nd was already equipped, otherwise he did not ccc why they should nob have a subsidy. The amendment was then put and lost), and Clause 1 was adopted; Or Aloorn moved that the Band should give eight open air concerts during the summer months, Or Ulark agreed wish Or Alcoru, Or Timrnins thought they were asking too much of the Band, The conditions were already 100 stringent. Or Reid objected to Or Aloorn's amend ment. Or Aloorn had been on the committee and had not turned up at tho meeting. If the Band was gettiiog on well lb would be only too pl&d to go before the pubiici Or Davia said sho Band was liable to be called out by the Council at any time, ao oordlng bo the conditions recommended by the Committee*

Or Jones said he would like to see more open air concerts. Ho objected to the Council fathering tho Band. Or Alcora altered hia amendment to require six open air and two sixpenny concerts. Cr Olarfc seoonded, bat the amrndment was leat. On Clause 3. Cr Alooro moved that £10 be granted to Th* Temperance Band Ore Reid and Willie held that the amend ment! was not in order! Or Jones Heoonded Or Aloorn'a motion. Or Timmine suggested that bho Soundl wait till they ccc how the County Band gets on.

Cr Aloorn'a amendment waa ruled oat) of orderi Cr Olark then moved aa an amendment that the clause be referred back to the Committee* This was lost. The report as a whole was adopted. Cr Timmina moved that Crs Reid and Willis be nominated aa the members of the Counoii or the Band Committee of Manuga menb, which was carried.

1.00.F.. M.U.

The annual meeting of tha Ashburkon District I O OF, M U, Lodge was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, dshburboo, on Thursday last, Grand Master A Pateraon presiding. AH the Lndges, with the exception of the Rakaia Lodge, were fully represented, The Grand Master asked Bro C Tuoser, of the Rakaia Lodge, who waa present, to voluntarily represent his Lodge, but he stated that he had reason foe not doing so, and refused, so the Rakaia Lodge waa fined for non attendaeae,

The Grand Master, Bra A Patereon, in opening the meeting, delivered an address of weloome to the delegates, and gave the status of the various Ledges in the district as follows :—With respect to the numerical aspeot of the distrlot, I am pleased to note a large increase for the year; 60 members were initiated during the year, 10 left through non payment, and 2 died. At the Gad of the year the numbers were •—Ashbur ton Lodge, 157, an increase of 5; Tinwald 34, being the *ame as last year; Pioneer 58, an inorease of 5 ; Watorton 59, an increase of 2; Rakaia 48, a decrease of 3 ; Mathvea 36, an increase of 22 ; Mayfjeld 17 (new Lodge.!; To'al members 409, Total increase 48. This is a record for the district.

Referring fco the financial side, I am glad fco be able to report that notwithstanding a very heavy sick experience all the Lodges show a substantial increase In the Sick and Funeral Funds. At the end of the year these funds were as follows:—Ashburton Lodge £2343 Is 83, increase £64 19a Id : Tinwald £852 4« sd, increase £53 16 8d ; Pioneer £794 5s 91, increase £26 14s 5d ; Watarton £862 17s, increase £82 18i 91; Rakaia £lftO9 16< l<i; increase £98 15 7d ; Mflthven £36 12)7d. inorpaee £26 83 10; Mayfield increase £5 19a sd; District) Funeral Fund £543 1?8 95, increase £7 13*; Total Sick and Funeral Fund £6973 4a 7d • total increase for the year £406 Sja §d, During the year £474 3s Id haa' been paid in sick pay, and £70 in funeral money. (Che only expenditure iv connection wibn the Distress Fuud has been £10 granted to a brother of the Ashburtoa Lodge,

After referring to the Ladies' Lodge recently opened in Ashburton, the Grand Master concluded by thanking the various Lodges for the aeßiefjanoe given to him during his term of office. Bro Patterson was thanked for his inter esting report, and after officers ware eleoted for the ensuing year, the meeting closed in the usual manner:

Interprovincial

United Press Association-—By Bloobrio Telegraph

Napier March 1? A drowning fataliby occurred this after noon in the Tutanekai river, within a mile and a half of the town. Three lade named Frederick, Stanley, and Herbert Burten, were bathing, and the two lat&er finished, leaving Frederick in the water. Shortly afterwards the brothers missed Frederick, but although they made a clcße search, were unable to find any trace of him, bo gays the alarm, and the father of the fads, with others, appeared on the scene, the body being eventually recovered fry Mr J Knowles. Life, however, was extlnot, An inquest wilt be held tomorrow.

MAYFIELD SALEYARDS.

OFFICIAL. OPENING.

Theme gentlemen to whom the Mayfield Salejadß owes its origin have every reason to be proud of theii efforts to establish yards ati Mayfield for yesterday there was quite a ' representative gathering of farmers, station holders, and others present at the opening sale held under the auspioas of the Mayfield Silsyurda Company. Uoforbunately for all concerned, the clerk of the weather was net on his best behaviour, for long before the advertised time of opening, the hills were enveloped la a grey mist, which ouSmiuated In a heavy downpour. The rain continued with unabated force the seat of the duy. As a natura! oooteqaeooe, the yards were converted into quagmires ; but this did nob in anyway dampen the ardour of buyers, some of whom had ootno long distances in order to attend the sale. Five auctioneers pot in an appearance—Messrs D. Thomas, R Friedlaader, H A Lloyd, J R Bland, and Mating—;he latter representing the firm of Mating and Shkllcrass, Geraldiae. The two last naoied did not take part in the sale. There was a very gooi attendance, considering the unpropitious state of the weather, Meears Thomaa cni George HarrisoQ, MoEUe, rieott (manager for Ballantjne'e trustjee), W Oakley, John D>yle (Ruapuna), Gallagher Bros, G H Bewail, George Spencer, and others being present

THE LUNCHEON

Prior to the sale, the auctioneers, with their friends, were entertained at luncheon by the directors at the residence of Mr Jai Dallow. A sumptuous repast was pirtakea of, the catering for which was in the capable hinds of Mrs Deliow, who did everything possible under the oiroumetanoes to make everybody weloome. There were no epaeohoß delivered, the offioiala and salesmen reserving their remarks till the opening of the sale

THE YARDS

Before the Bale commenced, our reporter was taken round the yards by Mr William Oakley, ohakman of directors, and W G Gallagher At a glance it could be seen that no time bad been Scat in getting as mnoh work done as possible before sale day The yards ire situated near the school, the land required for that purpose having been pur. chased from Mr Huatou, Favorably situated, close to the township, a better selection could hardly have been made The yards are not completed, and to show bow energetic those working in connection there with mast have been, wo were informed that a little over a week ago not a post or piece of timber of any kind was on the ground Since then, twenty pens have been ereoted The designer for the yards was Mr Hayman, of Anhburton, and the contractor, Mr Wm Dellow, Mayfield. Besides the pea accom modation mentioned, there are doable drafting races, all substantially ereoted. The yards are to be finished on the most modern principles, and we have not the slightest doubt but that they will give geceral satisfaction. Adjoining the yards are several securely fenced accommodation paddocks

THE SALE

Taken ali round, the Hale waa voted as a very satisfactory one by those competent to judge, The entry was a very good oae, and comprised, among others, 4000 half and thret quartet bred ewes and wethers from Mr Prszer, Shepherd's Bush Theee were offered in two lots by Messrs D Thomas and R Friedlander respectively, bub were nob sold, bids failing to reach tha reserve The quality of the sheep was first class This 'atfcer remark applies with equal force to the remainder of the entries. Ssme fine lambs were penned, an exceptionally fine line of thirty five eliciting good competition, and they were finally knocked down at 11s 10d The earn a auctioneer succeeded in quitting , 100 two tooth wethers, in prime oondition, iab 13a Mr R Friedlaoder was favored with a good entry, which included 273 forward lambs, 124 six and eighb tooths, a really good line, which fell to the nod of Mr O | Jaine at 13a Id Another good lice of 160 | lambs, offered by the same auctioneer, were ! eeourcd by Mr George Harrison 6t> lla Sd Mr H A Lloyd represented the New Zea land Farmers' Co-operative Association, and had an entry of 27 tarns and 200 Bheep Mr Lloyd sold among his entry 23 two tooth ewes, under good competition, at 14a 4d to Mr E Taylor These were the only salesmen operating, end they expressed themseivaa a« being weil satisfied with the day's work

DBAWINGt FIBST BLOOD

That veteran knight of the hammer, Mr D ThomAS, set the ball rolling, by drawing first bltoi, leaving the butchers to do the rest). Punctually at 11.30 the firot entry taken (or the sale waa led on the ground—a nice proportioned Shropshire ewe, the property of Miss Beatrice Dollow. The sheep, which was decorated for the oooaßion with red, white, and blue ribbon, waa started ab 15s and eventually knocked down at a guinea to Mr W Oakley

A FORECAST

Bafore aglllng commenced, Mr D Thomas briefly addressed those present He was sorry that the weather conditions were so bad, bub the rain would nob do much harm, except to the sale. Ec congratulated the MayfiaSd district on the improved prospects Land bought eight) or nine years ago for £2 an acre would be more than twice thab value now Although cropping could not be cariiad on so successfully as in other parts ,of the aoucby. yet for grazing purposes the land was as good as any obher. Turning to the prospects held oui for the newly eatab'Uhed yards, Mr Thomas said that the people were deserving of congratulation for the way they had taken the matter up. The success of the yards depended on the support accorded _ Buyers were got in various ways As it was, the yards were not completed, and they had ' ■truck a snag* in the way of a day All they had to do was to baok up the sales and put a reasonable price upon their entries He had taken a few share*—not many He would advise them not to hold too many sales; four or five sheep sales during the season were Quite sufficient It the people living within a radius of ten miles gave their support to the yards, he saw no reason why they should not prove successful Mr Rfriedlander thought that Mr Thomas hit the nail on th.c head when he advised them not to hold too many sales, cor to place too high a value on their entries The district) was a large one, and from four to s!^ sales would meet requirements |f more sales were held, they would be ttanding in their own light He was pleased to he there, but wov^H Ilka better weather conditions He tendered the thanks of the auctioneers to thqse assembled, and stated thab the former would attend the sales regularly Mr W Oakley, chairman of direotors, was pleased to see so, many tiher3 t also the representatives of tho laadicig auctioneering firms in the district ije had no doubt about the Buooeßß of the venture The directors i proposed to erect a luncheon booth, and complete the yards without delay Th« union of Geraldlno and Aehburton would augur well for the success of the yards, the former connection having served them well in the past

The iollowlng are the prices obtained ab the eale s—

New Zealand Faimera Cc-operatlve Ae-s sooiatlou—23 two tooth ewes I4i 4.J, Mr £ Taylor ; 2 rams, Lfnooln Leicester cross, 2 £1 Is each ; 160 crossbred ewes, passed  Meesra FriadlanoV Bros, Limited—273 forward lambs, on account of Mr 0 0. Connor^ 9a 3d, Mr G Harrison ; 124 six and eight tooth, 13a 5Mr Jaine j four year old merino eweg on aooount of Mr Hall, 2« Vii, Mr Gallagher; 150 «ood lambs lh 5d Mr G Harrison : 100 half bred ewee, passed at 9a sd; 1760 two and four tooth wethers, oa account of Mr Donald Fr*Ber, passed Mr David ThomaK—B,9 merino wethers, <$9 at 5s 9d, Me S Miller, remainder at 4a 9d, Mr J Bell; 30 heavy weight ewea %i Bi, Gallagher Bros ; 50 4, 6 and eight tooth 12s 3d, Ga'ljiSjher Bros 5 lOC two tooth wethers J3s, Mr B Horaey; 3.5 good latnb3 Us iOi. Mr Niooll; 124 first cross lambs lQs 21b. Mr G H Sewell; 4 Shropshire rims, on aooount of Mr E Meniove, 1 ali)| guineas, 1 at 1| guineas ; 8, English Leicester rams 4 years old, on appoqnt of Ballentyne's eataio, 1| guinean, Mr Spencer ; 200Q haltbyed aad tnreeqij%rter bjad wethers, on acoouot of Mr Poqajd BV^aer, psssod

CABLE NEWS.

United Frees Association—By Eleotric Telegraph—Copyright >

CHINESE ROBBERIES,

London, March 16

The Standard states that the provi. sional Government of Tientsin dis covered large river robberies of imported merchandise ; bat the Chinese always ignored complaints, The chief insti gator of the roberies, a wealthy coca parador, has been sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment and fined £1500. A NEW ZEALAND APPOINT MENT. Dr O'Neil McKelrie has been »p* pointed medical officer to the New Zealand Government asylums. FRENCH CONSULS.

The King has approved of th appointments of Mr Baird Dannett, o Bydoey, as French Uonsu! General in New Sooth Wales, Queensland, and Fiji, and of Louis Henri, Uomte de Oonrte, as French Vioe-Oonsul at Wellington, with jurisdiction in New Zealand and the adjacent islands.

THE UNREST IN IRELAND.

London, March 17

Mr John Redmond declares that the United Irish League has already persuaded or coerced many graziers to cell their laad«, COLLAPSE OF A BRIDGE, While a priest was pronouncing the Benediction at the opening of a bridge over the river Marlnon, at Lima, the structure collapsed, drowning one hundred people.

THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY BILL, Melbourne, March 17

The Federal Judiciary Bill, dealing with the constitution and powers of the High Court has been circulated. Its provision* are largely based on American law It provides for a Chief Jaetlce with a salary of £3500, and four other judges with salaries of £3000.

THE RESULT OF A. FIT OP INSAN. ITY.

James Devaney, In a fit of temporary Insanity, attacked bis wife with an axe, iflflicdng slight wounds on her head. H« then committed snicide;

SOUTH AFRICA.

LORD METHUEN'S REPORT.

United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, March 17 Lord Methnen reports that the rear screen of mounted infantry of his coionan were rushed tnd overwhelmed at dawn, The ox and male convoys were then one mile apart, and while they were closing ap without, disorder, the rear screen, which was reinforced by all the available mo tinted 3 and a section of the 38th Battery, maintained the position for an hoar. Meanwhile two hundred infantry were being dis posed to resist an attempt to outflank the left of the reargaaid. The Boers pressed the attack hard. Themounted§ 9 attempting to fall back on the infantry, got completely out of hand, carrying with them en route the balk of the remaining mounteds. Two guns of the 38th battery were left unprotected. i Continued action was maintained until ! every one excepting Lieu tenant Nesham was hit. When called upon to surrender he refused and was killed. Lord Methuen, with two hundred Northum berland Fusiliers and two guns of the fourth battery, though isolated, fought on for three hours. A hundred North Lanciehires, with forty Oape Police^ occupied the kraal near the waggons, repeliing repeated attacks, when Lord Methuen was wounded, The casualties becoming exceedingly heavy and the ammunition mostly expended,, the Northumberland Fusiliers surrendered at 9.30, the party in tbe kraal resisting, until ten, two guns and pompoms rendering their position untenable. Most of the Boers were clad in khaki, many wearing the British badge of rank, indistinguishable from the British even at close quarters. Lord Mettraen't report states that the infantry and artillery fought well. A few parties of Imperial Yeomanry and Oape Police continued to resist after the patio swept the bulk of the mounted men off the battlefield.

DE LA REV'S ACTION.

OPPOSITION TO METHUEN'S RELEASE.

London, March 17 The Bmily Mail states that Lord Methaen was about to ride to a distance to rally his mounted troopers when he received bio wound 3 the ballet killing his horse. Da La Ray sent Lord Methaen to Elerksdorp under the care of his nephew, Sohalk Bargee was bitterly opposed to releasing him, and sent a party of burghers, who brought Methaen back, bat De La Rey persisted in liberating him, and overbore all opposition,

Sehalkbarger and the members of the Boer Government, are north of Balmoral*

FRIENDLY ATTITUDE OF ITALY. DECLINES TO INTERVENE.

Bomb, March 17

Signer Prmetti, the Italian Minister of War, has refused to intervene in Sonth Africa* He emphasised the cordial relations existing between Italy and Brit ain, and referred in tattering terms to Mr Chamberlain's action in connection with the language difficulty at Malta. London, March 17

Between Hardsmlth and HeUbron Colonel Garratb captured 4ft Boers, including Celliera, who was wonnded. In the Boshkopj«B fight Colonel Gordon captured twelve others.

Steyn and De Wet are at Parys, wsst 0! Tereenlging. Malanp»Bsed Willlkop on the 22th, Colonel Doran closely pursuing him. The recent loss of two convoys in the north west of Gape Colony is delaying the operations against Commandant Marltz.

THIS ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, MAKOfI 18, 1902



F. FKRRTMAN __J FOS SALE, ALLENTON A COMFORTABLE BOUSK together with one ttorw of I-uk!, ITnrthpr conveniences oompriso Washhon^e anil fflopper, Stable t*cd Traphouai and Fowl mn. TbW in a very deeirtble liH'e property «nd the ownar has given mo instruoiioas so «fisct » speedy sale. Further partioalarß on epplicafcinn io F FKKRIMaN, Latid and Estate Aneut, Bavelock St-reot, Ashburtnn FOE SALE Ffttm of 121 Aoten situated &t 1? etoiogton IHAVS received Instructions to f.el! a very convenient far"l hiiuntpd an nbovn, Wilh all the usual farm improvements This property on aocouut of tho ownt-r havlnß pnrohßßed a larger farm i» for imme diate cml« asd occupation, am] is acUxumbiy ndnpted for a dairy farm. Furthar particular" on application fn P. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. Havslock Btropt. FOR SALE Clarke Streab and Allen's Road, Ailenboni I AM inßtruoi^n* to ao!l that very desir able residence enntaininj? 6 rooms, p»nlry and porch, together with one acre and ien perches of land situated bb above. Tha property ia for immediate sale, and afe tbo prioe aeked should oomtnand a ready B&te. Full particulars aiay be had on appli- Ofttion to F FKRRIMAN, Land and Estat© Atjenb Hsvelock Htrte*)- FOX SALE, A FAEM of 150 Acres of Plains Land. Apply F FERRIMAN Land and Estate Agent FOE SALS IHaVS received instructions from Mrs Hardley, B<?nr, to sell her propartj fronting ou tho East Beb and Eton Street, oompris'ti^ one acre and forty perchea of land, upon which is erected dwelling house Containing Dining room 18 x 16, Sitting Boom, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen and Bcallery ; two stalled Stable and Fowihougp. The property ia well supplied wilsh w&teir from a windmill and tank. Part of the land is hid oub ia garden and orchard. Fall parbloalara on application to F FERRTMAN Ladcl »nd Estate Agent, Havelock totreet BUSINESS NOTICES COALS COALS COALS 111 JIU7NT SOMBRS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. tfIHIS is Canterbury's Beat Oral. Every JL Householder should save money, und k«eß the money in the nrovinte by usiDg IC3UNT BOMERS COAL Ihie Coal ha- 3d per cent of Qjs, hums with n, good flimp, a->r! rivpb a Bt«»dy hotit. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT ! ! To be h»d of all Coal Merchant*, Price~-l7i per Ton at Mount burners Stution JAMES GIBSON, O«merou Streefr. A-hliurM^n 3 174 rnHE LAST DAYS OF SALE of GIBBABD'S STui;K GIBBARD'S STOCK" GIBBAHD'd STOCK BARGAINS BARGAINS BARGiISH Gent's Nftt.«rß( Panm, eale price 1b 6d Gent's Merino half Hose,   d-l Gent's Koft Felt Hats „  1« lid Gent.'c Tweed Sails   22s Ladies'Fusi Dyed Hose ,» ■• 10£ l Ladies'Lißle&Cotton^Joves  bd Lftdina UnbreaUdbloCorsets,, „ 2a 61 Ladies' Summer Bingleta s , »» 9i LOOK HEIIE LOOK HEBE Hem Stltohed HftDdkerohiefa la 9d half d< zen White Calioo for lining 2a 93 drzen Floral Art MnMin 2a lid d« zsn Fftper Collars 3d box, Bib 3d. DBESB GOOBS DRESS GOODS DRESS GOODS Lspfl th»n Chrietohurcb PriQflß. Floral Back Silk finish Lu&teis 7u 6d Dress ALL M'DTJGED. Linoleum?, Fioo'rolothp, Curtains, Sheet, ing, TowelF, Toilot Cover?, Quilts, Counterpaoeß Good Waßhiag Prinba 3s 9d dtzen. B'ing your ready Money and gs\i good Gooda in Exchange THE POLYTECHNIC. Late GIBBARD S, Tancred Street. lave~"you" tkied OUR 453 lOs BUIXB. On!y this yeai's Tweeds Bold. We feftrlesely ossort) tliiß is storting value, MoDQNAIiD &j CO , Tailors LAWJL'3 JfHBBP DIP. THE BEST AND THE CHEAPEST. fflHB Aofeburton and Tinwald Yards are JL »>ow in operation under the expeiienced tnnnsg«menb of Mr T), McQOESK. Thumb Oasu LAWB'S POWDER DIP. LAWfS'S FLUID DIP. Oli sale ftti Iho Stores, Suundere' Buildings, at lowest rat£B> W. W. WHIIK, Attorney for 207 . EIiW'ARD LAUNDERS. PHDTOGBAPHY. HALUA'rSJUDIQS, SAUHDERS 1 BUILDINGS, rr7B»t» d<>!na TWELVEENAMELLkD W CABINET PHOTOS and EN LARGBMEKT, aize 12 x 10, mounted on v beautiful tintod plftte suck mount for 1 5«, SEE SPECIMEN'S, m this ia only for a Limited Time, 00MB JBARLY.



BUSINESS NOTICES \ SEASONABLE LINES. SHEfeT NETTING. BHRKP NETTING. SHEEP NETTING. MANURE FORKS. MANURE FORKS. DRAGS with Square or Round Tines GGRBE KNIVES, GORBB KNIVES, GORBE KNfVm .; Whit^houa^'s Special Slasher. Also exfcra Bladea midta and guaranteed to be the Best. Martin's, Sdwardb', and all other approved brands in afcock at W. 0. COLLINS & CO,, I IRONM NGK 1 ■ S, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL, MERCHANTS. Ensti hnd West Streets, Ash burton. Telephone 14 . P.O. Box 85 LAST WEEK OF Dissolution of Partnership Sale. THIS SALE "WILL GLOBE POSITIVELY on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19nr. DURING THIS LAST WEEK we will offer VERY SPECIAL BARGAINS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING MEN'S, WOMEN'S. & CHILDKEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES ALL SEASONABLE GOODS IN THE SHOWROOM ALSO, ODDMEKTS AND RIMNANTS throughout the Shop and Showroom The Public are invited to call and iospect the Bargains WE A.RE OFFERING. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. FARMS FOR PRIVATE SALE. «T^ HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 rootnad home, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and grass land 400 acre firm at Lismore, good improvements ; 250 acres in grass, 50 acres ready for wheat, 50 turnip?, and 50 atabble; 7 roomed hoase, stable, woolehed, granary 766 acre farm at Newlatids, with 5 roornod house j acres In tarnlpa, 609 newly la!d down, 187 old pasture 730 aoren Hinds district, good buildings, all in grans, well fenced and subdivided into 9 paddocks, well watered 1100 acre farm ab Ealing, no improvements ; 800 acres in tussocks, balance in turnips 405 acre farm at EaHng, with 4 roomed hottao, stable, and other Improvements ; all in grass 500 acres at Methven, 8 roomed houae, and other Improvements 166 acre farm at Fiemingtonj 4 roomed bouse and stable, well watered and fenced 476 acre farm at Sprlnssborn, all newly laid down j 7 roomed house, 6 stall stable, woolshed, divided into 10 paddocks 45(Hcie leasehold farm, at Mitoham Road 960 acre farmatSeafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm at Flemins^on, highly improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well fencad and watered, 6 roomod hoase, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 stall stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3800 acres, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; c!oa« to railway ; with good buildings, house, woolshed, cottage, and other improvements ; easy terma. (This property can be sold subdivided in two blocks.) We shall be glad to give the fullest information to Intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD, BBIES WHO LEAD THE FASHION Should visit 4LCORN'S and inspect their Latest Novelties in Jackets, Mantles, Furs, and most charming selections in Dress Goods. Also the very latest models in Parisian Millinery, etc. FOR SPECIAL DISPLAY SEE WINDOWS MELLO R'S ZEALARDIA BOOT STORE. THE LEADING BOOT SHOP. |>11OHOUNCED by the Ashburton Public to be the moat reliable Boot Shop in JjL A&hborton. Wise Fathers and Mothers, if you wish to savo money go strajghb to MELLOR'S NOTED BOOT SHOP, where you will get the best value in Foot wear. The following are a few of our prices J— Man's Good Strong Shooters lOi Men's Lace Boots, great value, 7« lid Girla' Shoes, wonderful quality, 10 to 13, 8s 6JL Ladles' Pretty Strap Shoea, only 63 3d Girls 1 and Boys' Sshool Boota from 4s 6d And a thousand other lines lhab cannot be beaten for price or quality Remember, if you give us a trial you will be convinced that MELLOR'S Zealand!a Boot Store leads for value in BOOTS and SHOES. Note the address— 3: jml if; Xj jl- ok, zealandia boot storb, Tancred btreer, Ashoarton J. W I L S O N DIRECT IMPORTER OW ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent 81 fc of Tradesmen kept for House Painting and DeooraMug m all its Branches, for Town and Country. I Have a Well Aflnortod Stock of MIXED PAINTS Jn Lar^e or Small Quantities; also Psinb Brushes White Lead Linseed Oils (Raw or Boiled Scrim Window Glass Fancy Glass Turpentine Benzine Methylated Spirits Artiste' Material Beautiful MIRROR GL&SS in largo aheebs, can be out bo any sia»



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