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OOMMERCIAL.

THE LONDON MARKETS.

London, March 29

The wheat markets are dull and inani mate. An immense quantity is afloat, which haa the effect of deterring buyers, and cargoes are neglected and unaltered Bubber is quiet, New Zealand bntber meet ing a slow sale ab from 105s to 108s per owt. Dani. h butter is unaltered. Cheese is firm; New Zealand choicest 54s per cwt. Ab Bradford, wool Is firm, and prices are unchanged Mutton—Crossbred wethers and maiden ewes, Canterbury 3 11-16 d, Dunedin and Southland 3 7>l6d, North Island 3 6.16 d. Lamb is unchanged

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1902.

Thb question of hiving a reliable water supply for Ashburton is one thct must be dealt with at once, not only in the interests of property owners, but for sanitary reasons. The condition of the town daring the past week in ibis con nection must have gone a long way towards dissipating the belief which some of us were beginning to entertain that this borough m the model one of New Zealand, the claims of Sydenham to that distinction notwithstanding. Bat no town can pretend to be up-to date when half of its houses are situ»ted in an area in which no water is available iv case of fire, and in whioh the channels for days together, if not quite dry, con* tain only mod and dead worms, The condition of thingß bas become so bad in this respect that a day or two ago the Mayor visited the intake and after en quiring into the matter, has, we believe, come to the conclusion that the arrange ments for keeping the intake clear are altogether unsatisfactory. No doubt he will Uke stepß to have the matter brought under the notice of the County Council, which body h responsible to the Borough and tbe mill owners for keeping the main water race clear. It is to be feared however that the supply of water from the present intake can never be depended upon, and the last flood has strongly emphasised this. We hope the lesson will not be lost npon the members of tbe Borough Council. That body has set up a special Committee to consider tbe question of a high pressure water supply for ABhburton, and we presume we shall some day be furnished with information as to tbe result of its labours. Meantime we should advise the members of that Committee and also all the Council to visit the Domain baths (?) as many people did yesterday and they will get a pretty good idea of what becomes of a large proportion of the water that is sent into the Borough. Three or four days after the water ceased to run into the Domain, the water in the bath had drained through tbe shingle at the bottom, leaving great holes in the muddy bottom through which the water had escaped ; which gives a pretty good idea of how much water is continually running to waste. This, however, although a serious matter el far as tbe baths areconcerned,i.of less importance than tbe great question how we are to secure • permanent supply of water for this town, either for fire pre vention and sanitary purposes only, or for these uses and drinking and ccoking as well. The subjeot is beset with difficulties, but Booner or later we shall have to deal with it:

The greatest Imperialist of the century 18 dead, Oeoil Rhodes, whose death

was recorded in onr cw&\h EHODBB. cable eolnme, was

undoubtedly the most striking figure amongst the great statesmen Britain's Colonial Empire haa known. The events that have transpired in Africa within the past few years have been more or less in fluenced by him ; in fact, he has been well named "The Empire Builder." Whatever faults he may have had, and his enemies say he had great ones, his name will stand for all time in tbe pages of history, as one of Britain's most brilliant and most patriotic sons. Hia la«t pathetic words," So little done, m much ifcodo/' indicate that the dream of his life waa ij. his latent thoughts. For his sake his countrymen mjjst regret he could not live to see the ful filment of his hopes, bnt bis labours will not be lost, and there is no doubt that the future of Soath Afripa will owe much to Cecil Rhodes.

Local and General.

The Late Flood—The Hinds river la faat subsiding, and in some places thoro is not more than two feet of water in the stream. It la easily fordable In several places. Ab Maronan there is evidenoe of j#e river having considerably overflowed itp bi#fcs. Expobv Dpyy o;sr Timber-An Order in-Oonnoil has been passed Imposing the following export duties on white pine and kahikatea logs, round or cut in half, logs squared, lOln by lOln, or Its equivalent or over, 3s per hundred superficial feet ,• flitches, any width nob exceeding lOln, 2s per lOOfb. Tkmpebanoe Wall Sheets—Lasb session Mr W. asked bhe Minister of Education if he would have prepared and printed temperanoe wall *h .ets fur bhe publjfl .phools similar to those issued by the Y,tobsr.l«? JMu^abiop Department for the same purpose, and reoaivod a reply bhat the matter would be .considered, H s t Eli wrote to bhe Minister again a few w,eeks ago asking for bi» decision l|th,e matter, and has jjust received* reply t.h|ib .^he decision arrived ab is thab ib is nob Wauught jp.fe^.rry 'po .introduce tpo.pera_.pe aheets In bhffl lor n' ja.ent|«.neu. as the department is bringing opt a op hpalth for the publio schools in whioh the subjiob of temperance will be dealt wibh. STOP STARVING

Your blocd. When yon starve your blood you Btarve you body, your nerves and your brain. If your face is pale, poor ueryea anstrttng, yooif brain weary, yo,p 'xnay to ,s|?rp there la something wrong. younxn4t W $P wrong by talking Alton's Bovo-jFerrqm (bee| fn£ lmr.%. Jt lsase.h forcing 'and'tissue ■building eompo»nd. Ib flpakes ric^i Jbloos and brings back the roaea tc tho cheeks of pale people, lb is a restorative fo«' every form of nervous debility and weak ness, It builds up the system. Chemists mi stores %& 6d«

Weather Fobioast. — Captain Edwin wires :— Strong northeast to east and south* east winds, glass fail; indications of rain.

The Railway Rf-f__ueßHN_]_nx Rooms. —As It has been reported that Mr Qaill has again got the contract for the refresh ment rooms ab the Ashburton railway station, it may be as well to mention thab Mr J. Dineen was the aooceisfal tenderer,

Thb Minister of Education—The Hon. WO Walker, Minister for Education passed through Ashburton by tho south express today.

ThSth Con_._ngent. — The Recruiting Board for the Ashburton centre will sib at the Guards'orderly room on Thursday, ab 9 30 a m, wheu all applioanta for enrolment must attend to undergo tha necessary tests,

The Crops—Cutting is nob yet finished In the vicinity of Lismore. The stuff is, of oourse very much knocked aboub after the late rain., and Is Hcaroely worth the 1 abor of bringing down.

Vital Statistics—The vital statistics for Ashburton for th.< month of Maroh were j— Births 25; death* 5 ; marriages 6; and for the quarter .ndiou Marah 3lsb: Births 66; deaths 25, and marriages 13,

£t STBiPHEN's Chuboh—The annual parish meeting in oouueciion with Sb Sbephea's Oharoh will be held in Sb Stephen's schoolroom on Thursday evening nexb, tha opportunity being taksn of saying good bye to the Rev Mr and Mrs Woodbhorpe* A sooial will be held after the meeting.

Fine Apples—Mr Massey, of Tanored Street, brought into this offioe this morning some remarkably fine apples of the variety known as ' Rhode Island Green.' In a large basket full of them there were none weighing lees than lib, some being several ounces c-v-tjp-.hat. They were also unusually clean in the skin, which ol late years is not very common

Sandow Sysiem of Physical Odmobk— Ma F A Hornibrock wilt not be in attend ance at ths Musical Union Room 3 next Thursday, owing to the Easter holidays, but on Thursday, the 10th of April, he will he in Aahburton to make arrangements for th. abarbicg o! classes for children, la dies, »ad gentlemen^ Particulars will be duly an nounced by advertisement

Thh Salvation Abmje.— The Salvation Army held speoial services on Good Friday, at whioh speoial bandsmen from Christ* church and Rakaia took part. The iervices were well atbeoded ou Easter Sunday. A piooio waa held in Moaa Square yesterday, and a musioal meeting last, evening ab bhe Barracks. The speoial services were con ducted by Ensign Law, The harvest thanksgiving services will be held nexo Sunday, particulars of whioh will be duly advertised.

Ths Intake—We were informed last nighb by Mr Card, the caretaker ab the intake of the Borough water race, that aboub five hundred square yards had been taken out of the head of the race daring Monday, and a good deal on previous days since the late flood, and be thought the water would ran freely into the Borough race, the mill getting some also. But today at noon the west end channels were still dry, and the baths In the Domain were practically empty. Later on, the water began to make its appear - ance in an apologetic sort of way, as if ashamed of the manner in which the town had been treated lately.

An Idiotic Thick—A pratical joke was perpetrated on the people of Duntreon (says the North Otago limes) by some mls obievons boys in Oara.ru, wno telephoned bo an official in JDuntroon that all the Boars had surrendered, and thab peace had been proclaimed. - The good news spread lik_ wildfire around the iownship, and one of the local clergymen, in the . xaberanoe of his patriotic delighb, yoked up his horse, and drove round to publish the glad tidings. In the township, rabbib guns were dis charged, bells were rung, and everyone wore a smiling face till the brain arrived with bhe o<«n_aru papers, when patriotic expressions were heard no more.

Baptist Choeoh—The annual Thanks giving Servioes wera held at the Baptist Ohuroh last Sunday, There was arranged in front of the platform a large and varied assortment of garden, farm, and orchard produce. Flowers, plants, evergreens, oats, whe»t, vegetables and fruit pleasantly arranged suggested a rich and bountiful harvest. The ohoir and orchestra rendered good service. The congregations wore large, and altogether the services were of a specially joyous nature. The thank offering amounted to £18 10s for tbe day, It is anticipated bhab this amoanb will be considerably Increased by absent members and others, who were not ' prepaiei for tbe offering on Sunday, In connection with tbe anniversary of the Ohuroh, a social gathering is bo be held tomorrow evening at 7.30. A good pro gramme of solos, reoltablons, ohoral and orchestral items has been arranged, The Her F Hales will be the speoial speaker for the evening. Admission will bs free, and refreshments will be supplied.

Hotkey—A committee meeting of the Ashburton Hockey Club was held on Wednesday evening, Mr O Stock in the ohair. The secretary reporbed receiving favourable replies from the various gen' blemen elected as officers, and stated that handsome donations had been forwarded towards the Clnb'a funds. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the contributors. Mr F Malnwaring signified hia intention of presenting a stick to the junior player showing the most Improved form during the season, and another stick will be presented to the best senior player, Ib was decided to open the season wibh a Clnb Tournament on April 10th. A vote of thanks to the chairman for bhe nse of the room closed the meeting

iNMBffHANGBApiLMY—Radge Whibworbh cycles a?e opustruoted throughout on the principle of absolute inohangeabiliby, thus in case of aooidenb any part can be obbained and relied upon to fi. inbo lbs plaoe without difjjjoulby or alteration of any kind. In' specbion invited, Q D Johnston, agenr, Burnett street:

Tbe Tbnto Oonsi^nmbhi of goods (thi_j season's) |usb landed by Messrs Oates, &dwry and Oo include novelties quibe new to Ashburton, Among the latesb in cycling clips are bhe 'Klipwell,' «Griptibe,' and * Holdfalb,' also new abylae in oycling poncho?. This firm is noted for always being up bo date With the Home market, and bholr stock is bhe largest and moat varied in the colony ______________________

St. Stephen's Parish.

Ab the evonlng'service ab 8b Stephen's Ohuroh on Sunday eveniog, bhe Rev R A Woodthorpe, who has had charge of this patjl-h for some ysari, preached bis farewell sermon. The remend gentlemen gave a very interesting address, in which ho referred in feeling terms bo his pleasant connection wibh the church, andtheoordial relations'wfth his parishioners. He bbaukfuliy acknow* lodged the hearby eupporb be bad at all times reoeived from his vestry, and paid a handsome bribube to the excellent services tiered by the lay readers 'and the ohoir. i> spoke H' in Mgb Wsm of: Me ooessor, the Rev. U, Wbibehou.e, At the close of the service, before bhe choir dispersed, Mr T A Gates expressed 'bo Mr "Woodthorpe the feeling of Regret ab his leaving, and bheir good wishes for bhe future, and |ask.d him to accept a small sbuVeuir bhab 'bhe choir had provided as a mofcqento, after whioh Mr E J also matte some foprcwlata w#rss,' and "Who ShoirmaJler, Sp Horace A G^tei, thanked Mr Woodthorpe for hie kind btonilderation to {jh| ghojr ab all times; Mr Woodthorpe made a sultana Ktply, »Mf tM bade the choir boys geodbye.shaking hands with, and saying a few kindly words bo, each Individ ually. _

A.A.C and A.C. Easter Meeting

OFFICIALS:

Superintendent of Sports—Mr F W Seldom; R. feree—Mr D Thomas ; Starter—Mr & Milller; Judges—Messrs A Whlbaker, J E Green, P H Cox ; Timekeepers—Messrs F Curtis, G Jesion, and R Friedlander ; Lap Takers— siessrs D Friedlander and J E Purchase; Umpires—Messrs E J Righbon, W J Shearman, Dickenson, and E Nordon ; Clerks of Course—Messrs J 8 Tennant, R Clarke, and F H BeokingaaU; Telegraph Board—Messes C Campbell and M Bruce; Pavilion Stewards—Messrs C Northcote ; and J Reid ; Handicappera—(Cycling) Mr G H Lmbaby, (Athletic) Mr W J Shear man j Hon. Secretary—Mr M J Lynskey,

The Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club had better luok than usual yesterday, in having a fine day for its meeting, and as one result of this there was a very good atten dance of the pablio. The Ashbnrton County Brass Band was again a greab attraction, and members, as well as bhe Bandmaster, Mr Humphrey., are certainly to be congratm lated upon the progress bhab has been made during bhe abort time the band has been established. Considering the greab diffi culty the handio. ppers must have had in bringing together pedestrians and cyclists from various parts of the colony, the result of bheir work cannot be found fault withi There was an innovation in connection with the sports books whioh is not to be com mended, and that was the absence of bhe usual lisb of competitors names with bheir numbers. There was also an unusual number of non starters in a good many of bhe schools events. Bub the running and cycling was disbinobiy good as the times will showt Of bhe pedestrians, W Anderson, D Friedlan der, B Culverhouse and Flewellyn were in excellent form, and D Rodgers -the amateur champion—gave an excellent exhibition of oyoiing, winning from scratch the One Mile and Three Mile Events in 2.11 and 7,19g respectively, Oates being a good second iv two of those events, besides winning the Easter Handicap. Amongst the local riders, 8 Gudseli showed great promise, and Robinson and Bushel! rode well, the latter exhibiting good sprinting powers. The ' events confined to schools did not) produce as muoh competition as the pablio expected, in many of them there were only a couple of competitors, while one was a walk over. Nevertheless, they contributed to the interest, and also the amusement at bhe meeting, especially bhe piilow fight, whioh was very funny. These events were—High Sohool old boys' races (100 yards and half mile), and aboub a dazan events held over from the Combined County Schools sports in December lasb. Mr A Milller, as starter, and Messrs D Thomas, POox.J STennaub, M Lynskey, M Brace, 0 Campbell, and J Reid, with other members of ihe Committee, were indefatigable in their endeavours to make the meeting asucoess, la this it will be admitted they quite succeeded. The web weather had made bhe Oval very spongy, bub the Committee had prepared a capital traok for bhe long distanoe foot raoes round bhe outside edge of it, whioh was rolled until ib was in very fair ooadibion for running on, lb was satisfactory to note bhere was only one bicycle accident— Chadwick falling In the three mile race, bub neither he nor his machine suffered very muoh, although he came ' a regular cropper.' The following are details of bhe running :—• Half Mile Bicycle Handicap, prig as £2 and £I—Firsb heat—W Hawthorn 65yds 1, S J Gudseli 70yds 2, D Rodger sor 3. Won by a length; time, 63seos. Second heat—G A Bushell 65yds 1, G T Robfn*on 65yds 2, H S Chadwick 60yds 3; time, 63f.ec. Final— Gudseli 1, Bushell 2, Rodger 3. All qualified started. Time, 6 _&_eo

100 Yards Flab Handicap, prizas £2 and £I—First heat—W Wallace 4yde 1, J T Hamann syds and J Prioe 4yds dead heat 2 ; time, lOfwc. Second heat—D Friedlander 4yds 1, F Drake Byds 2, J Mcoaey syds 3; time, lOaeo. Third heat—W Anderson 2yds 1, R Strange 4yds 2, S Culverhouse 9yds 3 ; time, lOgsec. Final—Friedlander 1, Ander son 2, Mooney 8. All qualified started; a fine struggle, Time, 9| .co.

Half Mile Bicycle Race (schools) — V MoKeague (High School) 32yds 1, C Davison (ElffeHon) 48yds 2. The only starters; won easily. Time, 116

High Jump (schools,under 12)—S Whitaker (Borough) and S Shearer (Tinwald), 4fb 210, equal, 1 Long Jump, (Schools over 12)— W Berry man (High School) 1, W Wabson, High Sohool 2—lsib lfin 03e Mile Bicycle Handicap, Prizes £2 and fil—D Rodger, sor, 1; T H Oates, 15yds, 2; 8 J Gudseli, 125 yds, 3. Time— 2.11 Rodger and Oates toon caught bhe field, Gudseli making a plucky fight for second plaoe

220 Yards Flab Raoe, Prlz.s £2 and £1. Firsb Heat—E Oardale, 7yds, lj WAuder son, 4yds, 2 ; J Mooney, 10yds, 3 Time —23|seo A olofla raoe. Second Heat—J T Hamanh, 10yds, 1; F Drake, 16yds, 2; J Price 7yde, and R Strange Byds, dead heat 3 Time—23| ioo Final—W Anderson and Drake, dead heab 1; Oardale and Mooney, dead heab 2 This was a greab race, and bhe judge was unable to separate the two leading pairs. Time—23sieo Sack Raoe (Schools)—_• Norman 1, W Nor.boote 2, h Newman 3 Five oompati* tors

Easter Bioyole Handioap, Two Miles; Prizas £5, £1 1Q», and 10s— T H Oates, 25yds, 1 1 D Rodger, sor, 2j H 8 Chadwick, 130 yds, 3. Time—4.ls

High School Old Boys' Race, 100 Yards— T Culverhouse, syds, 1 ; D Friedlander, 3yd. 2, Prebble, 11yds, 3 __.n_.-1Q3.e0 A close finish, wou by aboub a foot

440 Yards Flab Handicap, Prizes £3 10s. £1 aud 10«—B Culverhouse, 80yds, 1; W Anderson, 23yds, 2 ; D Friedlander, 28yds, 3. Won easily j a great sbruggle between Beoond and bhird. Time—s3sec

One Mile Bioyole Handicap (members of A.A.C. and AC. only), Capt Tucker's prize value £3 3s-G A Bnshell, 115 yds, 1; S J Gudseli, 125 yds, 2 | G T Robinson, QQyds, 3 D Rodger sor, W 3, Robertson 50yds, and A Robertson 120 yds also sbarbed. Rodger gave up afber a couple of laps. Time—2_ll§ Variety Race (Sobools), backward., piok. a.back, and wheelbarrow—Bass and Mo. Clatohie (Borough) 1, Berryman and Furze (High School) 2. This raoe was very amusing, especially to bhe speobators Long Jump (Schools) under' 12—S Whib' aker (Borough) 1; S Berryman (Borough) 2; f, Cul'len (Etflelton) 3—l3ft qin T High School Old Boys Bicycle Handicap, Half Mile—G. Dedds, 15yds 1, H Bonifanb 20yds 2. The only starters. Won easily. Time—l.lß

440 Yards Flab Raoe Handicap (Schools) —J Sinclair (High School) scr 1 ; S Honey, well (Lismore) sor 2 ; S Kingston (Borough) 16yds, 3 Time-59§.e0 830 Yards Flab Handioap; Prizes £2 2s and £I—W Flewellyn 35yds, 1j B Culver house, 39vds, 2 ; H C Murray, 20yds, 3 Time-2,4§ 880 Yards Flat Handicap (Schools)—J Sinclair (High Sohool) 1, W Berryman 2, The only starters

Relay Race, 880 yds (Sohoolt)—High Sohool 1, Borough .school 2, The only competitors, The Borough -jjoheol made a very plucky struggle against their older dpponents Relay Race, 4<(oyds (under 12i—Borough Sohool a walk over

Hop, Step and Jump (school.)—H Wat. son, High Sohool 1; W Berryman, Ej.igh Sohool 2

gteepleqhase Mandiuap |«ohool.)—Money ■ welt (LiisnWe) J, S Kingston (Borough) 2, D Robertson (Wiu.hmote. 3. Four started Composite Bicycle Race, 600ydst Prize £jl. Won' by E Rickman 1, Aboub six started, This race consisted In dressing, aud naturally created muoh amusement amongst the younger portion of bhe onicc£|e^| One Mile Slftb Handicap, * first prise £2 m> 8 seuoW W Flewellyn 35ydfl 1, HO Murray 25yds 12. No obhers ffnished. Fleck was runnlbg well, bub gave up in the last lap 1 Three Mile Bioyole Handicap, Firsb prip £2 |os, second |I^B Rodgfer sii'r I, T H Oates 30yds 3, W J Robertson 120 yds 3 Rodger and Oates paced one another up to the front division, and finished as above, after a brilliant spurt up bhe straight. Tim.—7mln 19|seos

In the eyening bhe visitors were enter* Hi Vied at a pleasant libtle soo^al ab lbs Royal liotel! -':

Chertsey Sports and Races

OFFICIALS.

Judges—Messrs C A C Hardy (Horse Events), L Osley, R Molligan, J String • fellow senr, and J Copland (Athletic Events), Starters—Messrs E Osborne (fforse Events), D T Todd (Athletic). Handicappers— A Committee (Horse Events); Mr D T Todd (Athletic Events. Clark of the Oonrse—Mr W Hood. Clerk of the Scales—Mr W H Dnnsban. Gatekeepers—Messrs J Iron* side and P Doig junr. Protesb Com* mittee—The Stewards and Officers. Notice Board—Mr John Stringfellow. Timekeeper —Mr A J Adair. Seoretary and Treasurer-Mr R A Shannon

Glorious weather prevailed for the annual gathering of thu above Club, whioh took place yesterday. From early morning, the sky indicated one of those old fashioned nor'westere, but it. never reached more than an agreeable bre.ze, and in the well she! bered Chertsey Domain ib was hardly enough bo eio! the atmosphere. Before the time ot starting bhe first event—ll 45 a m—a goad number of people assembled in bhe township, and listened to music rendered by the Buroh&m Braes Band, and as bhe Utter marched to the Domain the crowd followed, and the sport was kept goinp bill 5 30 p m. Owing bo some inisunder.iand._ig regarding tbe bime of closing bhe tenders for the refreshment booth, the tenders were received toe late, consequently bhere were no refresh* ments available, bub shootlhg gdleries, cash fielders, and the splendid musio rendered by the B_nd, kepb things lively, and there was nothing to be desired as far as amusements were concerned* The energetic seoretary, Mr R A Shannon, had ma iters well in hand, and bhe thanks of the public are due to him for bhe way in which he kepb bhe events up to time. Mr E VV Osborne, as starter of tha Horse Events, always kepb his fields well in hand, and Mr D T Todd, who acted as starter of the Athletic Events (in the absence of Mr fi J Harrison) sati.fied all. Mr 0A 0 Hardy, MH R, was present, and aote I as Judge of the Horse Raoes, but was nob called upon bo decide any close finishes! The following are results :—

Grand Handicap; Firsb distance 100 yds— J Stringfeliow 11yds 1, M Connelly 7yds 2, B O'Counor 11yds 3 Three others sbarbed Won easily, a good race for seoond place

Maiden Saddle ob Harness Trot One

mile and a halt Mr H Gordon's br g Simple Harry, syrs 18-ecs ..  (Owner) 1 Mr G Striogfellow's ob g Ueutenanb aged

sor .__. , M ... (Ownsr) 2 Mr W Shellook'E! eh m Senora aged, Sseos (Owner) 3

Brown Challenger sor, Baltic M, Jessie B 2seos, Rob Roy 3seo_, Random 49eos, Oak wood s_eos, Cast Off Bseos, Princess Royal 9sece, Mizpah IG.ecs also started. Casb Off went off bhe mark with a good lead, bub before half the diatanoe had been covered Simple Harry singled himself oub and won pulling np by 50 yards, Senora a bad bhird

Grand Handicap. Seoond distance, 220 yards—J Stringfeliow 16yds 1, M Connelly 10yds 2, B O'Connor 17yds 3i Won easily. Three other starters

Farmers' Platei One mile Mr J Nee._ oh g All Saints, aged, 118

(W Fox) 1 Mr F R Wright.: oh m Fluke, 6yrs, 9 10

(T Oobton) 2 Mr J Connelly's b g Seabrook, aged, 11 8 (WMann) 3 Tuilo4, Kulnina 102, Warning 10 0 also sbarbed From a caplbal start Ail Sainbs and Fluke oarried on the running clear of the fiald, and ran side by side tilt the straigbb was reached, where All Sainbs showed a little in front and afber a ding doag race won by a clear length, Seabrook, who had a bad passage throughout close up third Grand Handicap Third distance 440 yds— M Connelly 20yds 1, J Stringfeliow 26yds 2, H J Gordon 13yds 3, Three other starters. Won rather easily, J Stringfeliow winning bhe H.ndioap with 8 points, M Connelly second wibh seven points (Two Mile Trot Mr W Orousie'n b m Impudence, 6yr., 7seos ... .. (Stewart) 1 Mr T Hood's eh g M C, aged, sor (Owner) 2 Mr A Magson'a b m Libile Nell, aged, 183608   ... (Mann) 3 Home Rule, May 20seos, Dot, Jack Nimble 30secs. Rob Roy 32seos, Qakwood 34.008, Caßb Off 35sees also sbarbed. Casb Off kepb her handicap for the first mile, when Little Nell and Impudence gob within striking dht.noe, and MO had improved his posi.loo, Ab the top of the straight, Catt Off aud Libtle Hall were beaten, and a good race to the post saw Impudence a winner by 20 yard?, M C spoiling his ebanoe by a bad break 100 yds from home High Jump—Jerry MoAnulty 4fb lOin (3in handicap) 1, F Ironside (4in) 4fb Bin 2' Six competed, Connelly, one of the com petibors, met with an accident to Ms knee and had bo retire Cheotshy Cop, One and a half miles Mr J Connelly's b g Seabrook, aged 112 (Mann) 1 Mr A Smith's br g Number Nine, fijrs, 1010 « (G Smibh) 2 Mr J MoAnulty's b m Kulnina, 4yrs, 10 0 (Dunn) 3 Tul 10 3, Fluke 9 8 also sbarbed. There was a long dellay ab bhe start, four of 'the competitors breaking away and running once round before .hoy were stopped, Afber I another sbarb was effected No 9 carried on the running, Seabrook lying last till the straight waa reached for the last time, where he cut down the field, and going on full of running won by a length after & good set to ! wibh No 9, bhe others is a bunch some distance away Half Efttie Raae—B O'Connor 60yds 1, E Dunstan 60yds 2_ Three other starters* A good race, won by lnohea TWO AND A QuABTHB Mil,U TROT Mr J Smibh's m m Diploma, 6yrs S^eqa (Owner), 1 Mr A Magson'a hp m fyibbie Nell, aged, 2leess .. .. ' ... (Mann) 2 Mr .3 food's'ch gM 0 aged, sor (Owner) $ Impudence Bseos, May 22« eos, Brown Challenger 43seos, Jacfc Nimble 33seos, Oakwood 37seos also started. Diploma soon oaughb fchs limib horses and established a good lead, and despite bhe efforts of Libtle Nell kepb ber handicap from the labber and won by 40yds, M O who trotted in great style 100 yds away third, the resb strung oub Long Jump—J Stringfeliow 17ft lin 1, M MoAnulty 2, J MoAnulty 3 Mile Race—J Coffee sor 1, E Dansban 2, F Ironside 20yds 3. Won easily by 100 yds Hurry ..-OOBRV, Six furlongs Tenderfoot ... -. (T Oobton! 1 Tui (Ayersj; 2, No. 9, .. ,„ „ (Smith) 3, Bauble also started. Tehderfoob jumped' o$ with bhe lead and was never headed, winning easily by two lengths

MAYFIELD.

(From a Qo^eg^pdent^ A petltitn bas been signed by every bousahelder asking for a daily inward mail, The directors of tbe Mayfield Saleyards Company thick bhab bhe requesb dees nob sto far enough, The proposed alteration would allow of letters being answered \ Mitle quicker than under present arrangements, bub even bhen a leMeif received on Monday could nob ]& uaiwered in time bo ' reaoh 4-hhtjnan earlier than Wednesday morning, as ib would go up to Mount Somers on Tuesday night, and stay the night bhere. They, therefore intend drawing up a furbSjc/* petition, asking for an outward ujs.U 'e^ery morning, and an inward n&s^ every evening, whioh would ajluw of answers being received bhe fallowing day The second sale bakes place h*r,e on Friday Dexb, large entries have been received, and judging from the last sale, and tbe general prosperity of the people in this imporbanb centre, i very successful sale is antlo.pt^, There will bo a lunoheon booth thei ground, under ihe e»pabU. taftMfttßQnt of Mr Jarqes X;sl'^ * On VSfedpaday evening a meeting ip ia be I hold in'the boUool fc*f coneldei the question of a raiiw&y to Mayfield. Tha people qf j district have ab last awakened _® *. know'; ledge of their own imporbajw., and intend making things in \k\n di-brict hum j

Mayfild Sports.

The above sports were held yesterday In Mr Jas Dellow". paddock; As bhe Weather was fine, It was anticipated there would be a large attendance, bat contrary to expecta tions, the numbers fell far shorb of that expected Nevertheie.s, bhere were visitors present from far and near, and probably a good many more would have pub in>n appear.noe but for the damage done by the l_te floods, whereby the bridges across the Hinds and Baagibata river, wera washed away, making ib somewhat difficult for vehicular traffic. There was a fair con tin* genu of athletes from Ashburton, and they suoceded in obtaining a fair share of the prize money. E Williams, an Ashburton boy, showed excellent) form, and ran exceedingly well for a young athlete The Grand Handioap fell bo W Meharry with two wins aod a third Games of various desoriptfooa were Indulged in by both old aud young, and the latter were especially favorable towards 'annosally' which was rigged up for the occasion, Mrs Jas Dellow had a refreshment booth on the ground. Several juvenile raaes were got off, this department, of the sports being under the charge of Messrs Cooper, Jaa Dellow, Jno Trethewey, and Moses. The officials were assiduous in their efforts to make the gathering a success, and a word ef praise ia due to Mr Geo Hampton, the energetic secretary, for the manner in which ht carried oub his duties; also to Mr Arthur Cooper for his courtesy iv supplying bhe Press wibh matters of detail in connection with tho sports, Mr T J R.aney, al starter, gob his fields away well together, and the handi cappers, Messrs Doak, Paterson, and Tweedy, gave every satisfaction. The wreatliug competition evoked plenty of enthusiasm, aod the various competitors entered into bhe fray with the utmost good humour. The soiicary piper present shouldered the ' bag o' tunes' and piped forth reels and strathspeys at intervals bo. the delight of the Scotch folk. It was dusk before the lasb evenb was decided, bub the arrangements, taken on ths whole, were satisfactory

Following are details :— Boys* Rice, under 16 5 first prizs lOi. seoond fis—E Williams 1, Geo Saweli g W Doak also competed Won easily , Maiden Raoe, 100 yds; first prize 15s, second 7. 6d—E Williams 1, R Walter 2 Won by bhree yards Four obheri competed 440 Yards Hurdle Race ; first prize 30s, seoond 10s—A S Hewson, 24yds, 1; V Rands, 18yds, 2 R Bennison sor, G Bliasebb 6yds, T Tarbotb«n 18yd«, D Fergus 18yds, and E Williams, 22yds, also started The winner made bhe besb use of his handicap, coming in an easy firsb by* seven yards Williams fell afber running aboub fifty yards Throwing the Hammer; first prize 10s, second 5.—G Blissetb, sor, 64fb Sin, 1; A Palmer, 2ft handicap* 60fb, 2 Jas Doyle, D Fergus, T Chrisbensen, and Geo Willkm* sou, all with 2fc handicap, also competed Mayfield Grand Handicap, firsb prias £6 and trophy presented by Mr W T Doak ; second, £2 and trophy presented by Mr G Good; bhird £I—First distance, 100 yds— F Rands, 3yds, 1 5 T Nolan, 4yds, 2% W Meharry, 4yds, 3 A 8 Hewson sor, G Biissabb 2yds, W Campbell 4yds, E Woods 4yde, and T Tarbotten syds also oompebed This was a good raoe, tbe runners being well bunched ab bhe finish Time—lossees Second disbance, 220yds~W Meharry, 4yds, 1; F Rands, scr, 2; E Williams, 9yds, 3 A S Hewson sor, G Blisiett and HI Nolan 2yds, W Campbell and CD Tarbobton 6yds also started Won comfortably, a good third Time—26.ecs

Third distance, 440yds~W Meharry, sen X; EI Williams, syds, 2; F Bands, ser, 5 A S Hewson, G BlWse.t, and T Nolan 9yds. W Campbell, E Woods, and T Tarbobtoo, 12yds, were bhe other competitors, Won by four yards Time—64Jsee. Result of Grand Handicap—Meharry 1, Rands 2, Williams,3

Half Mile Handicap; first priz. 20i. second 10a—E Williams, I4yds, 1; Cobble' dick, 22yds, 2 W Campbell and G Bliseebb sor, Oripp and Palmer, 23yds, also competed The winner showed good staying powers lor a youth, and won fairly easily Three legged Raos, IGOydi. Pri SM IQa aod 4j—Williams and Biiesetb 1, Doyie JBro» 2, Nolan and Tarbotbon 3. Jhaso were tha tbe only starters

Thread bhe Needle Race. Firsb prize 10s. second ss—Palmer 1, Blissetb 2 GriSa fioi.hed first, bub was disqualified Putting the Stone. Prizes 10. and ss— Blissetb (sor) 29ft Sin 1, R B Doyle (Ift) 27fb 9iu 2. T Ohristensoo and Palmer also competed

Lightl Weight Wrestling, Prism i ss 6a( i 7s 6d-~D Fergus 1, J Doyio 2 Obstacle Raoe. Prizes 12s 6d and 7s 6d— R Doyle 1, T Tarbobton 2. J Doyie and Tombs also oompetod Nail Driving Competition (ladies). Priz3s \6d „Rnd ss~M«s O Frassr 1, Miss Jtfillary 2

Consolation Raoe, 150 yds. Prizes 20i and 10.-Nolan 1, Campbell 2. Three others also started

A eonoerb and dance was held in Vbm evening, at which there was a urn* attendance, and everything passed off satisfactorily

VALEDICTORY

On Wednesday evening last a pleaianb t nnotlon took place in tbe Dromore School when a large number of friends of Miss Dickinson met to bid her farewell- Mr J Allen, chairman of the School Com mittee, occupied the chair, and after a i *?. rodac,. ory r*m*&« called npon Mr Aju Maxwell bo address those present. Mr Maxwell said that Mtsa Dickinson having been mistress at tbe echoolfor tb» paßt four years, he felt that he oould speak with some anthojity as to her merit* as » teacher. He «onld assure them that Miae Dlcklnsoa?, had worked .most eonsoientiooa ty, *tf had spared no efforts with regard ; to the educational wellfare of those under her charge. It waa essential thab a good foundation ahould be laid in the lower part of th© school, as the result of the work done there was evidence throughout the rest of the pupil's sohool life. Ha had much pleasure in calling on Misses M Allen and L Googh, two sixth standard girls, to make a presentation to Mlsa Dickinson on behalf of the children, attending the sohool. Miss Gough md& a neat little speech and Misa Allen, presented Miss Dickinson wlt& & hand some travelling rug. M? Alien tbem presented Miss Dlckisastw with a purse of sovereigns as a wapk of esteem from bhe parents of t\* children. Miss Dickin son than!ses the ohlldren and parents for thei* -.andsoi&e presents, and said she was* seprx toleave Dromore, and ib was only thab she might be uesur her home that she wa. doing so.. She agala wished to> thank tbe Committee and Mr Maxwell' fo;; tkelr great kindness to her during the past, and CQqJd assure all pre&M>b ! thab tbe remembrance of her four year'a • resldenae ab Dromore would be both a .pleasant and an abiding one.. Refresh ' men ts were then handed rouod, an hour spent in social inberco^§», and the usual votes of thanks aq^^d to all who had assisted in ifta^iag the gathering a success.

IHB ASHBURTON GOARDIaN : TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1902



F. FKRMMAN ! FOB SALE, ALLENTON A COMFORTABLE HOUSE fojptihor with one acre of hind. Further opavenionoes oomprlae Waahhcme. and copper, Sbable »t_d Traphousa and Fowl me. I Thio la a very desirable little property sad | th. owner has given me instruotions to t Saab « _p.edy .ale. Further particular, nn appHnafclon to F FRURIMaN. Land and Kstatfi Agent, , Havelock Street, Ashbnrton FOB SALE Clarke Street and Allan's Road, Alhn'ont I AM Instructed to sell thab very desir able rasideaoe containing 6 room*, $>in!ry and poroh, together with one aore and ten perotae. of land situated ea above. The property i. for Immediate sale, and ». the price asked should oommaud a ready sale. Full particblars may be had on appli cation to F FERRIMAN, Land and Eat at. Agent Haveiook Street. FOX SALE), A FARM of 150 Acres df Plains L.nd. Apply F FERRIMAN Land and Estate Agent FOR SALE I HAVE received instructions from Mra Hardley, Bear, to sell her prop.rby fronting ou tho Ea.t Belo and Eton Street, 00-_ip._r._3 one aore and forty perches of land. fJpoa which is erected dwetliog house containing Dining room 18 x 16, Sitting Room, 4 Bedroom®, Bathroom, Kitchen and Souilery ; two stalled Stable and Fowl houae, [The property is well supplied wibh water from a windmill and tank. Fart of the land Is laid out in garden and orchard. Full particulars on application to F FBRRTMAN Land and Estate Agent, Haveiook Street FOB SALE Farm of 121 Acres situated at Fietaiogfcon IHAVR reoeived {natrnotions to sell a very convenient farm situated as above, with ali the usual farm improvements. This property on aoeount of the owner having purchased a larger farm Is for Imme diate Bale and occupation, and is admirably adapted for a dairy farm, Itosthsr particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent.* ; Haveiook Street, BDBINESB NOTICES "THE CORNER" ASHBUKTON. If ANTLBB, JACKETS, LADIES' WA.TEB PROOFS, now opening tip Daily for the AUTUMN SEASON HEW GOODS IK ALL - < < DEPARTMENTS, Arriving by Bach Steamer. DRESSMAKING In full swing— especially from our Large Job Purchase Of BLAOK DRESS MATERIALS. NORTBCOTE & HEFFOBD THB CORNER." WANTED to Clear--New Goods arriv ing daring na'e will bo .old at sale price.; Pulley Belt. l» s 1» 31 j Triu.-med Aprootls, laSS t la 4Jd—Pkabou s Drapery B»le., . REWARD— Found in Tancred Street, Mello.'a Zealandia 80-it Store. The best and cheapest shop for hoots and shoes I® c| -w.„, ffflß NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T7 AC TORY NOTHING Jt 1 AOTOKY "§* S tho Cheapest Hon.© for Ready Made Clothing. Men's Sao Salle, 25* Hen's Sac Suits, 29e 6d. IN COLONIAL tUWEED, BEST VALUE, ' jk f*rge Stock of Boys' Clothing in .Sailor, Norfolk, and Molvilio Shapes m% Bed Rock Prices. OALL ANdTn^BOT. aHE HEW M ALAND ! CLOTHING FACTOBY f. H. BEOKIKGSALB, I Manager j



' BUSINESS NOTICES ___________' J. WILSON i DIRECT IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent B<t of Tradesmen kept for House Painting and Decorating la all its Branches, for Town and Country. I Have a Well Assorted Stock oS JyJL I .X. JO D JP jt\. X p*J X o In Largo or Small Quantities; also Paini, Brushes White Lead Linseed Oils (Raw or Boiled Sorim Window Glass Fancy Glass Turpentine Benzine Methylated Spirits Artists' Material Beautiful MIRROR GLASS in large sheets, can be cut to any'slzs mHB WEATHER DURING THB PAST WEEK HAS FOUND OUT THE WEAK SPOTS IN YOUR UNDERSTANDINGS. Oh! For a Pair of Dry, Comfortable, Good Boots. SIGH NO MORE, CALL AT NICHOLAS & PICKFORD'S AND GET THE VERY THING YOU WANT. THE FINEST STOCK IN TOWN. American Makes in Men's and Women's latest up-to-date Styles nt lowest prices, in Strong Makes, Splendid Values, only Reliable Brands kept _ ; NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, EAST STREET: FIRST CONSIGNMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASONS NOW BEING DISPLAYED, AND in consequence of a change in the Proprietorship of the Business, will be offered at specially low prices to facilitate a settlement of Partnership accounts. SPECIAL.—A Great Number of Line, in oar last Season's Stools; will be sold during this Season at specially reduced prices. _ INSPECTION INVITED ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP. PRONOUN OED by the Ashburton Pablio to be the most reliable Boot Shop In Ashbnrton. Wise Fathers and Mothers, it you wish to save money go straight fco MELLOR'S NOTED BOOT SHOP, where yon will get the best value in Foot wear. The following are a few of onr prices i~~ Men's Good Strong Shooters 10 h Men's Lace Boots, great value, ?s lid Girls* Shoes, wonderful quality, 10 fco 13, 5s 8d Ladies' Pretty Strap Shoes, only 6s 3d Girls' and Boys" School Boots from 4s 6d And a thousand other lines that cannot be beaten for price or quality Remember, If yon give us a trial yon will be eonylnoed that MELLOR'S Zealandia Boot Store leads for value in BOOTS and SHOES. Note the address er; MJK JL. JL. O .Eft, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, Tancred .street, Ashbnrton , Ltf i tl || t oi< ) iiiiiiiaa.iitiiWJiirtL.iwiii--j-iiiJi_iiwi_iiii mm—mm—mmwm————mmm——mm—m—mmmmmmm—wm—mm I i FARMS EOR^RITATE SALE. TO-.S HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre farm ab Waterton, with 4 roomed house, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and grass land 400 acre farm at'Llsmore, good improvements ; 250 acres n grass, 60 acres ready for wheat, 50 turnips, and 50 stubble; 7 roomed house, stable, woolshed, granary 786 aore farm ab Nowlands. with 5 roomed house j *<erea in _«©!ps ; 600 newly laid down, 187 old pasture ( 730 acre*.. Hinds district, good buildings, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided Into 9 paddocks, well watered 1100 acre farm ab Ealing, no Improvements ; 800 acres in tussocks, balance in turnips 4<S§ aero farm at Ealing, with 4 roomed house, stable, and'other improvements ; all in grass j 600 acres ab Methven, 8 roomed house, and other Improvements j 156 aore farm at Flemington, 4 roomed ho_.se 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 acre leasehold farm, at Mltoham Road . i ®m acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed house, stable s 262 acre 4ra«s_ a. Flemington, highly improved, divided Into 8 paddocks, well 1 fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 stall stable, and other necesssry outbuildings 3800 acre., all In grass, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; close to railway ; with good buildings, house, wocnahed, cottage, and other improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be sold subdivided in two blocks ) | Weßhall be glad to give the fullest Infsrmatlon fco intending pnrdaaaera, a&d .show them over any of the above properties. FKIEPLANDER~BROS., LTD,



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