Mining.

DUNEDFN, NOV 5 I To-day's sales — Alexandra Lead 15s, | Davis Bend 2s Gd dis., First Chance 13s' I Old Dunstan Is, Roxburgh Jubilee 2Gsi| Kirwan's Reward 8s 3d. ' 1

Commercial.

Clearing Sale.

Mr D. Thomas reports having held a very successful clearing sale at Jleosrs Davis Bros., Highbank, on Monday last; when there was a large attendance of farmers. Everything offered brought very satisfac tory prices. The following are a few of the values obtained:—

Furniture — Piano £42 10s, Duchesse Cheat Drawers £2 10s, £a 15a and £3 17s 6d; sideboard £1, hall stand £1 10s, book case .£2 10s, dining i:ooni table £1 15s, chest drawers £1 ss, whatnot £1, couch £1 10s, chest drawers £2 15s, chairs 4s to 15s' double iron bedsteads £1 17s Gd to £3 10s' fancy tables 7s 6d to 15s, washstands 15s to 255, and other furniture at equally good prices.

Sundries.—Grindstone 21s, box wool press £1, gates <£1 2s Gd, lawn mower 17s Gd, Planet jnr. tool Bs, and carpenter's tools at good prices.

Implements.—Harrows £3, grubber .£9 10s, discs ,£lO, turnip cutter £3 10s, grass seed box £4, Farmers' Favorite Drill £12, double furrow plough JJI4 10s, single furrow plough £2 7s 6d, Woods' reaper and binder £7, Pony Deering Binder £3, gig £14 10s, trap £20, spring cart £6, dray and frame <£15, oil engine and chaft'cutter ,£220.

Live Stock.—Pigs 30s, * ducks 2s 3d per pair, fowls Is 3d, Is 9d, 3s 3d, 2s 2d, 2s od and 2s 5d p»r pair, turkeys 12s Cd per pair, dairy cow £8 10s, heifer £3 10s, calf -£1. Produce —Potatoes 6s 9d per sack, oats 2s 4d per bushel, oat sheaves ,£3 13s 6d per ton. Horses—.£lo, £14, £10, £5, £20 10s, ,£9. Sheep.—Ewes and lambs ss, 8a 7d, and Us 4d, all counted, hoggets lls Id.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1902. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

To-morrow being the "People's Show Day," the Guardian will bo published at noon.

Weather Forecast. —• Captain Edwin wires : —Moderate southerly winds; glass rise.

Accident—A girl named McMullan was brought in to the Hospital from Dromore last evening, very badly burned, as the result of her clothes catching fire.

Frisco Mail.—The San Francisco mail left Christchurch by special train shortly after two o'clock to-day, and arrived here about 4 o'clock.

Cricket. —The following team has been selected to play against Rakaia to-morrow on the Oval, play to commence at 2 p.m. sharp:—Clark, Growth er, Brock, Brad well, P. Orr, A. Anderson, Q-. Andrews, A. Pil brow, 0. Anderson, Salmon, and J. Jackson.

Magisterial.—At the Magistrate's Court this morning, before Messrs" R. Alcorn and W. H. Rule, Js.P., Thomas Bowman, v/bo was charged with stealing two razors, value ten .shillings, the property of Mr J. R, McKay, was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence within throe mouths.

The MuTßOi'or.iTAN Show.—A telegram from Chriatchurch states that the entries for the Metropolitan Show are generally Inrger than those for tho Jubilee -Show, which was the previous record, but the exact figures will not be known for some days. The principal increases are in horses, cattle, and aheap.

Capsize of a. Coach.—An accident hap pened to the Culverden-Hanmer Spriuga coach yesterday, when returning from tho springs. In descending the cutting into the Wiiiau river the coach took charge of tha horses, which galloped down the hill and across Die bridge, the coach overturning on tho othor side. Four ladies were in tho coach, but escaped unhurt.

Siiii-J f r.BN7' of Beep and Mutton.—The steauior »Siei.:rii, s'hieh left Auckland for Sydney yesterday looming, took 838 quarters of frozen beef. The Waikare »Jso took from the same port ISO sheep, 45 bullocks, X! cows, 1511 sacks maize, ;.nd Jl2 pieces frozen beef; and the Ventura shipped 300 carcases frozen mutton for lionoljjlii-the first large shipment ever made to .that port.

TO-iStOllT's GONCKR'A'. — Tlvi AsllblU'TOll Guards give their military concert k,-night in the Oddfellows' Hall. Great preparations have been trade to make this concert a suo ,ee&s from every point. Two very interesting scenes, will be the camp fire scene, ending 1 in a realistic hand to hipid fight on the stage, and the spectacular musical njarcjj, which proved such a draw last year. All the various uniforms have now arrived, and judging by tfye rehearsal held last evening, the concert should go vsjifrqijt a hitch. The Ashburton Band will play selections }.;e ---fcwesa 7.15 and 8 p.m., when the curtain wi).l tiss. Th.c majority of the vocalists will have full (.ifetijisf^l accompaniments, which no doubt will be by all lovers of musio, ' j Vmomsit,— A meeting was held in Mr Cl.auidge's rooms last evening for the pur pose of forming 1 a branch pr (jhp Sguth Canterbury Engine-drivers' and Firjeinei*'fc Union. Owing to some misunderstanding fcha majority of the audience wore mill- \ owners,* TJip Secretary of the Union 1 was preseat, and seeing situation, de ! clined to state the platform Qf fch.e U#ion, He, however, agreed to discuss any point in connection with threshing with the millr owners' present. A discussion at once eu sued between the Secretary and a pi'ouij> nent millowner in the district, in reference to the system in vogue is Canterbury, the ' f^linj? of the millowners in the- Ashburtoa district feeing .i.n favour of the system of ! contract already in foj?C£, wljila the advo- ] 'cate of Unionism appealed tor bb& .hours, Attbe conclusion of tho meeting the> fee- ! I retary offered to discuss this evening with , ' any millowner in the Ashburton district, ou a public platform, the whole question from $}.$ V^ on P°^n^ °^ view. 1 S4sr F^A^rcfsco Ttke Tablr.—A " pro ' forma" time-table <3t"k\& Sair Francisco ' j mail service for the next six iucnofesj' £,re- [ i parod at the General Post Office I ' gives the following dates fop .departure | from Auckland and arrival in. London ; - | I Dec. 12—Jan. 10; Jan. 2—Jan. 31; Jan.' i 23—Feb. 21; Feb. 13-March 14; March 0 , j~r4ppl 4; March 27—April 25 ; April 17 — j Sjji'ay'l(?; May!?— June 16 ; May 29—June &7. And the foiiowiug dates for leaving \ L.oudon and arrival at Aucktand:—Dec. 0 j --•Jan. 5 ; Dec. 27—Jan. 26; Jan. I^-Feb, ! \f% ; Feb. 7—March 9 ; Feb.' 2S -March 30'; j March 2}.—April 20; April 11—May 11 j j ■ May 2 -June t. !

Personal.—Sir Joseph Ward, Postmaster General and Minister of Railways, was a passenger by the express for the south to-day. Horse Stealing.—Peter Hughes, who pleaded guilty at Invercargill to stealing a mare, has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment.

Extra Express Train.—An additional express train will run from Tiinaru to Christchuioh on 6th insfc., running half an hour ahead of the ordinary express; and on the 7th inst. an additional express will leave Oam aru at 2.8 p.m., Timam 4.5 p.m., Ashburton 5.55 p.m., running half an h"ur ahead of tho ordinary express. Passengers from stations which these trains (which arrive at Christchurch at 7.45 p.m.) serve should travel by them, as the accommoda tion on the ordinary express train on these dates will be limited.

Primitive Mkthodists. — Everything points to the big Show tea, in the Primitive Methodist Church to-morrow being a great success. Its past reputation will help it. greatly, and the promoters are striving to give the public every satisfaction. As usual the Ashburton Brass Hand will contribute items in front of the church, and the waiters will be pleased to treat every member of the Band to the best they can give. Visitors from a distance who must return by an early train should bear in mind that tea will be on the tables from 3.30 to 7.30. A splendid programme will be rendered in the evening, when the Eev. J. Guy, from Dunedin, will be present.

The Ashburton Show, —Visitors to the Ashburton Show in search of a bargain in cycle sundries, second hand bicycles, in fact anything in the cycling line, should not fail to call at R. D. Johnston's Cycle_Depot., Burnett; Street. New models of Rudge- Whitworbh Cycles now on view. 11 38

News in Brief.

The Wakanui River Board announce that all rates unpaid after November 19 th will be sued for without further notice.

The next sale at the Mayfield yards wi" be held on Friday, November 28th, not o November 14th, as original'y fixed.

Mr W, Brock has a new list of meetings where he will address the electors in this issue.

Mr John Studholme, Junr, will address the electors at Winslow school to-morrow night at 7.30.

Messrs Nicholas and Pickford, boot and shoe importers, are holding a clearing sale of their stock, and enclose in this issue a circular giving prices.

Professor Bickerton has brought'to com pletion extensive schemes for turning his property, Tahuna Park, at New Brighton, into a place for open-air amusements for the general public.

In this issue E. Gibbard, the ready money draper, Tancred 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 been waiting can now be supplied. Other special liuo3 are also advertised.

A meeting of thp AshburtQn section of the New Zealand Educational Institute will be held in the Borough School on Saturday next to consider the classification and super? annuatioa schemes.

Election News.

Mr McLachlan at Greenstreet.

Mr J. MoLachlan addressed a largo meeting of electors in the Greenstreet School last evening. Mr Anderson occupied the chair, and there wore a number or ladies present, Mr Mcljachian reviewed the measures passed by tho Government in the last Parliament, and briefly indicated pro bable future legislation. At tho oloso of his address, after answering a number of questions, apparently to the satisfaction of the questioner?, Mr McLachlan was accorded a hearty vote of" thanks, on the motion of Mr Gilmour, seconded by Mr Black. A similar vote to the Qhairraaij closed the meeting,

Mr W. Brock at Chertsey.

On Tuesday Mr W. Brock addressed the electors in the Chertsey school. Mr James Croy was voted to the chair. The candi date was well received, and received an attentive and appreciative hearing. At the close of the meeting, several questions vei/fl as|;ed and answered. Mr Jackson proposed, and'MxMoodie seconded, a hearty vote of thanks' to the speaker, This was carried by acclimation and conveyed to the candidate in a complementary manaer by the chairman. A similar vote was accorded to the chair.

The Somaliland Trouble.

j United Press Association—!>y Electric Telegraph — Copyright. London, Nov. 4 CoJcnpl Swayne has arrived at Aden, and i is temporarily advising the Foreign Qsice :on the CDnrlition of S'oniahland. Mi? Man | ning, the principal officer of the Protecto ■ pate, who has been absent on leave in India, , has arrived a£ J^erbera and has assumed ' supreme command. i The advanco has been deferred ponding ; the arrival of the African Protectorate ' foofjps. Tfc^s force availably on the. 27th ! wjH be tiQO iijgu gfcron?. A large force is ; (Jiscoi^ntenanced. j Details of artillery and special service officers from Berbfira are advancing itqtme ' ,dliafc(s?y if} a between Berbera and i Mr Manning will ciispeosw Jtfipfj. Indian troops as far as possible,, except for holding lines of communication, owing to the diifi cifltjos of transport and climate, and the number of cg,mp f^lojvers necessary. Pre f.oren-e will be fjiveiz to th,e Protectorate regiment, The gej36j?al advance will begin in the middle of December, when Colonel Swayne lias returned to his post. The season is now favourable for an advance. i The Mullah will doubtless utilise hi 3 op portunities to carry on a propaganda. Ug3&3ine"ss is felt at Aden at the uncon firinlaS'repGriijid; the Mullah has raided Sfl advanced outmost" n.<?^ Co.hotloh, cap turing aa important camel tr^nspitfir. :; <

British Politics.

United Press Association -Ry Electric 'T'^egprf.-Copyright : '" ' ■£iON£Qic', Jvoysmber 3 ; Lord Rosefoevy addressing S'so'Q people &t Edinburgh, under the auspices oi the East Scotland Liberal League, approved of the idea of a conference of Liberal leaders, to consider a common plan of campaign against the Government. He warned the party of the necessity of Ghovjit}g some sense of their Imperial re- Vponsiti^itiea. H.e acknowledged the gen erosity 6f the terms granted to the Boers 3 and added t th at as Great Britain ihusc gQ~ yern^tha Boers, he would'nt>fc :.be T'scfupu- Jous^g^|be cost, if, as a matter of high policy,'mor£ vWefte;y i^atQ granted for the restoration of tiie fiirins au<i dwellings (f.amaged by the ravages 0* the vrar?

Drought-Strickep Australians.

United Press Association—By Electric •l?Ql9s raP h ~ Copyright. '' MEfcBGURNIO;, 4. Madame Melba has cabled to & tW in fluential and wealthy friends in • England a;;(J Jfow York for subscriptions to assist ih'osa abrickea h$ tfep drought. The ' tiva' hersej^ beaded |;hp list with £200, She proposes to inv : ite an influenti al c&mmitte? to supervise the disbursement of the fund. A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce resented her action as being cal culated to cause the people of England and America to think the whole of Australia is affected. It requested Sir E. Barton to place the position clearly before the public "'■■■ «

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The Ashburton County Council met on Tuesday. Present —Messrs C. J. Harper, (Chairman), and Messrs Chapman, Stitt, Morgan, Lambie, and Harrison.

Leave of absence from the meeting was granted to Mr Htudholme. BALANCE SHEET. Tho Chairman stated that the balance sheet for the six months ending September 30th had been audited, and sent to Wel i lington.

engineer's report. The Engineer's report waa read as fol lows : —

Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply—Dur ing October the travelling shingle at Pudding Hill has proved troublesome, and in a less degree abthe other intakes this

has also been the case, but when the snow

disappears from the hills, the trouble will

abate. The high winds which occurred about

three weeks ago, blocked several junctions, and some of the races, which, however,

were all speedily cleared. Some portions of race near Rakaia, which were affected by sand drift, have been planted with marram grass. Some footbridge repairs have been executed. Tt has been usual to request occupiers to undertake the half yearly over haul of races at this season of the year, so

far as it can be done with the water flowing

in the races. A slight overhaul, would clear away any vegetable growths, and this is about all that is necessary at present. ■ Forks Water Supply—There is an abundant supply for the Mount Somers

and Springburn districts, but the supply from O'Shea's Creek for the Greenstreet section is getting rather light, and may have to be supplemented from the river shortly. Ashburton-Bangitata Water Supply. — There is a good supply from the various sources, including' those in Hind 3 gorges. The new races in Coldstream district are all supplied, but the contractor has not yet been able to undertake the few items of ford repairs, etc., necessary for the com pletion of his contract. He is to do so next week. Euapuna Head Eace, Eimgitata Gorge.— The weather during the week ending 18th October was very unsuitable for the prose cution of the concrete work, as there was rain, frost, and snow alternately, but since j then good progress has been made, the only ; drawback being the too tardy delivery of I cement, the haulage of which from Valetta j

railway station is being done by traction engine. The traction engine owner will now deliver the remaining quantity of cement ns fast as it can be used. Of the twenty chains of concrete culvert arranged for, twelve chains are now in position. The clearing of the channel in the terraces will

be finished on Saturday first, after which the concrete culvert at original large slip, 2-i miles from intake, will be put in position. The 3ft pipes made last autumn will be used for this purpose. j County Bridges.—Some of the beai'ers and decking of the Upper Eangitata Traffic Bridge have recently been overhauled. Small repaira havesufficed for other bridges. You will observe from the accompanying ! letter that the Mount Soinera Road Board ; recommends that the proposed foot bridge j over Bowyer's stream be placed at McLean's ; crossing, instead of on the original site at j Mclieod's crqssing. This can be carried

Qut, and I will arrange accordingly with the contractor who is now employed at Bangitata Gorge, but who will shortly be disengaged. The railway department has completed the alterations agreed upon at each end qf Hinds stock bridge attached to the railway bridge. Pirect Road to Pairfield Freezing Works. —The road through Reserve 1770 has now been formed, and can be shingled shortly. Protective works at road leading to Pud ding Hill Bridge have been finished at the ait-invited amount of &'&). The works for Reserve 2,"i01 will be finished this week. Track Winter-slow.—The agreed on works for this track have now heen carried out, j and the amount of vote expended. j Poisoned Grain.—A further quantity of j poisoned grain consisting of whe.it seconds, J has been poi?oned, in accordance with your ] instructions. t j

The Chairman thought that the Engineer I should advertise, asking settlers to clear the water races, while the water was shut | off. ' i Mr Latnbie said that with the new water ! race ploughs, races could be cleaned very quickly without being thy. It was decided that the Engineer request oscupiers to clean their races. • | With reference to the bridge at Bowyer's Stream, a lotter was read from the Mount Soraers Road Board, covering resolutions passed at a public meeting of settlers. The Chairman moved that he be deputed to affix the County seal to the agreement between tho Railway Department and the Council with regai'd to the Hinds stosk i bricjge. ' '. " ■ : This was agreed to. Pudding Hill TCridge Protective Works.- - Mr Morgan said he had not seen the work recently, but had no doubt tho work had been carried out.

Ruapuua Head Race, Eangitafca Gorge.— The Chairman reported that he had visited the heridworks since last meetin«,'and the work was proceeding satisfactorily.

Poisoned Grain. — The Chairman said that after the last meeting of the Council, he had f.Qund they could get very good seconds wheat at a lower »rice thas the other. In the interests of the Council, he had thought it advisable tp go on with this. He hoped it would be effective. Mr Harrison asked if anything had been done in regard tq the fipG in tho plantation. He had visited the. plantation the other day, and found that most of the trees were alive. Whether they would live through the sur^uiep wg.s another matter. The Engineer's repprt was adopted. payments. Payments amounting. to; £100§ 9s 3d were passed. PORRGSTONDENCE. Correspondence, was ze§d and dealt with as follows:— From the Geraldine Gounty Council, re proposed Hangitata traffic bridge.—The Council had 110 estimate of th,e cost, and did not deem it of any iise to, qbtajn one $£ present. The Gouncil had agreed that nQ action could be taken till the total amount to be contributed is definitely promised, Mr Wayraouth also wrote on thfs subject, stating fchafc when in Wellington he had interviewed Messrs McLachlan and Flat man on this subject. He also waited upon the Minister of Lands with regard to the £'LQQO pound for pound subsidy towards jbhe cost' os'%e' fcridge. The Minister had adyised that the ftyq Gqtyn'jeg §hoiild go on with thg wo»?k, ; ,'•." ' .': The Chairman said that at present this Council was not in a position to give a pound for pound subsidy fora work costing ■£8000. There was one traffic bridge there, and he thought this should be enough for tiie Tvlvcia ftisiriet, * ' '•■ • •.-■■ Mr La*m6i§'jtil{s]^gjit thai the Geraldine Gounty Gquncii hag'jfcalte^'a yUsy JiSerisible view .of the matter. It wag dec-idgd to ta]re no action at pre sent. From the Post Office Department, re es- I tablishing a telephone service with Wester field. The lino would be established on a guarantee being given by the Council for j five years, or on a lump sum being paid by I the residents. If t^p proposed line was guaranteed by the C'onueii, 6i; by s'v£. re putable residents, an a'rirtual payment of 5s would be required.' Should the re venue added 'to the' stibsidV 'exceed the

total expenditure (incluqiug uaajntenance charges and 5 p'er.ceiit ikidiest 'ok cost of construction), the amount 'of such excess up to, c\±i, nqi sscge'd'ingj .the subsidy' N paid would be refunded, ""' ' ' '•' Mr Harrison asked if the Council conld do anything towards getting the telephone charge reduced. It seemed rather ridi culous that people using the Mayfield ex change hud tq pay Is,, even though they only used the telephone iov a minute, where as they could have a telegram 1 delivered tor 1 Gel. ■ '■■■.' Mambgra agreed that nothing could be done in this iaatffli% and Considered that the charge of" the' ''Dejjarfcmjsnp vad very moderate. The Chairman moved—"That the Co-.iu cil pay the amount of £18 for four years subsidy in accordance with the Depart ment's letter." Mr Harrison seconded the motion, which i was carded.

From Mr W. Wills, asking for a footpath over the north branch of the river, lie had purchased Mr Ballanco's /arm, and his children could not cross the river to get to school without considerable danger. He was prepared to pay ,£3 towards the work, and another resident in the locality would contribute a similar sum.

It was decided that the Engineer, with Mr Stitt, inspect the placo, and report to a future meeting.

Mr H. G. Ell, M.H.B, sent a circular asking the amount the Council had paid in interest on the overdraft for the last ten years. He was endeavouring to collect this information from all the local bodies in the colony. The Chairman said that the staff had plenty of work to do without these things. It was decided to refer Mr Ell to the balance sheets in the hands of the Auditor- General.

SPECIAL ORDER. The special order dissolving the South Eakaia and Mount Hutt Koad Boards, and altering the boundaries, was agreed to. DOG COLATjRS. Two tenders were received for the supply of dog collars for 1903, and that of Mr W. Patching, at £4<3 2s 6d, was accepted. Mr Lambie proposed, and Mr Morgan seconded, that the payment be fixed at the same amount as last year, viz., sheep dogs 2s 6d, other dogs 10s. The motion was carried. The question of the stile of dog collars was left over till nest meeting. WATER RACE APPLICATIONS. Several .water race applications were granted.

THE CHAIRMAN. Mr Lambie said he thought he spoke the unanimous opinion of the Council when he. said their gratitude was due to Mr Harper for the manner in which he had conducted the duties of his office. They had worked together well. He had been on the Coun cil under many chairmen, including the first, the Hon. W. C. Wnlker, and the late Mr R. G. Wright, whose death they all so much regretted. The position had lost nothing while held by Mr Harper. He thought they would be wanting in appre ciation of the work done by Mr Harper if they did not vote the usual sum (£SO) to cover tho expenses he had been put to. As they all knew this year had been very prolific in functions, and the amount this year would not nearly meet the out-of pocket expenses Mr Harper must have incurred.

j Mr Stitt seconded the motion, and said i he would like to see the amount doubled. Mr Chapman supported the motion, and 1 spoke of the courteous manner in which Mr j Haiper had always carried out his duties. 'He would like the mover to make the amount £100.

Mr Lambie said this would give him much pleasure, as the Act permitted tho honorarium to be i>loo. Mr Lambie then moved—" That the Chairman's expenses be allowed up to £1CO." The motion was carried unanimously. Mr Harper said he was exceedingly obliged to the members for their considera tion, and for the kind manner in which they had spoken of his work. He did not think anyone should take up a public posi tion in a half-hearted manner. The Council then adjourned.

The Chairman then read a report of the work done by the Council during the time he had been chairman. The report enume rated the various functions in which, as County Chairman, he had had to take part, v/hich have already been mentioned in our columns. It also referred vo the death of Mr E. Q-. Wright, and to the opening of the Ruapnna water supply, und went on to deal with other matters as follows ;— Recreation sites hare been acquired on each side of the mouth of the Ash burton Eiver, the site on the north side has been fenced in and planted, and it is contera plabed to erect a cooking house, sink a well, and provide other conveniences for the pub lic. A. Committee visited Lake Heron re bringing in water, from that source to supplement the Ashburton River. Mar key's Bridge has been improved by the ad dition of a foot bridge. Considerable ad-

: ditions and improvements are in progress at the County Hospital, contributed on the basis of £G0 from County funds to<£lo from ifJorough funds, Since I was elected six yc-ai'3 ago to be the county representative of the United Charitable Aid District, I have taken considerable interest in the Old Man's Home, situated in our district, and have worked in the direction of building a new Home in place of the old structure which had so long since served its purpose. I am pleased to report the completion and equipment of a modern institution on a site close to this town and just within the county. This building has been erected with funds which have been accumulating chiefly derived from bequests of charitably disposed persons, as the Charitable Aid Board has no power 1 to levy 'on the local bodies for building purposes'. The building and furnishing is up to date and meets a much desired' want. The name'of the in stitution is '.* Tuarangi." The water rates

in the Ashburton and Eangitata district have been reduced fr,om 7d to 5d per chain. A private .Apt was promoted by this Coun^ cil to set at res£ any doubt which 1 existed

concerning the payment of water rates, on japes' running outside ratepayers' lands along the public rdads for ratepayers' con venience. Poisoning of rabbits hns, been found necessary in some county plantations near the hiUs. The amount epent in pur ch isiag heads and eggs and poisoning wheat for the past year, amounts to J3829 15s. This is only the Council's expenditure. The various Eoad Boards have spent con siderable sums in addition. This fact shows that this district is alive to the serious loss caused by the small birds. © urine the three years, we have added 70 miles to our jjistributing water races. The total mileage now stands at 1350, Wfl have planted in various plantations during the past three years, 187,000 trees, and gown with red gum and stringy bark 185 acres. We hay© ex tended thp IJjnds Biver survey or road bridge, reb.uij.fc filayfield Bridge, rebuilt Stour and renewed, portion of Taylor's Stream Bridge, all damaged or destroyed by floods in Jaarch 13Q2.

Weather Report for October.

ASHBURTON.

The weather throughout the month, though generally fine, continued chilly ' especially after 3 p.m., and during the | night. The severest snowstorm ever ex- ■ p.Qpienced by the settlers on the Plains OQCurrecj. on the l§th, an 4 was followed by ! a fcard. frqsjj-'-'lf- 4e'gp|B^^(| |n|i'ens^y gqjcf i weather for several days, Eai{} fell'w 10 days, registering a total of The highest temperature in the sun, 127 deg., was noted on the 27th ; the lowest, 69 deg., on the 19th. The maximum temperature dn shade, 72 degs., was registered on the £$rd ?the lowegfc/25 >degs., on the 19th, The blew f com the'TJvW. on-l&<fey^, Wi' 2> $,W. I E. I, S.E. 9, an 4 N.E.s oTays. 'The velocity'q4 one day, 461 miles,, was recorded by the ai/ienjometor on the 19th, the lowest, 8| miles, on the 30th, Since tho violent storm on the 18th the barometer has continued to rise daily with indications of more settled weather. The terrestrial thermometer also continues to rise a little f"]&»ly ? thus showing an increasing warmth in- the e'fesfc, • , W.W.S. Domaiu, November 1, 1002. 'v A" .

MOUNT SOMERS.

k Ootobar commenced wijjlr pretty warm N.W.'weather,;but'JiurW4 coldagain after tlip tmckllf of the', month,' with a few days' very' severe weatlisr, though " |roip ; ' 'ia]l accounts not so severe as further clown on the plains. The last week of the month has been much warmer again, though rather dull, but good growing weather. The total raiufall for the month was 3-06. Rain tell on'lS days, most in p,j;e. dg-y of 2i houi;s on '■ the 16th, when'o6o fell. 'Average i\iin Ml fbr October forpastjui'ne ydars 3-04.* * A. Edward Peach*;.

KYLE.

The total rainfall recorded. a,t Kyle ioy the month of October was 1.42 inches, the" heaviest fall being on tho 17th, wk'en (MO was registered. J. LAitßlfi.

Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

25th ANNUAL SHOW.

Yet another turn of the wheel of, Time and the Show is upon vis again. As the years roll on this public display of stock, produce, farm implements, etc., becomes mere and more creditable to the district. The entries are increasing in numbers every . year, and with an increasing membership list as well, the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association promises to take first position amongst similar institutions in the colony. The Association has made wonderful strides since its inaugura tion in 1878 —twenty-four years ago. Even in the early history of the Association some good stock were exhibited at its Shows, but conditions have altered and improved. Settlement was in its infancy; and only here and there was to be found a lonely homestead, which stood out prominently across the broad expanse of tussock. With, the advent of the water race system came a decided change in the condition of the Ashburton county; a change which, as every old settler knows, gave the plains a ne:v lease of life. Prior to that, it was a difficult matter to raise stock in a satis factory manner at all. What stock was : reared had to depend on the periodical i rainfalls, or, in the case of some of the large stations were watered from large cisterns, made at considerable expense to the owners. It is unnecessary for'us to expatiate on the unbounded success of the water race system. But we may well pay a tribute to one of those who has been, called from among us, and who now sleeps iD the grounds of the little church at Windermere, the late Mr,E. G. Wright. He was one who was ever ready to lend his best aid to the county—both in sickness and in. health—and up to the very last, his ener gies, his experience, and his influence were devoted to the interests of |this county. Every year some one or other who took a prominent hand in the making of the dis trict is called away; their faces are missed on the Show ground; their places are filled by others younger perhaps, but, neverthe less, though necessarily lacking in exper ience, still possessing many of the qualities to be found in the old pioneers. An old writer has said that agriculture is the foundation of manufactures. Our manufactures, local industries, and many other things are fed by the products of the soil, which are indispensable to the dwel lers upon the earth. The science of agri | culture, as we now call it, ia of ancient j origin, in fact, the most ancient of any form of work recorded in history. The husband i man of ages ago is the farmer of to-day, though, of course, working in a more en lightened age, and under more favourable conditions. Science has made wonderfnl strides, even during the last decade. Scien tific farming is an important factor in this country. Lincoln College claims to have turned out some excellent pupils, who have taken up land and farmed it successfully on the lines adopted by the College. But£a good many old farmers " wink the other eye "at the more modern methods, pre ferring their experience to theory. How ever, while pursuing their own methods, in the majority of cases they hold scientific farming in great respect. Then it often happens that no matter how good a man may be; how much experience and energy he may put into his work, the fates may be against him. It is probable that the town visitors to the Agricultural Show fajl to realise all this, and when they see the splendid results whioh are collected for public inspection at these annual fixtures, they are apt to fanoy that anybody can be a successful farmer in this "grand country." The Show this year was held under very favourable conditions. The clerk of the weather was dressed in his best garb, and the ground yesterday presented quite a gay scene. Of course, although the attendance was a good one, and comprised many visi tors from both north, and eonth, still to morrow, being " People's Day," it is quite safe to anticipate a recordattendance, The County Brass Band has been engaged for the day, and this together with the many other attractions to be met* with, should ba the meana of drawing a large crowd. IMPLEMENTS.

Reid and Gray. . An implement display without Eeid and Gray, would be like a ship without a rudder. This old-established firm had a large array of useful farm implements on exhibition, comprising their champion double furrow ploughs, a complete wind mill tower and pump in operation ; also their latest improved steel frame end bear ing disc harrow, Deoring binder, mower and rake. In addition to the foregoing the simple and easy running ttornsby oil engine was shown at work. Altogether. Messrs Eeid and Gray's exhibit was wor.fch inspection. ' Morrow Basseti and Go. The advantages that this firm pecupy. in the implement world is that they are agents, for. the. far-famed MqCorinick reapers and binders, which carry favour with "farmers in every part of tne globe. The machine, fqr this year has an'open back with 'foldingl p.utside divider, thp reel improvement ajV lows mqre upward and forward movement to pick up tangled grain. Na alteration has been made to the leather butter; all the main parts have roller; bearings, also on the main and grain wheels. It is fitted with spring chain tighteners throughout, and spring catchers to fasten the pole to the machine. There are canvas tighteners on all the rollers, which allows the canvas to be slackened at night without loosening the buckles, The binder is driven with levelled gear wheels instead of chains. A new feature is introduced into the needle, by which much wear and tear is saved, the simple addition being a stud through the eye, which oan be replaoed when worn at a very small cost. The transport axle is in two halves, which are fitted to the machine in such a manner that they require no bolts, the weight of the machine holding them in position. They have also one of the olosed back machines, which is so well known that description is unnecessary! The new mowers are fitted with extra' high and heavy wheels. The main frames are mado in one piece, rendering them solid and substantial. All the bearings are fitted with removable bushings in which the shaftings fit accurately. The "Excelsior" cultivator, which competed at the grubber trial on Monday was there, and on acoount of its good work at the trial was eagerly scanned by the farmers. There was also a collection of horse-hoe cultivators,'" Daisy " carte and harness, seed spwers, adjustable lever harrows,' also -the weli-knWrj f f Sper-. Hag "and "Earl 1*1 Meyoles, lawn* mower's and binder twine. . .. -^ • «•'.-

i Walter A. Wood Co.' (D. Thomas, Agent} Among this 'firm Js exhibits vrnk a Fielding q£i& Piatt oil erfjnne, in motion,"'driving"'a rfepex' -and, bjnd>r^, and aisq -c, EafefesJ Fayourite gram, seed, and' raanut'e' arili;' This drill is fitted with Bristow's force feed for turnips and rape. This particular iri« vention is now fully matured, there being upwards of three hundred machines in the hands of farmers all over the colony. No waste is made in sowing, thus claiming for the machine economy as well as speed. The oil engine is a 5-horse power one, on port able truck,. manufactured. by Fielding, and Platt, of En^l^i4;-";lt'm^be interesting to know thattheVengine^'co^, fcumes the ordinary' kerosene;'procurable;'jKt any country store. The" method ofVoifKiia^ 13 very'simple, there Being no electric Sab. jery or magnetic complication in dbnn'ecti6n 1 with the operation of i|;.';''"#^ u^qrst'aiiq tliat tlie't^ae ?pj;""tl)esa; pngmgf' is''a:E^o 2 gressive one, being based on the intriaaia merit of the engine. " Flexible harrows, mowers, etc., were also on exhibition. The "Crown" cream separator is proving itself a favourite, both for factory and private uscj. Ifj the gmaller sizes for home dairies there are only five pieces in the b,qwl ci tKe ndachifie, wliich' ruihimTses tne "trouble of scalc!i«g» nftd; causing 'the machine 'tO^b'e r4m4rkaNy Ku^'ning 4s'^ dQ§§ i^. ball bearing, iV is -easily manipulateci ; in. fact, a child can turn it. The ample guaran tee of ita skimming powers implies ab3olutq satisfaction to the purchaser. The " Her* cules" spviug-steel tine oultirator, wUj^jh

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY,J!j ( NOVEMBER 5, 1902



F. FERRIMAN. FOR SAL* 1. WILLS STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr F. H. Beckingsale, who ia leaving for Wellington, to Sell his property situated a3 above, comprising Town Section 1135, con taining one rood and a modern built Duel 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 ia 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. Jj'ull particulars can be had on applica tion. P. FEERIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE A GOOD Sheep Farm of 800 acres, with good bnildings, near to School and Church, and within an easy distance of a railway. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. WILLS STREET, WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr William Sparrow to sell hi 3 two sec tions Kb. 582 and 583, situated in Wills Street, West. Ihe sections are well fenced and are admirably situated, facing 1 the Domain and within a minute's walk of the Railway Station. Terms can be arranged to suit pur ch&ser?. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. -V FOR S\LE ; k FARM of 640 acres, in good heart; fences in first-class condition. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent PTRO Let or for Sale, at Tinwald, corner •with a four-roomed House, £ acre section, near to the School and facing Graham's Road. F. FEREIMAN, Land and Estate Agent T. AM instructed by Me Haab to Sell his comfortable home on the N.E. Town Belt. This property is cheap and well worth your inspection. E. FEKEIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. j» »■»■ ■ >■■ mii i i i ■■ i- ■__■< ■'. iii _.■ '__^^"^!ggg BUSINESS NOTI€ES J. & ffl. JACKSON. BEG to thank their numerous Friends and Customers for their patronage in the past, and beg to announce that they have opened their Refreshment Rooni3, in Saunders' Buildings, opposite Railway Station. Luncheon on Show Days. EVERY ATTENTION GIVEN. A CALL SOLICITED. ' 10 292 SPECIAL PURCHASE I OF | Men's, Youths' ami Boys'J CLOTHING!-, | i At Rig Discount. j THESE we are now offering at from ' I 10 to 20 per cent, under Regular Prices. | Together wifcli a fine Assortment of Hats, Ties, Shirts, etc. I ASHBUETON DRAPERY CO. I Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Arcade Mouse. WANTED, SEVERAL 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 an:l 11s 6d have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. i D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. H GRESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By I- xamination, October, 1897. EIGHT years experience with E. G. and P. W. Greaham, 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 oi teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Houeß of Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence—Care Mas Gkant, Willd Street. SHEEP SHKARS : ! 3s 6d per pair T.U.S., 8.8.A., etc., with plain or perforated handles. Turkey, "Washita, and Hindustan Oil Stones, Oil, etc. LAWN MOWERS, in a variety of makes and sizes, at from 22s 6d to 555. —G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger. fOO SPRING" CLEAN BUS.—Our Oil- JL dothß and Linoleums are prettier and better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you. should just see theau—MwcHEMi ana Turuer, The Propers.



_ BUSINESS' NOTICES. Laces. -silk blouses, REAL LACE GOODS. (PliaW $ni*in<r WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES *' WHITE APEONS, lace ties, NOVELTIES HOLLA¥D APEONS ' RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. — ■ ~ .Mow Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street, mantles, gloves, Warehouse. ribbons,. TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY in i»i mi 'i minimi in«i«'itiu Mi M iii'^iriV* ■i"Bj]iFi±i_»juiaiMmaMwiuiMMMMMWwK««wiM_wwM^_WßH__i_uuwM J. WILSON'S I m™w*. NEW SE .o,s I WALL PAPERS Have Arrived. And will be Opened up This Day, September 12th. Simply perfect in Design and Colour. The Papers are quite different to anything of the sort before imported into this |town, and vastly superior. &ST The Prices are the same as for Ordinary Paperhanging's. Borders and Friezes to Match. Persons desirous ot choosing from the full stock, but not intending to use Hie Papers for some time, may have them laid aside until required- THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE YEAR ; ' THE A. & P. SHOW." SPECIAL ADVICE I "tTISITORS to Ashburton during Next Week are advised that the Best Establishment for Superior Ready-made Clothing, Mercery, Hats and Boots, is the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ! THE BEST SHIRTS THE BEST HATS THE BEST TIES j THE BEST CLOTHING THE B&ST BOOTS THE BEST OP EVEEY ! THING ! SPECIAL WINDOW DISPLAY THIS WISER I HALLENSTEIN BROS. i ALEX. HENDKY, Manager j j ' | PHOTOGRAPHY. . j " :o: I IIALMA AND'CO., Saunders' Buildings, Asliburfcon, j "O ETURN Hearty Thanks for the patronage they have received during the past three years, and beg to announce that during the Month of November we will do One Dozen ENAMELLED PHOTOS and One ENLARGEMENT on I a beautiful plate sunk mount, for ! IBs 6d. 12s 6(1, IBs 6d. I The work will be up to our usual standard. J Visit our Vestibule and see specimens. 118 SALE. • J^AJUB. SALE. NICHOLAS &.PICKFOBD WILL hold the first Cleanup Sale of BOOTS & SHOES. The \ first and Only Sale in four years, commencing I TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902 BEING OVERSTOCKED AND IN WANT OF EOOMJ-^wsb- In order to jreduee Stock and make room for goods arriving, we will hold a j Genuine €tes?.riH£. Sale for 31 Days. j The Sfcck must be reduced. No 6onsi4eFfl.tj.on of profit will ba allowed to interfere with this object. Discounts range from 10 to HO pc? Aent. I j All in want of smart Shoes or Boots for the coming holidays should make ' i a point ol visiting this Sale & securing some of the "Bargain Eemember— Tk& primary object of this Sale is to reduce stock, NICHOLAS &PICKEORD,| EAST STREET, ASHBUEfO^ j See Circular for Prices.] j llliiflli GATES Hill 111 '"■""■" ""'"'' '""J' " I HUKBEES HURDLES ' SHEEP SHEARS ; i PAINTING, IPAINTING. THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. i Visit One Establishment and obtain Prices. It will pay you. j W. H. COLLINS & CO., j i Ironmongers, Painters, Timber and Coal Merchants Sawmillers.



i A Show in Itself.—TJ->e etcjuiftition of J&eaiandfo' cycles' in Burnett' Street l}y • : Messrs Gates, ijowry and Go., stands ajone ■ • and above anything of the Jfjind ever sljown before. The promises will remain, op'^n'fe.o^h ' ' Show mornings, to enable visitors to inspgcfy i ' the new B.S.A. models, and the very latest ! . |jn ia.UrJ>s and cycling goods.—(Advt.) j ; The 'J JAiiiOiai»v Tn^nE Dispute ~ The ! secretary of the Tailors? 'OniQ^. .objected in ! Court that Craighead and BEiißsji;*.^ pat ; far move work in suits than ordinary ! (ChristGlmmh) tailoring. Manufacturer's j agents explain tbav Craighead and Berry- • man's liuiiigs have to be niadoand imported specially, beiog'better.qu'aliiy'tha^ us»a?ijr sold. They have Just engaged : seyeral extra, experienced men to copo wfth the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman j,ay a^fm for both labour and material because theip motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer hats, skirfcs ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare »riCo# ! Observe the quality !—(Advt.)



■■' Venus '. BTEANGE'B G $? on\ 3 W iVti^nptt ' street ■ ' ' ' " ' j