Mail Notices D

Mails close for the following places, as I under, subject to the necessary alterations. I SATURDAY, June 21. { For Northern Ports and Weatport, per | Eotomahana, at 6,30 p.m MONDAY, Juue23. For Northern Ports and Westport, per Penguin, at 10.30 a.m. TUESDAY, June 24. San Francisco Mail Day, For Northern Ports and West Coast, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United States, Canada, . etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, via San Francisco (due London July 26th), per Eotomahana, at 6.30 p.m.

Commercial

FAT STOCK IN N.S.W.

Sydney, June 20 The prices of fat stock are rising steadily, and to-day reached the highest point for years. Best crossbred sheep 255, 35s and 44s per head. Cattle up to £16 3s.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN MARKET.

(From our own correspondent.,) Chbistchurch, June 20 Wheat —Very little is offering, and holders are still firm m their demands for 4s at country stations, which is fully 2d above what merchants will give, while local millers are nob buying at all. One or two small lines of Pearl and Hunters have been sold for North Island mills at a basis of 4s to 4s OJd f.o.b. Nominal quotations, 3s lOd all round. Oats—None offering, and no enquiry. Prices remain nominal at 2s 8d for prime milling; Canadians 2s 4d to 2s 3d for short and 2s 3d for long. J No business is passing m barley.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashburton Ageacy of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quotes as follows on Jnne 20th, J 902: Wheat- Old prime milling ... 4s New ... ... 3s 9&d to 3a lO£d Oats—Duns ... ... 2s4d * „ Danish ... 2s 4d „ Sparrowbills ... 2s 4d „ Canadians ... 2s 6d Barley—Malting, prime 2s 9d to 3s 3d Inferior ... 2s to 2s 3d Peas—Prussian Blue ... 5s 6d to 6a „ Partridge ... 3s 6d to 4s Chaff -Good oatsheaf ... 75s Grass seed - Farmers' ... 3s to 3s 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton. The following is the grain report for the week ending June 20th, 190^ :— Wheat. —The market remains about the same as reported last week. Any nice lines of milling being dry and hard find ready sale at quotations, -but millers refuse to advance m values. Offerings, however, are becoming scarcer day by day, and very shortly buyers will either be forced to accept inferior wheat offering or tempt holders of prime grain to deliver same ex stores. Oats.—-Little or no business has been reported. Several lines have been offered of lately threshed oats, but they, meet with little enquiry and sales are difficult to effect. Several small lines have changed hands for coastal trade. Oatsheaf Chaff. — Continues to meet with ready sale and £-1 is current valne now being paid for prime lines, 25 to ton, for shipping purposes. Lighter samples bring £3 Iss.

THE TIMARU MARKETS.

[From our own Correspondent.] Though prices are unaltered more busi ness has been done m wheat during the ! week than for some time past;. The sales j have been made at 4s f.0.b., which is rathei' more than local millers are inclined to offer, Hut they will certainly have to give that j price if they wish to secure prime aaiaplos, for the very good reason that buyers are entering 1 the market for shipment both to north and south. Samples below prime are quoted at 3s lid f.0.b., but holders of the best ask for 4s Id f.0.b., which is equal tote on trucks, at Timarn. Seconds ate quoted ofcSs to 3s 6d, according to quality; and fowl «Imk* 3s to 3s 3d. Oats were easier at the beginning* .of the week, but at present the market is fiwtt #nd there are numerous enquiries. Prices skqw no change, but as good oats are getting ve*y scarce growers are sticking firmly to them. There ist nothing doing m barley. Potatoes show a decline, ,£2 15s now being offered at country si»tio&«, $0 business is passing at that figure.

Dunedin Wheat Market

The Dunedin wheat market is exceedingly j quiet, and no business is passing. Although, m yievr of American flour importations and the depressed state of the Australian markets, the wheat holders' position does not appear a strong one, yet holders decline j to accept reductions on ruling rates. Offers | tn f q a lid on trucks for last season's velvet j ««H%« ;*Ud for Tuscan failed to bring j Soutbu S i^s.--"Otago Daily Times"

Property Sales.

Mr David Thomas reports the sale of Mr J. M. Williamson's farm, Lauriston Road, containing 410 acres, to Mr P. Efanrahan, Dromore. Also by auction, the goodwill of the lease of the late C. J. Good's farm, of 195 acres, Ashburton Forks, for £530, to Mr Robert Waugh. After the Methven sale on Thursday, Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ld., (m conjunc tion with the N.Z. Loan Company) offered on behalf of Mr W. Morgan, two lots of land containing respectively 60 acres and 79 acres, but the prices offered not being \up to the owner's reserves, the land was withdrawn.

News in Brief.

The members of the Star of Ashburton U.A.O.D. are requested to meet at the Lodge room on Coronation Day at 12.30 p.m. The Christchurch Meat Company are cash buyers of prime dairy or grain fed dairy pigs m any quantity at their works, Islington and Smithfield. A replace advertisement of the enterpris ing firm of Moriarty Bros., cabinetmakers, upholsterers, ebc, of Wakanui Road, appears m this issue. The offices of the Ashburton County Council will be closed from 4.30 p.m. on the 21st inst. to 9.30 a.m. on the 30th inst., for the Coronation holidays. i i Tenders are invited for a lease of the | Church of England glebe land m one bloclf, j Particulars may be obtained from Mr f j Perriman. Mr D. Thomas has received instructions 1 from Mr R. Tarbotton, Ealiag, who has sold one of his farms, to conduct a clearing sale at Ealing an July 4th. The South Rakaia Road Board notify ratepayers m that district that ten per cent will be added to all rates unpaid on June 30th. M> David Thomas, under instructions from Messrs Curd and Son, Lauriston, will sell by auction at the Arcade on Saturday, July sth, their farm, containing 748 acres. Should the property not sell m one block it will be offered m two lots of 545 acres and 203 acres respectively. Messrs Oates, Lowry & Co. have just ;teeei*;e;d ,a new shipment of lamps. Among I •them is a a©w oil lamp, viz., Koh-i-nor, j really a very pretty Uugp, and one that will ' be much appreciated by lady cyclists es-1 pecially. The firm have also a new lia© m automatic mudguards, and carry the larg est stqck of cycling goods, of any firm' m Asbb.urton, so the public have plenty to frooij and at .prices to suit every body.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 1902. Local and General.

■ - --■• -.*c f— ■ ■ To Oub Eeadbrs—Oh "Wednesday nexta special Coronation supplement will be issued to our subscribers free of charge. A full description of the contents of the supplement will be found m our advertising columns. Weather Forecast.— Captain Edwin wires :—Heavy gale from between north and west and south west; glass fall; i heavy rain. | Personal—We regret to state that Mr T. ! Bullock is at present confined to his room through illness. Bank Holiday.—The Banks m Ashbur- { ton will be closed on Thursday, June 26th, ] Coronation Day. \ The Mayfield Estate.—Mr J. McLaeh- j lav, M.H.R., visited the Mayfield Estate ; yesterday, with a view to its being pur- | chased by the Government for close settle- j , rnent. Ashburton Rifles. — The Ashburton Rifles will parade at the drillsbed on Mon- J day evening, at 7.3o,'when a full muster is required. | Fairfield—On Coronation night there ; will be a grand display of fireworks at Fair field. After the display a social will be held m the cooling room, when Terns' Band will supply the music and refreshments | will be provided. To Engine Drivers—Engine drivers are notified by advertisement m another column that an examination will be held at Christ church on Tuesday, July Ist, at 9 a.m. Applications and regulations are obtainable at the Inspector's Office, Christchurch. i Returning Home.—Trooper W J Byrne, of the Seventh Contingent, son of Mrs Drennan, of Winslow, is returning by the "Manila" and is expected m New Zealand soon. ■■■■■■ ■ ■■■■ ■ ■- • ■:. The Hotels on Coronation Day.— The hote'lkeapers m Ashburton and Tin* wald have decided to close their premises from 10.30 till 12.30 on Coronation Day, during Divine service. , Westerfield—A movement is on foot to have Westerfield connected with Ashburton by telephone. . . ; . , i Baptist Church. — Special Coronation services will be held m the Baptist Church to-morrow, when the Rev. W. Lamb will j preach sermons appropriate to the occasion. On Sunday the 29th, the Rev. W. Lamb j will preach farewell services, prior to his : departure for Wellington, A farewell will! be tendered to Mr Lamb on July Ist j Popular LECTUKE.~On Monday evening i next, Sister Elinor, of Melbourne, who, has been conducting a speech and song mission m Ashburton during the past week, will deliver a lecture m the Oddfellows' Hall, "The Dear Home Land." Sister Elinor will be assisted by Miss Jule Layton, con tralto, whose voice has already made a con- | siderable impression m Ashburton. Judging by the crowds that attended at the mission every evening, there should be a iarge audience on Monday evening. The lecture will commence at 8 o'clock. Evening Train to Ealing.—At the in stance of Mr John Studholme, jour., the Mayor communicated with the railway authorities with a view to arrange for an evening train to Ealing to enable the chil dren of the schools m that direction to see the evening display m Ashburton on Coron ation day. The Department consented to run a special train to Ealing, leaving Ash burton at 8.40 p.m., if a certain sum was guaranteed. Mr Studholme has since in formed the Mayor that the amount required will be guaranteed by himself m con June-, tion with the Lowcliffe School Committee,^ so that the matter is settled.  Coronation Committee.—At a meeting ; of the Coronation Celebrations Committee, i held last night, the report, of the procession i sub-committee was adopted,, and it was' ■ resolved to make the erection of a drinking ', fountain m Baring Square the first charge | on the funds, subject to the approval of,the ; County Council. Various matters of detail ; were dealt with, and the committee adjourned.—The full report will be found | elsewhere. | Exciting Circus Scene.—An exciting scene occurred at Wirth's Circus at Auck land on Thursday night," during the act where Mr Rongal has two tigers harnessed ■to a chariot, which they pull round the j ring. One tiger refused duty, and strug ] gled to get out of his harness. It seemed for a moment as if the tiger would have the be3t of it. Some of the audience made for $iq door, while the majority rose from their seats m readiness to escape. The trainer saw that his power over the beast was at stake, and pulled the tiger to his feet, adjusted the harness and completed the act. War Medals.—The May of has been asked b.v the military authorities tp present ', £hp medals tp all those who have returned I irpiW tjio war and are now residing m this ; district, an& accordingly the presentation will take place m the Domain on the morn ing of the Coronation Day. Some of the medals iere already arrive.^, and otneirs aye expected before Thursday. The Mayor hopes fchfttfts many returned contingenters as possible will be present on the occasion. Hampstead School.—Before the Hamp stead School was dismissed yesterday afternoon, the Revs.. Ghvß.lnglis, (chapman of the committee), E», Whitehouse, and R. Baine, attended for the purpose of making a presentation & Miss E, Sheard, who is ''leaving HampEtead to ifcakji up a position m fete Siccacfcoa. school, The opesent^ioja. which waa'.WMk fy <*» »cv' *»con sisted of a brooch -«rf.fan, Miss Sheard suitably responded. S^ *&**»* Wi made by the rev. gentlemen on I*^ approach- j ing Coronation, and the souvenir caru* pre* sented to each school by the Government , were distributed. After cheers had been i given for the King, the school, and speakers,, j and an extra three for the teaching staff, j at the call of the Rev. Mr Inglis, the pro- J oesclings terminated, j No License Campaign.—Our Flemington j correspondent writes ."—The opening mfi^tr i of the season of the temperance party was I held m the schoolroom on Thursday evening. I There was a very large attendance, which shows the great interest taken m temper ance work m this. district, Mr T, Taylor occupied the chair, and gave a short ad dress, urging all present to vote no-license at the next General Election. The Rev. Mr Dickie, who at present is filling the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church, gave a stirring and interesting address on the use of alcohol by the ancient nations, and urging all to become total abstainers. The address { was listened to with great attention. After j the address, a good programme was gone ! through, which^ was well received. Re- j freshments were handed round, by the ladies I and a most enjoyable evening was spent..' At the close a good number signed the ] pledge. j Speech and Song Mission.—There was i a large congregation at Baring Square J Church last night, including a number of j people from the country districts. The proceedings throughout the week have s justified the name by which the mission has | been identified. Sister Elinor is a speaker j of rare ability,bubbling over with fun, ten- i der with the erring and suffering, but withering m her denunciations of whatever approaches to injustice or hypocrisy. Miss Jule Layton's solos are always artistically rendered, and what Ira D. Sankey was to ■ Mr Moody, Miss Layton is to Sister Elinor. ', The congregational singing is bright and | inspiring ; and Sister Elinor, who is herself j no mean vocalist, apparently succeeds m j making every one tako part m this portion j of the service. Last night fully two-thirds ! of the audience remained to the " continua- , .tion" meeting. To-morrow morning the subject of address will be "Practical Chris- ! tianity."' In the afternoon, there will be a service fpr young people only/ <feo' whjch adults, apart from the various' Sunday School staffs, will not be admitted. At , night Sister Elinor is particularly anxious j to have an opportunity of speaking to those | who are not m theliabit of attending places ' of worship, and these are specially invited by advertisement appearing m this -ies^e, ;

Railway Extension to Mayfield.

At a meeting convened for the purpose of considering the question of railway extension to Mayfield, held last evening, there was an attendance of about forty. Mr T. Harrison occupied the chair. Mr Harrison said that the railway was absolutely necessary, arid the question was for them to consider the best route. Some suggestions had been made, the principal | one of which was a line from Valetta to , j Mayfield direct, and the other a branch off | from Westerfield, Bethought that if it was ' made from Westerfield it would stimulate settlement, and they all knew that the population was increasing. The way things were going on now, they bad not got any thing near what they should have. He wished* to thank Mr McLachlan for his courtesy m coining to the meeting and explaining certain matters. The returns from Valetta would be doubled if the rail way were brought to Mayfief d. If the communication was handier, the Govern ment would., benefit to a great extent. Regarding the cost of construction, Mr McLachlan had received information to the effect that it would cost .£3600 per mile on the Canterbury Plains, or .£6 per lineal foot. Mr Harrison went on to say that the district was admirably adapted for dairying purposes. They would get more an acre on j dairying than on any other system of farm ing, He then referred to a recent article m the Mail on " Dairying m the North," and concluded his remarks by asking those present to express their opinions on the! subject of railway communication. . ] Mr W. G. (Mlagheif: asked for Mr Mc- Lachlan's straight-out opinion if there was any chance of getting the railway at all. Mr McLachlan, m reply, said it was a matter for Parliament to consider. They could not get the railway unless the money was voted. Referring to the Acting- Premier's speech at Winton, he said the Government were not going m for mucli more borrowing. They were going to pro ceed with the construction of railways to a payable point, if the people of Mayfield? could show a good case, there was no doubt they would receive consideration from the Government. He thought that the best route would be to diverge at Westerfield, 1 and 1 it would also be convenient for the j settlers between there and Mayfield. [Mr McLachlan here delivered a political address, a full report of which will be found m another column. Mr W. G. Doyle sharply questioned Mr McLachlan regarding the possibility 6f get ting support, and pointed out that the country ought to hare been settled long ago, that is where the proposed railway was likely to travel In reply Mr McLachlan reiterated his former remark that Parliament would have to determine the question. He could not get the railway for them, but he could tell them of plenty of other parts of the colony where the land was of more value, and yet they could not get their produce to market on account of the boggy roads. Mr J. Dellow asked if they could get a worse bog road than that leading to Valetta. Mr McLachlan said that .£2OO was voted to put that r.oad m order, and he would inquire more about it when he went to ■Wellington. Referring to the railway Mr J. Dellow said that the Westerfield route waa a good one. ,Mr Doyle thought the Valetta way was the most direct, but he was willing to fall m with Mr Harrison's ideas—to take it from Westerfield. The old survey from Hororata w.'is not a good one. In answer to a question by Mr Morrow, the Chairman said he had not suggested the Westerfield route to work out his own ends. I Two other speakers had suggested the same route. There was no doubt m liis mind ! that if the route from Westerfield was *■ adopted,-it would result m a good return .for the Government. There would be ten times as much traffic, and it would come right to the doors of producers. From ' Valetta to Westerfield now did not pay for axle grease, or even up to Cavendish. He himself drove to Ashburton twelve times for one ride m the train. That was the Regular way with most of the residents. 1 After further discussion Mr D. Morrow moved the following resolution:—"That this meeting of settlers m and around the Mayfield district, is unanimously of opinion that the district should be connected with the railway system of the Colony, and respectfully requests the Government to send an engineer to report on the routes suggested, viz—(a) Valetta to Mayfield direct, (b) Westerfield to Cavendish via the north bank of the Hinds river ; (c) Wester field to Cavendish via Mayfield and south branch of the Hinds river ; (d) Westerfield to Mayfield, thence continued across the Upper Rangitata plain to Rangitata river bank." Mr James Dellow seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr W. G. Gallagher asked Mr McLachlan if a traffic bridge could be got over the Hinds river. Mr McLachlan said if; would be the hest plan to ask Government for a sudsidy for the purpose. Mr J. Dellow moved a vote of thanks to Mr McLachlan for what he Had done m the past. A shed had been erected at Valetta. With regard to the £20Q vote spent on the Valetta road, Mr Morrow said that the present Anama Road Board had nothing to do with the expenditure of that money. He. also, asked Mr McLachlan for better; accommodation fop ladies at the, Valetta railway station. Mr lifcLacblan said he ■vyould. attend $a the matter at once. In explaining about the south of tl}e Rjiapuna water works, Mr Me- Lacfilftn isaid that Mr Harper came to see Jiim 'at Wellington to ascertain what cp.uld be done, and said ifcafc nothing, legs,. $a.n £2000 would do, The Minister said the matter would be oonsidered by the Cabinet. '■ Subsequently he (Mr MoLaohlan) received a letter to the effeot that the Cabinet could not see its way to make the grant. He then approached Mr Seddon, pointing out that these people had rated themselves, and the injustice under which they -were suffering. After further parleying a £1000 ! grant was pat on the Estimates, A yote of thanks to the chair concluded

ELGIN.

I From Our Own Corespondent, A- meeting of the Elgin School Com mittee was held on Tuesday to consider what should be done to celebrate the Coronation, After some discussion, it was decided that the children be taken to Ash burton to see the procession, and other attractions, and be provided with a liberal lunch and packet of fruit each. Sfo doubt the eyent will be a red-letter day m the memories o£ country children. It was decided to close for the usual week's winter holidays from June 20th, and at the lequest of the Hon. Minister for Education, to grant a» e&fara w«ek ijj. honour of the Coronation. The school road is at present undergoing ■ a patching up—about all it ever gets, a periodical patch or turn over—the result being that the road is generally m a very rough state. Certainly no road could now compare with it,

Induction of the Rev. James Skinner.

There was a very large gathering m the ! Weston Hall on Tuesday evening upon the occasion of the induction of the Rev. Mr Skinner to the new charge of Western Totara (St. Ninian's Church), the preacher f for the occasion being the Rev. T. Neave, of Kurow. Before proceeding to the induction, Mr Neave reviewed the proceedings which had led up to the call of the Eev. Mr Skinner to the parish of Weston and Totara and his acceptance of the call. Mr Skinner, having answered the ques tions m the formula satisfactorily, he was received m the name of the Presbytery to the charge. The Eev. E. J. Porter then addressed the minister/ extending to him a very hearty welcome to the Presbytery of Oamaru and to the district. The induction having been performed, refreshments, which had been provided by the ladies of all the centres, were handed round by many willing hands. j Mr Skinner who was m the chair said that he came amongst them m a happy way, althongh it was hard to leave the j charge he had vacated. When he first went to Memington he had two charges, j When he left he had thirteen, and from one end of the district to the other he was ] always most heartily welcomed, and did he J go back again, he was glad to say that he would be received again m the same way. j The Eev Mr Neave had sounded the key- j note of his pregching. It was the Q-ospel j of the Grace of God he would preach, not '■ education, not politics, but the Gospel. Dr Chalmers said a house-going parson makes a church-going people, and he was going to be a visiting minister. He intended to work amongst the yoxuig, as they were to be the men and the women of the future He would ask the congregation for their prayers, as it would do his heart good and would help him greatly did he know that the men and women m his congregation were praying for him. He hoped they would attend well, as he was sure he would preach better if he had a full room. Let him have their presence as well as their praise. He thanked them for the welcome they had given him, and he hoped to meet them all very soon m their homes.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Electric • Telegraph— Copyright London, June 20 The Boers are besieging the stores at Bloemf ontein, and exchanging ragged gar ments for new. Lord Milner will be installad as Governor of the Transvaal to-morrow. General French, at Middleburg, thanked the inhabitants, especially the Dutch for their loyalty, and hoped that even the rebels would" b® met half way m a friendly spirit. Private Robert Laing, Ifinth New Zealand Mounted Rifles, died at Elands f ontein of dysentry. The Canadian Contingent of 600, includ ing a number that took at the Battle of Paa'rdeburg^ received an immense reception at Liverpool. There have been 5800 surrenders m the Orange Colony. Boers and British are everywhere frater nising cordially. The burghers are generally taking the oath. Surrenderers under the terms of. peace are required to individually sub scribe to the conditions. De Wet, m a circular to Boer adjutants, says :~»"That you and I, and every burgher can win the heart of our new Government by our future conduct, lam now m the least doubtful/ Wanganui, June 20 A meeting of citizens decided to erect a permanent memorial to those from this distriot who fell m South Africa. The Borough Council has granted £50, and subscriptions are to be invited.

CRICKET.

London, June 19 Somersetshire beat Yorkshire at Sheffield. For the winners Braund took fifteen -wic kets during the two .innings for 70 runs, and for Yorkshire Haigh secured six for 19.

Australians v. Derbyshire:

London, June 19 Hill partnered Hopkins, but did not stay long. He made a single, then Bestwick clean bowled him. Darling came to Hop kins' assibtance, and play became nice and fast, and during a long and fruitful stand, both batsmen gave an excellent display of their powers, Darling eventually retiring bowled by Ollivier. He showed brilliant driving and cutting. The partnership added 113 runs. Hopkins had 55 to hia crsdit; when Gregory joined him. The newcomer's life, though short, was events ful. After scoring a single, and being let off by a sharp chance m the slips, he was caught at the wickets. Hopkins and Arm strong played out time, the score being four wickets for 156. Hopkins played a fine, dasfcing game, marred by two chances. The further scores are—Hopkins, not out 68 j Hill, bowled Bestwiok, 1; Darling, bowled Ollivier, 65 ; Gregory, caught Humphries, bowled Ascroft, 1; Armstrong, not out, 9 j extras, 2, Beoeived June 21, 9,20 a,m. ' London, June 20 Owing to the heavy rain, the match was abandoned for the day. Noble and Kelly are quite well, and rest ing, Jones \s still indisposed,

The Parnell Tragedy.

m Auckland, June 20 At the Police Court, William John Parker, charged with having attempted to murder his wife, son, and mother-in-law at Parnell on May 26th, was committed for tcial.

The Plague

Christhurch, June 20 ( AH the plague patients at the Bottle Lake hospital are doing well, and Dr. Symes, District Health Qfiicer, expects tp be able" to discharge some of them next week.

Accidents and Fatalities

United J?ress Association—By Electrig Telegpap^. Auckland, June 20 Mr R. Hellaby, of the firm B. and W. Hellaby, Ltd., wholesale butchers, died to-day. Mr George Weraford, aged 48, was found dsad on the road at Penrose thfs aiternqqn. He had been suffering from OQns»un?iptidn ? CiiRisTCHUReK, June 20, Mrs Eliza Hunsley, a middle-agpd woman, died suddenly on the Papanui Road whilst waiting for a tram. She had been suffernng from heart disease. Christcuttrch, June 21 An elderly man named John Roberts was found dead m his chair at a boarding house Isist evening.

It is rumoured that Auckland is the scene at the present time of a spirited conflict tjetjyaen the Northern ]|,ojlefr Milling Com pany and the 1 importers of 1 the American flour. On the one hand the Milling Com pany are decrying the quality of the Ameri can flour, aud on the other hand, the im porters have announced their intention of bringing over further quantities of the best brands, at the same time lowering the price It will be interesting to watch the issue of the conflict which, m some respects, re sembles the battle lately waged m the same city between the Northern Milling Com pany and the Flourmillers?'Association." '

The King

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph, London, June 20 The King is better.

Mr Seddon.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—-Copright. London June 19 Mr Seddon was present at a great garden party at Hatfield House, Lord Salisbury's Beat. He visited the New Zealanders at Alex andra Palace, <md responded to the toas^; of * The Colonies * at the Leathersellers' Company's dinner m the evening.

Earthquake Shock.

Per United Press Association—By Elec tric Telegraph Copyright. London, June 19 A slight earthquake shock was ex perienced at Carthagena on Wednesday.

Resignation of Lord Hopetoun.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph - Copyright. Melbotjbne, June 20 Mr Deakin, m moving that the House record its regret at the approaching depar ture of Lord Hopetoun, said he could not help reflecting that m the light of past ©vents, they would have acted more wisely if the Ministry had a united opinion with i Parliament with regard to the up-keep of the Govemor-GeneraFß establishment ear lier. The delay was unavoidable so far as intentional. Everything was done with the best end m view. The House'adjourned until July 22nd, awaiting the return of the tariff from the Senate. ■

Social Column.

The matter included m this column is contributed and paid for.]

Rev J. Cocker's Memorial

IK THE v . ' ' GOOD TEMPLAR WATCHWORD.

" THE PALL OF THE FAITHFUL."

On Friday, January 24, there was stilled, by tho hand of death, one of the bravest hearts that ever beat for the welfare of humanity, when the earthly life of the Rev T. J. Wills came to an end, at his residence, Ormondville' m the Hawkes' Bay Province. As a minister of the Anglican Church, he nobly fought m the cause of Temperance,, long before the question had taken the hold upon the public, sentiment which it has to-day. He knew what it was to suffer for the principles cf the cause. In Church synods, the pulpit, on the platform, and by his pen, he has ably advocated the prin ciples of Prohibition. Able speaker as he was upon the platform, yet by the use of his facile pen he has rendered the cause the greatest help, and though he has left the scene of battle he will long be remembered, and for many years to come the cause of j Temperance will be helped by the bookshhr!e r! has left behind. His " Church and the Liquor Traffic," written m 1894, was a readable and convincing book, and has been a valuable ally m the great work of Temperance Reform. Four years later he published his trenchant and logical expos ure of " Bishop Nevill's Mistake." Of this work the " Review of Reviews" aaid, —"The book is really very clever. A fire of zeal burns m all its syllables. His tory, religion, and logic, are all set m array against the Drink Traffic, and poor Bishop Nevill is refuted with triumphant energy." A little over two years ago he published his book, "(The Liquor Problem," which contains a mass of information relating to the attempts made to control the Liquor Traffic m different parts of the world. The cause of humanity has lost a true friend. | At the early age of 46 years his work i 3 ended. We saw him as he lay upon his sick bed, as he patiently bore his suffering. "(5-ood-bye, comrades," were his last words, "my work is done; I have worked hard, but it has been been for my Master, and, if I have to die, His will be done. I am ready and perfectly resigned to His will." He is gone—the Temperance cause m New Zealand is the poorer. Wills is gone; i Grant is gone. How greatly will their presence and personalities be missed m the North Island, and especially m the Pair merston North Convention, with which both had been connected since its com mencement. God livea, He is sfciU at the head of the host of workers, God is Omni potent,/end He can work m his own way. Although our loved and loyal leaders fall, let us not despair, for God still leads us m the fight, and m His name and strength we lift up our banners, and a fresh storm the strongholds of Liquordom.

AN ARCHDEACON SPEAKS OUT.

The Bishop of Liverpool (Dr Chavasße) j gave a vigorous address at the Botunda m j that city recently, at the Inaugural Jubilee Meeting of the S. W. Lancashire Good Tem plars. On Sunday afternoon they had a Church Parade to St Mary's, Bootle, where i their District Chaplain, the Rev G. H,! Lnnn, preached a Temperance sermon; and at night they went m procession to St. Luke's Church, Liverpool, where Arch deacon. Maddenf rendered a powerful dis- CQurse, m the course of which he said ha had had to fight the drink m Liverpool ever silica be went into the alums as a curate, years ago, and even now the city had hundreds of public-houses which were centres of drunkenness, lust, and blasp hemy. The liqitor traffic was ensconced m the City Council, entrenched m the House of Commons, and ennobled m the House of Lords. He thanked God for every man who signed the pledge of abstinence, but never felt a reclaimed drunkard was safe till he got him to the foot of the Cross. To set a safe example to such the Christian should abstain. It was a shame that those, for whom Christ died would not dany them selves, their glass to sa,ye p.thers. "When he saw the ravages of alcohol he felt it was not a good creature of God, but a Satanic instrument having its origin m the bottom-. less pit. The Archdeacon added, "No in toxicants would be found at his house or at the Bishop's palace. At a Church of Engl^ncJ Temperance Sffcigty meeting, he.ld at Colwyn Bay, Arch deacon 'Vfyime Jones^ ©£ Wrexham, said that untfl lately he had ranked himself among the moderate drinkers, and the question naturally arose, Why was he on tha,t) itfatr. iorm that night ? First, beo&ngft he h*d been trying to do h.^ d^y a,§ faithfully as he could ja th.c. parish m which he was placed Mot the least important part of phat duty was to attend aj; the bedside of the dying, and. he «rol<J assure them that nothing aame home with such crushing f orca as to see as he he had seen, so many young men and women hurried to permji ture gr.aves by drink. There was another reason. His came to the Diocesan Confer ence at Colwyn Bay, and heard, that great and good, and grand, man speak as he did fl'oiji tlie Pavilion platform, heard the rjoj^ pf sincerity m every toae/evero Y^bi'litio^ of the voice, as hp stood, tilerei like a graat, tqw^f-p^cVqukr-etQ'tiie w^nds of heaven, t)he thiiig keep haunting him after wards, Tiie Archbishop said tliat if tliey wanted a i man to do anything it was easier to say to him, " Come along" than <f Go along." He (the speaker) made up his mind there and then, because he realised tK&% if. he'warfe.(J. his parishioners to go along with him he must go first. He had been a moderate— very moderate—drinker, but now he hoped to be a teetotaler to the end of his life.— " Church of England Temperance Chronicle."

Correspondence.

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

BOROUGH BY-LAWS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —I had arranged a working exhibit of the Mount Somers coal mine for the procession on the 26th, drawn by a traction engine, and I this day asked Hi's Worship the Mayor and Town Clerk for a permit to j use a traction m East Street. Thiß I was told could not be granted as it was contrary to by-laws. I should like the Council to enlighten me. (1) If the blocking of the busiest part of the town for three days with a traction engine and breaking a wire rope m a crowd, is m conformity with the by-f laws and public safety ; (2) the discharge o fire arms ; (3) large bonfire ; (4) letting off fireworks m public streets. All these things are being done m our Btreets, and I should like to know why lam objected to.—l am, etc., Joshua. Tuckkb. June 20,1902.

The Coronation.

Holidays for Home Troops

Clemency for Military Prisoners London, June 19 At the King's instance, the Home dis triot troops will receive two days' holiday at and after the Coronation. Unexpired sentences on military prisoners will be remitted m the case of those serving sentences for the less serious offences. London, June 20 Bass's brewery despatched 1000 barrels of i beer for the King's dinner to the London poor. Some of the local managers of the feast object to the distribution of beer. Thirteen thousand artists, including Madame Albani and Miss Ada Crossley, and three thousand pianists, have volunteered to entertain the guests at the dinner. Palmehston Nobth, June. 21. The Borough Council recently invited competitive designs for an ornamental fountain to be erected m the square m commemoration of the Coronation, At a meeting today the design forwarded by Mr C A Vautici of Napier was accepted. Wellington, Juno 21 Such rapid progress has been made by the Government printing 1 office with the print ing of the souvenir Coronation cards, that it will be possible to supply all the schools before Coronation Day.

Coronation Committee

The Coronation Celebrations Committee met last night, His Worship the Mayor m the chair. There was a good attendance of members. A telegram was read from the Hon. W. Hall-Jones, stating that the medals for re turned troopers were expected, and asking the Mayor to presont them to the ABhbur ton men. The Mayor said he had replied m the affirmative. The Chairman of the County Council wrote stating that he found that the Coun cil would not receive the subsidy as expect ed from the Government, so their grant would be £5Q instead of .£IOO. The Chairman of the Mount Somera School Committee wrote stating that it was intended to give the children a trip to Ash burton Coronation Day, and asking the Committee to use its influence to get the train delayed m order that children might see the fireworks display, and to have the children carried free.— Consideration de ferred. The Mayor said he had replied that the Committee would probably supply hoi? water. He had seen the Traffic Manager of Railways, and lie said the Mount Somers train would be delayed till. BJO p.m., and a special train would be put on for Hinds and stations south of Ashburton, if a guarantee of £10 was given. The Methven Brass Band wrote offering their services on Coronation Day if their expenses ,were paid. —• Consideration de ferred. The Railway Department wrote declining to allow the bonfire to be placed on the Railway Reserve. Replying to questions as to the funds available, the Mayor said the County Coun cil had ascertained that the Government subsidy for the expenditure of that body would only be 10s m the £, and not £1 for -81, as was supposed. And the sum to be given by the County Council to the Com mittee was £100, instead of £150, as-was expected. There would now be .£250 alto gether, of which ,£125 was set apart for a, permanent memorial. The report of the Memorial Committee was then read as follows:— ttBPORT OF MEMORIAL COMMITTEE. Tour Committee begs to report that it tiasduly considered the question referred |to it, namely, the form the permanent memorial of the Coronation should take m AshburtoH, and seeing that the amount of funds available for this purpose is somewkat indefinite, begs to make the following-recom mendations to your Committee :—• i 1. That, if the sum of at least .£3OO is I available for a permanent memorial, a pavilion and grandstand, b© erected on the ! terrace overlooking the oval m the Domain. j 2. That if an amount of .£2OO is only raised, the memorial take the form of a* band rotunda m Baring Square Wast. 3. That if the amount raised is only ,£l5O, ! a fountain be erected m Baring Square ! East, if water is available, 4. That should the amount available be or unde?, the memorial take the iotm of the erection of iron gates at the entrance to, the Bomain. at corner of West and Wills Streets, '•• ! ■ ■'■''- A long discussion followed, and eventually on the motion ofMr Aloorn, seconded by- Mr Jones, ib was resolved by a majority of one, that the erection of a drinking faun tain m Baring Square East be a first charge, on the funds available for a mexuoiial. Mr Thomas moved that tea and bo* water be provided fortfofc obildreitk This was carn&d..J On the motion oj Mr Steel, it was decided that the Committee regrets that it cannot gua^an^ee the expenses of the Methven On the motion of Mr Davisaa, it was decided to present each inmate of the Home with a, stick oi; Juno, tobacco* The Conunittee.tnga aftjowned.

The Hotels on Coronation Day.

— ■■' ♦ ■'— United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Gisbqrne June 20 Gisfooa-ne publicans have decided to olos© their hotels from eleven to four on Coronation Day. Invekcargilii, June 20, The hotelkeepers of Invercarfjill have jointly decided to close the bars m their houses during the two hours set apart for religious services on Coronation Day. The undertaking is purely voluntary, no public request having been made. _ D.unedin, Jiune $1. The city hotels -will close during th&honrs of divine service on Coronation Day,

Mining.

IJnited "Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Dunedin, June 21 To-day's sales:—Alexandra Lead 5s 3d; Golden Kiver, os 3d; Junction Ejlacfcrfo 18s T-Jd; Mfljj ;*n<l Annie, 15s 6<i;. Moly.-i neut Koliiiloor, 4s, dis; Else and' SJrine* 21s 6d; Eivor Molyneux, 2s 9d. Rfiturns:—Leviathan, 17oz' 9dwt: Pac tolu?, fiooz; Three Mile Greenstone, 28oa 2dwt; Electric, 1920z 7dwt.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 1902



Wade's Worm Figs—the Wondfitfojl- Worm Worrier^—a^e a, safe, an,d; sure, remedy, m. Is boxes j sold every abjure,



]p!or all complains of the Throit-, Lan^s and Bro.vohlal Tabes, TU^ICUR V Is tho sovoseign reuao: sy. 4t all ohei^S^t^



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The members of Oourfc Ashburfcon, No. 6729, A.Q.Foresfers, are requested to meet at the Gom'twom on Coronation Day, at 12.45 p.m., to take part ia the eeleb.ratj.ons. Sashes and ribbons according to rank. Britain's Best.—Any persons thinking of buying a bicycle should go along and have a look at the machines which have now, by their sheer merit, won the generic title of " Britain's Best Bicycle." These ! bicycles are manufactured by the world's largest cycle builders, Eudge-Whitworth 3Litd, Coventry, England. E. D Johnston, Burnett Street, js the local agent. Ali who wish to protect: themeelves from (ho result" of a had cold should not: ncgieotto take TXJSSICOPA ' Sjfioli® New Tenui



! BUSINESS NOTICES |h,~gresham. [ SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. BEGS to inform the residents of Ash burton and Surrounding Districts that he has commenced practice m rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett. Stoppings m Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Houbs of Attendance —9 a.m. —5 p.m. 4_166 To Whom it Concerns. I HEREBY beg to notify all concerned that I will not be responsible for debts contracted by my wife (excepting, of course, those made with the firm of Moriaett Beos., Ashburton's cheapest cabinetmakers, upholsterers, etc., Wakanui Road), from this date.—X.Y.Z. bT~clark, " " CARRIAGE PAINTER, I7IVE fears with A. G.Howland, Christ- Is church; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has started Business m premises opposite Church of England, Tancred street west. ! VeiiisXes of every description Painted to | any Design $ good workmanship guaran -1 teed; best materials used. Cushions and all leather work made or repaired. A Trial Solicited. 6 l&$ I BOOTMAKER, Tajtcred Street |_jf AS Just Received a !>nft of Ladies JO. B *r. Amerioan Gloss g.ld L/gUt a,a fts'filoa jfJoote tot tha Wi»l.e:., aUo Guioihea. Frlcsss oi.-idoraie. B«spok-° tt'ork »n3 Repairs prosrsptly attended tOi SMITHFi'ELD.' I 4 SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and | J\. 5 Acres of Land witihin awj dietanca of the Factory. I F. FERBIMAN, Ashburtottf



F. FE BRIM AN. F. FERBIMAN LICENSED LAND BROKEB, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE. The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of which may be had on application:— THE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOE. SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. A SNUG HOME, consisting of 60 Acres of Land. Six-roomed House and attttmifdiHgs. The land is subdivided into oar paddocks, and is within easy distance a echo©! F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, * Ashburton. Nelson Street, Hampstead. Within a few chains of the School. "ft fH T G. HIGHT, m consequence of iT ? bin having removed to Mangaaturoa, m the North Island, has instructed me to effect aa imniediate sale of kis property situated as above. It consists of a sub stantial Brick Dwelling containing^ iouv rooms, erected on a quarter-acre section, My instructions are to sell, and no reasonable offer will be refused. Immediate inspection is invited. ( Full pwrtioulars can be Imd on applica-J Urn' F. FERRIMAN, LISMORE. S** A ACRES of Land; Capital Sheep £HJ Grazing Farm. F. FBBBIMAIS", Ashburton. ; MORTH-EAST T.OWN BBLT, ASHBURTON. H-fiS/F-AOKE of ground with House of Skc jßooms, good washhouse, copper, *na washing Arongh. The interest;on this purchase after paying the deposit would '*aly f.mount to 4s par week. -F. 3TERWMAK,



, TiUsixjiSß NOTICES ' ■© "\H7" E draw your ettention to the special purchases we have ten,- TT just made m §f| "* Ladies' and Gentleman' Wear >|, for the present season. They comprise Coronation Novelties, and useful everyday goods They will be Sold at Special Prices at ALCORN'S. BICYCLE LAMPS. TTHHB Finest Assortment of Bicycle Lamps you ever saw. : Prices Most Reasonable : . Phenomenon Gas Lamps, 17s 6d each; Solar Gas Lamps, 17s 6d each j Northlight Gas Lamps, 12s 6d each ; Silver King Lamps, 15s each ; Koh-i-nor Lamps (ladies), 12s 6d each. All makes and styles to choose from. We have " Bobby Dodgers " at 3s. "\ Pump connections 6d Solution 3d, 6d, is SOME OF Outfits gd, ,is . Oil, (lamp or lubricating) 6d, is ■Bells from 6d i \ TTT> Bt) YC*J? Q Toeclips from is * / U JLv Jl XV Jl. VyJjikJ Enamelling complete machine 20s Enamelling and Plating complete J machine 30s Now is fhe time to overhaul your Bike, don't wait till Spring is here. GATES, LOWRY & CO,, Zealandia Cycle Works, Burnett Street, Ashburton. W. Schwartz, Branch Manager. J. WIIS O N BUEHETT STEBET. HAS A BEAUTIFUL STOCK OP WALL P_APEIiS. Sign Writing a Specialty. Good Tradesmen sent to any part of Town or Country to execute Painting or Paperhanging m ail its branches. Telephone 65. CORONATION SALE OF FLAGS. FLAGS. 108 Do2en Flags Just' Opened for the , Coronation, : Procession, at 2s 6d pet dozen, or 3d each, full size, consisting of New Zealand, Union Jack, St George's Cross, Stars and Stripes, Imperial Flag of England, Harp of Old Ireland, Bonnie Scotland, Royal Standard, etc ANDREW ORR.