EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for October.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations: MONDAY, Oct. 13. For Australian States due Melbourne Oct. 18th), India, Chiaa, Ceylon, Straits Settlement, Japan, South Africa, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (due London November 23rd), via Brindisi, at 12.30 p.m.

Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Dunedjn, Oct 10 To-day's sales—Alpine \No. 2, 17s; Hart ley and Riley 465; Perseverance, 295; Rise and Shine, 245.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1902. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Day op Atonement. —To-morrow (Sat urday) being the Day of Atonement, the offices of Messrs FriedJander Bros., Ltd., will be closed.

Telephonic Communication—The Mount Hutt Road Board has decided to communicate with the Canterbury Cham ber of Commerce and the South Rakaia Road Board with reference to taking steps for establishing telephonic com munication between Christchurch and Ash burton.

Land for Returned Troopers.—Mr Witheford is urging the Government to supply all applicants with plans and full details of the terms under which the land set apart for returned troopers can be taken up. He has handed a list of applicants to the Department. '

The Canterbury Flour Mills.—The progress of operations at the new building of the Canterbury Flour Mills does not in any way interfere with the usual routine of work in the mill. The baiting connected with the machinery will run through loop holes for the purpose which will be left in the walls of the new building, by which the mill work will proceed undisturbed.

The Government and the Manawattt Railway Company.—The agreement be tween the Government and the Manawatu Eailway Company for interchange of run ning rights, etc., is to remain in force for a year. The Company estimates it will incur the loss of a thousand or two during that period, but will benefit ultimately. The terms are regarded by the public generally as satisfactory.

Anniversary Festival.-—The final re hearsal for the musical portion of the Baring Square Sunday School anniversary takes

place this evening. The melodies are mainly selected f r,om the sixth series of " Heart and Voice," and ar,e of the bright, spirited style suited for joyous occasions. If this year's eifovt does not eclipse those of I'crmer ones, it is expected to be quite equal to any preceding anniversary celebration.

Tiik Blackbirds. — Gardeners complnin sorely of the ravages ofNth.e blackbirds and around Ashburton. Those w'lio have

sown, peas appear to suffer most, iqv ke> matter how early ose is up, the blackbird has come aid gone, and left unmistakable evidence* of his work behind him. Tha householder " smiles the other way about "

at tho clean manner in which the peas have

been carefully lifted out of tho soil and pecked about, while the " gentleman with th© black coajb and yellow bill" pipes a merry lay on some adjoining tpse, at the beautiful repast that had been provided fa him. Poultry Raising. — The Wellington " Post " remarks: —The . experience of a

Wellington farmer who has gone in for poultry-raising will interest many of our Readers. He ha 3 tept his stock up to 35 ) head, and finds that after paying £42 for food there js a net return Qt £fO frcitg. the gale of eggs and fowls for the pasi twelve months, The eggs sold at an ave rage of a shilling aud a farthing per dozen, The poultry was of the common breed, The average number of eggs laid by each bird during the year was QQ. The farmer is improving the strain of his poultry, and believes that during the next year he will obtain an average of 100 eggs per bird.

An Inspired Reformer.—Mr F. T< Moore, who was recently convicted of threatening Sir Joseph Ward, returned to Wellington by the WaiUora yesterday. His relatives had entered into # bond that he would remain absent from the colony. Mr Moore has addressed a letter to Messrg Field and O'Meara, members of the House, stating his belief that he ia a specially inspired agent of God upon earth, whose mission it is to inform mankind concerning

the institution of reforms in commerce, finance, politics, society, and religion, in order to pave the way £or the millenium, He goes on to say that he frequently sees visions and hears voices, and as he hasbeejj

declared sane, what he alleges must b&

correct, unless he is the victim of a terrible ]haliucinalion. He wants his case sub mitted to $ Parliamentary Committee. In another letter .addressed to Di Grace, he S&yshe intends to consult him' regarding iais vision and voices. ''""•>. Tije Po\yEK op Littles.—The " JTrosticfc box," instituted at St Andrew's Presby terian jChurch, Christchurch, after the Jasfc annual meeting, as the result of a suggjeg tion by Mr J. A. Frostick, hag been so gu@r cesful that the interest on the church's boi^

rowed money has been more than assured, and something left for a sinking fund. As iiid Ssfcce?s of tho " Frostick box " becomes iknown it will 4-OUJ?tIGSS be adopted by other congregations. The ideV |c ihat every time a member or adherent of ifte plifjycii crosses the threshold of tho building for tha purpose of worship he places a bronze coin in the receptacle set aside for the Church Im-

jjrpyement Fund,

If he misses he makes

it a mailer #f conscience to pay up arrears at a future time, a&d in the case of St

Andrety' this is done with r.emarkablQ Joy alty, ' ■■•..'■

An Examination of the 1902 model Rudge-Whitworfch bicycle creates geniiine enthusiasm, It is far ahead or' anything ever sliown in a popular-priced machine, ;md so nearly absolute perfection in a cycle has been obtained that it will be a long time before r^val makers can hopo to equal jt." Inspect for yomselves at E. D. John ston's Cycle Dep<>t ; Igwnebb Street.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires .—Moderate westerly wind; glass rise.

Personal.—The Hon. Major Steward, M.H.R., Mrs Steward, and Captain Vernon Steward, returned to Ashburton to-day.— Mr C. A. C. Hardy, M.H.R., was in town to-day. Fa[,len Troopers' Memorial Fund.— It is desired that all subscription lists for j the Fallen Troopers' Memorial not yet sent ■■ in, and all subscriptions not yet paid should be' sent in at once to the Mayor or .the Town Clerk. v

Selwyn Electorate.—Mr C. A. C. Hardy announces in our advertising columns that he will meet the electors of the Selwyn district at Overdale sdhool rooni to-morrow night; Barrhill school room on Monday night; Dunsandel public hall on Tuesday night. The meetings will commence at 8 o'clock.

Prime Lamb.—Mr W. H. Rolinson had on view to-day at his butchery establish ment, Tancred street, some prime lamb, bred by Mr Trevurza, of Wakanui, which turned the scale at 411b. As lamb is not over three months old, this is an excellent sample of " Prime Canterbury."

"Meijba's Jewels.—-At the Mayoral re ception in Melbourne, Madame Melba, the brilliant diva, wore diamonds and pearls valued at £200,000. Detective McMana mey was detailed to convey the jewels to Sydney.

Captain F. G Tucker. —Our late fellow citizen, Captain F. G. Tucker, of the third and sixth Contingents, has gone into busi ness in Durban, having joined the firm of Rowan and Co., auctioneers, land agents, etc. An advertisement appears in this issue.

Land for Troopers. — A Wellington telegram states that the land to be given to returned troopers is eight thousand acres, of good quality, between Tekuiti and Awakino. As soon as the Troopers' Associa tion is formed and a deposit paid the block will be sub-divieed into two hundred acre lots. Mr Witheford, M.H.R., is preparing a list of the applicants who desire sections.

I Labour Day Episode The" Lyttelton 1 Times "says:—A family that decided to spend the afternoon of Labour Day on the River Avon had rather an unpleasant ex perience. The party consisted of a lady and geutloman, a little boy and a three months' old baby. They rowed from the Hospital Bridge to below the Madras Street Bridge, shortly after passing which the boat sunk in tho middle of the stream, leav ing the occupants sitting in about three feet of water. Tue man waded to the shore in turns with each member of his family, all of whom were thoroughly soaked.

Attempt to Weeck a Train.—Yester day's "Obago Daily Times" says :—" What was believed to have been an attempt to wreck the goods train from Rough Bridge, on the Otago Central line, was discovered on Thursday night. Shortly after passing Salisbury the engine struck a sleeper, which skidded under the cow-catcher for a few yards. The circumstances of the sleeper being placed at the entrance to a gorge would seem to indicate criminal intent, but investigations made by the police have thrown no light upon the affair, and they incline to the opinion that the sleeper was accidently left on the line, or thufc, if pur posely placed, the act was the work of some boys."

Opawa Estate.—Mr J. S, "Rutherford in forms the Timaru " Herald " that besides having accepted the offer of the Govern ment for the purchase of the 10,400 acres of freehold in the Opawa estate (the price accepted is £4 per acre), he has offered to surrender the lease of 9200 acres of pastoral country, the lease expiring in 1904, so that the two lots of land can be dealt with together, and better use be made of the hill country by combining blocks of it with the agricultural land. Delivery of the freehold is to bo given next March. It would be wise for the Land Board to accept a. suggestion which has been made in connection with previous casas of the kind, and conserve the interests of their future tenants by holding the ballot for the land before the clearing sale of the present owner takes place, so that ffae n&W settlers could ru^et their require ments in live stock and implements to some extent by purchase at that sale.

Uralite.—The "Times" gives an account of a most interesting product called ," uralite," which is now being produced in Bngtaud by an English company. It is g'aid that "uralite" will resist fire with complete succ&ss. "TJrah"te," which is made of asbestos compounded with certain other materials, is produced in large flat sheets or boards, which can be used for all I the purposes for which boards are employed. It can also, it is asserted, be employed for roofing, as it is rain-proof and rot-proof, §,3 well as fire proof, find is also a non conductor of hoat and cold, If this is true, the building of light; cheap dweljlings should be immensely facilitated, ■ffee uralite" i would be used as corrugated iron now is, but would not have the fatal defect of heat. The practical employment of. ura lite" will C9rtainly be watched with very great interest.

News in Brief.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, have received instructions from tho Ashburton Eacing CJub to sell by auction rmt Tuesday the privileges for the forthepming Spring Meeting, ""■ .' • r

At the Wellington Magistrate's Court yesterday, 175 civil cases were dealt with, establishing a record for one day's proceed? ings. The previous record for that city was 165 cases.

Fallen Troopers Memorial.

Tjiie following additional .subscripjfcl.ons to the Fallen Troopers' Memorial hava )£e£n received -

MAGISTERIAL.

A SHBUETUN.— m\ I>A¥.

(Before Messrs D. Thomas, and T. E. Fpton Js.P.) ATTEMPTED- RAPE. Peter Hansen was charged with attempt | jjjg £0 eoramit a rape on a little girl at j Tinwalcf, on!Oct^ijt?'#h. Sergeant Barlow asked the Bench to ex clude the public from the Court during the hearing of the case. The Justices ordered the doors to be closed, and the charge was proceeded with. After hearing a quantity of unsavoury eyi'denca, aecjieed, who had nothing to say, was committed'ito take his pti&i at th.e'n,Qst sitting flf the Supreme Court.' *"

Ashburton Presbyterian Church.

ANNUAL TEA MEETING,

The annual tea meeting in connection with the Ashburton -Presbyterian Church was held last evening in the Oddfellows' Hall. As the weather was fine, there was a very large attendance. Tea was laid punc tually at 5.30 p.m., and over 300 parsons sat down to the good things provided by the ladies of the congregation. The tables were nicely decorated, and laden with all the tempting delicacies one could wish for. The tables were presided over as follows •— Mrs Orr and family; Mrs Hepburn; Contri bution Table, No. I—Misses Dodds, Norman and Anderson; Mrs Johnston, assisted by Mrs Robertson, of Winchinore; Mrs W. Baxter, assisted by the Misses Scaly (3), and C. Cameron; Contribution Table, No. 2.— Misses Gibson, Urquhart, Walker, and Bow den ; Bachelors' Table Misses Kidd and Bruce, and Messrs H. Gresham, P. Orr, and W. Brock. Mr W Smith was also very energetic in lending a helping hand in carting, and otherwise giving assistance. There was a goodly number of country visitors present. After tea, the 'public meeting" was com menced. The Hall was crowded, and the chair was "occupied by the Rev. G. B. Inglis. There were also on the stage the Revs. J. C. Paterson, M.E., A. Bruce-Todd, of Geral dine, T. Riddle, and Mr Shaw. The choir was also seated on the stage, and was under the conductorship of Mr Edwin Craighead. The meeting opened with prayer by the Rev. A. Bruce Todd, after which the rev. chairman briefly addressed those present. During the course of his remarks, he said that the attendance at the church through out the year was the best on record. It was gratifying to him that it was so, and he hoped that it would continue. Opportuni ties to serve Christ were not far to look. He would ]iko to see the spirit of brother hood, kindliness, and so forth more in the church than it is, and he was sure that the church would be a power for good, both in Ashburton and district. The Rev. A. Bruce-Todd, of Geraldine, was the next speaker. He said that it was a go-ahead place Ashburton, and it gave him much pleasure to be present. It was a pleasure to him to come to a place like Ashburton. After recounting several amusing anecdotes, the rev. gentle man went on to refer to the power of the individual, and gave a practical illus tration of what an individual could do by himself. What would the world do with out the simple individual! Some great things had been accomplished by one man individually, and he would take as examples, Luther, John Knox, and others. All through the influence of one man many churches had been erected in Cuba, and a religious revival had set in, which resulted in many converts. Wherever a person was filled with enthusiasm, that enthusiasm be comes infectious. He would illustrate the means for good that had come about by the Torrey-Alexander mission. It was not the rich or the wealthy who could do the best work for God. He was afraid that people were loth to use their gif t3 that had been given them; and were also afraid to work in singular number. If the work of God was to spread, it rested upon each indivi dual.inernber of the church to do his or her

best. There were also grumble" s and critics in church communities, which were not essential to the general welfare of any church. He thanked God that Dr. Torrey aud Mr Alexander were sent to New Zea?

land, and as a result of their labours in this colony a great revival had taken place. (Applause.) Eov. J. C. Paterson, M.E,, said that he had not much experience in speaking at tea meetings, but he came before them 1 as a new arrival from the Homeland. TII9 speaker in his humorous way was soon on good terms with the audience. They had been told that the present generation were no

I better than their forefathers; and perhaps that might be so. Those who were in good circumstances and had plenty were apt to forget God, and he warned them of the evil of that. He paid special reference to the k need for home teaching of the young, with out which the teacher was almost helpless. In the work that the ministers had to do, it was essential that they should have the co-operation of the home. In paat genera tions it was true of the people of Scotland that the Bible was always the leading light in the home. The working classes now were perhaps not quite so attentive to their religious duties as they were years ago, and thi3'wa's to be regretted. People nowadays looked to comfort in the church, find were not inclined to the ways of old when church folk walked even miles to attend their religious duties. In conclusion he trusted that the people would be devoted to their church and help to make this fair country what it should be. (Applause.) Mr T. fiddle, of Eakaia, said that he was once of Gpiriion that speeches at tea meetings were "dry." But however that might be, he had been asked to speak on the subject of his travels in Palestine In speaking of this historic part of the globe, Mr Kiddle said that after landing he set out by train to Jerusalem, and during his |ourney thither the train passed through, much indulatingp-country, with" orange groves and'palms on either'side. "Ise firs£ day he visited Jerusalem he' went' up the Mount of Qlives. Speaking of the Jews, he said that their customs were similar to-day iq what they WQre, in dayp qf'o,ld. They ■were an interesting people^ and'ffre '-jjfay they kept the law of the country was quite, unique. Palestine wag desolate in many parts consequent on the rude fqrms of go? verament which existed in the country. All aorta of! tourists visited the country, mainly for health purposes, and to see the country, and the pilgrims were composed chiefly of Eussians. Mr Eiddle then referred to tho chief points of interest in and around Jerusalem. Thj? Church of the Holy Sepulchre, whic,h he visited TO not easy of ingress or egres/sj and pjtt^er places of In terest were Calvary, and the road by whicH Christ carried the Cross, The places of historic interest were closely guarded by Turkish soldiers.--What he had seen was enough to turn one against mere ritual, especially regarding the ways of those pre lates wpre responsible for such a con dition' of 'things. |'t was. only with difficulty that one could obtain admission to the Church of the Holy 'Sepulchre. After a passing reference to the characteristics of the Bedouins of the desert, and briefly touching upon pjjher 1 topics the speaker re sumed his'seat aoiid much apjjlausjj.: .' ' ■' An excellent musical programme was arranged, the items being given' between ihe addresses, and consisted of the follow ing; :— Pianoforte solo, Mr Kennedy; an jthfein, ?' G L'osgL be zge'reif al" choir 5 Violin solo ' '(encored) Mrs ""Mcßo'nald; song,' Mr B. Oraighead; song, Miss' duet, Messrs ll'umjphreyg and McDonald"; song, Mr Matheson ; pianoforte solo, Miss Adrienne Orr; anthem, "How beautiful upon the mountains," choir; song, Mr J. .I'rgsize; violin solo, Mr McClurg; song, Mr W. 'An'.dersonj g,nthem ? "My Shep herd," choir. The accoiap ani'sts' for the evening were Misses Watt, Ethel Gates, and Eichardson.

It may be remarked that all the items were well received and the vocalists were apparently in good form. The anthems F.ere' excellent, giving <?yidoEce of careful practice on the paVt of members of the choir, and the success of these 'is in a great measure due to the painstaking efforts of j the conductor Mr Edwin .Craighead. In respect to the instpumentaljsis, the capa bilities of th.c ladies and gentlemen took part in this portion of we programme are so well known to Ashburton au3}@[)ee,s that they need no embellishment at our hands. It is sufficient fco say that they played their pieces with credit to them geltes and pleasure to those present A hearty" vote of "■jbhanjlcs was parsed to the iadies, vh.o ba4 so generougly'^jjbjjiiied the tables, on the proposition* 0?' Mr and the same compliment was tendered the performers, on the motion of Mr J. S. Tennant. . . ;

• Rev. G. E. Jnglis, on behalf of the con gregSticfn,'■■ thanked %il those who had assisted 7 in making the gatneritiga success, after which tlie "ineefcin" t^rcqiinate':3 with the Benediction,

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Capetown, October 9 The Cape Legislative Council has received the report of the Committee of Enquiry into martial law exonerating Messrs Mulder and Pretorious, members of tho Council. The former was deported and the latter fined under martial law. The report de clares Baron Alverstone's commission con sidered the law had failed in this instance to protect loyal subjects of the King.

Boer Generals and Kaiser

United Pres3 Association—By Electric ' Telegraph—Copyright. Berlin, Oct. 9 The " North German Gazette " states that the Kaiser, on the 18fch ult., caused it to be notified to the Generals that he was prepared to receive them, provide! they ! refrained from all anti; British agitation, and sought an introduction through the Ambassador.

De Wet accepted the conditions on behalf of his comrades. An official intimation from the Hague on the 6th inst showed that the Generals had altered their minds, and raised difficulties about asking for an audience;^saying they wished to be sum moned. The matter was, therefore, settled negatively.

Until the announcement appeared in the " North German Gazette," the pan-Ger mans were persuaded that an audience would be granted, especially after the pub licity given to it, and now show their dis appointment and anger, but their efforts to inflame the people are impotent, owing to the public's indifference, which is reflected in the smaliness of the subscriptions to the Boer funds. : ■ ~n London, October 9. ;" The Times " remarks that the so-called official despatch from the Hague to the generals relieved Sir E. Lnscellea, the British Ambassador in Berlin, from the disagreeable necessity of conveying to the generals their Government's refusal to allow them to accept an honour which would be construed throughout the world, particularly in South Africa, as fresh en couragement to the Boer Nationalist dreams.

It is stated in Brussels that the generals intend to ask to be presented to President Loubet.

The Coal Strikes.

United Pre3S Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. New York, Oct. 9 A mas 3 meeting of Pennsylvania miners determined to stand firm.

London, October 9 Household coal in England has advanced a shilling per ton. Pabis Oct. 9 The French miners have declared a general strike. A manifesto which has been issued to all French workers declares that the strike is due to the employers declining to let delegates consider the minimum wage and the regulation of labour also the absence of any provision for old age pension legislation. • The manifesto regrets the indirect consequence of the struggle.

A second manifesto, addressed tc business men, regrets the calamities the strike en tail?.

A third manifesto bids the army remem ber Colonel Saint Eemy's refusal to obey his superiors' orders because they were op posed to conscience, and urges them not to fire on the strikers.

A fourth manifesto asks foreign miners for help,

The Panic in Canada.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Ottawa, Oct 9 The financial panic iv Canada was due to the need of money to move the crops, and to the collapse of Wnll street prices. Con fidence is now restored.

CRICKET,

THE AUSURALIANS IN SOUTH AFEICA.

i Capetown, Oct. 8 The Mayor of Capetown welcomed and entertained the Australian cricketers a£ dinner. Major Wardill, responding to a toast, said he hoped the tour was the com mencement of a series. The team was entertained at Johannesburg, and much en thusiasm was displayed. ; r "'

Two Men Buried Alive.

TJnited Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph—Copy right. Sydney, October 9 Owing to a collapse of earth in the, Cen tral Mine at Broken Hill, twq'rainers, namecj Campbejl and Jordan, 1. Were entombed.' No hopes are entertained for the rescue of the men. " ' ' ' ' '■■•••

Victorian Railways.

Mklbournp, Opt. S The Goverment jntend tp effect a re4uc tioij pf £IPQ,OOO in the working exposes pf the railways, Pr-ob&bly eight huftdrpd §m> ployeea will be dismissed,

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

' lj"-4E[?t|, Oct. 9 The entries for the forthcoming stibw' of the Hawkes Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Association exceed those of last year by 353 the respective totals beiug :—l9ol—Sheep 367, cattle 125, horses 317, pigs 37, dairy produce 39, poultry 97, dogs 55, sundries 104, grain 49; implements 4, vehicles 246, total, 148(5 V |6Q2- cheep 468, cattle 153,; hbrses 356,pig8 38, 4airyt|)rbdaoßl<|6 J t"'pQiiß try 110, dogs 56 4 sundries 177, grain 6C implements and vehicles 325, total 1789. ■' V l Wellington, October 9 It has been decided to entertain the Pre mier at ft' banqnefc on tha thjrd nigHt after Jils return to Wellington. ' '':i " 1 ' JTew Plymouth, October 9 The Compensation Courii Has concluded the hearing of the case between Mr Wil liam Cpurtenay and the jfew Plymouth Borough Council re Jslie yalu'atiog of the site which was ta&tfo' fo^ aji aqattoirV Mr Courtenay elatmed. £3528, ana fh'e Council had offered £17fI. The Court awarded; Mr Courtenay a valuation of £2236 and .£75 costs, each party to pay his and their own assessor's fee of £15 14s 'y-.- .-, ■ iJHjiisscMUEcji, Oofcoiser 9. 'Mrs Agnes HougHtoii, aged 09^ died sud denly in a neighbour's house to»day. She j had been suffering from heart disease. Invercae&ill Oct. 9 To-night Nurse Peiper, formerly of the Southland Hospital and who was through mbst of the South African campaign,, was presented' with articles of' |ewetyery ' fifom , the citizens'. Miss'P6ipet had" previously received the gold medal'of the' Otago aiid Southland !Nurses? Committee.' ' '

A Dredging Case.

DUNEDIN, Oct. 9 The case of Fdley's Extended Company v. Cutten Bros, and Faithful, claim for .£IOOO for alleged misrepresentation, was continued i$ $ht? ■ Supreme Court to-day, when the ease fop-the defence was' opened. Emphasis was laid on the •fact that no fraud was imputed to Messrs Cutten Bros, in the matter, and • his Honour said he was not sure it was not suggested in the pleadings,: but the jury could take it, after what counsel' had sajxj, that if it wa,s sug gested it now :EYidelfis was given by the defendants. The case will probably ponelude to-morrow.

The A.M.R. Military Sports.

Notwithstanding the boisterous weather yesterday, a good many visitors from Ash burfcon and elsewhere gathered on the Lagmhor grounds to witness the military sports arranged by the Ashburton Mounted Bines. The howling gale that continued for the greater part of the afternoon quite marred the comfort of everybody, and to some extent must have interfered with the success of several "of the events on the programme. But notwithstanding this, the sports were well worth seeing, and they were carried on with great energy and promptitude. All of the items were inter esting, but perhaps the most exciting to the spectators were the wrestling on horseback, the rescue race, and the special event substituted for one that would have been impossible in suoh weather. During the progress of the sports it became evident that docility was a very valuable quality in a horse if the rider hoped to succeed in the competitions, speed being also a great recommendation. Some of the troop horses were made to lie down, and their riders used them as pillows, and also between the events as shelters against the wind. Most of the animals, too, showed that they had been pretty well practised in jumping. Indeed, several sections cleared all the hurdles as evenly together as they could move at a walk. The 'Night Alarm,' was item, not only to returned troopers, of whom there was a ■good sprinkling amongst the spectators, but to the rest, of the onlookers, who were greatly amused at the methods adopted by some of the troopers in fixing, up their uni forms and accoutrements after being called to arms. The Ashburton Band was in atten dance, and played a number of pieces during the afternoon, and their contributions were much appreciated. A tent was on the ground in which light refreshments were obtainable for a small charge, and contri bution boxes were found at varkras con venient points, in the hands of troopers who had probably been specially selected for this duty on account of their persuasive ways. The contents of these boxes were we believe for providing prizes for the sports, so it is to be hoped they were generally made use of by the visitors. After the band had played the National Anthem the members, with others who had re mained to the last, were invited to the camp by the officers, and there partook of afternoon tea. The Prize List ia held over till to-morrow, by request.

Election News

Mr C. A. C. Hardy, M.H.E., addressed a meeting atf Doric last Wednesday, Mr Thos. Smith being in the chair. Mr Hardy detailed the leading events of the session just passed, and gave his views on the chief questions of public interest. He received a rote of thanks. Mr Hardy also addressed a meeting at Kyle on Thursday, when Mr W. Watson presided. The meeting was a most enthu siastic one, and a vote of thanks was passed. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunbdin, October 10 Mr Scott, Liberal candidate^for Bruce, opened the campaign at Milton last night. He has declared himself an out-and-out sup porter of the Government, and said objec tion had been taken to his candidature, because he was a Catholic. He would not Bupport State aid to denominational schools till the question had been so decided by referendum. A vote of thanks was unani mously passedi the mover saying that it was premature to ask confidence from those present. .

Mount Hutt Road Board.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Hutt Eoad Board was held on Monday. Present—Messrs Morgan, Milton, Dent, and Ward.

An apology for absence was received from Mr McLean.

It was decided to communicate with the Christchurch Chamber of Commerce, and the South Eakaia Board, as to steps to be taken to procure the telephone communi cation with Christchuvch and Ashburton,

The clerk was instructed to issue notices to olear the gorse from the road in two cases; also to take proceedings to recover unpaid rates. ' . '

It wa3 decided to. call fo,r tenders for till ing ruts on the Bi'ver Eond,llighb,ank, anc[ the Back Track; for shingling on the Back Track, Marawiti, and on Gunns Road; for work in connection with tb_eEajlway Epa<} j and for grubbing g'orse on <;he Back Track. It was decided that the penalty for non completion of contracts within the specified time would be enforced in all cases.

A letter from the County Engineer re poisoned grain was read. . .

It was decided to write to the County Council pointing out that the Mount Hutfc Riding had not received a fair proportipnpf the poisoned' grain during tlfe'past'seasqn, and asked that in future whenever the! Council was preparing a supply, some should be forwarded to the Mount Hutt Board. Correspondence fron* Mr Purne}!, rip dig solution of Board and ejection of nei? Board, was read, and ihe Ohairioa^^ g°tion in fi*pg E^cemlier as the day of elec tion, w^s "■■'."•' Vl'" "* .'" The dissolution of the Board will be made on November 7tk; '

The Land Board forwarded a ligtqf qpcu-» piers of certain s,eotiona at Highbank ft»d Mapawiti. \

The Manager of Railways forwarded "Gazette" notice of proclamation of land along the railway line rested intheEoad Board,

The District Railway Engineer forwarded plan of road through station yard, Methvec. It was decided to ask the Engineer to meet members of the Board to discuss the question of fencing the railway yard. It was decided to pay the usual price per 100 for birds eggs. Mr W. f- Richard's tenders for shingling on 'the* V/iewmouut Boad, and the Broom Park Soad were accepted. :( ; • liS Accounts amounting to £123 17s 6d were passed for payment. ' . ; J ' The question of purchasing a stone crush ing and rolling plant was held over. '

GOLF.

ASHBURTON v. TIMARTJ,

A pe&m. from the Ashburton Golf Club yisrjrad Timaru on Wednesday, and played *. match with the Tiniaru' piub on the Ifp.r^h sfreet'-links;. Singles %ere played Cm the | mprningrahd fb^rsomes" in the afternoon, j and after a most enjoyable match,' Timartf wepe rejjurned as w.inne.rs. Afternoon tea, Jfin^ljr prpY;de4 by ihe'la^si' ol^k wasi S" HQl}'ap]sceciatßd by players a^d spiowtqr| ike, '<'The'following are the. scqre.^ :~ Singles. Timaru. Ashbtirton. Jefferson ..10 Fooks ■'■'.. 4 Cox  7 Wood .. 4 Mtiljarpn •.. . § Copb .. 3 Muubley 1 ;,-, f .^etinaat ... 12 Green ... 8 Snodgrass .;. 7. Hassell ... 10 Hardie ... 4> Tennent ... 9 Cromje- .. 6 Young ... $, Gordon ... Ifoles 6"S Ifple3 4| F.OU?ISOKI!,§. Jefferson an 4 Cojc ' 7 and Wood 3 Knubley and Hart 7 Tennant and Cook 4 (treQn and Hassell 8 Hardy and f aod gras« ,„ 4 Tennent and Grqmie and Gpp^ Young , 10 4ou .» 3 Holei? 32 Holes 13

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN i FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1902



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£8, 9. Amount previously acknowledged 64 5 5 Ashburton County Saleyards Co. 2 2 0 Loyal Orange Lodge ...220 3ijr C. pobprty's List— j. A! Giophigx- 0 5 0 j, Feygi© ""'' ... Q g $ • , Good Cause , 0 1Q 6 C. Doherty ... 0 10 8 G-. Culverjiouse ... 0 5 ,0 A. A. Fooks ..050 _:—-— 1 18 6 JB7O S? 11



F. FEBRIUA.tr. i A Cursed Inheritance. \ S far back as the days of Plato and Aristotle, it was believed tliat drunkon ttess ran in the blood. This is now an axiom in the scientific world. Dr. Robeitson relates this case :—" A lady well known to ■;•■;■ / sne took a great interest in the Sick Children's Hospital, and wished to give ettch of the inmates a Christmas gift. By Way of adding to the pleasure of the children, she asked each one, some days before, what he or she would like best. There was great excitement among the littles ones—one choosing a doll, another a pioture book, another a Noah's Ark, and so on* One little one, with an eager face, said ft lyord which the lady did not catch. ' Say ifc again, my dear, she said. And this time there could be no mistake. The word was whisky. Scarcely believing her ears, the visitor turned to the nurse, who said "Oh, yes, it is too true. The tiny thing is five years old—what we call a whisky baby. It has been nourished on whisky, : and we are trying to wean it, but too probably it will die iii the process." BUSINESS NOTICES. H GRESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Fxamination, October, 1897. EIGHT years experience with E. G. and F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dnnedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomaß* Auction Booms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Geld and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. G-as administered. All work guaranteed. Houbs of .Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residenoe—Care Mas Gbant, Wills Street. PL We are now showing £§$*%$ a Beautiful Assortment . & NEW GOODS In all Departments, AND INVITE INSPECTION. ILGOM'S Drapery, Clothing, and Boot House Havelock Street. £78 lot £59. JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier. REMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared Cheap to make room for new goods. W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. LOVELY Laces 4|d and 6|d. Lot trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d Hem stiched Handkerchiefs G for Is. W. H. PEARCE Cash Dra-oer & Clothier, OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS OF SPUING : : ■: V GOODS Are Now Being Opened — :O: — SOMETHING new in every -department, our Prints being especially attractive. 2000 Yards-at 4^d per yard, and warranted fast colors One Shilling in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO.



CHABX3SS .BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBJJBTON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any | time. i Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to I <wvier. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive j Bread—Bejwaline. 8 209 3moke Mew Venus '



I BUSINESS NOTICES ___ I FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers;- Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles beautifully trimmed, Charming Blouses. Silk Underskirts—all shades. Lace Collarettes—very stylish. Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes Corsets, CB and P.D;, just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of alf kinds just opened, ex Paparon.J Requirements for Dressmaking 'and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring in. " Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the " New Idea " Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid, c Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets - A N I) R E W OR R. G. M E D 1) INS T> ESPECTFUL^jV requests inspection of the following seasonable articles, jusl JKj landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Eakes, Hoes, Troxvels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys Spades and Forks, etc. FARMERS' REQUISITES. Leading, Plough and Back Chains, Q-ovse Knive3, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers Picks, Axes, Hatchets, Sav/s, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... ... 4s 3d per tin. WIRE NETTING. —Having a large stock on hand I am selling—Sheep (with, centre strand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, 18in, Id 5 24in lgd ; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh iin tc lin in proportion. SEWING MACHINES.- lam Sole Agent for the celebrated " DAV.EY" Machine, the cheapest and best in the market. Hand— £3 10s, Treadle from £fi 10s to .£3 10s, with 1 years guarantee. Needles for ' Singer,' 'Davey,'' Wertheim,"Davis,'' New Home,' etc. all at 6d per dozen. I make a specialty of CARPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety^at the lowest prices in Ashburton. The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, ottttorite Arcade. ZEALAfIDIA CYCLES j * Simply Perfect. ]\/f ADE from B.SA. Farts, specially for New Zealand Roads. Better than any im ported machine for the every day cyclist. Fitted with latest Garrard.Free Wheels, witl: patent Back Pedal Brake, Dunlop Vulcanised Tyres, Brook'sjSaddles, any stylo Handle Bars, Pedals, Gear, Etc. Our 1903 Models now on view. ' 1 OATES, LOWEY &,,CO. t I Largest Cycle Makers and Importers in New Zealand. . Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street • *>> I JPS Jc^ jflf JLr I new straws . m^^^^Sm NEW STEAWS I JUST Opened. JUSI °PEJfED- -50 Dozen-Straw Hats. 50 Dozen. Boys' White and Speckled Straw Hats is. I Men's White Straw Hats 3s ' ■ Men's White Straw Hats 4s 6d Men's White Straw Hats up to 8s See Window. Special Display. Ladies' Folding Mraw Hats 6s 6d. Tne latest fashion New Zealand Clothing Factory, SALES ARE ALL THE RAGE. Special Reductions ;oj-™«- Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PIGRFOBD INVITE COMPARISON OP VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, Ss 6d, 4s, 4s 64, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5b per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d ppr pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair Genife Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, an<? Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. { ur Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." Nicholas' &pickford, EAST STREET, ASIIBUETON', J. WILSON'S 1 S^^ so-Ei m» 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 tpwn, and vastly superior. &§F The Prices are the same as for Ordinary Paperhangings. Borders and Friezes to Match. Persons desirous oi choosing from the full stock, but not intending^to use the Papers for some time, may have them, laid aside #$til required.



."TVTEW SPRING GOODS now showing. _J3l Now Prints, New Blousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment ■ .of Now Lines in each department. Cash I DisQQU#,fc at the rate of one shilling in the pound ofi j?<U .purchases from ninepence I worth upwards!/' c* IJ. C. Barrett's [ Drapery, Clothing/and feocs Warehouse, East street. Furniture—The best place in Ashburton is j i Strange's ?



TAiLoutNo.—We have just tecieivod our first two shipments of new summer goads comprising the most up-to-date suitings as now worn at Home. We always encourage customers to select from the web which is 'far inoi^ satisfactory than ordering from small' patterns. 'W> have a very large etoekto select from." W.e;6mpioy first class tradesmen—every garment made'on I'■pur premises. We ■ giisrante,e all pup worjr, fit and style at prices that v/jjlcompare l favourably with those of any leading 3NW I Zealand city firm. We respectfully invite customers to kindly order early to prevent disappointment in the "rush" before the £hows. Craighead and Berryman the dealing ,tailcrs Ashburton. [ Advt.] < 01&gsyvW *$■$ Cyo.cke.ry, gc> ( to Strange's



Sandeb And Sons. Eucalypti: Extract— Under the distinguished patrpnag» of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globe. That the Qvq.de, resinous oils, which are now 'foisted upon tlis public under the name of KHcalypti ExfrVH n>ay not Jjg mistaken for'saiiae* ami §og.s' u?e *-4?4".e %.ea lypti Extract, we state i-=rl(i is grpved by tests made by the Msdical Clinics t>s tiia Universities at Bonn and Griefswald JPrussia), that only products that are •saturated vjith oxygen and freed of acids, re&rnous' anddthsr sufcetaneks adherent to primary a 1 istiliafeiorf;! f' till* develop ths curative properties'possessed by the plant. To avoid the^appalUng .CQnseauences result ing from the application of substitutes, etc, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander and Sons' Puce Eiw - ltpti Extbaot and be safe.



Lovely Ties and Sunshades at Strange' 3



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man former, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, clicks, geese Qr turfeeys, find a ready sale, and .eachone'means'ar pr&ffii with hardly any work. Send f or- our catalogue . Wje sell on cash or-time payments, and can give you real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert "always at your servjce, tge keep tile best of every*, thing lor rihp poultry y#rd'J—AafV •' " )' Smoke New Venus