EPHEMERIS

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for December.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for bhe following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations: TUESDAY, Dec. 2. For Northern Ports and Westport, also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, via Monte Video and Teneriffe, specially addressed per Wakanui, per Eotomahana, at 6 p.m.

Commercial.

London Wool Sales.

London, November 28

Wool at yesterday's sales was animated. Merinos are hardening and orossbreds are unchanged.

LAND SALES.

Messrs Guinness and LeCren, Ltd., Timaru and Waimate, report having sold by public auction at Waimato on Saturday Mr .John HopkiDs' farm at Willowhridge, containing 224 acres 2 roods 25 perches, to Messrs Flobcher Firos., at £30 per acre. The Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Limited, Timaru, (per Mr J. Mundell, auctioneer,) report having 1 sold 200 acres of rich swamp land close to Geraldine on account of Mr John Macdonald, Geraldine, to Mr A. C. Carter, of Hilton; also 275 acres situated close to Pakahea Homestead, on account of Mr Philip Ware ing, to Mr A. Bisset. The above properties changed hands at satisfactory prices.

DEATHS.

Truckle.—At his late residence, Cameron Street East, on November 30th, Charles James, beloved husband of Agnes S. Truckle. Aged 62 years.

Oliver.—Nov. 30, at Mrs Cullen's private hospital, Ashburton, Donald Oliver, late of Westerfield. Aged 73.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, DECEMBEE 1, 1902. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Rakaia Eiver.—The Eakaia river is fit for fishing.

Vital Statistics.—Following are the vital statistics for Ashburjbonfor tho month of November : — Births, 2s ; marriages, 7; deaths, 7.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires : —Strong winds to gale from between west and south-west and south during the next 16 hours; glass rise, but falling after that time with easterly wind.

Dunedin Snow.—The attendance at the Dunedin Show on Friday reached 14,009. The takings for the two days was £460, the new grand stand bringing ifl another .£SO.

Allkgkd Murder. The hearing of the charge of murder against T. F, Moore find Mary Ana Miles was resumed on. Saturday at Napier. Dr Eoss said tt.ere was nothing from the circumstances and examination of the body to lead to the conclusion that the deceased Lottie Ancell had caused her own death.

From Different STANDroiNTS.—IIe was taking a final nip at a country pub, just to " steady " himself prior to casting his vote. " Now, Jim," said the landlady, with he.r sweetest of smiles, " mind yqujdon'b strike out the top line, or you'll ruin me." " Ite dad, th->n, ma'am, responded Jim/ if I don't strike it out I'll be ruined.''

Picnic Party.—At the invitation of Capt. ami Mrs Colemau a children's party "was held to-day at the beach, Newman's drag was hired for tho occasion, and was well filled with young people. The party was held in celebration of tho birthday of Miss Coleman, who was the recipient of many valuable presents. ■

Personal, — The Hon. W. Hall-Joneg. Minister of Public Works, waa a passenger for Wellington by the express on Saturday evening. The honourable gentleman visited Dunedin during the past week with the ob ject, of consulting a specialist with regard to his eyesight, and it is pleasing to know that the report of the doctor is of a most satisfactory character.

Royal Insurances. —The Czaritsa, whose health recently caused some concern, is in sured for £250,000. Her little daughter, however, the Grand D.uqhes3 Qlga, svas, iy* sured, within a' week 6t her birth, for half a million, while the Czar himself is insured for ,£BOO,OOO. Prince Henry of Prussia possesses a unique kind of policy, for he is probably the only man in thq world who jgj insured against assassination only, This for the sum of ,£IBO,OOO.

A Reward Offered.—A good deal of pilfering has been gcing on in the Mayfield and Valetta districts of late. Whips have been stolen from traps ; camps entered and "tucker" taken, and other depredatory acts performed. Growing bolder, presum ably because of ncn detection^ the thieves have taken to broachiuj* goads, a^d have broleninto cases consigned to Mr j. G. Good, storekeeper, Mnyfield, who offers a reward «of .£5 for information which will •les<! go t% c]e.tect;ion of the offenders. Mount Somehs Btobts. -At a meeting of the Mount Somers Sports Committea the tender of Mr Clay for the publican's booth was accepted. There being no offers for the refreshment booth, the secretary is willing to make terms with any person who may inquire. Train arrangements are very satisfactory, as the railway authorities will eonypy horses by the special train if required/which will enablp hovse owners in Ashburton to take their horses up in the morning and return in the evening, for the sum of 13s.

To Volunteer Officers. —The next' ex amination of officers in the South Canter bury Volunteer District will be held in the Timaru office at 10.30 on Wednesday next.

Held Over—Some letters on the Local Option Poll are unavoidably held over, chiefly on account of their length. For some little time our space is liUuly to be congested, aud if our correspondents should desire early publication of their letters, they should keep their letters short

Honour to the Good."—The Banks in Ashburton were closed to-day, yesterday (November 30th) being St. Andrew's Day. Flags were flying on several of the public buildings in honour of the Queen s birthday. Her Majesty was born on December Ist, 1844, consequently is 58 years old to-day.

Bright Hours' Children. —The Bright Hours' Children frcm Ciiristchurch will pay a visit to Ashbuiton and give two of their very attractive entertainments on the 19th and 20th insfc. The proceeds will bo in aid of the Beautifying Association's funds. Further particulars in future issue.

The Cyclists! Vote. — Colonial made B.S.A.'Bioycles score by an overwhelming majority the largest number of votes every year, and especially those made by such firms as Messrs Gates, Lowbt & Co. (sole makers of Zealandia Cycles), who are on the spot, and are ever ready to meet their clients under a liberal guarantee.

News in Brief.

The Ashburton Borough Council invites apjjlications t'or_ the position of Borough Valuer at a Hilary of .£2O per annum.

Mr Henry Stephenson will continue the oale of drupory, clothing, etc, at his auction rooms to-morrow, commencing at 2 o'clock.

Owing to the continued rise in flour the master bakers of Cluistchurch have raised the 'price of bread from to-day (December Ist) to 3£d per 21b loaf. j

Mr A. T. H. Williams advertises in this issue that he has surpassed himself this year in the display he is making of Christmas and New Year cards.

Mr David Thomas will hold an auction sale of drapery, clothing, etc, in the Arcade ou Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning next.

( The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative i Association announce that they will hold a clearing sale of Mr Fl. Osborne's live stock / and implements at Willowby on Wednesday, ' December 17th.

Messrs Halina and Co., photographers, Saunders' Buildings, announce that for tho month of December they are doing one dozen enamelled cabinet photos and one enlarged photo, mounted on a plate sunk mount, for 12s .6d. They guarantee satis faction.

Andiew Neilson, a man with a number of previous convictions, was on Saturday sentenced at Napier to twelve months' imprisonment for the theft of £10 10s at Waipawa.

The submarine mining stations at Lyt telton and Port Chalmers are to be closed, and most of the men transferred to Wel lington and Auckland. A few will be kept to look after the searchlight plants.

Obituary.

Mr Donald Oliver.

We regret to have to chronicle t'rje death of Mr Donald Oliver, of Westerfield, who passed away rather suddenly— at Mrs Cullen's Nursing Home on Saturday. Hehad ■been ailing for seveial months, but it was not thought that the end was so near. Mv Oliver had been twenty-eight years in the Ashburton district, having arrived here in 1874 from Victoria, where he had for many years previously been connected with sheep farming. He was over ten years manager at Westerfield for Mr Chas. Eeid and for Mr Hawdon, He always th,e greatest interest in the breeding an 1 management of sheep, particularly the merino breed, of which he was one of the best judges in the colony. He acted as one of the judges in the fine combing section so lately as the last Metropolitan Show. Mr Oliver took a great interest in the local affairs of his dis trict, and also in many of the leading ques tions of the day, and was a frequent 'con tributor to the newspapers. He was a man of genial disposition, and was much esr teemeil b3 r those who knew him well.

The funeral will take place at 3.l£j to-njorrow, mqvi^g from Mrs Cullen's, Wome.

Mr G. J. Truckle,

An old resident in this colony passed away on Saturday in the person of Mr C J Truckle, who came out to Cantei'bury in 1859. He was engaged in farming in the Templeton district for several years, and Mr Stephen Barter, of Templeton, ia a nephew of his, lie married in 18 34, and removed to Christ church, where ho went into the coal and firewood business. In 1876 he came to Ashburton, where he has kept a boarding house and restaurant until shortly before his death. Mr Truckle had been in in different health for a considerable time prior to his death. The funeral takes place to-morrow at 2 p.m.

Fire.

A MAN BUENED TO DEATH.

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Wanganui, Nor. 80

Aij, 4 o'oclock th:s morning a fire occurred in a six-roomed honse at Armoho. The house whs totally destroyed, and the oc cupier, Mr John Walker, was burned to death. Deceased who was 83 year of age, was one of the oldest settlers. The house was insured for £150 in the Commercial Union, and the f uruiture for £75 in the

General Election Returns.

United Press Association By Electrics Telograph,--Copyriglif; Hokitika, Deo, 1 The final totals for the Westland con etituency are—Hon. R. J. Se&don 2983, F. W. Isitt 241. : New Plymouth, Dec. I The official return from Parthaka alters the figure of the Egniont election, giving Mr Jennings a majority of seven.

The Elingamite Enquiry.

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Auckland, November 29 Mr Morrison fourth engineer, of the Elinga mite, deposed tha_t at 10.45 a.m., on Sun dayj November 9t|i, he got; thp oifder " Full speed astern." He reversed the engines, which gave a half turn, and then stopped. Then heard the ship scraping on the rocks. It seemed to be ths after part of the vessel which had struck. When the engines re fused to reverse, the chief engineer tried to move the engines ahead but they would not move. He attributed this to the propeller being stopped by something outside the ship. The engines went alright from Syd ney. The reversing gear was in good order. Forty seconds after the order came to go astern the water from the after tank came into the engine-room, and they plugged the air-pipes: tcj keep the'water but:'

THE LOCAL OPTION POLL

References in the Churches.

St. Stephen's.

There was a very large congregation at St Stephen's church last evening. The Eev. E. White-house, taking for his text Rom.

xii. 21, " Be not overcome of evil, but over come evil with good," said that so far as these words could guide us in the matter of social reform, we were directed to look to the strengthening of the man to resist temp tation, rather than to removing temptation out of his way. Such temptations however, as were not needed for discipline, but were only elements of danger must be removed. Referring to tbe recent ballot, he said the principle was clearly enunciated that the pecuniary interests of individuals were not to be • considered in a question of social reform, containing an element of danger, which thoughtful people were bound to take into account. Security was the soul of enterprise and thrift, and if social reform demands a sacrifice it should be equally Bhared. He felt sure, however, that when those who had suffered, addressed them selves to retrieving their loss they would have the sympathy and support of the whole community on their side. Tho capricious ness with whioh votes were cast could not [be passed over. A vote was a serious responsibility, and should be exercised with the greatest care. A gratifying feature was the fact that so many had sacrificed their legitimate liberty for what they regarded as the good of others, especially the good of the rising generation. As to the remedy for an acknowledged social evil which had now been adopted, those who expected from it nothing but good were mistaken, as were those who looked for nothing but evil. The true attitude to adopt was to look for the good, to foster and develop it, and by good to overcome the evil, if evil there be.

THE WESLKYAN CHURCH.

The clarion vote of victory was predomi nant in the services at Baring Square Church on Sunday, even the Sunday School contributing its quota to the general spirit of thanksgiving for last Tuesday's vote .Mr Harland Grayburn preached in the morn ing, and the Eev. Thos. Fee conducted the evening servioe. His text was from the first two verses of the 103 rd Psalm, and the whole sermon had reference to the suc cessful conclusion of the No-license cam paign in this electorate. During the course of his address Mr Fee remarked that they were thanking God on behalf of the wkole community for the banishment of the liquor traffic from Ashburton on Ist July, 1903. They were grateful on account of the benefit it would mean to the liquor sellers themselves and their employees. For the accumulation of wealth, hotelkeepers took a great risk, and their deliverance had been brought abont last Tuesday. From statistics it would be found that licensed victuallers and their assistants do not live half the time that those in other occupa tions did, from which it would be seen that gold might be bought too dearly. The con gregation ought also to thank God on be half of the trade's victims, many of whom since election day met the No-license work ers with a hearty " God bless you." Mr Fee mrde reference to other phases of tho question, and specially noted. that though the publicans and others were angry and sore at the result of Tuesday's vote, he hoped the day would come when the advo cates of the trade and those engaged in it would realise that the temperance people were thoir best friends.

PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH.

Last night a special thanksgiving service was held in the Primitive Methodist Church, when the Eev E. Eaine occupied the pulpit. There was a good attendance. His text was taken from the Song of Solomon, chap ter 2, verse '6—"l sat down under his shadow with great delight and hi* frujt was sweet to my taste." The Ipealier- went on to show wherein their delight lay, not in what some people would call the downfall of their opponents; for he maintained it was not their downfall, but probably the first step towards rising not in the defeat they are suffering; for it is the traffic we are fighting, not the men who are engaged in the dispensing of it. We claim to be Christians, haviag virtue and right upon our side, ana the approval of God upon our work, and it is no business of ours to seek' the downfall of any people. Wt3 are not here to cackle and chuckle over thsiu de feat. True we are delighted at the victory, b,ut it J? b.ecaus.o the victory achieved is in the real and eternal interests of all parties, and more especially of those engaged in tho trade. Financial loaevs they ra,ay bfy bqfc Tfe can't; conclude that a financial logs necessarily means eternal 1.->S3, nor on the other hand, we can't conclude that gain irrespective of the ch,an.np,ls through which it comes is eternal gain. With us the moral aspect of the question is the first considera i tiion. Character is weightier than financial | gain. The test of ouc argument lies in it 3 power to produce superior manhood. The trade does not contain this power. The fruit, of our labours is perhap3 all the sweeter to our taste, because of the long and fierce battle that has been raging. For many years we have suffered defeat, and the traffic went on more boldly than ever in defiance to our efforts. It has growt^ un^il it has reached tremendous dimensions, b.u£ it should always be y.em,amb,ered thai truth fjlt|o gftQWS; it is not developed as a ripe Ihing. It grows as fruit grows; just as small, just as green, just as sour, and it gradually ripens, just as fruit does, and becomes fair and . b.e^u,tif u,J. A,' few yeap ago. the? question of No- License was very small, green, and sour, It is sour still to-many, but no longer small nor green. Victory is coming our way. Don't you see it. Look at the poll all round; more especially round about Clutha. Think not that a Kingdom of wrong can be eternal. This demon drink is being dethroned —dethroned in judgment, /is conscience in will, and in life; kept under the cross, it dies daily.

Thanksgiving Service

The thanksgiving service held last even ing in the OddFellows' Hall was well attended. On the stage were Miss Addis, Revs. Fee, Inglis, rind Raine, and Mr Jenkin, who has latterly been cqndvicting the services at the Baptist Churah. The service was opened with prayer, after which the Rev Mr Fee announced the receipt of several congratulatory telegrams from Mrs Harrison-Lee, Miss Balgarnie, Revs. Geo. Bond, of Newtown, Wellington, J. N. Buttle, W. Lamb, Miller (Milton), who wired that prohibition had been carried in Bruce by 11 votes, Dou}^ of Kaiapci, Mr For-hes, of Qqr,e, ar^d majiy others. In speaking on the subject, the Rev Mr Fee said that the ministers present did not intend to make lengthy speeches; it was a thanksgiving service pure and simple. The efforts that had been put forth to stop the traffic were crowned with success, and h T e th. nnke^ God. Sox it. The. no-license party; he claimed, were the friends of the publicans ; what had been done was in the interests of the publicans themselves and the community in general. He ha.d resyi the opinions qf busine.sa people with amaze ment, and asked if any sane person would believe that in order to keep up the pros perity of the town we must have drink here. He hoped that the cause would spread and go on spreading until the drink curse was blotted ovit entirely. Rev Mr Inglis said that he had read the opinions in the newspapers with amaze ment regarding those who wished to show that there would be a loss through the ch?ink being taken away. Hs viicVhow much better waa' a man than' a sheep ? He jnaintained' that "that day was a holy qno. Tfye Prohibition party had fou,gh^ fair and above board, and hac| done nothing to gain an unfair advantage, over the other side.

Rev Mr Kaine 3aid they did not intend to " cackle " or " crow " qver their victory. H«j as&ed, did anyone believe that because there" would be no whisky drinking the town wonld not go on* The Christian" Church, in doing her duty, was seeking the morals of all. In sympathy with his co workers Mr Raine corsidered they were the friends of the publicans, inasmuch as the change would benefit everybody, including the hotelkeepers themselves, It would be

a blessing morally, physically, and spiri tually.

Miss Addis said that for the last seven months she had been engaged in the no-license movement. . At first she felt somewhat helpless, but by trusting in God she had been helped to urge the people to vote no license. In travelling round the country districts she had met all Borts and conditions of men and women, and had pointed out to them the evils brought about by the drink'traffic. As the returns came in en election night; her heart was gladdened to see bow the people had voted no licenso and that strong drink had been found guilty. She hoped the bitter feeling which was now prevalent would soon pass away. Mrs Clark said she was pleased to be present to offer thanks to God for the victory they had won. In travelling round the Ashburton electorate she had held several drawing-room meetings, and had found they had helped in the cause of No- License. She had come from Australia, where the people had not the same privileges to control the liquor traffic as we have in New Zealand, but she had written to her friends urging them to strive to get the same privilege extended to them. She thanked the friends for the hospitality accorded to her in her travels, and was glad the New Zealand Alliance had sent her to Ashburton to help in the cause of No-License, and hoped Prohibition would be a success here.

Mr S. Jenkin said that although he was not in Ashburton at the commencement of the no-license campaign, he was very glad to be here when no license was carried and to join in the thanksgiving service. When he left Ashburton next month it would be a happy recollection to take away with him. Let them praise God, from whom all bless ingrs flow. - r ■■-■-._■.

At intervals between the speeches several hymns from Sankey's hymn books were sung, Miss Collins presiding at the piano.

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Dunedtn, Nov 29 The scrutiny of the Bruce local option polling shows that prohibition has been carried by 11 votes. Dunedin, December 1 In the event of the recount now proceed ing at Bruce affirming "no license" carried an attempt will be made to upset the poll on the gcound of irregularities before and during the poll. The following are the complete returns of the local option poll at Mount Ida : — Continuance 1596, reduction 1319, no license 1569. Wellington, Nov 29 The Eeturning Officer for Newtown of ficially announces the result of the local option poll for that electorate, and declares " No-license " carried. The official figures are:—For continuance 1873, reduction 2776, no-Ijcense 3007; number of voters 4982. This gives a majority of 17 for prohibition. Hokitika, Dec. 1 The local option poll resulted—Continu ance 2179, reduction 835, no license 888. Chiustchurch, Dec, 1 An application has been made by the No- License party to-day for a re-count of the licensing polls in Selwynand Courtenay. It is understood it has been granted, and the dates for the re-oounts will be fixed this afternoon, Intercargii.l,, December 1 The following is the official declaration of: the Awaru poll: — Continuance 1504, reduction 1812, no licenses 2211. Prohibi tion was lost }}^ eighteen votes and reduction by 46._ It is stated that a re-count of the Looal Option votes in the Selwyn electorate has been demanded. Prohibition was only lost by 27 votes, and the Xo-licease party think a re-count may alter the figures sufficiently to get prohibition carried. An application has been granted for a ro-count of the votes recorded in the Local Option poll at Timaru, and it will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday next.

Correspondence.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible foi opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

THE LOCAL OPTION POLL.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, —Seeing that Mr Clay's letter rr maias unanswered, I consider in the interest of our lady friends, that it is my duty to make a few remarks through your valuable paper on the above subject. In the first instance, Mr Clay informs us that he is an Australian, N"ow, what a great pity for all oonoerned, that thia gentleman ever left his, native laud. He finds the New Zealanders* are nob the fool 3 he took them to be. What a credit the young men and even boys, would be to their parents, had that cursed drink been allowed to continue in our district, as it has done during the last few months. There are private houses in j Mount Somers where one can get a sr\eal! and lodgings if required, so that djigculty will soon be overcome. Surely Messrs D. Thomas, or Friedjande* Bros,, will take this gentle hint, hefara the busy season com m^gces, Thanking you for space. —1 am, etc. 4 Witness, Mount Somers. |

MR McLACHLASS AND THE FARMEBS' UNION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,—My attention has been called to a statement made by Mr MoLaohlan, when returning thanks for his election from the balcony of Devane' Hotel. He said he thanked them for again electing him to represent them in Parliament, especially when such odds had been brought to. bear against him by that combination, the Far mars}' Union, He had been opposed by one of the largest landholders in the county, backed up, by the Farmers 3 Union. This statement is entirely incorrect. The Ash burton Branch of the Fanners' Union tool? no action whatever with regard to the late election, and did not support any particular candidate,— l am, etc.. William Harding, Secretary.

THE PARLIAMENTARY STEEPLE CHASE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—Your sporting correspondent puts Old Jack's performance as a great one. Well, so it T?a3, considering the indifferent ; handling, weightier jockey, and the mdis putable^grogginess which he has exhibited while parading for,this many a day. This ! last has led to a deal of anxiety among his admirers, who wonder if his last race is run. At the Library jujnp he almost came to his j knees, but recovering himself and taking the bit, the old horso, all out, came to the judge's box an easy winner. Evidently his spirits pull him through, and when, he sot* his game old head, with distended and fiery nostrils, and eunly flowing inane* he runs l\ije a rocket. He has always been a bit of a roarer,, and I'm afraid is getting slightly worse in this respect. This and his grogginess should be attended to, by his trainer at once. He should be examined by a duly qualified vet. Heavy sweating for the roaring, and loose, not tight bandages for the grogginess might do good. The old horse is worth looking after, and I hope no effort will be spared to try tft flffeot a, per fect cure. If this, he, hia last race, no doub,t Ins will keep the memory of Old Jack green by erecting a suitable monu ment in Ashburton, ttie scene of his greatest j Victories, and also, take m.eas\s to have his \ b.ones placed, iilp^gsid.e those of the great IVadncer. in our Canterbury Museum.-—I aiq, etc.. An Atujtrp^ q» Old J4CK. ' j

CABLE NEWS.

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London, November 28

The arbitrators in a case in which 70,000 miners deniiincled an increase in wages, awarded the miners of Western Scotland a 6i per cent, advance, and those of the Eastern districts an advance of 3} per cent, with a view of equalising the districts.

London, Nov. 29 Mr John Dillon, M.P., who is lying in hospital in Chicago, is worse, and hia wife has been summoned.

In the House of Commons the Education Bill passed the report stage. The Admiralty has ordered from Palmer's and Laird's (two well-known shipbuilding firms) two third-class cruisers.

The King has appointed a Commission, headed by Lord Dpwne, to proceed to Te heran, to invest the Shah with the Order of the G-arter. The cruiser Good Hope, with Mr Cham berlain aboard, when passing Gibraltar, signalled "All Well."

Eussia, in reply to Britain's invitation to adhere to the Sugar Bounties Convention, contests the right to impose counter-failing duties on bounty-fed sugar. She is willing that the Hague Tribunal should arbitrate on her contention that counter-vailing duties are an infringement of commercial treaty obligations. -

Mr Hanbury, President of the Board of Agriculture, has prohibited imports of American cattle from Maine, New Hamp shire, Vermont, Massachussets, Connecticut;, and Rhode Island, owing to the prevalence of disease. The prohibition has caused consternation on the Mersey. London, Nov. 30 The Duke of Connaught has' started for Egypt, to open the Assouan Dam before proceeding to India, where he attends the Coronation Durbar at Delhi. Mr Schalk Burger has sailed for South Africa. . New York, Nov. 30 Mount Pelee is again in violent eruption. A boiler explosion in the electric lighting building of Swift's Packing Company, at Chicago, killed eleven people and injured twenty. Berlin, Nov. 29 The German Commodore Scheder has now six war vessels under his command in. Venezuelan waters. Perth, November 2a. A charge exploded at the Kanowna Consolidated mine. Two men, named Bry ant and Williams, were killed, and a third, named Martin, critically injured, Adelaide, November 29 A man named Steadman fired at, and missed, a constable who tried to arrest him* and then shot himself through the head. EKb condition is critical. The Haqob, Nov. 30 The Hague Tribunal has awarded America 100,003 dollars against Eussia with regard to the Bearing Sea Fisheries dispute.

Commercial Crisis in Rus sia.

145,000 WORKERS UNEMPLOYED.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright St Petersburg, Nor 28 There is a growing commercial crisis in Southern Russia. A hundied and forty five thousand workers were discharged fr<jm collieries, ironworks, and ore mines during last year.

America's Colour Problem.

United Press Association— Uy Electne Telegraph—Copyright v New York, Not. 29 President Koosevelt has published & letter wherein he states that he refused to close on the ground of race colour the door of Federal office to any good citizen.

The Situation in China.

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London, Nov. 29,

The Pekin correspondents " The Times," dealing with the position in China, em phasises the continual decline in silver, the increase of corruptio^ftand. the unfair preference shown to Russia in the matter of railway concessions, despite the fact th*€ Russia for restoring the Niu-Chwang rail way asked £300,0U0 expenses, while th& British restored their section of the line ia perfect order, and handed China a credit balauce of £30,000.

Two British firms bought the largest of the building lots sold by auction at Dalay, -c the terminus ol the Chinese Eestern rail way and the chief centre of Russinn com merce on China's Pacific coast.

Pkkin, November 29 The British troops will withdraw from Shanghai on December 20th.

Lord miner's Tour.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Capetown, Nov. 2S Lord Milner in response to a..welcome to Frankfort* promised the district special consideration, as none had suffered more during the war.

Yolk, interviewed, said the Dutchman's hope was that ultimately the Dutch in South Africa would be more widespred and deep-rooted than Englishmen imagined. He attributes the aspiration* largely to the unwise leniency ahownto rebels.

Labour Congress.

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Sydney, November 29

The Labour Congress has concluded. Ifc adopted resolutions recommending that, in in order to maintain the present and secure further representation in Parliament, ad ditional funds should be provided by the Unions, and there should be voted an annual sum per capita, preference being given where possible to members of unions in the selection of Parliamentary candidates, that branches of university and technical educa tion shall be provided and controlled by tha State, and that^eqnal pay for equal work be paid to males and females. The next meet ing will be held in Melbourne in Jajauary, 1904.

Cycling.

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Melbourne, November 30.

At the Austral Wheel Meeting, Thomas won the Commonwealth Plate, and Don Walker the one and five-mile events, and the Commonwealth Stakes. Morgan won" the two-mile event and "Walne the three mile.

Don Walker, who won the one and five mile events* and the Commonwealth Stakes, was disqualified for a month for suspicious riding in the three-mile event. This puts him out of court for the Austral Wheel Isaee, for which he was the favourite.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, DECEMBER i, 1902



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F. FBaUIIVIAN. | To Investors Land and Estate Agent, HAS for sale in both town and country properties well worth the prompt; attention of either investors or farmers seeking a house. I may say as a proof of my faith in No license, as affecting the value of property here, that recently when the result of tho local option poll was undecided, although Very probable, I made several purchases of town properties. Now that ir is decided my advice in to buy before the boom sets in. Our town and'eonnty passess advantages from a tourist's point of viow which it should be our earnest endeavour to develop. Afe no poinb on the railways is Alpine scenery better in view; and our'brunch line to Mount Somers, and a connecting coach service, should he so used as to make a delightful Alpine trip in a day there acd back available, with Ashburton as a stop* ping place for tourists doing the colony, as well as a place of resort for our fellow citi zens. Supplementary local attractions, in cluding trout fishing, trips to the beach, through our rich Canterbury farms, could with push and enterprise also be provided, and the attractiveness of our Domain be still further increased. The Eakaia Gorge is also near enough to help to create a reputation for ouv to-.vu as a Canterbury tourist centre. No-License will give us a reputation and advantages which will make our hotels and town additionally attractive to wealthy touring families, such as are met with on the West Coast Sounds annual trip from all parts of the world, many of whom express a decided preference for good hotel accommodation free from the inevitable concomitants of the presence of liquor, and many of whom have both capital to spend and sons to settle on the 1-md. j The Government must be urged to push our interest in these respects through the tourist department, proclaiming the sußa bility of the district as a health resort for the convalescent aa well as for the tourist and the settler. If there are people who are afraid that No-license is going to injuriously affect properties and have such to sell cheap I have buyers. F. FEERIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. TO LET. AUof J Forest Road near Woollen Mills. HOUSE of 4 Booms, with over an acre of land. Rent 8s per week. F. FEEEIMAN, I Land and Estate Agent BUSINESS NOTICES. : NEW ARRIVALS : (By the Steamer Rangatira) WE have jnst received the first con signments of Drugs and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new Drugs for dispensing. Entrust us with your physician's prescriptions, we will dispense them with care nnd accuracy, using fresh and pure drugs in their com pounding, i The Popular Vinegar Fssence is again in full supply, 13 fid fora gallon. Sponges.—The selection ia the largest and finest ever shown in Ashburton, prices ranging fr.»m Is to 28s each. This quality of Rponge is always reserved for the Home trade and seldom exported. Sj'AfeKr.KT Botti.es. — The new design, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. PnoToaßAPHic Camkras. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plate, latest improve ments, a really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. Foa the lUbies.—Everything is Corona tion. Buy th« bat>y a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Costs 9d. Far the best and lightest yet introduced. For thk Faumeb and Cattle Owner. — We have a useful assortment ©f instru ments, such as gags and drenching bits for j giving medicines. Probangs for choking, noodles for wounds, enemas, etc. For the Ladies—(With apologies for placing them last) ws shall have, by Ba. Waimate, now in port, some of the prettiest novelties to be found in London in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Room. The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 Manager. H GRESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL j DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 TTiIGHT years experience with E. G. and jPi F. W. Greßham, Dentists, Dunedio and lavercargill. j 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 of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Oas administered. All work guaranteed. Koubs osv Attsndanck —9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence—Care Mbs Gbant, Willd Street | jjj (]: —^=nTTT]! Helpless with n Rheumatism ■-■ Yon've tried liniments and prescriptions without result. Now . . . CUBE YOintSELF with THE GREAT . .. CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. :, A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOX.B BY AX.& DEALERS At 3/6 fxr Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. TTIOR Men's Wear Summer is coming jtj Full rang© of Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Denims, at special quotations— Grant and Moo be. BIRD Npsting is now on, and you <*i.\i want boys' heavy knitted Hose cheap; threes and fours Is, fives, sixes, aad sevens at Is 3d, at Grant and Moose's.



1 ' BUSINESS NOTICES ~ ' ±^±IUXtJwIA»AJr±Lx« HALNA AND!CO., Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton, WE are doing on 3 dozen Enamelled Cabinet Photos and One Enlarged Photo, mounted on a beautiful Plate Sunk Mount, for the low price ot 13s 6d. 12s 6(1 12s 6d. .'SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. IU metnbcr this is ior the month of December only. (FOR XMAS 1902. - ■ PKBTTY PRESENTS. ~%~MJ*II AT could be more appreciated by your friends than some article which displays . your own skill in working. We are making a special exhibit of AR T iN.E E DLE WO RK And as there is just time to work many of the pieces, which are started or traoed, an early inspection of our window and Show Soem display is advised. FREE TO AXL~ - -_ We have a choice collection of presents for the boys and girls, nnd in fact suitable gifts for all, which we are going to distribute free with each cash purchase of 5s worth and upwards right yip to the New Year, but advise all to select their presents as soon as possible. The Reliable House fl(§y^^ tWS^WI^^ lT t9 rjf^Pi!SM In Havelook Street, for ll»ißi!b^'PjP* lP^gsy 3&'^KpSSm^^bß w^ere jOW Rents and Goods of Quality, Prices both exist. ffipiMß GATES flillfil IIJIIffM OATES llfflfllilfl HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS PAINTING PAINTING.' THE BEST is tSie CHEAPEST. Visit |Onr Establishment and obtain Price 3. Itjwill ray y°u -4 W. H. COU/NS &CO., Ironmongers, Painters Timber and Coal Merchants Sawmillers I SHEEP SHEARINGI-SEASON. JHAVE JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OP 3s 6d. SHEEP SHEARS, 3s 6d including T.U.S. and 8.8.A., N.Z., with plain and perforated grips Turkey Oil Stones, a splendid sample. Sweet Oil. Branding Oils-Ked, Black, aad Blue, in 1 and 5 gallon drums; Raddle, Lamp Black, Etc. LAWN" MOWERS in preat variety, from 22s 6d to 55s each. GARDENING TOOLS of every description at reduced prices. BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS! As the season has just opened, I cordially invite inspection of my stock—Taylor's first quality only kept. SEWJNG MACHINES I am sole agent for the celebrated " Davey" Machine; 7 years' guarantee ; Hand£3 10s• Trea?']e from £$ Us to £8 1< s. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at. G. M ED 1) I N S, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. (NEW ZEALAND i I M^HfisEnl fi^^^S \i J^HHSm MUEbSS& 1 CLOTHjNG FACTORY,j N.Z. CLOTHTNG FACTORY. Persons who wish to do their own Painting will find it to their advantage to call at my Oil 3.l?qi Color Store. 1 have Ready Mixed Paints, Genuine White Lead and Oils; or I will mix any shade of our own Genuine Paint. J. WILSON, Paperhanger, Painter, and Sign-writer. NOTICE MORIARTY BROS., Ths Great Eugene Sandow , is coming. Cabinetmakers, upholsterers, etc., -TVTOW is the time to buy Developers TANCRED STREET, ASHBIJRTON. IS and Spring" Grip Dumb-Bells at • HARDLEY BROS . FOR 15s S~~ HEFFIELD Cutlery and'Eleetro Plate 1 dozen Cabinets and Olie Mato- Having secured a large line of the j« ne Enlargement newest samples, we are selling them at ° wholesale prices.-CARSON and (Jo., Tap.cr.ed . N BE OBTAINED FROM Street. jf j -t f\f\f\ POUNDS Finest Seeded Eai- Tl/rTTTIi^TXT^T T IDUU Bins 6d per lb, or 121bs for 5s JMLIX CJbLxLl Juijj 6d; Finest New Curpnpjbs 5d per lb, or 4d __.. mAnTI ato XT "Cl 3 *TlT,«« n <.* G4 per lb by case; Valencia Sauiw 4dper lb, PHOTQ(HiAPHEXI. Burnett fat or 12lbs for 3s 9d; 71b tins Orau^a ajad ASHBURTON. Lemon l'eol, extra quality, 3s 9d per tie; loz botde3 Essence of Lemon od per bottle, Patr^D^sed by the Itiau? 1 Hon. E. J. Seddon, or 4s per dozen ; 2-Joz bottles 9d per bottle, Pcsmi-QF of New Zealand. Cash Supply Scorss.



Destroying Old BuitpiNGS.—We under stand that the owner of the section facing Pevaae's Hotel and Camei-.on street has re- Aeiyed notice from the Health authorities, through tbft Tosm Clerk, to remove thos£ buildings which are erected thereon, a§ they are considered detrimental to the public health. On Saturday, a representative of this paper in company with Mr F. Perri mnn, visited the tenements and found them occupied by old men, who did not wish to go to the Home, but rather live an independ ent life. One cottage was occupied by a respectible looking old man, Cramford Jfc- Leod, whose floor was as clean as the deck of a ship. In another small cottage ad joiniDg was one Wilson, who evidently knew how to keep the boards clean, and his (Cooking utensils as well. These men have apparently bestowed much care in keeping their places as tjdy os possible; inside and out. Besides, they have pice little garden plots, containing vegetables, eto, the' result of their own handiwork. In a four-room house on the same section was an old Frenchman—De la Marcho—tidy in his habits, and who looked a bit •' down on it" when told that he and his mate were likely to be removed.



The I^i^qring T.r>b,e Jus'ispi^e — T>he secretary of the Tailors* Union objected in Court that CraigheAp aijp Bbrrymaij put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christohurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents explain thai Craighead and Berry man's linings havo to be made and imported speoially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced men to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto ia " Satisfaction," Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties boot's,: etc., jnst opened. Compare prices! Observe the quality !-«(AdYt,)



"Plumping" at the Election.—ln the cities there is considerable discussion ro " plum pip/? " for one candidate. Whether the practice is commendable or not, it is a fact that the electors'of N&w Zealand are "plumping" for the Rudge-Whitworth, which .they recognise to be the best an<j easiest running bicycle on tlie market. TJ. jj. Johnston, agent, Burnett' Street,



The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 months and can be supplied and fitted to your Cycle without any additional cost. The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tyre Cot,' Christchurch and/ Melbourne, and are guaranteed for' H months, and is an ab solutely good, and reliable Tyre.—(Advt.)' "



! SOMETHING WEONG. This is the time of year when Health chan ges aro most noticeable. During the winter } months the system has heoome surcharged one way and another, and many of the prin cipal organs get congested. In point of fact, this is a time when the liver gives trouble, and people show it by getting at , taoks of biliousness, sick headaches, consti pation, and other stomach ailments. If you find there's something wrong with you try Nature's own remedy—-Impey's May Apple, the ideal family medicine. It is extracted from the vegetable kingdom, and is scien tifically compounded. It is the most ef-



fective remedy for all complaints of: the stomach, liver aad kidneys. ' Sold By aijt chemists and,storekeepers at 2a 6d per bot tle, or post free from Sharland and Col' (LdtV ■Wellington ' ' ' ' '>' **