Mining.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Duneihn, Nov 3

Returns — Golden Gate 720z3 17dwt, Golden Run 33ozs 13dwt 12gr. Coal Creek 9oz 2dwt lOgr, Undaunted Sluicing 120oz for the wash up, Paterson's Freehold 220z

iOdwfc, Waikaka United I. 21oz lOdwt, do 11. lOoz lOdwt, Nelson Creek 550z.

There were no sales this morning,

Commercial.

Havelock Street Mart.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports as follows on his Saturday's sale : —There was a good attendance throughout, and bidding was brisk. The following are some of the prices realised : —Pigs. — Large entry, slightly aasiez all round j weanei s 7s, Bs, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, 103 6d to lls; stores 10s 6d to 15s; porkers ' 21s to 32s 6dj large pigs 35s to 37s Gd. Cows— M 10a to £5 23 6d. Fowls—Large entry, Is to 3s per pair; roosters, 3s 6d ; ducks, 3s; geese 5s 6d per pair. Produce- Potatoes 4s 6d to 6s 6d per sack, according to quality; wheat 7s 6d to 12s per sack. A large quantity of Japanese goods sold at satisfactory prices.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1902.

Those who may have been able to hear or to peruse the addresses given by the various candidate? for the House of Representatives to the electors of New Zealand cannot fail to have been struck by the general sameness of the views expressed by the majority of the candidates everywhere, and by the ab sence of any signs that these would-be legis lators have made the least effort to grapple with what are really some of tho most im portant problems affecting the happiness and prosperity of the people. By far the greater number of these aspirants for politi cal life content themselves with preaching about past legislation, and endeavouring to explain why they approve of this measure or condemn that. When they do venture out of the beaten path, it is generally to formulate some utopian BCheme of specu ative reform, or to ventilate some fad which they have not the least chance of intro tucing into the arena of practical politics. We do not find any politicians either among the ranks of the veterans, or of the racruits going out of the well worn groove to deal with matters which seem to the student of political economy to be of the very highest importance, i lthough the social conditions which now prevail may preclude any im mediate reform of certain serious evils, it would be a hopeful augury for the future to find the men who aspire to shape the destinies. of the country re. cognising the ueed for some change for the better. Chief among the questions intimately connected with the happiness of mankind is how to remove, or greatly lesson the antagonism that exists between class and class. Yet, although there is, perhaps, no country in the world better circumstanced than New Zealand for deal ing with this great problem, we seem to be no nearer its solution than we were a quarter of a century ago. _ We see the representatives of labour still acting as if capital and labour were two antagonistic forces; we find the dwellers in the towns looking with jealous eye on all legislative measures that may bo promoted in the interests of the rural districts; and we see thosß engaged in the manufacturing indus tries demanding the imposition of special taxation upon all other classes to enable some sickly industries to b3 kept alive Those who have been entrusted with the administration of affairs, have, with th§ best intentions, attempted to mediate between conflicting interests in industrial affairs, but their efforts have not met the case, or removed the friction between class and class. Indeed, in some cases it is safe to say that there is loss sympathy between the representatives of labour and capital now than existed five and twenty years ago, be cause tho capitalists live in continual expec tation of frosh claims being made upon them, claims which are often made quite irrespective of the prevailing economic con ditions, while the workers are ever striving for greater concessions. The principle of State arbitration in industrial disputes is a sound one ; but the great political power which the Trade Unions have acquired during the last few years has not been advantageous to the public interests^ be-? cause they are always making, fresh demand?, and the more they get, the more they want. It is not our intention to discuss here how such tactics must tend to drive capital out of the country, nor have we space in this article to point out the many fallacies that are being fired off by aspirants for legisla tive honours in all parts of the colony just vow. Wo ho,pe, however, to have an oppor tunity later on Of dealing with some jijj the matters which the electors should give their attention to before they go to the poll.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wires: —Gale frqm between north-east and north and west after 12 hours from now; glass fall,

The San Francisco Mail. -<- A Presss Association telegram from Auckland this afternoon states that the Sierra, with the Frisco mail, has been signalled.

Personal. —- Corporal J. Garbu-tt, of Longbeach, who loft Ashburton with the Sixth, and afterwards joined the Coronation Contingent, returned to Ashburton on Saturday evening.

To Volunteers. —A. full dress rehearsal for the military concert will take place to-morrow evening at the Hall at 7.15. Lieutenant-Colonel Bailey has given per-: mission f%• volunteers to wear uniform at fchia concert.

Ridinc; on the Train Platforms. —In- structions have been given that every effort must be made to prevent passengers from riding on platforms of railway carriages, to ensure immunity from accident.

A Chinese Drunk.—Referring to the ar rest of a Chinaman at Auckland a few days ago on a chargo of drunkenness, the police state that this is tho first instance in th& police records of the colony whore a China man has been charged with drunkenness in a public place.

A Strange Death. — William Henry Charles Hughes, aged twenty-one years, who was at the Bottle Lake Hospital some time ago as a plague suspect, died at his father's residence, Lyttelton, on Saturday, after being for gome weeks in the Infectious Diseases Hospital, and later on was removed to his home. The disease from which ha was suffering was pronounced to be granu lar swelling of the glands.

Meat for South Africa.—A Masterton firm has received instructions to fill a large order for stock suitable for freezing for the South African maiket. Second quality stock will be taken.

A Natural Curiosity.—A lapsus naturae in the shape of a foal with only two legs can be seen at Mr W. H. Robinson's, butcher, Tancred Street. The little creature is healthy and sound, except that it has no fore legs.

An Unusual Sight.—On Saturday, a about 11 a.m., a steamer going north came close in shore at Seaview, and anchored for a time. The vessel was so near that the ,i crew waved their hats to the people on shore. ]

County Council. —The following gentle men have been elected members of the County Council, without opposition ■— Messrs John Studholme. junr., and S. S. Chapman (Ashburton Riding); Hugo Fried lander (Wakanui) ; John Larnbie (South Rakaia); M. Stitt and C. J. Harper (Upper Ashburton; Wm. Morgan and F. J. Millton (Mount Hutt).

Dinner and Social. —We desire to make it known that the Farmers' Union dinner and social, to be held on the first night of tho Show (Wednesday) will be a public function, and that ladies will be cordially welcomed; in fact.it is intended to be a thoroughly sociable and enjoyable evening. Several ladies and gentlemen may be ex pected to render songs and instrumental items. The speakers are very capable gentlemen.

WARNtNG THE ASHBITRTON ELECTORS.— The " Lyttelton Times." in an article criticising Mr John Htudholme, advises one or more of the othor three candidates for the Ashburton seat to withdraw, in order to prevent the rat-mi of Mr Stud holme. The " Times " presumably writes with authority in saying that if the electors can make no such arrangement amongst themselves "they will have little right to complain if the loaders of the Party should interfere." This lends colour to the report that a Minister will speak here shortly in the interest of one of the candidates.

Cycling.—The Fairfield Employees Road Race was held on Thursday, and resulted :

G. Makeig I, D. Makeig 2, H. P. Arnst, fastest time. All the above riders were mounted on Rudge-Whitworth Road Racing Bicycles, which are recognised to be the easiest running machines in the market. Inspect for yourselves at R, D. Johnston's Cycle Depot., Burnett Street. 11 6

News in Brief.

Mr John Studholme's Committee will meet at his rooms to-morrow evening at 7.30. Those willing to act in country districts are particularly invited to attend.

The Ashburton County Council notifies that the audited accounts for the year ending 31st March, 1902, are now on view at the Council's office.

The amount of pension money paid at Christ church on November Ist was .£307 6s BJ, to 567 pensioners.

It is stated (says the f'Lyttelton Times") that a line of 14,000 sheep in a local freez ing factory has been sold at 3| per lb for shipment to the London market.

A meeting will be held at 8 o'clock to morrow night, at Mr Claridge's stables, for the purpose of forming a branch of the South Canterbury Engine-drivers' and Fire men's Union.

The first formal st9p in converting the present City tramways in Dunedin into electric tramways was taken on Saturday by tho Mayoress (Mrs Park) laying the foundation stone of the new car-house with some ceremony.

Messrs Nicholas an.d Pickford, boot makers, announce throxigh our advertising Columns'their intention of holding a com plete clearing sale of all lines of boots. As thoy state they must sell, owing to want of room for new goods arriving, those in want of footwear would do well by paying a visit to their establishment during the period of this sale, which commenoes to-morrow.

Majeroni Dramatic Com pany.

OPENING TO-NIGHT.

To-night one of the most interesting and important dramatic? seasons, epor announced in Ashburton will be inaugurated, when the full strength of the Majeroni Company will make their first appearance here. As already announced, the organisation has, just arrived from Sydney, and will appear here for one night only, after which they play the big Carnival week in Christchurch. Iv connection with the production of the romantic and charming Irish dra-raa " The Shamrock (and the Kose/' wh,iqh will bg staged to-niglit, if may be seabed that alt the effects which were over-carried have arrived, and the representation will be one of the finest witnessed in Australasia. "The Shamrook and the Rose," is one of the most successful dramas of modern days, and abounds in the most startling situations, and calls into requisition the most elaborate and perfect scenery. For the past three weeks Mr A. Whaite has been engaged qu. the great productions which will be given here. Considering the merits of the com pany, the fine play to be submitted, the attendance should be a record one. This evening the performance will commence at 8 sharp, and the orchestra will play their overture at 'J.SO, It may bp aqd_§4 |hnt to, thoroughly present the dramas announced, special limelight operators have been brought from Christchurch. The bos plan at Jones' has been well filled up.

Military Spectacular Con cert.

On Show nights (November sth and 6th) the Ashburton Guards will give two con certs in the Oddfellows' Hall. Those who had the pleasure of hearing the Guards' previous concerts, will doubtless have plea sant recollections of the general brightnasa and go, with which the concert was got off, and it was regretted by many, who did not gain admission, that the concert was not repeated. This year, the management have decided on repeating the grand spectacular musical march on the second night, thereby giving everybody an opportunity of wit nessing the finest musical march ever put on the local stage. At the end of the first part, there will be a camp fire scene, which will conclude with a realistic sham fight, in full view of the audience. We may mention, that although there are more taking part in this year's concert, yet the uniforms for the'various regiments are quite complete in every detail, oven to the very spurs the Life Guards are to wear. A very fitting end to the evening's entertainment will be the military solo and chorus from the opera " Patience," which will be rendered by eight Dragoons in full dress uniform. The doors will open at 7.15, and the curtain rise punctually at Bp.m , thereby giving patrons ample time to secure their seats before the overture is commenced.

Correspondence.

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

TORY STRICTURES.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, —With your permission, I would like to reply to three letters that lately appeared m your journal. " Spectator " finds a diffi culty in reconciling Mr McLachlan's state ments. Though MrMeLachlan righteously opposed a breach of contract in the case where leases in perpetuity already existed, it does not follow that, when dealing with future allotments, he should oppose the revaluation clause. Mr MeLachlan is quite consistent in these matters. With regard to the State Bank—or rather State Banks — for thero have been many schemes before the public for years, and all differing very much, I would advise " Spectator" to look before he leaps, and understand clearly what ho is writing about. If he does so, he will see that he has confounded a State Bank, with an ordinary banking institution owned by the Government, which was what Mr MeLachlan favoured. To be in favour of taking over the Bank of New Zealand is a very different thing from running a Stale Bank, such as Mr EJI talks about. " Spec tator " is entirely in error with regard to Mr McLachlan's statements on old age pen sions. He has grossly distorted what was said. Mr MeLachlan did say that ho would not be in favour of making the pension universal, nor would he raise it from Cus toms duties. You see Mr McLachlun knows by experience, probably a good deal more of this matter than " Spectator "—in other words, he ha 3 reckoned the cost, and knows what all good Liberals know, that only cer tain things can be "levied on the Customs. Twig ? As a matter of fact, Mr McLachlan is, and always, has been, a strong supporter of the old age pension. With regard to co-operative works, "Spectator" says in I effect, that because Mr McLachlan does n?t approve of co-operative works, the Govern ment has been in error in prosecuting these works. - "Spectator's" logic is not his strong point. There is no doubt whatever to a person of ordinary intelligence, that the Farmers' Union is a political organi sation that is generally hostile to the pre sent Government, At the same time I really believe the farmers are not largely repre sented on the Union roll, and moreover, many who are on the roll, are not at all in sympathy with it, but allowed themselves to be cajoled into it, out of pure good nature, by some prominent or influential neighbour, who had " an axe to grind." The Union ship, as " Spectator " calls it, how ever, has been badly built of poor material, and is rapidly showing signs of becoming unseaworthy. " Hatter's " reflections after reading Mr McLachlim's speech, made him wonder why " the old jokes and gags are as entertaining as ever." " Hatter's " simile of the circus and politics is a poor and str lined one. A circus is an entertainment. Politics is rather, a more seriou3 and business matter. At the same time I admit that there are many like •' Hatter," who bring a good d'-al'of nonsense and buffoonery into it. "Hatter" cannot conceive why " any person could be found willing to put before the electors, such an extraordinary com pound of bunkum and common sense. Well, though " Hatter " found it " simply nauseating" (poor old hide-bound Tory) the electors, and over two thousand of them, at the last Ashburton election, endorsed the "nauseating compound ;" and I con clude that those two thousand electors know better than " Hatter " what is good for them. His reference to the debt ques tion, displays the grossest ignorance on the part of " Hatter," and he cannot wriggle out of his mistake on the plea of faulty re porting. If " Hatter "is not "grossly igno rant*' theu, he is guilty of 'wilful misrepre sentation. His other remarks are childish. "Purely a Spectator" with his "big P. please" is a crude joker. The freehold would probably be one of the ques tions of the eleotion if "P.A.S." had a voice in it. However, the liberals have the leud in the politioal game cf cards, and your correspondent cannot even follow suite let alone play trumps. What the question of the election ia to bo '•P.A.S." must allow abler men to decide. The question of the freehold will not be that question ; for the matter of the free hold has been settled for ever in New Zea land, thanks to men like John McLachlan and tho Liberal Government. A gain, the farmers did not make tho fat lamb industry. It was the scientist and mechanic who solved the question of cool storage. The rest was done by our fine grass country, with ita great climatic advantages. I do not wish to deny credit to those men who pushed the industry and showed its possi bilities. Your correspondent's dissertation on the " unearned increment "• \$ the work of a $ovice. Ho must rea,d up a bit; for he is like the blind leading the blind. In conclusion, I would say, your correspondents have entirely failed to show that Mr Mc- Lachlan is anything but one of the ablest farmers' representatives j in Parliament. He has the support of the workers as well, and can afford to despise inaccurate and contemptible criticism.—l am, etc.,

Bed Eag.

STATE BANKING.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir, —The ignorance of public affairs dis played by some of the Liberal candidates now on the stump is stupei^dovis, According to y.oay report of his speech' the other night, Mr Ager told his hearers that "he was in favour of a State Bank. The Govern ment had now to stand security for the Bank of New Zealand, and at the same time pay interest out of revenue.'-' If Mr Ager had taken the to read tha published balance-sheet of the Bank, he would find that the Government has never paid a single penny of interest on the Bank's debentures which it has guaranteed, the Bank having paid the interest ns it accrues out of its own earnings. Then Mi- Brock announces himself to be "in favour of the conversion of the Bank of New Zea land into a. State B&nk, but not with a paper issue," —whatever this qualification may mean. What, in the name of common flense, do either of these gentlemen under stand about banking? Mr Ager first appeared amongst us as a minister of reli gion, but has latterly boBU practising as an architect—neither profession conducing to a knowledge banking. Mr Brock is a schoolmnster, but the instruction of boys and girls in the curriculum of the Govern ment schools is an occupation aboiit as far removed from the business of banking as one can imagine. Then we have a third candidate, who also knows nothing about banking, and whQj a few weeks ago declared himself opposed to a State Bank, now pro posing to collar the Bank of New Zealand, and convert it into a Government concern. Millions of money have already been lost in the intricate business of banking in New Zealand ; yet, in the hope of attracting a few votes from the more unthinking part of the electors, these candidates are all pre pared to pledge themselves to induce the | Government to plunge into this financial I vortex, The Bank of New Zealand is the i private property of its shareholders, who ■ might possibly, and more probably would, object to hand their property over to the Government, but to your real, advanced, up-to-date New Zealand Liberal, such trifles matter not. To him, when public affairs are concerned, the supposed differ ence between ?/ienm and teinu is an anti quated superstition, unworthy of a follower of the. great and enlightened Seddon.—l am, &c, Anti-Humbug.

Ashburton A. & P. As sociation.

A committee meeting of the Ashburton A. and P. Association was held on Satur day, when there were present—The Presi dent (Mr Thomas Stone) in the chair, Messrs J. S. Bland, G. Moßae, J. Bishop, J. W. Stoddart, Denis MoKendry, L. de C ?vlalet, T. Taylor, W. T. Lill, J. Stringfellow' J. Tucker, T. Bullock, J. Gilmour, Max' tfriedlander, G. W. Leadley, T. Harrison, C. Reid, W. Hardiug, T. E. Upton, J. Boni faut, R. Friedlander, and T. F. Gibson.

The President said that satisfactory ar- ] rangoments had been made with Me Daily 1 regarding the luncheon, find he also under stood that Mr Dineen had obtained a license for his booth. j SALE OF CATALOGUES. Mr A. Young's application for the sale of catalogues was accepted. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read from the Retail ] Traders' Association re closing, and stating that it had decided to request the mem bers of the Association to "close only one half day, viz., Thursday, Nov. 6. A strong requisition had been sent in to the Committee of theEetail Traders Association, asking it to do so, as Wednesday was not considered necessary, owing to so many country people coming in to shop. Mr Harrison moved that the letter be re ceived, which Mr Malet seconded the motion, which was carried. From Messrs Halma and Co., re photo graphing at Show for the " Weekly Press." -It was decided to assist Messrs Halma and Co. in every possible way. BICYCLE STAND. The matter of a bicycle stand on the Show ground was left in the hands of the Presi dent to arrange. . NEW MEMBERS. Messrs L. Williams, Ruapuna; Alex Davidson, Eiffelton; R Struthers, Christ church ; C. W. Baker, Ashburton; Donald Frazer, Shepherd's Bush; H. M. Bushell, AshburtoQ; T. Richards, Doric; John Olsen, Ashburton; F.J. Hydes, Maytield; W. H. Bell, Tinwald ; Henry Chapman, WiUowby; Andrew Brown, Elgin; Herbert Butterick, Wakanui; James Dwyer, Wakanui; George Coe, Wakanui; W. E. Sparks, Staveley; J. W. Hardley. Ashburton ; Edward Rich ards, Doric; Richard Harrison, Doric; were elected members of the Association. ENTRIES. Mr Bullock said that the e-i tries should be made public at least a week before the Show, in order that the totals could be known, and it was agreed to give effect to this suggestion in future. VTATER SUPPLY. Mr Gibson brought up the question of an efficient water supply at the grounds. Mr Bullock agreed with the last speaker. Mr Leadley said that an efficient water supply could be obtained if arrangements were made with exhibitors of windmill pumps, who would doubtless be glad enough to supply water by which meana they would advertise their pumps, As it was considered too late now to do anything in the matter, it was decided to relegate the matter to the new committee. MISCELLANEOUS. Messrs Reid and R. Friedlander were ap pointed to meet the express on the night previous to the Show to make arrangements for the judges' acoomodation, who would arrive f om the south. Mr Bullock suggested that the amount taken at the gates be published on the next morning in the newspapers, which Mr R. Friedlander said had been done ever since he had been treasurer. Mr Harrison suggested that all tickets to be used by the officials should be strongly eyeletted, and everything in readiness to prevent delay on the day of the show. It was pointed out that in some classes the tickets were "punched" to prevent tearing, but in order to prevent any destruc tion of the tiokets by wind or otherwise, effect would be given to Mr Harrison's suggestion. An account of £41 Ls was passed for pay ment and the commitfee. adjourned.

THE SHOW.

Final arrangements in oonaection with the forthcoming Show were made at the meeting of the Committee on Saturday, and it is expected that with the large number of entries received, which is considerably in advance of that of former years, the .Show will be the best yet he^d by the Association. The Ground Committee have been hard at I work with a view to having everything in readiness, so that no disappointment or in convenionce will be caused to exhibitors. The sheep pens are all up, and occupy a central position ftn the ground, so that the exhibits can be seen readily at all points of i vautage. Implements of various manufac ture hava already arrived, and placed in their allotted stand-*. This section of the Show will form a feature of special attrac tion, particularly as many new designs, from some of the best colonial makers, will be placed on exhibition. The accommo dation for the stock i^ similar to that of former years^ t^e o&ttle having special sheds S3t."a,pavfc near the northern entrance to the ground. The pigs will be housed, as usual, opposite the cattle sheds, every care being taken to supply the animals with plenty of straw, etc., in order that they may be kept clean. The following is the complete list of entries, with a comparison shown of the totals received this and last year :— ■''■-'•- !901 1902 Sheep .» ... 212 258 Cattle ... 51 75 Horses .. .. ... 2.93 343 Horse-Shoeing , „, 26 16 Piga ... v , ... 23 27 Dogs ... 22 24 Dairy Produce ... ... 139 105 Small Birds 2 1 Implements .. >. 158 205 Extra Exhibits ... ... 64 109 1 Additional Entries .. 11 Total .. 1000 1163 The increase is a very satisfactory one, §nd is chiefly noticeable in sheep, horses, cattle, and implements.

Election News.

MR McLACHLAN AT RUAPUNA.

Mr John McLachlan addressed about sixty electors at Ruapuna on Friday even ings amongst whom were a fair sprinkling of ladies. Mr Scott (in the absence of the chairman of the School Committee) was voted to the chair. The meeting listened very attentively to the speaker, who answered a number of questions. Mr Doyle moved, and Mr Shields seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to Mr McLachlan. The usual vote to the chairman concluded the meeting.

MR W. BROCK AT RUAPUNA.

On Saturday evening Mr W. Brock ad dressed the electors in the Ruapuna Hall. There was a largely attended and exceed ingly orderly meeting. Mr E. Taylbr was voted to the chair.. The candidate dealt with the majority of the subjects as touched upon in his 3arlier addresses. He also gave an account of the great progress made during the time the liberal Government had been in office. The present Government was carrying out the demands of the people and would remain popular while it con tinued to do so. At the close of the address several questions were put and answered. Mr W. Allen proposed, and Mr T. Shields seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the candidate, which was carried by acclama tion. The Chairman was accorded a similar compliment.

CABLE NEWS.

UnttedjPress Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, Nov. 2. Replying to a deputation, complaining of the treatment which Indian subjects re coiled in British colonies, specially the Orange River Colony, Lord George Hamil ton, Secretary of State for India, emphasis ed the great- distinctions. between the nations of India with a civilisation older than our own and :thelower forms of col oured races. The former were eutitled to more considerate treatment. New York, November 2. Mr Bird Raymond, a wealthy automobi hst of New York, has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment for recklessly collid ing with a tram car, and causing injury to twenty-two persons. Melbourne, November 1. Miss Calder won the ladies' golf cham pionship of Australia. Lord Ranfarly is inspecting his Mildura property. Adelaide, November 1. Martin, a farmer at Dublin, fatally shot his wife. She lately obtained a separation from him owing to his intemperate habits. She went to her house to remove her be longings, and they quarrelled. Port Darwin, Nov t 1 Two hundred and fifty rams bred by Mr J. H. Angas have been shipped to New Zea land. Sydney, November 2 A band of men seized a man who was brutally beating his wife at Whitecliffs and half-hanged him in a mine shaft, and then dropped him to the bottom of the mine. The police subsequently rescued the man, who waa locked up for ill-using his wife. The avengers-are unknown.

The Late War.

ADDITIONAL HONOURS.

United Press Association—By Eleotria Telegraph—Copyright London, Not. 1. Additional honours awarded in connection with the late war include the following:—. Lord Methuen, Grand Cross of the Bath j Lieutenant-Colonel Lassetter, New South Wales, Companion of the Bath; Major- Generals French and lan Hamilton tcrbe Lieutenant-Generals, also Commanders of St Michael and St George.

Colonels Kekewich (the defender cf Kim berleg) and Plumer have been made Major- Gen erals.

Mr J. Percy Fitzgerald, author of the book entitled "The Transvaal from Within," and Mr George Farrar, another prominent Outlander leader, have been knighted.

Among a lengthy list of colonials who have been mado Companions of the Dis tinguished service Order are the following New Zealanders; Majors F. Abbott, E» Barlett; Captain R. Stevenson; Lieuten ants D. Hickie, P. Tudor, and W. Toan ley. The following New Zealanders receive Distinguished Conduct medals:—Sergeant- Majors Bkck, Pickett, White and Quarter master-Sergeant Travers, Sister Rawson, of Victoria, has been awarded the Royal Red Cross.

The Boer Generals.

United Press Asso iafcion -By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, Not. 2. De Wet sailed by the Saxon for the Cape. The European climate did not suit his health, and several members of. his family are ill in South Africa. A large crowd witnessed his departure from Waterloo station without anyidisplay of emotion. Mr Schalk Burger has arrived in London- He will probably replace Do Wet* accom panying De la Rey and Botha to America*

The Plague.

United Press As3ociatioa~-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright New Yobk, Oct. 31 An alarmisb message, published in New York papers, states that plague exists in San Francisco to a serious extent, and that it has been concealed for months. Eigor ous quai-antiniug is suggested. New York, Nov. 1. Later reports minimise the plague out break in San Francisco j it is almost wholly confined to the Chinese quarter.

Sporting.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

The following handicaps have been de clared for the Ashburton Trotting Club's SpriDg Meeting, to be held on Novemhei 7th:—

Handicap Maidkn Tbot (in saddle), of 20 soys; two miles — Joe Chamberlain 7sec, Nana and Carodio lOsec, Peter D. llsec, Bramble llsee, Forest Mac.llsec, Solmio llsec, H.M. Stanley llsec, Platelayer llseo, Mizpah llsec, Eookjnie llsec, Tenby llsec, Sisa llsec, Little Wonder 11. X.lseQ, Terata 12sec, Discovery 12sec.

Tinwald Handicap (in saddle), of 20 sovsj one mile—Vanity scr, Camelin* 6sec. Little Harold 18sec, Doppleganger 15sec, Little Bell 15sec, Struan 17sec, Eambler 18sbo, Hard Cash 18sec, Silver Call IQsec, Medora 19sec, Home Rule SJisec, Molly Eeilly 22sec, Monkey Brand 24sec, Jessie B. 27sec/ .

Lagmhor Handicap (in harness), of 30 soys; two miles—^Nonsense scr, Wairuna lOsec, Lignite 12sec, .Impudence 22sec, Logan 22sec, Birchwood 32sec, Silver Tail 34 sec, Hettie H. 36seo» Piccaninny 36seo.

Handicap Selling Eace (in saddle), of 20 sqvs ; one nail© and a half—Transit Roy al scr, Sound Sense 9sec.

Ladies' Bracelet Handicap (in saddle), of 10 soys j two miles—Nonsense scr, Wai runa lOsec, Up Guards lOsec Rambler 33sec, Wharf dale 33see,Medora 35s8C, Home Rule 40seo, Nana 42aec, Molly Eeilley 42sec, Oarodic 43sec,Tenby 44seo, Forest Mao!44seo» H. M. Stanley 44seo, Baltileen 45seo, ltera ta 45sec,

Asrbubiton Hakdicaf (in saddle), of 80 soys; two miles—Sydney scr, Tanity lsec, Lignite 15seo, Lena Bell 18»eo, Auchmithy 16seo, Impudence 25sec, Doppleganger 29sec, Little Bell 29aec, John Brown 3 lsec, Struan 31S6C, Nana 40sec, Bramble 45sec, Discovery 11. 46sec. ' Fairfield Handicap (in harness), of 20'sovs; one mile and a half; Nonsense scr, Wairuna Bsec,. Lignite 9880^ Logan 16sec, Birch wood 24soC, Silver. Tail27sec, Hettie H, and Bramble 29sec, Piccaninny 2?seo, Battler 29sec, Columbia 30eeo, Lorenzo 32sec.

Dash Hajtoioap (in saddle), 20 soys; 1 mile —Nafferton scr, Cameline 2sec, UpGuarda 3sec; Lena Bell sseo, Impudence 9eeo, Little Harold 9sec, Little Bell llsec, Hard Cash, 14sec, Silver Call 15sec, Jos. Chamberlain 18seo, Solmio,lßsec, Kate 18sec, Little Won derll. 19seo, Monkey Brand 20sec, Terata 21seo, Baltid M: 225e0.:

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES.

Christohttbch, '. Nov. 3;

At Rianrtati this morning a lot of inter esting work was done on the plough. Oannie Chiel and Glenaladale did half pace work, and brushes home over the last six furlongs. Pampero galloped 1£ miles, Lady Rosslyn and Vladimir assisting, the dis being accomplished in 2.48, and once round 2.35. Nonette ran the last half mile of easy work in 50sec. Halberdier and Fakir exe cuted sound gallops. Sirius defeated Magnificent over 1^ miles, themile occupy ing 1.48^. Red Gauntlet covered six fur loags on the plough in 1.17.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN s MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, t 9 02



P. FEBBIMA.N. j FOR SAL*. WILLS STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr F. H. Beckingsale, who is leaving for Wellington, to Sell his property situated as above, comprising Town Seotion 1135, con taining one rood and a modern built Dwel ling of 6 rooms, bathroom, pantry and wash-house. The grounds have been well laid out in gardens, and from the admirablo situation of the property it is well adapted for pur chase either as an investment or for residential purposes. To Trustees in search of a sound invest ment this property is well worth attention, as it will return a good interest on the purchase money. Full particulars can "be had on applica tion. P. FEBRIMAN. Land and Estate Agent. FOB SALE A , GOOD Sheep Farm of 800 acres, with good bnilding9, near to School and Church, and within an easy distance of a railway. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. WILLS STKEET, WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr William Sparrow to sell his two sec tions No. 582 and 583, situated in Wills Street, West. ! The sections are well fenced and are admirably situated, facing the Domain and within a minute's walk of tho Railway Station. , Terms can be arranged to suit pur *hMßrß# F. FEREIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE



A FARM of 640 acres, in good heart ; fences in first-class condition. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent mo Let or for Sale, at Tinwald, corner ■with a four-roomed House, I acre section, near to the School and facing Graham's Eoad. F. FEEBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent I AM instructed by Mb Haae to Sell his comfortable home on the N.B. Town Belt. This property is cheap and well worth your inspection. FTPTTHB'RTM' A "NT Land and Estate Agent. BUSINESS NOTICES H GRESHAM SUEGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 T>IGHT yeara experience with E. G. and JP; F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunodin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooni3 upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Eooma, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Foroe'ain crowns made ; also sets ! of teeth with Vulcauit-eaud Porcelain gnma. j Gas administered. All work guaranteed, j Hotjbs of Attendance—9 a.m. —5 p.m. Private Eesidence -Care Mrs Grant, Wille Street. WANTED, OOSVERAL LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and lls 6i have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste.



D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. I Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. : Special Prices : for 1 month WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 3|d, Delaines sfd, lovely Blouse Pieces from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 63d, wide Nainsook s£d. i , W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg horn Flop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); Bpeoial lot Coraets 2s lid a pair. W. H. PEAROE, Cash Draper. WE WANT ROOM FOR XMAS GOODS. WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jackets, Is lid each. Special prices for all Dungaree Goods this season at W. H. Pearce's, Cash Draper. WHAT a pretty Brooch! Yes, I got it at Peaeck's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier Helpless with q Rheumatism ■ You'vs tried liniments and prescriptions without result. Now ... ! CURE YOURSELF with THE BREAT . .. CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLD BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 fib Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. i j i • t v ■in r i WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Melloe's, Tancred Street. W' HAT prize takera for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty ■ _ _ ■ EOR tip top valne in Boots try Mei.lob' Zealandia Boot Store. THERE is no doubt, no possible doubt that Mex.lgii'B Zealandia Boot Store s§ the best- Shop to buy yoi»r Boots, '



BUSINESS NOTICES ' . THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE YEAR: ' THE A. & P. SHOW." i rr M , „ i y ) SPECIAL ADVICE! I "TTISITOES to Ashburton during Next Week are advised that tho Best Establishment for Superior Ready-made Clothing, Mercery, Hats and Boots, is the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. THE BEST SHIRTS THE BEST HATS THE BEST TIES THE BEST CLOTHING THE BEST BOOTS THE BEST OF EVERY THING SPECIAL WINDOW DISPLAY THIS WEEK "HALLENSTEIN BROS. ALEX. HENDBY, Manager PHOTOGRAPHY. . • *-*• •■■ HALMA AND CO., Saunders' Buildings, 1 Ashburton, RETURN Hearty Thanks for the patronage fchey have received during the past three years, and beg to announce that during the Month of November we will do One Dozen EXAMELLED PHOTOS and One ENLARGEMENT on a boautiful plate sunk mount, for IBs 6d. 12s 6d. 12s 6d. The work will bo up to our usual standard. Visit our Vestibule and see specimens. 11 8 ZEALAITOLL CYCLES Built ofB.S.A. Parts throughout. . 12 months'guarantee npHESE Machines we make to order. Old Machines ta^cen JL in part payment. Highest Prices Given. VULCANISED TYRES. We hold the Largest Stock of Vulcanised Tyres. All tho Latest Styles in Handles, Lamps, Bells, Toa-elips, etc. In fact, anything you require we will supply at Prices Lower Thau Elsewhere. OATES, LOWEY & CO., Cycle Manufacturers and Importers, Burnett Street, And at Christchurcb, Timaru, "Wellington, Napier, etc. HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS painting"~^ainting." THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. Visit Onr Establishment and obtain Price. It will pay you. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Ironmongers, Painters, Timber and Coal Merchants, Sawmillers.



LaCCS. SILK BLOUSES, REAL LICE GOODS. £]|oicc Spring WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES ' WHITE APRONS, lace ties, NOVELTIES HOLLAND APEONS > RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. —- Now -~ ——~~ ™~ Showing in New and Up-to-Ratc Drapery, at MITCHELL <& SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street, mantles, gloves, Warehouse. ribbons, TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY —_—^____jjljjim—iiMMMULiiwiiinmii i»iiiiiußijii^aiiifiMiWir»rrTtirn'fiiim«wiiiritr~-»^"»»' jc»:*ac;jM^kJM'i:-''sgi'r" ■ wi«m» J. WILSON'S I E!Ls^!l «„ SEASO ,s I WALL PAPERS Have Arrived. And will be Opened up This Day, September 12th. Simply perfect in Design and Colour. The Papers are quite different to anything of the sort before imported into this (town, and vastly superior. i^T The Prices are the same as for Ordinary Paperhangings. Borders and Friezes to Match. Persons desirous ot choosing from the full stock, but not intending to use the Papers for sense time, may have them laid aside until required.



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Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract— Under the distinguished patronage of H:b Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am &fcerdam; acknowledged by Medical Cliuics and Universities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Eucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald JPrussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinoua and othsi substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties posEasssd by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequents result ing from the application of substitutes, etc, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander and Sons' Pube Volatile Eur^-I lypti Extract and be safe. ' CITRANGE'S Famous White Patent j^ Satiu Quilt (full size) 15s 6d,



[ YOU MUST EAT TO LIVE. If you don't eat you'll starve, and starva tion ends in death. Hunger is nature's call for nourishment; the demand is impera tive, for the hourly waste caused by the mere act «i living must be promptly re paired. To obtain full nourishment, the essentials of the food you eat, your diges tive organs must be in good working order. Digestion is a chemical process needing a full supply of gastric juices. If the diges tion is impaired indigestion and dyspepsia j speedily follow; the system gets clogged up i f with undigested food, which ferments and I poisons and deranges the entire human ! system. Impey's May Apple, the ideal ■family medicine, gently moves the bowels and clears the stomach of all impurities ; it ' stimulates the'liver and kidneys into healthy action, aids digestion, and restores good health. Impey's May Apple is sold by all dealers at 2s 6d per bottle. If not obtain able locally send a postal note to the wholesale agents, 9barland and Co., Limit ed, Wellington. { TAILORING-. — Strange's are ' unsur- ' passed for fit and style at moderate priced ■



The Tailoring Tba.de Dispute —The secretary of the Tailors 5 Union objected in Court that Craighead and Berryman put far more work in suits than ordinary (Ghristchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents explain thai Craighead and Berry man's linings have to bo made and imported specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced man to'cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices! Observe the quality!—(Advt.)



If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must have a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more* than the average price, it is hardly to be wondered that this brand has become so deservedly popular.—Advt STRANGE'S Eldredgo B. Sewing Machine, .86 6s. . , FURNITURE. — Go to Stbakge's for variety aud best value. Smoke New Venus



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Dapks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each cne means a profit with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments^ arid can give yota real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every* thing for the poultry yard.—Advt,