EPHEMERIS

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Ph&Bee of Meen iea March

Mail Notices

Mails close for the following plaoea ac under, subject to the necessary alterations — WEDNESDAY, March 12 SAN FRANOISUO MAIL B&S For Northern Ports and Weetporb also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan United States, Canada, United Kingdom, (due London April 12th), and Continent of Europe, per Mapourik*, at 6 30 p m. Money orders 2.30 pm, registered articles and parcels for the United States ab 5 p m THURSDAY, Marah 13 Foe Norfchera Porte and Weab Coaßb, per Rotomahana, at 6.30 p m FRIDAY, Maroh 14 For Northern Ports and Westporb, also Australian States and South Africa, per Wxihora, at 10.3D am For Northern Ports and Westport, per Mapoutika, at 6.30 p m

MINING

United Preßß Association—By Eleosrio Telegraph Donbdin, Maroh 12 Todays sales :—Golden River 7s l^i ; Leaning Rock 14 j 6d, 14s 6d; Olrig 245, 24a 3d.

COMMERCIAL.

IMPORTANT SALE OF SHEEP;

United Press Aaaoolatloa—By Electric Telegraph Christohdbch, March 11

The Spreydon Lodge flood of Southdown sheep bred by the late Mr Samuel Gar forth was sold by auction today, a large attendance of breeders from all parts of the colony being present] or represented* Competition was good for all except) the rams, for which fchn demand was unaccountably weak. The 865 head of sheep and lamba offered realised £52900.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

Tuesday, 11th msb

Fati Bheop—Oroaßbred ewes 6s 9d to 10b 6i; crossbred lambs lla 9i to 12»; crossbred wethers 11b ; merino ewes 3s 9d. Store uhoep—Lambs 7s 3d to 10a, crossbred ewea 6s 6d to 7s Bd, two tooth crossbred ewes 12s 2d, crossbred ewes and lamba, all oonntod, 7s 6<l, old owes 2s to sa, two tooth wethers 10s lid to 11s 4d, sound mouth ewes 10s to 12s 61. Mr Peaohe's ewes, Bound mouth, 12« 6d to 12a iOd, do wathers 12a 2d ; Mr IS G Wright'a merino ewea 9* I'd to 9s sd, six tooth ewea 143 7^, four tooth ewes 15a 3d, halfbred ewes 12i, two tooth ewea 14s 9cS, Mr Herring's ewes 12s, Mesars Wright's and Herring's sheep were well wooHedt

Local and General.

The Outward Mails—The outward mail, via San Francisco, closes tonight ab 6.30.

Wakanui Biding—The ratepayers In the Wakanui Biding are requsted to meet Mr Hugo Fdedlander in the Wakanui schoolroom on Friday evening, at 8 o'clock, to discuss the Wakannl oreek water supply. Mr Baxter, the County IGngineer, will be present. Closing ov Pbemises— The members of the Aehbnrton Retail Traders' Associ ation are requested to close their premises from 12 o'clock noon on Thursday, March 20tb, on which day the Sb Patricks Day Asaosiation hold their sports. St Patrick's Spouts Association—ln tending competitors are reminded by advertisement elsewhere that en trios for all events in connection with tha St Patrick's Sports Association cioae with the Secretary ab Moriarty Bros shop (oorner of Wakanui Read and Cass Streetj tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock.

The Floub Trust—A.t least one Southland baker (says the Farmer) is game to kick against the exorbitant tariff of the Flour Trust. He lives not many miles from Wyndham, and has placed an ©rder for flour with an Adelaide *inn ; and we understand he will have it hnded at his door at a oheaper rate than what has to be paid for the article produced by tbe New Zealand combine. More Land fob Settlement—The Rtphb Hon. the Premier, when in Timaru on Friday, stated that the Government had not overlooked the matter of paralys ing the Levels estate. Bub they desired to get it at a reasonable price so that it could be subdivided and let at a rental which would enable the settlers on it to make a living. The Government were prepared to purchase assoon as the owners were prepared to meet them in price. Teachebs for, South Africa—The New Zealand Government has received a communication from the Imperial author ities asking for twenty women teachers willing to take up the work of teaching in the concentration camps in South Africa. The salary offered is £100 a year, and their passage to South Africa will be paid by the Imperial Government, Wesleyan Conference—Afc the Wes leyan Conference in Dunedin on Monday nlgho, statistical returns were given as follows :—Churches 288. other preaching places 365, ministers 118, home mission* aries 25, local preachers 546, class leaders 145, church members 18,494, on trial 400, eoramunioante 1268, junior members 1593, Sunday schools 276, teachers 2154, scholars 19.996, attendants at public worship 67,781. A Dabincj Feat. — A Maori youth performed a remarkably daring feat recently In the Worth, by jumping over the great Wairna i*'allg, from the rocks into the deep pool below, a depth of about 84ft. He dtd the leap uninjured, and swam ashore eafo'y. The performanpe was witnessed by a large crowd of excited spectators, who subscribed £12 10a for the lad. He now propcses to jump over the Whangarel Falls, about 90fo. U.A.O.D.—The fortnightly meeting of tbe Star ef Ashburton Lodge of Druids was held on Monday evening, There waa a fair attendance of members, and A.D Bro Mulford opened the Lodge afa the usual hour. [The visiting bards reported that only two njtecsbep were on the alck Hab, and were improving!, 1 &Ic£ pay was passed. The G.L representatives, Bros Marsden and Crooks, who had attended the Grand Lodge meeting in Chriatohuroh laafc week, reported on the work done by that body, the principle fo aß in66B being the decision to recognise the Ladies' and Juvenile Lodges, and a special fn&eral alliance made up by a levy on members, who had signified their willingness fco . .w^. vo te%^hanks was pLed fco the two bi-otfejra for fcheir services and report, The Secretary announced tsliab at the previous meeting, whloh had bean 5X5 meeb i D g, viz, £88 12a. Harmony was indulged in, after whiah the Lodge was alosed by the A.D. The Post Office Robbery at Sum nf,r',! —Ib will be remembered that on Jan. 30, while Snmner was otowded with lmpn aent matner. !$ he cash bos, which confca iDed £25 3a 9|d in cash and* cheques an( j a n old age' pension certificate, was removed. Every effort was made by the pojllqe to recover the property but without r _ transpires that on March 7 Jg^ Bt Pj «„ misfcr9Bai receJvea through £he post & m^plpns package, ■. and Opening 16. it Vm found to eVnifln m, toodpap of £11 in gold, ope £$ n'ota ,g >™ • 'ihla acpoui'ted Wall *SfS#£ »"S Wpt f^ Tfce . ' xfafo wm $ srosse^ ope fpr ££, cheque, w.. " • , ftß ttlfipte, however box In fcbe package was an envelope conj ; a i n i D g a letter, In a boyish style of p r j nfc ing, e^ently done with a pen. It ran aa follows j—•' Please find enclosed £22, money that was stolen from the i^ost Ul^ce. Please acknowledge same in % d d m ri(?ding y OKr *™ J {h Wade'a Worm l;P" cc *■

Wbaeher Forecasts — Captain Edwin wirea:—Moderate southerly winds, glass riae.

Swimming Club—Oar readers are re minded that the trSwimmiug Club's Carnival takes place in bbc Domain tomorrow after noon ab 2 30.

Railway Bevjsnob—Tb« railway revenue for the four weekly psriod ending February let amounted to £169,548 19a 4d, and the total revenue to date was £1,543,197 9s sd. The expenditure for the four weeks was £104,850 153, and the total expenditure to data was £1,047,709 6a 7d,

School Cadets—A deputation waited on the Premier at Duaedin to ascertain the position of school cadets. Mr Seddon explained that all cadets are now under the oontrol of the Education Dap&rtmenb. He did nob think capitation would be paid, but where liabilities had been Incurred in good faith, do doubt they would ba met. Kegula tions would not make a hard and faat rule as bo only one kicd of uniform, A oeruin number of rifles would be Issued, as no doubt shooting war one of the attractions.

Thb Missing School Tbachbr—A Presß Association telegram from Auckland states that Eva Rawlinson, the school teacher missing from Aratapu, was found on Tuesday by a swamp, where she had made a bed of titree. She complained that the school work was too hard, and her father could nob keep her, so she had gone away to die.

The LiST Shot—The Ashburton Rifles will tire their third cash prize matoh on Thursday next, ab 2p m. la addition to the usual prizes, speoial prizsa will be fired for by the recruits. This will be the last shooting with the Martini-Henry riflaa, as orders have been issued for their return to store* All corps are now armed with the new Lee-Enfield magazine nils.

Borough School ExcuKSiON—The annual excursion in connection with the Borough School takes piaca to Suraner tomorrow, the train leaving Ashburcon at 7 a.m. Children, not accompanied by their parents, are expected to be at the school at 6,30 and will be looked after by the teachers. The tickets are—Children Is 6d, senior scholars and teachers 33, and adulta and the general public 3s 9i ; and will be on sale at Mr H M Jones ap till 9 o'clock tonight. As the Hamptstead school Is to be closed, it is expected that a very large crowd will take advantage of the cheap fares. Tea, sugar, and milk will be provided at (Sutnner,

Old Mkn's Home—The master desires to acknowledge, with thanks, the following gifbs :— Mr W J Silcook, sausages; Mrs Beech, pastry; Railway receiving box, papera ; Mr Gordon, Union Bank, regular oopiea of London Ti?nes % Australasian, Magazines, &c ; Mr W Molver, papers ; late Mr Marßden, Spectators ; Mr W G Brittain, Ohmbohurch, Magazines; Frieud (No 1), raspberries; Friend (No 2), boots and clothing ; Friend (No 3), books, Magazines); 8b Stephen's Church, fruit and vegetables from harvesb festival; Mr W W White, papers and Magazines

Fbke Whkbls—The Rudge-Whitworth free wheei cluiah has proved itself from experience of the past season to be far the most reliable of all the models on the markets The driving is affected through a series of rocking pawls set in the body of the hub. Neither spring nor rollers are em ployed, the result being a devioa of extreme aimplloity and unfailing efficiency.—R D Johnston, Burnett Btreet, agent.

Confidence Teick—Some little time ago a stranger came to Ohristchurch and embarked in a business which required a number of skilled tradesmen to carry it cm. He advertised his business freely, and also advertised for men. To those who answered the advertisement he represented that the business was going to be the leading one in its line tn the city, and as there were certain secrets in che trade, he would only engage men who were prepared to deposit £25 as a guarantee of good faith. Several persona complied with this condition. All went well for a few weeks, bat now the enterprising business man Is missing, and those who were misguided enough to let him handle their money have been lefb lamenting.

CoNOEEf at 2HH Homb—A concerb waa given ab bhe Old Men's Home last evening for bhe entertainment of tbe inmates, which s emad to afford them the greatest aatiofao* tion. The following ladies and gentlemen contributed items:—Miss Barratb, Miss Maud Barrabb, Miss Bauohop, Mrs Olaridge, M at B Olaridgp, Miss Ethel Gates, Miss Ada Gates, Miss Vivienne Willis, Messrs H Gates, Humphreys, T Hammond, WSohwarla and Arthur Cliridge. At the conclusion of the concert, Mr Morriseey oaUed for cheers for those who had given each a pleasant entertainment, a request that was heartily responded to by the inmates of tbe Home,

B.8:A Atalantas—The latest Atalanta cycles are built) entirely of 1902 genuine 8.8 A parts, fitted wfth plated rime, Dunlop or Palmer tyros, and are without a doubt the strongest, and most easy running BiS.A machine obtainable in the colony, Messrs Oabes, Lowry & Co, are the sole makers for New 2|flaland«

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1902.

A TELEGRAM published yesterday stated that considerable trouble was being experienced by the Health authorities afe Ohristchurch, owing to passengers by steamers from Sydney s giving addresses at which subsequently they coald be found. It would ap pear that, in order to avoid having to take the extreme step of quarantining vessels from plague infected Austra lian ports, the New Zealand authorities have adopted the intermediate course of requiring all passengers by Sydney steamers to give the addresses at which they may be found, should any plague symptoms develop in any one of them. It is perhaps too much to expect that the ordinary human being would leave the door open through which he might be taken into quarantine, hence the trouble in Ohristchurcb. It would be no satisfaction to the public to be told that the people who act in this way are morally responsible for any serious consequences, which might arise from their attempting to deceive the Health authorities. It ought to be impossible for the action of selfish and inconsi derate persons to jeopardise the public health, and it seems to us that a reasonable quarantine would be a much more satisfactory method of safeguard ing this country against a visitation of the plague. The remarkable immunity of New Zealand so far, has made as somewhat careless, bat prudence dic tates that somewhat moire elective measures should be taken to protect our seaports. It will be too late to bastir ourselves only when the enemy is at our doors , and under the existing arrangements an affected passenger niight carry the germs of the plague Car inland before the nature of the disease wonUSfoe suspected. We think the local authorities iti the country towns should make strong recommen dations to the Government on this matter. The subject ia too serious to be neglected.

. , T$E manaejr in which commissions have been allo&ted £$ tjbe South Island Battalion of the Ninth Contingent is isaccauou *. ».. ■• ij being very severely commented nsbn by the Dunedin papers. The Otago Daily Times says that now, when the organisation was supposed to be com- Kit was found thTt there are three subalterns short. " Who tbe missing officers are," says our contemporary, ,«'is a jpattej: apon which the authori ties at the camp 4o #ot seem to htve been vouchsafed any' information. The practice, apparently, is for' the person nentfeMnaetf m camp with the notifica tiop that hfi has been appointed ; and I jjjjgfc fa the (first iojiupation the oncers 'en charge receive, T^e of ! the appointment, mowwei) *O€^ mt | V®*> sppwiuvmou ; j. j . , I bear tbe *&Wre of the Oommandant as m?<At baVO b6m !**¥? ! ; *»^ *»* nfthfi MiV" tor °f *><*'***. For^ if i• w , i a^ iA the *f 9tsn *&** parallel m England to 7 obtains m New Zealand U aoeesßarsr to imagine such a circnm. sta"siceas tfeat of Mr Brodriek, and not to o&cors id W0 tfriWßU 4f m,J. While giving Mr Seddon credit tor 1 public spirit and genuine patriot i ietH it is not eaßy to see why he acta in tnia eanne&tion m » way that mast, and does seriously inhere tfth the disoiplinaand efficiency o'^r teo^ except on the assumption that he mas* ter takes op the Rtt&tode be does jo

this matter, Bince ife cannot fail to interfere with the effestiveness of our Defence force, to say nothing of our contingents at the front.

The death of Queen Victoria, the accession of King Edward, and the transfer of the title of Prince of Wales, to the Duke of Cornwall acid York, have disarranged all the time honoured holidays in connection with the Royal Family. The 24th of May, which for sixty-three years was the chief of these, has dropped out.and the 9fch November, observed for a period almost as long, as the Prince of Wales' Birthday, has now become the King's Birthday, while the birthday of the present Prince of Wales is the 3rd of Jane. There has, so far, been no official notification, in New Zealand at aayrate, that the last anniversary is to be observed as a public holiday, but we have little doubt that this will be given. It has been suggested that the official instructions to observe the Prince of Wales' Birthday as a holiday have been withheld in consequence of the Oourt having been in mourning. But as we know that the King and Queen have been attending public gatherings lately, it is to be presumed this reason will no longer exist. It has also been said that for technical reasons the official recognition of the position of the Prince will be delayed until the Coro nation. It is to be hoped, however, that His Majesty will consider the ob vious wishes of his subjects, especially those in the Colonies in this matter, and enable them to celebrate the com ing birthday of His Koyal Highness, Prince George of England in a fitting manner, and thai; is by making it one of the chief holidays of the year. It ia needless to say that this would be thoroughly appreciated throughout the i whole of the British dominions, and nowhere more so than in these Islands, where the Prince of Wales' Birthday has always been taken fall advantage of.

News in Brief.

Ib has been decided to hold next year's Wesleyan Conference in Christohurch,

The New Zealand Farmers' Co "operative Association will hold a clearing sale at Flemington on Wednesday nexb, for Mr D T O Mcllroy. Saveral fine horses will be offered, and any one in need of good dairy oaws should attend the sale*

We understand bhab the firm of Tribe & Co, outfitter?, High Sbreeb, Chrisbohuroh, made a very advantageous deal lasb week. Being aware that the firm of Bradbury and Co, merchants and manufacturers of Lloh field Street, were $bot}b to enter into liquidation. Tribe and Co. made them a sporting offar, which was aooepfced, for the 1 pick' of cheir new goods. They made a very large purchase, and we are informed will ba able to sell for leaa than tbe manufacturers' cost, and then make a s&blefaobory profit. The sale starts on Friday, Maroh 7. 348

MAYFIELD

(From Our Own Correspondent)

The rain at bba end qf ]asb week has again delayed harvest) operations and raised rivers considerably

Crops are threshing well. Mr Huston has an average of 4Q bushels per aero of wheat Fab lamba aro being trucked for the various freezing works constantly

Ttje Srleyards Company are very busy making preparations for their grab sale ne^b Monday |7t,h msb

On Saturday afternoon wo ware visaed by a Urge water spout, an unwelcome visitor, which spent itself ohiefly over Mayfield and Anarna, nob resotring to Lismore, or so far as MonUlto. In a short space of time, water was running a foot, and in many places two feet doep through M^yfield. bhe roads bqag like running rivers, and fields and gardens all under water. Damage has been done 6o Btacks by bhe flood and torreaba of rain, also to roids, which io many, places are scoured, leaving nothing but' rough stones, traps of pas'tjeugers returning from Ashburton, via Valebba, wore sboppf 1 at the Hinds river, which had risen so very rapidly sines the mail cart had crossed ab 4.30, as to be unsata for vehielet* So use Was made of the foob bridge; horses were taken over and other traps brought to take on the ladles and children, who all made fche kept of their trying circumstances, and cheerfully helped ea'gi) pyer (jfee bridge wjth gUroelt! an<s luggage ' **

SOUTH AFRICA.

(Tntted Press Assooiation—By Eleotdo

(Holograph—Oopyrighb

THE BRITISH RETIRSE.

LORD KITCHENER'S FIRST | REPORT London, March 10 Lord Kitchener reported on Satur day that he greatly regretted the re- \ ported capture of Lord Methuen, with guns, baggage, and many officers and men* The news was brought to Marico by 550 Mounted Rifles, who were pursued by the Boers for fonr miles from the scene of the action. He suggested delay in the publication of the news until he received definite information. He had arranged to send troops to the district;. He added that he considered De La Rey's sudden activity was an attempt to relieve ths pressure on De Wet.

Further particulars state that Lieu tenants G Yenning, end T Nesham, were killed after displaying great gal lantry in serving the guns. Thirty nine others were killed. Fourj officers were severely, and one dangerously wounded, and seventy-two men were wounded.

Captain W Tilncy and two hundred men are missing, bnt many were pro bably included in the arrivals at Marico.

SOME DETAILS.

London, March 11

Lord Kitchener's despatch explained that Lord Metbuen i»nd Major Paris, with 900 Mounted Rifles, 300 Infantry four guns, and a pom-pom, were moving from Wyndberg to Lichten barar, to meet General Grenfell, with 1300 Mounted Rifles at Rooirayea footein, on Saturday. Early on Friday when between Twebosch and Palmistal De La Key's force charged Methuen on three sides.

Lord Kitchener, on Sunday, report ed that Major Paris, with the remain der of the men, had arrived at Kraai pan. He reports that the column moved in two parties ; some with the ox waggons left Dwebosch at three o'clock, and the mule waggons at four o'clock in the morning. The attack, was made after dawn, and before rein forcements were available the rear screen had been broken. Many Boers galloped at both flanks. They were at first checked by the Sinking parties, but a panic stampede amongst the mules had already begun, and all the mule waggons, with a terrible mixture of mounted men, rushed past the ox waggons. All efforts to check them proved unavailing. Major Paris col lected forty men, and occupied a posi tion a mile ahead of the ox waggons, which had been brought to a standstill. After a gallant but useless defence, the enemy rushed into the waggons. Major Paris was sarrounded, and surrendered at ten o'clock.

A FURTHER DESPATCH

London, March 11

In the House of Commons Mr Brod rick at mid night read a farther des patch from Lord Kitchener, dated Monday, which showed that the ox convoy was escorted by half of Lord Methaen's foroe, preoedtd by the male waggons by an hour. De la Rey, with 1500 men, nearly all wearing khaki, and assisted by a 15-pounder and a pom pom, suddenly made an envelop ing attack on the rear; The first confusion was made by the native boys galloping the led horses through the mule convoy, while the Utter, under Lord Methnen's directions, was en deavouring to join the ox convoy, The disorder was communicated to the mounted men. The Boers clote beside the waggons frustrated the attempts to rally the men, and that section of the mounted men and the mule waggons galloped three miles beyond , the ox waggons and then intercepted them

REFERENCES IN PARLIA MENT.

London, March 11

Lord Roberts, referring to Lord Methuen's action at Msgersfontein* B«ld :—"After « careful survey of the Boer position at th»t place I was con vinced that Lord Methuen was given an klmost impossible ttsk. He was' not blameable for his failure to relieve Kiraberley. Since then he has distin guished himself by the zeal and intelli gence he h*s ehowo, and big great perseverance has not sustained a check. He is beloved by his men, aad no work too hard for himself is given to them. Lord Metbuen big more th«Q once assisted and looked afte* Be la Key's family. I asa convinced, from the humane and civilised manner ia which De la Eey has acted throughout, that Lord Methuen will be well cared for by him."

SCENE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Earl Spencer and Lord Salisbury^ ia the House o! Lords, paid a generona tribute to Lor<s M,ethuen.

In the Blouse of Cotamons Mr Bcod rick read the despatches amidst profound silence, antil he aaoounood the capture of Lord Methaen with his g^ns tnd btggago. Then some burst into cheers and laughter, which T?ere mingled with # cries of *'Bhame" from the Ministerial «nd other benches,

Mr Dillon, in the tbaenoe of Mr Red mond, ?ain!y tried to ohecli: Dr M«cNeil and other noisy members. Messrs Dillon and Healy joined the majority of the House in cheering Mr Brodrick's tribute to, Lord Methuen.

WOUNDED NEW ZEALANDERS

Auckland, Marah 11

Miss yhsir, of. Dovonperti, has received a message from her brother, Lieutenant Phair, of the Seventh QonMngentj stating that he wag wounded in both legs at the recent engagement;, but ia doing well.

Ddnedin Mat;oh 11;

The Premier has received a cable from RJtajor Pitcher, Capetown, that Lieutenant aovell, sou of Dean Hovell. of papier, is out of danger: and that 33Si TroopeV Jioseph soq ia out) cf danger. The Premier'has also received the follow ing cable from Majpr Andrew, of the Sixth Contingent, dated Maroh 6th 5.—• Left Stan-* derten for Capetown en route for New Zealand. Departures by the Athenic, on B*h March were 2426 Trooper Oorlett, 2420 Trooper Wilson, 4257 Trooper Anderson, 4826 Trooper Munn, 3225 Trooper Daley.'

You Will Find it in the "Britan nica"

How often in # oing thi-ocgh an exhibition of pictures or sculpture, or in paying & visit) to one of our Colonial Art collections, or, as we raid the lifa of some [great artist, do wa feel thab after ail arc i§ to a great extent ft closed book. There are references in every account) which we read off a great picture, os eveo in the pages of a great book, of which we do note comprehend the full meaning, ! and we cannot but feel that ifc would add greatly to the inoerssb oHife, if we hadßome book whose pages we oould tarn over at random whan we are sitting at home and thinking over or talking ever the things which we have seen and the places which wa have visited, which would hrelp us to under stand and appreciate them betber. At we , turn from page to page of the'EnoydopaHa Bntannioa' without any very speolal purpose in our minds we coma sicmsb article after article, some of them on general art, some of them upon applied art, others dealing wibh small auctions and others narrating for u« the stories of great artists. Now that foreign travel is so cheap and convenient, nob » few of us pay at any rate a hurried viait to some of the most famous art oantres at Home or on bhe Continent. As we wander about quaint med'»ya.! streets we often ask our selves who were the men who built; theia beautiful houses and spiandid oharohes, and who were the men who pointed these pictures as whioh we gaze wi'.h snch Intweat &»dmlif atioa. On our return home, if wa hare an hour or an evening to spare, we could turn to our 'Enojrclopseiia Britannia*' and find there all that we desire ba know* The work is easily obtainable. If you are unacqualntod with the aftßy tartns send for theaj to the. Daily Mail, P. O Box, 285; Wellington, at) oncts.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Aaeooiatlon—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright.

London, March 10

Mr C Arthur Pearson, the newspaper proprietor, has offered the Aero Ola fa a prize of £4000 for the first voyage from London to Birmingham. M. Santos Dumont will compete. The death is announced of Mr James Hingaton, formerly of Melbourne, author of "An Australian Abroad.'

Brisbane, March 11 A white man has been found in the city suffering from leprosy, The elections are proceeding quiatly. Mr Philp's return is assured. The returns are mcomplate, but, roughly speaking, sixteen Ministerialists and seven Labour members were returned today. Sydney, March 11

The Judges have decided that the Courts shall sic on st, Patrick's Day. Mr Barton declined to recognise the holiday declared by New South Wales, therefore all Federal Departments will remain open. The St. Patrick's Day Committee wired a sbrongly worded proteisb to Mr Barton on the subject;.

Daring a thunderstorm at Mcdgee a man named Deaie and his Bon were struck by lightning. The latter was killed instantly, and the father was stricken blind and paralysed. Hie recovery is doubtful, Melbourne, March 11 Mr Barton informed the Federal House that he did not qniise understand the reference to discrimination made in the Japanese Diet. He had heard of no negotiations on the question.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Efeofcrlo Telegraph—Oopyrighb Brisbane March 11 The patient Wood is dead, and hi» wife h»a been attacked by plague.

Death of Mr C. Y. O'Connor.

—"~-—■"->- nn<g|l ■mi. .a nil.,.— SUICIDE SUSPEOTED

United Press Association--By Eleafeilo Telegraph—Copyright Perth, March 11 A painful sensation was caused by tho news that Mt CV O'Connor, Engimer-in* Chief, had been fouod dead its the water on tha beach, some vai'.m from Fretnaotle, under circumstances pointing to suloide. The body was found in three feet ol water. There was a bullet wound ia th« mouth, th« ball having passed out at the back of the head, a revolver wa» found in the water close by. The deoeksud bad been in th» habit of taking a naorning ride, acoompaniod by his daughter, but yesterday morning he weiat out aione. Nothiog unusual had b«ea noticed in hia demeanour.

Affairs in China.

United Press ABsooiafeioß—By Efeotria Telegraph—Copyright London, March 10 The Fr«no©-Atnarican dispute at TieatsiD has been referred to the Ministers at Pekin.

Imperial Defence.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, March 10

Mr Gilbert Parkeir, in a letter to The TimeS) doubts the financial success of the colonial remount depots during peace. He advocates tho experiment of the colonies and the Motherland co operating in a scheme of naval and military defence, with coalman respon sibilities. He suggests that recruiting stations should bo formed in the colonies tor Imperial forces serving ia the colonies, and on active foreign ser vice.

CRICKET.

United Fress Assooiablaa—By Electric Telegraph—Opyrigbfc

SfDNSf, March 11

In the match Englishmen versus a Broken Hill eighteen, MaoLaron, Barnes, and Hay* ward steed nut, The Englishmen made 179 <—Braund 27, Garnett 35, and Tyldesley noft oub 47, being the chief scorers. The ioml team have lost fourteen wicketa for H9— Oaust not out 54 being the principal scorer.

Conference of Fire Brigades.

United Press Aaaociatloo—By Eieotris (Tetepraph

Hokitika March 11

At the smoke concert last nigbtthe Mayop presented ihs long aervioe medals to the firemen. The secretary, Mr Cxilberd, re' oeived an. oration when being decorated with the blue ribbou of thtj New Zealand Fir* Sarvice:.

THE ASHBUETON GOAKDI&N : WEDNESDAY, MAECH 12, 1902



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6&,.*m«i m n<lW——ini<M*i-tl« i. vh.im iiinimm i- F. FERRIMA» "FOR SALE, ALLENTON A COMFORTABLE HOUSE together with one aote of land. Further [ conveniences eomptiae Washhotro and I, copper, Stable and Traphousa and Fowl san. ThU Is a very desirable lihtle property and the owner has given m.i instruulionß to i S-ci » npeedy ea!e. Furthtr pßrtioalarß on BppHrufcion la F FKRRIMAN, Land and Kb bate Agent", BavelockStreet, Ashburton FOE SALE jFWm of 121 Aoree aituattd stFetnington IHAVR received instructions to sell a very convenient f»rnn »itu%t>nd rb above, With al! the usual farm improvements. Thi« property on aooonnt of the owner ihaflDg pnrohßEfd a larger farm i« for fmm<?« dUte B»le and occupation, and ia admirably kdftpted for a dairy farm. JFurtlher particular* on application to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. Havsiock Street. FOX SALE Clarke Street and Allen's Road, Alltn&om I AM instructed to Bell thab very desir able residence containing 6 rooaiF, pantry and poroh, together with one ncre and ten percb.6B of land situated as above. The property ia for immediate sale^ and at the prioe asked should command a ready Fal! particulars may be had on apph oation to F FERRIMAN, Land and Batato As;enb Hnvalock HtTf9b« FOX SALB ; A f AEM of 150 Aoree of Plains Land. ' Apply F FERRIMAN Land and Estate Agent FOR SALE I HAVE received instruotiona from Mrß Hardley, Benr, to sell her proparty fronting on the Eaab Bel ft and Eton Street, oompriin? one acre and forty perches of land, upon which is erected dwelling house tenfcalning Dining room 18 x 16, Bitting Rooreii 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen aod Beuller; ; two stalled Stable and Fowlhousr. The property is well supplied with w&ter from a windmill and teak, Patt of the laud t» iftid ouo io garden and orchard. Fall parfclcqlars on application to FfERRIMAN Load and Estftle Agont, Havelock Street BUSINESS "NOTICES »«• -— —— ■ © _ MM^ t v [hew^aiahdj [GLgTHIHG FACToffj XHB JS'ifiW ZEALAND iy^OTHItfO J? A O TORY T 8 the Oheßpeßb Rouse for Ready Made Clothing. Men's Sac Suilp, 25-j Men's Sao Suits, 29a 6tl. i m COLONIAL TWEED, BEST VALUE. A forge Block of Boys' Clothing In Sailor, Norfolk, and (VlelviHe Shapes at Bed BtM?k Prices. CALL AND INSPECT. IHB HEW 2EAL&ND CLOTHING EACTOKY F. H. BEOKIKGSALB, Manager IT DOES NOT BECOME BITTER ; • A S IT STAHDS IN YOUR T-POT. BUT Is a Sweet, Dalicioas Nectae right through. CEYLON TEA. ooJe Agent— \ j;% COOCJH, Ashburton. . JUST FAIVOY — Mollor's Zealandir* Boofc Store is selling Ladies Good Leather Shoes at 6s 3d. I cannot; make It oat how Jftellor cau manago to give saoh wonderful value for so little money, for you alwaya gefc the very bcßt boots or ehopa at Mellor'a W" ANTED KNOWN—Thfto I»m prepared to give Eatimabefl for all lPiambere' and Gaefitcicg Worli, »nd ouu guarantee complete afttiofactlon. Hob and Colii Water Services laid on. Well SinkiDg, Bfttht, Tanka. and Boiler Framue. Having had a long oxpsrienon in Gun Kcpaira, ih ice Sportsman who requiro their Guns repaired rby *tj Expert should bring them io mo «arly, as the season is olosa upon us. WILLIAM R. HYDE, ButaetD Street, Nixb Door to Oiub. Plumber, Locksmith, Gaefitnec & Tinsmith. Lowesb prices compaliblo with i?<od Ktrorkmaoship .____. W. DONGES. HAVELOCK STREET, and &b Arcade Chambers. rpEKCRFM of Violin, Mandolin, >nd Harmony '■ Pupils attended at their own homeu; | -^uactsr commenotiß from a»y date. ;



BUSINESS NOTIOES MELLO R'S ZEAL AND! A BOOT STORE. THE LEADING BOOT SHOP. OROWOUNCEB by the Ashburtoa Public to bathe raosfc reliable Boot Shop In i | Aehburton. Wisft F.»tbors and Mothers, if you wish to save money go straight to MELLOR'S NOTED BUO? SQOP, where you will got the best value in Foot wear. The following are a few of our prices :— Man'ti Good Strong Shooters 10a Men's L*ce Boota, great value, 7« lid Girls' hhoea, wonderful quality, 10 fco 13, 5a 6i Ladies' Pretty Strap Shoef, only 6s 3d Girls' and Boys' Sshool Boots from 4s 6d And a thousand other linea thab cannot foa beaten for price or quality Remember, if. yon give us a trial yon will be convinced that MELLOR'S Zeakndla Boob Store leads for value in BOOTS and SHOES. Note the address— Si H£iL L O IS, ZEALANDIa. BOOS) STORE, Tancred Street, Ash burton HARDLEY EROS., PLUMBERS. IRONMONGERS, AND TINSMITHS Onr Saeson's Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Is to Hand ; aDd Oar GUNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, aud BBAIZING DEPARTMENT, la in the Hands of a Certificated Engineer, therefore all work will be carried oufe on latest scientific lines, and guaranteed We hold a large atook of WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATHB, FOBCE and LIFT PUMPS, BINKS, LAVATORY BASINS, HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &o, and make HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK a Bpeoialty SPOUTING. RIDGING, and all classes of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured, Pipe Wella Driven, Pumps, Hydrahlio Ram?, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. A Staff of Competent Workmen always available for all classes of Plumbing work In any part of the county. Telephone 32] JIJL AUDX/JOi V JjJtiOS. PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STREET LADIES WHO LEAD THE FASHION Should viait AliCOßN'ti and inspect their Latest Novelties in Jackets, Mantles,, Furs, and roost charming selections in Dress Goods. Also the very latest models in Parisian Millinery, etc, FOR SPECIAL DISPLAY SEE WINDOWS J. WILSON """ DIRECT IMPORTER OF ARTIBTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent Set of Tradesmen kepb for House Painting and Deoorablng in all its Branoheß, for Town and Country. I Have a Well Assorted Stock oJ MIXED PA.INTS In Large or Small Quantities; also Painb Brnshea White Land Linseed Oils (Raw or Boiled J Scrim Window Glass Fancy Glass Turpentine Beoeine Mabhyla?ed Spirits Artists' Material Beautiful MIRROR GLASS in larga sheets, can be oub 60 any siza -■—■--■■-—mi n«niimiM«ii«Miinii«iiiMmiTirim"' ——*—«—~~—————— PUBLIC NOTICE DISSOLUTION OF PABTNBBSHIP Til HE PARTNERSHIP at preaebt existing-between H, 0. SfImMPTOJt and Akothbb, trading under the name of the ASHBURTON DRAPERY OOM PAKY will be Dissolved on THURSDAY, MAROH 20th, t la consequence of the'above, we will holdja FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY, COMMENCING THURSDAY, FEBKUAKY 27, And Continuing till WEDNESDAY, MAROH 19th*, NOTE—A Few Specials to Show we mean to Clear. A Big Lot of Sailor and Other Hata from Id each e«apa of Flowers and Wings at Id each Big Los Jackets and Opes from 3s lid aaoh—Fashionable Shapes Blouse Silks Is per yard, were Si 6d _ Lot of Ladies' Shoes, assorted makes, 6* lid per pair, regular prioe 8i lid toils «id' Men's Suits from L9a 6d~-Colenial Tweed Yom are Invited to o*ll and Inspect the Bargains Offered. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. AUTUMN AND I rSKS.* 11* WINTER NOVELTIES. New Goods in all Departments Beautifu? Selectioß of NEW MANTLES., JACKETS, (UPKS, SEAL JACKBTg« BILK BLOUSES, ¥URB, GLOVES, mi DRESS MATERIALS, LAOE COLLARS, SILK SKIRTS, &d, DRESS MA KING MKk'BK. !JS HIGH-CLASS TAILOEING Perfect Fife, Good Workmanship, Prices Very Moderate. ! ANDREW" ORR.



Tea Cp^pEpTioij—Fletcher Bros nexfe Tea Competition oloses ca August 31sb. , FlMfc Priao. either Handsome Clock and n -^ «r HftDd Painted Dinner Set; also 100-hMPriw." ta b« ?SJS tothe largest consumers 0* their well known brands of tea. \ Fob, Spkains, Swellings and Lameness thers'is ho befctet? liniment than Ohawber« | lain's Pain Balra. thousands cap testify to the merit of this remedy. One application gives relief. Try ib The New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Aahburton, Bella it.



New Zealand's brave and hardy men Will drive the Boera from hil Jto glen, Old England's sons have not Sorgfl'ji Majuba Hill—tbafi dreadful hlot. They 11 tfghp aO weathers, fine or wet, Ijforoare for cold 'that they/ma^ get, WhibK knowing well they can endu.ro By takiog Woods' Great Peppermint Q_ujfs



Hollis Cyoles—Tha display of Eollfsf cycles now on view at John Qst k Go's is wall 1 worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus* ; lasts. These inaohina^asa made fromgenuin* B.S.A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I. Hollis & Sons, Birmingham, which should b& ; sufficient guatauteb of their efficiency. The models wo haw seen s.re superbly finished* I and the high standard of quality attained! in the manufacture of the Hollis biajFctthif be?ti moat rigidly aiaitibalned; Children When TEKfmjs'<& bare more or less diarrhceav Thlii should be controlled and can be, by giving Chamberlain's Oolio, Cholera wd, J^iarrtw* Kemedyf Every ho^se^old should have % bottle at hand. Qet It tjoday. I^b ma|r sa?e a lile^ Tko New Zealand Cooperative A.a&ociatior\ of Qanterbarji, Litriitadt, Aahbg.f aells it..