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Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1902.

A. mattkr of considerable importance cropped up at the Borough Oonncil meeting on Monday evening dttring a discussion on the provisions of a Glas gow lease. These leases differ from ordinary leases, in that they are always for long terms, and oa their expiration the outgoing tenant is entitled to be paid on a valuation for his improve ments by the incoming tenant, in case the lease is not renewed. On tho face of it, this would appear to be a very satisfactory arrangement for the lessee, and it should act as an Inducement to him to improve the rented property, seeing that this would be all in his own interest. Indeed, we believe that the great success which has attended the adoption of these leases in the Old Country, particularly in Glaßgow, where the system was first introduced, led to their extensive use in this colony. It was supposed that immediately on getting possession of a property under a Glasgow lease, the lessee might build and rebuild on it, and generally im« prove it to an unlimited extent, sub* jet to the approval of tne ground land lord, entirely in his own interest. But if the legal opinions, which were quoted at the Council meeting are to be relied on — and they were those of very pro minent members of the profession—the position of the lessee under a Glasgow lease is by no means so favorable as has been imagined. These opinions are briefly tßafe although an incoming tenant may buy the improvements on a section of land, which he wishes to take over under a Glasgow lease, those improve ments, nevertheless remain the pro perty of the lessor. Practically, all the interest the purchaser of any buildings, or the man who makes improvements, od a property taken up under one of these leases has, is the right to use them until the end of his term. He has one other interest, however, the possession of which is secured by the terms of his lease, and that in the right to receive from the incoming tenant the value of the improvements that may be on tfao property, whether that value be greater or less than what he paid when he entered into possession. It ife this which complicates the whole business when we are asked to believe that, notwithstanding these dealings with the buildings od land held under a lease of this kind, they still remain the property of the lessor. Thus we arrive at a curioae, not to say extra ordinary position, in which two diflEorr ent parties appear to be the lawful owners of the same property. Toe lessee is undoubtedly, under the lett nanseripta —the unwritten law recog nised by all civilised nations, and which underlies the common law of England —the proprietor of the buildings for which he has paid the full value; while under Statute law, the lessor appears to be !he legal owner. Under ordinary circumstances ifc would seem that this anomalous condition of things does not interfere with the smooth working of the system of leasing we are discussing ; but it is easy |bo under* stand that something wight occur which would cause these conflicting interests to clash In fact a clause appears in the leases issued by the Borough Council of Asbburton, which can scarcely fail to bring about this result ia a ©a«e where bnildiogs qn a leased section may be old or incon, venient, «nd the lessee may desire to replace them. This clause contains the proviso that the lessee " shall nofc remove or suffer to be removed from the said land any buildings, erections, or improvements thereon, whether the same be affixed to the freehold or not, and.will at the expiration or sooner determination of the said term . , , yield and deliver up to the lessor the the said land with all the said building*, erections, and other improvements in good and tenantable repair and con condition." It will be noted that the lessee may not remove any building for »ny purpose whatever, and that these identical buildings must be delivered up to the iessor jo good condition at the termination of tbe laase^ thus effectu ally blocking any attempt to replpce them by better ones, It is all yery well to say that the lessor, »a a matter of course, would consent to any euch replacement; But "it is not in the bond," the lease makes oo provision for tbe lessor agreeing to a removal of buildings, IE we to admit the speculative element into the interpre tation of a legal document, what is the use of having one at all. It would be interesting to know how the dual ownership we have referred to would work in the event of the buildings beirg destroyed by a cyclone or an earthquake, the ravages of which are not covered by insurance. Would the legeor or the lessee be responsible in lib© event of buildings so destroyed being held under a Glasgow lease ? Under an ordinary lease the lessee is | not called upon to repair damages oaused by any natural casualty jtbat is the function of the owner. We do not think anybody will venture to say tfa&i the lessor would be the loser if any sa&h calamity as we have men tioned were to ocppr on a property held under a Glasgow Jwse. We commend this interesting problem to tho legal gentlemen whose opinions concerning the ownenhip question were quoted at the last meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council, If their interpretation of the law on the point raised be oorrec^ we have another example to eh&w chat legal right and moral right are by no ftteanf synony mous terms. It is possible tha,fc the Glasgow lease may possess all the advantages that are claimed for it by its advocates, but from the standpoint of the ordinary man of business Its conditions seem to require very oo»« .jjjderable amendment

Local and General.

WIAIHER FOBEOASTI—O*pUIo BdwStt wires:—Strong north to west and southwest winds } glass (all. Donation—Mr John MeLaohlan, MB X, who gave a donation of £2 2s towards the entertainment of tbe Aihburton section of the Ninth Contingent), has, now that it is nob required for that purpose, transferred the amount to the War fund A Municipal Band—The Wairarapa Star of Mftroh Ist reports thab tha Munioipal Bind givei an open air ooaoers la tbe P*rk tomorrow. New Business-Mr William R Hyde, plumber, locksmith, gasfibter, and tinsmith, has commenced Sadness in Burnett) Btreat, and is prepared to give estimate! for all classes of plumber's and gaisfiiting work. Gun repairs a specialty Asbburtox Mountkd Rifles — Members of the Ashburton Mounted Rifles are reminded by a Company order wbioh appears in our advertising columns, that a camp of Instruction will be held »■ usual during the Easter holidays. Thb Fuivbe or Dohedih—Mr Arnold, MRS, apeakiofi on the growth of Dunedin, said thab even now land was so dear ia the city itself and the rents so high, that) people had to share homes, and In tec years time would probably hwe to share rooms. Boston Conobb t Cgmpant—Tha members of the Boston Concert Company, who will give one of their high clans concerts ia the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening, were passengers by the -express today for Temuka. The box plan may be seen at the music shop of Mr Horace Gates

Special Display on Fbidat Night—Tho ladies ol Asbbartea will be pleased to hear that Mrs Aioorn is making a special ahow in latest novelties for the coming season and has leoured the services of a first class milliner, who continues to give the usual satisfaction to all comers,

Ashburton High Foiiool Sfobxs—Ab a meeting last night final arrangements were made for the annual High Sohool sporbs, whioh will be held ia the Domain on Thursday, March 13:h, at 2p m, Several events for old boys are advertised i» this lßsua.

A MimsTia's WoßK—The Re? W Morley, commercial secretary of tbe Conference, reported thab during the year he had patd three visits to Australia, had oonduoted 85 preaching services, attended 35 horns and foreign mission meetings, visited Nelson, Wanganui, Wellington, and Aaokiand, received and answered 4500 Setters. He now proposed, after nine yenra' service to teslgu.

Pkimitite Mxihgdists— The Aehburton delegates to the Primitive Methodist Con fttrenoe held recently in Wellington will, In their addresses tomorrow night, (Thursday), give a detailed aooouab of bhe woik done at) the Conference. The Conference was of ao interesting oh»raotcr, henoe the soolal should be of a similar kind* The quarterly Board officials meet ia the af oernoon of nme day, and seeing thab a vote Is bo be taken on the question of Me hadiso Union, id is expected that about thirty cffioials will be present »b the meeting.

Golf Ci«bb TROFHY—The following will represent the Guards in the shooting match for the Golf Qlab's trophy to be fired oa Ligmhor Range tomorrow afternoon, A conveyance will leave the Somerset) Hotel at) 1 45 p tn :—Lieutenant Shearman, Bergeant Tucker, Corporal Clark, Corporal Bill, Linen Corporal Page, Lance Corporal Milliobsmp, Privates Gndseil, Ager, Churdir, Bugler Leitoh, Private Robinson, Sergeant) Percy. The following team will represenb the Aehburton Rifles;—Lieut. Clark, Sergt Hefford, Sergt) Willers, Corporals Biker and Lsitob, Private* Pobfcer, Soiitheram, Clayton, Hodgson, HUgrove, Parsons, MoEErea, Nioholl, and Turner. The Rifl* will fire in blue uniform, withoub belts and Bide arms.

St. Patki©i:'s Day Sports Associa tion —A well attended meeting of the committee of the St. Patrick's Sports Association took place hsb evening. Six new members were elected, amongst them being the first lady member ever elected. Two new members were elected to tha committee, namely, Messrn T Hanoox and F Wilson, and Mr O McDonnell was elected a delegate to the Sports Associa tion. Correspondence was received from the Treasurer of the Seddon testimonial fand.ar d the Association, heartily approv ing of the object;, donated the sum of 10a 6d to the fund. The Secretary reported that already entries for all events had started to come In, thus predicting record en tries for the day. Arrangements were made for special excursion rates and la+.e trains on tbe day of the sports. All the officials necessary for the day were then appointed, and everything was reported to be working smoothly. Given a fine day, the Ashburton public will have an opportunity of seeing a day's sporfca never yet equalled in 4shhnrto.n,

B.g;& Atalantas—The latest Atslanta oyclea are builb entirely of 1902 genuine 8.8 A parts, fitted wfth plated rims, Dunlop or Palmer tyres, and ar« without) a donbb the B&rongest), and most easy running 8.18.A machine obtainable in the colony, Messrs Oatee, Lowry & 00, are the aolo makers for New Zailandt

Budgb-Whjtwobth OyOLES.—Any Isdy or gentleman contemplating buying a machine should not fail to examine the latesb BudgeiWbitworth models. Easy terms can be arranged, and your old machine taken as part payment.—R. B, Johnston, Agent, Oity Cycle Works, Bur. netb Street.

With Marked Success.

The' Encyclopedia Brltanntca' occupies In all English-speaking communities a position of peculiar authority. Ilk does noti occur to Colonials to boast of It; we knew as children thab our teachers went) to lb to learn; Ib is a sort of national possession, accepted as simply as the common law. 1 Great men wrote for It, bub that is an Item for their biographers rather than an advertisement for the '3Eneyclop|*ila Brlttannlca.' This tranquil acceptation might have been a danger to the worjr, we ifllgbfc haye set in the firma ment: like a picture hung ioo high upon a wall; but. with all 16? dignity, the Encyalofswila 1b eminently practical, a tool chttac to which all the erafta of thoughtful meo habitually resorb, and all the tcols are fresh of edge and point. The whole body of human knowledge has changed since the first edition of the *Inoyolor^dla B^ltiinni^a' appeared In 17H, and the enlargements and revisions o( the work have kept pace with the march of learning. But through all £he" editions the fine sense of responsibility wbJab animated * a society of gentlemen' (as thequalrib old title page describes the first editors) hns proved a lasting tradition. No contributor has ever been invited to write upon a subjeob which he had not made peculiarly hla own, and no personal or corporate bias has ever been suffered to Interfere with the broad honesty of the asrork. Its whole tone, Indeed, pre supposes a certain elevation of thought In tbe reader as well aa l;n the writers. The plan mi method of the * Encyclopj*»iia Btkannloa' appeal not pnly to those who desire to increase their stock of Informa tlon, bafcto the men-and women—who have already enjoyed the fullest oppor tunities of education, and who desire to (rlvejb' their knowledge (as a writer to the Spectator expressed tjje need). They go bo the Encyclopaedia, J^ob to paint; themselves a falsa complexion o£ !e%rnjtag ; but) to refresh &»<! el»rUy Impressions already received. Their school days are over, they are not searching for tags of Latin versa or mmatterlngs of chemistry, Imb for large appreciations of literature *,nd art, comprehensive reviews of historl* i>al und scientific progress. The offer of the Daily Mail to supply thellncyclopitJlft on such favourable terras, ijaerits tho 0000081 It Ib making with. ' _

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

FIGHTING IN CENTRAL ARABIA. London, March S

Abdul Btnfeysul, a descendant of Wahabi Amirs, with aa army of 2000, captured the city of El Bio, in Central Arabia, Abdul, with fifty followers, by stratagem entered the city during the nightl, and killed the Governor and thirty guards. The garrison surrendered their arms and admitted the besiegers into the city. Abdul hopes to oonquer Nejd, tha highland region of Central Arabia. The tribes are flocking to hla standard. THS MERCHANT CRUISERS' RESERVE. The Admiralty have given subventions to eighteen instead of eleven private cruisers, and will control thirty two ves sels instead of seventeen without pay. TROUBLE IK THE SOUDAN, London, March i An Intercepted letter shows that Senoussi Is urging the new SaUau Durfur, In the Eastern Soudan, to hold aloof from the British. RIOTING IS PARIS. Paris, Mar 3 , A riot has occurred In Paris. Eleven police were severely, and twenty five slightly, injured. THE FRENCH PREMIER. M. Waldeck-Rouaaean, whose carriage was overturned In a collision with a tram car, had the small bone of bits shoulder broken. He ia progressing favourably. SPIRITUALISTIC FRAUDS. Berlin, Mar 3 Detectives at Berlin arrested Frau Rothe and other eplrltlets for mechanically pro dacing the deception known as * flowers from the spirit world '. ROBBERY IN ADELAIDE. Adelaide, March 4 Lawson and Fiynn were found guilty ofj the Port robbeiy. Lawson was sentenced i to twenty years. He ma.de a long state* i ment to rbe effect that the robbery was committed by him and a man named Sparkes, who somo time »go escaped while serving a s«ntenoe for sticking up two mine managers at Rutherglen, Victoria. He declares Fiynn to be Innocent-. Tha j udga ref ased to credit) the statement. Flynn'a sentence was deferred.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright) London, March 3

Tbe total casualties in Colooel Yon* donop'a convoy co far reported are five officers and forty-five men killed, six officers and 120 men wounded, ten Oilcers and 302 men missing, No details of the disaster are to hand.

The Daily Mail states that De Wet and Steyn were encamped during tbe attack on the Seventh New Zealaodera.

Lord Kitchener personally directed the final movements of the " drive."

Tbe casualties to Colonel Vondonop's convoy are distributed as follows:— Ten Northumberland Fasiliern killed and fifty-nine wounded; two cf the

Fifth Battalion Imperial Yeominry killed and thirteen wounded ; eighteen of the Third Uattalion South Stafforda

killed and five wounded ; other Yeo-

manry forces fifteen killed and thirty seven wounded. In addition to these

} ten officers and three hundred and two ] men are missing.

Colonel Fang's column captured eighteen Boers at Middleburg, and twenty-three surrendered,

Supplies for South Africa.

United Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Sydnet, March 4 The Government has cabled to Eng land local tenders covering the larger part of the two million pounds of com pressed beef and mutton required by the Imperial Government in South Africa. One tender represented more more than half the amount required, The prices have not been divulged,

The Plague.

United Frets Association—By Bleottlo Telegraph—Copyright Stdhky, March! A woman named Boardman, at Marrickvllle, who worked in an infected city area, and a Chinaman in Qaeen street, have be@n attacked by the plague;. The patient Clement is dead. Mplbouune, March 4 A man named Qa&ntock, of Fit?roy, has been attacked by plague. He assisted in unloading the steamer Ooolgardie when it called here, ea route for Adelaide.

English Politics.

London, March 3 Mr Asquith, in « letter tc the But Fife Liberal Association, says Lord Rosebflry's tttitude on the war, »s expressed in bis Cheetfrfisld address, represents the views of tho Liberal, and facilitates severe and consolidated criticism of the Executive's manifold admini'tritife Shortcomings, The Lifcertb must abandon Home Rule, Btnce it is not attainable without j>he sanction and sympathy of the British electorates. They must convinoe the cation that they regard the Empire as a trast. Tbe Liberal programme ought to include administrative and social reform with regard to education, tern' ppranoo, housing the poor, improved gyptemg of tenure, in^ revision of the incidence of rating?

Affairs in China.

Ualled Press Asseolablon—By Bleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, March 3 A thousand Chinese soldiers joined in the rebellion at Miuning. Mr Con ger, United States Minister to China, warned Prince Chung that It wag expected that the rebellion will be (jpee^ily suppressed, and that foreigners will be protected. It is semi officially denied in Berlin that Germany is negotiating for ex clusive mining concessions in Shan* tang> -—__—^

Marconi's Telegraphy.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, March 3

The offiaers of the steamer Philadelphia oocfirm the report that Marconi received intelligible messages when 1551 mites from L'zird Point, and the latter V when 2095 miles distant. The apparatus aboard the Philadelphia was Insufficient, to reply. Maroooi assarts that it is possible to send a message round the world, receiving at the atartisg station, the earth's curvature not affecting the waves of the transmitting power* ________^

CRICKET.

THE FIFTH TEST MATCH.

A WIN FOR AUBTEALIA.

United Frets Association— By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, March 4 A light rain fell early in the day, but the wicket appeared dry when play waa resumed. Jones played a vigorous innings for 23* Tyldeiley, going in fifth, was the only bats mao to staj. Blyfehe, the last man, held the wicket while Tyldesley acored, but any hope of winning the match was dispelled when Tyldesley scooped Tramble round to Eady at deep Kguare leg, Australia thni winning by 32 tarn, Following are the scores :— | Australia, I Firsb Inning! « — 144 j Second Innings M .« ... ... 255 England. First Innings ... ... 189 Second Innings Hay ward, o Travers, b Trumbie ... 15 MaoLaren, run out ... ... , M 49 Quaife, lbw b Noble 4 Jessop, o Trnmper, b Trumbie ... ... 16 Tyldesley, o Eady, b Tramble 36 Braund, o Hill, b Noble .„ ... .„ 2 Lilley, o Duff, b Nob!o ... ... .» 9 McOahey, o HiM, b Noble ... ... 7 i Jones, o and b Noble .„ ... ... 28 Gunn, o Hill, b Nob! .... 4 Blythe, not oat ... .- M —5 Extras ... 3 Total .„ m ... 178 Bowling Analysis—Noble took six wickets for 98, Trumbie three tor 61, fiady none for 13 (Received March 5, 111 L am) Sviwky, March 5 | The Herald eaya the result of the test matches emphasises the judgmenb passed on MaoLaren's team when it firat showed its capabilities In Australia, that thai/ gave an excellent account of themselves in their own ! class, It shows that Australian Cricket Is better than that of the team brought across the world, but this leaves oub the great orloketers who were unable.to leare England.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM FOR ENGLAND

Melbourne, March 4 Howell, Hopkins, Saunders, and Jones have been selected to complete the Aas* tr&lian team for England. Saunders' arm is rapidly mending, and will nob affect the left handed bowler's delivery in the slightest Poidevin is going to England in connection with his medical stadias, and thongh not a member of the team, ie is understood that he will be available If required. Ms jot Ward 111 goes as manager. Both the English and the Australian teams leave by the Omrah on the 20ch inst. Spofforth and > his wife are accompanying the team.

The Aehburton Cricket Clnb will play a practice match tomorrow afternoon on tbe Domain Oval, oommenolng at three o'clock.

Weather Report for February.

Th» neither throughout the month was somewhat unseasonable and variable. Toe few dewy nights were followed by genial warm days, bat the remainder wore dull and chilly* Rain Ml on twelve days, registering a total of 2.002 Inches. The heaviest) fall, 1:071, occurred on the 11th, the lowest, 00|, on the 25tb, The maximum shade tempera ture, 92 leg, was registered on the 2nd, the lowest, 40deg, on the 27th. The greatest , vsiooity the wind attained wai 290 miles on the 14th, the lowest, 29 miles, on the 2Gbh* Ib blew from the east 2 days, south eatb 7 days, north east 7 day?, north west 9 diy«, ! sooth west t« west 3 days. The average hygrometrioal readings were2oJeg wet bulb, IB dry bulb, which indicates damp, dull weather. The grass thermometer gave an average rf 22 leg, whioh tal!ies perfectly with the hygrometer, There were two days without sanshlncl

Domain, Maroh 4tb, 1902.

KYLE.

The total rainfall registered at ?£yle for the month of February was 2,15 inches ; rain fell on 6 days during tbs month, the heaviest fall being on the 16cb, when l; 10 inches were recorded.

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ALFORD FOREST AND STATION.

The total rainfall during February wai— Alford Forest 8 85 inches, AUord Station 2 87 isohes —X HiBBiNO, Maroh 1, 1902

MOUNT SOMERS.

Rain (ell at Mount Bomers on 12 days in February ; most In one day of 24 hour*, on the ilth, when 075 fell; total rainfall for the month, 3.12 Inches, against an average for last nine years of 5.47. There h»a been Ism north west wind than mua! at this time of year, and » good deal of doll foggy weather* —A Edwakd Fdache,

The Ninth Contingent.

The following tre the promotion! in the Ashburton seotiou of (he Nluth Contingent): —Lieutenant: Quartermaster, Alex. Wilkle; Squadron Sergt-Major, Jas Sutherland ; Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant, H. MoArtney ; Quartermaster Sergeant,, Arthur Willis ; Troop Sergeant), J Payne ; Saddler Serge&nt, T Taitj Senior Corporal, 0. Doherty j Corporals, .Joseph Wilson And Sharplln,

Wirth Bross Circus.

The appearaooe of filesert Wirth Bro»' oiroat in Ashburton on Friday next ia being looked forward to with considerable Interest. The programmes put forward have met with the greatest favour In Dunedid, attd the press ejrJbiOß write In terms of praise of the many events iubtnibted. The feals of the riding bear alone exolte muoh merrtoent, and ao army ef aorobats> leapers, and equestrian performers prevent anything like a dull momtnt daring the varied and comprehensive programme submitted. The English champion jockey aob contributed by Mr John Welby Cook ii aald to be one of the best and cleverest feats of horsemanship yet seed in the colonies. The Miisea Annette and Cook go through graoefui and dexbersus feats upoa the slack wire, and Miss Marines is seen is a cimilarly otever exhibition of juggling while riding oo a bareback iteed. Miss Edith Wirch chows her skilful manage oi^ot of six |ying steads ii a pretty picture aot,!and Moot Pedro and Willi»tns go through graoefui md daring feats upoo the Koman ring» The gensattonal feature of the evening la the appearance of three tigers in the ring, whloh is esolroted wit)) a steel cage. Under the control of their trainer (Mons Begoul) the tiger* play &t tei saw and leap frost, indulge In a merry steeplechase, and finally two of theni *r0 harndisvi to a oharlot aud are driveu'tound the ring at fail gallop by a third. - ■ * ' ■■•-■--

The Situation in Fiji.

United Press Association—By Rlectrlfl Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, March 4

The Rev Siade, the Wesleyan missionaty from Fiji, who is visiting Sydney, on being interviewed, said:—'So far as federation with New Z aUnd is oonoerned, it is a thine; only in name. The greab idea Is the F jians' mind is that federation with some* body would mean a change of policy. They f«el that the present policy is burdensome, and that is their idea in wanting a change * There is no outlet for the natives, no soope for ambition, no incentive to rise, freoanae the people are bound with a oalfe iron system, whioh keeps thtm all on i dead level. The»gi^ation for federation with New Z aland, however, receives vtrf little popport among the merchants and indent They feel it would ba better to be added to the Commonwealths as there would than ba bijflf markets for their froi\ Federation with the South Sea Island group*, with New Z aland as the head, would not be aa acceptable to the white people aa would federation with the Common wealth, meetly for trade reasons, but in any federation that takes plage the most difficult matter to solve will be the coloured la soar question ' So far as Mr Seddon it oonoerned, he baa shown a commendable willingness to break a knee on behalf of Fji On the other hand we have had do direct commanloation with the leaden of the Oommonwaaltb. Ib is, perhaps, for that reatoa that many wh« are anxious to see a moderation la the system of the Government have turned towards Mr Seddon.'

The Sugar Bounties Confe rence.

United Press Association—By K!«otrla Telegraph—Copyright London, March 3

The Tintjtt Brussels' correspondent says the Potters have agree! to abolk h all bounties on sugar, and Jo reduce the surtax to six Francs per hundred kilot, in order to check over. production, until September, 1903, when the (formation will become operative. The British delegates wore reluctant to wreck the Conference, and it is andciitood ibtl Britain will not adopt a preference tariff in favourof the colonies prodada cane sugar.

Australia and the New Hebrides.

United Preas Atsoblatton— By Bleoteio Te leg raph—Copy right Melbodbnk, March 4

In the Federal House, Mr Barton, In reply to a question, stated that negotiation! wi»re proceeding with the British and French Governments with reference to creating a tribunal to deal with the question of land grants to the New Hebrides, Th« Federal Government were also negotiating with Messrs Burns, Philp and Go, with reference to substituting white for coloured labour on the mail steamers running between the New Hebrides and Australia. He hoped to be abla to announoe In fcfae course of a few days that) Bums, Phllp and Co would be prepared to throw open huge areas, which they held in the New Hebrides to settlers on advantageous terms. Such a scheme might induce settlement, and aeb as a counterfoil to French settlement.

Meant Hutt Road Board.

, ■ •"' The usnal monthly meeting of the Mottnb Hatt Road Board was hold on Monday last, Pretent—Messrs Morgan, Milton, Ward, and Dent,

Mr W Wright interviewed the Board with reference to the road to Pudding Bill* The Chairman and Oletk were authorised to deal with the matter,

Mr Lane's rrp!y to the Board re leasing unused roads was read, and it wai decided to asaerfcaia if oocupiers t f adj >cent land to these roads were willing to lease them*

It was decided to put in an open oroulng on the ABhhurton Road near Blands, in plaoe of the present bridge.

The Clerk was instructed to arrange with Mr D Onmeron, Olunes, for alteration of water raoQ and purchase of land for road way at the railway yard, Methven.

The ranger's report was read and approved. It was decided to aek the ranger to report cases of camps or obstractions on roadr.

It was decided to ask the County Council to make an alteration in the water rues at Lyndhuwr.

Aooottnt* amounting to £23 16s 2d wert pasted for payment.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not bold dnrnives respantiblt tot opinions vxprecsad bjr out corr«rondt«t«

FRUIT PESTS.

20 THK BDITOB

Sift,—The * worm eaten' apples tent to th« Domain on Saturday had been attacked by the native oortlin moth, Ac the habits of this ioieot differ from those of the Introduced or true podlin moth, perhaps a brief description of the habiti of both Inieott may aid lrnSt» growers in identifying them when met with* The caterpillar of the native species feidi only on the surface of the fralt, conoeaHng itself under a dry leaf, which it attaobes to the fruit by ftqe tilkeo threads* The Introduced, or true codlin moth of Europe, deposits its eggs on the anrfaoe •! the fruit* When hatched, fchfy eat through the skin and penetiate to the core, and consume the pips and internal portions of the applet or pears they abtacki When they attain maturity, especially In the later varieties of apples, they eat their way to the intfaot and crawl on to the branches, in any niobe of which they conceal themselves under a fiat web for the winter, and change Into the chrysalis stage in early spring. After remaining is this state for from a month to three months, the perfect or winged inseofc appears, and again deposits its eggl en the fruit), as explained, with the lame result. In the case of the earlier ripening varieties of apples and pears attacked by the moth, it frequently happens that (he fruit drepg from the tree before it is tlpei The half grown caterpillars then eat their way oat of the fallen fruit, and ingblnotively ascend the stem of the same tree from which It fell to repeat their Attacks on sound trnlb on th* trees. Most people are aware of the bitter taste of the inner portions of the flesh of 1 worm eaten' apples aad pears. Suoh fruit should never be eaten raw, but the sound parts could be eaten with safety when cooked in pies. The core or internal cavities of worm eaten fruit It generally surrounded by a mats of a whitish funguiiilegrowth, fn tbf mofiter piffts of which, under a high power ct the miorbeoope,hayebeeo detected myriads tif bacteria* It is, perhaps, improbable tnaf they are pathological or disease producing forms in man, but it Is alwayi safer to avoid them, by abstaining from eating diseased fruin It is very regrettable to know thai both species of oodlin mo&s are rapidly inoreaiing in this district, and are destroying a great amount of valuable fruit this season, —I am, etc.!

W.W»B.

The Premier's Visit to England.

United Press Association—B? SlwUi Telegraph—Copyright v l Auckland, Mtroh q At a meeting of the Prattler's Testimonial Committed, a latter was read from the Pre mier, in whloh he stated hi would be in Auckland, for the departure of the Nfath Contingent, on Maroh 19thi It was resohr ed to atk the Premier whether he will tike his fln*l departure henae when he learei the oolony (or Eogl&ncl, *ab% if nob, what wonjd be the Satoit date ho oouid ooavenientiy meet the people of Auckland. "

fHB ASHBUBTGB GOAKDIaN : WEDNESDAY, MAECH S, 1902,



F. FERRIMAN Corner of Wills Street and Eaa\ Belt, Ash^urton. I HAVE received instractions from Mr John Ainsworth, who is leaving for the North Island,, to sell his ve;y desirable f eildenoe, situated as above* The house, which contains 5 rooms and ieullery, has o»ly recently been erect ed, ftlid is cousttuoted o£ the best material ly »first class builder. Thu Bectlon is well Bitmted. and Ins Ibien well fenced ond cultivated A« the owner has decided to leave for tbt Horth Island at once, my inßtructlona ise to effaot a speedy tale. _ Fall particalaro on application to F, FSRItIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FINAL NOTICE. *|*T is rt|ue&tiid that ftll Accov.nls dua to Da Maodb be paid to the undersigned witbia 14 days F PERRIMaN. AobburtoD, Pebraary lltb, 1902 TO LET ALFORD FOREST KOAD COTTAGE and | Aore of land reoeatly oconpied by Mr B Barr. Apply v FFERRIM&N, Land sod Eatato Agent) TU LET, Kermode Street, Aahburton, ACOSIFORTABL^ Hoaae of 5 rooms, together with good garden *DdOrCh Apply PFERRIMAN TO LET, Peter Street, Ashbarton, A HOUSE of five rooms j i aero of ki>d j g3od BtablinK Apply -FFBRRIMAN TO LET, Winkr'a Boad, Allenton, A3FIRST CLASS Dwelling, containing cix rotms ; 1^ acres of land, good garden and orchard ; detached bathroom, waehhonse, stables and trap house F FERRTMAN r»in.i..i... * — ..... i " ' "" ■■ SHEEP FABM3. IBAYIf Beveral good Sheep Farms for sale, ranging from 350 to 1800 sores. The properties are well fenced and watered and are within easy accebß of a market Fall particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent) FOR SALE TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. A SOUND INVESTMENT. f HAVE received Inn* ructions from Mr 1 Edward Gibbard to Bell part of Town Section 508, situated in Tancred Street, Upon which is erected a veiy ccramodioaq wad convenient Drepur's Shop, with dwelling attached, large front glass windows', g<od position. The properly le let to a &«od tenant, and is yielding an 9Qnual rcntftl of £91. Foil particulara m»y bo had on appli cation to F FRBBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Ashbnrlon BUSINESS NOTICES r~ ,-», —— C < THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T? AC TORY LDTHINO J: AOTORY X B t the Cheapest Hou&e for Ready Made Clothing. Men's Sao Suite, 25 s Men's Sao Suil#, 29a 6d. IN COLONIAL I'WEBD, BEST VALUE, A.Large Stock of Boys' Clothing in Sailor, Norfolk, and Melville Shapes Xt Bed Rock Pricea. CALL AND INSPECT, IHB KEW ZtiSALAND CLOTHING FAOTOJRY . 1. H. BIOKIKGBALE, Manager Try MoDONALD Sc CO, TAILORS. « r 6 ILL DO you know that B Baiestow ia selling for oaah afc less than OhritJtcharc!" pricas, rm the few following qaotationa will abow ; -Brass rail iron bedstead?, extended foot rail, from 50j ; Duaheaa tables frotr 30s ; Duchess ohm ts from 453; iuapeotio %n<L corapatiaon iovUed* 11 I



' BUBINKBB NOTIOEB < PUBLIC NOTICE DISSOLUTION OP P^RTNEBBHIP f " __ rpHR PARTNERSHIP ab present existing batiweeu H.|G. Shuimptos and " ANviTHRB, trading under the name of the ASHBURTQIff DRAPSRY w OOM. PAST? will bo Dissolved on THURSDAY, MAROB^Oti. i In of the above, we*{will .hold a 111 BUI dilllll Sill FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY, COMMENCING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, And Continuing till WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19thi NOTE—A Few Specials to Show we mean to Clear. A Big Lob of Sailor and Other Hubs from Id each Heaps of Flowers and Wings at Id each Big Lot Jaokstu and C»pea from 3a lid eaofa—Fashionable Shspeg Blouse Silka la per yard, were 3i 6i Lot of Ladies' Shoes, assorted makes, Si lid per pair, regular prloe 8* lid tolls 6 i Men's 6ait« from 19s 6d~-Colenlar Tweed Yom are Invited to Call and Inspect the Bargains Offered. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. LADIES WHO LEAD THE FASHION Should visit ALCOIIK'S and inspect their Latest Novelties in Jackets, Mantles, Furs, and most charming selections in Dress Goods. Also the very latest models in Parisian Millinery, etc, FOE SPEGIAL DISPLAY SEE WINDOWS ON FRIDAY NIGHT. "" J. WILSON HAS Jfnst received ANOTHER 10 Bales of Lovely WALL PAPERS. T NOLTJDED in the Shipment are seme beautifnl Designs ia Dining Room, JL Bedroom, and Hall Papers. Persona desiring to choose their Papers from the fall stock may have them laid aside until required. HOUSE PAINTING. THIS parfe of the business receives oar special attention, nono bafe GENUINE Oils and White Lead being used. Thorough tradesmen' sent to town^or country at shortest notice, Sign-writing a specialty. I have a Choice Selection of PIOTURB FSAMffI MOULDINGS. Frames made to order on the premises. JOHN WIJL.feSOK HARVESTING TOOLS. HAY FORKS—2, 3, and 4 f rong. OLCTV ER FORKB.—S Prong, with Gsturdi Scythe Blades and Handles, Hay Bakes, etc Machine f ils, Castor, Bradding, and Linsesd Oils, faints in all Colours fT.OOLS Suitable for tha Harvest Field, Snoluding—Vioeß, goraw Wrenches, Spanners JL in bets of four, Rivet) »nd Balb Putsches, Pinoare, Flyers, (Jopper sad Iron Rlvsta, Keaper Sections, ©to. PMEBERVING PANS ~ Enamelled and Braas, from 5>;6 ! eaoh, Boing overstocked at bfae laM-or part of tho neahon, 1 am Selling them off Cheaply O4RPENIBRS'TOOLS— I have juefelanded a large sbipmsßb direob from bhe makers, and have reduced prices all round. Customers can rely upon Prompt and Courteous Attention without boing preased to B»y. _ G. MEJDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Barnett Street, Oppoßtte Arcade A T TENTI ON. ANDREW ORR'S Great Clearance Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS COMMENCED SATUfiDAY, JANUARY 18th. bargains: extraordinary in every department. ANDREW ORR. i IF YOU DON'T SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY you ougmx to.' are: you about to build? do you require dry flooring,?] do you require dry match lining do you ."require dry moulding IF 80, WE CAN EXECUTE YOUR ORDERS WITH DESPATCH. ' Oaff New Steam Sawmills are now in full swing, and Ordera entrusts i to us will receive prompt attention. ! Gates and Hurdles supplied to order. - W. H. COLLINS & CO,, [ IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TfMBER & C3AL MERCHANTS. i E«Bt and West Streets, Ashbarton. Telephone 14 P.O. Box 35



CgiLp&VN Wsvs Tketjung have wore or less diarrhea/ ThU shdaM be controlled and can be, by giving..Gnafltlferlain's jßolip, , Cholera and Diarrhom Remedy? Every household should have a bottle at hand. , Get it today. Id may save a life. The New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Ash burton, sells It. I^adk's Worm Figs are most $fie6tsyjß and not unpleasant; children fhriye after taking them price, la



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For SrKAiNS, Swellings and Laments* there is no better liniment than Chamber isia's Pain Balm. Thousands can testify to the raorlt of this remedy. One application gives relief. Try ib The New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Aahbqrtojj, esllfl it,



Wade s Tkethikg Powdbrs for Babies are eootbing, reduce fever and prevent Hotchoa ; price, li