EPHEMERIS.

SUN.

Phases of the Moon for July.

Mail Notices.

Mails close for the following places, as under, subject to the necessary alterations.

SATURDAY, July 12;

For Northern Ports and Westport, per Kotoraahana, at 6 p.m.

TUESDAY; July 15. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

For Northern Ports and West-Coast, also Samoa, Hawaii, Philippines, Japan, United States, Canada, etc, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, via San Francisco (due London Aug. 16th), pßr Rotomahana, at 6 p.m. ALTERATION IN THE CLOSING OF MAILS. On and after the Ist July, the express mails for North will close at 6 p.m., and the pillar boxes in East and Burnett streets will be cleared at 5.30 p.m., in consequence of alterations in the Kailway time-table.

Mining.

Dunedin, July 11

I To-day's sales —Alexandra Lead 12s 6d, } 13s; Endeavor 7s ; Golden River 36 10£ d, 4s; Great Woodstock, 4s, 5s ; Molyneux Kohinoor 4s 3d, dis; Eoyal Maori ss, 5s 3d j Unity 17s 9d.

Commercial.

SYDNEY FAT STOCK SALES,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Sydney., July 10 At the fat stock sales the prices for sheep were lower for all descriptions, the top price being 32s 6d. A consignment on behalf of Mr G. IL Scales, of Wellington, was sold as follows —Eight at 26s 6d, 135 at 30s 9d to Sis 3d, 53 at 25s to 26s 6d. On behalf of other New Zealand agents, 68 were sold at 27s to 27s 6d, and 31 at; 24s 3d.

The Department of Industries and Com merce has received the following report from the Agent-General on the London wool sales, which opened on Wednesday— "Wool sales have commenced, with good competition. Fine crossbred and merino wools are firm, at 5 per cent advance. Coarse crossbred is in large supply, and shows a 5 per cent decline."

Napieu, July 10,

The CO. and D. Company, London, cabled as follows this afternoon—"Frozen meat market—To-day's quotations—Mutton, best Canterbury 3£d, best Napier, Wellington, and North Island 3£d. Lamb, first quality 4|d, second 4&d."

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1902.

The letter which appears in another column, signed " Sincerity," totally mis represents the position of the Salvation Army. It states that a few church mem bers who worship over the railway line have plagued the local nolice to move the Salvation Army from a spot where it ha 3 held its open air services for a considerable time. This is quite at variance with the facts of the case. The Army has not held its services in East Street until quite lately ; and the police in the discharge of their duty, have asked for authority from the Borough Council to act, and, as far as we know, have not been urged to take action by any one section of the community, as our correspon dent asserts. The nuisance is a public one, and we know that persons of all denomi nations have suffered from, and complained of it. The writer of the letter referred to displays a lamentable ignorance of the whole matter he deals with, otherwise he would know that so long as the Army did not invade and block East Street it was not interfered with, a fact that appears to have been quite understood by the predecessors of the officer now in charge of that organisation. He, however, seems to be spoiling for a fight, if we may judge from what he told the Mayor, that he was determined to maintain his right to hold gatherings wherever he pleased. He will, however, learn that the best policy of the Army fe to endeavour to conform to the laws in force, and to con sider the wishes of the people who may live in the districts in which it may elect to labour. Hitherto the public sympathy with the objects of the Army has caused the toleration of many things which under other circumstances would not be permitted, and the Armj is indebted to this sentiment for much of tie latitude it now enjoys in this country, It would be highly imprudent to claim as a matter of right that it is at liberty to sefcat defiance the by laws of those municipalties in which it may work, which have been framed for the con venience and safety of thecitizens. We advise the officer in command of the Army to be i content with the same anount of considera tion which has been shown to his prede cessors, and not seek to fill the role of the the martyr, for that will be a failure. It ill becomes a religious teacher to set an example in law-breaking, and such a course would excite contempt rather than sym pathy. The remarks and inuendoes of " Sincerity," concerning those who have compained to the police of the street obstruction caused by the Salvation Army, are highly discreditable to the writer, and doubly so if he is a momber of that organisa tioD.as he would appear to bo. Let us hope that the uncharitable views he expresses are not jthose of a body which, however peculiar its methods may be, is generally supposed to foe an exponent pf that Divine attribute which jihjnketh no pyil.

Local and General.

Weather Forecast, — Captain Edwin •wires :—- Moderate easterly winds; glass fall.

Fatat, Accident. —A Hororata farmer, named John Nelson, was thrown out of hia trap on Tuesday, and died last night as a result of his injuries.—Deceased was a brother of Mr S. Nelson, of this town.

Magisterial.—At the Police Court this ,morning, before Mr R. Alcorn, J.P., a man who was arrested last night by Constable Moore, on a .charge #f drunkenness, was and discharged.

tfsssQNAL.—Mr G. W. I^eadley returned from attending the Farmers' Union Colpniai Conference, at Wellington, by the expr'esp to-day.

A Correction.—ln Mr John Small's remarks at the A. and P. meeting on Tues day last regarding the Government veteri nary surgeon, it was Mr Kerrigan who was referred fo, and not Mr Bankes.

BußtjEoaQ D.E/.t-Ji.-p-A. Press Association telegram from AuckJ^aa^ays—A 5 years old child of a jjative residing $1 TcMigg .settle ment was burned to death. Ijfc appears the mother had gone out of the wh'are for a few minutes, .md by some means the clothes of the child caught fire, it was burn ed so badly that it died in a short time.

!Mr Keuger's Apologia.—Mr. Kruger is publishing his Apologia, in the shape of documents relating to the origin and course  of the war. \ Colonial Troops at Windsor Castle.— •' A party of 180 members of the Australian J and New Zealand _ contingents, visited I Windsor at the King's invitation, and I lunched at the Castle.

Veterinary SuRGEON.—Mr Bankes, who has beien veterinary surgeon at the Fair field Freezing Works for Borne time, has been transferred to Wanganui. Mr Mc- Hattie, of Wanganui, will take his place at Fairfield in a few days. Mr Bankes had to apply for the transfer on account of the South Island climate nob agreeing with hia health.

Hospital Boabd. —At the meeting of the Hospital Board this morning, Dr. Trevor was re-appointed surgeon, and a resolution of Mr Reid's was passed, in effect that all duly qualified medical men practising in the county be appointed an honorary statf for a period of twelve months, the conditions being" that they must conform to the rules of the institution, and charge no fees.

The Abattoirs. —The following are the returns of stock slaughtered during the month of June at Fairfield Abattoirs: — Cattle—7s (22 cows, 52 bullocks, 1 calf), condemned, 1; Sheep — 733 ; condemned. 8, percentage 1.09; Lambs —3, con demned, none ; Pigs —118, condemned, none. Remarks.—Cattle—Quality good. Sheep— Quality improving, but still a large percen tage of old ewes. Pigs—Quality in general very good.—H. H. Fooks, Town Clerk.

The Education Bill.—ln the House of Commons in the-debate on the Education Bill, Mr Balfour supported Mr Hobhouse's amendment to make the elementary section compulsory on local authorities. The amendment was carried by 271 to 102. Sir H. Campbell- Bannerman, Sir W. V. Har court, and a majority of the Liberals, Mr Austen Chamberlain, and Mr Renshaw, voted in favour of the matter being left to the option of the local authorities.

Foot-Warmers. —One thousand foot warmers have been ordered for the New Zealand railway cars, but the work ef fit ting them is dependent upon the work of fitting up the necessary heating furnaces. Every carriage in cold districts, both first and second-class, is to be supplied with these foot-warmers, which will be at the disposal of the passengess without charge.

Euchre Match.—A very pleasant even ing was spent in the Guards' orderly room last evening, when the two local infantry corps played off their annual euchre match. Play commenced at 8 p.m., and at the con clusion the Eifies won by seven games. Scores—Rifles 34, Guards 27. After the match the Guards entertained their opponents at a tea and coffee supper, which was much appreciated by all present.

Reporting Infectious Diseases. — A Wellington telegram states that the Public Health Department to-day prosecuted a suburban doctor and a resident for failure to report a case of infectious disease, scarlet fever. The action was taken to impress on medical men and householders, that all cases of an infectious character must be reported. Defendants were fined a nominal amount.

Colonial Made Bicycles.— Among the various kinds of bicycles made in New Zealand is the " & talanta," built solely by Messrs Oates, Lowry and Co. These machines are exceedingly light running, and the manner in which they are finished reflects great credit on the firm. Messrs Oates, Lowry and Co. are now selling their Model 2 Bicycles at .£ls 10s.

Primitive Methodist Church.—There will be a feeling of regret that the Sev G. H. Mann's mission is just about to be concluded, this evening being the last night of the mission. The Missioner has again and again expressed his satisfaction at the g-ood, healthy feeling prevailing through out the meetings. Last night Mr Mann took for his text—" I had rather be a door keeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." Psalms 84-10. In this discourse the Missioner paid

a grand tribute to the Christian religion. God's humblest is more honoured than, the world's highest and greatest. To-night the rev. gentleman concludes his mission and will proceed on the morrow to Greendale station, where he will commence another fortnight's mission. Mr Mann's subject to-night will be ' A soul saved. A lost life.' This being the last night a full house is expected.

Argentine Winter Show.—lt will be of interest to New Zealanders to know that at the winter show of horses and fat stock of the Sociedad Rural Argentina (Argentine Eural Association , held in Buenos Ay res, the first prize for Durham (shorthorn) bullocks was taken by a pen of eight steers four and a-half years old, bred at the Estancia San Joige (the property of Messrs Drabble Bros, aud Co.), of which Mr G. F. Drabble, an old et-New Zealander and ex- Otago High School boy, is manager. The same pen took also the championship of the show. The second prize in Durharas was taken by a lot of steers bred at the Estancia El Dorado (the property of Senor Binito Villanueva, Managed by Mr John Stent, also an ex- New Zealander. The first and champion pen sold at auction for 310 paper dollars, equal to £25 11s Id, at the rate of exchange, and weighed (live weight) 835 kilos each, or, say, 19501b.

Agricultural Statistics.—The Agri •ultural statistics for the colony appeared in last night's "Gazette." The estimate of the yields of wheat, oats, and barley were as follows: —Wheat, 25 bushels per acre; barley, 28 bushels per acre. The actual yields are as follows; —Wheat, 24.76 bushels per acre; oats, 37.06 bushels per acre; barley, 32.28 bushels per acre. • The area- in wheat for threshing was 162,462 acres, yielding 4,046,589 bushels. . The yields of the other crops were :—Oats, 15,045,233 bushels ; barley, 855,993 bushels; rye, 27,250 bushels; maize, 571,834 bushels; peas 164,712 bushels; beans, 88,905 bushels ; ryegrass, 35fi,765 bushels; cocksfoot, 4,481,3401b5; potatoes, 206,815 tons. The apparent deficit in wheat is 36,152 bushels, but this will be increased by the large amount of the grain being unfit for milling.

Argentine Methods.—The Argentine Minister of Agriculture in a statement Communicated to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on May 25, says that foot and mouth disease has been non-existent in Argentina for many months. In the oonrseof the last B',x months 630,000 cattle and one million sheep have been brought into Buenos Ayres fa the consumption of the population ■without a single case of disease being detect ed. During the same period Argentina exported to South Africa and Brazil more phan 120,000 cattle and 28,000 gheepwith put the occurrence of any epizootic disease. The refrigerating establishments prepared jn thp same six months about 500,000 cattle and 2,500,0Q0 sheep, which are all minutely inspected and found to. be healthy. The (government declares that in the event of foot and mouth disease breaking out it would ba the first to notify the fact by prohibiting the apportion of live stock, being anxious to uphold the reputation of the' principle source of Argentina's wealth. It is calculated that the farmers have more than 5,000,000 young cattle ready for ex portation.

A Boon to Cyclists.—The sale of second hand bicycles and cycling sundries at R. D. Johnston's City Cycle Works and Rudge-Whit worth Agency, Burnett St., is proceeding merrily. Every line is reduced considerably, and is fully 10 per cent. J.ower than any other shop in Ashburton. ha'v,e' flio' doubjfc but at these prices (syery article willfye'cleared by the end of j uly, wh&U the sale positively clossesl

Correspondence.

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

THE STREET OBSTRUCTION QUESTION.

TO THE EDITOR

Sir, —I hear that a few Church members who worship over the railway line have for some weeks plagued the local police to ' move on' the Salvation Army from a spot where it has held its open-air services for a considerable time. Last Sunday' week the Salvation Army Officer was commanded to 'move on/and he asked the reason why, but no reason was given by the 'man in blue,' so the Army elected to finish its services. There was no obstruction, in the street, as three traps could pass abreast, and there was room on the pavement for two of these ' saintly good e-good-ees' to pass the Army ring side by side, and if they did not care to listen to the Army's preach ing they could easily have stopped up their ears with their fingers till they had passed by. To my mind there is a great deal of the ' dog in the manger' business about these professed followers of Jesus Christ. They disobey the Saviour's command to ' go out into the highways and byeways and compel the people to come in,' and they would like to send to prison those, who have the moral courage to go out, in all weathers into the cold streets, to preach the Gospel and to reclaim and rescue fallen humanity. Shame on such hypocrites and professors of Christianity. They have as much of the Spirit of Christ as polar bears possess, and have an equal chance of hear ing the ' Well done ' on the last day from the Master. The Salvation Army in the past has fought many a fierce battle and gained many a triumphant victory, and is composed of the same material to-day, who are determined to stand firm and proceed with the commission in hand. Every true follower of the Master should stand by the preaching of the Cross and array themselves against any combating force. The Army officers and soldiers have cheerfully gone to prison in the early days and are quite pre pared to exhibit the old spirit again if needs be.—l am, etc.,

Sincerity.

SOUTH AFRICA.

LORD METHUEN AND THE COLONIALS

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London, July 10 Lord Methuen, in reply to an address of welcome presented at Corsham, said he con sidered it was the honour of his life to have commanded, besides Englishmen, a very large number of Australians and New Zea landers. The war was fought under novel conditions. Whatever the criticisms might have been, he declared that England had never had an army of better or braver men*

RE-STOCKING BOER FARMS

Lord Methuen, referring to the re-stock ing of Boer farms, informed Mr Chamber lain that two small experimental shipments are being made to South Africa, the owners taking the risk. It is impossible to invite tenders until it is ascertained under what conditions stock will live in South Africa.

Wellington, July 10

The following invalided officers and men of the New Zealand forces arrived to-day by the Euapehu from Capetown :—Lieu tenants Duncan, Fraser, Simpson, Quarter master-Sergeant Miller, Sergeants Snelling, Lestrange, Corporals Tatton, Eosananshe, Brown, Privates McKay, M cLean, McLeod, Adams, Law; Stanton, Attwell, Best, Bloom field.

Ruffianism in Johannes burg.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph,

London July 9

Eeuter's Johannesburg correspondent says there has been a great increase in drunkenness since the abolition of liquor permits.

Tha Press is advocating State control of the liquor traffic. Housebreaking, robbery, and violence are alarmingly prevalent in the town, and the police are inadequate to cope with the offenders. The suburbs are unsafe at night.

The Coronation.

Per United Press Association—By Elec tric Telegraph Copyright.

London, July 10 " The Times" says it is believed the Coronation will take place on August 9th.

Sydney, July 10 The various State capitals are to-night carrying out the postponed Coronation illu minations. The demonstration is popularly accepted as more in the shape of rejoicing at the King's recovery. The display is not on a lavish scale, Government efforts being confined to the principal Federal and some of the State buildings. The chief features in Sydney are the Post Office and the Cus toms House. The former is a magnificent spectacle, the tower being festooned from base to summit with thousands of fairy and arc lamps. The Moore street frontage bears scrolls of coloured lamps with the design in immense letters," Commonwealth greetings long live the King." The Customs House has a fine effect fronting the harbour. The Town Hall and Eedf crn station make a good show, a few banks, and large business firms, and all the newspaper offices are tastefully illuminated, some of the effects being most artistic. The designs most prevalent are crowns and the King's monogram, but, un like the Commonwealth celebration, the great majority of firms make no show. As far as Sydney is concerned there ;is not a great deal of interest in the illuminations, and the unsettled weather is also an adverse factor. There is little more than the usual qrowd in the streets,

The Colonial Premiers.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrignt London, July 10 The Prince of Wales conversed freely with his guests at yesterday's dinner at St. James's Palace. He and the Duke of Connaught applauJod the splendid valour and military adaptiveness of the valued Australian troops.

Sir E. Barton presented the Princess of Wales with the gold key used in despatch ing £he cable message to the King announc ing the opening of the Federal Parliament. The Princess was greatly pleased with the gift. Sir E. Barton and Sir W. Laurier have oonferred on the question of expediting the mail communication between Australia and Canada, and other kindred subjects. The " Morning Post" says Mr Chamber lain may be trusted to give Mr Seddon's subsidisation scheme full and sympathetic consideration.

The Fishmongers' Company gave a dinner to the colonial Premiers and promi nent Indian visitors. The Agents-General were among the guests. Sir John Forest replying to the toast of the evening, said that unless Great Britain remained mistress of the ocean, dismemberment of the Empire would follow. He emphasised the unequal conditions of international trade relations'.

Farmers' Union.

COLONIAL CONFERENCE

NOTES FEOM WELLINGTON.

(From our Special reporter.)

FIFTH DAY'S SITTING.

Tuesday. As I have indicated in my previous bud gets, the Conference had been anything but a slow convention. Even the outlines of the proceedings which I have sent the Mail, have given a fair indication of the solid nature of the session of this Parlia ment of Farmers. The delegates have gono at hurricane speed from one subject to another, and the debates have been ani mated throughout. But if the previous | four days' sittings were busy days, and crowded with matters of interest to the Union, what can be said of to-day ? It was j of all days, that day of days so far as the convention was concerned. It began with a conference with representatives of the colony's Freezing Companies, which occu pied the morning sitting (from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m.), and concluded with a conference in the afternoon with ..the Secretary of the Agricultural Department upon Bills affect ing farmers. The conference upon the Frozen Meat Trade was attended by the following gentle men, all of whom (with the exception of Mr M'Queen, who is a delegate from the South land Union*, had been specially invited:— ■ Messrs J. M'Queen (Southland Freezing Co.', F. Waymouth (Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Export Co.), Gilbert Anderson (Christchurch Meat Co.), W. H. Millward (Gear Meat C 0.),. Dilnot Sladden (Welling ton Meat Export Co.) Kinross White (North British Freezing Co., Napier), and C. A. De Latour (Gisborne). Messrs T. McKenzie, M.H.E., J. D. Ritchie (Secretary of tha De partment of Agriculture), and D. J. Nathan (Wellington), were also present. The following questions were discussed separately by the visitors in open con ference :—l. Government grading of mut ton; 2. The opening of new markets; 3. An improvement of distribution at Home ; 4. Railage and freights ; 5. Insurance rates. The representatives of the Companies all declare i, with no uncertain voice, against the proposal to ask Government to appoint graders. They pointed out that already the companies carried on a system of grading, and were against this beiug inter fered with. There was not the same work to be got out of a Government oißcial that could be got out of their own graders. The President of the Conference pointed out that the grading of butter had, he was assured by an influential North Islander, increased the price of butter by Id per Ib— a really remarkable improvement. Might not the same result be achieved in the meat trade?

The visitors could not see the similarity between butter and mutton. . Another argument used was that Government graders would come as a medium between the producer and the Freezing Company, and so much satisfaction would be allayed. The visitors naturally would not admit there was any grievance to remedy. Mr Waymouth, who was chosen by the deputation as its first speaker on all the questions pufc forward, said that Govern ment grading had been charged with having almost ruined the Victorian meat export trade. His company's meat had been sold c.i.f. on factory certificates ■without arbi tration in London. During the past seven months the company had shipped 656,000 carcases to London, and of these over 400,000 had been sent on the ci.f. basis, and 255,000 on farmers' account. No system of Government grading would tend to improve prices. The visiting representatives were equally emphatic that their Companies could not undertake the work of opening new markets. If the farmers wanted to enter " fresh'fields and pastures new" they must take the initiative themselves -and they must pay tha piper, for the Freezing Companies would not do so. " Fill up our ships for us and name the port, and we will then see £ what can be done," was the united expres sion of these representatives. Several agreed that Smithlield was the hub of the mutton world, and that for high quality meat there was no better market in the world than London. The President sug gested that the initial expense of experi ments in venturing to Cardiff or Liverpool or Capetown, could be met by the Freezing ! Companies " pooling" a sum of money for ' the purpose. But the visitors did not rise j to this cast —they were, not to be caught with so fly a suggestion. The replies regarding new markets also applied to the distribution question. They believed in leaving well alone. The visitors agreed that railway freights and insurance rates were high, and could be reduced with advantage to producers and freezers. There was a general com plaint also, about the" great inconvenience which followed upon the shortage of rail way trucks in all parts df the colony. So that the success of-that joint Conference is not just now apparent. But there is no knowing what influence that Conference may have upon future dealings between our farmers and the Freezing Companies. The Conference concluded at the hour for the luncheon adjournment. The visitors were thanked in a hearty manner for their attendance. On the ordinary Conference resuming in the afternoon, delegates took up consider ation of the frozen meat trade. Mr Evelyn Maedonald, a visitor from Pahiatua, mentioned the subject at the morning sitting, was allowed to state his case. He suggested the formation of what he termed a Farmers' Products Realisation Board, which should receive legislative power to levy a rate, not exceeding id in i the £, upon the rural lands of the colony. This levy was to secure interest and sink ing fund upon two millions of money, the sum required to get complete control 'and administration of New Zealand's frozen meat industry. The Board should consist of an equal number of farming, mercantile and State representatives, in whom should be vested the work of marketing, etc., the whole of the colony's meat and its by-pro ducts. The Board should acquire the in terests of «xisting companies or erect new works, Mr Macdonald urged the Confer ence to bring his scheme before the Acting Premier. Ko action followed upon this phase of the question. Mr J. Barugh* (Auckland) suggested if the Freezing Companies built up a mutual insurance fund they would save at least 1 per cent., which would mean a five per cent, dividend. Mr Parlane (Taranaki) recommended that a National Meat Association should be formed along the lines of the National Dairying Association. Mr Leadley said the farmers had little or nothing to expect from Freezing Com panies, all of which were in a flourishing condition. It was undignified that wealth producing farmers should go cap in hand to the Companies upon business which they should initiate themselves. The Conference had spent its morning most valuably, if only in getting the unanimous opinion of companies' representatives against Govern ment grading. It would be something if within twelve months the Union could formulate a plan satisfactory to its members gn flbhe companies. Ultimately, on the motion of Mr J. Mc- Queen (Southland), who is the Chairman of Directors of the Southland Freezing Com pany, it was resolved—'* That a circular be j sent out to each Freezing Company em bodying the suggestions contained in the report of the Frozen Meat Company, and j asking them if it would be practicable to take any steps to give effect to these pro posals, and by concerted action to improve the position of the frozen meat trade; that the Colonial Executive of the Union be requested to give effect to this resolution. " SMALL BIRDS 1 NUISANCE Some time was spent in discussing the provisions of The Birds' Nuisance Act, copies of which had been distributed among members of the Conference by the Secretary of the, Agricultural Department Mr J. D. Ritchie), who was pregens throughout the afternoon. The Canterbury, Otago, South land, and Auckland delegates declared that the small birds were a very great pest in their districts. A Wellington delegate an-< tieipated. a bad future in this province jf

urgent Mops were not taken to stop the birds breeding. Messrs Leadley and Recce gave details of the great nuisance the birds proved in north Canterbury. Mr Recce thought the Bill a really good measure with the exception of clause 11, which provided a penalty not exceeding .£lO for allowing birds to hatch. Finally, it was resolved-" That the Birds Nuisance Bill, as drafted, with the exception of clause 11, which required modi fication, meets with the hearty approval of this conference ; that it be a recommenda tion from this Union that the Government experiment and use every endeavour to find the most effective means for destroying small birds, and the Government offer a substantial bonus for the discovery of an effective destroyer." tke stud Brr.t,. Altogether different was the reception 'given to the Stud Bill, which was next introduced. Delegates were unanimous in declaring that they did not like the Bill as a compulsory measure. Mr Peat Wan ganui, said they had no use fjr such an Act. They had draught and thoroughbred stallions in his district which were as good as any in the world. The Bill was alto gether too drastic. Mr Parlane (Taranaki', who said the Bill was wholly unnecessary, declared that the quality of Taranaki horses was improving every year. It was resolved that the Conference approved of the Bill if its provisions were made per missive. Mr Ritchie was then thanked for his at tendance. In reply, Mr Ritchie said it al ways gave him pleasure to meet farmers in Conference. He then withdrew.

QUESTIONS FOB CANDIDATES. At the previous day's sitting of the Con ference, it had been decided that the National Executive Council of the Union should draft a series of questions, which should be submitted for written answers to all candidates for Parliamentary seats. Towards the close of yesterday afternoon's sitting the President (Mr J. G. Wilson), referred to this subjectj He said it wast all very well for delegates to relegate the task of the questions, but the Con ference should give the members of the Executive some idea of the questions, which should be submitted to political candidates, He therefore asked each delegate to sug gest questions. The immediate response was a shower of questions covering the whole range of practical and theoretical politics. Some were rejected on the voices, others were rejected after going to the vote of the Conference. Among the rejected questions were-—" Are you in favour of an Elective Executive ?" and " Do you favour an elective instead of a nominated Legis lative Council ?" The following subjects were ordered to be referred to the Executive Committee to be considered when drafting the questions for candidates:—Co-operative labour, the un constitutional manner in which Parliament last session voted an. increase of honorarium to members, retrenchment, the of triple electorates in cities, preventing abuse of the provisions of the Old Age Pensions Act, favouring freehold tenure of land, abolition of Mortgage tax, insisting on carrying out of provisions of Land Act of 1892 with regard to the triple choice of tenure, favouring maintainance of present land tax (Id in <£} and amount of exemption (£500), and restriction of franchise to rate payers in the election of Road Boards and County Councils. The Conference at 6 o'clock adiourned till 9.30 o'clock.^

Hard Luck.

STOWED AWAY TO ESCAPE STARVATION.

Wellington July lo Four stowaways bj the Westralia were brought up at the Police Court to-day. Two were labourers, one a shearer, and on© a grocer.

The story told by one who came from Queensland was that the country is in an exceedingly bad state owing- to the drought He had heard New Zealand was prosperous,' and as he was starving 1 on the other' side,' he thought he could not be worse off here. Others also came because they could get no woric. The Magistrate said he was disin clined to send the men with nothing against their characters to goal, but what was he to do ? If he let them go unpunished, ships to this colony would be rushed by free passengers.

The men said that if they could get work' here they would pay the shipping company their fares. The case was remanded'till Monday, to see if anything turned up in the meantime, to save the men from going to gaol. ■

Municipal Conference

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Wellington, July 10 The Municipal Conference this morning passed a resolution representing to tha Government that the representation of con tributing local authorities on Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards is inadequate, and also that the expenditure of Councils in. equipping and maintaining the fire police and salvage corps should be legalised. A proposal for a scheme pf guarantee and superannuation of municipal officers was referred to the Executive Committee to re port at the next Conference. It was re solved that the Government be asked to introduce a Bill applying the betterment principle to all boroughs.

The Committee appointed to report as to the height of buildings, recommended that the height of any building hereafter erected shall not exceed 90ft in streets 99ft or more wide, and in streets etc., less than 99ft wide such buildings shall not exceed 66ft ia height. The report, which was adopted, also suggested various precautions againsfe fire.

The Plague.

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Chhistohurch, July 10 Shields, the plague patient, whose case was first reported in this district, has now quite recovered, and will be released from the plague hospital at Bottle Lake on Saturday. Moore, who is still somewhat weak, though the plague has left him, is to be released a week later. The only other patient is the boy Rogers. He also has completely recovered, and will probably leave with Moore. The buildings will be kept standing, but will be thoroughly fumigated. They will be used for cases of searletina, consumption and other infectious diseases.

CURES CREATE CONFIDENCE

It is the confidence created by the mag* nificent results achieved by Impey's May Apple that has caused the sale of this great > and ideal family medicine to increase so steadily and persistently. Hundreds of families in New Zealand have discovered by experience that there is no more reliable medicine than Impoy's May Apple for con stipation, indigestion, biliousness, sick headaches, dyspepsia, insomnia, flatulency, ! sluggish liver, etc. -It is a scientific vege table compound, and acts in accordance * with the laws of nature. It gently moves the bowels, keeping them healthy and strong. It stimulates the liver, and rids the blood of all impurities. It banishes that tired feeling which comes from a tor pid liver, ana speedily restores health, energy and buoyancy of spirits. It brings hope to the nation, for it brings good health. Sold by chemists and stores afe 2s 6d per bottle, or ppst free from the wholes sale agents, Sharlarid and Co., Wellington,

Messrs Fletcher Bros, are offering- £5 Reward to anyone who can prove that their Defiance Butter which they are selling a fe Is per lb., is not tha same quality and brand as what is being sold at Is 3d per lb. by another firai in Ashburton. They do* th;s c£j account of some unprincipled person spreading a report that their butter is of an inferior, quality to that which is being sold at Is 3d per lb A which they can prove is not. so

Wade's Worm Pigs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—arealways effective. Is boxes every where,, " '

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, JULY n, 1902



Date ruly 5 6 » 7 »fi 8 » 9 » 10 » 11

Rises 7.36 7.36 7.36 7.35 7.35 7.34 7.34

Sets 4.32 4.35 4.34 4.35 4.35 4.36 4.37



Few Moon 'irst Quarter 'erigee ... 'ull Moon iasfc Quarter ipogea ...

d hm 6 0.29 a.m. 13 0.17 a.m, 5 1.30 a.m, 21 4.15 a.m. 28 4.45 p.m. 17 1.0 p.m,



P. FERRIMAN. 1 F, FES:;BIVIAN' LICENSED LAND BROKER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, j HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON, ; HAS FOR SALE The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of which may be had on application:— FOR SALE. 2$ Acres Land, Belt Road, Allenton. MRS Randall has instructed me to 1 Sell that very desirable residential flite, situated in the Belt Road, within a few chains of the north-west corner of the Domain, containing 21 acros. Part of the land is laid out in garden and orchard, and the latter ia well-stocked with choice fruit trees. Other improvements consist of a stable and trap house. The property is for immediate sale and an early inspection is invited. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent Nelson Street, Hampstead. Within a few chains of the School. MET. G. HIGHT, in consequence of his having removed to Mangasturoa, in the North Island, has instructed me to effect an immediate sale of his property situated as above. It consists of a sub stantial Brick Dwelling containing four rooms, erected on a quarter-acre section. My instructions are to sell, and no reasonable offer will be refused. Immediate inspection is invited. Full particulars can be had on applica tion. - F. FERRIMAN, """ FOR SALE 500 ACRE FARM AT SEAFIELD. I HAVE for Sale at Seafield, a Farm of 500 Acres, well watered by County races. Good Dwelling and Sta.ble. Sixty Acres are in Oats, 60 Acres in Turnips ; the latter are at present being eaten off. 380 Acres are sown down in English grasses and clovers. This property is situated within easy distance of a school. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. "~ fofTsale A Complete Threshing Plant and Clover Sh eller in good order. Full particulars may be had on applica tion to F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. TO LET. SHOP and Dwelling in Tancred Street, recently occupied by Mr Wright. Apply F. FERRIMAN. NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, ASHBURTON. TTAIiF-ACRE of ground with House of JLI Six Rooms, good washhouse, copper, and washing trough. The interest on this purchase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4s per week. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. SMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and 5 Acres of Land within a very easy , distance of the Factory. F. FERRIMAN, i Ashburton. TOWN SECTION" 334, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. QUARTER-ACRE of ground, with House of Four Rooms. Stable, and Orchard. F. FEREIMAN, Ashburton. BUSINESS NOTIOKS TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will raake an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocer 3. I SAT Friend: Where isthe best shop to buy a pair of Boots P Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. H. GRESHAM SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897. EIGHT years experience with E. G. and F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedia and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hours of Attendance —9 a.m.—-5 p.m. 4 166 Phew 'jzexlakd" 1 hLv—-—~ -^ Men's English and American BOOTS THE "WATEB KINO. 35 Guaranteed Periectly Waterproof WE will return you your money it these Boots do not give satisfaction Men's Dancing Shoes, 7s 6d Men's Goloshes, 5s 6d Ladies' Evening Shoes, 3s 6d Ladies' Goloshes, 4s Men's, Women's and Children's FELT SLIPPERS. Children's School Boots at Lowest Prices NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory.



Bt.TSTXKSH NOTION 1 :.CLEARING SALE of BICYCLES Gates, Lowry & Co. Now Holding Their AN.N.UAjj S A h E. Bicycle Goods at Prices never before offered in Ashburton. Some of our Prices- Outfits 6d, 9d, Is Oil Cans (various rr.akea) 3d, 6d, 9d, Is Bells, all kinds, from 6d Celluloid Mud Guards 8s per pair Toe Clips, a large stock to choose from, 9d, Is, and Is 6d per pair Trouser Clips in endless variety from 2d per pair. — B ICYCLE LAMP S.- We carry the largest stock of Bike Lamps in New Zealand. Acetylene Gas Lamps at 15s to 17s fid, We guarantee these. Lucas Candle Lamps 10s Od, usual price 12s 6d Oil Lamps (large stock of various makes) from 3s to 16s. 112 Special Model 2 Atalanta Bicycles. I "p-to-date in every detail. Choose your own gear, saddle, pedals, handle bar, etc. These Machines are known throughout New Zealand as equal to the best imported Bicycle. Each Machine is guaranteed for 12 months. That's good enough ! N's » Only 5 Gents' at J83.5 10s OasL • D* Only 7 Ladies' at &IQ O-ASfc. Easy Terms arranged to suit buyers. A Few Second Hand Machines from Largest Cycle Manufacturers in New Zealand. Ashburton Branch—Burnett Street. iw—ll m» mir »m —m "-rii-ir ——~-^~-—^-^"—■■ ■..»—»—■■■■ ■.■iwmii ' ■■m»^»>..»^ GREAT STOCKTAKING SALE AT Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Everything Reduced in Price for One Month, WISE Fathers and Mothers remember this is our Annual Stocktaking Sale, when the most up-to-date Stock of Boots and Shoos in Ashburton will be cleared regardless of cost. Remember we are not holding this Sale for fun, we are in down right earnest. We are going to Sell two thousand pairs of Boots in onejmonth. BOOTS- BOOTS. They are almost given away at Mellor's. Now is your time to buy. Come and see for yourself. Come early, for our Sale is now on, and it will only last for One Month. This is without doubt the largest Boot Sale ever held in Ashburton. The public say Mellor's the man for good, cheap, genuine Sales, so come one, come all. Do not forget that Mellor s Zealandia Boot Store IS IN TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



m GauP ***** ka £tsr% s 1 o® t* 55 ill I 1 ezs» p2j 5»• 1 m 1(11111 ■mil—lit rj. \£4 S^ Ik m »-^ L»—. g § as -^^tsascsaiMfxa^B' f \ \^^^ RBHR Wn—Jtw v<" Wm & MjiMMMii—iii l_j >~*~^ |gj MONSTER .SALE.= 1 Previous to Stocktaking. FOR ONE MONTFI ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Is l.d per yard One Lot of Dress Garments half price Tadies' Far Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4s 6d 20 Ladies'TanandleatherKid Gloves Is 9d,formerly 2a 6d Ladies' Stockings Is per pair _ Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats Is each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, 11s 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial Whits Blankets 17s 6d [ Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid 1 Japoc Quilts, full size, 10s each Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate AN ORE W OR R. SIGN WRITING. T HAVE secured the slices of .MR BEADWELL as Kg******, &)/&,<**> J Mr Bradwell has beon in the employ of Mr W. Sey 3 of Christchurch, as writer to tfc past twelve years. This branch of the business entrusted to me will receive prompt attention, as hitherto. j. "wTiTs 0 n, BURNETT STREET, Painter and Decorator. Direct importer- Wall Papers, Window Glass, Paints, Oils,



441 who wish to protect themselves froua the r ( e?iiitf of a bai cold should not neglect to t»fce T^IOUF*



Tailoring. —The public aro respect fully reminded that we do not make strange fitting suits, nor charge strange prices. Advance Ashburton, by supporting local industries. Compare our fit! Compare our prices ! Observe the quality and " U p.to-date" style of our goods, and rem'eriiber that our motto is always " satis i^GiionJ'—Qm^W A?P Berryhan.— [A.i)VT,] t i For all complaints of the Throat, Lunge, nnd Bro: chlal Tubas, TUSsICURi is the sovoreign remedy. At %\\ chemists Smoke New Venus j



Anger not the Prophet Wragge By scoffing at his tales, He may untie his weather bag • And loose the storms and gales. The ill effects of drenching rain We only can endure, By driving out the cold 'tis plain i With Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Stroke New Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safe and sure ■ remedy, injlsjboxes; sold everywhere