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SATURDAY, April 26

For Australian States, India, China, Straits Settlements, United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, ate, (due London, Jane 9 h), specially addressed via Brindisi, also for South Africa, at 12 30 p m

For Northern Ports and pet' Te Aouu, at 6 30 p m

Westprrti,

MINING

Dukedin, April 25 roensbone return ie 26cz

The Three Mile 6dwt Today's sales—Gold King 6a 61, Haif way House 13s, No Town Greek 27a 6i, 27 j 9J,

COMMERCIAL.

THE WHEAT MARKET.

The Oamam Mail says.; 'The invasion of O.unaru by holders of wheat in North Oauterbury, particularly in the Leeabon dlstr eb, haa had the tffaofe of ocoliisg any retnainiog exnt.ment iv the looal wheat market, and we shall not be surprised to fiud & maiked deoUne in the price of new season's grain? Already we hive heard of offers made for several large pirce'.s having been withdrawn. The advent of to many offara from Canterbury haa created an im pression that) threshing operations in the north have disclosed much larger yields than were looked for, and that tiie colony's supply will be greater than was expected. These are things upon which more informa tion is needed, and, as a ireaulbof a prevail" ing uncertainty, the market is in a peculiar and perplexing condition,' The strong demand that exists throughout the colony for fowl feed wheat hag proved quite a boon to those whoae wheat was tserkualy damaged by the wet weather. The Chmara Mail has beard of several large flalee ol this within the last few day*, and know? of one grower who has sold over 2000 sacks at from 3i to 3s 3d per bushel, while one or two ethers have disposed of smaller tiuee.

METHVEX SALE.

I There waa a comparatively small sale of sheep at Mathver> on Thursday, only 4000 being yarded. The class of sheep was generally good, and good business reaulted, the smaller farmers bidding out well for the,vari.>ua Hoes. There were eeveralgood lines of merino ewes and wethers sold, also some very good two tooth crosabreds. Prices were ; Fat merino eweß 3a 8i to 7d 21, cull merino ewes 3* 6d, fat cross bred ewes 8i to 11s 6J, merino wethers 3s 4d, crossbred wethers 11s, merino ewes 4s to 6. 4d, fuU mouthed two tooth ewos 10i 4J, full moothed crossbred ewea 6?, 7a 41 to lls 6d ; a special line of four tooth ewes, eroaebred, nude 13 i Id.

DAIRY STOCK.

Timabu, April 24

Quite unusual prices were obtained afc a oale of dairy stock at a clearing sale on Mr Arnyes" farm, Seadown, today. Cows near calving sold as follows : Four at £10 fco £11, three £8 to £9, cowa In milk, six at £8 to £10 2i 6d, el* at £515* to £7 10a.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1902. Local and General.

The Fire BBiGADE-The Volunteer Fire Brigade hold a wet practice laat night in various parts of the town.

Volunteers — General Babington will inspect a I Vo'uiteer Companies in South Canterbury during the month of May.

Wbathbb Forecast — Captain Edwin w iroe: Moderate winds from batween south and east and northeast; glass rise ; frost tonight

Stoats and Rabbits —Many people are under the impression that the only ohanoe stoate and weasels have of catching rabbits is to coma upon them in their burrows. Bat tbia does no', appear to be tha eaa?, as Mr Alex Protheroe infoims us that a day or two ago he saw ft stoat chaeing a rabbit, which Boomed to b*> completely exhausted, and wouU undoubtedly havo bean caught by the stoat bad he noto*ughfe it himself.

Bauing Square Tennis Club —The Baring Pqaara Tennis Oiub's social lasfe evening was numerously a tend d, and passed off suc cessfully. A programme of music was contributed to by Mlae Alcorn, Mr and Mra J Wrighb, Messrs Cirson and Manchester! while an orchestra uuder Mr Undrlll ren dered two selections in a most creditable manner Games of ping pong, quoits, efco, oims in for a good deal of atttention, and a couple of hours enjoyment was thus spent). Refreshments were handed round, and proceedings terminated with the »iag'Dg of •Auld Langayne.'

Trade With Sooth Africa—A New Z^alander ia South Africa, writing to Mr H. Antill AtJley, secretary of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, wkb regard to trade between this colony and South Africa, says Ma", the trade wi'l never bo developed until a direct line of steamers between the two oouoiries is established, and when It ia initi ated New Za*land shippors man sse that nothing but the cheiceso goods and prodaoe arc sent. The idea that " anything la good enough for Smth Africa" is a mistaken on9| and asNaflr Z aUad's present keenest com petitor, Aua!r*li*, has bein established for •omo timo, naturally New 55 ta'aud njuat c|]far come inducemenhto South A'"ric*n merchants to purchase her products. Mr Ad'oy'a oorrea* poodent regrote that in calling for tenders fora direct lino of steamers, the New Zea land Government did not stipulate for Eaet London being a port of oa'.l.as it ceotrola the trade of a very large d'Btriot, and under the ooadition of the contract, goods for "that port wou'cl require to bo transhipped at Durban or Port Elizabeth, which, of oonrae, means c^tra freights.

Si Stbphbn's Chueoh—The Vioar elect of be-Stephen'* ohufoh, Rev E Whitehonse, arrived in Aahburtoa by tho express today, and was weoumed by t&a churchwardens and mambars of the Vestry,

The Ahama Road District -Toe Commissioner of Crown Landa has approved of tho oloalng of the road through north Hmds riverbad, and the Committee of the O-iuncil having considered the matter, their report; will come up for consideration at the nest meeting of the Council on 2nd Mtynexb,

Thi Civil Service—Circulars In con-1 naotioa with the Civil Servloe continue bo mako their appaaranoe. The lateab, j'isb issued, la to the effact that all Civil aery nets who make applications to the Ministers through m mbere of Pariiamont will be liable to instaot) dismiesali

The Pkice op Timber—A telegram from Auckland says that the high prices of logs and the increased cose of carting have resulted in an advance in the price of timber of sixpence per hundred feet from May 1.. The admission of timber free into the Commonwealth haa already bad ag«od iff-cf, and enquiries have been made by Sydney buyera for all kinds of timber. .

Fobestebs' Ball-The annual ball pro moted by ths Acoieat Order of Foresters was hold in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, when there waa a large attendance. The d*noe muaio waa supplied by Terrie* band of four performer*, and Mr James Reid acted aa M,C» Sonqa were EUng during the evening by Messrs E Manchester and J Kersel. Dancing was kept up till ftn early hoar this merniag.

Sudden Death—On Monday last Mr Thomas Smith, a buooassful farmer ab the Hook, South Canterbury, waa found dead in a paddock. He had been seen, appar ently In his ukual state of health, nob many minn'es previously. D.\s Barclay and Crajekshjmk were In attendance as soon as possible, bat life was quite extinct. Mr Smith had been for some time suffering from heard trouble.

Retobnfd New Zealanoers—Troopers Sharpiin, Swanson, and Joines have returned by the Waihora. These men left with the Ninth Contingent, and thiotigh ilintss and accident had to be sent Lack from Albany. Swanson belongs to Dutiedln, Sharpiin to Ashburton, and Joinee to Springfield. Trooper H Sharpiin arrived In Ashburton by the south express last evening, and was driven home later. He haa not; quite recovered from his accident.

Business Change—There has been soma speculation as to (he outcome of certain negotiations known to be in pro greas recently in connection with one of the largest drapery businesses in town. We are now able io enlighten the public on thia point, for it will be seen on refer ence to our advertising columns that Mr Henry Turner, so long identified with the firm of Mitchell and Turner, retires from ihe huaines*, and Mr McOlurg joins Mr J W Timmtns in carrying it on. We congratulate Mr Turner upon being able to retire from work, and we wish the firm under the new conditions a long and prosperous career.

Pooe Ykomanry ! — We have heard of many »tnnga incidents during the South African war, bub , ona of the most ourious is about to be brought before the Bouse of Commons by Caprain Norton, writes the London correspondent of the Dundee Advertiser. Ib appears that a body of 150 Yeomanry is eccampot! in the neighbourhood of Fioksburp, but ih&t the military authorities will nob give them arms. They have been captured on throe occasions. They are without their riflUe, and it is evidently the belief of the effioer in com mand that some of these oipturea could havo been avoided. 1b appears that these gallant heroes who cannot be entrusted with arms are atili 10living five shillings a day, &ni Captain Norton intends to ask what is pro posed to be dons with them. If the faata ace as stated by the gallant) member, ihay ars not creciitabla to the Yoomanry.

COLTIVATOE Taut.—A trUl of the South land Implement Company a nsw colonial doublo spring tined cubivator and the tfnglish B»D8oma spring tined cu:tivator was held yesterday M Mr M Sheehan's farm, R*kaia-, when a, numbar of farmers were present, who o*me with the idea that no machine could do anything with the paddock of twitch to b3 operated upon, baingono of the roughest that oould be found; ib was nothing le<!S than ole bed of matted twitch. All present were unanimous in their verdiot that never before had they seen such good work done, and were of opinion thit the Company deserve o;re»t credit for their new implement! Although the machine ia of great strength, tbe vibration is nnrvelloua and easily manipulated, and farmerß who have twitch wouidl do well to iuspoctj this machine Mr M Sheehan purchased the trial machine, and several o.her orders wsre promised. Mr Stonyer, the agent), was present with Mr Sandry, who explained the working of the machine. Other trials are to be heli shortly, and will ba duly advertised. The machine may ba inspected at tha implement depot), Tanored Sereat,

I Fabmbes' UNIOK~Me W Harding, the j Canterbury Provincial Secretary of the Farmers' Union, addressed a good meeting of farmers and others at Mayfieid last even jog, Mr E Taylor being in the ohair. Mr Harding .pointed oubthat fene object of tbe Executive of the Union in arranging for him co visit various districts was to make the public fully acquainted with the obJ9otß of the UnioD, and with the business done so far* He said tho interests of the agricul tural oommunity were involved with those of all the rest of the population, and it was necessary to watob all matters s-ffjotiog trade export taxation and legislation, to > take prompt and united action when necea' sary, to assist in opening markets, and seek remedies for abuses in a constitutional nurser, The Union had accomplished a good deal already in getting concessions pro mised by tha Railway Department in the tnitter of freights, and it was supporting the | Government in endeavouring to open up markets in all paits of the world, and especially in South Afrlaa. It had also made very favourable arrangements with the Commercial Union Imuranca Oompauy re accident insurance, aa provided by the Workers Compensation for Accidents Act: Mr Harding was listened to wi'h close attention, several questions being asked, and he received a hearty vote of thanks for hla address Bicycles fob Everybody—l have for sale the following Beoond hand oyoleß j—Star &<\, Anglo Hpeoial with free wheel, fHQ, Raglan £8, Sterling£7, Waverley £5, Anglo Special £9, Lady's Humbeir £11, Lady's Cleveland £7, Lady'a American £6 Allthesemaohioea are in first class order, and are real bargainet -~R D Johnston, Burnett street. I A Novelty—The Khaki bioyole is now ! being fitted with the two-speed gear hub, which not only gives free wheel, but has the additional advantage of allowing the rider to change his geaj? ah will frctn a low to a higher gear whilst riding, and can be in spested at Bast and Towna'a, Saundern' Buildings. Any of our readers requiring a lamp of any daeoription should pay Messrs Fletcher Bros establishment a visit, as they have just opened up an immense shipment of lamps of all kinds, which they have marked at the lowest payable prices. Their window display will give you an idea of the large stock they oarry A Display in Lamps —The finesfc display of Cycling Lamps In Ashburfcon is i afc Meaars Oates, Lowry, and Cj's, Burnett Street. This firm have now opened up their new stock of Lamps, Oils, Carbide, etc. which will be Bold at exactly the same prices as their Ohrlstchnroh house. ( % youu Last Charge -Absolutely the last chance you will have of getting a ( Violin, Bow, and Case for 353. Accordion for 7s 6d. Music or Songß for 3d a copy.' Giveu away Everything reduced.—T H Gill, nest McCaHum, grocer, Tanored Streeb T|J3SICURA cures Coughs of Long Standing, promotes Easy Expectoration. Price, 24 6d ; obtainable everywhere. Wadb's Worm Ficss —■ the Wonderful i Worm Worrii-ra—are alw&ysj effeobiye. in . b«ea every wher§, j

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo

Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 23

A German consigoment of comforts, sent to Bloemfontein for the refugees, was found to consist largely of filthy and unwashed left-off clothing, Eight ladies who were unpacking it were made seriously ill. Colonel Roohfort's prisoners include General De La Key's brother. A laager at Kroomdraal, in the Orange Colony, was surprised, Five Boers were killed and twouly captured.

The newspapers cenaider the fact that Schalk Barger is accompanying Steyn and De La Rey on their visits to the western commandos is a good augury. The troopship Templemore, with a portion of the Australian Contingent;, has arrived at Durban.

l Albany, April 24 The troop3hip Manchester Merchant has arrived from Capetown with 291 returned soldiers.

INVALIDED NEW ZEALANDERS

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Tp'pcraph

Weliinoton, April 24

A cablegram reoaived by the Governor abates that L'euteuant Lasoelles (Napier) fa nob dangerously ill, and that Private Walker (Auckland) !s progressing favourably. The ooGdit.cn of Lieutenant Nelll (Dunedin) is unchanged, Private 0 Q Skilling (Eighth Conilnrea ) is dangerously ill with peritoni tis at Klerksdorp. Private J Helm (South laud), Sergeant Beasfey (Wanganui, Private 0 Kelland (RmgiUta), are still dangerously ill with enteric, and Privates W A Harvey (Eighth) and William Howard (Bixtb) hare developed fever. Wen Grant, Privates Pabk. Lee and Wm Whittler, are still dangerously ill from injuries reoaived in the railway accident.

The Unrest in Russia;

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Oopy right)*

St Petersburg, April 24

The silk and cottou operatives of Moscow have strnck for higher wages and shorter hoars. They looted shops and rioted. Infantry and cavalry were requisitioned, and miny were killed and injured on both sides,

Additional mansions have been pillaged in the Poltava district; io Southern Russia. The offenders when caught are flogged;

Strike riots have occurred in the Kieff district;

M Zenger, Assistant Minister of Education, is making energetic con ciliatory efforts in connection with the students' revolution. He has the loyal support of the ex-Minister, M Vanno vski, whom be succeeds.

The Beef Trust.

United Press Association—By&teofcrio Telegraph—Copyright Washington April 24 ,- In the House of Representatives Mr Richardson moved for an inquiry into the abnormal rise in the price of meat, with instructions to members of r the Committee of Inquiry to recom» mend remedial measures. Mr MoDermptt introduced a Bill to abolish the duties on imported meat and poultry.

Drought in Australia.

SUSPENSION OF DDIY ON

FODDER UKGhiD

United PreHs Association-By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyrighb

Melbourne, April 24

Mr Fuller urged the adjournment of the House to urge tho necessity for suspending the duty on fodder, so as to give farmers and pastoraliste facilities for keeping their stock alive. He suggested that supplies could be drawn from New Zealand.

Members gave terrible accounts of the drought;, especially ia New South Wales. Despite large juoh being spent on hand feeding, thousands of stock are dying, and settlers are being ruined.

Mr Kingston sympathised with tbn farmers, but said that even at the present time the export of fodder was going on in some of the States. This could be retained to meet the situation. The Federal Government had no power to, suspend the duty, The State ought to deal with the matter.

Australian Pearling Industry.

United Fre^a Association-By Eleotric Telegraph —Copyrighb Brisbane, Ap«l 24 ! The Police Magistrate at Thursday Island reports that many prominent residents have left for Meroukp, in Dutch New Guinea, to select sites with a view to the transference of the pearl? ing industry, Melbourne, April 24 In the Federal House, Mr Barton announced that »s tbe result of the re ports that the Pearling Companies in tended to move their head quarters fco Dutch New Guinea, an exhaustive inqniry would ba made. He would nod be a party to abrogating any of tbe provisions of tho Aliens Restriction Aot, but he desired to prevent any foreign power getting virtual posses sion of our pearliog industry.

Australian Defence.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlg] Telegraph—Qopydghfe Melbourne April 24 The Minister for Defence has tabled in bha House General Button's minute deallog with a defenoe scheme for Australia, The miauto says that for the defence of Auafcra* llaa coil agtrriroa force and field forge are accessary, and for the defenoe of Australian interests—wherever threatened—the first essential is (he supremacy of the sea guaranteed by the Royal Navy, and the second the possession of a field forca capable of undertaking operations io aoyparb <i the worldt The existing peace establishment of the Commonwealth is to consist of 15,470 garrison troops and 14,101 men as & field force* He proposes upon a war footing to slightly increase the garrison force, but to inorease the field force to 28,748, with 120 guns, made up of 10 458 mounted troops, 2706 artillery, and 15,534 infantry, makiog a tobal for garrieon and field forces of 44 218. He favours the development) of rifh clubs and caiefc corps, and the g'aduil establishment of a imall arms, ammunition, shell, and cordite factory, and a gun foundry, Genenl Hutton estimates ths,t half a million sterling ia sufficient to complete the gurrffion force, and render the field force o*f abte of carrying out its funotjons< Ha urges the necessity for modern equipment, and th? danger of delay in the oempletiQa of a proper aohetne of dsfeßoe, t

SPORTING.

fiSHBURTON TROTIING CLUB'S I AUTUMN MEETING. j President—Donald McLaao, Efq • Vioe P:e- I sident—J*mfß Small, Eiq; Stewards— \ Messrs Thoa Bishop, RFOurtie, P Dev^ne, j John Fitzzerald, A A Fooks, J O'Grady. G Grioe, jan, M L3gan, J Mallan, J G MoOonacbie, Denta McKeodry, Dftoiel McKendry, G Robeitson, and J H Step hens ; Judge—Mr D McLean ; Starter- Mr R J Htnry j Clerk ci Soalot—Mr R Friedlander j Clerk of Course—Mr J<ss McCormiok j Haadiospper—Mr H Brink man ; Treasurer—Mr W Sutherlacd { Timekeeper—Mr JV de Beer ; Secretary —Mr C J Styohe,

Tha Autumn Meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Olub was held yesterday at tie Show Grounds* The weather was glorious, and there was « fair attendance. As the officials considered ib advisable to walb for the express train from Ghrißtoburoh before starting, the horses were not lined up for j the first race until twenty minutes after the advertised time. The ooorae was in very fair condition, oonelderbg the heavy rains j that have fallen oi late and there were only j one or two rough places to Interfere with j the runners. Mr' Mullan, of the Ashburton Hotel, was In charpa of the refreshment booth, and Mr J H Jawitfc had an oyster stand on the ground, Bath were well pattonisod. The officials, as usual, with the energatio Secretary, Mr O J Styohe, were assiduous in promoting the success of the meebingi Speculation was represented by the earn of £778 being passed through the machine as against) £672 lasts year, Following ara results ;— Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20 sove; two mites. 14£ Mr J Angiand's bik h Black Star, 6yrs, 14seoa ... .„ (Owner) 1 3 Mr J Btankin'e blk m Baltileen, syrs 14aecs .. . .. (Owner) 2 £ Mr T W Hlckmia'a oh m Jessie B, ftved, 16aeca   (Owner) 3

2 HU Stanley, lOieoa. (Owner), also started. Veltha and Oast Off were scratched. Jessie B went (£f the mark a*) a good p»oe, followed by Baltileen and Black Stan Blaok Star passed Baltileen ab a quarter of a mile, and at a half mile further on B!a;fc >Sb»r held command, and trotting steadily through' c.uf, won pulling up by thirty yards. Balti leeo oast a shoe early in the rao?. Time— 64. Total on maobioe—2o. Dividend— £14!

DrsTßior Handicap, (saddle), of 20 aova second horse 2 soys from the stake. Confiaed to horaog the bona Sde property of residents in the Aahburton Ooonty, and muat bave been owned and trained in the district prior to January 1,1902t Oan mile and a half 6 M-J Cdso'B oh m Silver C»ll, 6yrs, by Coolgatdie, 3Oeca (J Biankic) 1 11J Mr G Robertson's b h Struan, agad, lo3coß ,- , (A Robertson) 2 19 Mr J Smith's m m Diplom%, 6yrs, 27aeoa ... ... ... (Owner) 3 3 Dora, 12*e03, (X Sharplio); 2£ Kabipo 1438C8, (W Bsgp), 5 Ambition I4secß, (T &C9M); 1 Naaa 23,608, (6 Grioe) ; | Simpie Harry 27aeos, (Owner) j 46| Ooiumbia, 23ieaa (J Stewart), alao started. Myra Tracey, Athertoo, and Snapper wen scratched;, Silver Call established a load of 1 sight or ten lengths in the first) mile, which ! she retained till the finish, There was a

good race for second place between Nana,

Diploma, and Struar, the latter eventually gaining second honours* Total on machine —95. Time—4 30$. Dividends—On Silver o*ll £10-12s ; on Btruan £1 16a Lagmhoe Handicap, (harness), of 30 s^vb; second horse 5 bovb froth the stake* Two miles. 47^ Mr J G McConaahie'a g g Athertoa, aged, by Ganeral Traooy, 48ieoa (R McConaohie) 1 37 Mr R Lyne'e b g Lignite, syre, 205e03 (X vSharpllD) 2

13£ Young Berlin 465e08, (J Moynihan) ; and 33$ Rupee (McMillan), also started. Lillian D was scratched. Atherton booh pm a go->d ebrefcoh of daylight between himself and Young Berlin, The latter waß passed by Rupee before ball a mile was iravorsad, and up to this poinb Lignite had not made up much ground. Afchertoa still Ud ab the half distance, where Lignite passed Young B rlin. Rupee waa making up

ground hut, when something went wrong

with the gour, and he was eissd up. Athe- ton going; on a*.eadily won by a hundred yards from Lignite; no horse beiag placed third. Time—s 57£. Total on machine— 131|, Dividend-£2 Ba. HdNDiCAj' Selling Raoe, (saddle), of 20 eova. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whola of the proceeds to go to the fuods of the Club. One mile and a half* 6 Mr G T Smith's oh m Cait Off, aged 14 e}3 (J Smith) 1 8 Mr H Broomfield'a br g Discovery IC, 4yrs. llseos (Owner) 2 6 Mr F Bull's blk h Transit) Royal, aged ECr (Lorgelly) 3 Cast Off kept well in advance of Discovery II for the first two rounds, Transit Royal trotting nnkiodly, losb a deal of ground Ke ping ab an-even eaU Chat OOF won by about 80 yards, Discovery II making up his ground well in the last part of the disfanoe, Time—4.4l. Total on machine 18. Divi d*nd--£2l6<.

On being submitted to auction, the winner

was bought in for £151 Ladies' Bracelet Handicap (Saddle), of 10 soya ; second 2 aova from the stake. Two miles, 12 Mrs J Case's b m Scottish Lass, 6yre r

by Highland Laddie, 15aeo (ESharp lin) « 1 31| Mrs G Robertson's b h Sbruan, a^ed 23aeca ... .. (A. Robertson) 2 5 K%bipo2Qseo (W Begg), 1| Ethel, 35 co (TgcDbo), 34 Frantic, 35aeo (J Smith), J3§ Blank Stvr 32*80, saec3 penalty, (J Anglandi disqualified; 29| Baltileen, 37*e03 (BrankiD), and 3| Discovery II 37aeo (Broomfbld), also competed, Fairboy, Myra Traoey, H M Stanley, were scratched* Ab the cad of a round Balfcileen led, bub was passed by Black Star immediately after, the latter retaining the lead until the l<tsb round, when he was caught by Scottish Lsss, who, going cjn without making a mistake, won by half a d' gen lengths. An exoellent raoe for second place, resulted in Black Star gaining that

honour, bub was disqualified for borintr, Struan being plaoed aeoond. Time—6.4of. Total on machine—l24^. Dividends—£7 8s and 18j.

Ashbokton Handicap (Saddle), of 30 aovs; second 5 aovs. Two milea.

14J Mr W Cromle'B b m Impudence, aged, by General Traoey, Hsecs j., (3tew*rl) 1 35i Mr W Babliington'e b g Fair Boy, aged, lOsoos  .. (N Price) 2 13^ Mr J Smith's m m Diploma, 6yrs, 35seos .„ .». (Owoer) dieq 42 Lignite 22secs (E Sharplin), 62 Little Bell 21860s tßebbington), 11J Jock McQaiHa 228ecs (Lorgelly), also started. Diploma soon put i gap between herself and bhe rest of ihe field, and never making a ekip, won by over the distance, A great duel between Impudence and Fairbpy for second place, the former gaining the verdict* Time 5.44|. A protest was lodged against bhe form shown by Diploma, there being a discrepancy of over 20seos between the time taken in the District Race (ran at a 3min gait) and the time put up in this raoe. The Stewards decided to diEqaalify Diploma. Total on maohine 179. Dividend—£ll 2a

Faibfield Handicap (harness), of 20jovb, second 2 eova from the stake. Oue mile and a half. 25 Mr J G MoOoaaohie'a g g Atfaerfcon, aged, by General Tcacey, 35aeca (R MoOonacMe) 1 21 Mr W 8 Wootton'a b g Rupee, aged, 30.3e03 ... .„ ... {McMillaD) 2 4£ Mr W T Turner's blk h Ifcmnst Berlin,' eged. 85secs (N Pfice) 3 8 Princess Royal 36aeo?, (Lorgelij), also started, Ooney was eeratched, Atheitoa Boon parted company from Princess Royal, and at the end of a round lod by about 30 yards. Rupee made several good efforts to get on terms with the grey, bat broke onoo or twice when close up. Atherton waa kept going at a good even gaifcj and passed ihn post easing up. Time—4 19. Total on machine—sß£, Dividend—^2 2a Dash Handicap, (mddle), of 20 boys ; secq.nei 2 Bovh from rheatakp. Oae aiile. 64^ Mr P Mitten's b m Little Bell, 6jrs, ' by General Traoy, I^ieo3

26| Mr H E Barnes' b h Little Harold, aged, 2S.IKC3 (Owner) 2 BJ|| Mr A MoOormrck'B b g Ambition, aged, ISseos ... ... (Soott) 5 10 Barney O'Hea 7Heos, (O Price); 11J lmpudeaoe 16 e^a, (Stewart) | 8 Dora 17seos, (SharpHc) • 13 Dolly More 1 seoa, (Owner)} 2 Terftta 27860b, (Owcer } 1§ Dot 28jeo», (Owner): 12& Jessie B 29ae08, (Owner), al«o competed. Harold U, Lady Criterion, Diploma, and C*et Off were Bcratohed. U waa duck when t.his raoe was ruo, and tha colours of the horses were nob distinguishable at the back cf the course. Libtie Harold led the field for over half the distance, when he was caught by Little Bell. The field 6 which up to thin potnb was well drawn out, bow began So close up. Ambition, Dolly More, erd I'erata were among those prominanb ftloug the back stretch in the last round. Tne two leaders, however, were nob fco be deaied, and Little Bell, brobting well wibbta herself, won a good raoe by four lengths, Amb.tion a good third. Time—.2.49. Total |on machine—l 44. Dividends—Oa Litole | Bell 173; on Little Harold 12«

WELLINGTON BACES.

FIRST DAY.

United Press Association— By Elcotrto Telegraph Hutt Raoeooubse, April 24 Concluding results —

North Island Challenge Stakes, of 300 sovb; seven furlongs—Portrua, 7sb lllb 1; Craalform, 9ab 6!b, 2; Oannie Chiel, lOib 3. Goldenmete and Oamolob also started. Won by three lengths, Tims—lmin 30£4h «co. Div—£s 2s

First Hack—Wehenga l s Laureate 2, Waitoa 3. Won by two lengths. Divs— £10 ls and £1 16s

Railway Handicap, of 200 boys j six furlongs—Red Gauntlet 1, Faugh a Ballagh 2, Torowai 3. Won by a nose. Time— Imln 17-Jfch sec. Divs—£2 8s and £4 5a

The turn of £9503 passed through the totalhatcr, against £3512 keb year

Wellington, April 25 The Stewards of the Wellington Racing Oiub have decided that) MoC'naky, the rider of Goldenmore, interfered witin Cruciform in the North Island Challenge Stakes yos: terday te such an extent as to outer!t!!y affect the mare's chance of winning, Mo! Cufky'a license waa therefore suspended during the pleasure of the Stewards

CABLE NEWS.

United Pre°s Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 24=

The Lord Mayor, presiding at a meet ing of the Dublin Corporation, declined to put a motion to send representatives t© the Coronation, on the ground that the Cor poration had not been invited. He had peen invited, he said, but he did not intend to accept Hie invita' ion.

The Daily Mail states that Natal presents Great Britain with a first class cruiser.

Nkw York, April 24

The recent explosion at> the barracks ab Managua, in .Nicaragua, destroyed lour million rifla cartridges.

The Chinese rebels sarround Nanntngfu, They occupy the river banksj and naviga tion is interrupted, Melbourne, April 24

Evidence points in the direction of Colonel Joseph having committed suicide by taking prussio acid. The post mortem disclosed the fact: th it Williams' death waa caused by the bursting of a blood vessel In the brain, the result of sudden excitement.

Sydney April 24

Dr Barlow has been enthroned as Bishop of Goalburn, at an Impressive ceremony. Oanon Pain, the vicar of St John's, Sydney, has accepted elect! n aa Bishop of the new diocese of Glppsland.

The Eureka, which has arrived, met a series of fierce galea, and the cargo shifted, causing a strong lla*~. Thiif y five thousand feefc o£ timber, deck cargo, had to be jecti aonfid.

Bowling, who shot his wl fe at Maclean in January la9t, was found guilty of manslaughter ani sentenced to penal servitude for life.

The steamer TJtas brought the crew of the schooner Fe*rlesb, which was wrecked atSanOhriatov*]. All were saved. They &penfc five wesks on the Island before they were rescned. They suffered from fever, and had considerable trouble with the natives.

Capture of a Horse Thief.

Per Prnßs ABsociabion—By Eleottlo Telegraph—Copyright

Wanqanui, April 24

The clevar o*ptnre of a horse thief was effected by Djteotivs Bishop yesterday. Accused is being charged with stealing a bone valued ar £25 from Hawera, The animal was sold by the accused c.a a remount for South Africa, and subsequen'ly accused took another horee and came through Wsuganui nn his way south, obtaining a third horse before reaching Tarakina, where he was arrested. W ben aocorbed by the detective ha denied his guilt, ab the same time drawing an open knife* The deteotiva threatened to blow bis brains oat) if the knife were nod put down, and the accused surrendered afterwards, admitting to stealing three noises,

News in Brief.

The travelling correspondent] of the Taierl Advocate writes:—'l hear of a farmer who eenb away five trucks of chaff and netted over £100. Surely this 1b a record for repeat' years." . "

One thousand bags of a quantity of Qamaru wheat which experienced all the efforts of the late rains have been Bold at 3s per bushel. •

A well known Talari farmer states that the high price now ruling will more than compensate the farmer for the losses caused by the recent ibods.

The New Z9aland Times states that it ia considered to ba probable a newspaper w\l\ shortly be started to be run ia the ia tores fea of labour ia this colony.

As a result of the maaslea epidemic last) year, the Wellington Education Board drew £]200 less capitation for the September quarter than for the quarter preceding.

The Ring will (the World says) promote the Duke of Connaught to the rank of Field Marshal on the oooasion of the Coronation*

Samples of tannad leather which were exhibited recently at a meeting of the Wellingtou Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dlsoloaed the fact that; the animals which had originally carried the hldei had been branded In such a manner that the iron had burnt right through the akin and into the flash.

The New Zealand Farmers' Go -operative Association, under instructions from the eseofcris of tha late Patrick Murphy, will submit by public auction ah their West Street Mart on Saturday, Miy 3rd, the lease for ten years of hla farms sittnted ad Oherbsey, They will also offer ior sale, oa aooouob of thasime estate, 1 *ore 29 perches in Ohertsey township, with store and dwelling thereon,

Another of those practio&l libfcle measures which aim at the promotion of temperance wilhoub proposing legiaiatiye impossibilities haß been introduced in the House of Com' mons by the Home Secretary, Ib provides for greater powers and stringency in dealing with habitual drunkards, male and female, and also with lioencees of (he baser sort who are prone to laxness in oonduotiog business. Ib Is a moderate Bill which ehoild and probably will be accepted by all parties, fojt the impraetioable extremist now saems to be totally discredited, and sensible temperanoe reformers are beginning to reoognhe that only by gralual and prudent processes -will the enormous evils of drunkennesibereduoed. — Scotsman

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P. FERRIMAS "^^Yo"!" SALE ," ' dome? of Middle and Allen's Road, ALLEN TONa IHAVI' received inebroctlons to sell, by private treaty, three blocks of land situated %b above, \ Block 1, containing three acres, Block 2, containing three acres* Bli.ok 3 S containing four acres, one rood, twenty nine perchea. On block 3 a well bnllfc House is erected, and a portion of the land has been kid out Itt gardens and orchard. An opportunity of eeoarins? small and > convenient blocks of land auch as these seldom oflers, and as my instruct loas are to effect an immediate Bale, intending jHsrehnsera will do well to call and obtain fall particulars of the properties and inspect at ommt Easy terms of payment can be arranged, Bud the land will bo sold in one or more blocksi F FERRIMAN. *"*" "foe sale. Corner of Graham and MoMnrdo Streets, Tinwald. lELYE received instructions to Sell Lot 71 on Plao 91, (situated aa above, aontßiaiag near!y i aore, and upon whioh ia ereoted a very Comfortable Dwelling House of our rooms. Th® Property is almost within & stone's throw of the Tinwald Hallway, and as the owner is leaving the iSiifcrlofc I have been instructed to effeob a speedy tale Fall particular! oc application F FERRIMAN FUK SALE. B. INVESTMENT SHARES. FOUR Shares in the Aehbartoa Permanent Bnildlnß and Investment Society; Slab Sssne. Paid op to April, 1902. Price-£42. Apply FFERRIM4N FOB SALE Ol&tke Street and Allen's Koad, Alkatoni I AM lostraofced to sell that very desir able residence containing 6 rooms, pantry and poroh, together with one aore and Sen perches of land situated as above. The property is- for immediate sale, and at the ptloe asked should oommaad a reidy tale, Fall particulars may be had on appli cation to F FBRRIMAN, Land and Eatats Agent Havelook Street. " fo"rlnveßtment t ~~ I HAVE for immediate investment the sum of £14,000 ora firub mortgage ot rural lande, at fli per cent, in suma to suit bmoWerS' .1. P FBRRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Aehburton FOR SALE *~»~« -' I HAVE received iDßtruotSoca from Mrs Hardley, Benr, to sell her property fronting ou tho Eaat Bels and Eton Street, comprisn.] oce aore and forty perchea of land, upon whioh is erected dwelling house oontaining Dining room 18 x 16, silißg Room, 4 Bedroom*, Bnhroom, Kitchen ard Scallary ; two stalled Htablo and Fow!hous% The property ia weU suj'p'.icd wi'ih w»t.er from a wiodtciH and timV, Part ot the !is,nd U laid oat i • g»rden and orchard. Fall partioalars on application,to F PSRETiVIAN l.t.n'i ani Ms'ftte AgenS Havelock Streei BUS IN rt^-S N OTIOES HiILW. V KKFRKSHBCISNL ROOMS. HAVING Hccarrdthe le-sa of Railway Ralr'Shinent Rootna, I shall bo g'.ad to eel all old f'i"n !s WfNES. SPIRITS, and »LE3 of (he B«t. Q-iaUty only kept io stock. 4^3 J, DINEBN, 0 ■ * WATEBPBOOFS fin HE Largeat Stock of Water **• XT proofs in tha newest shspes, JNow Opened RAINPROOF TWEED CHR3TERFIBLDS 423 6d acd 58i 61 BLUE TWEED CHESTERFIELDS, 30a GRE¥ TWEED CHESTfSBBIELDS FAWN TNE¥,rs CHESTERFIELDS 42^ 6d WATRBPROOF.-? MADE TO MB A fell KB A Very Largo Selection of Water proof Patterns to stli cb from 'IHB KBW 2«AIjANO CLOTHING FACTOkY F. H. BEOKINGSALE, Manager BIiiirCLIs^TAJLOJKiNG. WI Have just opened, ex a. s. 'Paparoa,' a large chipmtnt of MBW GOOD-S Comprising a fine assortment; of 'up to date' Saltings ia Worsted;?, Vicunas, Cheviots, Meltons, Beavers, Rea Irish Fritzs, Rainproof Uvercoatings, Fancy Testings, «&c. |^~ We ondertaka to execute all orders entrusted to aa to the satisfaction of our, clients, and at prices which will compare favoarably with those of any of the leading Ohtlsteharoh firms for eqa*l quality, or fi% Btyie, and workmanship. Also, Ladies' Taiior-made Cos^meSe Jackets, Habits, &c, in the latest styles. obaighbadTbbbbymak The Leadiii? Tailors and Outfitters. Aebburtoo* BOOTMAE&B, Takoekd Street, HAS Just Received a line of Ladies Best Amerioaa GHosa Kid L'glet an Bafeton Boets for th© Wiater,.ftlao Goloahe3, Pfioea moderate, ' Baraok* work md Bepairs gro«np«y iit«ad«(i to,



BUSINESS NOTICES _ _1 BUY FROM". ALCORN'S ' K/iIAPQI BLANKETS. SEE SPECIAL OB FEE. GUNS. «UNS. GUNS, i I U3T LANDED.—SingIe and Double Barrel Breech Loading, A real *| Good S.B. at 45». I'^B from 65* upwards. AMMUNITION T<> SDIT ALL. CARTRIDGES, including Kley'e Universal and Blue, Nobel's Balliatite, Smokeless. NEW OLUB. NEW RIVAL. Fowder, Sl;os. Gaps, Loading Implements, Gun Oases, Gleaning Rods, &o. LAMPS- AND LAMP WARE- ' Library or Dining Boom from 27a 6d to 551; Table from 2s 6d to dOs; Uall and inspect the " New Miller." — Hand Lamps from Is. LAMP GLASSES AND WICKS OF ALL KINDS. OA hPBN"TKJ*» B TOOLS Of all Descriptions at Redaced Prices Greatest variety and Cheapest in Aahba'fton, RANGES & REGISTER GRATES TO .SUIT THE TIMES; GL MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Streets, Opposite Arcade LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, RUGS, ETC. LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, RUGS, Etc, AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. YT7 E' HAVE just purchased a very Choice Assortment of TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES in Hearth Rags, Carpets, Squares, Hall acd Passage Mats (in the latest designs and colours, | The above are to be sold at prices maoh below the usual Cash prices. Passage Mats from la each. Hearth Rugs from 2a 6d, 33 od, and so on. We are now showing NEW BEDSTEADS (jasfc opened ap) direob from the Birmingham Factories, the lateab in Iron and Braas Steads. BEDDING and FURNITURE of all kinds In Stock and made on the Premises. Old Faraibnre Repaired and Renovated equal to New. Bedroom Ware, Dinner Sets and Tea Sets, Silverware, Lamps, Vases, and Fancy Goods, Perambulators and Go-Carte, Wicker and Fancy Chairs, SEWING MACHINES-The Best at lowest* prices, (The famous' Aashor.' T. H. UK DRILL & CO., FUBKJtfHING WAREHOUSE, TANORED STREET (Established 1882 HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBEKS, IJROKMOSGEBB, AND TINSMITH Our Sateen's Stock of GUN?, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Is ti Hand ; and Our GUN3MITEIING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Is in the Hands of a CeitiGoated Engineer, therefore all work will bo carried oub o i latest scientifio lines, and guaranteed We bod a largo Btock of WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATHS, FORCE and LIFT FUMPJ SINKS, LAVATORY BASINS, H£GS PRESSURE BOILERS, &o, and make HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK a RpFOiiKy SPOUTING RIDGING, and all classes of Tin ana Iron Goods Mar.uUoturea. pipe Wc-Hs Driven, Pam;.a, Hydr*hlio Ruin, Windmills and Waber Wheels fixed and "aPPASt»fiFwf Competent Workmen always available for all o'aiaea of Plumbing woik in any part; oJ ths county. •«*- 32 HARDLEY BROS. ™ -8S PLUVJBELIS and SiNITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STRKET J. WILSON DIRECT IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent 8«t of Tradesmen kept for House Painting and Decorating in all its Branohea.'for Towd and Country, I H*ve a Well Assoned Stock of MIXED PAINTS lo L*r«a er Small Quaatitiee; aIBO Paiob Brushcß WhUa Lead Lioseed Oils (Raw or Boiled S or j m Window Glees Fancy Glass Turpentine Be zinc Mefthylated Spirits Artistß' Material Beautiful MIRROR GL4SS in largo Bheebs, can be cub to any eiz-3 ! BAIL UP!  . d( .  It was a common enough expression in Australia one titcp, and tne victim was generally one of those folks who never look where they are going. Caution is at all lira s the evidence of wisdom, and ia no particalar should it be shown than in choosing one's TEA. You can get all kinds of Tea ia Australia ; doubtless you can get many of them where this journal circulate?, and elation, therefore, h absolutely necessary. The finest, purest, moat reliable Tea comes from Ceylon, not China or India, and experts of the Tea-room, no less than those of the household, agree that Jt/^ mm® Ssmms*S'<£ S IS FAR AND AWAY TBE BEST /HBKtfr fty&£^ii<y/?C>^*C CEYLON THAT 13 GROWN. NIRVANA TEA is picked and packed under British supervision. Each pound or half poumd ia put up in lead in Colombo, the capital of Ceylon, and !hia being soldered, the package is made air tight and the contents preserved from deterioration. SOLE AGENT— J. T. COOCH, AsMmrton, TuTFTr r i v c d. JUST ARRIVED—TwiIIed Striped Flan JUST ARRIVED—New B!ou*e Flannel- neletjtea from 4|l, Twilled Pink do, 4£ I, 65, ettß»4i9dd<ssin, M ayAni, worth 74 1 ;D W #7|-1 upwards ;Flanellette Embrolderleß,2iil, i i Dress Serges U 3J, If 61, li 9! j Fancy 3-», 3i'l to 6J a yard. Colonial FianneSa from 1 (Cw«ed Dreeaes trom 6a 6d ; Bpecial line 10|d; White Blankets 8a lid upwards; ' Women's Blaok Ribbed Hose Is a pair. ( White H 0 Qallta from 3j lid, double bed ' . R-bbod Wool Singlets, full a z-> la. worth la B \zi ; Miroella dlt^o, 4j lid; White Sails 91; Wool Shawls li lid, 2i lid, 4j 6d to Finiab, do, 9a 6d to 15s 6i, Aihambra do, ! 10^ 6d eaoh 1^ lid upwards 1 j AT GIBBARU S AT GIBBARD'S , i HARD 2 BEAT—Heavy Reversible Car- HARD 2 BEAT-Boyß* Navy Serge Mao pat, ytrd wide, 13 a y»rd ; Oil back 3or o' War Caps Is, Superior Velveb do, 2* ; dor'ed Floorcloth, yard wide, la 3d. 2yds Reversible Silk Derby Ties 61, 9d,lj ; Men's 'iwidedMo frrm 2* 3i ; Special Line Tapes' Strong Wosklng Shirba, 2j 6d; Colonial jtry Hearth Rugs 5* ild to 0 ear. Real Ribbed Wool Pante 3u lid, Extra heavy ! Veivat Pile Axmiooier do, do, 7s lid ; Qrepe do 4a 6d j Colonial Underfl^nnels 2a IM, Cloth Cretonne?, from 4Jd ; Pouble width Good knitted sox, Is ; Samson Brace', la ; 1 Reversible do, from 9£*; L«e Curtains, Men's Suits (Good heavy line) 21s:C>rd t fine selection, lip top value Is 9d to 13i 6d Trousers, 4« lid ; Moles, 5? 6d ; Boys' Navy ' v Sailor Suite 4s lid ; Twted do from 6s lid AT GIBBARD'B J AT GIBBARD'S Hundreds of other SPECIAL LINES which caunot be qaoted in the limited, space at command.— Inspection Invited. E. G I THTA R D, j, KBADY MOKRY DRAPEB., Jgß ■ TANOBED fcTKEBT (opposite Arcade), Aahburton



H. ORES HAM, SUKGBON & MECHANICAL JDJiJNJLIbI. BEG 3to inform the reeidenfe of Ash-,i burton and Surrounding Diatffiots j Uiet he will commeooe prsotice iv rooms uexb to Me Watsoo, Bolioitor, about May Ist). Stoppings in Gold, AnH!gam t and Oement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also eete of teeth with Vuloanito and Purodalo gums. Gas admiaie'-ered. All work guaruttied. Hours or ia'iENDANOE—9 a.m.—s p.m. 161



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